) -vm ?Sf8 vtfTVjn: G ' EVENING PUBLIC LEDGEK PHILADELPHIA, FRIDAY, OCTOBER. 31, 1919 WiiHfwi'','mf''' V" I! Kf r' , tr-r. DALLAS BOY MAYOR TELLS OF METHODS 27-Year-Old Official Here Says Day of Cheap Grafter in Politics Is Past HAS NO FRIENDS OR ENEMIES "No friends to reward; no encmips to punish." That's the sloRnn of Frnnk V. Woz encraft, "boy mayor" of Dallnn. 1xan. who confesses to the ripe aire of twenty-, ceven years and a ronsuminff deire to wake his town the best covcrncd in the country. Ufe at present is iust one darned trip nfter nnother for Mayor Wozencraft. This is his first year n tumor, and with the approval of hi Wk hark home he is spending n Rood hit of his time journeying to other cities. serins how they meet municipal problems That is how it hanpens Jlnvor Woz ncraft is in Philadelphia nt present, attending the sessions of the American Cirlc Association. "The day of the cheap politician and the grafter is over in American poli tics," said 'Wozeneraft "YminK men are getting a chance to run thincs also. But whether young or old. the man who undertakes to serve the people has to give them 100 per emit aiue tnese days if he wants to get awaj with his job. "The country more and more is com ing to demand that the men it elects to office shall administer the common wealth's business as efficiently and as uecessfulb as the officers of a great corporation " Mayor Wozcncrnft was not elected without a fight. The "bov mnor's" majority, in a cit. of 107, .".00, was only 1100. One of Soldier Generation "Wozencraft is one of the new sol dier generation in politics. Ho gnve up a good law practice to go into the serv ice. He was on the Mexican border with the Texas National fiunrd cavalry, transferred to an infantry regiment and went to France in the Thirtv-sirth Di vision, was sent to hospital with a broken ankle the day he landed and after a month in hospital wns attached to the army school of the line. Late he was sent to the staff college nn was there when the armistice wn signed. , , . . The "bov mayor" has tried to put Dallas on a purely business bnsis. so far as its city government is concerned He has gone out after experts to run ach citv dennrtment A Philadelphia girl. Miss Ahem I. Brown, is director of public welfare Miss Brown, who is a graduate of TVellesley, is an expert in her line. Dallas organized n "Metropolitan pe elopmcnt Association." which employs an expert from the Harvard Forestry flchool. The association takes care of the citv planning, and is organized ns an independent body, to that politics cannot get into it. Health Is Vital Issue Dallas is spending .$500 000 just at present improving city parks, open ing new playgrounds and generally making the city a more healthful, pleas ant place in which to live. It is the mayor's desire to have n play park within, at most a half-mile walking dis tance of every child's home. . "I hold that fresh air and exercise are the best preventatives and cures as well of physical, mental and moral ills," Mayor Wozencroft says. "I have had the pleasure of seeing a tough section of the town denned up by putting in a recreation park." Dallas has been freed for the present of partisan influence. The Chamber of Commerce is working with the mayor and the other commissioners Dallas has commission government to bring the town new business by advertisin gs advantages. In a year one of the largest soap companies in the world has put a factory there, as have forty nine other big concerns. "TVe started out this administration on a pledge of service to etery one. I said all during the campaign that I would have no friends to reward and no enemies to punish. We have stuck to that. All parties united to serve Dallas, Regardless of politics. Two of the commissioners were elected while they were still in France. I got my nomination unsolicited." The eldest of the Dallas commission ers is well under sixty eas old: one Is thirty-seven ; two others are thirty nine. The mayor is twenty -seven "not twenty-six, ns reported," he said. "I was twenty-six when tbey elected me. but I've had a birthday since." TVozencraft had a chance to run for governor after he was electeuVnjayor, hut he turned it down. He wants to ahow what he can do with Dallas first. Next time well, he'll let the next time take care of Itself. Camden Limits Auto Horn Noise Shrieking, enr-splitting motor horns are banned in Camden. Last night the Camden council passed an ordinance prohibiting gas, air or exhaust-blown motor whistles or horns. Violators of the new law will be fined $10 for the first offense and $50 for tbo second. IN 'AMERICANIZATION' ARMY' 200 Women of Interchurch Mission ary Institute Plan Big Work After forming "The Americanization Vrmy," in which 200 Philadelphia women have enlisted, the Interchurch Missionary Institute, which has been meeting in the Withcrspoon llulldlng, will end a four-day conference this evening with a genernl session in the Bethany Presbyterian Church, Bain bridge and Twenty-second streets. One of the purposes of the "Ameri canization Army" is to devote cloc and friendly attention to newcomers from foreign lands to make them good citi zens. When the "army" was formed ad dresses were delivered by Mrs. C. P. Wiles, of Philadelphia, and Mrs. W. H Farmer and Miss Gertrude Schultz, of New York. PRIZECHICKENSDIE N BLAZE ON FARM Pig3 Also Lost in $10,000 Fire at Redrow Place, Near Gloucester HORSE INJURES RESCUER DELAY PENITENTIARY PROBE Board Says Decision on McKenty Case Is Still Open No decision has been reached, it was announced today, as to the manner in which the Investigation will be made iuto the management of the 1'nstern State Penitentiary by Warden Itobcrt .T. McKenty. The board of public charities consid ered the mnttcr last night at n meet ing at which Warden McKenty was present. Judge Isaac II. Johnson, of Media, president of the board, said no decision would be reached until after consultation with Governor Sproul, who has ordered the Investigation. ABANDON WAR SERVICE j Camp Community Organization Here ' Quits After Hard Work , The war nimn commmiitj service of I this city passed out of existence to day after workjng continuously since the date of its organization in Mav 1017. It whs formed "to extend hospj. tnlity in all forms to soldiers, sailor and marines ordered to Philadelphia." During WIS more than IiOO.000 men were entertained. This year the work has diminished, although for the first six months it was us hteh as for the corresponding period in 1018 The war camp also co-ordinated the work of forty-two clubs nlmlng to en tertain service men. In 101S more than 1P00 entertainers also were sent to sur rounding cantonments for special occasions. Fire destroyed the barn and three outbuildings nnd cremated scores of chickens and about twenty-five pigs on Lilt IkCIll,1" - ...,, .... in. .... ..", between Gloucester und Mt. Kphrnim, during tne nignr. xne damage is esti mated at RIO.OOO. George Marnhout, owner ot tne prop crty, discovered the blaze In the barn about 10 o'clock and summoned engines from Gloucester, Jit. Ephraim ond Wcstvllle. Nearby farmers rushed to the scene Several horses nnd cows were led from the burning building. One horse that refused to leave Its stall was badly i, j n,.! im rc.Qiter wns kicked sev eral times and slightly Injured by the frightened beast, liuauv, uiier ui-.uK blindfolded, the animal allowed itself to be taken from the barn. While the firemen nnd farmers fought the flames with chemicals and water carried from a nearby well the lire spread to three outbuildings. In one of the buildings Mnrnhout had scores of prize chickens. Tho flames en veloped this structure so quickly that all tho chickens were burned to death, The same fate was met by the pigs. The structure caught fire and burned so nuicklv that the animals were killed before the would-be rescuers could get them out. . ,r,i.- 1.1... n lo lirtllnff,,! in nave been caused by crossed electric wires in the barn. Explains Aero Wireless Phone btudeuts and others interested in the mysteries and improvements of modern nc.ro wireless telephony were given nn insight into the workings of modern apparatus at Franklin Institute last night by N. II. Slaughter, formerly a lieutenant colonel of the signnl corps The paper was one of n series arranged for the winter months. Angels in Heaven Occasionally a publisher is asked to guarantee that a projected advertising campaign will succeed. There is a story about a promoter who, at great expense, published the Bible with pictures of colored angels basking in heaven. The anticipated sale be low the Mason and Dixon line did not materialize there were no sales. Those particular negroes had a conception cf their being white-faced in heaven, and pictures in a Bible of a continuance of darkness, however heavenly, precluded the sale of that Bible to them. Advertising, in this case, would not succeed. To guarantee advertising success is to guarantee business success, for advertising simply heralds goods, ideas or service. Permanent success for advertising depends on the underlying values advertised. Even if the advertising is a poor exponent of an excellent product, it will probably succeed. Advertising space in the Butterick publications is for sale through accredited advertising agencies. Butterick Publisher The Delineator Everybody's Magazine 7Vo dollars the itar, each IF "-f. BONW1T TELLER GbCQ cfadjbecfafa5ficpgf Origination CHESTNUT AT 13 STREET Distinguished Interpretations of the Current Modes in "JEUNE FILLE" FASHIONS Cuticura Soap For the Hands Sop 25a. Ointment 25 A fiOc, Tlcum2So. Sample WAh railed fre by "0Uir, ppt. L, Boitos,' Oldsmobile "8" HI Will 1919 Model, 7-Pasgenger. Run about 8000 miles. Perfect condition. $1500. Lexington Motor Company of Penna. 851 North Broad St. ', If you want to read a corking good story, read "Joan & Co'.," by Frederick Orin Bartlett, which begins in the Magazine Sec tion of next Sun day's Public Ledger. ,A , . ? AlM&Lt " '$M SPECIAL FOR SATURDAY. An Exceptional Offering of MISSES' TAILORED SUITS Usually Priced at 58.00 The various models of wool velour, silvertone and duvet de laine, included in this collection, express by straight lines or graceful flares some of the season's favored modes for Misses' Suits to wear with one's own furs. Such minute details' as the hand buttonholes and excellence of tailoring illustrate the fine character of these specially priced suits. The color range comprises all fashionable shadings. Sizes 14 to 20. MISSES' DRESSY SUITS Typically young fashions featuring slenderized straight lines, smart blouse effects, and pinched waist models, in duvetyne, peach bloom, Bokhara, Llama cloth and Duvet de Laine. 85.00 to 275.00 MISSES' WINTER SUITS Developed in "Golflex" and Rainbow tweeds, in Sport or plain tailored models. Straight and pinched back effects, in desired colorings. 45.00 lo 59.50 MISSES' DAYTIME COATS Fashioned in Silvertone, Muffet cloth and plain velours, lined and interlined. New collar effects, straight and belted backs, and double tie belts; in colors of Brown, Navy, Pekin blue or Taupe. 49.50 to 89.50 MISSES' DINNER FROCKS Typically young fashions are emphasized in charming frocks suitable for Dinner, Dance or Evening wear, renewing the Panier and Crenolines of long ago days, in Metal cloth, brodadeo, Grosda Londre, Taffeta, soft Sarins, Duvetyne, Chiffon, Silk nets, Chiffon Velvet and Laces. 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Value $6.90 4.75 i A HA Wt h A Exceptional Values for Tomorrow Saturday Misses' and Girls' Winter Coats In the Enlarged Department 5th Flooij Misses9 Smart, Coats ,i -. jj:' Silvertone Polo Coats in Copcn, henna and Oxford, yoke back, belted model, with convertible col lar; lined throughout,. Special Fur-trimmed Coats of silvertone, in reindeer, brown and navy, belt ed model, with large cottars of seal or nutria, full lined. Soclt f .. p, 37.50 42.50 Girls9 Cloth Coats Zibeline Polp Coats, in brown and navy, inverted pleat at back and semi-panel sides, with pockets and convertible collar. Special . Military Cape Coats, fashioned of cheviot, In brown and navy; cape Is detachable and lined in contrasting colors. Special 19.75 27.50 !''.--.. . &.. .V'A1IA(.'J jAiiuirfflBfer-..- . .JUMA ' j '" X v"v ,.; M3 m ' sl l ' . LutfHBlKiiuliMiH iffl ""Miiri"Ma ,,, ., , - hm
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