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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-20
WILSON is BACKED
BY STATE SENATE
Dem ocratic Resolution
Adopted After Attack on
Filibusters Is Stricken
TRAINING BILL PLANNED

HARRISBURG. March 20.-The LeGis-
lature will support President Wilson to'the
limit in any action he may take in the
present crisis with Germany over the sink
ing of the three American vessels in the
war zone
With the part of it censuring the United
States Senators who flibustered against the
armed ship bill just before the last Congress
adjourned stricken out. the senate by
unanimous vote adopted the Democratic
resolution supporting the President in any
action he may take TO safeguard Amerlca'S
lives and property on the high seas.
At the same time. the General Assembly
took the first steps toward military pre-
paredness for Pennsylvania. Both houses
unanimously adopted resolution introduced
by Senator Charles 4. snyder, of Schuyl-
kill, providing for Il Legislative committee
to draft a military training bill.
The committee would he composed OF hNe
members of the Senate and seven OF tne
House Of Representatives. They would be
appointed by the president pro tempore OF
the Senate and the Speaker of the House
respectively
In offering the resolution, Senator snyder
asserted that zone mans mind should not
be embodied in a measure of such great I'M
portance at this time and that any acton
taken by the General Assembly regarding
a system of military training should pe
the thought of the entire Legislature
The Hiaght bill. making the National
Guard of Pennsylvania conform TO the Fed
eral national defense act. was reported out
of committee last night and is on first read
ing in the House today.
Both houses settled down to long week
of work last night and cleaned up their
calendars within two hours. The Legsla-
ture will not adjourn until Thursday at
the earliest. and many remain in session
| until Friday.
I United States Senator Penrose and Gov
| ernor BrumbauGh will both be speakers to-
night at the biennial dinner Of the Penn
| sylvania Legislative Sons of St Patrick,
| but the leader of neither faction of the
! organizat ton is expected to talk politics
| Senator Penrose will probably be asked
| to address the Legislature In joint session
| tomorrow should he remain in Harrisburg
| long enough. on his two previous VISITS
| while former Legislatures were in session.
| he received this courtesy, since he was
| formerly a member of the Senate himself
| He will spend this afternoon giving the
| glad hand" to his followers in the General
| Assembly He leaves Philadelphia at lO:25
| o'clock this morning, arriving here at I
o'clock. He will lunch with the members OF
his now defunCt war board at the Senate
and will then establish himself in the room
| of the House Appropriations Committee al
| the CAPITOL. whore he will confer informally
| with his less important followers
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-20
|!|SLATURE GETS
MUTUAL RISK BILL
,,..,+ Of Measures to Safe
',,vr .,"srd.Insurance in State
introduced
,oppECTs OLD LAXNESS
sy a stat Correspondent
HARRISBURG. March 20

,be state Insurance Depart
lay ~. bills to prevent repe'l''on Q. '''v
re" Mutual Life Insurance company
''nsOn ~. l. now lit the Legislature
EsndaN : .,,ye william w. Mcarkle, of
.n.aneny, nss chairman of the Insurance com, com,
Ass . ~ the House, last night introduced
''., w, that places mutual insurance com
O" .asr the state Insurance Commls'
Dan''' ,.o same as other insurance con-
guy. At present, mutual companies 90
gu. .,u,e under the state Department anu
not cvn W. can organize "hy-by-hight coHh-
any one I'd"
pany, nil while 1t is aimed to correct tn, the
lne that permitted the PENSION Mutua,
laxlV ~ hos been introduced at scVera
speratlons,, ,sions of the Legislature and did
fcrme,, ,.,ua,e from the Pension Mutual eX-
not orn,sanrosentative Mearkle explained to-
sy oosure was drafted by committee
lne Insurance Commissioners OF the
va "a states in conjunction with com
ln'se ~ the representatives OF the various
mltee VI ,.,orests It provides uniform
nu.ua, for the organization and regulation
neuys neu.nanies transacting insurance on the
@,p '., nl.n, The same bill is now law
mu.u snu states. and is being presented to
y. na"i oai,s,atures of twenty additional States
this year. 49,. III, porrosen,ativo
uearkle said -
,Tt provides a specific method tor or
.,.,nu these companies and requires ap-
taa..ons for a sufficient amount of in
Sancs with an advance premium at once
!. rlaca the company in such position
~ n can furnish safe protection. Under
.ss .sN nrssant laws of Pennsylvania any one
IN organize mutual company without
sroytding any adequate protection to the
.,ana who become associated herewith.
& !, does not prohibit any company operating
!, the cash plan, but when cash policies are
,ssupd the company is required TO MAINTAIN
rnearned premium reserve sufficient TO pro-
,.rt the poicyholders. and the members
hodlng mutual contracts are not, therefore
r,hle for heavy assessments to pay the
,osses that may occur under the cash
policies. -,
aIt does not affect any of the mutual
,omnanies already organized and doing
business in Pennsylvania, but only such
nmpanies as may be hereafter organized.
although all of our companies aiv given the
,uportunity in the act to accept its pro-
visions and operate under it.
This provision does away with objections
mat might be raised by companies already
licensed and doing business in the state
There have been so many failures of mutual
companies in this State due to the fact of
Az lax requirements for organizing these
eompanies under the present law.
1T also provides for the licensing ot
mutual companies of other States upon
proper financial showing and under proper
reguiations. At present there is no prOvi-
sion in the law for licensing any but mutual
are Insurance companies"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-20
fENROSE IN HARRISBURG,
UNARMED AND HARMLESS
'snator Carries "No Deadly Weapons"
he Says-Merely Honoring st.
Patrick

nAhklSBURG, March Ex-senator Pen
sns. VINO arrived here at ! o'clock this
~. th.'rnoon noon to attend .the biennial dinner of
ps, % ,rehnsylvania Legislative Sons of st.
sors rn'oA tonight, declared tNnG he did not
I'm. mere 10 commit any 20. rt" act in the
,Ionai ~ night within the Organization
IA AIRY no concealed deadly weapons, .
~ 'enarked. MY visit is purely a social
nlsn, : came here to honor ST. Patrick to-
~ w senate and House and discuss matters
With them.' '''o"'' ''''''''''
,on ~ a,pr Penrose said that after lunch
H." "e nad with Senators McNichol Snyder,
n s nrow and other political lieutenants,
fr;snsiu "ouiu go to the Capitol and meet his
ana' ,enus' He will return to Philadelphia
Ieya,rrow morning and will not address the
nrre. as had been suggested.
W. S,tary SSi'ohotary Harry Walton accompanied
auendas ana was one of the men who
~ senate Hotel.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-20
FATHER KILLS MOTHER;
GIRL TAKES OWN LIFE
Daughter of Imprisoned Wife
Slayer Leaves Note and
Inhales Gas

Staying Of her mother two years ago
by her father in ht Of drunken rage
preyed so heavily on Rose Witt. nineteen
years old, of 3432 North Second street, that
she committed suicide this morning by in
haling gas.
When Mrs Alfred Frazer, with whom
she lived went to rouse her for woN(, the
odor of gas was noticeable. Rose was found
lying on the bed and on the bureau was a
note to her sister. II read:
Dear Marie: Forgive me I'm tired Of
it ALL | am going to Join mother Ever
since she has gone I've been wanting to
he with her.
Leonard Wiltz. her father Is now serv-
ing fifteen years for killing his wife. He
stabbed her with a butcher knife july a
year ago.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-20
A Suit Suitable
for Mourning

to be had in black
crepe effects and in 4
dark blue gabardinc.
Has white silk collar
and is tailored along
the quiet lines OF good
taste now so much IN
demand $3.50.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-20
'DLATH PENALTY CALLED
SOCIETY'S WORST ERROR
VI Distinction Urge Passage of
Bills Abolishing Capital
Punishment

kh,na.a.i March 2O.---Capital pun.
W so",s was pilloried an the darkest error
he h,u'y al monster public hearing on
.Penpsvi, 10 abolish the death penalty i'm
ss ~ here today.
i1ktnsee OK the speakers who urged the Leg
&ns h,ue 70 pass the Wels-Hess and Tomp-
c,,,, ms We're Dean George Klrchwey. of
I'M NJ University law school Judge
rrrs.. togers. of Philadelphia District
hr,' samuel p. Rotan, of Philadelphia
r~sss.pe sDraper Lewis, formerly dean Of the
NV oi Pennsylvania law school; DR..
.@nperger, OF the Wharton school !:
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-20
GOWN FOR EVERY HOUR
is IN SPRING OPENING
Wanamaker & Brown Gather Bcau-
tiful Models All Over
Europe

gown beautiful enough to rivet the at
tention ana draw eulogies from even the
blase was one of the many to receive spe-
cial attention at the wanamaker G. Brown
opening yesterday, when all the newest
spring and summer frocks gathered there
from Europe and at Nome made their debut.
The most wonderful frock is a new creation
known as the lny gown especially designed
for the debutante and so lovely that it is
sure to make all women not fortunate
enough to be enveloped in it envious.
The chief feature OF this frock is cuff
hem that buttons Up on the hem proper at
regular intervals thus forming pockets and
between each pocket there peeps a poppy
of some enhancing color. The poppes are
not embroidered, but fashioned, Of artificial
flowers.
The foundation OF the gown is an ador-
able pink silk over this comes the fine
georgette and lace dress, giving an alluring,
soft effect upon which the green, rose.
lavender, coral. pale yellow and gold pop
pies seem 10 rest as on a cloud, All this
loveliness for $3.50,
rival OF this was a pale golden pink
crepe de chine, having the new harem
skirt, sleeve and shoulder pieces of net and
an embroidered net bodice band, with
| single flower caught in its meshes. This for
s52. A lovely beige chiffon. embroidered in
dark blue, possessed an elegance all its
own, did also c georgette of that won-
derful Chinese blue embroidered in silver,
| Possibly there never was time when
| embroidery was more CONSPICUOUS. Won
derfu mandarin trimmings are seen on
! dresses and even tailored frocks for street
! and afternoon wear. Serges, taffetas, puppy
! skin silk "a new materiaD crepe de chine,
| khaki-kool and georgette show silk em-
| broideres favoring Chinese or Japanese
| motifs and colorings. The afternoon frock
| has been given much thought, and it is
| now a very attractive affair. especially
| thoss OF crepe de chine, embroidered from
| hem to thigh In lavish Oriental designs in
silver gold thread. One Of gray and
| silver threads was a poem in itself. The
| price of II, S45.
One of the street dresses of the moment
| shows the new winged back. This back
| piece forms graceful overdrape. scarcely
| noticeable until puff of wind catches 1t,
\ then 1t spreads until the wearer resembles
| graceful new bird in flight. The dress
| is of serge and may be had fromfs22 up.
| The material is popular for suits, and is
| quite rs conspicuous as the new thistledown
| cloth. tricotines and khaki'kooi
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-20
Plan Easter Flower Sale at Merton

Merton residents, under the leadership OF
Mrs Frederick w. Rockwell and Mrs Ed
ward Box are making arrangements for the
annual Faster flower sale for the benefit Of
the Merton Country Day School Fund. The
sale will be held on March 81. under the
auspices of the womcn's committee of the
Merton Civic Association. More than 500
plants, besides cut flowers and bouquets,
will be offered for sale.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-20
A Very Popular
New Suit

In sabardincs in navy
and black lined with pussy
willow taffeta, beautifully
braid-bound with collars of
broadcloth or silk. with
fancy buttons in amber and
black effects; an excep-
tionally fine suit-$29.75.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-20
In Extremely
Good Taste

is Il very beautiful
suit i'll navy, black and
II CIV gray. Tailored
skirt with side plaits.
belt with gathers in
back, white faillc silk
collar-peau de cygne
lincd-Poiret twill ia
bricS. We have seen
it. elsewhere at much
higher figures than our
special price of $3.50.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-20
Simplicity

-marks The style O1 Il
suit in serge i'll Copen-
hagen and navy blues.
The coat is in the bcltcd
model with pearl but
ton trimmings. Collars
are white with a black
stripe, and there is a
striking. pearl buckle OH
the belt at the back
$19.75.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-20
$15.75 for a Little
Suit

of most distinctive lines
in wool poplinS. Colors arc
navy, Copenhagen, rcscda
greens and blacks. Collars
are OF white silk and pearl
buttons - an UNUSUAL type
of trimmings. pcau dc
cygnc Innings. Skirt has
belt in the back with gath
CrS.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-20
This Suit Has White
and Gold Collars

1t is a stylish little suit
that is proving most popu-
lar, to be had i'll Copcnha-
gen and navy blues and
black poplins; has fancy
crepe lining and box pIait
in back, belt all way round
and a gathered skirt with
half bclt-$15.OO.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-20
Fine Sports Suit
for Young Girls

in two tones of dark
tweed, fancy poplin lin
ings, gathered 5 kirt t
with belt and pockets.
The sport coat has a
big box plait in back
S22.75.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-20
We Are Offering

IA striking fancy tailored
suit i'll blue iaillcs. Lined
with Pompadour silk. Has
white pongcc collar. button
trimmings on belt, pockets
and sleeves with the new
fancy ball oruamcntation
ON back OF bclt-$35.00.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-20
An Exceptionally
Stylish Suit

in the pinch-back model
with loose belt lined with
pcau dc cygnc with pockets
i'll the skirt to correspond
with those ON the front Of
the coat made of blue ga
bardincs and fine twccds-
$29.75.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-20
$22.5O

for the suit at the bottom fright
sidel. 1t is of navy and black wool
poplins. Coat is in the new full gath
cred model with belt all way round.
Large fancy pockets at side with many
buttons and fancy stitching. Silk col
lars of white, green and tan. Figured
poplin lining.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-20
$16.5O

for the suit shown at the left (bot-
tom). An attractive though severe
Norfolk style in tweeds as well as in
the new Jersey tweeds. Also in blue,
brown and green novelties or Oxford
grays. Yoke back and front. Skirt
smartly tailored with gathers in belt
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-20

(RcpJiutcd From the Public Lcdgcr)
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-27
NOT AT THIS TIME.

The suggestion has been made that
the government fix a maximum price
for cotton. The propaganda comes
out of that element of blight in the
United States which infests the cotton
markets-the gamblers and traffickere
in the 1eecy staple.
Our patriotism is unshackied and UNI
questioned. Our country and our fiae
right or wrong.
Still. the government afforded nc
protection in 1914 to the South by piac.
ing minimum price on cotton-ant
certainly there is no reason why tht
maximum should be placed
We have heard it reliably stated tina
the spinnens and cotton manufacturer,
are now making their goods on the ba
sis of Csc pound for cotton. Ger
tainly, their prices seem to show this.
The South is ready to furnish cot
ION; foodstuffs and men. Let ever,
section do its part.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-27
THE GOSPEL IS TO
FEED YOURSELF
(From Country Gentleman. }

| trIOm COuuLTy G6utlSuudu.J
Rising costs of foodstuffs makes a
big spring drain on the resources OF
the average household. The keeper OF
the family purse doesn't need to be
| told that farm prices in January aver
aged more than fifty per cent, higher
than in the past nine years Prices to
consumers have been even higher, due
to delayed transportation. The con-
sumer tries boycotts or turns to the
Government for relief. Investigations
and new laws are advocated, but re-
suits come slowly in these channels
ard more reliable remedy is needed
--one more nearly within the control
of the individual.
For thousands of families the answer
lies in the home garden. Even on
| farms the Importance of the garden,
coupled with good canning and preserv-
ing, is not fully appreciated. The self
supporting farm table is still too rare
ly found The farm pantry that can
not furnish plenty of fruits and veg
etables to supply the table with a var
iety of dishes throughout the winter is
an evidence of short-sighted manage
ment.
Many city and suburban families
can also find in the garden protection
from excessive food prices. They may
not own desirable harden land, but
every town or city is surrounded by
thousands of acres of vacant land that
may be utilized. The vacant-lot gar
den has been promoted with surpris-
ing results in some places. and the
idea needs to be spread broadcast.
This is perfectly legitimate work for
chambers of commerce, boards of
trade, city garden clubs, even city
councils.
Owners of vacant land should be
urged to offer it for garden purposes.
| Uniform rules must be made to safe
| guard individual rights, to protect
growing crops and to compel the gar
deners to leave the land in as neat and
clean condition as it was found. The
newspapers can help by printing local
garden plans and advice by successful
}, gardeners, land by developing local
sentiment that will foster the idea.
Our Everyman's Garden is not mere
ly a striking title. 1t represents our
conviction that every family that can
in any way arrange it should have its
own source of fruits and vegetables, to
be preserved for the winter in the
pantry Such a garden may begin
with the staples and develop the del
icacies as the gardener grows in skill
and experience.
Feed yourself is good farm econ
omy and a first principle for family
as well as for a nation.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-27
SedbOard Air Line
Fhe Progressive Hallway Of the South

Fhe Progressive Railway Of the SOatb
Leave Americas for Cordele. Ro-
chelle, Abbeville, Helena, Lyons, Col
Inns, Savannah, Columbia, Richmond,
Portsmouth and points East and South
1881 p m.
$3.50 q m
Leave Americas for Cordele, Able
Vile. Helena and intermediate points
5:11 p. m.
Leave Americas for Richland, At
lanta, Birmingham, Hurtsboro, Mont
gomery and points West and Northwest
S:0S p. m.
Leave Americas for Richland. Col
umbus. Dawson, Albany and interme-
date points
10000 a m
Seaboard Buffet Parlor Sleeping Car
on Trains 13 and ii arriving Americas
from Savannah Hips p. m, and Ieav-
ing Americas for Savannah 2::2n Q. u.
Sleeping car leaving for Savannah ut
2:30 a. m, will be open for passengers
at 11:40 p. m.
For further information apply to H.
P. Everett, Local Agent, Americas.
Ca: c. ". Small. Div. Pass. Agent,
Savannah. Ca; c. r. nvan, G. P. A.,
Norfolk, Va
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-27
FAMILY AVOIDS
SERIOUS SICKNESS
By Being Constantly Supplied With
Thedfcrd's BIack-Draugbt.

McDuff, Va.-"I suffered for several
years." says Mrs. ]. B. Whitaker. o.
This place, with sick headache, and
stomach trouble.
Ten years ago a friend told me TO try
Thedford's Black Draught, which | did,
and found il to be the best family medi-
cine for young and old.
| keep Black-Draught on hand all the
time now, and when my children feel
little bad, they ask me for dose, and Il
does them more good than any medicine
they ever tried.
We never have a long spell OF sick.
ness in Our family, since we commenced
using Black Draughi.
Thedford's BIack-Draught is purely
vegetable, and has been found to regu-
late weak stonlachs, aid digestion, re-
eve indigestion, collie, wind. nausea,
headache, sick stomach, anu Similar
symptoms.
II has been in constant use for more
than 70 years, and has benefited more
than million people.
Your druggist sells and recommends
Black-Draught. Price only 25c. Get 4
package to-day. NC ia
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-27
THE WOMAN'S PART.

The woman has part to play In til
great war which the United States ha
entered. Already in Europe she is a
Important unit in providing munition
for the men in the trenches. Here i
our land another important service ca
be rendered.
The Baltimore American has this in
teresting comment to make on tn
Maud Muller of today:
Maud Muller on summers
day
Raked the meadow fresh with
hay"
And, very likely, if the late Mr..
Whittier had told the whole truth,
we should have been informed that
Maud Muller also hoed the corn,
shooed away the potato bugs, look
ed after the setting hens, mother
ed the young ducklings and nursed
the turkey chicks through the trib-
ulations of infancy Also that she
picked the strawberries, trained
the tomato vines the way they
should grow, and lent a hand in
sticking the poles for the lima
bean crop to trail upon.
The country needs the Maud
Mullers this year as never before.
About those graceful ankles,
bare and brown" that is a detail
that will add charm and pictures
queness, but Maud mustn't be sigh
ing after the Judge The farm
girls have a patriotic call coming
to them-a call that works out into
honest tan and freckles and that
will make for the elimination of
that unspeakable abomination-the
calsomined face. Let us hope that
the Maud Muller type will become
the fashionable fad. The poet,
Whittier played her an unfair
trick when he married her off to
a chump grumbling over pipe and
mug.
There is another side to the rus
tic life of the Maud Mullers-a joy
side--which the tango trotters and
the White Way sisterhood are in
capable of understanding The
farm girl who signs for the Judge
and the far-off town is on the
wrong trail, generally speaking.
However, this homily is not in way
of giving matrimonial advice to the
Mauds. 1t is only in way of re-
minding them that this is hustle
year extraordinary in the business
of raking the hay and looking after
the poultry crop.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-27
AGED KINGSTON WOMAN
Tells How She Recovered Her
Strength,

Tells How She Recovered Her
Strength.
If the elderly people in Americas
could only realize what Vinol would
do for them, we would not be able to
get enough to supply the demand. Fol-
lowing is a letter received from Mrs.
A. E. Carson, of this town. She says:
81 am SO years of age, and had been
ailing for a long time with indigestion.
got run down, was weak, dizzy and
could not sleep at night. | consulted
two doctors who said | had hardening
of the arteries and at my age could
not expect to be strong again. My
daughter would give me no peace until
l tried Vinol, as it had done so much
for her. l have taken five bottles and
my health and strength have come
back, so / am able to do all the house
work for my family of four, and |
am recommending Vinol to all my
friends"
The reason Vinol is SO beneficial to
old people is because it contains the
very elements needed to replace de-
Ginning strength with renewed vigor,
viz, beef and cod liver peptones, iron
and manganese, peptonates, glycero-
phosphates and a mild tonic wine.
We want to ask every elderly person
and every weak, run down or debili-
tated person in Americas to call at our
store and get a bottle of Vinol, with
the understanding that we will return
your money if it fails to benefit.
Hooks Pharmacy. Also at the lead
Ing drug stores in all Georgia towns.