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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-05

II IL an extraordinary thing how de-
pendent we are on the opinion Of oui
neIghborsi It is more than extraordi-
consure Of our neighbors is n verltable
bugbear that hampers our pleasures and
doubles our difficulties.
II is a mystery to me why the opinion
OF outsiders should matter so dreadfully
much. we don't care particularly for
these outsiders-in fact, we may even
positively dislike them-but all the same
we are subservient to that wretched old
saying that has wrecked many delight
full little plans and many bright schemes
namely. what Will People say7"
The Social Climber In particular is the
victim of this dread self-communing. For
upon the opinion of the high and mighty
among whom he fondly aspires to sit
hangs his social entree or his social
downfall He is never free agent. Not
for him to weigh his actions by his own
standards of what is correct and fitting
for him to dol No. indeed He must
submerge his own individuality in the
opinions OF othersl BY so doing he may
gain the longed-for entrance into the
will find that he has lost a measure of
his own self-respect, For freedom to act
according to ones own standards is es-
sential to moral growth.
know delightful family who were
hampered at every turn by this question
of the opinion of their neighbors. what
will people say?" was really the watch
word OF their house. There was n very
charming little daughter. who was par
ticularly bright and intelligent.
Her father declared that he couldn't
afford to send her to private school What
a lamentation ensued in that family at his
very sensible decision!
"Oh. JOHN walled his wife in heart
broken way, I'VE simply can't let Mary
go to public school! What will people
say7''
Rubbish" said Mary's father, cheer
fully. Mary will get a splendid educa-
which goes on In these private
schools. Even II I were rich man,
would send her to public school,"
But Mary's mother was inconsolable.
She wept for days.
What is popularity known as Excepting
Up Appearances" Is another bane much
akin to What VIII People Say?' There
are hundreds of husbands who literally
are working themselves to death for this
sole purpose. The phrase is deceptive. too,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-05

Ne bsHs q Of Absrs pulled from the Isapss.
his own. he said to his mother one day,
Mother why do you build our nest up
here so high7 Why don't you build It
down among the punches OF bananas2
They are SO pretty and yellow, I would
ike 70 live among themi"
Maybe you would" replied his mother
''but il isn't safe"
Isn't safsp' exclaimed Tweek, ana he
eyed the pretty golden punches thought
fully. "how funny They seem as pleas
ant and peaceful as can ber'
soh. the bananas are all right replied
his mother laughingly, but every once
ia . while men come and with strong
knives cut down the great bunehss.
Where would your home be then3 Tell
me thatl"
rwesk looked al the fruit carefully, but
he answered not . word. He determined
10 watch those bananas and see for him
self what happened
s. h4 watched and he Eatched-and
ee Hafchedi
And an the time he vas watching he
VAS growing. just as you do. Till finally
hs Was big enough 10 build bis own nest
And etiii nothing had happened % those
r4nanasl
fhsf ass Just 3 foolish molten q my
m1ltsrc SAID THeek % himself here
tsa been satchlns ali these weeks and
tHda1 1anenaa are there ~ rlghi as safe
aa ven please. : mean g build 10Y nest
4ao1z hzm lazl as pIanned ."
zo - dIa
- eaaI e ef f1za pulled from tie
aE ~ so = t|ay alis 81 aeen.
~ f 5 inz slfa IasAIoE
esq a-u aN VAS a1F. - rH
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-05
MEAT FOR KENsINGToN POOR
Pork Packing Firm Generously Sup
plies Needy Families.

Deserving poor living in the Kensington
tenement districts need no longer want
for wholesome fresh meats The big
pork packing irm Of Louis Burk. Sd street
and Girard avenue has agreed 10 supply
the needy free, provided tho applicants
can prove their poverty Is genuine.
Hundreds OF families have taken ad
vantage Of this offer. but among the ap-
plicants were found many imposters. For
this reason all persons applying for por-
tons OF meat must frst procure a note
OF recommendation from Lieutenant
knoell, OF the Front and Master streets
station. He Is well acquainted with tha
needs Of the poor OF the section, ana n
they are In absolute want through no
fault Of their own they are readily grant
ed note OF recommendation.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-05
CHAPTER xxx.

CHAPTER xxx.
ayes. I remember them well' thrse
OF them" said NJ. Poulain, propri-
etor OF the Rose dor at Marseilles. "A
big man and little man, and girl who
WALKED like a boy and seemed to be an
idiot"
"And you remember me. too my
friend2" said Lopez
The landlord looked the Spaniard up
and down. mo, do not remember you"
he answered in a tone that implied that
I,ope5 was not worth remembering.
''Well, we will take a bottle OF wine
together" said the Spaniard, with a
laugh, and then the next time you see
me perhaps you will not forget so easily"
They had a bottle OF wine together In
the sunny courtyard of the lnn-a bottle
of the best and most expensive wine in
the cellars OF the Rose dor. A cold wind
was blowing in from the sea, but in this
sheltered spot II was as warm as one
could wish Lopez talked OF everything
but the subject that was uppermost IN his
mind until the bottle OF wine was finished
"And now you will have cigar ne
said. mot before. because IL would spoil
that wonderful wine, eh2 Never have
tasted such wine in France"
''Nor anywhere else." grunted the land
lord. He was a big stout man with a
red face and a peaked yellow beard. He
took a cigar from Lopez's case and eN-
amlned 1t critically. Then he lit it and
closed his eyes.
Good, eh?'' querisd Lopez when a min
ute had elapsed.
mot too bad
IAN English Milford gave them TO me-"
said he in a whisper. Milford Is very
rich man-more than two million francs
a year. friend Poulain. How would you
like a little Of that TO come your wayT
Poulaln opened his eyes, closed them
again, and shrugged his fat shoulders.
"One OF those three men We were speak
ing Of" Lopez continued, before your
delicious wine made me forget the world
and everything, Is a most dearly beloved
relation OF MILFORD. He wants news Of
him. He will pay for It."
(which one7" queried Poulain sharply,
The short one with the scar on his
chin. II you can help me 10 hnd him
there win be 500 francs for you"
Where is it?" said the landlord. look
ing round the courtyard dertsively. 4 DO
LOPEZ took 10 5O-franc notes from his
pocket and laid them on the table. Then
he laughed and put them into his pocket
''Whsrs did they go-thoss thrss-from
hers7" Querled the snanlard.
Ak ! 70 have the money for telling
you thae2"
sE4fty france" Lopez replied, ana he
laid one Of the notes On the table. and
the rest n you give ms All tbs fnforma-
tion require. % that good eaoush3f
"No
'Eclf sen d9 40 netfar
- iala naaz take has 4 ean
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-05
NORA BAYES ASKS DIVORCE
Actress Sues Third Husband In New
York.

York.
Nora Bayes. the actress. who lived at
Oak Lane before she made a reputation
on the stage. has started suit against her
third husband. Harry Clarke. for an alb
solute divorce. according to dispatches
from New York today.
Every effort has been made by the
actress to surround the case with secrecy,
as she did her divorce from her second
husband, Jack Norworth, They were
divorced in Chicago about two years
ago.
Miss Bayes' first husband was C. A.
Crossing, Chicago business man. He
was divorced from her shortly after she
had made her mark on the stage
A barrlcade OF names has been put up
about the present divorce proceedings,
records OF which show merely an action
by Eleanora X. against Harry Prince.
1t was learned, however. that Miss
Bayes was christened Eleanora. The real
name Of Jack Norworth, her second hus-
band, was Knauf. hence the "K," and
the name OF her present husbands moth
er was Adelaide Prince.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-05
Reunion of Jenkintown Firsmen

The Independent Fire Company No. z
Of 4enkntoWn, celebrated its 18th ami
versary when more than 100 members held
q banquet and reunion last night. AndrsW
Graham. Chief Burgess. Of Jenklnt0wn;
Hliiam H. Clayton. former Burgess;
RQheFt q. I.uts, president Of the company.
end Cnief MahoneY were among the
Hpeakcra. AoGe then 20 citizens 81 the
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-05
Suggestions From Readers of
the Evening Ledger
PRIZES OFFERED DAILY

For the following suggestions sent In by
readers OF the EVENING lIKDGnE prizes OF 81
and 30 cents are awarded.
All suggestions should bo addressed TO Ellen
Adar, Editor OF Women'a Page, EVENING
IAD0EG. Independence Square. Philadelphia.
A prize of 81 has been awarded to Mrs.
9. *. Dudley, 1881 North 22d street. PhilA-
Pour lye in and around the holes where
rats come out. and all around sides of
cellar, near walls. Use 1t plendfully 1t
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-05
Music

There's music in the signing of reed.
There's music in the gushing of rIll,
There's music in all things II men had
ears,
This earth is but an echo of the spheres.
Byron.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-05

A prize OF so cents has been awards
Philadelphia, for tho following sugEesns
II your oven will not brown your pls
as we'll as you would like, put your tsa
or whatever 1t Is you are baking, On /.
top tray OF the oven and sprinkle :
sugar on the floor of the oven. fht
been tried and is very satisfactory
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-05

Guy Wimberley. son of Anne. the MarGhion-
ess OF Wimberley, and heir TO the vast WIN.
berley estates, is in danger OF death from t%o
groups OF conspirators one group i1 lea py
science master a. Harptree scnool. where Guy
is studying. The other group Is leo yXohn
Doctor Anderson. also of the school. sSed
Erleigh, head of HarPtree school S TTsvers
to Anne Wimberley. His sister, Mrs 90 John
l. Ty3ysd II the nTst PiSSt %So bad abbetrayed
sister and let another suffer ios hhisckmails
Vertigan alone knows this. ana DhInS DsII over
Erlelgh Lord Arthur Meriet is wN,Jys watJe After
the boy. but his vigilance is IWXsimberisy
edge OF his whereabouts. She Is wiIm snna is in
from the plot, because her Sgn gtnn,Ssriey Pre-
love with Guys sister. Joan WimEpetthyr peth1r waits
spirators he finds a dead man. DoGStor, and
son. News comes that Guy Wimoe WitI,s coast OF
Dick Meriet were drowned on tns made on
Lord Arthur Meriet. who is next IN INV
Erlegh after making suro that his vISn RSt
will not be disclosed prevaila on anne bonsv-
berlev 10 marry him. They 10 on ther iO
4 Year passes. John Ereigh has been con- Ts-
PEELED by Lord Arthur TO break ms enssS aSc
merit to Anne Wimberley. Lord hrthiEI iova
ceeds to the estates. Joan is stih III
James has composed a great opera.
Yertigan bIackmails Erleigh and demahos
Lord Arthur goes to Spain to unravel the
mystery OF Guys death, 49,, ,.. ,,ho
has seen a boy disguised as a girl being taken en-
on a train. Lord Arthur suspects protnSI otTUt %
Dick Meriet Of being implicated. He returns
TO England to find Lady Anne married
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-05

A prize of so cents has been awards
Mrs. j. TrefZ, 27S9 Poplar street, PhiH
phia, for the following suggestiOni
When doing any quantity Of wasa
the fingers sometimes become soft
shriveled. This unpleasant state can
altered by rubbing kitchen salt into
and holding them in cold water, to u
a little vinegar has been added. Ina
an experience OF my own, and nl'
an excellent remedy.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-05

gets IN their eyes and burns Their n
and they soon leave for better hons
A prize of so cents has been AWARDED
Mrs. NJ. j. Stevens, 2766 X street, :
Diego, Cal, for the following suggestln'
A suggestion for making a eonss
case:
: Take a plain linen towel aLJut hs
quarters or one yard long, fold i Z
so that the two ends meet in the celH
then sew up the sides, and you haIsl
nice combing case to keep your 81
brush and hairpins all together VIZ
using, open out on dresser and you q
everything handy and it protects =.
dresser. When through, fold up and
in drawer.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-04-17
PRESIDENT AGENTS ACT Alp.
PROVED.
Insurance Underwriters Say Law IL
Needed.

Columbia, April 13.-Gov. Manning
yesterday signed the act to regulate
the writing of certain classes Of insur-
.lnce in South Carolina and to pro-
vide for the division Of commissions. A
similar bill has been passed in prac-
tically all Of the States Of the United
States, it is said. The act is common
ly known as the resident agents
law" e
The bill was introduced at the last
session Of the general assembly at the
instance of the South Carolina Under
writer's association.
THE object of the law is t pro-
tect agents in South Carolina against
outside agents and brokers who con-
troll large lines Of insurance on prop
erty located in South Carolina and
owned by nonresident corporations"
said a Columbia insurance agent yes
terday, In discussing the approval of
the act. "We consider 1t the best
legislation ever enacted for the local
agent he added.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-04-17
BOAT CLUB.
Maycsyillc Citizens to Open Up Scapc
Der SwampeOutloOk for Tobacco

MaycsVillc Ctizcns to Open Up Scapc
Ocr Swamp@OutlOOk sfor Tobacco
Good.
Mayesville. April 15.-An organiza-
ton which promises to give much
pleasure and profit to it's members
was the formation this morning Of the
Mayesville Boat Club. with a men,
bership OF about twenty Of the lovers
Of fishing and boating. The organiza-
ton proposes to clean out about two
miles Of Scape Ger stream below
town. build a boat house and boats,
and prepare a swimming place, also.
1t is probable that some Of the men,
bers will invest in motor boats or
purchase Evinrudes for propelling
purposes. H.. G.. Bland, the promoter
Of the enterprise, was elected presi-
dent, and II. w. Cooper, secretary and
treasurer. A committee consisting Of
II. G. Bland, w. II. Cooper, Rev. r..
L. Grier, j. r. Mayes, II. j. Mayes,
Sr. and j. w. Spencer was chosen to
draft n constitution and bylaws for
tho organization.
The outlook for the opening of the
tobacco warehouse here this season is
most encouraging and those in charge
of working up the necessary funds to
secure the market here report that
subscriptions are nearly enough for
Tobacco plants look promising, II. J.
Mayes, Jr., II of the heaviest plant
ers Of cotton hereabouts, having some
extra large plants of the weed ready
for setting out which will commence
shortly.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-04-17
WILHELM WILL NOT INTERN.
CAPTAIN SAYS HE WILL RE-
TURN TO SEA.
May Receive Instructions from Gov
ernment-Three Weeks Required
to Make Needed Repairs on Cruis-
cr.

Newport News, April 1T my
self will not intern"
This was the emphatic declaration
OF Lieut.. Capt. Thierfelder, command
er Of the German converted cruiser
K%ronprinz Wilhelm, when informed by
newspaper men late today hat it was
mately would intern at this port.
1t was rumored that Commander
Thierichens Of the Prinz Eitel Fried
rich had taken a similar stand, and
that orders 60 intern his vessel had
come from his government. Com
mander Thierfelder made no refer,
ence to probable action Of the Ger
man government with regard to the
disposition to be made Of the Kron.
prinz Wilhelm.
Authorization to take the Wilhelm
into dry dock was given to Command.
er Thierfelder today in two letter.
from Collector Hamilton in reply tc
the captains communication Of April
13, in which was asked time to repair
and make the KronpinZ Wilhelm
seaworthy.
The commerce destroyer will be re
moved from her anchorage into dry
dock Friday. it was learned today.
The condition OF the ship and hel
boilers is said to be such that it will
require three weeks to complete thu
temporary repairs for which hel
commander has asked. She is in neet
Of boiler tubes which can not be sup,
piled here and nus be manufactured
elsewhere.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-04-17
FAVOR MERCHANT MARINE.
MILL MEN OPPOSED TO CHILD
LABOR LAW.
Resolutions Protest on Palmer Bill
Officers Elected for Ensuing Year.
Discuss Egyptian Boil Weevil.

Memphis, April Reimbursement
was given proposals to establish an
American merchant marine by govern
ment subsidy, and protest was made
against the operations of the Palmer
child labor law and legislation pend
ing in congress to require the brand
ing of goods, in a resolution adopted
by the American Cotton Manufacture
ers' association which concluded it's
annual convention here today. Other
resolutions adopted asked hat the
United States government require n
new statement of the right of equal
opportunity" 20 trade in the markets
of the world, particularly in China,
and that the principles OF the open
door" be reasserted.
elected president Of the association;
John A. Law, Spartanburg, S. c., vice
president. and Caesar Cone, Green's
boro, y. c., chairman of the board
Of governors.
c. G. Bryant, Charlotte, n. c., was
reelected secretary-treasurer.
Several speakers today urged that
the government Immediately adopt
measures to prevent the introduction
Of the Egyptian boil weevil in this
country. Fumigation Of all Egyptian
cotton at port OF receipt in the United
States and requirements that mills
receiving such cotton burn all waste
were suggested.
IF the Egyptian boil weevil ever
gets a fOOthold in the cotton fields OF
the South, the ravagcs Of the Mex:-
can boil weevil will be insignificant
in comparison" declared J. II. Sea-
pork, chairman OF the committee
which presented a report on the i'm
portation Of foreign cotton.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-04-17
PRIZE FOR ESSAY ON PEACE.
Twenty-Five Dollars Offered for Best
Paper on international Concilia-
ton.

The peace committee Of the general
division of the United Daughters Of
the Confederacy has received a dona-
ton Of $25 from the American Asso-
citation for international Cancellation
to be used as a prize for the best es-
say on the subject Of international
Conciliaton."
The various divisions Of the United
Daughters Of the Confederacy invite
submissions Of essays in this compe-
tition. The contestants must be high
school students of the senior grade,
descendants Of Confederate veterans,
and the essays must come through the
local chapters OF the United Daugh-
ters Of the Confederacy.
All essays furnished by South Car
olina contestants should reach Mrs.
C.. Nee. Patrick of Anderson not
later than September /, and must not
exceed six letter size pages of type
writing.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-04-17
EVANSVILLE SOCIAL NEWS.
and Mrs. Shaw-BoOk Club Meet
ing.

Mayesville, April 15.-Mr. and Mrs.
J. Mckay Shaw entertained a number
OF their friends at a delightful fish
supper at their home lear town on
Tuesday evening. After supper, the
guests enjoyed the game of rock.
The Wednesday Afternoon Book
Club a entertained by Mrs. w. s.
Chandler this week in her usual hos
pitable manner The afternoon was
spent in the game Of rock and Mrs.
Howard ". Cooper was the highest
scorer.
The Tuesday Afternoon Book Club
met with Miss Mary S. Anderson at
the Hotel Kineen on Thursday after
noon and as usual a pleasant after
noon was enjoyed by the large number
Of members and guests present. De-
licious refreshments Of ice cream
and cake were served. The entertain
ment Of the occasion was a shadow
contest to which the members guessed
at each others profile on a screen.
Master Mortimer Kahn will en-
terrain a number Of his little play
mates on Friday afternoon in honor
Of his birthday, and the young folks
are anticipating a merry time.
Mrs. L. w. Mayes has been elected
a delegate to the State Federation Of
Women's Clubs, which meets in Ben
nsttsville.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-04-17
CONCESSIONS MADE TO SOUTH
COTTON WILL NOT BE PUT on
LIST OF CONTRABAND.
British Government Also Agrees to
Arrange for Shipment of Two Car.
goes OF Dyestuffs.

London, April 14.-The British
government has decided against plac-
ing cotton on the ~contraband list.
A question was asked in the house
OF commons this afternoon on this
subject and Neil Primrose, under
secretary Of foreign affairs, on behalf
Of the foreign office, replied that af-
ter careful consideration it had been
found that the military advantages to
be gained by declaring cotton contra
band were insufficient to render such
a step expedient.
England has consented to allow two
cargoes Of dyestuffs, which the
American Textile alliance secured i'm
Germany in payment for cotton be-
fore the allies order in council plac-
ing an embargo on exports from Ger
many vent into force to pass the
blockade. The cargoes, however.
must be sent to a neutral port, then
shipped on neutral vessels.
American Ambassador Page TODAY
notified the Washington government
OF the decision. The alliance will
have to seek Germany's permission
for the cargoes to leave that country.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-04-17

the code commissioner and which Is
supposed to have been declared to be
the only geenral statutory law Of tre
state, is referred to as being attached
to the act of 1912.
THE act Of 1912 was not approved
by the governor to whom it was pre-
scented on the Gath day Of February,
1912, and Governor Cole l.. Blease in
forms us that one of the reasons of
MS failure to approve same and sign
the act was on account of the fact
that the code was not attached to the
act as provided i'm the said act. The
secretary Of State is the custodian of
all the acts of the general assembly.
Information ron the secretary OF
states Office Is to the effect that he
report of the code commissioner or
the code which was declared to be at
tached to the act, was not. as a mat
ter of fact, attached to the act. and
that the said report or code referred
to In the act is not now, nor has il
ever been, on file i'm the Office Of the
secretary of STATE. The code adopt
ed In 1902 il On file with the act
adopting the said code of 1902
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-04-17
ONE STEP YET.
State Department Will Help in Final
Trade Negotiations.

Washington, April 14.-State de.
partment officials were prepared to-
night to take up with the German
government the last step necessary to
supply American textile mills with
two cargoes Of German dyestuffs
bought before March /. The way was
cleared today by the announcement
that Great Britain had agreed to per-
init these cargoes under certain con-
ditions to come through from Rotter.
dam. AS h position previously
taken by the German government has
been that it would permit dye ship
ments in exchange for cotton or cop
per, some officials believed there
would be little difficulty in getting
these two cargoes out Of Germany to
Rotterdam. The state department will
cooperate with the mills agent in eff
forts to complete the transaction.
AS understood at the state depart
ment. the effect Of the ouncem
in the house Of commons today by
the undersecretary Of foreign affairs
that cotton would be held noncon-
traband will be confined mainly to
neutral countries of Europe. It is
presumed that no exception will be
made in favor of cotton cargoes 60
ing direct to Germany. 1t is antici-
pated, however, hat there will be
no further trouble about shipping cot
ton to Spain and Italy and other south
European countries; possibly also
shipments to Sweden and Norway will
move freely, although officials are not
quite clear as to the latter countries.
Shipments to Holland, too, probably
are exempt by eason of the embargo
on transshipmept to Germany.