davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening journal., 1919-04-07
RETURNS TO CONFFRENCE

SEAFOBD, Del, April 7.-Rov. DIT.
Frank II. Lewis, Of Pittsburgh, Pa. for
mcrly Of this section. has decided to
return to the Maryland Annual Confer
ence Of the Methodist Protestant
Church. His old home is I'm Caroline
county, Md, where he owns a farm
and he has decided TO change his con-
ference for the purpose Of being near
er his former home.
Evening journal., 1919-04-07
HARLAN MINSTRELS TO
APPEAR LAST OF MAY

The Harlan Minstrel Frolic will ap-
pear al the Playhouse May %, 30 and
81, with a matinee the latter day. The
show is expected to be even more elab-
crate than last year.
Jim Marshman and Fred Shackleton
are hard at work doping out the scenic
effects while Charlie Stewart and Frank
Gold are looking out for the advertising
and business end Of the venture. Frank
Denny, Les Burns. Bill Denny, sam
my Irelan, Ray H0gue and W. Wal
raven are managing the comedy effects.
Evening journal., 1919-04-07
EVERYBODY WALKED
DURING THIS FIRE

Weak coils on a commutalor at plant
No. 4 Of the Wilmington and Philadel-
phla Traction Company's power plant
along the Brandywine Creek early sat
urday evening. caused about $4,000 ilfe
damage TO the machine and caused
thousands Of people TO walk, the troll
ley system being tied up for an hour
The district firemen responded 10 an
alarm from Box No. ii3. The buildings
were not damaged.
Fortunately the company had a SINH
lar machine in the plant and it only
took about half an hours hard work
upon the part OF the employees Of the
plant 10 get the reserved machine in
working order after which trolley
power was supplied from the machine.
Evening journal., 1919-04-07
UNION DISCUSSES
PRINTER SHORTAGE

AT u meeting OF the Wilmington
Typographical Union Yesterday. labor
shortage in the printers trade was dis
cussed.
It was suggested that in order TO al
leyiate conditions that the Information
al body take some action toward send
ing men TO such places as are incOn-
ycnlenced by the lack Of printers.
Charles Saylor was elected delegate
20 the semi-annual conference Of the
Eastern District Union, which Will be
held i'm Shamokin in May.
William Mueller and William Hinkle
were elected to membership.
Evening journal., 1919-04-07
PASSION SUNDAY OBSERVED.

Passion sunday. the herald of sorrow
and grief in the Catholic churches and
some Of the Protestant denominations,
was flltingly celebrated in scores Of
churches in the city yesterday. The
celebration was more pronounced in
the Catholic churches. where the day
is observed as one Of the most SORROW
tul in the church calendar.
In the latter churches it marked the
day on which the versicles and anti
phons assume that time and degree Of
grief which is always more pronounced
during the latter days Of the Lenten
season.
Evening journal., 1919-04-07
$4,000 FIRE LOSS AT
BLUMENTHAL PLANT

Fire starting in the steam room on
the fourth floor of the r. Blumenthal
x co. morocco plant mt Lancaster ave-
nue. and Monroe street about 81
o'clock last night, caused about 5000
damage 10 stock. Tue district firemen
responded 10 an alarm from Box No.
22l, sent in by Daniel Sullivan Of No.
1927 Reed street The striking Of this
alarm and the blowing of the c0mpany's
whistle caused thousands OF persons
TO think that the big plant was being
destroyed and the streets in the yicin-
ity Of the plant were jammed. The
nremen were not needed, the automatic
sprinklcrs i'm the plant extinguishing the
fire before the nremen arrived.
Evening journal., 1919-04-07
HAWKINS BUILDING SOLD.

The property at No. 7i2 Market street.
formerly owned by Hawkins & Co.. has
been sold 60 MAX kcil for about $4,000
The frontage on Market street is 10
feet. Mr.. Kcil has no immediate plans
to change or alter the building and the
present tenants, New York Waist shop
ON the first floor, the Colonial Boot
shop ON The second, and others, will
rcmaIn Indefinitely.
Evening journal., 1919-04-07
TInENEs nom RIIL pnsTEn.

George W. Jackson, a bill poster, Of
No. 523 East Eighth street. was held up
" three young men, at Lord and Pop
Faymen were chased by Jackson aud a
humber of Negroes.
Evening journal., 1919-04-07
TnuEyEs rRICuTENrD OFF.

Attempt WAS made some time early
yesterday morning 10 break into the
grocery store Of B. j. Barshay, Eighth
and dupont streets. but the would-be
thieves were evidently frightened Off
before they had effected an entrance.
A glass window had been removed.
Evening journal., 1919-04-07
UIN sun no VISIT CITY.

4 captured German submarine, the
U-ii7. a big ocean mine-layer will be
exhibited in Wilmington the latter part
OF this month or early I'm May. This IS
one of five enemy submarines now be
ing brought 10 the United States TO.
aid In Lhe NLcLory Loan.
Evening journal., 1919-04-07
noLsrEIN HARVEY OPERATED on.

Holsiein Harvey, who underwent an
operation about two weeks ago, is re-
ported TO be in a favorable condition.
hr. Harvey is a patient in the Lankenan
Philadelphia.
Evening journal., 1919-04-07
mLL RETuRNs IRON rnANcr

FrlNatc Rufus Hill, whose home is in
Seatord, but formerly employed by the
tetoii Grocers' Exchange in this city,
mas arrived at Newport News from
france. lie is expecting TO be trans
ierred to Camp Dix TO be mustered out.
Nhlle in this city he made his home
at No 3i3 West street. lie was in ac-
i've service in France for ten months.
For pleasure or profit plant Felrs
seeds. iO9 West Fourth St-Ady.
Evening journal., 1919-04-07
HAMB0NE'S MEDlTATIONS

BOSS Low He SWINE STAHT
AL HANDS T PLAnTiN A
SYAHDSN PUTTY SOON.
BUT psY AIN sUrsJgs Two
HANDS T DO DAT WORK ON
DIS PLAcs--eN BOZ OBJ EN-
HANeIN RlSAT hEAH ON MEL
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-25
100000 JOBLESS IN U.S..
Federal Employment Director De.
clares Conditions Are "Serious-

New York. Jan. 25.-There arc 10 -
100000 Jobless persons in the United
States today, Dr. George W. Kirchwov
Federal director Of employment for Nev
York state, declared last night.
Doctor Kirchwey predicted that tbora
would he a period mot terrible. but 60
rious' while soldiers and war workers
were being replaced in pcace-time indYs-
tries Quoting President Wilson as say
ing before he left for France thai ho
was going TO leave the solution of tho
period of reconstrVCtion 10 the good
sense of the American people Doctor
EirChwcv asked:
''Whr dtdn't President Wilson 60 ho
fore Congress at the start If tho ,var
and say, I have no plans for this war
and | don't care 10 bother YOU with i,
We will leave this to the good sens. nc
the American people
outlining the efforts Of tho I,nttad
| states Employment Service. Do,.,or
kirchwey declared tina; after the sign
| ing of the armistice the work changed
from finding mon for jobs to finding
jobs for men.
Already, he SAYS the service has hc,,,
compelled TO place war workers ,,.b, I,,,i
been earning as high as s25 a wael T.,
jobs which paid as little as ss2 a
week.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-25
4 Witnesses Absent
From Mayors Trial
Continued from Pare One

councilman are at liberty Oh bail peud-
ing an appeal to the Superior Court,
The burden Of the battling done for
the Mayor has fallen on Mr., Scott wbo
ls conducting the crosse examination of
the Commonwealth's witnesses. Al Nj,
Scotts elbow sits William Z Counor
who has numerous fat volumes of toe.
iimony within easy reach Conner nnres
over the previous testimony Of each wit.
ness and occasionally whispers to Scot,
When an apparent discrepancy is dis
covered in the evidence.
Immediately hack OF Connor at ,ba
defense taol" sits Joseph p. Garrray
while near him is James Scarlet Of
Danville. the Mayors chief counse,
The Mayer sits at the foot of the tahIc
sometimes making notes. but more often
gazing straight ahead at the witness
stand.
II was expected that immense crowds
ot men and women would fight for adj
nlttance 10 the court room. A detail
Of City Hall guards has been in readj,
ness to aid the court attendants, Ru,
while the side asles usually have heen
hlled with standing men. no big crowd
has matertalized. Nearly all the scats
in the big courtroom are oCcupIed bv
witnesses Now and then a spectator
slips into one Of the seats, reserved for
witnesses, but the court attcndants
quickly discover the interloper \ do
mand is made for the subpoena held b,.
each witness. II the spectator cannot
produce the slip of paper up he goes
from the scat.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-25
CAMP LEE TO HEAR
GRAFTON ON LINCOLN
Congressman Chandler. OF
New York. Will Address
Soldiers

Camp Lee. Va. Jan. 25.--Congressman
Walter NJ. Chandler. of New York, will
speak here February o on Abraham
Lincoln. whose birthday celebration is
being planned early owing to the an
niversary date, February II, in the
middle of the week when 1t would he
more difficult to get a large audience
than on Sunday. Congressman Frank
L. Borenus, of Michigan, is booked to
deliver an address some time during
February. Dr. G. A. Alphonson Smith,
head of the department of English at
Annapolis Naval Academy. will make an
address in camp in the latter part OF
February.
The executive committee Of the Red
Triangle Association recently formed
here by the "Y" secretaries and the
army chaplains. held II meeting at which
il was decided 70 hold the first annual
reunion at Washington, on September !"
next. President Wilson will be asked TO
deliver the principal address at the re-
union
J. NJ. Juvenal of Missouri, better
known as Tommy Ryan" middleweight
champion Of the world from 1890 TO 1928
is delivering n series Of lectures here on
building manhood. He is fine example
Of right living, for though seventy years
of age, he can lift 200-pound weights
that would tax the strength Of most
men who are many years his junior He
will remain here for several days. maxi
ing the rounds of the "Y' huts
Men returned from overseas wore
among the seventy-four aliens who were
made citizens at ceremonies held at the
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-25
Third Days Proceedings
in Mayor Smiths Trial

Yesterday-Third day Of Mayor
Smiths trial.
Charges-Conspiracy TO violate
Shern act and misdcmeanor in
office.
Place of Trial-Quarter Sessions
Court No. 2, Room C53, City Hall
Trial judge Charles Y. Auden.
ried.
Second days proceedings hold In
two sessions. beginning at 10 n. m
and ending at p. m.
Principal developments were:
Ruling by Court that authorship
OF famous Carey letter" was nm
important so long as II was shown
that Mayor Smith received and
read the letter The communica-
tion. received by the Mayor Sep
tember s, 1917. eleven days before
the primary election. forcefulv de.
picted alleged conditions in the
Fifth Ward and told of the poli,i.
cal activity Of Lieutenant Bennett
and his police.
Former Congressman John Il, *.
scott. of counsel for the Mayor,
was rebuked sharply by Judge
Audenried during examination OF
Benjamin Ianovitz, Common.
wealth witness.
The first mention at this trial of
the killing Of George A. Epplev, a
Policeman, was made 10y Harry \.
Cohen, a witness. in fixing a date
asked for.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-25
GERMANS FIGHT WAY
THROUGH BOLSHEVTKl
Ba,arians. on Armed Trains
Suffer Many Casualties in
Escape From Ukraine :

'oblent. Jan. 25.--After being three
weeks on train fighting their way
through bands Of Bolsheyii in Russia.
several German soldiers arrived here,
Thursday from IN" Ukraine.
-Four hundred Germans of the Bava-
rian heavy cavalry left Nharkov Deem
hor -, after manning a special train,
armed with unr-pOundcrs. machine guns
ana rifles. \ uoncOmmssioned offi-'
rrr of the German First Corps with
headquarters At Kharkov who arrived
here, estimates that eighty thousand
German soldiers remain in the Uflraine.;
Between kharl<ov and EieN, the Ger-i
man train had frequent encounters with
bands of BolshevikL numbering from
two hundred 10 Two thousand In one
Of these encounters the Germans suffers
ed sixty casualties. 70
The officer said the train was stopped
frequently by tine Bolsheviki. and it
Was necessary for the Germans to fight
their way day after day. Sometimes
they brbed the BolsheVilN to allow them
to pass, but in most cases they fought
their way through, using machine guns
from the train windows. The itinerary
Of the Germans included POltava and
. krrutntchug, the train making several
uctourS because OF destroyed bridges
Tho Bolsncviti had officers, but they
. maintained little order. and fought as
/ disorganized units. \ large proportion
of them appeared to be recent Russian
/ prisoners Many wore Russian uni.
, forms and some had uniforms stole1,
from German soldiers The nOncom-
/ missioucd officer said that food was
plentiful i'm Ukraine. but expensive. Ing
his opinion the entire Ukraine will be
= overrun by the Bolsheviki in month
. a. -
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-25

to positions which at the outset he
did not intend to take. For exam !
pie, it is well known the Presidents,!.
did not expect to send great army
TO Europe when the United States
declared war, but was forced to do
IL.
Likewise last year he was drawnSs
into his position regarding Russia
against his will, and he is already
involved in world politics to an ex-
tent which he did not foresee.
This near eastern question is
bound to loom larger as the confer
ence goes on and central issues like
the League of Nations are disposed
of.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-25
" Arm ARMED FORCES
TO CEASE FIGHTING

Paris. Jan. 25.-tBy A. P.t--The
Allied and associated Powers yester.
day agreed TO send wireless mes.
sage throughout the world. warning
all concerned that parties using
armed force TO gain possession of
territory. the claim TO which the
Peace Conference would be asked TO
determine, would seriously preju.
dice" the claims OF those who used
such force.
The Temps saws this warning was
drafted by President Wilson.
The supreme council agreed that Mr..
Pichon. Foreign. Minister of France.
should prepare for the approval of the
Powers a draft of instructions for
the mission which will be sent TO Po.
land
The official report Of the afternoon
session follows:
The President Of the United States
of America the Premiers and foreign
secretaries OF the United states Of the
British Empire and France and Italy
and the representatives Of Japan. met
at the Quai d'Orsay this afternoon
from 3 O'Clock until Sis o'clock
The mission OF the Alles and asso-
ciated great powers TO Poland we're
first discussed and it was agreed that
NJ. Plchon should prepare draft in
structions to the mission for the ap-
prevail of the representatives of the
powers
1t was agreed that one press repre-
sentative for each Of tho Ave great
powers should be permitted 10 accom-
pany the mission.
The question of territorial readjust-
ments In connection with the con-
quest of the German colonies was then
taken UP. Sir Robert Borden. Prime
Minister OF Canada; Mr.. Hughes.
Prime Minister 'of Australia General
Smuts. representative OF General
Booths. the Prime Minister Of South
Africa, and Mr.. Massey, Prime Mini
ster OF New Zealand, were present
and explained the particular interest
Of the respective dominions in regard
to this question.
The next meeting of the Allied
minister's will take place on Monday
morning at 10 O'Clock.
The Peace Conference will hold
plenary sitting at the ministry OF
foreign affairs tomorrow, Saturday, at
3 o'clock.
The Persian delegation, headed by the
Minister of Foreign Affairs. arrived here
today. It will wait upon the Peace
Conference to present the desires Of
Persia.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-25

template an important proposal by
which such problems as the German
colonies, Mesopotamia and Palestine
VIII be submitted to the League OF Ma
tions In order 10 avoid loss OF time and
territorial demands incompatible with
the principles of the league.
The second plenary session Of the
Peace Conference at 3 o'clock this after
noon will have the League of Nations
as It's foremost topic. This will be
followed by four qucstions--iabor. in.
IDENTITIES punishments and highways,
as previously defined.
David Lloyd George the British
Premier, will make the opening presen-
tation Of plan for n League of Ma
tions in a brief speech, dealing largely
with principles and leaving the details
fer the commission.
The part President Wilson will take
in today's session OF the conference has
not yet been definitely announced.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-25
100000 FIRE AT EMPORIUM
Half Block Of Business Houses in Cen.
ter Of Town DESTROYED

Wiliiamsport. Pa. Jan. 25.-(By \.
PA fire, which broke out at $50
o'clock yesterday morning, destroyed
more than half a block of business
places and dwellings In the center of
the town of Emporium, entalling a loss
Of 100000. The towns OF Remove and
st. Mary's sent fire engines to help In
checking the flames. which, owing to a
high wind. threatened the entire town.
The fire originated presumably from a
gas-heated boiler in the home Of r, D.,
Brannon.
The Emporium postoftice. with its dis
tributed mail, was among the buildings
burned.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-25
Engldnd Outlines
League of Nations
Continued from Page One

Either a council or a conference or the
league is thought TO be the proper or.
gan for the consideration of ronjus.
ticiable quarrels.
The plan maintains that. In either
case, all that ought TO be attempted at
present is to see that there shall be a
deliberate public discussion and that In
ternational public opinion and not for
NAL coercivs machinery shall be ap-
pealed to. 1t is held that the world Is
not yet ready for such machinery. There
are two cases only in which it is planned
that the league should apply coercion to
sovereign States.
Two Cases for Coercion
The first case would he where one
disputant had complied with the unan-
nous report OF the conference or coun-
ell of the league or with the award of
the court of arbitration. while the other
disputant refused to accept this as iina |.
The league would have 10 assist the
complying State II the other should offer
violence. The second case would be that
OF an aggressive power which insisted
on going TO war without allowing the
league time to discuss the case properly
The leagues members would he
bound, in both cases. to sever diplo-
matte, commercial and economic rela-
lions with the offending State. The
military or naval steps necessary 10
enforce obedience 10 agreements of the
league would be decided by the coun-
ell. Limitations which International
law now impose on war-like actions
would not apply TO the league. which
would have free hand Provision
would be made to cover the matter of
expenses, aid given by one member
or the league TO another IN connection
from results of hostile action because
OF compliance by any State with the
covenants of the league.
Would Cancel Treaties
The plan looks to the cancellation of
treaties incompatible with the tenents
of the league and calls for a provision
regarding tho publicity of treaties as
well as reconsideration of obligations on
occasions
The question OF disarmament ia held
10 be difficult, although more or less
complete disarmament Is considered
necessary TO peace. II is suggested that
there might be some step toward the
adjustment of conscrlption az one
measure of the plan.
The plan would prohibit any nation
having forces or armament sufticien nj
Tor the purpose TO indicate an intention
or employing them aggresslvely
Disarmament Ia one of the earliest
problems to be dealt with by the league
according 10 this plan. in case the cues
ton IL not settled by the Peace Con-
ference.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-25
Aero Club Elects Officers

The Aero Club OF Pennsylvania last
night elected the following officers
Joseph A. Steinmetz, president: Lincoln
r. Soule and William II, Sheahan, vice
presidents; George S. Gassner, secre-
tary; Laurence Maresch, treasurer and
John S. Clarke. Louis s. Clarke. william
d. Harris. Lieutenant Ralph r, FolwelI.
Rudolph Moscau and Clarence p wynne,
directors.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-25
GOSSIP OF THE STREET
APPEAL WILL SELL
M VICTORY LOAN, SAYS BANKER
Mason Leader of Treasury Certificate Sales Declares
Americans Will Be Glad to Finish Splendid Work.
Gossip Of the Street

believes that successful appeal
the American people IN
His is John
president Company and chairman
committee for the sale or
certificates of Indebtedness
Masonw the coming campaign
emphacany those
the OF
sale Victory Bonds and who
in the majority.
that the Ameri-
the splendid work
the
unfinished anything which they
going TO leave this
max the greatest achieve
and which will not be
100000 $6oooooOoo of the
Victory difference to them wheher
American citizen that know
him. He will do it himself and
this is the work or our
citizens"
that MI Mason
to by making hsht or
of at the present
both the patriotic and CONNER
be foohh
the lean patriotism alone
and business appeal. he said
of the Of the loan
called attention to the fact
place loans successfully
he
bonds he
appealed finish
completed would not be found
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-25

chicago stockyard interests report .
Dig decrease In consumption OF dressed
meat IN the East. At all Atlantic points
In freesers.
The Canadian Railroads publicity bu-
eau estimates that the 1918 gross OF
the principal Canadian railroads com
olned Increased 9ia per cent, their gross
gains being 80 per cent.
commercial failures this week In the
Cnited states are 1876. against III last
week. l7b the preceding week and 275
the corresponding week last year. Fail
lres In Canada number nine, against
n,ueeh ,,ns1 Iast week, thirteen the preceding
week ana twenty-three last year.
The open winter in this country will
mean 100000 tons of fodder stuffs for
european neutrals. The amount of oil
cake and oil cake meal il to be shipped
Immediately by us TO the neutrals who
have been Needing fodder. IL was stated
BY the war trade board. after consulta
ton with the food administration.
resumption of business among the glass
plants Of the country. More than one
half Of the capacity will be working
on the first period, that begins Feb
ruary 8.
The Modern Miller says: "The win
ter wheat belt Is wholly unprotected ;
below Zero temperatures for few DAYS
would mean possible deterioration. The
plant is strong. and the acreage is large
plus wheat as rapidly as possible Bad
roaqs In the Interior continue to re-
tard marketing of corn"
December breakstufrs exports were
valued at s93.3To,60 against s6l,213,
Tor month IN 1917 .nt tp ,ti
s2.4O0,2sl against $6s5.6aa Meat and
dairy products sS7,ii4,s0s against S42.-
l69,903. Cotton s10t293O1i against
Sl, 120342. mineral oil s2?, ,4l5
against &29,l73.907.
Eleven additional steamships Of TO-.
0O0 deadwe!ght tonnage have been as
signed TO the trade between United
states and east coast of South America
making total of sixty-nine stea amships
or $4,000 deadweisht tonnage now re-
leased for this traffic.
The American aut tomobile is very
popular abroad" said a travelling repre-.
sentative OF a steel company who re.
turned a few days ago from a trir
| through Europe. In fact. ! heard In.
quiry everywhere ! went as to the price
of American goods. Abroad the idea
has spread that American manufacturers
have been piling up "a surplus of goods
to be sold after the war. Spain Is full
of business. Two things must happer
before business world swings safely into
the period of reconstruction. Rates must
be neutralized SO as to permit genera
competition of all nations. and laws
changed in countries where they taS
companies in such a way as to make 1t
impossible for them to compete with for
elgn firms In the game line of business
Great Britain has a big advantage just
now. Her shipping rates are lower than
any other country's, and she is losing
no time picking up the business that
fell by the waysde during the war