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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-07-02

Mary Pickford is to retire after nine
more pictures are taken. ''She is then
going to enjoy life," says her mother. But
il is possible that she will find that it ism t
possible to have more fun than she has had
aIreody
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-07-02

There Is also nice little Mexican prob
lem awaiting the arrival of the George Wash
ington.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-07-02

The new German American League In
Milwaukee has just one word too many in
its name. The members are either Germans
or Americans. The hyphen must 60.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-07-02

II the cellar as we'll as the seller be
abolished it will be a dry spell indeed.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-07-02

For the second time the negro is indinl
liberty in the slogan of THE Union for.
ever!'
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-07-02

Even Yo, no, no will have to get along
without his bottle of rum.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-07-02

Happy the man who owns a self start
ing buttermilk cow.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-07-02
The fact that brewers


would seem to indicate that % People
haven't the money to buy or (2) They don t
believe prohibition will really prohibit; or
(3) They don't care for the stuff anyhow
Which may be amended to read: o. They
have better things to do with their money,
or (2) When one door shuts another opens
or go What's the use of fussng?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-07-02
Old Red eye is going color blind.

A man has to put up with a suspender
now when he needs a bracer.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-07-02

Speaking of resolutions, Knox falls and
Falls knocks.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-07-02

1t is a certainty that horseshoe tables
will never be popular at German banquets.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-07-02

In future we must look to airplane hops
for stimulation.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-07-02

AS the BibulCus One
"reminiscences leaned against the bar
he was heard to sing
the variation of an old song: 1T is soda
lightful. it makes me feel quite ful-but not
quite so full as old John Barlcycorn."
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-07-02
What Do You K1o,u?


ayst5a
l. Who Is assistant secretary Of the treas
ury?
2. What is 'Iong pig?
3. What is the capital of Rumania?
4. What is the origin of the expression '.ths
Slough of Despond"?
8. What state does Senator Gerry repre-
sent?
6. When did Edison invent the talking
machine?
z. What is the meaning of the expression
"to chronicle small beer'?
8. Who was "Peter Pindar"?
8. What centuries compose the middle agesf
10. Who are the members of the new Coun-
Gil of Four at the Paris Conference?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-07-02

Cancelled

has no more rights
than periodical drnker. Its travel privi-
leges have been cut and its invitations to
stick around are growing scanter.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-07-02

Nowadays there is nothing brewing bu
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-07-02

OUR Philadelphia Water Bureaus chief,
" Carleton f. Davis, is also president of
the American Water Works Association and
that association is endeavoring to have Con-
gress authorize the compilation of official
statistics with regard to municipal owned
water works the country over At present.
however, owing to the state of the treasury.
Director Sam L. Rogers, of the Census
Bureau, is not inclined to ask for any extra
money. The American Water Works Asso-
citation comprises about 1900 members, rep
resenting water works of every size and
character, and if they understand propa-
ganda work as well as some other public and
private agencies do, Brother Davis may yet
be able to impress Congress with the neces-
sity of providing for what he wants.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-07-02

TNHE candy men are up in arms. They
l. say candy is nourisbing apd that the
candy manufacturers have been patriotic
throughout the war. Many of them insist
that they have also bought Liberty Bonds
as an evidence of their intense interest in the
country's welfare. Like the ice cream and
soda water men, they also insist that their
products are purchased by the poor. There
fore, according to many of their correspond
ents, they should not be taxed now that the
war is over. The candy men have taken the
place of the fur men and the jewellers and
the various other dealers who opened up the
demand for a repeal of taxes. They are now
flooding Washington with letters and tele-
grams, but it is fairly noticeable, in WASH
ipgton at least. that the candy stores are
doing good business, and that they are
getting good prices.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-07-02
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BLocKLEY'S WAR RECORD

Philadelphia. Wednesday, July ., 1910
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-05
CHAPLAIN BENSON APPOINTED
BY AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY

The American Bible Society announces
the appointment Of Chaplain Samuel c.
Benson as secretary Of its Eastern agency,
which covers the city and State of New
York and parts OF New England, not nj
ready covered by other Bible societies
Chaplain Benson during the war served
first with the French IN the ambulance
service. He was captured by the Germans
and held 4 prisoner for three weeks in
Brussels. After his release he was used by
the United States government in its
propaganda work, and he has spoken on
public platforms throughout the country
He is the author OF the book entitled
Back From He'll
Chaplain Pcnson is the son Of Pres
hvterian minister and was raised in Iowa
He is himself IN ordained Presbyterian
minister and belongs to tho Presbytcry Of
los Angeles, IIe takes up his duties
immediately with offices at 1877 Montague
street, Brooklyn, \. Y.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-05
ENDORSE THRIFT CAMPAIGN
Commissioner Of Education Spaid Writes
Letter 10 Miss HUGHES.

Many letters are coming IN from Cdti-
Gators regarding the Thrift campaign.
The following is from 4. r. Spaid, com
missioner of education. at Dover.
Miss Edith l.. Hughes, vice-chalTman,
War Loan Organization, Savings DIVISION,
Federal Building, Wilmington. Dear
Miss Hughes | wish to thank YOU for the
copy Of q letter addressed 10 the Superln-
tcndcnts, principals and teachers, along
with the rules governing the essay CON
test on thrift | think that this contest
will add much interest to the thrift work,
but | am Of the opinion that 1t viii nc
necessary for YOU TO get the hearty Co
operation Of ali the supcrintendents in the
state. | trust that their reports 10 you VII!
hc Of such nature that AT the end OF the
year YOU viii be able to submit q report for
the entire State, showing what schools co.
operated in the thrift movement and other
facts which VIC should like to 20 into our
annual record May | ask whether YOU
contemplate keeping the statistics and
making such a report TO your department
and if you arc willing 10 submit 2 copy Of
Your report to this Office
Wishing you success In your under
taking. ! am,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-05
WASHINGTON STREET
BR|OGE TO Be MADE
81 FEET IN WIDTH
1t Will Have a Roadway so Feet
Wide and Two Sidewalks of
i6 Feet Width Each.
THREE ARCHES IN SPAN

The Washington Street Bridge Com
mission decided yesterday afternoon that
the bridge to be built across the Brandy
VINE at Washington street, shall be y
feet In total width, with n roadway 5t
feet wide, and that the structure shall he
supported by three separate arch ribs IT
each span, the location and size Of each
nib 10 he in accordance, with proper en-
glncering practice Otherwise the plans
will conform with the design approved
four months ago. The commission adopt
ed the following resolutions:
Whereas, The commission on August +,
1910, accepted a general design for q
bridge at Washington street, 6} feet IN
width, supported by two arch ribs. sub
ject to such changes 5 might nc recon-
mended by the chairman and consulting
engineer, and
Whereas. The Levy Court Of New Cas-
;ie county on October 2S. 1919 adopted a
resolution giving consent and approval of
the court to the Wilmington Il Phila-
delpilia Traction Company TO maintain
and use two railway tracks, with over
head trolley wires. poles and other APP
purtenances. on the new bridge after the
completion of the same, and
Whereas, Two such tracks, with neces-
sary poles. will occupy considerable space
on the surface Of the bridge. and
Whereas. II Is desirable and necessary
that sufficient and proper space be left
between such tracks or cars running on
uch tracks and the curhs for the various
classes OF vehlcular traffic, and
Where's. The available sidewalk spaces
in the design already prepared seem too
narrow { the constantly increasing.
and probable future pedestrian travel
and il is now deemed necessary to provide
wider sidewalks in order to accommodate
this travel properly, and
Whereas. 1t seems desirahl that the
new Wa hlngton street bridge should be
OF sufficient width to provide for future
and increased traffic, having in view a
possible public demand for the widening
of Washington street between the bridge
and Delaware avenue. and
Whereas, The chai man and consulting
engineer have. recommended that the
bridge be increased in width, therefore
Resolved, That it is the Judgment of
the commission that the new bridge should
have a roadway Of 80 feet in width in
order to accommodate properly two rail-
way tracks. a sidewalk on each side l6
feet III width. including baiustrade and
necessary nosing projection, making a
total width Of So feet. and
Further resolved That the consulting
engineer be and hereby is instructed ia
have plans prepared in general con
forInity with the design approved August
"A, 1919, Int providing for bridge -
feet In total width. with roadway so
feet in width, and
Further, That the plans shall provide
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-05
AN OLD MAN BEFORE
HIS TIME, HE FEARED

Il was beginning to think was get
ting to be an old man before nv time. :"
said A. Pariera. 2139 \. 18th ) T.. Phila-
delphia u actually lived on bread and
milk, as heavier foods would upset nv
stomach and cause untold auonies.
Recently g friend urged me to give
Tanlac q trial. Why my appetite has
increased My nerves are O. X. ] am
gaining weight raTidly | now heartily
recommend Tanlac
People suffering from headaches.
spots before the eyes, pains in the head.
naelancholia- depressed spirits. twitch-
ing sleeplessness, imperfect disgestion
and poor appetite are evidently suffering
from nervous debility. These kinds Of
folk should take TanIac, as it supplies
TIE necessary nerve food the right pro
ted matter and more vitality and strength.
1anlac is sold here by \. B. Danforth
knd all leading druggists-Adv
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-05
Help Sought for Widow.

The Associated Charities, on behalf Of a
widow with five children. Is making an
appeal for blankets, quilts, rigs and
linoleum clean and in good repair These
articles viii he thankfully received and
will do much good If sent to the Office Of
the Charities, COZ West street.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-05

Christmas Suggestions
In Our Art Department
Pretty repp and crash Pillow Tops, all
made UP ready to slip pillow in. Scarfs.
Centre DoylieS and Bags to match. Extra
large taSSel corners. Special, Csc to So so.
25c to $500.
Pretty creation novelties. boxes, gloves.
handkerchiefs, work boxes, writing and
candy. in a large assortment OF colors and
shapes.
Knit Bedroom Slippers. Sizes II to :
IN assortment. Colors. S125 and s1.5O
pair.
Lace trimmed Scarfs, with all-linen
centres. Extra wide filet or cluny lace Only
s2.25 to $3.50 each.
Sweet Grass Baskets in assorted sizes.
only SOC to s1.5o. Values up to s2.25.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-05

wiches that looked oh, SO tempt
ing. would grace n yellow plate.
Or, How would we like to-
mato bouillon on cold. blowy day
like this?' And package Of
n. Il. &. Zwieback would be forth
coming from the window cupboard.
while the tomato boni2lsp was made
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-05
Cantain Wardle Has NeuraIqia

Police Captain David WardIe i con
fined IL his home 1907 Lincoln street,
with a slight attack Of neuralgia He has
been suffering from a heavy cold for
several days but was not absent from his
duties at the police station until last
r.1I%
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-05
81 Receive Order of TemnIe.

The order Of the Temple was conferred
on class Of y candidates at q special
conclave of the St Johns C1mmandcry,
Knights Tcmplar, in Masonic Temple
last night
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-05

for structure supported l.y three sepa-
rate and independent arch ribs in each
span, the location and size Of each rib 10
be in accordance with proper engineering
practice
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-05
Dance for PupjIs.

Beautiful games were one Of the features
OF Miss Kate McClaFerty's dance for her
pupils IL the ballroom Of the Hotel
du Pont, last night
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-05
! ours very truly.
"a r SPAID.
taking / am,
Commissioner

''IOmTnIsSlOnCr,
Most OF the people arc dcsirous Of keep
ing in toach with what Is done. along the
thrift line, and how the children actually
practise the thrift which iS-being' taught
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-05
Birth Announced

MIR and Mrs. Samuel c. Ewing OF Rock
land. announce tie birth of a SOD on
November 10
The Washington times., 1919-03-13
UNITED STATES TO .
WARN SHIP OWNERS

Representatives Of the War and
Navy Departments. and OF the Ship
ping Board In New York. today were
expected to inform ship and barge
owners that unless they express a
willingness to arbitrate and make
concession with and to the strikers,
Government business win be diverted
to other Atlantic ports, at the expense
Of New York
At the same time these officials
frankly admitted that they regard the
terms Of the recent Macy awurd as in
adequate, pointing out thar many Of
the strikers were getting lcGs money
under the award than they were at
the time OF the first strike. As the
port OF New York is now 50 eongested
that the situation Is becoming serious,
they had practically reached the opin-
ion today that radical steps will have
to be taken to relieve Il.
It was not thought probable in Of
fetal circles, however, that the War
and Nav departments would use
their war powers, which may be called
up any time before the final treaty Of
peace Is signed, until all other means
have been exhausted, although Labor
Department officials were understood
to favor taking this drastic action un-
less results are obtained through
other channels Immediately.
The Washington times., 1919-03-13
WHY DO COWS RISE
hind FEET FIRST!

/ WINSTED, COM, 1EaScb I3--ZoslO
gists and all who love anima.s win b.
interested ln an important question
asked this week in an advertisement
aWhy does q horse, when Il arises
get on its front feet first, and q GOV
get on its hind feet frstg"
A prize q offered for the hest an
swer. Some Of those received are;
"a COW chews q cud: sEs does no
want to swallow The cud. 50 she gsn
up hind. feet first"
sIt's an example Of hergdity ant
evolution. The flrst COW arose hind.
most first. and cows have been get
ting up that way ever since
"A COW cannot bend its forelegB; {
horse can"
.'The horse. being intelligent. want
70 see where it's 81"
"A cows hind legs are strongs
than her forelegs."
"a COW is greedy and wants TO keel
on eating even while she Is gettini
aAIi animals with spIios hoofs g
up hind end first. All animals viii
undivided hOofs get up front en-
hrst" (Farmers say this answer L
faulty. The hog gets up front eni
hrst, or. II there Is anything 70 eH
In sight, both ends at once-)
"A horse Is used TO having a bt
first to receive the bit"
'.No one smacks a cow on the heat
to make her get up. She wants TO lei
you know she's getting mp
"a horse arises head first 50 as q
get to his manger quicker. A cor
keeps her head down when sni
broWsea"
The Washington times., 1919-03-13
THESE CHICKENS
KIN TO SNOWBIRDS

ATHOL, Kan, March 13.-How long
can chickens be buried under snow
and come out alive is the question
that Mrs. Fred Gras; near here, would
like to have answered. Four days
after the recent severe blizzard Mrs.
Gras was in the. barnyard at her
home, when she was startled by 4
ROSTERS crow coming from the top
Of an eight-foot snow bank. Looking
up she saw the ROSTERS head stick
ing out, and close by were two others.
The three succeeded in gaining
their. liberty in a. few minutes ana
were unhaTmed. Three days after
this a hen also succeeded in working
her way to the top and liberty, ap-
paFently none the worse for her
weeks Imprisonment. Thousands #
chickens in this county were buried
by the snow during the storm, and
most of them perished.
The Washington times., 1919-03-13
WORK COUNCIL ACCEPTED
BY HARVESTER CO. PLANTS

CHICAGO, March 13.-Seventeen of
twenty of the International Harvester
Company's plants in the United States
and Canada today prepared to elect
represent atives to the work coun-
cil'' following employees adoption yes
terday of the Harvester Industrial
Council" plan.
Thirty thousand workers voted on
the proposition. The plants reject
ing the proposal were three in Chi
cago.
The new council will consider, with
the delegates named by the company
questions OF wages, hours. working
conditions. recreation, education, and
the like. Plants will have their local
councils also.
The Washington times., 1919-03-13
Copyright. 1919.
by the Tribune
Association.)

receipts, II was announced today.
The supply of many important COM
modities has been depleted to such an
extent that the price is almost pro-
hibitive. Newspapers are experience
ing the greatest difficulty in secur-
ing print paper.
More than 100 ships are idle in the
harbor. and 100000 tons Of mer-
chandise are piled up on the docks.
There appears to be no possibility OF
an early settlement.
The Washington times., 1919-03-13
N. Y. STRIKE SENDS
VESSELS TO BALTIC.
Ccontinued from First Page.l

Frank Hedlev, general manager OF
the Interborough Company, to appeal
to Admiral Usher of the navy yard
for naval tugs TO bring fuel to this
port.
Hedley declared coal now IN the
company's bins is only sufficient to
keep elevated and subway trains op-
Grating -four days.
Leaders Of the marine workers af-
filiation declared several more private
owners have acceded to the union de-
mands for shorter hours and more pay.
Ferries operated by the Railroad
Administration and scattered vessels
belonging to private owners arc the
only harbor boats now operating.
The Washington times., 1919-03-13
SWITCH AND TRACKMEN
IN JERSEY CAR STRIKE

NEWARK, N. J., March 1S.-
Switchmen and trackmen employed by
the Public Service Railway Company
Joined tn striking carmen today. More
than 100 of them went out in this
city, and other parts of Essex county
by order of William Epner, State
president OF the trolleymen's union.
That the trolley strike may cause
the workers in other ranks OF labor
employed by the public service to quit
in sympathy was indicated today
when Henry Silft. head of the State
Federation OF Labor. and the Essex
Trades Council. and Harvey Brown,
head of the machinists' union, went to
secret meeting of the strikers in the
coliseum,in Springfield avenue.
Few cars were run in Newark after
s o'clock, this morning. None had run
from o'clock last night until that
time. At O'Clock this morning the
public service claimed twenty-five cars
were running in the city. No new dis
turbances were reported to the police in
this city or the suburban towns since
late yesterday
What progress has been made so far
by Francis II. Bird, of the War Labor
Board, toward effecting mediation, has
not been announced. Further efforts
VIII De mace To-Day 10 Drlng ABOUT
settlement, but il Is declared the pros
poets are not bright. The union men
insist upon recognition of their organi-
zation-a thing which President Thomas
N. McCarter, of the company, declares
never Will be done. Some move may
be made by the city commission at to-
days meeting to settle the strike, and
action will be taken in that direction to-
night at a meeting Of manufacturers
here.
Officials of the company claimed
Z10 of their 8S2 cars were in operation
at 1890 o'clock today. These cars
were being manned by inspectors and
office employees of the company. fol-
lowing announcement by the mayors
of Newark and Jersey City that the
use of strikebreakers would not be
tolerated t..-
The Washington times., 1919-03-13
WITH $500 IN BANK, SHE
COULDN'T HELP STEALING

CHICAGO. March 'I3-"I have never
stolen anything else in my life. but I
couldn't resist the impulse TO take
those furs- I don't need to steal. for
] have q bank account of $500 which
! have saved from rents from mg
rooming' house." said Mrs. J. Brown
when she appeared before Judge
Hayes in police court on a charge OF
stealing a fur scarf valued at sl35
from Loop store. The Judge SEN
fenced her to a day in cell to think
over her act, and fined her $50 and
costs
The Washington times., 1919-03-13
Uncle Joe" Says He
Can't Use Postal Map
In Place Of Nigh6e

DANvILLE. H.. March 1s.-Un-
Gle Zoe Canon was today looking
for the postal clerk who snapped
valises with him Tuesday night
when the former went to his old
town Of Tuscoia.
When Uncle Joe started to retire
he found instead Of his nightie q
postal map Of the United States,
and instead OF a box Of cigars q
package OF route books.
At one time Uncle Joe was the
only lawyer in Tuscola.
The Washington times., 1919-03-13
VANDERBILT REBUKES PEACE
Observation-Disclosures

PARIS, March I3.-'sThere is moth
ing to be gained by stopping to ques-
tion who is to blame, or by finding
fault with the way events have beer
guided" Frank A Vanderlip said In
: statement here. The great pro-
cuctive machine OF Europe must be
started or the world viii be con-
fronted With a disaster such as no ex-
g,erience has recorded"
In France, Mr.. Vanderlip said,
everything waits on the settlement
Of the question Of indemnity and the
progress Of events IN Germany.
Each day makes the prospect of
indemnity less possible" he added
The Washington times., 1919-03-13
MINNEAPOLIS is NERVOUS
OVER HER DRY PROSPECTS

SPOKANE, Wash. March 13.-Mir-
neapolis is nervous over the arid pros
poets after July /. when the National
prohibition law becomes effective. The
Minneapolis Civic and Commercial AssO-
citation has written to the local chamber
Of commerce asking how best to treat
the dry problem The Minneapolis as
ISOLATION points ops that Spokane has
had considerable experience In travelling
over the arid sands and wants the bene-
at Of this experience.
The Washington times., 1919-03-13
NOW, CONDUCTS SERVICES
IN EX-KAlSER'S CHAPEL

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, March 13.-
Conducting services in the former
KsIser's chapel at Coblenz is the honor
that the Rev. Edward NJ. Jeffrey. former
rector Of st Peters Protestant Episco-
pal Church. of this city Is now enjoy
ing. The local minister is a regimental
chaplain with the army Of occupation,
and was appointed. to conduct services in
the former German Emperor's edifice as
soon as his regiment marched into Cob
lenZ.