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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-25
ATLANTIC CITY Is NOT
BAD, RABBI EXPLAINS
After Fifteen Years Beth Is
rael Pastor Outlines Views
to Rotarians
Atlantic city, April 25.

Atlantic city, April 20.
Atlantic City is a good place for a
minister to live, according 10 the Rev
Henry NJ. Fisher rabbi Of the Congrc-
cation Beth Israel, the largest and
wealthiest Hebrew organization at the
shore, who recently celebrated the iit-
teenth anniversary Of his pastorate. In
saying so the Rev. Mr. Fisher took TEL
low Rotarians into his confidence. This
is an uncensored clerical opinion OF a
community which has been held up
many times as a most wicked muni-
cipality:
In the last fifteen years 1 have seen
Atlantic City grow from a town Of half
the present population. Though there
are many things which might be better,
it is a good place to be in. ! felt, on
coming to the shore, that had to wear
a silk hat; but | discarded it after the
first week and If any one wants a tile
Of the vintage of 1880, l can present
him with one.
Il have tried to go beyond the con-
fines Of my church and be OF service.
When | first came the First Methodist
Episcopal Church was celebrating its
fiftieth anniversary. and | sent Il mes
sage Of congratulation. To me it was n
perfectly natural thing to do, but I
well remember what surprise 1t caused
some persons at tha time l trust every
one will credit me in being sincere in
the practice Of my faith. Aside from
the symbols Of our faith, we are all
men trying to do our bit toward the
Netterment Of the community 1t is a
fine thing even TO provoke a smile on the
part of some one in trouble. Rotary
stands for service and smile. That,
In a sense, is religion
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-25
PENN MEN FEARLESS
ON FIELD OF HONOR
John NJ. Clarke Writes That
University's Sons "Over
There" Are Always Ready

Spirit shown by University Of Penn
sylvania men when they face the su-
preme test "over there" is indicated in
a letter written by John NJ Clarke.
president of last years senior class and
the Christian Association, who is serv-
ing as q private in the artillery with
William !. Newsletter, rs class of col
lege,
81 have been supremely happy during
the last month and q half of soldier
life ! am glad that / left the Y. NJ.
g. y" but am also satisfied that ! was
able TO render it some service. small as
II was. Now that the real thing Is he
ginning. | would not care to be,in any
other place. II is the privilege OF youth
TO have come here. Newsletter and 7
look forward eagerly to being in action
soon. Probably by this time we viii
have been up there unless there is a
sudden change in present expectations
And no doubt the all-compelling mo.iva
or the war will be felt more strongly
each DAY, ! think Roman ROLAND. in
ms DOOR ABOVE the Battle phrases II
well: 1T is a splendid thing 10 fipbt y,i,h
clean hands and a pure heart ana 80
dispense divine justice with ones Iire :,
There certainly can be nothing finer
Many times l think of what MOI. ho
the opportunities after the war Rnt 20
1t should be Gods will that 7 nav tba
ultimate sacrifice I would do II giadi,,
because such sacrifice can renresor,
the happy consummation Of ali NV ideals
and beliefs. l would consider n a trI1
umphant end OF career. II seem.
strange TO mention such a possihiIi,,,
but our mutual faith in God is ab,,H'
dant for the supreme test if il should
come.
rhe life as private is compIeteIy
satisfying. ] am learning to appreciate q
the fine fabric of the men around me-
They may not be so readily resnonsi,o
to religion such as we are educated
to know 1t. but these fellows have tboi,.
noble qualities and are baslcaIIv ro
ligious / learn each day to apnrecist q
the value of the human. Perhaps wben
we are up there our idea of tbe ,,aina
OF human beings may be lost II would
seem TO have been the way of This NO !.
that men are regarded as mecbanicaI /
and scientific forms, IL IL were NOT for
the soul Of the soldier that makes al
this bloody sacrifice divine and inte
prets each duty as righteous"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-25

letter carriers Of this city, headed by
Postmaster John \. Thornton, will
march. The day will be Il half holiday
for them in compliance with the procla-
nation issued by President Wilson.
Entries in the March Of Democracy"
have been coming in To the committee
in n steady stream. The number en-
pectlng to participate is daily mount
ing, and this parade is expected to be
the largest that has ever been held in
Philadelphia.
Foremost among the fraternal orders
entered are the knights Templar, 1900
in full regalia, with bands: the Mystic
Shriners. with band the knights of
Columbus, 1900, with three bands and
floats: Loyal order of Moose, 5000. with
three bands and two floats independent
Order of Americans. with band Colored
knights Templar Independent Order of
odd Fellows, knights of Pythias. Be-
nevolent and Protective Order of Elks
and the Tall Cedars of Lebanon. Others
will take part. but they have not vet
given the numbers they will have in
line
The military portion Of the parade
which Will be at the head of the line
Will be best ever seen in Philadelphia
the committee says.
Base Hospital No. 3S, formerly Jefrer,
son Hospital unit, was entered yester
day. Lieutenant John A. Bertolet NJ
r, g., will enter a detachment of l5C
men. Base Hospital No Il. undcl
Lieutenant Colonel H. T.. Geddings. NJ R
C., will come down from Allentown foi
the parade.
Another entry yesterday was Engineer
Depot Detachment No. 44O, L. s. A.
which viii enter FIVE and onc-half tor
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-25
RESISTANCE TO IRISH
DRAFT IS MARSHALED
Political, Ecclesiastical and
Labor Forces Co-ordinated
by Anti-Conscriptionists
Dublin, April @5.

Throughout ireland the anti-cOnscrp-
tonists are quietly and dcterminedly
mashaling resistance to the draft A
joint national defense conference, con-
sisting of Dillon and Devlin for the Irish
party, DeNelera and Griffith for the Sim
Feiners and Healy and O'Brien for the
Nationalists, was in session all day yes
terday at the Mansion House working
out plans for resistance and co-ordinat-
ing the political, ecclesiastical and labor
forces.
To meet eventualities, Commandcr-in-
Chief Mahon issued prohibition against
carrying arms or ammunition in ten
Irish counties.
Sir Edward Carson ordered his
Clsterites to reorganize their machinery
and council meeting Immediately after
the introduction of home rule. declaring
listers position grave.
Nationalist members Of Parliament
are urging the people to refrain from
violence. They report the tension great
however Priests are directing the col
lection of a national deIense fund.- in
some districts assessing 10 per cent of
the valuation. Already large sums have
been gathered.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-25
MISSING TAGEBLATT
MEN BROUGHT BACK
Two Employees Found Hiding in New
York and Are Arrested by
Cortelyou's Agents

Department Of Justice agents brought
back to this city today two Tageblatt
employees who left town and hid under
assumed names in New York after the
Government raid last September. and
who could not be found by the Depart
ment Of Justice agents in time for the
treason trial Of the TaEeblatt editors.
The men were located and arrested
in New York by postoffiCc Inspector
COrtelyou's men. Inspector A. \ Nichols
Of this city, and Inspector Robert Pol
lit, Of New York
The witnesses are Robert Scepanscky
and Arthur \. Sciffcrt, who were cm-
piOyed in the Tagehlatt editorial rooms
and were material witnesses for the Gov
CrnnentS treason prosecution and also
Will be needed in the prosecution OF
tho Tageblatt editors under the espion-
age act i'm June. The Government OBJ
tanned their testimony after the raid
on the Tageblatt offices, but Immediately
aittrWard the two men disappeared.
Ih"y VIII be given Il hearing today.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-25
U. G. |. EARNINGS IN 1917
CUT $l,353,S26 BY WAR
President Bodine's Annual Re-
port Says Profits Must Be
Divided Cautiously

Unusual expenses, due 10 the war,
have cut the 1917 net profits of the
United Gas Improvement Company
sl.353,s2G15, as compared to the 1916
profits. The annual report Of the COM
many. issued today by Samuel T. Bo-
dine. president. shows net profits
amounting 10 S5,9l5,5O5.27 The net
profits for 1915 amounted to $I26S,-
33l42.
OF this years profits the company re-
ports that S4,656,059 was paid out IN
dividends in January April, July and
October. The undivided profits, after
ali dividends and interest adjustment
on capital stock subscriptions were met
amounts TO S1332,750.O2. Mr.. Bodine
calls attention in his report to the
announcement Of the company in 1916
that it desired to distribute, by way OF
extra dividends, as large a proportion
Of the earnings as possible in the fu-
ture but states that the directors have
not increased the proportion or diNl-
dends owing to the fact that war con-
ditions are making such great demands
upon the company that il Is not deemed
wise to distribute the funds too gem
erously.
THE report announces that the com
pany has subscribed $25O'OOO TOT lhe
present Liberty Loan. How much OF
mis- will be accepted by the committee
II is presumed, will depend largely upon
The general subscriptions TO the issue
The company subscribed 100000 to the
first issue and S325,0O0 was accepted.
II subscribed 100000 70 the second and
S9OO OOO was accepted. The employees
roox Sl2O,25O of the first two loans
from the company.
The big item Of expense due to the
war, the report states, was because OF
increased cost Of securing fuel during
tbe winter from which TO make gas, The
report sets out in detail the heroic night
the officials had TO make to meet the de-
mand for gas in all of the cities IN
which the company is interested. Special
stress Is placed on the demand for gas
in philadelphia where 59,764,00O cubic
Feet were sold In a single day the latter
mart of January. This Is more than
/ 2 600 900 cubic feet more than ever be-
fore exacted from the company In a
single day. The Government added TO
ths a, fflculties when It seized boats which
were bringing oil from the Gulf OF
Mexico TO make gas for Philadelphis
consumers
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-25

These figures are official. but the an.
parent trade balance is not actually 80
large as they indicate. Argentine OK.
port figures are based on actual market
values, but imports are valued for Gus.
toms and statistical purposes, accord.
ing to certain arbitrary valuations p.r
unit Of quantity which are not changed
with changing prices These valuations
for the most part have not been al.
tered since 1906, since when prices haye
greatly increased, especially in the last
three years. The import figures given
above are accordingly much lower than
actual values of imports The Argentine
Government, however. has worked out
a plan for arriving at the approximate
actual value through index numbers, and
it has also been found advisable TO
rectify export valuations because OF
differences in average market values and
those used in computing export values
The real values in the foreign trads
since 1910, according to official com.
pilatiCns, are as follows:
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-25
.AsDICATE CAMDEN
HIGH SCHOOL TODAY
Governor Edge and Other
Prominent Men Will At
tend Ceremonies
BUILDING COST S5O6,99O
Contains Forty-six Classrooms,
Gymnasium and Other Mod
ern Features

Many prominent men Of New Jersey,
Including Governor Edge will participate
In the dedication of the new Camden
High School on Park Boulevard this
afternoon. -.....-..
The exercises will open with prayer
by the Rev. Dr. Holmes f. Gravatt, pas
tor of the First Methodist Episcopal
Church Of Camden, after which an ad-
dress Of welcome will be delivered by
Mayor Ellis.
Governor Edge will speak on the edu-
cational progress of the day and its
benefits. other addresses viii be made
by Calvin ~ Kendall Commissioner Of
Education OF New Jersey, and Provost
Edgar Fahs Smith, of the University OF
Pennsylvania. The Rev. DR.. George H..
Hemingway, pastor of First Presby-
terrain Church, will pronounce the
benedlction.
The new school building is one Of the
most handsome structures of its kind
in South Jersey. It was erected at a
cost of $5OG,990 including the furnish
ings. Ground was broken May 26, 1915,
the cornerstone laid october ~, 1916,
and the building completed during the
present month.
The school, which IL built Of stone and
brick Is of the Tudor style Of archi'
lecture and has Il student capacity o
1900. There are forty-siN classrooms of
all kinds, a gymnasium, IS by 40, with
locker space for 1900 students, and other
appointments in keeping with the
progress of the day.
The library has been arranged to hold
5000 volumes and is equipped to house
educational exhibits. The study hall,
supplementing the library for this pur-
pose. occupies the north side of the
building on the main floor and is of the
same size as the library. II is equipped
with eighty box desks and ample book
shelving and closets
The science laboratories are i've In
number-physics, two; chemistry, one ;
biology, one, and physiology, one. There
is also a science lecture and demonstra-
ton room adjacent to both physics and
chemistry laboratories, seated upon the
amphitheatre plan for 115 students.
The drawing rooms are three in num-
Der, all with north exposure. There are
five specially designed rooms for the
commercial department including two
bookkeeping rooms. one Stenography
room, one typewriting room and one
geography room.
The rooms for the household arts de-
partment include two sewing rooms, one
fitting and stock room, one millinery
room, laundry with steam drier and
electric irons. cooking laboratory, PAN
try and dining rooms,
The shop includes two wood shops,
machine shop. forge shop and foundry.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-25
1000 Shipments
Homes to Go Up
Continued from Page One

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,r,d " o,1staI ,a,,o,ts In Wost and soutb
,Ii,i,1aI,,t,t, 20 ,Lr c,o,d ;r,ontio,s ~
.t,o C.o,.nrn,,,en+ toward then, Admiral
po,u.IaS said.
,'pororo purchasing tboec tenartod
ro,,ses vas toId that tho orrunants :
nod baar nrorerIv notifed to move
l,,heru.iso yo,,Id NOT La,.c corsiderad
,bn,,, In M Caso viii a far,iIy he NM
out ,,bcro tbora arc IIog Island v,orl,-
MON living and 7 shall 500 that those
,,,,, do ,,7ye aro nat charged n ,, ,,nre,e
l,ratIa ro,t b,, otbor owner or ,gonts
"t cont nv, ,orsoraI ,ss,,rarco, ,odo,
60 an tonopte aCrectcd b,. the roC,isjtioy
tbat tbe,. need not move min they had
found other s,,itabIa and con,forta bIe
nuarters ana furthermore there will bc
w., ,,,,,., ,,,,,,.i,asos, h,. ne or ,,,,,riod
,,ro,o,.,,.
"Tba tnarnnr IN ,,i,iri, ,ro cop,n 10
co,,,n,o,doo, tl,oea bo,,sas 10 i,teraetinc, -
esid Admiral po,,.Ies "Tn cverv rasr
ba tannnt h,d bo,r no,irod that tbc
r,,,,,o,. i,aI dnci,od e. r,,lso hin, h,,,. thf
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tL, r,,.,o,..' go ,,,ol,i,,,, ronairs y.itL
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-25
T.R. LEADERS INDORSE
.SPROUL FOR GOVERNOR
sc Former Progressive Dele
gates Support Senator for
Nomination

Leaders of the so-called Roosevelt
Progressive wing of the Republican or
ganization, some of whom are officers
and members Of the Washington party
city committee, have indorsed the cam
didacy of Senator William c. Sproul for
the Republican gubernatorial nomina-
tion.
In a formal statement. signed by
nfty-six Progressves, who were dele
gates from Philadelphia districts to the
Renublican state and national conven-
tions of 1912 and the Progressive con-
vention Of 1912. it was declared that tho
Roosevelt Republicans of Philadelphia
stand unitedly in favor of Senator Sproul
and that Progressive voters throughout
the state win support him.
The statement sent out by the will
liam c. Sproul Roosevelt Republican
League Of Philadelphia" follows:
"Progressives of Pennsylvania, TO
whose Initiative was due enactment OF
the splendid program OF social and in
dustrial legislation which has proved TO
be one of the States greatest assets
under the stress Of wartime conditions,
owe il to the principles which Colonel
Roosevelt has so earnestly advocated TO
sTnport senator Sproul as the candidate
preleminently fitted TO sustain those
nrinciples and guide the destinies of the
commonwealth at this serious juncture
in the nations life'
senator Sprouts consistently sound
and manly record in the Legislature, his
unSuestioned ability and experience and
his four square stand upon every issue
confronting the people Of Pennsylvania
meet our unqualified Endorsement The
Rooseyeit Republicans of Philadelphia
stand unitedly in favor of his candidacy
and urge their companions-in-arms OF
1912 and Progressive voters In general
throughout the state to unite with them
in giving Senator Sproul an overwhelm-
ing Endorsement at the Republican pri-
maries in May and the general election
i'm November"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-25
SCHWAB SETS ASIDE
SEIZURE OF HOUSES
Chief Overrules Bowles-NC
Evictions to House Hog
Island Men

Reversing the decision of Admiral
Bowles in evicting tenants of houses in
West and South Philadelphia, Charles
NJ. schwab today stated that no one
would be evicted in any circumstances.
In an interview this morning shortly
before AIr SChWab. new head of the
Emergency Shipbuildng Corporation, left
for Newark. y. j., he indicated that he
knew nothing officially of the plan of the
Emergency Fleet Corporation to seize
houses in those sections Of the city and
ovict the tenants to make room for Hog
Island worlimen.
There is no need for putting families
ont Of their homes" he said. There
must have been some misunderstanding.
Those people may feel assured that they
viii not be forced to move
Through this ruling Mr., Schwab dI-
rectly reversed the decision of Admiral
Bowles i'm his plans for providing homes
for Hog Island workmen near the sec
tion where the new houses cor the work
men are to be built by the Land Title
and Trust Company, as announced to-
day.
Mr.. Schwab spent about twelve hours
in the city, but during that time held
no conference with Admiral Bowles and
did not see him until they met on the
train this morning Yesterday Admiral
Bowles waited at his office several hours
for the new chief of shipbuilding, but
did not receive a visit,
When asked IL the rumors were true
that Admiral Bowles would be "let out"
Mr. Schwab intimated that this was not
the time to talk about that
ITO talk about that would be dis
organizing he said. Every man who
does his duty need have no fear"
Admiral Bowles arrived at the sta
tion some minutes ahead Of Mr.. Schwab.
The Admiral said he had not seen him
during his two visits 20 this city, but
declared he expected to meet the di-
rector-general today at the plant Of the
Submarine Boat Company
Mr.. Schwab said he did not expect
TO be settled in his offices at Broad
and Cherry streets before May 10. ald
he did not know how many employees
would come from the Washington offices.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-25
ARGENTINA GAINING
BIG TRADE BALANCE
Southern Republic Runnir,.
High on Right Side Of
Ledger
MEANS SETTLING DERTs
Cancellations Will Probably Ro D.
sorted to, Though Gold Ship.
ments Grow

The announcement Of financial =.
rangements between Argentina and ~.
United states and between Arpsr,n.
and the United Kingdom for the Nam,
pose. among other things, Of brlnvf,.
down the extremely high price of ~
change directs attention to an unprn.
cedented condition in the foreign troS.
of the country on the Plate. The trsSe
balance OF that country, which has been
favorable for many years, has immsns.'
~ increased since the beginning OF m.
war in Europe and Is stil grovylns
This is due in brief, to the fact ~.
Argentina's exports have been In great
er demand than ever before, while Ger.
tain conditions, among the most imno,
tant of which is the lack Of shlppInv
space, have combined to keen import,
low. 4 glance at the following fiTurs.
will show how the margin has increased
in recent years Gall values in Argentina
gOld)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-25
GEN. BARRIERS FORCES
FACE BIG FIGHT TODAY
ENEMY" to Attack Munitions Plant
and Jersey Brigade Will
Defend 1t
In the Field with Fifty-seventh Infantry
Brigade, Gadsden, Ala, April %.

Brigade, Gadsden, Ala, April %.
Although the enemy cavalry forces
which were driven out Of the city OF An
nlston yesterday morning by the advance
guard of the Fifty-seventh Infantry
brigade were deCsively defeated in that
engagement they renewed their hostile
activities this morning and are attempt
ing to reach and take possession Of the
big plants of the Gulf states steel
Works. where vast ordnance supplies
for the army are being turned out
Strong re-enforcements have reached
tho Tennessee army and n concerted at
tack Is expected upon the plant during
tho day Having secured information
of the advance of the enemy, Brigadier
General Barber will take up position
along the line of a stream TO the west
Of the plant, directly in the patch Of the
forces operating against his command.
II Is probable that there will be some
very hot fighting on the outskirts Of the
city before the day Is over.
The 1l2th machine gun battalion may
be given a chance for some combat fir
ing before the day is over and II may
be necessary to bring artillery into the
action IL the attacking forces prove
strong enough TO press the units being
sent by General Barber to guard the
big plant,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-25
COMMISSIONS FOR ELEVEN
Philadelphians Qualify as Second
Lieutenants at Upton

Philadelphians who have qualified TO
receive commissions as second lieuten-
ants at the third officers training camp
at Camp Upton, N. Y, follow;
Henry $. Campbell, 1852 North
Twelfth street, infantry
inRton avenue. infantry.
Walter r. Crosdale. 5027 Saul street
infantry.
Herbert p. Elliott as East Tulpe-
hocken street, Germantown, field artil-
lery.
ingdon street infantry.
Ewing Gaybrel 2siS North Twentieth
street, infantry.
Edwin X. Jenckes, 6l45 AngorR ter
race. infantry.
Albert +. Meehan. 3Ol Dorset street
Mount Airy, infantry.
Frank j. Morris. 1894 WaEner ave-
nue.. infantry
Wayne Sinclair. 2l5O North camac
street. infantry f-I.f =.
Francfaco zara 32f HanaborrF street
Germal 1Wn. field artillery.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-25
CRYER, DEAD AIRMAN,
PHILADELPHIA
Cadet Flyer, Killed in Texas
Left Insurance Business
to Enlist

Cadet Edwin u. Cryer who met his
death yesterday at Calield, Tex, when
his hirplane burst into flames, Il was
learned today. was resident of this
city. living with his mother at 1924
south Millick street.
Before enlisting in the aviation corps
he was agency secretary of the Phila-
delphia Life Insurance Company. Of this
city. He was twenty-seven years old.
lie enlisted September 8, 1917, and bore
an excellent record.
Ise expected his commission and a trip
home this month.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-25
WOMAN HELD AS U. S. FOE
Italian Said to Have Planned Party
"When Germans Take Rome"

Reading. Pa. April 25.-sonta Fran
cardl. an Italian woman, said to be
allied with antl-Government, anti-church
and anti-war agltators, was arrested
here on a technical charge Of obstruct-
ing by seditious talk operation OF the
draft law. Complained OF by fellow
workers I'm West Reading factory. the
woman narrowly escaped being mobbed
by employees. An officer sent to the
factory by Secret Service men rushed
her in an auto TO City Hall