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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-16
WOMEN AND
EXTRAVAGANCE
The Breaking Up of Homes
BIZ
ELLEN ADAIR

being robbed of her rightful allowance
as the keeper of his home and the mother
OF his children.
On the other hand, the husband may
have been gonded by his wife's extrava-
gance into a variety of more or less un-
Pleasant remonstrances or into a line of
action that completely estranged her af-
fections from him. He. on his side. ceased
caring what she thought about him, since,
through her extravaganza in matters
financial she had SO clearly proved her
inability to fulhl her position as his wife
and helpmeet. For nothing ruins domes-
tic felicity sooner than extravaganza
Nothing is more surely calculated to
break up Il home than the foolish squan-
dering Of money that could be so much
better and more uscfully employed.
II lost my husband entirely through
my own fault" declared a young woman
the other day. "and that fault was OK
travagance. Yes, we were pretty we'll off
from the financial point of view. But he
was a Scotchman-aud Scotchmcn don't
like extravaganza in woman. In fact.
no iran on the face Of the earth really
does. He may overlook it and pretend
to be quite pleased for a while--but only
for short while! Then the day of
reckoning comes, and that day isn't going
to be at all pleasing for the wife. For
she is going to learn some unpleasant
truths then And II she doesn't cure
herself of extravaganza her home and
happiness aud husband are all going to
be lost to her"
And this is the reason that lies back
of thousands OF the divorces that happen
yearly in every country of the world.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-16

months ago | had a piece of inlaid limo
leum cut the size of my kitchen table, and
have used it constantly ever since. 1t
looks as well as tho day it was put on,
and nothing seems to mark II. not even
hot pots. 1t is easier to keep clean than
the ordinary oil cloth.
4 prize Of 80 cents has been awarded to
s. r., 40 West State street, Trenton, y. j.,
for the following suggestion;
Sometimes small cut glass dishes, or
empty jelly glasses that have been put
away inside each other. get stuck to-
gcther, and it is almost impossible to
get them apart without breaking Try
standing tho bottom one in hot water
and pour cold water in the top one. You
will be surprised to see how readily they
come apart, for the heat expands one,
while the cold contracts the other.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-16

certainly profited by the contraa
a catty idea, I think, for baa :. ''''a
extreme style, and know loos.s ~
ish. ~
The soft satin of which the sou.
made was a wonderful orchid shoa. y
bodice was made like corsele, :,
ecru lace, with straps of pearls acro..
shoulders. White tulle was drapsd y.
the front, and around the armhols.s 4
we're no sleeves. The tulle fell IN =
streamers to the very bottom Of N, !.
train. The skirt was draped u,,,
yoke effect in pearl beading fuu
was attached to this. The front n,
short peasant apron of pearls, ana ~
slit at the foot. The tulle was b,,, Z
place by a huge purple and ceri,. !.
at the back. Elinor looked like a soas,
her Greek filet accentuating her c,,.s,
features TO perfection.
George looked at her, speecbles h.,
suspect he came out of that beaut,nn.
because Elinor smiled all the yav -.
in the taxi. And any girl who snr.'
after dancing for five or six hours ma.
have something to smile about
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-16
A Song of Love

The time i've lost in wooiug.
In watching and pursuing
The light that lies
In woman's eyes.
Has been my hearts undoing.
Though Wisdom oft has sought me,
scorncd the lore she brought me,
My only books
Were woman's looks,
And roly's all they've taught me.
And arc those follies going?
And is my proud heart growing
Too cold or wise
For brilliant eyes
Again to set it glowing?
No-vain alas! tn endeavor
From bonds so sweet to sever
Poor Wisdom's chance
Against glance
Is now as weak as ever
Thomas Moore.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-16

When all the Folks were up he'd eat
His Funny Morning Meal;
Twas Sawdust mixed with Funny Rain,
And Chunks of Orange Peel.
And then he'd clear his Funny Throat,
And sing out Seven Times;
You see he really was a Bird
With Back -to-Nature Chimes.
The Forenoon thrO' he'd call the Time
'fill Twelve o'clock, and then
He'd eat a Peck or two OF Wood
From Hooyers Walnut Pen.
But after that ais Work Was light.
And stopped at Five Or SIX;
one night he cooA-qod Fourteen Times
as Quilts were IA al
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-16

and he marshaled his rain cloud into the
sky and rained hard for a week.
The ground got sosGy with moisture
the brooks became swollen and angry
but the earth kept the brown of winter.
Finally the sun and the rain cloud held
a consultation
II don't believe either one of us alone
can make summer" said the sun. u
think we'll have TO work together"
suppose agreed the rain cloud, that
you shine awhile and then | rain awhile
and wen see how that works"
So the April showers began
And under the spell of sunshine and
shower the earth lost her dulness, flowers
bloomed and summer came in glory.
Copyright, clara Ingram Judsou.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-16

school girl. These are selling for M.
in one store, in women's as well I.
smaller sizes. These are at saIs \,
course. The coat hangs loosely from \.
shoulders, and the skirt is extremelv mn
This also comes in mixtures. isn.,
weaves and serges.
Another bargain in the same stor. /,
neat little coat, very short and loo.,
with silk binding on collar and cuffs m,
suit itself is made of good quality \,
bardine, in navy and Copenhagen bun
also bla ck-the right thing for the nm,
woman who cannot wear a womans n,
The price is s17.75. This has charmIs,
little pointed coat and slde-plaited skrt
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-16

MO MATTER what her years, national
In ity. social status and financial posi-
tion may be, the extravagant woman Is
pretty much the same all the world over.
For whether she be black or white, rich
or poor, II she has the germ OF extrav-
agance rooted in her, then she is going to
get into trouble sooner or later and that
is quite sure and certain.
The dress bills Of an Indian princess,
Sudhlra Mander, were the subject of Al
action in London quite recently. It trans
plred that the lady was In debt to she
amount OF about $4,000, but the counsel
for the defence claimed that the princess
received the goods when she was under
q years Of age and. therefore an infant
according to English law. The point
round which the argument circled was
whether. having regard to the princess
position and her station of life, the goods
were a necessity. Clothing certainly IS
a necessity and the lady was quite en-
titled to get goods upon credit. But at the
same time, the dusky Princess Sudhira
Mander had doubtless been decidedly cX-
travagant She is a tall. handsome girl,
and her clothes are wonderful. But that
didn't prevent her losing her case and
having to pay $1,000.
Many women claim that extravaganza
Ia hereditary. and that the child Of eX-
travagant parents will be quite protligate
in the matter of money. There Is a good
deal of truth In this. For the spendthrift
spirit is handed down from generation to
generation. 1t is something closely akin
to gambling-this spirit of extravaganza.
II is very hard to overcome. But at the
same time, II it isn't cured, it Is going
to make entire shpwreck of the lives
OF its possessors. For extravaganza is
not a stationary affair. Upon the con
trary, II you don't overcome it, then rest
assured that It's going to entirely over
come you. And to be in the grip of that
sort of failing spells ruination and un-
happiness and the end of everything.
The recent number of divorce cases cited
do not give the wherefores and the Why's
OF the separation But on investigation
1t will be found that one of the leading
factors in the estransement was due to
extravaganza on the part OF either hus-
band or wife The financial proposition
that is so Important in matrimony was
not tackled in the right spirit There
was lack of good comradeship in the
spending of the income. Quarrels arose
over the due apportionins of funds. The
tod al ant ha usaE Mi GaI to
call her husbands mserlness, or she
sneered at his inability to make more
money, or she considered that she was
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-16

4 prize Of 40 cents has been awarded to
Emily George, i6l North 43d street, West
Philadelphia, for the following suggestion;
When making children's dresses allow
three or four inch hem. and make the
skirt two inches longer than required.
Then baste an inch tuck on the inside of
the hem. When the skirt needs lengthen-
ing, this tuck can be quickly made mar
rover, or entirely let out, if necessary.
This is a very good plan for any wash
goods. which may shorten considerably
when laundered.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-16
TOWN OF FUNNY DREAMS
THE CUCKOO
By Bob Williams

In Farmer HooveF's Funny House
They kept a Funny Box
That held a Real Live Cuckoo Bird
Who had no use for Clocks.
His coat was just as black as Ink,
And Shimmered in the Light;
His Bill was like a Pair of Tongs-
And fun OF Time and Fight.
Al Six O'Clock each Funny Morn
He'd wake the Hoover Chaps;
He'd "cook-oo" half a dozen times,
And spoil their Funny Maps.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-16

thoushtfuIly; you need some warm
spring rains"
"Raius," exclaimed the sun; rain
doesn't make things grow
mo-" asked the rain wait and see"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-16

4 prize Of so cents has been awarded to
Mrs. }. Albert Seel, 1851 North 10th street,
Philadelphia for the following suggestion;
To keep the kitchen looking neat, / was
Obliged to purchase new oil cloth for the
table about every six months. Just Is
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-16
' XS55 PRIZE
AffNSUGGESTIONS.
PRIZES DIFFERED DAILY

and so cents are awarded. ,,
All suggestions should be addressed to Ellen
Adair, Editor of Woman's Page. EyENIN"
LEDGER. Independence Square, Philadelphia
\ prize Of 81 has been awarded to Mrs.
John +. johnson. 56I3s kingscssinG avenue
Philadelphia. for the following suggestion;
The following is Il way to make old
carpets look and wear like linoleum.
Take any old piece of carpet, and tack
it, wrong side up. to the floor where it
is to remain Now mix a thick paste of
flour and water. cook it thoroughly and
apply evenly to the wrong side of the car
pct. This paste acts as a filling and
makes a good surface on which to apply
tho finishing coat of paint Let the
paste dry thoroughly then apply on"
thick coat of paint, A light lead will not
show the dirt.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-09-19
FOOTBALL PROSPECTS
GOOD AT DAVIDSON
More Than Fifty Men Have Re.
sponded TO Cali OF Coaches
Fctzcr and kIutz.

Davidson College, n. C.. Sent L.
Aho II fifty men responded To Coach
Fet2sT's call for football practice
Thursday afternoon. September =.
Among these are Six old men who
were SO helpful in carrying David
sons football team to victory las,
year, The fresh material looks very
encouraging for arhong them are
represented some Of the best preI.a-
ratoTV and hign schools. both in anu
out Of the State The team. however.
stlsta ms loss in the failure of Nc
anon, The big fl llback, to return.
The practice SO far has been light
on account Of t'sa iIuf weather. but
sorimmage Will start Immediately and
then better line an be gotten On
tx n.en.
Coaches Fetzer .-ea i.4utz have H. IN
aides TIRE last few GAYS by Graham.
OF Davidson, and later of Washing
ton and Lee, and by Johnson, of vir-
gInfa. DaVidson should consider
herself fortunate in the addition of
Dewitt klutz to her coaching staff
Mr.. Kiutz while at Davidson was an
lSopth Atlantic football man and
a four-year baseball man. Lately he
has been an assistant coach at the
university This gives, Davidson two
Al-Snuth- Atlantic men AS coaches
+ The first game OF the season will be
played at Lexington. Va. on the 25th
OF this month. against the Washington
and Lee lineup Davidson Ii maxi
lr~ special efforts and practices for
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-09-19

the most captivating game In the
world Were it not for my warm
friendship for Ed. Schiller and Mr..
Wells | question whether / could
have been wooed away from the pic
lures.
But here | am and, may add. that
am going to try to stay There is
no compensation quite as satisfying
as the knowledge that one has pleased
contract and / can only hope that
may not fall down on the job;
never have yet. / can say earnestly
that | truly believe that Miss Morti-
mer. our Leading lady. will captivate
the people of Richmond, just as she
captivated me and hundreds Of peo-
pie in the many audiences before
which she has appeared She is the
type of young woman about whom
the ladies say darling and the men
cute" and with 1t all her fetching
manner and her dainty prettiness. she
is one Of the most consummate act.
resses I have ever known.
Our leading man | am certain viii
please because he is both good look
( ing aud good actor Indeed. l
might go on down the line of our
company of fourteen and / do not
believe there is one hut will prove
pleasing and a favorite. AZ any rate,
/ we are going to do our hes. To please
and have every hope that we VIII be
! successful
Mr.. CONFESS is rather retiring, err
! ring more on the side of conser-
vatism than overly optimistic predic-
tons He seems sincere and an earn
est worker and 1t is certain that II
all of his selection of plays to tickle
/ the popular fancy measures up 10
/ Jerry he will not 80 far wrong In
proving himself both popular and
able. 1t will be remembered that
Jerry" liz the play In which Billie
1 Burke starred last season and which
was pronounced by most critics as her
greatest success.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-09-19

All OF the originals are in the organi-
cation that will be seen here. even the
musical conductor and the dance d.
rector. The repertoire of dances is
presented in beautiful and colorful
stage setting with a wealth of rich
costumes.
Sager Midgiey and Dawn Elton are
cn the same bill. Sager Midgley has
been recognized for years as without
an equal as an impersonator OF kid
comedy characters. He was last seen
here in musical comedy with Gertie
Carlisle and earlier as the teammate
of his sister, Fannie Midgley. Mide-
ley and Elton have a variety act that
has scored heavily this season,
Marie Fitzgibhons. character singing
coincidence. Is coming with a new
budget OF songs and lavish display OF
hats and gowns She is pretty and
has most pleasing voice.
Les Yardys famous French gym
nasts. will offer a thrilling series OF
gymnastic. acrohatic and aerial stunts
Their hazardous high bar perchsng Is
performed only by this team
Another importation Is Herskind
the English cartoonist. whose funny
caricatures have kept the readers OF
London papers laughing for seven
wears. Herskind is the English BUD
Fisher He gives an exhibition OF
his skill and dexterity with pencil
brush and crason that Is astonishing
and amusing.
The bill for the latter half of the
week Is another diversified list OF big
time acts. 1t embraces Martha Rus
sell e. Co. in the scenic comedy diver
basement, Types OF S.aEeland q
protean act in which many characters
of the drama are introduced, ther
bur'esqued,
Burns and Kisson, pair of fantas'
tic fun-makers, who sing and dance
win offer a knockabout act that Ia full
of laughs
The Reed Brothers. daredevil aerta
comedians. will give an exhibition o.
perilous feat, on the flying rings. trn.
peze, vertical and horizontal bars
This act teens with shocks and thrills
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-09-19

months in New York and the maya
zines and newspapers had seemingly
exhausted the supply OF interesting de-
magazine writers of the country Wis
Tied John 6. Fishers general offices
IN New York. with a request from
the publisher that he he permitted to
select lines from the comedy and show
why they were funny.
In suhjecting the work ia this lite
rary scrutiny, the odd fact was devei-
oped that. removed from the action
of the piece and printed just on its
merit, the whole script contained not
one funny line.
The Messrs. Smith had constructed
their hook so splendidly that one
must hear each new Hire read, with
it's accompanying situation, to be able
TO realize it's comic effect upon an au-
dienCe. The net result demonstrated
that to reproduce the }auehs of THE
I Red Rose ii would he necessary to
print practically complete reDroduc-
ton Of the story and the accompany
ing business" of the PLAYERS In the
action, and. of course, rs far as maya
zine utilization was concerned, That
was out of the question.
The Red Rose" which. hV the way,
is the musical comedy sister to Flora =
dora" comes to the Academy next
I Saturday. matinee and night, with the
original cast and wonderful singing
! and dancing chorus that jumped this
successful musical hit into popularity
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-09-19
/. f. CONFESS to
Have Charge Of
New Stock Co.

l.. +. CONFESS, who VIII be the per-
sonal representative Of + A. Schiller,
manager OF the Dorothy Mortimer
Company, which comes to the Bijou
one week from tomorrow, on the 9th,
To be explicit, for an extended en-
gagement, opening with that ripping
comedy, Jerry" is a man of many
parts and Snowman of vast ex~
perience. He has been up and down
the scale, serving as actor, producer
and manager Of various organizations
and always with uniform success. But
for the fact that the studio of the
moving picture company with which
he was associated burned recently.
Richmond would not be so fortunate
as to have the services of this man
ager extraordinary.
Il am not only a movie fan" said
Mr. Conness, but | am in love with
the producing end of the game. There
are so many effects 10 be obtained. SO
many tricks that can be performed
with the aid of the camera, that 1t Is
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-09-19
ROCHESTER, HUsTi.ERs
LAND FOURTH PLACE

Rochester. n. Y. sept 10 ~~by &C
counting for It's third straight VICTORY
over Harrisburg today, TO 4, Aocner-
Ter finished in fourth place. W men
Bob Williams succeeded John 'faf'ze,
~ manager of the Hustlers ON August
IL they were In sixth place, WIN /"
record OF a. games won and 80 ios'
inna then they have won 2h and ios'
"a games. including four series on .he
bad. Both pitchers today depended
great deal on their support WIZ
he result that II was hi eno ru,,
I out contest The game was piayeo
h hour and 4 minutes. Inc secoh'
d stest contest of the season mere,
Score by innings: r. n "a
uarv,sburg 100 1o2 0oe--4 Y
gochcs.er ....1io oso of'--e -
Batteries. snallwood and Heek'n-
ger: Hersche and Williams tmp'res
Erkman and Brown.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-09-19
Jose Collins Is
Star in World
Film Feature

The latest recruit, and very attrac-
tive one at that to World Film STAR
dom Is Jose Collins, the very we'll
known and gifted opera star. who Will
be seen at the Superior Theater in
the fve-part photodrama. The Im-S
postor." Monday. Tuesday and We'd
nesday.
Mics Collins is the daughter Of the
famous Lottie Collins, who had great
career on the light opera stage In
various parts of the world. q score of
Years ago. Jose. therefore, inherited
talent. and better than that. has mani-
tested it for herself on the British
and American stages In New York
she = remembered for her successes
IN The Merry Countess .Suxi.' ana
at the Winter Garden, as we'll al II
many other leading theaters.
As Geraldine Farrar is a conspicu-
GUS recruit from grand opera to the
movies. so Miss Collins is equally a.
conspicuous In her transition from
light opera to work before the motion
piquant in her work: is endowed with
an abundance of personal charm. and
enters her new field with a great stage
reputation for one SO young
Jose Collins. without doubt will re-
ceive most cordial welcome from
motion picture theaterEoers through
out the country She Is a pronounced
brunettes and strikingly beautiful
one. with .movie eyes
----.
Just Jim"
A spectacular Aim OF merit. "Just
Jim will be seen at the Superior
Theater on Thursday. Friday and Sat-
urday
From a spectacular viewpoint Ii II
one of the biggest pictures we can
hope to see during the current screen
season. The remarkable wreckfng of
the stagecoach. which slips off the
roadway and goes tumbling down the
side of cliff and into stream Mt the
bottom, is as full Of realism as one
of those corpse-revivere of days gone
by. The destruction of the schooner,
with Its struggled Cinnamon aboard.
by the revenue cutter. Is one OF those
scenes which makes your breath como
fast
That's what Peter Pepper the ia
nous screen critic has to say Of Just
lin that sterling fve-reel drama.
which has just been released by the
U-niversay Film Manufacturing Com
pany. 1t is one Of the greatest and
most touching dramas seen on the
screen this year. 1t has the cool old
punch in II that makes the Kid in the
gallery lean forward and pinch his
pal nervously. There's a lesson In II
too. Harry p. Carey, tn. hero II
the old melodramatic DAYS. liz seen In
the stellar role and he does soma
Of the finest acting OF his career In
! this great picture.
1t will he seen at the Superior The
alter on Thursday, Friday and Satur-
| day. Don't miss II.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-09-19
-reRoNTa DOWNS ERASs -,
TWICE DURING AFHERNooN

Toronto. Sent ls.--Toronto hhlsheu
~, tbe season In third place by TAX
irs .hnsh rames from Providence to-
day with scores of TO & and TO &
which gave them four straight on the
series and took away from the Grays
their chance. for the pehnant
So ~ ;n,,inRs, r. II. Il
prov,fsence 400 ola 00o~~5 Il
roronTo 900 2l0 30.--6 II
Batteries. 0escheger ana tasey
fmaae and Kocher Ompires, harrl-
son ana Freeman.
Second game
Score by innings: X II l.,
r,re,,.a 200 100 IA 10
pa,reries: Eayres and Haley Nc
rigue. Cook and Trout.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-09-19
Variety Stars Come
to Lyric Theater
big Time Week

The gorgeously staged. classic terp-
sichorean production. in which the
metropolitan Dancers recently appear
Cd in New York, following an engage
ment of thirty weeks In Chicago, viii
he /. feature of the Big Time Week
vaudeville. The massive dance FRO
duci.on has been secured by Manager
Rex for the first half of this week at
the Lyric.
The company includes the Beauty
Bevy of seven pretty and agile girls.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-09-19
PLAYERS ENGAGE IN
fcontinued from second Page,
Uor1s,rs Are Divided.

Pittsburg Sept. s New York and
pittsbarg split even IN todaTs double
header he home team taking the AFst
garae = to ?. and losing me second.
10 2 Mathewsuu was hit hard In
he first Eve Innings % the first game.
I'D gave away 10 Sehupp. Adams
sas also hi hard In the first TWO in
Wings sad gave way u Mamaux, who
Stopped further scoring in the sec
and gave kantlstlser and Tesreai
saa d pitchers battle until be ninth
snen the Giants fell on the Pirate
,iteheY ior fiee t1tts and five runs.
First game
Score by innings II. II Sc
sew York 400 coo o0n~-2 @
lsfshurg 49,. 200 230 t0x-S 10 o
Batteries Mathewson; Schupp and
Wendell. Adams. Mamaux and Gibson.
sglpsas. Orth and Byron.
Second game
Srere ~ innings: II, r. r.
%e~w york 06a zoo aaH--7 ~ 0
sistshure 800. cog Geo 0o0--2 I
Batteries Tesreau and Doom;
j Sa,rs lss.aslec s4nd Gibson t1raiSfes.
n sEran &sf,; etrsh.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-09-19

tcontinuea From Third Page.)

has gone before, and the scenes thus
worked out make for a strain OF
laughter that is one OF the most I'M
pelltng features of a thoroughly cap
tivating performance
1t il general law of comedy that
clever lines get chuckles but only an
adroitly contrived situation Will bring
out burst Of laughter.
After THE Red Rose had run for