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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-26
BUCKEYE PRlzE-WINNINe
JUVENILE FARMERS COMING
Eighteen Hundred Boys and Girls
VIII visit Here December 8.

Eighteen Hundred Boys and Girls
VIII Visit Here December 8.
Eighteen hundred boyp and girls from
Ohio. chaperoned by Governor Cox and
four members Of the Ohio state Asricul-
tural Commission, will arrive In Philadsl-
phia December on a Sightseeing tour
The children, who represent the win
ners in various Juvenile contests inaugu-
rated by the commission, will arrive In
seven special trains and will be the
guests OF the Citizens Committee for the
day.
Mayor Blankenburg will address them
in a speech OF welcome, after which they
will visit Independence Hall, the Betsy
Ross House and other places OF historical
interest In the afternoon they will 70
to League Island. where a special military
drill and band concert will be held in
their honor. A visit will be paid to the
Navy Yard and the battleships. The
days program viii be concluded with a
dinner. From here the trains will take
the boys and girls to New York
The party includes the winning
corn growers, cooks, housekeepers and
gardeners OF Ohios city and country ju-
venile population The Incentive for the
enlistment Of more than 5000 young per-
sons in the contests was a weeks trip,
with stops at Washington, Philadelphia
and New York. The special trains will
leave the various gathering points In Ohio
on November 30. Two days Will be spent
in sightseeing at the national capital, and
on December 2, before leaving for Phla-
delphia, the party will be received by
President Wilson at the White House
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-26
MANY REASONS FOR THANKS
HERE AND IN AMERICA

The City Of Brotherly Love has
many reasons for thankfulness At this
present tuncture IN It's history, and
chief among them count the pos
session by It's citizens Of the spirit OF
helpfulness to those who are I'm dis
tress This has been made clearly
manifest through the outpouring OF
gifts OF money and supplies for the
sorely afflicted population of Belgium.
Again, Philadelphia has organized,
under admirable leadership, an Bmer-
sency Aid Committee for the relief
Of the unemployed and afflicted At
home as we'll as abroad
The American. nation has three SUI
preme reasons for thankfulness at this
season. The First. that as people
we have been able thus far. IN the
goodness of God, to keep clear Of the
entanglements which have brought
about the horrible state Of affairs
which exists In Europe. The Second,
that God has given us most abundant
crops. out of the gifts of Hie open
hand we shall be able to feed not
only ourselves, but other peoples.
The Third reason Is, that we are one
nation, with one Government, over
our immense territory. Upon our
soil there are no hostile nations with
sharply defined boundaries, defended
by great fortresses, and guarded by
huge standing armies.
THE nation which came into exist
ence in Philadelphia, July T. 1T76, and
whose Constitution was framed in
1885, is still an undivided people.
Deeply thankful should we be as we
think upon Europe, that we are a
Union of States, one and inBeparable."
THE REV. VIM. II. ROBERTS, ID. D.,
Stated Clerk Of Presbyterian General
Assembly.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-26
rHEArRrcAn nArnrKER

ApELPHI--'aA Pair Of SKIES" by Edward
Peple. dramatic full hand in the flush Of
success with three iokers-Hale Hamilton,
Ralph Herr and Maud Eburne
RROAD-"The Prodigal Husband" by Dario
Nicodemi and Michael Morton, starring John
Drew. Mr.. Drew is Just himself again IN
= play which Is an unsuccessful attempt At
roRREsT-"The queen Of the Moviss,v u1ud
cal comedy. with May De Sousa. An aged
professor inauRurates anti-moving pic
furc campaign whereupon the Queen OF
The Movies" set about upon the undoing
of his reputation. Replete with swinging
SONGS.
GARRfCF-"Potash and Ferimutter," dram
atization Of Montague Glass famous stories.
Scintlates with laughter. breezy with good
nature. An Infinitely human play, appealing
to the average everyday being. -
KEITH S-Eddie Foy and the Seven Little
Foys. and an entertaining bill. $50.
LITTLE THEATRE" Hindle Wakes" by
Stanley Houghton. First production in this
city Of play which created n sensation In
london. A girl having been compromised.
refuses 10 marry, thus challenging the old
code and asserting the Independence OF the
new, femlnism Splendidly acted.
LYRIC--"High Jlnks," musical comedy, With
hook by Otto HnuerbRch and music by Ru-
folph Friml, starring Stella Mayhem. A roll
licking evenings entertainment, full Of fun
WALNUT Of that popular fsvorits
The old Homestead" by Denman Thomp-
son. The cast includes eight actors who
have played in the production for score Of
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-26
CHILDREN'S CORNER
The Song of a Telegraph Pole

AGREAT tall telegraph pole once
"A lived alone on big wide plain
OF course, that was nothing unusual.
for hundreds and thousands and mill
lions of telegraph poles live alone in
forests, on deserts and on lonely
mountain sides.
And there is always q neighbor
nearby, but never anybody very close
always each and every pole stands
alone.
But this particular telegraph pole
out on the big wide plain had visitor
one day A bird from a 'way-of coun-
try few over the plain and stopped to
rest a while on the telegraph pole.
Dear me, Mr.. Telegraph-pole." he
exclaimed as soon as he got his
breath, Il should think you'd be very
dismal here"
Dismal% questioned the pole, dis
mai? That is a word / do not know
Please tell me what It means, j think
/ never heard It before"
You don't know what dismal
meansP exclaimed the bird, "its
something everybody Is sometimes"
Then it must be something very
nice" said the pole.
You are mistaken" answered the
bird dismal is far from nice or
pleasant Dismal Is the way you feel
when you are lonesome, when you are
sure nobody loves you and then. on
Top Of All that Il rainsf
never felt that way. said this
3sleeraph pole in 8 puzzled voice q
llke the faiH i keeps me company
And when + begin te azt Ionssc1aa &
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-26
HTGH-SPEED TRANSIT
INDORSED BY 100000
RESIDENTS OF CITY
Mass-meetings So Far Held
Unanimously Favor Direc-
tor Taylor's Plans, Re-
gardless of Union Trac-
tons Attitude.

More than 10000 persons up to the
present time have indorsed the stand
taken by Director Taylor. of the Depart
ment of City Transit, for high-speed
transit lines. At four largely attended
meetings in extreme sections OF the city
representatives OF the residents unani-
mously agreed that Councils should take
action in the matter, regardless of the
views of Union Traction stockholders, and
thus put the wheels OF the proposed
transit system in motion.
Furthermore, each meeting, without
dissenting voice, agreed TO participate in
a demonstration which would prove that
the people wanted the high-speed lines
without delay.
The mass-meetings held so far were In
Frankford. Germantown, woodland ave-
nue. DARBY section) and Falls of Schuyl-
kill. Those attending represented 5000
riders in Frankford. $500 OF Germantown,
$1,000 OF the woodland avenue section and
10000 of Falls OF Schuylkill
These meetings were not attended by
the class OF people who go to political
gatherings, They were determined men,
and women. too. employers and employees,
who went to learn how, when and where
the proposed lines were to be constructed
and what the benefits would be. The meet
ings would not be considered entertain
ing to any one who went out of curiosity.
All one sees is a determined man with
an array OF facts, got by hard and con-
scientious work. who informs his hearers
in a straightforward manner what is
needed for each locality in the way of
rapid transit and how 1t can be obtained.
The close attention given at each meet
ing showed there was no doubt OF the
speakers sincerity OF purpose.
AS the halls will not accommodate all
who desire TO attend the meetings. the
Director at the request of sectional or
ganizations In all parts OF the city, has
agreed to subdivide the sections wherever
1t is possible He will address the resi-
dents OF Fox Chase tomorrow night at
Grockett's Hall, and has agreed to speak
to several other organizations next week,
including the Northwest Business Mems
Association. This organization, with vari-
Gus others, has called q mass-meeting,
which will be held at Athletic Recreation
Hall, 9th and Master streets. on Monday
night This meeting has been widely ad-
vsrtised by the business men and prom
ises to be the largest held 90 far.
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sing. Singing is a great help in liv-
ing" added the pole. did you ever
ibid ever try itr' exclaimed the
bird, I'm a singer by profession.
When ] feel happy and full of Joy 1
sing and sing"
"And yet you feel dismal some
times" said the telegraph pole in a
puzzled voice.
"Yes, 1 get tired-I can't sing all
the time. But what do you know
about singingP questioned the bird,
you're only a stick of wood stuck in
the ground, you can't singi"
Its true I'm only piece of wood, I"
said the pole cheerfully, but can
sing all the same-listenp
The bird listened.
Sure enough the pole was singing
a soft little musical hum, that could
be heard and felt clear down to the
groundl
II don't see what you have to sing
about" said the bird, here ali alone
IN this big lonesome plain"
That's just the reason ] arm never
dismal" laughed the pole good
naturedly. Il sing whether have
reason OF not In rain or in shine,
through cold and through heat ] stay
right here and do my work / hold
up the wires 50 the messages can 60
through And whether ] feel like il
or not, ! sing and sing aud sing
And 4 you doubt Il, stop some time
BY a telegraph pole and hear the soft
musical hum Of bis song.
IoasoroQ-Ths Pias Tfsgs Nea F1ook
oap,EsgAk aalis Q1sre lagrass gaassa.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-26
Dramatic Tastes
Changing and Uncertain2 ,

Is there recipe for dramatic SUGGEST ?
While Harry d. Smith undoubtedly olings
70 the Illusion that ono can follow sort
OF Mrs. Rohrer recipe in writing librettos,
Jerome X. Jerome, who recently sailed
for England, says there Is no method
which one can follow in writing a popu-
lar success. The public today wants
something new, declared the author OF
THE Passing of the Third Floor Back. "
And they are becoming less and less Inn
pressed by big names.
'In America a play advertised as being
written by Bernard Shaw or ]. NJ. Barrie
is certain to attract an audience. In
England this is not so. And even In
America people are less Influenced by
established regulations than they were
q few years ago You can never tell what
will get over. A spectacular drama may
make a tremendous hit as witness The
Garden of Allah Or 1t may fail, as
witness Pierre Lofts Daughter of
Heaven Sometimes a simple-most sim
pie play-wlll take. the public Off its feet.
This was demonstrated a few years ago,
when 'Bunty Pulls the Strings hit the
popular fancy, both in England and
America. AS a result of Bunty's success
dozen Scotch plays were written and
produced-and all failed"
Mr.. Jerome says that Bernard Shaw
has recently had three failures, Sir Ar
thur Pinero several and Henry Arthur
Jones only dubious successes. Edward
Knoblauch and Arnold Bennett in collab-
Grafton have been most consistently sue
cessful of present-day playwrights, ac-
cording to Mr.. Jerome.
"A new playwright today, In my opin-
Ion, has as great chance as an estab-
lished writer There is no way of gaug-
ing public taste-playwriting is more a
gamble than ever It Is certain that peo-
pie are looking for novelty, for the un-
expected. AT the present time melodrama
seems to be most favored In America.
However, 1 believe the appeal of this
fiamboyant type Of drama is only tran
sent and will soon pass"
Mr.. Jerome stated that his only suo-
cess in England since The Passing OF
the Third Floor Back" was "Castaways," I"
which deals with child labor in this coun-
try. 1t will shortly be produced in New
York
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-26
Flashes From "Stars "

In Charles Brohman's next production.
d. Temple Thurstons Driven" we shall
have still another English play, this hav-
ing been a London success. The chief
woman's part will be played by Miss
Alexandra Carlisle. who has acted It in
London. Charles Bryant has been en-
Eaged as leading man.
At the present time many London the
atres are closed. Those open run six
mAtinees q week, several two evening
performances. According to dispatches,
one OF the greatest OF the comparative
successes Is an American play-deorge
M. cohan's "sevsn Keys to Baldpate.''
Laurette Taylor is playing in "Peg o.
MY Heart" which made a hit In New
York. MY Lady's Dress" by Edward
Hnoblauoh. an American, is drawing
largely at the Royalty Theatre. In the
meantime. the exodus OF actors from
London continues. and producing activi-
ties In connection with Bnglish drama
are about entirely confined 70 this ooun-
Try.
Attsr an absence OF a year. the greater
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-26
French Players
at | title Theatre

With Madame Yorska heading the COM
pany, the French Players of New York
came to Philadelphia yesterday and gave
Rostand's Les Romhnesque" at NATL
In the evening at the Little Theatre. In
cluded in the company are a number of
famous Partisan players who have come
to America because OF the war. The per-
formances were excellent and delighted
the fashionable audience that filled the
charming playhouse. Continuing through
the winter series OF French plays will
be given at intervals.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-26
TRAGEDY or A TORKE
Bird Intended for FolicemI
Thanksgiving Dinner Killed
1,ry Cav

The scheme OF Policeman James o' =
Of the 9sth and York streets statiua
Thanksgiving dinner Of sucoal
home-raised turkey has come to noih
o'Neill's prize bird, purchased 6eds
and reared with the tenderest care
sollcltude in o'Nellrs back yard g
distributed along the Cumberland St
car tracks in the form of Hambr
steak.
Arising betimes this morning, the ;
coat repaired to the turkey coop, il
in hand. The turkeys day had &
but the bird wished to postpone ids
seeing the garden gate ajar. tock
flight, o'Neill in pursuit., brandishhl
club. The chase up Gratz street VA
citing-its climax tragic. At Cumb 4
street the courses OF the flapplnS -
and a speeding car converged. ThN,
llded and o'Neill's dinner was gof
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-26
RANKER F1aHTs w11G
Nordica's Husband Declares Singer
was Not Of Sound Mind.

was NOT OF Sound minu.
NEW YORK, Nov. s.-Anegins that
Lillian Nordica, the opera singer, was
not Of sound mind and was under undue
influence when she executed her last
will last January on Thursday Island, her
husband George w. Young, the banker,
yesterday nled contest Of the testament
IN the surrogates Court
Tho will mentioned that she had ale
ready given him s4OooOo, and his action
in contesting It was expected. as he had
already offered for probate IN Monmouth
County, N. J., will which Mrs Young
made in 1910. In which she made him a
lesatee, while in the last will the banker
is excluded from any further share Of
her estate, which is valued at St,000,OO0.
In the will on file in New York three
sisters of the prima donna are the chief
benehciaries. Young asked for n Jury
trial Of his contest
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-26
FINDS BODY AFTER 2 YEARS
Brooklyn Man Ascertains Father
Was Buried in Potter's Field.

NEW YORK. Nov a6-Seven years
after being buried IN pottsr's field at
Passaic. N. j., as unidentified, a body was
claimed yesterday by Joseph Robineo, OF
155 Prospect street, Brooklyn, as that
OF his father, who disappeared on June I.
1907, and was never heard from since.
Mr. Robineo recently learned OF the
death of a man struck by an Erie Rail-
road train. As city official read the
description OF the man Mr.. Robineo be-
gan to weep. The man had a peculiar
scar ON his forehead. and the son said he
was positive the body is that OF his
father.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-26
GOOD WORK OF SCHOOLS
ONE CAUSE FOR T4ft +.

II am thankfui FOR the good wofk
the public schools and for the "a
that this school buildings Of thit
are approaching condition when
verse criticism will have the zen
bisnoe Of being dictated BY eith'
Ignorance or malace"
HENRY r. BDMUNDs.
President Board OF Education
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-26
sUE, ELS WIFE, SUES HIM

HOUSTON. Tex. Nov. 26.-AIrs Edgar
F. Luckenbach, of Brooklyn. N, Y, has
hled suit for divorce here. alleging cruelty
and deseFtion. She acquired a legal resi-
denee here a year ago Mrs. Luekenbaek
was Sue @. Yiekers before her marriage,
She is native Of Brooklyn
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-26

singing the song and he Is counting the
house.
"The Spotlight" viii have its premiere
in Atlantic City New Years week. and
will be seIwyn q Co.'S last production
OF the season.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-26
DEVICES TO DIG WAR GRAVES
Chicago Company Working on Order
for Machines for Allies.

CHICAGO, Nov. 25-work has been
started here on 10 machines to dig graves
which will be delivered to two Of the
allied nations TO use on battlenelds The
machines we're perfected by Chicago
company.
It was mentioned In the order for the
appliances that on days when there have
been mo contacts" the grave digging ma
chimes could be used to make trenches
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-12-15
Nnttululu Star Bnllrtitt
EDITOR

resulted in the surrender of the "club's" per
NIT issued by the territorial treasurer, and in
the closing of the resort. But it should not
mean that the case against the manager is
necessarily to be closed. Certainly it ought
not to be the official attitude that man ae-
cused of selling liquor Illegally can escape
prosecution if he shuts up shop for awhile. The
case should be pressed, and if there is sufficient
evidence of law violation, the man should be
punished; if the evidence of law violation is
not sufficient, the accused should have the
benefit of public statement to that effect.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-12-15
CHINESE, CHARGED WITH
SMOKING OPIUM, TURNED !
LOOSE 81. COMMISSIONER

Following the removal Of his head.
quarters from the marshal's office In
the Federal building. United States
Commissioner George S, Curry. at q
hearing in his own private oftses 90
Kaahumanu street this morning, re-
leased Chan Chin, a Chinese. charged
with smoking opium, upon bond &C
$500. A further hearing OF the case
will be held Saturday morning IN the
commissioners office Chan Chin
was arrested last night in raid on
an opium den made By the marshal
and his deputies.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-12-15

less active than a week ago when the
Eight and smoke could be seen q
hundred miles or more. While in KonR
a shaft OF lisa at each end was Va
lille as distinct and clear as that
thrown from a search-light. The
smoke that Mr.. Bowdish saw was so
little that the breeze carried it away
most Of the. tine before it could rise
above the rim. Only a few times dur,
ing the previous days climb was the
party cheered by the thin wreath OF
smoke which became visible for a
few minutes at time. Saturday night
a slight glow above the crater was
again visible in, Nona, showing that
the activity had increased 10 some eX-
tent
Ascent Is Hard.
The party required two days to
make the ascent and a half day less
for the return, during the short win
ter days. getting back Saturday noon,
Dec. ~, after very hard but for
tunate trip. They had no bad wealth.
er except drizzling rain the FIRST af.
ternooR and night This clear weather
was indeed fortunate. for the compli-
Gated trail must be followed to avoid
the later, flows Of lava that are like
great ciinkers. or "a. which are i'm
passable for animals and must. be
avoided, For % miles, or more the
unbroken pillows and cross streams
Of black lava are,irregularIy covered
by the later and impossible flows,
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DARING CLIMB TO SUMMIT Of
LIVE CRATEROF MOKUAWEOWEO

making a labyrinth CT the trail which
cnly the MATED can fellow. For
hours the trail was up AMI up over
level after level OF the amending lava,
Gtimpses Of the .saeS-crowned peak
lead che to believe that it was not far
distant Then perhaps after another
hour Of climbing up, from one. level
TO another apparently the top was far
Their away than ever And the long
detours around the impassable places
grew wearisome in the extreme.
Guides do Good Work.,
This party was under the very sat
isfactory guidance of the Gaspars> Who
have in the past SO successfully blot.
ed large and small parties to the top.
They were ready for every emergency
which arose and their equipment left
Cut nothing necessary for safety or
need. .-s,
DIR. Baker and Mr. Bowdish both feel
that the chances run during an ascent
in the winter months amount to great
hazard because OF the vast miles CT
unbroken lava which a mist or storm
would render terra incognita and the
constant danger of falling into holes
or Of breaking through the crust-con-
tingencies which could not be gaaro.
ed against. As it was, Mr.. Bowdish s
mule twice broke through, once caus-
ing him 20 be thrown cff 1t is no
wonder that few people have braVed
the hardshiPs and certain dangers of
an ascent Of Mauna Loa. - .ts#
The SHOWS appeared to be even
heavier on the Kau side. ~~:... = / s.
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URGE RUSH. WORK
ON KUHI0 BAYS j.
DAMAGED WHARF
CONTINUED from page oneJ

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adoption of reinforced concrete for use
in territorial wharf building
In hisFeport. addressed to the board,
Chairman Forbes says: = @s
On November Ia and, December 2
the wharf was examined for the pur-
pose of determining the damage .sus.
tanned by the storm OF October % and
the ranging of the s. s. yirginian at
sthe wharton re same date.
II beg to refer you TO Capt. Mosher's
report Of Ocsnber Is. when gives, IN
detail the ranging of the yfrginfan dur,
ing the time. he was aboard,
I believe that the breaking OF the
waves over the breakwateT and the
SURFING of the water abound the I'M
completed end Of the sbf9akwater is
the real cause for the damage. =
He then details the aanlase done,
bearing ont the statet1sht as to the
disastrous effect Of tHs storm. He
/ continues: -. IS ssz5.
Damage TO Fill. =. . ..:~ '
THE Gil mauka of tie wharf struc-
! tnre has q crack 40sfset long, which
shows signs Of sloughihg. No settle
nient was noted. but The rip-rap was
damaged. Inere u mole hvea feet
q dlameler ana y menes deer az
.ne so1.nerl eng OF tns Moooen struc,
ssre Inc nrs. row 20, q pAe s. makai OF
teredo. With eclipse OF any OF
these piles and ssettling of the fill, the
caps would have, no bearing, Conse-
quenty fsilure = Inevitable Some
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p.sIa peIe Y some 1ieur zIeet sout. .p .
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nave WasneQ some 81 the DOSE ma
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