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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-18
FEATHERS TO FLY"
in ART CLUB FIGHT
PennelPs Friends Line Up for
Battle Royal Thurs
day
COMMITTEE TO M E E T
"Age, Experience and Genius" Will
Grapple With youth, Impetu-
osity and Wealth"

A counter-moyement Is on foot TO
discipline" the members of the Art
club who undertook to discipline Joseph
Pennell, famous etcher and Charles
vi. Burns. veteran architect, for alleged
antl-British remarks. thereby causing
the formers resignation.
This was the latest uncensored news
from the leather-chaired trenches which
front on Broad street with more ana
more members focking to the standard
OF Pennell and Burns-whose case Is
expected to be considered by the mouse
committee on Thursday--a battle royal
is looked for and the predictions are
that the week will be the most moinen-
tous in the history of the Art Cub.
When lined up for the fray, pro'ni-
nent member predicted. the picture VIII
be one Of Age and Experience ana Cen
ius under the command Of General
Pennell and Colonel" Burns. VINO is
referred to facetiously as "Joe's COM
panion In sim" and Youth and I'M
petuosIty and not little of the wealth
Of the Club following the orders OF Cen
orar Ellwood Lindsay and the mouse
committee, of which he is the chairman.
Big Developments may he looked
for. II was authoritatiVely reported
developments that may result in more
designations
WANT TO KNOW WHO
What we want to know, what we
demand to know" one Of the Pennell-
Burns troopers declared Indignantly. us
who brought the charges TO the House
Committee. Thus far this has been
kept dark secret. The whole affair
was precipitated anonymously
But somebody will he called to ac-
count he added fiercely. "and then
watch the feathers fly"
Many members are already beginning
to regret that the whimsical figure Of
Joe" Pennell is no longer a familiar
sight in the club, and it was predicted
that before long he would be asked to
Quit the Windemere Hotel, where, with
his wife, Elizabeth Robins Pennell. he
Is now residing, and come back into the
fold. vindlcated and glorifed
satisfaction was also expressed at the
report that the University of Pennsyl-
Nania had no intention Of revoking the
honorary degree of LII. D.. which It is
scheduled to confer on the famous black
and-white artist on Washington's Birth
day, as was rumored at the outset OF
the affair. This was concluded from a
statement made by Edward Robins.
secretary of the board of trustees OF
the University and brother-in-iaw OF
Mr.. Pennell.
II presume that If any such action
was contemplated" Mr.. Robins said. II
would have heard something about it.
There is no stated meeting of the board
scheduled before the time at which the
degree was to be conferred and | have
heard of no movement to call a special
meeting, as would have TO be done"
MOLE-HfLL MOUNTAIN
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-18
BRITISH SLACKERS HERE
Colonel Steele STys $500 in City
Should Be in Army

There are $500 British subjects in
Philadelphia between the ages of TWENTY
one and thirty-one who should be in the
British army" said Colonel st. George
l.. Steele. head of the British and Cana
dian recruiting mission In this country.
today
Colonel Steele also said that he would
like 10 see these English siackers pro-
hiblted from entering the United States
army, az each 80 entitled meant one
man less in the British army. and also
took the place In the American army
Of a man of United States citizenship.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-18
$3.50" REPUBLICl7
LINE up FOR SRI
Sheehan, Connolly and
Will Support Him \
Governor A
HARMONY IN BAL11
Wares May Line Up if Penro..
ers Take Scott for q.
tenant Governor

Announcement was mada ...I
three "middle-of-the- road, p
leaders--Register Of Wills ~
Sheehan, City Solicitor John p
and Charles Scger, leader q,
enth Ward-are for State ss.
liam c. Sproul for the Republ,s.s
nation for Governor. This
surprise, and politicians saw ~
nothing with regard to the po..ss'
come of the local animosity ~
ware and Penrose forces. "
The three leaders steerea
Republican course last fan -.
stuck to the "ifty-ffty" NJ
helped the Wares elect il ~
Sheehln. who Is leader OF ~
ward, and Connolly. who a
the Eleventh. have appointed ". \
both factions to Jobs in ths,,
Shechan also was one of the 60
on the "fifty-fifty" ticket.
While it is expected tbe I.
Republicans will thank the th,s,
ers for their stand in favor ~
thus attempting to cooperate in i. h
mony effort. their announcems,, !
considered the tct which will an.
ters Senator T.. H. Ware yirtrsrl
announced that he Is for senatos
but his stand will be goyerned ~
ny the completion of the r.ma,,s.'
the ticket.
Sproul is considered n pepros. !. !.
Senator Ware has asserted las, ~
vors Congressman John Il X ~.
Lieutenant Governor. IL Il .n
that Scott Is i'm the race ia ,ha ~.
Is evident that If the Penrose ,r.r !.
Scott, or perhaps some othsr Y.
selected candidate for Lieutensn, 4
crnor, Sproul will have the w..
port. Otherwise it appears he Nm
This situation leaves every D.
can with eyes turned up State n, 4
indications as 10 what attitude M Z
ers there are going to take with 4.
to the Scott and Sproul candid,rv
the up state leaders come out for 4
the indications are that Philadelrh,.
be solid for a harmony ticket bsI
Scott is rejected by the penrol. I
cra from, tho other soo,io "ose
II Is yenoralIv bolioraJ ne y
ware intends to give battle. ifT
IN come o,,t ,nr cnrarL .ose nas y
forriny to ur.it Co.. ,,,a,,pp ou, apparenly
soIyos ,,ora ,horo'u.I', a',eis 10 s'lt 70
4, ;s ,a,hor oeiVre ne spe
Senator Snrn,i Eli o a' noWeve,
ng,oes :, ,ti,. a,.,. r., opsm nus camp
IA, tI,rr, poio, ~ I" ~" uays ana
,,rh,iaan go ,,,s 80 v.'.s Vi 'ae
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-18
FIVE BOYS CHARGED ,
WITH ATTEMPTED THEFT
lads Taken Into Custody When
Saught Trying to Force Doors
and Windows

Five boys. the oldest eighteen years
old, are being held by the police on
charges of attempted robbery.
Two OF them. Joseph Carney, of Mich
olas street near Nineteenth, and Walter
Moore. Sharwswood street. near Twen-
ty-frst negroes, were taken In custody
by Detective Joseph Derwin at Column
bia avenue and Wellington street. II
Is alleged that they were attempting to
force the door Of a store when arrested.
The other three boys are, Edwin Kane.
fourteen years old Jefferson street near
Twenty-arst Charles Malloy. seventeen
years old, Twenty-hfth street above
Montgomery avenue. and John Uhli.
eighteen years old. Norris street near
Twenty-eighth, They were arrested by
Detective William Heyl. charged with
smashing window on Colunibia ave-
nus near Bouvier street.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-18
GEIGER FUNERAL HELD
Anti-Liquor Leader Is Buried in
Laurel Hill Cemetery

The funeral of Horace Geiger. promi-
nent in this city for many years as a
leader of anti-liquor forces was held
today from the residence, 3O2 Pelham
road, Both funeral and interment were
private. The Rev, John NJ. Fox, pastor
Of st. Stephens Methodist Church, Of
ficiatei Interment was In Laurel Hill
Cemetery. lie Is survived by a widow
and one son.
Mr., Geiger was fifty-six years of age.
He was the son of the late DIR, Henry
Geiger. president of the Frankford and
Southwark Railroad Company, and Mary
Schwenk Geiger, He was sctively as
sociated with the Town Meeting party
and assisted in its formation. He also
was a member of the City Club.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-18
SAILORS NEEDED
Recruiting Service Calls for More
Men for Merchant Marine

More men are wanted for the mer-
chant marine, according to Henry How
ard, director Of the United States Ship
ming Boards recruiting service. los
South Fourth street. He said:
"The great response to our appeal
from shore to shore, makes possible the
new, great things America Is doing on
the sea 10 end the war. on a thousand
new ships now taking shape American
merchant sailors by tens of thousands
will go forth without fear"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-18
REFUTE M'CHORD's FIGURES
p. R. R. Report Shows Only 1890
Freight Cars Crippled

Figures given out by the Pennsylvania
Railroad show that on the lines east of
Pittsburgh only 1880 freight cars out
OF 100000 are being repaired or walt
ing for repairs. The figures were made
public In answer TO the statement of
Interstate Commerce Commissioner Nc
Chord that thousands of crippled ears
accumulated during the winter had
caused the car shortage.
The reports from the Pennsylvania
show that of the cars out Of commission
5O5s are being repaired and S632 are
awaiting repairs. Officials pointed out
that the severity Of the weather In the
last two months has caused most of the
trouble.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-18
WANT SALOONS AGAIN
Coatesville Hotelmen Ask Licenses
Granted in Dry Town

Local option advocates expressed in
terest today in the report from Coates
willie that five saloon men hav< asked
for licenses there The steel mills, 1t
Is understood, will protest against the
licenses being granted. "A census Of
our foremen shows conclusively," the
steel men say, that the men are much
better off without saloons"
The hotelmen say they propose to
show that there Is a substantial de
mand for strong drink and to produce
figures showing that many gallons of
liquor and much beer are brought into
the town by express,
The Midvale Steel Company and the
Lukens Steel Company are preparing to
send delegates to the Chester County
no-llcense convention tomorrow to fight
the proposed applications.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-18
SAY GIRL ATTACKED WOhA
Young Picket Held on Charge q
sailing 59-Year-Old Work@

Accused of assault and battery
fifty-nine- -year-old woman, HOSE =. Il Il
man, twenty years old, llVz
Forty-first street, a striker, W.
under $500 bail for court toony
Magistrate Grells. u
Annie Robinson. fifty-nine yesis
722 Spruce street. said she wss w.
ployed at 7l8 Arch street. where 'I
women workers have gone on stnh9 4,
that the Kaufman girl attackM
when she refused to join the unn-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-18
SMILEAGE BOOKS IN DEMAND
Philadelphia "Doing Her Bit" in
Purchase of Entertainment Coupons

There are plenty of smiles in store
for the boys at Uncle Sans camps
throughout the country, as the various
headquarters for the sale of smileage
books are doing land office busine SIS.
Philadelphia Is helping to set the pace
In this direction
The Philadelphia headquarters at
932 Chestnut street, of which William
r. Hex inner is campaign director. is
the scene Of much activity. Checks
are coming In with every mail and the
telephone buzzes constantly with in
quiries from those who want to know
how they can aid in selling the smile-
age books
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-18
S. o. s. FOR FARM HELP
Public Safety Committee Planning
to Prevent Spring Shortage

The Pennsylvania Committee of Pub
lie Safety Is sending out an s. o. s.
to former farmers now engaged in Other
work, college and high school studen,s
with farm experience and women who
know something about farm work. IN a..
roll themselves In the United stat,
Public Reserve. which is being lined ~,
to prevent the prospective spring ~, ~
sumner shortage In farm hands. "1
The Pennsy'vania Womnn's Colnp,,,..
OF the Council Of National Defence ,s,'v y, u,
trnd,e the wqmen's end OF this iecruli, !,
ins work. ~
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-18
RECEIVER FOR SEA ISLE GAS
Directors of Company Say II Con-
sumers Don't Pay for Operation

Directors Of the Sea Isle City Gas
Company, Of Sea Isle City, n. j., today
filed a motion In the Chancery Court
Camden, to have receiver appointed
for that company. Accompanying the
motion was statement that the COM
pany's plant which supplies gas TO
seventy-one consumers In Sen Isle City
wasn't on paying basis
Arguments on tho motion were fixed
Tor noxt Monday.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-18
COURT RULES WOMEN OUT
Shouldn't Be Taken Into Saloon
Filled With Men, Says Judge

Men shouldn't escort their women
friends into a saloon when the place
is filled with men, ruled Recorder Stack
house, in Camden, today. when Alfred
Polk, twenty-five years old, 733 Cherry
street, Camden, was arraigned before
him.
Polk, according to the police, at
tempted to get into the saloon Of Joseph
Balese, Third and Spruce streets. Cam
den, today. with young woman. Balese
testified that when he told Polk to enter
the saloon from a rear entrance he was
knocked down by Polk.
Recorder Stackhouse censured Polk.
He told him that a crowded saloon was
no place to take woman, and then
held him in $500 ball for assaulting
Balese.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-18
FIRE DAMAGES GARAGE
Five Automobiles Saved, Three
Truck Partly Destroyed

Firemen saved five automobiles during
fire that partly destroyed stable
being used az garage at 430 Seville
street shortly after 8 o'clock this morn
ing. Three big auto trucks. too heavy
TO be removed by the firemen, were bad
~ damaged
The blaze was discovered by Police
man Harry Miller of the Manayuuk sta
t!cn. He turned In an alarm and when
the hremen OF Engine Companies Nos.
~ and 80 arrived. they forced an en-
trance and removed the cars. The blaze
was confined to the front Of the stable,
which is owned by John r. Leewright,
424 Seville street. The damage amounted
to several thousand do lars.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-18
DWELLINGS FOR MINERS
Coal Companies Erecting Concrete
Houses for Their Employees

The Lehigh Coal and Navigation Com
pany has started construction Oh six
detached and four semidetached con-
crete dwellings, at Lansford, Pa, for
their employees at n cost of $4,000.
The Philadelphia and Reading and the
Delaware, LHckawanna and Western are
also In the list of home builders. The
Lehigh and Wilkes-Barre Coal Company
has also completed two concrete founda-
tion villages at Lee Park and Laramie
near Wilkes Barre at a cost of $500, 900.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-18
Allies Seek Camden Recruits

With n mass-meeting TO be held in
ST.. Paul's Protestan Episcopal Church.
Camden. the British and Canadian re-
cruiting mission for this section OF the
country will begin its Camden drive for
recruits tonight A civilian Committee
will support the drive, which will also
have the assistance OF the district draft
board. A committee Of isymen and
clsrEymen has arranged the meeting.
which win be addressed by Colonel
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-18
Tax Return Blanks Expected Daily

Corporation excess-profits tax return
thanks. Which have been long delayed in
reaching the Philadelphia Office Of the
Department OF Internal Revenue, are
expected this week. according to an an
nouncement by local officials. They vii,
be distributed Immediately after their
arrival. The blanks are officially desig-
mated as gorm llo3 and must be Allied
out by All corporations having a. net
Inpome " tsoeo o. more a year for the
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-18
would praft Idlers for Farms

The drafting Of idlers and inmates oi
prisons throughout the country into an
army of farm laborers was advoca ted In
an address delivered by DIR Wilbur II
Crafts, SUPERINTENDENT and treasurer ol
the International Reform bureau. Al
the Central Branch Of the X. ~. G. A.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-18
Record Crowd at Fine Arts Aeae'

Doors were crowded at the Ae'e N
passing them between the hours
90 W T''g ntteniancs VI NJ
all records for third sundays q u
iiteen years and comes rH3
100 of being the largest attendapc
the winter
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-08-02
FATAL CAR ACCIDENT Dent
MRS. WILLIAM COTTINGHAM OF
MOTLEY THE VICTIM
ED ANOTHER CAR

Mrs. William Cottingham of Motley
was killed instantly last Thursday
night about miles south of Brainerd
when the car she was driving was fore
ed from the road into ditch by a car
coming south at a high rate of speed.
The accident happened about O'Clock
at what is known as Buffalo Creek.
The car driven by Mrs. Cottingham,
which was largo 6 cylinder car, when
forced into the ditch turned over one
and half times, throwing Mrs. Cot
tlngham under the read axle. The
weight Of the car broke her neck.
Mrs. Cottingham was accompanied by
a brother, Ed. Stowell, Mrs. Marian
Stowell, a sister-in-law and man nam
ed Roy Green. Stowell sustained a
broken hip and severe internal injuries.
Mrs. Mariam Stowell suffered several
bruises abodt the body and arms. Green
was slightly injured.
In the excitement Of the accident the
number Of the other car was not taken.
There were six occupants in the car
and the authorities of Brainerd claim
to have a petty good idea Of who they
are.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-08-02
READY FOR PlCNlC||
MERCHANTS AND FAMILIES Will
SPEND GALA DAY AT PIERZ
FISH LAKE

Preparations for the merchants pic.
mic to be held on the south side of Pierz
Fish lake Wednesday, August Z, have
been completed and a grand gala day
for the merchants, their families and
employees is expected. All those who in.
tend to go to the lake are requested to
meet at the court house at 1880 a. m
from which place the autos will start
for the lake. Autos will be furnished
for all those who have no means OF
transportation.
A program Of sports has been ar.
ranged, the prizes for which will be
paid in War Savings Stamps.
Following is the program that will
take place at the lake:
= address by Mayor N. N. Bergheim al
SpSrts Se%St fp6f fpr4gram ram starts starts at TO-
first $1.oO; second SOC. ~ ''
first 500: second SOC. 'oef Il 'rS''
Fat mems race. first $1.0o: second SOC
Cross membership for one year. Con
test closes right after baseball game.
,adha' Ihres-legged s-L E, d. race. boys under Il
years; s;s;a first 500; second soc:
first $1.0O; second SOC.
Basket lunch on the lawn at IL
o'clock: Every family please bring
Band concert at intervals during the
Motor boats will make runs and
change passengers every half hour.
Row boats available at every hall
hour: Bathing hour from 3 to 4. Bring
your bathing suits. Suitable places
for dressing will be furnished
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-08-02
RAISE HENNEPIN TAX
COUNTY BOARD OF EQUAILZA-
TON INCREASE ASSESSMENT
21O PER CENT

The county board of equalization met
in adjourned session Monday to take up
the assessment Of the Hennepin Paper
company.
B. F. Nelson of Minneapolis, presi-
dent Of the company, appeared before
the board, quoting from the books Of
the company as to earnings, losses, ETC.,
claiming returns were made as per the
laws governing same.
After the hearing the board raised
lots one and two Of Thayer's addition,
and structures Of the company 2lo per
cent from $24,160 to $72, ,7S6, a raise of
$4S,0O0 full and true value.
The raise will mean an increase Of
about $2500 in taxes to be paid by the
company.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-08-02

The Crescent Creamery company of st.
Paul, which has been operating a cream
buying station On First avenue south
for some time, has discontinued business
in this city. The F. J. Mumm company,
butter manufacturers of. st. Paul will
operate a cream buying station in the
same building. L. F. Oakley Of River
Falls, Wis, representative Of the
Mumm company, is in the city this
week to open up the business for Vince
Wilinski, who will take possession OF
the business as their agent. Steve
Evans, who has been agent for the Cres-
ent Creamery, will enter the service
soon.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-08-02
CONE AND GONE

! Miss Hanna Leon of Toronto, Can, is
| in the city guest at the home of her
sister, Mrs. H. E. Biddinger
Mr.. and Mrs. J. K. Martin and family
left Wednesday for Birch Lake, where
they will enjoy an outing.
Mrs. Leo Griffith and daughter Jean
of Minneapolis are in the city, guests
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Griffith.
Charles Davis, who is employed in
Minneapolis, is in the city on short
visit at his home.
Mrs. j. A. Beardsley of Minneapolis
is in the city guest at the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. D. Z. Harting.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. w. Zipoy and daugh-
ter, who have been on visit at East
Grand Forks, returned to this city last
Wednesday night. They made the trip
by auto.
Mrs. Amanda Christianson, who has
been visiting relatives in Chicago, has
returned. =.
Mrs. Clyde Bartee left for an extend
ed visit at Trenton, NO., Wednesday.
Mrs. A. G.. Loom Of Staples left for
school the coming season. She will
her home Thursday, after visit at the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. M. E. Barnes.
Miss Loretta Vessel left for Great
Falls Thursday, where she will teach
school tn ecoming season. She will
at the Glacier National Park until her
school opens. .
Mrs. L. B. Tower of Brainerd, who
has been viting relatives in this city
left for Big Lake, where she will visit
with relatives and friends.
Mrs. F. Nero is in the city to spend
the weekend visiting with friends.
Miss Agnes Hamm, who is spending
the summer at Fish Trap lake at Lin
coin spent few days in the city this
week. She returned to the lake Thurs
day, accompanied by Misses Mildred
Emder and Catherine Thul, who will
visit at the lake.
Mrs. John Bracke Of Cushing spent
a short time in this city between trains
Thursday, enroute to her home from
st. Paul, where she has been visiting.
Mrs. NJ. c. Guin left Thursday noon
for Brainerd, where she will visit he1
son, E. L. Guin.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-08-02
FARM BUREAU NOTES
q q . q q = q 3 3 q . = q .

During the past three weeks Sc Ia
borers were placed on farms in Morri-
son county. through the assistance Of
the Farm Bureau office. At the present
time we have places for more men
who wish to work in the harvest fields.
Seven Boy Scouts proved their loyal
ty to Uncle Sam by working in a war
garden last Tuesday morning.
NJ. G. ellis, one of the grain smut
scouts Of the U. S. Department Of Ag-
riculture, and the Farm Demonstrator
examined 26 fields of grain, July Is and
70. The percentage of grain affected,
ranged all the way from l per cent to
)29 per cent. In the fields where a
large percentage Of smut was found, the
I seed grain had not been given the for
malin treatment. Stem rust was found
in 3 fields, but the percentage Of af-
fected grain was small. -Four Of the
frye fields were badly affected with or
tgot. Pue strains Of wheat were located
! III three fields, but in all the others mix
lures of 2 to 5 different varieties were
found.
Threshermen who wish to thresh in
county other than where they reside
are required to abide by the rules of
the county wherein they are doing the
work.
The supreme court of Minnesota in a
decision handed down under date of
June %, 1918, holds that threshing
crews are classified as farm laborers
and as such do not come under the
workman g liability act. It is, there
fore, not necessary for threshermen to
insure under this act. This will save
each thresherman about $S5 per year.
Leo Rogin, dynamite demonstration
for the DUPONT Dynamite Co., will be
in Morrison count August IL, l3 and
! II. Demonstrations in ditching, blast
ing rocks and stumps will be held at
the farms of George Hammerbeck, War.
ren Gibson and j. K. Martin. This
leaves 3 more demonstrations open to
other residents Of the county. All the
work is done free Of charge and all
who are interested are invited to at
tend.