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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-01-17
O'NETL BACKS PLAN
FOR NEW HIGHWAY
Commissioner Suggests Two
Inch Bituminous Top for
William Penn Road

LEBANON. Pa. Jan Speaking
before conference of representatives
Of Lebanon. Berks ana Dauphtu coun-
ties. in planning FOR the william Penn
highway. !. Denny O'NciL state High
way Commissioner proposed a two-Inch
hitumnous top ON macad am or con-
crete base. instead Of concrete road, as
originally planned
The cost of such road, to be nu.lt with
Federal and state aid. Commissioner
O'Neil said. had been estimated by the
engineering department at from $4,000
to 100000 a mile, instead OF $4,000 FOR
a solid concrete road The building IF
the permanent post road, he added, could
he started nest summer. but it may Hr
delayed by an" attitude Of borough ON.
C,aiS along the route. These ale with
holding their acduiesccuCc I'm the road
making plan because Of the state lhgh.
way Departments adverse decision rell-
tive to the maintenance Of the road
within the bOrouEhs, Of which there are
seven along the nfty-two-mile route.
The Attorney Generals department is
to he asked for an opinion as to the
boroughS' contention and. meanwhile.
local committees are to learn what tnan-
vial aid IN be obtained from the three
counties
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-01-17
MAY LEVY ON WEST
RRATL MECHANICS
McAdOo Considers New Plan
to Meet Demands of East
ern Roads
WASHINGTON. Jan. II.

Men from western railroads may be
borrowed to meet the shortage Of ma
chuists and other skilled railroad work.
ers in the East. The railroad admins
traton has taken steps looking to moy-
ing many OF these men for a few weeks
until the overburdeued eastern Ines can
make delayed repairs to locomotives and
freight cars
y. II. Smith, assistant to Director
General McAdoo, in charge Of transpor-
tation in the East. was asked to report
the number Of mechanics needed, while
executives of western roads will ascer-
tain how many men they could spare.
Within a few days the results will be
presented to Mr.. McAdoo.
Meanwhile. it was stated. some
eastern roads already have asked the
less-burdened western and southern lines
TO furnish machinists and car repairers.
1t was made plain that efforts will he
made to transfer only those willing TO
make the change and that no attempt
will be made to coerce workmen.
The need Of additional labor at nearly
all railroad ccntcrs in the East has been
emphasized in reports Of CongeStcd
. lidlSpOI ltllOl 10 lIt ulletlOf BeneTll
from Interstate Commerce Coma issiouer
McChord. Locomotives badly needed to
move freight were tied up for need OF
repairs
Railroads plan to take advantage of
the shutdown of industries the next 1--WE
days to hire idle mechanics and other
men for railroad work. This will he left
to each local railway executive.
Railroad officials are expected to use
their discreet on during the next week i'm
handling shipments destined to indus
tries which are shut down under the fuel
administration orders. in order Ia
hasten delivery Of coal and other com.
modities TO more needy interests.
Rising temperatures in most of the
country and clearing weather led rail.
road administration officials to hope
that the traffic paralysis ia the Middle
West and extreme sluggshuess in the
Last would be relieved materially within
a few days.
The Director General conferred with
vice presidents of the four RAILWAY
brotherhoOds, who urged that the pro-
visions Of the railroad bill authorizing
the President to include railway EN-.
| ployes in the Government disability com.
| pensation system be made mandatory.
4 committee OF the National Industrial
/ lI"llC l'tHSue' Hcdueu o9 IT'S pltolueHl
G.. NJ Freer Of Cincinnati, offered Mr.
McAdOo the leagues services in dealing
with any traffic questions
In a conference with state railroad
and public utilities commissioners the
/ Director General emphasized that Gov
crnment control does not contem,
plate notification OF any existing state
laws nor abridge the functions OF State
authorities over roads.
The question of whether the Govern.
ment plans to operate the many short in
dependent railroads not connected d.
rectly with the national system was be
fore the House Interstate Commerc,
Committee again, and Commerce Com
missioner McChord explained that The
Administration could not define fol
some time precisely which of these shorl
lines would be needed
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-01-17
DEMOCRATS In STATE
WAIT MOVE OF FOES
Republican Attitude Toward
Prohibition and Suffrage
Uncertain


Pennsylvania Democrats have given up
the idea Of calling a meeting Of the Penn
sylvauia congressional delegation to dis
cuss the coming campa Eu for Cover
nor bat promises Of a meeting of the
executive committee or the State commit
tee are made
The situation i'm the Democratic party
in rennsy ylvania has taken the form Of
watchful waiting as a result Of the an
nounccment Of the Pcnrose slate I'm Pitts
burgh
If the BrumIaugh-Narc faction pre-
sents candidate declaring on the
prohibition aud suffrage issues the
Democrats will take different turn. In
that case two candidates remain avail
able Ouc is Secretary Of Labor Will
son and the other Joseph Gufrcy Of
Pittsburgh. acting Democratic state
chairman.
The appointment Of former Congress.
man Casey as member of the advisory
board OF the department Of Labor Is
being discussed here as a possible move
I to shift Casey into the position should
Secretary Wilson resign to run for the
GuvernOrShip.
The date Of the meeting Of the cNccu-
tive committee has not been set, hut it
will be called before the end Of the
week Little action is expected uu-
less the Republican situation takes
shape before the meeting Whatever
is the outcome the Democrats will stand
soldly this year to increase their dele
CATION and crdcavor to elect their
state ticket
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-01-17
"sPY" MERELY A LUNATIC
Woman Arrested in California Suf-
fering From Alteration, Say
Authorities

SAN FRANCISCO. Jan. II. -- Mrs.
Elizabeth Guistorf, arrested at Hanford,
Cal. is suffering from insanity only,
and there is no truth in statements
she has made that she has been a Ger
man SPY, Federal authorities announced
today.
Mrs. Gustorf is to be handed over to
relatives with the recommendation that
she be confined IN a sanatorium. It was
said.
The won ms mind. affected by stories
she had read of the exploits Of German
spies. undoubtedly broke down. and sho
imagined that she was an agent of the
Kaiser a Federal official said today
The documents found on her were pure
invention"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-01-17
FIGHT OVER TITANIC WILL
Contest Right of Posthumous Heir
to Share in Estate

l%IDNTOWN. Pa. Jan 17.--Contest
iac the right OF the poSthumous heir aud
widow Of Iuciau =. Smith, Titanic VIC
tim. to share equally with two Other
children OF Mrs Anna II, Smith Attor'
uey II : Dumbauld, representing James
n. Smith. Of Uuiontowu, and Mrs. clara
McI[sel. Of Morgantowu, the children
has fled exception 10 the report or Au'
ditor John ). Christy, by which Luciar
i. smith Jr.. aud his mother, who is now
Mrs Robert Daniels, Of New York, re.
ccivc SlT2.2S7.
The auditors report was filed few
days. ago Mrs Daniels Is a survivor
Of the Titanic disaster aud Lucian =
smith Ir.. was born a short time aftCl
the accident The estate Of Mrs Smitl
is valued at half a million.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-01-17
CITY DEATH RATE is HIGH
Mortality Record for Week of Jan
uary - Is 2l.5 Per 1000

WASHINGTON. Jan. 17-phnadel-
pnia again stood high in the comparative
mortality records Of the large cities Of
the country issued 10y the Bureau OF
Census today
The average death rate OF this city
for tine week ending January 10 was 2l.5.
AGAINST rate Of l1.3 for New Norl; and
llg for chicago.
The rate FOR Baltimore was 23.2,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-01-17

partmcnt had lodged a complaint, have
been declared dangerous by the Pubic
Service Commission. and plans were
made by the 81 tie Highway Department
for their abolition.
The commission. however, in ordering
hearings. set forth that the proceedings
should be docketed 20 "a new year. which
means that the improvements will be
contingent upon war developments
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-01-17
FUGITIVE SLAIN IN FIGHT
Man Accused of Double Murder
Loses Battle for Liberty

SHREVEPORT, La, Jan. l7.-Frank
Scribner, alias Tom Starr, said to be
wanted at Porum, OKLA, on a double
charge of murder, was instantly killed
and Deputy Sheriff u. u. BaZer and
Lieutenant Gallon, of the Forty-htth
United States Infantry, on guard duty
In the Caddo oil fields were wounded
slightly during the night in a pitched
battle at MOoringsport this parish.
The deputy sheriff and army officer
attempted to arrest Scrlbner, who was
armed with pistol and rife. Deputy
Bazer killed Scribner after the des-
perado had fired
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-01-17
War Program for LAWYERS

ALLENTOWN. Pa, Jan i7--A pa
triotic war program was decided upon
at Hoover dinner az the Iclts Hall
which marked the annual meeting of tho
Lehigh County Bar AasoclatiOn, with
Judge GromRn as guest OF honor Francis
! Gildner. County Sol citor was elected
president and the other new officers
are: Vice president Francis q. Lewis Z;
secretary. Robert J. stuart treasurer,
George lSuhl Mr. Gildner Is graduate
Of Ursinus College and former deputy
prothonotary of Lehign.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-01-17
Boil Mater. Chester Mnrninr

CHESTER, Pa, Jan. 17-According
to bulletin issued by the Chester de-
partment Of health, prevalence Of in
testinal disorders among residents Of
tbs city may be the result OF water
contamination. and the public is warned
10 boil all water The supply has n
disaErceablc taste and odor due. ii is
said, to the unusual weather conditions
me ice preventing the escape Of gaseous
substances
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-01-17

HARRISBURG. Jan. 17.-Thrcc grade
crossings ON the william Penn highway
I'm Derry township. naupNju County
against which the state Highway ne.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-01-17
FIERCE EBATTLESRAGE
IN NORTHERN ITALY
Both Defenders and Invaders
Lose Heavily in Vain
Onslaughts
LONDON. Jan. u.

a successful raid by British troops
last night in the region north of St.
Quentin was reported by Field Mar
shal Haig in the noon statement is
sued today by the War Office. The
cnemy's artillery is active in the
lpres sector, il was stated.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-01-17
Work of Submarines
Since Fight Started

Since the middle OF April 500
British vessels. Gi2 OF more than
1000 tons. have been sunk The
weekly totals follow:
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-01-17

Five-Passenger Touring, Sl295.
FOur-Passenger Roadster. 1925.
Sedan, S19S5. Seven-Passenger,
$1465. Prices (. 0. b. ken0sha.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-01-17
Gil AUSTRO- -TEDESCHI
DI NUOVO RESPINTT
lie Valorose TTuppe Italiane
Mant5rsono aalde lie Ri
s9nSeistate Linee
COMBATTIMENTI AEREI
Roma Degnamente Onora il Capo
Della Croce Rossa Americana
in Italia

Published and Distributed Under
Permit No. 341
Authorized by the Act of
October 6. 1917, on file at the
Pcstoffice Of Philadelphia, Pa.
BY order of the President.
A. S. BURLESON,
Postmaster General.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-01-17

This Space COntribu.
ted By The Trust
Companies and SdD-
ing FuRds of PhiIa-
deIPhia,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-01-17

TINE widespread accept
Il ance of tn e N a S h
perfected valve in head
motor as embodying a dis
tinct step forward in motor
construction finds illustra-
tion in the fact that at
the Automobile Show it is
the center of interest for
all motor car buyers.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-01-17
HURLEY MOTOR co.

E. Cor Broad and Race Streets Bell PhOne-Loeuss
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-11-28

release. as Il a. later 20 prevent the miII'
tary execution Of his daughter. against
whom the only real charge was that Of be-
ing her fathers child.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-02-25
Navy Recruiting Shows
Very Large Increase

While Maryland has made good
on every quota given the State by
the Bureau of Navigation for the
Navy since the beginning of the war,
there is serious lack of interest in
the appeal for men for the Aviation
Branch OF the Naval Service.
The Navy recruiting authorities at
Baltimore have been giving the need
for these men the widest publicity
possible, but the response has been
somewhat discouraging.
No other branch of the Naval ser
vice offers better opportunities for
advancement than the Aviation
Branch of the Navy, and when the
first call for men in this department
was issued last spring, Maryland led
the entire country in response TO the
appeal.
Lieut.. NJ. A. Leahy, Navy Recruit
ing Officer for the Maryland District,
hopes the young men of the State
who are qualified for this duty will
not let Maryland fail to give her
quota for the Aviation Branch.
Full particulars of Navy enlist
ments can be obtained from the
nearest postmaster; directly from the
Navy Recruiting Station, Calvert and
LeXin gton streets, Baltimore, or
from the Navy Recruiting Sub-sta-
tions at Cumberland and Hagers-
town
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-02-25

This store has been preparing for some time
for Just such conditions as the purchasing
public now have before them. Everyone knows
that these are War Times and our many CUSTOM
ers may be assured that we have made prepar-
atoms to save them money. In many ways we
are prepared as never before. We invite you to
call and inspect our big assortment We are
sure you will be agreeably surprised
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-02-25
Brief Local News
Grand Opera House tonight.

Mr.. Russell S Davis. who is Chief
Storekeeper at the Norfolk Navy
Yard, returned yesterday, after hav-
ing been the guest of his father, Mr..
w R. Davis, at his home on Race ST
In the article appearing in this
paper last week, concerning the
Smelling of Castle Haven road, the
name of Matthews & Co. was omit
ted from the list of those who con
tributed free work
Former Congressman Josiah L.
Kerr, superintendent of Schools
James B. Noble, and Mr. Joseph
Meredith left on the train this
morning for Atlantic City. where
they will attend the National Edu-
cational Association.
Mr.. Herbert Travers returned yes
| terday to Norfolk, Va. where he
! holds the rank of first-class yeoman,
after a furlough with his parents,
| Capt. and Mrs. Robert Trayers, at
their home on West End avenue.
Attention is called to the public
sale of thirty shares OF stock of the
Farmers and Merchants National
Bank, to be held at the Court House
tomorrow Tuesday between and
O'Clock. Further particulars may
be found elsewhere in this issue.
Carlyle Blackwell will be seen at
the Grand Opera House tonight in
his greatest feature, The Burglar"
a World super feature, taken from
the famous stage play. Other photo
plays include Current Events and a
dandy comedy.
The Academy teachers and chill
| dren want to thank the mothers who
so ably assisted them in their last
! entertainment, and also the kind
| friends who helped them financially.
| They hope, with one more entertain
ment, to pay off their Indebtedness.
Sergeant Fred Brannock left on
the boat last night for Baltimore,
enroute for Admission, Alta, where he
! is in training at Camp Mcclellan, af-
| ter having spent several days with
| his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Il. Frank
! BrannoCk, at their home on West
! End avenue.
! Sergeant VIM. \. Venable, who has
been i'll with pneumonia at the home
of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Angus
tus Venable, in Hurlock, for the past
six weeks, left last week for the
cantonment at Des Moines, Iowa. Ser
geant Eenable's enlistment of four
years was up today, and he re-enlis-
! ted.
With thunder storms and frogs
| putting in their appearance, spring
must be near. Last week, as Master
Charles Smith, son of Mr.. j. Wesley
Smith, went to examine his muckrat
traps, he discovered a large frog sit
! ting on the bank. He succeeded in
| capturing it, and when it was weigh
ed, upon his reaching home, it
weighed exactly u pounds. This
/ is very early for frogs to be about.
| Entertainment for the benefit OF
the Red Cross and Smileage Books;
tickets are now on sale for the play
Friday night, March LIST, at the OPP
era House. Buy your ticket today
J secure a front seat, and by your
smiles encourage home talent. See
the chorus of pretty girls, who never
fail to please with their popular
songs. Sorry our soldier boys can't
see them, but you can, and the price
of a ticket will help send a Smileage
>Raolxz e one Of these absent boys
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-02-25
Grim Facts

Our hearts grow sad as we learn
through the press the manner in
which cowardly socialism, in league
with the Kaiser's poison propagan-
da, has betrayed the great, good and
innocent people of Russia to the Ger
man vandals This lesson, to the
world, if the newspaper information
is correct, is a sad one. Now is the
time for deeds. Every man who is
loyal to his country must do some
thing. The spirit of 1876 calls to
every American TO take action and
to help his Government. The eter-
mai principles Of freedom are at
stake. The flower of American man
hood has shouldered arms and with
grim faith, courage and confidence,
offered themselves on the altar of
the nation for freedom, right and
justice.
Can any man or woman who is an
American fail to respond to the call
of their country in this time of need?
If you are loyal and love your coun-
try you will make an effort to help
by acquiring funds to loan your
Government through the purchase of
War Savings and Thrift Bonds.
ALBANUS PHILLIPS,
County Director
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-02-25
George W. Wroten

George w Wroten died recently
at his home at Oak Grove. Del, of
Bright's disease. He was rs years
of age. Funeral services were held
at Liberty Church last Monday, con-
Quoted by Rev. T. Jones, the pastor,
and the interment was in the FEEDER
alsburg cemetery.
Besides his widow, he is survived
by three daughters, and five sons, as
follows: Mrs. Clyde Harding, of
Hurlock; Mrs. Harvey Bestpitch, OF
Preston, and Mrs. Fred Morris, of
fredericksburg; Messrs. Lannie, Ollie,
Charles, Winnie and Randolph Wro-
ten, of fredericksburg. Mr.. Wroten
formerly resided in Hurlock. moving
from there to Oak Grove six years
ago
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-02-25
GARAGE OPENED.

have opened a garage on Gay St,
in the building partially occupied by
the Dorchester Shirt Co. Autos for
hire at reasonable rates. Storage
by the week or month.-Edward 3.
Phillips.-Adv. 10-22-tf.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-02-25
Archie Reid

Archie, the four year old son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry r. Reid, OF
Reid's Grove died suddenly last week
of Group The little fellow was play
ing around the house, when he was
taken with a coughing spell, and eX-
pired in about twenty minutes. His
funeral was held Friday afternoon at
the house, interment being in the
cemetery at Reid's Grove.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-02-25

There will be a meeting of the
War Savings Committee of Cam
bridge in the assembly hall of the
Masonic Temple Wednesday evening,
of this week, at o'clock. All bank
ers, merchants, professional, insur-
ance and other business men, and
other citizens of Cambridge interes-
ted in this work, in helping our Gov
eminent, are requested to be pres
ent. Matters of Importance will be
discussed and organizations for the
advancement of this work will be
med.-Adv. B&R.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-02-25
Mrs. Fannie Meier

Mrs Fannie Meier, wife of Mr.
William H. Meier, died this morning
at O'Clock, at her home near Cam
bridge. She was Is years of age.
In addition to her husband, she is
survived by two sisters, Mrs. Ella
Johnson and Mrs. Lizzie Mills, and
one brother, Mr.. S. L. Mills. The
funeral arrangements have not yet
been completed.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-02-25

You will see one of Uncle Sans
volunteers in Poor Pillycoddy' next
Friday night at the Opera House.
There is always a way you can serve
your country You can help by buy
ing d ticket for the Red Cross-Smile-
age entertainment.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-02-25
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.

FOR RENT-The law offices in the
Dixon Building, on Spring street, for
merly occupied by Paul W. Pilchard
attorney. Immediate possession. APP
ply to Leroy l.. Wallace, Attorney at
! Law, Cambridge, Nd. 2-25-1m
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-02-25
CHURCH LOCALS.

Mr.. George Abbott will hold
prayer service tomorrow night at
100 o'clock, at the home of Mr.. Geo.
A. Slacum, 100 Choptank avenue.
Public invited.-Adv
The Grace Baraca prayer meet
ing will be held tonight, at 7.30, at
the home of Mr.. VIM. H. Burton, on
Muir street. Everybody welcome
Adv
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-02-25
HURLEY & WILLIAMS
The LEADING DRYC0ODS STORE
LOYAL AMERICAN CITIZENS

Will Now Redouble Their Efforts To Help Win This War
Conserve Food. Buy Thrift Stamps And Smlease Books
Prepare To Subscribe Literally To The Liberty
Loan.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-02-25

The ideal juror in a criminal case
is a mental nondescript who hasn't
enough intellectual enterprise to
read even a weekly newspaper.
There is nothing worse than a
goodie-goOdie boob
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-12-04
UNITED STATES TROOPS
CROSS into PRUSSIA
Historic City Of Treves Occupied by
Pershing's Army Which is
Following Closely
Retreating Huns
PERSHING WITH HIS MEN
Gen. Preston Brown to be Military
Governor and Gen. Harry
Smith in Charge of
Civil Affairs

With the American Army Of Occu-
patton, Dec. 3. American troops
crossed the frontier into Prussia at
daylight behind the German rear
guards. Trcves is the most important
atty thus far occupied.
American troops also are patrollng
stores of villages, however,
Gen. Pershing is in the immediate
vicinity to observe the operations. His
advance headquarters will be cstab-
!ished at Trcvcs, where Gen. Preston
Brown will be military governor and
Gen. Harry A. Smith IN charge Of civ
il affairs.
TrevcS became an archcpiScopal
cf the Moscllc River, fifty-seven
niles southwest of Coblcnz. 1t is
probably Inc eldest town in Germany
and is rich in Roman relics Among
the main objects of interest in the
town are the cathedral, which is one
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-12-04
Newspaper Men Leave Ahead of
President Wilson

Hoboken, N. j., Dec. 1.-The United
States transport Orizaba sailed for
Brest today with nearly 500 newspa-
per correspondents from all parts of
the country on their way to "cover"
the coming peace conferences at Ver-
saillcs.
The party included several news
PAPER women and a score of motion
picture men and newspaper photog-
raphers.
The correspondents were given a
two-day start on the George Washing
ton, which is scheduled to leave Tues
day with President Wilson and his
party, because the Orizaba is a slower
boat. The George Washington is cx-
pectcd to overhaul the Orizaba short
ly before the arrival at Brest and a
lively race for port is anticipated.