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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-06
THE FACTS AND THE
EVIDENCE

on MARCH Ford, Bacon & Davis
" in compliance with the request OF
Director Twining. submitted n report on
"the engineering and financial features
of the proposed Taylor lease.
Under the caption Recommendation
that report concluded as follows:
We believe that a businesslike method
OF handling the problem now presented
to the City is comprised in the following
plan:
l. Cut the program Of immediate
construction OF rapid transit lines as
nearly as practicable TO the amount Oh
the appropriation.
g Defer for a period OF lower prices
such portions of the construction as will
not interfere with the value Of the rapid
transit system to the public
3. Devote to the payment OF fixed
charges on the Clty's investment In rapid
transit such part as practicable OF the
abnormal increase OF taxes on real estate
caused by rapid transit development.
4. II there should still remain deficit
In the payment of the City's interest and
sinking fund charges on cost Of con
struction. increase the fare in order 10
make the undertaking self.supporting
first by a charge for transfers between
high speed and surface lines or second, IL
this be not sufficient, by charging six
cents OH hish-speed lines with five-cent
fare on surface lines: or third, by charR-
ing a uniform six.cent fare on both high
speed and surface lines.
&. Formulate a working contract
embodying the foregoing changes and
guarding the City's interests in the par
ticulars discussed in our report
Elsewhere in the report the opinion is
expressed that unit prices will be 10 pei
cent lower on the average for construc'
ton to be undertaken after January /
1918. It being considered probable that or
the average prices will so decline"
The important point for every either
to understand, however, is this: Ford
Bacon & Davis recommended that there
should be no increase in fares until after
the city had devoted to the payment o.
s.Xed charges on its investment "suci
part as practicable of the abnormal in
crease of taxes on real estate caused by
rapid transit development" The firm
reiterates that view in its report pub.
lshed this morning
The Smith -Mitten lease in its present
form ignores utterly that recommenda
ton, and the very basis of the lease is
a refusal to apply any Of the abnorma
increase in tax receipts resulting solely
from rapid transit TO the financing OF
the operation. The lease is. therefore
a reputation not only of definite prom
ises made to the people but also Of the
recommendations of the department.
own consulting engineers
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-06
"SHALL NOT DIE IN VAINn
the Editor Of the Evening Ledoer.

TO the Editor OF the Evening Ledger.
Sir-whatever the terms of peace are
they must include the demonstration OF a
great moral principle. We owe that to the
dead and to those still to die
We must choose between two yiewpoints
OF the war 10 be passed on to posteritv,
Either the loss Of these hundreds OF thou.
sands OF lives must be the worlds greatest
horror or the worlds greatest glory. II
German dead will not have died in vain.
We can only make the war glorious bv
gaining from II an imperishsble prirsiple
Expediency now Is treason to the race, Mera
expsdient pacihcation viii make ali lthIs
ocean of suffering meaningless AS the WA :
goes on It's motives must grow grader.
Its motives must survive the war and Mo-
Auca = oonfinuouG bloodlces war therea{ ~
~ M g 1yS1y fs1s el}l1
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-06
Answers to Yesterdays Quiz


I. There are about 400 election districts in
Philadelphia.
.. PoIa is the Austrian naval base at the END
Of the Istrian peninsula. on which Trieste
Is located.
3. Riga is about $50 miles from PetroErad
4. BogOta is the capital OF Colombia.
5. Cheap claret is the wine jocularly known %
''red ink"
q. A mole is a breakwater.
!. The NiGiantes are n body of writer's formed
n b combat na disipyaitS In the T2lted state:
with the accent on "ant," The name y
taken from early California history. Gang
politics was so corrupt i'm San Francises
In the hfties that the reformers had 70
take the law into their own hands. They
hanged several murderers whom the au-
thOrities refused 10 punish.
3. The conscription of wealth" means, sls-
cihcaily in the congressional debates, the
heavy taxing OF incomes and war profits.
.. Joan Of Arc was born at Domremy.
10. "Status quo ante bellum" means "the state
In which before the war;: that Is. "ths
war"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-06

One reason why the Allies bsrdlv b.,
how to treat any kind of peace nronnoa,
is because Of their costly experienced ,vitt,
German pledges. Suppose the Kaiser =,
fered to agree to every Fundamental th,,,
America Is fighting for, would anybodv hs'
lieve him? Could he be trusted not N
against his armies was relaxed? rhss e
in so',er reality one Of tue greatest diSac,,,s
lies ip the wy Of trucs or 81 ''s.eu' ne y,
si Is'E Izss! 4
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-06
What Do You Know?


I. What member OF the Cabinet Is directly II
authority over the United States district
attorneys"
9. The United States Government under the
Constitution wns organized by eleven OF
the original thirteen States. Name the
two which ratified after March. 1889.
.. What advantage to TRANSPORTATION N the
He'll Gate bridge?
4. Abour how mony Indians are there In the
United States: -...s
8. About when were Cambridge and Oxford
Universities organized?
6. What interest is allowed on postal ssv.
ings:
:. About what are the salaries Of letter.
carriers?
y. Name the four greatest ports Of England
with respect TO the amount OF imports
and exports.
o. About how much money has the United
states advanced to foreign Governments
since we entered the war? ,t.
10. IL is said the Germans will open the dykes
TO stop the advance Of the British In Bel
GUM. On what occasion did the peopls
Of the Lowlands open their dykes for .
similar purpose?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-06
The often.repeated axiom that m

The often'repeated axiom that mu-
steal art knows no boundaries of race is
demonstrated anew in the Philadelphia
Orchestra's roster Of soloists for the
coming season. When the two great fac
tors in the war of the world reach such
equability Of opinion as do violinists and
pianists and singers. democracy will be a
pretty lasting and safe bet
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-06

Corr may be neat. short headline
word. but it's far behind the times. italy
calls the town Gorizia, and the unbroken
chain OF victories by General Cadorna's
men inspires the solid hope that that
pretty pronunciation will be permanent
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-06

Under the terms OF the Taylor) pro.
posaI. II the City should find II necessary
10 raise the fares for its own benefit.
the Company would secure 10 per cent
EVEN II legal. Il is unjust for the Com
pauy to demand fee of 10 per cent for
collecting any tax on the riders which
the CITY may impose for the Cityis bene-
/. ~ -pifsctor rwining IN rspert OF
I ! ,cars, Z. I.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-06

dead died TO give us by adopting a higher
standard of citizenship at once. We can
wage a war within a war by being true TO
the dead, by becoming as good citizens as
they were soldiers. II. ID. X.
Philadelphia. September 5.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-06

Quite the healthiest draft to which
democracy has ever been exposed is the
present American variety.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-06
LAFAYETTE DAY

y3fr HUNDRED AND SIXTY years
~. today there was born a man
: "a to hold an absolutely unique
- hi&tcev Lafayette wAs the
e. vo1ntions. orie in
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-06

Austria's day of judgment omi-
nously comedies with her inability to CON
troll Saint Gabriel.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-06

Register today, even If you're going
to vote wrong. Anything is better than
Indifference.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-06

The drafting Of composer OF pop
ular music may be trick Of chance or
the long g.deferred vengeance OF kindly
fate
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-06
THREE LEADERS IN PITTSBURGH'S
GREAT MAYORALTY CAMPAIGN
William A. Magee, big Ed" Babcock and DR.. j. r.
Kerr-Their Characters, Strengths
and Weaknesses
MADE IN NPHILADELpHIA"-AND OTHERWISE

IN articles representative Of the
Puts
precedent The history the Commooeahh
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-06

A war prophets tax would prove
particularly severe in deluded Germany
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-06

What Russia leaves undone Italy
is doing.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-06

"Mr. Babcock." ] said II have been told
by business men in Pittsburgh-personal
friends of yours, not political enemies
that IL you are elected, no matter how good
your Intentions. you'll be twisted around
Max Leslie's little finger. They say that
he will get away with his like a man
taking candy from kid"
"Oh, / know who you've been talking
to-" grinned the big man confidently. You
don't want to listen TO that bunch" |"
mo these are not your political enemies. -
I insisted; they are big business men.
independent Of preference in this election. -
Graham, his campaign manager, nodded
silent assent; 30 Mr.. Babcock made an.
swer. I.
Nothing 70 it," he declared, with thu
erimmest of exprezsions. Then he iaue1,S1'
1llse 3 ilghtbr MO n cpprene1y ocuf1e1f.
e!zeP1sH (! & /. I:I.<
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-06
WE HAVE TO DO 1T

NHN1LiNE hATZENS1
Philadelphia, September 8.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-04-27
Surprise Birthday and Quilting
Party.

A surprise party and quilting was
given ait the home of MIR. and Mrs. I'LL
Q. banner, Tuesday, April 10, in honor
of Mrs. banners aunt, Mrs. Kate
Cookson, it being her 18th birthday.
Aunt Kate was in one room quilting
when the door opened and a crowd
came in to surprise her. She was
greatly surprised and told them to
get needles and thimbles and get Ito
work which they Ill did. They were
invited to the dining room where the
table was laden with good things, to
which all did ample justice. At
o'clock they were again invited to
partake of ice cream, cake and candy
after which they departed for their
homes wishing Aunt Kate many more
such happy birthdays. Those present
were Mrs. Kate Cookson, Mrs. Ralph
Martin and two children, Mrs. Alice
Zile, Mrs. Clarence Duvall and two
children. Mrs. Ella Martin, Mrs. Paul
Robertson, MRS. Daniel Hollinger
Mrs. Margaret Pool. Mrs. Margaret
Bixler and daughter, Ruth, Emma
Martin, Lillian Foutz and others.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-04-27
TAneytOWN
HOTEL PROPERTY
FOR SALE.

The Hotel property known the
ttElliot House" in Taneytown, suitable
for any business, situated on the square;
2l-Room House and Good Stable. Water
and Gas Light through che house. Bath
Rooms. Will sell cheap to quick buyer.
dec l5-tf CHAS. A. ELLIOT.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-04-27
PUBLIC SALE
OFF,
Desirable Home
In Uniontown District, Carroll County
| Maryland.

The undersigned Attorney for Fan
ME M. Michael, owner, will sell at
public sale on a
THURSDAY, MAY Srd, 1917,
at 2 o'clock ID. Co., upon the premises,
situate ~ miles East OF UniOntOWn,
on the Public Road leading from
Frizellburg to New Windsor, and about
one-eighth of mile South of Union
town Turnpike, in Uniontown district,
Carroll County, Maryland, all that
tract of land containing 81 acres and
70 square perches improved by good
Brick Dwelling with Q rooms) sum
mer kitchen, barn, wagon shed, wood
house, hog house, chicken house and
corn crib. There il an orchard of
fine young apple and peach trees up
on the property; also well Of excel
lent water at the residence. The
land is III high state of cultivation,
and all buildings in good repair. This
will make any one very desirable
property, as 1T il convenient to
churches and schools, and in good
neighborhoOd It is the same prop
erty which formerly belonged to
ElIZdD6LH WdSHCI dHH OCGup1Su ~
Henry Troutfelter at the time of his
death.
! Terms of Sale:-One-third cash OF
the day of sale, and the balance II
two equal payments, the one in si2
months and the other in twelve
months, the deferred payments to bt
secured by the notes OF the purchaser
with approved security, bearing In
terest from day Of sale, or all cash a
the option of the purchaser.
EDWARD o. WEANT, Attorney
F. J. Albaugh, Auctioneer.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-04-27
EXECUTRIx's SALE
- or
Valuable Real Estate and
Personal Property,
i'm CARROLL COUNTY. Md.

The undersigned, by virtue of the
last Will and Testament of John c..
Hartman, deceased, and of an order of
the Orphans Court of Carroll County,
will offer at public sale, or the prem
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-04-27
Arbor Day Exercises at Paradise
School

The Arbor exercises at Paradise
school were opened by song, Arbor
Day" BY the school, which was fol-
lowed by Scripture selections, by va
rious children; March Happenings,
by Mary Green; pine Needles, by
Frank Rippeon; Shamrock Wishes,
by Bolivia Lugenbill; Our Country,
by four girls; "Arbor Day" by Albert
Horton; March Speaks" by Gladys
Horton; How Our State Grows For
est Trees" by the teacher, Miss B- II.
Cover; song, Eve Love the Trees, "
by school; "A Whisper" by Stewart
Shipley; Quotation" by Bessie
ong; "A Nature Creed" by Herman
Greene; Pussy Willow" by Clara
Burdette; IAN Acrostic," by eight
children, song, Hear the Robins
Sing" by school; "A Prayer by
Genevieve Naill; Into the Sunbeams
Keeping" by Joseph Miller; Sow
ing" by Myrtle Long; "The Bluebird, /"
by Willard Horton; March, by Ed
ma Shipley; IF Ever / See by
John Greene; Get Ready" Helen
Horton "A Joke by Bessie Rippeon;
THE Seed "ehy Bessie Long; The
First Arbor Day by children; song,
Summer IL Coming" by school. Af-
terward the pupils marched from the
school building to the scene Of tree
planting where they sang the song,
I'm Vacation" which closed the pro-
gram
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-04-27

STATEHOOD.

The WV. C. T. VII. met at the home of
MMrg. Knox, Thursday The next meet
iWR WIN be held at Tine home Of MIS-
THOMAS Wheeler, the second Thursday
En May. AT the meeting Thursday the
members decided to invest one dollar
n addition to the two that have been
invested in subscription to The
Young Crusader" That will make
AIR copies which have been sent tO
T2 children in this vicinity
the Y- P. B. also met at the nome
CR MFRS. Knox last week This branch
nf thp W. ~. T. W.T. was organized in
January with 15 members on roll The
membership has been doubled. There
are now 80 young folks who have
sfgned the pledge and joined the 7. ?.
R The meetings conducted by
\ che president, Miss Annabel PardeW,
Mre interesting, and after the devo-
&fOnal and business sessions, games
Are played and refreshments served
The next meeting or the young folks
will h. All the home or the superin-
tendent, Mrs. g. Monroe, May is.
Miss Isabella Lauterbach spent the
weeks end at her home In Roslyn,
Md.
The Royal Workers Literary So
ciety Of No school, held a social in
cine assembly hall Of tn school
building on Thursday, April l2, from
IA It'd " p. m. Many games were play
GA Oh the lawn In which All the MEM
bers Of the society participated Later
refreshments were served which ali
seemed to enjoy. Several toasts were
given by the children. They all left
for their homes at II o'clock. after
spending very pleasant time to-
EGther.
A very interesting program was
rendered On Friday, April 13, by the
children or school No 6, OF StateWood,
it being Arbor Day. AfterWard sever
al trees we're planted and the yard
cleaned.
Mrs. Amanda Spencer, of Winches-
ter, Va, and granddaughter are visit
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-04-27
cached. employment is assured.

reached, employment is assured.
In the larger cities telegraph
schools are already maintained for
teaching operators. These, however,
have not been able to turn out sufi-
cient number OF trained men and WO-
men I'D wholly meet the present de
mands It ID now sought to- give per
sons In smaller places as well a. the
cities an opportunity to study tele
graphy either by exclusive applica-
ton or in conjunction with their other
emDloyment
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-04-27
Western Union Plans To Train
Operators.

The Western Union Telegraph Com
pany has offered bonus To about
600 manager-cperators i'm small
cities and towns for each Junior oper-
ator such managers shall enlist and
train. This unusual step arises out
of the extraordinary growth In the
use of the telegraph and the conse-
quent need for competent operators
10 handle the company's business
with the dispatch which its standards
require.
Any person-man OK Woman-over
the age Of sixteen and with the re
ouisite education and intelligence can
become a junior operator. The COM
pany provides the necessary instruc-
ton free. When the junior grade is
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-04-27

The undersigned Executrix or the
last will and testament OF John o.
Hartman, late OF Carroll county, Mary
land, deceased, will sell on the prem
ises OF said deceased. on
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-04-27

ing relatives and friends i'm and near
here
Mr. W- Frank Barnes remains very
ill.
Tuesday the weather was very
spring like and warm
al play entitled The Time OF His
Life" will be given in the Jr. o. q. A.
M. Hall, on Saturday evening, May
5th, by home talent Doors open at
I7 20 %. m.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-04-27
WEAK, NERVOUS Ohio WOMAN
Made Well by Delicious VinoI

Bellefontaine, Ohio.-'sMy blood was
very poor-I was in weak, nervous,
rundown condition. I tried different
remedies without benefit and one day
my druggist told me about VinoI. L
tried t md it built 1ne up in every way
blood, strength and nerves, and tell
my friends it is the best medicine On
earth. Mrs. EARL BRUTgON.
Vinol Gharpens the appetite, aida
digestion, enriches the blood and i'm
this natural manner creates strength.
Complete formula ON every label.
SHAW DRUG CO.. Westminster.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-04-27

The undersigned Attorney for Fan
ME M. Michael, owner, will sell at
public sale on
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-04-27

Hartman, deceased, and of an order of
the Orphans Court of Carroll County,
will offer at public sale, on the prem
iSeS, CT
SATURDAY, MAY 12, 1917,
at one o'clock D. m, sharp, all those
three pieces or parcels of land and
premises, of which said John c. -Har-
man, died seized and possessed, sit
uate near Patapsco, on public county
road leading from Patapsco to Sandy
vile, Carroll county, Maryland. Said
three tracts or parcels of land con-
tanning 20 Acres of land, more or less,
n va acres is woodland Improved by
"a two story frame log weatherboard-
ed house, four rooms, stable, granary,
hog house and usual outbuildings,
good well of water at the house, all
kinds of fruit, land in good state of
cultivation, convenient to church and
schools, and worthy the attention Of
All persons desiring nice little prop
'erty.
Terms Of Sale Al prescribed by the
Court:-One-third of purchase money
to be paid to the said executrix on
the day of sale, or on the ratification
thereof by the said Court, and the
residue in two equal payments, one
payable in six months, the other pay
able in twelve months from the day
of sale; the credit payments To b.
secured by the bonds or single bills
of the purchaser or purchasers, with
Sufficient security, bearing interest
from day Of sale; or all cash at the
option of the purchaser. A cash de-
post of $4,000, will be required of
the purchaser on day of sale,
DELLA ". BASEL, Executrix.
George r.. StOcksdale, Attorney.
The undersigned Executrix or the
last will and testament or John o..
Hartman, late OF Carroll county, Mary
land, deceased, will sell on the prem
Uses Of said deceased, on
SATURDAY, MAY IL, 1917,
at / o'clock D. M, all the following
personal property: One horse, COW,
harness, 2 buggies, plows, buggy
harness, nets, single shovel, corn
coverer, harrow, triple shovel ploW,
scythe, saddle, hay forks, one-horse
wagon and bed, horse rake, ladder, 2
cross-cut saws, sausage suffer and
grinder, wash kettle, apple butter
kettle, hay knife, chest, trunk, 6
chairs, bed, spring and bedding, dress
er, rocker and stand, 6 cane seat
chairs, rocker, 3 stands, looking glass,
zinc, cook stove and pipe, clocks,
lamps, kitchen table, churn and stand,
tubs, dishes Of All kinds, chinaware,
hams, shoulders, side meat, potatnes,
lard, jars and many other articles too
numerous to mention.
Terms of Sale:--All sums under
five dollars, cash; all sums of five
dollars and upward a credit of six
months, purchasers giving note with
sufficient security, bearing interest
from day of sale. NO property to BE-
removed until paid for.
DELLA w. BASLER, Executrix.
George ~. Stocksdale, Attorney.
Mr.. Blizzard, Auctioneer
april 20 At
La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1917-02-15
WILSON Es7A PROYECTANDO
ROHPER CON AUSTRIA,
BULGARIA Y TURQUIA
Sc TfHf POR Ia SUFRTE De Los AHERI-
CANOS QUf RFSIDEK EN- ESTE
UlTIMO Pals

WASHINGTON. Febrero 14.-El
presidente Wilson esta considerable
sacramento Ia ccNveniencia de romper
las relaCiones diplomaticas con Aus
tria- -Hungria, Bulgaria y Turquia.
paises aliados dc Alcmania, en- vista
de aue apoyan Ia actitud seguida por
el Emperio en 10 refcrente Ia cam
pana submarine. que fue 10 que mott
v6 el rompimiento de relaciones entire
los Estados Unidos Y Alemania.
Las c9municaciones con Turquia
Sc encuertran interrumpidas, con
este motive Sc tiene gran preocupa-
ci6a por la Sucrte que hayan corri-
do los cn adanos americanos residen-
tes en- aquel pals.
Sc estan hacienda esfuerzoS para
recabar informaciones precisas de los
americanos que residen en- Turquia.
En- cuanto sc teHgan. el gobieno to-
mara debida nota de elias para des-
arrollar su futura politica.
La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1917-02-15
Fueron robados unos
valiosos cuadros IN
Espana

""''r""ma Especial para la PRENSA.
NUEVA YORK, Febrero l4.-La
policia de este puerto ha reclbldo
una sdplica del Baron de QGinto'
noble espanol, pidiendo que sean
buscados unos famosos cuadros que
fueron robados hace POGO tempo de-
Ateneo de Santander.
Dice el Baron de Quinto que e!
presto las pinturas, entire las que hay
originates de Murillo, Van DycH, We
lazquez Y Ticiano, al Ateno DE San
tander. para que fueFan eXhlbldas'
V que una partida de ladrones los sa-
co de ALI le prendio fuego al edifi
clio para despistar Ia policia espailo'
Ia.
Sc cree que las pinturas fueron
traidas a Nueva York ell uno de los
rarcos que acaban de arribar de Es'
pana. .sss.sa