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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-06-01
HIGHLAND PARK.

Notes ana personals from Highland
Park, by Mrs. o. Shaul. Telephone
2329 NJ.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-06-01

Don Albcrts, the originator and
producer of this really beautiful
number and his band Of twelve
high class musicians.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-07
MERCURY FLIRTING
WITH DEMON HEAT
Temperature Today Nearing
Yesterdays Record and
Relief Comes High

More stray hats, a maze Of light
colors. yes. and even one Palm Beach
suit, showed today that the thermometer
was chasing after yesterdays record for
summer weather in springtime.
The trenches at the soda founts
were lined with thirsty ones of fastidlous
taste. Incidentally. they learned that
the rainbow tinted drinks, with a cherry
here and a walnut there, are so per cent
higher In price. This was probably due
TO the fact that members CT the soda
mixers union have demanded more pay.
Then. too, the price OF ice arfd milk. not
to mention the cost Of laundering soda
clerks coats are higher
But, speaking of the weather-it
started out with good intentions, and at
. o'clock this morning the temperature
was lowering around So. At 10 the ther-
mometer began to do real business and
slipped up to 72. At noon the sun got
really active, and had not relented at 1
o'clock, when the mercury was standing
at IS.
Thunderstcrms are predicted late this
afternoon or tonight with cooler weather
tomorrow.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-07
SEDITION BILL NOW
GOES TO PRESIDENT
New York Socialist Casts Only
Dissenting Vote i'm the
House
Washington. MAY

BY a vote of 293 to the House this
afternoon gave final congressional ap-
proval 10 the sedition bill by adopting
the conference report already approved
by the Senate
Meyer London, New York Socialist
cast the only dissenting vote after a
speech attacking the bill
Lundee ,MinnD and church tCaD
voted present.
President Wilson's signature is cx-
pected Immediately.
The measure is one of three which the
President declared necessary to empower
the Department Of Justice to deal
speedily and certainly with activities
of enemy agents and spies. The other
two are the bill penalizing sabotage on
war work and that including women III
the enemy alien law.
The bill now under consideration
amends the espionage act by imposing a
prison term Of twenty years, fine of
1000. or both. upon any person who
tries to interfere with n Liberty Loan
campaign recruiting for the army or
navy. or who shall wilfully utter, print,
write or publish any disloyal profane,
scurrilous. contemptuous or abusive lan-
guage about the form of government of
the United States" or the Constitution
army. navy, uniform or flag. or who shall
use language, either written or spoken"
to encourage resistance to the United
States. or cripple or hamper war indus
tries, or by word or act favor the cause
of Germany or its allies.
The Postmaster General Is empowered
to refuse the use of the mails to any per-
son violating the act. and to stop all
mail addressed to such a person or con-
cern and return II to the senders.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-07
AERIAL MAIL SERVICE
WILL BE CELEBRATED
Business Organizations Plan Gifts for
Pilots of Planes Bringing
Post

Representatives Of various business
organizations met in the Office of Post
master Thornton this afternoon to dis
cuss plans to celebrate the start of the
aerial mail service between New York
and Washington by way of Philadelphia
May Is.
The Chamber of Commerce. Board OF
Trade, Philadelphia Bourse. Aero Club
of Pennsylvania and other business and
commercial bodies were represented
No definite action was taken. but oit-
GERS OF the committee were chosen as
follows: Joseph a, Steinmetz, president
of the Aero Club of Pennsylvania, cha lr-
man: y. B. Kelly, secretary of the
Chamber of Commerce, secretary; Emil
p. Albrecht, president of the Bourse,
treasurer.
One suggestion made at the meeting
was to present wrist watches to The six
aviators who will pilot the two mail
planes, Other presents are also to be
made TO the aviators and their mechan-
les. II is proposed to have Mayor Smith
present the watches
The celebration will be held at the
landing ground at Bustleton, and will be
attended by business men and city Of
ficias heads of Federal departments
and army and navy officials. Efforts
viii be made TO have Sousas Great
Lakes Band in attendance.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-07
CITY Employees
RAISE FAVORED
Some Low.Paid Workers
May Get Recommends.
tion for Increase
CIVIL SERVICE PROBES
Water, Electrical, Charity and
Prison Jobs Included in
Private Inquiry
CIVIL SERVICE PROBES

Increased pay for low-salaried work.
ers In the Bureau of water. Electrical
Bureau, Bureau of Charities and in
the Reed street and iolmesburg prisons
will probably be recommended to Coun-
ellis as the result of an investigation
now being made by members OF the
civil Service Commission.
The commissioners are conducting
their study of the pay problem behind
closed doors Several officials were eX-
amined today. and 1t is understood that
there was considerable discussion over
large increases asked for favored bu.
reau chiefs and other high-priced city
employees. including several places In
the county departments. District At
torney Rotan wants a $500 increase for
his s25o0 Indictment attorney. and Di-
rector Datesman, of the Depa rtment OF
Public Works, Is asking similar in
crease for the $4,000 chief Of the Bu-
reau of Street Cleaning
The recommendations of department
heads are being considered by the com.
mission along with their own views OF
salary equality and fairness SO far
particular attention has been given TO
the demands of unsatisfled men filling
positions that qualify them for much
higher pay from the Government OF
outside employers,
Commission Fn,ors Little Fellows"
or thc scores of demands that are
being daily gone over by the commits
sioners, those said to be looked upon with
greatest favor are those that bring the
lower paid worker to within 10 or Is per
cent of the pay that they could reason
ably expect to get by leaving the city
service.
Recorder Of Deeds Hazlett is working
hard for salary increases for 1877 clerks
and typtsts In his department and hopes
TO have enough strength in Councils to
have his demands included among those
finally granted before the summer recess
one demand certain to be granted
and approved by the commission re-
creates the old position of assistant sup
erintendcnt of police with salary OF
$4,000, Other increases in the Bureau
Of Police that may or may not he np-
proved provide salary increases Of from
500 to $500 for pilots. engineers and
deck hands on the city police boats
The increases are being urged on the
commission by Director Wilson, of the
Department Of Public Safety.
Park Guards to Get rs Cents
The request of the Park Commission
for 81 day for 40 guards now receiv-
ing s3.25 day is almost certain to be
denied, and Il plan is now on foot to
Erant them a twenty-five cent "A day in
crease. so as to place them on a footing
with city patrolmen.
The report Ct the commission ia cx-
pected to be ready for return 10 the
Finance Committee of Councils next
Monday Each day this week Is being
occupied by the commissioners N study
ing city and county demands. To grant
all asked would cost the city s500.000
annually, and no such Wholesale ap-
proval Is anticipated.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-07
STATE DRAFT QUOTAS
ARE SENT OUT TODAY
2O,l70 Pennsylvania Men in
MAY $3.50 Call-Trained
Men Needed

The quotas for the 2ol79 pennsylva-
MA men TO be called to camp between
May IS and May 30 will he received
by the local draft boards tomorrow
Ihey are now in the hands Of the Ad-
Jutant General at Harrisburg and we're
mailed TO the local draft boards today
This call will constitute the largest
quota from this state and city since
the first call last summer An the men
To be summoned in this draft will be
from Class IA
OF the 20.7i9 men 10 he called from
this State. 77Oo will be sent to Camp
Meade. 1000 to Camp Lee. 2923 to Camp
Greenleaf and 5000 to Camp Humphrey
Many special calls have been issued
recently for men trained in various oc-
equations and professions vital to war
industries. These calls are for white
men who are physically fit.
Men in Glass IA not yet called may
go 10 their draft boards and make ap-
plication for entrance into these occupa-
tions. Others who are in the second.
than that of physical disability will thus
have an opportunity to help their coun-
try by enlisting and doing the work
they are trained to do This service
Will keep most OF the men in this coun-
try.
Skilled mechanics are needed here and
will not be sent abroad. it was said
The number Of men needed in various
trades and professions are as follows:
Twenty-Five chemists for gas defense
service. at Washington
Three telephone operators who can
speak German for the signal corps, a,
Little Silver, y. i
one hundred and twelve carpenters
and helpers for the aviation corps, at
Greensvile, S. G.
Thirteen construction foremcn for the
aviation corps, at Camp Sewer, Green's
willie, S G..
Thirty-two quarry workers at Camp
Humphrey,
one hundred and six railroad brake
men, fagmen and conductors at Fort
Benjamin Harrison, Indianapolis. Ind
/ Four boatmen, twelve blacksmiths and
one sailmaker, at Laurel, Md
Twenty-three boliermakers, twenty
cooks. I01 locomotive engineers and
fremen. ten car repair men and four
teen yardmasters and switchmen at
Fort Myer. Va.
/ Ninety-fve auto mechanics. eighty-on
electricians, twenty-five civil and cleo
trical engineers, six gas lamp workers,
three locomotive inspectors, five instru-
ment makers, eleven telegraphers. eight
cen linemen, eleven actylene welders and
gunsmiths. at Washington Barracks,
Washington.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-07
CITY 13PER CENT
OVERLOAN QUOTA
Tabulations to Date Show
Sl53,61O,OOO Subscribed
in Philadelphia
S3l7,772,7OO IN DISTRICT
Delaware, With $21,86O,55O.
Nearly Triples Allotment
Originally Set

fniladelpha oversubscribed the Lib
er'y Loan by i3 per cent. with total Of
subscriptions tabulated TO date reaching
si53.s1O.0oO,
oou'hern New Jersey. with a total of
S<o'ose'5oo, is per cent over its ouo,a
i'eia"are has gone 149 per cent over.
WI" subscription Of s2I,s6o.55o. East
ern pennsylvania. outside of Pbilade,.
pn'a' contributed s121.s15.s50. which !,
10 per cent more than its allotmen, rh.
ehtlre Third Federal Reserve D,e,r,ct
produced sSi1772.7oo, or % per cert
"'ore than the figure set by Washington.
rhese results were shown in figure,
ISSUED today by T.. r. Passmore. gov.
erhor OF the Third Federal Reserye
BANK All Of these sums will be in
creased by the additional returns still
coming TO the bank. he said. 1t will be
several days before the final total can
pe announced, according to the governor
Aouitiohal announcements of returns
received by the Liberty Loan committee
include the following:
Subscriptions. Quota.
Cape May County, y. J.s6oo.oOo s525. ono
New Egypt. y. J...... 100000 o,Ooo
Wholesalers and bis-
tillers ,.'.......... 39a.i5O 39e,15O
y. X. Addressing Co 3l0oO -
The total today Is a gain Of sic.3ss,s5o
over the amount officially reported yes
terday.
subscription totals are not complete
IN the woman's branch of the loan re-
port which may bring the figures COM
piled by the women much higher than
was at first estimated. So far the women
of the city and district stand at the head
of the country's list. with New York
totals unreported at Washington.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-07
ELL ADVISES SPROUL
81 TO REMAIN IN SENATE
(natorial Aspirant Visits Philadel.
kka After Addressing Meetings
in Chester County

- Highway Commissioner j.
o'Neil. candidate for the Re-
IN nominac non for Governor. spent
GlorninS in Philadelphia following
4 day In Chester County. and pre-
Iory to a tour Of Northumberland
~ Tomorrow
Ell met hundreds o. farmers and
(Eeed fve meetings in Chester
lnator Sprouts neighbors," said
IN take a view of his recent
ration for prohibition which appeals
\ - quite logical and sensible. II
Dointed out to me yesterday that
In the Senate Senator
b can be of real value to prohibi-
I1hrough his vote. but should he re-
<Ikia Senate seat the choice of his
|C1or would be vested. not in the
Moan voters Of Delaware County.
y Ghe political committee controlled
Mcclure liquor ring. That the
RGn would name a wet Senator to
6proul IL. of course, sure.
NE. let Sproul remain in the
vhere his new-found love for
<lon can be coined into real
rough his vote In the one place
Xotes are most needed"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-07
WAR PRAYERS IN CHURCHES
Special Service to Be Held Friday
i'm Holy Trinity

All the churches Of the city will be
open each day during the war for a spe-
cial service of prayer and intercession.
The American Red Cross. the women's
committee OF the Council ro National
Defense. the National League for wom-
ems Service the Navy League and the
Emergency Aid of Pennsylvania also
urge the presence of their members at
a service Of prayer and intercession TO
be led by Bishop Rhnelander in Holy
Trinity Church. Nineteenth street and
RittenhCuse Square. to be held on Friday
afternoon from IL 80 till o'clock.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-07
POLICE COOPERATING
IN CRUSADE ON VICE
Federal Authorities Satisfied
With Help Given Them in
Campaign Here

Federal authorities here announced to-
day that they were thoroughly satisfied
with the cooperation the police force
has given them in the fight to suppress
vice
Assistant District Attorney T. Henry
Walnut. discussing the situation. said
"A decreasing number Of prosecutions
Is due to the closeup of tho vice dis
trIct by the police. We are still re-
cei,ing complaints. but they are Of slight
character. The police have helped us
to the best of their ability in stamping
out vice.
Some time ago. Detectives Joe Lo
Strange and John Walsh were trans
ferred from city Hail. and were made
special assistants to the District Attor-
ney in the vice crusade. They have
helped this office very much. The work
OF the police in watching men in uni
form is shown by the fact that recently
agents Of the Department of Justice dis
guised as sailors were bounded by the
police and refused admission into the
Tenderloin."
Frank l.. Garbarino. agent of the De-
partment of Justice in charge here. sa id .
d"l ShtlsHeu WIN IN" cooperation
the police force has given this office.
The police of the various districts are
turning many slackers over to us every
day. They also share with us any
tips that they get"
Colonel viii Gray Beach. chief of
the narcotic bureau of the Internal Rev
enue Department. declared that he had
the greatest praise for the way In
which the police have helped my men
in the rounding up Of dope fiends and
dealers, They have helped us wonder
fully. Detectives of the vice squad are
acting in cooperation with my men
every day. They have accomplished ex-
ceptional work"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-07
CAMP DIX TROOPS
GO UNDER CANVAS
Cantonment Buildings Filled,
Tents Pitched Instead-Y.
M. C. A. Spurs Morale

The great influx Of soldiers to Camp
Dix " 7 "a overcrowd,ng tho o.r,o,
-,
meht puiidlhgs ana causing the use OF
many tents, according to Olaf Gates.
who ia in charge of the v. NJ - A on.
,a.,.ia....uar,, =, a. oa.,n
'e''a''''e"' "o'" ut ''e camp
Some Of the soldiers are fretting be.
cause they are not sent to France i'm.
] mrsa, ass,rs a ~ enter the I arh, d., nave. nave
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-07
new FACES IN ORCHESTRA
Stokowski Has So Far Made Six.
teen Changes

Within few days the list of the new
members of the Philadelphia Orchestra
for next season will be completed, Leo
pcld Stokowski. It's director. Is still hold
ing trials in New York and to date six
teen changes have been made in the per
sonnel of the organization.
Two first violins have been drafted
Antonio and Louis Ferrara; one has en-.
listed and four have resigned Ear
Pfouts Is in the latter class. William
Leon Arkless. viola Bernard Argiewic2
and George Schott. cellists; DAME
Macquarre. solo futist: A. Dupuis
oboeist John D'Orio. French horn. and
T. Rozanel. trumpet, have resigned.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-07
FIRE RACES AT HOPEWELL
Du Pont Factories i'm Danger
When 80 Houses Burn

Hopeweli. Va. May Within three
quarters of mile OF the big du Pont
powder plant In this city. fire. which
broke at 2 O'Clock this afternoon, for a
time threatened the entire city. owing to
stf west wind. After thirty one and
two story workmen's cottages were
burned to the ground the names were
extinguished by the combined efforts Of
the Hopewell and du Pont fire depart
ments.
An exploding oil stove started the
blaze in Greek restaurant. Estimated
damage Is placed at 100000.
Hopewell. a town that Sprang over
night into Il city of 10000 as the result
of the establishment Of the du Pont fac
tories there in 1914. suffered "A disastrous
fire on December Q, 1915. when 10000
were made homeless and property dam
age amounted to $1,000 900. The burned
buildings were quickly rebuilt.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-07
PREDICTS WARS END
BY UNNAMED DEVICE
James G. Dudley Tells Poor
Richards of Wonderful
Peace.Making Invention

An invention. unnamed and unde-
scribed. save that it will cause no NOR
tality among the fighting armies. will
bring the world war to speedy end,
according to James G. Dudley, in a
speech at the Poor Richard Club this
afternoon
1T will stop the war before the snow
flies, IL given IA chance by the United
. States" he prophesied
The means referred to by Mr.. Dud-
ley. who is research and experimental I
engineer of the Chester Shipbuilding
company. owes its origin to man who
is well-known in engineering circles.
IF given chance. I'll stake my life
on its success" added Mr.. Dudley. who
Is one of the foremost advocates Of
e.ectric welding in shipbuilding.
Nothing was disclosed as to the char
acter OF the invention, but Mr.. Dud-
ley declares that he has examined It
thoroughly and that il will close the
war without killing either Allied or Ger
man soldiers. II has been submitted to
Washington.
DIR. Joseph kossuth Dixon also spoke,
on The North American Indian" Dr.
Dixon has Travelled extensively in the
reservations and he describes conditions
which are little better than slavery
His plan is tC get $4,000 trained
Indians to guard the l4.000-mile stretch
along the Mexican border. and release
the men now there for duty in France.
THE Indian said DIR. Dixon. could be
the scout for our troops In France also.
for he was born for that kind CT duty"
In return for his services. DR.. Dixon
wants the Indian to receive citizenship.
He concluded by saying. IF the Indian
enlists in our fighting forces, buys our
Liberty Bonds and aids our Red Cross.
let him be an American citizen"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-07
: CANDY TRAIL BARES Theft
$1,000 Robbery by Boys Secreted
i'm Warehouse Well

a trail Of candy led to the recovery
IF $1,000 worth of merchandise stolen
from the warehouse Of the Penn Pur-
cha sing and Sales Company. Swanson
and Catharine streets and the arrest
Of one of a gang of boys said to have
committed the theft.
Policeman Feldman. of the Second
and Christian streets station. told that a
gang of moys had been seen CARRYING
away large packages. Following a trail
of candy. packing boxes. empty wine
bottles and chewing tobacco. he found
large amounts Of supposed stolen goods
hidden in untenanted warehouses.
Some of the goods had been lowered
into a we'll. and a brick wall had been
toppled over the well TO hide the goods
James Smith, Pemberton street above
Fourth street, had some of the stolen
goods, IL is charged He was held under
800 bail by Magistrate Imber today.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-07
MINCTON TROLLEY
\ FARE INCREASE ASKED
ny Urges Deficit and Wish to
Beest Operatives Wages as
Reason

Philadelphia and Wilmington
Company has petitioned the
Utility Commission for permis-
3ncrsase the rate Of fare from
~ Cents.
|1upany experienced q deficit of
= the hrst three months Of this
Goslres to increase the pay of
4 Ave cents an hour. Action on
~ Will Be taken by the board
1srstcod that the proposed In
4Are has only to do with the
SsSStsd from wiiminSton MIA Via
Darby. This line carries
Thousands OF munitions and
workers to Eddystone ana
~ was taken over by the Gov
(wsen Darby and Chester q
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-07
NORTH JERSEY TROLLEY
FARE INCREASE SOUGHT
Traction Company Wants to Advance
Rate From Five to Seven
Cents

Trenton. May declaring that II
was expected. trolley patronage along
the Jersey coast would not be decreased
by war conditions this summer, but that
it would cost more for the operation
of it's lines, the Jersey Central Traction
Company appealed to the State Board
of Public Utility Commissioners today
TO allow an increase in fare from five to
seven cents and a charge Of two cents
for transfers The lines operate over
thirty-six miles of tracks and serve At
iantic Highlands, Red Bank, Keyport
Keansburg. Matawan, South and Perth
Amboy Vice President Tingley, OF
Philadelphia. who is an official of the
American Railway Company, was pres
ent.
The municipalities affected are fighting
the proposed Increase and charges.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-07
GERMANS AT VulDUN UNEASY
Enemy Lines Sparsely Held on
American Sectors

with the American Army In Lorraine,
May Z.
The enemy is showing uneasiness
along the left bank Of the Meuse (ver-
dun sector). This Is manifested every
night by the use of brilliant lights and
by much artillery and machine-gun firing
and aerial activity.
In the sector northwest Of Toul there
is heavy fIring in the vicinity Of Seiche-
prey. which the Germans temporarily
captured recently. but from which they
were driven out by the Franco-American
counter-attack.
American patrols report the German
lines are sparsely held on all American
sectors. indicating the enemy has drawn
all men possible from the entire front
here to make up their losses in Picardy
This probably accounts for their uneasi-
ness.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-07
YOUNG OFFICER DIES
ON BOARD TRANSPORT
Lieutenant Taylor Falls Victim of
Pneumonia When About to
Leave for France

Lieutenant Howard q. Taylor. son of
George w. Taylor, 39l2 Aspen street,
died Saturday OF pneumonia. He was
stricken aboard transport about to
leave an Atlantic port for France.
Lieutenant Taylor had been married
Ave years. and previous to entering the
military service, lived at 1851 North
Fifty-seventh street. He enlisted in the
Pennsylvania National Guard at the age
OF eighteen, and at the beginning of the
Mexican crisis was sergeant major,
Before leaving for the border he was
elected second lieutenant. When the
National Guard was assembled at Camp
Hancock he was commissioned a first
lieutenant.
Lieutenant Taylor was a graduate of
Temple University and was thirty.two
years old.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-07
URGES ADOPTION OF CHILDREN
Catholic Women Asked to Re.
place Soldiers With Orphans

Catholic women, with comfortable
homes, made lonely by the absence Of a
soldier or sailor son, are urged by Bishop
McCort to adopt child. The Catholic
Children's Bureau. at Seventeenth and
Summer streets. has about 500 orphan
and dependent children in it's care each
year.
II these children can be adopted into
Catholic families, Bishop McCort an
ticipates that the problem Of the Catholic
dependent child will be easily solved.