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g?ftfrd Taft, as the first witnus licre yes-
P t Commission's hearing into the problem
Of Dublie llHlttv flnnnpn ftml sprvfon
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ij-.-.t.'ne war labor board had shown thnt the
fcfv Car JlnPA WfTH in n nMdnrimin unml tinn
1- because of lack of fundi and that higher
Jares or the introduction of the ,-7ono
'system" vtcre imperative to mert rhnos
and possible loss of the $fi,000,000,000
invested in traction securities.
Raising of fares to six or seven cents,
or even higher, might be neccssnrv, Mr.
Taft said. Although the long and short
haul, or "zone" plan should be given
a fair trial. Tim witness said he was
opposed to government ownership on ac
count of its extravagance. He saw par
ticular merit in the srrvice-nt-cost plan,
such as is now in operation in Cleveland.
PERSHING GOING TO LONDON
Unofficial Visit Contingent on Sign
ing of Peace Terms
London, Juno L'O. (lly A. P.)
General Pershing, the American com
mander in i'lilcf, will come to London
neit Tuesday for nn unofficial visit,
contingent upon the Germans signing
the pence terms.
While he is in England he will go
to Oxford to receive the degree of
Doctor of Civil Luw.
BANDSMEN COMPETE
WITH SONGBIRDS
Dix Tooters Give Aerial Concert.
Play "Always Chasing
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STAMPS TO CONTINUE
Commissioner Roper Explains
This Will Not Authorize
Traffic
Camp I)l, X. J.. June 20. An
nerlnl military band concert, the first
ever attempted In this country, accord
ing to camp officials, was given here as
a feature of the campaign to enlist avia
tion recruits,
Xo plane being big enough to accom
modate the garrison band the musicians
went aloft in relays. The bass drummer
was carried up by himself nnd drummed
lustily while his pilot looped the loop.
The cornetlst, Chester llnldwin, of Des
Moines, In., who is n recruit, played
"I Am Always Chasing Rainbows"
when It enmo to his turn on the program.
WOMAN'S SLAYER DIES
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Murder Revived When Negro
Found Dead In Camden Cell
The slajcr of Mary U. Potts lu her
home, nt 2207 North Urond street, on
December 30, 1003, died in n cell la
the Camden county Jail. Tho man,
Arnn Kirby, thirty-eight 5 cars old,
was found lying on tho floor of his cell,
fnee downwnrd. Death was attributed
to acute indigestion.
Kirby, n negro, was Raid to have
been mentally unbalanced, hnving es
caped from the Pennsylvania State
OHIO WETS WIN POINT
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Other speakers before the commission,
Jvhich adjourned to hold its next session
in Y ashington nnd later meet In other
cities, were John II. Pardee, president
of the American Electric Ilnilnnx As
sociation, xxlio dccjnred "the American
"public, N threatened with the loss of nn
essential nnd importnnt service tiulrss
r measures be taken to cheek the present
tendency," nnd On; lord C Cummin,
formerlv city manager of ,Tnckon and
Grand Hanids, Mich., who put strert
car lines Into two cnsp. The first,
he said, were those able to frtnnd on
their feet with a proper rate of fare,
and the others which "could not stand
on tneirown feet if thny were permitted
to charge any rate of fare they desired."
Service at Cost Advocated
Mr. Cummin, called by the commis
sion as a traction expert, declared that
as the size of the city decreased the
rate of fare would have to be higher,
as the earning capacity otherwise was
too limited. lie advocated the servue-nt-cost
plan ns the best svstem under
which street railways could be operated.
v "To fit the net rate of earnings of
'a utility and not allow it to exceed
that rate," he said, "would remove the
incentive for efficieut operation. The
management would not then eert itself
to cut costs, realizing that its revenue
wns limited anjwaj to a fixed sum "
Without an economic incentive. Mr.
Cummin contended, private management
o tho roads would be no improvement
over public operation. The poorer
class of utilities should be subsidized
and the loss absorbed by the public
through taxation.
In regard to municipal ownership, the
witness said that while possibly it might
be as efficient as private ownership,
this W33 highly improbable. He added,
however, that it was "an unpioved
problem."
Charles E. Elmquist, of St. Paul,
president of the National Public Serv
ice Commmission, presiding as chnirmau
of these hearings, said that at the
Washington meetings it was expected to
receive the testimony of managers of
pnblic utilities, members of public util
ity commmis3ions, representatives of
municipalities and technical experts.
Mr. Taft said the investigation made
-Tj'y his board into the wage piob'em and
the increases granted in r.ianv cases had
he thought, more or les established an
upward tendenc.v. He did not f-ee nnv
near prospect of a decline in nmount"
naid for labor. He had found em
ploycrs obstinate against any increases,
on the ground thnt their companies could
1 not have paid them and maintain the
service required.
Higher Price Lev. el Fied
He had consulted many business men,
who refused to build because of the hiu'
cost of material, and now they were
beginning building, having come to re
gard the higher costs us a level mote
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The advisability of having a uniform I ?' '"R"1 method to repeal the prohlbi
law for all the states, the witness tion amendment to he federal constitu
thought, was questionable. There was tion, Mr. heeler declared, and
no jurisdiction to enforce such a law. I that i to have Congress re-submit the
and it ivould be difficult to get the, question to the state legislatures." I
states all in line. If one state, how- J
ever, adopted n law and It worked I "
successfully, others would no doubt 101
low, and a certain degree of uniformitv
result. Hut this would exhaust much
time.
Reverting to the subject of street
railway regulation, Mr. Taft said in
conclusion : '
"I believe it would be best for all
concerned to have complete state con
trol, especially for speed and efficiency,
but there is a strong feeling among the
people for local regulation. The whole
problem should be under the state with
lpcal aid but the local board should not
control everything." I
By the Associated Press
Washington, June 20. Although
foreseeing "no reason to doubt that war
timo prohibition will become effective
July 1," the Internal Revenue Bu
reau, in accordance with nn opinion of
the attorney geiiTnl, will continue the
sale of tax stamps for intoxicating bev
erages after that date. Commissioner
Itoper nid, however, the sale would 1
he with the distinct understanding tint I
the manufacture or sale of prohibited I
beverages was in no way authorised. I
Commissioner lloper explained that
the bureau necessarily would continue'
to enforce the tax laws ns related to '
alcoholic beverages until they were re- 1
pealed by Congress. No provision for 1
tepeal is contained in the legislation
now before Congress for enforcing war
time and constitutional prohibition.
Columbus, Ohio, .tune 20 Wets
hive won a court vitorv in their fight
to prevent the prohibition constitutional
nun'ndin',nt from going ino effect Judge
J n. Dillon, of the Tninkliu Count
Common Pleas Court, upheld their con
tenfinn that the ratification of the
nmendment was subject to leview by the
voters, as the.v are part of the Legisla
ture under the referendum sj-tem.
This decision, if upheld by the high
er courts, will give nn opportunit.v to
hold up the constitutional amendment
for some time. The wet forces have
started proceedings for referendum. In
twelve states, and they contend that
ratification of the amendment will not
he complete until the people of two of
these states have voted in tavor of it.
They sav thereferendums in sufficient
states will vitiate the recent proc-lama-tion
of the State Department giving no
tice that the amendment goes into effect
next January and another pioclaniatinn.
giving a j ear's grace, will have to be
issued after the ratification by referen
dum is completed. Since no referendum
can be taken until fall, it is possible the
amendment will be held up at least uutil
the autumn of 1020.
Cleveland, Ohio, June 20. (By A.
P.) The two wet constitutional
amendments that have been proposed by
Ohio wets to legalize sales of bever
ages containing 2'H per cent alcohol
are 111 direct conflict with the federal
constitution and the Volstead prohlbi- I
tion enforcement bill about to be en
aited bj Congress, according to Wajno
I!. Wheeler, of Washington, general
coun-cl for the National Anti-Saloon
League. ,
Mr. Wheeler arrived here last night
and conferred with trustees of the Dry
Maintenance League, who are to meet
toda to consider plans for combatting
the two amendments. "There is but
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Hospital for tho Criminal Insane In
Wayne county a month ago, After the
murder of the Philadelphia woman, lie
was judged Insane on January 20, 1001,
and committed to the Institution at
Xorrlslowu. Later lie became Molcnt,
nnd in 1013 wns transferred to the
state hospital.
N. Y.-Chlcago Air 8ervlce Must Walt
Xevv York, June 20. Tho regular
Xcvv York-CJliicngo air mall service,
which was to have been Inaugurated
today, has been postponed indefinitely.
It was explnlned that the postal offi
cials were awaiting the arrival of
larger machines.
OVERLAND
5-passcngcr touring; summer and
winter tops; a bargain; $475.
LEXINGTON MOTOR CO.
OF PENNA.
8S1 N. Broad Street
If You Like to Eat
Tasty Food
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Two targe airy roomf
with extraordinary high
ceiling and many elec
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tervice, the best food
you ever tatted, it the
reaton of our tucceit.
Special Cold Shore Platters rH0S. HUBER M
Lobster, $1.25 Fish, 1.00
The Last Day Tomorrow !
A summer millinery sale, with the object of presenting the
merits of Mawson & DeMany style and the advantages of Mawson &
DcMany saving to Philadelphia women and girls.
The extraordinary values announced for tomorrow surpass even
those of the opening day we have regrouped and repriced the whole huge
assortments, and the values are most marked, with the latest styles and
simply compelling prices; new interest centers marvelously tomorrow on our
Ifl second floor.
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Comprising the all-Georgette
models. Georgette com
bined with taffetas and black
transparent hats. White,
pink, na'y and black, with
trimmings of ostrich band
ings, wheat, flowers, ribbons.
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Values up to 15.00
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All-straw, straw combina
tions, Georgette hats, trans
parent hats, sports hats,
malines, Hindu turbans. Two
toned sailois and pasted
feather turbans. Newest rib
bon hats are included.
Extra salespeople, expert and courteous,
to render advantageous service all day.
Purchasing Agents' Orders Accepted
8.50
Values up to 25.00
Georgettes, navy taffetas
and maline combinations.
The large floppy velvet hats
for sports. New tarns in soft
braids. Close-fitting turbans.
Straight sailors and mushrooms.
FLYING FIELD FOR HATBOROi
Aviators to Have Landing Ground at
Pine Valley Golf Club
Announcement of the opening o a
new commercial Hying field at Hatboro,
on the old Philadelphia Motor Speed
way property, nnd of a new aero
sportsmen's landing ground nt the Pine
Volley Golf Club, in New Jersey, will
be made tonight at the last summer
meeting of tho Aero Club of Pennsyl
vania at tho Engineers' Club.
At this meeting reports will bo made
on visits made to tho Atlantic City
aero congress during May, and official
congratulations will be prepared for
extension to the overseas aviators who
have spanned the ocean in flight.
The Hatboro project, as announced
by C. Ij. Ilovver, of the Motor Speed-
WB W A C? AAin MAR Id a CttflflA n nAn ..
Kk plete flying school and will afford park-
lw inE space tor Hundreds of planes. One
-; biplane is on the ground now and nights
, bave been under way for two 'days.
,'kAnother machino is expected to arrive
shortly. Lieutenant Paul Houses,
"United States air service, formerly an
Instructor at MIneola, is to be chief in-
nfriMirfnr. A hnnirnr hns heen erected nnd
fe''itt' more xrill be constructed.
Wr WOUNDS ON BANKER'S HEAD
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finding In Massachusetts Mystery
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S'-JIedical Examiner A. K. Hododon
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i . .jMtincq unin tomorrow ms unaing on
WJ.. " ?pe death of Francis T. Sargent, a Bos-
t!MH Banner, wnose body was uncovered
f jjiji'tbs underbrush beside a country road
' K jjin&rtAnyr TT rfpl(fiAfl in elva tint, .1.
rs4ptlon of the condition of the body.
taWenU of the town who found the
.;1yi said that there were wounds on
M top of the bead end on the throat.
Mr. Sargent, who was a member of
ill Una ot Parkinson & Burr, 'went
tefrMback riding IVednesday, When
t iMrm returned to tae stable without
i rvswrii, saarcn. ws begun, which re
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This Magnificent Stock
is Very Quickly Disappearing
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The unprecedented demand for our high-grade stock of Women's, Misses' and
Girls' Apparel was beyond all expectation.
We Thank Our Many Patrons
It was expert opinion that it would require two weeks to dispose of our stock
of slightly and undamaged merchandise, but the opportunity which we
offered our patrons was appreciated, and it would now seem as if
it would be entirely disposed of by the end of the present week.
The Reductions are Extraordinary
Patrons who have not availed themselves of this opportunity should not delay.
All Sales Must Be Final No Deliveries Will Be Made.
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who want stile, durability and
coolness during the dog days:
Palm Beach, Breezweves, Cool Crashes,
Aeropores and Men Silks $10, $12.50,
$15.00, $17.50 and up.
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Values $30 & $35
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for men and young men
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in Philadelphia!
fr Single and double breasted models,
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fancies that appeal to the ultra dresser.
rfj Conventional models in an assort-U-,
ment of effects that leaves little to
the imagination and less to be looked for every
wanted style is here.
wt Good-looking and good-wearing
4-L. fabrics the skeleton silk linings
the last touch to Suits already extraordinary
value.
gr Browns, greens, blues, grays, as
11 well as the semi-tones and mix
tures that ever j body looks for.
4fT All sizes regular, short, stout,
L tall, thjn.
They're making tor us a great
Trouser reputation
Superior Brand
TROUSERS
Regularly $5J0 $Q
quality for O tfU
Also special prices on
the $6.S0 qutlitu
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where you left your car and look and
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Gone!
Gone to join the 35,000 that are taken
each year from their owners..
Save your car with an F. O. B. Auto
Lock. The cleverest thief is helpless
against it. No prying wires and skele
ton keys move an F. O. B. It's locked
with a combination, like one on a vault.
The wheels won't steer with an F. O. B.
holding them. Thieves can't turn the
lock, can't tow off the car. The only way
to move an F. O. B. locked car is, blast!
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