, JVM CT r J. . if ,-,? Mil 'v ' v ''' v-d I4 V r v s Vs -V ? i v Pm n fV1-.. ... - - i -i ii W I ll ! j f" E WARDS OUSTS 11 ROAD BOARD J Commissioners Accused of Neg lecting State's Work to Play Politics DEMOCRATS IN MAJORITY Brrtlal Ptapolch to Kventna Fuhlte LtdaT Trehton, June 30. Governor Ed wards today ousted the Republican ' State Illghway Commission and named a Democratic board consisting of four Democrat and 'three Republicans. He also issued, a proclamation, calling a sneclal seMlon of the state Senate for Tuesday, July 27, to confirm the npv polntment. , , The members who were summarily removed were Louis O. Duncan, of "Westvllle'; Robert S. Parsons, of Nut ,ley; John' W. Herbert, of Helmettn; iAnthony R. Kuser, of Bernafdsvllle, and Samuel Haverstlck, of Trenton. The new members are John Ferris, Jer sey City: George Paddock, of Newark i David loung. Towacoj Walter F, Whlttemore, tfewton; George L. Bur 'ton, South River; William J. Klrby, Somervlllc, and Thomas B. Collins, Elizabeth. Tho eighth member will be appointed soon. In a statement accompanying the ap- formerly 1211 Walnut St. Now at Their NEW STORE 1713 Walnut St: "lie .kl t potbtments the governor said ho had made vej-y definite pledges with refer ence to the State Highway Department, which he had endeavored to carry out; that he had never believed Jn the pres ent system, and that the department should he In charge oi n nmall salaried commission which should bo required to be at all times available for this work. He also declared that the failure of the present commission successfully to re habilitate the road system of the state had'bero, In his judgment', attributed to the' manner In which the commission la constructed and the method used In tho administration of the department. "It U not.my Intention nt this time to criticize the general policy of tho pres ent highway. board," snya Governor Kd words In his statement.' "There is am ple evidence which, shows that the road nt thn tfAfjft nrA tint lialnir iiTnflrllttmial v constructed. There may be legitimate excuses, but I am of tbc opinion that a boaru meeting weciciy ana vigorously nrosreutine this work could havo pro duced far better results than Is today nnnarent. My examination of the history of the prevent Highway Commlnslons Indi cated that tho meetings of tho board have been frequently given over to po litical nnimus. Efforts appear tp have teen made to discredit tho work ot cer tain commissioners. . "I found that there had been unsccm ly squnbblcs between patent paving companies. In cnniunctlnn with certain "political influences of counties, to the detriment of rond building. I cannot Do responsible for the action ot a board which appears to bo entirely out of t . I KMV i 'Vh.k' -MH- '. W ' . 'J CTpgTOfl, PUBplC iaSDGElt-pHlLADELPHIA, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 30, 1020 KEENER CO. I opticians! I Gifts for the Bride Diamonds : Jewelry VERY r.AHONAnr,V , rBICEIJ I.MAYER i. Jeweler HilTfrsmitb 1732 MARKET ST. E3TADLI8IIED OVER IS YEAtfS JB Han scorn's Delicatessen Dep't 1232 Market St. , has everything for the picnic "at prices always a little less than others. Lunches packed for any sue parties. Grand Panquct Coffee served in our big thermos cans ivfll I keep hot 24 hours harmony with mr administrate, and as my responsibility is so cldjrly in dicated by tho statute, I fall toVes oily uiucr twuiou tiiun iu nci. MAKES GIFT TO RED CJWSS Widow of Navy Man Donate! One tenth of Insurance Mone Mrs. Mario A. Morton. 323 Wellcns avenue, has donated to the Red Cross Home Service Section 10 per ccit of the ?500 compensation and govern mental insurance received nt tho death of her husband, saying that "nothing sho could do for tho Red Cross could Write or call tor new and tnttreMno BooMrt "Look ing Into Yovr Gxnn ffin," m 1M11BHP I m A Scries of Eye Talks ss By Joseph C. Ferguson, Jr. OurNext Talk Wed., Jnly 14 .- MERSON has 1 . said that "cyc3 speak all lan guages; wait for no letter of in troduction ; they ask no leave or rank; learning nor power, nor- virtuo, nor sex, but Intrude and come again. and go through you in a moment of time." And yet their power, their beauty and their usefulness 'can bo so easily handicapped by falluro to glvo attention to their warning; when eyo trouble threatens. When your eyes need ea ststanse so, without delay, to on oculist. If glassed ara needed have his prescription filled by a capable experienced prescrip tion optician. Prescription Optician 6, 8 & 10 South 15th St. We Do NOT Examine Butt Tnli "Talk" from a copyright carles. All rixhu naerved. tt.9 begin to repay what It had done for her." , , Ilcr husband, Frederick A. Morton, an cx-nayy man, was ill when ho was discharged from service, lie bad let his Insurance lapse. Mrs, Morton came to the Red Cross early last October toro new it. Two weeks later , Morton i1!,t0w Mrg- Morton is gc(Ung her $1P,000 insurance at the rate of $67.00 a month. This, together with the com pensation tho Red Cross helped her to get, is' proving adequate for her own support and that of her baby. Explosion Halts Trolleys Trolley cars on Eighth and Ninth eBBsHsHIBrWr'T'licv v True Economy Means Atlantic i A good motor using poor fuel is a costly combination. Low-grade gasoline is respon sible for many engine troubles. You cannot afford to consider any but, the best for your car. Do you know why Atlantic is best ? - Because, the crude oils selected are the highest grades obtainable. Because Atlantic specialists have conceive the most advanced methods of refining these oils. The result is-a pure, higji-quality gasoline that develops the full power of your engine. Each explosion consumes all the charge. It all burns. All-power Atlantic means extra miles to every gallon. It is economical. Atlantic has range. It allows fpr altitude and weather changes. You can set your car buretor for the season and forget it. Get the most out of your car. Perfect en- .gine performance is y urs for the asking. Drive 'til you see the triendly Red Pump. Then tell the attendant fill up the tank with ATLANTIC & , .i GAS O L I N E 1 Puts Pep in Your Motor THE ATLANTIC "REINING COMPANY 25,000 Pairs $10 to $12 Low toes S.45 Sacrificed by a WHOLESALE HOUSE i "V W v p Unsettled conditions & large cancellations have forced us ro make this First Retail Sale in Wholesale Shoe District SALE ON -NOW strsrsf&ttjsfssit THE Safe will ba held in our wmrerooms 8 A. M. to 5 P. M. P$FECT Trade Mark streets between Locust and Market streets, came to a standstill last night when an explosion occurred In n man hole of tho Rapid Transit Co.'s power plant, on Bansom street cast of Ninth. The manhole Is in the street, near the curb, Just outside the powerhouse In' it is a system of feed wires, supplying power for cars within n limited section. WSMdM Plat1! f i l FT SHOE COMPANY Sale will b bold in our vrararoomi 8 A. M. to 5 P. M. .45 NORTH 7TH STREET. at your service AttMt Sttiltnt Evtryuhtrt PBlT"SIo ST Ca" Trhlnon. Ixuin. Oirase A Mnehlne Hhftp, Jfnklntown. p, ..! J. Cornell, S85 Chwtnnt St. Jttr"?1.1"!'"'" Co., 1BU-14 SnjdfT Ave. nprlretjjwn Anto Pooplr Co., X8 B. Main St.. VojUtUtvra. i Amertean 3Ioor flrrrlce M N. nroad Bt. i Compton-natlrr Co.. Inf., Bala Ave. Cltr Line. Bala .."J"1.. W. Thatkara. 6248 Oermanlown Are. Central Garaire. LaiiMomw, Ta. Addlion Tonitr. Jr., Company, Darbr. Ta. Norwood nattery Co., norwtxxi, ra. Norrltown Motor Co.. jimin narbadoea.Notrlttown. ltrr Berrlee Ml 8. 62d St. More pynch in the battery. More pep - in the service There Is a correct size Prcst-O-Lito for your car. rexzea 'a&gupp&f&r. 1343-45-47 Brandywine Street Official Service Station Up nllii&iiliiaiB U Jfe. gmmu JWJBMM JiHl..trlBb.,ll 'lAA. JjlAf Vi WSBB There's no two ways about it! No better cigarette can be made than Camels! . a fc "" ,B X AM i fiAA4A .& 1 WkAi 'nr&jfoMAAM 4iM joe iXX -:. -v MlM Mm ii lAI f AMELS quality is a winner with every smoker who appreciates more than the ordinary satis faction. Camels are so delightful in so many ways that they become your standby first, last and all the time! For, Camels are not only refreshing in flavor but you can smoke them liberally without tiring, your taste! In fact, they're so good and so appe tizing you're always keen for a Camel! Besides, Camels have a smooth mellow mild body that isa revelation to smokers! You never puffed in such cigarette enjoyment! Credit Camels extraordinary attractiveness not only to quality but to Camels expert blend 'of choice Turkish and choice Domestic tobaccos. And, you can lay a bet right here that you will prefer Camels blend to either kind of tobacco smoked straight! You'll enjoy Camels freedom from any un pleasant cigaretty aftertaste or unpleasant ciga retty odor, too! In fact, Camels are so unusual in every way, and they supply so much real con tentment, you'll set them up as the most won derful cigarette you ever smoked! And they WS Mi itk 0uU..tHHk 9(3 AA jOkJLAAjK flftffflh. Mx ...iffiK A K AVkMk A ttkttsssra&ss m.m mnnAfMt- WMilW tpltKNtlt2rVi Ink-tlnn Ann. ' me that! i k 1 . hH-lBC b.. i,::mmoam ; pf-w 1 ito-'X.,MaV.aaa WyiMaMffNV.'J! ihfW.MYllmmm l!l?te,' w jj&aKSiWifllPV 1. (& i1AiiiiiiViHnt; KaMaMtfflMMiteiilkJMEda MJmiKtKKWHM Camea re told everywhere in scientifically eeated paoka&ea of 30 cigarettes; or ten pack' agea 300 cigarettes) in a glassine-paper-cav ererf carton. 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