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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-11-01

slender, tall and erect. He walks with
elasticity and conducts with steady
flow Of magnetism and occasional flashes
Of energy.
But as a conductor he does not belong
to the motion picture class. lie pre-
sents to the eyes Of an audience
figure Of dignity and force. He pos
sesses clear and decided beat. uses few
graphic gestures, gives entrances In an
unriistakable manner. indicates accel-
erandi and ritardandi with dlrectncss
and confronts an orchestra with an au-
thority which commands respect.
There is nothing new to be said at
this moment about the compositions on
the program. Don Juan" is familiar
TO a1l music lovers. It'll Eulenspiegcl'
Ia heard less frequently and not often
AZ Or. Strauss conducted IT,. He took
the general tempo somewhat more
slowly than is usual here and with
most excellent results. He made no
attempt to emphasize his effects. lie
did not make the clarinet shrek the
famous last squca Of Til. He caused
the passage to be played normally and
thereby gave IL legitimate musical
character. lie treated the fortes with
discretion. seeking for true sorority
rather than noise. A scathing. though
unconscious. comment on the readings
Of many other conductors was made
by n lady who said to her companion,
1T didn't sound loud enough" DR..
Strauss had misccnceivcd the true
dynamics of his own brilliant ex-
travaganza.
The orchestra discharged its duties
with enthusiastic devotion to the COM
poser and with high honor TO itself
Dr.. Strauss was manifestly well pleased
with the results which he obtained.
The entire evening was one of artistic
Importance and interest. The audience
was thoroughly representative Of the
musical culture of the city and its ap-
pause was bestowed with discrimina
fion as we'll as warmth.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-11-01

until shortly aftcrward another ma
chine. gun nest was encountered.
Rushed German Gun Crew
calling on his mon to follow, Lieu
tenant Woodfll rushed ahead OF his
line in the face Of heavy fire from the
most. and when several Of tho enemy
appcarcd above the nest hC shot them,
CAPTURING three other members OF the
crow and silCncing the gun.
"A few minutes later this officer tor
tho third time demonstrated con>picu-
Gus daring by charging another ma
chinc-Gu position. killing tlve men IN
one machine gun pit with his rife. lie
then drew his revolver and started to
Jump into the pit when two other gun.
ners only few wards away turned
their gun on him. Failing to kill them
with hi, revolver, he grabbed pick
lying nearby and killed both of them.
Inspired by the exceptional courage dis,
playcd by this officer. his men pressed
on to their objective under severe shell
and machine gun fire.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-11-01

IIEALTH is too big, too vital, too
[ l elastic for any bottle to hold it. Yet
health can be bought in the mar ket-
place. But you must 60 to the right place
for it. Nature, in cooperation with the
prune growers of California, has HEALTH
read y for you at your nearest g'1ocer's.
Why are prunes SO essential to good
health and right living? Why has Nature
fruit-food that keeps you fit through
natural means?
Isit because their high sugar content
gives you quick-to-use energy? Is it be-
cause they are rich in tonic iron and
other mineral and "vitamine" elements:
Is'it because they contain certain salts
and acids that improve the quality of the
blood and help to ''balancc' the diet?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-11-01
BUTCHERS TO STRIKE
AmaIaanated Meat Cutters Vote to
Quit November IS

Chicago. Nov. 1.-CBy \. PD-
Leaders of tho AmalgamatCd Cutters
and Butcher Workmcn of North Amer
lea are said to be preparing FOR Il
walkout here November II, following n
ballot last night which showed 31.314
rron employed in Chicago plants were
for strike. compared with 34H
against.
The ballot was n blanket authorizn-
tion 10 Lnion officials to call strike.
The organizations affected have about
100. 900 members throughout the Coun-
try. 40. 900 of whom arc in Chicago.
An extension of the wage agreement
made during the war was obtained last
spring from Federal Judge Alschuler by
Secretary Of Labor Davis and n tom
porary cut vas accepted by the workers.
but both the agreement and the time
extension are now expired.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-11-01
cMe right uAg TO
b4yT THenhh4

Yes-all this and more: it is because
prunes are a naturul co,vechUe-a laxa-
tive made in Natures own pharmacy.
The tasteful part of it is that pruncs-
when properly prepared-are 50 good-to-
cat. Why shouldn't they be-these fine,
full Favored, natural sweetmeats! Espe-
cially when they are Sunsweet Prunes.
For these are the pick of CALIFORNIA;
pack. Doubly rich in health-and-havor
value for that reason!
If you think It worth while to get the
finest prunes California produces, spec
ify Sunsweet' whenever and wherever
you buy. And send for the new Sunsweet
Recipe Packet. 1t will show you-as it
has shown 800, 900 thrift-wise women in
America-how to keep the family food
bill d0eOu and the family health up
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-11-01
UNHERALDED HERO
T0HONOR UNKNOWN
Record Of Sergeant Woodfill
Equal to That Of Ser
: geant York
KILLED NINETEEN OF ENEMY

Washington. Nov. 1.-Examination
Of war records by General Tcrshing has
resulted in the designation of Sergeant
Samuel Woodill as the American in
fantryman who through hcroism in the
World War is most entitled to repre-
sent the infantry branch of the army
at the ArmiStiCe Dnv ceremonies for
Americas unknown soldier.
Sergeant Woodfll has been in the
army twenty years. lie was n non.
commissioned officer when tho United
States entered the war, and after the
Armistice re-entercd the regular army
as an enlisted man.
Sergeant Woodfll. whose homo Is
given in army records as BClcview,
Ind, but who is stationed at Fort
Thomas, Ky, arrived in Washington
Yesterday in response to orders from tho
War Department. and on being received
by Secretary Weeks. was informed his
act of heroism was regarded by his for
mer commander as "Outstanding"
among the exploits of all the infantry
officers and men who saw service in
France.
Place in York's Rank
The act of Sergeant Woodfll which
caused General Pcrshing to place him
a virtually unknown herC--with Ser
geant Alvin G.. York. of the Tennessee
Mountains. and Major Charles s.
Whittlesey. of the Lost Battalion.
occurred October 10. 1918. during tho
Meuse- Argonnc offensive. when he. as
a lieutenant, silPnccd three machine
guns. killing nineteen of the enemy. in
Guiding one officer, and capturing three
others.
Covered with Decorations
Although on his breast he wore the
Congressional Medal of Honor. the lie.
gion of Honor, the Croix de Gucrre with
palm and the insignia Of the Order
Of Prince Danilo the First of Montpne.
gro. the name Of Woodfll occasionpd
no excitement around the State War.
Navy Buildings. Not even photog-
rapher or a movie man pursued him
Newspaper reporters had 10 learn of
him from the War Department Press
Bureau. And the department Itself
knew SO little of him it had to begin
last night an inquiry into the manner in
which he gave up the CaptainCy that
went to him for his bravery.
What did Woodfll do in the war
to rank above Sergeant York and Major
Whittlesey in the estimation Of General
Pershing?
Here is all he did:
1t is his citation for the Medal of
Honor.
"For conspicuous galantry and in
trepidity above and beyond the call nf
duty in action with the enemy at Cunel
France. October 12. 1918. While he
was leading his company against the
enemy his line came under heavy ma
chine-gu fire which threatened to hold
up the advance.
Followed BY two soldiers at TWEEN
ty-ive yards. this officer went out
ahead of his first line toward ma
chine. gun nest and worked his way
around its flank, leaving two soldiers
in front.
"Whcn he got within ten yards of
the gun it ceased firing, and four of
p tine enemy appeared, three Of whom
we're shot by Lieutenant Woodfll. The
fourth. an officer. rushed at Lieutenant
Woodfill. who attempted to club the
officer with his rife. After a hand-to
hand struggle Lieutenant Woodill killed
the officer with his pistol. His COM
pany thercupon continued to advance
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-11-01
Walks Out Window While Asleep

Pottsville. Pa. Nov. 1.-Leonard
Montag a resident Of West Norwegian
street. this city. in his sleep walked
out the second story window of his
bedroom and fell distance of twenty
two feet to the ground. lie was seri-
Ously injured internally.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-11-01

The right ay o Skel b,net There's all the
the world when they properly prepared And just
prepare them,g trst-soak night possible; not
for hours Cook until the which
they soaked Use plenty of the fruit will be loose
Be don cook them long they will become soft
Flavor with stick Of cinnamon lemon orange No sugar
needed ~Calonla Prune Apricot Growers Inc San Jose Cal
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-10-18
| KILLED, Z INJURED
rs AUTO IS WRECKED
Claremont Man Dies as Ma
chine Crashes Down Hill
Into Big Tree.

PETERSBURG. VA. Oct. l7.-on.
person was Killed and two other,
had narrow escapes from ins,an,
death yesterday afternoon In Surry
county. about three miles from
Clarenont, when the AUTOMOBILES in
which they were riding got beyond
the drivers control while coming
down Il steep hill at a high rate o,
speed and crashed over an embank-
fncnt and into big tree.
NJ. l. Tabor. aged 35, pool-room
manager. OF Claremont. Is the dead
man, while G.. L. Allen. an employc
OF the Wooden Fleet, at CIaremont.
ana Walter L. Gwaltney. garage man.
of the same place. were the other
phrtiee in the machine. Tabor was
instantly killed. his neck being
broken.
The accident occurred at stee,
hill about three miles from Clare
mont. With Tabor driving, the party
was returning from Prince George
County. Beyond minor cuts and
bruises. Allen and Gwaltney were UNI
injured.
The dead man is married and
leaves a wife and two children. He
Is Mason and had resided in Clare
mont for about ten years. He IS n
native of Mathews County, virginia.
where his body will he shipped to-
night for burial He, as we'll rs the
other two men, was well-known in
the community.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-10-18
Ulster Under Discussion.
fBy Associated rress.l

LONDON. Oct. 1.-THE Irish con-
ference had another two-hour ses-
sion today. Complete reticenco IL
maintained as to the nature of the
discussion, which is believed to have
concerned the Ulster question. The
date OF the next meeting will be fixed
later.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-10-18

and the managers OF the Individual
railroads ami acknowledged to be
fair and equitable.
"A conference OF all general chair
men was arranged to be held in the
month OF July In the city Of Chica-
go. The result of said conference
was to instruct the executives OF the
organizations TO meet the executives
or the railroads some time prior TO
September /. for the purpose Of try
ing TO bring about an amicable ad-
justment. This was done. and com
nittee OF railroad executives were
met in the East. Southeast and West
ern territories, their answers all be-
ing similar and denying any kind of
conciliatory measures.
Condition Was Unprecedented.
Following the refusal o: the en-
ccutives OF the railways to enter into
any agreement with the executive. s
Of tho organizations, there was moth
Ing left to do but refer the matter
70 Il referendum vote Of all the work
crs who were employed on tho rail-
roads and TO submit their decision in
the mntter. In October. the repro
scntatives of the workers were con-
vened in Chicago and canvass OF
the vote was made, which indicated
that - per cent plus were in favor
Of withdrawing from the service.
such n condition was never known
before in the history Of railroad la
hor and no doubt was caused by the
arrogant, selfish attitude of the rail-
road executives. together with their
declination to be "a party to any kind
OF conciliatory terms.
After the vote had been canvasscd.
the chairman OF the Railroad Own
.rs' Association was notified ty wire
OF the result. and the request for 4
conference committee was made The
$50 railroad presidents meeting in
Chicago named "a committee of a-c
railroad presidents To meet the exc
cut!ve officers Of tho transportation
brotherhoods. They declined To- make
any concessions or offer any solution
providing for n settlement. bat, In
stead. notified us that . resolution
had been adopted BY the railroad pres
thents asking the Labor Board for
further wage reduction of the en-
pioyes. Then. and not until then,
was permission given for men 20
leave the service"
(Signed) WARREN S. STONE"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-10-18
SIR ERIC CEDDES
RESIGNS OFFICE
MInlstcr of Transportation informs
british Cabinet of In
fentIOI.
tBy Associated Press

by Associated Press.l
LONDON, Oct. l7.-Sir Eric Geddes,
Minister of Transportation in the
British Cabinet. has rendered his res
iSnation from that Office. it was
learned today.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-10-18
FACTS ARE GIVEN
By MRS. CANADA
Friends Of Norfolk Woman
Surprised by Big Change
In Her.

Mrs. w. b. Canada. 1873 West High
ST.. Norfolk, Va, gives an interest
ing account of her remarkable res
toration to health by taking Tanlac.
She says:
II. for one. am convinced that the
stomach has more 10 do with gov
crning the. health of the body than
anything else. My whole system
seemed TO go wrong after began to
have stomach trouble. l tried living
on milk and toast. and tina: disagreed
with me. and then tried milk and
eggs and had been doing SO for sew
cral months before | began taking
Tanlac.
Il now cat anything want and
am really in wonderful health. No
wonder my friends are surprised
when they see me now. because 1
look what I feel. just like differ
ent person"
Tanlac is sold in Richmond by the
Tragic Drug Co. and the Grant Drug
Co. and leading druggists everywhere.
ADV.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-10-18
CONFERS VICTORIA CROSS ON
UNKNOWN AMERICAN DEAD
Announcement Follows Placing by General Pershing OF
Congressional Medal of Honor OH Tomb of
Great Britain's Unknown Warrior

ing the American congressional
medal of honor upon the tomp of
Great Bri,ain's unknown warrior in
Westminster Abbey.
King George also sent cablegram
to President Harling. informing him
OF the decision. and stating the We
toria Cross has never before been
conferred on Il subject OF another
state"
as solemn silence settled over
Westminster Abbey, John j. Pcrshing.
general of the armies OF the United
states. stepped forward to spot
where shaft OF sunlight met the
ancient fiagstoncs stopped and laid
the American congressional medal
OF honor on the tomb OF the unknown
british Tommy, then stood erect
and concluded the ceremony of
Americas tribute TO the spirit OF the
British fighting man. this afternoon.
l'ershing stepped back two PAGES.
fixed his eyes on the tomb. the figure
OF the perfect soldier, and brought
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-10-18
CITES REASONS FOR
STRIKE AUTHORIZATION
(ContInucd TrOtn FIrst pnyc

stead OF complying with the decIs-
ions of the labor board. the railroads
soon began To disregard. or hout. it's
decisions. nlagrant cases of this be-
Ing the action Of the Atlanta, Birm-
| ingham and Atlantic. the Erie. the
Pennsylvania Railroad and many
other cases that could be cited.
II Is we'll known. and admitted By
all, that the railway men were the
last to receive any increase during
the war period During August,
1919. the brotherhood OF Locomotive
Engineers submitted to President
! Wilson statement setting forth
! that decrease in the cost OF the
necessities OF life was necessary or
an increase in wages was mpcra-
tive.
Submitted to Labor Board.
From that time on, the question
OF wages was discussed on different
occasions and was finally submitted
to the labor board. In July, 1920.
the board handed down decision.
which. based on all the fac,e,
they declared was just and equitable
and further stated that their con-
illusions were reached after long con-
sideration OF all the facts. ar evil
board.
Later. Mr.. Atterbury. Of the Penn
I sylyania railroad. appeared before
the board and. IN a spectacular pc
tition. demanded an immediate re-
duction Of the wagca OF all railroad
/ employees. Notwithstanding the car
rIcrs had been granted a material
increase In freight and passenger
rates. in order Ia meet the creascd
wages granted by the board. This
was denied on technical grounds. be-
cause the carriers had not properly
created a dispute In accordance with
the transportation act.
The railroad then began To serve
notice on all their employees demand
ing reductions in pay. thereby legally
creating dispute, which was re-
ferrcd TO the labor board, resulting
in Il IL per cent reduction as OF July
]. 1921.
Further AEErnvntc situation.
'To further agBravate the situa-
,ion. Immediately following this
meeting. n great number OF ;he rail-
roads served notice on their employees
that they would revise schedule and
take from them the rulcs governing
their service that had been In effect
for from ten 70 thirty years. Said
rules were obtained partly by the eft
forts OF the United states Board Of
Mediation. or boards OF arbitration,
Of which The neutral members were
appointed by the representatives Of
the government. The majority OF
such rules Were, the result o: neEo-
tiations across the table with the
representatives, Of the organizations
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-10-18

The local time OF high water at
the places named may he found ap-
proximate!y for each day by
adding the tidal differences. print
ed In hours and minutes opposite
the names OF the locality. to the
times Of high tides at Old Point
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-10-18
/ SHOT, ANOTHER KILLED
IN NORTH CAROLINA
Sheriff Mt LcnOIr Heads Large Posse
of Men In Search for
Murderer.
icy Associated Press. ]

LENOIR. y. G., Oct. l7.-After
emptying a load OF shot into the back
of Phillip King, his brother-in-iaw
Harding Mabe. prominent Caldwell
County farmer. today rode miles
distant and shot Tom Winklcr dead
on his front porch, according to in
formation received at the shcrin's Of
fee here. Little hope is entertained
for Kings recovery.
Mabe is alleged to have followed
behind King aud the lattcr's father
who were coming to Lonoir To have
u survey or run new lines over land
over which there had been a DISPUTE.
y posse o: armed men, headed by
sheriff Triplcu. are securing the
country this afternoon in search ii
MAIDS.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-10-18
DANVILLE REGISTER
MENACED BY FIRE
blaze Ssnrts I'm building Next 10
Newspaper. with $1,000

DANV1LLE. VA. Oct. 1.-THE Of
flee of the Danvilie Register had a
narrow escape from fire at 9 O'Clock
tonight. when blaze, starting in
adjoining property. occupied by the
Antique Furniture Company, II. f.
Travis. proprietor. damaged that
place.
John Pruitt, II druggist, observed
the hamcs FIRST at o'clock, and he
called the fircmen by telephone. The
cremen brought first news 10 the
force working in the newspaper
plant, and as reels Of hose were car
ried through the building the fire
was then bursting into the metal
room
The blaze was short lived. but
created some excitement, as 4 hole
WAS bored in the roof and lurid flame
ran high for Il while. The news
paper plant is not damaged. The
Carroll Tire Company suffered loss
by water. The damage done will not
exceed $4,000.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-10-18

tons based on II far into the after
noon or night. In such cases II is
necessary to make the initial cal
cuiation on the second high tide
AT oid Point for the preceding day
To obtain the time OF the FIRST high
tide at the desired locality.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-10-18

Comfort.
Examples: To ind the times of
high tides at Richmond on Sep
TENDER 22, add eight hours and
four minutes to 1882 for the first
tide, obtaining 7:3S A. NJ. and
add eight hours and four minutes
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-10-18

Enslishmen and English women. as
sembled in Parliament Square. and
on both sides OF Parliament Street
IN the greatest demonstration 80
Anglo American friendship and
sympathy since thu u.4.., ELeu .n4
armistice was new. The ceremony
over. they checred Pcrshing and III.
spirit betokened by the little bronze
medal with its blue ribbon necked
with white stars, which then lay on
the tomb OF Great Britain's unknown
Wnrrior.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-10-18

up mis- band i'm salute. For a mo
ment. he held ii there. then brouGh
it down with snap"
"A moment later the genera
emerged from the Abbey, into tn,
midst of vast. orderly throng o
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-10-18
IRy United NAVEL

LONDON. Oct. liking George. OF
England. has conferred the Victoria
Cross. Great Britain's highest and
most Democratic military decora ton
upon the unknown American soldier
70 be presented in Washington. on
Armtstice Day, IL possible.
Announcements OF the comforting of
this honor was male tonight ut n
formal dinner TO General John j,
perShinE. after the ceremony OF Mac
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-10-18

to 1l:55 for the second tide. OBJ
tanning 1853 +. NJ. Any apparent
discrepancies in examples may be
eNplaiend when il is remembered
IT happens occasionally that the
irst high tide al Old Point oc-
ours so late as to throw caicula-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-10-18
Chlcknho,riny River

Sc e ss 'a e nn
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1921-05-27
INVITATIONS TO UNIVERSITY MENCEMENT-

Invitations were received in Clifton this week from the Board of Regents of the University of Arizona inviting citizens of Clifton to the commence ment exercises at the University be- ginning Monday May 30 and concluding Wednesday evening June l with the presentation of diplomas Among the Mildred Kelly, of Clifton, who has fin ished four year course at the state s leading educational institution.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1921-05-27
Sunday May 18th. Sunday SchH1I Q.45

Sunday May 18th.
 Sunday School 9:45 Preaching II A. M.
 Sunday evening service to be held at the High, School AuditoriunL where a special service of music and Bac calaureate sermon for the class Of "21'' will be given. There will be nc other services in town and good audience should be present to wish these young people happy and use ful career.
 ROSCOE STAPP,- Pastor
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1921-05-27
METHODIST CHURCH

Sunday School 9:45 Preaching, at 11:0o On Wednesday June l, Bishop w invitation extended to hear the Bi shop.
 R. K. ACUFF, Pastor.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1921-05-27
CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS

ST: PHILLIPS EPISCOPAL CHURCH
 Railroad Boulevard Sunday SchooI IO:OO A. M Morning Prayer and Service 11:00 A. NJ.
 Public most cordially invited to at tend all services
 BEN JOHNSON DARNEILLE,
 Priest in Charge. ST JAMES EPISCOPAL MISSION
 (MORENCD Evening Prayer and Service 7:3O P. NJ.
 Public most cordially invited to at tend all services of the Mission.
 BEN JOHNSON DARNEILLE Priest in Charge
 METHODIST CHURCH Preaching by local preachers at 11:00 A. M., and 7:30 P. M. next Sun- day.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1921-05-27
ATTORNEY ELLIOTT AT TIIH SnM

Attorney H. A. Elliott of The Ari- week engaged in the trial of the damage suit of F. NJ. Farrel vs. A. C.. Co.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1921-05-27
BAPTIST CHURCH

R. K. ACUFF, Pastor.