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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-19
RELATIVES OF HEROES
TO GREET HAVERFORD
Kindred May Welcome Home
coming Troops on Transport
From Police Tug

When the transport Haverford steams
its return trip to Philadelphia relatives
Of the soldiers aboard may greet them
from the deck OF the police boat
Stokley.
soldiers, 400 Of whom are Pennsylva-
mans. members of Casual Companies
9S4. 993 and 1890.
It is made possible for relatives Of the
Homecoming heroes TO go down the river
10 meet their boys by the action of the
Philadelphia Council of National De-
fense This body announces that a lin
tied number OF tickets for the Stokley
are available on application at the
offices of the council in the Liberty
Building. Because the number is lin
tied. the tickets must be applied for
early
The big transport will get as warm
greeting on it's return here Saturday as
was given 1t on the first trip with re-
turning troops TO Philadelphia Besides
the Stokley, the police boat Ashbridge
will go down the river to meet the Hav-
erford. On the Ashbridge will be the
Philadelphia welcome home committee
the Police Band and a few invited
guests.
The local Council Of National Defense,
which has been handling the details Of
receptions to returned soldiers, cannot
announce the hour of tho Haverford's 8
arrival as yet.
A radogram received from the captain
OF the transport reported that she ex-
pected to make the Delaware Break
water some time on Friday On the
TIaverfords first trip here she reached
Brealkwater during the night and came
up the river next morning, docking in
the early afternoon. The Northland. the
second big ship to arrive here from
France. was reported at Breakwater
very early in the morning and likewise
docked around noon. If the Havertord
gets in late Friday 1t is expected that
she will be held until early next morn
ing, so that the arrangements for the
reception can be carried out.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-19
IN WAR.
DIES OF DISEASE
Private Norman Waltham's
Last Letter to Mother
Says, "IDid My Best
SOLDIERS HOME HERE
Illness of Another PhiIadel-
phia Hero Results in Death;
g From Here Wounded

Fearing he would be rejected it he
applied for enlistment, Private Norman
Waltham, twenty years old registered
as twenty-one years old in the first
draft and was inducted into the service.
He was called last April and sent
overseas as a member of Company X,
sl6th Infantry, August !. Passing
through the war safely, he was stricken
with pneumonia and is today reported
by the War Department to have died
February 20.
Previous 10 receiving the official no.
tice of his death a few days ago the
soldiers mother. Mrs. Caroline Wal
than, 3S4O North Fifteenth street, had
thought her son safe. In the last letter
wrtten home under date Of October IS
he said:
81 Did My Best" He wrote
"I did my best. mother. and I am now
in the best Of health; but, believe me-
we had a hard time of It,"
One other man, Private Castor p.
Roads, 900 Locust street, is reported
today to have died of disease since hos
.tilities ceased. His parents live in Asia
Minor. \ brother in this city, Paudaris
Roads, has had no news Of the soldier
in several months. Private Roads had
been overseas more than a year.
Private William j. Murphy, who was
wounded and gassed then recovered
and was gassed the second time. comes
of a fighting family. y brother. Bernard
S. Murphy, twenty-five Years Old. was
severely gassed at Chateau Thferry
while fighting with Company f. 145th
Infantry. Lawrence Murphy, another
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-19
Thousands Crowded the Exhibit at the Show
A Good Look at the Essex

It's performance and its long endurance and the way in
which it retains its distinctive qualities
Light cheap of the better grades, do ride
so easily They don't retain their good looks long,
remain so free from squeaks and rattles.
We Repeat Only What Others Are Saying
One famous expert the head of one of the largest
gasoline motor manufacturers in the industry, said The
Essex has the wonderfully designed motor that has
been produced in years. He does not build the Essex
motor He has interest in its manufacture He
nzed its principle that for its great power
He why the Essex is capable Of speed that rivals that
of large and costlier
You had little chance to these features in your
hurried examination of the Essex at the show.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-19

girl and upset the baby carriage in
which was sixteen n-iuonthsIold Samuel
sagandorf, son Of Floyd sagandorf, 2sOs
girl was seriously hurt, sustaining only
few bruises.
The accident occurred yesterday at the
intersection of Queen lane and Wissa-
hickon avenue. Rachel Jones, the serv-
ant, was struck before she could escape.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-19

The Camden police are trying TO den-
tfy a wcIl-drcssed woman found wan
dcring around Twenty street
and Pleasant avenue, Camden. near the
Payonia station. The woman was found
about { O'Clock this morning by Patrol
man SChlam. When she refused TO an
s,ver the patrolman's questions she was
taken TO the station house. The woman
seemed unable to tell her name, but says
she has a husband called John who is an
engineer She is about thrty-five years
old
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-19
Honor Roll for City Today

DIED or DISEASE
Private
NORMAN wALTMsN, $50 n. 18th At.
DIED, PREVIOUSLY REPORTED MISS
ING
Corporal
CASTOS r. ROADS. 1927 Locust IT.
WOUNDED. DEGREE UNDETERMINED
Corporal
DANNY POZZUTO. 1918 Hoffman ST.
Privntes
CHARLES BONNER. G3i3 Callowhnl ST.
JOSEPH 4. HART, S23 y, 2Sth st.
WOUNDED SLIGHTLY
PriVates
WILLIAM J. MURPHY. 2i37 W. IIar-
SAMUEL MARTIN BIANCK. 1901 Brew
HARRY FISHER, 29iO y. 10Th st.
HERMAN BOOBAR, 3SiO Brown -
FRANCIS DELHANTEN. GO5 l.. Wishart
LOTS BAUMNN. 1870 D st.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-19
AUTO HITS BABY CARRIAGE
Infant and Caretaker Are Bruised
When Motor Runs in Sidewalk

To avoid collision with another au-
tomobile Lewis p. Bisenberg. Jr., of
Haverford, ran his machine on the side
walk II knocked down negro servant
Evening star., 1919-03-22
BUILDING ORDERS GAIN
Reports Indicate Belief That Ma.
). terial and Labor Cost
! 1. ! wni Not Drop.


Since fhe recent conference here of
tn governors and mayors with fed
tfaIs OFF cials on the industrial condi-
tions Of the country the United States
department of Labor reports that
there arbears to be more determin-
ed cony:ttion in the building industry
that bresent prices of material and
'isbor are not going down in the near
furnres
aJLs is sSstaxea this. conviction is re-
escteu IN the increase in building
srtfvities and CONSTRUCTION work. In
complete data on March contracts
suggest the possibility of the March
total being in excess Of the total
Tor FEBRUARY; which was in turn an
increase. over the contracts of Janu-
ary.
While state and municipal copstruc-
ton works are playing an importa mt
part in the acceleration OF business
throughout the country, private and
corporation influences are respon-
slbIe for most of the present buildins
activities. Much road Work, cspec-
tally in Indiana, Illinois, Ohio and
Iowa, appears to be held in abeyance
in the hope of an. early adjustment of
,frei Sht rates en- road materials
Evening star., 1919-03-22
.TW0 HOMES COMPLETED
IN CHEVY CHASE SECTION
Guaranty Trust Co. Preparing to
..Continue Development of New
Subdivision.

TINS Guaranty Trust Company has
about completed two more homes in
its new subdivision in Chevy Chase
one OF the houses is being construct
ed Of hollow lille and will be finished
with red tile roof. white marble
dash covering the hollow tile walls
This home will have twelve rooms
three 'faths. sha rdw ood floors. conser-
*ate.y OF. breakfast room spacious
porch With sleeping porch above, cleo
trio range and large garage in the
cellar The other: home is OF frame
'construetiDn with slate roof. 1t will
contain nine rooms and bath. with
large .sttic -spHte above, hardwood
fuors, large front porch sleeping
perch ~ cioe tr1c range and breakfast
fsom, with garage In the-rear.
VIC company lis preparing TO con-
ttngey its development OF this suh.
DIVISION, 1t reports that more cement
streets arg TO be laid: additional CO.
.ueept, Sidewalks. and the city waite,
and sewe, mains to. be further extend.
cd 1t -a1so$ reports that the grading
Of: streets will be continued and fba,
contracts have been let for the plant :
Ing OF shade trees. everxreeps and
shrubberS TO further beautify ths
subdivision.
Evening star., 1919-03-22
NEW HEATING METHOD
INVENTED BY SOLDIER
Called 1adiator-Boiler and Said to
/; 81 Be Especially Useful
II ~ IN Homes.

A toldier-enginesr is the tnveator of
new home heating method. which is
called the radiator boiler.
1t is stated this new invention will be
especially. useful In small dwellings,
iarga city fats where each tenant has to
supply his own heat. fsEmhouses, school
houses, simmer oe4tagese etc. ..
The discovery Of, this invention was
brought about by the soidier-enEineer
when the problem Of heating the bar
racks and hospitals. where there were
no; cellars WAS presented. The result is
hot water system that can be packed
up. and moved around. almost rs easily
q. the family piano. Prom the radiator
Evening star., 1919-03-22
TO DISCUSS METHODS
= TO VALUE REAL. ESTATE
Brokers Association Will Meet
Wednesday Night-To Consider
Entertaining Delegates.

A meeting of the Real Estate
Brokers Association of WASHINGTON
is to be held Wednesday night at s
O'Clock in the Board of Trade rooms,
Star building
There is to be discussion of the
methods and rules applied in deter.
mining valuations of real estate OF ali
classes by the. various members,
Plans are also to be discussed for
entertaining delegates en- route to the
annual convention at Atlantic City in
Juee.
Evening star., 1919-03-22
c. A. PETERSEN SELLS 164.
ACRE FARM. TO VIRGlNIAN

HERNDoN, Va, March 22.-The
largest real estate transfer of
the week is the sale of the farm of
164 acres. situated near Chantilly--
owned by C.. A. Petersen and sold by
him to G. Reyer of Hallsboro, Va:
Arthur Chipman has sold his farm.
about three miles from town. to c. M.
Byrd of Stella, Neb. who has taken
residence on the farm this season
The sale is also reported OF the lot
and residence belonging to Herbert
Bicksler to j. w. Leith This is the
property recently purchased from
Miss Minnie Chaplin by Mr.. Bickeler.
Evening star., 1919-03-22
$527 900, 900 to British Shipowners

LONDON, March l Correspondence
of the Associated Press) while the
monetary loss from the sinking of
British ships during the war will
never be accurately known, the gov
ernment UP to this time has paid to
British shipowners approximately
$527,000.o00. A few. cases remain to
be settled.
Evening star., 1919-03-22
British Ban on Dyes After Peace.

LONDON. March l Correspondence
of the Associated Press).-Kirg
George has signed a proclamation n
which prohibits the importation of
dyes and dycstuffs after the declara-
tion Of peace. except under license
granted by the board of trade
Evening star., 1919-03-22
Rigid Economy.

Mr. Pester-Youve been down town
spending money again after 1 told
you we'd have to be careful.
His Wife, think you're perfectly
horrid. l took a car to the. city to
mail a letter to mother cause / could
mail it there for 2 cents when it
would cost out here.
Evening star., 1919-03-22
New Petworth Homes
6 rooms and bath. One with garage.
Open
and
Lighted.
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Evening star., 1919-03-22
ARDM0RE APARTMENT
PASSES TO NEW OWNER
Sale Made by Allan E. Walker &
Co., Incorporated-other Realty
Transactions.

The Ardmore apartment house at
s15 goth street northwest was sold
during the past week by the real
estate firm of Allan f. Walker g.
Company. Inc. The building is of four
stories and contains eight apartments.
The total rental income is $4,000
yearly.
For Benjamin Woodruff. executor of
the Barnes estate. the firm sold a
large building at ia T. street south
east. occupied for many years as a
livery stable. After extensive re-
verted into garage.
Other Sales by Same Company.
For Charles w. Holmes, the COM
pany sold property at S22s 18th street.
This is handsome three story brick,
containing ten rooms and two baths,
heated by hot water.
For DIR. Charles Stanley White. a
semi-detsched colonial brick at No.
1927 9th street northwest.
For Roman Daley. premises 1874
Jefferson street to Arthur Orr. who
will occupy the same.
The firm also announces the sale of
1905 Orren street northeast and 1905
Staples street northeast, the former
selling for $4.100 and the latter for
$3.S50. These two sales make a total
OF twenty houses sold by this firm in
these two streets within the ma st
twelve months.
Among other sales reported are 1923 G;
street sold to Albert J. Hall as an in
vestment; zoos Euclid street. sold 10
Henry G. Glew as A home, and 1926 X
street southeast. sold to Charles A.
Streltz for his occupancy.
Evening star., 1919-03-22
TO STABILIZE D. c: !
BUILDING INDUSTRY
B. and M. Exchange Plans to
Join Employers and Labor
at Last Years Wages.

! The plans of the Builders and Manu-
| building industry in the District Of CO.
| lumbia are meeting with progress.
T. II. Mealy. secretary of the ex-
| change. who addressed a letter to va
rious iabor organizations. builders,
architects and real estate men in the
city, calling their attention to the pres
ent situation and outlining the plans Of
the exchange, stated today he has re-
cefved a number of replies.
Mr.. Mealy said the labor organiZa-
tions. which have had time to discuss
the matter at their meetings. as we'll as
architects and real estate men, have
given hipa assurance that they are ready
to cooperate in the plans
Building Needed in u. C.
One of the principal things in the
work to be done is TO bring labor and
The builders closer together. As it is
generally understood among the various.
interests Involved that building is need
ed in the District. 1t is planned to reach
some agreement with the various Ia Dor
OF tSaniZatlons engaged in construction
work and the builders. whereby regu-
lar scale of wages will be in force.
1t is planned to have the la Dor unions
agree to work for a period from April /
next until April /, 1920. at the same
scale Of wages as prevailed last year.
Mr.. Mealy said he believes that unset
FISH team work betw1en all involved will
reduce the cost of construction to
point where the owner and investor will
consider it profitable to build now
IL is expected a meeting will be held
within the next week or ten days Of va
rious committees appointed from the la
Dor OrganiZa tiOnS builders apd real 90
tate associa ton, when a definite plan of
action will be drawn up to the end that
build now may become an accom-
plished fact
Evening star., 1919-03-22
Suburban Property.

Among sales Of suburban are Sil1
lowell street for Maj Carl B. Ely, L..
). A.; the Miller property at Livingston
Heights, Va, TO DR.. Frank Montgomery
of the farm management bureau, Aeri-
cultural Department, the property being
located near the Washington Country
Club, and contains one and one half
acres. improved by handsome dwell
ing; 4718 Reservoir street, semi de :
tached frame to John W. Wartman, and
the sale Of two lots in Woodmont sub
division. Bethesda. Md, which will be
improved by the purchaser.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-28

LEV YORK MAJ c7.-Port movemen.-
M H., $50, reeeip,s IS bales: exports.
Minor ports-S;ock. 2sS5s bsIes
iota! TO-DAY at I'll Dorts-Receipts 9i37
baict -'-''''''
Total for week a. all norts-Receipts He;o
hs les: exports. ic.lis bales.
Toi. ,ii toT season-Receso,., s.a7i.sso bales:
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-28

%EW ORLEANS MAY IA ,hsr,
Jhvn rem tn. long advsnc. was forced in
ton from the long side and selling In
.aig" way .or short account op the bar; o:
lIaueFS VINO thought the reaction overdue.
ana who. moreover. eSpectsd better weather
e"Auttlons IN Inc belt. The market crouocd
on me ouen!nr ana a net decline
thTourhout IN. session. standing 2 lis low.
.: Yesterday.
Poor cables and overn:rh: selling orders
IN 4hTre volume oDering the 6Av q the Dc
elm. In the eRrlv trading there was 4 fan
OF - 10 IS points. The forerAst o. DRY
eIn ma, OF IN. co;ioa !eEion increased tho
at their lowest. ;hc new cron mon,hs bein &
weaker than the old Several small r-cov-
cries came bout during the course o. the
des!ine but no great steadlness .ras shown
un;'i Aficr iht noon hour when ;ne steadi-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-28
COTTON MARKETS,

NEW YORK May 27.-Under the weIrht
market suffered severe losses TODAY. 4
followed by Il drop to the lowest levels OF
ibr session, Stop orders were unsoyyercd In
HFesls occurred in tho face ,ot eontianed
fimcnt at the close last night was reec-
iionary. irrespectiye, Of 3 lsrse amount Of
mated tho trade today. Final tone today
wsB very steady Vt net decline OF IS TO
+ SPOT at New Orleans was steady. with
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-28

iin!fcHnr UNCHANGED al 81 cen,s ssl.t s.,i
"a .ss 80, 2bot mere was quiet a, p decline OF
ms az u 60 cents. There were no ,alns
..at, re opsrG o! managers OF the New Yorr
NO. LhsnanSe this afternoon decided 10
rec !2tS at the po:ts for the dav amounted
20 80, bates while exports arr.cEa.ed
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-28
,iNITEn STATES GOV HWNMENr BOND
SHORT TERM NOTES.

An Foreign See. IS Aug l. isl. 10
.Ain. TObacco i. Nov. !. 1919 ............... -
Am Tobacco Is. Nov. ] 1929. IL
Nngl French ~. Oct. 10 1890 ......,.. Z
Armour & CO cs. June u. 1922; .......... 10
British SIS. Nov. |. 1919. ............... in
British 5,is. Hoy l. 1871: .......... 9
Cudi.nv Packing co. IS. July 10. les. i
dominion OF Canada as. Aug. !. l9ie...... .
t:!ec. Auto Lite Co. -. Aug. l5 1919 10
Hooking Val Ry. col. tr. Gs. Mar. l. 1924 .
Jacob Dod lacking Co. -. Nov. IL. 1870 ?
Jacob Dold Packing Co. 7s. Nov.i5 i.23 10
Iiggeit * Myers 6s. Dec. !. 1927 ........ 10
Moline Piow Co. IS. Sept. I. 1921 ..... 10
Moline Pow Co. Is Sent /. 1926 10
,ionongahell Valley Traction Co. Is
rsoni.r & Gamble IS Mar. iiai $500. ~ !,
ir0cter ~ Gamble IS Mar. !. 1928 ........ 10
louIhern Railway Is. Mar |. 49,. 3
Westinghouse Electric and Manufactur-
ing Gs. Feb. ]. 1920. ...................... 10
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-04-03
Why Take calomeI?
DR.. TEACHERS Liver & Blood Syrup
will do all that calomel will do and
without the "after effects"

Years ago, when people were bilious.
when the liver got lazy and failed to do
its work or the stomach was out Of
condition, calomel was the standby.
BY and by the us, rs of calomel found
that the "aftcr Effects of taking the
drug were as bad and more often worse
than the aiiment for which it was
taken.
DR.. Thatcher, in seeking medicine
10 take the place Of calomel- one that
would do all the good that calomel
would do, and yet leave none'of its evil
Effects perfected DR.. Tllacher's Liver &
Blood Syrup. This was in 1852, and
, sach year since has added to the conf.
ience of those who have used it.
Miss Susie Brewer, of Chattanooga,
Tenn, tgied calonel. She was suffer-
ing with very serious cold and grippe
and had no appetite whatever. After
he calomel failed she tried DR.. Thach-
ar's Liver & Blood Syrup. She felt
better after taking tAree doses and she
soon got entirely well. 81 think DR..
Ehacher's Liver and Blood Syrup is q
wonderful incidence she said, "and I
I'm very thankful / tried it,
For nearly three quarters.of a century
Shis sterling preparation has been an
s0ld stand byn in thousands of homes
a treating rheumatism, dyspepsia, in
digestion and other stomach and liver
complaints. LISA powerful tonic and
blood purifier and can be used with
the utmost confidence.
Write Thacher Medicine Co., Chat
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-04-03
Resolutions Of Respect.

Whereas. our Heavenly Fatler in His
infinite wisdom has seen best to remove
from our midst, and from her earthly
labor to her heavenly home, our sister,
Anne Leak Steele, we, the members Of
the Mary Steele Missionary Society, wish
to express our love and appreciation of
he il. the following resolutions:
/ /. That by her death our society has
lost one of its most beloved and faithful
members, our church loyal and devoted
member, and our community a strong
character.
2. Tha. we miss her, but will ever
cherish the memory of her genie, unset
fish life ard the hope of reuni On and
sweet fellowship.
3. Tha We tender to the b.reayed
sisters, brothers and loved ones our sin
cere sympathy, and commend them to
the love o. God, whom she served, pray.
ing that they may by the eye cf faith
look and be made to feel THAT all
things work together for good to them
that love God" and that Cur Heavenly
Father will in His infinite love and mercy
send the Holy Comforter to abide with
them.
a. That copy of these resolutions be
spread upon the minutes of our society, a
copy sent to the family, a copy to or
town paper and to the Raleigh Christian
AdyocateTor publication.
Mrs L. D. McPhail,
Mrs. Fred Dickinson,
Mrs. Walter Thomas.
~ COp, rnitkan
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-04-03
Box Party.

Another successful and enjoyable box
party was held at Midway school last
Saturday night; the boxes and voting con
test brought in $500. Miss Grace Dun
lap was voted the prettiest girl.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-04-03

MILLIONS HARDY FROST PROOF
CABBAGE PLANTS from selected seed.
any variety. now until May. S2.00per Loco,
10 goo, $l,50. Porto Rico sweet potato
plants SIPS per 1000, Send us your orders.
ENTERPRISE TRUCK FARM, GEORGE
TOWN, SOUTH CAROLINA.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-05-25
Captivating Chapeaux

0F latest fashion fancies, visions
~ of loveliness, one and all, are the
Turing models displayed in the milli-
merry department of the Nebraska
Clothing company, Fifteenth and
Farnam. Wide-brimmed, pictur-
esque models are the most popular
charming bits of sorcery in their
shimmery beauty. A droopy, SNOOPY.
leghorn has crown of flesh taffeta
with ruche of fray-edge silk round
base of crown and brim-edge. Al
ternating with these frayed edgings
are soft blue silk ostrich bandings.
Wide at the sides is a changeable
taffeta, peach and orchid, tied with
facing of orchid crepe. Wonder
Blue" crepe is the covering of an
other creamy leghorn with double
foldings of heavy satin-edged rib
bon, perpendicularly placed round
the crown.
FASHIONS favored navy blue" at
once claims our attentive admira-
tion--in taffeta, crepe and straw.
fluffed, stitched and banded in
stitchery of quaint beauty, they're
extremely modish-infinitely prac-
teal.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-05-25

a RE to be found at the H. R.
"A Bowen Furniture company, for
merly the Central Furniture COM
pany, now on Howard between Fif-
teenth and Sixteenth. Not so very
long ago wedding presents almost
invariably consisted of ornate super
fuities. The houses of young peo-
pie starting out were filled with
white elephants" bought haphaz.
ard, which couldn't be cured. and
had-perforce--to be endured.
Nowadays all that is changed.
Gifts must be both useful and beau
tiful to please the modern bride who
has set the cachet of her approval
unmistakably on furniture as the
most acceptable offering
The H. r. Bowen Furniture COM
pany is superlatively we'll prepared
for the swing of fashions pendulum
ir matters pertaining to furniture.
and present an infinitely varied array
of charming furniture and accessor-
les particularly adapted for the beau
tifying of new homes. Many of the
pieces are quite inexpensive, just the
right price to meet the wishes of
those. desiring to make only a mod
est outlay.