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Middletown transcript., 1918-07-20
Daniels Son A MILDLY.

Annapolis.-Worth Bagley Daniels,
son Of Secretary Of the Navy and Mrs.
Daniels, was among the candidates ad-
mitted to the Naval Academy as a
midshipman of the now fourth class.
Young Daniels is a nephew Of the
late Lieut.. Worth Bagley. the first
American naval officer to meet his
death in the war with Spain. Lieu
tenant Bagley was killed by the explo-
sion of a shell over the deck of a
torpedo boat then in the harbor of
Matanzas, Cuba.
Middletown transcript., 1918-07-20
Guests Bring Own Sugar.

Annapolis Mrs. Robert Baker, Of
Washington. prominent in the National
Woman's Suffrage Party, delivered an
address on suffrage at a tea given by
Mrs. Spencer Murray at her home, Ac-
ton, Murray Hill. Each guest complied
with the request contained in the invi-
tations and brought her own sugar.
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May Face sigamy Charge.

HagerstOwn. Grove Shaffer, this
city, is confronted with charge OF
nonsupport by a Baltimore woman and
he may also face a charge Of bigamy.
The Baltimore woman appeared at the
police station and presented the
charge to Justice Howard P. Hartman.
In Hagerstown he is married to a
young woman who was Miss Mary
Martin, of ChambersbuNy. Shaffer's
bail was fixed at $3.50. He is step
son of Taylor Shaffer.
Middletown transcript., 1918-07-20
To Double Track Roads.

Hagerstown.-The Government rail-
road officials have issued orders for
the immediate construction of double
tracks on the Western Maryland and
the Cumberland Valley Railroads north
and west Of Hagerstown. Workmen
are now engaged in making excava
lions and filings.
Middletown transcript., 1918-07-20
WOMEN FARMING IN
WESTERN CANADA
Success Has Followed All Their
Efforts.

On the train from Edmonton to Win
nipeg the writer took seat beside q
soldier who had returned from the
front. On his breast he wore the
beautiful distinguished service medal.
One coat sleeve was armless. and on
his left cheek he bore a scar that he
would carry to his grave. He had
served his country faithfully and we'll.
At the first call for soldiers In August.
1914, he fastened to the recruiting
Office, leaving his 320-acre farm, with
its crop ready for harvest. a full
equipment of farm implements, plenty
Of horses, and a wife. The wife should
not be last on the list for she proved
the master of the situation. and 10y
ally took hold of the question of pro-
ductiOn, while her husband was on his
way to fight the Hun. And she sue
ceeded. In 1915 she succeeded, and
again In 1916. and when her husband
returned in 1917 she was able to show
some contemplated farm buildings
completed. the Indebtedness Of the farm
paid of, a considerable addition to the
stock, and the land ready for 1917
crop. This was the story told by the
soldier, and wasn't he q proud man!
He was now ready to do what he could
to keep up the period Of prosperity
and provide food for the allies. The
women Of Canada have done nobly
during the struggle.
Among the most successful farmers
Of the Oak Lake district. Manitoba.
are the Misses Clara and Beatrice For
ward, who, for the past fourteen years,
have farmed their OWN land, doing all
the regular work on the farm, such as
blowing, seeding, summer following
and reaping. They have been espe-
cially successful with stock, and have
a splendid herd Of shorthorns. both
purebred and grade. At the recent
Brandon sale they purchased new
purebred stock bull for 500. Their
herd was last year increased by q
calves.
Miss r. NJ. Hillman of Keller. Sas-
katchewan, is another successful
WOuuuu ldIulCI. OuC Has SOuC III CA
tensively for grain growing. and farms
1,12O acres. She also owns some Of
the finest Percheron horses in Sas-
katchewan.
The prairie now boasts of many
women who have had more or less sue
cess, though few are farming on the
same large scale as Miss Hillman and
the Misses Forward. These women
have demonstrated, and are still dem
onstrating, that versatile woman
may be just as good and successful q
farmer as her brother.
There are other women, too, on the
Canadian prairies, who, though they
have not had thrown upon them the re-
spOnsibilities of running a farm"
have been decided factors In making
the farm a success. They assist their
husbands by keeping the farm &C
counts. reducing the gr0cer's bills by
their management of the poultry and
butter, taking care Of the house, and,
very often, proving good advisers In
the economic management of the men
and general conduct Of the farm work.
The man who moves to Canada car
ries with him a wonderful asset in q
good managing observation-disclosures
Middletown transcript., 1918-07-20
Girl Charged With Assault.

Frederick. - Miss Alta Meisener,
about 20 years old, daughter Of Dallas
Meisener, near Foxville, was arrested
by Deputy Sheriff John Dutrow and
lodged in jail, charged with assaulting
Miss Mary Lewis, about the same age.
Miss Lewis appeared at the Sheriff's
office with a discolored eye which, she
said. was the result of beating re-
ceived at the hands of Miss Meisener.
The latter declares she is innocent.
Middletown transcript., 1918-07-20
LARGEST Glass OF Middies.

Annapolis to the Naval
Academy increased the membership Of
the new class of midshipmen to 761,
and made it the largest class in the
history of the institution. Last years
class, up to that time by far the lar
gest that had ever entered, numbered
when at its highest point 744. The full
membership of the new class will be
between $50 and 1000.
Middletown transcript., 1918-07-20
s1se. 900 Added To city's Basis.

Frederick.-About $136,0O worth OF
new property has been placed on this
city's assessment books by the inter-
mediate assessment just concluded.
The taxable basis of the city Is more
than $6,700,OO0, and the tax rate Is
$11O on the $780, Between $4,000 and
$4,000 will be lost through the non
issuing of liquor licenses. part of the
fees from which went to the city.
Middletown transcript., 1918-07-20

The fourth shot from gun manned
by navy armed guard on an Ameri-
lean merchant ship struck the coming
tower of German submarine, which
alta ckcd the ship aIay IL last Mt 1000
yards distance. Inc submarine was
Compelled TO submerge after having
'kuncl,cd fou: torpedOes. two of which
missed the steamers bow by about
IL feet. Chief Ernner's Mate Harry
Il. Chambers. commanding the armed
guard. was commended by Secretary
Daniels for efficient conduct.
Middletown transcript., 1918-07-20
Twelve Promoted To Captain.

Aberdeen.-The following officers at
the Aberdeen Proving Ground have
been promoted to the rank Of captain:
Lieuts. Bernard S. Lawyer, Charles H.
Dickson. Jr.. G. H. Baker, p. O. F..
johnson. A. H. Robinson, Jr., H. B.
Taylor, S. K Bushnell. M. Shapiro,
H. L. White, ]. w. MAILER, H. c.
Strohm and J. H. Moore. Captain Ba-
ker is the only son of Mrs. Fannie R.
Baker and the late James B. Baker,
of Aberdeen.
Middletown transcript., 1918-07-20
LIEUT.. BOOTH DIES OF WOUNDS

American Aviator Was Injured In
Bomb Explosion.
Paris.-Lieut. w. Vernon Booth. Jr.
of the American Flying Corps, has
died at a Scottish hospital near the
front from injuries received in a
bomb explosion when he was forced
to land after an aerial combat over
the German lines. This injury neces.
STATED the amputation Of a leg. He
was buried with full military honors.
Middletown transcript., 1918-07-20

Crisp Criticism Of Gossip.
Gossip is a sort Of smoke that comes
from the dirty tobacco-pipes Of those
who diffuse it; it proves nothing but
the bad taste of the smoker.-George
Eliot.
Middletown transcript., 1918-07-20
Comfort aahv's Skin

Comfort eaby's Skin
When red, rough and itching with hot
baths Of Cuticura Soap and touches Of
Cuticura Ointment. This means sleep
for baby and rest for mother. For
free samples address. "Cuticura, Dept.
<. Boston," At druggists and by mail.
Soap Is, Ointment Is and 5O.-Adv.
Middletown transcript., 1918-07-20

Electric locomotives are being in
creasingly adopted in South Africa
for underground haulage.
Middletown transcript., 1918-07-20
Rap..dity Of Wireless.

It takes but One-twentieth of sac.
ond for wireless signal to pass FROM
Washington to San Francisco.
Middletown transcript., 1918-07-20
s': ss:ss -. .; &&AzzZzzx''
In Use for Over 80 Years.
Children Cry for Fletcher's Castoris
Full MEASURE.

Bobby-"Uncle, couldn't fellow
have nice Sunday dinner If he was
as hungry as me and roomy US your
Boys Life.
Middletown transcript., 1918-07-20
When the Soul Is Hurt.

The most terrific thing in the world
is sin. A man is never hurt until his
soul is hurt, and the only thing that
can hurt his soul is sin.-Plumer.
Middletown transcript., 1918-07-20

Logic.
1T seems to me-" said the almost
philosopher, shat the fellow who is
constantly losing his temper would
have sense enough to quit hunting it
up every time"
Middletown transcript., 1918-07-20

California is working hundreds Of
women on farms.
Middletown transcript., 1918-07-20

Groves Tasteless chill Tonic
lo0trOye the malariel germs which no tfanam1enal
% the blood By tho Malaria Mosquito. Price 6o
Middletown transcript., 1918-07-20

Important 70 Mothers
Examine carefully every bottle Of
OASTORIA, that famous old remedy
for infants and children, and see that Il
Middletown transcript., 1918-07-20
lliPRoVED UNlr0Rn INTERNATIONAL
SUNl4YS0lO0L
LESSON

(By REV. +. b. FITZWATER, D. D..
Teacher Of English Bible in the Moody
Bible Institute Of Chicago.)
Copyright. 1918. Western Newspaper
CniOn.l
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-25

most famous Of Hog Islands many
wonders and the jovial crews soon be-
came a large part of the life at Hog
Island.
trip to the roundhouse as the rail-
readers call it, or the engine house. as
It is known to Hog Islanders. located
Just beyond the west platform. will con-
vince one the railroaders are proud Of
their engines and take the greatest
pride in knowing that they are working
right and the air o. X, so that qquicK
and easy stops can be made. The men
also take great pride in the appearance
of their engines, and spare moments
are devoted to polishing here and there
around the engine.
Now and then a strange face appears
among the crews on the various trains
but not very often. The great majority
of the men have stuck to the job since
they cast their lot with this great or.
ganization, and although ALL save their
leader. Hartenstein, were laid UP al
some period during the severe winter
they quickly rallied. and are still i'm
proving transportation facilities for the
Zig crowd.
The pioneer crew that ran No. 234 or
it's first trip into the island consisted
of Robert Braynon. conductor now crew
l. dispatcher: Buckley" McGraw, engi
neer. now foreman of engines: Law
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-25
Dropped Depth Bombs
When Submarines At.
tackled Big Transport
PATROL BOATS STOODBY
Liner Being Towed to Port
When Finally Sunk by.
Two Torpedoes
By the Associated Press

London, july 20.
From three to eight submarines are
said to have been concerned in the at
tack on the Justicia. according to the
Daily Mail, which says the, fight began
at o'clock Friday afternoon and lasted
intermittently until Saturday morning.
The ship sank abou, 1 o'clock in the
afternoon, after nine torpedoes had been
fired
When the liner was first struck the
torpedoboat destroyers which accompa-
MED her raced to attack the enemy and
dropped many depth charges, while pa
troll boats stood by the ship and tug
took her in tow.
The second and third torpedoes were
fred about o'clock in the afternoon.
Both missed their marks. one going
ahead of the steamship and the other att.
Two hours later another torpedo was
seen coming. but when it got close a
gunner on the Justicia with extra
ordinary aim, hit it clean ahd exploded
1t. .I
All was quiet until 5 o'clock in the
evening, when the fifth torpedo was
sighted. The gunners on the Justicia
placed their shots so near it that the
torpedo was DETECTED and missed its
target.
Most of the crew by this time had
been transferred to other ships which
had remained near the liner all night.
The Justicia was well on her way to
port Saturday morning when a subma-
rine fired the eighth and ninth torpedoes
and one of them struck forward and the
other aft
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-25
DROWNING MYSTERY
AT SHORE; GIRL DEAD
Ring With Name ''Nemo'' and
Shriveled Right Leg Only
Clews
Atlantic City, July o5.

Atlantic City. July 25.
The finding of the body OF a pretty
young woman, about twenty years old.
floating in the ocean just below the
surface off the end of the Steeplechase
Pier. and but few yards from bath
ing crowds. has given the police a mys-
terry upon which no light has been shed
so far by investigators
The body. fully clothed, was first
sighted by an attache Of the pier.
Examination showed that a gold wrist
watch had stopped at 12:45 O'Clock. II
is possible that the girl entered the
water by leap from either the Steel
Pier or the Steeplechase Pier.
There was nothing about the body to
indicate the girls identity except an
inscription on plan gold wedding ring.
Memo" Another clew was-a slight dis
figurement of the calf of the right leg.
which was shriveled and had been pad
ded.
The dead girl weighed about 10
pounds. had dark hair and eyes and her
clothing was of good texture. She wore
light lawn dress. white silk stockings
and white buckskin pumps Several
rings. not especially valuable, adorned
her fingers, and a small brooch was pin
ned at a N-shaped collar.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-25
GREAT CREDIT IS DUE
HOG ISLAND PIONEERS
Workers in the Steam Trans.
portation Department We're
First on Job

To the pioneers who hlazed the first
trail through Hog Island belongs a dis
tinction that they and their descend
ants may we'll point to with pride.
There has been a great deal of dis
cussion Of such honors and to whom
they rightfully belong. but it is now
quite fully conceded that the men of the
steam transportation department, or IF.
Hartensteip's own" as they prefer to
be called were first on the worlds
biggest industrial job
In the early days of this great con-
struction job Hog Island was track
less waste. The nearest railroad and
trolley lines were then at Ninety fourth
street and II was some hike from there
to the river front and back when ones
days work was done.
There was no such thing as a repair
shop, the nearest standpipe for water
was three miles away and discourage.
ment faced the workers at every turn
| These were only a few of the many ad.
verse conditions that faced Hartensteir
| and his doughty crew of railroaders
when they started in October. Their en-
gine house was then located in Essing
| ton and their hrst engine. good old No
234. the first train to run on the Island
was loaned to the company.
Despite the many conditions to b,
overcome by the construction depart
ment and the engineers. the railroad
| lines were pushed forward, as 1t wa!
realized that good transportation facili
ties were absolutely necessary for tn.
! from Ninetyfourth street was completed
and the first train run into the yard
on November s.
The shuttle train became one of tn,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-25
GERMANS MAY HIT
BACK AT ITALIANS
Attempt Believed Possible
to Cover Up Smashing
Defeat in France
ATTACK IN MOUNTAINS
Austrian Forces There We're
Least Affected by Rout
Along Piave
By the United Press

washington. July 25.
Stung by the smashing defeat Of their
plans In France, the Teutons are be-
lieved about to strike back in Italy.
Among those foreseeing the possibil-
ity of such a retrievement attempt is
Major General Emilio Gsgielmotti
Italian military attache here. A day
before the Austrian Piave drive he pre-
dicted it.
The general holds it entirely possible
that Lundendorff will rush German. re.
serves to Italy as soon as he realizes
the impossibility of victory on the west
line. When he comes to that point
Guglelmotti believes. Ludendorff will
lose no time trying to smash the Italian
defenses.
The general believes the boche will
try this means of stopping Italians from
going to the west front and also will
try thus to cover UP at home the fiasco
of the Rheims smash.
General Guglielmotti asserts that the
blow is most likely to come in the noun.
tain front. because the Austrian forces
in this section were the least affect ed
by the rout along the Piave and because
of occupation of the Trentino regions
offers the tactical advantages for future
operations.
Simultaneous offensives in the Tren.
tino, on the Asiago plateau and also
against the Montello heights are de.
clared to be possibilities.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-25
CAMP BOSS" IS HUMBLED
Philadelphia Rookie Ends Bully
ing by Thrashing Tormentor

II does not pay to get fresh" with a
Philadelphia rookie"
This lesson was learned a few days
ago at Camp Wadsworth. Spartanburg,
s. c., by giant Southerner. who set out
to be the boss of Company G.. of the
Fifty-seventh Pioneer Infantry Regi-
ment. and the Philadelphia who admin
istered it was George J. Fiber, former
newspaperman of this city. who lived at
the Preston Apartments. Preston and
Barring streets, and who left here on
July 10 with contingent of draftees.
Fiber was selected as the butt of the
Southerner's remarks. He stood the
bidding until the Southerner threw a
lighted cigarette down his back Fiber
Immediately turned in and thrashe his
tormentor. beating him till he pleaded
Tor mercy. amid the plaudits of the as.
sembled company.
-, The matter came to the attention OF
the company commander, who was abou,
to send the offender to the guardhouse
when Fiber pleaded for mercy for him
and he was released.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-25
Don't let the Heat
put you out of Sorts!

a. There's Cool comfort for
you in the Perry Tropical
Weight Suit! Thousands of
men have found that out
already!
a. The fabrics are as light as
the proverbial feather, and
yet,as we have tailored them,
they stand up in shape and
form exactly to your require
ments!
u And our prices for them
are much below those in
other good stores, because we
anticipated the advances!
q Get one and liUe in comfort!
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-25
The Motor Truck Is Essential


ME continued manufacture of trucks be used in
the transportation of materials for direct indirect
work to be used in work Of national civilian Importance
essential
While motor trucks of great Importance in relieving
transportation problems their manufacture be of
proportion to other transportation necessities such railroads
and steamships grave responsibility has been placed
only upon the manufacturer Of trucks, but upon the
present of such vehicles We all do part
the limit of our ability: The situation is this
FIRST trucks to be sold only for work.
either directly for work facilitate the of
such essentials as food fuel for important construction
SECOND. truck it that their trucks
operated to require of spare parts andr
work.
THIRD truck must be discarded if rebuilt so o
efficiently
FOURTH every ytruckn be carry as many
day is economically possible Empty be
Owners of trucks and purchasers should investigate
the manufacturers standing and service facilities which will
make possible for the do his proper share
sponsblity of owning truck.
AS manufacturers of THE AUTOCAR MOTOR TRUCK
going to live up full responsibility and duty as
recommended by the War Industries Board
THE AUTOCAR COMPANY
A-dmore, Pa.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-25
1877 men OFF FOR CAMP Dix
Contingent From Camden City
and County Districts Departs

A contingent of 1877 drafted men left
Camden this afternoon for Camp Dix.
There was a parade which started at
the Court House. and which included
members of the Public Safety Commit
tee, the City Council, Red Cross repre-.
sentatives and city officials
The men left the PENNSYLVANIA Rail-
road terminal, each receiving smokes and
confections for his long trip.
The distribution of the men is as fol.
lows: First county district, 20 second
county district 10: first city district, Ga +;
second city district, 49, thirty city dis
trict, s; fourth city district, 8.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-25
Lockiaw Follows Nail Puncture

]. Warren Fogg. sixty-one years old,
Of Salem. n, j.. was admitted to the
Cooper Hospital today, suffering from
ockjaw Hhe stepped on a rusty nail
few weeks ago.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1918-02-07
fine MASONIC BUILD
ING IS BURNED
BURNING OF CALVIN MASONIC
TEMPLE GREAT LOSS TO CAV
ALIER TOWN.

Calvin, N. D., Feb. 4.-The Masonic
temple Of the Corinthian lodge of Cal
vim burned down Thursday night, the
fire starting at 6:30 from an over
heated furnace pipe.
The building was of stone and wood
and the stone wall, seven or eight feet
high, is still standing. It was one of
the most substantial buildings of it's
kind in any town of twice this size
in the state. It was a two story
building with ali the rooms, furnish
ings and decorations that its purpose
called for.
The buildings seating capacity on
both floors was about 250.
The burning of this building is a
great loss to the community as the
temple has been the center around
which all our public gatherings on
week days clustered.
The building cost about $4,000 and
the furniture about $1,500. It was
insured for $4,000 and the contents
for $780,
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1918-02-07
z ON TRIAL AS RE-
suit OF HALIFAX FIRE
CAPTAIN AND PILOT OF NUM-
TIONS SHIP HELD FOR" CAUS-
ING COLLISION.

Halifax, N. s., Feb. 4.-Captain
Aime Lamedec, who commanded the
French munitions ship, Mont Blanc,
and F. MacKay, the pilot, who brot
it into the harbor when it collided with
the Belgium relief ship limo, a few
minutes before the disastrous explo-
ssion Of December 6, last, will be CIV
en- a preliminary hearing tomorrow
on the charge of causing the death Of
VIM. Hayes, pilot of the limo.
The men were arrested late today
after the Drysdale commission Of in
quiry had reported that the collision
was brought about by the failure Of
the captain and pilot to observe the
"rules Of the road"
Commander Wyatt, who was 1eliev-
ed last week as chief examining officer
Of the port, was found guilty by the
commission Of neglect Of duty in that
he had not taken proper steps to in
sure the enforcement Of port regula-
tions, and to keep himself fully in
formed as to the movements and in
tended movements Of vessels in the
harbor.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1918-02-07
Views Vary on Size
of German Upheaval

London, Jan. 30.-While some morn
ing newspapers print with some
prominence dispatches from Holland
and Switzerland representing the
strikes in Germany as being on a
great scale and very serious, the Rot
terdam correspondent of the Daily
News warns against an exaggerated
idea of the size and Importance Of
the industrial upheaval. Other news
papers report that the workmen in
forty war material factories in Ber-
lin alone have struck and that many
strikes elsewhere have been accom-
panied by grave disturbances.
The Daily News correspondent says
that the accession Of work in Berlin
apparently was not general in char
acter. The central committee Of the
trades unions intended general
strike but according to the latest In
formation reaching the correspondent
in Rotterdam, this was-revoked after
the speech made by DR.. Won Kuehl-
mann, the foreign secretary, with
which the labor leaders professed to
be satisfied temporarily.