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Newport daily independent., 1918-02-03
THIS REPORT WAS
 GOOD BUT UNTRUE
Order for Local Board to Stop Exam ination of Men Caused Many to
 Think War Was Ended.

Saturday when the Jackson County Exemption Board received a telegram from Washington advising that no more examinations are to be made of drafted men, the rumor became afloat on the streets of Newport that the war was over, and the Independ- ent was besieged with dozens of tele- phone calls from persons anxious to have this report verified.
 No, the war is not over. It is true the local board was ordered not to examine any more men, but the ex- aminations will be resumed just as soonAas certain new forms and blanks arrive from Washington. These new forms probably will have to do with a recent change of physical regula- tions announced two days ego.
 About 300 men have been exa1n- ined by the local board. In all there will be about $50 to undergo tbe physical test for army serviee. Ihe board has been disposing of the meIa at the rate of about 100 day.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-03
Another Fish
 Is Hooked 80
 NerDp Black

Scene-Corner First and Walnut streets.
 Plot-V Vinegar and S2.50.
 Cast of Characters -One fish and and black vinegar vendor.
 Negro with appearance of ner- vously waiting for somebody, is seen by the fish who swims into him and begins to nibble. The negro throws out the hook, on which the fish hangs $2.5O, in return for which the negro promises to land one pint of perfect ly good whiskey. Negro hands the fish the one pint, and the fish swims away merrily, working his fins in thirsty anticipation. The fish hies behind a rock building and places the bottle to his lips.
 Finale e-The fish finds he is one pint of perfectly good vinegar over, and short $2.5O.
 Moral-Fish in Newport had bet ter learn to smell
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-03
"U-BOAT IS HELL"
 SAYS ERIC GEDOES
However, the Submarine Failed in the Threat to Bring Great Britain 10
 Her Knees in Six Months.
Press Dispatch.

Associated Press Dispatch.
 New York, Feb. 2.-One year of ruthless warfare by Germany brings this answer from Sir Eric Geddes, First Lord of the British Admiralty, s"The submarine is he'll" Coincident with the disclosure made by Dutch newspapers that German military and financial leaders expected the sub marines to bring Great Britain to her knees in six months and end the war, the sinking of merchants shipping is now below the level maintained before the policy of unlimited destruction went into effect. Sir Eric fore sees no change in the situation but for the better.
 Threats of force are being used to crush the strikers in Germany but the movement has not ended. The workers organizations have been dis solved, meetings being dispersed by police and military men.
 Pessimism is said to exist in Der lin over the outcome of the Brest- Litovsk negotiations. In Petrograd
 the Bolsheviki broke up counter revolutionary plot in favor of Kale-
 dimes. One leader of the plot was
 killed and there were sixty arrests
 There is little activity on the fighting | fronts,
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-03
BETSY REDWOOD
 WRITING POETRY
Editor Independent:

Editor Independent:
 It is with the greatest of pleasure that I write to tell you and my many Jackson county friends that l am on the staff of the Houston Chronicle as "Artist Poet" at generous salary, and that my poems are being copied by the leading papers of the south, and are winning me some valuable recognition. I really did not know that poetry was my natural inclina- tion, rather than prose, but once be- ing led out, as it were, I find l write with an abandon and natural spon- tanity.
 Thanking you for past kindnesses I am very sincerely,
 Betsy Trotwood,
 Houston, Texas.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-03
He Says Snow Today,
 But 7he Sun Map Shine

The weather reporter on this paper had learned to admire the weather man, in that the old fox had way of sticking to the truth and veracity right along, even if he did bring all sorts of weather except the kind we wanted, and this reporter also had managed to work up a bit of sympa- thy for the old fellow because every body was so hard down on him. But there is an end to everything except Tennyson's Brook, and the weather man received collect message from this office last night, stating that he
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-03

would have to get along without us henceforth.
 Friday night he caused this paper to state that yesterday would bring fair weather and warmer weather. The paper vouched for the safety of his prediction and thereby hangs the tail. The Independent misrepresent- ed the truth for it's first time.
 Instead of fair weather and warm weather young blizzard ensued, to- gether with an inch of snow Snow is predicted for today. The sun will probably shine.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-03
PROTEST IS MADE
 AGAINST HIS ARREST
National Demonstration is Organized in Germany Demanding Release
 of Herr Dittmann.
Associated Press Dispatch.

London, Feb. 2.--A national demon stration is being organized in Ger many to protest against the arrest of Herr Dittmann, socialist member of the Reichstag, according to re- ports from Amsterdam and forwarded to the Exchange Telegraph. Chan cellor Von Hertling is said to have declared his inability to obtain the release of Dittmann, as Berlin is in the hands of the military.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-03
MARCH SLATED
 FOR NEW POST
If Major General March Can Be Spared from Expeditionary Forces
 He Will Be Made Chief of Staff.
Associated Press Dispatch.

Associated Press Dispatch
 Washington, Feb. 2.Major Gen. eral Peyton c. March is slated to be- come acting chief of staff in the army if he can be spared from his present duties as chief of artillery of expedi- tionary forces. The reply of Persh- ing is awaited. The selection of March will mean that Major General Bliss, chief of staff, will remain in Europe permanently as the American military representative of the su- preme war council.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-03

Mrs. Joe Smith, of Little Rock, on her return from visit with her mo ther at Sulphur Rock, stopped off here Saturday for days visit with her brother and wife, MT. and Mrs. George Wilson at the Hazel hotel.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-03

James c. Johnston, c. A. Babcock and Walter McDowell, we'll known knights of the grip, were here Sat urday. coming in from a weeks hard trip on the road. They left for home to spend Sunday. They live at Bates vile.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-03
TO RE TURN R0ADs IF TER WAR [ N|Ds| Government Control Will Termina1o Eighteen Months After War n
 Brought to End.
Associated Press Dispatch.

Washington, Feb. 2.An agree ment to report favorably to the Senafe Monday on the administration reiI road bill was reached today by Interstate Commerce Comnait which decided upon government cols trol to terminate eighteen months af- ter the war and giving the president power to initiate rates subject to apH2 peal to the Interstate Commerce. Commission.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-03
RIVALS GERMANY.
Associated Press Dispatch.

Stockholm, Feb. 1-Sweden is rap- idly coming to rival Germany as a land of restrictive "card" of various sorts. It has long had the breadcard, sugarcard, milkcard and buttercard
 Coffeecards will soon be issued
 Woodcards, entitling each person to one cubic meter-somewha less than a quarter cord--of wood, have also been issued. There has also been is sued an oatmeal and rice card" but there has been neither oatmeal nor rice in the market for several weeks.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-03
FINNISH TROOPS
 . MAKE PROGRESS
Detachments of the Red Guard and Russian Bolsheviki Have
 Met Defeat.
Associated Press Dispatch.

Associated Press Dispatch.
 Stockholm, Feb. 2.-Latest reports from Finland indicate government troops are making good progress to- ward the south, defeating detach- ments of Red Guards and Russian Bolsheviki on the way.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-03
ID ADMINISTER
 FUEL INDUSTRY
President Will Issue Proclamation to Place Industry Under Fuel
 Head.
Associated Press Dispatch.

Associated Press Dispatch.
 Washington, Feb. 2.-The govern ment today took final steps toward taking over the administration of the fuel and oil industry. A presidential proclamation will be issued soon, placing the industry under the fuel administration.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-03

Marshal Gus c. Martin made up a purse Saturday, with which to send a destitute family to Mississippi. They have been living north of the Missouri Pacific track for some time and were objects of pity, as well as charity. It was thought best to send them to this point, where they said relatives would help them.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-03
sAMM|Es MAKE II H0T FUR HUNS One German Sniping Post Was Oblit- erated and Enemy Forced to
 Seek Cover.
Associated Press Dispatch.

Associated Press Dispatch.
 American Army in France-Friday
 American gunners and riflemen are making it hot for enemy snipers. One German sniping post has been obliterated Every enemy machine gun placed where they could invade our lines had to be withdrawn. The American machine gunners forced a nest of enemy snipers to seek cover. American artillery shelled the Ger man first lines accurately.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-03
G0RGES ARE
 YET INTACT
Mississippi River At Memphis Is Practically At Standstill and
 Small Floes Are Passing.
Associated Press Dispatch.

Associated Press Dispatch.
 Memphis, Feb. 2.-Gorges in the river north of Memphis are still hold ing, checking the movement of ice and water pouring out of the Ohio and. other tributaries. The river here is practically stationary and Hoes comparatively of thin ice continue to pass.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-03
REPORT SERIOUS RIOTS THURSDAY A Mob Is Reported to Have Attacked German Soldiers at Spandau
 This Week.

Associated Press Dispatch.
 London, Feb. 2.-German news papers report serious rioting Thurs day at Spandau, where important war industries are located, according to an Exchange Telegraph dispatch from Amsterdam. A mob attacked the soldiers.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-03
WILL N0T REQUEST
 NAVAL STATIONS Secretary Daniels Will Not Ask For New Stations on the Gulf. At-
 lantic or Pacific Coasts.
Associated Press Dispatch.

Washington, Feb. 2. Secreta1 Daniels today announces he will n06' ask congress at the present session| for any appropriation for new naval stations either on the Atlantic, Gulf or Pacific coasts, which had been re- commended by the board, headed bys Rear Admiral Helm.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-03
JOHN 1. SULLIVAN TAKES THE COUNT Former Heavyweight Champion Suc- cumbs to Heart Failure At
 His Home.
Press Dispatch.

Associated Press Dispatch.
 Abingdon, Mass, Feb. 2.-John L. Sullivan, formerly heavy weight pug Hist champion of the United States, died at his home here at noon. His death was due to heart trouble. He was fifty-nine.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-03

Rev. w. B. Hays was the -four minute" speaker at the Madaline the tre last night, the subject for the short talks now being "ship-building. !"
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-03
MUST RESUME A
 WORK MONDAY
Central News Dispatch Says Seven Berlin Factories Have Been Put
 Under Martial Law.
Associated Press Dispatch.


 London, Feb. D. A Central news dispatch from Amsterdam says sew en Berlin factories were placed un- der martial law and the strikers or dered to return to work Monday. Upon failure of the strikers to re- turn, it was announced, they will be punished according to military law. Associated Press Dispatch.
 Amsterdam, Feb. 2.-A semi-offi- cial German statement received here report isolated insignificant disturb ances" in Berlin yesterday. It is re- ported work was resumed in Danzig and Hamburg.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-03

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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-17
PRIZES FOR STUDENTS
Chamber Of Commerce Offers Re-
ward to High School Pupils

The Philadelphia Chamber of Com
merce will award prizes to the two stu
dents in each of the eleven public and
three Catholic high schools Of this city
who during vacation accomplish the best
results In any form of work or industry
connected with the war and conducted
organized or under the direction of any
officially recognized service bureau
The work may be either industrial,
farm or domestic service. but it must
be work that is done as the result OF
conditions arising from the war.
The Chamber of Commerce prizes, an
nouncement of which was made in the
public and Catholic high schools today
are offered through the educational com.
mittee If the chamber. The previous
contest conducted under the auspices of
this committee was for the best essay
by school children on What / Can Do to
Help My Country Win the War" The
educational committee, in offering these
last prizes states that II is desired that
the work done to win them should repre-
sent accomplishments rather than fdcili'
ties in essay writing.
The principal of each high school has
been requested by the committee to Sc
lect the two pupils who, in his judg.
ment. have done the most during vaca.
zion to merit the prizes.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-17
EDWARD J. FOX
FOX ON SUPREME COURT
Governor Names Easton Demo-
crat to Succeed Justice Mestrezat

Edward J. Fox widely known attor-
ney of Easton. and a Democrat, was ap-
pointed to the bench of the Pennsylvania
Supreme Court today by Governor
Brumbaugh. He succeedg2, the late
Justice Mestrezat' Ee will take office
Mr. Fox is fifty years old. and for
years has heen known as the first man
of Easton." has long been prom
inent figure in the state. just as his
close friend and fellow townsman
General Peyton C. March. chief-of-staff;
Is national figure. He has figured
conspicuously in all the important cases
Northampton and adjoining counties
Mr.. Fox was born April 8. 1858. at
Easton. He received his early education
in the Easton High School. and was
graduated from Lafayette College in
1878, later receiving tho degree of A. NJ
there. He read law with his father, Ed
ward j. Fox, Jr., and was admitted to
the Northampton county bar December
II. 1880 Later he entered into partner
shin with his father, and for nine years
they practiced law under the style. u. j.
Fox & Son. Mr.. Fox formed partner
ship with his brother. W. Fox. in 1896.
Mr. Fox's practice grew to be among
the largest of any lawyer in the Le-
high Valley. Several times Mr.. Fox was
urged to become candidate for Judge
of the Northampton court, but declined.
He was the first president Of the City
School Board of Easton, 18s7-ss, the
only putlic office he has ever held
Mr. Fox married Miss Cora Marsh.
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. w w Marsh,
of Schooley's Mountain \ j. They have
two sons, Rodmap Fox, now In the
Army, and Edward ] Fox, 3D., a stu
dent at Lafayette College
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-17
GIRLS TN SAILOR SUITS
ACT AS PALLBEARERS
Hold Funeral of Two Young
Women Drowned in
Delaware

Twelve girl companions clad In sailor
costume acted as pallbearers today at
the double funeral of Violetta Liggett
and Bernardine Ringland, who were
drowned on Thursday while canoeing on
the Delaware River.
The scenes at the double funeral.
which was held at the Church of Our
Mother OF Sorrows. was a striking
demonstration of the loyalty of youth.
The girls who bore the bodies of their
two companions. came from consider
able distances to pay this last honor
All were employed at the du Pont
powder works at Wilmington, where the
Liggett and Ringland girls also worked
Impressive ceremonies marked the
funeral service. which was attended by
several hundred young people OF the
neghborhood. The body of the Liggett
girl was carried from her home, 4e5f
Olive street. and placed in the center
aisle of the church beside that OF the
Ringland girl, who lived at 931 North
ST Bernard street.
Solemn high mass was celebrated by
the Rev, Thomas Buckley lnterment
was made in st. Dennis's cemetery at
Ardmore.
Among the twelve girl pallbearers were
Genevieve Southard and Ethel Martin,
who. were with the two girls VINO met
death when the canoe upset
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-17
II RESIGN JOBS
ON POLICE BOATS
Ten Pilots and Seven En-.
gineers Give Notice
of Quitting
RESERVATIONS REFUSED

Ten pilots and seven engineers on city
police beats today turned in their resig-
nations, to become effective at midnight
Wednesday.
Superintendent of Police Robinson re-
ceived the designations, and Immediate
ly sent each man a reply. stating that
at this time the police department could
not accept their designations The men
had demanded wage increase.
Superintendent Robinson's letters
urged the men to be patient and wait
until the civi! service lists were handed
down. He intimated that If the men
persisted in their determination to quit
work they would be listed for hearing
before the police trial board on charges
of neglect of duty.
He appealed to their patriotism. stat
ing that the entire waterfront would be
unprotected II the men quit work. and
said wartime was not an opportune oc-
casion for a strike for higher wages.
Those who have offered their resigna.
tions are: Joseph A. Doran. j. j
Brooks. Harry o. Neill, Charles Shoe
smaker, Joseph Donnelly. Joseph B
IIolton and Harry Sites, engineers. ant
Calvin A. Brown, Joseph P. Halloran
Charles A. Winn, Charles Guise. John j
Hanley, Walter J. Power, Joseph T. Nc
Grady, Daniel Faunce. Thomas Rodaj
and E. w. Corless, pilots.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-17
TWO-TRACK LINE
ON CHESTER PIKE
Public Service Commission
Grants Permission to
Trolley Company
IS A WAR NECESSITY

There will be double track car line
Pike and the toll on this road will be
reduced fifty per cent as a result Of ac-
tion taken here today by the Public Ser
vice Commission.
Residents of townships along the pike
have been endeavoring for some time to
have double track on this road. but
have been opposed by the Telford Road
Company, which controlled the pike and
reaped considerable money in tolls.
As this road leads directly to many
industrial plants engaged in war work.
the war industries board took in hand
the controversy. At the suggestion Of
the board representatives of the Telford
Company and councilmen of the bor-
oughs and townships affected were sum-
moned before the commission today.
Residents along the pike asked for a
double track line through the middle
OF the road. 1t was pointed out by Com
missioner Michael J. Ryan, who, with
Commissioner James Alcorn, sat at the
hearing. that this would be impracti-
cable, as large trucks travelled this
road.
After william r. Schaffer. counsel
IoT tit war DOdTuf ana monte ADpei,
his assistant, had pointed out the
necessity for another car line on the
road. the commissioners gave permits
sion to the Chester and Eddystone
street Railway Company to build a line
on the south side of the road paralleling
that on the north side.
Money for the building Of the line will
be loaned to the company by the Gov.
ernment.
When this was decided upon, Frank
r. Savage. who represented the Telford
Company, said that this concern would
file a new schedule of rates at once
making the toll for vehicles twenty cents
for the round trip. instead of twenty
cents each way. as al present.
Commissioner Ryan then made AZ
order that the jitneymen operating OF
| this road who did not make a CORE
| spending reduction in rates would moi
be permitted to benefit through the re
| duction made by the road company.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-17
BISHOP FLAYS STACKER
Refusal to Fight Germany Shows
UndeYeloped Conscience

THE man who will not risk his life
to fight against the evil might of Ger
many has an undeveloped conscience.
He is a shrker."
Conscientious objectors were thus de-
nounced by Bshop Garland, of the Prot
estant Episcopal Church. during an open
air meetin gon the Parkway yesterday
The Bishop also criticized those who APP
ply the principle of safety first" in the
matter Of letting other nations and other
men bear the burden of war.
Some persons believe in safety
first" said the Bishop. They say, Let
the other nations fight Germany or
Let other men 60 over there and fight
the battle of humanity There are COW.
ards like that.
IL have read about conscientious OBJ
jcctors. My friends. II is a disgrace tc
apply the word conscientious to men who
hold back when duty calls them to ar
ray themselves on the side of right
eousness. The man who viii not risl
his life to fight against the evil nigh
of Germany has an, undeyeloped con
science. He is a shirker. What is con
scence2 1t is your mind and my mint
as me stand before God. If there is {
man who can stand before God and say
he can support the cause of Satar
against the cause of God, he belongs II
the conscientious objector class"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-17

and the Revs p. J. Daily. NJ. C. Dono-
van, J. ]. Dean, o. S. A. r. ]. Fitz-
patrick. Theodore Hammeke, G. Kraus,
NJ. J. Rafferty,. J. J. Rooney and Red
mond ]. Walsh. s. J. They are being
assisted by Messrs. J. p. Connolly, ]. E.
Dougherty, A. J. Fitzpatrick. J. p. Gafr-
ney, ]. F. Heron. Ignatius Horstmann,
]. ". Loughney, T. A. Murphy, w. j.
McCloskey. p. ]. McGarvey, H. p.
Quinn. J. ]. Ryan. NJ. J. Slattery and A.
J. Zeits.
John B. Comber is secretary of the
parish representatives committee.
Thomas A. Murphy will be grand mar
shall. William r. Ryan will be chief of
staff Edward A. DAILY and B. J. Corwin
will be special aids to the grand marshal,
who has appointed the following division
marshals First. DR.. W. J. Griffin sec
ond, ]. ]. Sullivan. with NJ. J. Manning
and F. NJ. Costello as special aids third,
NJ. J. McEnery. Esq. fourth. ]. J. Foley
fifth, Joseph A. Burke sixth, NJ. A. Lar
kins; seventh, Patrick Lyons. and
eighth. Fred de Purton.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-17
THOUSANDS WILL GREET NEW
ARCHBISHOP OF PHILADELPHIA
The Right Rev Denis Dougherty of Buffalo, Coming Here
to Be Installed July l0-Nearly Every Church.
in Reception
in Reception

Catholics here are preparing uni
versal welcome for Bishop Denis J.
Dougherty, of Buffalo, who will be in
stalled on the morning Of July 10 as
head of the Philadelphia archdiocese to
succeed the late Archbishop Prender-
CAST.
Representatives of virtually every
church in the archdiocese will make up
an informal reception committee, wnich
will line Broad street from the Pennsyi-
yania Railroad Station north to Race
street and thence to the Cathedral at
Logan Square. Through this long line
of cheering thousands Bishop Dough-
erty win pass. together with notable
churchmen from all parts of the country
who will be on hand to Meet the new
archdiocesan head when he arrives from
Buffalo.. 1t will be in the nature OF
Homecoming reception for Bishop
Dougherty. since he spent some years IN
Philadelphia during his connection with
Oyerbrock Seminary. where ne taught
Of this archdiocese,
The ceremony of enthroneme1t will be
carried out with all the rtuN of the
Catholic Church. Cardinal Gibbons will
preside at the solemn pontifcal mass,
which will be celebrated by Bishop Nj. j.
Hoban. of Scranton. Bishop Thomas j,
Shahan. rector of the Catholic Univer.
sity of America. will preach the sermon.
Hundreds of distinguished prelates
from various parts of the country Will
he present to do honor to the new arch
bishop of Philadelphia, who returns to
his native diocese after an absence OF
twelve years, during which time he
achieved an international reputation by
his work for the Catholic Church in the
Philippine Islands. He returned to this
country in 1916, when he was named
bishop of Buffalo Previous to his eleva-
tion to the episcopacy he was renowned
as a professor at St Charless Seminary
Oyerbrook.
The committee for the reception Of
Archbishop Dougherty is composed o.
Bishop McCort and Monsignors NJ. j.
Crane, II. T. Drumgoole, f. ]. Fitz-
Maurice, p. Mason and w. J. Walsh