Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-08
Inc leading theatrical authorities in the

| .CnAfIoH Klein Eaine0 nta FepuNaliOu w
this country through his sreatest sue
cess. THE Lion and the Mouse" He had
been In this country since April 10 and
had como to oclaborate with Montague
Glass IN a new play TO be called Potash
and Perlmutter In Society" He also
brought here on HE last trip the manu-
script for new plays for Julian Eltlnse.
called Cousin Jane" and THE Guilty
Man" When he FIRST arrived in New
York he was engaged by Charles Froh-
man as a play reader.
Mr.. Klein was born in London In 1867
and was educated at North London COL
lege. He ls secretary OF the American
Dramatists' Society and an officer In the
Authors Producing Company. He has
written about score Of plays. His wife
was Miss Lillian Gottleib also a play
reader for Frohman, He has one son
and two brothers, Herman and Manuel
| Klein, all connected with theatrical en-
terprlses in this country and in Eng
land. His American home was at Row
ayton. Conn. and his London home at 2
Nethsrhall Gardens. Hampstead. N. w.
Although a member Of the Jewish faith
in hls early youth. Mr.. Klein became at
tracted TO Christian Scince shortly after
his nrst visit to New York He at
! tributed his success to his adherence TO
| the principles OF Mrs Eddy and con
tributed vast sums of money toward the
! development and spread OF the religion.
He was one of the founders OF the move
| ment to build the big Christian Science
| Temple In Central Park West, New
| York, and gave large sum TO tho build
ing fund.
ELBERT HUBBARD.
Elbert Hubbard for many years has
been one Of the most unique figures in
the United States. lie was born In
Bloomington, ILL.,, June 49, 1859, the son
Of Dr. silas Hubbard. He received a
common school education, and in 1899
was awarded an honorary degree Of mas
ter OF arts at Tufts College, Boston. He
had long been identified with the PhIlis-
tine, Little Journeys, Roycroft, and was
founder and head of the Roycrofters, aS
East Aurora. n. Y.
Mr. Hubbard's first wife was Mrs. Ber-
tha Crawford Hubbard, n member OF
prominent Illinois family, whom he mar
ried in 1851. The couple had four chill
dren and lived together at East Aurora
until 1902 when Mrs. Hubbard began d.
vorce proceedings, won n decree and the
custody of the children. Hubbard subse-
quently married Miss Alice l.. Smith,
whom he described at the time as his af-
1nity She sailed on the Lusitania with
him. Before the vessel cleared Hubbard
was asked how he felt about torpedoee.
and said, THAT would be a good way to
peter out 1t would be a great advertise
ment, too" Hubbard also said the Kaiser
would probably like to transform him into
Swiss cheese for his article, "Wiliam
Hohenzollern. Who Lifted the Lid From
He'll" Hubbard was attired in his GUS
tomary eccentric clothing when he de-
parted.
c. f. FOWLES
Charles F. Fowles, who sailed with
~ ~ ha
&c Fowles Co.. $50 5th avenue, New York.
His home is at 1 West 64th street.
C. Cheever Hardwck, whose home is
In East Orange, n. j., was connected with
the firm of Burr & Hardwick. impor-
ters, 1872 5th avenue New York. He sailed
for England on business.
Thomas B. King was on the Olympic
last fall. when that liner rescued some
of the crew of the Audacious, and was
later held in Loch Swilly He was a
buyer for Brokaw Brothers, and sailed
for England on his semannual business
trip He lived In Grand View avenue,
Rye. New York.
Gerald A. Let's an importer and dealer
In rare antiques and art objects, was
an Englishman. He sailed to join his
wife in London. His place of business is
at q East 55th street.
Allen d. Loney, a retired business man.
maintained apartments at the Hotel
Gotham. He was accompanied by his
wife, maid and daughter. They were taxi
ing their annual trip to England and
France.
JUUSTUS MILES FORMAN.
Justus Miles Forman, author of THE
Hyphen," recently produced In New York
as the first American war play. was born
in lie Roy. N. Y. November l. 1875.
Known for many years as a writer OF
romantic fiction and short stories, he was
on his way to Europe to gather material
for writing magazine articles.
Mr.. Forman was graduated from Yale
University in 1898 and later travelled.
wrote and studied art in Paris. He had
never married, making his home in bach
elor apartments at II East 37th street,
New York. He had travelled extensively
in Europe, Australia New Zealand and
the South Pacific Islands. His chief in
terest centred In France, England and
the East. Much OF his time has been
spent in England and France. the scene
OF many of his novels and short stories,
The influence of the East is shown in Mr..
Forman's apartment, adorned with
Buddhas, Shnto gods and Kwannons.
His sympathes for the Allies found ex-
preston in 1.-THE Hyphen." which dealt
with German-Americans who have been
active for the Fatherland. The play was
withdrawn by Charles Frohman, who
produced it. because 1t antagonized many
persons.
Among Mr.. Formans novels are
Tommy Cartaret, 1905; The Stumbling
Block, 1907; The Unknown Lady, 1911. and
The Opening Door. 1918 In addition 10
these books. he contributed to Harper's
magazine. McClure's. the Smart Set and
Golfers An unusual feature OF Mr.. For
mans work is that 1t has been as well
received in England and France as In
this country.
Herbert s. Stone. of New York city,
son of Melville f. Stone. general man
aEer OF the Associated Press, was prom
trent socially in both his own city and
Chicago.
Lady Allan, who sailed with her two
daughters, Miss Anna and Miss Gwen. Is
the wife OF Sir Montague Allan, one OF
the managing owners of the Allan Line
OF steamships,
Herman A Meyers is head OF the
feather house OF H., r. and S. Meyers 6si
Broadway He sailed for London on
business and secuted danger, No word
has been received from him at his home,
GO5 West 1l3th street. New York
DR.. f. Warren Pearl, who was aboard
the Lusitania, was arrested last autumn
at Helsingfors, detained for several days
as a spy and locked In prison, He has a