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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-01-26
HIRING AND FIRING LINE
New Civil Service Board Has Had Its
Powers and Duties Considerably
nIarged--conditlon Of clty's
Water Supply Critical
BY GEORGE Nox MCCAIN
HXNE ARE on the firing as well as

w hiring line" said Civil Service Com
missioner Woodruff, with a smile.
In his epigrammatic way Commissioner
Woodruff threw food of light on the ac-
tivities of the new civil service board, and
incidentally corrected n popular misappre-
hcnsion of its duties under the new charter.
The board is no longer merely committee
of examiners TO test the mental and practical
qualifications of applicants for positions in
the various city departments. Its functions
have widened and its powers have been en-
larged.
For an entire day last week the civil
service board sat as court having iurisdic-
tion in cases of violation of the police code.
1t is an entirely new departure. 1t elevates
the board from schoolmasters TO magistrates; /;
that is. practically speaking.
| understand the new burdens imposed
upon the three commissioners will in all
probability call for some additional changes
in methods of procedure. In the hearing Of
police officers for violation of rules and regu
latious considerable time is consumed which
can be given to the other phase oF this work
To overcome this it is not improbable that
a special examiner or two ma. be designated
by tho board who will hear and report upon
complaints against the uniformed force.
Such a procedure, ] understand. is sane
toned by law. although the examiner so ap
pointed must be Il member of the lar and Il
person of discretion
From indications there are n large number
of police hearings due to be held in the
future.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-01-26

The powers will probably let Holland
understand that there are more ways OF
killing a rat than choking it with buttered
phrases.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-01-26

Another Endorsement for the eighteenth
amendment: Director Furbush declares rest
and fresh air better medicine for influenza
than whisky or brandy.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-01-26

Radical exchange of opinion between
Palmer and Kane may bring about radical
change in the treatment of radicals.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-01-26
His Spirit
Still Lives

The spirit of Robbie
His Spirit Burns was the only
Still Lives tipple at his birthday
celebration yesterday.
II was low gauge for the gauger, who would
infinitely prefer the nineteenth hole TO the
eighteenth amendment.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-01-26
Regardless of person
Fluctuations

Regardless of person
Fluctuations al and political differ
cnccs and disagree
ments, says Or. Harry A. Garfield 1--WE
must al pay homage to the man who with
such devotion spent his strength in the cause
Of America Presidents wilson And re
gardess of personal etc, we don't mind
admitting that Doctor Garfield IS a gentle
man Of breadth and dignity.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-01-26

The country continues 10 be blissfully
indifferent to Hoover's politics. il is his
ability that attracts.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-01-26
What Do You KnOW?
QUIZ

1. What nations are specified in the peace
treaty as entitled to be represented by
Judges in the trial of William Hohen'
zollern?
.. What is the capital Of Sweden:
3. Why is the battle of Saratoga Sf decisive
Importance in American history
4. When did Karl Marx live?
). What is meant by the Miuoan clylll1"'
ton?
6. Who is said TO have originated the cS'
preston "To the yictors belong tne
spois"?
Z. Name two rivers in Australia.
s. What is the total membership OF tn'
United States House of Represents
tives?
Q. Who wrote "Gulliver's Travel
10. What was originally the profession VI
Herbert C. Hoover?
Answers to Saturdays oult
/. The term Devils Advocate IS detl'gu
from the process of canonl1atlon iu
the Catholic Church, in when som'
person is expectethto oppose the prop
osition and to give some reason WY
lC SHOulu luhc pi"NN'
is technically called the "AdYocslu'
Diaboli," or Devils Advocate. nav !l.,
ing said his say, the conclaYe ucciu''
the question.
., There are eighteen amendments u
federal constitution.
8. A curlew is wading bird with ioHS'
slender, curved bill.
4. Pittsburgh, not Pittsburg, is correct
8. Three leaders of the French heToluuU1 utnn
who were guillotined were pantUs i,;os
Robespierre and Camille Desmouir''
o. William the Conqueror lnVuueu '
land in the year 1865.
z. Giuseppe Mazzini was an Italian ps% ssnrs
and revolutionist, prominent nSts sbs
in the movements leading up 10 s5s
uniication and independence OF mo @yp
ern Italy. His dates are leoo i''-' .
8. "oui vive" literally means VINO tiys', as
that is, 'on whose side are you a.
a sentinel's challenge. by e1tehSaS, Ian
"on the qui vive" has come 10 il''
on the alert. !.
o. The words should be pronounce
though they were spelled key Nes hIaa
10. The fag Of Norway consists u IA
cross with white margins on 4
helds --
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-01-26

The safe crackers operating on Ridge
avenue evidently hadn't heard of the shake
up in the police bureau.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-01-26

The great world of out of doors is all
right as a general rule, but there are times
when it is pretty darned sloppy.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-01-26
Tho Line Forms ON the RIoht

Dear Socrates: There is one widower I'm
New York state who keeps house for himself
| and two sons, runs farm a butter and egg
| business. dabbles IN real estate (particuiarly
peaches aud hakes tho ughtest and White1f
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-01-26

Mayor Moore heartily indorses the dec
laration of William. Schwenk Gilbert that a
pelieeman's life is not baapy one.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-01-26
Member of the Associated Press

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS is eDclu-
siueiy entitled to the use for republication
Of all neicS dispatches credited to it or not
othcruise credited IN this paper. and also
the local uetCS LpbHShcd therein.
An rights Of republication of special DIS
patches herein are also rcScrrcd.
Philadelphia Monday, January 70, 1920
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-01-26

There is no denying that Mr.. Palmer
is expert at back -pedaling
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-01-26
Playing III
Tough Luck

titute By the raids on alleged radicals by the
Department of Justice. If the men arrested
are Indicators the suffering caused is re-
grcttable but unavoidable. But what il they
are merely the victims of hystcria in high
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-01-26

Bryan is winning attention as Prince
Of Walls.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-01-26

John BaIderston, of this city and else
where, will arouse the ire of our fair clients
we fear. In his admirable play, 1.-The
Genius of the Marne," there is not single
feminine part.
Nor is there any reason why there should
be one
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-01-26

Our advice to those two sons would be,
Watch YOUR stepmother.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-01-26
THE CHAFFIING DISH

of loaves every Saturday morning. On Blue
Monday he is up at a. m, speeding the
family wash through an electric washing
machine. Cross my heart, hope to die, If it
isn't the truth. Step up, girls, this man is
widower. Please excuse blue paper, wished
on me at Xmas LADY CLIENT.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-01-26

LIVERY ex service man in Philadelphia
- who has any difficulty getting his war
risk insurance adjusted should understand
that now is his opportunity TO get the tan
giles Strengthened out.
The American Legion. the war risk insur-
ancr bureau of Washington and the various
welfare organizations of this city are con-
ducting a campaign this month for the pur-
pose of adjusting all war risk insurance
difficulties.
Vincent A. Carroll is in charge of the
headquarters at 1907 Walnut street. Mr..
Carroll wants TO hear from every ex- service
man in connection with this all Important
subject. He represents the American Le-
gion as its campaign director.
Meetings have been held over the city.
letters have been addressed by the thousands
to ex service men, but unfortunately he tells
me. there are hundreds of ex soldiers who
are still unaware Of this campaign to help
them.
Any time during the day. this month and
every Tuesday night. former service men arc
asked to call and have their cases taken up
individually. And there are certainly hun
dreds of men in perpleXity over this subject
who need help.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-01-26
r WONDER if the people o

L really appreciate the critical condition of
the city S water supply?
For several years now the situation has
been a persistent nightmare to Carleton f.
Davis. chief of the water bureau. The city
is constantly on the verge of a shortage. In
the height of midsummer, more than once N
the last few years, the threat of water
famine has impended.
1--WE arc doing everything we can to post
pone the evil day" said Director Davis in
brief but pointed talk. eve are doing every
thing we can to impress upon the people the
necessity for economizing in the use of water
It is all we can do under the circumstances.
4 greater water supply is the next important
problem. and the most important from the
physical standpoint that Philadelphia must
face
1t has been alleged that the saving of water
as result. oddly enough, of the advent of
prohibition in closing the saloons will be
factor in relieving the situation. 1t is
fallacy. In place of the saloons with their
constantly running taps there is an increase
in the number of soft drink shops and soda
fountains. j. is pointed out, too, that the
tremendous increase in war building opera
tions has increased the strain On tie city's
limited supply.
As a result the situation is going from bad
to worse An unforeseen smash in any of the
big pumping stations or a compulsory closing
of big filtration plant would work havoc.
Wake up. Phladelphia!'' is particularly
applicable TO the water situation.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-01-26
DIsHoP y, b, CRUDE, perhaps the best

DISHOP \. &. CRUDE, perhaps the best
- known clergyman of the Mennonite
Church in the East, is about to retire. Bishop
Grubb is vcrging on seventy and for thirty
eight years has labored continuously in this
city. i was in 1882 that he accepted call
to the First Mennonite Church of Phiadel-
rhia. at Fifth and Diamond streets. and in
the intervening years of faithful service he
has cndcared himself to the entire Mennonite
body of eastern Pennsylvania. He has built
up the Philadelphia church from the smallest
to the largest in the eastern district confer
ence Of that denomination.
When Memo Smons. the evangelist of
Witmarsum. in 1923 laid down the principles
of his faith he little dreamed perhaps that
they would spread to every country in Eu-
rope and find a permanent home in the new
world, whose existence had then been known
for about thirty years. It was not until 1G0
gears after that the first settlement of Men
nonitcs was made in Germantown. That was
in 1862.
Bishop Grubb is tho highest authority on
historical matters concerning his church in
this country. His library of old and rare
books bearing on Mennonite history is the
largest in the country. He is the author of
a number of works on Mennonite history and
has been a large contributor to the literature
of his denomination.
DJSHOP GRUBB is an editor and pub
- Usher. Or rather he was. He founded
The Mennonite. a denominatOnal paper, in
1884, which is now under the editorial man
agemcnt of his eldest sou, who is also min
lister in charge of the Second Mennonite
Church, at Franklin street and Indiana ave-
nuc. which was originally mission founded
by the bishop.
For thirty years he has been member of
the board of publication of his church, and
for most of that time has been president of
the board.
4 second son, the Rev w. II. Grubb, is
pastor of the Eden Memorial Church at
Schweuksvillc. Bishop Grubb himself is a
native of Montgomery county and belongs to
one of the Oldest families in this part of the
state.
The position of a clergyman is in great
measure established by his popularity among
his own people, and by this criterion alone
Bishop Grubb is held in wide esteem, for his
sermons are features of the current literature
of the Mennonite Church.
, The outstanding feature, I think, OF the
denomination is its high exempliicatou of
the principle of brotherly love. In proper
ton 10 number, its contributions to the cause
of church charities will rank among the
highest IT is an intensified loyalty that goes
the limit of answering in the affirmative the
pharisaical query, "Am I my brothers.
keeper?" The motto on its banners is,
Help ye one another"
! LAat and the other tenets Of his ehure.l.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-01-26

Ladies who sign themselves Dot, NJ. V. N.
S. and X. NJ, S. are unfortunately not ad-
mitted to the arena today. Dot, because she
is too delightfully."- complimentary; the Others
for lack of space.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-01-26

The Society for Or
canizing Charities in
this city is feeding
seven families left des
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-21
The Harpvocal Ensemble, Musical Offering Deluxe
ARE YOUR KIDNEYS WEAK?
Thousands of Men and Women Have Kidney Trouble and
Never Suspect 1t.

Most people do not realize the
alarming increase and remarkable
prevalency of kidney disease. While
kidney disorders are among the most
common diseases that prevail. they
are almost the last recognized by
patients. who usually content them
selves with doetoring the effects,
while the original disease constantly
undermines the system.
Weak kidneys may cause lumbago,
rheumatism, catarrh of the bladder.
pain or dull ache in the hack. joints
or muscles. at times have headache
or indigestion, as time passes YOU
may have a sallow complexion, puffy
or dark circles under the eyes, some
times feel as though you had heart
trouble, may have plenty Of ambition
but no strength, get weak and lose
flesh.
SPECIAL NoTE-You may obtain
by enclosing ten cents to DR.. Kilmer
also send you book Of valua bic in
thousands Of grateful letters received
found Swamp-Root to be just the re
bladder troubles. The value and su
known that our readers are advised
Address DR.. Kilmer & Co., Bingham
this offer in the Augusta kennebec
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-21

If such conditions are permitted to
continue, serious results are sure to
follow: Kidney Trouble in its very
worst form may steal upon you.
If YOU feel that your kidneys are
the cause OF your sickness or run
down condition. begin taking DR..
kilmers Swamp Root. the famous
kidney, liver and bladder medicine,
because as soon as your kidneys are
well, they will help the other organs
to health.
If you are already convinced that
Swamp Root is what you need, YOU
can purchase the regular medium and
large size bottles at all drug stores.
Don't make any mistake but remem-
Der the name. DR.. kilmer's Swamp
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n. y. which you will find on every
bottle.
a sample size bottle of Swamp-Root
6; Co. Bingham.on, n. y. They will
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from men and women who say they
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ton, y. Y. BE sure to say you read
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-21

Both Chicago women were members
OF the state board of the Illinois Equal
suffrage Association. This association
furnishes also the two state chairmea
OF the major parties. Mrs. Fletcher
Dooyns of Chicago is state chairman
OF the Republican Women's Committee,
and Mrs. Howard r. Wilson of Virden
IS state chairman for the Democratic
Committee. Both Of these women are
on the Advisory Committee Of the ILL.,
nois Equal Suffrage Association.
Thus far Kentucky and Illinois are
the high spots for women's party lead
ership, since they have furnished the
only national women chairmen, but
New York and Missouri are pushing
them hard. the New York City League
OF Women Voters having furnished
Miss Mary Garrett Hay. as chairman
OF the executive committee Of the Wom-
ems Division Of the National Republi.
can Women's Committee. and the New
York State League. Mrs. Arthur Liver
more as state chairman Of the Republi-
caa Wcmea's Committee. Miss Hav
ard Mrs. LIvermore are also national
suffrage figures. Miss Hay being second
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-21
;Sufragists Who
Are Party Leaders

At the head Of the two major politica
parties in state and nation are many
women who will attend the 5lst annual
convention Of the National American
Woman Suffrage Association at Chica-
60. Illinois, February 12-IS.
Mrs. John Glover South. Of Frankfort
who was for three years president Of
the Kentucky Equal Rights Association
and at present its first vice-presiden.,
is not only the Kentucky member OF
the woman's Committee of the Ma
tional Republican Committee for her
own state of Kentucky. but was elected
some months ago as chairman of the
National Republican Women's Commit.
tee.
The kentucky Equal Rights Associa.
ton has done double duty in furnish.
ing women to national political parties
Mrs Samuel r. Castleman, Of Louis
vile. second vice president Of the Ken.
tuck! Suffrage Association. Is the Ken.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-21
Imperial Lodge
Degree Of Honor Installs

The officers of Imperial Lodge. n.
OF H.. No. >. were installed recently
at the regular meeting which wa:
Eeld at the home Of Mrs. II. \.
Carey. The installing officer was
Grand Chief of Ceremonies Mrs.
Ethel Rankins and she was assiste .
10y P. G. c. of H., Nellie l. Philbrick,
2. G. c. of H.. Sadie Metcaif as
q. Usher. Mrs. Lawrence Coigan
G. c. of c.. and Mrs. Geo. l.. Kill
gore Of kennebec Lodge Gardiner as
G. L. Of II.
The following officers were in
stalled: p. c. of H.. Nellie Cram
Fin, Sadie Metcalf: c. Of H.. Caro-
line Carey; treasurer. Emma Syl.
vester: L. Of H.. Octavia Cony; A,
Carrie Jones; a. L.. Sarah Stetson:
c. Of c.. Harriet knowles: r.. W.
Lovina Springer; recorder. Eellia
Philbrick; uianist. Ethel Rankins
After the installation bountiful
banquet was served in tie dinin.
room and social time enjoyed by
ALL
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-21
Women with Incomes in
1919 Subject to Provisions
Federal Income Tax Law

Women who had incomes Gur;na
the past year are reminded by Hon.
Leon Q. Tebbetts. collector of inter-
nal revenue for the District o!
Maine, in statement Tuesday that
hey are subject TO all Of the pro.
Visions of the Federal Income Tax
Law. Many thousands Of womec
Gle returns and pay taxes regularly
and there are new names added Ia
his list each year. The high
ages and salaries received by
women last year will perhaps double
it4c number Of the fair sex who are
,HGuirod to file returns
\ public school teacher. or other
cit. county or state employe is not
taN, Il on her salary OK wages. bu /,
aust file q return if her taxable in
';tne from other sources was sufii-
r'"tt in amount to come within the
!. IS. definitions.
~ unmarried woman. widow or
married woman who is Twin:
Part from her husband. must i'll
- income tax return if her net in
come for the year 1919 was $1,000 OF
over.
She is entitled to an exemption on
the first $1,000 OF her income. If
"iic is the head of a family, as de-
lined in the income tax regulations,
she may claim $1,000 additional ex-
cmption. She may also claim fur
Their exemption of $500 for each per
son for whom she is the chief sup
port. if the dependent is under IS
years Of age or is mentally or physi-
cally defective.
A married woman who has an in {.
come from a separate source than
her husband is entitled to file a
separate return with respect to tina,
income. Ordinarily a husband and
wife file one joint return. including
the income of both. But il the hus-
band does not include the wife's in
come, the wife is required to file he-
own return. Separate returns Of
husband and wife are required if
either had a net income exceedin.
$1,000 per annum.
A married woman who lives witt,
her husband is not allowed a pre-
scribed exemption. She and her
nuSpand Is not allowed a prescribed
exemption. She and her husband
hav $1,000 plus 500 in addition fo-
ach dependent and this exemption
may be taken by either or divided
in any manner between them.
A woman who was widowed dur
ing the year 1919 may claim exemp-
ton for the full year. on the basise
of her status as Of December 81,
A wife whose husband is in . |
or temporarily working
in another city and is separated |
from him only through necessity |
should not consider her status as
living apart" from her husband. ,
But if there is voluntary continuous !
separation. whether or not granted
by court decree. each must take the
status Of single person with re.
spect to the income tax.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-21

Mrs. Odiorne's high school dancing
class held a leap year party Mon
day evening in the banquet hall at
the Augusta House. There were
about 81 couples present. In &C
cordance with leap year tradition
the girls took the boys to the dance
and the girls asked the boys for
dances with the exception of one
number. Music was furnished by
Douglas orchestra. The affair
proved most enjoyable
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-21
CANAAN

MRS. Lucinda Farnham, who has been
visiting her sister. Mrs. Cordelia Reed
Tor few weeks. suffered a slight shoc.,
one Gay recently. DIR. Earle attends her
and she is slowly recovering. Her Sis
ter Mrs. Azuba Burrill. is helping TO
care for her
Mr.. and Mrs. Alton Wilson of Pitts
held passed Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs.
Winfield Goodrich.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Richardson OF
Skowhegan were guests Thursday Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Getcheil.
Arthur Ellwood went to Foxcroft
Saturday to see his father. who has
been very i'll for a long time
Ardis. the little daughter OF Mr.. and
MRS. EDWARD Rumery. has been very
III for several days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-21

The executive committee Of the
AugustaGfrls' Community club will
meet Thursday evening at Z o'clock
at the clubhouse. where matters Of
importance will be brought before
the members. The meeting is called
by Miss Ann NJ. Bibber, the presi-
dent of the club. e-..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-21
lucky member Of the women's Commit
tee, National Democratic Committee.

This is no inconsiderable triumph for
Kentucky which is thus catching step
with Illinois previous record for party
leadership. Illinois and Kentucky are
now running neck and neck, with tho
Illinois organization still one step to the
good, since it has already furnished
TWO national party leaders-Mrs. George
Bass Of the National Wcsnen's Demo-,
cratic Committee. and Mrs. Medill Nc
Cormick. the retiring leader Of the Ma
tional Republican Women's Committee
whose place Mrs. South has now filed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-21

about ) A. NJ. Friday caught n
from an overheated chimney an
burned to the ground. the occupants
Mr.. and Mrs. Ormsleigh Watson Al.
daughter Lillian Watson escap!'.'
without injury. The loss. when !
believed to have been covered I! IL
surance, Is estimated at $2,0t.