0, PRESIDENT TO DEFER TO SOUTHERN SENATORS ON CHILD LABOR BILL Will Abide by Decision of Demo cratic Caucus, Is Message Sent by Sim mons CONFERS WITH ENVOY WASHINGTON, July 24. President WII aon will not try to force Congress to pass a child labor bill this session attalnst tho wishes of Democratic leaders. Senator Simmons, of North Carolina, after a conference nt tho White House with President Wilson, left at noon with that message for Congress. The President told Senator Simmons that he would abide by the decision of tho Democratlo caucus, to be held tomorrow night, concerning what ac tion shall bo taken nt this session In regard to child labor. Senator HokA Smith, of Georgia, later held ft conferehco with the President re garding the bill. . When he left the White House he Indi cated that It had been decided not tb press tho matter this Besslon. Danto Barton, vice chairman of tho In dustrial notations Committee, called upon President Wilson and urged that a child labor bill be passed by Congress beforo adjournment Barton said the comn.meo strongly fa rored such a. measure, and that tho mem bers would corporate In collecting Informa tion "to show the necessity for such a law." BABY PLAGUE CLAIMS FIRST CAMDEN VICTIM Another Child Dying of Infantile Paralysis Third Death in Philadelphia Tho first cases of Infantile paralysis In Camden were announced today. Dr. Rudolph Haines reported to tho Camden Board of Health the death of Harry Stoln, 5 years old, son of Joseph Stoln, a laborer, living at 1120 Baring street. South Camden. Doctor Haines was called by Stein early this morning and found tho disease too far advanced to savo tho child's life. Dr. J. F. Lcavltt, Camdon Health Officer, Immediate ly placed a quarantine over tho house, and after the child's funeral this afternoon will have the place disinfected. Seven persons live In tho house four of whom are children. The second case was reported to the Board of Health at 11:30 o'clock by Dr. J, F. Mahaffcy. The victim Is Florcnco Still man, one year old, of 718 Elm street. North Camden. Doctor Mahaffey saya thoro Is complete paralysis of the gastrlo contagious sort In the child's right side, and that death Is certain. A strict quarantine has been placed over tho house In which. tho child's mother, a widow, lives with her adult son and seven children. Tho third death in Philadelphia from paralysis has been reported, the latest vic tim being Margaret C Hoffman, 6 years old, of 1522 North Rcdfleld street. She had been 111 three days. Dorothy Budls, 3 years old, of 208 North 5th street, brought hero from Now York to escapo the baby plaguo, hao boen taken III, and Freda Bollklns, 14 months old, of Arizona and SOth Btrccts, also brought hero from New York, Is sus pected of having the disease. BRITISH PRESS ATTACK ALONG BAPAUME ROAD Continued from Tata One near Vlgnculles and 25 on the buildings of tho acrodromo at Dleuze. BERLIN ADMITS PARTIAL OCCUPATION OP POZIERES BY GEN. IIAIG'S TROOPS BERLIN, July 24. British troops havo penetrated Pozlores on the Sommo front, tho official statement Issued by tho German War Office admitted today. The English entered Gulllemont, southeast of Pozleres, but were driven out by tho Germans, tho report nsserted. The statement added that the engage ment at Pozleres had cost the British heav ily In dead and wounded. Along tho French battls front, enemy operations at Soyecourt and west of Ver mandovillers failed. On tho right bank of tho Meuse the French artillery flro was de ecrlbed as "Intense." Tho War Office said that the British forces on the Sommo front have been re inforced by soldiers drawn from the othor fronts. Tho text of the official statement fol lows; English attaoks reported yesterday on the Thlepval-Gulllemont Una were carried out by dotachemnts from 11 Brjtlsh divisions, several of which had been hastily brought up from other fronts. The only advantage the enemy was able, to achieve on the whole front, , which we had not yet been able to con solidate, was the penetration of a few houses In Pozleres. The enemy had to pay extraordinarily heavy losses In tho fighting around Longueval. A counter-attack by our Branden burg grenadiers drove the enemy out of the sand quarry southwest of Gull lemont, where he had temporarily suc ceeded In getting a foothold. We cap tured three officers and 141 unwounded men. South of the Bomme French under takings at Soyecourt and west of Ver rnandovlllers failed. There have been artillery duels and local fighting. Since July IE tho booty taken by ua Includes 63 machine guns. CARAT Solitaires We would have no $ 39 more trouble getting $55.00 or $60.00 for these Diamonds than we would $39.00 but we can afford to sell them at $39.00, and we shall do bo. We buy these Diamonds in the rough in large quantities, cut them oureelres and sell them direct to Other Diamond Rings Pure White Carat... $5.75 Carat.,. 14.75 Carat... 24.38 Carat... 35.00 Carat.,. 43,75 4 uarai... oz.au 1 carat... 7U.UQ the public. That explains why such low pricea are possible at I. Press & Sons, OPEN SATUBDAV8 AIX DAY 'u-vjiMS U. S. INAUGURATES CAMPAIGN TO AID HAY FEVER VICTIMS Co-operation tlrged Iri Suppressing Dnngerous.Vogetnbio Growth WASHINGTON, July 24. With 2 per cent of the population of the United States suffering from hay fever, the United States' Public Health Service today Inaugurated a campaign to -relieve the malady. The serv ice will attempt to have State Legislatures and citizens co-operate In suppressing vege table growth known to spread and Intensify hay fover. The service's investigation shows that many young children contract the disease, which becomes deep-seated In their systems before Us presence Is known, because par enl and even doctors, often believe the children have nothing more than colds. SLAYER OF ARMY MAN WILL HAVE NO LAWYER Spannell, Who Killed Wife and Lieutenant Colonel Butler, to Have Hearing M PASO, Tex., July 24. Harry J," Span noil, held In the county jail hero1 for tho killing of his wife and Lieu tenant Colonol It C. Butler, U. S. A., In a motorcar at Alpine, Tex., last Thurs day, spent the day quietly reading maga zines. At times, however, according to his guard, he would fix his eyes on a spot on the wall of his cell and stare at It for many minutes at a time, his hands and face twitching all the while. ,. Immediately upon being brought here to escape possible violence at Alpine, Span nell requested his guard that nobody, not evon an attorney, boaltowod to seo him. James Fulgham, of tho Texas Rangers, who has tho prisoner in custody, even re fused to admit tho prisoner Is confined here. It was stated, however, that, with tho feeling against htm .In Alpine apparently quieted, Spannell will probably be taken back for a preliminary examination to morrow or Tuesday. WASHINGTON, July 24. High military and naval officers today awaited tho ar rival of the body of Lieut. Col. M. C. But ler, coming in chargo of Mrs. Butler, from Alpine, Tex. The list of friends selected to act as pallbearers Included Roar Admiral Blue, Commander R. W, McNelloy .and Commander II, V. Butler from the navy, and several members of Butlor's class at West Point. Chaplain George Livingston Bayard, U. S. N., was chosen to conduct the sorvlces at Arlington National Cemetery, whero full military honor Is to be accorded Lieutenant Colonel Butler. INDIANA VIEWS BODY OF ITS BELOVED POET Working People and Children Journey to State Capitol and See Friend's Remains INDIANAPOLIS. Ind.. July 24. The body of James Whltcomb Riley, the Indiana poet who dlod unexpectedly Saturday night at his home here, is lying in state at the Stato Capitol. Tho hours were fixed es pecially with tho view of providing a. time when tho working peoplo and children, ac companied by parents, might view the body. Tho poet was particularly close to tho work ers and children. Governor Samuel M. Ralston, In a letter to Henry Eltel, of this city, brother-in-law of tho poet, asked that tho body lie In otate at tho Capitol. Tho letter, which met with a favorable and ready response from the poet's relatives, follows: "James Whltcomb Riley was loved by the peoplo of Indiana as was no other man. In an exceptionally tender sense the people of his native State folt and believed that no Belonged 'to them and they mourn bit terly mourn his passing. "As Governor of Indiana I am anxious that the people be afforded an opportunity to show the high respect In which they held 'this man who sang of common things,' and I am moved, therefore, to suggest that his remains bo allowed to llo in state In tho rotunda of the Capitol, As soon ns It was agreed that the body be placed In the Capitol, State officials be gan placing tho building in mourning. The body was placed under the dome of the Capitol, whrre a few1 years ago Mr. Riley stood In public reading his poem, "Old Glory." Prosent arrangements are for the funeral services to be held at the home tomorrow morning. These will be private and sim ple. In accordance with wishes of the poet The minister and pallbearers have not been selected. WILSON EXPRESSES SORROW AT THE PASSING OF RILEY "He Imparted Joyful Pleasure and Thoughtful View of Things" WASHINGTON. July 24. Preeldent Wil son today paid a. strong tribute to the memory of James Whltcomb Riley, Hooaler poet. In a telegram to Henry Eltel, of In dianapolis, he wrote i ' "May I not express to you ray alncere sorrow at the death of James Whltcomb RUeyT With his departure- a notable figure passes out of the nation's life; a man who Imparted Joyful pleasure and a thoughtful view of many things that other men would have missed. I am euro I am speaking the feeling of the whole country In express lng my own sense of loss. "WOODIIOW WIU30N." T'r,'t7r,yrgBJ:Jir.i"yj SAVE YOUR CHILD from at leaat eomo part of tha rltk of InfanUla Paralyse by tha uaa of our Olycc-Formalln aa a garde and naas-waeh thrloo dally. An effective, non-polaonotu antiaeptlo, rpecially adapted to children, be cauaa of ita pleaiant flavor. 25a and 7Bo bottlea. LLEWELLYN'S Philadelphia's Standard Drug Stars 1518 Chestnut Street Qlyeo-Formajeta, tablat form, 23c, lyjaaiMjiw DIXON Distinctive Tailoring A Dependable Service BINCH 1843 1111 Walnut SRI sss ' Ibcxa'a Dla.ta a M yen al aU the JiansGom Restaurants Uoue tookbu Papular trie H A9M Marat St. BVENXNG ' FALL WRECKS BIPLANE AND AVIATOR'S LICENSE Finat Examination at Essington Marred by Titmblp Into River. Pushed Wrong Lever Walter J. SnaKer, of Harrleburg, Pa.( taking his final examination In the Philadel phia School of Aviation to become a hydro aeroplane pilot, made the mtsthke of letting his foot slip on a brake r'fdiiy (trnoon and plunged his machine Into the Delaware River. He wai rescued from th5 water by iernl men In boats who had been watch ing him answer the final question of the ex aminations, but the school's hydroaeroplane, valued at (5000, Is a wreck. Shaffer had paid $400 to become an avi ator. Before being granted his diploma it was necessary for him to make two con secutive successful flights at tho school's aviation grounds at Essington. He had made his first flight as required five revo lutions of the figure 8, alighting safely at BIHIngsport, N, J., a distance of five mites. His second flight was to ascend to an alti tude of not ls than 300 feet, shut oft his englno and land safely nearEeslngton. Shaffer was making his descent In this last flight when the accident happened. As he wan descending, a wing of the machine turned and caught the water; suddenly turning over with a crash. S. II. Noyts, -it Newport, R. I., had made the two test flights in the same ma chine Immediately before Shaffer took It. Both wen taken under tho direction of Robert E. Gtendonnlng, the president of the school. At the conclusion of tho flights, Mr. Glrndonnlr.g presented NoyM with a diploma of the school. Mr. Shaffer is ex pected lo tako another examination within the next few weeks. BRINGS FIANCE FLOWERS, BUT FINDS HE HAS DIED Girl Visits Hospital and Discovers Her Loss NEW TORIC, July 24. A young woman carrying a great bunch of flowers stepped timidly Into St. John's Hospital, Long Island Clty.Nate yesterday. "I want Roland Cook to have these flowers," she faltered. "He's the man who was Injured yesterday In an automobile accident." "Do you know Mr. Cook 7" asked Sister Bernadlta. "He's my fiance," tho young woman re plied. "We'ro to bo married next month If ho recovers In time." Blstor Bernadlta whisked a whlto hand kerchlof from her habit "You're going to be brave, nren't you?" she asked. "You don't mean" "Ho died half an hour before you arrived. But we can take him the flowers anyway, can't we?" The young woman grew hysterical and hersotf became a temporary patient In the hospital. She is Miss Gusslo Miller, 20 years old, of South Lakewood, N. J. Horsham Farmer Misoing for a Week The police have been asked to search for Edward Ruh, a farmer of Horsham, who Is missing from his home. Tho man has a wlfo and four children, who aro In a neody condition. Ruh left his homo early last week and nothing has been hoard from him. Maine Holding Primaries Today PORTLAND, Me., July 24. A primary to nominate candidates for tho special elec tion, on September 11 to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Senator Edwin C. Burleigh Is 'being held today, Tho un completed term expires In March, 1019. TODAY'S MARRIAGE LICENSES Thomas Fcrsujon. 218 N. fiSth t. and Mtanle nrnn, irtui wmcrjoo l, Qeorgs P. Motti-nmllltr, .010 Richmond tt. Florence St. Walters. Oil) ltichmond t. wllllnm Oppfrmnn. Jr., Ctmdan, N. J.. Pearl M. JItni. Camden. II. J. and and Itaflaelo Laudanna lioi 0. 30th it, mena IlttfZS. 141A H Yl.nf.rnr and Flic iBag uoDcrniCK, "?. ..b!;3,.cH'. 3, Kaulman at., and Cella Bennttt. 23 Monro at. dcrlclc Thomaa. 033 Vina at., and Villi P"ri Tir..., nttA n.. .. Chadwlclc Peyinr. 417 Foplar at., and Alax. andra V. LUbarman 417 PpDlar at. Otto A. Ji. SUrno. 2817 S. loth at., and Frtdi H. rnlllppq. 1H purfor at. aograa B. llleo. 14 14 N. Catnao at. and Loulaa Pullman. 1414 N. Camae at. u. Thomas Mnrray. 2049 Ilowan at., and Helen KAna. 441H urlanna at. Leonard . It. rtolllion, 837 ltichmond at., and nn .v. Mary A. Whltelock. 1833 B. flunuehanni ave. xjtiiijaaiiiiii uatiiiuD. noiv iura crii ork city, and Marzaret llaluniter, New Ward It. nutter, 12. McCulloush. Joaeph Andryciulc X.!m!nLton' ?.' n1 Mary Wilmington. Ual. laeph Andryciulc. 1st Ollva at., Necaypor. 116 W. Wlldey at. '1111am J. Urran, 2801 N. Leg at Ollva at., and Fannla viuiiuii j . urjrtwi. . and Mar and Fannla carat Carlln. 821) 13. Lehigh ave. Francla A. Uonrra, 18i Morrlaiey. S13 Wat) 'frB.iou i; CfllURIAt Hf a wi Frederick Hlnsgold. New. York city, and Anna iKtna at. Irion. New York city. CJaetano Clantrann. 702 H. ltFl at and Maria it. uuineimo, 77 8. 0th at. Summer Sale of M C. O. D.'b. Clallie, ?" Mann & Dilks 1102 CHESTNUT STREET P rice No Stock Taken O 5.00, 6,00, 7.00 Bathing Suts Pri'co 15.00, 20.00, 22.50 Raincoats J'Price 1.00, 1,50 Neckwear , 1,50 Silk Hosierj&sasv ,. .50 ,75 1.00 Belt .'.".. ,50 6.50, 7.00 Golf Jackets . ' 3.75 6.00 White Flannel Pmts 3.75 ' " Palm Beach Suits, Office Coats, etc. A Pries IjEDGEB-PHTdADBLPHIA; MONDAY, JTJEY 24, 1016. i i , i i .i r i i ' ' sststststststsBsttsktisltliBV 1 tHLl. 'Siti c jvdjVl I . WEDDED CO YEARS Mr. nntl Mrs. Daniel Boyce, who aro celebrating their g o 1 d o n wedding. COUPLE AT FOX CHASE KEEP GOLDEN WEDDING Festivities for Mr. and Mrs. Daniel H. Boyce at Pitman, N. J., Tonight Mr. and Mrs. Daniel II. Boyce, of Fox Chase, will celobrato the COth anniversary of their wedding tonight at tho Pitman Masonic Club, Pitman, N. J. The hall has been elaborately decorated. Among those present as guests will bo Colonel Charles T. Taylor, senior vlco commander of the Department of Pennsylvania, O. A. It.; survivors of the 29th regiment, Pennsylva nia volunteors, who acrved In the Civil War, and members of tho William D. Schneider Lodge, No. 419, F. & A. M , and Colonel Gus W. Town Circle, Ladles' a, A. R. After va dinner served at 7:30 o'clock dancing and other recreations will bo the order. Mr. and Mrs. Bpyce were married In the old Third Baptist Church, Second and Cath erine streets, which Is now a. synagogue. They have six children, soven grandchil dren and four great-grandchildren. Among tho sons Is Charles Boyco, acting house sergeant of the 34th district police station, ISth street and Snyder avenue. Mr, Boyce comas from old patrlotlo stock, his ather, Thomas Boyce, having seen navr i service on tho frigate Constitution in tha War of 1813. At the outbreak of the Civil War, Mr. BoyCe, then IS years old, responded to tho first call of President Lincoln for three year men. He enlisted with Company B, JB til Pennsylvania Volunteers, whl;h was recruited In Philadelphia by the late Colonel John It Murphy. He served In the armies of the Potomac and Cumberland, taking part In every battle in which those two armies were engaged. Ho Is now a Fox Chase letter carrier. 274,754 nt City Baths Attohdanc at the 25 city bathhouses dur ing the last week totaled 274,754, or 1000 more than the preceding week. The bathers were: Men. 67,888; boys, 171,210; women, 12,587, and girls 33,089. r-LADDERS I Blntla. 18o. ft.i ErUmlon. 4e. ft. IL. D. BERGER CO.. 59 N. 2d St. EaaaaaaaaaUla Jala 4000 i Uarkat S34a Wonnerfs 'Shoes High White Black-trimmed Temiiniis smd Golf Shoes Regularly $10 Low TemiiniuS Shoes and Sport' Oxfords No Approvals. No Exchanges. 1107 ChestnraU: L or ess ver 5.00, 6.00 Silk Shirts 7.00 Mohair Dusters 1.50, 2.00 Shirts : , 1.00 'Knee Drawers , ,. 3.75 - 3,50 . lloo .;,;.50 w THREE SLEUTH GROUPS ON BAM ROBBER'S Ht AH Assistant to Teller, Whoso Broken Blackjack Saved De positary, Sought by Police Thres sets of drteottves havs Joined In tha search for Harry Slevers, assistant teller at ths Tenth National BanW, UroSd street and Columbia avenue, who Is accused of at tempting to loot the bank last Wednesday night A cheap blackjack broke as he was using It on the head of William Caener, a. night watchman, living at 82$ North Uth street, and that tact caused Slevers' attempt to end In failure, according to the po'.lu. Slevers was riven a position In the bank about a week ago, after "avlng prencnted excellent credentials, tto la 22 years old. Officials of the bank say they believe the man was temporarily insane. He excused himself Wednesday night when, with William D. Murphy, the teller, ha was going over his books, and went to tho basement, -whero ho met Casner. He pretended he was looking for a half-dollar ho. had lost. Casner Joined In tho search when he was attacked by tho blackjack. Although dared tho aged watchman put up a fight, and Slevers, becoming frightened, ran away, Tho search for him Is now being conducted by detectUca, Uurns men and officers of the American Hankers' Association. Casner was taken to the Samaritan Hospital. COSTLY DYES LOST IN FIRE IN READING CHEMICAL PLANT Company, Making Substitutes for Ger man Black, Suffers $30,000 Loss HEADING, Pa.. July 24. A large stock of vnluablo dyes and chemicals was de stroyed and costly machinery was ruined In a flro that consumed tho main buildings of tho Reading Chemical Manufacturing Company In Norfh Reading last night. Tho loss Is between 30,000 and 340,000. The flro. It Is bolleved, was started by spon taneous combustion. The company was organized about six months ago to manufacture, among othor things, a reputed fast black dye, supposed to bo a flrst-class substitute for the German dyes. STORE CLOSES 5 P. M., There's more to be saved and more to be seen at the Van Sciver August Furniture Sale More to be aavef because, being Furniture Specialists, we anticipated and prepared for. the late, sharp advance in cost of production 'and factory prices. Months ago we contracted for enough goods to fill our great warehouses and show-rooms to capacity. This was long brore prices went up and now the stock is to be marked down and sold just as though the expected advance had not come. This unique and charming "Adams" Settee Is merely an example of what might be called "Van Sciver Versatility" In the production and selection of distinctive furniture. It is but one of thousands of attractive pieces to be offered at the coming sale. There is more to be seen, because here are acres of furniture, with the correctness of design and superiority of construction that characterize all Van Sciver offerings. Our regular stock is a veritable Exposition of Furniture, Floor Cover ings, Bedding, Draperies, etc., suitablp for the most luxurious mansion or the simplest cottage; attractively displayed on the five, spacious floors of this immense building. Ready for Inspection Thursday, July 27 Thursday, Friday and next Monday our floors will be opened to you and we invite you to come in and make a preliminary inspection and, if you like, selection, before the bustle of the great Sale begins, Tuesday, August 1st. You will be just as welcome and as well received whether you come merely as a visitor or as a purchaser. That !b the Van Sciver way the way of saving and satisfaction to the public for more than a generation. 1 B. YARSCIYEIt GO. MARKET STREET FERRY. CAMDEN. N, J. Summer Shoes Reduced Sport Oxfords tan or black trimmed $5 from $8 V J420 Cheatnur St "Where only tha best is good enough." WEDDED 66 ifEARS. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Taws Will Observe Anniversary Tonight Mr. and Mrs Louis Taws, for many years residents of Tioga, now of 609 Lincoln drive, came from their summer home at) Bex Isle City to celebrate tonight the SOth anniversary of their wedding, when thers will be a family reunion. Mr. Taws, a native of North Carolina, camo hers when a child, and on July 24, 1866. married Miss Elizabeth Hamlll, ,of this city. Seven children were born to them, all of whom are living: Henry, John and Louis Taws, Jr.: Mrs. Elton Davis, Mrs. John Chambers Qreer, Mr William Hen derson and Mrs. Edward Oreer. There are six grandchildren. Sir. Taws Is 78 years old. Mrs Taws Is a year younger. He was for 30 years a member of the firm of Tans A Hnrtman, brass founders, from which he retired mora than 12 years ago and took up photography as a pastime. Pure and Clean from dairy to fable Hires Gold Milk For all household uses Economical and handy Ordir from your Crocar HIRES CONDENSED MILK CO. 91 3 Arch Streot Philadelphia uuuuiwauusane SATURDAYS ALL DAY ipiiiii teas Mr) This Sale of Philadelphia's Favorite Summer Suits began with thousands ': and thousands because assortments and sizes at Perry's " are kept at flood tide, and the intake sluices are not shut till the regular sea son's over I You ' can see what that means! You can come in today and ouf fit yourself in the Sum mer Suit of your choice, and save money for having waited! But it won't do to wait any longer! There are lots of other men of the same mind, and some of them are going to get left! Are You? $i5&$i8 f $12.50 suits $13.50 $20.00 Suits. . $16.50 $25.00 Suits. .$19.00 And so on up through the finest woven $30, . $35 and $40 Suits at i r;nrrc;nnnrltnr "Pwin. tions! Trousers Reduced $2.50 for $3 and $3.50 Trousers; $3 for $4 Trousers; $3.50 for $5 Trousers; $4 for $6 and $6.50 Trousers. 1 Get your Eye on Augustl Here's your Suit! 1$ You see, tropicals are just as susceptible of , good and bad making as other clothes arev' What Perry's standi for in Woolens and Worsteds, that it also stands for in thesehot weather fabrics! , See the point? f ' i'smaViese Palm Beach Suits $7.50 Breezweve Suits -$10 Mohair Suits, '$12 Silk Suits Jig White Flannel Suits, , , . . $20 Outimj Trousers, $g te $g Store Closes 5 P.M. Twlay Perry&Co. "N. B. T," 16th and Chf ataut BUu lmMmmrrrmtriiiTr-n-rTrtmt) a mi. -- rmrrnzTiiiiminiMi Mann & Oilks 3 IK CHESTNUT 1TREET wmMXmx:f2 and mroaabaut city 2tAMucr n2j