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Evening journal., 1918-05-18
HARLAN DIED OF HEART pIsEAsE

The post-moriem examination on the
body Of Solomon Harlan. Negro, founo
dead in his bed at No. 1903 Walnut
street yesterday, showed that death was
due 10 fatty degeneration OF the heart.
It was at FIRST thought hat the mans
death was due to inhalging acid fumes.
Evening journal., 1918-05-18
ACcInENTs OF THE Dan.

Among those treated at the Delaware
Hospital today were:
NJ White, bruised side.
A. Nowsk, bruised back.
Joseph Christy, bruised leg.
Evening journal., 1918-05-18
ASK NEW GARRnGE RIns

The Board Of Health is asking bids FOR
the collection and removal Of garbage
Tor the year from June 4. 1918. 10 May "a.
1919. The bids will be. opened May 81.
Evening journal., 1918-05-18
LADIES OF CHARITY TO MEET.

The Ladies Of Charity will hold the
closing meeting Of the year at s O'Clock
on Monday. The Red Cross work will
be kept up during the summer.
Evening journal., 1918-05-18
PROTECT TENANTS
In WILMINGTON

Congress has passed a resolution SUBJ
mitted by Senator Salisbury. memba
OF the District Of Columbia committee
TO prevent the eviction Of tenants "A
the district. The House amended tha
resolution 10 make Il apply only during
the duration OF the war.
Under the terms OF The resolution,
no tenant, paying his rent regularly and
conducting himself properly, can be dis.
possessed.
Leases may. OF course. be renewed.
modified or avoided by mutual agree'
ment.
The eject OF the resolution, stated
briefly. Is 30 enable tenants 10 retain
their homes on the terms Of their press
ent tenure. unless mutual agreement al
TO changes shall be reached
Evening journal., 1918-05-18

celerity through the dense crowd until
she emerged at the other end leaving A
trail behind her OF irritaied humans
with scraped elbows.
Evening journal., 1918-05-18

b q eurs5 showing uuhh coay y 10 live N q
the % psrdbh from o years. q
&fsentm month lyeuth hrouss q wih6 Il,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-20
ToDAY's MARRIAGE LICENSES

Alexander M akowetzkv. 1853 S. Broad St,
., ard Helen n MorteT; 2 li5$ $ d Br1"H E,rfno st.
.E' ,Brunsmeycr, Waterloo, 10.
Joseph Kaupherr. New York city, and Thick
la Buck, 2sls Germantown ave
Homer Wagner. iosl, \. 18th St and Mary
caTro Mor5SH s%s iS2i Gamp McsGG TGsa Md and Eve
James Hughes Camden, y. j., and NJ. Fer
,rey6ee, Gressona, Pa ,r ., and porI-
william ri, Gibberson. l131 Hazel ave. and
Evelyn X. HARDY, 4l37 shaw ave.
Dmvtri Botko, 22n Lombard St. and Nastia
Joseph Dunn, 5s25 Knox St, and Anna Gil
lespie, 22B Baynton 1t.
Philip Kooler. 3O6 S. 4th ST.. and Anna Gold
berg. 1928 FitZwater st.
Prekseda Buividate, I4s n Franklin 8,
Michael Konsky, 1907 Lombard ST., and Re
beCca Heller. 6OI Tasker st.
Charles W. Barnett, Camp Meade; Nd, and
Edith Russell, SI3 s. goth st.,
william J. Anderson. 232j Callowhil ST.,
and Ellanore NJ Armstrong. 25n2 Federal;
Matthew G. Hart. Camp DIX ". j., and
Josephine Mclaughlin 2ls g Clifton st.
telia Purnell. 1929 Fernon st,
Wallace VI, Rowland, Port Deposit Md. and
BTockman 81 state 81
Harry Massey, 1923 Naudain ST., and Mary
!, WS.eTs 2aI $ s4tS sto,n =, ard po.,
Hesryy sTSwS SohsH7soN s7S H. GSth 81 W" - anu No'A
Fqedonia g. Bousher. HarrIsonburs. Va,
Hobart shstss 1908 ,doa s9mspsss g sot 81 and
fssdore Bubis, 4i6. uerritt ST., aud Minnie
Schotts. 500 Dudley At
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-20
HOSIERY MAKERS HERE
TODAY FOR EXHIBIT
National Convention Opens
Tomorrow and Will Run
Until Thursday

Tho fourteenth annual "NhjhH of
tn" National Association Of Hosiery and
Underwear manufacturers opened today
in tn" First Regiment Armory. Broad
and Callnwhll streets.
Members Of tho association from
"vUry state arc arriving in tho city for
their conventions which win open to-
morrow morning and continue until
Thursday. Tho exhibit will close Fri
day. More than 5000 members will he
present
Phjlad"Iphis is known rs tho hosiery
r"Utcr Of tn" world. and many Of the
exhibits shown today demonstrate
Amcrir"'s $ progress in manufacturing
dyes
Booths show now motor apparatus
used in tho manufacture 0f socks. sweat
Crs and all knitted materials \ new
method Of scanning military underwear
is included.
Members of tho association will I've
welcomed to tho city at the opening Of
the convention by II. J. Cattell, city
statiStiCian.
"Industry and tho War; will hc the
them" of Harold Lamb. Iuion Manu-
featuring Company, Union Point, Ga.
James A Emery. Of III" National ASSO-
ciati ion of Manufacturers. is also to make
an address The featur" Of the morning
session will be an address by Lincoln
rrow"lL uuartcrmaSt"r generals de-
partmonl Mr. Cr0wcll has charge Of
tho purchasing Of all knitted goods for
the American fighters.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-20
CITY DRAFTEES GO SUNDAY
2016 in Movement to Camp
Meade iy Two Days

Two thousand nine hundred and six
teen selected men from this city are in
Cludcd In the call for SOM men from
eastern PENNSYLVANIA to he sent to Camp
Meade in tho hve-day period beginning
next Saturday
The PhiIadclphans will all entrain
for camp on Sunday and Monday, on
which days there will also be a big
movement of draftccS from nearby coun-
ties. The movement Will reach It's height
on Monday. when 23i3 men from this
city and nearby sections will cntrain.
Selected mon from twenty-five local
boards numbering T. g.. viii he sent to
Camp Meade next Sunday. The bal
ancr of tho men, 1873, will leave the
following day.
An additional 7S6 selected men froms
here will he sent TO Columbus Bars
racks or Forts Oglethorpe and SchrIven
These men arc included in the call for
2T5O men, the movement to start
May @9s
This second movement will end
June ..
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-20
TROLLEY SERVICE
MUCH IMPROVED
Northeast Furnishes Exccp-
ton to Returning Normal
Schedules on P. r. T. Lines

Murb imnroyod ,ransi, scr,.iro nroy,ils
'''''H '"'""H""ut ire '''E' with IN" 'N-
GO Wl0n OF tn" northeast
Ih"r" effects still were noticeable Of
IN" WhIkOut Of members Of tho Carmrn'S
union demanding recognition Of their
union BUXTON by tn" Rapid Transit COM
nanT.
Federal investigation Of trolley scry-
in" afforded employees Of tho Franllford
Arsenal will he demanded, according to
George n Smith secretary of the rxrCu-
tive committee of Federal Lodge. 40
G97. International Asgocioti,u or Ma
rhiniStS. who cyplaincd th.t thr state
nrcnt was to contradict army officers
who pronounced the scryirc soti.r,r,o,.y
eft is dre tn conditiong or ,ronyro,,.,
tion afforded omn,ovc, Of tho rIrnrI,r, "a
Arsenal tI.o, - roi,rc.or,,ti,., ,.iII ~
nniriaIs at wa,hi,,,l, ,I
cr.,r ,ryn.,ir,tior " ,l,o ..,,,,,, .,'.
IN ,,,, ..,1,,,o t,,,I,., .,t,t ~. =
,, ,.,.,. ~, ~! ~ ,"H'l
,h, ,,.i,,,,,,, '' go '''''' ""' ''S
v.I,t,, a.. po,.., ,r..
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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-20
7. N. T. BLAST LEAVES
zoo UNACCOUNTED FOR
Death Estimates Double as
Probe Into Oakdale Dis.
astcr Progresses

FTTNNWTEH, NIdN
Two bupdrcd c,,,r1oyos. of the AETNA
c,,.,, ,,, ..
>''''iii|@'i >~o'''pniiS "'re SUN uliac'ouh'-
cd for at 10 O'Clock today.
This included workers If the night
ehif, ,,,,.,,, ,i,..,,
y ~ ~'' '''''
inc plant WINCH we're destroyed by
Saturdays first blast Of T. y. T.
Officials today admitted that addi.io,,
>. .,. ,oa.,. -, -,
!" 'ii' ''"'h l"II H'aE ne expected
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-20
HOG ISLAND LAYS
NINETEENTH KEEL
Bowlcs Disapproves Tax ON
Shipworkers' Pay, but Will
Aid War Chest
The nineteenth keel, that Of the
ScatacuOk. a 7500-tOn cargo carrier,
was laid today at Hog Island.

\ request from the committee direct
ing the War Chest campaign that per-
mission be given to circulate pledges
among Hog Island workmcu. authorlz-
ing contributions to Ice taken from work.
mems pay envelopes weekly. was refused
today by Admiral BowIcs. directing head
of the shipyard
In announcing his refusal. tn" admiral
made it plain that h" would assist IN
promoting tn" campaign among the
ship workers, but that another plan
that did not involve "A direct tax ON the
weekly envelope would haV" to hc work.
ed out.
Il have issued instructions that no
money Is to he extracted from the work.
mems envelopes to aid the War chest
Campa ign. The men shall pay ont as
they wish. | will not change my attitude
unless the workmen conclude. and 50 in
form me. that they are in favor Of
such a plan
Hog Island will assist tho campaign
in every way possible. and arrange
ments will probably be mad"-to further
the solicitation 0c contributions a5 was
done in the Liberty Loan and War
Savings stamps campaigns ! am. OF
course. in favor of tn" War chest idea.
but do not approv" Of taxing tn" men :
envelopes even when their PERMISSION is
given In all probability. they would
later regret such a pIedg"
Admiral BOwle~ also announced that
it was time the city appropriated money
to fight the mosquito pest at log Island
during the coming summer. SWamps
near the shipyard are breeding places
and unless the nests are soon scattered
the pests will h"vcr over Hog Island in
swarmS
Asked If he would TAX" steps to fore"
the city to appropriate tho necessary
money. Admiral Bowles said hr would
continue his former policy Of obtaining
action Of courteously asking for what
he wanted.
Tho civ authorities have co-opcratrd
.niendtdly with me in everything | have
asked for" he said.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-20
FATHER DREFFMAN DIES
Redemptorist Priest Had Been 90
Years i'm Philadelphia

The Rev, Henry Dreffman c. SIS R..
6Ied OF heart trouble Sunday morning at
.Ihc rfctory of st. Bonifaciuss Church,
U{enond street and Norris Square.
+ Father Dreffman was born in Cumber-
<G1>J. Mr.. April IL, 1s49. He was or
f4Ined priest in 1875. At various times
31< was located at st. Jamess Church.
Nn:fimore: St Joseph's Church. Roches-
<<r Holy Redeemer Church, New Yorf
~ name 10 81. ,Bonifaciuss Church in
III fS9s Father Dreffman was made
<Irfrior Of the Sacred Heart Church at
HI<hlandtown. n. Y. Later he back to
ST. Honifacius's Church, where he has
G<tn located ever since
H3Hing been stationed in Philadelphia
for tWenty-nine years he made a host
o/ fr3eqds and was widely known. He
Is znrFived by brother, John Dreff-
1>4n: a sister. oJanna Dreffman. OF the
71t=.tation Convent. Baltimore, and Mrs
8nHt Saendle, OF Penfield. \. Y.
The funeral will take place Wednes-
day al 10 o'clock. at st. Bonifacius's
I,hnreb and the interment at Holy. Re-
1seuer Cemetery Bridesburg
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-20

"rudraNurrd To- conduct a dignlttrd and
'Ican campaign IN keeping with the
war situation which grips the minds of
the people.
II have not made promise Of any
r'oual rnIanglemcnts,' is the significant
utIrrauCr of senator Sproul.
Highway Commissioner O'Neil, the
opp rneur of senator Sproul for the
guhcruaroriaI nomination, has jumped
his estimates and now places his ma jor-
ity at Too eco. O'Nrtl declares that he
has challenged Senator SPROUTS record
over the State and has received no de-
nial He scores the attempt of MIR.
Grundy to capitalize patriotism in the
interest of Mr. SprOul,' and says it has
hurt Senator Sprouts candidacy,
Both Joseph +. Guffey and Municipal
Judge Bonniwcn. rivals for the Demo-
cratic nomination, have issued claims Of
victory Guffey. who has the support
Of leaders friendly to President Wilson,
all the counties where the Democratic
vote is strong.
Election officers are warned in a letter
gcnt out by the committee of seventy
not to permit assistance to voters unless
a voter makes an affidavit in accordance
with law that he is unable to read or
Is physically disabled. The Shern Law,
penalties for threatening or intimidRt-
ing watchers and Oyerseers, and in
structiOns concerning the manner in
which the ballot boxes are to be handled
are contained in the warning,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-20
REGISTRATION BOARD
FIGHTS COURT ORDER
Commissioners Will Appeal Decree Re.
storing Names Stricken From

The Board of Registration Commits
sioners will appeal to the Supreme Court
the decision of Judge Audenried order
ing the restoration of more than 900
names stricken from the registry lists
by the board, according to Albert H.
I.adner, chairman of the board. Judge
Audenried handed down the decision
Saturday In Common Pleas Court No. T.,
in answer to "A bill of equity filed by
John c. Winston and other members of
the Town Meeting party asking for a
restraining order.
Mr.. Ladner makes the following state
ment on the action of the Court:
.'rhe action of the Court Of Common
Pleas No. in Issuing a mandatory iniunc-
lion recurring the Registration Commis-
sioners TO restore to the list the names OF
more than 300 disqualified voters challenges
a power given to the ReRlstra ton commis-
been exercised and stood unquestioned since
tha commission has been created
'"JInder these circumstances the commits
their public duty II they did not al once
appeaI the decision to the Supreme Court
especially in view Of the fact that rs
Various diyisions. More than o. per sent
~ tho names stricken of were stricken off
by mutual agreement Of the workers ~ an
9Sctinns tana partics to Wit. Republican,
rnwn Meetine. Republican Alliance and
eo,ani!ltoe 81 Scysnry.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-20
Y. VI. C.. A. MAN ASKS
MORE HELP AT FRONT
Thousand Men and $50 Women Needed.
Says Banker, Back From
France

More men and women are needed at
once for Y NJ. G. \. service in France.
Howard Butcher. a member of the bank
Who ' has - i1et ~et,rnrd after saWsrai
months service with the Y. NJ G. A.
overseas, is appealing for 1000 men and
$50 women.
Mr. Butcher said that in January,
1917, there were only ten Y. NJ. c. A.
men in France. In November 1917.
there were 400; in March last 400 and
now more than 1000 men and women.
Mr Butchers plea Is for men and
women to be sent to France at once.
Men are needed. such as bookkeepers,
cashiers. sales managers and men over
with only one dcSire-not 70 look around
but to help the men at the front The
best brains are needed how much it is
impossible to overcmphasze," he said.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-20
SOLDIERS SUICIDE HINTED
Young Woman Finds Uniform on Bank
Of Susquehanna River

Lancaster Pa. May 20 The full uni
form Of an American soldier believed 70
he that of Clarence w. Myers. Of Dun
cannon. Pa tas been found along the
susouehanna River by Miss Sarah Pres
ton, Of Marietta.
a-Afne my clothes will kindly send this
Letter 70 the commanding general al
Camp Merritt"
A letter Tez also found written TO
in Duncannon.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-20
READING ENTERTAINS
GRAND LODGE, !. o. o. F.
Nine,y.ifth Annual Session TO Continue
Three Dsys-Congressman Dewatt
Will Welcome Delegates

Beading. Pa. May 20.-Odd Fellows
from all over the State began gather
ing here today for the ninety-tifth an
nual session Of the grand lodge, which
opens tomorrow morning More than
$500 members of the order will be here.
As preliminary to the opening, Rev.
simon Sipple, of Allentown, state chap
lain preached at the Second Reformed
Church sunday evening. He referred
70 the 5000 odd Fellows in the Csun-
try's service. The convention will be
in progress three days!
AIIentown will welcome the delegates
al the opening session
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-20
FOUR SHIPS FLOATED
AT THREE .SHIPYARDS

Oakland, Cal. May 2O.-Four big steel
vessels were launched from the ways
in three shipyards within a space of
forty minutes here Saturday night, add
ing $4,000 tons to the cargo space of
the Emergency Fleet Corporation.
The vessels launched were the Volun-
teer, 1880 tons Fresno, 94OO tons
Oshawa, 94O0 tons, and Governor John
Lind 5400 tons.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-20
COP SHOOTS FUGITIVE
Camden Bluecoat l. Beaten by Alleged
Milk Thief

Caught it is alleged, in the act of
taking milk bottles from donrstops of
homes at Cooper Point. Camden. John
Lahman, nineteen years old, who says
his home is in SpriIlvill". Mo, was shot
policeman was seriously beaten by Lab
man on the way to the patrol box. The
man ran and in his attempt to escape
was shot.
Both men were taken to Cooper HOSpi
tai. where I.ahman was placed under ar
rest. Policeman Boyd, after he received
several stitches in the scalp, refused to
remain in the hospital and was taken
home in a serious condition.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-20
uELr wANTED-FEMALE

TEACHERS Nf more competent but younger
class desiring NaCHtln employment or
more desirable work for 4 change. 225.
Ledger OffCe. "
OFFICE GIRl.S--Ybung ladies about II for
general office work. experience unneCes-
sary Employment. - y. I'D st.
SPINNERS. $l1.sS; twisters, &l2. ~; spool
Crs Sll.3 "a. Apply AbeCCo Mills Inc. En-
hraid and Adams SITS. fourth floor.
NIULTIGRAPH OPERATOR. some exper;
good prospects. - y. I'D st
lob PRESS FEEDER. private plant. EN-
rovmcnt Division. - \. I'D st.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-20
HELP WANTED-MALE
SHOE STOCK MAN

EXPERIENCED MAN FOR
SHOE STOCK ROOM; CAPABLE OF TAX
ING FULL CHARGE; RECEIVING AND
MERCHANDISE. APPLY BU-
REAU OF EMPLOYMENT. Al FLOOR.
sTRAwBRIDGE & CLOTHIER
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-20
niiIIyilIe Mani. sudden pealh

,IIIisiiie, n. j., May 20 - After he
r&1 fnished his dinner, Robert Muck.
E c&1,I twenty-five years. was lacing his
6ntS aud complained to his wife
- palm IN his head. He arose to his
h0t had no sooner done 50 thar
~ fhe floor Medical aid was
@u<6 but the man expired befor,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-20
Mrs. Stokes Must Face Trial

Kansas city. No., May 2O.-Judge Van
Valkenburgh in Federal Court here over
ruled demurrer TO the indictment
charging Mrs. Rose Pastor Stokes, wife
the wealthy New York Socialist, ].
Phelps Stokes, with violation of the
espionage act This action indicates
Mrs. stokes win so 70 trial Monday.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-20
Two Wills Probated

The wills of charlotte T. Stevenson,
1877 North Second street. probated to-
Guy. dispose, private requests. of estates
valued at $1,000 and $ll07A, respect
lively. The personal effects OF the estate
of Anna NJ Gutekunst have been ap-
praised at $1O,l51.S7.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-20

Susan Washington. negro. thirty
FIVE years old. was found dead in her
com at 60l Panama street Her head
was partially severed from her body
The crime was evidently committed with
razor The police are looking for
James Robinson, who is said to have
uuarrcled with the woman
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-20
WAR-BREAD EXPERTS
OPEN CAMPAIGN HERE
Begin Demonstrations Today
in Proper Baking of Wheat
Substitutes


substitute breads to Italians, English
women or Swedcs. it is all the same 20
the twCnty-four women from state COL
lege who have come to assist pniladel-
phia housewives in the difficult task of
economically using up the substitutes
they are required to buy with their
purchases of wheat flour
NO matter Of what race or nation
alitv they may he" declared Miss Pearl
Mcdonald. who Ia chief of the home eco.
nomiCs extension service of State COL
lego and director Of the demonstration
here. they arc all Americans now. and
bread Is Just as essential to ono as to an
other. Whether we need an interpreter
to explain our work to the housewives or
show them in plain English what to do,
we strive to teach them in all cases that
perfectly delicious breads may be made
from the wheat substitute"
In every section of the city, in
churches, schools, business houses, 60
Cial-scrvice centers and settlement
houses, as well as in some of the most
attractive private homes, the college
experts will give demonstrations during
the next two weeks.
They have established headquarters
in the pavilion in the City Hall court
yard, and there tho yeast breads arc
made and the exhibits Of vegetables,
,,,, "n.''ap b So,,',, .i,..,i, '''
'''o' ''' va
Three Demonstrations Today
we have given thousands of dc
mOnStrntOns throughout the state in the
last few months" said Miss NJ. J. New
Comhc. we are scheduled to give not
ieSS man 80" III thi'aucl Pn'H pe'"rc J,"le
l. Inc nrSt ono ls set lot this "l'''
noon IN 81. Paul 'hurch' flttleth street
an" baitIn"re avenue mere VII W
Nv" tnIS oV'hInG-one III VI" fiatl ,t o', ,,es ,oes
ii'SnNl Nl"ildH 'huiCh ~ %" " ~, "!'u
IN" "th'r IN inc |oohi',ar' ',"rulIt
'hurch' at Iw"Itth street ana l'h'sh
avenue at "'"o CLOCK
"t,Vcrywhcrc We have met interested
women eager 10 do their share in con-
serving food for the hCnpft of our SOL
dicrs We have found in many places
,h,, ,,o man ,ro tho oros u.h6 most
,,hia,, g., ,Lo ,,.o ,r ,.bo,, ,,,,, mont
.,,I,,.,i,,,, .,,i,t,,,, ,,,,,,,, -, r,rood
~ :, '''',''"H '',., "' ,,,
'"P n''n'S' n"''V'E''n '"'.,H' - '''
"'S Nr'h' was aN'r"" ny '"' "'"''''-
49, -, ''''" " VI ""t ,"''' = -,
NC ,'''.l ,'"N "", ""'''' ~ InI
""'". S"'H'l'u,' "''' ''''. '''' I,.. i,',',''', :,
an" 'n' men d''Fi'" S'r'N' u"''SH
lh'F '"uI" got something u'S'"'S 'orH-
, hr"ad F" cat. som" OF our d'mon-
SUhl"f" went 10 the camp ana nAUc
bread for IN" miners. They said they
would stay If they could have such food
, as that. Then it was up to US to teach
the women Of the community how 10
hak" aupctiZinC breads of the suhsti-
J
-, r,,, Nan,' ,l', .'l''H ~ :"
.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-20
Woman Ends Life hx Ca.

Gertrude Yarnall sixty-five years old,
committed suicide at her boarding house
Eliminating gas. Her action was due to
III health,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-20
Rotan Aids Town Meeting

District Attorney Rotan in a letter
to attorneys for the Committee Of Sew
enty threatens to prosecute election Off
GERS who refuse "A Republican ballot to
Town Meeting party voters, The Dis
trict Attorney says the law on the sub
ject was outlined by Judge Kunkel of
the Dauphin County Court, in a recent
opinion which he handed down, deciar-
ing that voters enrolled as Republicans
had a right to the Republican ballot no
matter how they voted last November
The District Attorney asks all voters
who are challenged to send him the
names and addresses of the election offi-
GERS who refused them the ballot.
Senator Sproul has issued a statement
expressing confidence that he will be
nominated tomorrow by very large
majority. lie declares that he has
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-20
DEATHS

Sewers. May 30. ETHEL LILLIAN.
daughter of the late William A. and
pHuln" G. Sewers. aged Is. at residence
of hur uncle. Frederick EfflinE. 400 Par
rish st. Duo notice of funeral will he given.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-20

Meanwhile a considerable shake-up,
including some suspensions in the air
craft service, was understood to he in
The making at the War Department.
The suspensions were reported to be
the reusult of a plan to take the men
out while their records are being cleared
or until they were found to be involved
in some wrongdoing.
The present plans call for separating
the air service from the equipment
service and this will involve a consider
able reorganization of personnel, with
an additional number Of engineers in
the equipment section, and creation of
separate finance and supply divisions
in the air division.
The flying group will determine the
type of planes required and the equip
ment division will see to it that they
are equipped and produced