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sSinbe War Began
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of Naturalisation Rush
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GOVERNMENT officials seek mo
tives of tho thousands of aliens
Philadelphia district who have ap-
4id for citizenship since the open-
oi European war.
rr Experience with aliens in Enj
3nd leads manv officials here to
8uspect that manv are seekintr citi
zenship merely to escape discrimina-
, tion ana possible internment in de
tention camps.
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It is ureed in some nuarters that
the "United States follow England's
xample and enact a law whicn
Jrould make possible the revocation
tit nltfoonatiin nf fnrpicnprq whn
proved undesirable.
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hf Registration of all resident aliens
py tne rostomce uepanmenc is
uirircsted. It is also urged that all
resident aliens be removed from the
FVicftuty of naval bases and other
places having to do with national
L'deiense.
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DIES; NOTED ENGINEER
Served ns Filtration Chief of
Philadelphia Exposed Cap
tain Carter ,
Majoi CjmIus R. Otllette. a nlcl mili
tary nnil sanitary expert nml authority
on Mexican condltlonr, and nt otio time
chief of tho nurecu of nitration, with n
salary of $17,000 n oar, died yesterday
nt hi home, 2526 South Twentieth utroet.
He wns flfty-cveii fnrs old. De.ith wan
due to heart trouble, from which Major
Olllettc suffered for tho last cccral months.
Interment will be made tomorrow after
noon nt 2 o'clock In tho National Cemetery
nt Arllnstoin Vn.
There will he no funeral eenlcei In tlili
city Army ofllcern will net im pallbearers.
Their nnmei liao not been nnnouticcd.
Major Ulllctte's most recent iuthlly was
Instigating mines In Colorndo. The Ill
ness which reunited in hli death Ix-camo
serious while ho wag In Color: do. nnil ho
was forced to return home.
He was bom In Tonauundi. N V. De
cember 19, lSfiO, nnil after roccMriK n com
mon school education In Tloca County re
oeUcd an appointment to West Point, from
which ho was crnduated In 1884 He was
assigned to the l.'hRlncor Coips of the army,
nnd his senleo Included it station In Ohio
for fho jcara on lock and canul work, u
jear In Ch'capo on General Miles's staff,
six jcars !n Sannnnh, On, before and
nftcr tho Captain Carter exposures! four
jcars In California and bIx months In Now-port.
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tSInce the beginning of the great war In
b' . .n.. ..... .Uhh lAnnn nll.. In
Ltigusl, lyjl, muio iiirtii av,vvv "iitno iii
he Philadelphia district liac applied for
rftlxenslilp.
m T Prior to the war thrco-ntths of tho ap
5rrjJlcatlons for citizenship wero from Jews.
vifcit when the nations of Kuropo clashed
applications of other nationalities began
Skreatly to outnumber those of the Jowh.
liteV Victories, dofcats, conscription, dlplo
! In rnntiirrs and Imnerlal edicts have
f."&Jt.n nmn nf the forces that ha.e been
f Unresponsible for great waes of naturallza
5tinn lnen the beirinnlng of tho war.
V.
KW'Wtlon situation has demonstrated that the
vsrii MtntoH Is far from being Immune
Rlifcom Old World Influence desplto tho sup-
K$(jMed barrier of 3000 miles of Atlantic
$& V.vnrv treat crisis In tho belligerent coiin-
Sfi4rlea has been felt hero In the Instantaneous
jplSject they hae had on our ast alien
i"CfopUlatlon. litch of these crises has proed
VpoWeriUl iorce 111 Illuming ' uouuy
ttmt the United States In detaching tlicu-
'V'Minds from the alien body and adding them
& $a. oni rttizpnRhln.
i.w'L itvvn.n onnorrlntlnn u.ih Inaugurated In the
uVtltlsh empire the effect was Immediate
MrVDon. British subjects In the Philadelphia
Wvellstrlct. In great numbers they flocked to
tne isaturaiizaiion uureau in me inwrai
fBUIldlng. starting tho machinery which
v.ould make them citizens of tho United
MKtes. After this country severed dlplo-
; Katie relations with Uermany tnere was a
J jQIHeilUUUH 1I1JJUUI1HK 'i i:,iic,iaiiiii iij,-
"Vtlons from subjects of tho Central Powers
!'.' Europe Since February 1 moro than
l Uthty per cent of applications filed wero by
giyBarmans, Austrlans and Hungarians.
fd&ll ha been charged In certain quarters
ESlfcat the present rush to naturalization
r' eans merely that' tho foreigner In Amer
S'.lea. wishen to dodge tho discrimination
f!!which might be shown against him in tho
(Gwvent of hostilities.
ya" Kngland's experience with tho alien
J Hn be applied to the united states, ot
&clals admit that the outlook Is not very
RtrlKht Officials In England say they hae
Ijtfpcovcred that enemy aliens who intend
jlfcremaln In tho service of their own Oov
' rtiment alwas tako out naturalization
h&ltapers. High ofllclals in Hnglnnd contend
ft sthat the naturalized alien Fpy Is today one
'4t the most dangerous enemies to tho Brlt
it.toh" Government.
K-.?lndeed. England's exnerlence with the
pS'MLturallzed alien lias been so sad that that
7''( eotintry has provided a summary method
fffat the revocation of a naturalization cer
sjitlflcate. The French Oovcrnment Is also
f wiioiuci mti u law ui tills, iiui.
EJrOfflcials and nromlnent citizens of this
i,otjntry who question the "patriotic Im-
jVuises " or tno thousands who are applying
lor citizenship at this critical time in the
ffiWHions nisiory, nro urging mat protective
J'3wa8ures be taken ngalnst aliens who
!icrhf nnt hrt ctlnpprn In thMr nllpfirlntiPA In
fe.ttie United States. They point out that
ft this country has a larger alien population
Kksn any omer in me worm, jigainsi aan-
Cra oi ihibuso oi ciuzensnip, u is urgea
SjJfiwc auinoriiy Nnouiu no given lo revoKe
BLiaturallzatlon after tho manner of tho pro-
vmiuiin in uiu iiiiiaii iiiieii1! iiui. jii uuui
)Uon It Is urged, In tho event of wnr, that
I undesirable aliens be rounded up Into
Mention camps, nnd that all resident
liens be removed from the vicinity of
. Mlval and 'army bases, munition nlants.
tlmbmarlno bases, coaling stations and nil
rBt&ces connected with the national defense.
F ilLr IB aiou PUIill'U L11UL Liin I'fisiniiirR
fc, Department be empowered to effect a regis-
; IMtlon of all resident aliens from rountrles
, hostile to the Government. This. It 1h
pointed out, would make It easy In case
lvf. necessity, to sequester undesirables and
? famine their homes for arms and oxplo-jg.gtyes.
Bsj,;Advocates or these precautions ngalnst
'Undesirable aliens hold up the foreign policy
Li. lld down by Germany as nt arcument
Kithnt the ullcn question must be i-erlously
r,f oopsidered. It has long been suspected
t Wat a system of German espionage has been
Inaugurated in the United States bv resl.
pnt aliens. It Is known that aliens and
'.fmvtfTn.Bvmnallil.Ino nl, !... hn... .-
r-A-M. -.,. ,-,'rf ..h... ...,..A .i,iMrnn nave uecil
:-active In the destruction of munition plants.
4if uunu uuiiut, vviiiiiieiuc-uarring vesseiB
avenues of foreign trade. The trend
; International events has shown that Ger-
ny expectH resident nllens to cripple the
)niry or tneir domicile in tho hour of a
fional crisis by the organization of. In-
trial strikes and by stirring un dlssntis-
lion among the people. Indeed, official
riicloso touch with thp situation contend
i M -Imperial Government of Germany ex
Ljtecta Its subjects who are residents In other
Sentries to engage In murder and assassl
itlqn t further the caube of. the Fathered.
vThe KyEKlKO I-tDOKn tomorrovy will give
'close up" or tne motives of some of the
ny oi aliens wno nave applied for citizen
p since the war began. It will bo shown
tbir these men huve, applied for citizen
p from patriotic or from selfish or'slnlster
tlves..
Ifhat these men have to say will throw
, Interesting sidelight on the alien sltua-
I In the United States as compared wllh
aituatlon la England.
GIRL SLAIN IN TAXICAB;
PHILADELPHIAN HELD
Child Riding With Friends When
Bullet From Silenced Gun
Enters Brain
As the result of the death of a thirteen-Joar-old
girl, shot while riding In a taxi
cab in New York, Georgn Elliott, twenty
olio jrars old, who gave an nddre on
Greonuay avenue. West Philadelphia, has
been nrrented by the police
Tno victim was Horothv O'Connell She
was shot In tho head and killed, apparently
by a bullet from u weapon equipped with
a silencer. Tho child was riding with
friends of her parents through Van Cort
land Park, when she suddenly complained
of terrible pains in her head. She fell over
limp Her companions then noticed .1
wound Just back of her left ear
The automobile was driven at high speed
to tho home of the nearest plivsiclnn, but
tho girl. It wat bald, died a few minutes
after being shot Tho bullet entered her
brain, bhe was one of thirteen children.
Word was sent to the police. Detectives
In investigating learned that n oung mnn
had been seen firing nt a target with a
revolver equipped with a silencer. Accord
ing to the police, Elliott was arrested Just
after he was teen to throw away a revolver.
LEGISLATURE FACES
WEEK OF REAL WORK
Both Branches Have Many Im
portant Hearings
Scheduled
HAlUlISBimG. March ID. This will be
a week of public hearings In the State Leg.
Iditure, the sessions of which will be re
sumed tonight. Three of tho most Im
portant subjects under i onslderatlon by
the lawmakers will be discussed by promi
nent speakers They ure the Wells-Hes
and Tqmpklns bills to nbollbh capital pun
ishment; the Vlckerman local option bill,
which will be discussed pro and con on
Wednesday afternoon, nnd the nnthrnclto
mine code, which will bo given n hearing
by tho Mines and Mining Committee on
Thursday.
While no bills come up for final passage
In tho Houso tonight, there is never
theless a large number of important meas
ures on the first and second reading cal
endar, and these will reach the final stage
during tho week. On first reading Is the
Gans bill, which would compel the Phila
delphia Rapid Transit Company to estab
lish track Connections With the nrnnnnH
city-built high-speed lines In Philadelphia
In the event that the new llnrs nn nnnrntpa
by other than the P R. T.
Also on first reading In tho House Is the
Ouckmaii bill, passed by the Senate, to
Increase the salaries of the Municipal
Court Judges In Philadelphia. Another sal.
ary raiser for Philadelphia In the House
and on second reading is Mr. Gans's bill
affecting the State Department clerks In
tho office of City Treasurer McCoach
In the Senate a nunjber of bills are on
the calendar for final passage tomorrow
night. Ono of them Is the McKee bill, ex
tending the act of 1901, by which Councils
of cities In the State are authorized to ap.
proprlato money to local companies of the
If your skin itches
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ringworm or similar itching, burn
ing, unsightly skin affection, bathe
tho sore places with Resinol Soap
and hot water, then gently apply
a little Resinol Ointment. You
will probably be astonished how In
stantly the itching stops and heal
ing begins. In most cases the sick
skin quickly becomes clear and
healthy again, at very little con
Jlenlnol OIntmtpt snil Realnol Soap
lo clear away blotchca. redness,
rounhneas and dandruff. Sold by all
druKslats.
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National Guard, to batteries of nrtlllery
nnd rcglmentnl sanltnry detnoiiments. None
of tho others Is of general Interest. Ono
of them Is tho Ruikman bill, providing for
penalties for motorboat operators who do
not muitle their exhausts on cruises up tho
Delaware Itlver. It was Introduced nt the
behest of residents of Bristol, who say they
cannot sleep for tho noises.
Headache Medicine Kills Him
Two bottles of nn effervescent headache
medlclno. containing coal-tnr, killed George
W Philllppl, sixty-four .vears old, of Wost
mont N .1, todny Ho was found deid In
bed by his wife, Mrs. Fannlo Philllppl.
Philllppl drank two bottles of the medicine
last night before going to bed. Ho hid
been complaining of headache cnused by
stomach disorder. His heart was weak, ac
cording to Coroner Pratt, who said that
the overdose contained forty grains of coal-tar.
yv;XSsi?rr.'v ! I . bOTNi .
IP '"'' I CUftNOtLUr , WITH TWO OF
Mis coLUCAttufs
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STEAMSHIP RESCUED
FROM PERILOUS POSITION
"S. O. S." Calls From Sagua, of At
lantic I-'ruit Company, in Distress
Off Barnegat, Bring Response
Xr.W YORK. March ID The Atlnntlr
Fruit Company's steamship Sagua, reported
in distress off Barnegat, Is now kafe, with
the United States Coast Guard cutter Sen
eca standing by. The Sagua struck some
thing In the dark enrly today nnd began to
111 Her crew took to the boats and S, O S.
catls were sent out.
The Ward Line steamship Mexico and the
Morgan I.lno steamship Comus responded
to the S. O. S. calls and picked up the crews
from the lifeboats Tho Seneca will tow
the Sagua Into port.
$400,000 FIRK IN POUGHKEEPSIK
POl'GHKnilPSIi:, .V Y Match 10
Fire today destroyed the Morgan Houso and
two business buildings hero nnd serloul
damaged tho department etoto of Wallace
& Co Members of tho Tenth Infantry,
Nntlonnl Guard, me doing guard dut
about tho burned buildings. Three firemen
wero Injured Tho loss Is estimated nt
$400,000
For Snl I-nrge quantity of effects
i ur ijoic re.Pnty u,ed n willow
Grove Pnrk, Including machinery,
fixtures nnd npparntus from various
Concessions nnd Amusements
AIo xooda under contract for delivery.
Information and prlra noom 23,
130S Arch atrcet.
Special Sale Tomorrow
Georgette Crepe Blouses
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Van Sciver Furniture
is Characterized by
Quality & Style
An imported Chair in
which is expressed the
artistry of the Napoleonic
era. An exquisite exam
ple of the Empire Period.
The frame is of green and
gold and the upholstery a
finely figured rose damask
of superlative quality.
Another of the almost in
numerable beautiful and
exclusive pieces that go to
make the Van Sciver Store
of such absorbing interest
to home lovers.
OW often one has heard the expres
sion, "As good as Van Sciver furni
ture." Too often, alas, it is a mis
statement, emanatinor from an nvov
urgent salesman or a too" optimistic house
holder but it goes to show how highly Van
Sciver furniture is regarded, how generally
it is accepted as the standard of quality and
style, and the basis of comparison. We are
justly proud of the fact that this Store is
regarded as logical headquarters for the finer
kind of furniture, for that is consonant with
our high, ideals of furniture craftsmanship.
We are even more proud of the fact, however
that WO nrp nhlo rrv coll Von dnln ..:x.... 1
at prices as low and of ten lower than the commonplace kind costs elsewhere
for that is a merchandising triumph, and the secret of this great Store's
continuous growth and success.
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A Dainty Suite in, Which the Ad
Period is Faithrnllv
Exemplifiedin Dull Mahogany or OI IvBry
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$5.90
$5.00
Smart blouses of Georgette crepe in
white, flesh, tea rose and gray;
embroidered in circle effect
or beaded in colors.
Regular Value $9.75
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I h,rLUu Ct'VC'- T0de?tP. p.riced su'te well suited to the average sired I
6 bedroom. It consists of full-size Bed, $39.50, or Twin Bed., $39 50 each- ' I
I TrfX:.42 M? 'n- rt3! Chl?Ln,ier inot ilus'tratcd) 34x20 n'$36 00 and i
I tiS'Sf1- .M,rror 1?r,,,,B Tble- 42xl9 . 8-00s complete, 4 pes t
I ft,'!0' P'fiC". sold eP"ately if desired. Particular attention is cabled I
I cantehrtei,LntthWepaSh,P' fideHty 0 ,hC Pcrid Sty'C' a"d the I
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The Finer Kind of Floor Coverings
(it rrices rar Helow the Average
That wo can offer vou thn hottor- nn
of floor coverings at flricea well below the
average is due to our specialization In fur
niture and furnishings, and the economic
advantages of inexpensive location, enor
mous output and close relation to the man
ufacturers, both at home and abroad, which
Rug Clearance Broken Lines
Perfect goods only one rug of a pat
n, no duplicates varied selection of pat
tern
$37.50 Smith Colonial Velvet $28.75
$42.50 Seamless Wilton Velvet and
Axminster $32.50
$45.00 Best Seamless Axminster. .$34.50
$41.00 Best Bigelow Body Brussels $32.50
$37.50 Body Brussels $24.50
$26.00 Tapestry Brussels $19.85
this specialization entails. Here you will
nnd rugs, carpets and all other floor cover
ings in unequalled variety and quantity
many beautiful designs being exclusive
with this house all of our stock represen
tative of the most reputable makers; our
prices representing the maximum savings.
Carpets at Reduced Prices
t Standard goods of high quality, the
kind that give long and satisfactory service.
Tako advantage of these money-saving
opportunities.
$2.50 to $1.85 Axminster 95c yd
.Pik,e,n r?"8 14 to 20 yds. of a pattern.
$2.85 Bigelow Best Body Brussels $1.65 yd
Full rolls of some patterns. Bring sizes.
$3.00 Wilton Velvet $1.95 yd.
Some full rolls hall and room patterns. '
How shall I furnish that little alcove or reception hall? Drop us a imstcard
and we will gladly furnish full information without cost or obligation to you.
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J. B. Van Sciver Co,
Manufacturers, Importer and Retailer
MARKET TtEET iFERRY, CAMDEN, .N. J.
ator !! Lfaujr mv r. m,
Market St. Frry Beaf La4 Opposite Store.
Silk Top Union Suits
In pink and white with glove silk top and lisle
bottom; tight knee model.
Exceptional Value 95c
Lingerie Underwear
Nightgowns, combinations and envelope chem
ises of nainsook, lace and ribbon trimmed.
Exceptional Value
1.00
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Pink Batiste
Pajamas
Style As
Illustrated
Women's pajamas
of pink batiste in
one piece model,
stitched in blue;
ribbon at neck,
waist and ankles.
Exceptional Value
2.00
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Crepe de Chine Chemise
Envelope chemises of crepe de chine in pink,
trimmed with lace and ribbon.
Exceptional Value 5
Corduroy Boudoir Robes
Women's corduroy robes in light blue and lav
ender, lined with China silk.
Reduced from $4.50
2.95
PUBLIC
LEDGER
(LEDGER CENTRAL)
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To The Manager,, Ho.te.l. .F.a.irjnpAt...
..SAN.FMWHipo,.fJrt,
This card will introduce
MT. . Mf.3.. P.'H-Hunting, and. Family,
Any courtesies extended uitM be app, eclated.
PUBLIC. LEDCER. COMPANY
Travel & Resort Bureau. Phila
A Mighty Good
Passport
B..cJ.dpof introductio from the Ledger Travel
Resort Bureau assures you a hparv &nJ.:J
and
best ti. .", .:iVu. -- c-arly welcome and "the
this great country. CVCry n00K antl corner of
It is a credential recognised and honored bv hotels
. SSat o? t.ob'e.rop'S'L!
He will tell you the quickest and mosfcoiivciiient rail
road or steamship route, buv vour tlft.t. .?i o 11
berth, attend to tne checkffi oTJou ba'ggae mdS
you select the right hotels. He also wHl wire aleaS
for reservat ons and give vou i p,,i It j d"?aa
that will eliminafp li ... a carU of introduction
tr"eK clllninatc ulc Pty annoyances Incident to
We Are Waiting to Serve You
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