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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-05
GARBAGE COLLECTORS FINED
Penn Reduction Company Must Pay
Sl6G for Negligence

The Penn Reduction Company. which
holds the contract for collecting Earhagr
# the entire city has been fined $lGG
by Director DatesmaG, of tn. Depart
mcnt Of Public Works for falling to col
lcct garbage during the month 1r Fcbru.
AIRY
The company was paid Sl7.T72 for
work done during tn" month, The pen
alties TO be- imposed upon the street
cleaning and ash and rubbish collecting
contractors will be announced in few
days.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-05
OPPOSITION IN NORWAY
TO OMITTING 1918 DRILL

CHRISTIANIA, via London, March &,
Determined opposition has arisen i'm
the Storthng to the proposition not TO
hold the 1918 military maneuvers. which
Is advocated by the Minister of Defense
in order to allow intensive cultivation OF
food.
In the debate in Norway's Parliament
II was declared that some people are
too optimistic concerning the militarv
outlook, Certain Finnish circles, thoss
opposed to the abandonment of the mns
neuvers stated, were without doubt sari.
GUS IN their claims, of Finlands right TO
Norgewian Arctic harbors. "
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-05
p. II. 7. AND SPRINGFIELD
WATER HEARINGS FIXED
Public Seryicc Commission Will Con
slider Transit Lease in Phia.
delphia March ID

HARRISBURG. Pa, March 5.--Peh.
tion for reopening the Springfield Watef
Company case will be heard by the Pub.
lie Service Commission March IS, Il vnu
announced today, and the Phiadepbk
Rapid Transit case will be heard3h
Philadelphia March IA. Il. B. Martiu,
attorney for those opposed to the P. r
T, lease, today spent some time at Aa
offices of the commission here going
over that dorlnent. lie declined to dis
cuSs his purpose. "a
The municipality of Coatesvile has
complained to the commission Of IN
fares charged in and about that place BY
the West Chester Railway Company, ana
the commission has asked the COMPANY
for a reply.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-05
SAYS SUNDAY ISN'T AUTHOR
Woman Sues, Charging Evangelis,
Simply Sold His Name

NEW YORK, March Suit charging,
that Billy sunday, evangelist, is not The
aunthor OF Great Love Stories of the
was begun here today. 'S
Anna 7. Burd demanded, through tho
courts her compensation for vnttinr.
sunday to agree 70 the use of his na,,,HH
on the me page of the book. The
work, She alleges, was written bv U,ieb
q, Weir of New Rochelle, and She AZ
ialhed Sundays cbnsent to be known rs
the author after she had been nromised
hasn't received. '''s' she
tion. '"o Huga'
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-05
COURT RULES AGAINST
LAW ON FEEBLE-MINDED
y. \. Supreme Justice Declares I'm
constitutional Act Forbidding
Parcnthood

ALBANY. March J.--S1urrmr court
ju~tto" William T.. Rudd today declared
unror@ titutioual the law enacted IN New
York state I'm 1872 To prevent criminals
and fcehl"-mindcd persons from hcr.m-
ing parents, Decision WAS rendered I'm
test cas-, in which Frank Osborne au
inmate OF the Rome Custodial Asylum.
at Rome. y g.. figured Test Of the
cpn-titutphaiitN Of the law has. been
N the courts Virtually since las enact
mrul.
The act created hoard Of examiners
t. determine whether criminals or feeble
minded should be- permitted To- bear chill
drcu
Justice Eudls decision win ho car
rivd through tn" courts to the initcd
States supreme Court. IL was announced
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-05
FINED FOR DELAYING CAR
Magistrate Announces Intention OF
Making Example Of Track
Monopolizers

Magistrate Harris today ahnou,i,'c ~
that be Intended making an example oI
all truck drivers who dragged cars ~
West Philadelphia. lie fined fIauN
Michaes Of 1913 Lawrence avenue
Darby. $3.50. ,.,.,.-oe,t,
street and Woodland avenue on, c9ln,
plaint Of n conductor. who sald M MIIlt'
Michaes had dragged his car from SeN.
cnty-third street and Woodland avenue
to SiXty-hfth street. - .,.
Magistrate Harris on imposing the
fine said that there was no excuse low
for truck drivers to drag cars tnht
there was no deep snow on the streeis.
therefore they could leave the tr"ChS
when u car approached,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-05
Charge He Stole Lodge Funds

NORRISTOWN, Marcf 6.--Franccscl
NJ ra, arrested at FitChhurg, Mass. on
n warrant charging him with emhczZln-
ment, wa brought to NorristOwn and
h,ld for court by burgess Crawford Mir
ra is charged by the officers of IndrDend-
cut Lodge. Sons of Italy. with running
away with AlG9 iu cash and $500
Liberty Bond, property of the organiza-
tipn Of which he was treasurer
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-05
School Board Balance s56s, ,oss

Tho Board OF Education today re-
ported a balance of school funds OF $685.
06s as OF March I, deposited as follows !:
Central National Bank. 100000; Frank
lin Nstional Bank, 100000: Market
1ssi .ssan,ns S NatlonaI I'Svv Rsw2 ssss sss nss
|(|1'(l1sipl Trust sopoi Pennsyiysnis
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-05
Paintings on View at Art Club

The Art Club today opened to the
public its second series OF the twenty
Fourth annual Exhibition Of oil .paintinss.
4s$ sz'seit wili confines for two weeks.
The Dermott news., 1918-07-18
Farmerettes Rallied In t776.

They had farmerettes during the
revolution, says a writer In the Phila-
delphia Ledger. Nothing new under
the sum-. II seems. Here Is a para
graph which appeared In the New Eng
land Chronicle September 8, l7T6:
philadelphia. - Since he depar-
ture OF the a~ble-bodied men from the
forks OF the B~randywine In Chester
county In the service OF their county
the patriotic young women. TO prevent
the evil that would follow the neglect
OF putting in the fall crop in season,
have Joined the plows and are prepar'
Ing the fallows for the seed. and should
their fathers. brothers and lovers be
detained abroad In defense OF the lib
critics of these states. they are deter
mined TO put In the crop themselves
a very laudable example, and highly
worthy Of imitation"
The Dermott news., 1918-07-18
GBIIC
KAIN
GOOD HIGHWAYS SAVED PARIS
Example Of French Capital Cited to
Press Home Plan of Improved
Roads In This Country.

The congestion of traffic which has
so seriously handicapped war prepars-
tons and industrial and commercial
activity during the last few months
has emphasized to all the vital imp0r-
lance of good roads. The shortage OF
freight cars has caused the govern
ment to recommend the use of motor
trucks for handling freight on short
hauls, In order to ave freight-car
equipment for long hauls. Freight can
not be successfully handled by motor
trucks without good roads.
There is also a growing tendency on
the part of manufacturers and whole
salers to have their statesmen travel by
automobile instead of by railroad
trains. writes C. s. Rieman, president
of a large motorcar concern, In Chi
cago Post. This also further helps to
solve the traffic problem. But the ex-
tensive use of trucks for cross-country
hauling and of passenger automobiles
by statesmen and others. instead Of
travelling by train, will depend to a
large extent upon road conditions.
1t also occurs to me that since our
transportation facilities have been so
seriously overtaxed by extra traffic re-
sulting from our war preparations to
date, the enormous increase in war
activities for which preparations are
now being made will result in further
serious delays. unless a large portion
of the traffic can be handled by motor
trucks. In order to appreciate the Inn
portance of good roads from n military
standpoint. we have only to recall the
fact that In all probability Paris would
have been captured by the German
army in their first great drive had 1t
not been that the excellent French
roads permitted the quick concen-
trating of French troops by means of
m~otortrucks, passenger automobiles
and taxicabs, which played so impor-
tant a part In helping out the French
railroad system.
The prosperity of any country and
the advance of civilization are always
measured by the transportation facili-
The Dermott news., 1918-07-18
Conveys Of Rapid-Fire Cannon on Way
to Front In France.

ties. As n manufacturer OF motorcars,
the good roads problem has been
brought very forcibly to my attention.
and / have given the subject much
thought and study. II Is my firm cons
victiou that the continued prosperity
of this country and the quick and ef-
ficient handling of war preparations
cannot be better promoted than by
keeping our streets and highways In
first-class condition. 1 believe what
ever expenditures are necessary to this
end should be made.
The Dermott news., 1918-07-18
YANKEES HANDLE
THE ENEMY WELL
AMERICANS TAKE BETWEEN 1000
AND 1900 PRISONERS THE
FIRST DAY.
FIERCE FIGHTING CONTINUES
American Machine Guns Along River
Assisted Materially in Breaking
Up Early Boche PIans-Huns
Are O~utclassed.

With the American Army on the
Marne.-The German prisoners cap
tured in the counter-attack by the
Americans at the bend of the Marine
number between 1000 and 1880. They
include a complete brigade staff.
The fighting continues with fierce
intensity in this district, while the
battle RACES with equal ferocity on
the right, where the French are re-
ported to have delivered a smashing
blow against the enemy. From this
section of the battle front it appears
that the German offensive. at least for
the time being. has been badly shat
tered.
The Americans now command the
river front at the bend. AT the lett
of the bend the famous German Tenth
division has made repeated attempts
all day TO cross, but all assaults have
been smashed by the s~plendidly d.
rected fire of the American gunners.
and not a single German has sue
ceeded in getting over at this point.
A strong American e~ounter-attack
south of the river bend completely up
set the Germans, who broke in re-
treat. The American troops drova
the enemy back all the way TO the
railway skirting the Marine in the
region southwest of Jauiogonne. This
position now is being held.
The French general commanding
81. -.@., - ,.3A. On thse A,tA
sent a congratulatory message this
afternoon to the American general
commanding the forces which beat
back the enemy.
American machine gunners along
the river assisted materially in
breaking up the early Boche plans.
for they stuck to heir posts and
poured deadly streams OF bullets into
the enemy and only withdrew when
their guns were so hot they could
gunners happened to be in a place
where the Germans were anxious TO
erect a bridge. but their efforts were
fruitless. The American bullets piled
up the German dead on the opposite
side of the river every time the enc
my started to cross.
The correspondent talked with
some American soldiers now in hos
pitfalls, who were in the thick of tho
lighting. They were in complete
agreement that the German infantry
was no match for the Americans.
This Is. evidenced by the reports
from all the American hospitals.
there being only a few eases OF
wounds from rifle and machine gun
fire, while most of the men are suf-
ferlng from shrapnel wounds. Some
OF these cases are serious.
The Dermott news., 1918-07-18

Pajamas, worn instead of nighl
dresses, hive proved so sensible and
% fetching that they have become an
established institution in the realm of
lingerie. low we accept them as n
matter of course. 1t was because
they proved pretty and fascinating
That they were followed by negllgees
THAT scorned skirts and reveled in
trousers. inviting all sorts of gorgeous
oriental silks and furbelows. TO come
and be ut home with them. Japan,
China. Persia, Turkey md heaven only
Knows what other lands, have been
mnsacked for inspirations.
The designers. once having landed
IN idea, exploit IL TO suit themselves.
In the picture n lovely negligee Is
ehown with Powered satin trousers.
or pantaiettes, that are gathered I'm
about the ankle. Over IN ivory sur
face, or on any good color background.
bouquets of flowers In several col
ers are printed on silks that make
these neither garments things OF
heauty. Worn over these there are
mantels or jackets oil draperies OF
0eorgette or silk. usually In a plain
color. In the pictur the ~over-garment
h r~ose-colored crepe g%eorgette and II
Snstens with silk cord and tassels In
the same color.
Bright green. or black and gold
made up With straight trousers and
short Jackets In the fashion of Chinese
costumes, we may pass by. but not
without casting one lingering. longing
nook behind. Black satin trousers ant
Racket. bordered with gold satin ane
embroidered In gold colored silk make
neclIcees that n will never tire OF
vivid and audacious shades of greer
with touches O. brilliant colors u
Iembro.urred decorations are wonder
fui In georgette or In satin. Turquois'
and bluebird are good choices In color
Md then there il gold color u pale
The Dermott news., 1918-07-18
GIRLS! USE LEMONS
FOR SUNBURN, TAN
Tn III Make this lemon lotion
to whIten your tanned or
freckled skin.

Squeeze the juice Of two lemons in-
to n bottle containing three ounces of
Orchard White. shake well, and you
have a quarter pint of the best freckle,
sunburn and tan lotion. and complex
ion whitener. nj very, very small cost.
Your grocer has the lemons and any
drug store or toilet counter will supply
three ounces of Orchard White for a
few cents. Massage this sweetly fra
grant lotion into the face. neck, arms
and hands and see how quickly the
freekles. sunburn. windburn and tan
disappear and how clear. soft and
white the skin becomes. Yesl 1t is
harmless.-Adv.
The Dermott news., 1918-07-18
2am&
Wear White Shoes.

Release shoe leather for service by
wearing white shoesI That's the lat
est patriotic slogan Of fashion and bids
fair to rival the demand hat we sub
stitute silk and calico for wool. White
b~uckskin. canvas and duck and white
washable Kid for evening are the slip
pers and shoes recommended for fash
ion patrioss. White shoes are essential
TO smartness for completing the sum-
mer costume of organdis and light
silks. For cool evening smart white
CATERS are made to accompany white
slippers.
The Dermott news., 1918-07-18
NOW CALL ROADS MILITARY
Bill Before Senate Says Government
Should Assist in Keeping High
ways In Repair.

A bill before the senate says all state
roads used by the government should
be treated rs military highways and
the government should assist In keep
Ing them in repair. The bin was In.
troduced by Senator j. T. Smith. who
has investigated the deterioration OF
the Maryland highway system. The
bill states the government is not to
contribute more than two-thlrds Of the
money for repairs nor more han ST.
600 per mile. II has gone TO the sem
ate committee on appropriations.
The Dermott news., 1918-07-18
~Nurses Are Needed for Immediate

sNurses Are Needed for Immediate
Service
The American Red Cross has issued
several flyers and booklets in a cam
paign to enlist trained nurses for an
increasing army and under the head
ing quoted above has this to say:
The enemy thinks he can win before
the United States mobilizes all its re-
sources for making war-and among
these resources nurses are vital. Ask
yourself this h~eart-searching question !:
,sIs our incomplete mobilization due in
part to my holding backT"
Trained nurses are needed today
needed in the training camps at home
and desperately needed In the hos
pitfalls In France, where there are hun
oreds of wounded daily.
The American Red Cross does not
pretend that you can serve your coun-
try without sacrifice. You will receive
less compensation in war work. meas
ured In dollars: but you will receive
Infinitely larger compensation. meas
ured In ~self-respect, patriotism and I'M
HeinSn deVotlon TO your country In the
hour of its greatest need.
ksOngfellow said
"Trust no future. howe'er pleasant
Let the dead past bury It's dead !;
Act Acti in the living present.
Heart within and God o'erhead."
Nurses. If YOU fail. HE dies!
In a small booklet issued by the
Red Cross various questions are an
swered. For the benefit of trained
nurses who may wish to enlist some
of these questions are repeated here
with their Nurses desiring
general information, or young women
who wish to be trained for nurses
should write to the Red Cross address
ing: department of Nursing. Ameri-
1an Red Cross. Washington, d. c."
The Dermott news., 1918-07-18
Not EQUAL to Three.

They had not been married very
long, but she had grown cold and list
less; SO one evening. after she had
ynwned about seventeen times, he
said:
.You seem 10 be so cold and indif-
ferent. Matilda. Have you forgotten
those happy days when l was paying
you my addresses?"
IL should think l haven't! should
think haven't forgotten those happy
days. l never had less than three fei'
lows every evening calling on me"
But. dear. haven't you got me to
pay you attention now?"
"Yes, ! suppose l have. You are do
Ing the best you know how: but you
don't fiatter yourself that you are
equal to three. do your"
The Dermott news., 1918-07-18
One Of the Smart New Wells.

II was a rather wide veil Of a pref
ty, silky hexagonal mesh, black, and
II was being draped around a small
flower-wreathed tarban. The interest
ing thing about II was the border that
was composed Of silvery gray coin
spots-the size Of a Scent piece-a
single row on the long edge of the veil,
and a double row across each end. 1t
was a simple decoration, but, as the
skillful milliner caught up the folds of
the veil and fastened them at the back.
1t hung In graceful drapery.
The Dermott news., 1918-07-18
HOW SNAKES HELP FARM
Man Who Knows Points Out
Valuable to the Tiller OF tn
Soil Are His Services.

Snakes are a valuable assa
there should be n campaign
killing them. writes Gnyne L.
ton. in the American Forestry
Zine. The article goes on to
what the snake does for food /
walton by ways of killing roden,
insects. the greatest enemies TO
that man knows. The public h
come acquainted with snakes n
before. writes Mr.. Norton. bee
the thousands who have been
in the campaign for war gards
has been conducted by the
emergency food garden comm
with this summer the mil
war gardens have given the sna
ular interest. Tremendously II
tillage has brought people ano
together.
Unless much education
done the number of snakes
be killed next year by the We
ing but misinformed gardeners
very large. our snakes are a na
asset worth many millions OF d
and should he conserved. The
ton they bear to successful ere
important-more important than
fhe average farmer realizes"
The Dermott news., 1918-07-18
When Should You Enroll7
TODAY

Nurses are needed now. Five thou
sand are wanted between now and
June l, and approximately $4,000 will
be needed before the end of the year.
What Are the Requirements for the
Red Cross Nursing Service?
To be eligible for enrolment a nurse
must be a graduate of a recognized
school for nurses, giving at least two
years course of training in a general
hospital. In states where registration
is provided for by law an applicant,
to be eligible for enrolment. must be
| registered. She must be at least twen-
ty-one years of age.
What are the Physical Standards?
During the period of the war a phys
ical examination certificate should be
filed with other application papers at
the time of enrolment.
Where do Red Cross Nurses ServeI
Their service may be in this coun-
try or abroad. Service abroad Is not
guaranteed.
What is the Length of Service2
Red Cross nurses appointed for
service in the military establishment
during war are expected to remain as
long as the emergency lasts, unless the
need of their services ceases to exist.
They may, however. be relieved from
duty at any time in ease OF miscon-
duct, or should their services prove un-
satisfactory. The same ruling con-
corning length of service and resigna-
! ton applies also to nurses serving else
where with the Red Cross.
Must Nurses Pay Travelling Ex-
penses?
Travelling expenses are paid for
nurses travelling under orders from the
war and navy departments or the
American Red Cross.
The Dermott news., 1918-07-18
Collar and Cuffs o. Scarlet.

A blouse of white silk poplin has
tiny collar and cuffs of scarlet, from
which flare plated rufiies Of white.
A satin blouse has extrn piece at
front In simulated button effect and Q
touch Of blue embroidery.
The Dermott news., 1918-07-18
Potato Ration Reduced,

Amstordam.-Owing to the ~lateness
of the new potato crop. the Berlin
authorities. according to the Tage-
Alatt announced the reduction OF the
potato ration from three to n pound
and the distribution of an extra 200
grammes of beans and peas per head.
The Dermott news., 1918-07-18
italy Building Ships.

London.-Italy has launched $4,000
tons of merchantmen this year. ac-
cording to an official announcement
made here. Tw~enty-three steamers
totaling 166, 900 tons are under con-
struction besides II, 900 tons OF steel
sailing vessels and 16.S3S tons CT
wooden steamers.
The Dermott news., 1918-07-18
To Bar Foes After War.

Memphis, Tenn. The Memphis
Cotton Exchange unanimously adopted
a resolution to expel any member
who, for n period of 10 years after
peace has been declared. engages IN
trade with persons who are enemies
OF the United States in the presen.
war.
The Dermott news., 1918-07-18
Army Has First Call.

=Washington.-In response to a re-
quest for postponement of the July
draft call in the Northwest. where
wheat Is ready for harvest. Provost
Marshal General Crowder has in
formed tine Department of Agricui-
ture that the military program viii
not permit of delay in filing tho
monthly demand for drafted men,
The Dermott news., 1918-07-18
London Tasis Stop.

London.-Since the beginning Of
May when increased prices for petrol
came into effect, taxicabs have been
gradually withdrawn from the streets
OF London. Operating companies say
II is impossible now to run caos at
n profit.
The Dermott news., 1918-07-18
Up Against II.

"This daylight saving scheme Is
rough on the bashful young fellow who
goes counting"
How sof"
"He hasn't the nerve to drop around
until II gets dark. and then It's time
to 20 home"
The Dermott news., 1918-07-18
Comfort Baby's Skin

When red. rough and itching with hot
baths of Cuticura Soap and touches OF
Cuticura Ointment. This means sleep
for baby and rest for mother. For
free samples address. "Cuticura. Dept.
X. Boston," At druggists and by mail.
Soap %. Ointment % and 50.-Adv.
The Dermott news., 1918-07-18
Daily Water Supply.

Experiments prove that the amount
Of water consumed daily by a cow IL
In direct proportion to the amount Of
milk she produces.
The Dermott news., 1918-07-18
DAISY FLY KILLER
GUARANTEED TIMBER KILL

sure Shot.
Kills Timber of any species In ! to IS
Seldom takes longer thar Is day
Rapidly decays Timber.
Makes all other ways Impractical
Also kills timber which has been b.
old way, stumps from which timber
been cut sprouts. Write for parttculN
SUMMERFlELD BROS.
III Linden. Dept SIS. Memphis. Ten
The Dermott news., 1918-07-18
Want the Home News.

London.-"Home newspapers" is the
constant call of American soldiers in
the front and in the hospitals. says
a Red Cross announcement.
The Dermott news., 1918-07-18
site for Strawberry Bed,

A rich garden soil which has been
manfred makes an ideal site for a
strawberry bed.
The Dermott news., 1918-07-18
Brazil Hit BY Frost.

Washington. - Tremendous dam
age from frost In Brazil vas reported
In official dispatches.
The Dermott news., 1918-07-18

laxative people seldom say much,
but as long as they think they do they
are happy.
The Dermott news., 1918-07-18

one thing that has saved many Il
mar from hanging II the fact that the
jury did.
The Dermott news., 1918-07-18
Wonder or RIunderf

Is that new road this year going
to be a wonder-way or q blunder-
way7
The Dermott news., 1918-07-18

yeliows that tighten up a room like
sunlight. These new negligees invite
us to explore the world of color and
10 become as brilliant rs tropical birds.
The Dermott news., 1918-07-18

The quality of mercy must not be
strained. but It's a safe bet the price
has gone up.
The Dermott news., 1918-07-18
Important to Mothers

Examine carefully every bottle OF
CASTORIA, that famous old remedy
for infants and children, and see that II