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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-17
NON-INHALABLE SPAGHETTI
FOILS BOHEMIAN DINERS
New Little Italy Edible Defes All Attempts to Eat 1t in
the American Manner.

Just like the kind you get at the RospiE-
losl, or whatever they call the place, only
it has a tiny hole running right straight
through il, that is to say, longitudinally.
or, so to speak, beginning at one end and
ending at the other.
Or to be more plain. il possible, such a
hole as when the diner should start to in
hale the spaghetti slowly toward his dia-
phragm, breaking all rules of etiquette.
Calabrian and otherwise, such Il hole as
would prevent the principle OF suction. or
more correctly, the principle of varying
air pressures, and result in-(new para
graph
Why, it would result in the spaghetti
stopping short after It had travelled about
an inch toward the endangered wlndpipe
of the libellant, or lmbiber, hereafter to
be known as the party of the first part.
By that time suction would have drawn
all the liqueous tomato and aerated cheese
out of the lengthy perforation and, by
permitting the free passage of the air
through the spaghetto, prevent the com
pletion OF Its absolutely involuntary jour-
ney.
Moral: Place the fork at right angles
to the plane of the dish. Twirl gently
toward the right until 16 inches of spa
ghetti are enmeshed. Jerk down and
slightly to the left until the lowest spa
ghetti on the right-hand lower side rs
pleated neatly around the near prong
OF the fork, holding all in place. then in
sert in the mouth.
Note-When using n knife-oh. well, In
that case don't order spaghetti order
peas and then call for mashed potatoes
to keep them from sliding off.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-17
PRESIDENT WILSON WEARS
SHAMROCK IN HIS LAPEL

WASHINGTON, March T%-Feasting
and solemn religious observances marked
St. PatriclS's Day in Washington.
President Wilson wore shamrock in
tho lapel of his coat. The emblem was
sent him by Miss Sue Marion, of Jerse-
City by parcel post
Bishop O'Connell, of Richmond. cele-
brated solemn high mass at st. Aloyslus
Church. This being the most pretentious
service of the day. Nearly every other
Catholic church and every Catholic order
celebrated the Irish Saints feast day In
song, prayer and oratory.
The Ancient Order of Hibernians' the
Shamrock Club and other Irish organiza-
tions will hold banquets tonight.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-17
SCHIEREN ESTATE TO GO
TO HEIRS OF HIS WIDOW
Former Mayor of Brooklyn Remem-
bered Servants in Will.

NEW YORK, March 17-The will OF
Charles a. schlcren, once Mayor Of
Brooklyn, who died March 10 at his
home. dO5 Clinton avenue. was filed YES
terday with the Surrogate, dsposing of
nm estate estimated between four and
five million dollars.
Tho testators widow, Mrs. Louise r..
Schicren was to receive one-third OF
the reslduary estate. Mrs. Schieren lived
less than "a hours after her husband
died. The bequcst to her. unless dis
posed of i'm a will made by her, will 20
to her legal heirs
The sum of $4,000 was left in trust
for Miss Emily Webb Jones FOR her
many years Of faithful service to the
testator and his family"
Miss Jones was housekeeper for the
Schierens for more than 30 years. She
left the employ of the family in 1911,
shortly after Mr.. Schieren made his last
will At the death of Miss Jones the
trust fund will be distributed among
charitable institutions.
Amounts ranging from $4,000 to $500
are left to each of 10 servants.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-17
''Patrlela" Wins Art Prize

,,,s,sIlea, striking canvas of a
ros sn .s child by Lydia Field Emmett,
4 he Edward Box Philadelphia prize
ssn Me nest painting on exhibition at the
Ai 49, show OF the Academy OF the Fine
sss This announcement was made to-
~ ana lt was pointed out that the pic
~ received majority of 1000 votes.
~ p'i~e was awarded by popular vote.
nt,i+' prize canvas shows a charming
s.us girl standing with hands folded
az, ~ q panel wall and looking straight
hs,s the painting with an alert and
lta osulsh expression. 1t Is very life
-Ae and attractive.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-17
To Fight Beauest to Yale

NEW YORK, March f-.Yale Univer-
sity expects to receive the bulk of Brlga-
dier General Brayton Ives estate of at
least N,OOO,OOO, provided his will is per-
mitted to remain as he made 1t. Al
though there are bequests to various
members Of his family, they represent a
relatively small portion of the estate
and negotiations are now in progress re-
garding claims OF his relatives.
Rumors that there will be a contest of
the will nave been In circulation for sew
eral days, although an EFFORT is being
made to reach q settlement without the
intervention OF the courts
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-17

Non-inhalable spaghetti is the latest
blow at the Bohemian dinner fiends.
They had gotten into the pernicious
habit of drawing the interminable skeins
of that edible into their mouths in lieu
of educating themselves in the device Of
knotting swift bundles of 1t about the
prongs of fork, as they do in Calabria,
where the Carusos and the earthquakes
grow.
Giuseppe didn't like it. He will be the
concentrated personality hereinafter des-
ignated to represent the combined SEN
sitiveness of all Italian walters. He
never cracked a smile when those lay
men from unhphenated Philadelphia sat
in his breezy and cosmopolitan little saw
busted restaurant at South Elghth-and-a-
half and Somewhcreselse streets and or
dered Chiant snugly Gagged in straw. and
drank 1t like water, and 90, infdelsO
insulted his spaghetti.
Those who learn (as they should) to
think properly in terms of spaghetti
never sense II in the singular numDer.
The word "spaghetto," meaning one
strand of these pale golden locks, is
misnomer, a blunder, and n shame, sig
nifying nothing. But the infides, espe-
cially the giggling, girlish units of their
DELEGATIONS TO Little Italy, did this; they
would get one end of a spaghetto Cor is
1t feminine, spaghettaO in his, her or
its mouth, and dt hardly seems decent
to repeat)-er-draw 1t slowly into the
mouth.
After Ave minutes or so 1t was all in.
1t was a reflection on the italians pres
ent that their staple article OF food was
incapable of refined treatment.
But genius arose among the heirs OF
the Caesars to circumvent and confound
the pious and restore the self-respect OF
Giuseppe. Although the number of types
of spaghetti was already beyond human
computation, he invented a new one. He
invented non-inhalable spaghetti. 1t looks
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-17

AT this time is that preaching alone can
not save unless the preaching results In
moral efforts on our part" he said. I'VE
do pray In the crises Of life; we all pray
In the trenches but we look upon prayer
rs the last resort.
Christ Is our perfect human example.
He prayed. realizing the necessity OF
prayer. He rose up each day before
dawn to pray This was the secret OF
His power, tranquility and mastery. lie
fought out His daily battles on His knees
before He came to them. Can we escape
this conclusion: The Perfect Man prayed
and felt the necessity, therefore, prayer
Is necessary for u.s.?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-17
Drug Exhibit Opens

Drugs OF all kinds from all corners OF
the world are being shown at the stock
rooms of the Philadelphia Wholesale
Drug Company. 522 Arch street, where
the third annual trade exhibit of the CO.
operative concern opened last night. In
connection with the drugs there are also
being shown numerous articles that make
up the modern drug store The exhibit
will remain open until Friday.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-17
This Is What Patient Husband Does Not Say When
Dust of Housecleaning Is His Morning Greet
ing These Prema ture Spring Days

A cloud Of dust greeted a resident OF
West Philadelphia this morning as he
invaded the dining room. He groped his
way to a chair, which wasn't there. and
sat down at a place where the table used
to be, but wasn't
on one OF those indescribable things
which women call "tabourettes" there
was a meek-looking cup Of ebffee Of un-
decided temperature and rather tired
looking fried egg. The patient husband
took a sneaky look all around. Then II
dawned upon him
Spring Is here.
That spring is not all sunshine was
Impressed upon the mind Of the husband
when a weird looking creature armed with
a dust brush ana a mop thrust sooty
face through a window and demanded;
'sAil those porch rockers have 20 be
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-17

carried up from the cellar before you 80
to the ONCE"
Spring is here,
The fact was driven home as he zig
gagged up stairs with the rockers ana
found the cat wrestling with ms pet solu
fish. who were trying TO swim In water
less aquarium.
Housecleanitis is a sure sign. Further
proof that spring is again here Is given
by the fact grasshoppers were discovered
today In oil City by ]. G. Roemer.
Whether the oil Is the cause OF their
pre-season friskiness Is matter OF con-
lecture. But Roemer says that they were
OF the regular August summer vacation
Kind and hoped around the same as ~
h was sunday afternoon near the old
rustic bench II was rumored that there
HAl be more signs Of spring tomorrow.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-17
CHURCHs GREATEST DANGER"

Tho greatest danger that confronts the
Church always Is that II may stand be-
tween the soul and Christ; and that Il
may substitute It's own light for the one
true light that enllghteneth the world, y"
said the Rev. Frederick Edwards, OF
Grace Protestant Episcopal Church. New
York, in his MONDAY Lenten sermon at
the Garrick Theatre today. Men want
TO see God. They should see Christ frat
We go from the accessible to the inacces-
sible. Christ has been given to the world
that we should see Him and through Him
see God But for this we need to have
our eyes opened"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-17
ACCUSED OF sTABRING

Accused OF picking fight with a
huckster and stabblng him after the latter
refused to quarrel, James McCloskey, of
4Sth street near Glrard avenue, was held
under $500 bail to await the result OF tho
mans injuries by Magistrate Boyle at .he
6lst and Thompson streets station this
morning The victim, who is in the
Presbyterian Hospital with deep cuts in
his chest, arms and legs, is Toney Car
borano. of 903 Ernest street. The trouble
started over the price of an apple, 1t
was said.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-17
Lecture on Holy Land

me Junior Branch of the Pennsylvania
Aedieal Missionary Society was the spon-
~ Tor an illustrated lecture on the Holy
lAna given by e. NJ. Newman at the
eeAoemy OF Music last night. Mr.. New
-an explained how Jerusalem is break
s. ~ away from the traditions of centuries
nv nv becoming more or less modernized.
s snriek OF the locomotive whistle
Sons the hills OF Zion may be an in
A 4pasruity' according to Mr.. Newman. but
- come and 1t viii not be long be-
~ o'her modern conveniences will fol-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-17

Mrs. Mary Harris. a 50-year-old negro
woman, of 1920 Bainbridge street, fell
from her bed this morning and suffered
injuries that caused her death. She had
been i'll for two months She was found
unconscious on the floor by neighbors,
who came to visit her. She was re-
moved to the Pennsylvania Hospital,
where she died.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-17
Educators to Discuss Promotions

Radical changes in the methods OF
handling examinations and promotions in
the public schools here are anticipated as
a result OF a series of conferences on the
subject, the first of which has been ar
ranged for April 10. The conferences
will be under the auspices of the School
mems Club.
Many veteran teachers are of opinion
that the existing methods of determining
promotions are inadequate.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-17
Change at the Metropolitan

NJ ne Aikado" viii be presented at the
0ns.ne on Saturday at the Metropolitan
eHe House by DeWolf Hopper and the
s-eet st and Sullivan Opera Company. in
br,,' % The Yeomen OF the Guard"
Esdsiy announced. This change Is
li,s. difference TO many requests so
last matinee performance OF
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-17
MARRIED 55 YEARS
Children and Grandchildren of Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. r. Hice Attend Event.

Mrs. j. r. Hice Attend Event.
Philadelphia has at least one couple
who give the lie to the divorce evil. Mr.
and Mrs. j. r. Hice have been married
% years, and today they are celebrating
the event in their home, 2l2s North 2lst
street.
Helping them at the jollilcation are
their five children and three grandchil-
dren. including a granddaughter, Carolyn
Roger who will have her 11th birthday
on Saturday. At the family dinner were
Mr. and Mrs. Hice's four daughters-Mrs.
C. A. Eppley. of Harrisburg; Mrs. w. B..
Parker, of Oak Lane; Mrs. G. F. Roger,
of 4919 Walnut street; Miss Lillian Hice,
who lives with her parents; and son,
G. w. Hice, a contractor of this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hice were born and mar
ried in Easton. but have lived in this city
27 years. Mr.. Hice is 76 years old, and
retired 80 years ago from the Dixon Cru
chile Company,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-17
STOMACH HOSPITAL OPENS
New Institution Open to Inspection
Today.

The National Stomach Hospital was
opened formally this afternoon at 3
o'clock. The exercises were conducted
in the building. 1914 North 18th street.
and the institution was open for inspec-
tion throughout the afternoon.
Prayer was offered by the Rev. Mgr.
Charles F. Kavanaugh the Introductory
remarks were made by Thomas Il.
Smith. president of the board of trus-
tees, and an address was delivered by
DR.. Judson Daland. a member OF the hos
pital staff.
The institution will be free to the de-
serving poor.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-17
TRAINING OF CHILDREN
The Rev. P. H. Casey Devotes Lenten
Sermon to Education.

Sermon to Education.
The necessity of guiding the footsteps
r. children in the right direction was
omnhasized by the Rev. p. II. Casey in
the MONDAY Lenten sermon on "The
Catholic School, at St Josephs Roman
Catholic Church. willings alley near Sd
street today.
History made tomorrow will be made
by your children" he said. Are you In
stIlling in your children the proper Ideals
true religion and absolute faith in God,
which Is mans only hope?
"I cannot impress upon you too strongly
the high efficiency of our schools and
the urgeny of your bringing up your
children in them. Let the first teachings
be the beautiful teachings of the church
for childish Impressions good or bad,
blossom and bear fruit
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-17
GREEK COLONY URGES WAR

MELBOURNE, Australia. March H.
The Greek colony mas sent the following
cablcgram to the President of the Greek
Parliament in Athens "Our earnest de-
sire would be realized If Greece inter-
venes in the war on the side of the
Allies"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-17
Leelure oR Moo and Criticism

A- mestage OF Moses and modern
criticism was discussed by the
|.' francis -. Gigot, at Houston Han
tefnoon- The lecture Is one OF a
siyen under the ausplces 81 ne
Students Orsanization Commit
es ne uniyersliy.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-17
PLAN "PAY UP WEEK"
Novel Idea Agitates Mind of PENN
sula Folk.

sula Folk.
WILMINGTON. Del, March 17.-Wh!le
number of towns on the peninsula are
eonsiderlng the matter of "clean up
week" the people of Milton are agitatlng
'or an entirely new plan. 1t is to hold
4 pay up week" So far the suggestion
Aes met with considerable encouragement.
II Is held that If everyone In this town
q any other town would make 1t a point
% pay up all their back bills during a
seek to be selected, the town would
ss pe better off than It has ever been in its
history, and the effect would be Just as
beneficial, as the effect of a clean up
e reeh The matter has been discussed
y milton but so far no one has definitely
moved to select a week.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-17
PLEA FOR MORE PRAYER
Rector Recommends Following Divine
Example in Supplication.

A plea to make a business" of prayer
was made by the Rev. Charles Townsend
rector of the Church of the Good SheD-
herd. Rosemont. Pa, in the MONDAY Len
ten sermon at Old st. Pauls Church, Sd
street below Walnut. today. He spoke
on "The Necessity of Prayer"
"The message we need In Philadelphia
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-10-08
Two Important Commissioners
Appointed By Gov. Trammeu

treated many cases of similar ma
ture
Mrs Wright is one of the most
promising women in the State con-
nected with social work, and is an
active member of the State Fedora
tion of Women's Clubs. Mr. Brorein
is president of the Associated Chart
ties at Sanford and former mem
served ON a commission to investi-
gate like needs as now wanted in
Florida. Mr.. Sheriff. was formerly
secretary of the Pensacola Y. NJ. G..
A. and is familiar with social work.
Mr.. Mckenzie, chairman of the
Mothers ePnsion Commission, is the
father of the bill, and he was in
strumental in securing its passage at
the last Legislature. The commits
sion is also fortunate in securing
Mr.. Mathewson, Mayor of Gaines
vile, as member. Mr.. Matheson
is also vice president of the Florida
State Conference of Charities and
Correction. Mrs. Frank +. JENNINGS
is president of the jacksonville
Woman's Club, and is an earnest
worker for social reform. Mrs.
Hooker is past State president of the
Florida Federation of Woman s
Clubs, while Mrs Young is di-
rector of the national organization
of women's clubs
These two commits sions will
shortly meet and decide upon what
action will be taken. The women s
clubs in Florida, charitable and So
cial organizations in the State are
all interested in the two movements,
and it will depend on the report Of
these commissions at the next Legis-
lature whether Florida gets the de-
sired institute and law
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-10-08

purchased in such small packages
!. nj lead many, it is hoped, to
to buy more fruit and thus in
crease the consumption. Some
shippers contend that the new
package will have tendency to
glut the market with poor and
inferior grades, as some dishon-
est shippers will use this kind OF
a package to move all OF their
culls and poor stuff, and by SO
doing demoralize the sale OF tam
cy fruit Other shippers contend
that the same inspection will be
given these smaller packages,
and it will not be possible tor
dishonest shipper to work OFT
poor and immature fruit and
come within the law, and that
fruit will sell on its merits in
small container Just as well as IN
a Standard box.
1t is understood that the Ex-
change will make trial of the
new packages this season. Mr..
Baynard stated that in all proba-
bility his house would expert
ment with them to some extent.
While it is not expected that they
will displace the standard orange
crate, it does seem probable that
they will prove an immense boos-
ter of retail sales. The suppose
ton that culls will be shipped in
small packages is all bosh and
rot. No consumer is going to
buy even a small box before OPP
ening and inspecting it, unless
from a retailer he knows he can
trust to supply the best
1t is not expected that ship
ping will begin here before early
November Today some grape
fruit from the Dunson and Red
field groves is being loaded in
hulk for shipment to an Orlando
speculator who bought it. 1t is
green, very green indeed, and
bet, Of = t. are freely offered
on the streets, with no takers,
that the inspectors will conhcate
it. Cheer mp. BOYS Hang to-
octhcr and fight for the right,
and ,omedN the Speculator, the
citrus canker. the San Jose Scale,
the sour scab, and all other pests
will be eradicated In spite OF
them and the short crop, this is
going to be a good season, prices
VIII hold high. and real. regular,
Surc-nough money is rolling our
wav in large bales VS. ehould
worry ,-Auburndale New Era.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-10-08

Jacksonville, Oct. S-The appoint
| ment of two commissions to investi-
gate the need of an institution for
feeble-mlnded and epileptics and a
| mothers pension law has just been
| made by Governor Park Trammell .
The women, who will conduct a rig
id investigation throughout the State
as specified in the bill, passed by the
recent Legislature.
The commission to investigate the
need of an institute for the treat
ment of feeble-minded and epileptics
consists of DR.. D. C. Main, Welaka,
chairman; DR.. ]. H. Randolph, Jack
sonville; Mrs. S. B. Wright, San
ford; Hon. w. G. Brorein, Tampa,
and Hon. J. H. Sheriff., Pensacola
These members receive from the
State no compensation, and their ap-
pointment is purely honorary. How
ever, appropriations have been made
for their expenses while investigat-
ing.
The need of mothers pension
law in Florida will be investigated
by commission consisting of Hon.
II. s. Mckenzie, Palatka; Hon. G.
P. Matheson, Gainesville; Mrs. F. E.
Jennings, Jacksonville; Mrs. W. NJ
Hooker, Ocala, and Mrs. W B.
Young, Jacksonville.
Splendid Personnel
The personnel of both commissions
is excellent, and is such that a thor
ough and expert investigation into
both needs is assured. DR.. Main is
considered one of the finest special
ist, on cases of epileptics in the
country, and DR.. Randolph is also
rated equally as high. Or. Randolph
1T enc time was in charge Of the in
sane asylum at Chattahoochee, and