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Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-05-04
AMERICAN EXPRESS
TO CUT PAY OF MEN

New York May 1.-THE railway ey-
press company announced here To-
day II had notified its S0.0n0 employees
it would readiust WAGES June l. and
revise rules governing hours of serv-
ice and working conditions on the
same date
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-05-04
He fccompIishes Thinus

II is usually the fellow who doesn't
know any better who does the thing
that cant hc done. You see, The
poor fellow decsrt know it can't he
done aud 80 hr goes ahead and does
Exchange,
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-05-04
THE WEATHER.

Cloudy tonight and
Thursday. Rising tenn.
perature Thursday.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-05-04

OTTAWA FREE TRADER
Established 1910
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-10-22
G. l.. scott Wins L,br, sui.

LfNCHBuRG. VA. oct, 2,.-The
jury in the Circuit Court OF Amhcrs,
county Friday, in the libel suit OF
{. l.. Scott against w. b. Maddox.
returned verdict OF $500 in favor OF
the plaintiff. The jury was In con-
ference atout two hours. The sui,
grew out of charges made to the
't3se Board Of Education by Mr. Mad
do% prior TO the time the State board
elected new division superintcnd-
ext for Amherst County, when MIR.
scott WIS defeated. II was charged
that the charges figured in SIR. SCOTS
defeat for reelection
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-10-22
NEW PEANUT CROP
COMING IN FORTNIGHT

By Rodgers, Hummer & Co, Inc.)
PETERSBURG. VA, Oct. 2l.-The
new crop of peanuts is being har-
vested. No price rs yet has been
established on farmers grade goods.
win weather continuing good. IL Is
expectcS the new crop will I've on the
market in about fifteen DAYS.
Several offers OF 81 per bushel for
farmers Spanish for first rcceipts
have been made and declined. There
Is general expectation that a consid-
cradle higher market will rule.
There is small amount OF farm
ers' stock OF old crop Spanish re-
naming on hand, but comparatively
little trading is reported Shelters
seem TO be buying only what they
need for immediate use. There Is
reported an active demand for shelicd
goods. 1t is not expected that pur-
chasing of farmers stock will he ac-
lively resumed until the new crop
Old stock Virginia peanuts cx-
hausted; none in hands of merchants.
New crop not expected on the mar
ket under two weeks.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-10-22

methods of temporary government
control the War Department would
become the focal point, II was en-
planned. The army already has its
personnel listed by occupations. AMI
is in position To put some men
aboard trains ana man its fleets OF
some $4,000 motor trucks.
y decision from the Interstate Com
merce Commission on the pending
cases involving requests for freight
rate reductions may be expected soon.
II was again indicated at the COM
mission There was nothing, however,
10 connect the expected decision with
the program being followed by the
Labor Board in its negotiations with
the labor leaders and railroad execu-
tivcs.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-10-22
Everyday Ad- Ventures
Tint Change. Everything


When you come home from nm
afternoons shopping nnd discover
that while YOU were buying S..S5
worth Of this md that mt the de-
pnrtment stores-you lost your
500 fur nccit-piece.
And you phone TO the different
stores and find that your fur
HASN'T hren turned In, md then
you don't know what to do-so
y,ou sit right down md have
good cry
Ind then your husband arrives
and YOU tell Him the sad story
and he's very. nympnthetic. but
very helpless nv fnr as having
anything to suggest that might
help you out of your trouble
INT after while he seem. TO
pull himself together md get the
old powers OF concentration
working and suddenly hr comes
out with ono OF the worlds best
ideas for the occnsion-"IVhy not
phone n Lost nj for tomorroN's
Dispntch."-
And Tint Changes Everything!
Hccnnsc right AWAY you begin
to feel moro cheerful md you
feel even better In the morning,
and later I'm the dny-about two
hours inter the Dispatch comes
"ut--when Indy calls UP to tell
YOU that she'B found your neck
piece-Sou're feeling like n mil
lion dollars!
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-10-22
BUSINESS MEN OFFER
SERUCEsdN RAIL CRISIS
Declare Lack of Sympathy for
Minority Who Would Force
It's viii OH People.
VOLUNTEER fon MANUAL LABOR
Express Willingness to Attend school
of Instruction, the BETTER To Fit
Themselves for Duties. Should Sit
unti0n Warrant.


Young business men of Richmond
Will assist the lines in this section
in carrying on the operation OF their
trains in the event the genera! rail
road strike. called for Octo0cr 80. is
put into actual effect. More than
fifty young men. many OF whom are
college graduates and are prominent
in business and professional iitc have
offered their services. The number
is being added to hourly. ii was said
last night. Proffcrs have been made
10 the Richmond, Fredericksburg and
Potomac Railroad. In the event of
need. by Buford Scott. OF Scott &
Stringfcllow. Volunteers also will
! offer their services to the Chesapeake
and Ohio ana other roads. 1t was said.
Those who already have signifed
their willingness serve in pos
sible emergency, are:
Wymond Cabeli. benjamin Bell Jr..
berkeley Cox. Jr. +. c. Lafferty,
Carlton y. Mofrett, r. w. NucI;ole.
Pryor Campbell, Byrd Breeder. John
H. Bocock. w. 9. Coulbourn. Thomas
r. Dew, Herbert Bickci. Anton {.
Adams. Pevram Johnson. John w
lloyd Lockhcrt Bcmiss. Jr.. ~ Tay-
Tor Pitt. j. Earle punford. r. y.
Gwathmey. Fred Il. Scott. Il. -
Scales. VI. y. Fitzgerald. Decatur
Jones, Thomas l.. Scott. Jr.. Herbert
j.. Fitzgerald. i. u. Ebcl. Henry OPP
pcnheimcr. Frank G. Christian. Will
mcr J.. OFlaherty. J. Hicks Rivcs.
Fred -. Knapp. John Randolph
Tucker, j. B. Duval. Arthur w. James.
Calvin Sattcriield, Harry Frazier, Ir.,
i. c. Harrison, Thomas u. Neal, Ed
ward g. Anderson. Childrcy Scott,
Robert +. Augustine, William Frs
kline Buford, Charles II. Robertson,
w. c. Whitner. Jr.. l.. ~. Hcindl. W.
INa,- .t.l,
Robert NJ. Jeffrcss, John II. Cronly
JAMES ID. Patton. Jr.. james y. Mon
3 cure. .lr. Alfred II. Smith. Wilson
Meek and Morton q. Thalhimcr.
In Offering the services OF the vol
,ntS-rs. Chairman Scott wrote, in
part. rs follows:
They are not in sympathy with the
small minority which cndcavors to
force its will upon the people of the
United states in such a manner, ard
although but few arc familiar with
railroad work. they wish TO express
. their disapproval in this concrete
form. cr:
An of these young men would pre-
fer, If their services are desired at
all, To do some out-or-door manual
labor. but would gladly serve in
whatever capacity they NIGH; prove
most valuable.
"A Willingness on the part of the
majority has been expressed to at
tend 81 school OF instruction better to
81, themselves for this service, If the
situation warrants it,"
Richmond is believed to be the first
city in the country TO take organized
action in this direction, although L
was stated by railroad officials here
yesterday that the students of the
Nassachusctts Institute of rcchnol-
"gy. OF Boston. have offered to aid
The Boston and Maine In body.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-10-22
COUNCILMEN VOTE
FOR SI.2O GAS HERE
: NContinned From First rnrel

Continued From First Pagco
s75o,ooo each, beginning early in next
January.
Director Trdford stated thar con-
dit!ohs were such rs to demand some
Improvement to the plant lie pre-
scented figures which tended 10 show
that everything had been don. to
provide facilities for better condi-
tons. Under the proposed appro.
pr!attons, the plant can be extended
ana enlarged. so that there may not
b" further demand for many years,
The scheme embraces plans Tor en-
larSed supply, storage. pumping, fill
t:ation and publication
Dody recommends AdoptIop.
After the arguments of Director
Trhrord Mayor Ainslie. Director Levy
ana Director Savillc. the committed
without dissenting vote. recon-
mended the adoption OF the rcsolu-
ton providing for the bond issue.
Director Levy urged quick action
from the standpoint OF health. and
Director Savillc pointed out that the
proposed sewer extension. which he
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-10-22

'OcEl!Nutu FROM flrSt l'aEc.)
road To obey the law and 10 withhold
enforcement OF its order.
Mr.. Lr:e tonight.islio issued state
mcnt outiining..-hi position on al
legged demands that teeth be put into
Inc transportation act. in which he
asserted that those making the de-
nand should also demand a law for
regulation OF his own business that
VIII establish the same relations be-
tween himself and his employees he
demands for railway employees"
The statement in part. follows:
There is a demand for congress
sional action that VIII put teeth in
the decisions Of the United states
no demand from other business that
teeth lie put into "a law to regulate
their right 10 bargain with their en-
pioycs. Freedom OF contract, the
right To hire and fire. is the plat
form OF every business 'that unites
in the demand for an enforceable law
regulating those same tights OF rail-
ways ana their employees
The right to strike has been con-
coded b. what is now the highest
legal authority in the land. namely,
the Chief Justice OF the United States
Supreme Court Is il right then TO
deny 10 railway employees the same
ieEa! rights that are conceded to
every Other class Of labor?
.Whcrein is there justification
for demand that proposes TO COM
pei transportation employees to work
under unsatisfactory conditions that
does not include every other class
OF cmployers ana employees?
THE plain fact OF the matter is
that tho railway organizations have
obeyed the labor sections Of the
transportation act; they have liter
ally obeyed every one OF its pro-
visions, and II they leave the SER
vice because of their dissatisfaction
because OF the award OF July /. they
are not in violation OF the law. but
in full accord with every one Of it's
requirements. They have n right to
refuse service that !s' equal 10 the
railway right to refuse to accept the
provisions of an coward"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-10-22

row OF buttons. just as Il painting or
statue represents infinitely more
than the mere cost of canvass and
pigments. chisel and stone. The
things you also pay for are labor
artistic perception. technical pro-
ficicncy. fashion and good taste. in
addition To an indctermipntc some
thing which, being priceless. cannot
he added Ia the price, and that is
tho idcalistic impulse to do better
than necessary which inspires ali
creative work. from putting stitches
into coat to putting splcndor into Il
cathedral. Don't split hairs or pen
MES about paying 4 fair price for i,nc
clothes They're worth II. and the
finer they are. the deeper the worth
The ImSiroms Velour
Notwithstanding the fact that the
velour is the right hat. often seen
upon the wrong heads and the wrong
Occasions, il preserves it's vogue
are indulGent TO il for it's luXuri-
Gus feel and finish. The black velour
has been favored Of late to accom-
pany Informal evening (Tuxedo)
dress. which has no standard hat OF
its own. The velour, portrayed in
the top sketch. IL n prcpossessing
shape which is procurable this sea-
son, besides black. In scai-brown.
copper (yellowish tan). brase, natural
tNor) and dark green, silk or satin
lined.
Rnom Robes n In Mode.
with tho resumption OF that favor
lite indoor sport. register
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-10-22
LAST-MLNUIEs MODES FOR
THE WELL-DRESSED NAN

tempted upon this side OF the At
iantic to anything like the extent
That they arc assumed in England
and France. There tile fine art of
leisure" seems to be more synrpa-
thetically understood and more scdu-
lously practiced. The thrce-nuarter-
length robe has rather Supplantcd the
iuli-lcngth affair. because il IL more
trim and engaging. 1t Is designed
TO be worn over the trousers. The
robe. illustrated here. is threc-u quar-
ter-lcngth OF plain or brocaded silk,
having satin-tapetl edges. collar,
pockets and sleeves. 1t fastens with
ditto girdlc. which bcstows a belted
figure licking effect in the back. The
breast pocket carries an embroid-
cred monogram.
''Front" to the Sturchcd Isoson,.
firing OF the longtime softncss of
shirt-hosoms. many men. with the
advent Of waistcoatcd days, are turn
ing again to starchcd and pleated
fronts. OF the sort reproduced along
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-10-22

now is working upon, would amount
to little without the necessary water
extension.
The committee recommended to
Council that the sum Of 5000 be APP
propriatcd To pay the expenses of fif-
teen old soldiers ut the Soldiers Home
TO attend the annual reunion of the
United Con tolerate Veterans Mt Chat
tanooga next week. y committee
from the Daughters of the ccnfcd-
eracy appeared in advocacy Of the
appropriations.
The committee will meet again on
Tuesday night to take up various
promised bond issues, including one
TO take care az the Shockoe Creek
situation, and TO complete considera-
ton OF many items on it's docket
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-10-22
Cigars From Americans
Bring Calm i'll Farley
Try uritcd Nems1.

LONDON. Oct. 2l.--Elcvcn boxes
of cigars. the gift OF five NmcrI-
cans. had great deal TO do with
preventing the absolute collapse
of the Irish peace negotiations to-
day.
Tho session was growing heated.
Lloyd George was anGr!ly de-
nouncing De Valcra's message to
the Pope. and charging the Irish
with deliberate and malicious
breaking OF the truce and ,,un-rum-
ming. Tho Irish were replying in
Kind. flushed ana cmbittcrcd under
the Premier's vehement chastiso.
ment
Then the cigars came in. They
were sent from the American Club
ny five United States citIzcns-one
box for each delegate. Accompany
ing them were letters pointing out
the difficulties OF amicablc ncEo-
ttation and Offering "a box OF the
best uavanas to aid In The solu-
ton" The letters concluded by
begging both sides TO do their ut
most to solve the question and not
TO uisappoint the world.
The cigars were passed around.
Smiles took the place OF scowls.
ana the tension was over.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-10-22
NEW YORK. Oct. Fl.

Price is quick to wear out of ones
mind. but quality is STOW to wear out
OF ones clothes. 1t is 4 curious con-
tradiction that some men grudge no
sum they may spend upon random
luNurics OF one sort or another, but
are stint necked in declining to as
sumo any considerable outlay In the
plenishmcnt of Il wardrobe. which Is
u social. cultural and business ncccs-
sity. You cannot compute the value
OF suit OF clothfs by mere length.
breadth and thickness. 1t represents
far more than IL or as yards of
cloth. handful of Innings and n
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-10-22
PRESIDENT APPROVES
LABOR BOARD STAND
tContlnued From First PageD

CONTINUED Fr0m First Page)
TO have examined into all of these
and 10 have prepared for the Pest
dent memorandum on the subject.
Discussion Of the use Of war pow.
crs by the Cabinet was understood
10 have been limited, but several per
tinent facts were developed which
gave rise To the belief that some Of
Hcials already had worked out pro-
gram 10 be followed in event a strike
should menace the supply OF essen
tials. 1T was learned also that Of
hciais who had suggested such II
course to the President, had catp-
logued men available for train oper-
alton.
Should situation arise necessitat-
Ing revision 10 these powers or other
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-10-22
EASTLAKE CONFIDENT
OF HIS ENUMERATION
(Continucd rrom Eir., rnrnl

'NUHtIhued From First FnEcD
OF the Westmoreland County Court
had bccn summoned. and that in the
event indictments are returned. an
carly trial date would he set by Judge
Joseph w. Chinn.
East!ake appears confident OF tho
outcome of the trial. When seen by
reporters. he was seated on his bunk
playing solitaire. He was at frs,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-10-22
CALLS RAILROAD
AND BROTHERHOOD
HEADS TO MEETING
CONTINUED From First Page. }

concerned. They declared that they
had not violated the boards decision,
and took the attitude that the cita-
ton really was directed Mt the unions
alone, saying that carriers We're
called IN simply because ii was ncces-
Sary 10 have both sides in the decision
represented. Under such conditions.
they said. II would be unethical to
comment on the announcement or
10 attempt 10 interpret il in any way.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-10-22

elected the statement that she WI.
Sick and could see no one. During
the day she received two boxes or
edibles-one from Newport News. a
GIT from a formcr>>occupant OF hcr
cell. and the other from Baltimore.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-10-22

Note: Questions concerning Correct
Dress for Men Will he answered by
Alfred stephen Bryan, II addressed
to him in care OF this newspaper. To
insure reply. Il stamped envelope
must be inciosed
Copyright. 1921, by Alfred stephen
Bryan.)
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-10-22

my sole purpose viii be to convict
tho person guilty OF tho crime. OF
coure. j want to be cleared. IN, tho
eyes of the world. of connection with
the Crime. but that Is secondary"
An attempt to SEQ Miss Knox
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-10-22
FIGHT ON INCOME SURTAX
RATES STARTS IN SENATE
Republican Whip Calls G. O.
P. Senators Back TO
Washington,
ABsENTEEIsM IS SCORED
Defeat ON Thursdny of Foreign Cor
porntioR Tux Exemption Stirs Mn
jorify Lenders to Greater Wntch-
fulncas Over Revenue Mensure.
GBy Associated Press. |

WASHINGTON. Oct. 2I.-Thc long
threatened fight over the income sur
tax rates to be written into the new
revenue law broke today in the Sem
ate, but, despite sizable opposition
Republican leaders expressed conf
dence that the compromise plan en-
bodying maximum rate OF 90 per
cent would be adopted, probably> be-
fore adjournment tomorrow evening.
Meantime. as a result OF the de-
feat yesterday OF the proposal to
exempt from taxation income OF for
eign traders and foreign trade corpo-
rations received from sources outside
of the United States. the majority
leaders sent out n hurry call to alb
sent Republican Senators TO return
TO Washington.
Nineteen Republicans Absent.
The call was In the form Of let
ter signed ty Senator Lodge. OF Mas
sachusetts, chairman OF the Republic
can conference. and Senator Curtis,
OF Kansas. vice chairman and Rcpub-
iican whip. 1t said:
I'VE regret to inform you that
there were nineteen Republican SEN
ators absent from the Senate on yes
terday. when there were Important
Gmndments to be voted upon.
I'VE hope you will arrange your
affairs so MS TO be in attendance ut
the daily sessions OF the Senate, as
the amendments to the revenue bill
are very important and every Repub-
lican should be present so that this
measure may he acted upon as soon
as possible"
The absence of Republican Senator's
was commented upon in the Senate
by Chairman PenroSc, of the Finance
Committee, in charge Of the revenue
bill.
q. q. T.. Senator's Indifferent.
Questions OF paramount import
ancc are being disposed OF hero while
Republicans are absent and indirfer-
ent" he said. Il want to call the
attention of the country to it. II,
will meet with comment and condem-
nation"
Senator Hitchcock. Democrat. Ne
braska. called attention that eleven
Republicans joined with the Demo-
SihtS III tne
amendment yesterday, while Senator
Simmons. Democrat. North Carolina,
said only sixteen Republicans were
absent and not voting. while twelve
Democrats also were absent and not
voting.
While defeated in the first skirmish
over amendments explained us de-
signed TO aid American concerns in
competing with foreign rivals for
overseas trade, Chairman Penrose
said today an effort would he made
later to get 4 provision In the bill
To protect those concerns. particular
~ those doing business In the Philip
pines and In China.
Only few Senator's desiring to
discuss the income surtax rates got
the opportunity today before the
Senate recessed
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-10-22
"Iioo, Mons" AM scnrfs.

Stripes and figures in mems neck
wear are an ofttold tale that needs
no retclling. Indeed. these are the
primary motifs among tie-silk wear
ears. Checks arc not so frequent,
nd the plaid pattern, shown at che
bottom. is pleasantly different. 1t is
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-10-22

reluctant to talk of the approaching
trial. But. when told that Harry NJ.
Smith. Jr. prominent criminal attor-
ney. after holding the case under nd
easement for more than n week. had
definitely decided to defend .siia.'
Knox. he became interested.
VIII Help to Convict Slayer.
Asked IL he had any statement to
make. he said: IL can only rcitera.c
the statement made at the coruner's
inquest. or course. know how the
public feels. that 1. being the most
buportnnt witness. know a lot about
the case. freely answered all que4-
tIouS put to me ut the inquest, and
! have offered to tell anything else
may know before the proper au-
thorities in the presence of my coun-
sci.
II have had much time for IU,....---
ton since being confined here, and
have solved many things overlooked
by the detectives that. I think, Will
aid in establishing the identity of the
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-10-22

Lnst-Minutc Mode of the Week.
Muniers having n checkcrhoard
pattern formed by diminutivc black
and-whltc squares are sometimes TO
be met with evening dress
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-10-22
UNION LEADERS READY
FOR NEW CONFERENCE

Continued From Firs, PIGGY
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-10-22

Rdom Robes n LIN Mode.
With tho resumption OF that favor
lite indoor sport. register
The New York herald., 1921-01-30
SECURITY statesmen.

We want two real, legitimate stock sales
men OF the finest caibre ready to leave
town Immediately TO work on a wonderful
local demonstrating proposition selling the
securities OF an established S2.000,000 cor
poration. whose product-an automatic print
ing press that does the work OF five men-is
called by its users "a marvellous invention
worth its weight in gold" "a great money
maker. &C.; these printing presses are In
daily use by the Government Printing De-
partment. u. s. Weather Bureau. Prudential
Insurance Company, American Surety Com
pany, Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, Saliva
ton Army, Golfers Weekly. Saturday Even
ing Post, &C.. they are the greatest time,
labor and money saving machines ever intro
duced into commercial printing these men
must have the appearance dignity and the
moral courage to go out and work; company
selling its own stock. Apply Monday morn
ing, suite 702. 10 West 10th st.
The New York herald., 1921-01-30
TO ALL
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We cooperate with you in all the
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We protect you absolutely in your
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The stock is being sold by the cor
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You dcal directly with the officers
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We are a going concern
Tho management has been proved
good.
Have earned surplus and are on a
dividend paying basis.
The amount OF commission is all
you could wish, and paid In full al
though the terms OF sale are such that
any one can buy shares.
The company can use more money,
as it's business is increasing rapidly.
We have a large list OF satisfied
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and professional men.
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Address
MOTORS MORTGAGE
CORPORATION.
5i7 wEIGHTMAN BLDG.
PHILADELPHIA. PA.