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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-15
U. S. FAVORS WATERWAY
BOOSTING CITY AS PORT
Wilson and McAdoo for New York
Delaware Chesapeake Canal,
Says Moore

President Wilson and Director General
of Railroads McAdoo are in favor of car
rying the inland waterway from New
York down to and through the delaware
River and canal to Chesapeake Bay. ac-
cording to Representative j. Hampton
Moore. of Philadelphia, who based his
statement on a recent conference.
There will be in the future IA co-ordi-
nation of railroads along this coast
which will make two blades of grass
grow where one grew before" Congress-
man Moore said. This will be in proper
conjunction With the waterways" lie
spoke at the Bellevue -Stratford at the
fiftieth annual dinner of the Vessel
owners and Captains Association, at
which the treasurer Theodore l.. Pal
mer, was toastmaster.
In the years to come the Delaware
will not longer be known as the clyde
of America " he continued THE Clyde
will be called the Delaware Of Eu-
rope
We've got to stop concentrating busi-
ness at one port of the United States"
he said I'VE have foolishly put every
egg in one basket and that basket is
fun. There Is to be "A fairer distribution
Of the business of this country. And
Philadelphia wants it's share. Its future
as a world port is bright"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-15

calamities already obvious as a lament
able result of the war for European
nations is that the intellectual flower
of their population is being destroyed,
\ great swath of destruction has been
cut through the ranks of educated
men who were 10 form tho intellectual
leaders OF tho coming generations. They
are gone. The world has lost them.
And those nations IN tho coming years
will he TO much weaker and less pro-
grcsslve; less able 70 master the futures
problems.
ut is for us to take warning from
this lamentable example. We cannot
afford 10 incur the same risk We must
keep the ranks of our educated men well
filled"
President Wilson not only urges That
among men leaving high schools az
many rs can should enter college, but
ho says:
at would seriously impair prospects
Of success in this war if the supply of
highly trained men were unnecessarily
diminished There viii be need for Il
larger number Of persons expert in the
various fields Of applied science than
ever before. such persons viii be needed
both during the war and after its close.
II have, therefore, no hesitation in
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-15

urging colleges and technical schools to
cndeavor TO maintain their courses SO
far as possible on the usual basis. There
will be many young men from these
institutions who will serve in the armed
forces of the country. Those who fail
below the age Of sclectivo conscription
and who do not enlist may feel that by
pursuing their courses with earnestness
mud diligence they also are preparing
themselves for valuable service to the
nation"
The Public Safety Commission says
Engineers Of all kinds will be needed
to rebuild the new old World. And
what need there will he Of human cngi-
ucerS--thosc who can mend broken
hearts. cnlightcn bcClouded intellects.
restore human friendships, establish
ideals. regulate conduct, Sterilizc society
of evil and give 1t moral health
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-15
SERVE YOUR COUNTRY
BY GOING TO COLLEGE"
u. of p. Bulletin Quotes Presi-
dent Wilson and Other Dis
tinguished Men

In bulletin urging that american
Provost Edgar T.. Smith, of the Uni
versity OF Pennsylvania. Is quoted to-
Eethcr with President Woodrow Wilson,
United states Commissioner Of l.duca-
ton 7. L. ClaXton. Secretary Of War
New ton u. Baker and General Leonard
Wood. Tho circular was issued today
by tho Committee oc Public Safety,
commonwealth Of pcnnsy ylvania. De-
rartmcnt uf Allied Bodies, and Is called
Serve Your Country by Going to Col
lcgc"
In regard 20 this vital and important
question Provost Smith says:
"Dno of the greatest and saddcst
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-15

10 retain him. including the May
self. The Mayors removal was q
tionnaire with regard to matte) i
fecting the war IN connection w1(&
platform as a Socialist candidate "a
election. Va
Following tho removal OF Mayor n
four other Socialists. members ~
Defense Coucil, were voted out b<
tually the same vote. ~
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-15
CANNEFAX STILL LEADS
IN THREE.CUSHION MATCH
Champion Kieckhefer Victor in Sec-
it ond Block for Title by
Slender Margin

Chicago, March 15.--August Kieck-
hefer. Of this city. scored "a points while
Robert Cannerax. ur St. Louis. was
making so in last nights block of their
match for the worlds three-cushion bill
Hard championship, but Cannefax still
leads, 100 to 90. because of the eight
point lead he gained "wednesday night
Each man had high run of four. but
except In the last few innings neither
was In good form. Cannefax requiring
ninety innings to finish his string.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-15

whole policy OF the food administration"
he said. price fixing has failed. as IL
always has. It will always break down.
The only possible justification for price
fixing Is TO stimulate production"
The witness testified that the railroad
situation had never been as bad as
during the last winter. lie maintained
that discrimination was being shown
certain shippers.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-15
YOUNG AVIATOR HUN VICTIM
Henry Velic, Member of Prominent
Chicago Family, Killed in Combat

Chicago. March Is. -.- Harry Vclie,
friend and schoolmatc Of Edward Morris
head Of the packing industry Of Morris
4 Co.. and one Of the first of Chicagq's
ayiators to enter the naval aviation scrv.
ice. has fallen So death in combat be
hind the German lines, his parents were
notified today.
NCiiC. who was a member Of the frat
flying unit to go to France, was twenty.
i've years of age and member of n
prominent family. His mother is visit
ing in Minneapolis.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-15
SEES WORLD FAMINE
In FARMERS CRISIS
II. G. Wallace Tells Senators
They Must Get Aid--Scores
Food Heads
Washington. Mnrch IL

NdltIl IL.
~ Worldwide famine Is in sight uu-
i,'S thc farmers Of this country are
given relief Henry g. Wallace, Of Dcs
Moinos' Ia, told the Senate .J;ricul.
tuEnl Committee today.
Il don't mean to say we arc going
70 starve to death in this country. but
conditions will be serious. wo are go.
ihg to have a world famine" he de-
clarcd.
wallace said that in all his experience
ne had never seen such general discon-
tent among the farmers.
ih're Is u growing disgust at the
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-15
Records S9,S15,OOO Mortgage

corder Joseph Carr yesterday earned
s400 by recording n mortgage OF S9Sl5,
600 from the Susquehanna Colleries
Company to the Grard Trust Company
of Philadelphia and New York
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-04
Golf Tournament Today

\ "kckers handicap tournament YIN
take place today under the direction 81 the
Philadelphia Golf Club which ~ an organ+
ization of players on the Cobb's Creek ccurze.
where the tournament will be held. The city
gcf course which is conveniently located 80
Sixteth and Market streets. is in excellenf
condition and a large number Of entries arc
expected te
The tournament Is open to anybody and
win be 50 arranged that the beginner VIII
have equal chance with the expert of winning
one Of the attractive prizes, There Is no e'+
trance fee but when the PLAYERS start ro'f
they will be tagged by a girl dressed 10 the
Red Cross uniform and asked to cpntrihufe
not less than fifty cents to the He'd ctas4
fund. The proceeds will be given 70 iho
Highland Park branch, of which Mrs john 4.
FIyburg is chairman.
Mr.. Charles Freund, a member ~ The
Philadelphia Golf Club, has donated three
cups as prizes. Mr. H. r. Rich Is chaiuNau
Of the committee in charge OF the tournnfnent|
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-04
SOLDIERS FAMILIES.
WILL BE CARED FOR
Social Service Division of Red
Gross Working to Pre-
vent Suffering

When the soldiers must leave wives and
babies behind them they can leave them with
the assurance that they are going 10 I've
cared for, tendcrly and efficiently, through
the zeal of the Red Cross home social service
division
This organization. of which Mrs, John
Boyer is chairman. stands for one OF the
best and most necessary developments Of Red
Cross work and marks a realization that the
is being fought at home nearly as much
as abroad. II assures those who are fighting
that the women who have TO face months of
uncertainty and poverty perhaps sickness
and misery Of soul, will find real help in the
Red Cross social service.
when a soldier goes away there is a
period when his family faces a very hard
time OF It financially" said Mrs. Louis c.
Madeira, Of the social service committee.
Before the allotment comes in they are
likely TO get pretty badly into debt That
is the time when they need money and friend
ship.
"The social service offers that and the
family always pays back whatever money is
borrowed 1t isn't like the conventional char
ity-soldiers' wives aren't often OF the stuff
that takes that unless they have to---but its
the feeling that there is some ore 20 turn
TO and to talk TO. some one who will take the
trouble TO understand.
Think what 1t means to the soldier who
&C.. nerhans, leaving 'brand-new' wife behind
him without enough money. to feel that
every need Of hers viii be met and that the
best Of care will he taken Of her.
Then. too. there is this to be considered:
The soldier husband Is going away to see
life and the world. No matter what horrors
athe war will show him, he II going to have
broader and more worldly ideas when he
comes marching home.
I'm addition to that he's golnE to have
the finest physical training good food and
fresh air. Now there viii be a good deal Of
unhappiness If that soldier comes home
again and finds his wife careless. sodden and
stupid and in needlessly poor health. It's
very important thing TO keep that wife
up keen and efficient developing neck and
neck with the man. There are thousands Of
cases that the social service must look to
here in Philadelphia and hundreds OF work.
ers are needed"
In view of the fact that the necessity for
the work Is increasing every day the war
lasts and will be greater when the war ends
classes are being organized in which women
can have a six weeks course In the tactics Of
social service. These classes are organized
all over the country and there are large divl-
sions in connection with the schools.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-04
EVERY TENTH EGG GOES
FOR A SOLDIERS BIBLE
Patriotic Farmers Wife Solves Prob
lem of How to Help Boys
in France

Eggs and Bibles form an important con-
Meeting link in the life Of a farmers wife
in Montgomery County. She wants to help
the boys over there but, like many other
farmers wives, she finds her financial re-
sources limited.
However, a womans wit overcomes such
obstacles. and this woman discovered way
out Of her difficulty. She gives every tenth
egg her hens lay to the purchase of Testa-
ments for the soldiers.
Her letter, which was received yesterday
at the headquarters of the business mems
war council Of the Pocket Testament League,
in the Witherspoon Building contained a
check for So and read:
Enclosed you win find s. to use in pur-
chasing Bibles for soldiers. Some time ago
I told the Lord would give Him every tenth
egg my hens laid. ! sent 81 to the New York
society but l will send this for our boys. I
will not sign my name, as the Lord knows
from whom II came"
j. Lewis Twaddell, treasurer of the busi-
ness mems war council tells of woman who
sent $40 for the purchase of Bibles for the
soldiers,
Il was saving the money for a sdeboard,"
she wrote; but the sdeboard can wait and
the soldiers can't"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-04
SAYS ITALIANS ARE READY
TO FIGHT OFF NEW DRIVE
Acting High Commissioner, in City Yesler.
day, Tells of Nations Preparations

Italians are prepared to meet the expected
great drive by the Germans on the Italian
front as soon as the snow mets from the
Alps" according TO F. Quattarone acting
Italian high commissioner, who arrived in
Philadelphia yesterday 10 take part in the
exercises at the flag raising at the Gloucester
shipyard Of the Pusey & Jones Company. He
is the personal representative Of the Italian
ambassador, Count Macchi di Celere
Accompanying him Edward s. Nc
Kaig Of the national service section Of the
United States shipping board. and Pasuuale
Cicco, Italian consular agent at New Haven.
when the Germans make their drive" said
Signor Quattarone. the Italians will give as
good account OF themselves as the British.
the French and your own Americans have
given in the desperate fighting now raging
on the battefronts i'm Flanders and Pcardv -
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-04
WOMAN IN TRAINING
TO FLY WAR PLANE
Mrs. Hernc, Whose Husband Dropped
Eleven Boche Fliers, Hopes TO
Equal HIM

40 doubt we have all seen. or at least
heard, of women elevator operators women
chaufeurs and ConEresswomen during war
time hrt probably the latest war wrinkle is
the LADY soldier of the air"
Mrs. d. l.. Herne is the first American
WU..au t. t"k" mp this branch Of the service
at the MineOa Flying School She is a most
enthusiastic student and predicts that in the
near future Uncle sam will have a corps of
trained women fiers in France, backing up
our boys by doing scout duty and dropping
bombs over the enemy positions
Mrs. Herne has made flights with some
Of the most skilled war hiers. her latest
aerial trip being made with Pat O'Brien. who
recently visited this city.
There is keen competition for flying honors
in the Hernc family. as the lady hier's"
husband is Captain Herne. of the British
royal flying corps. Mrs. Herne says she will
do her hest 70 equal her husbands record
Of bringing down eleven boche planes, and,
iucld, ntaly being docOruted with the French
GroiN de Gucrre and the British Victoria
Cross.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-04
GREAT OPPORTUNITIES
FOR WOMEN'S SERVICE
HighMinded Women of Vision Needed in
China for Constructive
Work

Probably the greatest field Of opportunity
in China Is the work with women Any ma
ton that fails to give to women equal OPP
portunities for education and service with
men handicapI itself when compared with
the nations that do" says Julean Arnold
United States commercial attache at Peliiu.
China will never he able to take place
alongside Of the nations OF the west in a
credtable and effective way until her women
are educated and trained to serve intelh-
gently as mothers and coworkers in Chinese
society. As has been the experience in the
west woman will not achieve the place to
which she is entitled until she herself is able
TO demand it, despite the fact that the ma
ton will be bettered by her elevation TO
that position.
THE call for women of character and
vision. women prepared to become factors
in constructive work in China, is one which
offers tc missionary institutions exceptional
opportunities"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-04
COLLEGE CLUB ASKS WOMEN
TO EXPLAIN WAR TO PEOPLE
Miss kirkbride Is Elected President; Bryn
Mawr Executive Talks OF Convention

At the annual meeting OF the College Club
yesterday Dr. NJ Carey Thomas president OF
Bryn Mawr, spoke about the plans for "VVin-
the-War-for- or-Permanent-Peace" convention on
May 16 and IL. She told Of the great need
for women speakers to explain to the people
the reason why the United States is at war
Following an appeal for volunteers by Mrs
j. Willis Martin. Miss Il. B Kirkbrde, presi-
dent. announced that on Tuesday afternoons
in May there will be practice in public speak,
ing at the club.
The officers elected for the ensuing year
are: President, Miss Elizabeth b. Kirk
bride: vice president, Mrs Joseph Head re-
cording secretary, Miss Doris Fenton; cor
responding secretary, Miss Hilda Justice ;
treasurer, Mrs. George n. Feidt; chairman of
house committee, Mrs. Joseph Hn Brinton F.;
chairman OF hospitality committee, Mrs
Charles Day, and directors Mrs. William b.
Mount and Mrs. Clinton A. Strong.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-04
GIVES THEATRE TO CAMP

Washington, May 3, ,- Washington's first
Liberty Theatre, for the use OF men OF the
army, navy and marine corps in and near
this city, is soon 90 be built, according TO
an announcement by the District OF Column
bia war camp community service last night
The theatre is the gift of Mrs Edward It.
Stotesbury OF Philadelphia, who has given
a sum sufficient 70 buy all materials for the
theatre. II Is to be built in Potomac Park,
near the camp OF the Fiftieth United States
Infantry. Men of that command will build H.
Up to this time soldiers In camps and
barracks I'm and near this city have had no
theatre OF their own at which smileage books
could be used II is 20 be used also a drill
hall. recreation and committee room, library
and gymnasium.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-04
LAST CLASS OF NURSES

Medico- -Chirurgical Hospital last night was
especially impressive from the fact that the
famous old hospital is to go out OF existence
on June !, TO make way for municipal inn
movements. Fifteen OF the nurses Will enter
Red Cross work.
Dr. Ernest la Place, chief surgeon of the
hospital delivered the address 10 the gradu-
ates telling them that though the institution
was about to be demolished, he knew that It's
memory would live as long as the memory
OF the soldiers In France. whom scores OF its
nurses and doctors have cared for,
The Rev c. Il. Mccartney, pastor of the
Arch Street Presbyterian Church. presented
the diplomas and medals were given by Dr.
George NJ Boyd.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-04
AT WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS
Trio From This City Took Automobile Trip
Through Virginia This Week

Miss Anne Thomson, of Philadelphia, who
Is at the Greenbrier, White Sulphur Springs,
w. Va with Miss A. b. Sykes, has
been Joined by Miss Nancy 7. Hutchin-
son, also OF Philadelphia, who arrived on
Sunday. on Monday the trio started for
Natural Bridge. Va, by automobile and re-
turned to White Sulphur on Wednesday
after stopping for the day at Hot Springs, Va
Mr.. Thomas Harris Powers. of Phlladel-
phia. who is spending some time at Hot
Springs, Va, came TO the Greenbrier for a
brief visit Mr.. Frank Graham Thomson, of
Devon came to be with Miss Thomson and
her party over the weekend
Mrs. William l.. SheafeT, Miss Il. L. Sheaf-
er and Mr. Henry Sheafer. of ,Pottsville, Pa,
who are frequent visitors at the Greenbrier,
are making their usual stay of several weeks
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jarech are there from
Erie, Pa.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-04
CENTRAL CLUBROOM OPENED
Girls Alumnae Association to Hold Meet.
ings Hereafter in Witherspoon Building

The Alumnae Association of the Girls
High and Normal Schools has opened a CEN
tral clubroom, 7D2 in the Witherspoon
Building, Walnut and Juniper streets, to
serve as bureau of information, where
budgets tickets. membership cards and
alumnae stationery may be obtained II will
be a convenient meeting place for small com
mittees and classes, besides being. at all
times a social center for various civic and
patriotic activities
Mrs. u. NJ. X. Fulton is president Of the
Alumnae; Mrs. Sarah Walker DUNCAN, Mrs.
NJ c. Il. LulSens. Mrs. NJ. c. u. Geiser are
honorary vice presidents; Miss NJ. 4. Robin
son. Miss Catherine W. Gillett, vice presi-
dents Miss Gertrude NJ. Butterworth. treas
urer: Miss Martha Gin and Mrs. Mary f.
Hidrich are the secretaries.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-04
Hunting a Husband
BY mary DOUGLAS
(copvriohU
CHAPTER Nv
The Room BeIotU

ne room betOU
THE steady coughing in the room below
L kept me awake. Bothered mo Fright
ened me. Early this morning I slipped into
my clothes. I knocked at the door on the
floor below.
weak voice said, come in
I entered. Ptopped in a chair by the win
dow sat man. His caNernous eyes looked
at me out OF drawn face.
Sorry to have annoyed--" he began.
went quickly across the room to him.
! had with me some OF mothers nttle, pellets.
He took one politely. but with a whimsical
look IN his hollow eyes.
Just try it," | pleaded lie did
looked around the room. such disorder,
Would you mind If l just Strengthened up
The whimsical look again, but he thanked
me graclously.
Gladly started the siege. 1t was q
mighty one. odds and ends lay scattered
about Cigarette stumps, matches, torn bits
of paper. When these were gathered to-
gether, ] saw light through the chaos. There
were soed dishes in every conceivable spot.
These, too, ! piled up and took out into the
little pantry.
The couch I smoothcd Pumped up the
pillows softly Turned out the tiartng gas
jet (for 1t was bright morning now.
looked around. Dust thick on every thing.
with damp cloth, I wiped il away. When
] had Strengthened the rug, and pulled dowT
the shades so that they hung evenly !
looked around me with pleasure.
Indeed it was a different place.
The man had said nothing. Gradually his
cough had died down. lie looked at me with
such grateful eyes that no words were neces'
sary Then flew up to my room and but
toned myself into my blue gingham apron
] was back in his room now. out in the
tiny pantry where he did his cooking. II
was so dark, | lighted a candle l heated
water on a little gas arrangement. Then |
was washing his dishes--and enjoying It!
| found myself humming little tune as
splashed in the soapy water
His dishes we're all clean ana polished, !
piled them in a small cupboard that ] found.
As tptoed out into the other room, |
saw the man lying asleep on his couch AS
he lay there. his face relaxed In sleep,
saw it was "A face of spiritual beauty.
Softly I closed the door behind me.
went up to my room.
How glaring and artificial it looked in the
bright morning light. II needs the tWiligh
dullness to make it artistic.
/ am making a little custard now FOL
the sick man below. And as | beat the eggs
! hum a strange little air that haunts me
with its sadness.
MONDAY-THE LESSON
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-04
HOUGH NOT A CAPTIVE,
BUT RAN GREAT RISKS
Pennsylvania Track Athlete and Others of
Friends Unit Escaped

The latest communication from the Friends
reconstruction unit of the American Red
Cross. which was, prior to the recent German
offensive, operating In the terrain now In the
hands of the enemy, deny rumor which had
been circulated I'm this country that Israel T..
Hough, former track athlete at the University
of Pennsylvania. had been captured by the
Germans and his ears cut off.
The reports state that all the workers of
the unit escaped, including Hough, who was
especially endangered by his persistent efforts
TO save refugee civilians who were fleeing
from their homes under fire of German shells
Hough was member OF the famous Penn
freshman relay team which broke the one
mile record In the relay carnival last spring.