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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-27
WARNS MOTHERS AGAINST
STARVING u. S. CHILDREN
Must Not Follow Hoover Too
Blindly, Says Speaker at Ma
tional Congress

ATLANTIC CITY. Feb. 27.-A solemn
warning to the country not to starve the
child power of America while feeding
war sufferers across the sea was sound
ed at the National Congress of Mothers
and Parent-Teacher Associations at the
opening session of its twenty-second an
nual child-welfare conference.
I'VE must not follow Hoover too
blindly," protested Mrs. w. A. Stafford.
of New York. "Malnutrition among
school children in this country is said
to be increasing alarningly under the
reign of conservation Ii is all right for
us to feed the starving in Belgium and
in france, but we must not forget to
feed our own flesh and blood adequately
have the ballot now and they are going
to demand that the future generations
of these United States shall have first
oonsideration In all things"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-27
ROTAN SCORES LENIENCY
OF SOME MAGISTRATES
Advocates More Severe Sentences BY
Courts to Check Wave Of X.
Crime Here .X

Magistrates who show leniency to
Violators of the law were censured BY
District Attorney Rotan, who said he
was ready to swear out a warrant for
any such person who had been d.
charged by members of the minor judi-
ciary. He also said that the fscsat
crime wave in this city was due TO light
sentences meted out to crooks. s
Conditions are becoming worpe
daily" said Mr.. Rotan violent crimes
a larger police force. and persons who
are convicted of serious crimes should
be given maximum sentences Some Of
the Magistrates of late have also been
too lenient with prisoners. | am ready
to swear out warrant for any persQn
who Is guilty of an offense and who vas
discharged by Magistrate"
Twenty-one persons were arraigned
in the criminal courts on charges u nsr.
glary or robbery. ~ss5
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-27
HOLDS HUSBAND; AIDS WIFE
Magistrate Raises $19.75 for Starv-
ing Family of Alleged Forger

Meyer liaspel, forty years old Of
Mercy street. near Sixth, was held i'm
$500 bail before Magistrate Imber for
court today on charges Of forgery and
passing bad checks preferred by Samuel
Gervitz, of 5l2 Lombard street, and NJ.
kurtz of 52l Lombard street.
Haspel said that his wife and four
small children We're starving and he
was forced 10 raise money somehow.
His wife appeared In court after Meyer
had been taken away and was made the
recipient Of collection taken up for
her benefit amounting TO $l9.15 Mag
istrate Imber told the woman he felt
sorry for her husband, but there was
nothing he could do for him. as the case
was beyond his Jurisdiction . So
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-27
LAST OF FIRST DRAFT
QUOTA GO TO MEADE
Cheers and Tears Mingle in
Great Farewell from
B. and o. Station

Laughter and tears mingled with
cheers and kisses Bands blared and
ilags waved, and then hundreds of good
bys were interrupted by the ''toot-toot'
of the locomotive which carried the
soldier boys special to Camp Meade. AS
the train pulled out of the station hun
drcdS and hundreds of wireless kisses
from mothers, sisters and sweethearts
followed il until it faded from view.
Such was the send-off given to the
several hundred embryo soldiers. com
posing the last of the quota Of the flrst
draft call, when they entrained at the
Baltimore aud Ohio Railroad station.
Twenty fourth and Chestnut streets,
early this morning.
The fact that the newspapers were
filed with talk Of peace did not affect
their. fighting spirit in the least, and
those who marched away fully expect to
see the spiked helmets Of the boches
lodging about in opposing trenches.
The drartees will arrive at camp
Meade in time for dinner. Incidentally,
they brought considerable ammunition
in the way Of good eats along with
them on the train.
West Philadelphia was well repre-
sented in the throng. The following
went lIOlil llliS SN'NlOii VI AA' ~
Twentieth district. Thirty-nnth street
and Lancaster avenue, men: Thirty
second District Sixty-third street and
Lancaster avenue, IS; Forty-first Dis
trict. Flftieth street and Kingsessing
avenue. 81 Forty-second District, Sixty
fifth street and Woodland avenue, 15 (:
Forty y-eighth District, Fifty-seveuth and
Spruce streets, 2S; Forty-ninth District,
E'ifty-fifth and Pine streets % men.
other districts were represented as fol-
lows:
Twenty fifth District Third and
Dickinson streets. 60: Second District
Second and Christian streets. 10; Thir-
| ty-third District, Seventh and Carpen-
ter streets, AZ; rhlrty-ninth District
I Fourth street and Snyder avenue 64
4 Fortieth District, also located at Fourtl
| street and Snyder avenue. so; Twenty
second District. Fifteenth street ant
| Snyder avenue, 81 Twenty-seventh Dis
| trict. Twentieth and Fitzwater streets
! 8; Fifty-frst District, Eighteenth stree
and Snyder avenue. 10.
At IL o'clock twenty -four men, the
last OF the first quota of 276 men from
the Forty-frst Exemption District. lef,
the Baltimore and Ohio station al
Twenty-fourth'- Chestnut streets
Previous to leaving they assembled al
, 10 o'clock at the kingsessng Center
for dinner. after which they entrained
Mrs. Cyrus W Friday, wife of a well.
known physician, of F'ifty-eighth ant
Thomas avenue, and chairman of III,
Women's League, presented the boys
with a hand-Snit sweater a cohfor
kit, a pair of sleeping socks, a helmet
wristlets and pillow, which they have
given to all boys leaving from this dis
| trict.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-27
80 Sailors Lost:
Naval Tug Sinks


ricane, although tossed about consider
ably. but the tremendous waves threw
the little Cherokee about like an egg
shell.
Two of the twelve men which he
picked up from the Cherokee's rafts were
dead. said Captain Davies, and the 9th
ers. with few exceptions, were uncon-
scious Through the efforts of the crew
of the British Admiral. who were trained
in hrst-aid treatment, all the uncon-
scious men were revived, but remained
in "A weakened condition.
CALLS FOR HELP SENT OFT
Wireless calls for help had already
been sent out by the tug, and by the
British Admiral which were picked up
by the Aungban. The -Aungban fastened
to the spot. but when it reached there
the British Admiral had already pro-
ceeded on it's way to Philadelphia, the
Cherokee having disappeared. The
Aungban circled the scene of the dis
aster until it had picked up some bodies
and then came on. No signs OF wrech'
age were to be seen. the officers said.
Reaching Reedy Island late last night,
the British Admiral was intercepted by
the navy patrol on duty at the mouth Of
the Delaware, and when 1t reported that
il had'on board survivors who were suf-
fering from exposure il was told to pro-
ceed to League Island with all haste.
Accordingly, when the vessel passed the
Cnited States quarantine station at
Marcus Hook at midnight. her COM
mander. Captain Davies decided not TO
I lose time by reporting there and passed
without signaling the night watch.
LIABLE TO FINE
i The disregard of port regulations
caused DR.. II. -. Heller United States
health officer Of the port. to issue a
statement this morning that the officers
and crew of the British Admiral VIII
not be allowed to land anywhere until
the action has been explained and a
health certificate has been issued to the
vessel 'It makes no difference how
many sick they had oil board" said Doc
tor Heller. 'eThe United States regu-
/ lations were violated. The captain of
the British Admiral was perfectly IA
miliar with them, and unless thorough
explanation is Forthcoming he will be
liable to the fine Of $780,
The British Admiral is consigned To
Z j. westergaard & Co. agents, with a
cargo of oil for the Vacuum Oil Com
pany, Paulsboro. After putting the sur
| yiyors of the Cherokee on shore the
/ British Admiral anchored at the mouth
! of the Schuylkil. United States Gus
/ toms officials left the Walnut street
wharf to inspect her cargo at 1880 this
morning.
Until this inspection is made. the cap
tain cannot come ashore. The steamer
Aungban. whioh brought two dead
bodies, was consigned to Joseph g.
Gabriel, agent. at the Atlantic Refining
Company. Point Breeze
4 The Cherokee was formerly known as
the Edgar +. Luckenbach and was il
the service of the Luckenbach Steamship
Company, but was taken over by th'
navy when the United States entered th'
war. The Edgar f. Luckenbach wa'
built in Camden in 1891, by John Dia
logue. She was 81 feet long, with 4
beam of twenty-four feet. and a displace
| ment of 273 tons.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-27
BOYS ACCUSED OF ROBBERY
Three Youngsters Held on Charge Of
Looting Parish House in Manayunk

Three boys accused of breaking into
the 81. Johns parish house, Rector
street above sherwood street. Mana
yunk, on the night of February II and
~ stealing a quantity of cigarettes. to-
bacco and candy, were held for court by
Ma eistrate Price this morning. They
are raymond Balisty, fifteen years old
472s Smick street John Miles, sixteen
wears old. 1914 Terrace street George
Turney, seventeen years old, 3922 Mana
yunk avenue. Miles Is also charged with
the theft OF gold watch from Ralph
Hunsworth. 54S Dupont street.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-27
ARMY FLEET" ON WAY HERE
Motor Transport Company to Be
Overnight Guests at City Hall

A feet of sixty United States army
motor transports will arrive in Phila-
de!phia late this afternoon from Tren-
ton en- route to somewhere in Amer
lea Captain Metcalf is in command OF
l03 men with this land feet. which will
be encamped around City Hall plaza.
Select Councilman Isaac Hetzet and
Clerk of City Council Charles B. Hall
will welcome Captain Metcalf on behalf
OF the city, while Lieutenant Fritz and
squad OF motorcycle police will ride
out to Bridesburg and escort the trans
ports TO the city The officers and men
will be quartered in the City Hall under
the care of the Department Of Public
SaIeIy.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-27
MOTHER DIES. FATHER
AND son IN HOSPITAL
Pneumonia Smites Three Victims,
One Fatally, in Germantown
Household

Father. mother and son fought for
their lives against pneumonia ~ the
Germantown Hospital until almost mid
night, when the mother gave up the
fight The father and the child, only
two years old are almost out Of dam
ger. the doctors say.
The woman who died Is Mrs. Emma
Hare, twenty-three years old, Of. 4i7
cosgroVe street, Her husband. George
pneumonia February 2, and after his
wife had uursed him two days was
admitted TO the hospital Mrs Hare was
stricken and admitted twelve days later,
February 23, and on FEBRUARY 20 iittle
Charles was taken to the hospital.
The husband and the child have not
vet been told the mother Is dead.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-27
TO LECTURE ON JAPAN
Nipponese Poet and Author to De-
scribe His People

Japanese hard common sense will be
defined by Minesaku T. .Yamamoto, poet
and author of American and Japanese
torium OF the Spring Garden Institute
on The American-Japanese Relations"
Z Mr. Yamsmoto received hts college
educat ation In japan End IN the United
cleyerne6g Of his people and his lectures
Wi IS iiIssssstsS y % pistars.' - 'ss''''
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-27
TO EXEMPT ICE BOAT MEN
Director Webster Finds Officers and
Crews Hard to Obtain

owing TO the trouble in obtaining Of
iicers and crews for the city ice boat
fleet Director Webster. of the Depart
ment OF Wharxes, Docks and Ferries, has
GA the exempt list by the Civil Service
Commission.
hearing on the plan to exempt will
The 235 places to be exempted include
captains, pilots. cooks, etc.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-27
FAREWELL TO OFFICERS
Celebration in Honor of Dix Men
Given by Negro Business Men

4 farewell celebration IN honor of the
negro officers of Camp Dix was started
this afternoon by the Southwest Branch
OF the Emergency Aid, 1743 South rwen-
tieth street
The entertainment began with "A stag,
Southwest Branch of the. Y. NJ. G.. a.,
l72t Christian street. The officers were
addressed by several speakers, Of which
some are members of the Armstrong As
soclation. Later they will attend a din
ner OF the members OF the Southwest
Branch OF the Emergency Aid
The send-off will wind UP with dance
tonight at Al Whites Dance Palace,
Fifteenth and Chestnut streets, which Is
given by the Workingwoman's club.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-27
ENDS WHITMAN DISPUTE
Harmed Will Deposit Poets Manu-
script in Congressional Library

The Congressional Library, at Wash
ington. will be the repository OF the
precious Walt Whitman manuscripts
Thomas u, Harmed. literary executor of
long controversy as to whether New
York. Camden or Boston should be
chosen for the honor.
ence NJ Harne5 sxn,ains sca,,ss a
Whitman was active there during the
Civil War as an army nurse.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-27
LINER FROM NEW YORK
CAUSES JOY IN CHILE
Reception on Board Marks Arrival
of First Vessel in Direct Serv-
ice Via Canal

VALPARAISO, Chile, Feb. 21,-ThiS
city turned out today for u reception
on board the new United states and
Pacific liner Santa Ana, signalizing
chilean appreciation of the inauguration
of direct steamship service between New
York and Valparaiso via the Panama
Canal.
Speeches were made by United States
Consul General Leo j. keena, the Chi
lean Admiral Valdez and President
Pretot. of the Chamber of Commerce.
The speakers thanked Secretary McAdoo
for furthering the project and iauded
former Secretary of State Root for hay
ing originally suggested the service.
The Santa Ana, of the United states
and Pacific Line, was the first vessel TO
leave New York in the new direct serN-
ice to Valparaiso. She and her sister
ships were commandeered by the Gov
ernment. along with other vessels for
war purposes. At the request of Secre-
tary McAdoo. in his capacity as chair
man of the International High Commis-
sion. which visited South America, and
of the Chilean Ambassador at Washing
ton, the shipping board authorized the
operation of these vessels for the Gov
ernment account
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-27
GIRL SCOUT ON THE JOB
She's Selling War Savings Stamps
With Determination and Success

Pigtail down her back; earnestness
firing her eyes. Beware. beware, for
the Girl Scout is on the job today.
selling war saving stamps early and
often, and there is no withstanding her.
She has $4,000 already turned in to
her credit and will Garry on up to
the first opening gun of the next Liberty
Bond campaign.
Good morning. have you bought your
thrift stamp YETI" was her matutinal
greeting, accompanied by the sweetest
smile in the world, All grimly de-
termined not TO loosen up will do well
to avoid her.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-27
HERE'S a REAL PATRIOT

GREENSBURG, Pa, Feb. 27.--Peter
an Austrian shoemaker here. Is
that he was sent back home
from Camp Lee because OF physical dis
ability. Notwithstanding the fact that
his mother lives In Austria. Peter Is
stanchly for America. Before going 70
Camp Lee Dorxuk invested all he say-
Isss s9'fXSi'fs rs 3 osss ssSSs ad 'fSsss &
sssAss sh!ng ~. h!s ..t sstets = ~ Vpiesd
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-27
PLAN MOTOR FREIGHT LINE
Baltimore to New York Service
Planned by Seven Cities

A motortruck line TO carry freight and
other expressage between New York and
Baltimore may soon be established IN
representatives of seven cities along the
proposed route. who met in the Chamber
of Commerce yesterday TO discuss plans.
report favorably TO their various ofgani-
Representatives. OF the commerce.
chambers OF Baltimore, Wilmington,
Jersey CITY, Newark, Trenton and New
Brunswick met with members OF the
philadelphia organization at the call
OF the hlghways transport committee Of
the Council of National Defense.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-27
1s MEN LEFT TO PERISH
Rescuers Refuse to Enter Mine Pit
After Escape From Slide

CRYSTAL FALLS. Mich, Feb az
Efforts TO reach the sixteen men trapped
in the Amasa Porter mine near here
by a cave-in last Thursday have been
suspended after the rescuing party mar
rowly escaped a similar fate in another
slide of sand and water. The miners re-
fused to go into the pit again until
pumping equipment sufficient TO keep the
shaft open behind them can be obtained.
1t is expected a week win be required
to get the pumping apparatus here and
in operation.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-27
GIRLS STUDY IMMIGRATION
Pupils of Social Service School vis't
Gloucester Station

Twenty girls from the PennsylvaMals als
School Of Social Service, at 1899 ftsg u.,.
street. visited the immigrauon s.S;sS
the methods of handling inimi6ran.s 4
They were instructed in fne 5s
grafton laws by Inspector Jamss ~
finger, who showed them all oysI
station as we'll They were enter.5 ..5
at lunch in the detention nouso ~
expressed themselves as being sresw
interested in the work. @5543
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-27
TALK ON SUNDAY SCHOOLS
How to Win and Hold Young Folk,
Institutes Leading Theme

PITMAN. n. j.. Feb. 27.--How TO win
and hold young persons In the sunday
schools was the leading theme for dis
workers OF this region here last night
in the Baptist church.
The Rev. Frank y. Lawrence. state
secondary superintendent. directed con-
ference on young peoples work and de-
liyered an address on Every Youth .
soldier" There, were several other
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-27
APPEAL FROM DRAFT RULING
Gloucester Fireman Ordered to Take
Physical Examination

x samuel r.. Hill. a Gloucester hrerlan.
~hose wife yesterday caused the draft
hoard Of Gloucester 10 deny his claim Of
exenption on the plea that he had de-
neu16u1o she declaring he does not sup
uxr< hnr today was ordered BY the
kosrd 70 Appear next Wednesday for
uAxr1col sxafuipafion:
:. < fI3li 3odny Appealed 70 the appeal
1oHrl. bnt Il u not expected his claim
q 1xsmnlicn win b allowed, ~
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-27
Municipal Appointments

city appointments today include
Thomas Quinn. 503 South Hancock
street. assistant inspector, Bureau of
Health. $1,000 Clarence p. Trautwine,
hs2O North Camac street; William l.,
Dull. 1872 Gienwood avenue. craftsman,
bureau Of Highways. 5000. and Adelber
D. Hoerger, 2624 North Twenty,eighth
street. craftsman, Bureau Of Highways,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-27

All patriotic philadelphians were au
pcaled to today by the Federal food ad-
iniuistration to place themselves Nolun-
tarily OH ratious so that compulsory IA
ton cards would not be "a necessity.
The plan issued covers all foodstunS
needed by the Allies and in which =
shortage has been threatened in thiS
country. Under the new plan for Noiuh-
tary ratioung il is hoped to enlist an
army of food savers in this city embrac-
ing every citizen. The maximum quaint
ties each person should eat III a week
are given for meat wheat. bread, bu'-
ter sugar and fats.
These amounts are.
Meat-Not more than two pounds a
person a week Of beef, pork, mutton
lamb and veal including fresh, salted'
timed and hashcd
Wheat nour-Not more than one-half
pound a person each week for cooking
exclusive of bread.
Bread-Not more than three pounds
a week for each person, and then ohiE
Victory bread containing 20 per cent or
more of substitutes.
Butter-Not more than one-half pound
week q person. one small butter bali
only should be served TO each person at
a meal
Cooking and kitchen fats tS--NOL moro
than oue-half pound a week for each
person.
Sugar-Not more than three quarters
OF a pound a person each week for both
table and cooking use.
The increased use of fish. oysters and
sea foods Of all kinds is urged also the
use of more vegetables, milk, poultry
and game is asked. II IL requested that
cornmeal. oatmeal, barley, rice
| hominy and potato bread he used il
place of bread with wheat. Oleo-
margarine, nut margarine. lard, larc
substitutes. cottonseed oil, corn oil, pea
nut oil, olive oil and wesson oil are sug
gested in place of fats for table ant
cooking use
The food administration is now con
ducting a campaign for the increased
use of milk. Pamphlets have been is
sued showing the food value Of the bev
erage and series OF recipes calling fot
soon be issued. The use OF cream is ad
vised in only limited quantities.
The following conservation days hav'
been officially established in the food
conservation drive:
Wheatless -- Monday and Wednesda!
and one meal every day.
Meatless-Tuesday and one meal ever.
day.
Porkless
The use OF wheat in any form in th
home is prohibited on u wheatless day
Victory bread, with 20 per cent substi
tute, is permissible in restaurants. bu
not in the home
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-27
TROLLEY JUMPS TRACK
Blocks Tenth Street Traffic Fifteer
Minutes

The obstinacy of the back truck Of
Tenth street car blocked traffic at
Tenth and SAMSON streets for fifteen
minutes this morning.
The front truck Of a Route 8 car kept
on Its usual way down Tenth street,
wben.- the back truck took a notion tQ-
trolley traflic In TonU -ntroet was
hleA6k y beyond Arch sk}cet
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-27
WOMAN VICTIM OF ATTACK
Resident of Chester Brutally Beaten
by Unknown Assailant

Lam Baird, OF Mary street and Roach's
lane. WAS the Victim of brutal attack
x>lle returning from grocery yes
|1&ays wtpn an unknown assailant
IN ~ lying IN = semicon-
slIsz nsss y y, :,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-27
Victim Of Auto Dies

James Delaney, forty-five. years old.
1852 South Twenty-fhird street, who
was struck by an automobile az Twen-
tieth street ard Oregon avenue two
weeks ago. died todsy N The Methodist
;sSof Roed. who 1rovo The automobile.
= |zlIt2||f y1lt ~ ~ ~
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-27
Phil.deIphians Get Commissions

Two more Philadelphians have re-
ceivsd army commissions. They are
1fasksn Ewing. Jr.. l3l5 Pine street. who
7lGrorya o6fp1 nnd Ernsst 8. Ballard.
~ {; eh::.ss:s e ~ ,'s,a ss''
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-27
VOLUNTARY RATIONING
URGED FOR PATRIOTS
Federal Food Administration
Offers Schedule for Amer
lean Homes
MAY AVOID COMPULSION
Careful Conservation at Family
Board Every Day Is Earnestly
Advocated
HERES 4 WEEKS PATRIOTIC
NtENIs

No patriot. says the food admins
tration. should consume In week
more than the following quantities OF
scarce foodstuHs;
Two pounds OF beef. mutton, lamb
and veal, including fresh. saiteJ, timed
or hashed meats.
One e-haif pound OF wheat hour.
Three pounds OF Victory bread, with
20 per cent substitute.
One-hslf pound Of butter.
One-hslf pound Of kitchen aud cook
ing fats.
Three -fourths pound OF sugar.