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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-23
REAGAN GETS A JOB;
CAN'T FIND PAYROLL
West Chester Appointee Ready
to Take Library Post if
Governor Says Word
HnrrisbnrR. April %.

Harrisburg. April 90.
Irwin Reagan, of West Chester, select
ed by the board of trustees of the State
Library as assistant librarian, was here
yesterday with Burgess McElree' OF
West Chester, looking after his new job,
lie said ho had not been notified Of ap-
polntmcnt and he wanted to find out.
When Norman u. Gray, Of West Chcs-
ter was dropped by the board, which is
headed by the Governor, Reagan was
selected. Gray was not given until the
next payday to get out as is usually
the case in political dismissals here, but
was told two days after the meeting that
his pay had ceased two days before.
Gray has been here most of the time
since his dismissal, winding up his af-
fairs at the Capitol.
Reagan called at the Executive De-
partment, hut got little satisfaction
there. He was told that possibly his
appointment would be certified to State
Librarian Montgomery today. II is said
that the Governor is getting many pro-
tests against the selection of Reagan
and the dismissal Of Gray, who has
friends in all parts Of the Stste.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-23
HANCOCK BOYS WILL
JOIN IN MEMORIAL
28th Division to Parade With
Confederate Veterans
Friday
Camp Hancock, Augusta. Ga, April %.

Camp Hancock, Augusta. Ga, April %.
one Of the biggest Memorial pay
celebrations ever staged in Augusta will
Camp Hancock, primarily Pennsyl-
vanians, composing the Twenty eighth
Division Of tho United States army. will
parade through the streets of Augusta
as an escort to the veterans and at the
same time to stimulate interest in the
third Liberty Loan campaign, which is
now being waged with full vigor.
Hundreds of soldiers will parade. Just
what number IS not known at present,
as final plans have not been made. It
is certain, however, that the entire
Twenty-eighth Division will. not take
part.
The units which are certain to appear
in the parade, according to annouV2e-
ments made yesterday from division
headquarters, are:
It has not been definitely decided as
vet, whether General Wciglc, acting di-
vision commander, will have charge Of
the division troops or whether the duty
will devolve upon Brigadier General Will
liam G.. Price. Jr., commander Of the ar
tillery brigade.
The announcement that the Camp
Hancock troops will take part in the
parade has been received with acclaim
by the Confederate veterans Of Augusta,
for marching beside the sons Of the men
they fought against on the battiefelds
Of Manassas and Gettysburg will clear
~ sylnbolize the union Of the States in
the fight for world democracy.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-23
GUFFEY QUITS GAS
FIRMS TO CAMPAIGN
Candidate for Head of Ticket
for Democrats Delays
Opening Fight

Pittsburgh, April 23.-Joseph +. Cur
fey, because Of his candidacy for the
Democratic nomination for Governor of
Pennsylvania has resigned as presi-
dent and general manager of the Eduita-
bic Gas Company and tho Pittsburgh
and West Virginia Natural Gas Com
pany and as general manager OF the
philadelphia Company and affiliated
natural gas and oil companies. Carroll
Miller, formerly consulting engineer Of
the Consolidated Gas Company, was
elected his successor.
Since leaving Pittsburgh Mr. Miller
has been engineer for the Providence
Gas Company and for the last four
years general manag-- and engineer Of.
the Western United Gas and Electric
Company, of Aurora, Egir and Joliet
ILL.,, with headquarters at Aurora. lie
graduated from stevens Institute OF
Technology in 1896.
This is no time TO attempt to divert
the public mind to politics. Mr.. Guffey
said last night. THE first duty of every
man and woman is to do all within his
or her power to win the war and tho inn
portant thing to do just now is to aid to
our utmost the sale of Liberty Bonds.
This duty overshadows all else and no
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-23
NO GOOD ROADSDAY
FOR STATE THIS YEAR
Governor by Proclamation An
nounces It's Omission on Ac-
count of Wars Demands
HARRISBURG, April 23.

Pennsylvania will have no Good Roads
Day this year. The announcement was
made today in proclamation issued by
Governor Brumbaugh in which he points
out that the calling of people TO volun-
teer for work on the states roads Will
lessen the productive efficiency of the
people at a time when all persons pos
sible are wanted TO work on farms. This
year is the first Of the Brumbaugh ad-
ministration in which there has not been
Good Roads Day.
The Governors proclamation follows:
whereas, It was the practice of this
administration to observe on ono day of
the year a Good Roads Day for the
purpose of giving materially important
assistance to the constituted officials and
for the further purpose Of caHing to the
attention Of all our people the magnitude
and Importance Of our highway qucs-
tion and
Whereas. in these war times when It
is incumbent upon all to give their
energy and money to the winning of the
war. il is our fixed purpose to ask no
service that will lesson the productive
efficiency OF our people; and
whereas, Hon. J. Denny O'Neil, high
way commissioner of Pennsylvania, has
already. with my approval, arranged to
turn the forces from the highways to
the farms TO help grow food for our
army and navy and for our allies, thus
evidencing a praiseworthy and patriotic
purpose to aid the farmers of the state.
"Now Therefore. I. Martin q. Brum-
baugh. Governor of the commonwealth
Of Pennsylvania, do hereby announce
that no good roads day will be observed
in Pennsylvania this year, and instead
thereof call upon and urge all our
people to go to the soil and in every
way that wise counsel, honest toll or
transportation of workers can do so
help increase the output of foodstuifs
It is "A most vital and patriotic duty. II
* to he regretted that our laws do not
give me power to collect all loafers-'
rich and poor alike--and compel then
for defined periods to work for the ma
tlOn in this crisis Let all men and
women and youths join heartily in aid
ing our farmers, in planting war gar
denS. i'm economzinE food supplies and
| i'm giving loyal and steadfast support &c
, every need Of our country in its day OF
struggle for democracy, deCenCy an(
, righteousness
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-23
BETHLEHEM PLANT
SPEEDS UP TRUCKS
Spent Months in Preparation, but
Is Now Prepared to Turn Out
Fifteen Daily

Allentown, Pa, April 23.--After sew
eral months of preparation in the way
OF assembling material, the Bethlehem
Motors Corporation. Of Allentown, has
Just completed the first fleet OF the 1000
Liberty trucks for which II received a
contract from the United States Gov
ernment. They are three-ton trucks, with
hauling capacity OF six tons. All trucks
are supplied with the new Liberty mo-
tor
The Government has ordered 10000
liberty trucks. to be made I'm fourteen
plants Ia various sections Of the United
States All are alike, with all parts in
terchangeable.
The Bethlehem Motors Company, with
the third largest motortruck factory in
the country, has organized to turn out
hfteen of the Liberty trucks a day, in
addition 10 hundreds Of commercial
trucks every month. Large additional
orders for the Liberty trucks. It is said,
viii hoon bo awarded
Il IL said that not a single Liberty
truck has yet been delivered from any
plant, but that from now on the Cow
srnlnent VIII call for them at a rapid
rata
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-23
TROOPS AT DIX WIN
APPROVAL OF M'RAE
New Leader Finds Efficiency
High in 28th Division-To
Demonstrate Trench Mortar

Camp Dix. Wright stown, y. j.. April %.
Camp Dix and the Seveuty-eighth
Division have been put TO the test and
have come out victoriously, thanks to
the good work Of Major General Hugh
L. Scott, who took command last De
cembCr. The O. X. has been put on
the Lightning Division by Brigadicr
General James II. McRae, who has just
assumed command. and Brigadier Cen
eral Eli lIelmiCk, Of the Inspector Cen
erals Department. Both have expressed
their great pleasure in the standard Of
efficiency attained by the men, and
although the former has not had an
opportunity Of visiting every unit, yet
those that he has seen have impressed
him very favorably. and he is well
pleased with the command that has been
assigned him by the War Department
and which he will lead "ovcr there"
\ trench mortar demonstration will
be given for the new commander on
Thursday afternoon at $3.50 o'clock, ana
at the machiue-gun experts will give
an exhibition, This will be followed at
4:3O o'clock by a demonstration of
bayonet work in the old cafeteria. \
number Of reviews will also be staged
in the near future for General McRae,
but not until after the new draft men
are received and have been given few
drill lessons.
BY Walton. War Department camp
athletic director, has been selected as
director of the army and navy events
at the Penn relay games, and Lieutenant
Colonel Wait G. Johnson and Major Ed
ward Freeman, assistant chiefs of staff,
and Captain Montgomery will act as
judges in these events.
Recruit Horace +. Beall, who came
here from Walton. y. Y. with the draft
men from Delaware County on April 8
last, died yesterday Of pneumonia. He
was twenty-seven years old and was
attached to the 3O3d Engineers. His
body will be shipped back TO the home
of his father, Edgar l.. Beall Of Sidney
y. y.
Camp Dix has set a high-water mark
for war risk insurance, according to the
latest reports. \ total Of s576,997,0O0
has been written and 1920 policies
have been taken out, the average amount
OF each policy being $93lS.S0. Since
the last report, 4416 men have taken out
policies amounting to $4O,OS0.00O.
Men of the Fifty-ninth Pioneer lntan'
try Regiment will be granted passes at
the discretion of Colonel Reed TO at.
tend a Liberty Loan demonstration at
Dover. Del, on Friday. The draft men
from District No. /, Cumberland County
will also he granted twenty-four-hou
passes to take part in a parade next
Sunday at Bridgeton.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-23

man is wholly patriotic n ho
make other things secondary 10 Srs sn..os not
of the loan. W SUCCESS
There viii be plenty time after NJ.
the date the loan campaign is 10 aiy =.
TO interest the people in the Ststo lose,
ical campaign and, as a candISee. pollt-
the. nomination for Governor / S,'t1, Tor
nothing until after that date tbat" "mni w 90
turn the public mind from the might
duty of each one giving his best for tsnt ,n
success OF this loan. During IN tne
campaign all OF my time will h, se ~ loan
TO its success ! propose OF foTvet Voted
tics for the time and put nil nv poli-
and energy into tho sale Of IIH1usht
Bonds H'oerty
"The public should resent tb, .,,-
on the part Of any man or orvoS Tempt
to bring politics to the front dnrinnss in
Liberty Loan campaign. Every ca IN ,tne
should give all the time and rnona.. oate
sible toward making the loan a sIoS, pos.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-23
BERKS LEADS BOND BUYING
Heads All Other Interior Counties
in Third District

Reading. Pa. April 23.-The end of
the first two weeks of the Berks County
Liberty Loan campaign finds Reading
exceeding its allotment of S2,969, 900
and twenty-five minor divisions OF the
county In the same situation. The coun-
ty's subscriptions total s4,523, 800, being
more than so per cent Of the Berks al
lotment of S5,39S,O0O.
During the first week of the campaign
the subscriptions averaged more than
$500, 900 a day. and for the entire two
weeks more than S375.OO0 a day At
the end OF two weeks Berks was ahead
OF aL the other interior counties of the
State in the Third Federal District, and
ahead OF all the other counties In the
district In subscriptions in proportion
TO population and IN the percentage OF
the amount Of It's allotment. according
to John b. Dampman. of the county LIB
erty Loan committee.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-23
POLICE BAND IN CONCERT
First of Series for Benefit Of Pen.
sion Fund

The Philadelphia Police Band Of sew
cnty-four pieces presented the first OF
a series of concerts before a large and
appreciative audience last night at tn,
Metropolitan Opera House for the benefit
of the policemen's pension fund.
The series Of concerts, which will last
for a week, is expected to he a Grca'
success financially The Philadelphia
Police Band has contributed to the pen,
sion fund the proceeds Of four concerts
exclusive of this one.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-23
EDISON TO HEAD AIR
BOARD LATEST RUMOR
Report on Situation Furnished by
Crowell and Stettinius-New
Chief Soon Named

Washington. April Benedict Cro-
well and Edward r. Stcttinua, Assistant
Secretaries OF War, have finished and
sent to the President a joint report on
the aircraft situation. to supplement the
findings Of the II. Suowden Marshall
committee.
simultaneously with the publication or
the aircraft report, there will be an
rouuccd a new head for the aircraft
administration.
The latest uamc to bc connected by
rumor with the aircraft appointment is
that of Thomas \, Edison.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-23
RED CROSS RECEIVES
ALLIANCES 100000
Timms and Bosse Turn Securities
Over to Head of Delaware
Chapter

Wilmington, Del, April 23.--In the
office of Henry Z. Scott. director of
war savings in Delaware. Adolph
Timms. of Philadelphia, treasurer Of
the German American Alliance, and
the Rev. :. g. Won Bosse, of this city.
who was president of the organization,
turned over to General Charles Bird
head of the Delaware chapter OF the
Red Cross. railroad bonds and other
securities to the amount of 100000
which were the property Of the aili-
anCC.
The meeting was private and no one
was present except the men named. No
statement was made in reference to
the matter except that the securities
were turned over.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-23
ENEMY" THREATENS
HIKING JERSEY TROOPS
Men From Camp Mcclellan
Working Out Military Prob
lem on March


Hendquarters titN-scNenth infantry
Brigade. somewhere in Alabama.
April 30.
Dangers lurk i'm the path that the Eff
ty-scvcnth Infantry Brigade and its aux
uiary units will follow on the second
day Of their long hike today. Briga-
der General Charles W. Barber is in
receipt Of information to thtc effect that
strong enemy cavalry forces are within
close range and he ordered tho entire
brigade forward this morning i'm an cf-
fort to reach Gadseu and gain control Of
the important railroad center there be-
fore the Tennessee army can effect its
possession
Cavalry patrols have been reported
i'm the vicinity Of Duke and Rock
Springs, two towns on the road from
the camp at Wellington, where the
troops We're last night and which was
evacuated this morning, and the site at
Glencoe. where it is planned to make
camp late today, provided they do not
encounter too strenuous opposition.
The march today is taking the men
through the towns Of Duke, Roads
Alexander Gap and Rock Springs. At
both Duke and Rock Springs the six
mile column must pass through narrow
defiles through the mountains and these
points are ideal spots for enemy attack
In the tactical work which will follow
the 200 men from the ammunition train.
formerly members Of the famous Rich
moud Blues cavalry squadron will take
the part of the enemy cavalry The
aGvcnce guard which is made up Of the
Third Battalion of the 18th Infantry
Regiment, the Jersey City contingent,
under command of Major William H..
Garfield, of Newark. started this morn
ing at 7:4s and If the enemy forces at
tack it will be upon this outfit.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-23

Washington, April 23. - An order
issued by Fuel Administrator Garfield
suspcnds lightlesS nights beginning
next Thursday night until September
I. Restricted use Of electricity in
street lighting and advertising on
Thursdays and Sundays were ordered
by the fuel administration last Decem.
bcr to conserve coal.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-23
VAcATING 4swIvEL CHAIRS"

Washington. April es.--- ro1owing the
e1aInplc set by the various bureaus of
% War Department the Navy Depart
ent has ordered that a substantial
pe made Ia the number OF reserve
of draft aGo assigned 10 duty
Ellington. Iusiructious have just
,I| sued ~ u.t RQreau of Nayiga-
.|. 4,I|IIrF ttI thore service Of
lp1 14fnI reserve 10 AZ
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-23

business wanting repro scnta
with HEADQUARTERS at
H.ARRISBU URG. PA.

would do well to got In touch with the
writer. owing 20 loss of mfg. plant by fro
and tho adverse conditions caused by tho
war. our Company deems II unwisc to re-
build. ON this account tho Secretary Of the
Company viii he Opou for engagement after
juno l. Able to handle accounts. buy or sell
merchandise or manage 2 dppH rtment.
Address & III, Ledger Office.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-23
Borourhs Enter Coal .Business

Moodbeyy, y. ." April 1S.-ZIhe Dor
the cCQ1 business and supply fuel TO resi-
dents af cost this year. Permission has
NtHn Aranted by the fuel r4mmiasloner.
an lh1 GOAL necessary haf been prom
.&Ila /@1l|ar steps.
The Washington herald., 1918-12-28
Fifth Baptist Church,

\ large chorus choir at the Fifth
Baptist Church, under direction of
William J. Palmer. will render the
following two attractive programs
tomorrow morning and evening.
HOO a. m.-Prelude. Christmas
Pastorale Leybach), Born Today
(Elvey), There were Shepherds
NInCent, christmas" (SheIley)
postlude. Marche Anglaise Clark,
I:30 p. m.-Prelude. Christmas
Carols (Brackett), Gloria in En-
celsis' (MozarD, The Lord is Ny
Shepherd" CVan de Water). There
were Shepherds" CVinCenD, 20,
Holy Night" (Adam- Buck). TIE
Deum in c" (Buck). "Hark the
Herald Angels Sing" CFlotowD,
Christmas" (Shelley), Holy Night
(CarOD.
DR.. John f. Briggs will preach on
"LenEthening Cords and Strength
eninE Stakes" tomorrow morning.
Watch-night service as usual Tues
day night from 10 to IL o'clock.
The Washington herald., 1918-12-28
SATURDAY, DECEMBER Is 10,

This is day in which it is pos
sible to overcome contrary influences
and to make unusual success wherever
obstacles are surmounted. The Sun,
Jupiter and Venus are in benefic as
pect. but Mars and Nepure are ad-
verse.
Warning is given that reaction after
the war may retard many important
projects, but the seers declare that
great prosperity will ensue for the
next two years.
Some sort of activity on sea and
land appears to be forecast for the
Army and Navy.
There is good sign for this night
that should encourage the giving OF
entertainments and banquets. 1t has
special significance for something
IN Europe in which this country is
inerested.
1t is a most auspicious rule under
which to adjust business affairs and
is especially beneficial for employees
who have dealings with their en-
ployers.
The planetary rule is a fortunate
one for weddings. Meetings of young
folk at bridal receptions have a pc
culiar Significance that promises hap
piness.
There seems to be indication that
clothes will occupy much attention
and even be the subject of serious
discussion. Radical changes in fash
ions are foreshadowed.
Women should make the most of
this day. Honors and recognition of
past achievements are foreshadowed.
New leaders will develop great power.
Beauty which is to be more con-
sidered than ever before, will be ex-
pressed In many practical projects,
astrologers declare, and art will have
a great impetus.
This awakening to the everyday
esthetic needs will have far-reaching
effects, ii is prophesied. and women
VIII find new vocations through 1t.
Persons whose birthdate it is win
have prosperous year il they avoid
dispute and litigation. The young
win court and marry. Whose who are
employed will gain promotion in all
probability.
Children born on this day will be
KIND, affectionate and altogether re-
liable. These subjects of Capricorn
are usually highstrung and impetuous,
but they generally succeed in life.
Copyrixht l9la)
The Washington herald., 1918-12-28
100000 Pounds T. N. T.
Dumped on Seas Bottom

On the bottom OF the sea. instead of
on the fields OF France and Belgium,
nearly 100000 pounds of high explo-
sives has its resting place. Fifteen
miles out from New York representa-
tives of the Railroad Administration
yesterday dumped cargoes OF T. y. T,
smokeless powder. etc, which have
been stored in 22S railroad cars near
Wilmington. Del
The entire consignment OF high ex-
plosives reached Wilmington about
the time the armistice was signed on
November II. The French government,
to whom it belongs, Immediately
changed its order. and instead OF ship
ping it across the Atlantic asked for
permission to store it temporarily in
America. but this was considered too
dangcrous
The Washington herald., 1918-12-28
Temple Baptist Church.

Dr. Muir's subject Sunday morn
Ing will be Our Yesterdays" At S
o'clock will occur our annual memo
rial service. y program of special
music has been arranged and the
exercises will be interesting through
out. The public is cordially invited
to attend.
Dr' Muir will also be the speaker
at the {. L. Society meeting at I
o'clock. his subject being Happy
New Year-Rules for It."
From $50 to $3.50 p. m, Monday
evening, will be held the Junior
party. and all are invited to come
and greet our little folk in their
Christmas joy.
The Washington herald., 1918-12-28
Copyright 1918

Sissy Dear: l regret to remind
you that we don't KNOW darn
thing about any gems nesting some
where off the south shore. We jus,
surmise. Now do we want to get the
! whole L. S. Senate all het up over
what isn't? Wouldn't it be poor
policy to expose. what may turn OUT
I only a pipe dream? And draw ridicule
down on the honored clan of Lorimer?
Besides, why rob a poor flying man
of excitement when he's due to lose
his job in a few months? Why snitch
his only chance for thrills when he
gets home?
Don't let your conscience nag you.
Sis. OF course. no Lorimer wants to
keep the stuff, but there's them that
does and because others are on the
trail solely for their own prOft-we
really ought to beat 'em to it, Just
so we can hand the goods to the gov
ernment-IF FOUND.
Dad will finance us, sure, and Wen
hire a diver and convoy him with
| tugs, and Wen sail away - several
miles away from old Manhattan-on
a regular 1919 treasure hunting jag!
! Il may as well tell you right now,
though, that your nifty scheme to
glimpse the U-boat from a plane
proves a dud; so far, the waters too
! rough.
! But at present that U-boat is in
/ cold storage and safe. Nothing in it
can help German propa ganda as much
as an oyster could. But we've both
I got to be dumb as oysters.
Now. Sis. I've got a hunch all by
my lone. Don't you laugh. I didn't
| laugh at you, remember.
What If there are gems in that
sunken hulk-what If they are crown
| jewels of Germany-sent over here by
the Kaiser months ago-to be safe
out of Europe in case his throne
should wobble and shake him off, as it
I has since?"
What if?" I repeated in q stage
whisper. And / had to admit that
in the theory of romantic adventure
Jim had me fairly beaten.
(To Be Continued)