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The Washington times., 1921-01-08
LEGAL POINTS FOR
AUTOMOBILE OWNER

A Minnesota statute requires that
where gasoline Is delivered otherwise
than direct to an automobile II must
be placed in a bright red can and be
properly tagged or marked. In Ie-
cent case in that State II appeared
that a woman ordered some sasoli nc
TO be delivered In a gray can which
she furnished. II was so delivered
and was tagged as gasoline. The can
was put near other similar cans con-
tanning kerosene. Thinking IL kers-
sene, the womsn used the contents Of
the can TO start fire. An explosion
resulted. causing her serious Injuries.
She sued the dealer. The court de
cided that the primary cause OF the
accident must be taken TO be the
dealers violation or the statute. He
was therefore required 10 pay for his
customers injuries.
In a recent Wisconsin case II Is lie
cided that a motorist Is not deprived
OF his claim for damages for an ac IL
dent at a railroad crossing. on the
ground OF contributory negligence
because he failed to stop. look AMI
listen" before driving upon the TRACES,
where IL was customary to have a
Waterman and stop signal at this par
ticular crossing whenever trains were
approaching. and neither was there
on the occasion In question.
A violation OF trafic regulations by
. motorist will not render him respon-
sibie for an accident which occurs at
the time unless such violation consti-
tutes the primary cause Of the acct
dent. For example. In recent Okla
homa case IL was shown that a. the
time OF a collision between an auto
mobile and a motorcycle the automo-
bile was on the left side of the street.
1t was also shown. however. that the
cyclist was looking behind just prior
TO the accident, and thus created n
situation from which neither party
was able to extricate himself before
the impact. Although the collision
could not have occurred IL the auto
mobile had been on the right side Of
the street. the court decided that The
cyclist was not entitled to damages
from the motorist for his injuries. In
discussing this question the court
said:
I'VE cannot subscribe to the rule
that one violating city ordinance as
ito his manner OF driving would be
guilty of negligence per Sc under any
and all circumstances We can
understand, where an individual driv-
ing an automobile in strict COM
pliance with the ordinance might
under some circumstances be guilty
of'the grossest negligence by remain
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-26
MRS AGNES McE. MsrcA,E

Of nr,, agnes McElroy Metcalf widow
manutantio tsnno Metcal!. Pittsburgh tool
hu'Sc'urer' home ;s died yesterday at her
ments /" the Hamilton Court Apart.
isnSo Nsne one Is survived by a son Or.
dsuSbtsarss' tas'calf' of Pittsburgh, and Ave
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-26
HOSPITAL CLERK MISSING:
ACCOUNT IS $240 SHORT
Police Are Searching for Albert J.
Clarke, Of Episcopal institution

Officials of the Episcopal Hospital,
Front street and Lehigh avenue, have
asked the police to look for Albert j..
Clarke, an employe of that institution,
who is believed to have absconded with
$240 of the institutions money.
Clarke, who was employed rs a
clerk, collected the money for rooms
during Sunday, it Is alleged. The
money was all properly entered in the
books.
About six o'clock in the evening
Clarke called a taxicab and was driven
to the North Philadelphia station. He
has not been seen since.
Nothing was thought of the taxi in =
cident until Clarke failed to appear for
work yesterday. Then his accounts
were looked over and the shortage
found. 1t developed that Clarke had
showed large roll of bills to other
employees during the day, saying that
he had won 1t in a poker game. He
also told them that his girl was coming
from California to Baltimore, and the
police of the latter city are on the look
out for him.
He is fifty years old and described as
about five feet five inches tall, weighs
about. 125 pounds, nearly all his teeth
are missing, and he is dark complexion :
ed, smooth face and has gray hair
When last seen he wore gray suit and
straw hat. He is very neat dresser
Clarke served sixteen years in the
United States Navy with an honorable
record. He has been working at tn,
hospital about six months.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-26
$4,000 LIQUOR
Theft DOUBTED
Police Fail to Verify State
ment of Morris SchiH, 1851
Minor Street
CHARGED C0LLUSl0 N

Extreme doubt is expressed by the
Police Department of the story OF Nor
ris Schiff, 46j1 Milnor street, the sa :
loonkceper who claimed to have been
robbed Of $4,000 worth Of liquor sun
day marning.
Schiff claims that group Of twenty
four men. with two sevon ton trucks
and two touring cars, descended on his
warehouse early Sunday morning IN
military formation and removed quan :
tity of liquor which he claims to have
been holding legally. -,
the Frankford Station, Schif has been
unable TO give the serial numbers OF the
barrels of liquor which are supposed 10
have been stolen. Lieutenant Barry
will also report to Superintendent Mills
thot n policeman from his station vis-
;tod tho Schiff place in June or July,
1000 Mt which time there were. only
one and one half barrels OF whisky IN
tbe warehouse. shortly after that
Schiff's permit was revoked.
The police further said that care,
ful examination of the premises faiied
10 reveal any evidence OF trucks or
barrels being rolled over the earth In
front Of the warehouse, ana yesterday
Policeman Gallagher, Of the motorcycle
souad was unable to get direct evil
denco from any one who had seen the
alleged bandits or any Of the elaborate
preparations which were supposed to
have been made for the robbery. The
police also said that the room in which
The liouor was supposed to have been
kent was not more than nine by twelve
feet, and they wondered how $4,000
worth of liquor could be got into that
SPACE.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-26
WILL CONFER AGAIN TODAY
ON FRANKFORT ~" LEASE
Slight Progress Made at Meeting In
MAYORS Office

Slight progress toward the consum-
nation of the Frankford elevated lease
was made yesterday at conference be-
tween representatives Of the city and the
Philadelphia Rapid Transit Co. in the
Office Of Mayor Moore.
Those present discussed proposed
amendments, one providing for the ex-
tension of the elevated line from Bridge
to Rhawn street and the other providing
for extension of the surface line from
Bustleton to Byberry.
The most important feature of the
proposed lease-through routing of the
cars Of the Frankford line to Sixty
ninth and Market streets-was not dis
cussed.
This may be brought up this after
noon when the Mayor and representa-
tives of the city and company confer
again this afternoon.
Following yesterdays meeting Mayor
Moore said:
THE conference lasted two hours,
was entirely amicable and dealt with
three main propositions: The amend
ment relating to the extension of the
elevated from Bridge street to Rhawn
street; the extension Of the surface line
from Bustlcton to Byberry, on both of
which it looked as II the conference
would come to an understanding. and
the important question of power houses
and shops
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-26
MAYOR HINTS VETO
OF GAS MEASURE.
Begins Writing His Message to
Council on Hall
Proposal
u. G. !. TO PAY RENTAL

Mayor Moore indicated today he in
tends to veto the Hall gas lease ordi-
nance which would increase the price
Of gas here from 81 to $1.10 thousand
cubic feet. He would not, however,
definitely state his plan.
The Mayor has until Thursday to ap-
prove or disapprove the bill and will
send the ordinance to Council with a
message. He made this statement to-
day., ,, ., - ,..
the writing of his message to Council
on the Hall gas lease ordinance. The
Mayor said he would have to do this
in snatches during today and tomorrow
because of the interviews and confer
ences intervening. ..
HE said he had listened to about all
the elements necessary to be heard on
the question of the ordinance, and
that he would deal with IL as yes or
no proposition. He said the ordinance
came in such form that there could be
no compromise upon 1t; 1t would have
to be voted up or down.
Until Thursday, he said. he would
not indicate what the message was to
be. The regular order required that
~ ~ W SOuhCl. ne suiu
he had heard rumors Of possible COM
promise or Of the probable withdrawal
of the ordinance. but that these rumors
would not affect his action"
During the two public hearings on
the gas ordinance the Mayor frequently
emphasized that the measure made no
provision for negotiations looking to n
permanent lease. He gave the impress
sion that he believed the omission very
serious defect.
Samuel T. Bodine. president OF the
United Gas Improvement Co., the lessee
of the city owned gas plant, said today
the rental Of 1882, ,700.26 due the city,
would be paid July 30. This sum is
for the quarterly period ending June 80.
Mr.. Bodine's announcement came as
n surprise, as he had previously stated
he would recommend non payment of
the rental due the city IL the S1.10 gas
rate was not granted as a temporary
.relief measure.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-26
CANDIDATES MUST GAMBLE
FOR PLACE UPON BALLOTS
Ne,o Election LaO Does A,cay With alphabetical Rotation in
Favor Of Drawing for Position

Candidates Of all kinds. anxious to
have favored positions on the primary
ballot will have to take sporting
chance this year. These positions will
bc determined by lot.
This new feature in the election laws
Is pointed out In pamphlet on elec-
tions prepared by George d. Thorn.
Superintendent Of Elections Of the State
Department at Harrisburg.
In former elections, the position was
fixed by printing the names of candi-
dates in alphabetical order. Hence. in
fnctional fights, there was always an
effort to get candidates who had names
beginning with "a" or "B" or with
other letters found in the near end"
of the alphabet.
Also, this method Of printing names
was used in such way that voters
would be confused. For example. il
the real candidate Of any element was
Moore" then the opposition would try
to divert votes by putting some one OF
the name of Moor" on the ballot. even
though ne real candioa,e OF the opposi-
ton had an entirely different name.
IL nus Deeit eSIiluuttu tHtt thV 'Nh
didatcs at the head Of the alphabetical
order could get huge lots of votes sim
ply because Of their favored position on
the ballot.
The McNichol law changed this and
did away with trickery by having posi-
tions determined by lot.
The registration law was changed ir
the last session 30 rs to provide fol
what is described as permanent regis.
tration. That is. voters who were reg
istered for the previous year. and who
In the following year reside in the same
house "shall. after being sworn ant
producing a tax receipt, be again reg
istered without answering additiona
questions"
This change was proposed by Repre-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-26
.&5]),
This Week Only!
Cy0sing-Out
Sale of
White Flannel
Trousers
$6.75, $s.75
$9.75
Regular Prices, SO, $40, $12
Regular Prices, SO, $40, $12

Going away for your Sum-
mer vacation around Au-
gust first? Here's your
chance to get at l0Uest
prices the White Flannels
so indispensable at every
Summer Resort!
SO, $40 and $12, their regu-
lar prices all season, were
less than most stores were
asking for the same quail
ties! Now, at the peak of
the demand, we are closing
them out at $6.75, $8.75,
S9./o! ..ss
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-26
BRITISH SUIT OVER US. GUNS
Manufacturers Seek About 5000.
600 From Government

special Cable Dispatch, Copyright. 1921
London. July 26.-The history of the
Lewis machine gun, which was invented
y Colonel Lewis, an American, was
oeniied in Kings Bench Division of
tne British Court when the "Armes
Automratique, Lewis and the Birmiug-
nam Small Arms Co., Limited sought
70 recover more than $4,000. 900 (nor-
many about Sl5, 900, ,000) from the Brit
during the war.
Inc use OF the guns was well known
the companies counsel. who dis
sosea mat in one week of March. 1918.
as brltish lost 1000 in action and the
Dnlninsham Smal Arms Co., not only
Mp,aSed ssnu them within two weeks, but
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-26
JAIL HEAVILY GUARDED
Mob Threatens Man Suspected Of
Attacking Girl Near New Castle

New Castle. Pa. July 25.--A Gordon
of heavily armed guards was thrown
about the county Jail here tonight after
Thomas Verne Ryhal, charged with
being the assailant of Clara Belle Len
nox, fourteen years old, was brought to
the Jail flom Mercer. upon his capture
today in Blacktown, hve miles from
Mercer.
The Lennox girl was found July IS,
badly beaten and unconscious, in
thicket four miles from New Castle, and
until Sunday had remained unconscious
in local hospital. Armed posses have
been searching for Ryhal for a week.
He was found hiding in the home of his
uncle, Thomas Ryhal, at Blacktown
today by>> Sheriff David Jarrett and a
squad of deputies.
The armed guards we're thrown about
the Jail after crowd had gathered
about the building and alleged threats
had been made.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-26
Nab Escaped Prisoner

After six months of liberty following
his escape from the House of Correc-
ton, George Harris. thirty-two years
old, S02 Vine street, was recaptured
last night. He was returned to the
institution today. According to Su-
pcrintendent Preston. Harris Is drug
addict. He got away through the kitchen
and returned to bis old haunts, where
he was found by patrolman.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-26
AIRPLANE FARE DECREASED
Round Trip From New York to At.
lantic CITY Reduced to SS5

New York, July 2G.-AirpIane pas
senger rates are decreasing. That be-
came apparent yesterday when the Aero
marine Co., operating a fleet of flying
boats. announced that the cost of the
trip between New York and Atlantic
City. one of the most popular routes in
the United States, has been reduced to
$50 for one way and $50 for a round
trip.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-26
Deaths of a Day
ALBERT EEHR

,,,ts ,hte'niehem, July 26.-Albert Febr
: sts,eight tsght wears old, for fifty wears
No,tSher .eSScher In the public schools Of
S,.d County and Bethlehem
n,.s nO,a, az his home In this city of blood
,Iins' cr., ils' lie was member of many
p. ai lodses and active In church worE
ts,,ts M WAS TO retire after another year's
ysssea,ns n nm. IN the South Side High School
,ir,. 'efIehtiy said nearly 1000 bows and
\ ny !, had been under his instruction
" '"e naif'century he was a teacher
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-26

>, BAND CONCERT TONIGHT
night A. thsSinieipal si.pa Band will play to-
'ns'on avenue. III" "''
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-26
Warns Of Soldier Check Thefts

Warning to New Jerseys prospective
recipients Of State soldiers bonus
checks to be on the lookout for mail
box thieves was contained in a state
ment made by John H. Krimm. field
agent of the State Soldiers Bonus
Commission. He stated that tactics en-
ployed by thieves who recently secured
several hundred dollars in Government
checks stolen from mail boxes might
he attempted after the first of the State
bonus checks were mailed from Trenton.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-26

sentative Dunn. OF Philadelphia. His
idea wns that it would cut down the
time con mmed in registering each appli-
can't so that all would have chance
to qualify for the elections. The in
crease of the electorate by the women
voters makes the new law helpful to the
division registrars.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-26
Men Defeat Women for Burgesses

Stonington, Conn, July 26. - The
three women candidates for burgesses,
nominated by the Republicans, were
beaten by their male Democratic oppo-
nents by an average Of thirty votes each
in tho borough election yesterday. But
little voting interest was manifested,
only $50 ballots being cast. Cornelius T.
Crandall was elected warden for the
twenty seventh term.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-26
Education Bureaus Meroe

,,l pr: Thomas +. Finegan. State Su.
ESrmtendent Of Public Instruction, to-
wy ordered losing of the PHILADELPHIA
fsu paa pittsburgh offices of the Bureau OF
~ ssihI0iHesslonal Education and merging of
d. p,,,r bureau work in the Department of
AuUnc A instruction at Harrisburg. The
'Aanses elect saving between $4,000
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-10-14
$3.50 IN GOLD FREE

To the first man making purchase opening morning
amounting 90 $50 We viii give absolutely free Of
charge $50 Ia gold You mus, be here when the doors
open at $50 O'Clock.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-10-14
FALL OPENING SALE
$3.50 IN GOLD FREE

To the first lady making purchase amounting to $50
the opening morning VIC VIII give absolutely free ot
charge $50 ~ gold. You must be here when the
doors open al Z 30 o'clock.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-16

tent at p. m. A cordial welcome
to all these services. Rev. A. M.
Gluck, pastor
Presbyterian Church.
Sunday school at $3.50 a. m. Pub
lie worship at II a. m. Young Peo-
pies meeting p. m. Prayer meet
ing Wednesday at p. m.
First Baptist Church.
Tomorrow at IL a. m. DR.. Taylor
will preach on "The Holiness Of
Cod" No evening services.
Central Church of Christ.
S. Queen street. Bible school
$3.50 a. M; classes for all ages.
Communion and preaching 10:45 a.
m. Subject: why 1t Is Easy To
Be Lost: Hard To Be Saved" Text
Matt. 7-13. Prayer service Wednes-
day p. m. Bring Bible. Teacher
training Friday p. m. Jr. c. f. So
ciety Friday z p. m. Sr. C. E. Socie-
ty Sunday p. m. Preaching at 8
p. m. Subject: Healing Leaves"
Rev. 22-2. Brother Hayden will
preach at Stokes schoolhouse Sun
day at 200 p. m. Brother Hayden
expects to have Mrs. Whitney, bis
daughter from Knoxville, Tenn, to
sing at Central Church this Lords
day. Come to the friendly church
Pastors address 531 Virginia ave-
nue..
Trinity Episcopal Church.
Rev. Dudley Boogher, rector
Sunday school $50 a. m. Morning
prayer and sermon by Mr.. w. G.
Gehri. now supplying Trinity
church, Shepherdstown II a. m.
Evening Prayer .. m. A cordial
welcome to all.
= End U. 3. Church.
New York Ave. H. Eugene Rich
ardson, pastor. Sunday school $3.50
a. m. Meeting Of picnic committee
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-16
EMMERT'S STORE

before school is called. II a. IN.
Rev. Chas. Beard will preach. Mem
bers received into the church. Jun
ior Endeavor p. m. intermediate
6 p. m. Senior p. m. No evening
service. but all will attend Commun-
ity Tent meeting at 8 p. m.
Church of The Nazarene.
Cor. High street and Pennsylvan-
ia avenue. Rev. j. H. Penn, pastor.
Preaching at 1920 a. m. and at s
p. m. Sunday school 2::30 p. m.
Harry Wilson, Supt. Midweek
prayer services Thursday at p. m.
All are cordially invited Any visi-
tors or strangers will be made to
feel at home with us. Numbers
1929.
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Frank Steelman, Pastor. Sunday
services will be as follows: $3.50 a
m. Sunday school. II a. m. morning
worship. Sermon by pastor. 7 to
7:45 p. m. services on lawn. Speak
err will be the Rev. Ernest T. Har.
rison. Service will be concluded in
time for attendance at the Union
Sunday night service at Chautau
qua tent. Wednesday at p. m. our
outdoor service.
Second Baptist Church.
North High street. r. w. Griz
card, pastor. Sunday school at $50
a, m. Roy Edwards, Supt. Prayer
meeting Wednesday at s p. m. 1.-THE
World on Human Shoulders" Is the
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-16

, sermon topic Sunday at 10:45 a. m.
The evening services will begin
half an hour earlier than usual, or
promptly at 7:15 p. M, in order that
after a brief service, all who may
desire will have opportunity for at
tending the general mass meeting
appropriate to the Lords day held
at the Chautauqua tent. All mem
bers and friends of congregation in
vited to Sundays services.
Winchester Ave. Christian Church.
Rev. Roy Schumacher, pastor.
Preaching 10:45 a. IN. Subject:
"Why Does Not the Church Die?"
Evening service 7:15-7:45. This
gives you time to attend church and
also Chautauqua. Bible school $50.
Every member expected present.
Christian Endeavor 6:45. One-half
hour program. You are invited to
all services.
First U. 8. Church.
N. Queen street. Rev. w. F. Cru
yer, pastor Sunday school at $3.50
a. m. Preaching at II by the pastor.
Subject: Rendering To All Their
Dues" Junior Endeavor at and
general class meeting at 2:30. Sen
ior and intermediate Endeavor at
$50. Mark the change in time. No
preaching at 8 o'clock. No prayer
meeting Wednesday night on &C
count Of the Chautauqua.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-16
NEWS FROM FOLTz.

Foltz, July 16.-Mrs. C. W. Say
ers and her two boys are on a pro-
longed visit among relatives and
friends at Charles Town and Vi
entity.
Mr.. James StolipEer lost a valua-
BILE cow this week, caused by light
ming.
Miss Marie Hilbert of Martins
burg, is visiting friends in this vi
ciniiyt this week.
Mrs. ]. w. Siler, of Berkeley
Station, was the guest of her dau-
ghter, Mrs. Cline Sprinkle, last
Sunday.
Mr.. II. w. Bowers has purchased
new Maxwell auto-so says S
Mr.. Guy Miller has so much
wheat that he could not get it all
In his large barn, so he threshed
~-1all part of the crop, viz: 500
bushels in order to make room
for the balance, which is being
handed in
Miss Ginettie Welsh, Of Home
stead, Pa, who has been on a pro-
longed visit among friends and rela.
tives in this neighborhood, returned
to her home on last Thursday, &C.
companied by her aunt, Mrs. Ran
dolph Welsh, who will spend sew
eral days at Homestead and Pitts
burgh, before returning to her
home.
The old-time measles are now
prevailing among the children OF
this vicinity. Some of the children
get quite sick and have a hideous
cough for a few days. But so far,
no fatalities have been reported
Since Mercury still has her in
fluence we may expect occasional
local showers accompanied by cleo
trical displays, shifting winds and
! hail in some localities, until the
end of the month. We need not
expect as much rain in August as
We had in July. The early crops
should be nearly matured before
this dry SPELL.
One of the most accommodating
mail carriers in Berkeley county is
ON Route 8. He is an affable, So
ciable and accommodating gentle
man, and has the hearty co-opera-
ton Of all his clients; viz. Jacob
Myers.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-16

&WB %

Christian Endeavor and praise serv-
ice. D. m. Union Tent services in
the Chautauqua tent. All Protest
ant churches. uniting. Wednesday
7:45 p. m Midweek service. Fri
day Z p. m. Junior Endeavor. A
welcome always awaits you.
Christ Reformed Church.
Sunday school $3.50 a. m. Worship
with sermon II a. m. Song service
with address by the pastor on the
Christian Endeavor toll 7:30 p. m.
everyone to attend the Union
This service will close in time for
Church service at the Chautauqua
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-16

Rev. George G. Everhart who was
pastor of the Reformed church in
Shepherdstown from 1889 to 1902.
died at his home in Baltimore at the
age Of 80 years. In early life he
was an actor, and was talented as
an elocutionist. During his pastor
ate at Shepherdstown he frequently
entertained the teachers at county
institutes with readings that always
delighted them.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-16
BREAKS BACK IN HIGH DIVE.

Kenneth Sheldon, Is, of Sand Hill.
Marshall county, is in critical
condition from a broken back, sus-
tanned while making a high dive
into Middle Wheeling creek. He
struck a rock in the creek.