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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-09-13
RAID ON SPEAK-EASIES
Two Men Accused of Illegal LIQUOR
Traffic Along Darby Creek

Accused of maintaining speak-easies two
boathouse keepers along Darby Creek are
being held by the Delaware County au-
thorities, and other arrests are promised
The men, William PHILIPPE and John
Leonard, were captured i'm a raid made
by members of ihe State Constabulary
and detectives, and are being held under
SOO bail each for a hearing on Thurs
day.
District Attorney John d. Hannum, Of
Delaware County, and his assistant, Will
liam Taylor, have been working on a
speak-easy investigation for weeks past,
and general clean up along the outlying
sections of Philadelphia is promised. The
first raid was the outcome of disclosures
made by frequenters OF the boathouse
following their arrest for fghting.
For the past few months Essington has
b1en divided into factions on the boat
house question. one class OF citizens,
anxious to preserve the good reputation
of the locality are aiding the authorities,
while the other inclines to the idea that
no unusual conditions exist
The two arrests already made are in
dicatiYe of the attitude of the authorities.
The place run by Phillips bears the in
flammatory title OF 1.-THE Blazing Rag,v
while Leonard's place is almost equally
as well known by an equally euphonious
title Nine kegs of beer, a slot machine
and several jugs of whisky were con-
fscated by the authorities.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-09-13

everything changed except the name.
The exterior IL .artlsticaily finished In
brown brick and the new lights give Il
brilliant appearance for squares. Al
though the furnishings are not yet com
plete' the interior presented a beautiful
appearance, painted IN tan and brown
with the indirect lighting adding 10 the
good effect The stage Is arranged as a
treUised garden, with beautiful flowers
arranged with mirroroid screen. allowing
Tor the use OF twilight and sunrise effects.
An illuminated clock just above the pros
cenium Is also quite attractive. The or
chestra, made up OF six Instruments. adds
TO the presentation OF the pictures as well
as furnishing selections during the inter
missions
Manager Cunningham has provided for
the comfort OF the patrons with two rest
rooms at the back OF the auditorium, iced
water and several exhaust fans. As an
instance OF the service. during the shower
he showed a slide upon the screen read
ing, ITO our patrons with uncovered
autos, IL is raining" II is this kind OF
service that is appreciated. The re-
arrangement OF the seats affords an un-
obstructed view OF the screen from all
parts ~ the house.
The v. L. S. e. and other feature pro-
ductions will be shown in addition to the
REGULAR program Of subjects, and novel
ties will be introduced.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-09-13
RoTARIANs URGE PURCHASE
OF ATLANTIC CITY PIER
COMMITTEES Hopes TO See Convention
Hall Erected on Site

ATLANTIC CITY, Sept. 1s-nf. Under
wood Cochran. a member Of tho Conven-
ton Hall Committee OF the Rotary Club.
has announced that the purchase of
Noung's old pier by the city would not
involve an expenditure Of more than
H.250 900. He has plan whereby the
contemplated convention hall, which he
hopes to see erected on the old pier Site
may be built entirely under Rotary aus
pices, for represented In the club are men
Of all lines OF business directly associated
with the building trade.
BN-Judge Cole has stated however that
legal difioulties may stand in the way Of
the city's purchase OF the old pier for
convention hall purposes. The jurist has
stated also that II IL doubtful. even in
the event OF the city's being free 70 enter
into such an undertaking. whether tho
franchise, said TO be worth S25O.0oO would
endure. This franchise centres around
tho privilege of the old pier manaRement
to charge more than one admission fee
Such privilege Is enjoyed by only one
other pier along the Boardwalk and that
Ia the new Garden Pier.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-09-13
VAN LOAN TO GIVE
MOVIES 'BUCK PARVIN"
Well-known Short Story Writer
to Do Scenarios for
the Mutual
BY the PhOtoplay Editor

Charles r. Van Loan Is leading his pal
and brain child. Buck Parvin." into
the movies
The Mutual Film Company recently an
nounced the completion OF arrangements
whereby series OF three reel features.
entitled Buck Parvin and the Movies q"
and based on the Van Loan fiction stories
Of that title. will he made by the Mustang
Film Company. The Mustang Company
is the new Western Company formed in
connection with the Mutuars recent an
nounccment OF new program calling for
&c. 600 worth Of flm for the year
Mr. Van Loan is writing the scenarios
for the Mustang productions. and has
chosen Arthur Accord, famous cowboy
champion, for the title role. The first
OF the series. Man Afraid Of His Ward
robe" will be ready for release October
2. Il was from Accord and his spectacular
performances at "bulldogging' steers
that Van Loan took hts first inspration-
so the Job is coming to Art"
Gerald Van Orden has severed his con-
noction with the Thomas A. Edison Com
pany, Inc, of New York, for the pur-
pose OF going back to the legitimate for
a while
During Mr. Van Orden's engagement
with The Edison Company he helped to
produce such feature films as "The House
OF the Lost Court" powerful drama in
six parts, being the largest production
Edison had ever done up to this time.
lie was associate director TO Mr. Charles
j. Brabin.' At the completion of this
picture Mr.. Brabin left the Edison
Studio to join another company. Mr..
Van Orden then became associate direc-
ture with the new director was Through
Turbulent Waters" n drama in four
parts. His second picture with Mr.. Nc
Rae was also a drama, entitled June
Friday" in four parts
At the finish of his second picture Mr..
McRae decided not to do any more di-
recting and assumed a new position in
the studio. 1t was then that Mr.. Van
Orden left the Edison Studio TO go back
to acting. He expects to enter vaude-
vile, although contemplating joining a
new film company.
Prior to Joining the Edison Company.
Mr.. Van Orden was a member of the
Forsberg Stock Company, at the orpheum
Theatre, Newark, N. ].
The Fine Arts Films Studio, d. w.
Grihths big plant in Los Angeles,
formerly known as the Majestic Re-
lance, studios. is the scene of great
activity. Fine Arts Films designate the
name selected for the 50 Triangle picture
plays now being produced under the gem
eral supervision of Mr.. Griffith. Seven
of these film productions, starring we'll
known players, are now under way. A
new stage has been recently completed.
1t measures 100 feet in length and 70 feet
in width and possesses many unique fea-
lures, including a new diffuser system.
The camera department. which Is stated
to represent an investment OF $50, 900. is
in charge Of G. w. Bitter, who photo
graphed THE Birth of a Nation"
The Globe Theatre, 59th and Market
streets, reopened Saturday evening with
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-09-13
X. OF G. E. TO HONOR
LANCASTER CHIEF
Prominent Men From Every
where to Attend Banquet
for John B. Graybill

One OF the largest testimonial hanouets
ever given in the name Of the Knights
OF the Golden Eagle. will occur next
friday evening, at the Hotel Brunswick,
lancaster. This will be the occasion os
the presentation OF a handsome past
grand CHIEFS badge and Jewel to Past
Grand Chief John B. Graybill, of that
city, as well as the testimonial voted
that brother as the retiring grand chief
AT the last annual session Of the Grand
Castle
The occasion will be made an elaborat te
one by the banquet to be rendered to
him. Brother Graybill was an extremely
popular officer of the Grand Castle and
retires from office after giving invaluable
sevice for several years for the good OF
the order
The committee in charge has already
received 800 acceptances, which includes
the members and their ladies.
The, members of the committee are Past
chairman; Past Grand Chief John w. Hooper,
Philadelpha; District Grand Chief John e.
q. Bomberger, Lancaster; Col Frank II.
skeen Lancaster; /, II. Brooks. West Willow.
and ana Past Chief II. W. Hottenstein, East
Among the prominent members OF the order
VINO VINO VIII attend with their ladies' are Supreme
Chief John e. Beggs, Pittsburgh; Grand Vice
Chief John F. BROMLEY, Philadelphia; Grand
sic; Grand Master Of Records L. L. Gallagher.
Norwood; Col. Charles n. Williams PhiladeI-
phia; Past Grand Chief NJ. p. Schantz, Allen
town; Past Grand Chief Dean J. Deakyno.
Chester Past Supreme Chief Jacob Aull, Bal
timore; Past supreme Chief John NJ Shap-
pell, Philadelphia; Past Grand Chiefs Elmer
a. Reeser George II. Gregory and Joel Y
keck, OF Reading, and Grand Sir Herald
Harry A. Herbst. Of Bethlehem
On Saturday, September Is. the annual
county convention OF the order In Lancaster
County Will be held at Ephrata and ali the
Grand Castle officers will attend
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-09-13
PRETZEL BAKERY BURNS
Baker Hates to Leave His Product
to the Flames


Fire, resulting from the overheated fiue
of a pretzel oven, nearly cost the lives of
an entire household at an early hour to-
day but 1t did not disturb the equanimity
of Leonard Waters, the man in charge
of the oven. When flremen burst into
the basement OF the burning building he
impatently told them: There's no fire
here-its up stairs" and went on with
his work. ~,
The blaze occurred at 2So3 North 2lst
street, the residence and bakery of NJ
Cooper Thackray. II was discovered by
Hermann f. Bosch, his 19-year-old step
son. The boy had been In the basement
with Walters tending the ovens, but came
to the first floor OF the building shortly
before 3 o'clock.
Finding the dining room of the build
ing a Haass of flames, he ran to the sec
ond floor. and awakened Thackray. Mrs,
Thackray and their two children, Fred
and Florence, aged and T. respectively
all of whom crawled down the stairs and
to the street in safety, clad only in night
clothing.
II was then remembered that Otto Buck,
another emplOye of the bakery, was
asleep on the third floor OF the building
and Bosch once more made his way
through the smoke, awakening and res
cuinR Buck.
Leonard Walters whose home is at 1915
East Susquehanna avenue, was finally
obliged to leave his work In the base
ment when hremen ripped open the
chimney 20 his oven. The damage done
by the blaze is estimated at 5000
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-09-13
PLANNING STUDS FUNERAL
Arrangements Being Made for Bur.
ial of Pennsylvania Railroad Man

Plans are being made today for the
funeral of Colin Studs, assistant general
passenger agent of the Pennsylvania Rail-
road Company, who died of pneumonia
Saturday at his home IN Wayne, Pa. He
was 54 years old. Mr.. Studds is sur
vived by his widow and two children.
Mr. Studds was born In Fairfax County,
Va, and after attending private and pub
lie schools entered the employ OF Balti-
more and Potomac Railroad at Washing
ton in the telegraph department. In 1889
he was transferred to the tourist depart
ment In this city and in 1913. at the time
OF the reorganization of the passenger
department OF the Pennsylvania lines, he
was made assistant general passenger
agent with headquarters at Broad Street
Station.
Mr.. Studds was a member Of the Lotus
Club, the Traffic Club. the New York
Railroad Club, the Friars' Club, the
Lambs Club, the New York Chamber of
Commerce and several other organiza-
tlons.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-09-13
Theatrical Baedeker

LYRtC-"The. Princess Pat" with Eleanor
FAINTER and Alexander Clark. musical
fSml'dy S,lc 6y g,3r E,e,Gr Herbert With SharsSiSro
Is admirably adapted the book. ordinary.
PHoToPLAYs.
FoRREsT-"Tho Birth Of Nation" with
Henfy B. Walthal, Mae March and spottis-
photoplay OF the Civil War and Reconstruc-
N mn4Teoms RTTt on en1Srsnmen TRSsh
STANLEY-"The Case OF Becky" with
Blanche sweet. s.ro1.,.
wALNt'T-'The sign OF the Cross" with
Richard Buhler and the Walnut Players rhe
hero Of .Bcp-lIur" in another play of Chris
uan martyrdom.
KNlCKERBoCKER-" Chorus Lady" with
the Knickerbocker Players Charles Klens
iamillar and popular comedy-drama OF the
life and tribulations. humor and heroism of a
RETURNING.
PEoPLE,s-"pam Goods" A. fourth visit
from Brieux's powerful drama OF the conse-
qucnces of loose living.
VAUDEVILLE.
KEITH SAIL Philadelphia bill: sophye Bar
T,,Td nard s1S g Lou Anger in safety First Her,
the Quaker the Apollo Quartet. of Phila-
sdelphia; Mullen and Coogan; otG Gysi Span
ish; Claude Golden. Australian; Four Read
ings; William and segal; Pieiert and scho-
held in Helping Hubby" and Hearst-sellg
NIXON's GRAND-Idcal. diver; Rogers, Poi
lock and Rogers; Holden and IIarron; Em-
ard and photoplays.
ALLEGHENY-"Th Earl and the Girl;
James Thompson and company, In "A Burg
lars Union; Klass and Bernie: Kennedy
and Kramer; John La Nier and Wilson and
Aubrey.
WILLIAM PENN-"The Fashion shop"
with Hugo Jansen and Blanche Iatell:
Eugenic Blair in Reckoning Day: Keuncy
and Hollis I'm "Freshies Initiation; Adolf
pho; Patricola and Myer, and Device. Hambo
and Frisco, in Fun at the Hottentot Hotel"
GLOBE-"The Revue of 1915" with Frank
Manning; Scenes at Midnight" Cook and
Laffcrty; Sandy Shaw; Mason and Green;
McDermott and Wallace in The Nut and the
Maid; kilroy and Mack; Max Yorkes dogs
and photoplays.
CROSS KEYS-First half Of week: "a Mile
Minute" SChrode ndSChapelle: Alpine -Four:
r. +. Give and omtany in a sketch; How
ard and Spencer, andNZolo.
BURLESQUE.
DuMoNT S-Dumont's Minstrels in two bur-
lesques on timely topics: Charley Chaplin
and Mary Pickford' and Capturing Mexican
Bandits
NATIONAL Johnnie Eckharts direc-
tion The Sunshine Girls and Little Egypt,
in The New Musicians" with Marx Lea,
Earl Kern end Florence Moore
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-09-13
HOSPITALS BENEFIT BY WILL
$1,000 Each for Episcopal and
Woman's Homeopathic

The Episcopal and Woman's Homeo-
pathic Hospitals of this city ana the
Emergency Hospital OF Easton. Md,
benefit to the extent of $1,000 each through
bequests contained In the will OF Eliza
beth Bartlett, OF Goth street and susque-
hanna avenue. admitted 20 probate today.
Mrs. Bartlett died September 1. leaving
an estate valued at over $4,000. The sum
OF $500 Is given to the Girls Friendly
Home, Cape May, ~ j.. and that part OF
the estate not left for charitable pur-
poses Is devised principally 10. a sister,
Annie N. b. Longbridge, and TO other
relatives.
An estate valued at $4,000 is devised 10
relatives by the will of Margaret 10. Fur
ness, who died In the Pennsylvania Hos
pital August T. Letters OF administration
were granted In the estate OF Mary
Brady, late OF $50 East Allegheny ave-
nue., which Ia valued al 500; William
W France i720 Oakland street. ssi OOo:
Martin Y. Kane, 18th street and Girard
avenue, $4,000; Kate b. Jardon, 1928 Fair
mount avenue. Ssis5; and Christian Dom.
65i North Randolph street, $1,000.
The personal effects OF the estate Of
Garrett HeMaster have been appraised al
flS.bo5.72
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-09-13
VETERANS SONS HAVE FETE
Fred Taylor Camp Seeks Funds to
Build New Armory

A street carnival win be held on East
Lehign avenue, between Kensington and
Frankford avenues, beginning tonight by
Colonel Fred Taylor Camp, No, 2, sons
OF Veterans. The carnival will be held
every night until September q TO raise
funds 10 build an armory 10 replace the
present one at 2OO6-Os Stella avenue
September Is win be known as Pre-
naredness Day" Then military organi-
cations will march through the streets
of Kensington 10 show as much as pos
sible the war strength OF the northeast
section of the city.
The committee in charge OF the car
niyal consists OF Captain Richard M
wright. Lieutenant Theodore o. Dost and
William Macdonald and Quartermaster
sergeants Harry D. Miller and George
w Westerman.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-09-13
BROTHERHOOD OF AMERICA
Forty-fifth Annual Session of Grand
Circle of New Jersey Convenes Soon

The 45th annual session of the Grand
Circle Of the Brotherhood Of America of
New Jersey will be held in Odd Fellows
Hall, New York avenue Atlantic City,
on Monday, September 20. 1t will begin
at Q a. m, and it is hoped that all the
visiting brother members will be I'm at
tendance at that time.
One of the qualifications of admission
is to be in possession of the semiannual
and Exalted Washington passwords. The
meeting will be so important that Su-
preme Washington Thomas L. Gage and
Supreme Scrollkeeper II. b. Walter have
issued request that circles urge their
members of the grand castle.
Past Chief Washingtons who have not
received the T.. w. and l. NJ. degrees are
requested to furnish a certificate duly
attested by the II. S. X. of their circles.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-09-13
cARNATIoN CLUB CELEBRATES
"0ya Arcanum Members and Friends
Dance at Willow Grove

a.Lne carnation Club held its dinner
ea @enes az Willow Grove Park on Thursday
..ns, m. Although the evening was warm
persons enjoyed the motor trip
me park, The club hei brief meet
70 receive the various committee re-
~ e's after the dinner, The resignation
accepted. "~9 p''e"''A "''N
ladies' Auxiliary was organized and
n "omen were enrolled for the FIRST night
~. newton Roedell, Mrs Arthur b.
s'on and Mrs. n. J. 6tolxinger were
s'eeted for the offices Of president, sec
n.a'Y and treasurer. respectively. Their
meeting win be held soon.
fr'ft aAnoe floor In the Casino was reserved
lnd tns exclusive use Of the Carnation club
III .Vr, invited frlerda. The next meeting of
1II..itn VIII b held on tho nrst Monday Cve-
II :" october at the Bingham House
p. rrand regent OF Pennsylvanla viii hold
IL. renee on Thursday with district dopu-
III -.o royal Arcauum leaders Of philadel-
-nn Vicinity At the Hotel Walton. The
I'| IN tAna winter campaien will BE- mapped
1Itania Council l. planning for 4 hlg
rally ui9hi VAS held IaHi Friday.
~ some charges N thla copncii-ra new
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-09-13

Quaker City Review has purchased new linens
. for taplecloths and some OF the members have
Z formed themselves into Sewing bee" to meet
wS SO S that eS mS &c ready or the
birthday party" in October, when the review
Will celebrate the birthday OF the association.
Philadelphia Review conferred the short form
gpon one applicant at the last meeting and
seeted the following officers to serve for the
,.eIm beginning october 1: Commander, Mrs.
Kate Kate Haney past commander. Mrs; Ada Cor
record keeper, Mrs Alfrida Olson; finance au-
qne qller Mrs. Mary Barron: chaplain, Mrs. Mary
sserssealnt, Mrs. ATndt; sentinel. Mrs Anna os-
tbsn ne Members were greatly pleased because
naay ny won the city banner for the term, ending
,92er. PHILADELPHIA Review was the FIRST re-
presented to ne n reviews sH % OF 9 the city BY
~isss Mlnnlt n. Burgin some years ago. The re-
the 5snns4 sss ns TSEa IN Il fd4 s1
citv s, r,s ana then, II any other review In the
Inc he bsnbsts sreStsr net gain the review hold
Vt,.liew, who must celebrate the event and In
y" all members to attend.
supreme Chaplain Mics Minnie E. Durgin
Wsstssse 20 the city September ! after a two
q ne members, plan a eampaign Tor 200 new
tbaa tb'ers s fer Thanksgiving. because OF the fact
esfohit-Le hVnpltal service VIII, II possible, be
yesr yesnsned IN this city before the close OF the
ssra,,,.rahe rhe because every member has now the
ehsras ee ,,. mat she will never become a public
ss mueh success is anticipated.
ni,ss. september meeting OF the Central Com
Lane vas held with Mrs. Crowell at Oak
ke .sl vn Wednesday and Mrs. Crowell had a
rstarea' rise ie In store for the members and
tfeee - Lhey were conducted 70 seats under
of phusshhssiiei after the meeting some members
helonsIa sIaoelphla Review, TO which Mrs. Crowel
rfosnsSS heiped set long tables, which soon
1hies under load OF salads and other eat
Mn c. - nl,HlnE vote. OF thanks was rendered
-T"us time ana refreshments.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-09-13
MuMMERs' CARNIVAL TONIGHT
Lobster Association win Raise Funds
for New Year Parade

The I.obder New Years Association
win hold a street carnival all this week
beeinning tonight. ON Jackson street be-
tween 9Th and sth streets. for the pur-
nose OF raising funds to retain its laurels
as the champion fancy dress club OF the
city.
largest ever held downtown. will be fea-
tured By a popularity contest for young
women and girls. Every night this week
a band viii provide music 90 that the
Young people may dance In the street.
CAPTAIN Joseph Dorm Il la charge OF
tho adalr. He n assisted BY John
Mooney. Jacob koonz and Joseph Cham
bers.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-09-13
PHILADELPHIAN HoNoRED
D. X Hadck Reelected superintend-
ent of Juvenile Work by Good
Templars

-rcrnn,e, ne session ot the National Lodge OF Good
ae.mplafs ~ San Francisco was full 81 inter.
est says Mrs. A, j. Weichrnan Who has inst
of ein, nee nome george Cotterol former Mayor
MT, vyt.Iieet presided In the absence Of Bonia-
mih Wrlght, OF New York Mrs Wriaift was
vw,,,,s vwV,J,i,seted National Chief Templar Willard o.
tS,iS was again chosen secretary and j. K
Is.auuh or fhuadelphia, was retained as su-
perintendent Of Juvenile work
Golden Link Lodge invites It's frienda To a
bnouc meeting In Aramingo Mission next
Ltnuisday evening at Coral street and Wheat
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-09-13

Total fund OF castles reporting Si33, I72 %
Since the organization OF the order In this
State II has dishurscd for sickness and death,
including benefits paid by the Funeral Bencht
Fund, over $7SS,O00. covering a period of 20
years.
THE GRAND TEMPLE.
The Crane Temple OF the Ladies OF the
Golden Eagle Of New Jersey will convene at
the same time In another hall Of the Ribsam
Building. a special feature connected with
the session will be a temple OF instruction
that evening. At the latter the opening and
closing ceremonies, well the initiatory
work will be in the charge OF Laurel Temple.
No. 3. of Trenton. The installation work will
he taken care OF by Palmyra Temple, No H.
OF Palmyra.
The supreme Castle Of the order having de-
cided at Norfolk, Va, last year to hold BIZ
ennial sessions, will not convene until october
of 1916. when Atlantic City will be the place.
A reunion Of the members OF that body Is be-
ing arranged, however, TO be held at Atlantic
City on October Of the present year.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-09-13

ofa1e,s .eputy, new orchestra. several new
nov edit,ne inemborn. new patriots and
'o' the councils paper.
r,c,, ,S,''it,inehtal Council h stin signing np new
on rb,,r. Another class Initiation is expected
boost TO- ny Ihln council was the first 20
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-09-13
W. B. A. OF THE MACCABEEs
Fine Time for Betsy Ross Review at
Wildwood and Central Commit
tee at Oak Lane

Many members of the Betsy Ross Re-
view went to Wildwood and were enter
tanned at the cottage Of Mrs. Shaw, one
Of their members.
On Tuesday evening Betsy Ross Review
received one application for membership
and had visitors present from all reviews.
A luncheon closed a pleasant evening.