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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-11
WHISTLES BETRAY TROOPS
Mayor Says They Inform Spies of
Soldiers Presence Here

Many persons have thrilled on recent
nights TO the shrill blasts of whistles on
troop trains carrying the fighting sons
of Uncle Sam through Philadelphia to
various destinations
The blasts of the whistles are a re-
mnder to those safe in bed that the
youth of the country is on its way to
protect those at home, This practice,
however Is regarded by many as dam
gerous to the fighters who are thus hon
ored.
Factories along the railway lines in
the city, in sounding their sirens as a
farewell to the departing troops are
said to be even greater offenders In dis
closing the presence of troop trains than
are the locomotive whistles.
Although he commended the spirit in
which greetings from the troop trains
were given nightly. Mayor Smith said
today he thought the plan was fraught
with great danger to the men.
THE enemies who blow up ships" said
the Mayor, would hardly hesitate to de-
rail or wreck train. These enemies are
everywhere. and It Is just possible that
when reminded by the locomotive whis-
ties that Uncle Sans fighters are pass
ing through the city they would wrsak
revenge by committing some deed which
would bring serious injury to the SOL
diers. We all know that the whistles
are blown from purely patriotic motives.
but the serious side must be considered.
and II such a plan would lead to disas-
trous results, then 1t would hardly be
wise to continue it,"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-11
BOWLES IS ORATOR
AT PATRIOTIC RALLY
Admiral Addresses Ship Work.
ers at Flag Raising Over
Hog Island Barracks

Rear Admiral Bowles. assistant gen.
eral manager Of the Emergency Fleet
Corporation, was the principal speaker
at patriotic rally and flag raising held
by Hog Island workmen at noon today.
The rally marked the passing Of the
halfway mark in the construction of the
workmen's barracks at Ninety-fourth
street and Tinicum avenue. Three thou
sand workers were present.
The flag was raised in front OF the
barracks by Helen Stewart Foshay, five
year-old daughter of the superintendent
of Crawford & Co, who are constructing
the barracks.
Private John Fish. one of the first
English soldiers to set foot in France
with Lord Kitchener's army, and Ser
geant @. Lowne. who went over" with
the first Canadian contingent, pleaded
for self-sacrince as a means of bring
ing the war to a speedy, successful end
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-11
FRENCH MATERNAL HEARTS BEAT
IN UNISON WITH THE AMERICAN

Madame OF
mother o follows
TO the Mothers Of America:
mothers set
which
of God
the Of will
manifest their respectful
calamity
which world
liberty o humanity.
Their presence a token
caus
beat
which
and the sacrifices xacted
greatla conscience and honor.
s
the United
life of
feeling an absoute
by words the that wish to
express ours anecionae recognition
invite
cure to
rounded W o atmosphere
establish
ana friendships and which will
toesthsr.
during
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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-11
TWO-THIRDS RULE UP AGAIN
New Leagal Attack Made in
Councils S275.OOO Transfer Bill

new attack on the S275. 200 transfer
ordinance passed by n majority vote of
Councils was launched today by Claude
counsel for George w. Mintzer. a citizen
and taxpayer. they filed bill in
equity In Court of Common Pleas No J..
alleging that the ordinance is invalid
and asking an injunction to restrain
Controller Walton from countersigning
any warrants and City Treasurer Shoyer
from paying out any funds under au-
thority Of the ordinance.
Although Judge Barratt Common
Pleas Court No. 9, in an opinion Thurs
day decided the transfer ordinance
valid. the Judges decision was based on
amicable proceedings brought in the
jury was alleged by any one.
This defect Is now sought to be
remedied in the suit on behalf of Mr..
Mintzer who does allege special per-
sonal interest and injury resulting to
himself IL the ordinance is allowed Ia
stand. His averments are backed up
by supporting affidavits by Elias Elias
Abrams and Richard b. Hewitt
II is contended that the ordinance Is
Illegal as being in violation of section
of the Act of May 80. 1874. which
specifically provides that where an
ordinance Is passed by Councils ap-
propriating money TO, pay for past serv-
ices such ordinance to be valid must re-
ceive the vote of two-thirds Of the mem
bers Of Councils,
Judge Barratt in his opinion fully
discussed this section of the act but
upheld the contention that a municipal
corporation has the power to adopt by
laws for it's own internal regulation not
contrary to law,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-11
PUT TIGHTER LID
ON BOOTLEGGDNG
Saloonmen nd Police
Heads Agree to Drastic
Regulations
NO BAR SALES in BULK

Deye,onmen,s this afternoon In the
o.,. ,,oo,,.crt,o a,d sa,e
'lusaue W p'e'en'
or liquor TO enlisted men r'ahe SUCH
offensives extremely difficult.
R,g,d epforcerent Of the law pro-
-, ,..,a,a,. Go
n'o''"s u'e s'e VI
drafted men. agreement ny tne oea'e'S
to sell liouor in bulk to those they know
o,I,. and ,seusai of ,be brewers TO
MAKE peer ueil'eries 10 c'upS oi ''"'''
day, clamp the lid on liquor tighter than
ever before
, ,.,o ,,o,c
Inere WIS general op'i''o'' "'''o"e
saloon proprietors that the law con-
corning the sale Of drink 70 men in the
- -, a.. .,,.-,,,
SerNice aPp''eu oh's W '''ose !" we
Acting superintendent OF Police Miiis
has shown that the law is more drastic.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-11
MATERNAL HOMAGE
TO SPAN ATLANTIC
Sons and Daughters of America
and France Observe Mothers
Day Tomorrow

Sons and daughters of two continents
will celebrate Mothers Day tomorrow.
The day also marks the anniversary Of
the deliverance of France by Joan of
Arc.
American and Frenchmen here and In
France will observe both occasions.
French societies in the United states
will honor Joan's memot. with fitting
celebrations. in which Americans will
assist
Then. TO chow the true fraternal spirit,
thousands of Frenchmen will honor
Mothers Day. originated by Miss Anna
Jarvis, 2o31 North Twelfth street.
French sympathies are with the
mothers OF the United states as never
before. said Madame Poincare, wife of
the President of France, in n letter to
Mrs. William G. Sharp. wife of the
American Ambassador. on the celebra-
tion of Mothers Day. Her letter fol-
lows:
Palace of the Elysee.
Dear Mrs. Sharp,
at the moment that the United
tom. are about to celebrate Mothers
Day, allow me to say. in the name of
the three societies of the French Red
Cross. how earnestly we wish to share
in this demonstration of gratitude
toward the valiant mothers who have
reared the children of noble America and
how deeply our sentiments are with
theirs on this holy occasion. From the
very beginning of the war. American
mothers, with tender care, sent us their
chlldren's toys to serve as our own.
Then they themselves came among us
and enlisted in ever growing numbers
in our hospital units Even before your
great country entered the struggle, they
and OF generosity.
Nov that they see their husbands
their brothers and their sons cross the
ocean to France in order to fight under
the Star Spangled Banner. their courage
ia put to the severe test which the
women of France have experienced dur
ing so many months.
They may rest assured that their dear
ones, whom their thoughts are accom-
panying upon the battlefields. will find
here the most cordial of welcome and
the most attentive care.
Il earnestly hope that this assurance
may bring comfort to them. In spite
Of distance. French women will hence
forth feel that they are near to Ameri-
can women. For both are closely
united In the same duties and the same
patriotic aspirations.
This Is what the societies of the Red
Cross have asked me to tell you today
faithfully interpreting the sentiments
which inspire all the women of France.
with warm regards, dear Mrs
Sharp, l am, your sincerely,
"HENRIETTA POINCARE"
| Instead of wearing a white carnatior
many of those who observe Mothers Da,
in the United States will wear thrift
stamp.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-11
u. OF P. ANNOUNCES
FELLOWSHIP HONORS
Scholarships for Next Year
Awarded on Several
Foundations

Felowships and scholarships on the
George Leh Harrison, Hector Tyndale,
Mrs. Bloomfield Moore. Joseph NJ. Ben
nett Frances Sergeant Pepper and Fran
COS t. Bennett foundations. as well as
a number of university scholarships.
have been announced at the Cniver-
sity OF Pennsylvania. These are con-
sidered as among the best prizes in
American universities, many carrying
with them stipends Of from $500 to 5000
a year
On the Harrison foundation. fellow
ships for research were awarded to
Henry +, Lutz, Philadelphia. in Semit-
les: to Charles i. Parmenter, Los An
geles in zoology.
Fellowships We're awarded as follows:
In sanskrlt--Ernest p. Jonver. Philadel.
in Grcek-TTenry V. Shelley. Lansdowne.
IN Laiin-Edwin o. Koch. El Dorado
Mass Snd Moiths% ". Black. Altogna, pnSN,is. Pa,
ne IN & and d.4 n.ss SSrssr cFsmsss FsTsss
In Rnman!cs-Joseph A. Meredith. Allen
In aha GhTs'ifn Xpst'n
In political science-Knute il. Carlson,
y, In economics-Joseph l.. Macdonald
In astronomy A. Hutchinson.
>, In chemistry-Norman J. Brumbaush.
., scboisrship,. on the same foundation went
Greek; TO Morris a, Freed and Harry s,
BlaCk!ston; Philadelphis; in German. and TO
Paul 7. Manchester Winona Lake. Ind. in
;. on tho Tyndalc foundation. Iosn, c.
Rs MSsFF wSS.sa M fTssG's syss
on the :. Bennst foundation.s feli iow ships
Latin and an 10 MsrgGerite ." q. Bsrtlett. Phla, a.
delphis, in history.
%" nf SsrsSsH' rsss:r
Mary II coIlett; Atchison; Kan; ,,.uo,.,
Foundation scholarship iii in English went vent 's to
Margaret Elinger Baltimore.
University s.s,s sch22nrshIps 10 in ssmtics were
ASert AIS % HsmS!sn H9ET H Msross Park Ln, hns g
Wiitrss c J. Mccain. IN i5rry puc west, J. c Jean s
Mn MfTs Rns s;s Sn and IN history MsTy B.
+ Mosseii' Ks Phiiadsiphi"; Norris s, .vltsiss;
Parf' Pa: " Georsena @ scilar,' drecncastie,
| Ind in Roma mics, by Sarah r. Dublin,
Philadelphia. and in psychology. by Helen
r. Squier. Philadelphia.
In economics university scholarships were
given, 10 Dorothy p, Crane. Ridsefisld. Conn,
! Bills New Brish,on Pa; Emil c, Werner.
Philadephia,; Daniel Daniel k ps,Do,o fapp Hon9luls.
dale, Pa. In ,sociology to Carlotta A.
Andersen, Philadelph!a; !, Dorothy. J Miller.
phia. In philosophy to John X. Nevin. Phila.
delphia, and Anna d. .Burkart, Lincoln.
philadelphia: Carmon Ross. Doylestown. Pa,
and Paul Y; TssSior; Reading pHin.,,. Pa. IN
| in zoology to Arens J. Mckinney. Coates
willie. ia.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-11
RACE STREET FRIENDS
OPEN YEARLY MEETING
Sessions Will Continue Until
Next Friday, With Daily
Supper Conferences

The Philadelphia Yearly Meeting OF
Friends. Race Street Branch. opened to-
day in the Race Street Meeting House
A meeting of ministers and elders was
held at 10 o'clock
This afternoon the fourth general con-
ference of Young Friends movement was
held In the Cherry Street Meeting
House, and the work and aims of the
young Friends of Philadelphia, repre-
senting both the Arch street and Race
street branches. were discussed Vim
cent ID. Nicholson showed the work
of tie Five Years Meeting, and Janet
Payne Whitney spoke for England
and Australia.
The assembly will conclude next Fri
day. with sessions being held every in
tervening day, morning, afternoon and
evening. Business sessions will start
Monday morning and continue until Fri
day.
Dr. Henry F. Ward. of Boston Uni
versity, Will speak on THE Christian De-
mand for Social Revolution" at the Race
Street Meeting House this evening.
Divine worship will he held tomorrow
morning in the Race street and Cherry
street meeting rooms. and an overflow
meeting will likely be held in the Gem
trail School lecture ROOM
God and Youth-the Hope of the
Future" will be the topic of an address
by George A. Walton at O'Clock to-
morrow afternoon in the Race Street
Meeting House.
A supper conference of young people
will be held each evening throughou,
the meeting, and some Of the topics for
discussion will be: Cooperating Among
Young Friends, THE Home-a Chris
tian Influence THE Mission Field-Ar
Open Door" and Young Friends in So.
cial Reconstruction"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-11
SCHOOL VACATIONS
TERMED WASTEFUL
Criminal to Reduce Pay of
Teachers, Says DIR. Wheeler,
Urging All.Year Session

Declaring the present practice of clos
ing the public schools for a vacation
period was extremely wasteful." DR..
George Wheeler, associate superinten-
dent Of schools, this afternoon urged
that they he kept open throughout the
year as a war necessity.
Doctor Wheeler was the principal
speaker at a City Club luncheon, in the
clubs headquarters. Broad and Locust
streets. He characterized as criminal
any attempt on the part of the Board OF
Education to economze by lowering
teachers salaries
TO accommodate ourselves to pres
ent wartime conditions, and to further
the national plan for economy. both in
finances and human life these schools of
ours must give way to reconstructive
program" Doctor Wheeler said
1T Is only tradition that our schools
must open and close at a certain season
IN the year, and as far as | can ascer.
tain very foolish one.
The schools system must be made
even greater asset to the country. and
should as pure patriotism alone be
Wiling 10 undertake to acrommoda o
all those persons who for some reason
~ other find it impossible to attend
school under the present schedule of
opening and closing"
Doctor Wheeler has the support Of
DR. John p. CARRIER. superintendent of
schools, in this crusade for open-year-
round schools. The superin :endent re-
Gently expressed himself as favoring this
project as measure brought on by the
war. Wv
Under Doctor Garbers plan the
schools would continue in session
throughout the year. The school year
would be virtually divided into four
quarters, with a vacation period of two
weeks. The vacation periods would At
IN with the holiday seasons.
Others who spoke at the luncheon
were Joseph A. Steinmetz, Charles Y,
Tryon, Mrs. Thomas Robbins and Mrs
L. l., Wilson
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-11
Elkton Marriage Licenses

Elkton. Nd. May 1.-THE following
marriage licenses were issued here to-
day: Thomas Wood and Amanda Jack
son, Edward Drisscoll and Anna JEFF
fries, Joseph Cayella and Elizabeth
Ragona, Walter MacAulay and Isabel
Fineran. William Exhert and Sophia
Sees. Charles A. Dieterle and Eva
diressle, William " Anderson and RE-
becca Park. Arnold Wichert and Viola
Johnson and Francis p. Bachman and
Dorothy Mortimer. all OF PhiladeIphia !;
Paul Siegle and Esther Kennedy. Rox-
borough, Pa; Joseph Gallagher and
Elizabeth Spreicher, Pottsviile. Pa, :
Samuel NJ welch and Sarah A. Ray nor.
Millviile. n. vi Norman Brown and
and Si' Ruth Fulton, coatesviiis. @ nfI,on Ps' !
Manly NJ. Hill and Meta I. Anderson
Providence, Md. Leonard Dillipiane and
Mayme Sassaman, Pottstown. Pa. Sam
uel L. Hackman. Perkasie, Pa, ana
Eleanor Mae stoner. ouakertown. Pa.
were refused license. owing to the
years old. -
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-11
CITY SOON HEEDS
SHIP BOARDSO.S.
Cross. Continent Call for
Marine Engineer An.
swered Within Hour
EXPERT GOES TO FRISCO

Within an hour after a call came to
Philadelphia for a chief engineer 20
bring a ship from the Pacific to an At
lantic port. the order was filled. Edward
Y. Emery Is the man. and he Is now on
his way to San Francisco In n comfort
able Pullman. as the guest OF Uncle
Sam.
The shipping board sent out an S. O. s
call for the engineer.
I'VE must have him at once" said the
order" to bring a ship needed for over
seas service from the Pacflc TO the At
iantic"
The message was flashed over the
wires to all seaport cities of the east
and west. and marine waiting lists were
searched In vain. Finally the call came
to Philadelphia.
When the appeal came 10 the Sea
Service Bureau of the Shipping Boards
recruiting service. William q. Rice, head
OF the bureau. Immediately got busy.
The waiting list was quickly scanned
and it was found that Emery. who lives
at 55l2 Spruce street. was listed as a
chief engineer. He was in Mr.. Rice's
office an hour after the request came
to Philadelphia. Terms were quickly
agreed upon and a few hours later
Emery was on his way west
For the last two months Emery has
been at the Westinghouse shops in
Pittsburgh learning the details of ma
rine turbines in order to acquire greater
efficiency in his work.
II haven't got Il call yet that
couldn't fll." said Rice today.
The bureau yesterday sent Ave men to
Newport News and six to New York to
fill important marine jobs.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-11

cLIFFoRD,. .,,;I ~ May Il rsioE,os ROSETTA WEN.
TdTd LoSKd only s.d fhl Rssti%ss ana ana s1ss srsnSs
invited 20 MGsTs Tsss' st.sss5n0Sn' .ss from q:
at the p, y. Church Of the Redemption.
Both and MarEet % s.s.; at 2H m, Int. Mt.
nfEis nfKEisXcHiiNE May 10. RATE. WIZ VIII. ot
Harry 9. Keschline. Funeral services from
BEfs -Nsy 10; o. NAME s: widow .!
friends invited to faneEsl ssrviess: Mon. 2
=. Via 1910 train. ReadinE Terminai.
remains may be viewed sun. from to b
D. 'GossARD.-At her late residence. sa2s
oreene st. Germsntown. May TO- JANE II.
S!fqssiy.s !foTi and frisna.. msmS.rs Of f tSs 81. o.
asr q csri;;s.:n y;s. ssy Mys'is ssvssd to c'ssce
bI Hi@iSs s'ss''. e ifa!s'iis':5 pArr
it;;:;;:;s e = =; & S;'i|';'
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-11
SCOUTS HAVE field DAY
Several Hundred Boys Partici
pate i'm District Event

Several hundred Boy Scouts of the
eighth district of Philadelphia, paraded
this afternoon and then held field day
exercises on Penn Charter Athletic
Field, Wissahickon avenue and School
lane.
Senior patrol leaders CARRYING patrol
h7gs acted as guides. In the parade.
the scouts passed in review before a
stand on the field and later were in
spected by scout officials w. NJ, Shoe
maker was grand marshal
Scouts from Germantown, Chestnut
Hill. Roxborough and Falls of Schuyl-
kill participated in the field day exer-
cises.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-11
ANOTHER WOODWARD
RULED OFF BALLOT
Court Sustains Secretary of
Commonwealth in Reject
ing Chauffeur's Papers

Harrisburg, May 1l.-Judge McCar-
day refused the writ of mandamus TO
compel Secretary of the Commonwealth
Cyrus T. Woods to certify the name
of George Woodward chauffeur. as a
candidate for the Republican and Demo-
cratic Senatorial nomination In the
sixth Philadelphia District, against DR.
George Woodward. of Germantown.
The nomination petitions of the chauf-
feur. who il was alleged was put for
ward as a dummy" candidate opposed
to the doctor. in order to split the lat
ter's full strength by confusion of
names and so procure the nomination of
a Ware candidate. were thrown out by
the Secretary of the Commonwealth
after wordy wars over the long distance
telephone between Deputy Secretary
Fred A. Godcharles. Senator Ware, Con-
gressman Ware and Congressman John
n. X. Scott.
The courts decision today sustaining
the action of the State Department is
the elimination of one of the most stub
bornly contested election disputes the
Dauphn County court has been called
upon to consider. II was similar to that
in which Judge Runkel. of the same
court, recently. defeated an effort to
place on the primary ballot the name of
James Woodward, Of Schuylkill County
as a candidate for Secretary of Internal
Affairs in order to divide the strength
of James +. Woodward, of Allegheny
County by refusing to recognize as
legal the contested nomination papers
of the Schuylkill County man.
Judge Mcconnell in refusing the petit
ton of the chauffeur and his hackers
who sought a mandamus against the
secretary OF the Commonwealth. declared
that no evidence had been presented
which sustained the applicants conten-
tion that his papers contained sufficient
names.
The costs of the action are placed
upon the petitioner for the mandamus.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-11
ley GETS CHILLY
ETINC AT POTTSVILLE
, to Democratic Candidates
Amended and Unmarked
by Enthusiasm

I111s. Pa. May 11.-Joseph F.
aspIrant for the Democratic
~ for Governor. and his COL
~ the Guffey-MitchelI slate held
- at the Eotel Allan here
~ others were j. Washington
ndtoaye for lieutenant COVER
~ n. Jvnf.son, FOR Secretary of
a Affairs and German. Ikeler,
md Tarner, candidates for
They came here IN
~ from Lehigh county touch
AmaQua this morning Tarner
hem here. arriving by train.
|lfleburg.
caption was slimly attended
onthusiasm occasioned by the
combined to office holders
y others who hope to get into
efy. The candidates left here
V0rB.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-11
SOVIET'S GROWING FRIENDSHIP
Evidenced by Representative at
u. S. Consul Generals Funeral

Washington. May 11.--Further evil
dence OF the growing friendship between
the Soviet Government and the United
States was voiced by Soviet repre-
sentative at Consul General Summers's
funeral in Moscow, according to State
Department cables today.
Upon this occasion of the death of
an American official in Russia may |
express the warm sympathy and sincere
friendliness of the people of Russia for
the American people" the representative
said.
May / express the certitude that the
mutual regard and hearty cooperation
of both people will be an essential factor
of future progress and development OF
the great popular masses of the world.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-11
ASK PRESIDENT TO END
MANUFACTURE OF BEER
Convention of Kings Daughters and
Sons Unanimously Adopts Pro.
hibitiye Resolution

A resolution opposing the manufac-
ture of beer in this country was unani-
mously passed this afternoon by the
delegates to the convention of the inter-
national order of the Kings Daughters
and Sons, and is to be sent to President
Wilson.
The convention was in session today
at Bethlehem Presbyterian Church,
Broad and Diamond streets.
Mrs. A. II. Evans. New York, the
president urged women to face war con.
ditions with the deepest sympathy and
with all reconstructive powers of which
they are capable.
The delegates represented twenty
seven States and Canada. Next year
they meet In st. Louis.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-11
ACCUSE WOMEN OF THEFT
Detectives Arrest Two Baliimoreans in
Oak Lane

Mrs. Emma Day and Mrs. Eva Davis.
of Baltimore, were arrested In Oak
Lane this afternoon by Fox and Shay,
detectives. upon request OF Baltimore
authorities.
Mrs. Davis, according TO the informa-
ton from Baltimore. Is wanted In that
ctv on the charge OF larceny. She is al
legged to have stolen $7S4. Mrs. Day Is
| of the theft Of clothing Salued
v,~,en were taken to Central
station. Mrs. Davis had $606 when ar
rested. She said her home was at West
Arlington. Baltimore. and that she had
three children. Mrs. Davis lives in
bennington avenue, Baltimore.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-11

This Endorsement OF the Friends of
German Democracy movement has just
been received here by Herbert Welsh,
one of the organizers of tho association,
in response to an invitation to the Prcsi-
dent to attend a meeting of the body
next Wednesday night in the Y, NJ. G. A.
The President will be unable to attend
Loyal citizens of German birth or
descent viii have an opportunity to
speak out in support of the Government
at the meeting. Among those who are
expected TO talk are Walter Damrosch
and Franz Sigel. of New York, whose
father. General Franz Sigel, served in
the Civil War.
Object of the Friends of German De-
mocracy is the overthrow of autocratic
government, represented by the military
power, In Germany. Its slogan is:
Democracy must triumph over au-
tocracy."