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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-01
CAMDENTTES DEMAND
BETTER CAR SERVICE
Street Committee of Council
Summons Company Off
cials to Hearing
TROUBLE LONG BREWING
stupidity and Blundering" Charged
at Session When Protests
Are Voiced

officials of the New Jersey Public
Service Railway Company viii appear
before the street committee OF Camden
city Council on Wednesday night to eX-
plain existing poor trolley conditions, as
the result OF an indignant outburst
against the company and demand for
better service voiced in Council last
night
Counclmen Frederick von Media and
Frank Nanhart voiced the protest when
officials of the company ignored an in
vitation of Council to appear before II
and explain why the company had failed
to consult the city in eliminating GER
tain stops az a coal-conservation move.
Councilman Richard S. Carney declared
that stupidity and laundering" had
caused the conditions and that 1t was
an outrage the way the company
treated the people"
The trouble has been brewing for a
year, ever since Dr. George NJ Beringer,
acting as president of the City Plan
Commission, condemned trolley condi-
tions In the commissions report. The
condemnation stirred up such a sensa-
ton among the members of the COM
mission that one member resigned be-
cause "a slap at the trolley company
was slap at the city" and Doctor Ber-
niger was defeated for president. Since
that time the City Plan Commission has
made 10 effort to obtain better condi-
tions and the situation has gone from
bad to worse.
councilman Fanhart scored the COM
pany's policy of providing good" serv-
ice for the suburbs, the failure to prop
erly distribute cars, and condemned the
action of crews in running past
corners where persons had been standing
for long time. Mr. Won Media told of
near riots at the ferries and of the an
tiquated cars used over the North
Cramer Hill line
Complaints of hour waits on the Had
donfield line, when the cars broke down
and the crews had no tools 70 AK them.
were also voiced
Persons using the trolley lines to COM
mute to Haddon Heights and other sub
urban points, havu long complained
about the poor service and insanitary
condition Of the cars. William Graham.
superintendent of the company, promised
relief and said that forty new cars would
be in operation by last fall. Only one
new car has been received to date, and
the company has been running it first
on one line and then on another.
On the Haddon heights lines condi-
tions are frightful. according to a health
official of harrington, y. j. He pointed
out that riders were packed i'm like sar-
dimes and that on the early morning
trips to the city, passengers were al
lowed TO enter the front door and the
motorman collected the fares.
Through passengers to Clementon are
often compelled to wait half hour at
liaddon Heights, and four or five cars
at time switch off at that point and
return to the city 1t is not unusual. he
said, for the crews to light pipes and
cigarettes when the cars reach Orston
and smoke until Haddon Heights s
cached
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-01
MAYORS BOND TRADE
NETS HIM NICE CHECK
His Share of Commissions on
$6,391, ,379 City Business for
Six Months About $4,000

MAYOR Smiths share of the commis-
sion of the Thomas h. Smith Bonding
Company for underwriting surety bonds
on municipal contracts and proposals
for the last six months of 1917 will net
him a nice little check. II Is calculated
that as owner of three-quarters of the
stock of the company, which is the local
agent Of the National Surety Company
OF New York. he will receive about S22.-
600. The semiannual report of the COM
pany will be submitted to Councils next
Thursday.
The total surety furnished the city
by the Smith company during the second
six months of last year amounted to
sG,3al, ,379.77, according to the report.
This figure brings the total amount OF
bonds furnished by the National Surety
Company during the first Ealf of Mayor
smiths administration up TO S145OS,-
039.67. This amount is equal to the
municipal business of half dozen other
companies. During the first half OF
1917 the Nationals business aggregated
$2,441. .44419.
The surety furnished on several large
contracts for the Broad street subway
and the higher cost OF ash and garbage
contracts were responsible for the large
increase In the companNS business Tor
1917. In 1916 it amounted to $5,676,-
2l5.71.
Included in the detailed report which
will be furnished to Councils are three
bonds of $500. 900. 100000 and S2S3,333
on subway contracts held by the Key
stone State Construction Company, and
one of S5i2.500 on similar contract
of the Philadelphia subway Construc-
tion Company. The late Senator Nc
Nichol was head of the Keystone State
Construction Company and Senator Ware
is the dominant factor in the other con-
cern. The 100000 and S2S3,33S Key
stone bonds constitute only one-third of
the total surety required by the city on
these contracts.
An aggregate amount of $500, 900
was the surety furnished by the Ma
tional on the 1918 street. cleaning ash,
garbage and electric lighting contracts.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-01
DIVORCE IS REFUSED
TO GEORGE L. MAGEE
Charges of Desertion Made
Against Wife Unsubstan-
tiated, Declares Master

George l.. Magee's suit against his
charges her with willful and malicious
desertion, ran up against a snag today
in the person of Thomas w. Barlow
who was appointed as master in the
case. His report to Court No. 3 today
sets forth that Magee. instead of being
the "desertee," was the deserter. and
his charges. therefore, are wholly un-
substantiated
Barlow, who last spring secured much
notice for his Investigations of fraud
ulent divorces In this city. investigated
the Magee case thoroughly, and in his
report to the Court said that Magee was
a long way removed from the hero OF
the famous Goldsmith poem, which says
"Oh night rctmniHg--euery labor sped,
He sits him dozen. the monarch Of a shed
Smiles at his cheerful fire and round
surveys
His ohildren's looks that brighten al
the bIa:e.
While his loved partner. bOdstJm Of her
hoard
Displays her cieoniy platter on the
UOuIU.
Barlow says there was nothing OF the
monarch about Magee, and that his
home was conspicuous by its entire alb
senee of himself. the laughing children,
blazing fire or board to brag about.
Magee. says Barlow. was hardly ever
at home and neither his wifes pleas, his
hungry children, or even the strong
arm OF the law could force him to a
realization OF his duties as husband
and a father. He didn't e,sn remember
where his last family residence had been
when making out the papers for his di.
vorce last May.
The couple had been married nearly
thirty-three years, said Mr.. Barlow.
and the wife had always done her best
to keep the home together. but that
Magee deliberately deserted her and had
left home OF his own accord. The Court
after due consideration refused Masee
the divorce
The couple have four children, the
eldest OF which is thirty-two years old.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-01

Poetmauer John r. Thornton ex-
pressed himself today as favoring the
bill for an Increase In salary for letter
CARRIERS and postal clerks. The hill was
reported favorably yesterday by the
Postofiice Committee OF the House of
Representa- tives which recommended in-
creases of from 10 10 20 per cent. Should
the House and Senate pass the bill the'
incrsases win AFFECT 500 clerks here and
about 1900 letter carriers
In commenting today on the bill and
Its provisions. Postmaster Thornton
said: II feel that on the passage of this
bill hangs the efficiency OF the Phiisdel-
phia mall delivery system II In all we
can do to hold men at the wages now
being paid. Lucrative salaries being
paid In other activities aud inducements
OF big Industrial concerns make II a diff
fcut matter TO persuade the men to re-
main on the forces OF this office. Equally
difficult is II TO obtain men to take the
places OF those who quit for more
money elsewhere. ."
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-01
ARRESTED AS WHITE SLAYER
Furniture Salesman Held on $4,000
Bail by U. S. Court

Charged with violation Of the Mann
white slave" act. Eddie Rose. also
snown as ABE Rosenberg" of Hunting.
ecu street above ThIrty-first today was
neld for court under $4,000 bail by
United States Commissioner Long. in
the Federal Building.
49, was arrested this morning in a
MARKET street department store. whers
Was employed as furniture sales
l.an. py Arthur Ramsdell, local agent
tno Department OF Justice. and
e1nrgeo before Commissioner Long with
4.xlng brought girl named Soliter
rompson. nineteen years old. from
4c1umous. Ga. and thence to this city
rnefs they lived ON Eight street be-
- walnut as man and wife.
sose shortly got tired Of her, II was
aeid. and took her to Atlantic c,,x
vhere he placed her in disorderiy
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-01
DRIVER DROPS COAL;
HUCKSTER PICKS 1T UP
Then Policeman Gathers in the
Finder, Who Is Placed
Under Bail

An unidentified coal wagon driver un-
dropped about 500 pounds of
coal at Chalmers and Lehigh avenues.
Joseph Leonard, of 2233 North Twenty
eighth street. huckster, gathered up
the coal, according to policeman, who
promptly arrested him.
Magistrate Carson, In his office at
i.ehigh and Germantown avenues. held
Leonard in $500 bail for further hear
ing February 8.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-01
THAT'S GRATITUDEw
Camdenite Charges Man He Be
friended Eloped With Wife

In return for befriending Albert Walk
er. of 12s Tree street. when he was
out Of work. Thomas j. Fee, of Second
and Mifiin streets. told Recorder Stack
house in Camden today that Walker
eloped with his wife.
The pair were located and arrested
yesterday in a house on Carman street.
Camden They were held in ssoO bail
for court.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-01
Mrs. Albert b. Bailey Dies

After an illness of two years, Mrs
Aula steel Bailey, died yesterday at
her home, 1903 Master street. She was
the wife OF Albert b. Bailey, a we'll
known newspaper man.
Mrs. Bailey was the daughter OF the
late Henry and Aula NJ, Steel and
sister of the late Henry A. Steel, an
other Philadelphia newspaperman and
founder of the Newark Evening News
The funeral will take place Sunday
afternoon. Services will be held at
the Oliver II. Bair building, 1920 Chest
nut street. Interment will he in West
Laurel Hill Cemetery
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-01
Leaves to Re Dix Chaplain

The Rev. Robert Harris Gearheart.
Jr.. pastor of the Grace Lutheran
Church, Thirty-flfth and Spring Gar
den streets, will leave today to take
up his duties as chaplain of the 30Sth
Machine-Gun Battalion at Camp Dix.
His congregation rendered him a fare
well reception last night.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-01
Wounded U. s. Airm.n Recoyerin.

Lieutenant Harry w. johnson. a
nephew OF Samuel Curwen and Mr.. and
Mrs. William M. Lycett. who was shot IN
action = few days ago while serving
with the American aviation corps N
France, 10 recovering in . base HOSPITAL.
according 70 q cable received BY ljs reIa.
tivss.y Hin home is d South Bsthlensm.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-01

Funeral of Doct Anshutz

Funeral services foror. Edward p.
Anshutz, widely knownedical author
ity. who died yesterda at his home,
1928 Chestnut street. " be held Sat
urday. Doctor Anshutmas editor of
The Recorder and the I.neopathic En-
voy and was connected tn the firm of
Boericke & Tafel.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-01
Chair for This Murderer

Frank Lattari. sentenced to the elec-
tric chair for the murder of Jerome
Sharp. is the first of ll9 who committed
homicides in Philadelphia In the last
thirteen months to receive the death
sentence
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-01

The identity Of the twenty three clerks
IN the Register OF wilis' Office on the
state collateral inheritance tax, whose
appointment has been . matter OF some
contention between Penrosc and ware
fA6tions. VIII be made knowr Moneap.
when they are expected to report. f'
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-01
900 Young Americans Meet

The first of the Young America meet
ings for the purpose of instilling in
boys spirit Of patriotism and loyalty
was held in the Union League last night.
There was an attendance Of about 800
boys.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-01
Lecture on After. War Coudition.

George Earle Raiguel lectured this
Afternoon before the University Extsn-
sion Society in witherspoon Hall on
After the Wsr--what?" He brought
to biz audience much valuable infcr.
Inatisn on present conditions.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-01
20 PHILADlHIANS GET
COMMONS TODAY
Class of 2S5 Oates From An
napolis Aftetensive Train
ing for,r Duty

Twenty-nine Phhphians are among
the 2s5 young meno will be gradu-
sted from the NsAcademy at An
napolis today. { commissions as
ensign will be prted. by Secretary
Daniels.
The PhiladelphiaAll of whom have
completed the fouhonths' intensive
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1918-11-19
PRESIDENT THANKS STAR FOR
THRIFT STAMP WORK.

Lady Tsen Mel, the beautiful and
cultured actress VINO makes her de-
but as the first Chinese star in
For The Freedom of the East" is
the proud possessor of a letter of
thanks from President Woodrow
Wilson. She received the precious
missive for her enterprise and pa
triotism in stimulating the sale of
Thrift Stamps throughout the coun-
try. Lady Tsen Mel, widely known
to concert and vaudeville patrons as
the Chinese Nightingale received
many requests for autographed
photographs. Love for her adopted
country gave her a bright and pa
triotic thought. Why not have her
many friends pay for her photo
graphs with Thrift Stamps? she
reasoned. And she made her plan
known in every city in which she
appeared.
Shortly after there came a flow of
the Governments war stamps to the
accomplished Oriental. Her novel
idea was so extensively reported that
Lady Tsen Mel received the letter
from the President expressing his
gratefulness. All the Thrift Stamps
that she receives in payment for her
photographs Lady Tsen Mel donates
to the Red Cross.
"For the Freedom of the East, !"
distributed by Goodwin comes to the
Opera House Thursday, Nov. 81.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1918-11-19
RESOLUTIONS.

Whereas our heavenly Father in His
great wisdom has removed from ouI
midst our beloved sisters, Mrs. N. r.
Roberts, president of our Ladies Aid
Society of Middleway, w. Va, and
Mrs. Thomas Watson, the oldest mem
Der, and former president.
First Resolved that we the mem
bers of the Society deplore our great
loss, flor we will miss their wise
council and help yet bow in humble
submission to the will of Him who
doeth all things right knowing He is
too wise to err, and too great to be UNI
kind Thanking Him for their faith
full Christian lives and will ever strive
to emulate their many virtues.
Second. That we extend to the be-
reaved families our tenderest love and
sympathy, and pray that the God of
all comfort will sustain them and His
ever watchful care be over them.
Third. That a copy of these reso-
buttons be sent to our county aper,and
to the Baltimore Southern Methodist
for publication.
(Signed)
MRS. MARGARET HAYSLETTE
MRS BATES WATSON
MISS LAURA RAMEY
MRS. j. w. EDDY
Kearneysville, w. Va.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1918-11-19
Personal Mention.

Sergeant Granville Mock has been
home day or two on furlough.
Sergt. Ben Shugert was home
end.
Rev. DR.. ]. Horace Lacy was the
guest of the Misses Riddle while here
over Sunday.
Mr.. |. H. Russell, of Hagerstown,
Md, spent Saturday might and Sum
day with friends in town.
Mrs. B. f. Ramey and Mrs. Nellie
kamey are visiting the family of Mr..
VIM. 4. Ramey near Berryville.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Irwin spent the
first Of last week in T1shingtoor
taking in the victory celebration.
Mrs. Noah Brooks, who has been
visiting the family of her uncle. Mr..
A. o. Davis, has returned to her
home in Baltimore.
Mr.. j. w. Coffman and sister. Miss
Annie Coffman, left Charles Town on
Thursday for their usual winter So
lourn in Florida. They went first to
Jacksonville for a short stay. Later
they will go to Tampa.
Miss Polly Craighill, daughter of
the late Col. William E. Craighill, u.
5. A., who has been for some time at
base hospital No. 55, near the fighting
line in France, has now been joined by
her sister, Miss Eleanor Craighill who
recently sailed to take up physical re-
construction work in France. These
young ladies are granddaughter of
the late Gen. William p Craighill, for
many years chief of engineers and a
resident of Charles Town.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1918-11-19
FOR OVERSEAS GIFTS

Relatives of soldiers overseas who
wish to send them Christmas pack
ages and who have not received by
November 81 the abel already made
out by the soldier, which entities
them to procure form gift headquar-
tiers the official carton to be mailed
abroad will benefit by a new special
regulation, according to announce
ment from the committee chairman,
After November Fl duplicate la
bel win be given out, provided how
ever, that the person asking for the
label is willing to bring with him
sworn statement he is the near
est living relative in the United
States of the soldier for whom the
box is intended.
Although the time limit for mailing
these Christmas boxes has, by agree
ment between the Red Cross and the
Post Office Department, been extern
ded ten days, or until the last day in
November, those having labels which
entities them to the official cartons
in which gifts may be sent are urged
not to delay in presenting these
labels.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1918-11-19
Church Items.

Services in st. James Catholic
Church second Sunday, Mass SAB a.
M; Fourth Sunday 1880 a. M; even
ing services 7:30 p. m.
For baby's Group. Wilie's daily cuts
and bruises, mothers sore throat,
Grandma's lameness-Dr. Thomas &c
lectic Oil-the household remedy. 3Oc
and Coo.
Rev. DR.. J. Horace Lacy, of Win
chester, preached two able sermons
in the Presbyterian church last Sun
day. DIR. Lacy is an eloquent speak
err and had large congregations, to
hear him. Rev. Morrison Brown who
has been filling an engagement for
/ the Presbyterians occupied the pull
pit of Dr.Lacy in Winchester.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1918-11-19
ST. HILDA'S STARTS OFF WELL
OVERLOOKING SCHOOL.

St. Hilda's began it's fourth session
with an overlooking school full of
promise. It's growth has been remark
able and it's usefulness established.
The new faculty have added to an al
ready efficient and faithful one until
st. Hilda's stands ready to do her part
by the pupils committed to her care.
But it is the spirit of the whole body
which so strongly impresses the WISH
tor-the spirit of service, doing for
each other and accepting sweetly what
ever comes.
The year was begun for all schools
with the epidemic of grippe and for
ten days there was anxiety and emer-
gency nursing, but no serious illness.
In two weeks all were well and the
school did not lose day of its session.
Events have crowded on each other
in quick succession and Halloween
followed the Liberty Loan evening
when excellent papers were read by
the pupils and $4,000 pledged with
patriotic fervor
All Saints Day has been set aside
as Founders Day and kept each year
in honor of the patron saint.
A Pageant in the life of st. Hilda
was given in historic scenes written
by the pupils and acted by them Civ
ing history of the English Church OF
the 7th Century and the influence of
noble woman, which influence has
been projected through the ages, I'M
til after 1900 years it is still felt trans
planted in a New World.
st. Hilda's Hall has gathered into
her own life much of historic value
and is year by year pouring it out to
all who come with grace and flavor
which causes impressions and pictures
never to be forgotten.
We turn from the past to the pres
ent and find that poise and grace OF
body and movement are day by day
won in games and out door sports.
The enthusiasm for Basket Ball is
now at its height and October and No
vember bring days of healthful sport
Nothing so builds for the future II
breadth of soul. X.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1918-11-19

Whilst in Hagerstown recently we
were shown over the New Colonial
Hotel by Mr.. John r. Hamilton. 1t
is an up-to-date establishment in
every particular, with all modern i'm
provements, and Messrs. F. L. and
y. R. Hamilton, the genial proprie-
tors, are well equipped to take care
of their guests with every comfort
and convenience. They cordially
invite their Charles Town friends
to call on them when in Hagerstown.
Mrs. Charles Haines and Mrs.
Charles Seal, of Toronto, Canada,
have returned home after visiting
Misses Holmes here.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1918-11-19
MRS. CHELDs DIES NEAR
SUMMIT POINT.

Mrs. Annie Childs, wife of Mr.. Will
liam Childs, died at her. home north of
Summit Point Tuesday. While Mrs.
Childs health had been impaired for
some time, her death was an unexpect-
ed shock to her friends, the end coming
suddenly.
Mrs. Childs was a daughter of the
late Lafayette Smith, of MiddIeway,
and her family is one of the oldest in
this section of the Shenandoah Valley.
In her own immediate family she
leaves besides her husband, son, Mr..
David Childs, a farmer Of this county,
and daughter, Mrs. Katie Colston,
of Clarke County, Va. Three sisters
and five brothers are also living. The
former are Mrs. William E. Outcalt,
Mrs. Charles j. Shaull and Mrs. VIM.
G. Bates, all residents of Middleway
and vicinity. The brothers are Mess.
Robert Smith, at Middleway, Joseph,
Harry, T. G. Smith and DR.. e. L.
Smith of Martinsburg. Her funeral
as held Thursday afternoon with SER
vices in the Union Church, Middleway,
and interment in the Masonic Gene
terry there.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1918-11-19
FLOUR AND SUGAR.

From this date, retailers are not re.
quired to sell substitutes with wheat
flour.
On December 1st the allowance of
sugar for each individual will be in
creased from 8 pounds per month to
pounds per month.
The County Food Administrator has
for distribution in this county some
1000 pounds of sugar for making
apple butter and for preserving. Mer-
chants needing this sugar will make
their wants known and distribution
will be made.
The war is over.
]. D. MULDcoN,
County Food Administrator.
Nov. IA, 1918.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1918-11-19
CHANCE IN EXPLOSIVE REGU-
IATiONS.

November IA, 1918.
Chas. Al. Johnson,
Licenseing Officer,
Because nu longer required fol
the Public Safety the Director of the
Bureau of Mines, in charge of Ex-
plosiye Regulations, has made the
following changes in the General In
forr,stio- I'D Rulings under the Act
of October =, 1917, and as amended
by the Sundry Civil Act of July l,
1918.
i. .e-----..e-s.eas relating to ingre-
dents not used or intended to be
used in the manufacture Of explos-
ives are revoked and no further Ii
cense Of such ingredients will be re-
quired.
2. All regulations to fireworks
are revoked and no further license
of fireworks will be required.
3. All regulations relating to
Platinum, Iridium and Palladium and
compounds thereof are revoked and
no further license of Platinum, Fri
dunn and Palladium will be required.
Very truly yours,
CLARENCE HALL,
Chief Explosives Engineer.