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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-09

She was glad to visit; OF course. all
dttle girls (and boys. too. for that mat
teri like to visit grandmother. but oh!
she was SO glad 10 get home! She ran
10 the barn to see her favorite pets, she
ran to the garden to find the pumpkin
she was TO have for her own. and then
she started pell-meil for the house
But. alas for Patience! She ran right
over the fruit pitt The dried grass with
which II was hidden gave way under her
feet and down she went into the pit
Patience was so surprised she could not
tell what had happened 10 her. Never
had she seen or heard OF a pit on her
fathers farm. What could II mean?
But she was a brave and sensible little
girl. She knew better than 10 sit down
and cry She picked the grass ana hay
out Of her mouth and began to call for
help. Hearing no answer. she sat pa
tiently waiting, sure that she would soon
be found.
But Il was not 80 soon after All, for
her father was away for the day Not
tiil the night time was she discovered.
And you may be sure she was happy
when she finally was rescuedi Il don't
tank much 81 your fruit pit. fatherT
she said when the pit Vas expiained
10 her, but maybe I'll uko fhe apples
.hat come FROM itis Ana sne aldl
csrrlzs'. seis-oiafa ngrsu gaasea
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-09
ATTRACTTVE BLOUSES

I have met such nice man here. He
Is a friend of Amys husband and SO
clever and interesting. I can't quite make
out what his profession is, but he APP
pears to have lots of money, and is cer-
tainly very attractive.
He owns a really beautiful car. and
motored down here couple OF days ago.
We had a delightful horseback canter this
morning, and now he suggests that 90
for an auto ride with him and lunch at an
hotel about 15 miles from here.
His cousin, very pleasant, entertain
ing girl, is also staying here, and she is
coming, too, with her fance, SO we shall
be quite merry little party of four. The
cousin tells me that the hotel we are
patronizing today is very smart. so 1
have decided to wear a brand-new waist
in honor of the occasion.
It is OF white taffeta, cut rather
severely, with sleeves, collar and vest of
that lovely Georgette crepe so popular
just now. Needless to say, the collar is
very high, giving quite the choker effect,
and rolling over at top. But what 1 am
particularly fond of is the long line of
tiny mother o. pearl buttons that runs
from chin to waist line.
The same little buttons are repeated on
tho cuff, too, and give the blouse such a
smart, tailored appearance.
The nice mans cousin Is wearing very
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-09

lent for children's bread and
per once in a while. SeYera
mixtures with whipped ereaa|
encies can be garnished with
the grains may be soaked n
fiavoring and added to varloas !
which they give the effect Of
pensive nuts.
Even In the matter OF eoa
we md new ideas. The olee
square wire box fastened On
can be replaced by a new fcua.|
of metal which rotates. insleA
ing drawn back and FORWARD 2
fire. Since 1t Is made Of NOR
nent metal and is easier TO e
supplanting the mesh pepper y.
not stand hard continued seE.ss
The half-bursted seeds Ae
course, never be eaten and q
carefully discarded before sns
prepared for eating. 1t Is MOI Z
bursted grains which are in'
but those partly burst or paFens
prove so. And they should
eaten hot and freshly roastea
the starch is most perfectly e
not in so gluey a state aa 2
grains have become cold.
Popping corn is one of the als
ing tasks which can be leafnea
the smallest children. The fessz
who is indoors on a stormy
viii amuse himself for an hqa
pepper and corn. Let him
syrup. too, and manufaeturf
balls and sell them at his oFa
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-09
How the College
Woman Originated

The college woman is the outgrowth of
progress which has been going on for the
last 100 years. The college idea was
originated by Miss Emma Willard. whose
school for the higher education of girls
was founded Just century ago, at Troy,
n. Y This was the predecessor of all
the colleges, co-educational institutions
and preparatory schools for women which
followed in succeeding years. Before that
time feminine higher education was a
thing unheard of, and Miss Willard's
school was not under State control She
tried to make legislators see that 1t was
their duty to provide for the advanced
education of women, and failed.
This Is her proposed curriculum, and 1t
Is strange to see how closely 1t conforms,
in some particulars, to the present-day
standards: Religious and moral instruc-
ton, literary instruction, including psy-
chology and natural philosophy, domestic
instruction, including systematic treatise
on housewifery," and what she termed
Ornamental instruction"
This course in ornamental instruction
included drawing, painting, elegant PEN
manship," music and the poetry of mo-
ton in dancing. In regard to the gentle
art of sewing, her comments are anus
ing.
"The best style of useful needlework
should either be taught by the domestic
department, or made a qualification of
entrance. consider that useful which
may contribute to the decoration of
lady's person, or the convenience or neat
ness of her family. But the use of the
needle for other purpose than these, as
1t affords little to assist in the formation
of character, I would regard as a waste
of time"
Imagine the horror of the modern coll
lego maiden II she had to pass an en-
trance requirement in plain sewing. When
the college became an institution, three
women were graduated from Oberlin in
1871, being the first women to receive
degree in the United States. When
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-09
CHILDREN'S CORNER
An Old-Time Story

W EARS and years ago. when this coun-
try was much newer than now. there
were no stores at which one could buy
fre fruit in winter And II there had
been stores. where would the fruit have
come from? For there were no railroads
20 haul the fine southern products north
in the winter time.
SO It was necessary for each farmer
20 carefully preserve his own fruit from
freezing. to keep 1t fresh and Arm, ready
for the winter eating.
Naturally every farmer tried TO raise
fruit little better than that grown by
his nsishbors and to keep what he had
grown In inner. fresher condition than
the fruit grown by any other man. This
eood-natured rivalry was the cause of
many Ingenious devices for keeping fruit
ana vegetables.
Farmer Trueman had one OF the finest
farms IN the provinces. but for two years
he had had bal luck keeping his prod
uets. Either the fruit got too hot (Which
made It withsr and dry) or II got too cold
In which case II froze).
Ia the fall OF this story Farmer True
man declared ha was going to. ma some
way to keep his produce-or-''he'd know
the reason whyf' He puzzled over the
problem Tor some time. Il think the very
beat place" he finally decided. is a hole
ia tbs ground. but it must be deeper and
better covered than any cellar hole /
have ever dug before"
So he went to work. Out back Of the
house. Ia a sheltered spot. the hole was
dug. So deep was It that Farmer True
uisn could stand IN Il and be unseen
from the house. For days he worked on
81 shaping its sides and deepening IT,
AID All the time he worked in secret
au see. ali his neishbors knew Of his
ftiiure with fruit the year before and
Sc vented TO be sure of success this tins
hefafe they had a chance 20 critlcise or
nfalae.
s. Hhan he vas All through with the |
disElug ready 70 pack away the fruit. /
- eeFsfed up the pit with grass and Il
hay. There. no one viii see thaty he
ssla 3 himself and be went on about
tIe ffaIf gathering.
HoW. 4 hanneaed that Farmer TRUE
saan4 atzls s4laHtes Patience had been
4eas - l q her grandmother and
etta4 e aa zEl4t nE
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-09

me, isn't It odd how you and John seer
TO have such opposite tastes. lie Is 8
FOND of gaiety and n good time, whll'
kyou like sitting at home best Now [ al
ways like to accompany my husband
when he goes out on parties-but each 4
her own taste, of course"
a sort of shock went through me al
her idle words, but remained outwardly
calm and Indifferent. So this was the
! true explanation OF Johns mysterious
overtime work! He was going out "on
| parties"-and without his wife, too
"I saw your husband last night at the
Ritz" continued my friend. He certainly
dances WE'LL"
changed the subject, but my thoughts
worked rapidly When the first shock of
surprise was over, decided on plan OF
campaign. l would not lower myself by
making any sort OF n scene. or accuse
John of deceiving me, or play the injured
and neglected wife. No, I had too much
sense for that Instead of reforming
John, l would reform myself.
John didn't come home early that night.
but the following morning ] asked him II
he wouldn't take me out to dinner some-
where, just for change.
He looked rather shecpish at first. and
murmured something about working late
at the office, but 1 gently and firmly
waived all objections aside.
lou nave Deen WORKING TOO hard late
~ just as have. John" said decidedly
land 1t will be better for us both to have
n little relaxation. L will meet you in |
town at o'clock, so that you will have |
plenty of time to get through all your |
office work by them
And carried out my plan. went into |
town in the morning Immediately after |
John had left the house, and 1 bought a
really beautiful little evening gown at
The sales. 1t fitted me to perfection and
lutte justified the little extravaganza
It's time 1 was bit extravagant," said
to myself, ''if I am to keep John caring
lbout me at all"
John and 1 had perfectly lovely eve
ling, and he complimented me on my ap.
,earance warmly.
II had no idea you were so pretty,
Nary" he said half apologetically as he
lelped me into my coat after the dinner
vas over. i've got seats for the theatre
onight. so wen just call a taxi"
Things have changed since that night
am no longer the household drudge. but
ave hired little maid who takes much
the work off my hands. And John and
are constantly together and very happy
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-09
AT the Women S Clubs

A meeting of the Women's League for
Good Government I'm the Goth Ward was
held in the house of Mrs Ernest M Vail,
100 Porter street. yesterday at 3 o'clock.
Interesting papers were read on the fol-
lowing subjects: 1.-THE BulItt Charter
and the Form OF Government of Phila-
delphia," "The Commission Form of
Government in Pittsburgh. Scranton and
% Third-class Cities in Pennsylvania. "
THE Educational Code and the Govern
ment OF Our Public Schools" and "The
Makeup and Management of Councils
which was read by Robert Dripps. Conn
mon Councilman from the ed Ward.
The oiieers of the league are Mrs Err
nest NJ. Vail, chairman; Mrs. John j.
Egan, secretary; Mrs. Thomas Graham
treasurer; Mrs. William @. Jenks, chair
man OF the Membership Committee Mrs.
w. III, Smith, couneilmanic member, and
Mrs. Ernest M, Vail, legislative delegate.
The Music Committee of the Philo-
musian Club. S944 Walnut street. will hold
an Artists Recital, on Monday evening
January ls at s.l5 Mr.. and Mrs. II.
Foster Why will entertain with a we'll
chosen vocal program. The Current
Events Glass, of which Miss Sara G. Col
Inns is leader, will have for speaker at
its regular meeting next Wednesday
Bishop Berry. who viii speak on .sThs
Campaign for Righteousness" The Phil
anthropy Section meets as usual today
al 1880 a. m, with Mrs. George 4. scran-
ton IN charge.
On Monday January II, at D, m, the
legislative conference. planned under the
auspices OF the New Century Club, will
be held In the Mayors reception room
City Hail. The subject will be ssIJn-
employment" and the speakers will i'm
elnde Director Norris, James Maurer
member n the state Legislature and
Federation Of Labor Mr. Brewer. 81
Manemakersi Mr.. HagendOrn ana MIS-
Pierce, OF the Consumers League.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-09

pretty blouse, too. 1tiso,
In palest lemon color
epaulette effect on the .h...,. s'e
in sieve is very smart I.
collar, open at the thros, !,
shadow lace.
Speaking of blouses, An.
some beautiful models ssr,
town. When she donned On.
morning I thought She =.
those cuto pictures Of oII,.'
little boy who asked for :
matter of clothes. Amy s,.r.
to TASK for more" SO ,h.,. I
further analogy between h,.
ture. Anyhow, this new sn,...
very smart. 1t is of whit. /.
linen, with collar and cuirs /,
quality of linen in a pretty MI
Another perfectly lovely sl..I
sent for is of fine George,i. I.
plaits of the material in ba,. /
sleeves are dellcately emb,,.l
small floral design that lools n
smart. The collar is a ban,
velvet. cut very high and q,
with a tiny lace frlll.
I hear the others calling \,
out to the car now, SO mus. ~
hope the nice man will ccntlssI
interesting during the moto, I,
was when horseback riding NJ
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-09
WOMAN AND THE HOME I'll
The WHe Who Acted d Household Drudge
BY
ELLEN ADAIR

was talking the other day to a very
sensible little married woman, and she
suppressed some OF her Views, matri.
monfal and otherwise. very freely.
MY DEAR said she when I was FIRST
narried. do you know 7 acted like the
most foolish woman on earthl literally
made a perfect slave Of myself for John
Locking back on It now, I see where
made great mistake. For the very best
man on earth doesn't appreciate the
drudge, and was nothing more or less
than drudge.
I'VE weren't SO very badly of, either.
and didn't need TO work 80 hard, nor
keep my nose to the grlndstone all the
time the way did. My only excuse was
that l was so perfectly crazy over John
that wanted to work for him all the
time.
80 shaved over the pots and pans all
Cay long, and at n, Jht when John came
home, I was so tired that couldn't be |
bright and amusing and entertaining any |
more. What's the matter with you.
Nary he said to me one day, after we'd
bcen married about year You seem
to have changed somehow lately. l don't
hear you laugh nearly as much as you
used to do, and your face has tired sort
Of look about It. Don't you feel wellT
II hastily assured him that 1 was in
perfect health, and changed the subject.
But that night when went UP to bed, 1
took a long look at myself in the mirror.
For the first time L noticed several lines
IN my face, and 1 also seemed to have
ost the pretty complexion 1 always used
e have in the old days.
'It doesn't matter. anyhow" 7 assured
myself confidently. ''John cares for me so
much that he never thinks OF my looks"
Ind I slept the sleep Of the well-satsfed !
romnn.
But later, disilluslonment was to come
o me. John would phone home at the J
asst minute that business at the office I
Vas OBTAINING him late, and that he'd '
match a morsel to eat in town, and t
lease not to keep dinner for him. And
d spend long lonely evenings at home /
y myself. h
At first didn't suspect anything. But o
ne day. woman friend of mine said to ! L
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-09
Pretty Boudoir |

Boudoir lamps are a thing
and a joy forever, especially
anything like the lacy ones sd
The base of the lamp is made
eled ware, in cream color sTt'
match the ivory tinted furnllrnl
ular at present. The lampsiiA
is entirely made of filet lace
who knows how lovely this h
will imagine how dainty and
whole thing is.
The other shade is somethhi
one already described. except ha
a china base. This is ornaEs1l
the prettiest little roses, with q
dull gold here and there. Both I
with electric connections. Thsi
the thing to put upon miladyi
table or to supply a dim lisll
invalid.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-09
cHAPTER XvI-tcontlnuedl

"ATEXT to finding the boy" said John
IN Erleigh slowly, "the most important
thing is TO avoid scandal that will ruin
the reputation OF the school"
Inspector Russell shrugged his should
ers. ever so slightly, and looked at his
notebook; Lord Arthur Merlet frowned
and the fingers of his right hand closed
tightly In his palm. 1t was 5 o'clock in
the morning, and the three men were in
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-09

Horace Mann gave the stlns.|
of the mems colleges accepls
and then many separate inslae
women alone were founded. M
occasion for the starting 81 n
Vassar, Smith. Bryn Mawr, R,s
many women's colleges.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-09
Women Teachers.

Teachers Ia the public schools of New
York city must be more than Is years
ef ase to marry ana continue IA ihelr
Rositienz
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1915-04-10
WOULD LIKE TO BE A GIANT
kauff. Speed Boy Of Federal League,
10 Anxious to Become Member Of
Manager Meoraw's Team.

Benny Kauff, the speed boy of the
Federal league, who slugged his way
to a 1866 batting average with Indian
apolis last season and aided that team
to pennant is very anxious to be.
come member of the Giants. When
Manager John j. McGraw realized
that Kauff stole IS bases last season,
which is more than Fritz Maisel pill
fered when he led both major leagues,
he thought that Kauff might be q
good man for the Giants.
In fact, the officials of the New York
club thought quite seriously of trying
to get Kauff some time ago, but they
would not take him from the Federal
league under any circumstances. II
Kauff had gotten back into the good
graces of organized ball by making
peace with the indianapolis club of the
American association, the organization
from which he jumped to the Federal
league, he might have had q chance
of wearing Giant uniform next sea.
son.
Kauff during the past winter has re,
ceived much fame for his great work
with indianapolis last season, and is
now anxious to put this big reputation
to good use. In letter to friend
in New York, an indianapolis pal Of
Kauff's admitted that Kauff wanted to
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1915-04-10

When Bill Donovan civilian E. in
private life) was spoken of in con.
nection with the sale, disposition, pur.
chase, etc, etc, of the New York
Americans, he was one of 629 indi.
viduals upon whom the sporting writ
ers were attempting to wish the man.
agement of the team. This being so.
here's little biographical sketch of
Sir william:
Donovan is Massachusetts man.
having been born in Lawrence. noted
for its production of baseball Dono.
vans, the esteemed Red Sox scout,
Patsy Donovan. sharing the distinc.
ton of having helped to put the city
on the map.
According to the records, Wild
Bill Is alleged to have been born
there In 1877, which makes II ap.
parent that he is not so old for
manager. His early career. previous
to becoming major Lacquer, was as
a member of the Sunbury. Pawtucket
(R. ~ and Waterbury (Conn.) teams.
His acquaintance with big league
baseball dates from 1898. when he
made his debut with the Washington
National league club. coming to that
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1915-04-10
STORIES
$%#&
DIAMOND

The White Sox are wondering II Ed
Walshs arm will come back In shape
this year.
Callahan of the Portland team Is q
left handler with spit ball md
knuckle ball.
Pittsburgh will have to dig up first
baseman to replace Ed Konetchy, who
has gone over to the Feds.
William Martin, inflelder of the Bos.
ton Nationals, broke his right ankle
while practicing at Macon, Ga.
II would not be surprising II the In.
field of the Athletics this year were
made up Of Lajoie. McInhis, Barry and
Kopf.
Ray Fisher, the Yankees pitcher, is
studying law nights and playing ball
daytimes, getting In training for any,
thing that may turn up.
Jack Powell. former Brown, and
whose latest engagement was with the
Sloufeds, will pitch semipro ball this
summer for Mound City club.
Manager Tinker of Chicago Is bank.
ing heavily on the successful develop.
ment of the nineteen-year'old short
stop, Jimmy Smith, a semipro player
whom Tinker picked up in Pittsburgh
last fall
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1915-04-10
CARRYING TOO MANY PLAYERS
Brooklyn Feds Could Release Ten
Players and Not Weaken Play.
Ing Strength Of Their Team.

In quantity II not quality the Fed.
eral league is now without doubt the
biggest baseball league in the country.
The league IL carrying something like
$50 players. trifie less than 30 to o
team. The Brooklyn team has 80,
which Is probably more than any other
team In the country is carrying just
at this time.
The Federal league has been picking
up players all through the season, and
owing to the impossibility of dropping
them to minor league, has been
forced to carry along many who are
worthless to the teams. As a result
the salary rolls are stupendously large.
The Brooklyn team, for instance. could
probably dispose OF at least ten Of
its players without weakening their
strength, and these extra ten players
are causing them loss Of at least
$4,000 season. The league can't
very we'll get out Of carrying this bur-
den, as the moment they let It be
known that they are dropping their
players they will find It difficult to get
others to leave organized ball.
The one big need of the new league
at present seems to be minor league
afiiliated with them. so that young
players may be developed and old play.
ers provided with places when they
slow up in the faster organization.
Fielder Jones. the new manager of
the st. Louis team, has commented on
the large number of players carried by
the league teams. He said he thought
the league ought to find some way to
get rid of the players who cannot be
used.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1915-04-10

club from Waterbury, Conn, by pur-
chase
In 1899. when the Washington club
disbanded, Donovan went to the
Brooklyn club. with which he played
four years. In 1902, just before the
close of the war between the Amer.
can and National leagues, he signed
a Detroit contract, and up to the time
of his release at the breaking up NJ
the famous Tigers. few years ago,
he was rated as the teams mainstay
In the box.
In 1908, when his pitching was a
big factor in the winning CT the Amer.
lean league pennant by Detroit, his
record embraced IS games won and
Z lost. while In 1907 he won % out Of
30 games.
When in good shape Donovan had
fine speed. a wonderful break on his
fast ball and was generally regarded
as one Of the greatest fielding pitch.
ers In the history Of the game. He
was also heavy hitter.
Last year, as manager Of the Pr0vi.
dence international league team, he
came to the fore as the manager Of a
championship aggregation.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1915-04-10
MAY ADOPT THE STONE BAT
Federal League sIussers Consider
Adv'sabIlIty Of Using War Club
Made Famous BY Veteran.

kouff. Kenworthy, Tobin, Art vii.
son and several other of the premier
batsmen Of the Federal league are
considering adopting the style OF bat
made famous by George Stone when
he led the American league swatters,
believing that this type OF bat might
increase their already high batting
averages.
Stone. viewing the construction of
bat from mathematical angle, had
q bat constructed which did away with
some OF the angles that handicap the
batter. He figured that when q
rounded surface meets O rounded sur.
face II the meeting Is at a right an.
gle the batter has much greater
chance to drive out a safe hit than II
the ball hits the bat where the bat
grows smaller as It nears the handle.
In other words, the style of bat used
by Stone was the same size from the
end down to about eighteen inches
from the handle and then tapered
rapidly to the handle.
The Federal swat kings are consid.
ering having bats of this style con.
structed for them, bats that instead
OF tapering steadily from the end to
the handle are Of the same size In di.
ameter until point about eighteen
inches from the handle.
II Is figured that the new style of
bat would not be any harder to use.
as the weight could be regulated by
the manufacturer. and there Is moth.
Ing In the rules to prohibit this style
of bat, as the only rules that govern
the style Of bat refer to the length
and diameter, but do not sitpulate
at what point the tapering toward
the handle shall start