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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-08
1919 TAX RATE
OF $2.35 LIKELY
Administration Plans to
Maintain Present City
and School Levy
BUDGETS MUST BE CUT
Estimated Yield of $4,000.
600 Far Less Than Requests
of Department Heads

Philadelphia's city and school tax rate
for 1919 will be Sass. II present plans
Of the administration are carried out.
Many Councilmen are pledged not to ex-
coed that figure. and there admittedly Is
no possibility of a reduction Revenue
resulting to the city from the rate and
other sources. approximates less than
SAG. .00o.0 900. n figure millions lower than
demands
In the events cf deficits al the close
of the next twelve months, a Council
manic loan Will be resorted to as a
means OF creating funds This will be
resorted to on the ground that war emer-
gencies necessitated the expenditure of
funds that otherwise would be available
for current operating expenses II would
mean the ignoring of the pay-as-you-go
act which this administration promised
to live up to-
The machinery for fixing the present
rate as the rate for 1919 was set afoot
yesterday when Chairman Gaffnev, of
Councils Finance Committee, introduced
In Councils a tax-rate bill without
changing the present city tax rate OF
sl75 which. with the sixty cents for
schools. makes up the present high total.
The bill will be favorably reported
by the Finance Committee in time for
and for final passage on or before
December /. Under the law, II the rate
were not fixed by that date the present
rate would automatically stand so that
Councils need not pay any attention
to the new bill, but can let the rate
fix itself by non-action.
Chairman Gaffney is arranging a
series of meetings Of the Finance Com.
mittee next week. Two of these. Mon
day and Friday. may be held in tn,
evening and one on Wednesday after
noon. The program OF meetings has no
been outlined definitely. but the nigh
meeting plan will be carried through 4
permit members to attend to their regu
lar lines of business during the day.
At next weeks meetings the bulge
demands for next year will be gone over
Their total is far in excess of the s4s,
000,0 asked last year, and every de
partment head will be called before tn
Councilmanic financiers and will b
forced to show necessity for each item o
his demand. An effort will be made t.
cut appropriations to point not far Il
excess Of the possible $46,000,000 o
revenue.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-08
SPROUL NLEAD
BY 225,S95 VOTES
Figures From 6268 Dis.
tricts Indicate Record.
Breaking Plurality
CLOSE CONGRESS FIGHTS
Bonniwell Suggested for Judge
Kephart's Seat on Superior
Bench

State Senator Sprouts plurality over
Judge Eugene c, Bonniwell In Tuesday $
election for the goyernorship passed , 10.
in Pennsylvania had been heard FROM
The figures stand:
Sprnui. 493,096.
Bonniwell, 267.201
Republican leaders predict tina final
returns will give Senator Sproul 100000,
material candidate In Pennsylvania. g.
In the contest for supreme Court Su,
continues to increase his lead over JUS
tice Alexander Simpson. Jr.
Returns from 5315 Of the 70bi dis
ps6n hs ssa's savs ndSes Sess
The returns for Supreme Court are
Kephar1, i6s.4l4 SimpEon, 1881 |;
Fox. $3.50: Lenahan. 49,31t.
ing the claim OF Republican leaders tina,
the Democrats will lose four or theii
present Representation OF seven In tins
Pennsylvania delegation. 49,
The Democrats are now claiming tn'
return OF Congressman Campbell, Dewal
and Steele, whose defeat has been claim
ed by the Republicans. and contend that
the soldier vote will re-elect Congress
men Iesher and Beshlin. In addition
they claim that the districts of Luzerne
and Lackawanna have been won ove'
from the Republicans. Late returns in
dicate that the vote In those two dis
tricts Is close, with both sides claiming
majorities.
Rumors are current that Governor
elect Sproul may appoint Municipa
Judge Bonnwell, his opponent at tn
polls. to the vacancy caused I'm the Su
perior Court by the election of Judg'
John w. Kephart to the Supreme Court
Judge Kephart is not expected to re
sipn his place on the Superior bencl
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-08
UlSterette Models
Muff-Pocket Ulster Models

q And several variants of most Z
of these Models in the way the
pockets are cut, the buttons are
used, the lapels are turned, the
collars are trimmed, the insides
are finished, the lines are
drawn, and the draping of the
fabric is adapted to the char
acter of the cloth and the. gen.
eral style of the garment.
G You find yourself in the midst of wonder
full collection of Overcoats the moment you
set foot on the big, bright, spacious floor that
we devote to them. In point of fabrics, you
find them here by the score-solid, substantial
cloths that will give satisfactory wear; nov
city mixtures for the man who wants dis
tinction in his appearance; rich, luxurious
Overcoatings of the finest textures woven
q And all through the richness of material
and the variety of model you find the distin-
gushing characteristic of Perry workman
ship, comfort fit and style.
G Single Breasted and Double Breasted
Winter Overcoats, velvet collars or cloth
collars, close fitting waists, or box
models-$25, $50, $35, $40.
q Raglan shoulder Overcoats, both sim
ge-breasted and double -breasted both
snug-waisted and full-bodied-$3O, S35.
q Cut-off-waist Overcoats with welted
seam where the belt used to be-$30, S35,
$40 and up to $40.
q Hudson Seal-collar Overcoats, $35 to $65.
q Fur-Collar Overcoats, Fur-lined Over
coats Fur-outside Overcoats, $50 to 5000.
An OUercOat Display Worth Seeing
PERRY & Co., NIB
10th & Chestnut SITS.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-08
BROTHERS TELL OF BATTLE
Unscathed Through Stirring Ac
ton. Writes Leroy Brooks

Corporal John T. Brooks and Private
LeRoy Brooks. 243o North Stanley
street, both OF Headquarters Company,
lOSth Field Artillery, passed through
stirring action without scratch, ac-
cording to letter LeRoy wrote his
mother.
Just think what 1t will mean" he
said, "to be back home-no more
whistling of shells and having to duck
them by lying fiat; no more Jerry with
his drop-bottom bombing in the dark
hours of night"
John writes that the barrage they put
down for the doughboys was so perfect
they went over the top without a
casualty.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-08
Praised for Risking Life

John T.. Reeves. 273s North Fifth
street. was commended yesterday by
Acting Coroner Sellers for risking his
life in vain attempt to save william
+. Sihr. 3O41 Mercer street and Franz
J. Schoeput, 1916 East Wishart street
They were asphyxiated by fumes In I
tank at the plant of +. +. Houghtor
Company while making repairs.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-08

There may be Mummer's parade in
Broad street on New Years Day.
Common Councilman John II. Bailey, of
the Thirty-ninth Ward. chairman OF
Common Councils Fourth of July COM
mittee, which had charge Of the annual
parade said he would request an appro-
.uriation OF $1,000 from Councils to de-
fray the expenses of the parade.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-08
Hsddins,on Wants Pos,ofiicc

Petition for a branch postoffico near
Sixtleth street. Girard and Haverford
avenues will be sent to Postmaster
Thornton by the Haddington Improve
ment Association which met last night
at Sixtieth street and Girard avenue.
Members OF the association complain
that since so many substations have been
abandoned they are without adequate
postal facilities
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-03-28
Ships, Dogs Are Sea Heroes.

Many dogs have received decorations
during the war-not from the govern
ment, OF course, but from soldiers and
sailors, according to a London dis
patch In the European edition of the
New York Herald.
A naval officer just returned from
the Mediterranean tells an interesting
story of the pet on his ship. The dog,
taken young, was rated as puppy"
which 1t seems, I'm naval estimate, is
a pretty humble rating. However, the
dog conducted himself like a gentle
man and q scholar, the officer declares,
and was In due time decorated with
the insignia of A. b. dog.
He misbehaved on various occasions
and failed to do his part In one or two
brushes with submarines, so he was
marched on the quarterback and SOL
EMMY RENTED to puppy" Ever since,
the story goes, he has been striving to
retrieve himself, but thus far he has
not recovered his rank.
1t is said that the dogs on the ships
which fought at Jutland-and there
were many Of them-have all been
decorated by their shipmates. The
animals during the battle, 1t is assert
ed, played the part Of real heroes
without a cowardly hair upon one of
them.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-03-28
Siam Adopts New FLAG.

Slams white elephant flag is to be
abandoned for the red, white and blue
coiors OK democracy. Commenting Oh
this, the Christian Science Monitor
says:
an spite of the fine feeling Of en-.
thusiasm for the allied cause which
it shows, one can not but be sorry
that Siam should have decided to dis.
card her own splendidly original flag,
showing a white elephant on a red
field, for a tricolor resembling that of
the great entente powers of the West
Siam sees in the red, white and blue
flag the colors which throughout the
world stand as a rallying sign against
barbarlsm.' 1t Is quite interesting to
find that red, white and blue do as q
matter Of fact figure in the national
flags of Britain, France the United
States, Russia, Serbia, Cuba, Panama,
Costa Rica, Paraguay and Liberia.
And now Siam must be added, IL II
is really quite true that the white ele-
plant Is doomed"
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-03-28

Chivalry Of the Seas.

Naval history is full of instances
of the sailorman's chivalric humanity.
When the captured Chesapeake was
taken 10 Halifax. her Captain Law
renee ("don't give up the ship") was
buried with military honors by those
against whom he had fought, Park
BENJAMIN writes in the New York In
dependent. A British officer who was
one of his pallbearers later command
ed the Boxer In her fight with our
Enterprise. Morally wounded. he
sent his sword TO the dying American
captain, who died with 1t In his hands.
And then all the people of Portland,
Me-, reverently received both bodies
and buried them with equal honors,
side by side.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-03-28
WANTED, MILLIONS OF WIVES
Numerous Openings, But II Would
Seem Only for Those Possessing
Abundant Good Qualities.

Wanted, by men In every state, coun-
ty, city and village in America, a wife.
Wanted, by millions of bachelors in
the United States, n wife who can live
on her husbands income and not COM
plain; who can save a penny and not
be ashamed.
Wanted, a wife whose aim In life Is
not dress, automobiles. card parties,
dinners, society who will not neglect
her husband who loves a home.
Wanted, a wife who knows how to
COOK, TO sew, to direct q household ;
who can make a home.
Wanted, a wife who wants children.
Wanted, a wife who can teach her
children to pray.
Wanted, a wife who knows q base
ball score and n batting average; who
is not bored when her husband talks
business; who will not laugh at a hus-
bands ambitions.
Wanted, a wife who will not be a
dressed-up doll or a household drudge,
who will not limit her life to the four
walls OF the house; who knows the
need of self-improvement, self-enlarge-
ment; who can continue to grow {; who
loves progress. refinement. culture.
Wanted, a wife who will not look on
marriage as a career.
Wanted, a wife who loves the slim
uius Of victory who will not lose am
bition with one defeat; who cannot be
fattgued by climbing; who is willing to
pay the price OF success.
Wanted, a wife who can share adj
versity and not lose her love, who can
share prosperity and not be jealous.
Wanted, a wife who does not nag,
who can be a companion. an inspira-
ton; whose love can tighten the shad-
W of failure; who can keep her faith
wen though all men fall to doubling.
Wanted. a wife who can love, love on
through the years-in prosperity, in
hardship, In adversely. in sorrow.
A woman who can meet these wants
Will find millions of men In America
ready to go down on their knees and
thank God for the privilege Of giving
her a home and making her happy
Milwaukee Journal.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-03-28
Rushed Army cantonments.

Nearly $500 a soldier, or a total of
$l87,000,0O0 was the cost of the 1e
army environments built last summer
and fall to house 650.O00 men. The
original estimate Of the cost was $134.-
100000. This huge construction Job
was carried forward with a speed that
is considered remarkable. BY the end
Of last May. when congress was still
debating the project. the engineering
corps was fully organized for work.
Within three months from that time
cantonments capable Of housing 300.-
600 men were completed. while by De-
cember 8 there were accommodations
for the entire 100000 men.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-03-28
GREEN'S AUGUST FLOWER

has been q household remedy all over
the civilized world for more than half
"a century for constipation, intestinal
troubles, torpid liver and the generally
depressed feeling that accompanies
such disorders. 1t Is a most valuable
remedy for indigestion or nervous dys.
pepsia and liver trouble. bringing on
headache, coming up of food, palplta.
ton Of heart and many other symp.
toms. A few doses of August Flower
will Immediately relieve you. 1t is a
gentle laxative. Ask your druggist.
Sold IL all civilized countries.-Adv.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-03-28
Not So Bad.

Target No. 8 was the one to shoot
at and you hit target No. T." said the
captain.
"Yes, sir" replied the cross-eyed pri-
vate. pix.
Didn't You look where you were
ashootingT
mo, sir, / shot where I was looking"
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-03-28
Those Technical Motor Terms.

Charley is simply wonderful" ex-
claimed young Mrs. Torkins. 81 never
dreamed that anyone could run a mo-
torcar the way he can!
what has happened?"
"We took a ride yesterday and went
along beautifully in spite of the fact
that he had forgotten some of the ma
~chinery."
Running without machinery"
Eyes. We had gone at least eleven
miles before Charley discovered that
his engine was missing"
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-03-28
~>>~~>>~~~~~~~
WAR GARDEN ADVICE.

Now is the time to plan your
war garden. Get your seed
catalogs and put yosr garden
on paper. Draw a diagram,
representing the size and
shape OF the garden. the kinds
OF vegetables grown. the posi-.
ton aud amount OF space to be
allotted to each, the distance
apart OF the rows. the approx
mate time OF seed sowing or
plant setting for each vege-
table.
War times call for maximum
production and elimination OF
waste. Therefore plan for
companion and succession
crops. Keep all the ground
producing all the time. And
above all, get good seed. Place
your order early.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-03-28
Eats EN- Alive.

Mother scolded her little daughter
for staying at the grocery so long.
but, mother, the other little girls
stayed to see him, but he did not
come"
"See what, child?"
"Why, mamma, there was a sign
there, Mar Eating Shark and we
wanted to see him"
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-03-28
Too Valuable.

"That prima donna didn't seem at all
angry"
"How did you get that impresslonf'
inquired the weary manager?"
"She never once raised her voice"
"Well, you don't think she'd waste
q high note on me, do youT"
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-03-28
A New Way to Shave

Tender skins twice a day without irri-
tat.on By using Cutieura Soap the
"Cuticura Way" No Shiny mug, germs,
waste of time or money. For free sam
piles address, "Cuticura, Dept. x, Bos-
ton" At druggists and by mail. Soap
20, Ointment rs and 50.-Aiy.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-03-28
Soldiers to Learn roookinqs

Mrs. William Jay, Mrs. uJsellR Mrs. M
Alfred Arson and Mrs, 81, Bs Mlte3hRsllo
of New York city announce that there
is a great need for c6ooRisy ffofrD the qnRaay'l
and army and that a fdhGSf $6U.UO0's ~
necessary. The NeM-Ynrk-cooking
school, of which these women are off,
GERS, aims to feaM he heH Row 48Is
COOK with variety, cleanliness and
thrift.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-03-28
How's This ?

We offer $4,000 for any case OF catarrh
that cannot be cured by HALLS
CATARRH MEDICINE.
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE Is taxi
en- internally and acts through the Blood
on the Mucous Surfaces OF the System.
Sold by druggists for over forty years.
Price 76c. Testimonials free.
II. J. Cheney q Co. Toledo, Ohio.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-03-28
Portable DlstlIIery,

A French perfume-manufacturing
company has constructed a portable
'distillery to obtain extracts from
either wild or cultivated flowers In the
regions In which they grow.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-03-28
place to Sit Down.

Patience-You look tired. dear.
Patrice--I suppose SC. i went out
for a skate today and I couldn't find
any place to sit down.
"Why. do you mean to say there
wasn't any ice?"
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-03-28

Mixed -four containing less than 80
per cent of wheat -four may be sold
without accompanying substitutes.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-03-28
Aliens FoOt-Ease for the Traops.

Many war zone hospitals have ordereS Aliens
Foot . Ease, the antiseptic powder, for use
among the troops Shaken into the shoes and
'sprinkled In the foot-bath, Aliens Foot-Ease
gives rest and comfort, and makes walking .
delight. Sold everywhere &c. Try IL today. Adv.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-03-28

Strange how n fellow with plenty OF
spare time never seems TO do any.
thing.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-03-28

Would you have all men your broth
ers? Then be a brother to all men,.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-03-28

The wise man can conceal his wis
dom, but the fool cannot hide his folly.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-03-28

Every girl has her w way of max
ing O young man kiss her.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-03-28

II you want a woman to love you.
pity her.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-03-28
Good In All Things.

tive found one way to get some
pleasure out Of the strike" said a phil.
osopher.
.sTelI us, yelled the crowd.
Tin spending all the car fares !
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-03-21
PLEASANTHILL

Anna Simonsin left on February %
for Chicago, H., where she will take
a four years course of nursing at the
American Hospital. Her many friends
wish her the greatest of success in
her work.
P. H. bikes and ALT Aims, members
of the local Council of Defense at
tended the meeting called by the
County Chairman w. D. Common at
Grand Rapids Thursday One e the
things emphasized was that ca II far
mer raise enough wheat for his own
family. Do your bit and help win the
war.
The "Old District School" was not
SO we'll attended owing to icy roads.
The entertainment was good and every
one who took part deserves a good
amount of praise. They will go to
Pittsville Saturday evening, March
Is.
Ladies Aid met with Mrs. Likes
Tuesday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-03-21
young peoples meeting.

young peoples meeting.
Miss Anna Nordstrom came home
on Friday from Port Edwards where
she has been employed.
Arthur Kronstedt is suffering from
infamatory rheumatism.
Mrs. Harry Swanson and baby of
Port Edwards are spending several
days here with relatives.
Ed Rokus has returned home from
Vinegar where he has been employed
during the winter
Adolph Johnson is back from Au-
burndale where he has been spending
some time.
Miss Agnes Peterson, teacher in
district No-6, spent the week end with
relatives near Arpin~
Emmanuel Kronholm was a visitor
at Milwaukee last week where he went
to consult a physician about his eyes.
Miss Berdena Berg is visiting
friends in Chicago.
Antoine Zuaimer has been entertain
ing company from Sheboygan.
0. Walters of Monroe visited rela-
tives here last week.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-03-21
Germany's Plan for World Power
By FREDERIC AUSTIN OGG Professor Of Political Science
University OF Wisconsin
onsin State Council d DEFENSE.
I-a0Izaed gn1er direction o. Naiseonsi


But there are stronger. proofs. One
Of them is the EMBELLISHMENTS Of the
Berlin government The Kaiser once
remarked that nothing must so on
anywhere IN which Germany does not
play a part" For long time before
1914 the Empires staggering, saber-
rafting habits kept all Europe in fear
Of the terrible thing that finally hap
pened. More than Once-as when the
haiser's government tried to form a
coalition Of European nations against
us IN 1898 to prevent our going TO the
relief OF Cuba-Our own country has
felt the sting of this German desire TO
have a hand in everything.
But if any one still doubts that the
German purpose was to rule at all
costs let him consider the Empires
record in army and navy building, and
its attitude toward the reduction Of
| ornaments. From the days Of Bis
marck, every interest was subordina-
ted to the ends Of military efficiency.
As late as 1913 the army-although
| already much the largest in western
| Europeans increased at stroke by
| 100000 men. Beginning in 1898, a gi-
| gantic navy was built UP, with a view
so men in high position freely said
! to Germany's future control OF the
seas.
Furthermore, the Kaiser's govern
ment persistently blocked all propos-
| ais for a reduction Of ornaments. In
| ternational conferences were held at
| the Hague in 1899 and 1907 to discuss
| this subject. But Germany both
| times prevented action. Her delegates
| 1T the first conference declared that
| big ornaments are not burden but
! a privilege; and shortly before the
| second the Kaiser told King Edward
! VII of England that lie would go TO
! war rather than allow disarmament
| to be discussed. English proposals in
| 1912 and in 1918 that the two powers
! take a holiday from bodybuilding
| for one year met nO-resp0nse.
Here is a striking fact. IN the
spring Of 1914 representatives of Great
| Britain and Germany signed treaty
settling all territorial disputes be-
| tween the two nations on terms SO
! favorable to Germany that a leading
! German imperialist writer, ROhrbach,
was moved to pronounce the treaty
astonishing" and to add that it met
every reasonable demand. Yet Ger
many was not satisfied, and within
six months had dragged Europe into
war.
She knew, as all the world now
knows, that the international arrange
ments at which She was aiming were
of such character that no nation
could be made to accept them until
brought to its knees by force.
Maximilian Harden, the most fear
less Of German editors. knew whereof
he spoke when he wrote, in Deem
Der, 1914: mot as weak-willed blum,
derers have we undertaken the fearful
risk of this war. We wanted it,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-03-21
SHERRY

Grandma Klieve is dangerously sick.
Mrs. Ella Richards and Mrs. St,
Clair Of Lindsey are visiting at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. George Powell
Glenn Loundsbury is having a milk
ing machine installed in his barn.
Harry Powell is helping Jno Lounds
bury during the maple syrup season.
The adult Bible Class met at the
home Of Mrs. Frank Parks on Friday
night.
The Red Cross meeting will be held
at the home of Mrs. o. B. Iverson
next Thursday afternoon.
Milladore boys will play with the
Sherry Basket Ball team next Friday
night.
MI. and Mrs. Ashburn and Mrs.
St. Clair visited at the A. Smith home
Tuesday evening.
VIM. Rooszink Of Milwaukee has
returned to Sherry to attend school
at the n. c. I.