. mm, i, ., ,u a.ia..fl , l Ll ll WW y EVENING PUBLIC LEDGERS-PHILADELPHIA, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1918 pft if. lF ft ft IJMITED.SERVICE MEN ARE NEEDED Hundreds to Be Placed in Clerical Positions to Release Otliers & RECEIVE PRIVATE'S PAY f Only Those Classified for Spe cial Duty Wanted Under New Call Sftvcral hundred limited service men re needed by the staff corps of the 'army to replace physically perfect men panted for overseas duty. Accountants, stenographers, typists, experienced clerical workers, draftsmen, bookkeeper, chauffeurs, Inspectors, law yers and engineers all arc renulrnl at IjWfonce for sen ice at Washington head- quarters and throughout the country at field depots, arsenals, district offices, airplane and munition factories and proving grounds. TlAfl (IDA M .... r ... . . - - my ""'n" jiivii uuecieu ay ino new sman-powcr act have not yet been classi fied or physically examined, only men between twentj-ono and thlrty-ono years- of age, who are now In Class 1 qualified for special and limited sen-Ice only, ClaKD 1 physically disqualified for military serice, or Class 1 remediable defect, will be accepted. Large numbers ' of these men have already been called by the provost marshal general, and the present campaign affords the only exist ing opportunity for registrants not yet culled to chooso their branch of the serico and to Join the ranks ahead of the regular draft order. AH men accepted will bo Inducted as privates and given the usual private's pay of $30 a month. In addition to food, clothing and quarters. Hcglstrants de siring Induction should communicate with the Military Training Camps As sociation, 117 Commercial Trust Build ing, stating their age, exact draft class lcatlon, physical defect, education and , record of occupation, including posl tions held, employer's names, salaries and number pf years employed in each position. Tho Bureau of Aircraft Production, charred with the tank of manufacturing all army aircraft and aircraft equip ment, needs men with high school edu cation or the cquUalcnt to Inspect and check production Lawyers hao been found qualified, In many instnnces, for this work. The bureau also needs ex pert bookkeepers and cost accountants of all grades to keep accurate account on millions of dollars of expenditures. Tho need for limited service men in the ordnance department Is very urgent. . They will be required on duty in the Washington ordnance headquarters. In the ordnance district ofllces nt various points throughout the country, at ar senals and at pro Ing grounds. The medical corps needs stenogra- - phers and experienced clerks at camp medical supply depots In sceral army camps In thlR country. These men will be sent to camps for training in military .office woik before being assigned to 'regular duties. At the medical depots all supplies needed for the medical care of tho camp soldiers are received, checked, stored and distributed. This work entails occurate cheeking and ac counting Men export In the bookkeep ing or accountancy of medical supplies re also needed nt the central supply headquarters at Washington. , The quartermaster corps Is particu larly In nerd of stenographers and chauffeurs The stenographers nro de sired for headquarters work In tho a- rlous units, training at Camp Meigs, Washington, D C , and Camp Johnston, Jacksonville, FH. Men experienced in driving any make of heavier automobile will be accepted as chauffeurs and also gent either to Camp Meigs or Camp Johnston for training. Other departments of tho army are also seeking limited service men for va rious clerical positions, in which they can replace men fit for active duty. USE OF GOLD RESTRICTED Jewelers and Others Hit by War time Conservation To conserve gold, tha Government to v day forbade issuance of gold bullion from the mints at Philadelphia, Denver and San Francisco and from the New York assay office without license from the, war industries board. Federal re serve board or tho Secretary of the 1 Treasury. Raymond T. Baker, director of the Mint, Issued Instructions which will vir- . .tually shut down on the use of gold ex cept for purposes covered by regulations now being drafted. Manufacture of jewelry and use of gold for other arts and craft purposes will be curtailed In prder to Increase the supply for wartime credit. Heretofore it has been possible to get gold bars In exchange for gold coin or gold certificates. TAX RECEIPTS RECORD BROKEN .August Collections Reach Total H- f 99 S11 QOA All monthly tax receipt 'records were broken In August, .when collections reached a total of $22,531,194.75. ac cording to a final calculation completed today by Receiver of Taxes W. Freeland Kendrick. Tha record for the same month last year was $16,149,167.42. Of the August payments $16,347,408.33 was for lty taxes and $5,742,876.92 for BC Collections' for the first eight months of 1918 amounted to $42,043,678.13. an Increase of $7,853,932.33 over the same period last year. Included in the total ire the following: City taxes $24,749, 347.80, an Increase over last year of 17 343,612.73 ; school taxes. $8,718,065.25. in increase of $1,584,664.50, and water rents, $4,373,445.23. a decrease of $530, 397.44. , x MOVING TO NEW YORK? SPECIAIi LOW JIATE8 IP YOU OBT INTO COMMUNICATION WITH US AT O.NCB. nBEPBOOF SAN1TAKY" 20.1. Ctitsrr Stoma Wi.on Co. Opposite West Philadelphia Sta. Phont Proton ttH ..r LASHER & SON A nlCTAIM (11 IK I i 1 if &2 'ijl IV1DKNT. but i tJi 'nrful,t"n,: ' ii we bits iuvu- '-""?;.,,.:, Ibllltr pf the unpleanant "little tunc" that jar the nervca at fpnerml. YOUft DESIRES REGULATE THE SHADES OF OMAR AND BACCHUS! COCKTAILS TO BE DOLLAR EACH Terrible Tidings for Tipplers ns Time for Terrible Taxation Approaches Liquor Men Predict Sales of Stocks at High Prices THIJ ' July 'Demon num." doomed to die 1 next, will have a notable swan song, according to local liquor men. When the new revenue tax hill, now being deeply pondered In Congress, finally goes through. It is expected that the impost on booze will bo almost trebled. If this "dope" holds good the price of single drinks will bo somewhat more than doubled. As planned by the framers of the revenue law the tax on whisky, gin and other distilled spirits will Jump from $3.10 and $3.25 a gallon to $8 a gallon. Ho from the moment the law Is signed by the President the prices of high balls will hop from twenty nnd twenty- five cents over tho bar to fifty and sixty, and from thirty-five nnd forty In the cafes and roof gardens to slxty-fle and seventy cents. Cocktails will bo even more expensive. for gin Is much scarcer than whisky, even now. From twenty-five and thirty cents over the bar the price will soar to sixty and seventy cents, while In the cafes and on the roof gardens they will sell for elghty-flvo and ninety cents and a dollar, depending on the kind of gin used. These figures apply to this city only. What will happen to prices In Atlantic City resorts, where fifty cents flat Is tho prevailing price at present, Is almost Impossible to say. As for the cost by the bottle. It Is es- PH1LADELPHIANS.WIN ARMY COMMISSIONS Others From State, Delaware and New Jersey Become Officers A number of Phlladelphlans are "mong thoe just given commissions by the War Department. Tho following llct. covering Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware, was announced today: Captain, ordnauct corps Moses A. Tltchcnel. 6273 Leeds street. Philadel phia. First lieutenant, ordnance corps Stewart M. Vockcl, Pittsburgh. Second lleuteii.ints, ordnance corps Frank I'll Felt. 135 Xortheast Boulevard, Phila delphia ; Harold M, Foster, Wilmington. Del ; Klrby V. Wright, Xarberth, Pa. The following enlisted men appointed second lieutenants, ordnnnco corps Samuel n Armstrong, Pittsburgh ; Ralph II. Lasday, Munhall; Louis Rubin. 2128 Xorth Thirtieth street, Philadelphia. Captain, quartermaster corps Thomas S Huff, C013 Webster street, Philadel phla. First lieutenants, quartermaster corps William P. Voorhnager, Pltts- buigh; John R. Craig,-Wilmington. Del. j Herbert Rader, Summit Station; Sam uel II. Duflln, Haston. Tho following enlisted men appointed second lieutenants, quartermaster corps James J. McCauley. 526 North Thirty first street, Philadelphia; John J. Walsh, 2614 Edgemont street, Philadelphia; William II. Dlllinger, 6214 Cedar avenue, West Philadelphia ; James Hutcheson, Caul and Adams streets, Philadelphia; George A. Lang. 806 Wlngohocklng ne nue, Philadelphia; M. Baix WIest. Kllngerstown ; Harry D. Peters, Egypt, Penna First lieutenant, chemical warfare scr Ice Frank H. Buck, Wilmington, Del ; Earnest C. Sealey. Morrlstown, N. J. Captains, medical corps Jesse L Wagner, Reading; Charles W. Wlrts, Pittsburgh ; Harry S. Nicholson, Pitts burgh. First lieutenants, medical corps William N. Armstrong, Lock Haven; Joseph Fleltas, 8617 Germantown ave nue. Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia; EI wood S. Hubbs, 2439 Columbia avenue, Philadelphia ; Caldwell B. Keency, Sum mltt, N. J.; Charles P. Lelnlnger, Pitts burgh; Oscar J. Klcvnn, Unlonvllle. Tho following appointments have been made at military schools of aeronnutlcs: Second lleutemnts. air service Lewis 13. Goodenough, Media, at Ebcrts Field. Arkansas ; Homer F. Carev, Oakmont, at Park Field, Tennessee; William M. Lea, Pittsburgh, Eberts Field ; George P. Mc Kee, Pittsburgh, Taliaferro Field, Texas ; Edward J. McLaughlin, Jr., Pittsburgh, Southern Field, Georgia; James A. Welty, Meadvllle, at Eberts Field. Railroad Man to Re-enter Politics Chester Pancoast. president of the Gloucester City Council, who withdrew as a candidate for re-election because of the order prohibiting railroad employes holding political postions, has decided to become a candidate again. Pancoast, with several other South Jerseyltes, In terprets the order to apply only to offi cials. Pancoast Is station agent at the Pennsylvania Railroad. Dlnners lerredln n moat pleaalnc fafthlan. urtigniiuiijr root ana up- to date. fine music. Galvanized Boat Pumps Pv n ltomrCo..89N JflHI. l --". -." jramv Mnrrtm if.i Warner Auto Trailers Two nd Four Wheel Tjrpei i Ton to 7 Tons Capacity INSTANT DELIVERY JOHN W. ADAMS, Distributor 1427 Melon Street '..'''.u-;-fl TDK R PURE FRESH PAINT Believe Me I HMfT The full - bodied, rich white lead and pure lin seed oil used in Kuehnle E aiming are as impenetra te to weather as armor plate to a rifle bullet. Ctt our ftimafo no obligation Kuehnle PAINTER ll&l6thSt,SS tlmated that "booze" now selling for $2.75 and $3 a quart will leap to $5.50 and $6 25 a quart. This will mean about $22 to $24 a gallon. Considering that tho tlmo Is so short ana ino siocit oi iiuiu iihuui .... so large, it was suggested that perhaps last, on the theory tnat no nquor ucaier would care to be caught with any unsold stock for the Government to appropriate. .The dealers laughed sarcastically, fen,,... nn.i ii nn nimniisl v rcsnonded that the supply would como nowhere "Thcytoott0 "at the day for tho execution of the "Demon Rum" approaches thenTwIll be a rush to stock up and tho old familiar law of Prices "ill probab y do a flip-flop over nlgnt. even between morning and after- noon of tho same day t LJxpenenco nas Known, uwy -.. ' i newer tno president will make ser.--sts ais,'- rUntr oracr ,s a mat,cr f purchastd some hours before the clocks mut Interest here, sound tho final knell. ' Abolition of the liquor traffic In the With the entire country going Cry. neighborhood of mines and plants, oper fo?ytheSUthir,trh0etreft wnf fd a"" lch "senttal to the sue stampede to lay In as big a reserve sup- "ssrul protccutlon of ttto war, is looked ply as can be afforded. It will make for, acco. ling to dispatches from Wash, no Eiffel once whether tlio'boMo" Is Ington. but there was no Intimation when EnBd,U is S' UT,Tck , "lon might be taken, people will buy It, tho dealers Insist. i Would clone 1S00 Rnloonr Ilrrr SIre than 1500 saloons in this city STATE TEACHERS SEEK WAGE INCREASE LAW Pennsylvania Board of Edu cation to Appeal to Legislature To prevent a shortage of teachers, the St ate Legislature will bo asked to pass from decreasing tho efficiency of munl a bill providing for a 25 per cent salary , Hon workers. Tho 7oncs could be made Increase for the 14,000 public school educators In Pennsylvania. The bill will bo Introduced at the next session of the Legislature, nnd Is the outcome of vestcrda's meeting of the State Board of education, held In the Dellev ue-Stratford. All other problems of education slipped in the hjrkcronnd when the salary In- crease matter was brought. up as a rem - edy to keep the army of teachers In tact. Many throughout the Stato have already accepted other positions at higher wage:? J. Ceorgo Becht. of Harrlsburg. de clared that'the educational system was the country's second lino of defense, and In order to keep these defenses Intact legislative remedy is needed at one. He said that the present wages were totally Inadequate. Among the Phlladelphlans at the meet ng were Henry It. Hdmunds, former president of the Hoard of I'ducatlon ; Simon Gratz. vice president of the board : William Dick, secretary of the board, and John P. Garber, superintendent of public schools. OUSTED BY McADOO RULING " P. It. R. Employe Resigns as Narbcrth Councilman Walton M. Wentz has resigned from he council of Narberth borough becaut of the recent order of Director General McAdoo that railroad employes get out of politics. Mr. Wentz, assistant pub licity agent for the Pennsylvania Rail road until tho bureau was abolished a few weeks ago, In now In tho general manager's department, as a special agent. Del lev I no a borough political post might not be affected by the McAdoo ruling, Mr Wentz consulted the rail road's legal department ns to the action ho should take He was ndvlsed to re sign from the town council. Mr Wentz was chairman of the highway and sewer committee, i X oaie or nne Show-Room Stock Since it is impossible to keep complete the collection of finest Fur niture, Draperies and Wall Coverings which we have hitherto main tained in the past, and as it is impossible to duplicate the finest of these materials at any price, we have deter mined to sell all our showroom stock regard less of cost. It will pay to buy now for future needs, while qualities not obtainable else where can be procured at prices little or no higher than you would pay for ordinary qom mercial grades. Sale Stirtt Tomorrow, Sept. 9th Inspections and compari sons' are welcomed. E. J. Holmes Co. Architects and Interior . Decorators 1525 Locust St. Sheraton Arm Chair, in Sreen enamel, handsomely ecorated. Cane seat. One piece of a distinctive three piece set. Standard price 565. Repriced at HO. CITY DRY AT WILL OF WHITE HOUSE House Adopts Resolution Permitting President to Close Saloons ACTION HERE IN DOUBT senate lias Already Annrovetl Ban on Rum Near War Industries A "dry zone" order, largo enough to tlf'T ?" '' nnd P"t of New Jersey, Is possible as the result of adoption by the Houbo of the Kellogg resolution, empowering the "'""" " zones around a11 w mine., shipbuilding plants and '""nmon factories. alone would be affected by such an order, while hundreds of others In nearby towns would also be forced to close their doors. Saloonkeepers here are awaiting with much anxiety the next move at the cap ital. a The resolution, which was adopted by the Senate last week, was adopted by the House .vesterday at the urgent re quest of the War Department. There was no 'opposition. It authorizes the President to estab lish zones of any size he deems neces- SarV to nrovpnt trafTl In ln(.vl..Ht. large enough under the terms of tho resolution to Include all of Philadelphia Action Here In Ilnubt The only intimation of tho nrocram of tho Administration In legard to the "dry" zones was a statement mado in the House by Peprescnt.itlvo Miller, of I Minnesota. Ho said tho Covernincilt will at once close a saloon at Oliver. , wis , mldvva ay between tho "dr" cities of Duluth, Minn , and Superior. Wis . But whether It Is tho Intention of tho i-resiuenc to estanusn -dry zones around Hog Island or the munition plants of Philadelphia or the Pennsylva nia coal mines could not bo learned. In a communication to the House Judl- A perfect dinner demands Salted Nuts, Favors, Bon Bona to harmonize with (tie table 4 decorations H16 Cbestnut 5t. JiPniaillLM if-IH -IIIMI OlnliiidH.. n.n.wM.Pjjts. 'jflflLS 5&L FRIEND' SELECT School for Boys and Girls ON-THE-PARKWAY 16th nnd 17th STa A thoroiiRhly modern school with over 229 years pf worthy traditions. Primary, Intermediate and. High S.chool Courses, College Preparation, Manual Training and Domestic Science. Small classes, experienced teachers. Emphasis on broad, general culture and simple Christian living, with regard for the needs and apti tudes of each child. Suburban Atmosphere in the Heart of the City A few squares from Broad Street Station and Reading Terminal. Large, well-equipped playgrounds right at th ychool where they can bo used during and after school hour. Illustrated booklet on request. Fall term begins Ninth Mo. 23d. Open Daily for Inspection and enrollment. WANTED Energetic, High-Speed Executive to handle distribu tion to 250 Motion Picture Theatres in this district of The Mayor of Filbert, an absorbing $200,000, eight reel Triangle Special on the liquor question. Must know how to deal with local committees and to handle bankers and big business men and deal with the po litical situation with judgment and discretion. One man if he is big enough and fast enough can organize and put this through. It is too imme diatetoo important a job-to be handled In usual trade channels. To fall in with the advertising plan and take full advantage of the present situation, local distributors must be taking contracts and settling dates on this picture, in every part of the United States, within fif teen days. So we are looking for the right man in 100 districts. Large immediate profit for the successful ones. No matter what your present business interests here's a chance for you and. a few friends to get into the profit end of the Motion Picture business on your own account in your own district, that hasn't come before; wouldn't have come now but for the impossi bility of letting this picture take its turn in the routine of distribution for Speed it Vital. Wc shall close quickly. A telegram now (not to morrow) may make all the difference. Address TRIANGLE FILM CORPORATION fUom 8031457 Broadway, Nw York clary Committee Assistant Secre tary of War Crowell urged the Imme diate adoption of tho resolution, .as the War Department desired to close up some districts near munition plants. Tha same nuthorlty la given to the President In ono of tho provisions of the prohibition amendment to the food pioductlon bill. STOPS RUNAWAY ON WHARF S. P. C. A. Agent Prevent? Team's Dashing Into River Several persons wero saved from probable death today by tho quick action of John II. Brooke, an agent of the Pennsylvania Society for tho Prcven- Hon of Cruelty to Animals, who stopped two runaway horses on the brink of the Delaware at Vino street wharf. pi,, otniinnls. ntinphed to nn Ice wagon, becamo frightened by a passing automouilo ami piungeu aown vumunc capuai issue committee to be al street at great specu. incy inuuo , tmiirht for ihn ferrv and an the gates were opened many believed they would nlungo Into tho rlvir. Brooke ran abreast of the hues lor t-evcr.il feet and then grabbed the animal nearest him by tho neck. He clung to it until tho horses stopped BIG WAR ORDER FOR SERUM Local Firm Gets $2,000,000 Con-' tract for Pneumonia Cure i Pneumonia among American soldiers and sailors resulting from tlio mud and water of tno trenches nnd the chilling damp of night duty at sea Is to be fought with serum made by a local con cern which has Just received an order for 600,000 packages. This 'va'-t qii'intlty of pneumonia serum, costing $2,000,000, has been or dered from the laboratories of the II. K Mulford Company nnd will be followed shortly by an order for 400,000 more packages. The use of the serum on the hattle flcld". according to Milton Campbell, president of the Mulford concern, h.iR reduced the mortality rrom pneumonia , from twenty to two per cent. BailexBanks andBiddleCo. Service Leather Goods Photo Frames Cigarette Cases Infantry Cavalry Navy Ordnance Quartermaster Aviation clc- BusinessHours I0ah.43opm, Walter W. HaviUnd, Principal MAYOR PLANS TRIP TO PLEAD FOR FUNDS May Go to Washington "With Other Officials in Behalf of City Loan Fearing a long delay In obtaining Fed eral permission to pell $10,000,000 city bonds. Mayor Smith nnd other officials are planning a trip to Washington to urgo action ny the capital Issue com- TnlttrA Tl la ns.i, linn.il It., nil.. ... nllon-ed to enter the bond market after the fourth Liberty Loan drive shall bo completed. or months city financiers have ho..n making frequent appeals to members of ioweu to sell bonds to get money to J EOldwell 8f G. The engagement BUY WAR SAVINGS STAMPS KODAK HEADQUARTER3 HIGH GRADE DEVELOPING AND FINISHING tl THE "Belted Earl" and the "bloomin' bar ber" are in the same trench today in the , British line at Lens in Flanders. The American Millionaire salutes one of the millions of Americans in the Vesle Valley about Bazochcs. The millionaire's and the milliner's daughter are working together in the hospitals and dugouts near the old Hindenburg Line. The Red Cross and Y. Ai. C A. activities make Kipling's famous quotation read like news, when he said. "The Colonel's Lady and Judy O'Grady are sisters under the skin." The Blue Devils and Poilus, the Tommies and Yanks, Canadians from the North of us, High landers from the hills of Scotland, the Bersaglieri from the mountains of Italy, troops from India, Africa, Arabia and Australia black and white, Jew and Gentile, Mohammedan and Christian they're all on the Road to Berlin ! Just as the war has leveled ranks, the War In dustries Board has standardized styles for next vear in men's clothes, shoes and hats. My standard in a hat -is Quality that satisfies; Style that pleases; and a Price that's right. They're all one price $2.85. My windows tell the Style Story and I'll guarantee the Quality. I -v TTAS proceed with necessary Improvement, and with wartime emergency measures. Thus far, tho only real encouragement given them has been rclatlvo to the Irre ducible minimum of $4,100,000 needed to complete the Frankford elevated and tho subway under City Hall. Several millions of dollars are needed to meet mandamus obligations now drawing Interest, while various sums are being asked for street repairs, hos pital construction and other work planned for completion early In 1910. In the, event of tho cltj's petition being finally denied, nil classes of work af fected will bo dropped until such time as the Federal authorities permit tho city to replenish tho funds In the con solidated loan Item. Several wartime financiering plans havo been suggested by city ofllclals and Councllmen Among them Is a councllmanlc loan to cover all war ac tivities, mandamus Items outstanding and to bo-croatcd In 1919, as well ns such Items as excess coal bills, mos quito extermination, etc. Action along this lino Is planned for the fall ses sions of Councils , JEWELERS-SILVEKSM1THS ring Assurance Of Superior Quality, However Moder. ate. The Price Paid, Is A Most Grati fying Condition When Purchasing The Lifelong Sym bol Of Deepest Sentiment. Put the spirit of good cheer into y our soldier letters KODAK pictures from home will help. HAWORTH'S EASTMAN KODAK CO. 1020 Chestnut Street Atlantic City Store 1637 Boardwalk Tfiey re on the road to Berlin UOYWCO- tH 'W Cm71 Open 9.30 A. M. to 5 P. Final Farewell Sale of Perry $25, $28, $30 Spring and Summer Suits a at the One Uniform Price, $20 C An outstand ing opportunity for thrift. You save $5 to $io on on I leM dependab Perry Suits that were priced already below the current market. Medium weight Suits, among the selec tions that a man will find mighty comfortable on a cool and chilly September day yes, and right through October and Novemberl f Some excel lent finds for extra big Men, which we rnen-, tion because it's exceptional for there is go ocl selecting all along the line regular $25, $28 and $30 Suits at the One Uniform Price, $20 Fall Stocks in full and plenty! J Both Suits and Overcoats. Makes you feel good to take them in your hand and find them embody the substantial qual ities of fabric and tailoring distinc tive of Perry Clothes. It's a season for early buying get yours! $25, $30, $35, $40 War Savings Stamfa will help wind up the War. Buy them! Have 'you made gpod on your War Chest ' Pledge? Do! i 'M PERRY & Co: "N. 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