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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-08-13

HHAT was the advertisement.
L brought a motley assortment of the
atrical folk and "would-be" footligh
stars to Mercantile Hall to Investigate
the possibilities of employment. Appli.
cants for engagements as chorus girls
ranged from men out of employment to
l6-year-old girls and women of 60, COM
Ing from all walks of life.
The soliciting of chorus folk ss being
undertaken by the Northern Producing
Company, which is preparing to open a
circuit of dramatic "bits" for the coming
season in New Jersey The circuit will
cover Willlamstown, Pennsgrove, Salem,
Woodstown and swedesboro, and min
strel troupe of chorus ladies" is now
being organized to put across perform
ance that Will meet the tastes of these
towns. Other bits" will be organized
with chordses of from 10 to 20 persons for
the circuit.
The talent which appeared at the pres
ent recruiting station was varied. Among
the first to respond was a Hungarian
scrubwoman of some so years. Harold
Kaufman, dramatic manager of the COM
pany, took her in hand after appraislng
the heroic proportions Of the applicant.
Sure want to go on the STAGE" she
said. II got experience. too. I could
sing In grand opera over in Vienna. Do
you believe that? Sure 1 made lots Of
money too And lost $I25 in the movies,
too, In an airdome 1 run in back of my
place. My husband is a blacksmith 1
guess 1 could sing, you bet, and I could
pick up the dance steps easy"
She was informed that II her services
were required she would be notified
through the mails. The next applicant
was man, middle aged and nervous
Joseph A. Murphy, musical director of
the company, questioned him first.
You soing to be a chorus girl, too?"
NO but | thought maybe 1 could get
some work"
Can you sing2 Ever had any expert
ence?"
Yes; was in the game 12 years ago,
and ulster be able to get in on the male
quartet stun"
How about danclng?"
We'll, had a bad spell Of rheuma-
tism' and my left leg is pretty stiff, but
guess l could make out all right"
Next came two good-looleinR voupo |
girls, who announced that althouRb tbaS, |
had had no stage experience, they were
sure they would do fne," as friends
mad often told them they had "the voice
and looks to make hit on the stage"
AT present they said, they are "slingin'
nash down In cheap-skate cafe
And so they come single women mar
Tled women, old women, from factories
stores and homes, all attracted by the
lure OF the spotlight and the fame of
the billboard. Perhaps the most inter-
estlng and pathetic figure OF them ali
was woman of some "a years who said
ner stage name was Mrs. Omega.
I'm a fire dancer" she Announced
but haven't been on for seven vesrs
loW' Yes, used to do aerobatlcs on The
,mgs' too, but that was never my line for
| speciality" Ut
Married." she was asked.
Yes. My husband Is - He 10 ao
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-08-13
A Doubling Brother

Dey tells me down in de ole mill road.
Nigh whar de ole mill stood,
Whar de water swirls 'bove de waggin
ford
AT de edge of de thick pine wood.
spy wuz hung endur'in' er de war
END his body was buried dere-
En- you see his fo'm, en- de red roma scar
Ez his body fioals th'oo de air.
l amt been dere sence heer'd de tale,
En- | amt gwine dere no mo-;
De creek gwine run widout any fail,
Wh'r / stay or go.
got no corn. en- de old mill wheel IL
amt a-turnin' now;
woods
En- don't b'lieve de tale Vohow.
William Mcdonald Goodman IN s.,,,.
Woman's Magazine. 81 Southein
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-08-13
LEMoN HILL sERvIcE IN PARK
Eli Kirk Price Grants Permission for
Old Folks Meeting

Following controversy which has
lasted since last March the Falrmount
Park Commission has eeded a poInt M
the Lemon Hill Association by giving that
organization. permission TO hold its annual
cid folks service at the Lemon Inn
pavilion on September 1.
The concession followed an earnest an
peal made By ,. Lincoln Hall. president
q the association, 70 Eli Kirk Price
eh4iI man Of the Committee on superin.
ssHdsnee OF the Park cop,r,,ssior \,
which It was pointed out that neaTlv 10
men and women, ali 65 years OF aee a.
older look forward TO the annual event
YIN Hueh keen interest that to denv
them the privilege OF attending such I
service you'd be 10 give them btttar
snd needless disappointment.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-08-13
Worth Hard Hit bv Wa,

LONDON, Aug. 13.-Jacques Worth ~.
widely known French dressmaker T. s1s sos
ing to close his London branch at az ~ ~,
of August in consequence of the slt,r,s
in business caused by the war, Hs NV
he foresaw at the outset that cer,sis
economies on the part of buyers ws,s
likely, but the lack of business has ~
surpassed his expectations. The loss n
American business following the Ins,.
tania disaster also caused a serlous 'iosv
in his business. The last straw was ~.
organization Of the Women's Dress FSon'
omy League among fashionable women
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-08-13
A Cheese Cutter

Ihe housekeeper whose family has a
natural fondness for cheese and all cheese
alshes VIII appreciate the newest cheese
stores. The idea is that cheese is dif-
hcult to cut because of its well-known
and annoying tendency to stick TO the
steel knife If one is preparing a rarebit
or some other tasty chafing dish dainty
II is necessary to have the cheese emf
hneiy and well, This knife is made of
TN: It is quite large and will penetrate
risnt INTO the centre OF large piece of
cheese. or can be used TO slice cbeese -
sells for 80 cents. and will prove most
useful for general purposes.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-08-13


little peacock that he was.
Only this afternoon 1 was converslng
with Scottish minlSter Of a particularly
narrow type. While l delight in most
things connected with Scotland must
confess that many of the "Auld Lichts"
the Scottish church could well be dis
pensed with.
Women" began the minister slowly,
and with the sonorous drone peculiar to
Scotch, sanctity in the pulpit--a sound
which from early childhood has always
been intensely Irritating to me. assumed
ms II is for the subduing OF all contrary
opinion, Women should all get married,
II they can only get mani"
But every woman at some time of her
life has had chances Of marriage"
ventured.
Nothing Of the sort" said Scotland's
spiritual adviser, testify; don't tell me
any nonsense OF that sort about the SEX
for never Will believe III Women take
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-08-13
INTERESTING TYPES-MEN AND
THE MASCULINE VIEWPOINT
Woman Was Made for Man" Says the Scottish Minis
ter, Solemnly, "And She Should Therefore, Conform
to His Wishes in Every Respect"
By ELLEN ADA1R


II IS hard and IN many cases quite ar
4 impossible matter to convince some
men that every woman is other than a
fsving lion. seeking whom she may
dovcuri ''iivery woman wants TO get mar
ried. and is trying her level best to make
q On fait acoompll and so II behooves
NJ to take care lest she devour usl" is
their private argument and one which
they hrmly cherish as gospel truth
Truly II an x-ray apparatus we're ap-
piled TO the minds OF some men. the re.
suit would be surprising. For some Of
the oldest little creatures are the most
eonceited. and fondly cherish the delu-
sion that upon them all feminine hearts
are longingly fixed.
Women all like me immensely" de-
clared an absurd little specimen of this
type recently Somehow or other al
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-08-13
BEWARE THE RAG MANI
He's Trying to Corner Old Clothes at
Low Price, on Rising Market

Mrs. Housewife, beware OF the tattered
person who sings that old familiar ailey
sll'y, fof an his easy nonchalance when
cents for big bag OF rags, be not de-
eelyed He is trying to hoodwink YOU
lie may say that he can get an the rags
ne wants az the price he offers YOU. but
II isn't true AS a matter OF fact there
Is going 70 be a rag famine during which
you may obtain 10 cents or more per
pound for the old clothing you have been
selling at cent a pound or less.
According 10 dealers, italy has sa,.
IN an order for 100000 blankets Of
course they are never made of anything
nut new wool. Rags. however. ara CON-
Yerted into shoddy. From shoddy NAV be
made wool substitutes" Figure n ont
for Yourself and hang on 10 the rags nm
I'll the price gees up
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-08-13

Thankful for
what2" put In n
small girl, who was
listening with great
interest.
Thankful for
their m erci e 8"
said the minister
solemnly. "a man
Is the gre a { Q 8 I
m ercy that can
come to a woman"
HHWW ...sa. ..sa.NNwa
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-08-13
TAFFETAS COATS WITH WIDE
FLARE FOR -THE TTTrT u rOrc

THERE are many mothers
i whose vacations are more
or less curtailed, If not wholly
dispensed with, this summer.
But the problem OF the little
girl or boys holiday still re-
mains School children need
change; their health suffers
In the extreme heat, and a
Doctors bill far exceeding the
cost OF a modest vacation As
the result. So, as far as
economy goes toward the So
luton of the problem. the
answer is in the Affirmative
The little girl who goes
travelling will need a warm.
seryiceable coat. II this is
made OF wooden or heavy ma.
terials the dust often becomes
SO completely ingraIned IN
the weave of the goods that
II practically ruins the coat
Tor further use. Taffeta is
singularly different In this
respect, for II sheds dust al
most instantly and will prove
warmer than one would suss
pect at first glance, as many
sroWn-ups who have navy
taneta dresses will testifv
II necessary, these SILK coats
may be interlined, a precau-
ton which will not alter fba
shape OF the garment In tbs
slightest detail, II II is pronS
erly managed.
me me popular eording, so
fashionable on women's So,yns
ana wraps just at present is
SHOWN on the little COAT Sar .
enid In today's illustrstIo1
me waist limo is outIins5 ~,
,i,s4hs ,,,'.l OF rather heavy cords |
with soft shirrings OF tbs sIH,
IN between. The rest OF tba |
coat Is severely plain v,,.'s
Wide flare at the bottn,en %en
ana collar Of iniits,In
point Venise. a'ioh
The style tendencies for an
are an toward extreme sirs ia
pheity' even more So thsn I h
peen exhibited this sprlns ss -
cI,,1,n ,,,,nsf Russian effects. in
beIsa bb,JS,ns high collars, wida
os,., DesIs, mare skirts and novel
In favor. are nrst
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-08-13

HkLa4NG4oN. Del. Aug. 13-sfsu-
ts ot me school Board ID Wiiminefon
ntte practically served notice 81 fbe
fepiie that the body VIII oiose The ascal
tet ~hich began on July WEI q
as'iess @ something over 81. 600. Ia addi-
z.2H % tnis Il viii be impossible Ia
adjust tie salaries 81 the tsaehsr- ~
t'fains q a schedule made 10 soma I'm.
$50 Nlty ccuacll has informed ~
safa tHat Il Is Impossible % give h
Hieney Tor The year ana faaF \
elN nave @ sei al0ns as best Il cal
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-08-13

TIC queen d the carnival belng held
under the auspices OF Corpus Christi Ro-
man Catholic Church. In the basement ~
ne ne" paroehiai school, 18th street ana
.s..s tass neeS avenue viii be announced to-
nsht' the lucky young lady viii ba
crowned By State Senator owen =
diamond ring ~ "ish
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-08-13

who actually be-
lieved in women
having rights OF
their own.
MY good fell
low" he said, loft
lily, "if you will
only read your
Bible you will dis
cover there that I
woman was made
for man, and un-
d g r 8 [ a n d that,
therefore, in every
way she g n ould
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-08-13

ways have a great sue
cess with the opposite
sex! I'm sure I don't
know whyi"
Neither did anybody
else, though pollteness
forbade one to disagree
with him. And he
metaphorlcally spread
the plumes of his COM
nln nnnru lll.n Ahn atnln
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-08-13
Water Shortage IN West PhiladsInh,.

r'hssf .alop o. water ia West pofs-
eeiph'a IS urged by CHER carleton =
tas's, ot me Water Bureau. dur.nq the
etss ~ isast while one 81 az
% pf'nF repaired Tha canrs56niIs'..
-aief pf Melf PhHadsIphla elf,t.st
~ M aqHn S ~ aent ~.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-08-13
Fashion Hints

sue serge promises to bs
Siss me most fashionabie OF fab. b
Beaded gate-top bags -.
made made OF black or navy bh,s s
.,.,h SiregIar skirts are anished
W. mlLs bias bands Of plaid ma
c9ildren's frocks are em-
oroidered In designs sbe,sins, ,,,,
animals insects and BIRDS
Hfoaa-brimmed hats ara
iesnlonable Tor midsammeT
skirts viii probably dro. N
tre three inches flon 49,
ground length.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-08-13

often well disguised, thenl" murmured a
! little French widow "As for me, I know
| the men well, and do not think they
are always blessngs-upon the con-
trary"
But the Scottish pastor ignored her en-
tlrely as too carnal for any ministerial
attention, and proceeded: wives should
obey their husbands and defer to them
In every respect. Marriage troubles arise
through wives seeking to be assertive-
and In all the world there is nothing more
Objectionable than an assertive woman"
But why should not women be as
sertive. II they feel that way? Surely
they have as much right to individuality
as the men7' said a young man. who
had been listening with great attention.
81 do not see why a woman's opinion
shouldn't be just as we'll worth listening
to and as interesting as a mans"
The Scottish minister regarded him
with n plying eye. For here was n man
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-08-13

come second. and should conform to his
wlshesl'
And this opinion, unspoken or other
wise, is held by number of men larger
than one would think possible in a sensi-
bic world
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-08-13
MINISTER'S WIDOW FINDS NEW
LIFE IN SETTLEMENT WORK
Mrs M E. Graham Gains Solace and Comfort in Giving
Joy and Health to Citys Poor at
Chalkey Hall

wednesday. The members sit on the
porch and talk and laugh to their hearts
content.
THEY enjoy. too. the shade Of the trees
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-08-13
Central Educational Institute

DuV aHd hUeniHD-PrepaTator and BusiHelt
The Community has confidenee in centrals
10 educational System. You should know about
Is - UNIQUE work 1000 Students last year.
send Tor illustrated Catalog A.
central y NJ, c. A, 1421 Arch St.. Phla.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-08-13

what they can get-snd are glad to get
itl II they can persuade one man into
proposing to them. then they should take
him and be thankful"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-08-13

loniy II was now blossom); they will
wake in due time-in due time! Each has
10y OF It's own!'
Aha though the fairy didn't In the least
understand what the morning glory migbt
mean, she asked no questions-ghe was
content TO look and learn.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-08-13

CHORUS GIRLS WANTED, with or without
North Franklin ct. -
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-08-13

tbs Soss se promises to be
ties si,s most fashionable Of TAB.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-05-19
ANNOUNCE PLAN TO
SHAKE up CABINET

LONDON, May is.--Prssnler
Asqulth, In the house Of COM
mons. today announced that
Reconstruction Of the ministry
on . broader political basis 10
under consideration"
According 10 reports, there VII
be five new members In this COAL.
ton cabinet.
Premier Asquith will retain his
place as premier. Sir Edward
Grey will remain at his post as
secretary for foreign affairs. Lord
Kitchener. secretary for war. Will
also continue in office.
Blu, from Winston Churchill. first
lord OF the admiralty. Gown thru
the list OF ministers will come res.
ignasions and appointments Of
members OF other parties, TO sue
coed them.
Arthur J. Balfour. former premier
and prominent conservative, IL
slated To succeed Churchill. II Is
said the new cabinet will include
strong unIonist and labor leaders.
Such a ministry. IL is believed.
would bring to the government tho
confidence and popularity which
the liberals have lacked since the
outbreak OF war.
In carrying out the cabinet
changes, II Ia believed David Lloyd
George will also retire as chancel.
Tor OF the exchequar. Andrew
Bonar Law. conservative leader
In the commons, IL regarded as Ger.
tain Of selection for a post In the
coalition cabinet
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-05-19
BARROW SAYS
BLOODSHED May
Be NECESSARY

WASHINGTON. May ia.--That
"bloodshcd IL sometimes necessary
was tho opinion given the federal
relations commission Tuesday af.
ternoon by Clarence 3. Dnrrow, the
attorney who defended Meyer. Hay.
wood and Pettibone at Boise, Idaho,
and the Mcnamara brothers when
they were tried at Los Angeles on
charges OF dynamiting tho Los An.
geles Times.
DO you believe IN bloodshed -
Welnxtock asked the
witness. who had Just urged the
pardon OF John II. Mcnamara. now
serving a term in San Quentin for
the Times dynamitinF
Sometimes IL IL necessary" Oar.
row replied. We have reached a
point whore n change In our system
must come. don't think We live
In a free country--not nearly ms free
as II was so years ago"
Under questioning by commission
Darrow said he received ts5. 900 for
defending Meyer. Haywood and Pet.
tibone. $4,000 for his work In the
anthracite coal case. and sts, 900 for
defending John and James McNa.
mara. which I spent In defending
myself" he added.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-05-19

II you have been reader of The
star for any length OF time you
must have noticed Or. f.athrop's adj
vertisements. IL was nj the re
quest of friends and patients that
pr. Lathrop started 90 advertise F,
they thought the people should
know OF his remarkable achieve.
mcnts. Or. Lathrop is licensed by
the State Board OF Medical Eek
aminers to practice In the state
of Washington. and he has been
practicing in Seattle for several
years. The doctor does not claim
that his treatment Is cure-all. and
he will not take your case IL he
thinks he cannot benefit you. II
medical or surgical treatment Is
what Ii needed IN your case. he will
tell YOU SO, and advise YOU 10 &C
20 your physician and surgeon foI
treatment. DR. I.athrop does not
charge for consultation and you are
welcome 10 visit his office at 2is.it
Peoples Bank Bldg. any day except
Sundays, between a. m. and
y. m. Some OF the diseases that
Doctor Lathrop successfully treats
are: Asthma. Heart Trouble. Dys
pepsia, La Grippe. Female Trouble
Constipation. Lumbago, Neuralgia
Liver Trouble. Rheumatism, Appen
dicitis, Headaches, Paralysis. In
somnia. Kidney Trouble and Stom
ach Trouble.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-05-19
CONGRESSMAN
HERE WITH LINE
OF GLOOMY talk


Congressman julius Kahn OF Calf
fornia will speak at noon meeting
today at the Commercial Club.
Congressman Kahn arrived here
late Tuesday night. and was met by
Leo and Mrs. Schwabacher, old
friends of his. who escorted him 10
the New Washington. He is accom-.
panied by bis wife's aunt. Mrs.
Esther Henderson.
lie Ia a republican. and like all
other members OF that party. pre-
diets reunion OF the progressives
and republicans. resulting In a
sweeping victory at the next cleo.
ton.
Blame for the present so-called
depression in business" he attrib-
utes to the Underwood tariff bill,
and he characterizes the recent
States affair as a
Sublime failure"
He's cheerful guy.
He says the whole West will be
hit when the import tax on sugar IL
lifted next year.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-05-19
REPULSE GERMANS
WITH HEAVY LOSS
By William Philip Sims

PARIS. May ia bloody battle.
fought In the darkness OF the mists
hanging over Flanders, resulted In
the repulsc OF a strong German de-
tacament with severe losses. the
war office announced today.
The Germans endeayored TO carry
the French positions by surprise
attack.
Charging over the flooded fields,
the Germans advanced under cover
OF the fog TO within few yards OF
the French positions. which they
showered with bombs and hand
grenades.
immediately n whitening machine
gun fire was turned upon the
charging enemy. The foremost
lines were swept away and the rear
companies retreatcd In disorder.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-05-19
PRzEMYSL IS
BOMBARDED
BY GERMANS

PETRoGRAD. MAY is,--The
outer forts OF przemysl are being
bomharded by the Austro-German
army OF Gen, Mackenzen with In.
crossing ferocity. Il was officially
admitted today. Aviators report
that the enemy has brought up
heavy artillery In the vicinity OF
Babiee and the outer ring of forts
are under extremely heavy fire.
The Germans north OF przemssl
are making serious attempt 10
surround the fortress,
They delivered attacks at several
points along the railroad running
from rrxemysl 10 Jaroslav.. but
were repulsed,
The Austrians west and south OF
Przemysl have not been able to adj.
vance.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-05-19
PORTLAND FEELS
EARTHQUAKE SHOCK

PORTLAND. May 19.--what was
believed today TO have been an
earthquake shock startled residents
OF the East Side last night. but did
no damage.
The tremor was OF from one 10
two seconds duration. vibratcd
from east to west. shook canned
goods ON grocery store shelves. rat.
tied dishes and windows and rocked
chairs.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-05-19
U.S.MAY SEND
TART NOTE TO
ENGLAND, TOO

WASHINGTON, May To-
German officials declared here
today that the kaiser has halt
ed the activities Of his subma.
finss temporarily pending a
reply TO President Wilson's
note OF protest, but no word
had been received 10 this ef.
feet from Ambassador Gerard
at the state department..
In this connection, the Ger.
mans denied reports that an
attempt was made TO slnk the
liner Transylvanls, a. stated
by passengers In London, but
the officials declined to say
whether the German admiralty
had recalled the submarines
operating about the British
isie.
N thla should be the case, I,
would indicate Germany is al
least in a conciliatory mood.
May Send Note TO England
The demand OF President Wilson
TO Germany Is peremptory under
diplomatic niceties. The kaiser II
left no alternative. He must either
accept tho American position OF
relations viii be broken.
The same sort OF note may b.
sent TO England. affirming Amer
icAs right TO trade with whom Il
pleases. 30 long as the trading II
not contrahand
This would pat the allies In the
same position as Germany.
The movement for the president
to take this step In being backed b,
dealers in cotton.s provisions ant
grain. and dye importers.
Might Help Toward Peace
President Wilson has not indi
Gated his course.
America has already said tho Brit
ish blockade is considered In viola
ton Of international law.
Despite the fact that the German
note IL regarded as standing alone
have suggested that actor
by the United States In regard 4
the British blockade will show Ger
many that the American govern
mcnt rs not discriminating aEains
as charged.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-05-19
AMERICAN SHOT
BY VILLA TROOPS

WASHINGTON. May 19.--An I'M
identified American employed by
the Huastrea Petroleum Co. was
shot by the Villistas about May z.
after they had captured the Ebano
pumping station. near Tampico, ac-
cording to consular report TO the
state department today.