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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-02
125,OOO INCOME TAX
RETURNS MADE HERE
Revenue Department Esti.
mates Not More Than 1900
Missing" in District

Time limit for filing income tax re-
turns expired last night at midnight
1t is figured that approximately 125,OOO
persons made official returns to the In
ternal Revenue Department, and that
not more than 1900 are among the
missing"
More than 5000 persons thronged the
offices of the intednal revenue depart
ment at the Federal Building yester-
day to make returns. The several
offices, as well as the corridor. where
improvised desks had been installed for
the convenience of the taxpayers, were
scenes of frantic haste and jostling of
thousands.
The office was flooded with mailed re-
turns and eight clerks were busy from
early morning until late at night open-
ing the blanks that had been sent from
all parts of the district. Because of the
varied size Of the forms used in return
blanks the mechanical letter opener was
impracticable and the entire mail had
to be opened by hand
For the last two weeks the incoming
mail has amounted to 5000 pieces a day,
but yesterday the mail was doubled.
Ephraim Lederer, collector of the east
ern Pennsylvania district, last night
highly praised the manner in which Phil
adelphians had responded to the regula-
tions.
Daniel c. Roper, Commissioner of In
ternal Revenue, thanked the Philadel-
phia office yesterday for their "tireless
and patriotic work in compiling the re-
turns.
1T will be several months before n.
thorough investigation can be started .
said the collector. The facts and fig
ures are. forwarded to Washington.
where 500 accountants and the entIrs
Convention Hall have been turned over
TO the work. Individual returns will be
checked with the returns of business
houses, and In this manner 1t can easily
be ascertained whether or not any man
Government"
Revenue agents will call upon the de-
and TO those who failed TO
turn in their tax return sheets, IL a.
proper excuse cannot be shown, relent-
less prosecution is promised.
At the Philadelphia office 1t was estI-
mated that only very small percentage
within the eastern Pennsylvania Internal
revenue district would fail to comply
with the law. empty
of those who have neglected IL so
far" said the collector, "fuilv bsif oio i,,o 80
they never heard of the income tax regiI-
latlons. u is surprising how many Der
sons fail to read the newspapers he
said. Hardly one we have interviewed
SO Tar has had really original excuse %
The sixteen substations which boX,o
been posted throughout the citv bv CO
lector Lederer, to facilitate filing tax
ceased, automatically, TO exist
last night after the busiest day since
their Inauguration.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-02
FALL OF RICHMOND
ANNIVERSARY TODAY
No Celebration of Event, for United
Country Is Now at War With
Foreign Foe

Fifty-three years ago today the ar
mics Of the Federal Government under
General Grant took Richmond.
There is to be no celebration OF tHe
historic victory in this city. Again
American troops are embattled--then ~
the fifth year of the civil struggle pc
tween the North and South now
against the Teutonic allies in the laH'
months. Of the fourth year OF the pres
ent war.
OF the capital OF the Confederacy tnen
presaged the last stage Of the struggle
for supremacy between the States, the
Allies believe the outcome OF the con-
hiet IN Picardy predicts the end OF tpp
struggle there.
America. declared a state of war win
Germany four days after the fifty-sec-
ond anniversary of the fall OF Rien-
mond.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-02
STANDARD OILS SIXTH
WAGE BOOST SINCE 1915
$S,OOO,OOO Added to Payroll of New
Jersey Company-30,0OO En-
ployes Affected

New York. April "A SO, 200. 600 wage
increase that affects all OF the 30 o0O
employees of the Standard Oil Company
OF New Jersey went into effect today
This, is the sixth wage increase granted
by the company since August, 1915. and
the average advance for ali classes Of
iap9r N mat time is 70 per cent.
nounced that all employees have been in
sured for an amount equal TO thrae
months pay and that plans have been
iSomPieted i,oIP Tor launching the Bayonne
new and model homes AVV
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-02
O'NEIL FOR SUFFRAGE
Candidate Declares His Position i,
Letter to Miss Pennypacker

Woman suffrage win be one of tho
planks in the platform of j. Dennv
O'Neil candidate for the Repubiica y
nomination for Governor
In letter TO Miss Anna M. w pann,,
packer daughter OF the late Govarn99r =
samuel w Pennypacker, he annn,Inced
himself strongly in favor Of The nstionsi
suffrage amendment
governor Brumbaugh told me vou
wrote to him some time ago inau,rins .
about my stand as TO suffrageiS ths
letter says. Il am for II strong ana
VIII make my declaration when I issue
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-02
WOMEN FOR CLEANUP WEEK
Civic Club Says War Makes 1t Spe-
cially Urgent

A spring municipal cleanup week. is
advocated by the Civic Club to safe
guard the public health of Philadelphia.
In a letter 20 Mayor Smith Gertrude B.
Biddle president of the organization,
said war conditions had reduced the
number Of physicians and nurses in the
greatly increased by the large number
who came from other places TO work
In the shipyards and other industrial
plants.
week" would remind all residents II the
necessity OF absolute cleanliness and
have generally good results.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-02
NOT TOO ILL TO MOTOR
But Convicted German Might Die if
Sent to Prison

New York. April Carl Buenz.
former director of the Hamburg-Amer-
lean Line in this city, who has been re-
ported seriously i'll at the German Club
mere since he was sentenced to spend
eighteen months in Atlanta penitentiary,
has been seen in the last month auto
moolllng in Central Park and on River
side drive.
Buenz is seventy-six years old He
was convicted of having issued false
manifests for ships TO furnish supplies
to German raiders in 1915.
Assistant United States Attornev
Knox when asked about Buenz yester-
day, said he was examined on March
20 by several physicians, whose report
was now being considered by the Gov
ernment officials with a view to deter
mining what to do in the case.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-02
FINALLY HANGS HIMSELF
Lebanon Man a Suicide After Being
Watched Thirteen Years

Lebanon, Pa, April 2--After thirteen
years. during which time he was elossIv,
watched by members OF his family ~,
Runlie, retired ironworker ~ V0an,
Lebanon, was successful In carrvinp e,,t e1t
his plan Of suicide. oN'
Ever since the death Of his wife t.i.
teen years ago, Runkel, who was se,,snt, !,
years old, threatened TO hang himsei{
His body was found at daybreak fhts
morning suspended from a tree cioss ,,,
the Pansy Hin public school house in
North Lebanon township. ~
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-02

a gang which, it is alleged, has been
hanging out" for some time at "The
Dump"
The prisoners have been turned ovel
to Sheriff Corson, TO whom has been in
trusted the task of finding jobs for tho
quintet "He who will not work, shalI
not eat" oracularly quoted the keeper
Of the prison as he changed shut five
doors on the heels of five soldiers of
the Grand Army of the Unemployed"
Norris was given a thirty-day sem
tence, while his pals" got Oft with SEN
tcncos Ct fifteen days each.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-02
Held for Saying Kaiser WIN wv,

Carlisle, Pa, April 2.-Claimfns 80.
ne knew the kaiser personallv ana tbet
the mustached gentleman was q II
Emil Young forty-five, a German W. ~
claims 70 have been naturaiized INT
80. souie 10, SHOW no papers was arrested here
oy ohcefs and Is being held pendinr a ~
uon BY Federal authorities, Yo,,ns,
claims . have served In the f,e-,,,a r,s's 8
army, shaken hands with lie Eii,en Esieal
and belieyee the latter wan win = ~, ~
aeellt,ee u give home address in shis
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-02
BONUS FOR QUICK SHIPS
Business Men May Offer Prizes fo,
Work Done Ahead of Time

A proposal to give money prize for
uled time in shipyards on the DeIa.
ware River will be put before tba
war shipping committee of the Cham.
Der of Commerce at a meeting toniDht
by Edgar S. McKaig, secretary of fbe
committee. ''S
On the Pacific coast business orRani.
cations have offered a prize Of sSooo
for every ship turned out before AZ
contract time. 'iie
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-02
LABOR PROGRAM INDoRsED
Bourse Approves Move to Insure In,
dustrial Peace

Endorsement of the national labor pro-
gram which has been agreed upon by
the war labor conference board and
which has just been made public by
Secretary OF Labor Wilson at washing
ton was expressed today by the PhiIa-
delphia Bourse, in a statement issued
by Emil p. Albrecht. president.
The Bourse urges that the boards rec
concentrations, which have for their pur-
pose the maintenance Of maximum pro-
duction of all industries during tho
period OF the war through the settlement
OF controversies between employers ana
workers. be placed In effect immedIateiv
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-02
Banks Face Loss
in City Finance


NonIIhucd fFOnn Fnse Ono
much In favor Of taking the money we
have in the way Of balances in city
banks and putting 1t into short-terrn
Government certificates. thus helping
the Government II Is about time we an
stand together, and II Philadelphia can
help with few millions then those few
millions should be put up. Then again,
why should not the city receive the in
creased interest allowed by the Gov
ernnient rather than let our money lie
IDLE IN the banks al a much lower rate p
The measures affected BY Chairman
Ganney's stand provide for the purchase
~ the city Of government certificates.
he lncree4lng Of interest rates on loan
10 per cent and plans for a new
hpnd srle nqN W q ne ooYernment
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-02

Rome. April "A War Office report
says: "On the Asiago plateau and the
lower Piave there was patrol activity.
There were desultory actions along the
rest of the front. In Albania. on the
night of March 3O-31, the enemy at
tempted to raid against our bridgehead
in the Ci1k district, but failed COM
pletely, being repulsed with loss"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-02
Farmer Assaulted and Rohhed

Carlisle, Pa, April 2.-officers are
screening THIS section for two unknown
assaulted and badly beat John s3o,,set
a farmer. returning from a business
trip 70 Mount Holly. A considsra M
sun, sum OF money, watch and other vaiuo
nearby residents, who saw he sttaSii taoI
could come to the rescue. N''"eA'
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-02
PINNED UNDER AUTO
Succeeding Soldier Son at Wheel,
Carlisle Man Runs Into Fence

Carlisle, Pa. April 2.-Taking his
initial lesson in driving an automobile
to succeed his son. who is in the army,
as family chauffeur, Albert A. Evans, a
veteran Cumberland County school
teacher, sent the machine into fence
just as he reached home. The car over
turned, pinning Evans and three other
members of his family beneath it, AL
though the auto was wrecked, all es-
capped with slight injuries
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-02
Wages Go up in York

York. Pa. April "A general wage
Increase has zone into effect IN build
from 56 TO 50 cents an hour bricllay
erH from 30 70 so cents an hour; paint
ere. ~ 70 40 cents All hour; decofatofpt
ss ~ 70 AZ cents an hour and glone-
rlahort. from 40 io,60 cents an hour
PlastertrH seek As cents an hour on MAJ
I. AZ mcreAse q le cenLa On holI.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-02
Using Liberty Bell for Loan Opposed

A protest against the plan to carry
the Liberty Ben around from place %
place for Liberty Loan demonstrations
has been made by the Civic Club ~
the alleged possibility OF its destruction
by the slightest jar, the oreani1ation
contends that the bell should be allowed
to remain undisturbed
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-02
Three Wills Are Probated

Wills probated today were those of
William H. Sterling, Plainheld, N. j.,
which. in private bequests, disposes OF
Reid. Germantown, $4,000 and John
Wingert, 1903 North MyrtIewood street,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-02

Drafted men from Local Board No
40. Fourth street and Snyder avenue,
were presented with knitted sweaters
yesterday afternoon by the woman's
committee Of the Navy League.
Evening star., 1918-06-30

So. In cases where the relative mile
age shows sudden drop. IL is well To
inspect the fuel line for small leaks
Evening star., 1918-06-30
PLAN TO LIMIT TIRE SIZES
TO CAUSE MANY CHANGES
Fifty-Four Makes Must Alter Com.
pletely, Forty-Five Within
New Arrangement.

|. The plan to limit the number of
sizes of pneumatic tires for passenger
cars to six will cause a considerable
change in several ways in automobile
factories. Gear ratios will have to be
changed according to the size of the
tire that will be found necessary, ac-
cording to the length and weight Of
the car. Those who have been using
larger tires than the limit allowed,
which is .35x5. will, of course, have to
make decided alteration in gearing
in order to make the car perform
properly. Some of the automobile
makers will have to make an entire
ly new arrangement, because the per-
mitted sizes are not at present used
by them With others it will be un-
necessary to make any alteration
whatsoever.
Looking over a table Of motor car
specifications forty-five makes are
Evening star., 1918-06-30
Gasoline and Rubber.

There is little to the gasoline scare
that every now and then comes to
the surface, as 1t has been proven
conclusively that with only ordinary
precaution in the way of conservation
there will be plenty of gasoline for
all. and the repeated rumors that
spring up about the shortage of rub
ber seem to be run to earth just as
rapidly as they appear. II is true
that because of the temporary short
age of cargo space the Importation of
rubber has been limited to 100000
tons. which is just two-thirds of what
was brought in last year. But it hap
pens that the rubber manufacturers,
with commendable foresight, have
prepared for just such a contingency
Tire makers have on hand a reserve
stock of rubber to the amount of
more than $4,000 tons. This assures
them Of normal stocks of the crude
rubber for the present year and at
least part of next year. But it hap
pens that even If there was a short
age of new rubber. source of supply
Is open to the tire makers in what is
known as the reclaimed product.
Evening star., 1918-06-30
AUTOOWNERS ARE GOING
TO FARMS FOR PRODUCE
Plans Made Throughout United
States for Obtaining Fresh
Vegetables and Fruits.

Automobile owners throughout the
United States are preparing for a
busy season shopping among farmers
for produce. In this way they will
make their passenger cars pay a
handsome dividend in money saved on
farm produce and will benefit in pro-
curing vegetables and fruits perfectly
fresh.
During the last few years this form
of shopping has been growing in
favor. but now that the high cost of
living has become SO intense as to
motorists are looking toward the
country with longing eyes and are
figuring upon wonderful returns
from their motoring to assist H. C. L.
Of automobiling as well.
Business Profitable to Farmers.
The farmers have found the busi-
ness which has come to the farms
very profitable, and, as Is the custom
with other merchants who have the
habit In the city markets, have in
creased prices due to demand. Motor
lists VIII find prices are much higher
along the main Travelled routes, and
places and seek in the back roads, and
on routes not SO well travelled the
opportunities presented to buy what
they desire.
In this way much better prices will
be obtained and the produce will be
much freshSr, as the farmers along
the main lines of travel gather a
stock in advance and provide fruits
and vegetables little fresher than 1t
is possible to procure at the stores,
as supplies are rushed to the mer-
chants of the city as soon as gathered
Assures Freh Stock.
Among farmers not ordinarily
reached by this class of trade the
produce will be gathered on order and
will be absolutely fresh in conse-
quence. The amount of money which
may be saved through this method
of marketing is SO considera BILE that
car expenses will easily be saved
where the family of the motorist is
large.
In these days when 80 many arti.
cles Of the farm are canned and pre-
served for the future, quantity buy
ing means more purchasing and more
saving for the proverbial rainy day,
in addition to the saving feature.
Evening star., 1918-06-30
CANDY FOR MISS WELLBORN.
Children Remember Young Woman
Who Drew Draft Numbers.

When Miss Wellborn Of the provost
marshal generals office, the young
woman who drew all except the first
ten order numbers in the draft Thurs
day. comes back to work tomorrow
she is going to find box of candy
on her desk.
The candy is the gift of the four
children of Capt. Charles R. Morris
Of Gen. Crowder's office. Among Miss
Wellborn's duties is the supervision
of all press clippings relating to the
draft, which are cut out every day.
For several months now she has
been saving comic sections and send
ing them to the Morris children. who
yesterday sent to the Office the box of
candy and the following poem for
Major Billy:
We all send this candy
To a girl sweet and dandy,
Who keeps US in mind every day;
Well trade our CONNECTIONS
For her comic sections
And send our best thanks In this way,
The children's names are Charles,
Ruth, Elizabeth and Robert N. Mor-
Evening star., 1918-06-30
CONDITIONS FAVOR
BUYING CARS NOW
Wise Autoists Will Not Be In
f|uenced by Rumors of
Shortages or Prices.

When the 1918 summer and fall
motoring season is over there will be
many expressing regret at having
been frightened away from purchas-
ing cars and using them for business
and recreation; they will find that
many bugbears were groundless.
1t is just possible-hardly probable
that in the distant future cars may
go back to the levels at which they
were last year and the year before.
There are many competent authori-
ties in the automobile industry who
hold that there will never be another
era of low-priced cars such as has
been enjoyed until recently. Even
the most optimistic observers firmly
believe that it will take five years to
bring prices back to anywhere near
their old level. There are very few
people in a position to buy cars today
who would contemplate keeping their
present vehicles in service for five
years until they can hope to get
new car at the old price.
Advance Expected.
In the meantime all present indi-
cations, which are in effect certain
ties. are not for any lowering prices.
but for an advance. and that very
soon. The prices of materials-steel.
leather, aluminium. etc.-are due to
go higher. The cost of labor is GER
tain to advance sharply, and soon.
Transportation difficulties, already Sc
rious, are not going to improve as far
as the automobile industry is con-
cerned.
All these various adverse condi-
tions are bound to be reflected in the
price Of the product. Many manufac-
turers have already announced price
advances impending, and most of the
others are known to be planning re-
visions upward. Another general
price advance may be looked for by
July, or certainly in the fall at the
latest. So the man who contemplates
a short delay in purchasing his new
car is needlessly penalizing his pock-
etbook. The facts of the case are all
against waiting to buy, and the part
of wisdom is to get in your order be-
fore you find the door slammed in
your face.
Evening star., 1918-06-30
THE EXPERTS SAY.

In the cap on the filler hole in q
gravity feed tank you will usually
find a small hole. This Is to allow air
to enter at the top SO that the gasoline
can flow into the carburetor from the
bottom. If gasoline fails to reach the
carburetor. though there is plenty in
the tank, make sure that this air vent
is open, before trying to locate a
stoppage in the line.
Two parts of iron or steel that
have become rusted firmly together
may be separated by soaking them
for several hours in a mixture Of one
third lubricating Oil and two-thirds
kerosene.
This is the time of year when own
ers Of new cars need to be reminded
Evening star., 1918-06-30

found which require no changes in
present tire sizes to meet the new
arrangement. Fifty-four are found
which call for a complete change.
either in one or more tire sizes
There are thirteen makes on which
at least one of the models must have
different tires and four which require
that two of the present sizes must
be changed, although one in each case
is o. K.
Evening star., 1918-06-30

that more harm may result to the
vehicle in the first Ave hundred miles
Of running than in all the rest OF its
life. After the car has been run q
couple Of hundred miles, the driver
should 60 over 1t and take up slack
in bolts and bearings. Pistons should
have excessive lubrication during the
early wsaring-in period. The uni
vsrsal joints must be kept fully lubri-
Gated during tho early running Of the
car. A stitch at this time saves not
nine. but nineteen.
Evening star., 1918-06-30

consumption develops in connection
with vibrator coils. the condition will
probably be found to be due to ex-
cessive tension on the vibrator springs.
The spring adjustment should be
loosened until missing develops In
the motor and then frightened un-
Evening star., 1918-06-30

Bellhop-Get a tip from the rich
man?
Porter-Gave me = tip that II ever
have million TO invest not TO buy
Goldpated common. New York Globe
Evening star., 1918-06-30

til the engine begins firing regu-
larly again. When the tension is
frightened beyond this point. excessive
consumption results.
One cause of insufficient fabrication
In the bearings is found in obstruc-
tions in the grooves in the bearing
holder. Sediment often collects In
, these grooves. so that they cannot per
form their appointed function of car
rying lubricating oil to the bearing
surfaces An excess OF graphite IL
that be used with the oil sometimes
produces this condition.
In summer. when the heat causes
rapid evaporation of gasoline. tiny
leaks In the fuel line often escape
discovery. In some cases this will be
enough to account for a sudden cut
ting down Of the mileage per gallon.
Evening star., 1918-06-30

Many car owners do not realize tho
Importance of keeping the spark
plugs clean. The points OF the plug
seldom need cleaning. but grease aud
mineral dirt do accumulate on the
exterior and interior OF the porcelain
so that the current passes that way
instead of jumping the gap as Is in
tended. The plugs should he ken,
clean. or ignition troubles Will result
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1918-10-10
Wilson's Answer
Goes Forward to
Germany Tonight

Washington, Oct. President
Wilson's reply to the German and
Austrian request for an armistice and
peace negotiations will be dispatched
before night, If it is not already on
the cables.
After being called into conference
with the president, Col. House and
Secy. Lansing, Secy. Tumulty an
that Mr.. Lansing would see
the newspaper correspondents at four
O'Clock and probably would have
something for them
The president had spent the en-
tire morning in his study and was be-
lieved to be putting into final shape
a document on which he worked
nearly all day yesterday.
None Of those in the presidents
confidence would give an intimation
of his, action, but when the confer
ence was over there was no change
in the confidence that the armistice
would be flatly refused and the CEN
tral powers informed that the un-
equivocal acceptance OF conditions as
laid down by the United States and
the Allies must precede any meeting
Of peace plendp6tentiaries.
insert peace s.