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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-03
MINNIE SELICMAN DIES
Actress Expires in Atlantic City
at Age of Fifty

Atlantic city, March minnie Selig-
man, for many years a popular actress,
In private life Mrs. William Bromwcll,
the wife Of an actor. is dead here Of
heart disease. She came here about ten
days ago to rccuporate from recent III
ness. M'es Seligmau was hfty years old.
Miss Seligman was the daughter Of
s. j. Seligman. and she made her debut
on the stage IN the spring Of 1887 at
Madison square Theatre. New York. in
Elaine" After her engagement at this
theatre she Joined a stock company or
ganized by McNiCker for his Chicago
theatre
Miss Scllgman was thrice married.
In 1886 she became the bride OF Dr.
Eugene J. Kaufman. Doctor Kauf-
mann was at one time the editor of the
American edition of the London Lancet
Their married life was unhappy and in
1890 she obtained a divorce. The second
marriage in 1892 to Robert Livingston
cutting, Jr.. member OF ple OF the Oldest
families I'm New York temporarily up~at
her stage career She had been en-
gagged TO Frank Sanger for five years.
After Cutting had been cut off by his
father with an income Of S26OO year,
because he disproNed the marriage, MIR.
and Mrs. cutting tried acting together
cutting soon went back to banking
house and his wife continued on the
stage In 1900 she Chta ned a divorce
from him in ST Louis, and in June, 1907
she married William Bromwell. She and
her husband have been acting in plays in
vaudeville.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-03

any person, association or corporation
which shall contract TO perform such
work for the said city. The council Of
such city shall have the power TO author
ize any existing department or bureau
OF such city to perform the work which
such city Is authorized to do and 10
lease. purchase, construct, mako or
cause 10 be constructed or made such
plants and equipment, supplies and ma
terials as shall he necessary and APP
propriate therefor, or to create such
new bureau or new division in any
bureau as shall be deemed necessary
and to confer upon such new bureau or
division like authority.
after the 31st day Of December, 1919,
the repair and cleaning OF the streets,
the collection of waste. rubbish and
garbage within the limits of such city,
and the disposal Of street sweepings,
waste, rubbish and garbage, shall be
done directly by the city: Provided,
That any such work may be done by
contract when authorized by the coun-
ell by a vote Of three-fourths of all the
members elected thereto, with the APP
proval of TIE Mayor. For the purpose
of determining whether IL is to the best
interests of the city to authorize the per-
iormf nee of any such work by contract,
the Mayor or the council may. prior
to the first day of August of any year
invited bids for such work. Advertise
ment for such bids shall be made during
a period ending not later than the first
day of october next ensuing, and a sum-
mary of the bids shall be included by
the Mayor in the budget: Provided
further, That 10 it is determined in ac-
cordance with the provisions of this Sec
ton to have any such work performed
by contract a reasonable time. not eX-
ceeding six months. shall be allowed the
contractor or contractors hereunder to
secure the necessary equipment TO per-
form such contracts and to begin the
performance thereof.
ANY such city shall have the power
to contract for materials, supplies or
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-03
Features Contained
in Revised Charter

Some features Of the proposed
new charter:
Executive power would still be
concentrated in the hands of the
Mayor.
The present bicameral system of
Councils would be changed to a
single chamber Council of twenty.
one members.
The Department OF Supplies
would be abolished and a city pur.
chasing agent would be substituted
for that department.
The functions of the Department
Of Public Health and Charities
would be divided, with a new de-
partment to be called the Depart
ment of Public Welfare. This de.
partment would take over the work
of the Board of Recreation and
would be charged with handling
the charitable work OF the mu.
nicipality.
The Department Of Receiver of
Taxes would become a bureau of
the City Treasurer's office.
The City Solicitor would be ap-
pointed by the Mayor.
The city would be given author
ity to do its own street cleaning,
street repairs and other municipal
work il ii desired to do so.
The power TO enforce the law
prohibiting political activity by
ofiiceholders, including police and
firemen, would be placed in the
hands of interested citizens and
penalties for violation of this law
would be increased.
The civil service would be admin.
istered by one commissioner, who
would be elected by Council.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-03

adequately paid, that they should be
compelled to surrender annually n GER
tain percentage of their wages or salary
at the demand of political authority. but
IL has a most unfortunate effect upon the
public welfare. The result of such as
sessment Is to create a great corruption
fund to be used ostensibly for legitimate
political purposes, but often used for
purposes which are far from lawful
The Improperly OF permitting office
holders to engage unrestrictedly In po-
ntical work and of permitting them to
be compelled to subscribe to corruption
fund for the use of the political party
which happens TO be in power is obvious
and requires no discussion. Philadelphia
has suffered too much from evils result.
ing from both these pernicious activities
TO require any defense by this commit
tee Of its action in urging methods to
end both.
The payment OF political contribu-
tions as well as the collection from city
employees is positively forbidden in the
proposed act under heavy penalties"
ut is believed that the measures pro-
posed will go far toward complete
eradication Of the evil in both particu-
lars"
Observes Principle OF Home Rule
The principle of home rule is thor
oughly observed in the section Of the
bill dealing with city contracts. The
act provides that the city shall have the
power to pave, repair and clean streets,
collect waste, rubbish and garbage IL II
desires to do so. This section of the bill
follows:
ANY such city shall have the power
to pave, repair and clean the streets, col
lect waste. rubbish and garbage within
the limits of such city, and to dispose
of street sweepngs and of waste, rub
bish and garbage. Any such city shall
have the power to lease. acquire, con-
struct or cause TO be constructed plant
or plents to be used for or in connection
with any of the purposes mentioned in
this section, and to lease the same to
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-03
TO END OPIUM MONOPOLY
Japan Plans Action in Chinese
Holdings

Toxic. Feb. 81 tdelayed)-(By A. P)
Premier Hara today announced that
the government had decided at the
earliest possible moment to abolish the
opium monopoly in the provinces OF
Kwangtung and Tsing-Tao, China, and
on the Island Of Formosa.
The newspapers coz "'end this action
as the removal of other source OF
friction between natives and foreigners
in China.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-03
DRIVER ACCUSED OF THEFT
Emplove of A. Salus & Son Miss.
ing With Firms Money, Charge

Police are looking for driver who
was employed by A. Salus & Son. Thir-
tccnth and South streets. who got
away with a few hundred dollars" ac-
rording to member Of the firm. The
police have not made the alleged theft
public but il was admitted aI-the Salus
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-03

And William Howard Taft, former President,
tells exactly what they should do, with mo
doubt of the result" either he says. He tells it
plainly, and changes lifetime opinion to advo-
cate his view.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-03

estabi shment that the police were
working on the case"
A. Salus, head of the concern, is the
father OF State Senator Samuel w.
Salus
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-03

The extraordinary personal story of a dethroned
European princess, before whom the whole
world bowed, with royal carriages to drive me
about and sumptuous palaces to shelter me-"
In a day all was changed. Then what? That
she tells: how she came to America. Il have
found place here: I am fighting my way JOY
fully" Where and how? That she explains
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-03
To Reorsanire Finances

4 A new system of municipal finance is
proposed In the bill. based upon modern
theories of accounting. This section of
the measure proposes more freedom in
eonfracting than sxists under the present
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-10-07
Freedom of City of London, Pictures of King, Dozen Napkins, Eleven Honorary
 Degrees-Are Wilson's Costly Gifts"

Washington, Oct 6.--An itemized list of the presents received by President and Mrs. Wilson while in Europe was made public by Secrc- tary Tumulty in statement issued today. The statement, it was announ~ ced, was made, lat the express direct ion of the President and Mrs. Wilson" :" MT. Tumulty's statement follows:
 While on his western trip the presidents attention was called to the burg of Illinois, and the statements of Senator Penrose and Sherman, in regard to gifts received by the president and Mrs. Wilson while they were in Europe.
 Senator Sherman indicated the basis of the various stories touching this matter when he said that cloak room gossip laid the values on these gifts at half a million dollars. Sena- tor Penrose said he had been inform- ed that the presidential party brought back to this country presents from crowned heads and foreign governments amounting to several million dollars.
 Here are the facts:
 "Outside of a considerable number of small gifts, such as books, walking sticks, an old silver dish found in the ruins of Louvain, war souvenirs made l by soldiers or made out of war ma terials, and numerous medals struck off in his honor, the following are only important gifts received by the president in Europe:
 "In England:
 Photograph of King and Queen of England"
 "A book relating to Windsor Castle.
 The freedom of the city of Lon don, presented in gold casket, by the lord mayor at Guild Hall.
 "In Italy:
 "A water color picture bronze ease1. presented by the queen of Italy.
 "A bronze figure presented at the capitol in Rome Ga gift from the people).
 "A figure of Italia Victorio' sent to the train at Genoa, either by a school or by the citizens of Genoa.
 "A set of books from the citizens
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-10-07
SOX HELPLESS
 BEFORE CAST0FF;
 REDS WIN, } TO Q
sHOd' Eller Lets American Leaguers Down With Three
 Hits. MORAN'S MEN NOW NEED BUT ONE FOR VICTORY Williams for Chicago Also Hurls We'll; Schalk Chased Rousche's Triple Puts Two Across
 Plate.

Chicago, Oct. 6.-"Pat" Moran tele- graphed this evening to have the big staff in Redland Park at Cincinnati measured for one latest style world championship flag.
 The Reds today won the fifth game of the worlds series, defeating the Chicago White Sox five to nothing, in a contest that developed sensa- tional pitching, sharp fielding, one sided batsmanship and very nearly deprived the White Sox of their last glimmer of hope.
 The National league champions have now won four games and there fore need but one more to clinch the bunting. By the same token the Sox can annex the major share of the money only by winning four straight The teams left for Cincinnati to- night for two games, if that many are required.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-10-07
Reuther Will Face Kerr in the Sixth
 Game of Series

Chicago, Oct. 6.-With the Reds victorious in four of the five games Manager Moran of the triumphant Cincinnati club indicated tonight that he would start Walter Reuther against tho White Sox in the sixth game of the series scheduled for Cincinnati tomorrow.
 Eeuther pitched the Reds to a g. to-1 victory in the opening game of the series and has been clamoring for q return engagement against the Chicagoans.
 Manager Gleason's pitching se- lection undoubtedly will be Dickie Kerr, the diminutive left handler, who scored Chicago's only victory in the series. He pitched a remarkable game. holding the Reds to three hits, and is ready to face them again.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-10-07
WILSON SL ONLY GAINS STRENGTH,
 SAY PHYSICIANS
President Still Kept in Bed; Is Far From We'll, Doctors
 State.

Washington, Oct. 6.-President Wilson continued his progress to- ward recovery today, his physicians reporting that cumulative effects of several comfortable days and nights are slowly making themselves felt in a gain of strength. He was kept in bed, however. and it was emphasiz- ed that he still was far from being a we'll man.
 This was the first time Drs. Stitt and Ruffin who have been assisting Dr. Grayson, had signed the bulle- tin, which was issued after a con- sultation between the doctors.
 The following bulletin was issued tonight:
 'The president had a fairly com fortable day with slight improve ment."
 There was no indication that the president would be permitted to re- sume the duties of his office at any time soon, although it was said he might be able to give attention to some official matters later in the week.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-10-07

lof Genoa.
 "A mosaic. presented by the pope,
 "In France:
 "A bronze figure, presented by q body of students.
 "rhe president also received numer- ous honorary degrees from II of the countries of Europe and many reso- lutions of respect and gratitude
 Knowing that there is constitu- tional inhibition against the president receiving gifts from foreign rulers or states, the president, after consult ing the secretary of state, was pre- pairing a list of these presents and intended to ask permission of con- started on his western trip.
 ''In addition to the gifts received by the president, the following tokens were presented to Mrs. Wilson while she was in Europe: "In France:
 "A pin of Parisian enamel with tiny diamond chips, presented in Hotel de Vile, by the city of Paris.
 "Linen hand embroided lunch set (small cloth and dozen napkins) in a case, presented through Madame Poincare and Madame Pichon, by the working women of France.
 "In Belgium:
 "A small medal by Cardinal Mer- icier.
 "A Belgian lace table cover, pre- sented by the queen.
 "A complete file of the Libre Bel giouse' (the paper published during the German occupation), presented by the king in leather folder
 ''In Italy:
 "A reproduction of the Wolf and Romulus and Remus' in gold, pre- sented by the people, through private subscription.
 "A piece of lace in leather case, presented by Signor Orlando, in be- half of ''his colleagues"
 "A small reproduction in silver of la pitcher found in the ruins of Pompeii.
 Tn making this statement, l am act ing upon the express direction of President and Mrs. Wilson.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-10-07
FORM DISTRICT 10 PAVE OLIVE,
 SIDE STREETS
Tenth, Eleventh, Twelfth and Thirteenth to Laurel
 Included.

A resolution by property owners on South Olive asking that paving district be formed to pave Olive street from Sixth to Twentieth, and Tenth, Eleventh, Twelfth and Thirteenth avenues from Olive to Laurel, was read to the city council last night and quickly adopted
 Following the reading of the reso- lution, an ordinance creating the district to be known as district No. A. was read three times and adopt ed. The creation of this district is the result of action taken by the property owners on Walnut and Olive streets, who have been endeavoring to better the condition of the street since it began to become delapidated some time ago. Several hard rains during the spring and summer months have rendered the street in almost impossible condition.
 Excepting the ordinance creating this district, very little business was transacted by the council last night though several ordinances were read twice, only to be tabled for correct ions. One of these was an ordinance regulating the fare to be charged by taxl drlverS and owners, and one re- quiring removals, inspections, tests, and repairs made on gas meters at stated intervals.
 Another ordinance of importance to citizens was one which makes it unlawful for the gas company not to extend gas mains. This was adopted, and was introduced, according to Alderman McGehee, in order that the franchise ordinance passed by the council in allowing the gas company to operate here, could be made ef- fective since the latter provided no penalty for non-conformance, he stat ed. He further said contracts now being presented for extending the mains to prospective gas users pro- vide for large cash deposit than the franchise stipulates. An or dinance fixing the salary of the guard of street prisoners at $75 per month was adopted.
 Alderman McBryde, chairman of the public works committee, recom- mended' that Ford truck be purchas- ed by the city for the street depart ment A motion to this effect was made and adopted.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-10-07
M'CUMBER SAYS SENATORS FAN
 OLD PREJUDICE
Republican Assails Opponents of League on British
 Clause.

Washington, Oct. 6.-Considera- 'tion of the peace treaty in the sen- ate today did not reach the reading of the printed text leading up to the Shantung provision, on which the next fight will be made. The days program comprised four speeches with a small attendance and listless interest in the proceedings.
 The principal speech was by Sena- tor McCumber of North Dakota, Re- publican member of the foreign re- lations committee, who declined to sign the majority report recommend ing amendments and reservations to the treaty and the league of nations covenant. Other speakers were Senators Mccormick, Illinois, and Lenroot, Wisconsin, Republicans, and Walsh, Democrat, Montana. The discussion related to much ground heretofore covered, although McCor- mick devoted some attention to the British-Persian treaty.
 Some senators had indicated that it might be possible to jump right into discussion of the Shantung ques- tion, with prospects of a vote with in the next few days. There was scarcely a reference to it, however and no effort was made to resume the reading to bring the senate up to the Shantung amendment, next or the list for vote.
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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-10-07
Eller'S Dad Misses
 Seeing Son Pitch

Muncie, Ind, Oct. 6.-After seeing the first four games of the world series, w. F. Eller, father of "Hod" Eller, who pitched the Cincinnati Reds to their fourth victory of the series, today missed the contest that primarily brought hi mfrom his home at Okmulgee, Okla.-the game which his son was. to pitch.
 "Pat" Moran told me that he was not going to pitch 'Hod' today" MT. Eller said, "so thought would run over here and then go to Gin cinnati tomorrow, when he was sche- duled to pitch"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-10-07
Steamer Rammed by
 "Sub" at New York

New York, Oct. 6.-The steamer Lexington, bound for Providence, R. l., with several hundred passengers, was rammed by a submarine tonight in Hell Gate. The passenger steamer headed immediately for the Astoria shore of the East River.
 Persons on the shore could not tell at first how badly the steamer was disabled. A score of launches and row boats immediately put out to her.
 The Lexington, which is owned by the Colonial Navigation company, reached the Astoria shore and docked there,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-10-07
Salvation Army
 Drive is Begun

Although a final check was not made last night, it was stated the first day of the Salvation Army drive held yesterday, was very successful. and the county chairman, Judge Sor- rells, stated last night he believed when the workers met at the noon luncheon at the Y. M. c. A. today. the entire quota will be reported raised
 He said everybody was subscribing literally, and that everyone who had been approached thus far seemed ex. tremely willing to donate.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-10-07
Phillips County Trouble Not Race Riot, Committee of
 Seven Finds.
HILL, WINCHESTER NEGRO.
 WAS LEADER IN PLAN
Told Men They Were Crusaders. and Some of Them Might Have to Die-Wealthy Blacks
 Involved.
B NEGROES ARRESTED WHEN SOLDIERS MAKE
 DRtGN ET SEARCH

Elaine, Ark, Oct. 6.-Thirty- five negroes were taken into custody for investigation late today by soldiers who covered an area of about 35 square miles near here in an effort to capture leaders of the negro uprising of last week in the southern part of Phillips coun- ty. Neither Ed Ware, alleged ring leader who was believed to be in the section, nor any of the other negro chiefs were captured, according to mili- tary authorities tonight, the prisoners being taken chiefly to question. A number of shotguns and rifles were seiz- ed.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-10-07

"Hod" Eller, a White Sox cast off of four years ago, gratified the dear est wish of his heart by attaining the victory. He held his former teammates practic- ally helpless thru out. He allowed them only three widely scattered hits, had but one pass and estab- lished a record for consecutive strike
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-10-07

x-Batted for Williams in 8th. Cincinnati ------000 GOA OO1->5 Chicago ---------000 000 OOO--0
 SUMMARY: Two base hit. El- Ter. Three base hits, Ruosh, Wea- yer. Stolen base, Roush. Sacrifice hits, Daubert 2; Kopf. Sacrifice fly, Duncan. Left on bases, Cincinnati 3: Chicago 1. Bases on balls, off Williams 2 (Rath, Groh) off Mayer l (Duncan) off Eller l Liebold.). Hits, off Williams in 8 innings; off Mayer, none in l inning. Struck out, by Will Hams, 3 Duncan, Neale, Eller) by Eller, 9 (Gandil, Risberg, Schalk, Williams, 2 Liebold. Felsch, E. Collins, Murphy). Pass ed ball, Schalk. Losing pitcher, Williams. Empires, Rigler, be- hind plate; Evans at first base; Quigley at second base; Nallin at third base.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-10-07
U. s. VESSEL IN DISTRESS.

Halifax, N. S., Oct. GA radio message asking for immediate as sistance was sent by the American steamer Polar Land tonight. The message said she was leaking badly and that the pumps were unable to control the thrush of water. Her po- sition was given as latitude 40 north, longitude 53:47 west.