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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-05-26

including a profit Of As per cent, it is
announced that this fuel can be pro-
duced to sell for less than four cents
a gallon. Its inventor is one Finnis-
Wheldon, for 2 years chief chemist
at one OF the largest sugar refineries
near Durham.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-24
HUNDRED NEEDIEST CASES
RELIEVED BY ONE WOMAN

CHR1STMAs is the time for charity,
~ and the various ways In which char
table deeds are accomplished are often
interesting, often positively mysterious
The story of wealthy Philadelphia
woman, who asked the papers to send her
the names of the hundred needlest cases
In the city, and took 1t upon herself to
relieve the distress of these cases per-
sonally, should be cited as an example
of the true meaning of charity.
Although 1t Is absolutely essential that
the Lady Bountiful's real name remains
secret, her act belongs to the public,
and the public has n right to be ac-
quaintcd with her whole hearted manner
of caring for those who are unable to do
for themselves. This woman took IL upon
herself to avoid the regular organized
charities. because she firmly believes that
the personal touch, the meeting of the
donor and the recipient. is essential to the
pride and we.l-being of the poor. She al
ways respects the feelings OF others, and
in each instance of her benefactions there
has been no ill-feellng, no embarrassment
attached.
Naturally many cases OF human interest
come under her notice, and, while pathos
always accompanies poverty, this lady
of the noble heart strives and succeeds
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-24

in combining cheer and substance IN IN,
one gift. '"'
Her disposal of gifts was not the tlra
that signs a check and says do whs,
you think best, but don't annoy mo wi,s
tiresome details" Anybody with n bsnl
account can do the same thing, but whsn
1t is a question of bringing smlle Ia 4
wan countenance, meeting a human fel.
low on equal ground, making an invalid
forget the fact, bringing to memory 81
bygone days when we and the world vera
younger and poverty had not entered
then Is the time when real charity smiles
Genuine charity blows no trumpet n
herald its triumphal entry. It tiptoes IN
ans turns the hut into a castle. It lose,
sigh of everything but the brotherhood Of
ms; and the fatherhood of God. Charity
is straight from carita, meaning love
and the mere gift of money or substance
Is not charity; the love of humanity must
accompany it or the gift Is bare
This woman who has avoided all the
pomp and show which is so often mis-.
taken for charity has awakened in many
n heart the gratitude that might have
died for want of fuel to its flame. shs
has turned the tide of bitterness to
stream of joy for time, at least, and
her personal touch Is the feature that
has made two smiles grow where one (or
perhaps none) grew before.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-24

This is the platform Of the branch Of
the Woman's Peace party which opened a
shop in the Lincoln Building this week to
do war relief work, and, incidentally, to
disseminate anti-preparedness literature
among the men and women who go there
Mrs. J. Reece Lewis, delegate to the re-
cent Woman's Peace Congress at The
Hague, said, in speaking of the move-
ment, ut doesn't seem strange that
women whose ideals of life and home are
shattered by war should ~ advocating
the prevention of war. Why, war doesn't
protect women; they are the greatest
sufferers. We are calling on men to de-
fend us by protective measures. Justice
to the other countries is the best means
to accomplish this and 1t is in this that
we are most interested.
"The week Of January II will be devoted
to debates, lectures, etc, on the subject
of peace. Speakers of prominence will be
present, both in favor of and those
against preparedness. Plans for the af-
fair are not concluded yet, but we are
going to have these meetings open to the
publlC."
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-24
PELLAGRA, ITS CAUESS, SYMPTOMS =
AND EFFECTS; A GROWING DTSEAcr
BY WILLIAM BRADY. M. D.

VITHATEvER may be the specific
w cause OF pellagra. be It spoiled
maize. a diet too restricted in variety or
some unknown toxin or bacterium, the
disease is apparently on the increase In
this country, and in some parts OF the
South II ls giving health authorities great
concern.
Unfortunately, the earlier descriptions
of the disease emanated from hospitals
for the insane, where many pellagrlns
ultimately wound up. This has tlnged
the popular idea Of pellagra with the
fancy that IL is a nervous OF mental mall
ady. 1t is not.
Competent observers in private practice
describe the earlier manifestations OF pei
lagra as our old friends, stomach trou-
BILE" and "biliousness." 1t is asserted
that many pellagrous individuals never
exhibit the skin, tongue and nervous
symptoms of the disease, but remain
throughout life victims OF a mild degree
of poisoning which manifests itself as
stomach trouble" or "biliousness'
So early as $780, the earlier symptoms
were given by Bolsmont as follows
Loss of appetite, disgust for food, a
heaviness In the stomach and dryness of
the mouth" And Zanetti, long before
that, called attention to the curious un-
usual lassitude felt by the patient for
weeks preceding the eruption, which las
sltude made It difficult for the patients
dn italy, to carry on their work
Heartburn" and a burning sensation
in the stomach are commonly complained
of. Pain in the head, feeling of heat
and heavlness in the head, dizziness, n
tendency to melancholy, muscular feeble
ness, constipation or diarrhoeal move
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-24
A Good Stew

~ have been silent reader OF your
Corner for years, and have received aid
and stored away many a good thing.
am sending fine recipe for a good stew:
One can of tomatoes, one can OF corn, ono
can of Irish potatoes cut into small pieces
(use tomato can for a measured, three
large onions. pepper. salt. Add this to
the stew. pork preferred. There should
be one quart of meat after It IS cooked
tender and the bones are removed.
have cooked this with beef, pork and
mutton, and have always found It good.
For change try adding a few seeded
raisins to potato custard before baking.
Also currants in rice pudding They are
nice. Won't some sister who hates spirits
as much as l do try a glass of sweet
milk in her fruit cake when baking and
leave out the wine? She will find IL i'm
proves her cake. Save old hosiery, cut
round and round in long strings and
crochet them into round rugs They are
both pretty and serviceable. c. T. D."
A notable addition to our collection OF
trustworthy recipes. She is practical and
communicative excellent things in a
woman. 1t is easy enough to make
toothsome fruit cake without spirits OF
any kind. have never tried substituting
milk for wine.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-24
HINTS AS TO THE PROPER s
MANAGEMENT OF WINDOWS

which flaunt their ugliness to the pass.
ersby are now replaced by simple scrlm
muslin or net curtains which are the most
appropriate materials for the purpose
They can be finished with hemstitchlng
interesting lace insets or simple guimpe
for curtains that are so elaborate as to
call attention to themselves are only hung.
for display and do not fulfill the missile
for which they are really intended.
Curtains. then, are required for ,thl
purpose of preserving privacy and are
necessity in city houses where one lives
In such close proximity to ones neigh
Dor. Often this white eXpanse is disturb
ing in a low-toncd room, so overhangings
of cretonne. chintz, silk or brocade that
blend in with the general color scheme
of the room help to keep the windows
and walls In their true relation. for when
the wall spaces are broken by number
OF glaring white windows, that blatantly
attract the eye, all harmony OF color Is
lost.
One cannot lay down n definite rule 70.
the selection of curtafrs and hangings.
but, in general way. t is a safe plan
to buy plain or self-toned hanglngs to be
used with n figured wallpaper, or. II the
paper is plain, gayer, brighter note may
be sounded In hangings. But try to avoid
producing an impression OF confusion. for
a room. above all else, should produce the
effect or restfulness. When the sheer In
ner curtain is hung fiat against the win
dow pane. as ii should be, II may be gath.
cred on a thin brass rod that fastens
across the top of the window. The outer
hangings of heavier material are sus-
pended from the top of the window frame
either on heavy rod or wood frame
which is hidden by the valance or ruf-
fle made of the same material as the
hangings These hangfngs should fall In
straight, simple folds concealing the win.
dow frame, but pushed back. so as not
to shut out the light.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-24
XMAS JOYS FOR UNFORTUNATE
PROVIDED BY CITY MISSION
Poor Families, the Sick and the In.
mates of Prisons Remembered

Poor Families, the Sick and the In.
mates of Prisons Remembered
H~,
More than 1000 poor families and several
thousand persons were the recipients to-
day OF food and other articles that took
them some OF the good cheer OF the
Christmas season through the generosity
OF the Protestant Episcopal City Mission
Under the direction OF the Rev. DR.. H.
Cresson McHenry. the acting superin-
tendent, the poor, suffering and imprIs-
oned were remembered in all parts of the
city and in practically all the jals and
prisons.
Shortly after noon representatives of
1000 poor families. to whom special invi-
tations had been extended by the mission,
assembled for services In Old St. Pauls
Church, Sd street below Walnut, and at
the conclusion of the worship hour 1000
baskets of turkey and other foodstuffs
and groceries We're distributed among
them. Further cheer was extended
throughout the city among the aged and
Ill who were unable to attend the mission
services by baskets sent out in wagons
and automobiles.
The Rev. A. L. Mellet. chaplain for the
mission at the Philadelphia Hospital, ar
ranged for services at that place and at
the Home for Conyalescing Women in
Chester County special dinner and dis
tribution of gifts was planned. A beau
tiful tree has been erected. At the Home
for Consumptives, at Chestnut Hill, spe-
clal dinners are TO be served.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-24
On Christmas Eve

All blissful and bright is the future to be
That the Bayberry Candle is bringing
to me:
Send out thy glad message to one oer
the sea.
o. little green Bayberry Candle!
Ger this dark. wlntry world thou art
shedding thy beam,
Symbolic of all the fair fancies that
CLEAN.
And of all the good deeds that I hold in
my dream,
o. little green Bayberry Candle"
ut is burned to the socket"-it hickers
and dies.
Yet still doth lingering fragrance
arise;
WAIT, watt thy faint sweetness to far
diss1as skies
o, little green Baybery Candle!
Like the sweetness OF love, that endureth
alway.
In the light and the dark. in the night
and the day,
The love that is ours. forever and aye
o, little green Bayberry Candle"
Mary Small Wagner, in Southern woman's
Magazine.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-24
More Than Enough

"TMAILED to you a fortnight ago a
i card. thanking you for putting me
into communication with the many friends
20 whom you passed on my request for
guilt pieces, and to say have received
more than eno"Sh for my purpose. Yet.
today have two more packages by parcel
post. Lave sent cards of thanks to all
who favored me with their names and
addresses. l am most grateful to them
and TO the Corner. but 1 do not want to
get more than my share of the goods
you dispense. MARY A."
The persons to whom yoar name was
passed, and who responded after you
wrote to US to withhold supplies, had
your address before you notified us OF
the superfiuity. May l suggest that you
let us forward the names OF several ap-
plcants for pieces lately received by us?
Keep good things In circulation. Don't
dispose of the extra parcels until you
hear from u.s.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-24
Gives All Chance to Help

Yesterday received your favor. Civ
ing addresses. etc. So. in time, I'll get
them all If I walt little. All things
como to him who waits If he waits pa
tiently. / wrote concerning the widowed
mother who asks for n wheel chair for
her l3-year-old boy. But really / would
not add one care to your burdened life
I do sincerely admire the great work the
Corner is doing, and one of the greatest is
giving us Cornerltes an opportunity to
help one another. MRS. s. b."
The last sentence of your pleasant let
ter strikes at the root OF the matter we
have in hand, unbaring the great throb-
blng heart OF the family like to use
that word in connection with the II. H. C.
InvoluntarIly 1 repeat mentally, after
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-24

TODAY the decoration OF the home is
i assuming a rational tendency and we
are becoming more and more convinced
that simplicity is the keynote to good
taste. In the treatment of windows, for
instance, we are beginning to realize that
the heavy, overloaded hanglngs of n gem
Grafton ago were not only ugly and in
appropriate, but extremely unhygienic So
we are demanding simple, thin materials
that can be hung close against the win
dow pane to act as a protection from
prying eyes, yet which do not shut out
the light and air, the two great essentials
to good health.
Cheap lace curtains and other inexpen-
sive materials with elaborate patterns
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-24
ANTS SET FORTH
THEIR PLATFORM
Reasons Why America Should
Not Continue Plans for
National Defense

eve are in no danger of attack
unless because other nations fear
our aggression. They will have
good reason to fear our aggression
If we increase our ornaments, for
the President has admitted that we
are not threatened from any quar-
ter. If we arm, South America,
japan and China will adopt meas
ures of defense against us, and we
shall antagonize European nations
who will believe that we are taking
advantage Of their weakness.
international good will is ef-
fective, and especially so at time
like the present, when humanity
longs for some other method than
slaughter for settling difficulties.
The method of good will disarm
other nations of the motive and at
tack"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-24

ments almost without odor -,
whlch Is furrowed, tremulous a. s.onsue
Tie swollen-these are suggest1v. u a ~.
Dr. H. F. Harris, of the GeorsS. signs
Board of Health, remarks: "Tbss ,stats
OF bad health in the spring, surur,.n ,v tory
suiunn, repeated for a number on r.sd ana
soweu iosu We py a curious and unaccountsr.
vigor. a gloomy outlook on ne. mental
Ing sensation in the stomach ourn-
feet, digestive disturbances and ss es o.
(exaggeration) of the refexes conS.,,lgs SS.n,,angs
a clinical condition that, so far as iItute, y
aware. could be ascrlbed to M Ian an
or course the fully developed avn.
toms of pellagra include sore ,symp'
mental failure and a skin re sb IL tongnst
cases But these earlier svroy.ah wp'ch
should at least warrant a caref,,i f,i'ip.oms LIONS
ugatton by the doctor. ''Fes'
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-24

the frame
Another advantage of this plan, says
the Popular Science Monthly, is the san-
tation II affords. The canvas tubs may
be laundered like an ordinary shower
curtain. While not in use the whole
thing may be suspended from a hook
on the bathroom wall. A felt bumper
is placed underneath the frame when in
use to prevent It from rubbing the tub.
A good thing for grandfather to give the
new baby.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-24

Il morning afternoon musicale
occasions
are not required this gown appropriate Its utility will
The
the side
The hat which
n
front with jet
obtained to OF
e
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-24

dress by the Rev August Pohlman were
other features. The program was in
charge Of Willard S. Campbell. musical
director OF the school.
The orchestra, led by E. j. Honmeister,
rendered both classical and popular selec-
tions, as well as the songs of the school.
Roy Helton, teacher of English. gave
reading, while Cecil Richardson. a stu
dent, played LISTS "Rigoletto" Para
phrase on the plano. There were two
solos by b. +. Evans, of Norristown,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-24
Trades School Celebrates Xmas

An extensive program was given this
morning in the Philadelphia Trade
Schools headquarters. l7th and Wood
streets, when the annual Christmas exer-
cises took place. Following recitations,
songs. addresses and instrumental music,
the students and their guests were enter
tained with a minstrel show.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-24
Chocolate Cake and Icing

'In cheerful compliance with your suE-
gestion that practical housemothers
should send to you recipes they have
tested and found good. am inclosing one
for chocolate cake that we like more and
more after each trial OF Il: Half cup of
butter, two cups of sugar. two cups of
flour, one cup OF buttermilk. three eggs,
one level teaspoon OF soda, one teaspoon
OF cloves. two teaspoons of cinnamon,
half cake sweet chocolate. Mix as You
would any white cake. adding the choco-
late (melted) last Chocolate icing:
Three cups of sugar, three-quarters Gun
OF boiling water. whites of three small
eggs. one-Quarter cake OF chocolate Boil
sugar and water until II ropes, beat into
well-beaten whites. a little at a time,
then add melted chocolate. Y. Y. T."
Well done, good and true Cornerite I
Our labors would be marvelously lessened
If we had so more such faithful disciples
Your recipe is written in legible char
acters, 1t Is pleasure to read and clearly
expressed Do not rest content with one
contribution to the treasure chest of
tried and true"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-24
Canvas Tub for Baby

Here Is a clever arrangement for his
hlghness the baby. The low bathtub
has caused backache to many busy
mother, and this plan of having the tub
made of soft canvas is very considerate
OF baby's tender skin. The small canvas
tub is suspended from frame which fits
over the top OF the regular bathtub. This
Is arranged so that 1t Is not even neces-
sary for the nurse to lean over for the
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-24

All communications addressed to Miss
Harland should inelOse a stamped, self
addressed envelope. and clipping OF the
article in which you are interested. Send
20 Marion Harland, Evening Ledger, COS
Chestnut street. Philadelphia.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-24
Marion Harland's Corner

writing or speaking the word. "one fam
ily-we dwell in him; one church-above,
beneath" With me 1t stands as a motto
glowing with living light.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-24
QUESTIONS AND ANswrpc

Is one-eighth of per cent NJ ,os,.
sulphite in hamburg steak lninr,ovuli sVuium
one who eats 1t frequently?
Answer-Yes, we wouldn't eat s,o.
dish, unless ground and prepared ~
ourself. oy
Please inform me of the naturs =,
po,yp IN the nose, Is It danserousi
causes it7 wa"
Answer-It is a grapelike growth a..
result of n chronic infamnatIon ~.
"catarrh." 1t is not dangerous n ,ts,
ply causes the affected side to feel s,ng.i NV.
up In damp weather and It causes y,
tacks of sneezing. The only treatr,r,
is removal by snare under local ans,'
thetic.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-24
CHRISTMAS AT HIGH SCHOOL
West Philadelphia Institution Pre-
sents an Interesting Program

The Christmas exercises OF the West
Philadelphia High School were held at
1870 this morning In the auditorium OF
the school Selections by the school or
ehestra and glee club reading by the
principal. Charles C. Heyl, and an ad-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-24
HIP PADS AND STRAW HATS IN
FASHIONS MART, M'LISS SAYS
The Latest Vogue If Analysed, Reveals Itself
to Be Mere Recrudescence of Styles Our
Grandmothers Were Familiar With

u. LADIES' was talking s with Miss SIS Edith Bu 5 ns of the fashion @ experts
she had brought with her was We
what think? hip
I'll modify century
of had distinctive
sandmns have hips
sysr fitted @ with my & pockets which pads of various sizes
hips Of barely
BIs also had other roviyo to show Among them was an anai
effect That can be discovered in e od % fashion hi n prints sS I G ]
met @ oOnsa and aPed m @ such & way as to present bulge at the SIDES and
Fashions os move, move cycles. the
s' Sn 80 S ] and % @ % @ % M "9S . you % T1 something real"
A Pace
Why that
the driving energy Of omoyo9 anu "
He's Really
The man @ purchaser the womns hosiery counter sounds like
Typ typed but go into any shop these hectic and you can see him by
"'''''
Hat Man Speaks
% Before the January bill, for our winter sapenS have been rendered
%anufsotarer informed the other day the
off the
exclusively
so eonSs@ % @ @ S"P F e0 % % S @ b % % @ @ @ models & as % well as from
which
@anuus ma o like dsamatts say that the individual who
century Will De ''''' as the ma"
A
frenzied shoppers idea
for
j Fat Arr
The of
Chestnut jewery
pery that submergng all the smile
The little was
every patron
in
such numbers that
Last Monday however which al
were actual purchasers
Letters to the Editor of the Woman'
the Evening
h
to the
chrlke" Are they both needed speaking
unc
Christ Religious
attaining would
religious
what is the advantage of this kind
big advan
the making of whipped
ppewhi and Jacobean
an o furniture that think
I'd like be able place
as the
difference between night white
while
give
Identify
Dear MLiss-Help a
dih maintain that this is goulash.
Porkolt
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-24
A Modern Chesterfield

frenzd shoppers idea parcel post
icks her stamps for her.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-24
He's Really Real


typed
the
emphaticaly agreed the des1bny
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-12-29
VILLA A FUGITIVE
In CHIHUAHU ia

FL PASO. Texas. Dec. 8-Generals
Francisco villa. Manuel Medinaveitia
and Jose r. Rodrigues. the three lead
ers 81 the villa faction not accorded
amnesty by the dc facto Mexican gov.
eminent. are fugiriVcs in the Guerrero
district Of western Chihuahua. accord
ing 10 the latest adviccs 90 General
Obregon. Carranza military chief
Parts Of their recent armies crowd
cd into Jaurez today on trains from
the south and west and supply trains
carrying provisions to isolated bodies
n former Villa troops were sent in
both directions.
Payment of former villa troops az
Juarez continues and enlistment OF
the mustered out men INTO the Car.
rama army has begun.
Largo shipments of ammunition
waiting here for transportation 60
Juarez ou orders o. General Obraron
today gave rise to "a report that the
campaign against Zapafa in W0raIo.
state would boz organized at 1uarez