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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-21
FILE APPEAL ON
CABLES SEIZURE
Commercial Company Asks
Supreme Court to Dismiss
Injunction

Washington. Feb. 21.-Action Of the
government in taking over the marine
cable systems was declared to be "arbi-
trary, u~nwarranted and Illegal" In a
brief filed In the Supreme Court
by the Commercial Cable n the Com
mercial Pacific Cable Companies. In APP
peals from federal court DEGREES dismiss
ing injunction proceedings brought to re-
strain Postmaster General Burleson from
interfering with the cable lines con-
trolled by these companies.
In its brief the companies charged the
seizure was not authorized by Congress- ;
that Congress could not delegate arbi-
trary power to make the seizure, and
that no proper provision was made for
providing compensation for the use of
these cables.
The complainants alleged" the brief
said, that The defendant, Burleson, pro-
poses to. intermingle the complainant's
business. good will, staff organization,
employees. plant and equipment with that
or the Western Union Telegraph Com
pany, 30 that the separate Identity and
business Of the compliments will dis
appear and that they may be forced to
ana competition and acquiesce In
inc DEFENDANTS plans for government
all cables.
There was a reason after the signing
OF the armistice and the ending Of all
menace to our national security for a
hurried effort to take the cables. not
because OF any necessity for the pur-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-21
ACTUATED BY JUSTICE,
COMPTROLLER SAYS
John S. Williams Again At.
tackled by Weeks and
McFadden

Washington, Feb. 81. - John SHELTON
Williams. comptroller of the currency.
replying before the Senate Banking and
Currency Committee to the attacks
on his administrator by Senator
Weeks. of Massachusetts. declared he
had been Influenced in the discharge OF
his duties only by the dictates of JUS
tice.' Before Mr.. Williams appeared
Senator Weeks. who has introduced a
bin abolishing the comptroller's office,
concluded his testimony before the COM
mlttee. which is considering confirma-
ton OF Mr.. Williams's reappointment by
President Wilson.
Representative McFadden. of Pennsyl-
vsnia, who recently introduced in the
House a resolution proposing a congress
sional Investigation of Mr.. williams's
administration, renewed his attack on
the comptroller last night in the House
with especial criticism of Mr.. Williams's
official acts as financial director of the
railroad administration. Representative
Montague. of Virginia, interrupting Mr..
McFadden. said he was authorized to
say that Mr.. williams welcomed an in
v~estigation Of the comptroller's office,
as provided in the McFadden bill.
Senator Weeks. referring to Mr.. Will
liams's controversy five years ago with
the Riggs National Bank, of Washing
ton. said the comptroller caused to have
Withdrawn from the bank $1,7Oo.00O In
government funds. over a portion or
which he had no control.
Replying to the Senator, Mr.. Williams
said deposits in the Riggs Bank In
creased after the controversy and that
submission to his regulations was the
best thing that could have happened
to the bank.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-21
la TOILETTE IN HEATED
DEFENSE OF HIS LOYALTY
Wisconsin Scion, Cleared BY Senate, Declares He Has Sought to
Preserve Purity of Democracy"-Wont
Permit Further "4spersions'

issue with Senator Underwood thai
Congress had been responsive to the will
of the people. Promising another speech
before Congress adjourns on freedom
OF speech and democracy" Senator La
Toilette asked
Are o going to investigate every
little meeting that complains that
something Is wrong.
Are you going to frame a statute TO
gag the people hat protest that every
thing isn't just right
This was the FIRST public reference the
Wisconsin Senator had made to his
loyalty since the Senate several weeks
& dismissed the charges brought by
the Minnesota public safety commission
as the result of his speech in st. Paul
two years ago.
Speaking in favorlng of increasing sal :
aries carried in the legislative, judicial
and executive appropriation bill before
the Senate. Senator La Toilette attacked
big business interests and especially
meat packing firms, as being largely re-
sponsible for the high cost Of living
and consequent unrest among the people
He also charged that the administration
had failed to enforce the Sherman anti
trust law.
Senator Underwood. Of Alabama, in
charge of the appropriation measure,
made a public reply He declared that
Congress had always been responsive
to the will of the people and said there
was no anarchists sentiment in the
United States mo matter what the wis.,
consin Senator may dream"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-21

Washington. Feb. 81. 49, Senator Ia
Tended his loyalty In the course of a long
address last night in the Senate on
what he pictured as causes for popular
unrest In the United States. The Sem
ator declared he would no longer permit
osperslons on his loyalty, and declared
that his sole aim was 10 preserve pure
democracy in this country.
81 will 10 longer permit any man to
asperse my loyalty 20 this government
shouted Senator La Toilette.
Continuing, the Wisconsin Senator
said he was seeking to preserve the
purity OF American democracy"
so long as your government is that
kind OF a government" he said, you
need not fear the proselyte of any gov
m on earth coming in here to
oyerturn II. DO not intimate hat | am
here seeking to overthrow democracy.
7 have done as much as you or any
other man living in this country to pre-
serve democracy in the United States
and TO keep it clean and TO make IT re-
sponsive to the will Of the people, |
will no longer permit any man TO as
perse my loyalty to this country to this
government have sacrificed as much
surety as has the Senator from Ala
bama. have fought on the side of the
weak, not of the strong
senator La Toilette spoke for more
than two hours before crowded galleries
at the night session. but only about a
dozen Senator'S were In their seats. He
advocated the utmost freedom OF dis
cussion of popular complaints and took
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-21

had sent a messas &c TO the United states
saying they would not sign IL they could
get help.
Colonel Robins has seen the message
and so have l." the witness added.
Miss Bryant said It was not r that
the Soviet Government was sympathetic
with the Germans, declaring they had
been lighting them all the time.
Senate Overman here sent word 10
the row waiting in the corridor outside
the committee room that they could re-
turn II they would not engage in further
demonstrations. Asked as to freedom OF
the press IN Russia, the witness said
anybody could write what they pleased
under the Bolsheyist rule.
what was the purpose OF your meet
ing in a Washington theatre asked
Senator Overman.
TO protest against Intervention In
Are you anxious to have the BolsheN-
lists retain the government in Russia?
asked Senator Nelson.
Well" said the witness. II the peo-
pie of Russia want BolsheNism they
to have it,"
Miss Bryant said she did not believe
in the overthrow of government by force
Of arms and she didn't believe anything
like that would happen here unless there
was much oppression
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-21
EXPLAINS TIME LIMIT
FOR INCOME TAXES
Roper Details Conditions for
Filing Returns After
March Is

Washington. Feb. Il - Daniel G..
Roper, Commissioner of Internal Reve-
nue., has issued a detailed explanation
of the conditions under which an eN-
tension Of the time beyond March 10
will be- granted for fling income tax
returns.
The system Is designed 10 meet only
urgent cases and will permit the fling
on March Is OF an estimate Of income
in case the exact mount Is not then
available. Payment OF one-fourth of the
amount of the tax received on the basis
OF the estimated income must accom-
pany the estimate, with the understand
Ing that adjustments are TO be made
within forty-hve days after March Is
on the basis OF the exact income. The
explanation by Mr.. Roper follows:
Corporation and, in urgent cases, in
diViduals who are unable TO complete
their returns and file them by March
Is Will be permitted to file with collect
Ors OF internal revenue not later Than
March Is an estimate of the tax due
for the year, with remittance OF one-
fourth Of such estimated tax. Upon
compliance with this requirement the
collector is authorized to agree to ac-
cept from the taxpayer at any time
within forty-hve days after March Is
llAt NOllpltlb IAN ltAulll.
1T will thus be seen that for all prac-
teal purposes a procedure has been pre-
scribed by which an extension of time
will be allowed in which to work out
the details OF the tax return and file
1t with the collector. The banks upon
which. the corporations will make their
returns will embody a special remittance
form for this purpose. which may be
detached from the main body OF the
form and sent to the collector with the
remittance and held by the collector
until the complete return is filed.
Although return forms for indiyid-
uals will not embody this special de-
tachable remittance form. collectors will
he provided with a supply of separate
forms which will be furnished to tax
payers upon request and with which
hey may be able to ON ain the priv
ilege accorded corporations.
The advantages of the plan are: %
The taxpayer is relieved Of the interest
charge Of one-half OF | Ter cent a
month that would attach so the v
ment. due on March Is. in the event
Of an extension of time for filing the
return and paying the tax. (2D The
government will receive on March Is
the payment of approximately the az
gregate amount OF taxes due on that
date with a view to the collection OF
which the redemption Of outstanding
obligations of the government has been
scheduled. and go by spreading over
a period of two months from March
the receipt and examination OF the most
complex returns the machinery Of the
Internal revenue service is relieved from
the tremendous strain of handling all
of the returns during the brief period
from now until March Is"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-21
FALLS DEAD AT SHORE
Millionaire's Will Directs Ashes
Be Scattered From Pier

Atlantic city. y. j., Feb. 2l,-Tobias
Lindenberg, fifty-ive, retired New York
business man, sank to the boardwalk
at Virginia avenue last night uncon-
scious and expired in a few minutes.
Death was due to a stroke Of apoplexy.
Papers found on his person showed
that he had locked up in the Breakers
Hotel safe papers representing in value
more han a million OF dollars in Sc
curities. and a will in which he asked
that his body be cremated and his
ashes scattered over the sea from the
end of the Steel Pier. He leaves his
wealth to nephews and nieces of New
York and names one nephew as execu-
tor without bond. He was alone here.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-21
URGES KAISER'S
f. GUILT BE FIXED
Representative Darrow
Backs Inquiry Into
Atrocities of War
FOR PERSONAL LAME
Resolution Introduced at Re.
quest of Women Of Phila-
delphia
FOR Personal BLAME

Washington. Feb. 21,-An inquiry into
the atrocities committed by , the Ger
during the war and nm ~investiga-
ton for the purpose of establishing the
personal responsibility of the former
Kaiser and the military chiefs Of Ger
many for causing the war and for all
acts OF violence committed by the Huns
during the war was asked for by Repre-
sentative barrow, Of Philadelphia. The
resolution was introduced at the re-
quest OF the women OF PHILADELPHIA.
The House Committee on Foreisn A.
fairs at a meeting yesterday took up
Representative Darrow's bill requesting
the American delegates to the Paris
Peace Conference to join with the dele
gates OF Great Britain, France and Italy
in pressing action by the conference
holding the former Kaiser and his war
lords personally responsible for the
atrocities committed by the Germany
army in Belgium and northern france.
The committee meeting was execu-
tive. and Representative Darrow was the
only witness. A second meeting to con-
slider the resolution has been called for
today, and at that meeting Rep
resentative Flood, of Virginia, chair
man Of the Foreign Affairs Committee.
VIII whether the requested
public hearing and Investigate ton will be
held.
Many army officers. not only Ameri-
cans, but of the armies OF our allies.
nave written n asked that they be
allowed to appear before some commits
tee OF Congress and tell Of the atroci-
ties they Witnessed" said Mr.. barrow
after the meeting.
Il believe that fixing tho personal re-
sponsibility for the war Is OF far more
Importance ever TRAN the formation of
a league of nations. Making the Kaiser
and his military advisers personally re-
sponsible for the war and holding them
responsible for all of the losses Of the
war. would do more thar anything else
to make future aspirants for ruling the
world think twice before bringing about
a war"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-21
PROBE ANTHRAX" DEATH
Infection From Fur Collar One
of Three Explanations Offered

Harrisburg. Pa. FEB. 2l.-Army
authorities at the Marsh Run quarter
master supply station, New Cumber-
land. are Investigating the death OF
Lieutenant David II. Crockett. who died
In the army service depot hospital.
Three different explanations Of his
death are given-that he died of lock-
jaw that his death was due to injuries
received in a struggle with a discharged
negro soldier. and. according to a state
ment of the State Department Of Health,
that his death was due TO anthrax.
Army officers 1T the camp believe that
infection from a hair or fur collar of his
overcoat led to his death
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-21
DREAM MAY CAUSE ARREST
Wife Gets Letter From Accused
Bristol Chauffeur

Bristol, Pa. Feb. FLA dream wElch
came to the wife Of II. A. Dougherty'
the chauffeur of the Rohm x HAAS
arm. who is accused of having escaped a
week ego with over $1,000, constituting
the payroll at the plant. may lead 10
his capture, according to the police.
Acting. she said. under instructions
which came TO her In a dream, MRS
Dougherty left her home In South
Bristol and walked 10 the Bristol post
Office. a distance OF W miles, where
she found a letter awaiting her. ad-
dressed general delivery" The letter
contained 500 in small notes and a
letter from her husband, the contents
Of which the police refuse to disclose.
Mrs. Dougherty, who has been "shad-
owed since her husbands disappear
ance, was promptly relieved of the let
ter and the money was turned over to
the Rohm & Haas firm.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-21
HERO FINDS FATHER ON TRIAL
Wounded Soldier Greets Man
Afterward Convicted of Murder

Greensburg. Pa. Feb. 21.-At the trial
of Charles Bartlett, charged with the
murder ,of William Ricketts,, while the
closing argument was being made,
Bartlett's son, a veteran of Chateau
Thierry. in uniform and wearing a
wound chevron, entered the courtroom.
The father rose and grasped his IONS
hand. Neither spoke. The father did
not even know his son was In this coun-
try.
The jury returned a verdict of murder
in the second degree. The killing &C.
CURED at New kensington. Pa.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-21
Posed Holding Pistol, Is Arrested

Charles Wilmouth, thirty-fve years
old, was arrested in front Of his home,
6405 Saybrook Ven on complaint of
~neighbors, who said he was standing In
front of the house with a revolver and
a blackjack in his hands. He told Mag
istrate Harris he was merely posing for
his picture. The weapons were confs-
Gated and Wilmouth fined $40.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-21
SHOOTS AT CATS, KILLS BOY
Child's Mother Sees Son Acct.
dentally Slay Younger Brother

Mahanoy City. Pa. Feb. 21.-While
shooting at cats, which menaced his
chicken coops, Frank Foladora. nineteen
years old, accidentally shot and killed
his brother Peter. five years old, at Cen
tralia. The load lodged in the child's
abdomen.
The mother of the victim witnessed
the tragedy.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-21

Washington. Feb. 2l,-A bill for the
repeal of the wartime prohibition law,
which becomes effective July /. intro
duced by Representative G~alliVan, of
Massachusetts. will be considered by
the House Agricultural Committee with.
in the next few days. members OF the
committee say. There is little or no
prospect Of action on the measure at
this session of Congress.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-21

pose Of national security or defense. but
for fear that this plan Of amaigamation
and this Interior and illegal PURPOSE
could not be carried out. That 10 the
explanation which fits the facts and the
only explanation we believe which does
At the facts"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-21
=. Asked Help of United states

We'll, here's "A paper which his
propaganda got out containing an at
tack ON the United States and Presi-
dent Wilson
They had nothing 20 do with that"
the witness said. My husband car
tell you more about it than l can.
He is here, why don't you call him?"
Miss Bryant said that before signing
the treaty of Brest-Litovsk the Russians
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-21

1.-THE Digest will prove to. be the most educating
influence in your child's life. Ten thousand high-school
teachers have adopted it in their classes for their pupils,
and the United States Government, recognizing its
universal school use, is supplying special wartime lessons
for every issue. Give your children the advantages of this
Worthwhile magazine. 1t will delight as well as benefit
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-26
Clean Up of Hosiery Remnants

Lot / at osc-Odds and ends Of Women's Thread Silk
Hose, all full regular made, including brown, Russia
calf, gray, sky, rose and a few black and white reg
Lot . at 6Sc-Remnants of "Wayne' full-fashioned
Silk Boot Hose; black, white and colors; regularly
oc a pair.
Lot 3 at 55c-Women's fulLfasuoned Thread Silk Boot
Hose, in golden brown; regularly sl.M a pair.
Lot 4 at 33c-Women's silk Lisle Hose, including Bur
son fashioned; colors arc smoke, putty and tans;
regularly Sc.
Lot S at 45c-Men's fancy striped Lisle Socks, also
some Fiber and Silk, III solid colors; regularly 75c.
Lot 6 at 25c-Children's fine ribbed Black Cotton Hose;
sizes TX to 81; regularly 35c.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-26
Women's $500 Shoes for $8.95

Including every pair OF this seasons most wanted styles
and colored feathers, in the highest grades of Eastern
manufacturers Cocoa Brown Kid, leather and Gov
cred Louis heels; Natural Brown Kid, leather and
covered Louis heels; Palm Tan Kid, covered LOU,
heels; Dark Gray Kid. covered Louis heels, Neutral
Gray Kid, covered Louis heels regular price, $500;
sale price $685.
Our wcll-known brand OF La Senorita High Roots, in
all the wanted shades OF brown, field mouse and gray
kid: regular price. $500; sale price. ...........$ 795
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-26
Odd Lots of Women's NeckWear at lOc

Womcn's Neckwear, broken lots; all kinds are repre-
scented in this lot; some are slightly soiled to close
out, al, caCn ..,,,''.,.'''''
Odd assortments OF Womens Neckwear, Collars and
Sets, in batiStc and satin; some are in coors; also
Nestces OF batste and piquc; regular prices were up
to Sl.50; reduced to, each ,49c
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-26
Notions at Little Prices

Cotton Soutachc Braid, in coors only; a bolt, .,... loo
Remnants OF Dress lu~ttonS-tancy buttons in colors,
also plain trimming Buttons; to close out at, a
dozen SC
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-26
Closing Out ChiIdren's Sweaters

Sizes to 6 years; Shetland and al[wool; colors, rose
and sea foam, rose and Oxford, gold and rose, solid col
ors; styles, button down front and slipover; many
Of these styles made with brush collar
$3.50 values for. g.. SIPS $595 values for.....$2eS
1895 values for. .$1.e8 $500 values for. -. .$2.50
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-26
Semi-Made Gowns

Made of exquisite quality nainsook, with 5H-inch hens,
stamped in attractive patterns for French embroidery;
Chldten's Dresses Of striped voiles, stamped in simple,
effective patterns; sizes ,, 4 and . years;
SlO0 values for Csc
Art Embroidery Department, Second Floor.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-26
Remnants of Dress Goods Less
Than Halt Price

Several hundred yards OF WOODEN dress goods in PLAIN
and fancy materials. in skirt, suit and dress lengths,
marked at hall price and less Tor quick clearance.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-26
SOC Domestic for l9c a Yard

Remnants OF Bleached and Unbleached Domestic, Cam
brio, L~ongcloth and White Linene; a good assortment
OF popular sc, Soc and 35c goods, for, a yard. -. .1ec
Remnants Of White MILDLY Twill, two to t~en-yard
lengths; a regular 40c grade, for, a yard,,.",....29 c
Remnants OF Bleached Sheeting, Il inches wide, zoe
White Canton Flannel and Outing Flannel our regular
25c qualities for, a yard ...."""..,,"... TIC
Bleached and Unbleached Canton Flannel; heavy Csc
qualities; for, a yard .22Hc
Remnants OF Khaki Cloth and Blue Denim good, heavy
45c qualities: for. a yard .2oc
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-26

Women's Union Suits at 89c-Remnants Of sew
eral lines, including loose and tight knees,
lace an dshell trim, etc. Regular prices were
q, $3.50 a suit.
Women's Union Suits at 48c-Remnants of 75c
lines, including lace and tight knees; light
weight, fine ribbed cotton,
Women's Vests at 23c-Remnants of fine
ribbed and Swiss ribbed lines; either with
straps or bodice style; were 35c.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-26
Remnants of Colored Wash Goods
at About Half Price

Hundreds Of short lengths which have accumulated on
Our own counters from heavy selling; all this season
fabrics; prices reduced to about half and in many IN
stances even less, to clear up and make space for fresh
fabrics: Imported and Domestic Noies, Imported and
Domestic Ginghams, Shifting Percales, Novelty Suit
ings, Fancy Tricotine, Japanese Crepe, ~Silk-MiNed Fou,
lards and many other staple fabrics. These goods VIII
be placed on special tables.
Second Floor.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-26
Inventory Sale of CorsetS and
BraSSlereS

Wonderful bargains in T. ~ Ulmena, Warner Rust
Proof and G b. Corscts; plain batiste, coutil and bro
cadc, in low, medium and high bust, long and short
$l.75 and $l.99.
A beautiful line OF Drassjercs to select irom-meSh,
treco, crepe de chine and wash satin; fancy laces,
flct and embroidery trim; prices SOC, 6ec, 7c, CSC,
$1.19. All sizes.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-26
$500 and $3.50 Dress Goods
at $1.19 a Yard

Consisting OF stripe serges, plain homespuns, matcIassc,
brocades, stripe velours, plain and check mohairs; spring
dress and suiting weights 40 to 81 inches wide; good
line OF colors.
$3.50 Navy Blue Serges, Sl.s5.
Genuine French Serges; fine, even will, very soft fin
ish, ~ inches wide navy and midnight blue; ideal dress
weight; also for capcs and dolmans.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-26
Extraordinary Month End SIP
White Goods, Linens and &

36-inch fine Imperial Nainsook, 10-yard bolts;
regular price $3.50; Month-End special, $2'49
per bolt.
$3.50 Hemmed Mercerized Damask Napkins;
about 10 inches square; Month-End special,
$1.24 per dozen.
27x27-inch Hemmed Practical Diapers; regular
1915 Crochet Bed Spreads; good heavy quality
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-26

Glove Silk Camisoles at 50c-Plain and fancy
mesh; lace and ribbon trim; pink and white;
were $1.00 and $50.
A small lot Of Glove Silk and Envelope Chemisc
that show handling reduced to about half.
misses sizes; a cleanup of mussed and dust
stained pieces; reduced to one-half and less.