smMSSS&SeSM "r ; y- i,'?l'fv r 7 ill ' .EyENING PUBLIC' LEDGEE-PHILADELPHIA, FRIDAY,' &PKIU 2?2,v 1921 18 i. i'j-; i tl ;: tt 9i I . it- T VAUCLAIN PLEDGES AID TO BRIDGE PLAN Shows an lllu3tratod Boulevard Scheme Based on Spring Garden Approach GFjADE BUT 2.8 PER CENT Detntis of a comprehensive series of boulevnrdn bn?el nn Spring Onrden utrcict b the apprnnrh to the projected Delnwore river bridge were described with lantern slide Illustrations last nluht by Samuel M Vaiicloln. presi dent of the Ilalrtwln Locomotive Anrk. at tlie annunl dinner of the Spring Gar den Awriatlon. Mr. Vauolaln not only pledged him aelC to devote the "remaining ears of his i life to the bridge project, but also prophesied that it may result In u con tinuous string of dwellings from the Delaware river to the Atlantic const The streets which he said hhould bo turAed into wide Imulevnrdi include Seventh street and Hidge avenue. He nrgfd that the Seventh street plan be staffed Immediately ntid carried out froai Washington 5 iaro to r.iranl avc. nuej Hidge avenue, he said, xhould be wldpned frorr. Sprfns Uarlcn street to Falrmount avenue 'fit Spring CJnrdcn street I selected is (he approach fur the new Delaware rivcV bridge." said Mr. Vniiclnin. "the time wll' cotn when the demands of the yiortht-astern section of the city will make It necessary to boulevard Seventh street ns far north as the Northeast boulevard ' Orale Hut 2.8 Per Cent 'it has been said the Spring Onrdcn street plan would enfail a very high grnJe. I have tn!-n the trouble to have Mirtoys made which show that the grade for a bridge with a clenrunce of 13.". feet, as required by the War De partment engineers, would be but 2.8 per .cent from a Sixth street approach. By netting the approach a little farther In this might be reduced to about 2 nar i.nl tvhtth tu n rfitiiflvrtlv AAbr grade for a structure of this character." The Illustrations shoivn by Sir. Vnu elaln included several of famous, bridges. He asserted that the cantilever type of bridge would not be miltnhle for the Delaware crossing and urged, instead, something like the llrooklyn bridge. He predicted that within a few year after the nrst tiritiic is uuiit tt win uc neces- sary to build others farther south In onler to accommodate the development I of Camden. I Kavors llrooklyn Ilridge ns Model "The llrooklyn bridge, in my opin , ion." said Sir. Vauclaln. "will endure as long as New York city. I believe , we should build n bridge of that type i nere. c suoulu spend enough money to build n bridge which will be a monu ment to the, people that built It for n thousand years. "It Is my purpose to help this project all 1 can. I feel that n man of my years can do nothing better than waste the remainder of his time In getting n structure such us this put up." Itlchnrd Wegleln, president of City Council? expressed the opinion that the engineers now making site surveys for the Joint Klver Commission will pay heed to the wishes of the people, ni expressed by such organizations as th Spring (inrden Association. K. F. Van Hnrt. president of City Councils of Camden, said that the peo ple of his city are willing to leave the site to Philadelphia. "Ve won't quarrel over that," he snlo, "but we do want a bridge." Other speakers were E. J. Cattell, city stotistieian, and W. Freelnnd Ken drick. receiver of Snxcs, who presided. ALLEGED AUTO THIEF HELD Student Concedes Taking Five Ma chlnei for "Joy Rides" Pittsburgh. April TJ. Unwell Hay, of IlufTiilo, student in a Pittsburgh col lege, arrested here jestcrdny in connec tion with tho disappearance of several automobiles, was held for Criminal Court on a charge of larceny when ar raigned in police court. Hay, also known as James J. Judge, conceded taking live machines, two in Pittsburgh and three In Iluffalo, saying he took them for the purpose of "Joy riding," He told of driving two cars to nuffalo. where he abandoned them, and of returning here In automobiles picked up there. REPORTS IN FEIN AND SOVIET LINKED A Breakfast Habit It's important to start the day right and Meene han's Electrically Baked Rolls are now regarded as a standard breakfast habit that makes the day a huge success. Light and dainty, and whole somely toothsome. 15c, 20 c and 30c dozen MEENEHAN'S Electric Bakeries 18 South 52d Street 2604 Germantown Ave. 1433 South St. 14 So. 60th St. 4009 Market St. Attorney General for Ireland Will Submit Evidence to Commons ELECTION MAY BE DELAYED Hy the Associated Press Iximlon, April 22. Evidence of a connection between the Bolshevik gov ernment of llussin and the Sinn Fein movement In Ireland has been, found, declared Dennis Henry, attorney gen eral for Ireland, In replying to n written question by Sir William II. DavlMin in the House of Commons today Mr. Henry added that he hoped to place this evidence before the House in a few das. (The I'rni.ia IjCIigei; jexterday carried a dispatch from Carl W Ackerman quoting from the evidence referred to above, including voji rldentlal statements attributed to Knmon de Vnlerit. I The Cabinet yesterday discussed n re quest from Ireland for 'postponement of elections to tho Smitheni Parliament. No decision was reached and the matter will again be considered next Thursday. Premlet I.loyd (Jrorge admitted In the House of Commons at jCHterdny's session that the question was under con sideration. If It were decided to Post pone the elections, he said, the House would be given an opportunity to dis cuss the subject. Dublin. April 22 lll A P.I What Is described as un eleventh-hour attempt to bring Sinn Fein leaders nnd the government into negotiations be fore the clc tinn for the new Irish par liament, is lielnj made lierr For the last monlh the would be mediators linvi been working without interruption. They Include business men, prominent meiiibets of the clergy nnd unofficial leprcsentntlves of the government. CZECH PRESIDENT RESIGNS rv Foreign Minister Denes Succeeds Masaryk, Who la III London, April 22. Prof. Thomas G. Masaryk has resigned ns President of Czechn-Slovakta, according to a Prague dispatch to the Exchange Tele graph III health is given ah the reason. Dr. Edward llcnes, tho Foreign Min ister, will become Premier and acting President TOILERS MAY SEIZE PLANTS Norwegians Unite Against Proposals to Cut Wages' , 'Ah the first sten mvcglan workmen London, April 22.- tnc enmna en of Aorwi to resist the expecten plan of the em ployers to reduce wages, according to n Chrlstlanln dlspntch, reprcsentaUves of tho workmen' committees yesterday formed h district council ns n prepara tory measure to the taking over of nil industrial concerns In the country'. The workers believe n generll strike would be unsuccessful, and that, therefore, it Is necessary to establish strong work men h committees Harding Insist on Action Washington, April 22. President linrdini u "not vcrv linnnv in getting Just "resolutions; what ho wants Is, rneMnn " 1tt.n.lti finnprnl Nnu'vep. thn executive's persAnnl physician, declared ycntcrday before n Hcnftte committee con sidering Senator Kenyon's bill to eutalf llsh n Government Deportment of Pub He" Welfare. . F j: is Charge Accounts Solicited Mi &sta$ g&p4 5 00 1 I 10.00 to 15.00 Values 10.00 to 15.00 Values 500 Summer Hats in a Splendid Sale Hf purchased at drastic reduction a high-clans line of Sample Hats designed by a very iccll-knotcn maker. To make this splendid collection more complete we hare reduced many 10.00 and 15.00 regular stock Hals for-this great sale the most start ling values of the present season. There arc many flower and fruit trimmed effects, fancy fea thers, tailored Hats, the new bow-trimmed models, transpatent Hats for dress. Every hat is a super-value. All colors styles for matron or miss. '.Purchasing Agents' Orders Accepted MAURICE SPECTOR, frt. 1310 Chestnut Street . For Saturday -. A Special Sale Smart Frocks 3500 Values to 69.50 Here is fascinating fashion combined .with the moat attractive of pricings. Lace Dresses, Dance Frocks, Dinner Dresses, Street Frocks, Tricotines and Poiret Twills, Roshanara Crepes and Radiums, Canton Crepes and Georgettes, as well as the ever favored Taffetas. Unquestion ably the styles are Btnart the whole is a tre mendously attractive aggregation. Reductions Coats & Wraps Formerly 49.50 to 17S.00 29.50 to 78.oo Sports Goats 25-00 . Values to 39.50 Polo cloth in the natural camel's hair color. Silver tones in tho vory effective new Harding Blue. Tan heather mixtures of delight ful charm. Debonair Suits 29-50 Attractive Values Smart, debonair and new. Novelty check and striped tweed suits. Cut in tho English fashion. Tan, Harding Blue and several other popular shades. lrl,,,r,n,rr,,,::,,,r:,r.l n Will Ship j. 8. Radical tb Chi Mexico Cltri.Anrll 2i -fti.. . -jT.Inn A. K. (JaIcj the AtrfV-t '' rnMlcnl, who j. cxMfron, t& ns n pernicious forciaflcT and wnni . Oua emola only to Te sent back 2 aicxleoj will bo started today ,, guard) for Mnntnnlllo. ,R iiL U",,cr port, whence he will be sent on,,""' YOUR. CREDITS , GOOD GEO. KELLY'S $1.00 A WEEK Will tlress you ffi a Smart New Suit. A Stylish Hat and a good pair of Shoes. Aa Mf rA complete outfit forJK ;J)U a gentleman. TCfcJ "" -Ask to see the new Society models. In fine sun-proof t"tn Serge and new Herring- I , k ... j uu...n I nscs uoiica 111 Ky iu uiuwh. CREDIT! ."lt 'will pay you to investigate our liberal credit policy, which -we 'are extending to those who ateicr the deferred payment plan. If fou or your' family need clothing, drop in, intro duce yourself, talk ft over with us. No Interest, security or red tape required, merely your promise to pay Opn a Chars Account Tomorrow. Bay Your Nw Suit the Eaty Way. e V ifrw t i Mt'BftMtt ttfetaaKS-rE2A 1 "(SfM AAV mm M tl fijoWll 1 Hjliiilil i inches. No mail or C.O.D. order. Refrigerators $1.00 a Week Five Carloads Ready Tftmorrow with every patent for the greatest economy of ice $30 'Family Sat Refrigerators V Special Tomorrow r $1.00 a Week LFraih New China Mattinc, 118 warp. 40 yi. to the roll. Tomorrow 19i0 $1675 U iMl K fit. I 1 I 5pi S. E. CORNER 12TH AND WALNUT STS. 2330-32-34 N. FRONT STREET 1816-18-20 ATLANTIC AVE, ATLANTIC CITY, N. J. Bargain Coupon Cut out this Coupon and j bring it to . I the Kelly-CUC Stores withL-J J and get one of these Col onial Rag Rugs, 18x36 ! Mitten Management Talks to the Public Investment and Return of P. i?. T. and Underlying Companies , Percent Capital Mortgages Total Rentals and Interest v Total Per Paid In Bonds, Etc. Paidln Dividends Etc. Return Annum As at June 30, 1903 $58,611,380 $ 9,373,569 $ 67,984,049 $6,429,446 $ 670,018 $ 7,099,464 10.44 " " " 1904 64,596,060 9,315,444 73,911,504 6,429,321 671,412 7,100,733 9.61 " " " 1905 67,583,700 10,394,278 77,977,978 6,729,341 713,634 7,442,975 9.54 " " " 1906.. 68,461,440 20,416,611 88,878,051 6,729,438 1,106,584 7,836,022 8.82 " " " 1907 77,343,520 21,260,794 98,604,314 7,039,026 1,142,123 8,181,149 8.30 "." " 1908 81,909,532 21,207,372 103,116,904 7,047,651 1,141,556 8,189,207 7.94 " " " 1909 86,436,055 24,875,039 111,311,094 7,347,661 1,214,203 8,561,864 7.69 " " " 1910 86,436,055 26,019,039 112,455,094 7,356,786 1,337,468 -8,694,254 7.73 " " " 1911 86,438,500 27,659,019 114,097,519 7,358,342 1,429,026 8,787,368 7.70 " " " 1912 86,48,500 29,432,019 115,870,519 7,365,980 1,460,387 8,826,367 7.62 " " " 1913 86,440,255 33,945,317 120,385,572 7,364,Q39 1,640,345' 9,005,284 . 7.48 " " " 1914 86,440,255 39,167,817 125,608,072 7,364,635 2,008,192 9,372,827' 7.46 " " " 1915 86,440,255 41,052,811 127,493,066 7,364,997' 2,089,759 9,454,756 - 7.42 " " " 1916 86,440,255 40,594,811 127;035,066 7,964,443 2,139,062 10,103,505 7.95 " " " 1917 86,452,965 39,760,811 126,213,776 8,864,670 2,108,346 10,973,016 8.69 ' " 1918...... 86,453,040 39,142,811 125,595,851 8,865,181 N 2,097,999 10,963,180 8.73 Dec 31, 1919 86,453,040 42,653,867 129,106,907 8,863,206 2,251,736 11,114,942 -8.61 " " " 920 86,453,040 42,841,819 129,294,859 ,366,490 2,336,620 9,703,110 7.50 $30,000,000 of this money, paid in by P.R.T., made possible the building of the'Market Street "L," which the Philadelphia Real Estate Board says has more than doubled values of adjacent real estate in West Philadelphia. The real estate owners, by increased values, and the City of Philadelphia, by increased taxes have benefited from the building of the Market Street "L" much more th an the P.R.T. stockholder. x The increase in city assessments proves that $129,294,859, if invested in city real estate during this period, would have brought much greater returns to the investor What inducement can be offered the investing public to secure from them the new money now required for further transit development? PHILADELPHIA RAPID TRANSIT COMPANY ' No. 3 T. E. Mitten, President. Zl -T 1 1 rfly W Q V. - i , ? i , nn
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