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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-07-31
MAHON APPROVES
CHICAGO STRIKE VOTE
Carmen Will Hold Referendum
Tomorrow on Accepting e5-
Cent Offer

Chicago, July 31.-(By A. Pl-
Toiling Chicago today found cheer in
the prospect that the street car strike
might end soon and that by Saturday
morning workers could again ride on
elevated and surface cars. The thou
sands who have come downtown on
trucks, in automobiles or by their own
motive power and gone home ms best
they could. bore good humoredly the
inconvenience forced upon them by the
paralysis of transportation lines.
Possibility of the near solution of the
strike came with the announcement that
the 10000 surface and elevated men. on
strike since last Tuesday morning.
would ballot tomorrow on whcthcp to
accept the wage scale of sixty five cents
agreed upon last Monday by their rep
rescntatives and those of the companies
and rejected the same night at a mass .
meeting of G0O0' carmen.
The plan of the union leaders for a
referendum vote of the entire union
membership met the approval of W. d.
Mahon. international president of the
carmen's union, on his arrival from De
troit, and immediate preparations foi
balloting were begun. 1t was fount
printing the ballots and preparations fol
taking the vote would consume much o
today and. therefore. Friday from s n
M. to y. m. was fixed for the ballot
ing
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-07-31
DROWNING OF GIRL
PROVED BY AUTOPSY
Decker Cleared of Suspicion in
Connection With Canoe Ride
and Set at Liberty
FlANCE IS DAZED AT LOSS

Paterson, n. j., July 31.-Mabel
Harris, the young Pompton, n. j.,
girl, whose body was found in the Ram
apo river yesterday morning, after she
had mysteriously disappeared Sunday
night while out in canoe with her
nance. Lester Decker. came to her
death by drowning. according to the
finding of DR.. Robert Armstrong
county physician of Passac, who con
Quoted an autopsy.
Decker, who has been held in the
county Jail here. pending the investiga
tion into the young woman $ death, was
released from custody today. His re
lease was recommended by. County
Prosecutor Dunn, who reported that an
autopsy on the young woman's body
showed that she had met death by
drowning and there were no marks of
violence on the body.
Mr.. Dunn said that no water was
found in the. girls lungs, but this was
not strange. he explained, as she might
have tainted from fright or been rem =
dercd unconscious when buffeted about
with the canoe on the rocks below the
falls.
Mr.. Dunn announced late at night
that he would appear in the city cour'
Of Paterson today and ask for the re
lease of Decker. He said that Doctor
Armstrong, Munson Force, assistant
prosecutor. and the county detectives
had come to the conclusion that there
was no evidence on which they could
hold the young man.
Mr.. Dunn made it clear that the au
topsy developed that there were nc
marks of criminal violence or other at.
tack. There were bruises on the heaC
and body. but these were caused un
doubtedly. he thought, when the coupl,
were thrown over the edge of the dan
onto the jagged rocks below.
Although young Decker, who hat
been held on suspicion of having
caused the girls death. told severa
conflicting stories, this was attributed tc
the dazed condition of his mind follow
ing the accident.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-07-31
Easy-riding Coach
For Baby's Airing

No better to be found than these
fine Pullman Coaches, in gray,
white, and ecru. Strong, comfort
able springs, roomy, large BODY,
top that can be adjusted to shade
the eyes, reliable brake-in a word,
every detail provided that ministers
to baby's we'll being and insures
safety and comfort-$34.50.
Strawbridge & Clothier-
Fourth Floor, Centre
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-07-31
FASHIONABLE WOMEN
AT RAID HEARING
Efforts Made to Identify Them
With Reputed Second
Monte Carlo"

CelarhurSt. \. Y. July 81 With n
score of handsomely attired women tax =
ing an unusual interest in the proceed :
ings, three men who were arrested here
alleged Monte Carlo" were brought
before Justice of the Peace Raisig
here last night for brief hearing,
which was continued until next We'd
nesday. Bail of $4,000 each was fur
nished by Wilson Miner. dramatist.
whose interest in the case was not ex-
planned.
The three men arrested Sunday
night refused at the time to give their
names. and were booked as "JOhn
Superintendent" John Doorkeeper.
and "John Cashier" At last night :
hearing. however. they give their names
as Thomas Milligan and Samuel Jack
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-07-31
u. S. WIRE CONTROL
ENDS AT MIDNIGHT
BurIeson Says People Will De-
termine How He Ran
Federal System

Washington. July 31.-1n anticipa
tion of the termination at midnight of
government control Of the telephone and
Telegraph lines of the nation, POST
master General Burleson declared that
"sound public opinion" will determine
ultimately how he discharged his task
and that he lis content to abide by the
result
He gave a parting thrust at the Pos
tai Telegraph Company, with. which he
was unable to agree in the matter of
compensation and declared he ends his
labors as director of the wires with the
consciousness of having at all times ad-
ministercd the wire systems with justice
and fairness to the employees and own
ers and in such a way as to render the
hest service possible to the general pub
lie under abnormal conditions"
Mr.. Burleson indicated the federal
treasury would be called upon to make
MP a financial deficit between the reve
nues of the companies under his con-
troll and the fixed compensation for the
companies. but he insisted that but for
''court injunctions, in eighteen states,
instigated by state utility commissions,
the wire systems would have been re :
turned to their owners without obliga
ton on the federal treasury"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-07-31
WOmen's Silk
Underwear

Great variety here. both in the
moderately priced and the elabor
ate kinds:
NeStS-Of JERSEY silk. in flesh
color or white, with armholes or
ribbon straps-special at S2.95.
BlOOmers-Of fesh-color wash
able satin. tailored and lace-trim-
med models-$2.95 to $3.50: of
flesh-color or white jersey silk, tai
lored style-S3.75 to $4.95.
ROdices - OF flesh color or
white washable satin, tailored
and lace-trimmed models-$1 90 to
$3.95. One at $500, of washable
satin, with trimming of hemstitch-
ing and wee rosebuds. is especially
dainty and serviceable and very
good value. Of navy blue satin,
tailored style-S1.50; Of black crepe
de chine or Satin-S1.50 to S2.75.
Envelope Chemise-Of flesh
color washable satin or crepe de
chine: tailored and lace trimmed
models-s3.25 to $50. In white,
$500 to $3.50.
Night GOwns-Of fcsh-color
washable satin or creme de chine;
tailored and lace-trimmed models
$4.95 to $3.50.
Pajamas-Of Aesh-color wash
able satin, some Of crepe de chine:
one and two-piece stvles, some
tailored. others lace-trimmed-
$3.50 to S25.00.
Sirawrr'd~o CInthi"r--
Third Floor West
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-07-31
Our Entire Stock of Furniture at Re

HERE is a great, complete stock of Furniture
l. l. from the foremost manufacturers of Grand
Rapids and other Furniture centres-the greater
part of which was already marked at lower prices
than present cost would justify-now marked at
substantial reductions from our moderate
prices
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-07-31
White Leather Belts
Popular with Men

We have had more calls for
them this season than ever be-
fore. No other kind goes so we'll
with white Trousers An excel
lent assortment is here at S1.00,
S1.50 and $500.
Strawbridgc g. cloth cr--
Aisle l. Market Sire
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-07-31
HammOcks, Samples

A manufacturer sample line,
hence a great variety and much
lower cost than usual for such
grades. A trife soiled from be-
ing shown for taking orders, but
not in any way impaired for the
ease and rest to be found in them
on the porch and under the trees
special at $4.0O, $4.30, $4.65,
$500, $5.65 and $1,000.
StrawhridFe & Clothier-
Third Floor. Centre
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-07-31
Wire Rates Suspended In Illinois

Springfield, ILL.,. July 31.-Rates of
the Western Union Telegraph Com
pany effective under federal control.
which will expire August 1, by con-
gressional statute, are suspended until
December 3. in an order of the utili-
ties commission announced today. Yes
terday's order was entered in response
to an application of the Western Union
Company for authorization to keep the
federal rates in effect when the state
resumes jurisdiction August /.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-07-31
son. of New York City. and John r.
franklin. of WnshinRtnn ID C.

son, OF New York City, and John F.
Franklin, of Washington. ID. G.
Members of the raiding party who
were in court last night are said to have
tried to identify some of the women
present as some of those who hastily
fed from the fashionable resort in Il
heavy downpour when the raiders On
tered with drawn revolvers. but no
arrests were made or suhpoenas served
Neil II. Nandcwater. investigator for
the Nassau County Association, who
conducted the sensational raid. stated
lnst night that high stakes drew the
"elite" from New York and Nassau
county. He said that at least one man
had paid $4,000 for the privilege of
"sitting in"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-07-31
West High Alumni Form Legion Post

Members of the alumni of West Phil.
adclphia High School last night formed
Post No. 1870. of the american Legion.
at the Kingsessing Playground. Forty
ninth street and Chester avenue. The
twenty five members enrolled represent
all branches of the country's service
Milton Brown was chosen chairman.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-07-31
WOmen's Stockings
Two Good Values

Exceptionally good value is
lot of Silk Stockings in black,
white, brown and gray-at $1.50.
They are full-fashioned, which
means the desirable snug fit, and
have cotton garter-tops and soles.
Also very unusual is a lot of
Lisle Stockings-at 40c.
These are seamless with high
spliced heels and double soles; in
black, white and colors.
Strawbrdge Clothier-Market Street
Cross Aisle; and Aisle L. Centre
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-07-31

VNHE savings in this Sale really more impor
tant than in former years (when every one OF
our manufacturers had surplus stocks and close
out lots to offer at large discounts, which we
sold to our customers at very low prices) because
the present Sale cuts deeper into profits
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-07-31
Boys Waists, S1.0O

Of striped madras and percale
in a great variety of colors and
designs. Cut generously full so
as not to pull out or strain. All
with the soft attached collar. so
comfortable for summer wearing.
Sizes 6 to l5 yearS-S1.0O. A
quality that usually sells for one
fourth mere.
Strawhridge & ClothIer--
Second Floor East
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-07-31
Well-Ass0rted Stocks of Standard
Rugs and Carpets at Right Prices


s
o A
S inevitable, andwh
months stocks nearly opeee
all
Floor
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-05-29
CANADIAN WAR VETS
PLANNING CONVENTION

Winnipeg, Man. May 2s.-Great
War Veterans associations Of Canada
are in communication with like asso.
Citations in other parts Of the British
dominion concerning a world conven-
ton next year in South Africa. which
is regarded as the most central meet
ing place in the empire.
1t is understood an international
association Of var veterans is being
considered. Statements have been
made that in view Of the fact that
soldier sacrifices made victory posi-
BILE. the soldiers should formally out
line their views on soldier relief, re-
construction, peace conditions and
other measures.
The National Union Of Mutilated
and Restored Soldiers Of France has
exchanged greetings with the Do
minion Great War Veterans associa.
tons. The union is expected to send
delegates to the proposed world con-
vention Of soldiers who fought for
the-British empire. It is possible that
other nations also will be invited.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-05-29

ShossL with aluminium soless have
been invented for persons working In
w1teFsso 81 damp placsA
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-05-29
MYSTIC SHRINE MOBILES OF
KEN TEMPLE OPE ZEN CEREMONY
WITH PARADE THIS AFTERNOON
newly made Mobiles and visitors win

newly made Mobiles and visitors will
be guests.
Among the. st. Paul men who are
here for the ceremonial r B. F.
Simmons, potentate. and George Knis-
pell. past %potentate of Osman temple.
The Fargo delegation includes the
''chanters'' Of Ell Zagal temple. They.
as. we'll as a number Of the Mobiles
from st. Paul. made the trip to Grand
Forks by automobiles. arriving here
in time to take part in the afternoon
parade.
The ceremonial is believed to be
the largest which has taken place
here since the dedication of the new
Masonic temple, in 1915.
> scottish Rite Work Ends.
The Scottish Rite bodies of Grand
Forks wound up their reunion We'd
nesday night with a banquet at the
Masonic temple. A short program
of toasts was given. G. A. Hale, Bard
degree Hon. Master Of Kadosh, presid.
ed. f. H. Tostevin Of Mandan and DR.,
C. W. Robertson of Park. River spoke
for the class. and Judge c. w. Butts
responded. -
The work Wednesday evening was
done by Jared Consistory. the .31st
and 32nd degrees of Scottish Rite
Masonry being conferred.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-05-29
BRIDGE
REPAIRS BEGIN
Structure Will Be Closed to
All Traffic Until
Completed.

A crew Of carpenters today began
tearing out the pier Of Minnesota
Point bridge under the direction of C..
S. Giles, city engineer.
Until the repair work Of the bridge
is finished Mr.. Giles announces that it
will be necessary to close the bridge
to traffic entirely. This applies to
foot traffic as we'll as to automobiles,
and animal drawn transportation.
The piles for the repair of the
bridge have already, arrived here, and
the bridge timber which has been or
dered from the Pacific coast is ex-
pected to be here as soon as it can be
used.
The work will be pushed to COM
pletion as rapidly as possible, Mr..
Giles says.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-05-29
RAISES
$4,000 FOR ROADS

Grenora, N. D.. May 3S.-At = re.
cent meeting Of the Commercial club
and 2 subsequent canvass Of the bust
ness men : $4,000 was pledged for good
roads leading into this village. on
account of lack Of funds for this pur-
pose very little work has been done
on the roads for q. few years. Farm
ers have also promised to contribute
labor or cash to the enterprise.
A road west to the Montana line
is now being plowed up and will DO
in good condition for the heavy fall
trafic from hat direction. A road
extending south for fifteen miles il
also urged by . petition and It IL now
the plan Of che county commissioners
to lend the help of the county In hav.
Ing this property plowed and graded
this hummer. 2 scd roads have
arc gradually becoming too deep for,
heavy loads. and the bright prospect
for assbig crop this year haS aroused
a. new enthusdasm throukhout the
n6ighborhood. M To
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-05-29
VAR HEROES ITO
BE HONORED ON
MEMORIAL DAY
War Veterans and Patriotic
Bodies to Take Part in
Exercises.

Memorial Day services, which will
occupy the entire day, will begin at
$3.50 o'clock on Friday morning, when
members of the G. A. r., soldiers.
sailors and marines Of the World war
and members Of various patriotic or
proceed to the cemetery to pay trib-
ute, at the graves Of the soldiers.
Naval services on the DeMers ave-
bridge, a dinner at noon, at the
Methodist church and a formal par
ade and program in the afternoon
make up the program Of the days
activities.
Special car service will be available
at $3.50 o'clock in the morning, for
the cemetery, Members of the G. A..
r. and w. r. c.. and veterans of the
world war will take part in these SER
vices, together with a bugle corps and
a firing squad.
Parade at 1 $50 O'clock.
The order of march for the parade
which begins at 1880 o'clock in the
afternoon from the Methodist church.
is as follows: Allied flags, fife and
drum corps, local G.. A. r. members,
Sons of Veterans, Spanish War Veter-
ans. Veterans of the World War,
Grand Forks Municipal band, War
women S ftelleI corps, anu
school children.
At the auditorium where the par
ade will terminate, a program will be
given when Harvey Swiggum will de-
liver Gettysburg address. Special
music will be given by the band and
Girls glee club, and Sam CARRIER and
Corporal Mayf1eld. both returned SOL
diers, will give talks. Further SER
vices will be held at the soldiers
monument or Belmont avenue, fol-
lowing the program and Milton Rygh
will deliver the Address to the I'm
known Dead. DR.. S. Paige Johnson,
will read THE Graves we Decorate"
Business Places Close in p. M.
A general holiday has been declar-
ed throughout the city, and all city
and county offices. schools, banks and
be closed during the entire day. The
business houses will close at noon in
order to allow employees to partici-
pate in the afternoons program. All
local sailors will meet at the recruit
ing station at 8 o'clock, to march to
the G. A. r. headquarters at the Odd
Fellows hall, where all of the bodies
will meet to go to the cemetery. Sail
ors will appear In dress blues. and fla
hats. Soldiers and marines will gath.
err at $3.50 o'clock in front of the Odd
Fellows hall, and will be under the
command of Major Albert T.. Brown
The assembly will take the cars to the
cemetery from the corner of Kittsor
and Third Street.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-05-29
WILL ORGANIZE RED
TRAIL ASSOCIATION
AT BISMARCK TODAY

Bismarck. May es.-A permanent
organization for the North Dakota d.
vision of the National Parks Highway
association. father of the Red Trail,
will be effected at a meeting Of more
than half a hundred delegates from
the Montana line east to Minnesota,
which opened in the Commercial club
rooms this morning. George N. Ken
niston. secretary of the Bismarck
Commercial club and vice president
of the National Parks Highway asso-
citation, presides. and the principal
speaker is Fred A. Adams of Spokane,
former member of the Washington
house of representatives and now
travelling representative of the Red
Trail.
Mr.. Adams will discuss economic
road-building and maintenance, trail
marking, free camping sites, and other
matters which appeal to tourists. The
business session will adjourn follow
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-05-29
Many Candidates and Visit
ors Here to Take Part in
Festival Which is Largest
Since That Held at Open
ing Of Temple; Scottish
Rite Reunion Ends,

Delegations OF Mobiles from st. Paul,
Minneapolis, DulutllsSaud Fargo ar
rived in Grand Forks today to take
scheduled for this afternoon and eve
hing by KEN Temple Of the Mystic
Shrine.
Latest reports indicate that nearly
$50 candidates will be holding On to
the rope" when the caravan begins
It's trip acvoss the burning sands
this evening.
The fentura of the parade which is
sckedI!cd to leave the Masonic tenn
pile at ! O'Clock this afternoon is the
Arab patrol of Ken Temple. The Wis.
:tors and candidates are also march.
ing IN the parade. which is one OF
the largest ever staged by the loca
S:1rihers.
Ceremonial Tonight.
The ceremonial will take place this
evening at the Masonic temple fol.
lowed by y banquet at which .ht
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-05-29
q. &c. BATTALION
REVIEWED BY MAJOR
AT THE UNIVERSITY

The. r. o. 7. G. battalion OF the
state university was reviewed late
Wednesday afternoon by Major A.. e.
Brown, commanding officer Of the
unit, who is shortly to leave for Camp
Funston. Neb., where he will be at
tached to the summer training camp
to be held there.
In the review Wednesday Major
Brown and Lieutenant Roy HagEerty
acted as reviewing officers. Thomas
Buxton acted as battalion comman-
der and Paul Samuelson as adjutant.
A committee has been appointed at
the university to consider plans for
holding a military dance in the near
future,
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-05-29

Ing the election Of officers and ap-
pointment of committees, and the
convention will close In the evening
with q banquet.
As a result Of this meeting q call
will be issued to Red Trail garage
men to meet here in the near future
for the organisation Of an association
which is expected to prove mutually
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-05-29
LUXEMBOURG DELEGATES.

Brussels, April 2s.-(By Mail)-
In accordance with the desire ex-
pressed by the Paris conference that
the Belgian and Luxembourg govern
ments should discuss the question Of
an ecopomic and political reapproch-
mont, six delegates. from Luxembourg
have arrived in Brussels.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-05-29
HERALD CONTEST
DRAWS INTEREST
Each Contestant has Chance
Of Winning WHY'S
Knight Auto.

Do you want to sit behind the steer
ing wheel, start the silent, powerful
motor and speed away whenever your
whims may dictate?
Do you want to take this big lux
urious willys-Knight home with you?
And keep it? All your own?
That is the alluring prospect The
Grand Forks Herald is holding out
to men and women Of Grand Forks
and surrounding territory.
Not just n car, but five powerful
machines will be given away abso-
lutely free during the next eight
weeks. Z
Now is the best time to get in on
ways makes the best ending. The
campaign will officially open next
Sunday, June list, and continue until
July 26th.
Energetic candidates, however, will
start their work in getting votes at
once.
The office of the campaign man
ager is located in The Herald build
Ing, where all candidates are invited
necessary for their work. II you
cannot call then. write or telephone
go. n the receipt books. ETC., will
be mailed to you.
How to Enter.
All that you have to do to enter
the campaign is to send you name
to the campaign manager, using the
nominating blank found in each issue
of The Herald for that purpose. As
soon as these blanks are received
supplies will be mailed to you Sc you
"a start your work at once.
No Losers.
The Herald has made it possible
for you to win all the way through,
as they will pay you 10 per cent cash
commission on all money you turn in
tomobiles.
Start With 10000 Votes.
You can enter this campaign with
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take advantage of the First Subscrip-
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