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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-25


Eopyi0ht, 1918. by NctD York Times 90.
~ Metz, Nov IS.
Since the Territory of Metz" as it
r ID officially named. has been occupied
~ General NTangin's army. its trans
formation is. on the whole being car
rted out with perfect quiet and order
kon Mirman, lately Prefect of Nancy
and now commissary OF the French re-
(, public in Lorraine, assured me when |
called at the Government building that
8 ne expected that his moral task would
be an easy one
S'Tt is" he said, "on the material side
y mat there will he difficulties for some
I time, for communications by railway
telegraph and telephone can only gradu-
ally be improved to meet the needs of
tie situation, and the population must,
to large extent, be provisioned from
the mother country. Virtually all the
German officials remain at their posts
3 add in the work. for instance, of the
p$stoff1ce a little inertia or ill-wiil suf-
fikes at such time to paralyze the ser"-
S r
Must Respect Law
Al kin very plain-spolien address to the
tsfrman part oil the population A. Mt-
-. - -, -, " 49,, III, ~. 80
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w ,,ay. 1,hat nr,yato oninions ,hey
,.{ .ha f,orarnr,e,,t ,I..nts M b,nn.
S.,.,I ..Ia ,,o,,sN h,,, ar,. ono ,ri,iit, :.
~ ss;,,,. nil, no cb.stiseI
turniia ,ha Crar,,,on oai,iaIs nv. r.-
3 .Sned II Is thought necessar,. for the
4 Z ,%serv.tion of order that nov and OK
,H.;,.,,, Erorcb ,,,,ricj,,.i govarnn,orte
,.,,-,l he cstablished IN Met and other
,,Irns presumabIv this yin ha tenn
4 ,lr.r,, measure
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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-25
INNSBRUCK OCCUPATA
DAI SOLDATI ITALIAN
La Popolazione ltaliana Ac-
coglic Fes,osamente lie
Truppe Liberatrici

Published and Distributed Under
PERMIT NO 34t
Authorized by the act Of October q,
1917, on flc al the PostoiIlcc OF Phila-
i;y order of the President.
A. s. BERLESON.
Postmaster General
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-25
9eGo7uh1 &1dM'

W IHEN hubby or brother re-
" turns from camp you may be
sure that. after having been
under strict military discipline for
so long, they will swing to the other
extreme and never do what they are
asked; never be on time and never
keep dressed up. If you want them
to think you the "most sensible little
woman in the world" give them for
Christmas presents lounging gowns
from Jacob Reeds Sons, 1424-26
Chestnut street. These are not
bathrobes, but smart gowns, suit
able for house wear, that come in
different colors and in unlined art
silks or matlase silk. lined through
out with peau de sole and finished
with a silk cord edge, frogs and cord
girdle. Others of crushed velvet, in
mouse or blue, are warmer and still
more luxurious in appearance.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-25

TROM the time a girl baby learns
n to toddle to the time when as
an old woman she tries to keep
from toddling she is interested in
cooking, at least in the utensils. At
the seashore, in the home garden, in
the nursery, the little one uses fancy
molds for sand OF mud pies, and
later in life buys the genuine articles
at the House Furnishing Store of J..
Franklin Miller, 1912 Chestnut
street, where there is a complete as
sortment, individual and large, Of
molds. Fancy jelly molds for
Thanksgiving cranberries, dessert
and ice cream molds appropriate for
all occasions, butter molds-all
kinds. Nothing is more necessary
for serving dainty meals than these,
for they make dishes look doubly at
tcactive and appetizing.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-25

the stunning baskets Of fruit at Henry H. Halowe
Broad below Chestnut street They are aways WAYS dreams Of
Thanksgiving surpassed
themselves and for gifts decorating the family aner sD mGmg
town. mostly japanese or Chinese unique hspe ape amo & many
harmony perfect tell where nature ends
different
pears apefru grapes ppsapp tspgerines and Florida
n THE CHESTNUT STREET ASSOCIATION
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-25

TIOW often the most fanciful
II legends of one era prove to be
4 established facts of another.
Dante placed his 'bird man" among
the greatest liars in the Inferno"
and school children patronizingly
smile at Ponce de Icons quest for
magic fountain, yet that fountain, or
spring, exists, curing and healing
whoever drinks of its waters, thus
staving off old age and death. But
neither de Leon nor those who fol-
lowed went far enough West, and it
was not until later that the Noun
tain Valley Spring Water was dis
covered, and now may be bought at
71S Chestnut street. Here the COM
pany has intelligent and competent
persons to explain it's efficacy in
Gu ing the same troubles as ave
Ecured by the Hot Springs of Arllap-
sas. which lie close to the Mountain
Valley Spring.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-25
IzE0RDERLY
Under NEW RULE
French Municipal Govern
ments Established in
Lorraine Towns
ANY GERMANS DEPART
thousands of Inhabitants of
Provinces Capital Died
of Privation
liANY GERMANS DEPART
By C.. II. PERRIS

speciai Cdbie to Euening Public Ledger
Copyrioht, 1918. by NctU York Times 90.
II Nietz NnN. o.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-25

TIME importance letters have as
sumed may be seen by glanc-
i ing at lists of new books.
Letters from FRIEND" Letters
from soldier etc. Probably none
Vera penned with any idea of publi-
cation. but one never can tell when
fame may knock at the door. Re-
membering this, it is wise to use
good stationery. for who knows
when the original letter may be eX-
hibited! At A. Pome anti & Co.,
1925 Chestnut street, there are
fancy boxes Of exquisite papers that
would inspire the duflest writer and
please the greatest critic. All sizes
and tints Of cards and paper, the
newest having the lining ofthe en-
velopes or the monogram matching
the box. No Christmas gift is more
acceptable, especially if accompanied
by a monogram die, for which Pome-
.antz & Co. make free sketch.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-25


I Come in and buy our pie.
- Come in and see our goodies,
Thanksgiving is very nigh!
(, Don't you think that would be
nice window sign for E. Bradford
Clarke Company, 1920 Chestnut
street? They have everything you
need for Thanksgiving's feast. from
the first to the last cours and the
last in this case is r.ot he least.
Such dandy ready prepared Thanks
giving plum puddires and niince
meat that even Mrs. Newlywed could
make into a pie! As for the three
C's-cheeses, candies and cakes
they can't be beaten, nor, for that
matter, the branded or preserved
fruits to be used with ice cream.
Clarke's Blend of coffee must top all
this, and glass of good sherry or
Sautern to drink to the health of the
absent
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-14
MORE AUSTRO-GERMAN
VANDALISM IN ITALY

PNRlS, February 13.-Thc hustrc-
= German invaders in Northern Italy
daily are resor,!ng TO increasing acts OF
vandalism. violence. piilage and brutal
Try according to the statements OF r'is'
oncrs captured by the Italians. Havas
dispatch from Rome says. officers as
rtil as soldiers are Participating
Udne has been pIlaEed, ard stores
ana buildings destroyed waDtonly by
intoxicated troops. The rivalry in steal
ing, II is said, has been so great that
Nights have broken ont between the va
',tous groups OF the central powers In
t.dinc these fights resulted in the death
cf fourteen Germans ana three Bos-
mans. There were also bloody con-
N!eta ut Polo Cattaio between the Ger
mans and Austrians.
Women and children. il is added. have
been stripped of their clothing, which
has been sent 10 Germany. while food
s,ufs, wherever found, also are sent
away by officers. Italian prisoners
working on roads for the .tustro-Gcr-
mans are reported to lie undcrfed and
forced TO subs!St on the carcassca OF
.horscc.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-14
National Capital
News Cut Short
Happenings at Washington as
Reflected In Ncws Dis
patches.

WASHINGTON. February l3.-Tho
railroad administrators method OF
meeting emergency financial needs OF
roads under government operation
wan disclosed to-day by announcement
that surpluses Of some roads are beiui:
transferred to others which need
operating funds, under approval Of
Director-Gencral McAdoo.
With tho full sanction and approval
OF the National Democratic Commit :
tee. Senator Ollie James. Of Kentucky,
will take the noor tomorrow to reply
to the critics OF the administrations
war plans and conduct. lie will speak
on America and Her National De-
Tense The Senator will attack the
Military Committco's war bills.
"Oh, bread baking experiments have
been tried since Abraham baked bread
on tho plains OF Mcsopotania." sarcas-
tically said Senator Thomas. of Colo
RADIO. to-day. FIc was opposing Il $50
600 appropriation In the Agricultural
Department bill for an experimental
bakery here in Washington.
Senator Gore, of Oklahoma nut in
an amendment to the food control law
81 as fixed by law to- $3.50 per bushel
AT the same time. Senator McCumber.
or North Dakota. offered an amend
ment increasing the price 10 so.75
Shipyards that arc inefficient In
speeding up the government merchan,
marine program are TO be taken over
by tho Federal authorities. II was in
dicatcd tonight in official quarters.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-14
AIM 70 SEPARATE ALLIES
Earl Curzon Declares Real Purpose al
HcrtlinE and Cxcrnin Was
Not Peace,
iBy Associated Press. ]

LONDON, Tuesday. February H.
The recent speeches of Count Won Hert-
ling and Count Czcrnin were coilu-
sivc performance between the two
statesmen intended to drive wedge
between the allies, rather than to Sc
cure peace. Earl Curzon. government
leader IN the House OF Lords. declared
in a debate to-day in the House of
Lords on the address to the throne.
No attempt. he said. had been made
TO meet the minimum demands of the
allies. Earl cur.on added;
The most critical times that have
ever confronted this country are in
front Of US. But l do not think the
position is at all dangerous. and our
military advisers do not think it il
At the same time we shall have to put
every ounce of effort into the common
cause. II we do that ! am confident
NO will win and thus save civiliza.
ton"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-14
CENTRAL. POWERS DEMAND THAT
RoJMASIA ENTER CONFERENCE

BY Associated Press.
AMSTERDAM, February -. - The
Berlin Tag blat, says that the ccntra!
powers have addressed a demand 70
Rounania 10 enter peace negotiations
and requested an answer By this even
ing. The newspaper says INC demand
did not take the form Of an u!t!:natun
with al inherent threat.
Field Marshal Won MackeHscu, SAYS
= Berlin scplicitcial telegram, is nc
got!ating with the Noumanian army
command in regard 20 an arn!s;!ce. II
is in order 20 clear Up the arrislire
Question. gays the message owing 20
The presen; relations between The Tx
raine and EouInan.a II denies tina,
G:Hany has issued al: u,.ima;um 20
Rounan;s
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-14
ITALIANS CHEER AMERICANS
premier Orlando Tells Parliament Sit
untion f' Improving, Due to
American Participation.
ny Aeoc!atcd Pre.s.]

10y Associatcd Pre.s.]
ROME. Tuesday. February 12-En-
thusiastice applause and cheers for
America met the declaration of Pre-
micr Orlando at tho opening of PAR
Lament to-day that the war situation
was growing better. due 10 halp from
the United States. replacing Russia.
Premier Orlando reviewed the Yer
sai!ics conference and pointed out that
80 far as Italy was concerned the con-
t'nuation or tho war was no longer a
matter of choice. but necessity. Also.
nc sald, this fact !a understood by al!
patriotic Italians who arc now willing
10 wage war 10 the bitter end Re.
SardinG ftaly's aims. the Premier de-
r'arcd that they were unimpcrialistlc
An che wants" Premier Orlando de-
olarcd, "and no less. and she can wish
Tor no more than tho security Of her
national boundaries by land and sea.
and also the fulhll,ncn. OF her national
unity"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-14
FRENCH CABINET MEETS
Minister OF Agriculture Presents Meas
ure tn Rcatrict Consumption
of Food.
Fly Associated rrcss ]

I 10y .fsS0CIatNu FFcSs ]
fARlS. Tuesday. February 1.-THE
cabinet met o-day TO discuss tho mil
itary and diplomatic situation. FL
nance Minister Eiotz submitted re-
port on the intcrallied finance commits
sion meeting held In London las, week.
which. he said, Was highly gatisfac-
tory.
Premier clcmenccau approved a
measure combining under one head the
anti-cspionaGe, intelligence and score;
police departments
The Minister OF Agriculture reported
on food conditions An France and the
allied countries. He presented a
measure intended to restrict supcr.
huous consumption of food and to pro
vide Tor the equablc distribution O,
ncccshities.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-14
GIVE TWO MEN COATS
OF TAR AND FEATHERS
Illinois Mining Town Roughly Handles
!. w. w. Leader md His
Attorney.
tBv Associated Press.

I. w. w. Leader md His
Attorney.
IBv Associated Press
SThUNTON ILL.,. February 13.-This
little mining town was quiet tonight.
following tho disorders OF last night,
which reached IL climax when a mob
seized S. Obcrdan. an alleged i. w. w.
leader. and John IL. Mctzcn. his at
torney. stripped them. applied coats OF
Jar and feathers and then started them
walking from tho town in opposite
directions.
Tonight It was learned that Obcr-
dan walked seven miles to q miners
cabin. where medical aid was obtained
He later departed for his homo i'm No.
komis. III.
Metzcn. who had been engaged by
Oberdan 10 defend him I'm his trial
FOR alleged violation OF the prohibit
ton law, walked ten miles to Mount
Olive. H.. and then started for Chi
cago on train.
Leaders OF the mob. who accused the
two men OF being disIoyal. rounded I'M
a hundred persons whom they charged
with being pro-Gcrman and forced them
to kiss the American nag. They said
the action was to clean the community
OF pro-Germanisn. No arrcets have
been made.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-14
bay Rum KIN. Two Mt Norfolk.
fEy' Associated Press. !

II Associated Fresf
NoliFoI.k. VA. February Ia
Harry Wright. aged ,h;rty-threc, OF
Little Rock and Noah Howell. aged
iorty. Of south Fork, Arb, died sud
denly to-day At the Norfolk Home
Mission from drinking bay rum The
TWO men were employed At the naval
base. and had been rComing at tho
mission since January :. Investigation
disclosed that they had been using
bay rum for some time as i substitute
for whisky.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-14
SECTOR IS
go AGAIN SEA OF MUD

= WITH TIE AMERICAN ARMY IN
FRANCE. February l3 - To-day was
tho quietest day tina; has passed since
:. 1.-The American troops entered their sec
tor co the battle front. There has been
-. hardly any artillery nctivity on either
=, sido because OF the rain and low visi-
&. bility. The entire sector, which save
Z promise OK drying up. again Is sea OF
mud and pumps arc being manned in
duEouts and some of the trenches.
' No casualty among the Americans
has been reported during the pas;
IN eh,y-four hours.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-14
CANADIAN ARMY NOW
STRONGER THAN EVER BEFORE

CANADIAN ARMY HEADQUARTERS
il FRANCE, February IL tby Canadian
Press. Lmited) After three years and
~ u half OF war. Canada is entering upon
the spring campaign stronger in men
and material and gums than at any
previous time. The Canadians are hold
: ing a larger front than ever before.
While military regulations prevent
vaRy extensive statement from the field
as TO Developments, IL may he said tina:
cue effect of the recent increase III
forces has been 10 add materially to
1he rife strength in the line.
Canada's splendid home support Of
the military service measure has placed
{ the military authorities in position
where they not only are assured of re-
- endorsements for the existing units. but
4, can add largely TO their lighting es-
+, tablishm .nts.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-14
DEBATE RAILROAD BILL
senators Kellogg and Mclean VIII
Vote for Legislation az War
Measure.

BY Associated Presr.l
WASHINGTON, February I3.--Dc-
bate on the administration railroad
bill in the Senate to-day was confined
largely to prepared speeches by Sena-
tors Kellogg and Mclean, Republicans
noth OF whom announced they would
vote for the measure. though they on
posed the principle involved and sun
ported government operation Of tho
carriers only az war measure to
terminate at fixed time
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-14
NEXT DRAFT IN MAY OR JUNE
Congressman Flood Declares II VIII
Not Come bcfor~. in opnosing
"Allcn Stacker BiiI'

WASHINGTON. February i3-Repre-
sentative Flood. Of Virginia, represent
ing the administration on the House
moor THIS afternoon, in opposing the
so-called allen Stacker bin" declared
mat the next draft is not likely to
come before May or June.
The statement was made to reaseurc
members who feared that fore!Encrs
might not he subject 10 The next call
unless congressional action were taken
1T once.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-14
Brgndier-Generni web.,.r Moved

CHARLOTTE. y G. Fobrua:y Ia
Fr!gadier-Genera! Frank i. Webster
until recently coionc. commanding the
f"fftieth Irregular infantry at Camr
Greene. received yesterday order. Ia
repcrt 10 the commanding general a,
Camp Taylor. Louisv!!.e. .o- duty.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-14

In addition another Spanish steamer,
ss, tho. Ceferino. was sunk. Tho feeling
in Spain against Germany for the re-
cent destruction OF two other Spanish
vessels has been great. and doubtless
- the Spanish government Will send an
4,>vcther strong protest to Berlin.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-14
pOLISH CIun SEWERS
CONNECTION WITH GOVERNMENT

5. STOCKHOLM February -. - The
: Vienna correspondent Of the Berlin
Taeeblatt reports that the Polish Club
has covered it's connection with the
government because the Polish prov
iucc OF Chclm was assigned TO Ck-
rhinc in the peace treaty.
The Austrian government. tho dis
patch says. now is opposed 10y n united
block OF Poles, Czechs ana Southern
SiaTs.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-14
FEAR VESSEL Is LOST
Cross nip LiShtshfp HIS Conc Down
With All Hands, TX Belief
of nNlcIRIa

boston, February l3.--Fo: the first
time since it broke away from it's
anchorage in Nantucket Sound Feb
ruary /. officers OF tho lighthouse SER
Vice to-day expressed fear that the
Cross Rip liShtship probably had gone
down with all hands. Captain II. i. e.
Phillips was ashore when the lightship
was torn from its moorings by ice. but
six members of the crew were aboard.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-14
Don't wait till the last
minute.

Don't wait till the last
minute.
Come in time SO you can
look over our assortment
at your leisure and
weigh the pros and cons,
and buy the exact kind
that fills your require
ments.
All wearing apparel will
be sky-high next Fall.
Our clothing for men
and boys still wear the
old price tickets which
mean a saving to our pa
irons of probably 50a6
if you buy now!
Hundreds are on-our
service extends to you,
too.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-14
Here's Cont-nbnnd Committee.

WASHINGTON, February l3 - The
formation OF contraband committee
70 withhold and refuse exports nccrscs
was announced to-day By the war
trade board. The members OF the com
mittee arc Charles a. Richards. chair
man; l.. c. Anderson, W. k!nssland
Macy. George J. McCarty and Richard
Wrong Gordon h. Bell was appointed
secretary
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-14
TRENCH SQUADRON DRIVES
OfP ENEMY sfRPIaeIs
RECEIPTS PASS S5O,OOO.OOO
'nles OF War savings md Tbyif,
stamps VIII Soon lie s5.0Oo,-
0N Day
Thy A.sOeiat+d I.r.,>

" ARLINGTON. February n Ic
ceip,s from sale Of war savings and
thr:ft stamps have passed tie $50 600 B.
900 mark Officials declared actual
Gales probably have amounted to no
100000 more. The daily revenue from
the nation-wi Thrift, campaign Is in
crtasins regularly, and directors OF ,ho
campaign b0l!eve that within q mont,
IL Will be nearly $1,000. 600 Il DAY.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-14
Headquarters Are Opened.

BALTIMORE. February l3.-Head-
quarters Of the Southern Commercial
Congress was established here to-day
In local hotel. The Offices were
formally opened to-day by President
Robert Bingham. OF Louisville. and Di-
rector Clarence J. Owens, OF Washing
ton.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-14
INCREAsEp AERIAL ACTIVITY
ALONG AMERICAN SECTOR

fPy ttscClzt,G PrcSS.j
WITH THE AMERICAS ARMY IN
FRANCE. Tuesday. February l:.--A$idc
from increased ae-.a! activity, the
American sector has been normal for
the last twenty-!ou- hours. Harassing
artillery FIRE has been kept UP. but
there have been to clashes.
The American sunners arc said 70
be growing more accurate daily. They
have been especially effective in reg
ia;erng Oh the reads and light rail
ways baci: Of The enemy lines. So
accurate has been the shrapne! fire
against the a.s, lines of the enemy
,ha. they are now nearly abandoned.
the Germans keeping only few men
IN them. In a sector SUCH ~ this the
Germans seldom man their first lines
fully. hut opposite the American posi-
lions they are reported 20 be Keeping
considerable less than the usual MIN
Der in tine trenches
The number Of caemy sinners and
Shipping posts has been reduced sun
further by the American sharpshoo,ers
ihachine-Bunners and artii!c.ymen.
TRENCH SQUADRON DRIVES
0Fr ENEMY aiRPLANEs
A!rplanes were overhead everywhcr,
today. The enemy late in the da,
sent over considerable number IT ma
chimes IN battle formation. The wrr,
wet and driven back by a }reno,
squadron.
The wounding e! three men in con
sequence o! an acciden, was reporte,
today constituting the only noy
casualties