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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-06-18
Today's Marriage Licenses

John r, Butler, 1876 E. GorgaS St, and Bessie
Frank rank shuman az n Goth st.. and Anna B.
sam Weinberg, S22 Dc Larcey ST.. and Mamie
Milikoysky. 2oS De Lancey 81;
walter Houston q! 32li. RIdss ave, and Mar
Sry Sary F. King a27 ". PENN Sna &. ave- ana
John Neiand,, 2056 Poplar ST. and catharno
BENJAMIN Rosenberg, 1884 Richmond ST., and
Asn Lena sgiRde Enler sis Ro7IsS Pq7ssyuHk ave
beth T. Watson, 264e Amin ST. w
Harold HIodswogEth' ,S3 1929 "a st. pike. and
John t1u' oSane, iS%as Roehester 6s"aG 81 " and
Nellie A. Gray 1895 Pine ct.
and Mary % Tro%ell. zoos + aePViVa st. ave.
Ed%STd LoySSnd 3g S7oI " Lohgh and
Charles Paylow. COS carp ST.. and Rose Rosen,
Frederick Kn9rzer, 2a9s TOsker ST.. and Elsie
William ?. WIZARD $3.50 woodland ave. and
= Elizabsth III ct A. Powell gao Dickens ave.
yI71H.n Rossnthali hal o9I n; ,,g M,garssha!l st.
HKg%SR ganfed FFSSaS 5s5 6ranns }s h st. and Rose
Edward NJ, sinclair, ial2 N, 42d st. and
rIdsf BsSn nse,s9 Hs'sGP si i5lH G1iast 42f
NJ NJ yeEeoet; t;y;I 25is crawfI2GTd IGd sst .
Sn MooT 16s dS0 cSSsstosa UnastSFq 81
William Il; crawiord Word 1722 n 7th ST.. and
Adoiph Endrss 5a56 n. Broad ST. and Erpss-
tina Gramlleh. $3.50 y. Tth st.
FdwaTd .c p M Mills9, sa, 1929 & Hope St, and Annie
George Coleman; goal Bainbrldge ST.. and vlr-
Clinton L. Harmon, 1910 Tasker ST., and
Rachel Osborne, 2o35 Ellsworth st.
Harry o. Beer, S44 n. LethBow ST., and Fran
ces b. Meyer. 2507 N. .4th st.
Anthony, Daley. iii Colonna St. and Helen
Schaible a25 Dakota At.
Andrew r. Lynch. 2648 s. Franklin st., and
Katherine @. Welsh, $50 Cantrell ST.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-06-18

over to the park where Mr. and Mrs,
Heddy Squirrel have gone to live, And
such wonderful worms as there are thereI
its a pity you stay In this old garden.
don't intend to spend nv davs here
any more. I'll go where I can yet resI
to go. too" want
Sop asked Billy. and suspicious were
at once aroused by Bluey's offer for he
knew Bluey wasn't usually SO generTr,s
perhaps I'd like to co.
Indeed you will be glad YOU went Z"
urged Bluey loftily, "and you'll thank
me for showing you the way"
Yes. it is kind of you," Acknowledged
Billy gratefully and he was so wise he
didn't hint to Bluey that he knew the
way to the park himself-that he often
went there when Bluey kept him out of
the garden.
But don't believe I can go this morn
ing" added Billy tactfully. "Yon sea
I've promised to visit with Mr.. gsrdsn
Toad today, and l never break a pron,-
ise for my own pleasure. Don't tbint,
that 1 don't appreciate your Kindness
he said. when he saw that Bluey was
angrily huffing himself up ASK me
some other time and I'll be glad 10 "a
with you"
Bluey few away without a word. But
to himself he muttered "In get him
there yet-and I'll frlghen him good
just wait!"
Copyri0ht-Clard Ingram Judson.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-06-18
AROUND THE BARGAIN COUNTERS
Newest Findings in Hats

HNIB belated summer hat ls usually
ltrying problem, and the choice of
straws is limited this summer. Leghorn
and Neapolltan come first in popularity,
and taffetas sports hats come next for
seashore wear, at least, Many light-tinted
felts are seen, and hatter's plush in pas
tel shades is very fashionable. With
the tailored costume, turbans are still
popular, and all white styles are most
attractive.
A very pretty all-whito turhan was seen
in certain shop. 1t was made brimless,
setting right down on the head at an
angle. 1t Is the angle, by the way, which
makes these hats possible. The crown
was made OF white satin, surrounded by
blades of white wheat. The price was a.
Another all-white hat was made in
large sailor shape of Milan straw. The
bandeau around the crown was white
satin, with srnall opalescent balls OF
beaded trimming placed here and there
around the crown. The price was $6.
One of the prettiest little tailored hats
seen this season was made Of black straw,
with deep turned-up brim OF white KID
There was no other trimming but huge
pompom of black and white maline,
placed at an angle on the back of the
crown. The price was $.
The fashionable MORE and taffetas
sports hats come in almost any light
shade, pink, hluc and white being the
favorites, These are faced with white or
coored straw, and shade the face de-
lightfully crom the sun. For seashore
wear and everyday purposes nothing
could be more practical, and they sell for
s3
A large Laghorn hat with pink satin
crown. maidenhair fern surrounding the
crown, and long, double-faced black vel
vet streamers. sells for Sc.
navy blue inaline hat is made in the
becoming poke shape. The edge of the
malne Is beaded with dark beads. and
a small cluster OF pale yellow tea roses
finishes off tho front. The price is IS.
Taffetas frocks are greatly reduced
now that the really warm days seem to
have come to stay, All our large stores
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-06-18
Bluey Blackbird Plans Trouble

FT1HE further that Bluey BlackbIrd got
! from the city park. the surer he was
that the wild ducks he had seen were
great. fierce, dangerous creatures. and
that he was very wise TO discover them
when he did. He flew straight to tho
garden and he was much gratified to no
tice that the minute he appeared at the
edge Of the garden, Tommy Sparrow, who
had evidently been digging worms, stop
ped his work and quickly flew away.
As a matter of fact. Tommy simply
few away because he disliked Bluey
Blaekblrd and wanted to avoid him. But.
of course, Bluey didn't know that. He
thought that Tommy flew away so quick
ly because he was afraid of Bluey' and
that fiattered Bluey 80 that his good
humor was at once restored and he began
70 feel better.
Now / understand about those wild
birds" he explained to himself. "They
are afraid of blackbirds-why shouldn't
they be2-but they are fierce and DANGER
Gus to all other birds. I just wish
could take some OF these troublesome
garden birds. the robins and the spar
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-06-18
AN OLD PROBLEM
What a Man Likes Best in Woman
By Ellen Addir

1 demonstrates, Of course, but her remark
IL really illuminating, for the quality she
] ascrlbes to herself is one Of her charms
Yes. certain measure Of lmpertinence
can prove very alluring where suscep-
tlble mankind IL concerned. servility In
a women certainly never won the day.
! Therefore. It is only natural that on
occasion it's opposite, impertlnence, might
be a deadly weapon for male annihlla-
tion. have known lots Of cases myself
where impertinence-w well-bred impertin-
ence, with brains at back Of it-please
unGerstand-led man direct to the altari
Woman is the great Illusion" an
nounced a mournful little husband re-
Gently. what a man likes best in her
is the greatest illusion of all! For he
finds she hasn't got It at all, and all the
time he has been chasing a mirage In
the desert Of her disposition"
Poor misguided little fellow! I really
sympathize with him But he has one
consolation, and that is that his wife
evidently keeps him guessing. The chas-
l0B Oh HnlThBeB lS always eACleihbt - ~
times somewhat dlsillusioning. And, like
the immortal Mr.. Mlcawber, he must Just
keep hoping that something will turn up.
There are men, Of course, who really
dislike the unexpected and who seek the
balm of a soporIhc soul who will lull
them into state Of coma, and who will
prove a helpmeet toward dulness and
general mental stagnatlon. 1 have met
many wives of this particular brand, and
although l could not say with truthful
ness that to outward appearances they
filled their husband with any wild en-
at the same time their cow
like placldIty was what their husbands
liked best about them
Yes, It certainly is a strange world
And what man really likes best in
woman rests on the lap of the gods-no
mere woman is sufficiently brainy to dis
covert
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-06-18
A SMART GIRLS DIARY
A Smart Suit of SIX Gabardine

waist from the 'front.' tying in Ioos.
knot at the knees. The skirt is stra,ehs
gathered style, cut very short, and M.
trimmed.
The little Jacket is simple-cutawav IN
front showing tho girdle. with mora AZ
tho navy taffetas on collars ana cufs
The cuffs, by the way, are made IN N.
very newest fiaring style, just enough a.
to give Z touch Of novelty. Many Of IA.
imported models are extremely flarlns. "a
the point Of resembling the oid-fashiopsa
bell sleeve.
The buttons used at the front and an
the sleeves uro military, made Of gun.
metal, to harmonic with the tan silk
Novelty is also seen in the black and
white shoes, which would, perhaps. NOT
be noticeable, unless 1 pointed It out Tbs
buttonholes are set very widely apart. an
uppers of white kid hand-embroidered n
black. The tailored nat worn with this
costume is made of suede.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-06-18

Eowb, over 10 the park. They would be
frightened and In danger Then I'll, all
by myself. could fly ana rescue them.
I'm sure I would be In no danger. as
Duaky assured me the ducks like black
birds. Oh dear but that would be fun
How frightened they would be- How
they would look up 70 me for reseuing
thsnl-I wouldn't do Il ans TOO sooni
either. ] would let them get good
fright. 80 they would respect my inter-
ference tbs more"
The more Bluey thought about soaring
Billy Robin and Tommy Sparrow, the
mere determined he became to carry out
his plan Serve them right to get a
good scare" he muttered Make them
respect me the morsl" For. you see. Ike
many people as well as creatures BIuey
pretended to be perfectly Indifferent 10
what others thought. while really he
cared q good deal lie was arrogant ana
aelash and cross, but he wanted his
nelshhQrs 10 Ike and reapaet aim as they
ala Billy Robin Who vas always kind
and helpful
just at that very minute who should
eaue flying INTO the garden but billy
Heela himself Hello there. Biuay, be
salisa pieasaatly. where have you been
- meruins
aaH1 know IS - any 81 your bus
IFezs SEQ Hluey Hhq couldn't ha polite
zea #hsa e wanted - tal IFe heea
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-06-18

TN A recent elopement case. where
i coy. married lady took the bit between
her teeth and bolted with the chauffeur,
that gentleman expressed his opinion later
10 the effect that what he really liked best
about her was her free way Of spend
ing money" CfIer own money, not his,
please note.) Though this was scarcely
aattering 70 the lady. who had counted
the world we'll lost for him, or to the
depths OF his affection concerning her. It
seemed good rnison-d'etre in his eyes
for the little "anslre." Certainly the
gentleman at the steering wheel managed
TO steer himself into good thing. al.
though he steered the coy lady out Of
home and husband and fortune and into
e general mlxup. which hasn't been
righted yet and which probably never
will But doubtless the chauffeur will
come right side up. anyhow. That sort
Of person generally does.
What does a man really like In a
wcman7 A million different qualities and
oddities. should imagine. II depends on
the man, OF course. One male creature
will adore the fuffy -headed, scatter
Drained don type of little maiden, and
conceive hearty aversion for the choice
OF his best man friend, which may lie In
the direction of the lady with the pince-
nes and the mind Of her own"
The opinion Of an authority on the sub
ject is amusing. What a man really
likes best in a woman" she declares
cheerfully, "s her deceit. He may not
know It himself, but It is so. A woman
takes and holds man by deceit. She
earmlnes her cheeks and whitewashes
her character, she powders her nose and
her veracity she manicureB her nails and
her intentions. She is, in word,
master OF craft and mistress OF man"
was re-readng that delightful tale Of
Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice" the
other day, where the heroine informs her
that what he really likes
best about her Is her impertinence. He
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-06-18

are selling them out for mere song com.
pared to their former values. Quaint
little 1870 styles, just the thing for the
young miss who spends her summer at
the seashore; navy blue street frocks ana
odd little frocSs for almost any occasion
are selling at an amazing rate.
White serge, corduroy and eponge skirta
are immensely fashionable for outdoor
and sports wear this season. These sail
for IS in one shop. This is for a very
good style-a special. 1t has two patch.
pockets, one at either side of the front.
and wide belt Of the material which
passes through loops at the top Of the
skirt. The underneath part is finished OF.
sary.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-06-18

Barley-Barley is delicious for break
fast cereal It requires long cooking and
should either be cooked the day before,
and in the morning softened and heated
in milk or else cooked all night in the
fireless cooker.
Lamb stew-Cut about two pounds of
lamb into small pieces. dredge with flour
and salt, and brown in hot fat. Put in
a kettle add a sliced onion, and cover
with boiling water. Simmer until the
meat falls from the bones and remove
them skim off the fat add salt and
pepper to taste. and more water, II ne
cessary, to make about quart and IL
pint of the stew. Then add cupful of
maoaroni, broken into small pieces, and
boil until tender-about twenty minutes.
Remove the meat and macaroni thicken
the liquid little, pour 1t over the meat
and macaroni and serve.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-06-18
CONCERT AT OLD MEMS HOME
Inmates to Be Entertained by Women
Board Members

The inmates of the Old Mems Home
the guests at a concert by the women
on the board OF managers OF the home
this afternoon.
Mrs. Arthur Church, who is chairman
of the Entertainment Committee was
heard in some OF the vocal selections. to-
gether with Mrs. Sydney Thayer, Mrs.
Joseph s. Bunting. Mrs willis X. Inger-
soil and Noah II, swayne. I'd. Mrs Henry
c. Thompson was heard at the plano.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-06-18
HOW AFRICA GETS WAR NEWS
Reports Wired Daily From Coast to
Interior.

LONDON. June 1s-"we pay a dollar a
month to obtain the wireless bulletins on
the war from the Havas Agency, which
are wired to us daily from the coast"
writes British explorer now at Bangui,
French West Africa.
There are two telegraph routes, so that
when the elephants and Giraffes have car
ried off the wires of one, or upset the
standards, we hear the news over The
other until 1t has been repaired Occa-
sionally but rarely, both are down at
once"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-06-18
Lansdale High Commencement

The Lansdnle High School last night
graduated the class Of 1915 in the presence
Of large audience in the Music Hall.
DR., Bird 7. baldwin. of Swarthmore, was
the orator of the evening. Others per-
sons participating in tho program in
cluded Miss lIebe Kathryn HartzelI Miss
Florence Elizabeth Anson, Miss Marion
Gertrude 5progcll, Miss Miriam Affler-
bach, Prof. II. L. Seaman, Paul Cress-
man and Dr. ]. ]. Rothrock
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-06-18
MUSIC ON CITY HALL PLAZA
Program of the Philadelphia Band
Tonight.

The program for the concert on the
City Hall Plaza tonight by the Philadel-
phia Band is as follows:
l. overture-"I Guarany' ..........G Gomez
2. Three Spanish Dances" !........ .MokowskI
fn) Allegro Drioso.
(b) Moderate.
(c) Bolero.
3. Cornet Solo. "cyclonla Polka" .RodcnIsirchon
Mr. Boyd I. Bernard. soloist
t. Grand Scenes from "Cavaerla Rusticana,"
Mnscagni
o. wotan's Farewell and Magic Fire
Music Ole WnlkureI ............. Wagner
O. Melodies from Maid Marian .. De Koyen
T. Valse dl Concert. Tout Paris" =. .waIdteufel
B. Fantasio, Hungarian" ".............. .TobanI
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-06-18
"War Babies" Scare Exaggerated

LONDON, June 1S,-"No evidence avail
able iustifles the belief that the condi-
tions of war have resulted in any excep-
tional increase in illegitimacy." Is the
conclusion reached by a committee. of
which the Archbishop OF York is the
chairman, which has been investigating
the war babies question The report
says that special inquiries In 81 towns
and districts brought no confirmation of
the alarmist rumors that have been in
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-06-18
WOMAN AND THE SUMMER FASHON rs AND IDEAo-FA
Prize Suggestions

prize of 81 has been awarded to Mrs'
r. 8. Clark. 2245 North ssd street, FhhAdei-
phia, for the following suREestion'
/ bought two extra-sised harness pms
such as are used to pin on horse blankete'
used them to fasten the baby's PED
clothes at night, and as a result he never
catches cold from being uncovered.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-06-18
TOR,OrrOW's Menu

"Of fryed metes beware, for they ar
fumose in "-Babees Book.
BREAKFAST.
Prunes.
Barley and Cream.
Coddled Eggs.
Rolls. Coffee
LUNCHEON OR SUPPER.
Pork and Beans.
Baked Biscuits.
French Grlddle Cakes.
Iced Tea.
DINNER.
Oxtall Soup.
Lamb Stew. Creamed Asparagus.
Tomato Salad.
Lemon Mcringue Pie.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-06-18
PARAMOUNT PARK CONCERT
Afternoon and Evening Programs at
Strawberry Mansion.

The program for concerts this after
noon and tonight at Strawberry Mansion
by the Fairmount Park Band is as fol-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-06-18

prize of 80 cents nas been awarded 70
Mrs. w. II. Westherman, Cheitenham, Re''
for the following suEgestioni
When you are starching garments mace
Of very fine materials, dip them first IN
the hot starch, then dip once, quickly, IN
clear cold water before wringing. The
result win be most satisfactory.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-06-18

A prize Of 80 cents has been awarded to
Mrs. Marie Stecse. 1919 North Louden street,
Philadelphia, for the following suggestions
Children who refuse to take castor Oil
will take 1t II prepared in this way: Take
one cupfui of milk, one of molasses, half
cupful Of sugar, two teaspoonfuls of GIN
ger, one Of soda, half cupful Of castor
oil and flour to roll out. Cut In shapes
and bake In a quick oven One or two
arc as good as dose Of the oil
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-06-18

prize Of 80 cents has been awarded TO
Mrs. Frank HennoberRer, I0S North Churoh
street whynesbOro, Pa, for the following
RuEEcstlOn;
Make cretonne covers for several mex
pensive straw mats. When young people
sit on the porch steps, or on painted
chair In hot weather, mats and cushions
are really a necessity, and they viii prove
useful as well as ornamental.
World's cresset. [volume] (JAH-ville [Colony], Fowler, Mo.) 1891-19??, 1915-05-06

light them thru purgatory. Just
the same as be hold candles in
the hands of dying men or wo.
men, to light them thru purga.
tory: this is what the candles
represent, and Santa Claus rep
resents the old fellow himself;
he was instituted by the same
authority. This all was insti-
tuted by the same power when
they killed the two witnesses of
God AS it reads
And when they shall have
finished their testimony, the
beast that ascendetb out of the
bottomless pit shall make war
against them, and shall overcome
them, and kill them,
And their dead bodies shall
lie in the street of a great city,
which spiritually is called Sodom
and Egypt, where also our Lord
was crucitied.
And they of tht people and
kindreds and tongues and ma.
tions shall see their dead bodies
three days and a half, and shall
not suffer their dead bodies to be
put in graves.
And they that dwell upon the
earth shall rejoice over them,
and make merry, and shall send
gifts one to another; because
these two prophets tormented
them that dwslt on the earth. -
Rev. 11-7-1O.
Here is where Santa Claus was
set up, with the evergreen tree
on the 25th day of December.
Here, friend Little, is what all
the connection of the Pope of
Rome Christmas represents.
i The Easter question we shall
answer in our next issue. But
do not forget the representation
OF the question above. Ask and
, shun toe very appearance of evil
Yours for Christ,
/, ~' The Ed.
World's cresset. [volume] (JAH-ville [Colony], Fowler, Mo.) 1891-19??, 1915-05-06

are alleged to have "persecuted"
the banking institution; leads TO
the belief that when the show
down comes in court the entire
power of the Administration will
ce found opposed to the bank,
That the Riggs suit was dis.
cussed by the Cabinet at it's
meeting last week has become
known, and is another indication
of the Importance attached to it
by the Administrator, Because
the Government officials could
not prepare their defence earlier.
The hearing on the case has
been postponed till may IL. In
the mean time all the temporary
rules and orders of the court are
continued in force. RumDrs are
rife as to what has taken place
between the bank and officials
of both this and former admin.
istrations. Officials of the bank,
it is said do not take seriously
the suggestion which was
thrown out by Controller Of the
Currency. Williams that crimi-
nal proceedings may be brought
against the bank officials.
An On to Washington move.
ment in connection with the liq.
uor traffic is being considered by
leaders of the temperance or.
ganizations- throughout the
country. Such an event would
be known as white RIBBON day.
E. G. Dinwiddie, national legis.
lative superintendent of the
Anti Saloon League of America
said that be believed such q
movement could be carried ou'
with success. The Genera
Superinten dent of that organiza
tion and Mr.. Dinwiddie are
authority for a state ment thai
no one, who in the past has op
posed national prohibition woull
receive the support of the or
ganization in the coming presi
dental campaign.
World's cresset. [volume] (JAH-ville [Colony], Fowler, Mo.) 1891-19??, 1915-05-06
Washington Letter

If Gen. Victoriano Huerta
comes to Washington, it is an.
nounced, he will try to see tie
President. At once intimations
came from those who think they
know the Presidents mind. that
Huerta will not be welcome at
the White House. The Presi
dent, of course, has authorized
no such announcement, in ad'
vance of a request from Hue rita
for an audience.
The Pan.American financial
conference suggested BY Sec-e'
tary of fhe Treasury McAdoo.
which will be held in Washing
ton on May "a, is a great step
for ward in promoting the inter
ests of the people of North and
South America. The conference
will bring together many of the
ablest and most experienced
financiers and bankers of the
various nations, and the sessions
that will follow cannot tail to be
prolific Of decided beneficial, re
suits.
The interest evlnced by the
President in the unprecedented
case of the Riggs National Banl
against treasury officials. VIII
World's cresset. [volume] (JAH-ville [Colony], Fowler, Mo.) 1891-19??, 1915-05-06
Answer to Question 80

Wetumka, Okla.
Rev. L. s. Garrett,
Brushyknob, Mo.
Dear Sir:
Will you please answer the
following question in your next
weeks Cresset.
Why do they always have an
evergreen for q Christmas tree,
why do they have Santa Claus,
and what does be represent!
Why do they have candles, and
what do they represent?
Why do we have the rabbits
and eggs on Easter, and what do
they represent
D. L. Little.