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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-07
)ED THIRDS MEN
STIR KIN'S PRIDE
athers and Mothers Happy
as Downtown Boys
Make History
COLONEL'S WIFE EAGER
Mrs. Kemp Receives Letter
From Commander of 10th,
Praising Command
COLONEL'S WIFE EAGER

South Philadelphia, home town" OF
the gallant old Third Regiment now
the 10th Infantry. is affame with in
terest today in the big Allied push be.
yong the Marne where the old Third
boys are making history.
Fresh from the fighting front today
came a letter from colonel George r
Kemp commander Of the 10th. to his
wife. at 1920 South Sixteenth street. In
Il was a laconic reference to the behav-
iour Of his men under fire in the present
Big drive.
''The men behaved well under fire. he
wrote. We feel our men are OF much
higher type than the Germans
Brief as was the reference, it was as
an accolade for the men of the regiment
most Of whom hail from southwestern
Philadelphia.
Pride. Hope, Anxiety
More than a thousand mothers and
fathers in that section today have their
thoughts turned oversee where their sons
are in action. A dozen neighborhoods
from Broad to Eighteenth or Nineteenth
streets, and from Morris street to Snyder
avenue are like cauldrons in which pride.
hope and anxiety are buhbtng
A pardonable pride, tinged with just
q bit Of anxiety marks the Colonel S
lady" Mrs. George + Kemp. a level
headed 'motherly" woman, who is the
friend and confdant OF every soldiers
mother in that section Most of the
''boys' she knows personally. knows
just when they Joined the "old Third
end what company they are in now. She
has scanned the casualty lists anxiously
every day for several months. but her
pencil has checked up only "A few as
killed or wounded
Mrs. Kemp today received her four
teenth letter mailed abroad by her hus-
band. II was numbered seventeen. but
she never received the first second and
third ltters sent by the colonel. Last
Saturday she received SIX letters in one
bunch.
The letter that arrived this morning
was dated July l6.
Colonel Praised Men
..on the French Fourth of July July
1D | had dinner with the French gen
eral." the colonel wrote. "FrtZie started
n little ruInpus | suppose the papers
have a little account Of IT. We got no
slep that night. We have had some
casualties but that is to be expected,
The men behaved well under fire we
feel our men are of much hlgher type
than tn Germans. We have had the OPP
portunity of overlooking about 200 priS-
oners."
Colonel Kemp said he was biIleted II
A French chateau about 500 years old
The French are very good to the Amer
leans he said.
The 10th regiment, Colonel Kemp :
command, Use i-.Gde up of what was the
Third Regiment of the National Guart
and the Tenth Regiment of the Nationa
Guard. A large proportion of the Tent
Regiment was composed of men from th'
western part of the State.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-07
TO BUILD new PIERS
Licenses Granted for Delaware
River Improvement Work

Granting o. licenses by the Comn,'s-
Sh'phuldine Corporation to build an
euuinnent nier in front Of its property
at Cornwells. ard to the Union Pc
and enlargement of its pier at Marcus
rIook has made il possible for fur
ther improvements along the Delaware
River front.
There was also filed with the COM
missioners an application by the Sun
Shinhuilding Company for license TO
huid pier at the foot of Morton street,
Chester another from the Traylor Cor
poration to build a marine railway at
Cornwells. while the Federal Steel Four
dry Company wants permission to build
an addition to wharf in front Of its
property between Morton and Reaney
streets. Chester
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-07
MERCURY HIGH. STEALS FURS
Thief Takes Odd Pmnder From
Chestnut Street Store Window

Police are trying to determine what
wns IN the mind of thief who. with
the mercury touching only the high
spots. stole get OF furs from a store
window in Cheatnut street
Rreaking n plate glass window in the
boNarr. I11h Chnctnut street n thief
early this morning stole two furs. A
hammer wac used 70 hreak the window.
which was in n hall off tho street.
d. F.. Lyle. night watchman. d!scov-
ered the robbery at a:2n o'clock. He
had been in the front Of The store at
80. but had gone to other places on
his beat.
No pedestrian hae been found who
saw any one In the vicinity Of the store
at that hour The policeman on the
beat did rot know of the robbery until
l.Nle called him.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-07
SAVED FROM NIAGARA FALLS
Two Men Imperiled When Scow
Breaks From Tug
Ry the 4ssociated Press

Niagara Falls. y. y, Aug. After
being marooned on sand scow within
1000 feet of the brink Of Niagara Fails
fer sixteen hours. George Harris, of Buff
falo, and Gus Lofberg, a Swedish sailor
were rescued by the Youngstown life
kaving crew this morning.
The scow broke away from tug late
yesterday while being used in dredging
operations. shelving rock off the head
OF Goat Island caught the unwieldy craft
ard held II, saving the men from quick
deatH The lfe-saNers succeeded in get
ting a line to the boat last night. but
the leng n OF he rope was so great ano
the scow so low in the water thai the
life line sanged into the swift current.
and ii was impossible to operate Il
breecheE buoy.
This morning II second line was shot
: across the wreck from ne roof Of IN
power house where the shore end of tht
cable was anchored. and whh it the
bres ches buoy was hauled out by thc
two men,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-07

The above program for the use of
sugar is designed to "painlessly extract
the famIly's sweet tooth" says a state
ment from Mr.. Cooks office.
To make II possible to have cold
drinks in hot weather. the admnistra-
ton advises use Of crystal white corn
syrup, the syrup to be put in the drinks
while they sill are hot The admins
tration also wants people to quit using
sugar with raw fruit,
BY observing the administration sched-
ule regarding rounded teaspoonfuls Of
sugar. the housewife will" the food au-
thority declares, have remaining at the
end of each week. fiye-eighths Of a cup
Of sugar for cooking purposes"
Strained honey is suggested for ce-
reals For milk desserts. custards and
rice puddinss. use rsisins. dates or corn
syrup for sweelening.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-07
NAMED TO CITY POSITIONS
DR.. J. C. Lovett on Contagious Disease
Hospital Staff

City appointments today include
these: Or. Joseph c. Lovett, first a.
sistant resident physician. Philadelphia
, Hospital for Contagious Diseases. salary
1920; r. J. Kelly. 1882 Erie avenue,
assistant dentist. Bureau OF Health,
$3.50; Robert Abrams. i3ll Leiper
street. and Erwin Dickson. 2l27 East
Westmoreland street. oilers Bureau of
Water. $1,000 each John F Craig. 1893
dmund street. superintendent OF
squares. Bureau Of City Property. $1,000
John ]. Duember. 2920 North Thirteenth
atreet, transit man, Bureau of Surveys,
$1,000
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-07
TO BRING LABOR FROM WEST
Workers From Indiana. Ohio and
Illinois Coming Here

Thousands of workers from Indiana,
Ohio and Illinois will be sent to this city
by the Government within the next two
weeks to relieve the unprecedented labor
shortage that Is handcappng a num-
Der Of war plants.
Gus are the appeals for men that literal
ly swamp the Government exchanges,
Edgar q. FELTON,, director of the Federal
employment service for Pennsylvania.
sent hurry call to Washington for
assistance. The answer was forthcom-
ing quickly, the men from the middle
West were promised Philadelphia and
nearby industries
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-07

DEATHS
ENANS.-At his residence. I South High
land ave, Merton Pa. Aug. I. NELSON r.
neral will be given.
REEDER.-At her residence, 5s4O Market
ST.. Aug. {, ADA REEDER tnee Bakerl
Relatives and ficnds invited to services
Sat. p. m, at the oliver II. Bair Build,
Ing, 1920 Chestnut st. Interment private.
Fri.nds, may call Friday evening. from
to 10 o'clock.
l.ElDlCH.--A the residence Of her SON
in-law, {. +. Robertson. 1927 North Sy
denham street. Aug. !, LYDIA A.. widow OF
termcnt Friday D. M at Phillipsburs, n j.
Frends may. cali at 1927 North Sydenham
street Thursday y. m
ALBuRGER,--At Residence OF son.in-law.
James Moore. Willow Grove. Pa. Aug. 9.
MARY V. ABBURGER, widow of James d.
Alburger. aged SO. Relatives and friends
invited to services Friday. $3.50 p. m. Int.
private. Ha tbOro Cemetery. y
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-07
Dentist Made Naval Lieutenant

. Edward Brooks Refer, son of Or. Ed
ward r. Keffer. 5971 DreXel road Over
brook. has received his commission as
lieutenant in the navy. and Is awaiting
his, call to go "over there" He will be-
Assistant surgeon. Lieutenant keffer,
who is a grandson Of the late Dr. Ed
ward Brooks, formerly superintendent of
public schools, was graduated in dem
tistry from the University of Pennsyl-
v2niR last June.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-07
CARMEN EXPRESS
THANKS FOR RISE
P. R. T. Employees Given
Formal Notice of In.
crease in Pay
SCALE IS ANNOUNCED


Formal notice Of the increased wages
granted them few days ago was givcn
'he empIoFeS OF the Philadelphia Rapid
transit company today In the Train
man official organ Of the p r. r.
The no.ice was IN tho form, NJ a Is,,er
.,--,
EN- the na',"hal war '"oo' "o"ru IN
ior.nins 'ne noaru OF the increase
~ '.e'' l'S VI tne 'o-o''' a'.,e ''''-
ni,'tee OF ,ne Co'l'i'niF r.So'ut'oil was
"oop'e" ,n'nN'hE J. - M'''en, P,es.-
,,.". ,"", VI lL' 'raISl, 'o'''Ph"N' an" T.. l.
9'otts"uIN Ior tner MANIFESTATION OF IN
.ereSt anu e"ou VIII on oehar OF tne
hieh nv ne" "ase SES'eHl lS an
houhced as FOLLOWS
SURFACE system conductors and motor
men-rIrS, three non'hs' for'F-'nree
cents per hour; following nlne months
IortE-sN cents per nour therealter'
forty-eisht cents per hour
Elevated sHstem-M Motormen; FIRST
three months tortE-siN cents per hour;
toilo"ihe nine months. tortN-nine cents
per hour thereattet' ntty-one cents per
hour. conductors; FIRST three months.
tortN-three cents per hour: Following
nine months fortN-ssX cents per hour;
thereafter, forty-eight cents per hour,
Guards FIRST three months fortN-three
forty-s,a can,s ,or hn,,r. ,baro, r,o,
forty-.ix certs nov .o,,r
Overtime On swing Runs
Swing runs-where m. overall time
Of swing runs exceeds fourteen hours
an addition Of nav for the period of
such excess time shall he allowed AS
follows: For the fifteenth hour, fifteen
minutes for the sixteenth hour thirty
minutes for the seventeenth hour forty
five minutes for the eighteenth and
each succce ding hour. one hour. Time
and a half will he paid for extra trips or
tripper service.
The new scale WIS signed by the fol-
lowing members Of the cooperative COM
mittee: George DiCkersOn. Ralph a.
Nyman, Benjamin A. MOll John l..
Lumberry. John r Phillips. James La
hart, Elmer \. Worth, Howard Wedner,
Frederick SlOOk, George |. Iellers,
Thomas LineN, Frederick Dusel. Peter
Farley. II. Thompson. John Groth.
Iohh E. TOWNSEND, w Nolienberger,
Harry B. Osbeck. A. A. Gahel. James o.
Todd. John Harkaoss. Hugh McNally,
tIetus q. Hsney. q. II. Tul ey. SUPER
'ntendent of transportation and Presi-
dent Mltten.
PRESIDENT Mltten in tax to the COM
mltteemen declared accidents had been
reduced oo per cent uhder the co-onera-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-07
Champ Clark Wins Again

MONTGOMERY. No.. Aug For the
thirteenth time Speaker champ Clark
yesterday was nominated for Congress
at the Democratic primaries in this
district He ran without opposition
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-02-20
MRS. BUCHANAN,S PARTIES.

Mrs. Neon Buchanan was hostess at
two. lovely parties at her home on
Jackson street. Quantities of spring
flowers-hyacinths and buttercups-
were used in the rooms where the
guests were received. Bridge was
played in the morning, the party be-
ing in honor of Mrs. Buchanan's neice.
Mrs. G. c. Webb, a recent addition to
the married contingent. In the after
noon Mrs. Buchanan entertained a
number of her friends at forty-two
party.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-02-20

Gus, it was deemed advisable to in
vestigate the source of water supply
for the city. Inspection was, there,
made on the above date, when the fol
lowing conditions were found:
"The supply of the city is derived
from two separate sources, the first
consisting of series of springs lying
almost parallel to the Central of Geor'
gia railway about one mile from the
center Of the city, and the second con
sisting of four deep wells located at
the pumping plant of the city water
works While past analyses have
shown at practically all times very
satisfactory results from this source,
it was deemed advisable to make an
Inspection at this time.
AS is the case with most of the deep
well waters in the southern part Of
the state, the wells supplying this city
have proved to be satisfactory both as
to quality and quantity.
"The spring supply is derived from
two series of springs totaling about
twenty individual sources. These
springs are comparatively near to the
Central of Georgia railroad and are
separated by this road They in tracts
Of lands which are controlled by the
city and fenced off, and each spring
is enclosed in brick reservoir reach
ing above the surface of the ground
and closed with an iron cap and lock.
The springs deliver into collecting
wells through pipes underground, and
the supply is conducted to the city In
cast iron main.
"a few of these springs are located
within 200 or 300 yards of road or
street in the suburbs of the city, and
this street is built up with the usual
insanitary suburban property, mostly
occupied by negroes. Due TO the fact
that the springs are well protected
from all surface drainage. there seems
to be no probability of any contamina-
ton from this source
1.-THE receiving and storage wells and
reservoirs at the pumping station were
all inspected, and appeared to be in
an entirely satisfactory condition The
wells are covered with wooden or con-
crete tops to prevent any algal growth.
"All things considered, this supply
appears to be in a safe and satisfac-
tory condition.
every respectfully
Ray G. Werner,
Laboratory
Chemist in Charge, Water, Analysis
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-02-20
Catarrh Cannot Be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS. as they
cannot reach the seat of the disease.
Catarrh is a local disease, greatly i'm
fiuenced by constitutional conditions, and
in order to cure it you must take an
internal remedy Halls Catarrh Medi-
cine is taken internally and acts thru
the blood on the mucous surfaces of the
system. Halls Catarrh Medicine was
in this country for years. 1t is COM
posed of some Of the best tonics known,
combined with some of the best blood
purifiers. The perfect combination of
the ingredients in Halls Catarrh Medi-
cine is what produces such wonderful
results in catarrhal conditions. Send for
testimonials, free.
+. ]. CHENEY &c CO., Props, Toledo, o.
All Druggists, 75c
Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-02-20

according to announcement made here
today by Salvation Army headquarters.
Captain Price has been a resident
of Georgia for many years during most
OF which time he has been associated
with the Salvation Army in Georgia.
He has Travelled widely over Georgia
and the southeast in the interest OF
the army, and is one of the best known
officers in this territory.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-02-20

Service for Boys at Calvary Church
Evening prayer will eb said in Cal
vary church on Thursday afternoon
at o'clock. The service will be spe-
cially for boys.
On Friday the Penitential Office will
be said at IL a'clack noon. The mis-
sion studies on China will be continu-
ed.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-02-20

ty apartment and gold hat pins were
presented to the guest of honor. For
tytwo was played at four tables and
the following were present: Miss
Hanna, Mrs. Harvey Weaver, Miss An
ME Bailey, Miss Louise Marshall, Miss
Matte McMath Miss Emmie Morgan
Mrs. A. G. Crockett, Mrs. Cloyd Buch,
anan, Mrs. w. G. Turpin, Mrs. w. C.
Carter, Mrs z. S. Childers, Mrs. Ray
Wakefield, Mrs. Sam Heys, Mrs. VI
quesney, Mrs. Mrs. Joe Mrs. Mrs. I.
j Kalmon.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-02-20
MISS SLAPPEY ENTERTATNS.

Miss Callie Slappey entertained yes
<erday afternoon at her home on Lee
street, honoring Miss Nancy Hanna,
of Shelbyville, KY, who is visiting
Mrs. Harvey Weaver Buttercups and
carnations decorated the hostess pref
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-02-20
Prcie to Go to France.

ATLANTA. Ca, February 20
Captain William Price, head of the
Salvation Army in Savannah, is the
first official of the army in Georgia
t. be selected for service in France,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-02-20
WATER SUPPLY
DECLARED SAFE

City Engineer John B. Ansley has
received from DR.. T. F. Abercrombie
the following bearing upon Americas
source of water supply:
'Mr. J. B. Ansley,
"Supt. Water Worws,
Americus, Georgia.
Dear Sir:
"We are handing you herewit copy
of the report made by our chemist in
regard to his inspection of the Ameri-
Gus water works.
Thanking you for your assistance in
this matter, and with kind regards, ]
am,
yours very truly,
"T. F. Abercrombie, Sec'y."
Or. T. Abercrombie, Secretary,
Georgia State Board of Health,
ATLANTA, Georgia.
Dear Sir:
"In view Of the fact that the Unit
ed States government has awarded
the aviation camp to the cit yof Ameri-
Tombstone epitaph., 1918-06-16
ITEMS OF HIGHWAY EXPENSE
Interest on investment and Cost of Maintenance All Have Vital Bear
 ing on Road Plans.

The following is quoted from an ar ticle by B. H. Piepmeier. maintenance engineer. highway department, state of Illinois:
 There are three principal items of expense connected with road improve ment which the engineer must impress upon the public mind before 1t will be possible for him to construct an econ omical system of roads. These factors are: The original cost of the improve ment: the interest on the money in- vested fin the improvement. and the to- tai upkeep cost. When all of these factors are takep into consideration. It is evident that many of the cheaper types of roads, when properly main- tained. will give the desired service and yet will be much more economical on account of their low first cost.
 When a type of road Is selected, taking into consideration the three principles set forth above. it is very essential that provision be made for proper and efficient maintenance. If local conditions are such that mainte- nance may be delayed or prevented. preference should be given to a type of pavement that requires only a small amount of maintenance and which will be serviceable for a period of time even with no maintenance whatever.
Tombstone epitaph., 1918-06-16
RJB[I(
 KAI@S-
CARING FOR COUNTRY ROADS
Heavily Loaded Wagons With Narrow Tires Are inJurious-PIaee liar
 rows on a Drag.

(By E. B. HOUSE. Colorado Agricultural
 College. Fort Collins. Coio)
 Excessive loads placed on wagons with narrow tires are exceptionally bad for any road. Tractors using wheels upon which are cleats. or any thing that will cut through or injure the road surface should never be al- lowed on country roads. Disk har- rows and in fact any cultivating tool should be kept off the road. If it is necessary to move them along the road, place them upon drag. stone boat. or haul them to the field on a wagon. If dragged over the road. they will scar the road badly. break through the surface and start dlsin- tegration. No road Is Tn such poor condition as to warrant abuse of this kind.
Tombstone epitaph., 1918-06-16
SOUTH IS IMPROVING ROADS
Interest Stimulated by "Drive-Aways' of Automobiles and Trucks From
 Northern Statea

;Drive-aways" of automobiles and trucks from the manufacturing cen- ters In the North to points south of the Mason and Dixon line has wOn- derfully stimulated the good roads movement in the South, writes an ac- cessory dealer in Atlanta.
 'T have travelled over considerable territory in the South of late and 1t Is noticeable the amount of interest that has been worked up locally over road improvement by the influx of cars that from necessity had to be driven to distributors. The high price of cot ton Is responsible in great measure for the prosperity this section Is enjoy ing"
Tombstone epitaph., 1918-06-16
WORKING FOR BETTER ROADS
Man Hss Atways Reeo9nized Import snes eS Improved Highways
 for Transportation.

Ever since civilization adopted the wheel vehicle. civilized man has rec ognized the importance Of improved roads and better vehicle transporta- tion, and has constantly striven by in- dividual or cooperative effort to make t easier by animal or other power to est to and iron the place of pr0due- eloa to eentg C eoasumsr dlstrtbutioe
Tombstone epitaph., 1918-06-16
FIRST EPISODE
The Car and His Majesty.

It was such m unusually beautiful and striking car that everyone looked at it. then turned to look again.
 This was what Christopher Race had counted upon.
 Good old Scarlet Runner :" he said. as he drove. Good old girl, you're making your impression"
 Slowly the red car moved up Regent street as far as Oxford Circus, where it turned 10 roll back. like some great. splendid beast pacing the length of . vast cage.
 He drove alone, but he was dressed like a gentleman. not In the glorifed livery of chauffeur.
 The white electric light was full now of silhouettes of men in evening dress. who darted here and there aiertiy like small, dark fish in a great globe of sparkling water. Twice in the minute the motorists hand was raised in invitation to someone whose eyes reached his across the chasm of roadway, but always with disappoint- Ing results. No one responded to his agreeable signals, and he arrived at the corner of Charles street without stopping once.
 In this quiet thoroughfare of re- spectacle private hotels and better class lodging houses was drawn up an automobile. handsome enough to rival the red car. It was dark green in color. and 1t stood silent before a dis overlooking doorway.
 The chauffeur. dressed in a smart but inconspicuous bottle-green livery with brown leather collar. had left his seat. opened one of the side doors of the bonnet, and was anxiously tick ling" the carburetor with his hand.
 Christopher Race had not meant to enter quiet Charles street, which. ap- 2arently. had nothing to offer him: put al sight of the car in distress he paused and gently swung round the corner from Regent street. As he slowed down to pass the green cnr. the iiscreet door opened and a gentleman .ame out on the pavement
 Never before had the young nan in he red car beheld that face in the 3esh. save once, when as little boy ae had been taken to a grand pageant o gaze in awe at those same clean ut features Cor others exactly like .hein). under a glittering silver hel- net.
 Gould 1t be the real facet" he asked himself. with quickening throb ,f excitement. Then he remembered -eading. a day or two ago. that 1t night presently be expected in Eng and on an unofficial visit, during xhich-for all save it's distinguished 'riends-it desired to be incog.
 For . moment Christopher Race 'orgot all about his car. his errand xith the car. and his interest in the ar that was disabled But the first words spoker by the gentleman with he shining hat and neat overcoat re- minded him forcibly of all three.
 .No better successr ssked a clear 'oice. in perfect English, enriched by slight foreign accent.
 T am very sorry. indeed. sir" apoi- ,gized the chauffeur. but I haven't