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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-01-14
SERVITUDE AVERTS
CITY ECONOMY Ak
Ware Campaign Gifts Blind
Municipal Executive While
Efficient Heads Fall

Mayor Smiths Economy" cleanup
among little fellows has resulted in
bringing about a peculiar condition
among city employees. Holdovers from
the Blankenburg administration, despite
efficiency records, expect TO go, and many
have already provided themselves with
outside places. Other panic-stricken
little fellows have scurried to cover by
appealing to Ware leaders to save their
places and promising to contribute hand
somely to the war chest for the next
political campaign.
Political conditions last fall We're such
that despite three appeals from the
Vare-controlled Republican City Com
mittee many independent ofiiceholders
failed to contribute voluntarily" to the
support of the Vare-Smith machine. A
list of those who failed had been care
fully compiled and their gradual elimin-
alton from the city pay roll decreed.
The first of the present year saw
several hundred appointments made and
so far as 1t has progressed the econ
omy" cleanup makes room for nearly
two hundred more Ware faithful.
A general cleanup Of the Department
of Transit is scheduled. Here dismissals
have already taken place on the ground
that work has been curtailed on city
plans All or nearly all placeholders In
this department are paid out of loan
money. and for that reason their dis
missal can in no possible way affect
the current finances of the city and the
ECONOMY plan falls.
Political benefits to the Wares through
the ak welding are manifold in that
nonpaying workers are being eliminated.
a surplus salary fund is being created
that, 1t has been suggested. may be
used to pay Senator Edwin ii. Vare's
moral claim for 100000 against the
city more jobs are open for the faith
full and more appointments can be doled
out in the shape OF patronage to new
members of Councils whom the Wares
are anxious to propitiate
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-01-14
BURY DIR. SUTHERLAND TODAY
Prominent Men at Presbyterian
officials Funeral

Many promient Presbyterian ministers
and laymen will attend the funeral OF the
Rev. Dr. John Ross Sutherland, which
will be held at o'clock today from the
oliver II. Bair Building. 1920 Chestnut
street
Doctor Sutherland died at his home In
Lansdowne on Thursday. He was
associate secretary Of the Presbyterian
Board of Ministerial Relief and Susten-
tation. and was widely known In Presby-
'erian circles.
Z Doctor Sutherland was William Jen-
nings Bryan's pastor when Mr.. Bryan
was student at Illinois College. and
Mrs. Bryan was member OF his Sunday
school class. Heihsld several pastorates
befors coming 20 this city N 1909.
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TWO FATALLY SHOT. &
in FAMILY QUARRN
Mother of Four Children and
Naval Reserve Recruit in
Hospital

Frank O'Brien, twenty-nine years old
an enlisted man In the Naval Reserve,
at Cape May. y. j., and his sister-ir..
law, Mrs Fannie O'Brien. twenty-eightl
years old, of 20t4 South Hembereet7
street, are In the Polytechnic Hospital,
probably fatally wounded as the result
of bullet wounds which may have beer.
inflicted by O'Brien. Both have been uns
conscious since entering the hospital and
no statement of the occurrence has been
obtained.
O'Brlen came TO Philadelphia from
Cape May yesterday morning and at.
tempted 20 make an appointment by
telephone with his sister-in-law. but
she refused TO meet him At night he
located her at the home of Hugo Fal.
kenstein. at 1926 South Spangler street,
and called TO see her. A quarrel is
said TO have preceded the shooting.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-01-14
GOOD-BY 1OC SLAVES,
EXIT 15C HARCUTS
Master BARRIERS Association
Raises Rates to 15c and
25c, Respectively

No more ten-cent shaves and fifteen
cent haircuts At n meeting of tn
Master BARRIERS Association It was
unanimously decided TO increase the
rates to fifteen and twenty-five cents II
all shops where low rates now prevail.
Another resolution adopted called for
the passage in the next Legislature of
a bill compelling strict methods of sani-
tation In all shops, shorter hours as
means Of conserving fuel and light and
examination Of all BARRIERS as to health
and proficiency In their trade before be
ing permitted to obtain employment.
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U. S. Wants 800 Engineers

Eight hundred men are wanted for
the Thirty-seventh Engineers, organizing
at Fort Meyer. Men with electrical eN-
perience or mechanical skill may enlist
at the army recruiting station today.
Men OF draft age will be taken II their
registration number is not in the cur
rent quota.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-01-14
Catholic Union Elects Officers

The Catholic Total Abstinence Union
has elected the following officers for the
ensuing year:
]. b, Dougherty, president; Richard
F. Hughes. Miss b. Hennessy and Irwin
Somers, vice presidents Charles Con-
very treasurer: j, Blewitt recording
secretary; James Gordon corresponding
secretary; Irene Flanagan financial sec
retary; John Eister. editor. and the Rev.
John ID. Mcguire. spiritual director
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-01-14
Thaw Needed to Clean Streets

Nothing can be done to remedy the
filthy conditions of the streets until a
thaw occurs said Chief Hicks, of the
Bureau Of Street Cleaning, when he was
informed Of complaints that the high
ways in many sections of the city were
strewn with dirt and ashes
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-01-14
Stabbed to Death by Negress

Daniel Kearns. Taylor street near
Tasker. was stabbed to death, the police
say, by Marie Davenport, a negro wom-
an. as a result of an argument over a
crap game in South Beechwood street
near Dickinson. The woman was ar
rested.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-01-14
: TRIBUTE TO ROOSEVELT

y Hox. DIR. Robert stuart Mac
~, prssidsnt of the Baptist World
~. IN = discourse on Our Beloved
P1ta IN the World War" at the
n. Eapfist Church last night. ex-
- the psroration with emotion.
<nnnot. like Theodore Roosevelt.
foanr sons. but I willingly sacri-
onIy hoy to the cause Of hu-
- God"
1escArthur's prelude was a
G1nfion Of sx-Prssident Roose-
m he ssid: The word Theo-
f1om two Greeb dsrivitives.
~ God and Roosevelt means
Doas 70 consistently appro-
- charActer which developed
u u highest culture. scholar.
<onnnan and the foremost
1t<ate citisen on this con-
- of The few in the whole
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-01-14
Philadelphia Poles Join Army

Forty Polish recruits, from all sections
of Philadelphia, have gone to Fort
Niagara. where they will receive military
training preparatory to service with the
Polish-American army.
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Bows Recover From Auto Iuiuries

Two Camden boys are recovering to-
jurles received whom they wers struck BY
ssss Il effsss y;sss "a 81 1S1rS -
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should go TO war without making MS
will. In case he does not return--snd
the chances for returning are excellent
statisticians have shown-the instrument
stands there to carry out the soldiers
wishes as exactly as he himself could
Wherever II Is possible to consult n
lawyer egirding the preparation OF a
VIII II should be done. Expense should
not be considered. for where a soldier Ia
unable to pay for legal advice II will
be given without charge.
1t is possible. however. to draw UP a
will without the service of a lawyer
Certain things to be borne In mind. es-
pecially with reference TO the viii OF n
resident Of Pennsylvania are:
The will must be in writing.
1t should be signed at the end thereof.
II should appoint an executor, whose
duty 1t will be to settle up the estate.
After making specific gifts, II any,
Il should contain a clause giving all
the rest OF the estate to whoever Is to
be benefited.
will Is revoked by marriage after
It is signed, or by the birth of children
who are not provided for In the will
itself
The will should be signed by two dis
interested persons as witnesses TO the
signature OF the testator.
a short form of will follows:
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-01-14

signed. seaied, published and declared
by the above named testator. "A. B,, rs
and for his last will and testament. IN
the presence OF US. who. at his request;
in his presence, and In the presence OF
each other. have hereunto subscribed our
names as witnesses In attestation thereo'
Adiraaa.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-01-14

io, knovu n, No. -, located IN the
town OF - state of -, TO be his
for life After his death shall go 10
my wife, l. j.. TO be hers absoluteiyi
Second, All the rest. residue ana re-
mainiier OF my estate, whether real or
personal, and wheresoever situated slye'
devise and bequeath TO my "le' - 90
to he hers absolutely. -
Third, I appoint my wife J. T. 70 pc ne
Third. I appoint tiny wife. i. de- 10 Dc
the executrix of this my VIII. ~
In witness whereof, l. the said A.. ~,
have 20 this my last will and testament set
my hand and seal this uaS Va
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-01-14

]. A. H.. OF the city Of -. state Of
-, do make. publish and declare
my last Will and testament in manner
and form following. hereby revoking all
previous Wills by me made.
First. give the following specific lega-
cies and devisc.s.
ta) To my mother. g. n. the sum OF
- dollars. to he hers absolutely.
tb) To my father. II. F.. the sum OF
- dollars. TO be his abRoiutclv.
(c) To my brother. u H.. the house and
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-01-14
Address:

Address.
II Il Is desired to make gift for lie
or during widowhood to the wife, Clause
No. Q should read as follows:
All the rest. residue and remainder OF
my estate whether real or personal. ana
wheresoever situated. ] give. devise and
beuueath TO my wife, j. j., for the term
~ "her natural llfe or during her widow
hood. and upon her death or suoseaneht
marriage the same shall go to ana be
equally divided among my brothers ana
sisters then living
In case It is desired TO leave the prop
erty to the wife for life, with remainder
10 children born or TO be born, the clause
should read as follows:,
All the rest. residue and remainder OF
my estate whether real or personal. ana
whcresocver situated. | give. DEVISE anu
bcoueRth 10 my wife. L. J., for the term
OF her natural life. and upon her death
the same shall 90 to and be equally dl-
vided among my children then living in
equal shares to be theirs absolutely.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-01-14
Misses and Girls Apparel

/-,> CO., Out Prices
(52) Misses Silk Dresses, Suitable for Street
and Daytime Wear Ito close out) .. IN m
Formerly 1875 -
Misses Street and Afternoon Frocks oson
Formerly up to $500 ~
Misses Evening and Dance Frocks ~ Ok M
Formerly up to $3.50
VelOurs, Frieze and Mixture Coats 70 sn
Formerly up $500
Bolivia, Pom Pom and Velour Coats 40 sN
Formerly up to $500 -
Chiffon Velvet Evening Coats Fur Trimmed 40 sO
Formerly up $3.50 ~
(45) Misses Suits of Velour, Broadcloth.
Chevtot and Gabardine. ...+,............ . .4 % *
81 y. 21x Formerly up e l9,6o -D''S an - 8
Nome tri-weekly nugget., 1918-08-12

Dyfed Evans, teacher in charge of the native school at Mary's 1gloo for the past Year or two, arrived on the Silver Wave today, accompanied by Mrs. Evans and their two children, and will proceed to tho outside with the intention of fitting himself for war work by taking a technical course at a Chicago technical school. Mir. Evans reports that himself and family have been more than month getting down from the Kougarok largely as a result of long delay at Teller due to his desire to confer with Superintendent Shields, who was expected to arrive at the Port Clarence center on the Bear. The delay prevented the family arriving in time to catch the Victoria on the last trip and will necessitate a longthy stay in the city
Nome tri-weekly nugget., 1918-08-12

Mr. Dupertius. teacher 1t the gov ernment school on St Lawrence Is land during the past two years, report ed during his recent stay in the city that the death rate among the native population of the island exceeded the birth rate by approximately fifty per cent during the past winter. Altho a number of deaths occurred among the middle a ged natives, the mortality was largely confined to babies and old people. Mir. Dupertius said that there was an entire absence of epi- demic diseases among the native pop ulation during the past winter and most of the deaths were due to a wide variety of complaints Diseases result ing from colds were the predominant ing causes of mortality. The popula- tion considered as q whole. was much healthier than at any time within his recollection.
Nome tri-weekly nugget., 1918-08-12

The Silver Wave returned from a
 trip to northern and western ports shortly before noon today. 1nt. sch. ooner brought a list of seven passen- gers and also a quantity of cargo pick ed up at various points Up to late hour the future movements of the vessel had not been definitely deter mined. IL is understood that the owners may send the schooner to St. Michael in the event that sufficient business offers. The following arrived from the west. From Deering. Messrs. Joe Sigshee and Jas. Graham. From Teller. Nr. and and Mrs. Dyfed Evans and two children. From Lost River John Goron. Capt. Swan reports fair weather and a smooth passage.
Nome tri-weekly nugget., 1918-08-12

A fairly representative crowd attend ed the meeting at the City Hall sun day afternoon and listened to an in- teresting discourse by Mir. John A. Davis. special representative of the Bureau of Mines station at Fair5aoks on the subject of the Mines Bureau, the objects of the new governmental establishment. and it's relation to the development of the quartz mining in- dustry. Although it would appear that the businessmen of Nome should be fully as much interested in quartz mining as the miners themselves aside from small representation, that element of the communal life were conspicuous largely by their absence.
Nome tri-weekly nugget., 1918-08-12

From the present looks of things. close to three weeks will probably elapse before another mail boat ar rives. So far as known at this time, the next boat scheduled to leave for this section win he either the Cordova or Kctchillan and the time of depcr- ture will be sometime between August l5 and 20. As both vessels are far from speedy, the prospects are thot neither can arrive here before August 26 at the earliest. The Victoria inl Watson are scheduled to ar1Ve shortly before the end of the moujh.
Nome tri-weekly nugget., 1918-08-12

The registration period for German side shortly before noon yesterday. female alien enemies will close Wed. nesday, August l4 and all German fe. males coming under the classification of alien enemies are required to re gister if they have not done so prey. iously II is stated that up to the present very few have appeared for registration here. The total number If non-citizen German women here is known to be very small.
Nome tri-weekly nugget., 1918-08-12

Immediately on returning to his home at Unalalleet Thos Powers who recently spent some days in the city, will commence stalking about fifty miles of trail over the portage between kaltag and Unalakleet river The work will require about six weeks to complete and will employ the ser vices of five or six men Mir Powers stated before his departure that the portage is one of the hardest stretches of country to travel over in that sec tion and is the source of difficulties to the winter mail carriers The pres. enoe of we'll stsked trail win be of immense assistance in winter mail transmission he says and will also spare the carriers many dangers in traversing what is practically a wild erness at the present time
Nome tri-weekly nugget., 1918-08-12

After several weeks of polishing, oYerhanling and general furbishng. the Coast Guard crew under the di- rection of Capt. Thos. A. Ross, has placed the Coast Guard station in tip top shape for another year. Paint shellac and varnish, and also much "elbow grease" have placed the equip ment in that state of brilliancy where one can see their reflection in the polished woodwork and metal. Every thing in the building has been given | going over from the big telescope in the cupola to the polished main foor md shines with pristine brlliancy. Capt. Ross has also installed a power ful electric light and reflector on the front of the building by means of which the Coast Guard crew eau tele- graph to the boats in the roadsted dur ing the hours of darkness. A tele- graph key located in the cupola is at tached to the light in such manner that code messages may be flashed 70 the ships with ease. The apparotug is an innovation in Coast Guard sta ton equipment and will undoubtedly prove of considerable value in com with vessels in the road stsad.
Nome tri-weekly nugget., 1918-08-12

Ex-Senator Martin Moran is author ity for the statement that coal from the Kobuk section is likely to become an important commercial factor in the markets of the Kotzebue section in the near future. Mir. Moran states that twenty tons of coal mined in the Ko- bulk was transported to Candle without great difficulty and sold in the Candle market for the nominal price of ST per ton. The coal is of the bitumin- ous variety and of excellent quality.
Nome tri-weekly nugget., 1918-08-12

The La France fire engine which forms an adjunct to the city fire fight ing apparatus has been brought from storage and placed in the alley way beside the fire station. where it will be given an overhauling and a coat of paint by the fire boys The engine is said to he in first class shape after it's long idlcness and is ready for work at any time. The old steamer will be returned to the warehouse again after the contemplated work is completed
Nome tri-weekly nugget., 1918-08-12

Reports in circulation to the effect that the Victoria will lay over one trip and will make only two more trips dur ng the present season are discounted by the statement of Agent Carroll that such a proposal has been made by the seattle officials of the Alaska Steam ship Company but no definite decision nds been made one way or another. The Watson win make only two moro trips this summer and this fact, com ,in,j win tho prospect that the Vic torl. wan pro)anly moi n2 able 10 leave Nom, on ihe last trip before November eighth or later if ,hc present schedule
 $ adhered lo. has caused the company ro consider the possibility If reducing the number of trips by one and avoid
 ng the extremely late November sail
 ug. Agent Carroll has been requested 10 investigate the situation and ascer- tain the ideas of the local shippers re.
 <arding the prospects for cutting off one trip Beyond this, no action has been taken. The belief prevails among the business men. that if the
Nome tri-weekly nugget., 1918-08-12

James j. Hogan. the retiring Noble Grand of the local odd Fellows lodge was the recipient Of handsome re- memherance of his term of office as head of the lodge in the shape of a gold and ivory watch feb emblematic of the order. The jewel was present. ed at installation services held at the lodge room Friday evening. Mr. Bo- gan Was succeeded in the post of Noble Grand hy Vim. H. Pearson.
Nome tri-weekly nugget., 1918-08-12

The new cannery near the mouth of the Yukon has made quite record in salmon packing, judging from the number of eases sent out on the last two sailmgs of tho Victoria.
 Although the cannerv had been in existence only < short time the first shipment sent out approxmatcd six teen hundred cases. while the last shipment totaled around five thousand cases, making an aggregate output of about six thousand five hundred cases.
Nome tri-weekly nugget., 1918-08-12

Agent Carroll reports that the Str. Cordova is scheduled to leave Seattle for Nome and Kotzebue Sound ports August lS As the Cordova is about a ten day boat this means that she will probably not arrive here much before the Watson and Victoria and there is toned vessels may beat her in
Nome tri-weekly nugget., 1918-08-12
FIVE AMERICAN ARMY CORPS NOW IN FIELD. to he Nugget by Inc Associated Press

THE ANEICAN FORCES IN FRANCE Monday Aug l2th- fully completed and the a battle
 of five of approximately sixty naln thousand
 will be placed under the personal command of Marnc according to Although taking will still his chief of the training of the constantly direction The duties involved will necessae his two field eacA containing five will be formed soon
Nome tri-weekly nugget., 1918-08-12

Duffy O'Connor is making preparq- tions 10 launch the IIettie n within a short period. New engines and other apparatus have been installed during recent days and when the vessel again takes the water she will be among the best equipped and fieetest of the local coasting craft
Nome tri-weekly nugget., 1918-08-12
The Pioneer Women are making pre-

The Pioneer Women ara making pre- parations to hold picnic on Sledge Island next Friday, according to an an 1ouncement published elsewhere. The trip to the island will be made in the launch Defiance, which has been pro vided for the occasion by Mrs. Thos \. Ross Participants will be confined to members of the Pioneer Women's organization.
Nome tri-weekly nugget., 1918-08-12
NOTICE.

The Pioneer Women will go on an excursion and picnic to SIedgC Island on Friday, August t6, 1918, on the launch Defiance furnished by Mrs Thomas Ross. All members are re- queetcd to meet at Barracks Square at g a. m. and 10 bring their lunch with them.
 M. w. FRAWLEY, Secretary.
Nome tri-weekly nugget., 1918-08-12

Two hundred and eighty barrels of salted salmon were shipped to the states on the Victoria The fish were taken aboard while the vessel was at Golovn and represents approximately the salmon pack of that section up to the present time.
Nome tri-weekly nugget., 1918-08-12

United States Marshal Emmet R. Jordan was among the number depart ing on the Victoria Saturday The official is making the trip as the GUS todian of two government prisoners. one from Marshal and the other from
 Dime creek. Both are alien enemies bound for an outside internment camp.
Nome tri-weekly nugget., 1918-08-12

The military forces at Ft. Davis have been increased by the arrival of about thirty men from St. Michael and the Yukon. The troops came over on the Victoria and will remain here until some time later.
Nome tri-weekly nugget., 1918-08-12

LONDON Monday Aug 12Amsetm odve indicate that several o thc front lilies in the recent offer n IfcarlN.
  the in O Q
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Nome tri-weekly nugget., 1918-08-12

number of sailings are to be reduced the late September trip should be the one dispensed with, thereby permitting the steamer to depart on the last trip of the season about october 20th or thercahouts.
Nome tri-weekly nugget., 1918-08-12
MORE SHIPS SUNK OFF EAST COAST. Special to the Nugget By Associated Press

WASHINGTON Monday Aug 12-}epos reaching the
  off the of followed
 
 
 The three Q the
Nome tri-weekly nugget., 1918-08-12

and elsewhere. The ladies were ex- ceedingly busy finishing things up be- fore the departure of the steamer and expect 10 he still buster between the present and September first complet- ing the Nome supply quota consisting of thirty sweaters and 21O pair stock ings
Nome tri-weekly nugget., 1918-08-12

The Victoria departed for the Out side shortly before noon Saturday after taking aboard about one hundred and fifty passengers the evening be- fore The steamer loaded nearly three hundred tons of cargo following her arrival from St, Michael Friday even ing
Nome tri-weekly nugget., 1918-08-12
NEWS NOTES
Additional telegraph news on third page of each issue.

The Sea Wolf pulled out for Siberia Friday afternoon and will proceed to East Cape and other points on the Si- berian coast to trade with the natives.