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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-03
VICE IN GERMANY
To the Editor Of The Epeninq Ledger: :

4
Sir-You print letter on "Frghtfulness
at Home" which discloses ignorance of con-
ditions inside the German Empire. Having
Travelled and resided in that country for
twenty-eight years, l can give some in
formation. OfhciRl returns show that over
IL per cent OF the population are born out
OF wedlock.
There is no country in the world where
vice is more commercialized than in Ger
many There are So 900 women in Berlin
registered by the police as leading a pro-
fessionally immoral life, besides thousands
of others unregistered. In Hamburg and
other cities there are dozens of streets
officially inhabited by unfortunates. They
are virtually imprisoned there and are
strictly forbidden TO promenade the streets
AS a good Prussian assessor once bIt-
terly complained TO me, the only freedom
in Germany is the freedom Of vice.
NJ. s.
Philadelphia. June 3.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-03

Charlie and Lonnie
Kicklighter.
Skilled observers
here assure me that.
although the bugle
calls for Mess and
Fire do not sound the
same at all, the re-
suits produced are
very similar.
RI is m orning
Friend Rookie was
caught with a broom
in his hand on his
way TO sweep out the
"reveille room" Yes,
terday he was de,
tailed to the pantry
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-03
What Do You Know?


QUIZ
I. who was william Winter?
2. What Is the greatest inland fresh water
sea on the globe?
3. Who was MazZlni?
4. How many German merchant vessels were
recently taken over by the American
Shipping Board?
3. What Is the meaning of Buenos Aires?
6. What Frenchman planned the city of Wash.
ingtOn2
Z. What was the real name Of George Sandf
3. What was the "Virginius" case In Amer.
lean history?
0. What famous American Secretary OF State
wrote popular novel whose authorship
was not definitely disclosed until after his
death?
10. Who Is the present Sultan OF Turkey?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-03
Discharges for Married Men

Some very hard cases are reported TO the
departments which receive sympathetic
treatment far as the exigencies Of war
permit. Many lads who are under age
enlist without the consent OF their parents.
They listen TO their friends in the service
or are inspired by patriotic speeches or
lurid advertisements, and then sign up
misstating their age and other material
facts Parents make the discovery after
the boy has gone to camp and then trouble
begins. In most OF these cases the depart
ment is lenient and upon proper lnforma-
ton orders the discharge of the boy and
sends him home.
The married man with dependent family
is a little more troublesome. He enlists,
sometimes TO satisfy his patriotic impulses.
and sometimes TO serve his own purposes.
The departments have enough reasons for
the enlistment of married men TO All a
book. But when It is known that the
married man has left a dependent wife and
children behind there Is a disposition TO re-
lieve him from the service. The adjutant
general OF the army has given notice that
married men with dependent children car
be dispensed with in the National Guard
although the desire to fill up the ranks has
led to a disregard OF this rule in certain
caReS
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-03

AS we remarked before, our special
correspondent at Fort Leavenworth was
the first of our contribs to enlist. He
reports now that he is acting first
sergeant. Good! And may we ask those
who favor changing the name of Ger
mantown how much more patriotic would
this lad have been II his name had been
Washington, Adams or Hancock instead
OF Carl C. shanfelter, which 1t happens
to be?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-03
MORE FOES FOR GERMANY

CtERMANY's wassail cup OF pride must
~ BE- brimming over THE more enc
mics The more honor" is said to be a
iarorite slogan In the Imperial realm.
A|apa theps lines The outside world 4
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-03
THE VOICE OF
THE PEOPLE
Germany Over All" Uncol-
lected Garbage-Vice in
Prussia

THIS Depart,uent is free 10 all readers tcho
tCish TO cypress their opinions on subjects Of
current interest. It Is an open forum and the
EpeninO Ledger assumes no responsibility for
the UtetCS OF its correspondents. Letters must
be signed bU the name and address OF the
tUritcr. not necessarily for publication, but as a
guarantee Of GOOD faith,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-03
Our Own War, News

Special from Fort Leavenworth)
1t gives me pleasure TO report. and this
is upon the best of authority. that two lads
in my department of the signal corps are
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-03

Count zu Reventlow declares that
the story of our troops landing in France
was INTENDED TO depress the Germans. /"
He is right. The truth Of the tale only
sharpens its point.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-03

Critics OF Secretary Daniels for
having ordered abroad our destroyers-
the so-called eyes Of the heet"-must
now admit that he is utilizing this keen
vision precisely where II is most needed
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-03

"Yo no no and a bottle OF rumr'-
song in Stevenson's Treasure Island"
"Yo no how-New American version OF
the same chantey.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-03
The New York Health Department

The New York Health Departments
announcement that Gotham may now re.
gard the danger OF an infantile paralysis
epidemic as virtually past shows that
peace can keep right on the job with her
brilliant victories in spite OF war,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-03

as bread sergeant and later ne was sent
to the quartermaster depot 10 draw bread
sergeant's chevrons, (See accompanying
mapO G. c, S.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-03

So far as the Cabinet is concerned,
soft coal seems to be a pretty hard prop.
ositiOn.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-03

The American people should know the
worst as we'll as the best-Lord North
cllffe.
No advocate of censorship has
sought TO suppress the Congressional
Record.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-03

Berlin asserts that Russian attacks
broke down before Zwyzyn. No wonder!
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-03
AN ACCIDENT

/ sdto him tdH beneath the tod0on's
tcheel-
Poor lad, tohont I had neUer seen before.
Then as mv soul and senses seemed TO
reel,
out Of my sight his huddled form
theD bore.
Whether he HUed or died ! do not knoto.
Thus IN Nelo York the core OF We
zoe lose.
He stopped the trddio but moment, so
He tDds not eUen mentioned IN the netos
CHARLES HANSON TOWNE.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-03

Better let "a sixpence go bang" for ice
cream than for powder tomorrow.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-03

Lord, loVe the stllV toeathermdn;
He surely Is fooler.
Hts forecast for today began
Kith "1air anf siiohtly cooler
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-03
HOW MARK TWAIN sTARrrn

Philadelphia. June 3.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-03

There 10iu be no issue Of the EVE
MING LEDGER tomorrolO, July /.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1917-10-27
CENT "A WORD

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. white girl for
house work, good cook, for family
two, good home and wages. Is
North Chelsea Ave-, Atlantic City,
New Jersey.
FOR SAbE-Stone Land Lime at $4.25
per ton in carload lots in bulk, F. O..
B. ~Pleasantville, N. j., or vicinity
on the p. & r. R. FRAZEUR LIME
WORKS, Bridgeton, N. j.
WANTED TO RENT-Farm from Ten
to Twenty Acres. C. d. b., 2512
Paramount ave-, Atlantic City. lie
FURNISHED BED ROOM for rent
heat and bath. II N. End ST. 10c
FOR SALE.-Sound young horse, S35.
Address F, Drawer E, Pleasantville,
N. }. &c
WANTED.-By married couple, Bed
room and sitting room, with board
for one, in private family. P. o. Box
564, P~leasantville, N. ]. &c
FOR RENT.-Small cottage, corner
Connecticut and Eighth street, Som
ers Point. Apply at The Jewel Box,
15h S. Main ST., Pleasantville. 10
STANDING OAK WOOD near Pleas
antyille for sale. R. P. Thompson,
Trust Co. Bldg. IL
FOR RENT.-2nd floor and bath, two
rooms for light housekeeping, COM
municating. 3rd room fully furnish
ed for lodging, 2 single enameled
eds. Southern exposure with SUM-
shine for all the rooms. Is Georgia
Ave.
FOR SALE.-Several articles, includ-
ing glass case, mantle, cabinet, mir
ror-back, etc. Is Georgia Ave.
MAKE A SUBSTITUTE FOR COAL
in your own home, makes hotter
fire than coal, made in Jumps; no
trouble to make. Formula soc.
Rollins, 312 Lefferts Ave, Richmond
Hill, L. l. &c
FOR SALE table, 1 garden hose,
! washing machine, Pullman coach,
2 incubators, 2 parlor suits and
rug crib and mattress. Call 237 N.
Second st. &c
FINE YOUNG MARE FOR SALES
years old, sound, kind, work any
where. Part cash, balance on salts
factory note. Henry Harp, Linwood,
N. J. &c
WANTED : Housekeeper under As
years of age; three in family; good
home. Address Box Ais, Penns
Grove, N. J.. 9
FOR SALE.-Underslung Roadster,
perfect condition; will sacrifice.
460 N. Main St. 1Oc
FOR RENT-Dwelling, Merton ave-
nue., So per month. Apply James C.
Vickers, 81 S. Main street.
MORTGAGES WANTED. Address
s. w. Sharks. COunSel1Or-at-T, aw
126 Market Street, Camden, N. j.,
or IL Adams Ave, Pleasantville.
MONEY TO LOAN on mortgages;
various amounts; placed promptly.
T. B. Wootton, 10 N. Main Street,
Pleasantville, N. J.
MONEY TO LOAN on first mort
cages. Apply to j. c. Vickers, 81
S. Main st.
WE BUY Anything you have to sell
for cash. Both phones. Drop pos
tai. M~oore's, 2218 Atlantic Ave-,
Atlantic City. Established 1896.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1917-10-27

of each contract will be required to indem-
Nifty the City against and from all claims,
suits and actions or the use of faulty mate
rial or workmanship in the prosecution of
the work.
In accordance with the terms of the speci-
fcations, relative thereto the work under
each section shall be completed within 800
days from the date of signing the contract.
Plans and specifications will be on file and
may be seen at the City Hall, Pleasantville,
N. j., or at the office of the Engineers, Rem
ington & Vosbury, COL Market Street, Cam
den, N. j. Complete sets of the plans and
specifications may be obtained from the En-
gineers upon a deposit of 500 which will
be refunded upon the return of the above in
good condition.
The City reserves the right to reject any
or all bids.
NEHEMIAH ANDREWS,
City Clerk.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1917-10-27
LOOKING FOR PLUMBER.

The annual budget of the city of
New York for 1918 lacks only about
five thousand of being $24O,O 900, 900.
This is a sum to excite the cupidity of
Tammany, or of other political organ
izations. 1t is a great stake in a great
game; and it is small wonder that
New York in these days is displaying
more interest in politics than in the
Liberty Loan.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1917-10-27
Business Editorial No. 8 T Ts. Weaver ss.r.

The Enormous Second Liberty Loan is about completed.
Its size is an indication that the war is not over-not near
an end. Big men nearest to it say it may last two years
longer. If so, conditions will be worse then than they are
now. From this we may learn three or four lessons:
l. Buy Your Goods Early, Before the Shortage Comes.
H. Buy Liberty Bonds and Help Shorten the War.
III. Don't Waste Food, Clothing or Money.
~. Don't Hoard. Give Every One a n Even Chance.
The Weaver Store is close to you, and the stock is as
yet complete on the staple lines
UNDERcLoTHING, RUBBER GOODS, SHOES,
HATS, HOSIERY, GLOVES, DRY GOODS, swEA-
TIERS, NEcKwEAR SHIRTS.
Buy while the buying is good, for your fall and win
8. ter needs.
THE WEAVE STORE.
We give and Redeem MoNEMBAck STAMPS.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1917-10-27
NOTICE TO BIDDERS.
Sewage System, Treatment Plant
and Force Main.
PLEASANTvILLE, N. J

Sealed proposals will be received by the
Common Council of the City of Pleasant
vile, N. j., at the City Hall, on the 18th
day of November, 1917, until s o'clock p.
M, for the construction of a sanitary sewer
system, Contract No. 1 a Sewage Treatment
Plant, Contract No.. 2; Mechanical Equip
ment, Contract No. 3, and Force Main, Con-
tract No. 4.
Each proposal must be accompanied by a
certified check made out in the proper form
and for the amount stated as follows =
Contract No. 1, $4,000. 90; Contract No. 2,
81, $4,000 Contract No. 3, 81, O0O.O 90; Con-
tract No. 4, 81, 10000.
A bond in the sum of 100 % of the amount
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1917-10-27
Hours: 9 a. mo- p. m. Phone 93W
DR.. G. Fairchild Starr
DENTIST

PLEASANTvILLE TRUST CO.. BUILDING
E DAY. ALSO OPEN EVENINGS.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-26
TOO POOR TO KEEP DOGS

RICHMOND Ind. Feb. 26.-
George jenkins superintendent OF
the city crematory. says 28 dogs
were brought to the crematory 10
be killed last week by their owners.
who said the high cost of living had
forced them TO part with their pets.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-26

80 YEAR OLD LAWSUIT
ENDS AT HUNTINGTON

HUNTINGTON, Ind. Feb. 2s.-
When Judge +. r. Bowser OF War
saw. sitting in the Huntington cir
cult court Saturday. held Treasurer
A. n. Shaffer in contempt OF court
for failing 10 pay a $4,000 claim Of
ex-Treasurer Henry Beaver against
Huntington county a lawsuit Of 80
years duration ended. Shaffer was
ordered committed 20 jail but on his
promise 10 sign the warrant Monday
he was freed because Of his age. He
Is past Sc. Contempt proceedings
were brought against the treasurer
after Auditor Eviston spent six days
in Jail after he was found guilty Of
contempt for falling 10 issue a war
rant for the claim. Immediately
after Judge Bowser's ruling Shaffer
vas granted an appeal 70 the SUI
preme court but Judge BOwser de-
MED him bail pending an appeal.
The treasurer's attorneys announced
that the fight was over and that the
claim would be paid
Beaver was treasurer Of Hunting
ton county from 1882 10 1856 and
after leaving once errors on his
books were found and the county
sued him for $4,000. After being
tried in several courts the suit was
affirmed by the supreme court on
April II. 1890. Beaver paid $14.11O
back 20 the county. In 1911 the leg
islature passed an act relieving
Beaver Of t. .-dgment and empOw-
ering the county commissioners 10
pay the claim. injections were
brought but finally Beaver won
mandate action against the auditor
and treasurer and the supreme court
dismissed the appeal from the man
date. 1t was on the mandate find
ings by Judge Cole of Peru that the
two contempt proceedings were
brought
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-26
LAW TO PROTECT GAME
Would Give Warden Many Powers
Tor Conservation of Animals.
News-Times Special Service:

News-Times Special Service:
LANSING. Mich. Feb. IS. - The
Wood bill authorizing the state game
department 20 declare closed sea
sons on any kind of wild life. in dis
tricts of one county or more was
approved in the senate committee OF
the whole. Under the bill the game
warden can call a hearing on the
proposition on the receipt of a petit
ton signed by % voters in each
county affected. The law also
authorizes the warden 10 reopen any
closed season after a hearing, but
does not authorize him TO open any
season declared closed by the legis-
lature. The warden cannot close any
season for more than five years.
Motorists convicted Of a second
violation of the automobile law may
be prohibited from driving their ma
chimes for 80 days if the senate
passes the Daigneau bill. which went
through the house or third reading
today. Sunday baseball will no
longer be tolerated if the bill pro-
posed by Sen. Covert be passed.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-26
ROB HOME WHILE
FAMILY IS AWAY
Residence of G. A. Watts En-
tered Sometime Saturday
Night by Burglars.

ELKHABT, Feb. 26.-Capt. Jack
Northrop and Patrolman Wooley an
swered a call al o'clock Sunday
morning 20 323 Lexington av..
where. according 20 Elliot Crull. the
home OF O.. a. Watts had been bur
glarized during the night
Mr. and Mrs. Watts are out Of the
city. Mr.. Watts being in Texas. while
his wife is visiting in Illinois. so the
value of the stolen goods cannot be
asce ftained.
Mr. Crull found an open window
in the Watts home Sun6aS morning
after he had noticed that several
letters and scraps of paper were
blowing about the yard. The police
were unable 20 locate any clew
which would lead 70 the identity Of
the burglar
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-26
ROYAL POLITICAL
BATTLE EXPECTED
Legislature Will Have Hard
Week AS Closing Feature
of 1917 Session.
international News Service:


INDIANAPOLIS. Feb. 26 - one
week from today the 1917 general
assembly will pass into history. It
already has made history in the
passage Of the triplet measures -
constitutional convention. woman
suffrage and prohibition. Just what
the more material interests Of the
state will not be known until next
Monday night.
Starting on its wind-up. the legis-
lature faced an enormous amount
Of work. Less than a score Of bills
have received the governors sigma
ture. and there are several hundred
measures TO be disposed Of. No
signs of the breaking of the dead
lock in the senate, where the demo-
Gratis have killed many of Gov
GOodrich's measures, was apparent
Monday. If il is a fight to the finish,
il is certain that one OF the remark
able features Of the assembly will
be the small number of laws en-
acted.
The following bills have been
signed by Gov. Goodrich: Henry
county court. extending the scope of
farmers mutual life insurance COM
panies. penalizing ''peeping Toms. ."
constitutional convention, prohibit
ton. leprosy, heavier penalties for
parents abandoning children, pro-
viding for disposal OF property of
extinct congregational churches, and
a bill regarding change OF township
boundaries has been vetoed.
Night sessions will be held this
week, despite the efforts of Speaker
Eschbach to avoid them in the
house. Administration leaders will
push the Goodrich bills with all their
might A royal political battle is
promised.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-26
THIEVES GET REVOLVER

News Times Special Service:
DETROIT. Mich. Feb. 26.-When
two hold-up men entered the barber
shop Of Matthew Rosso. 1903 Mich
igan av., he refused 10 turn over his
money, but when he produced a re-
volver, they grappled with him,
stole the revolver and ran away.
The 32-calibre nickel-plated ham
merless revolver was valued at S12.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-26
AGED MAN KILLED By CAR

TERRE HAUTE. Ind. Feb. o.
While being taken 10 hospital.
Henry Brill, 60 years old. died from
injuries received Sunday when
struck by an interurban car on the
Sullivan line. Brill, who was en-
ployed on farm near the scene Of
accident. was lying on the car track
when hit
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-26
SEARCH FOR IRON ORE

News Times special Service:
NORWAY, Mich, Feb. 26. - EX-
plorations are being made near
Stager Of lands, which. it is believed,
contain high grade iron ore. The
Norway Land and Exploration Co.
organized by local capital, has start
ed explorations with a diamond drill
on its property between Stager and
Alpha.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-26
11-YEAR-OLD HEROINE
Carries Brothers and Sisters Over
come by Smoke From House.
ews-Times Snecial CIVIC

News Times Special Service:
CADILLAC. Mich. Feb. 26. -
Reathe Casner. II years old, proved
a heroine when she saved her four
younger brothers and sisters. one a
babe in arms. from burning to death.
She had been left alone with the
children and discovered the house
on fire. Without waiting TO sum-
mon aid. she carried the tots, who
were overcome by smoke from the
home
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-26
PETER DREXELIUS DEAD
Founder of Social Order OF Moose
Had Been III For Year.
News Times Special .ervice:

News Times Special service:
DETROIT Mich. Feb. 26-Peter
J. Drexelius. "a years old. founder
OF the Social order Of Moose and
affectionately known as Father
Pete" by his comrades, died this
morning at his residence here, after
an illness of more than year. Mr..
Drexelius was known widely in
fraternal and political circles. Flu
neral services will be held Thursday
morning. Supreme officials Of the
Social Order of Moose will be pres
ent.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-26
MRS. 7. Golfer DIES

ELKHART. Feb. 26.-Mrs TiIie
Golfer. 81 years old. died at her
home 416 Sherman St. Saturday
afternoon. following several weeks
illness with complication Of heart
and stomach diseases.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-26
BUTTERFLY MAN DIES

ANDERSON, Ind, Feb. &c
Isaac 3. Wood, 70 years old, who
in recent years attracted attention
from many Indiana schools by his
large collection Of butterflies and
other insects. died Saturday evening
at his home near Summitville. Earl
ham college bought most of his but
terflies.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-26
LAEORER SHOT

FORT WAYNE. Ind. Feb. 26.-
Elmer Bunting a laborer. was shot
and fatally wounded IT La Otto
Sunday by Ivan Metzger. proprietor
OF a restaurant az that place. Metz
ger claims that Bunting attempted
TO enter his wife's room.