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Evening star., 1919-04-09
President Highly Regarded.

There is. moreover. a distinct ten
dency here to look upon President
Wilson as an honest exponent of
American foreign policy and above
the suspicion of party politics. In
that respect, because however pro-
nounced may be the anti-democratic
sentiment in, this xicinity-and it is
very intense and very bitter the
plain people. who were accustomed
to feel throughout the war that MIR.
Wilson was honestly striving to ex-
press the true American spirit. have
not suddenly lost faith in his consci-
entiousness of purpose. and they fol-
low him more or less blindly on that
account.
Indeed, legalisms and the technica.
discussion of the various articles of tn.
covenant have somewhat befuddled most
people. and l found few well read men
who could remember what were the sug-
gestions of Mr.. Root or MIR. Knox or
even Mr.. Taft for amendment of the
covenant. Seemingly there is only a de-
sire that some instrument, however i'm
perfect at the beginning. shall be de-
vised to minimize the chances of wa. or
to get the peace of the world established
SO normal conditions of business NAV
return
Evening star., 1919-04-09
Demonstration OF
&La Grecque Corsets, x
Res. $500 Corsets at $3.95

Miss MacLemore will be at this store for the
next two weeks and she knows and understands
all the NECESSARY requirements Of all womens
are requested to take advantage of this
usual opportunity.
The star special for tomorrow includes two
models of the La Grecque Corset, Nos 4o3O and
1888. Made of fine quality coutil with four
six hose supporters. Medium or low bust and
medium or long hip styles. Regular $500 value
At S3o5 Third Floor.
Evening star., 1919-04-09

Il Up to $500
X Continental Screen
Doors, at 50 80
All with varnish finish in cx-
ira heavy plain or fancy
grill worked styles. Bring
your door sizes, as we do not
have all sizes in all styles. All
continental make.
Fourth Floor.
Evening star., 1919-04-09
Children's
Gineham Dresses.
Special. $1.O0

Made of good quality ging-
ham, in stripes, solid colors
or checks. Both waist or yoke
models. Sizes 2 to E years.
No mail orders filled. This is
a regular $1.50 value.
Third Floor. ..
Evening star., 1919-04-09

N Children S Muslin,
X Drawers, at 24c
Muslin Drawers of good
quality muslin nicely hem
stitched hens and trimmed
with tucks. Sizes 8, 10, II
years. Regular Csc values.
Third Floor.
Evening star., 1919-04-09
Ohio Is Progressive.

Ohio is progressive state and both
republican and democratic newspapers
seem to exude liberalism in their edi-
torials, SO it is not surprising to see al.
most all of them strongly supporting
the league. The Cincinnati ENQUIRER,
for instance. favors the league though
1t is owned by the same management
as the Washington Cd. c. Post. which
bad politics to oppose the league. and
the republicans have been quick to find
that out SO that almost unanimously do
they favor some kind Of a league. This
IL much different from the first opposi-
ton. which was against any league at
all. 90
Evening star., 1919-04-09
I Another Star Bargain Thursday at Lansburgh
81 Bro Brings Extraordinary ! 'ues
Editorial

Just forty %o-ln
187o-New Y, t tele-
phone book a h er
card-contained only 252
names.
Today the telephone di-
rectory has several hun
dred thousand names.
And the telephone has
reached out until it is
found even in the homes
far removed from city
lights.
We just mention this to
show you how an idea that
was pronounced FOOLISH
can become a dominant.
national and international
factor.
When Mr.. Bell was SELL
ing stock one man gave IN
structions to have that fool
thrown out If he came
again.
Another man said he
wasn't interested in the
work of a fanatic.
A large corporation said
it had no room for electri-
cal toys.
1t isn't wise for any Of US
to make decisions too
hastily.
Evening star., 1919-04-09

A Silver Plate
x. Tea and Dessert
Spoons. 10c Each
Silver-plated Tea and Des-
sert Spoons or Sugar Shell.
Also the Butter Knives and
Pickle Forks are offered.
First Floor.
Evening star., 1919-04-09
Cox Boom in the Air.

Mr. Cox said nothing about his own
ambitions or desires, but inquiry
among some of the political observers
here elicits the information that Gov
Cox is being doomed by his friends
for the presidential nomination. He
three times, and while every democrat
was buried under the avalanche last fall
and the congressional delegation went
REPUBLICAN. nevertheless Jim Cox
pulled through. The newspa permen
here like him, say he is on the square
with the people and that the demo-
Gratis could do lots worse to pick a man
who would be sure to carry Ohio.
But 1t is characteristic of Columbus
folk to talk presidential politics. In
this town whence came Mckinley and
Garfield to the White House and
whence issued booms for Judson Har-
mon. Myron Herrick and now Warren
Harding, 1t is customary to think of
Ohio governors in terms of national
politics Yet it isn't the individual
but the program of his party which
il going to be examined with a micro
scope next timee. for the growing over
the inequities of the income tax, ex-
travagance in expenditure and kindred
items tnas % touch close to the home are
going 70 play an important part when
time
Bolshevism, Academic.
- for industrial unrest and bolshe-
vism, they are discussed here only
Academically. Gov. Cox believes in
freo speech, but also in recognizing
the state National Guard by recruiting
returned soldiers so that people may
talk all they like but that law may
be observed. Do not forget that this
0ate, where the initiative and referen-
um are in actual operation-and that
Ohio the people rule as Mr.. Roose-
pit himself predicted they would in
Rs famous keynote speech delivered
in this very town in the spring of
1a1&ax the political zephyrs blew his
Evening star., 1919-04-09

Shown in black, white and
brown. Knit to fit without
seams. Imperfections are very
slight and unharmful to wear
and appearance.
First Floor.
Evening star., 1919-04-09
Up-to-the- Minute
i Styles in Trimmed Millinery y
Special for One Day, $500
TaHeta and Moire
Ribbons, 29c Yard

Plain Tatfe.a or Mo;re Rib
bons. in wide -ange OF colors.
Also nice .i,e of sport plaids
tor hair ribbon bows.
First El,.,r
Evening star., 1919-04-09

Mill seconds Of regular 20c
quality. IS inches wide to
cover your stair Or hall carpet
at the time OF year when they
need protection.
Fourth Floor.
Evening star., 1919-04-09

u ings. at $L10 Pair
Black only, KNITTED with
seamless reinforced fest.
mock seam at back of leg.
Perfect qualities, of regular
$l.50 values.
First Floor.
Evening star., 1919-04-09
Regular 49c
Table Oil Cloth
At 29c Yard

Potter's quality in blue,
green or tan effects on white
background. A few imperfec-
tions that are hardly notice
able. Mostly slight misprints,
which do not harm the wear
ing quality. Fourth Floor
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-05
PUNISH MODEST
HERO HERE WHO
REFUSES CROSS
Brass Band and Full-Dress Parade
Included in Public ''Dec-
oration" Monday

For twice refusing to be decorated with
the Distinguished Service Cross Lieu
tenant Samuel T. Smith, a patient at the
United States Army Hospital No. 20.
Thirty-fourth and Pine streets. will be
punished by public decoration" which
includes a brass band. fall-dress pa
rade and admiring spectators.
The event has been ordered by his
company commander for $3.50 o'clock on
Monday afternoon at Franklin Field, and
the modest hero has been likewise or
dered to appear.
The ceremony was to have been held
on Tuesday afternoon in Ward No. 4.
when Lieutenant Colonel Joseph NJ.
Heller planned to pin the cross on
Smiths chest, just above shrapnel
wound, received at Fleville. France, on
October 4, 1918. The event did not ma
terialize because Smith, smiling broadly
returned Ave hours after 1t had been
postponed Another effort was made
yesterday, but the modest lieutenant ex
perienced a slight attack of vertigo
and did not feel able to stand the
ordeal" He promptly took a wall
through downtown Philadelphia.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-05
HEARS BROTHER is ALIVE;
BOY YEARNS FOR BELGIUM
Francois atecou. Vict of German Hate, Hopes
against Hope One Member Of Family Remains
to Claim Him

verify the report that the brother is
living.
Meantime. James F. Boylan, an at
torney Of this city. became interested in
the little refugee. He had him taken to
the Misericordia Hospital and has con-
suited with Archbishop Dougherty with
view to obtaining permanent home
for the boy.
A few days ago Francois was found
huddled in the back seat OF League
Island trolley car by Vincent Won. q
sailor stationed at the navy yard The
boy was in a deplorable condition, his
clothes we're torn. his shoes ragged and
he was hungry. ON account of the little
fellows poor English. Won couldn't
understand just what he wanted.
Won took the boy to the Rev. A. s.
Hart, 8. j.. of st. Joseph's Catholic
Church. He bathsd Francois and pro-
vided him with new clothes.
While out walking later. Father Hart,
Won and the boy passed a window in
which German gas mask was dis
played. This brought back memory OF
the terrors the boy had suffered, and he
screamed with fear. Francois was then
taken 70 Mr.. Boylan, who placed him
temporarily IN TIM Misericordla Hoa-
pltaa < T. \ ~ +. ~ q 4, - 81 a.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-05

woman who had waited, perhaps for
hours, in order to hear the short Lenten
sermon of the bishop. In an upper ball
cony one would find an important-look-
ing, prosperous business or professional
man, who, under other circumstances,
would order a box reserved
They focked to the sermons from
every part of the city and from every
walk and station in life. And they
were admitted as they came. and rich
and influential citizens were turned
away because poor men had already
been seated. The services were lesson
In democracy.
Bishop woodcock was asked about
whether there was any
thing pointing toward international
brotherhood in the Russian revolution.
He said he wanted to know more about
the Bolshevists and their ways before
he discussed them.
Always Packed Theatre
Bishop Woodcock was born in New
Britain( Conn. His first post was as
curate in Grace Church, Baltimore,
he went to New Haven, where he re-
mained for four years; to Ansonia.
where he served for twelve years. and
to st. Johns Church in Detroit, where
he. served five years He was here in
1904. when he was elected Bishop OF
Kentucky He was ordained in that
office on January 25, 1905.
Since then he has lived in Louisville.
Two years after he had been chosen
bishop he was invited by the local
brotherhood of st. Andrew to speak
here at midday Lenten services. 1t was
the plan of the brotherhood to hold the
services in theatres and thus to popu.
| iarize them. Year after year Bishop
Woodcock has returned to Philadelphia
during Lent And for the last severa
years he has drawn what the theatrica
people call capacity houses" Indeed
| il he were worldly, he might borrow
another actors phrase and say that he
had turned 'em away
! A large proportion Of the bishops au'
diences are men. Business men, profes
sional men. clerks. soldiers. sailors ant
shabby little old men who may have
been hunting jobs were to be found II
the Garrick during the luncheon hour.
Good and Evil in All
Just as he departed from the theatre
for lunch Bishop Woodcock gave tnis
farewell thought to Philadelphians:
Remember that there is as mucl
good as there is evil in all men. Only q
man will usually take pains to concea
the good that is in him and will laugh
openly about his wickedness. We have
plenty of facilities for hearing evil. Lee
us have more facilities for the hearing
of good. Let US seek the unseifsh spirit
the high purpose, the desire for righ
which exists in men and women. W.
should hear more about them"
Bishop Woodcock is married. Mrs
Woodcock accompanied him to this city
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-05
MUST UNITE ON.
PACT, SAYS ROWE
Speaking at Penn, Leo S.
Rowe Predicts One
League or Many
NOW IS ONLY TIME
Points Danger of Return to
Day of Watchful
Waiting

The nations of the world will be
grouped into a series of leagues, with
immense armaments, each Jealous and
watchful of the others, l.. s. Rowe, as
sistant secretary Of the treasury, pre-
dicted this afternoon, unless the Amer
ican nation is willing to give warm
and united support to some effective
form of world organization which will
uphold International right and Justice"
Doctor Rowe spoke this afternoon at
the University of Pennsylvania. After
tracing the history Of the Monroe Doc
trine he declared that Americas tradi-
tional isolation has disappeared. 1t
must be made clear to the nation, he
asserted, that the entry of the United
States into the war carried obligations
which cannot now be escaped, even IL
America desired to escape them.
Even the full development Of Americas
democratic institutions. Doctor Rowe,
continued, depends on some effective
world organization. Lack Of some such
aid to permanent peace, he said. will
mean big armaments here for self-pro-
lection and the emphasizing of the prin-
ciple of authority rather than that Of
individual liberty.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-05
'SPROIL VETOES
APPROPRIATIONS
Valley Forge Commission
Must Not Exceed $780,
600 Fund
DEMANDS TOO HEAVY
Philadelphia National Bank
Made State Loan and
Transfer Agent

Legislative appropriation bills sent TO
Governor sproul for his signature have
commenced TO feel the force of the veto
hammer Also the Governor let's It be
known that the quarter million dollars
appropriation for extending Valley
Forge Park will not be increased until
the states finances are in far better.
shape. s
In announcing This approval Of the
Ware bill appropriating s25o,0oo for land
already within the boundaries, the Gov
ernor serves notice that he will not ap-
prove any additional appropriations. He
says:
II am approving this bill with the
understanding that the amount therein
provided will enable the Valley Forre
Park Commission to settle for all the
land required to complete the boundaries
authorized by previous legislation. This
Is large appropriation for time like
this when the demands upon the states
funds are so heavy and SO much money
Is required for constructive public works
which will give employment to our peo-
pie 1 regard 1t as only fair to now
give notice that I cannot approve any
additional appropriations for land at
Valley Forge. The state will not, there-
fore, be committed for additional pur-
chases until more money is available for
such purposes" N' "
Efforts to increase the pay of cleo
tion officers Of the state from Ave to
seven dollars a day met with a setback
when the Governor vetoed the bill in
troduced by Senator Einstein, Allegheny
county.
The bill increases the pay of SUPER
visors to not less than $3.50 nor more
than 81 for attending monthly meetings
and for overseeing work on the roads Is
also vetoed. The former compensation
was from $3.50 to SO a day. "
Governor Sproul also vetoed the
Schantz bill which would have author
lied county commissioners to appro-
pirate moneys to cities and borough to
assist In the erection of comfort and
waiting stations.
Two bills introduced by Senator Crow
providing for ne enlargement of the
Department Of Internal Acairs, were
signed, One bill provides for the trans
fer Of the Bureau of Municipalities from
the Department OF Labor and Industry
and establishes 1t under the secretary
Of internal affairs and the other makes
the secretary the custodian Of all deeds.
contracts. maps and other documents
relating to titles Of real estate owned
or hereafter acquired by the state. Il
The approval of thirteen bills was
announced, among them the Ware bill,
making the Philadelphia National Bank
the loan and transfer agent Of the com.
monwealth. Il
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-05
WOMAN'S PARTY CAMPAIGN ON
Meetings to Be Held in Two Con.
gressional Districts Today

Two congressional districts In Phila-
delphia today will hold meetings. under
the auspices of the Pennsylvania branch
Of the National Woman's party. These
meetings follow two that we're held
ceeded by many more during the month.
The First district will hold its meeting
at the residence of Miss Martha Davis.
1923 Pine street, at 4 o'clock this after
noon. The speakers will be Mrs; Martha
Reed Shoemaker, who will tell about her
experience in the Washington demon
stration.; Miss Ella Rlegel. who will talk
about the plans for the annual conven-,
ton of the Pennsylvania branch Of the
Woman's party to be held here April rs.
and Miss Lucy Branham. national OF.
ganizer. who, will explain the political
situation and emphasize the need to
pass the Susan B. Anthony amendment
through the new Congress.
The Sixth district meeting will be
held at the residence Of Mrs. Archibald
r, Harmon, 5247 Baltimore avenue. West
Philadelphia. The meeting at Mrs. Har-
mons will have feature Of interest In
addition to the suffrage addresses.
There will be display OF the war souve-
Mrs that Mr.. Harmon has brought back
from France. where he spent many
months right on the firing line.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-05

The last postponement was requested
this week. The Dunn bill also was
given an extension of time when IL was
reached Tuesday on the House third
reading calendar.
Forces Again Clash
Two of ,he Brady measures, the one
which would set back the date of the
primary and the other which would
prevent the county commissioners from
counting the ballots when they are
candidates for reelection, are under
stood TO be marked for slaughter. The
third measure, which would rip out the
present board of registration commits
sioners, is hanging fire
United States Senator Penrose is said
TO be desirous of having it passed. The
Wares are opposed TO it because they
control both the majority and minority
members of the present board.
The Wares also are opposed to the
Daix bills to increase the number Of
assistants and detectives attached to
the office of the district attorney. At
the request of the Ware forces a hearing
on the bills has been scheduled for April
Is, and some warm verbal tits between
District Attorney Rotan and Director
Wilson, who are both scheduled to ap-
Iear at the nearing, are anticipated.
Independent leaders also plan an
amendment to one Of the Brady registra-
ton bills which would make one of the
fall registration days fall due in June
or July instead Of having all three in
September. 1t is not known whether
this proposal will meet with opposition.
The Senate will hold its first We'd
nesday session next week and the House
may sit for the first time on Thursday.
The usual policy of giving over the
greater part of Tuesday to hearings will
be followed again next week.
Among the hearings scheduled for
Tuesday is one on the proposed new
banking law. another on military train.
ing in the public schools and a number
of less important ones.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-05
big Bill" HaylUOOd
Lavish With Money
Continued from Page Ono

Continued from Page One
This morning, for breakfast, Bill
ordered two boiled eggs, four cups
Of coffee, a whole grapefruit. double
order of buttered toast, an order OF mar
malade, an order of honey, a ham ome-
let, baked apple and some garnish-
ings.
"Bilr' and his companion consumed
this. The waiter says that "Bill' did
most of the consuming arrogating to
himself the ham omelet, most of the
toast, all of the marmalade and large
share of the honey.
Then the friend of the downtrodden
gave an exhibition Of his love Of the
proletariat.
He ordered dish of prunes
This led to an order Of two more
cups of coffee, after which BILL" with
a gesture OF dignity, beckoned the
wa ter.
"A coupla fifty centers," said Bill
graphically.
Two of the best cigars in the house
were Immediately forthcoming.
"Bill'' lit his and watched his COM
panion hunt around for the scattered
clothing and pack 1t in the suit cases
Then "Bill' spoke again, this time
languidly.
"Gemme a taxi" ordered bill"
In a little while he walked majes-
tically toward the entrance OF the hotel,
followed by a procession which con-
sisted of, his companion, the walter who
had fed him his breakfast, the bellboys
who carried the luggage and a stray
porter or two. ''Bill" tipped them all.
I. w. w. money appeared to be nothing
in his life.
He and his companion climbed into
the automobile. Bill uttered a sound
that was half sigh and half grunt. Then
he drove away.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-05
AT LAST-YANKS.
MAY KEEP THOSE
COVETED O. DIS
Soldiers Who Turned in Uni.
forms Can Redraw Them,
if They Really -

Every enlisted man, on his discharge,
the War department announced today,
will be allowed to retain as his personal
property the following articles of uni
form equipment:
Overseas cap (for men with overseas
service. hat for others) olive drab shirt !;
woolen coat and ornaments; woolen
breeches; one pair shoes: one pair leg
gins: one waist belt; one slicker and
overcoat; two suits underwear; four
pairs stockings; one pair gloves; one
toilet set; one barracks bag gas mask
and helmet (for overseas men only.
Soldiers who have already turned in
their equipment are authorized to re-
draw them by applying to the director
of storage in this city.
The department today called atten.
ton to the fact that it is unlawful for
discharged soldier to wear the regula.
ton uniform without the red chevrons
which show his connection with the mill.
tary establishment has been terminated
according to law.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-05
BOY KILLED BY AUTO
Brother Who Saw Accident Too
Frightened to Tell

Seeing his eight-year-old brother
Joseph killed by an automobile on Mar
ket street west of Third SO frightened
Edward Choskey. seven years old. of
327 North Second street, that he hur-
ried home and went to bed without tell
ing his parents of the accident.
When Joseph did not return the
mother Of the boys went to Edwards
room. At first the boy denied knowing
what had happened to his brother. He
finally began to cry and then told Of
the accident.
Edward said he and his brother were
walking along Market street last night,
when two older boys on roller skates
began to bully them. In an effort to
avoid fight. Edward said he ran In one
direction and Joseph in another.
Near the middle of the street Joseph
ran directly in front of an automobile
driven by Louis Herman. 1746 North
Underwood street. They boy was caught
under the front wheels. Herman was
arrested.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-05
SPURNS WAR CROSSES
OTHERS DIDN'T SHARE
Captain Ralph Knowles and
lO3d Trench Mortar Bat.
terry at Camp Dix

Captain Ralph w. Knowles. of Ger
mantown, commander OF the load
Trench Mortar Battery, the converted
First City Troop, refused five Belgian
war crosses during the last days OF the
war while the battery was fighting
on Belgian soil
One of the crosses was for him per-
sonally and the remaining four to De
awarded by him among the other mem
bers of the battery. He turned them
down because he thought 1t would be an
Injustice to those members not receiving
the crosses, as all had done equally well
in the fighting.
This became known for the first time
at Camp Dix, where the battery ar
rived yesterday for demobilization. The
men have been quartered at announcer
New Jersey encampment awaiting
transfer to Dix. They are expected TO
be mustered out within five days.
At Varennes the Germans were flee
ing SO fa-. that the battery was unable
to keep -. with them with the regular
trench mortar bombs Captain Knowles
| commandeered a German cannon which
had been captured and some ammuni-
ton and converted part Of his force
| into an artillery unit
| The battery's heaviest loss occurred
at the Argonne, where German shell
exploded in the midst of pile of bombs
Eleven men were killed and more thar
twenty were wounded by the resulting
explosion.
Lieutenants J. 7. Cartier, J. d. D
Spillan and Ralph Doane are the othel
officers of the battery now at CAM