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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-21

~ IRARDS fortune was piled up abori-
VI ousy and slowly. 1t was not specula-
tive in the modern sense of the word. He
keen buyer; he knew values, whether
it was of wines, which he imported by the
shipload and bottled and sold, or of real
estate, which he bought and rented. He
constantly importuned to take stock in the
various new enterprises of his time, but
where he merely desired to oblige the seller,
he bought but few shares. 1t is evident
that he regarded these as contributions and
not business.
For instance, we find his executors enter
ing one share each in LIE Courier des Etats-
Unis, the French newspaper; in the Do
mestic Society, in the Susquehanna and
Lehigh turnpike and in the Downingtown
and Ephrata turnpike, but they did not place
any value opposite them. These were not
regarded investments by man like
Girard, but we do find him owning 22OO
shares in the Schuylkil Navigation Com
pany, and these were valued in 1882 at
$264,OOO. He held nearly a million in Penn
sylvania 3 per cents. and $113,50O in City
per cents.
His coal lands which consisted Of nearly
10000 acres in Schuylltl County, We're
valued at S175,246 at the time OF the inven-
Tory. NOW Jney Tclllln Il pTOlI OIL more Inun
that every year.
His Philadelphia holdings listed at
$1,1S9,63l, and no other man owned so
much at that time. The Girard Estate has
now three buildings worth more than that
amount to say nothing of the college itself.
ALTHOUGH Girard's holdings in the south
"A ern part of the city contained consider
able acreage. and one of his parcels of land
in Passyuuli township contained his plan
tation' country place, they We're valued
at less than $4,000. | should not like to
venture upon estimate Of their value to-
day, for on the site of part of his plantation
rows of houses of the most modern charac-
ter have been erected and rented. And still
there is more land to be improved.
Three buildings, now covered by the Mar
iner and Merchant Building, at Third and
Chestnut, were rented in 1882 at $l6O5, slSO5
and $lGO5 respectively year. He had a
dairy farm in Moyamensing district that
rented for 5000 a year. and a whole row Of
dwellings, on Fairmount avenue, then Coates
street. that were rented for $257.5O a year
each.
For the old Dunlap house, at the south
east corner Of Twelfth and Market streets,
Girard received sos a year. This was re-
garded as a large rent for that locality in
those days, but / think any person would he
willing 10 give a good many times that
amount for such a corner now.
From all his city properties Girard re-
ceiyed only little more than 100000 a year
in rentals, and he was the richest man in
the United States in his day.
Di that strange peryersity of human ma
ID ture that sometimes affects men of great
ness, Girard desired to he remembered as
a mariner instead Of merchant, although
as the latter he is, of course, better recalled
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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-21

ing to the story, 40 footprints were visible
for many years for no grass would grow
where the fratricidal blood had stained the
sward.
Oxtail soup is Of olden origin, dating back
to the Protestant refugees who fled from
France after the revocation of the Edict of
Nantes in 1855. In the extremity of want
they bought the tails of oxen from tanners
and made soup therefrom. Accident brought
the edible to the attention of an epicure, who
liked the broth so well that he proclaimed It's
virtues until 1t became fashionable DISH
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-21

A SIMILAR character, but American, was
"A John Ste'son, the Boston theatrical man
ager one afternoon he arrived at the
fremont Street Theatre and saw a sign
reading.
The Sentinel=record., 1914-04-05

Not only are nets and laces used together, but they are combined with taffeta. Dressy waists have the upper part of lace and the girdle or peplum in white or colored silk. The new Japanese collar and the plaited sleeve frills are also made of taffeta- All over shadow laces and plain nets are shirred on heavy cords and trimmed with lace bands and edges.
 Many of the models have the sleeves unlined, but the body of the waist shows a low-cut lining both back and front This leaves the neck and the arms partially uncovered, the tint of the flesh showing through the lace. When entire Things are used, pale pink chiffon or net is used, as this suggests the flesh tint. A large proportion of the necks are finished with an upstanding frill, modified Medici, or high rolling effect The front finish of the neck is either a sharp V outline or widened at the sides and finished n a shallow point in the center.
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about 300 very desirable lots front ing Central avenue, contiguous to the new passenger depot and shops of the new railroad. These sites will be greatly in demand when the new passenger depot is completed and already a large number of investors have their eyes upon the date of the sale, which will be one of the larg- est, excepting the recent government sale of lots in this city, ever offered here. MT. J. NJ. Wolford, manager of the National Auction Co.,, is in the city preparing for this big sale and stalking off the lots to be auctioned
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IN those alluring shop windows along the boulevards, gayly lowered vests and brilliant ribbon girdles promise another colorful springtime. Clothes are to be cheerful. Colors are not so strong and primitive as those of last year, but richer and quite as vivid. And they are combined with the cum ming of the Orient, to which many makers of things fashionable are look ing for inspiration.
 It is in accessories of dress that the woman of good taste will find opportunity to indulge her love Of color. The small vests, coatees, gir- dies and sashes made of gorgeous rib bons or piece goods are little touches of splendor, to be added to gowns of plain colors or white. Little coats of lowered crepe de chine, challi and similar fabrics are the smartest of conceptions and just in the mode. They are destined to thrive for at least one successful season.
 Nearly all the vests are made of brocaded or figured ribbons. A few are of plaid ribbon showing unusually beautiful color combinations. In all cases they are brilliant. either with bright colors or of auieter tones bur nished with gold or silver thread. Rose color, old blue, pea green, ma hogany and olive green, with all the gold shades. are featured in brocades. In Roman stripes and in plaids, strong reds, blues, greens, with black and white, are embodied, with one color predominating as a rule.
 No woman who goes a-traveling need be told how useful these girdles, vests and little coats are in making variety for her. Given one or two suits, several blouses and girdles, a brilliant vest and a little lowered coat, and almost any number of changes may be rung in the toilette It may be toned up by these access sories to fit any occasion
 One of the vests made of brocaded ribbon is shown here It has a green gray ground with velvet roses and foliage, in the natural colors, raised
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Arlington lnformal-Last nights in- formal assembly at the Arlington was brilliantly attended. The palatial hostelry remains packed and the gay throng of pleasure seekers from the different northern and eastern cities now enrolled among it's guests com plete clearly the most representative crowd of visiting fashionables that the Spa has entertained all season.
 Hot Springs social colony also had glistening representation on the floor. All in all, it was a smart likewise dressy, assemblage. Prof. Richard Barton's dance program was an un- usually attractive one and his superb orchestra did every number complete justice. Then the life in the gay grill room between dances and while tne intermission was on was also sam pie of the Arlingtol's best; in fact it tied mid March when the Spas sea son of gayety is supposed to be at it's height.
 Though the assembly was of the informal variety milady was as charmlngly and as exquisitely attired as ever. Twas a big night, even Tor the Arlington.
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ter of United Daughters of the Con- federacy. They entertained beauti- fully.
 Mrs. W. E. Massey, the capable president, Who is distinguished for her executive ability. presided with her usual grace and tact. Following the business meeting a delightful musical program, with a few literary numbers to give variety, was rem dered.
 After the program was concluded the hostesses, assisted by Mrs. w.
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TANGO LESSONS, INDIANA CAFE

The tango, hesitation waltz and all latest up-to date dances will be taught without cost every afternoon and even- ing at the Indiana Cabaret Patrons will also be entertained by Miss Juanita Means, the Queen of Rag time" and Miss May Penman, the sweet-voiced contralto. Harry Russell will also be there to drive away the blues.
 Watch for change of program next week. 3-17-ti
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r. Ault and Miss Fannie Connolly, served delicious refreshments, con- sisting of brick cream in the national colors. served with cake of different kinds.
 The program in full follows:
 Vocal solo, "The Heart of a Rose. Miss Juanita Gillian.
 Reading. "Azrael," Miss Louise Petit.
 Encore, "A Little Peach"
 Vocal solo, "I Love You Truly, Miss Louise Horner.
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ACTIVITIES IN HOT SPRINGS SOCIETY CIRCLES ~14as45@7
SOCIAL CALENDAR.

SUNDAY, APRIL 5-- Arlington Hotel Eve1ing Conceft Majestic Hotel Evening Concert. Rockafellow Hotel Evening Con- cert.
 Junior Epworth League, Third Street NJ. E. Church. Christian EndeaYor Society, i:G0 D. m., First Presbyterian Chur 'h. Christian Endeavor Society, 6:3j D. m.. First Christian Church. Epworth League, 6:3O p. m., Oak lawn M F. Church. Epworth League, 6:9O D. m., Tigert Memorial M. k. Church. Epworth League of Central M. E. Church, G:30 D. m, Princess theater.
 B. Y. P. U., 6:30 D. m., First Bap- tist Church.
 B. Y. P. U., 6:30 D. m., Second Baptist Church. Epworth League, 6;30 D. m.. Nal yern Avenue M. F. Church. Epworth League, 6:30 D. m., Park Avenue M F. Church. Senior Epworth League, ' D. m., Third Street NJ. E. Church. Arlington Weekly Concert.
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off, and when the Penny Brothers arrive, it's pennies to dollars that there will be something doing in this town, and especially in the vicinity of the passenger depot of the new railroad. Keep in mind the great opportunity on April 14th.
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IMPORTANT

This life of ours is very uncertain. If your home Is mortgaged, pro tect 1t.
 If you are married, protect your wife and children.
 If you are single. protect your old days-In case you live to see them.
 You can do this by insuring today with
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on 1t The roses are in American Beauty shades, the leaves in dark rich green. Vests or coats in which soft greens predominate look well with any color.
 The girdle of velvet ribbon fs in a deep red-gold color, exceptionally fashionable at present. This is espe- cially liked with white or cream-cok ored dresses. A girdle of moire rib ron is made of good violet shade and is finished with satin-covered but tons and buckle in the same shade. These moire girdles may be had in any color
 In the plaid and Roman striped girdles the buttons and buckle are covered with plain satin in the color predominating in the ribbon. These are the newest models in girdles for cloth or silk gowns and are innocent of loops and ends, rosettes or orna- ments
 ILL IA BOTTOMI EX
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Encore, His Lullaby"
 Encore, "The Rosary"
 Paper, "The Evils of War" Mrs. David A. Crockett.
 iano selection, "Polonaise," by SlYnico, Mrs. W. F. Adlt.
 Encore, Medley of Southern Airs.
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MONDAY, APRIL G

APRIL G Arlington Concerts. Majestic Concerts. Rockafellow Concerts. Woman's Missionary Society, Third
 Street NJ. F. Church. Ladies Aid, St. Luke's Church. Quaker Club meets with Mrs. J. F..
 Harper.
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cal department of the club at the A. F. w. c. meeting at Helena. The
 other delegates were announced
 some time ago in The Sentinel Record.
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AUTOMOBILE FOR SALE.

Bargain of a lifetime, 2-passenger roadster, fully equipped. Apply 1877 Central avenue. 329tf
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BIG AUCTION SALE

Of Central Avenue Lots in the Vicin- ity of New Passenger Depot of
 M. D. & c. Railroad.
 Penny Brothers, said to be the worlds greatest auctioneers, will conduct the big sale of lots April II in this city upon the site of the new passenger depot of the NJ. D. & G.. railroad. The sale will include
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Former Hot Springs GirI.-Mrs. Richard Bartlett nee Miss Blanche Shepherd, daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Geol ge P. Shepherd of this city, will give a miscellaneous reading at Mowequa, H.. on April 25. On the same date she will also give readings from Peg O My Heart in Decatur, III. She is preparing for AGOther lyGeum trip which will begin later in the season.
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Arlington Formal Assembly. Majestic Concerts. Rockafellow Concerts. St. Mary's Altar Society. Ladies Aid, First Baptist Church. Ladies Aid, First Presbyterian
 Church.
 Woman's Missionary Society, Gen.
 tral M. F. Church. Mothers Club, Jewish Temple. Arlington Formal Assembly.
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Oakesup Club. - The Oakesup Club will meet tomorrow with Mrs. J. E. Harper, Park Hill. Miss Madge Witt will represent the art and musi-
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, Card Club Party-Mrs. J. w. Mar tin entertained the Fortnightly Rock Club Thursday afternoon at the charming home of Dr. and Mrs. ]. F.. Rowland in delightful manner.
 A profusion of narcissi jonquils and hyacinths made a most effective decoration.
 The prizes were awarded to Mrs. Walter Halsey and Mrs. J. R. Akers.
 Delicious refreshments were served
 Mrs. ]. F. Rowland assisted Mrs Martin in entertaining and they made most gracious hostesses.
 Mrs. Walter Sammons will enter tain the club at it's next meeting.
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TRUNKS AT HALLS.
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The Mutual Life Insurance Co.

of New York THOS. D. McCALLuM, District Manager. Phones 303 and 283.
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WEDNESDAY. APRIL B. Temple Sewing Circle. Arlington Concerts.
 Majestic Concerts.
 Rockafellow Concerts.
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THURSDAY, APRIL g.
 Arlington Informal Assembly. Ladies' Aid, Orange Street Presby-
 terian Church.
 St Johns Altar Society.
 Majestic Concerts.
 Rockafellow Concerts.
 Arlington Regular Midweekly hop. FRIDAY, APRIL 1O--
 Arlington Informal Assembly. Majestic Informal Dance.
 Rockafellow Concerts. SATURDAY, APRIL H.
 Arlington Informal Assembly. Majestic Concerts.
 Rockafellow Concerts.
 Arlington Informal Assembly. Auction Bridge Club--Miss Eliza Wilmington was the charming hos tess Thursday afternoon to the Auc- tion Bridge Club. Miss Fife Smith won the club trophy.
 Mrs. w. A. Winters will be hostess to tJhe club at the next meeting, on Thursday, April 16.
 Hot Springgs Chapter, U. D. C. Mrs. Herman Schweder and Mrs. Julia Shoot were joint hostesses yes terday in entertaining the local chap
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White Lace Waists.

JULIA BOTTOMLEY,
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CEAS SPEED ADS

In the SentinelRecord today will not miss any of the really good things that are on the market, and you like as not, will find just what you want. Or if you have something for sale
 r1ous parts of the city proper, su- buyers are not hard to find through the Classified Columns.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-01-28
A Plea for the Teacher.

If were youngster and were going
back to school,
don't believe that I'd annoy the teach
er, as a rule;
For teachers have a serious time. They're
busy day by day
Discovering the shorter cuts that lead
to wisdom's way.
And sometimes when you hold tomor-
rows lesson in great dread,
Your teachers working hard upon the
lesson just ahead.
She's always striving earnestly her duty
to fulfill
And hoping you'll all like her--whieh I'm
confident you will.
Remember that her feelings may be very
much like yours
Regarding the restraints which every
studious mind endures.
She'd very much prefer vastly longer
holiday.
No doubt she's fond of skating or of
riding in a sleigh.
Don't picture her a tyrant with hard
and naughty heart.
She'll try to help YOU like her if you'll
only make a start.
Don't bother her with mischief and with
foolish little jokes.
A teacher values kindness just the same
as other folks.
Washington Star.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-01-28
HAS MILLION DEFICIT.
United States Steel Corporation Had a
Bad Year,

New York, Jan. ga deficit of slight
Nv more than million dollars after
payment of fixed charges and dividends
was disclosed yesterday in the statement
of the United States Steel corporation
for the last quarter OF 1913. That the
corporation more than earned its charges
in the course of the year was shown IN
the surplus reported for the three pre-
vious quarters amounting to $32, 33T. 7i3.
Earnings for the quarter aggregated
S25, sos, 5ts, with total earnings of Sz3,
036,349, and net income of Sl7,263, 625.
These returns while, somewhat under
forecasts, compare with s40,933,53 $685.
400, 400 total net earnings and S29, 1922, 1856
net income in the preceding quarters.
Earnings of the year 1913 aggregated
Sl47lls, AGO, with total earnings of $751;
l33363 In 1912 earnings were Sll7,-
926,402.
Officials of the company say that BUSH
ness has increased in marked degree
since the beginning of the year and Jan
uary's operations are expected TO show
decided Improvement over the last two
months of 1913.
After meeting all charges, thereby re-
dueing the net balance to S30,539,2 l5,
the directors appropriated from the sur
plus the sum of $l50,000,000 for expendi-
lures made and to be made. leaving a
balance to carry forward of Slj,539,2 l5,
as against S3,6l0,l29 at the expiration Of
1912.
Regular quarterly dividends of one and
three -fourths per cent. on the preferred
and one and one-fourth per cent. on the
common shares were declared yesterday.
j. p. Morgan presided at the meeting.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-01-28
Says He Felt Tired and Eastern and Old.

RAY Stannard Baker is beginning a
new series of letters from the field in
the February American Magazine, which
he calls Seeing America" The first let
ter appears in the February number, an
extract from which follows:
Il did not really begin to have the feel
of the west until / left Indianapolis. |
had gone to bed the night before feeling
tired and eastern and old, and / cannot
tell how good it seemed the next morn
ing when the train rolled out of Indian
apolis into the broad and open western
coutry. | saw again the familiar corn
fields with the sun upon them, part of
the corn in shocks and brown with au-
tumn, and yellow pumpkins not yet
gathered in, and green fields of late tur-
nips, and cattle feeding quietly in the
wide meadows, and great, generous red
barns, each with circular silo at the
end of it. How restful the distances
were to the eye, how comfortable and
prosperous the face of the country!
by necessity / took local train out
of indianapolis, but | was soon glad of
it, for at each small station the west
flowed literally into the ear, ran through
it, and out of it. Ii was breezy, tallSa-
tive, local crowd that knew the conduct
or and joked the brakeman, and called
out Hello, Bill when it came in and so
long, Jiml' when it went out. Two men
in black SLOUGH hats and necks the color
of old copper sat down in front of me
and began talking of the prices of corn
and hogs and cattle. In the east men
manage to appear, at first glimpse, more
than they are; but in the west one must
often revise his impressions upward.
These were landed men with fields OF
their own and cattle and buildings, and
money in the hank. One of them pro-
nounced the word Chicago with famil-
lar twang, as though the second syllable
were spelled 'caw'-broad and rich and
fat, like the prairies. 1t gave me curl
Gus thrill-like getting home.
"'The west againl' ] said to myself,
and | began looking ont more intently
for other signs of it,"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-01-28
FLAGMAN GETS YEAR IN JAIL.
But Sentence Is Suspended in New
Haven Wreck Case.

! New Haven. Conn, Jan. 25.--Charles
III. Murray, fiagman of the Bar Harbor
express which was wrecked by the White
Mountain express on the New York,
! New Haven and Hartford railroad Sept.
20 last and who had pleaded guilty of
manslaughter after a coroner's finding of
criminal responsibility, was sentenced to
one year in the county jail, the sentence
to be suspended and Murray to be in
care of the probation officer, by Judge
Shumway of the superior court yester-
day afternoon.
In the wreck of the express 22l lives
were lost. Murray was sent back to flag
the White Mountain express but had
gone only short distance before the
train passed him. The states conten-
tion was that Murray did not go back
far enough in the performance OF his
duty
In pronouncing sentence the court said
that Murray's negligence was very re-
mote. The real cause was the system
under which the 1lagman worked. The
flagman had four minutes in which to
go back two thousand feet, and even if
he covered that distance, the wreck, UNI
der the conditions, could not have been
avoided in the opinion of the court.
The trials of Bruce c. Adams, con-
ductor of the Bar Harbor express, and
of Engineer Miller of the White Noun
tain express, are yet to be held.
Bargains. Come here this evening, at
Vaughan's.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-01-28
PINDELL GETS BY.
His Appointment Approved by the
Senate.

Washington, D. G., Jan. 2s.-The nom
nations of Henry NJ. Pindell of Peoria
H., to be ambassador to Russia, and
Winfred T. Denison of Portland, Me-, to
be member of the Philippine commission,
and secretary of the interior Of the Phil
ippines were confirmed by the Senate
yesterday.
Mr.. PindelPs confirmation had been
delayed pending investigation of certain
published letters alleged to have passed
between him and Senator Lewis purport-
ing to reveal an arrangement by which
MIR. Pindell was to have the st. Peters
burg post for one year.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-01-28
lie Moineau.

/ am but common sparrow,
Plainly feathered brown and gray;
| have no melodious chanson,
Cannot sing bit, some say.
Even worse: I'm ehristened greedy.
A marauder in my world,
Where mankind the flag OF warfare
'Gainst my presence keeps unturled.
And yet, needless of the weather,
On a bare or snow-clad twig
can never cease my chirping
Nor to wish to dance a jig.
So, despite my worthy scorners,
If but for my steadfast glee,
Surely, there's a songful reason
Why fit from tree to tree.
William Struthers, from the Boston
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