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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-08-29
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Lowndesville, Aug. 27.-Mrs. Eli
zabeth McAllister Baskin, wife Of
Mr.. Jas. Baskin, died at the Anderson
Hospital, Aug. Goth, in her 65th
year. For several months she had
been in failing health, and at the ear
nest solicitation of her relatives, as
a last resort, she underwent an op-
GRAFTON a few days previous to her
death. Mrs. Baskin was reared at
Mt. Carmel and had been faithful
member of the Presbyterian church
from early girlhood. She was a wo-
man of strong character, industrious,
forceful and frugal, always looking
we'll to the ways of her household.
She was the mother of 10 children,
all of whom reached maturity excep.
one. Sc caves an aged husband and
eight children to mourn her loss. be-
sides many friends and relatives who
will miss the neighborly ministrations
of this useful woman. The body was
accompanied from Anderson by a
large number of relatives. The fun
eral services were held at the Pres
byterian church by her pastor, Rev.
]. A. Clotfelter, assisted by Rev. l.
E. Wallace of Seneca, her former
pastor, and Rev. Anderson of the
Methodist church. Interment was
made in the cemetery nearby in the
presence of an unusually large con-
gregation. The husband and children
have the deepest sympathy Of the en-
tie community in the loss Of the no
BILE wife and faithful mother. O.,
Miss Christine Kay entertained all
the young ladies of the town at a
Sewing party Wednesday morning
from 10 to IL o'clock. As all the
young ladies that were present, are
either getting ready to leave for col
lege or for their respective duty as
teachers, Miss Kay's party was in
deed a happy thought, the blending
of the useful and the enjoyable in
this delightful way. After an hour
spent in sewing and conversation, an
other hour was passed in music,
games and contests. During the en-
tertainment a delicious salad course
was served by Mrs. Kittie Kay and
Mrs. Mark Speer, mother and sister
of the sweet young hostess. AS the
band of happy girls dispersed and
wended their way homeward, many
enthusiastic words were spoken of
the delightful manner in which they
had whiled. away the hour in work
ndspleasure.
Dr. Charles Baskin, Of Ann Har-
borS Mich, who was called here on
account of his mothers death, has re-
turned to his home.
j. Dr. Jas. B. .Latimer, of Charleston!
spent several days with his parents,
DR.. and Mrs. Kirkpatrick, last week.
MIR. Clement Allen and his son,
Jack, of Washington, D. c., are the
guests of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Boline Allen.
Misses Annie Lou and Bertie Pow
er Of Augusta, are pleasant visitors
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. w. W.
Thompson. y
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-08-29

Engraved cards and wedding invi-
tations at Press and Banner Co.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-04
WATCH FOR STOLEN ART
French Ask L. S. to Help Find
German Loot

The French Government, through
D'Estournelles De Constant, chief OF
the division of education and of the
works of art of the Ministry of Public
instruction, has appealed TO the Amer
lean Philosophical Society for aid in
safeguarding all the works of art the
German army removed from French
collections.
THE vicissitudes of four years of
war have favored, In an invaded coun-
try. the removal by violence or the
dispersion by fraud of quantity or
works of art which were the prlde
of ancient towns, or which constituted
the patcnt of nobility or the heirlooms
of many families" the French letter
stated. These spoils will be offered for
sale TO artistic and scientific instltu-
tions or to collectors, either by the
snoilers themselves or their agents IL
anv come to the notice of members OF
the American Philosophical Society
we earnestly request your cooperation
In informing accredited representatives
~ the French Government
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-04
PHILADELPHIA BOYS
FREED BY GERMANY
Twenty two City Soldiers
Among Captives Liberated
by Enemy

The War Department announced to-
day the names of one orricer and 264
enlisted men of the American expedi-
tionary force. who have arrived in
France after being released from the
German prison camp a. Rastatt. The
officer is Lieutenant Don r. Harris. of
Arden, n. C. Among the enlisted men
from this city are:
Domenico Dicicco. sac Cross street
w. r. Dickinson, 1411 North FELTON,
street; Wilfred Mela, 3723 North Fiji
teenth street; John d. Meye. 20l7 South
Eighth street; Frederick c. Milman, 1Bs
North Dewey street; Joseph A. Nc.
Keown, 1920 Hutchinson street: Charles
A. Bunting. $40 North Thirty-fiftf
street; Aaron Bachelor, 2143 South
Sixty-sixth street; Earl c. Beale, 1926
Fairmount avenue John F. Becker, 5521
Hunter street: Louis II. tray. 20 Eas,
Mount Pleasant avenue; Giuseppe Ardiz.
ri, 1921 Amin street: Samuel Geonnotti
62S Carpenter street; Leon Mandel, 174!
North Thirty-third street; Ralph Acosta
1927 North Twenty-second street Roger
H. Kief, 1929 Hamilton street; John II
Simon, 1861 North Sixty-second street
James j. Schissler. 3l71 Miller street
Aloysius Schmideister, S64 North Taney
street ; Bernard ]. Hushwood, 243 Soutt
Adams street; Ernest Zaicaretti. 1907
South Twelfth street, and Frank
Kaufman, 1850 Mayfeld street.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-04
PLAYMATES AS BOYS,
COMRADES IN BATTLE
Two Soldiers Now in France
Haven't Been Separated
Since Childhood

Should you happen to meet Bugler
Thomas Givnish Somewhere in
France" etrolllng arm in arm with his
lifelong friend. Corporal Russell Clay,
and ask these heroes Of the Iron Divi-
slon' where they had been trained for
military duty, as likely as not they
would answer, "Coghlans. Fox Chase"
For the home OF Joseph T. Coghlan,
S22T Elberon avenue, Fox Chase, for
years before the war and since has been
community center for service men In
our army and navy
Four charming daughters help to en-
tertain, and will do anything for. our
boys visiting there, from mending their
socks to entertaining them at dinner.
Givnish and Clay. of Lawndale. Phil
adelphia. now both In the famous Iron
Division" for nearly a year, as kiddies
played and fought together, went TO
school together, saw service with the
National Guard Of Pennsylvania AT the
Mexican border together and on their
return In February. 1917, were mustered
out together.
Two months later they were called and
In the same company. the 10th Ambu-
lance. went TO Camp Mis- to England
and to France together.
Both boys are active correspondents OF
Miss Mary J. Coghlan.
Cay ia one of the six soldiers Of the
Iron Division" who received honorable
mention for heroic rescues In the drive
at Chateau Thierry. In sending a Ger.
man helmet he captured during that
action he refers to his own gallant part
in the battle merely with the words, "Al
l can say about him is that the one tc
whom this belongs to is n dead one"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-04

Announcement Ia made today that
the Rev. DR.. George Lynde Richard
son, for ten years rector of ST. Mary's
Episcopal Church, West Philadelphia,
has accepted the position of vicar of St.
Mary's Diocesan Church, Broad and
South streets, formerly the Church of the
Ascension. The assistant to the vicar
will be the Rev. Samuel Babcock Booth,
who for three years has been rector of
st. Luke's Church, Kensington. and has
recently returned from France after
three months service as chaplain in a
military hospital behind the Argonne
front. Doctor Richardson and Mr.. Booth
will take up their new work on March l.
The Rev. George Wooisey Hodge, for
many years rector of the parish OF the
Ascension. will remain as rector emeritus
in connection with the new organiza-
tion.
ardson and Mr.. Booth the working or
ganization of the diocesan church is for
the present complete. The church will
continue under its existing charter, the
only change so far made being the
change of name. Eight new members
view to making the organization more
widely representative Of the various in
terests and districts of the diocese.
As at present constituted the vestry
follows: II. w. Watson. whose wife
made the bequest OF 100000 for a
church in memory Of her mother. which
sum is to be used for the reconstruction
and enlargement of the present edifice
after plans already made, and in general
approved; Charles Riddle. Sydney L.
| Wright, who has been chosen treasurer
| of the corporation William Ellis Scull
who has been elected secretary; Eli
Kirk Price, J. j. Collier. Andrew Whee-
| ler BENJAMIN Rush, John S. Newbold
| II. s. French, Charles l.. Borie and NJ
| +. Roberts.
Bishop Rhinelander has issued the fol.
| lowing statement of the plan and pur'
pose of the diocesan church: This ain
and function of the diocesan Church OF
St Mary will be twofod. First, 1t viii
provide central spiritual home ant
| sanctuary for all diocesan organizations
and activities. Secondly, 1t will minister
| in every possible way, to such classes
| and individuals in the community as are
| for one reason or another, out of touch
| with, or relation to. any organized Chris
| tian group or body.
| From tha first, the work Will bt
marked by three chief features. 1t vii
be In spirit and method entirely diocesan
| Diocesan occasions and events Will b,
| celebrated and remembered. Diocesan
| causes will be presented and promoted
| Not being any more parish, the or
ganization of St. Mary's Church will
serve all the parishes and compete will
none.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-04
IRISH PORKER AS MASCOT
PROVES DESTROYER,S 'JINX'
Danny Comes Ireland Alter Stopping Engines Foulne
Anchor and Jun ping Orerboard-Noic He'll Be
Eaten BY CrctU at Nary Yard

stitutions of the sailors began to assert
themselves and Danny was looked upon
as "A hoodoo. Because of his determlna-
tion TO keep Danny in the land of the
living until the ship reached this cum
try, Gunner T. j. Tinan, who had been
appointed official custodian of the pig
when the latter was still in the good
graces of the crew, lost the respect OF
many Of his fellow seamen.
But Danny is here; and Danny Is
alive, thanks to Gunner Tinan. The
men Of the Ammen persuaded Tinan tC
allow them to wash Danny every day
and as Il result the pig is clean physi
cally, regardless of the conditions of his
morals or luck-bringing ability.
/ But Danny is now slated to be served
up to the officers and seamen of tht
Ammen with an apple in his mouth.
! That's right! Danny will be the main
| stay OF a proposed victory dinner.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-04
In conclusion Coroner Knight says:

In conclusion Coroner Knight says:
when we consider the great number
Of people brought to Philadelphia by
the necessities of the war and the great
manufacturing plants. which Is esti-
mated at 100000, this increase in the
accidents Is but a normal increase, con-
sidering the great increase in our popu-
lation, most of whom were strangers
and unfamiliar with the streets and the
street car lines"
The report of the committee, as
adopted reads:
THE committee feels that 1t has made
every effort to secure evidence on the
subject In hand of alleged fatalities and
other casualties, and now reports on
such evidence as it has been able to
gather
THE committee, therefore, finds as
follows:
First. That there has not been pre-
sented to the Committee of Thirteen
any evidence to Justify the charges
made that deaths have been caused by
skip-stops.
Second. That there has not been fur
nished to the committee any evidence
to prove that any other casualties have
been caused by the operation of skip.
stops.
Third. The committee feels that the
whole question OF the continuance OF
discontinuance of skip-stops as a sys
tenn Is one that It has no power to de.
termine In the regular governmental
channels there are proper tribunals 70,
the determination of this question. TIL,
committee Is informed that an ordinanc,
dealing with skip-stops is pending II
the City Councils. and that the matter
has also been submitted to the Publ,
Service Commission for consideration
by that body.
'In addition to this, the committe,
has been Informed by the president O
the Philadelphia Rapid Transit Compan,
that the company proposes to submit tn,
question Of the continuance or aboli
ton of skip-stops to a popular vote o
the car riders on each line, that tn,
riders may determine the case.
THE Committee Of Thirteen feels tina
In view Of the foregoing 1t would b.
beyond its scope to determine any mat
ter beyond the fatalities and other cas-
ualties in connection with skip-stops.
This report was adopted unanimousl,
by the Committee of Thirteen"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-04
SPROUL DEPLORES
BOMB OUTRAGES
Covernor.Elect Calls for
Public Support in Eradi-
eating Crime
PLEDGES AID TO u. S.
New State Executive Discusses
Reconstruction in Talk to
P. o. S. Of A. Members

Bombing outrages formed the text Of
talk by Governor-elect Sproul to men,
bers of the various Philadelphia COM
manderies of the p o. S. of A.
The talk was given by the Governor
elect following his initiation last night
into Philadelphia Commandery, No. l.,
in the Parkway Building.
In referring to the recent bombing
outrages the Governor elect said there
never was time in the history when
an executive needed the loyal support
of every member of all patriotic organ
izations as at present"
'In this city," he said. 'outrages have
, been witnessed recently which should
not exist in a civilized State"
The Governor-elect referred to the re-
construction period which will follow
the war and pledged every aid to the
State and country during his adminis-
tration as Governor.
While the initiatory exercises were
conducted under the auspices of Phila-
delphia Commandery. al the other COM
manderies in the city were invited to
witness the event.
"a CldSS VI a. uoZtH WtIe dullltttu W
membership in the various commander
les. The class included the Governor
elect. Superior Court Judge John w.
Kephart, who recently was elected 10
the Supreme Court, and Senator Angus
tus +. Daix, Jr
Among the party which witnessed the
initiation ceremony were Senator Pen
rose, ex-State Treasurer John o. Sheat2
and ex-State Senator Ernest L. Tustin.
Lieutenant Governor-elect Edward f
Beidleman and State Senator William e
Grow were to have been In the party
but were unable to get there.
Judge Kephart and Senator Daix gave
patriotic addresses following Governor.
elect Sprouts talk.
The auditorium in which the exercise
were conducted was decorated witt
flowers, palms and flags
The commandery Is the highest de
gree of the p. o. s. of A. Philadelphia
Commandery, which has It's headquart
ers at 1925 Lancaster avonue and ha
many prominent men of the state anon
its members.
Their induction into the commander.
has been due largely to the efforts o
Abel Cassel, guardian Of the Republican
State committee headquarters. who
an active worker in Philadelphia Com
mandery.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-04
MORE CASES OF GIlIF \
KRUSEN ASKS CAUTI0
383 This Week, Increase
l82-Health Chief in
Warming

Bureau of Health records show that
cases of influenza we're reported. a.
increase of 1872 over those returned duriug
the previous week There were eighty
one new cases of pneumonia reporteds
ms compared with los cases during the
preceding seven days.
Doctor Krusen has sent copies of :
circular letter to every physician In
Philadelphia. in which he gives these
recommendations on influenza:
Strict isolation of every case. Bed
room should be thoroughly ventilated
Patients should be supplied with paper
or gauze handkerchefs for nasal O.
mouth discharges.
"Nu.ess and doctors should guard
against infection by wearing cap, gown
ana gauze mask when attending pa
tients. Hands should be washed fre-
quently
Patients should not be discharged
until fully recovered. Frequently pa
tents discharged too early suffer re-
lapses, accompanied by fatal pneu-
monia.
at is advisable to keep patient under
observation ten days after cessation Of
symptoms: first, to avoid n relapse sec
ond, TO prevent spread of disease. as con-
valescents may act as carriers.
REST in bed is absolutely essential
on first day of the disease. Toxin OF
influenza depresses heart and seriously
affects lung tissue. The disease II at
tended with extreme prostration.
zone attack does not confer immu-
nifty" N
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-04
CITY FLIER HONORED;
BEAT q FOE PLANES
Captain Give W. Warman.
Serving as Canadian, Won
Two Decorations

Both the Distinguished Service order
and the Military Cross have been
awarded by King George to Captain
Give Wilson warman. a Philadelphia.
who dropped twenty-five German air
planes while serving in the Royal Air
Force.
Captain Warman Is an American citi-
zen who enlisted in Princess Patricia's s
Canadian Light Infantry as a Canadian,
at Valcarter, September 5, 1914. He
went to France with the second Cam
adian contingent and was invalided to
England in 1915, where he was honor
ably discharged, lie then enlisted in
the Canadian Mechanical Transport as
taft car driver and served in Eng
land, Scotland and Ireland Captain
Warman was stationed near Dublin
during the Irish rebellion in 1915, and
was slightly wounded in the cheek by
Sim Fein bullet while driving near
College Green. Dublin.
On one occasion Captain Warman
was harassing enemy troops In the
trenches with his machine gun from the
plane. when the plane was caught In
the explosion of a big she'll, pepperins
the tail and fuselage with big holes.
| Once when boche machine came over
the lines at dawn and commenced
harassing the British troops around
Zillebeke Lake. Captain Warman went
up and shot 1t down. During this fight
while operating the gas lever, a bulle,
shattered the lever in his hand, only
bruising his fingers. The officer becam,
incensed and soon the boche plane was
in ruins on the ground and its drive,
had taken the long, long journey.
| When he was eventually severeI,
wounded by an explosive bullet In th,
shoulder point during the course of ar
air fight In which the patrol became out
numbered twelve to three, this gallant
officer flew his Spad machine back tc
his own aerodrome. a distance of abou
fourteen miles, and safely landed hi,
machine, lie was Sund unconscious ir
the seat of his plane.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-04
MOB SCATTERS "SUFF" fire
"Sentinels" Keep Flames Going in
Front of White House

Washington. Jan. "A watch fire.
which "sentinels'' OF the National Wo-
mans party had kept burning in front
of the White House for two days ana
nights through rain. sleet and snow was
scattered last night by a crowd Of men,
some in uniform. and later another,
which had been lighted on the sidewalk,
was put out by the police after the heat
mad caused the pavement TO buckle, with
an accompanying explosion that coulu
be heard several blocks.
The "sentnels'' lighted torches from
the blaze before chemical extinguishers
in the hands of the ofrcers had COM
pleted their work. and later these were
used to start in a metal wash tub an
other fire, which was burning late last
night.
After the stone urn In which the first
f1re was lighted on New Years night had
been broken several hours later by an
angry crowd, a wash tub was used but
last evening the blaze was transferred
to a new stone urn. Spectators soon
smashed this, scattering the embers
From these the bonfire was started on
the sidewalk.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-04
BECK HONORED BY BRITISH
Philadelphia Lawyer Appointed
Bencher of Gray's Inn

James NJ. Beck. former Assistant
United States Attorney General has
been appointed n Bencher of Grays Inn,
England, In recognition of the services
he performed for the Allies during the
war. Gray's Inn Is the most renowned
OF the four principal law associations of
England and Mr.. Beck Is the first for
eigner to be so honored for more than
900 years.
Mr. Beck was born in PHILADELPHIA,
July 3, 1861. He attended the Episcopal
Academy and finished his education at
the Moravian College, Bethlehem. In
1889 he was appointed Assistant United
States Attorney for the middle district
Of Pennsylvania. serving until 1892, when
In 1895 he was appointed Assistant
United States Attorney General and held
that position until 1900.
When the war broke out he imme-
diately sponsored the cause Of the Allies.
France has made him a member of the
Legion Of Honor.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-04
READY FOR VOTE
ON SKIP-STOPS
System Cleared of Blame in
Report by Committee
of Thirteen
RIDERS NOW TO DECIDE
P. r. T. Prepares to Submit
Question Of Continuation to
Trolley Patrons
RIDERS NOW TO DECIDE

The Rapid Transit Company's skip
stop system has been vindicated by the
committee of thirteen named by tho
company to report on the workings of
the system planned originally as war-
time economy measure.
The next move Of the company will
be to acquaint the car-riders with the
committees findings and ask the public
to vote on the matter of retaining the
system.
The report Of the committee says no
evidence has been presented to 1t to
show that skip-stops have caused any
fatalities.
Accompanying the report of the COM
mittee was a statement submitted by
Coroner Knight. which showed that
during the year 1918, there were III
trolley case fatalities reported to his de.
partment. This was an increase OF
fifty-seven over 1917. and the largest
number In any one year since the intro
duction Of trolleys in Philadelphia. as Is
| chnup hy ha fnlIntytpn IN tayy,nnf.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-04
DENY CASTLE ENGAGEMENT
Friends Say Widow Is Giving
Year of Service

New York. Jan. 4.-Friends of Mrs.
Vernon Castle, now in England COM
pleting year of service to sufferers by
the war in which her husband died,
yesterday authorized a denial of the re
port of the dancers engagement to Tom
they are friends" said Mrs. Castles
secretary, but the periodical that first
gave publicity to the rumor did so with
out any knowledge of the facts.
Mrs. Castle decided when Captain
Castle died to give her services for a
year to cheer and aid the living victims
of the war, In which her husband lost
his life. She is still in that service OF
dedication to his memory, and rumors
of a sentimental nature are distressing
to her and her family"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-04
JAMES G. GORDON, R., TO WE'D
Son of Former Judge Betrothed
to Miss Keller

Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph s. Keller. of
Springfield Farms, Delaware County,
have announced the engagement Of their
daughter Elizabeth to James Gay Cor
don, Jr. Mr.. and Mrs. Keller and Miss
Keller are living for the winter at 323
South Eighteenth street. Miss Keller Is
a graduate of Swarthmore College and
since the war has been very active in
Red Cross work. She has been one Of
the young women In charge of the can
teen at Eighteenth and Locust streets.
Mr.. Gordon Is the son of former Judge
James Gay Gordon, and his home Is at
1929 Pine street. He is a graduate of
Princeton Class 1907. and Of the Uni
versity of Pennsylvania Law School.
Glass of 1910, Upon graduating. he en-
tered his fathers law office and from
1911 unit 1915 he was Assistant City
Solicitor under Michael J. Ryan. He
has been an Assistant District Attorney
since 1916. The Gordon summer home
Is at Westtown.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-04
J. PRICE WETHERILL, JR., ILL
Clubman in Serious Condition
From Pneumonia Attack

John Price Wetherill, Jr.. well-known
socially In this city. is seriously Ill with
pneumonia at the Racquet Club. He
condition steadily growing worse, until
now he is considered in critical con-
dition.
uuet Club, the Huntington Valley Coun-
try Club the Corinthian Yacht Club and
the Philadelphia Country Club. being a
prominent and popular member OF all
these organizations He also belongs TO
several OF the largest New York clubs.
He was lieutenant in the naval reserve,
having been attached to destroyer, and
last summer was stationed at Cape May
for some time. Tie turned over his yacht
to the navy when this country entered
the war.