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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-15
HORTICULTURAL SCHOOL
ENROLMENT INCREASED
More Than Doubled and Facilities for
Study Enlarged.

An Unexpectedly large number of ap-
plicstions for admission TO the School of
Horticulture for Women, at Amber Pa,
has greatly overtaxed the present fa-
ciities. The school opened today with
p resident pupils, more than doubling
last years number, and with many more
day scholars.
An additional house near by has been
secured as residence and the two new,
greenhouses. which will contain adequate
class room space for practical work, will
be completed within a week or two The
managers VINO are women prominent in
society and I'm philanthroplc work, have
not yet succeeded In raising the amount
necessary 10 erect the large new build
ings for which plans have been drawn up
The managers believe, however. that
the need for this training school Is quite
evident and they are prepared TO do
their utmost To briIs the facilities Of
the school up to the demands now made
upon IL.
About four years ago a group of Phila-
delphla clubwomen, who We're interested
III increasing women's sphere of actiy-
tty, realized the need for a suitable place
where women might acquire expert
knowledge and skill in gardening and
horticultural pursuits, and established
this School OF Horticulture for Women
on 7o-acrc farm near Amber Pa.
The work is planned with a view to
instructing women In the theoretical and
practical knowledge necessary TO manag.
their own gardens pTOfitably, To M them
for the management Of private estates
for various lucrative horticultural posi-
tions, for proft-makinE work In garden.
greenhouse and orchard, ana to train
them as teachers Of nature study.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-15
THE STAY-AT-HOME
Girl.

Is .re s,av-At-Horno daughter really
-. -s.,, a,s ,.sog,,, rner,ba-
'He ''as' '''' '''''
OF the modern mtddleclass FANNY
Size is u-uruv regarded as sort Of lily
.,,, ra,, , ,.o,,rg Dsrso, whose sole
Va '"' "''' 81 ..-,. -,
duty is 70 90 a HILe Po''e''"P "'o"''"
thu house. q little futile busting Of the
,.,,..,- -. ,7-.s. I'm in the afternoons and
''''''' ~ -. ne.
LOOK pretty ara EeheIa"S u e''oS NV
In q a4'u and leisurely fashion. But Is
,,.f. .ra,i,,.. tr., tr,,e ricture.
-. 80. ,f-,s ,,.o 80
E'"" '1'''"9 "' NV 9''''
whom 80 20 business every day while the
,4..r7 and youngest remains at home. She
.,,. ,,,r,fr,. ,,,,,l, M,
is '''N G.''''"S' '' nv ''''''''''
energetic and upon her the aeaVE en-"
or m. 1aar really falls
,,r,,r,. ..r..,,ros ,r,1
-" ''s'S "'
p'eE.Ces Owe" the carry breakfast "i h''
two sisters. ncuds gloves. collects be-
,.-.t-,,- r.,,.,.s ro~ rcodl,orcbiers ard
,a -r,.-,i1rr .,at rra,, bey,
80 S,.,,l,-..,, a. ,rs last frantic minute
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-15
CHICAGO MUNICIPAL
MARKET MANAGERS
ISSUE DON'T" LIST
Tell Housewives Not to Ex-
pect All Fancy Grocery
Store Frills at F arm
Wagons.

CHICAGO, Sept 15.--"Don'ts" fot
housewives dealing at the new municipal
markets, work on two Of which was be-
gun yesterday, have been issued with the
approval of the Municipal Markets Com
mission. These rules are laid down as
a guide to women eager to cut the cost
OF living but who may expect the frills
Of fancy grocery store service on the
school lots where farm wagons loaded
with garden truck will be found
The markets TO be opened this week as
the result of an inspection tour made by
Alderman James II. Bawley and his aides
will be at Maxwell and Union streets,
and on the Washington school property
Morgan and Ohio streets.
Following are the "don'ts' FOR munc-
ipal marketers.
Don't expect the farmers TO telephone
You Mt your residence and take your or
der over the wire.
Don't ask to have an ear of corn ana n
bunch of onions delivered
Don't demand credit from the sturdy
agricultur!st who soils you tomatoes at
bottom price. Spot cash talks.
Don't hunt for premiums at the munie-
ipal markets. The farmer cannot give
YOU a cnke Of soap or a siver-handled
mop-stick with every 5o-cent purchase.
Don't expect the municipal market to
doal in toilet goods. razors. imported
olives. caviar. roller skates, hair tonic,
picked oysters and gasoline. Go to an
up-to-datc grocery store.
Don't come to market without basket
1t may not look stylish. but what you
save might buy a new winter hat.
W.T.
going To- ho wrapped up like Christmas
ucn ornaments
If you don't sec what you want. ask
noliraDlar
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-15
MILITANT MAIDS
"VALOR" REWARDED
BY DEATH AS SUICIDE
Strange Story of Laura
Gray's Career Revealed in
Letter Accompanying Pre-
sentation of Medal.

really gifted and brilliant young
woman. whose life might well have been
diverted into the highest channels. has
under the saddest of all circumstances
gone over to join the great majority. Her
suicide by an overdose of drug TO
which she became addicted after joining
the militant suffrage forces, took place In
a flat in Jermyn street. London, last June.
Joan Lavender Guthrie, or, as she called
herself Laura Gray frequently led the
militant suffragettes ON wild expeditions.
Until her 2lst birthday a couple OF
years ago, she lived with her widowed
mother under the most comfortable cir
cumstances in Eensington Highly edu-
Gated and of brilliant abilities. she de-
Veloped a leaning for sociallstie literature
and became a militant suffragette. But
until the following letter and its accom-
panying medal for "valor' was sent her'
the Young girls lie was fairly normal
The medal was from the w. ;. =. l. to
miitants, and the letter reads
Dear Soldier i'm the Women's Army:
No mere words can possibly express
the feelings of the committee towards
YOU and the other comrades who nave
so uobly and with utter disregard OF
self suffered the pain of the hunger
strike. and the horrors of forciblo
feeding in prison. at the prompting
of duty and loyalty to the cause YOU
passionatcly love and which is the
dearest IN life TO us all. send Eol
therefore. in al honor and on beha.t
of the committee OF the w. ;. +. I"
the medal for valor in action, and my
personal wish that you have not sur
iered too seriously in health as the
result of your heroic fight for prin-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-15
BEFORE THE SANDMAN COMES

Mrs. Robin spoilt it all by saying
gratefully! Thank you so much, Jim
my they were plenty strong to fly,
but little afraid to begin. All they
needed was your kind help"
It's just no use to try to be bad
groaned Jimmy in despair, 81 think
might as well give up and go home
So he started back.
On his way he passed fine gar
den. The flowers were all dead and
the tops were full of ripe brown
sgais
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-15
CHURCH FEELS WAR BURDEN
German Methodists, Crushed Under
Heavy Taxes, May Close Temples.

NEW YORK, Sept ia letter was re-
ceived here from Bishop l.. Nelson, direc-
tor OF the work of the Methodist Epis-
copal Church, by the Board of Foreign
Missions of that faith, stating that the
German Methodist congregations are
crushed under the heavy burdens imposed
upon them by the war.
The congregations are face to face with
the necessity of closing their churches
temporarily, Il he says.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-15

wake him up in a hurry 50 ne blew
very hard and walked the oid owl up.
"Oh. thank YOU so much ,miny'
SAID the owl. the minute he was
awake, Il was having. such very bad
dreams 1t was real KIND act tor you
to wake me up And anyway 1t :
TIiSh u'1e ! was %Dou' my DuS,meSs' me-,
lIahN E"" again. ana ne nc" away
Oh, but Jimmy was angry!
He went from there directly over
to the cornfcld. II know what I'll
do-I'll blow the corn down. then
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-15

MISS A. MORGAN IN FRANCE
Miss Elsie de Wolfe with Late Finan-
cier's Daughter at Biarritz.

NEW YORK, Sept. 15.-Elsie De Wolfe,
actress, In writing to friend In this
city, says that Miss Anne Morgan,
daughter Of the late ]. p. Morgan, is
staying at Biarritz, France, with Miss
Elizabeth Marbury.
Miss De Wolfe says she was motoring
from Avignon to Spain when the war
broke out. She reached Blarritz on
August Is and two weeks later she was
Joined by Miss Morgan and Miss Mar
bury.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-15

My last chancc!" exclaimed Jim
my. "I'll tear those seeds away from
'hcir home and spread them all over
the garden"
He shook the plants ferccly and
scattered the seeds hthcr and yon.
And just as he was finishing. his
mother blew up. That's a nice boy"
She complimentcd him, you couldn't
do anything better than that-now
next year we'll have pretty flowers
all over the garden
Jimmy said not a word-he simply
gave up trying 10 be bad-and went
10 bed!
Tomorrow-Four o'Clocks.
Copyright, 1914, clara Ingram Judson
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-15
MORE ABOUT JIMMY SOUTH
BREEZE

Ii the afternoon and
evening Jimmy hunted
around in search OF
trouble, but found
none.
True enough, he saw
an old owl sitting up
in a tree. and he said
to himself. There's 4
sleepy old fellow; III
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-15
TODAY a. YEARS AGO
German Forces Had Reached Fortifi,
cations of Paris.

NEW YORK, Sept. 15.-On this date
"A years ago the Prussian advance
reached the Paris fortihcations ana
troops were for%arded to surround the
city.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-06-12
1T@E DIARY OF
FAT HER TlIMIE

How much longer. wonder. IL
the old folly OF heraidry likely TO
continuef I'd q coat-ofarms no
man. literally speaking. has preten-
aions who In not the representative
OF somebody that boro arms In tho
old English wArs: Jet even today.
on tho payment OF small sum. the
obliEing gentlemen at tho Hcralds'
college viii put on their spectacies.
turn over their books like antrolo-
gers. and find that You are deserv.
ing OF lions paw. or cntitla you To
clap three puppies on the door OF
your limousine.
Heraids. indeed are OF great an
tiqulty, In tho sanso OF meaaengerr
of peace and war. but In the mod
srn sense they arc no older than
tho reign of Edward III. As 10
their keeping records OF all tho old
blood in tho Kingdom. they may
keep them. or not, as they have the
luck 10 find them; but tho blood
was old before thor had anything
20 do with H. Men boro arms and
crests when there were no off,
GERS 20 register them.
Arms were not originally given;
they were assumed. Men IN bat.
tie. clad, aa they were. In armor
from top 20 toe. found IL necessary
20 have their persons distin.
gulshod, and accordingly shey put
some Device on their helmet or
shield which would serve {, marx
out the bearer.
A coat.of.arms In nothing but n
representation Of the knight him.
self from whom tho bearer IN de.
scended. The shield IN his body;
there is the helmet for his head,
with tho crest upon it. tho flour
ish IA his mantle: and he stands
upon tho ground OF his motto. The
supporters. II no is noble or OF
particular class OF khirhthood.
are tho pages that waited upon
him. designated by tho fantastic
dress of bear. lion. eto., which they
sometimes wore.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-06-12
Demanded an Expert


Behind the counter stood the
pharmacists assistant. n boy OF
about 10 Eummeea.
Il wish TO see your master.
boy" demanded lady
Hes down town." replied the
lad. But l can serve you with
anything you want. madam"
"oh. indeedl" shifted tho aria-
tocrat Il think I had better go
somewhere else. all the samol''
but can serve you. assure
you. madaml What did you rc-
quiref"
We'll. I dent see how a boy Of
your ago can possibly take the
place OF qualified prescription
clerk. but l suppose II cant be
helped. I want a cake OF soap.
pleasei-
A Puzzle
A cook who had burned up a
piece OF veal weighing four
pounds threw II away and report
cd To her mistress that TIM cat
had eaten the meat. Tho lady
placed tho cat upon the scales
and found II weighed exactly
four pounds.
There. bridget" she said. faro
tho four pounds OF meat. but
where Is tho cat''
Jlr's loss
Here" said the uroorfetor ~
the place. lis n little gift for you
and Jim. Each bottle IN finest
old Scotch whisky. You drop In
az Jim's on your way and gtve
him this. will your
Certainly" replied tho crate
full one. On his way he fell and
broke one bottle.
Poor JIM" he murmured.
picking himself up.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-06-12
An Incident of TraUeI

@ HE young woman slight, graceful wei dressed
- There were diamonds her fingers. Evidently she
from home that not happy well supplied with
money.
The had stopped the usual place TO admit
passengers number climbed aboard She had time to do
So She did move however until the conductor sgnaed
the motorman proceed Then she scrambled, gained a
footing lifted safely the platform but by the cars
gaining momentum slightly Jared
"Vhy did you start the car when you saw was waiting
TO enter" she snapped at the conductor.
81 beg your pardon miss, the conductor replied but
thought YOU were waiting for other You had
plenty OF time 20 enter.
am report YOU for this she shouted she paid her
And later she leaving she repeated the threat
The conductor merely smiled
spoiled beauty. you sayi Undoubtedly. AS some hus-
band will one day discover TO his sorrow.
"Do you have many such experiences" the conductor
asked.
Perhaps half dozen day., he replied. And mostly
from young OF her type They to think they're
entitled special consideration
the fault all her But IL had not been,
II the conductor busy with faretakng anxious keep the
schedule had been Just second hasty, how would
met the experienced Irrtably with good nature2
It's great place TO study human nature, the plat
form of street
Even the conductors human
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-06-12

Editor The Star: ! have been
reading your articles concerning
Judge Gordon's remarks to your
reporter
II seems that our dear, beloved
city peace officer and servant OF
the people. has been thinking OF
trying TO get the council to pass
an ordinance making II crime fol
parents 10 allow their children on
the street. ] am glad 10 know be
has been thinking some lately
Suppose he went fishing TO keel
from getting n headache.
Now | am tho father OF three
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-06-12
Babies and FloUers

vITHAT is beautiful sight than oriole building
w happy wife in garden tending flower
bed?
Orioles arc limited certain areas but there is land
enough everywhere give every wife flower bed, IL II
were only properly distributed.
Throughout the country marriage in every dozen
ends in the divorce courts and in states the ratio is
one in
Alarmed this high percentage of domestic nfelici,y.
the Presbyterian General Assembly has gone record for
federal divorce law make couples stay married when
unhappy.
Laws may help some. but flower beds better.
Babies and flower beds make home worth while
81 It takes little to make flower bed.
In Minneapolis the other day Investigator found II
personthe father the mother six children and Is boarders
living in three stuy back OF store Only in
the Fl, girl OF seven, could speak English
Yet Minneapolis isn't crowded city. II has and
OF parks lawns and lakes-room enough for every
family have fine garden and number OF flower beds.
Is it because you're too poor that wife hasn't flower
beda
Then that's unfortunate and you have sympathy.
is that you expect her do much drudgng work
Indoors that she hasn't time strength tend one
In that old take shift at the dishes and the
N7shboard and send the missus outdoors
Home won't be the place II ought to be IL by de-
sign you omit babies and flowers.
NOW John Powell tho
Grinstead Mcbride.
a bbbie7
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-06-12
MILES is BUSY

WASHINGTON. June i2.--Act-
Ing in accordance with a request
OF Secretary Redfield. Senator
Poihdexter Is working 70 obtain an
adequate appropriation in the sun
dry civil bill for improvements on
the Pacific Coast. An increase OF
100000 for coast and geOdctie sur.
yey work Is desired.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-06-12

DoNT you rather like the idea Of that Denver judge who
~ while the proceedings dronng along lawyers,
plaintiff and defendant caressing unlghed cigars and sud-
denly ended their BY saying What do say to
smoke"
Undignifieds
Nay, just human.
There than symbolism in the Indian custom Of
ending grave councils with the pipe of peace Smoking with
brother is much like breaking bread with him; it is a
token of fellowship.
We've often thought there lot OF fubdub in the
stiff dignity" cultivated in Gowns and
wigs and owsh faces don't make real dignity they're just
Imitation.
Justice sympathy ingh.-these the ingredients Of
true dignity.
Lincoln "dgniiied" but he had dignity
the dignity OF great human soul in intimate understand
ing Of humankind.
Simplicity Is dignity The wisest the OF and
women don't have put airs to recognition OF
Il their worth.
/ human judge easy footing with his fellow men
apt TO aid in the administration OF real justice than
stiff and prm martinez always guard lest somebody
should exhibit contempt OF court.
It wasn't the nicotine in that Denver which is
TO be admired, for that is offensive But you
fail respond to the judges spirit OF fellowship
Z We can't, We'd like sec it universal.
ERRORS IN the marriage licenses showing them
wedding
Fl n overdo the marrying business.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-06-12
CHURCH SUES
TAX OFFICIALS

Officials OF the Church Of the LiF-
ing God yesterday began suit
against King county, asking that
tax officials BIO restrained from tax
ing the property. and that the last
assessment OF $50 be annulled-
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-06-12

derfnl things those japanese ac-
robats can doi--Buffalo Express.
A Surprise
Cholly-And was my present n
surprise 20 your siaterY
willie-You bet, Sis said she
never thought you'd send her any.
thing so cheap.
An Odd Happening
Minister Announcing from pull.
spiu--f viii add that lady's watch
has been found in one OF the
siaien, which tho owner can have
by applying ut tho yratry. We viii
now sing tho nth hymn; Lord.
Her Watch Thy Church is Keep.
ing"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-06-12
President Wilson's Daughter viii Sing
at Ei|ers Tomorrow Night

Sotahis concert planned In
which Margaret Wilson. daughter
OF tho president viii be heard
via tho modern talking Machine
Concert 20 bs given IN Eiisrs
Recital Hall. commencing At s:ft
.. m. admission frsa
Margaret WILSON. who recently
created no small sensation in
Washington BIZ having her voice
recorded for Vie talking machine.
will bs the leading feasurs at tho
popular Saturday concert 20 be
given in EiierH' Concert Hall to-
morrow night. These concerts
are given for tho Purpose Of
aoquaintinR tho people Of sest,ie
with tho tremendous strides that
have recently been made In tho
reproduction Of tho human voiee
The Victor. tho Columbia ana Mr..
Ediaon's new talking machine
(which requires no nssii.s) will
all be used 10 Reproduce the
voices OF tho singers. Tho com
plets program followrs
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-06-12
DOCS MEETING

Homeopathic doctors OF the state
arc holding their sixth annual con-
veution today in thsHenry building
assembly room. Tho sessions will
continue two dsyc.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-06-12

chiidrcn and am doing my utmost
20 keep them from harm. but.
despite my repeated warnings,
soolding. coaring and whipping. the
children will sneak out and play IN
tho street. Now IN the law 20 be
so constructed M 20 put tho
blanc on me- A CITIZEN.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-06-12
HE'S OPTIMIST

Crop conditions over tho country
arc generally encouraging. says J. c.
Danxiger. who has returned 10 Seat
tie from the shriners convention In
Atlanta. Ca.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-06-12


AUTO-PIANO SOLO
seha Imam on hs victfoia "
Soprano Solo, "csrmena" Vocal waits walton Wilson
Alma Giuck the victroia
isonN eedis Talking Machine 80 ~
Played OF Auto-piano and chickerine
binaton of old featured
no coast
English
viotrois.
Margaret woodrow Wilson yictroIa
Maohine
Miss Hopping az the Auto-piano
Rscas directed ".
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-06-12
EsmInine Pron.sa

Feminine Progress
The lady pcnochle club sur.
prisod Mrs. Peter Schmitt on
Tuesday. March ~. being her
birthday. Athens Record.
Every precautIon
Pnt--fIow much do yer weigh.
Mikef
Mlke-Oi weigh one hundred
aud siycnty.fiye pounds.
Pat-Yon must a got weighed
with your coat on.
Mik~--An' OF did not OF held
q, In mo arms all the time.--Mag.
arinc of Fun.
Agile Folks
Old Lady treadlng her evening
Daper1 turn Arnontics.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-06-12

The played a duo.
and
Ia
watched with
Talking Machine
The building. THIRD
fruiva
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-06-12

SCOTT CALHOUN Is likely awful Jolt he tries TO stop
running Fourth They're doueleoeyed and
. awful kick know.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-06-12

ERRORS IN
wedding Msteo, Cal
N 70 he ma
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-06-12

NOW IT the standpasers want John Powell be s
cnsad and Henry Mcbride But WIN
I hhhle7
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-06-12

Old Lady lreadlng her evening
paper)--JApannso turn agnost!es.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-17
TICKET MADE UP
 BY TNpEPENpENT" WING,
William w. BseIowith Replaces Joseph
 D. Harris on Ticket for Democratic N Caucus.

The independent" wing of the local democratic party has completed the ticket which it is to present before the
 party caucus which will choose dele
 gates to be sent to the democratic
 state convention. On the complete
 ticket, which those. in the councils of
 the independents" say will be offered
 before the Norwich caucus, appears
 only one change from the names given
 when it was first stated that the reg
 uIars" would have to meet opposition in the caucus. Thas is the substitu-
 ton of the name of William W. Beck with for Joseph D. Harris in the Sec ond district While the name of Mir.
 Harris was at first reported to be the one that would appear on the ticket from the Second district, 1t is under stood that vhe had no great desire to be on the ticket and that he was will ing to withdraw when 1t was found that MT. Beckwith could be induced to represent the Second district.
 In the makeup of the independent ticket appears the name of Mayor T C. Murphy, who, it is understood, will also be nominated by the regulars" The ticket slated to be presented
 comprises the following names: Firsi district. T. c. Murphy. William H. Cai-
 iahan and Edward F. Comerford; Sec ond district. William w. -Beckwith;
 Third district, Councilman J. J. Goa nelly; Fourth district, William O. Ma. honey; Fifth district, Adolphus Benoit; | Sixth district Daniel F, Sullivan.