fm&w'Br-rw&pmtof --. im?'7nwi'v 194?! ft f, I II ARMY OF 410,000 AND GREAT NAVY URGED BY LEAGUE '' National Defense Organi- zation Presents Plans, ; Approved by Experts ) EQUIPMENT FOR 1,000,000 Recommend 140,000 Regulars and 270,000 Militiamen in Standing Force Definite plans sURKcatcd for tho Rdeqiinte rWcnse of tho United States nnd gpproveil by military experts are brought to tho attention of Fhllndclphlnns todny bv members of the npccl.il committee of the National Dcfcnoo League, recently appointed to confer with tho War Dcpnrt jnent on vltnl questions of nntlonnl eccurlty Tho pinna nro announced by m Brigadier General J. Campbell Gllmoro, JR. for many yran a student of military W MAllnra find llin tt nrrrnnlnr tt tl.n National Guard after tho Spanish American war. The plans arc comprehensive, and cover virtually nil tho vital needs of tho nation. They liavo been presented to President Wilson by tho Boards of tho Navy and Army nnd aro tho latest sug gestions for nntlonnl defense prepara tions. It Is planned to Incrcnse tho regular army and inllltln. to about 410,000. Thli will Includo u regular army of ap proximately 110,000 otllccrs nnd men nnil a mllltla of 270,000 onicers and men. Tho militia under tho now plans will be placed entirely under tho direction of the Gen eral Staff of tho War Department Tho plan for tho formation of tho nucleus of the volunteer army mentioned Includes port-tcim enlistments and special en couragement offered to young men of education to tako up tho study of military practice with a vlow to obtaining com missions In the Ilrst volunteer army organized In tlmo of need. With tho plans for tho army It Is also expected that Congress will bo asked to provide equipment for an army of 1,000,000 men This equipment will not bo pur chased nil at onco, but tho purchnso will be distributed over n number of years. OUDNANCn PURCHASUS Ordnance plans for tho theoretical army expected to bo provided for nt tho next session of Congress Include: Flvo rllles for ovory man expected to bo put Into nctlon. Twelvo mnchlnd guns for ovory 1000 In fantryman nnd cavalryman In nctlon. Thli will nocessltato an Incrcnso of about tOO per cent, to tho present regulations. f?j oik nem Kiiiio anu nowuzers lor overy it 1000 Infantrymen and cavnlrymcn. This Is 'i an Increase of nearly 100 per cent. juwiciaus ui iitriuiy ww per leiil. in inu amount of ammunition per gun to bo stored and ready for use. The plans adopted for tho Improvement of tho coast defenses of this country In clude.' Increasing tho elevation of 12-inch coast defense guns by Ilvo degrees nbovo tho horizontal, giving them a rnnge, with slightly lighter projectile, of about M.0OO yards and placing them on equal footing or better with tho largest naval guns now carried Hrnp'acement at New York harbor nnd elsunhero of about three 16-Inch coast de fense suns to mnko impossible the tiring Mi'-v $ a. Iu,1 ruiiKus over our lorijuciuiona miu -. - i ... ...... .. wiy unto. j.iic,u la uuiy miu 4v-,ui;ii Duu mounted today. It Is at Panama. Construction of n fort at tho mouth of the Chciapoako Bay to cover the passago between Capo Henry nnd Cnpo Charles. Increase of 10.000 officers and men for the coast defenso breanch of tho army to realto up for existing shortage. Immediate increuso of coast defense am munition. MITCH LARGER NAVY. The program for tho navy Is more am bitious, but It Is asserted that It Is highly necessary. It Includes: The construction of ac least four super dreadnoughts and probably two battle cruisers of tho typo of tho Queen Eliza beth, of tho British navy. At tho begin ning of this year tho navy of tho United States was 10 first-lino ships behind tho number required by tho policy laid down by the Navy General Board of 1913. The construction of a. largo number of destroyers The navy, on the present basis of big ships, building nnd built, was W destrovcrs short of tho complement de termined upon by the General Board of four destroyers to each battleship. Tho navy has 40 battleships of all descriptions and only 68 destroyers. The construction of upwards of 100 sub marines, a complement; of 50 for each coast. The construction at tho aeronautical base at Ponsacoln, Kla., of a plant for the construction of hydroaeroplanes. Increase of enlistment authorizations to bring the enlisted personnel up to full strength for all ships built and building which might bo utilized In tlmo of war. This would necessitate an Increase of about 18,000 men. Enlargement of the capacity of tho naval Academy, at Annapolis, with a View to overcoming the Bhortaga of 000 olllcers, on tho basis of ships built and building, to say nothing of Increases ; needed through tho extension of ueronau i Ileal and submersible branches. Authorization for the expenditure of largo lump sum, nt the direction of the secretary of tho Navy, with n view of taking advantage of Improvements and de-slrable Innovations Immediately upon tjielr discovery Legislation giving- tho Board of Civ ilian Inventors, which Secretary Daniels tcently created, a status before the law. M was said by Brigadier General Gil isore that these needed changes, If adopt ed, would Insure the safety of the country "J event of foreign aggression, Ab tlma g on, he said, there will be an expan n of these plans, and If common-sense Prevail, there will bo adequate protection afforded this country against nil enemies. BIO CONTRACT FOR VARES State Senator to Receive $65,966 for Bulkheading Banks of Schuyl kill River State Senator Edwin II. Vare will be swarded the contract for bulkhaadlnff ftW banks of the Schuylkill River at a 'r&i of $66,966, Var was low bidder and rme award win ho nmrio hv Director Slgs, of the pepartment of Wharves, '! and Ferries. Jn spite of Senator Vare's assertion that ; S would not attempt to obtain any munl- pi contracts that could not u com ted before the first of tho year. thU i award wilt brlmj the total value oi present municipal contractu to $1,12.- Vare's asiurtlon followed hie failure i submit a bill for th Brand street sub- Piy and Frankford elevated work In 4t Department on Moaday. Sty contracts now held by Vare In- de: Improvement of League Island Park, PiWU. fatension of water raalM to South Pbu- Iphla $425,000 K'ood block uavirur on Paeeyuiik ave- from K.u.ll. In ISth slroata. 1100.000. Boulh Bi.id at reet Plxa, Oreaou ave uu to bijjirr utieet, md Utb and teta elit. $112 uoa JBYENINQ BUSINESS MEN CALL TVlf FnlrmnHtit T1.tIn.. nt j- BBSBRBn:inBlltAD,BK9e!m HMD HBB Tho picture shows 7 dfiJff 'X' Senator Penrose, TALK OF SHELDON POTTER FOR THE MAYORALTY Friends Begin Active Work in His Behalf nnd Nomination Petitions Are Circulated. Club Booms Him MAY FORCE OUT PORTER Colonel Sheldon Potter, Select Council man from tho 2!d Ward and leader of tho Independents In Select Council, Is looming up as a possibility for tho Inde pendent nomination for Mayor. Frlonds of Colonel Potter have launched nn nctlve campaign in behalf of his cui uldncy nnd havo announced that they will make a vigorous and well organized cam paign to win tho nomination for him. Nomination papers nro being circulated for him. especially In Germantown and West Philadelphia. Many Washington party leaders who opposo the candidacy of Director Gcorgo D. Porter favor his candidacy, and many Independent Repub licans look upon him as nn nvullablo candidate Colonel Potter's name wns on tho lists of tho Public Scrvlco Committee of One Hundred and tho commlttco of business men who Issued tho list of 14. Tho launching of his boom puts thrco pos slblo candidates for tho Independent nomination In tho Meld, friends of Di rector Porter und Louis J. Kolb having launched booms In their Interests several weeks ngo MAY FOBCE OUT POItTBU. Tho Potter boom Is r.egnrded ns tho first movo of the Independents to go right nhend with their campaign regard less of tho dolay of tho Organization bosses In disclosing their planB, nnd to cnrofully organize tho independent voters behind the strongest possible candidates. The Potter boom is expected to result In the formal announcement of Director Porter's cnndldncy within a few days. Nomination petitions aro being circulated for the Director, and he will seek tho nomination on all ballots, If ho decides to run. There Is considerable opposition to Porter In the Washington party, however. Tho first formal action In regard to an Independent candidate for Mayor was taken last night by tho Washington Party Committee of tho 40th Ward. This com mittee Indorsed Colonel l'uttei fui Major Resolutions Hero adopted fmorlnj; his cnndldncy and uiglng him to run Tho 46th Wnrd Commlttco will hold n meeting this week nnd friends of Colonel 1'uiter aro endeavoring to havo him Indorsed by that body. GIVES MEMORIAL WINDOW Will of Margaret C. Billard Makes Bo quest to Church to Honor Daughter A bequest of $.".00 for a memorial window In tho Episcopal Church of the Resur rection Hroad and Tioga streets, Is con tained in the will of Margaret C nillard, who died In tho German Hospital, leav ing an estate of $0000. The window will be In memory of Lulu S. Ilalderson, a deceased daughter of tho testatrix. Tho will was admitted to probate today. Other wills probated Includo thoso of Lydla E. Ray, who died In Sewell, N. J., leaving $19,200 In private bequests; Emma C. Stlmmol, $3002.63, and Mary W. Holmes, $3000. Letters of administration were granted In tho estates of George W. Wilson, who left $10,000, and Susan R. Ross, $3415.69. Personal property of Ida V. Young has been appraised at $26,197.70. DISOBEYS WIFE; IS KILLED Crushed in Machine Soon After Being Coaxed to Report 111 A few hours after his wife had urged him to remain at home on account of Illness, WUllum Hunter, of JOCO East Som erset Btreet. was crushed to death at the mill of Sykes Brdthers & Co., Hancock and Huntingdon streets. Hunter was employed at the mill for many years. Whllo cleaning a machine , fniiprt to remove tho belt and was .caught In the rollers and dragged Into his a piCKinp iimwumoi " . -.--.. body. Drag River for Suicide's Body The flreboat Stokley Is dragging the Delaware River at the foot of Allegheny avenue today for the body of a supposed suicide. A hat and coat were found on the end of a pier by two boys, who no. titled the police. The coat contained a weaver's card with the name of D, Dono. van on It, Several weaver's tools were also found. A watchman on the pier saw a man at the end of the dock Inst night, whom he described as be ng about 60 years old and 5 feet S Inches In height. DIXON The Dependable Tailor In Vusinui Blue litt The skilful cuttisi Dixon- TuUotlnr U a "Woedleee opiriu. nut cur'1 a ,0' of m n cbronle clothM-troubU. "High-Grade" Clothes, $30-$40 "High-Class" Clothes, $30-$40 Clothes "de Luxe". . . . $40-$50 1111 Walnut St. OPPORTUNITY Yar a Umlwd number to bcoa UUiwUd JlTtn. nroSucilo.1 ' LOOiiuoOlty wholly dLT,t?i l tWi country by our Uevwo- wlta iw a iMmm QS&SM. LEDGER-PHILADELPHIA, WKPXKSTiav ATTGrST ON SENATOR PENROSE REGARDING CONVENTION HALlTsiTE i ... Wlllbm Dunhlde Samuel McQuadc, Jnm'cs G. ,78. K E3 STREET SUBWAY MAY START TAYLOR WORK Swaab Will Direct Excavation tfnder City Hall if McNichol Firm, Low Bidder, Gets Contract AWAIT COURT DECISION S. M. Swiuib, tho engineer who had chnrgti of building tho Market street sub way for the Keystone Stnto Construction Company, will bo placed In chnrge of the ilrst contract on the Broad street subway, provided Director Taylor nwnrds tho con tract for the tunnel under City Hall to tho Keystone concern, which was the owest bidder for tho work. Tho fact thnl this company built the SInrkct street high-speed lino will bo considered by Di rector Taylor In nwnrdlng tho contract, ns well ns the fnct thnt their bid of $1,700,000 was considerably lower thnn that of any competing concern. The contract for the work will not bo awarded until Judge Ferguson tataS ncJ on upon ho petition of City Solicitor ii , ,. lho DaIl!"n Injunction suit bo dismissed by the court. AVhlle Judgo For guson today said that ho had not reached any decision upon Mr. Ityan's petition, the supporters of Director Taylor aro con lldent thnt tho decision of tho court will bo favornblo nnd that tho wny will bo elenred for real transit construction, Tho Koystono Stato Construction Com pany, in anticipation of being awarded the contract. Is rushing plans to begin digging on Monday, September 13. Mr. Swaab said today that tho woik of tunneling under City Hall for tho Drond street tubo will bo tho most dlfllcult piece of engineering work ever undertnken In Philadelphia. In spite of tho dlfllcultlcs. Mr. Swnnb Is confident that the work will be completed as successfully oj wr.s that on tho Market street lino. To Insure first class work a clnuso was placed in tho specifications, which will require that tho entlro work. Including tho paving on the street above, shall bo nuj'i. in guod oruor and repair for threo years from tho tlmo tho contract for tho work is accepted by tho building firm. As a further safeguard for tho city tho specifications requlro that tho contractor shall agrco to Indemnify nnd sao tho city from nil suits and actions of every kind brought on account of tho uso of patented nppllnncss or for any Injuries received by any person In tho course of tho perfor mance of work on the contract. The contractor will bo permitted to employ only American citizens on tho work. Director Taylor has estimated that tho construction work on the entlro high-speed program will give employ ment to 11.000 men, whllo tho manufuc turo of materials will provide employ ment for 7000 more. It Is estimated that at least COO skilled workmen will bo needed at once when tho subway work begins on September 13. Judgeship Petitions Filed IIARIUSUURG. Aug. 18. - Nomination petitions were (lied today by the follow ing Judicial candidates: T. v. I)alle, Huntlngdon-MlfiHn-Dedford; II C. Quig ley. Centre: AVIIllam H. Young, Mont gomery; S P. Channel, Tioga; Judge John W. Itccd, Tioga, for re-election, all for Common Pleas Court; George Zun dell. Forest, for Associate Judge. Policemen Would Be Detectives CIghty-threo policemen took examina tions today beforo the Civil Service Com mission for appointment as detectives at $1700 a year salary. Tomorrow 235 Da- trolmen, at $3 a day, will take examina tions for promotion to tho rank of ser geant at salaries irom )uw to iitoo a year. HEATING HOT WATER VAPOR STEAM M. J. MARGULIES & CO. 125 So. 5th PHILADELPHIA Both Phonet Summer apparel is hardest to wash, but strenuous laun dering method are still un necessary. Even perspiration stains and "ingrown" spots yield to clean, hot suds. Let us save as well as cleanse your garments. Neptune Laundry 1501 Columbia Ave, tltil tie(tiavtthe.UitV ff I III Homjcic's The Original HALTED MILK you way 8&i Suhtltvta " " """" " WJ?JW ,.rr v n v """'',,"',,V.,:,loxnmor "tcnnni uurns, JITNEYS CANNOT RUN AS 'SIGHTSEEING CARS' Bonding Company to Sell As sociation Members Bonds for $150, It Is Said Jitney ouners nnd operators ho havo been planning to operato their cars as "sight seeing cars" aftor Friday, when Director Porter plani to enforco tho now Jitney ordinance, wcro given olllclal no tlco today that they would bo arrested If they did so. In nn opinion glvon to Director Porter by City Solicitor Hynn, tho head of the Department of Public Safety Is ndvlscd that men who operato their cars ns Jit neys, but carry signs roadlng "Sight see ing car," would bo evading tho law nnd could bo arrested. Homo of tho owners nnd operators who had planned to uso such a sign and con tinues to operate declare their Intention to do so regardless of the opinion of Mr ssnv XvWWX ' iX VfrNs;; The "Pathescope Exchange" of Philadelphia has an Interesting and prof itable "M o t 1 o n Plcturo Story" to toll any business executive who believes thnt Modern Huslness demands Modern Methods and can and will uso thorn ho may hear It nt any tlmo by com municating with their olll ccs In tho Crozcr Building 1420 Chestnut Street v X s NXXs ARTIFICIAL LIMBS Orthopardlo nraces far deformities. Clastic Blocking, Abdominal Supporters, ate Turchaa direct from factory. FLAVELL'S si'iuko oahdkn st. F a AT GEUTING'S Famous Garside The season's prettiest style model, the dainty Paris Pump exquisitely bench-made products, hand-inseamed imported patent leather, plain and with buck quar ters. Splendid for Fall wear with ovcrgaiter combina tion. All sizes. $6 and $6.50 Shoes Beautiful stylo shoes of this season'3 fashion in white, white and black combinations, frrcy buck quarter modols, etc., etc 400 Pairs Queen Quality $4 and $4.50 Shoes at The remainder of 20 of tho best selling lines this season go on a table for a quick clean-up at Boys', Misses' & Children's BOYS' $3, $4 & $4.50 Oxfords at d? 1 QQ These nre the famous Geutine double-wear V i c V kind with splendid soles. Stout models for service up to Nov. 1st. : Misses' & Children's 4o ana o.ou Oxfords, Sure Treads and Ankle Ties in a big: clearaway, Clean-up of Odds and Of children's Oxfords, Ties, kind. Final Rummage. , . q 20 dozen pinx, mue ana wmie, btOCKing DpeCial jong Btocldngs in missw shea, Bilk and silk lisle regular 50c value at . . Qq Bathing Sandals, 39c Bathing Stockings, 29c -9 m A 1230 Market Shoes and Stockings forth Family. TK Stor of MB f m jmi kju Every Foot Proftsaionally Fitted Thret Gtutmff Brother Svptrvmng. M tt '? "-.! rty. VVgS! ore. Hrtn. They sny that, slnco tho ordl nnnco spoilllcully gtntcs thnt "sight, seeing cnrV nro to be exempt from com piling with tho provisions of tho ordi nance, thoy could win In a caso should the police arrest them and tho City So licitor bo pulled Into court to uphold his opinion Tho reorganized Philadelphia Jitney As sociation. It Is said, will rccclvo advlco from n bonding company to tho effect thnt It will furnish members bonds for $U for each car The organization will discuss tho proposition nt a meeting today rowWKIlWWWWM!WIi A Scries of E- ye i aiks No. 69 Our Next Tnlk Wed., Au. IS By Joseph C. Fctruboii, Jr. FX JSAnY parents who Mj 1 reilllKn lhn vnlnn of proper enro of their chil dren's tooth do not seem to see tho necessity of ,, . as cnrciui atten tion to their eyes. Many a school child's ap parent stupidity Is cnused by Inability to see comfort ably. This sometimes loads to punishment, which. In turn, brings discourage ment a n d resontmont, until ho Is finally classed among the worthless. Don't lot our child rlslc such dangers. Hnvo his eyes cxnmlncd nt tho boglnnlng of school llfo nnd. nt loast, nt tho beginning of each follow ing school yenr. Tnlto him to any well known Oculist, nnd thon follow his instructions to the letter. If glnsses nre at any tlmo nccossnry, , talto his p.-escrlptlon to nn Optl clu xklllcd In filling pro scriptions accurately. I'rrncrJpHon Ontlc'nnfl 6,8&10Southl5rhSt. Wo Do NOT Examine Eyes "This 'Talk' rlchted series; served." from n copy all rights re- Slate : Tl J31 "Bench Brand" $8.00 Pumps Now $3.90 $2-90 $j.75 $J g & $ J J Ends etc., of every good 95c 19 So. 11th Exclusive Men's Shoe Shop. ( AONOCKCtD omwc Famous Jko V 18. 1915: HAITIANS RESIST U. S.; MORE MARINES LAND American Forces Prepare for Active Service Equip Ar mored Motorcars . CArn HA1T1KN. Haiti. Aupist 18. rlvo hundred moro American marines wcro landed liere today from the United Stntoa cruiser Tcnnotwee because of the refusal of Haitian rebels to Uy down their arms. Tlio marines are fully equipped for active service, and It Is ex pected they will eo to the Interior. Armored nutnmoblle nro being titled up for the Americans' use. Tlio Haitian are preparing; to resist and are terrorizing tho northern section. "Kiddles" Romp In Park Nearly 3000 children are enjoying an outing In Central l'ark today aH (tuostB of tho l'ort Klchmond nustnena and Im- provemont Association. An ample supplj J oi provisions wan taken along. Tlio "kid dles" aro enjoying all kinds of sports and games. Cottage Hams in 2 to 4 pound sJeSo 20c a pound Ever tried a Cottage Ham, when you have wanted something new to vary the weekly round of menus? Economical in size, without bone and doliciously differ ent from ham in their taste quality. These are especially tender Cottage Hams, from young stock. Indeed, in these as in our other deli catessen, Martindale selec tion moans value. Cured in the way that makes them very appetizing. Scores of Rood luncheons and dinner aids in this department. For a hot day, thero aro Bliccd . meats, all deliriously tender and tasty with the potato salad or the mayonnaise relish to go with thc-m. 20c a lb. And if it is to be a hnm for boiling what so good as a Viv Hnm ono of thoso creamy ten dor "Little Hams from Littlo Pigs," a wonderful nid for tho week-end outing, nnd mighty handy to- havo in tho houso through tho week. 20 ccntfl the pound Potato Salad. 115c lb. Mayonnaise Relish, 15c lb. Cold Slaw, 15c lb. Sliced Dolled Ham, 45c lb. Sliced Corned Hecf. 40c lb. Sliced Tongue, G0c lb. Frankfurters, 21c lb. Meat Loaf ready cooked for slicing seasoned to mnko it a real delicacy, 32c lb. Wnfcr Sliced Dried Beef, 48c lb. Stuffed mangoes, pickles, olives in bottles or in bulk. Scores of cheeses everything that n re plete delicatessen department should havo, and each the best procurable. Crown Brand Butter 33c lb. That means a saving of four cents a pound from prices that you usually pay for butter of this merit, strnignt irom tno most famous creamerios in tho country fragrant as Clover in Juno with tho middleman's profit saved and deducted from the prico to make it 33c the pound Thos. Martindale & Co. t Oth & Market established III 1BOO Dell Phonrn Fllhrrt 2S70, Filbert S371 ICeyatone Itaeo BOO, Ilnce B01 jgsa;,'vasi.i.gMwws Stop the waste in your supply room! il Library Bu r eau Ifauufacturfsc distributor ol Card and filing system. Unit cabinets in wood and teel, M. W. MONTGOMERY. Manager 910 Chestnut St., Philadelphia 3 Rest of 2 his Week Only! CU300 Suits going out as follows: $12 and $15 Suits at $8; $18 and $20 Suits at $11; $22.50 and $25 Suits at $14! Alterations charged for. C; Have you looked through them yet? It's a good big Sale and plenty of fine pickings. The Suits were all good sellers this season, so that you run a fair chance of finding your size in a pattern to your liking. C But, priority of time is THE big factor 1 Your size may be NOW the one and only pattern you care for, and in an hour it may begone! There are many men with an eye single to the same Suit! Thin Silk and Mohair Coats in a 3-Day Special! Fine for office, or for any Summer wear! Were $8, $7, $6, $5, $4, all now $2 each Our $5 outing Trous ers, $3.25 and $3.75 Big values! Our $10 Palm Beach Suits, $7.50 Best made! Perry&Cq. "N. B. T." 16th & Chestnut Sts. Victrola IV, $15 Other tyli, J85 to J300 Boating has an added charm wnen tnero's a, Victrola on board, If jri iotoro ou hftva & canoA. a varht np motorboat, you oucht to hav a Victrola. tmi in ana near me new Auiuat Penn Phonograph Co. L 17 C M:tl. C Onno.lle .l wUrin.t.Mi..i Investigate your reserve stocks of station ery and supplies today. If you find them piled haphazard, covered with dust and dog-eared with tossing about, you are losing money needlessly. It is easily possible for you to keep these stocks tfim, instantly get-at-able and in good order. Library Bureau has made it so. Steel storage shelving exactly suited to your needs, in quantities however small or large you may require, are here at your call. Staunchly built, easy to set up, econom ical of space and 6anltary. Its saving in wasto and inconvenience will many times offset the cost. Phone us to call, or visit our salesroom. Catalogue on request.
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