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Evening journal., 1918-02-16
NEW YORK COTTON

VN IHU LUIIIT TTToN.
NEW YORK, Feb. i6.-The cotton
market opened steady today. March
sold at 30i up !: May 29G5. up 8.
July 29i5, up 6. On the FIRST call the
ma ket was up from to IA points
There was a good deal of covering by
shorts. The belief was expressed that
the port situat on was not so bad as
Is supposed by many.
Evening journal., 1918-02-16
'1WOlTFNs DAYn an RFTuFI

Tomorrow viii be yWomens Day"
at Bethel A NJ. E. Church. Sixth and
Walnut streets Services will open with
a prayer meeting at . O'Clock. AT 10 30
o'clock Mrs. Mary Woodley viii
preach. At 1890 o'clock class meeting
will be held Sunday school VIII meet
at 2 O'Clock. At 30 o'clock Mrs. Ada
Nicholas viii preach. and at Z 30 o'clock
There will be a. platform service.
Evening journal., 1918-02-16
STOCKHOLDERS TO
RATIFY BONUS PLAN

The annual meeting OF the stock
holders Of E. |. dupont de Nemours
and Company will be held March IT,
for the purpose Of electing a board OF
directors to consider amendment to the
bylaws Of the company providing for
the continuance Of bonus plan for en-
ployes, including those who are also
directo S. and ratification Of the
present bonus plan as amended October
25, 1916, including awards unler it for
the years 1915 and 1916.
Evening journal., 1918-02-16
STEEL PLANT SHORT
OF FUEL, MAY CLOSE

Inability to secure fuel, oil and
other materials has caused the Whining
ton plant OF the Nlidvale Steel Com
pany to close a number Of It's depart
ments. AS a result the working force
has been reduced from 700 10 800 men
for the present, and may have 10 shut
down entirely.
Evening journal., 1918-02-16
nYsTEn RnAT GETS IN.

With q large cargo OF fine Marsh
river oysters. the oyster schooner
Helen arrived at Church street wharf
yesterday This is the first boat that
has MANAGED to dock here for many
weeks because Of the frozen river. The
schooner experienced considerable diff
nculty in getting into port.
Evening journal., 1918-02-16
LAND IuRY FILES Return.

The commission appointed by Judge
Rice to assess benefits and damages
resulting from the proposed widening
Of Thrty-thlrd street, from Market to
Washington streets, made return to
Judge Rice today, awarding the follow
ing damages:
Howa,d d y. stayton, $500; C. Frank
Davis. sl00; Mrs. Irene Kennedy,
S2,6555O; William J. Qugley, s3,953-
The commission was composed OF
Charles r. Dubell, John II. Dandy, s
Frank Ewart, William f. Hawkins and
George A. Rhoades.
Evening journal., 1918-02-16
BRICK PAYMENTS
CAUSE COMPLAINT.

Since the recent thaw many Of the
city sidewalks have become soft and
in a bad condition, causing much COM
plant.
Harry w. Chairs, sidewalk inspector
Of the Street and Sewer Department, in
speaking Of the condition OF the side
walks said that. wherever possible the
brick sidewalks should be replaced
with cement walks and in q number Of
Instances the owners are having ce-
ment walks laid in place OF the Old
fashioned brick ones.
Evening journal., 1918-02-16
DISMISS AUTO DRIVER.

Deputy Judge Finger today dismissed
Joseph Leavett. Leavett was accused
Of operating an automobile without a
license. The charge against James
Danford, Negro, Of operating an auto
mobile without a license, was c0ntin-
ued until Tuesday at the request Of
James Salisbury who appeared for
both defendants
Evening journal., 1918-02-16
Il s s IITAn 0PrIcTn MLLEn.

BY the United Press.
AN ATLANTIC PORT, Feb i6-Reports
that one ofilcer was killed and several
sailors injured when an explosion tool,
place aboard the battleship Utah wese
denied today. The ofilcer was killed
by a fall throngh The hatch.
Evening journal., 1918-02-16
EIKs To cELERnATE-

In honor OF the lftieth anniversary
Of the Benevolent and Protective order
Of Elks, the entertainment and house
committee OF Wilmington Lodge Of Elks
has completed arrangements for an en-
tertainment this evening huofet
luncheon and refreshments will be
served
Evening journal., 1918-02-16
IIITHFRANs ASK IN oOo

From every Lutheran pulpit IN the
country the s75)OO0 Lutheran war fund
drive viii be preached tomorrow. The
local churches Of the denomination will
do their share in the campaign from
February s TO 26
Evening journal., 1918-02-16
nEponr KALEpINEs KmLEp.

Rv the United Press.
WASHINGTON, Feb. i6.-Gen. Kale-
dines Cossack leader was rumoredto be
dead in Tifis, messages TO the State De-
partment said today. They added no
details.
Evening journal., 1918-02-16
SAY HE THREATENFD cor.

Anthony Episcopa. charged before
Municipal Court today with threaten
ing bodily harm to Special Onlcei
Brady, was remanded 10 the Juvenile
Court. The defendant Is not quite II
years old James Salisbury appeared
for Epscopa
Evening journal., 1918-02-16
Personals

Mr. and Mrs. George Williams, Jr..
Of No. 40s West Seventh street left
Tuesday for Lorain. Ohio
Miss Helen Powell. OF No 1900 Jeffer-
son street, has been offered a po tion
in Boston. Mass, and will leave for
that city the latter part Of next week.
Evening journal., 1918-02-16
SUBpOENA ron PRATT.

A subpoena was issued for William
Pratt, Negro, who failed 20 appear be-
fore Municipal Court today, to answer
a non-support charge.
The non-support charge AGAINST John
II. Patton was continued until Tues
day because the defendant is ill.,
Evening journal., 1918-02-16
SOCIAL AND
PERSONAL NOTES

Mrs. Eugene w. Murphey has re-
turned from a trip to Norfolk, Virginia.
where she visited her son. e. William
Murphey. Jr. who Is stationed there In
tho Y. S. Navy.
Evening journal., 1918-02-16
FIRE DAMAGES CRFFN HOME

When fire was discovered in the home
Of Francis Green, No. 10 Concord ave
nue., about 230 o'clock this morning. sn
alarm was sent in from Box No. i43.
The blaze was extinguished before much
damage was done. The damage amounts
10 about $40.
Evening journal., 1918-02-16
pIFRsON-TAYLOR.

Mabel L. Pierson and Irving Tavlor,
both OF Greenville. were married on
February "a at o'clock. by the Rev.
John Z. Hunsburger.
Evening journal., 1918-02-16
THnEr MORE ENLIsTMENTs.

The following men were accepted at
Tho army recruiting station to-day: John
NJ Barton, for the Field Artillery VIII
la. Norris. Negro. for the stevedore
regiment and John Gray, for the nicdi-
cal lenariment
Evening journal., 1918-02-16
ARRrsT GERMAN SOCIALISTS.

BY The United Press.
GENEVA. Feb. i6.-Many Socialists
were arrested In police raids at Ber-
lin, Lelpsic and Mannheim, according TO
reports received here today No reasons
for the raid are known.
Evening journal., 1918-02-16
Observation-Disclosures.

Lillian Elizabeth Grusmeyer and Ed
ward Aloyslus Mahoney. both Of this
city, were married on February II at
p, m. by the Rev. Edward c. Higgins.
Evening journal., 1918-02-16
MORE MONEY FOR SMOKES.

The following contribution to the
"Our Boys IN France" Tobacco Fund is
acknowledged;
Previously Acknowledged .....S2,2475I
j. (. Melvin, FELTON,. Del. ...... i0j
Total to date ..............s2,24S.5)
Evening journal., 1918-02-16
ACCusFn nF IAnCENY.

Philip Ceravalo was arrested this
afternoon by the local police. on
charge Of larceny OF 500 from Lawrence
Mikilo. An empty purse, owned by Mix
ilo, was found on the prisoner
Evening journal., 1918-02-16
RuLGARs.sLAVs AGREE.

BY Inc United Press.
AMSTERDAM, Feb. i6 The Bulgar-
ian government has resumed diplomat
ic relations with Russia, according 10
a dispatch received from Sonia today.
Evening journal., 1918-02-16
RIAcKSTON wHIppED AT posi-.

James Blackston Negro, received i've
ashes az the wo~Fhonse this morning
For the larceny Of flve chickens. Black
ston was sentenced TO one year tn the
,vorlhouse and to be whipped with
I've lashes
Evening journal., 1918-02-16
FINrn slnn rnR IICIln1 sAI-E-

Jesse Gilmore. Negro, Of No. 9i2 Wal
nut street, arralened before Municipal
Court this morning charged with sell
ing liquor without a license was ad.
judged guilty by Deputy Judge Finger
and fined 500 and costs.
Evening journal., 1918-02-16
UEsSTON-WNDsOR

Agnes C Hession, OF this city and
Albert w. Windsor, Of Washington.
d. C were married on January IS,
by the Rev. Edward G. Higgins
Evening journal., 1918-02-16
GRAIN MARKET.

BY The United Press.
CHICAGO, Feb. i6.-Opening grain
Corn, May, i2Gai257s. oats. March
so%; May, S2l5ah.
Evening journal., 1918-02-16
KANE SWIFT.

Miss Ellen Theresa Kane and James
Erwin Swift. both Of this city, were
married on January 80 at o'clock by
the Rev. Edward c. Higgins.
Evening journal., 1918-02-16
CITY RANK cLEAnINGs

Clearings Of the local banks for the
week end today amounted to So
4Si,092s5, as compared with $1,000
5000 for the corresponding week OF
last year
Evening journal., 1918-02-16
HEArIEss MONDAY IN
nv The Ilnlled press-

BY The United Press.
WASHINGTON, Feb i6--Workless
and heatless Mondays will continue in
New England the Federal fuel admin
lstration announced today. In addition
TO this increased coal shipments from
Hampton Roads will be made for New
England
Evening journal., 1918-02-16
LOCAL SECURITIES

Laird end Company. DUPONT Bundlns.
furnish the fonowrng quotations on
local securities:
Evening journal., 1918-02-16

Grin Follows The snow
LAXATIVE BRoMO QUININE Tablets
taken m time. win Prevent Grip. + W.
GROVES signature on box. 3Oc.--Adv
Evening journal., 1918-02-16
nOYAL SOCIAL 10 MEET.

The Royal Social Club viii hold a
special meeting Monday evening at Miss
Cecilia Pudvan's home, No. 1873 North
Rodney street.
Evening journal., 1918-02-16
Sam LOyd's Brain Food
10 Minutes to Digest This.
M a

~ 1AlHuicc ~ biBCot ihi>.
No. 81.
Five flve-letter words, to 1T the
following definitions, may be ar
ranged in q square so as TO be read
from top TO bottom as well as from
left to right:
A recess.
A lazy fellow.
A girls name,
Flocks.
To rub out
ANSWER TO NO. 50.
The word TRIFLE.
tcopyright, 1917. by sam Loyd).
Evening journal., 1918-02-16
CATARRH

is worse in Winter. Get r.d Of
il now in a month, and per-
maneHtly, by using Brazilian
Ra'm as directed. Get TO SpOt
twice a day. Get the 50 cent
or 81 size and be thorough.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-05
WASHINGTON PARK
STATION GETS NAME
"W cd bury Bag-Loading
Plant" Is Official Ordnance
Depot Title

Tho ucww ordnance station at WASH
lngtou Park will be known az the Wood
bury bag-loading plant. The name was
not known until !. L. Gardner APP
peared at the shcriffs office with an Of
fetal document. asking that he be sworn
i'm as chief of police The oath was ad-
minlstered by Under sheriff Pcdrick.
Gardner viii select a number Of assist
ants.
In the meantime work Is going on
rapidly. Hundreds of men are en-
ployod, scores Of stcuographers and
clerks are on the move and craftsmen
and engineers plumbers, carpenters and
iron workers are hurrying things along
Laborors and railroad men are pre-
pairing sections for traCklayiug, and ties
and rails are being unoadcd together
with millions Of feet Of lumber, along the
spur from the West Jersey and Scashorc
Railroad. This spur H. being extended
into tho park proper, and II Is said
twcnty-aiS miles Of tracks will be laid
about tho place
The baS-ioadiug plant will place pow
der charges for the big guns in bags
This form Of charge Is utilized entirely
on larger naval rifles and coast defense
Z WJaBOnS,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-05
Misses Dresses, Model Illustrated ST {

Tatfeta with attractively braided bodice, Georg- ~
cite crepe sleeves square hounced-atde skirt
Also meteor and combination fIocs in draped
top and tupnic styles.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-05
KHAKI ORDER PLEASES
CAMP HANCOCK BOYS
20. d. Woolens" Make Soldiers
Swelter in Hot Sun-Ord-
nance Camp Filling Up

Special Dispatch TO Evening Public Ledger
Camp HancocL. Augusta, Ga, April 3.
With summer temperatures prevailing
at Camp Hancock. the thousands Of
Pennsylvania soldiers encamped here
arc delighted with the memorandum
issued from division headquarters per-
mittiug the wearing of khaki uniforms.
The only thing the most Of tho soldiers
desire now is an issue Of the garments
and then they will be satisfied.
20. D. woolcns" are all right for the
winter, but are trying in summer
weather and under the blazing southern
sun the PeunSylvanians have found them
especially So
with this i'm view division headquarters
mas also shown thought in the memoran.
dum which provides that = soldier may
go without his blouse while in camp.
There is divisional order, however,
issued during the "sprucing-up reriod''
which provides that no soldier may leave
camp without his complete uniform.
ordnance men are arriving al camp
almost every day. There are several
thousand already cncamped in tho old
"'oIoI lncchanCS CnCampmcnt. while
many more are expected. The greatest
representation so far is made by Camp
Dodge. Three thousand troops recently
arrived from there. Camp Jackson, at
Columbia, will be represented within
the next few days, it is said, by 23OO
men, The ordnance men are making
preparations for the establishment of
the ordnance training school which will
be the center of C'a'On JancnrlS's rvist-
encc after the Twenty eighth division
departs for somewhere in France"
DR.. c. S. Nusbaum, field director.at.
/ large of the American Red Cross Asso.
citation, is visitor at Camp Hancock;
/ While here he will make several ad.
dresses. His lectures begun yesterday
at the Liberty Theatre, he being intro.
duccd by w. c. Denny, Of Pittsburgh
field director of the Fed Cross at Cam
Hauo,ck. Doctor Nusbaum will be her,
until Saturday.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-05

MAIL 4 PHONE ORDERS FILLED
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-05
BIG SECTION OF PARIS
DAMAGED BY SHELLS
Fourth of City Already Bears
Scars-Many People
Leaving Capital

Paris. April B. -- More than one
quarter OF Paris bears the marks Of
deep wounds inflicted by the now Ger
man long.rangc guns. OF course II
cannot he every day that the guns can
hit u crowded church Terrible
effects Of the sholling are seen at the
Church of St. y (cvcn saints have
become anonymous these days., which
was hit. While perhaps this church Is
not of the first rank, 1t is really one
Of the old churches of Paris and is,
nevertheless. a Gothic monument Of
historical architectural Importance. II
contained very fine old glass, most of
which fortunately had been removed
as "a prccaution against air raids.
The brutal results of the lombard
ment on Good Friday have appalled,
all sections Of the community. and for
once the anti-Clcrical Socialist bows
his head before tho Christian suffer-
iug
In order to avoid assemblaGes Of
people during the hours while the Ger.
man long-rauge gun is bomhardng
Paris tho project Of police has decided
TO prohibit until further notice all
matinees. whether theatre. vaudeville,
motion picture or concert.
It is useless to deny that a large
number Of people who have nothing
special to do in Paris decided to leave
town during the Easter holidays. and
the trains have been crowded in the
last week. The town requires some
time to accustom itself to the day
light hate fired by the Germans. but
Paris really is adapting herself ad-
mirably TO the changed conditions in
her life.
1t no doubt will be a surprise for
the future historians to read the diary
of a Partisan of today and see how
he went about his business and pleas
ure unperturbed, whether IL took him
to church on Good Friday or to the
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-05
SCULPTOR TO PROTEST
Kiuseppi Donate Objects to Erection
of Work in "Inartistic Location"

Harrisburg. April 5.-Giuseppi Donate,
the Philadelphia sculptor, who made the
Dance of Eternal Spring the fountain
group, for which Dauphin County
Jury decided NJ. $. Hershey, the choco-
late manufacturer, should pay s25,0OO,
has notified Harrisburg Council that
he desired TO appear before 1t next Tues
day.
The group was presented to the city
two years ago by Hershey after he lost
his case and the city has never been
able to decide where to locate it. The
matter has been turned over to Park
Commissioner Gross. who has selected
Reservoir Park. a hilly city playground.
II don't care if the city makes bull
let's of the group" said Donate today,
but If 1t is going TO erect II II ought
tc go in shaded level place, preferably
along the river front. It ought not
to be placed in the city park"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-05
MCCLELLAN TROOPS
TO AID LIBERTY LOAN
Four Bands and Two Com
panies of Infantry Will
March at Birmingham
speeLal DLgoalcI . Er,.ng r.bLLr 800
Camr MeCIelInn. IA, Nnrl B.

Camp Mcclellan, Ala, April D.
-Four bands and two companies Of in.
fantry will go TO Birmingham tomorrow
to assist in nc big Liberty Loan celc.
bration ,hcr2. Lieutenant Percy Chap.
man. one of General Mortou's aids
will probably accompany thc troops
there. The bands to go are the 18th
Heavy Field Artillery of New Jersey;
the 1i5th Infantry OF Maryland. the
1ltth Field Artillery Of Virginia and the
18th Infantry of New Jersey
-Four officers have been assigned to
various organizations in the division.
First Lieutenant Hurry L. Lott. to the
sanitary detachmcnts, ll3th Infantry
William y. Chcrnosliy. Hath Ambulance
Company; Harold T. Kcppc. lI4th Am.
bulance Company: George H. Hunter,
ll6th Ambulance Company
Lieutenant Coloncls Claude \. I.autcr.
man and Edward G. James. formerly
battalion commanders in the t12tn
heavy field artillery from New Jersey.
and who were recently promoted to he
/ lieutenant Colonels, have been given
assignments. Lieutenant Colonel Lam
} N'lIllhI S'ES " Alt llNlH tlflu NIlllltlN
and Lieutenant Colonel James goes to
the 111th Field Artillery, Virginia or
4 ganzaton.
Captain Lewis T.. Jackson. OF Jersey
| city, Of headquarters company of the
/ 1l&th infantry, has been given an hon
orahle discharge.
/ Severe sentences have been mctcd
/ out to two men from the 18th intan-
/ try for being absent without leave. y
sentence OF i've years imprisonment.
/ forfeiture of all pay and dishonorabie
discharge from the service was imposed
upon Private J. Walsh CURE of 80
Conrad street, Trenton. member OF
Company T., ll3th infantry. The dis
honorable discharge was suspended.
Private Robert II. Spear, Of Company I,
whose home is at 60 Orient avenue, Jcr-
scy City, has been sentenced to two and
half years Imprisonment, forfeiture
Of all pay and dishonorable discharge
The dshonorablo discharge has been
suspended in his case also.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-05
QUARTERMASTER READ
TO SUPPLY BIG ARMY
Food and Equipment Problem
satisfactory" After Goe-
thals Slashes Red Tape

me quartermaster service is set to
ntply all needs of the American army
under the hastened movement plan.
Plans and preparations of Acting
Qaftermaster General Goethals, and
NJ ildes are such that the big army eX-
Feted in France this year can be equip
nent builds up surplus for the men
70 be drafted.
Goethals's slicing Of red tape and
Infusion Of new blood into the quarter
master service has worked wonders in
he supply situation, experts said today.
A. result the food and equipment
problem is satisfactory"
Il Is possible. however, that a certain
anonnt Of equipment and supplies can
k obtained from the British and the
French under the new brigading plan,
lfd thus relieve the service here to a
inall extent, II need presses.
+ The expedltionary force is the quar-
f 4'masters first consideration. This
Means that vast stream of goods must
p kept flowing abroad. for the initial
supply Of clothing, rifles and shoes is
ne simplest part of the whole prob
sm Considering wastage in both ord
mnee and supplies, the task is enor-
nous and quartermaster officials believe
lat j Is such as to permit of adding
VhF about 100000 extra men here this
year.
II however, the governing powers
rue that the 100000 men contemplated
ne second draft-or more-shall be
Mleo' the guartermaster service in
NEEDS.
army men still looked confidently upon
= west front situation, despite re-
~ Vegman gains. They still looked
%ue Allies to make an offensive, say.
y 'her delay is probably due to a
-1ne 10 get the maximum reserve
--elslh ready, On the other hand. some
s.'l.Aned the thought that the original
s..sn slsn smash had disorganized tbs
ht.'usn considerably and had prevented
w irom availing themselves of the
s.sa, .snes Tor an effective comeback i'm,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-05

National Park. y. j., April 5.-Repre-
SentativcE oC the Government here met
Mayor Walters and made an inspection
Of the boathousc colony, There are
II, arly 100 one-story buildings along the
riverfront that are used for weekend
parties by Philadelphians and others.
and it is believed that the Government
will use these houses to accommodate
men who are employed in constructing
the new buildings for the Ordnance De-
partment at Washington Park
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-05

NeUly Arrived Styles and MGtchl
Unite in Presenting TO our Custom
Charming Spring Apparel Far and
Which You Are Accustomed at IT.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-05
SIX HELD IN PROBE
OF GAMBLERS DEATH
Actress, Salesman, Former Saloon
keeper, Singer, Manufacturer and
Cabaret Manager in Custody

New York, April 5.-SiX persons were
in custody today in connection with in
rcstgation of the murder of Harry
Cohen, a gambler, last Monday.
The arrests were made BY order of the
District Attorneys office and no charge
has been preferred against the persons
detained. They are Marie Randel ac-
trcss; George L. Williams, salesman ;
Daniel Clancy, former saloonkeeper
Jack van Tim, singer James w. Green.
walt manufacturer, and Jack Cauavan,
cabaret manager.
District Attorney Swami says the case
against Morris Rothenberg, who Is
charged with the murder. will be given
TO the Grand Jury today.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-05
PHILADELPHIA MAN KILLED
Campbell Falls Under His Own
Train at Lansdale

LansdaIe, Pa, April 5.-Hugh Camp
hell, twenty-four years old of l44l
North Corlies street. Philadelphia, was
fatally hurt when he stepped from the
locomotive of double-header freight
in the Philadelphia and Reading yard
here into the path of a northbound pas
senger train. He was hurled against
the wheels Of his own train and sus-
tained a fractured skull, dying In a few
minutes.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-05
Tenn MASS.MEETING
TO AID LIBERTY LOAN
''nes J. COrbett and Marie Dress
Ter to Be Speakers on
Next Monday

ma IiSsmeeting to inaugurate the
NsIv c1 Loan campaign at the Uni
nnslt NJ NJ pennsylvania Is being ar
arsrS.ue uuger the direction Of University
illed y george f. Nitzsche. II Is ex-
enirh'asat pennsylvania students will
lh.y SIS even more than the big sum
Refine LOT the second loan. The mass
tohdaS WI be held In the gymnasium
Rse 49, st $3.50 p. m. and arrangements :
ftsntl,,im made for an overflow meeting
nta ~,i,' Corbett, once pugillstlc cham-
|lIsler" speak, as will also Marie
NV oes motlon-tllm actress. Several
Al i,sanSSers who have seen service in
Nh.le ,,snes ,,',,n viii give their experiences.
nslss NJ NJ De furnished by the United
M AZ ssidtrlne Band. Stephens Heck
tl pfss,Hle She 9class of the Law School,