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The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-02-18
WAR MEASURES
To Get Clear Track In Present Week
--LulI In Controversy Over War
Ineiiiciency Believed to be
In Prospect.

Washington, February II - Urgent
war measures-the Administration
railroad legislation, the war finance
corporation measure and the billion
dollar urgent deficiency Appropriation
bill-have the right Of way in con-
gress this week.
A lull In rhe controversy over war
efficiency is in prospect while con-
gress devotes itself to the legislation
desired at once by the government and
also while further strategic moves are
made with respect to bills for reor-
ganization of war-making machinery
Disposal during the week of the
railroad bill to govern operation OF
the carriers while under federal con.
troll, is planned in the senate.
In the house the billion dollar de.
iiciency bill and the daylight saving
measure are to be acted upon. The
railroad measure will be brought up.
Prompt senate passage of the ad-
ministration bill creating a war fl.
nance corporation to supervise secur.
| ty issues is expected once the rail.
road legislation is out of the way.
Final action also is scheduled in
both bodies of congress this week or
the bill authorizing the shipping
board to spend $5O,OOO,OOO in the
emergency to house shin workers.
! The American people, beginnine
this spring, probably will be required
by law to turn their timepieces al
hour forward in the daylight savins
movement. Favorable action on tn,
pending bill is expected in the hous,
this week and the senate probably ha
| passed similar bill
The next move planned in the sen
ate controversy over war efiicienc,
and reorganization is a meeting to
morrow of the senate judiciary sub
committee headed BY Senator Over
man, to begin consideration of the ad
ministration bill proposing to give tn
president wider authority in reorgan
izing federal departments and othe
agencies.
Some amendments designed to al
lay opposition are looked for. TIL
senate military committee also ma
vote this week on the war cabine
measure.
| Investigation of meat. wheat an
other foodstuffs shortages by the sen
ate agricultural committee and of tn
Hog Island shipyard situation by tn
commerce committee will continue
Other congressional inquiries virtual
ly are concluded but there is agitation
for starting an investigation of labo
problems.
Members of the senate manufac
lures subcommittee which investi
gated sugar and coal shortages ar
working on their reports and speeche
may be made this week on the evi
dence heard.
| The legislative, executive and judi
cial and the annual rivers and harbor
measures as well as the naval bulge
and other appropriation bills are neal
ing completion in committees.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-02-18
AMERICAN TROOPS
Now at Grips With Enemy on Three
Sectors OF French Battle Front
Prove Selves TO BE Fighters
Of Highest Calibre.

London, February II - American
troops in France now are In battle on
three sectors-on their own line east
OF st. Mihiel and with the French
in Champagne and on one OF the most
famous battle fronts in the world,
where ruined villages and the de-
vastated country generally tell the
tale of hard fought battles when the
Germans pushed forward their line
and ultimately were driven back by
the French.
And everywhere, the Americans are
proving themselves fighters of the
highest calibre, winning enconioums
from high French officers for their
business-like methods of warfare and
especially their skill in the use of ar
tillery. Already the men are veterans,
for nothing in the Germans have in
stock remains to shown, except a
great mass attack. Thus far every
thing that has been tried by the enemy
against them has been discounted, and
in some instances doubly discounted.
Stories from the front by the AS
sociated Press tell of the intrepdity
of the men in the trench raiding OPP
erations, of their GOODNESS under fire
and in returning fire, the accuracy of
aim of the gunners and the intense
watchfulness at observation posts to
see that the enemy obtains no undue
advantage in a surprise attack.
The only criticism thus far heard
regarding the Americans is their de-
| sire to be up and at the enemy like
their brothers of the North-the Cana
dians-they are hard to hold in re
straint. AS one distinguished French
officer expressed it, "they are too anx'
ious to get at grips with the enemy"
Aside from their daily task OF
knocking down the German trenches
and dugouts with their guns, the
latest experience of the Americans
and thrilling one, was a night patro
raid during which the Germans, after
the Americans had passed their frs
line of wire entanglements, heavil!
charged the wire behind the patro
with electricity.
Coolly the Americans lay down unit
the danger was past and returned t
their trenches, nobody being injured.
There still is no indication of th'
near approach of the expected big of
fensive by the Germans along the lint
in France and Belgium. The roar o
the big guns is greatest in the Cham
payne region on several sectors, par
ticularly near Tahure, where one uni
of the Americans is fighting shoulde
to shoulder with the French Likewise
all along the Italian front from LAX
Garda to the middle of the Piave Riv
er, artillery engagements are in prog
rpSS
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-02-18
SPECIAL SALE OF WOMEN'S
SHOES

Embracing all discontinued lines
broken lots and sample pairs. For
merly sold from $3.50 to 5000. Ex-
ceptional values In these days of high
prices. We have marked them $2.95
BARKLEY SHOE STORE, Inc.
HARRY BARKLEY, President.
Opposite State National Bank.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-02-18
HONORABLY DISCHARGED

Mr.. Theodore Cullen, who has beer
at Camp Taylor for the past severa
months, has been given his honorable
discharge and will return to his home
here within the next few days. Mr.
Cullen has been suffering from sto.
mach trouble since being in camp ant
was discharged because of this.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-02-18
TOBACCO SALES TODAY

All the local warehouses are well
filled with tobacco for the sales which
will be resumed today-the first Mon
day sales held for three weeks The
warehousemen are very much pleased
because the fuelless Monday order has
been lifted as there is big rush OF
the weed now and every day counts
for much.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-02-18
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCI
REVIVAL

The meetings yesterday were full
and deepening in interest. They will
continue during the week, at 2:3O D.
m. and p. m. Mr. Crawford will
speak tonight on "The State of the
Soul After DEATH" a subject of in
terest to all.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-02-18
REGENSTEIN.RUGGLES

Mr.. Claude Ruggles, aged 20, ant
Miss Gertrude Regenstein, aged q
both of Lewis county, were married
here Saturday by Rev. ]. F. Ruggles
pastor of the Forest Avenue NJ E
Church.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-02-18

Have you small foot? If so buy
how for present and future use pail
of those exceptional bargains in Wo.
mems Shoes. Sizes 2 to Az at low
price Of s1.95.
BARKLEY'S SHOE STORE, Inc.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-02-18

Rev. J. Russell Crawford. W. :
holding a series OF gospel meetings
at the First Presbyterian Church here,
delivered a most interesting and help
full talk to the Maysville High School
students this morning.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-02-18
GERMAN SPYS CAPTURED

Madam Spy" will be shown at the
Pastime Monday, February IS. See
how the spys are working in Amer
lea, how they are captured and what
is done with them. A very thrilling
picture.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-02-18

Mr.. W. E. Smith, buyer for the R.
j. Reynolds Co., on the Falmouth
market, spent Saturday and Sunday
here with his family.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-02-18

There will be meeting of the w.
c. 7. L, at the Chamber of Commerce
Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock.
Every member is urged to be pres
ent
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-02-18

Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Greenlee OF West
Second street, will leave, tomorrow
for a few days visit with relatives In
Louisville.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-02-18

Miss Ada Duzan of West Second
street, spent Saturday and Sunday In
Louisville and made visit to Camp
Zachary Taylor.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-02-18
GOOD FARM FOR SALE

The Tuggle farm on the Jersey
Ridge pike near the junction with the
Germantown pike, containing so
acres, will be sold at public auction
on the premises,
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY %,
at 9 D. m. This is a desirable home
near town. 15-5t
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-02-18

Mr.. J. G. Boyd and son, Fred, and
+. p. Tully, of Cottageville, were busi-
ness visitors in the city Saturday.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-06
MUST NOMINATE FIVE
STATE LEGISLATORS
Have Resigned to Accept City Bcrths
and New Candidates Must Be
Named at Primaries

bee -fiNe. state Representatives from
Philadelphia have resigned to accept
city bcrthS and It will bc necessary TO
name now candidates at the coming
primary election. as it ~ understood
none of them VIII seek denomination.
The members who resigned and the
positions they accepted are as follows:
John Mehring. First District. deputy
coroner; John l.. Arthur. chief of tho
Bureau of city Property; William II.
Rogers, clerk in Court Of Quarter Scs-
SiOns; James 4. Dunn. sixteenth, clerk
in the office Of the Receiver of Taxes.
and jefferson W. Smith. Eighth, head
Of the Germantown branch tax Office,
Daniel j. Neary, Of the sixth District.
which comprises the Seventh Ward, has
received Il place in the department of
Wharvcs. Docks and Ferries. but has
not yet resigned.
The boom for the reelection of Son
ator Edward w. Patton from the Fourth
District, which Is made up of the six
West Philadelphia wards was launched
according Ia schedule last night at thC
headquarters of the Republican Asso-
citation Of the Thirty-fourth Ward Tho
Town Meeting and Republican Alliance
forces say they will oppose him be-
cause he Is a Ware supporter. but the
Ware forces say he will be their strong
est senatorial candidate.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-06
W. s. s. SOCIETIES PLAN
TO.SPEED UP SALES
Meeting TO Be Held Tomorrow to
Stimulate Enthusiasm Still
Further

y, n. Janney. chairman Of the in.
dustrial department Of the war savings
and thrift stamps campaign committee,
mas called a meeting of all the societies
engaged In the work for tomorrow. II Is
tho purpose OF this meeting TO keep up
the enthusiasm and yet-togethcr spirit
OF these societies and make efforts TO sell
a greater quantity of stamps next week
than In any other week since the cam
paign started.
The Electric Storage Company has
already formed twenty-four such soci-
eties among the employees of its plant
and has sold $4,000 worth OF the
stamps. IL will be necessary to organ
izc at least seven more societies this
week. All these organizations are given
q charter by Secretary of the Treasury
McAdoo and are not to be dtsbanded
until after the war.
II was announced from Washington
today that already $4,000 banks IN the
United States are engaged n this pa
triotic work. The Government will ask
each of the other banks 10 support the
selling OF the stamps by allowing one
of their employees to attend to their
sale solely
The Federal Reserve Bank of the city
reported that II has gold s1,593,359. 9S
worth OF the stamps since the campaign
started. The postofiice reports 5000
720.15 worth of the stamps sold
Throughout the whole United states In
December -si0.236.61S OF the stamps
were disposed of. In January S2f,5b9,722
and last month si1,14s.244 1t IL said
that the St00.O00.000 mark will be
reached IN the third week OF March.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-06
WON'TLET MOWITZ
QUIT HOME DEFENSE
Executive Committee, at Meet
ing Called by Mayor, De-
clines Resignation

The executive committee OF the Phiia.
delphia Home Defense Reserve, called to
a meeting this afternoon by Mayor
smith. declined 70 accept the rcsigna-
tion Of its German-born and German
educated civilian director. Arno y.
Mowitz. The resignation was returned
TO Mr. Mowitz for reconsideration.
81 sec no reason why we should make
change said Mayor Smith. THE
committee was unanimous in asking that
Mr.. Mowitz reconsider his resignation.
lie is perfectly satisfactory TO all of
us"
John II. Mayer, one Of Mr.. Mowitz's
roworkers in tho organization, came to
his defense In an interview published
today. In part II was AZ follows:
81 don't sec why he should have re-
signed lie was born II German, like
myself, but he loves this country rs !
do. No one can question my patriotism.
why, do you know what J have done
since | have been on the Mayors EN-
ecu,ivo Committee? have gone among
the German societies and by myself
have got nearly 500 German-speaking
men to Join the Home Defense Reserve.
These men urc sticking to the reserve
and are drilling diligently. American
men have tendency to drop out.
These 500 German-speakinE men are, In
the main, mlddle-agc class, the young
fellows having been called for the army.
They come from nearly forty societies"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-06
DRAFTED MONDAY,
KILLED AT MEADE
Victor j. Devices, of This City.
Dies in Boxing Bout.
Married Four Days

. Less than forty-cight hours after lac
had left for Camp Mcado Victor j.
Devices, twcnty-cight years old. of G7Ia
Ridge avenue, was killed n Il boxing
bout, Word Of his death was received
here this afternoon. lie was married
only last Friday.
Devices. who weighed more than $50
pounds, was matched against Charles f..
Swami giant Indian.
The bout had just started when the
Indian struck Devices on tho point of
the jaw. The RoXhorough man dropped
and did not regain consciousness. He
died five minutes later.
Devices was we'll known in the north
ern section of the city. lie was married
on Friday to Miss Mary Metzler, of i229
Manayunk avenue,
When he left home on Monday after
noon with other draftces from the Man
ayunli district lie was apparently I'm the
best of health. His bride of three days
was the last one to bid him good-by.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-06
FILE SECOND COMPLAINT
AGAINST p. X. T. SERVICE
United Business Mems Association
Adds to Grievances Laid Before
State Board

The United Business Mems Assoca-
tion has forwarded an additional COM
plaint of the way In which the Phila-
delphia Rapid Transit Company has
conducted its services to the general
public TO the Public Service Commits
sion at Harrisburg.
Criticism Is directed by the assoca-
tion to the company's neglect in prop
erly regulating its car service and itS
apparent inability to provide any cars
at all on some routes. The Public Serv-
ice Commissions attention is also
brought to the manner in which half
tillcd trolley cars run past corner
on which there. are standing scores OF
people. some of them late for work, for
long time.
The complaint also says that since
few or no inspectors were put on duty
to control traffic at cOngested transfer
points no attempt was made To better
conditions. Great inconvenience. the re-
port goes on to declare, was also caused
by the operation OF the single-front en-
trance and exit green cars, since no one
was willing TO go to the rear and there
by have to- push through tho thick
crowd at the front end Of the car.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-06
SOCIALIST ATTACKS
U.S.. ESPIONAGE ACT
Frederick Kraft, Late Candi-
date for Governor, Appeals
Against Sentence

The real intent Of the espionage act
passed by Congress was argued today
when Morris Illlquit, recent socialist
candidate for Mayor Of New York, APP
pearcd to represent Frederick kruft'
late Socialist candidate for Governor
of New Jersey, in the latter'S appeal
to the United States Circuit Court OF
Appeals here from sentence OF hN'
years and fine Of $1,000 for an al
legged scditious speech made at Newark'
y. ].
Kraft. a lecturer. author and editor
of two New York Socialist papers uld
not make the remarks attributed to hlh''
asserted Hillquit, who contended that
even if he had. they did not constitute Il
violation Of the espionage act. under
which he was convicted. The charge or
attempting to cause insubordination, dis
LOYALTY, mutiny. etc, is not upheld un-
less the defendant Is guilty of some
physical act against the Government
Hillouit argued. The law. he said, was
intended primarily to check German
.spies and agents and was not aimed
against mere use Of words.
"It may, for instance he said. "be
well contended that the violent criticism
Of this Government in it's conduct OF
the war now being voiced inside ana
outside of Congress il apt to have de-
terring effect upon the warlike activities
of the country. Still nobody would thihk
of charging them with Il criminal VIOLA
ton Of the espionage law.
The law applies exactly TO mere
expressions" as we'll as to acts OF agents
declared United States District Attorney
Steelman. of Jersey city. who prosecuted
Kraft "It is prcposterous to contend
that speeches denouncing the Govern
ment do not interfere with our military
plans and are not violations of the law.
Decision in Krafft's appeal was re-
served by Judge Burlington,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-06
Hot Springs Entries for Tomorrow

3. FIRST. race. claiming. $500, three-year.
S.es and upward. filliss and mores. q fur
4Afler Maid, 100: May Murray. iii; cinco n
HI; stellarina. iii; siIvey Shapiro III.
Mssiicka: ia: Mstre. ll4; Margaret g..
11 Also ,eligibleAMiss Agnes. 100;
! second race. cisininr. $500. three.year.
qlqs and upward. furiongs-sYermilla
LOB; Peaceful Star. Il0; 'Pontefract. Ii0:
HAIRY Jr.. ITO; Nab w, 1l0: The Gadder
Bs:. Il il5; Ambrose. iI5' Also. elisibie~
rhinstine 1l5. Souvenir. 113; Master Nc
Third race. allowances. $500. three-year.
2les and upward. q ster.
t11,i MAJ NAYS & Besq; iCb Bllly Nestlehouse,
~. lob; Nominee, -105: Keziah. los: Troitus,
1QI; LEICESTER. li0; Ntarasmus.~1Ii:.f .f.ibyan
E4nds. ia. Also ellgible-Uitra Gold, es;
~ Water War. 1oI: J. Rufus. ITO.
Hnndicap. three:year,olds and upward III
90: Mistress Polly. rs, Hot
{<Ex 19i Daddy Hoibert los; Hanoyia. 100:
y'tth race. Claiming. $500: four year ,olds
]37f 5Lsdy Powers, ioit Great poiiys iSs o.
&u4Ostus Heinze. i03: Old Man Crit, iOI
1Hiee. 10o; .Thornhill. 106: Thornwood,
Sucknaii; los; Harwood. los; Dancer.
nth race. claiming, $500. three-year-
~ and upward. 1J-1e miies--st. Jude.
~: g: Basch, 9f;' Elizabeth Roberts.
Hayden. 1o1; spolina, 1903; 'Alhena.
u: 4alry Lsgend. log; sThankssying. loT
.tlnc; iosi Say, ilo: Iolite, ii0; Ma
\ u (xpcrsntice allowance claimed.
<<eother clear: track fast.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-06
MRS. LIPSCHUTZ BEGINS
DIVORCE AND EQUITY SUIT
Recently Released From Asylum,
Asks Business Accounting of
Cigar Manufacturer

Mrs. Sarah Lipschutz. who recently
obtained n release from the Friends
Asylum, Frankford. today instituted di-
vorce proceedings against her husband,
BENJAMIN Lipschutz connected with Il
widely known cigar concern. She also
brought an equity suit, in which she
asks fer an accounting in full of his
cigar business. which. she says, was
started by her financial assistance years
ago.
Mrs. Lipschutz is supported in both
instances by her son, Max Lipschutz. 1t
was through his efforts that his mother
was released from the asylum, accord-
ing TO Mrs. LlpschutZ.
- In Quarter Sessions Court in February
Mrs. Lipschutz was declared to be mem
tally sound. 1t was brought out Mt
that hearing that she had been kidnapped
from Pottsville and brought TO this city
and placed in the asylum.
At the time of the nc2itcge, in 1889
Lipschutz. according TO the information
furnished the court was "a poor cigar
maker. and his wife conducted a pros
porous beauty parlor and millinery shop
1t was her money, 1t was said that
later made 1t possible fer LipschutZ to
open a cigar business at 81 North
Twelfth street, which has prospered, and
now the wife wants an accounting.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-06
MANY JOBS FILLED
ON CITY PAYROLL
Dr.. n. Freund Made Police
Surgeon-Appointments in
Other Departments

DR. IT, IT, Frcund. iii3 South Broad
street, was today appointed to the $4,000
position Of surgeon of police by Director
Wilson, Of the Department of Public
Safety Doctor Frcund flls the place
made vacant al tho time that Dr Hub.
ley L. owen entered the Federal scrv-
ice. Ills appointment is limited to the
period OF the war
Director Datcsman, Of the Department
OF Public Works, made three appoint
mcnts in the Bureau nf Highways. They
include John l.. Flood, 1919 Bridge
street, and William G. Houston, 37Ui
Walnut street. inspectors. salaries $500
each, and Edward Frantz. 1916 South
Fourth street. craftsman, salary 5000.
Three appointments made by Director
KrusCn, of the Department of Health
and charities, include Dr. H. RAY vii.
loughby. 800 Eric avenue, assistant med
zeal inspector. Bureau Of Health, $1,000
Louis II. Eichnc, 1905 Reese street. reg
istratiOn clerk. Bureau of Health, $1,000.
and Florence Inman. j4l9 Locust street,
assistant in pathological work. $9VO
Other places on the city payroll filled
today were Samuel Milligan. 6I0G Icf-
fcrson street. architect, dctailcr Do
partment of WharNcs, Docks and Fer
ries, $500; John j. Magurc. 1928 West
Cumberland street, clerk, Department
Of Law, $1,000: Ezekiel T. Rtchic. l@2S
Lcthgow street. fireman Electrical
Bureau, $3.25 Il day. and Louis Mobile.
6233 Vino street. painter. Bureau of
fity Property. $3.50 day William
H. Ferney, 2209 Martha street. lieu
tenant, Bureau UC Fire. $3.50. and
James Il, Eckcrt 303a Belgrade street,
captain, Bureau Of Fire, $500.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-06
HAJEK HAS CLASH
WITH GARBARIN0
Conflict Between Department
Of Justice Men Over Ger
man-American Inquiry

49,, -. . L.,
S"n' CONNECT OF "u'''"''y arose ~
day between Special Agent Frank l."
Garbarlno. of tho Department of Justice,
ard forn,o,. crociot Ic,rt y ItaioI,
ot ''' same department. over INC INJURY
into the activities Of the National Ger
man-Ancricau Alliance.
Until. ,,ro is-t;, rr,i7a1ot,,1,i, a.. .bc
-. -.
instance OF senator h'hs' OF Itah' I"
investigate the connection between the
philadclphia Tarcblatt and tho German
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tbat tbc ,,nrcrs i'm tho .-.r,hI,,, ,.,go
which are now III the hands Of Car
burino. will srov u clusc rnnncctio Inn hc-
ryecr ,bc nnuspar,,. ,n1 ,Lc ,lri,nco
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