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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-02

| party late in the afternoon and as had
just hung out my shingle / wasn't sx-
actly looking for case. But two men
whom 1 knew, lawyers, called upon me
unexpectedly and asked me to handle this
case for them, and so in my white frock
and my fancy lowered hat l appeared In
court to show why an injunction should
be granted to restrain a ship from sailing
because some of the workmen hadn't been
paid.
II suppose 1t was disrespectfuI to the
Judge not to remove my hat, but 1t was
such pretty one and was so unused to
court customs that kept it on"
Whether it was the hat or whether It
was her persuasive ability Miss Yerger
Is too modest to decide. but the fact re-
mains that success greeted this first effort
OF hers. And from that time on. though
she has been metamorphosed from tho
tmid, shrinking girl lawyer pleading her
first case into a well-poised, confident
woman, unafraid TO stand up with the
brightest lights OF the profession, she still
retains her love of pretty chapeaux.
GRADUATE OF THE U. OF p.
Miss Yerger took her law degree from
the University in 1907. For four years be-
fore she matriculated she worked in a
lawyers office to make the money to pay
for her course, and throughout the en-
tire time she was studying was forced to
retain her position in order TO support
herself.
Eleven girls started in the class with
me-" she said, "and only three remained
TO graduate. This was a great pity, be-
cause IL a woman is willing 10 apply her
self there Is no profession from which
she viii gain more. both In JOY IN her
work and In actual remuneration, than
in law, Regardless, too, OF what a man
or woman's business Is. 1 think a
knowledge OF the law should be part OF
the equipment for every business career
It is vital and It is interesting"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-02

days of weeping and lamentation among
the brides were those on which tho great
cruisers silently swept off for n few days
target practice at sea- The officers little
brides would sit on the low sea-wall
that runs along the parade, strainins
their eyes and waving their moist little
handkerchlefs after the departing ships,
A two days separation was anathema to
them! They would sit and sob, although
they knew that their dear departeds would
be back in something under 4S hours.
One wonders how these little brides are
bearing up under the real and very ter
rlble separations Of today. Probably they
have no time for tears, for they are all
working busily and helping hard.
Tho wisdom of tho prosaio in court.
ship does not sound particularly attrRo-
tive, but 1t Is best, after all. For COM
mon sense Is a valuable asset, and tho
girl who possesses and. above all, exer-
cisea 1t will keep tho affection and tho
Of her lover far more permanent
ly than will her ultra-sentimental sister.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-02

| bring their children, ranging In ages from
weeks to years, to the nursery. Those
who can afford 70 do so pay cents day
for their keep; those who can't, don't and
the person who could notice any difference
! I'm the way the "paid-for' klddes are
treated from those who come free doesn't
| exist, because there is no difference.
Tho first thing that strikes the eye OF
| the visitor is the absolute cleanliness OF
the place. The Sisters of st. Joseph, who
care for the children, have been in
| structed by a trained nurse, and there
fore not only the moral, but the physical
well-belng of the youngsters is looked
| after
The children assemble on clear days In
the yard. cool and comfortable in the
play clothing of tho nursery. All Of
them seem supremely happy, from the
three-months-old Lady Mary" whose
voico slightly raised claimed attention as
promptly as n traffic cops whistle, to tho
7year-old little mother" who brings
her baby brother and then stays to help
amuse the other children. They are all
sizes. some fat, some thin, some more
intelligent than others, but mono are dis
coutented.
WHEN DINNER BELL RINGS.
AT IL o'clock the dinner bell rings, and
into the dining room they pile. The tables
size. Each child knows its place and 1t
doesn't take long for each one to fall
to" on the appetizng soup served to them.
After dinner the washing process is in
order. Lined UP at the little stationary
basins. they wash and scrub until all sign
of dust and sickness disappear. Then
they are put to bed. Two rooms there arc,
flled with little white iron cribs, and each
baby knows Its own.
AT o'clock restless heads begin to bob |
up and tho eager little feet are impatient
to get down TO the lunch OF bread and
milk that Is served in the dining room. |
Out to tho playground after that until
homegoing time. At o'clock, nfter an
other trip to the washroom, and n change |
from the play clothes to their street |
clothes, the children are ready to be |
taken homo until the next day.
RAINY DAY PLEASURES.
on rainy days there are the indoor play
rooms. where the Riddles are amused with |
games and stories and the more ambitious
learn to spell and count.
During tho school months the attend
ance at the nursery is greater than in
the summer time, when many of the |
school children are at home to look after
the babies a helpful phase of the work |
is the luncheon that may be had at the |
nursery by the school children whose
mothers are working. In the afternoons
after school these same children come to
the nursery to play with the babies or to
prepare their lessons for the next day
until 1t IL time to take the little ones
lives that would perhaps otherwise be too
home. These are bright hours in little
dark and sad for existence.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-02
WOMAN LAWYER WINS HER WAY
TO HIGH RANK AT THE BAR
Miss A. Yerger Talks of Career in Which Efficiency and
Intelligent Work Haze Gained Her Distinction and
Profit IN Learned Profession.

A WOMAN lawyer, who has more cases
"A than she can handle and whose daily
business in untangling the legal qulrks of
an enviable clientele makes 1t necessary
for her to maintain three offices in vari-
GUS sections Of the city, cannot under
stand why so many young women in
choosing their vocations continue to rush
into unremunerative, uninteresting fields
that are already overcrowded when the
law offers such a broad opportunity.
The name OF this successful Philadelphia
Portia is Miss A. Florence Yerger. Dur
ing the eight years that she has been en-
gagged In her profession in this city she
has acquired a practice that many a
struggling male barrister would thank his
stars to have. And this in face of the
certain opposition which a woman 10
bound to meet when she elects to de-
part from the track which women have
beaten.
But Miss Yergers principle has been to
beat her own track and no phase Of law
has been technical or abstruse enough to
frlghten her away.
For this reason the record of her cases
includes all kinds, admiralty, corporation.
criminal, equity and what not She has
fought railroads and banking houses, has
defended cases in the little magistrates
courts as well as In the Supreme Court.
has had her share of victories coupled
with her quota of defeats.
It's all in the days work OF woman
lawyer as well as a man and the secret
OF the success of business woman, as
II is conceived by Miss Yerger, is effici-
eney first, last and at all times-an ef-
fciency which dehes men to say to q
woman You won your case because you
are woman and not because you are
good lawyer"
MENTALITY HAS NO GENDER.
For long time" she said the other
day, talking OF her work. "the world in
general was prone to regard the profess
sion OF law purely mans province and
the legal mind one which could never by
any chance be associated with the femi-
nine gray matter.
This IS all mistake. in my opinion
Mentality is neither feminine nor mascu-
line and given the same training as a man
a woman often proves herself not only
his equal but in some cases his superior
Il do believe. however. that men have
a slight advantage over us physically.
for l know that although 1 am a healthy
woman, when l have been grinding over
a big case, for months perhaps, 1 feel
pretty much done up over it-more so
than a man, suppose. But perhaps
they get worn out. too. and don't tell
EbOut it."
Despite her belief that II is a distinct
error for women to depend on their femi- |
ninlty in achieving success In the business
world. Miss Yerger Is a decidedly wom-
lnly woman with a feminine hobby that
,ne would expect least OF all OF lawyer.
Il Is hats.
FIRST VICTORY IN DAINTY HAT.
TN never forget the frst case / ever
rled and the lowered hat I appeared in |
curt IN. It was an admiralty case. re-
lcmber. l had planned 10 so 10 a dinner |
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-02

OF an almond blossom, which hasn't any
back bone to speak OF and is a useless
little thing anyhow. And secondly, be-
cause the coy damsel got him into serious
trouble with his employer through these
untimely billings and cooings over the
phone.
Just because two persons happen to be
in love with each other is no reason why
they should kick over all traces of COM
mon sense and become as little children
once morel In fact, no children that I
have met ever acted as did an elderly
Romeo and Juliet OF my acquaintance
who fondly hailed each other by the
sobriquet OF "Tweetums" and "Tweetle."
They didn't mind who overheard the baby
talk in which the greater part OF their
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-02
Work Thou for Pleasure

Work thou for pleasure; paint or sing
or carve
The thing thou lowest. though the body
starve.
Who works for glory misses oft the goal;
Who works for money coins his very
soul.
Work for works sake then, and It well
may be
That these things win be added unto
thee. kenyon Cox.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-02
Suffrage Events Today

EQUAL FRANCHISE SOCIETY.
Noon-open-air meeting on the postoffics
plaza, 9th and Chestnut streets. Speaker, Miss
Bertha SapOvits.
p. m.-Open-air meeting at Goth and Sam
som streets Speaker, Miss Bertha sapovits.
. Dauphin streets. Speaker. Miss Anna Nc
WOMAN SUFFRAGE PARTY.
S p. m.-open-air meeting at Germantown
and Lehish avenues Mrs. William Albert
$3.50 p. m. Suffrage meeting at 356 Dauphin
street, Speakers, Miss Sarah Fisher Or E
n. II, Moore. Mrs. Phil. Hughes ana Miss
Estelle Russell.
CATHOLIC WoMEN's SUFFRAGE LEAGUE
10 a. m.-The league opens Headquarters at
room 40J. North American Building The
league has been but recently formed and has
held It's meetings and other activities al
various nails near the centre OF the city until
permanent headquartsrs should have been Oh
tanned. Miss Ollie Hastings win be the super
% %His9E az the quarters In the North American
CHESTER. PA
s!i5 p. m.-suftrage meeting at the 7. NJ. C.
A Speakers, Mrs William Ward and Mia
Ethel Lee Rankin, OF Colorado.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-02
CONCERT ON CITY HALL PLAZA
Philadelphia Band to Give Musical
Program.

The program for tho concert tonight by
the Philadelphia Band on City Hall Plaza
Is as follows:
Overture, Fra DIayolo" .Auber
(s( MazurSa, The Dragon Fly. '...... Strauss
Euphoniun Solo, Prologue from "Pagilaccl.''
Leoncal allo
The Benediction of the Poignards' (The
FantsSe, from Dio GottcfdammcrlnES efOe0F
Wagner
Weise di Concert, "Wesner Mad'inii ,zieSres
Grand March. "Pomp and Circumstance" .Elgar
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-02
COMMON SENSE COURTSHTPS--W
OFTHE PROSAICAL LOVE AFFAIR
Various Sentimental Manifestations Of the Grand Passion often
More Less Ludcrous to the Uninitiated.
Bv ELLEN ADAIR

TK1HEN one scans the columns OF the
w daily papers and sees therein the
extraordinary attitudes which many sup
posed lovers take toward each other, and
the peculiar manifestations Of regard
which go under the title OF courtshlp. one
fighs for the dear lost days Of common
eense. and becomes firmly convinced OF
the wisdom Of the merely prosaic.
sss
I would you were n goldfish in a bowl,
That might put my arms about your life,
eighs one sentimental lady in print 10
her probiematic lover. And II the latter
is man of common sense he will cer-
tainiy resent such hshy or at least
aquatic talk.
You are my almond blossom in
world OF gray" shippers yet another
damsel over the telephone TO her lover
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-02
WoMAN sUFFRAap PARTY.
What's Doing Tonight

Municipal Band Athletic Playground. Jefsr-
son ana 10th streetsi o'clock Free.
o'clock. Free.
Philadelphia Band CITY t5su x,.. .
O'Clock, Free. N'
YAiladelphla Chapter American Institute AZ
BANKERS, lIOl Chestnut street; 8 O'clock
Philosophical Society. 104 South 9th street,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-02

Sharpen one end so that 1t may be driven
into the ground. Put two screw eyes
on the top-brass ones IL you have them
about two inches apart. Now drive
your post into the ground. You can put
the nozzle of your hose between the
screw eyes and turn them in any dlrec-
tion you choose. 1t is a very handy con-
trivance.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-02

just at the most awk-
ward time in his Of
fee routine. II he
we're a man Of COM
mon sense, by tho
way, he would break
free of ENHANCEMENT
with the perpetrator
Of any such senti-
ment, and for two rea-
sons. Firstly, because
IT isn't any compli-
ment TO an able
bodied man 10 he
likened to a little twig
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-02

several Of the officers
there were newly
weds." According to
British naval custom,
they were allowed to
go ashore in the
afternoons, and re-
turned to their re-
spective cruisers or
battleships for dinner
about Z o'clock in the
evening. II a dance
were being given.
ladies were invited
on board. But the
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-02
NAVY BLUE A PRACTICAL CHOICE
For THE WOMAN WHO TRAVELS

TAFFETAs continues
i TO be tho ideal summer
material, and dark frocks
OF this most serviceable
material are still in
vogue. There are few
women who have not had
at least one navy blue
taffetas frock this sea-
son. It wears well. does
not show dust while trav-
cling and Is cool and
fashionable. Navy is this
seasons best color, and,
almost without exception
1t IS becoming TO any
type of woman. With
these perfectly reason
able and legitimate points
to recommend It, navy
taffetas has come TO
stay. promising to be
fashionable for street and
afternoon wear until late
in the fall.
Striped silks. either
foulard. poplin or taffe-
tas. are frequently COM
bined with plain silk. TO
match the predominating
shade in the stripes.
Pointed tunics look well
when managed in this
fashion. as we'll as bolero
Jackets W 1 t h striped
vests. collar and cuffs.
A great many women
cling to the fashion OF
the white net or organ
die vestee. They are
just as chic. II not more
so. than the silk ones,
and much more prac-
tlcaL Hand embroidery,
Yenise lace, insertions OF
sheer batlste in pale
pinks and blues are also
used Rs trimming on
these vests. giving an
appearance Of elegance
which Is rather necessary
on a plain gown.
The little street dress
shown today Is made on
very simple lines. The
material used Is navy
taffetass with a military
note on the braided gir-
die The blouse Is a
plain one. with long
sleeves, set IN at the
shoulder and caught
10 the wrist by
neat organdie euns. The
vest Is made OF the same
material and Is detaeh-
able. being secured by
snap fasteners.
The skirt Is bouffant.
atth a new effect shown
.n the sored seams. Tiny
-assels are used around
he bottom Of the skirt.
fhe lines Of the girdls
re pretty, with the wide
.ah 81 the mont. fnished
- with old sola bfaidInF
.Hd aeeg navy fringe q
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-02

| have made n
very handy little
stand to hold the
garden hose while
sprinkling the lawn,
so that I do not
have TO hold It. Get
a piece of lumber
about s inches long
and 3 inches wide,
IL Or 2 inchea thick.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-02
To Remove Grass Stains

Get some lump fuller's earth from N,
druggist, wet It, and place on the stain
Let 1t remain there for a couple of hours
and then rub lightly. II the first nppll'
cation does not remove the stain, apply 4
second time, brushing off when perfectiv
dry.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-02
Let Your Meals
Cook Themselves
The Duplex Firelsss Stove Will Cook
an Entire Meal with Little At
tention or Expense. Quickly
pays for itself.

A kitchen equipped with a Duplex FireIsss
stove - q Kitchen that need not 81 entered
lts own pastlng, ana meats retsin thsIr
neYor ana moisturei vegetables. sfc "a ~
have % be constantly watched 10 pTsveot .'ot
The woman who owns a r,,-i.,.
prepares the food for cooking. plaseE n iT th
DaPis4 ana ioFsets it until time 10 serve
.iit, ahe DupleE uses no Eas or other fuel v,b,i.
es'ii, esu loeas are better cooked, NOR
or in the oven. Sfs' the hFe
49, 2ae can unaeFsland ana eperat. .
Dnplex fifeleas stove. II Is simplleitv i1
49, ~ Sssisf wla show you ths diasrsBt
es.ck.s PAY Tor liself IL ~ zen
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-02
PARK BAND WILL PLAY
Two Concerts Scheduled at Straw
berry Mansion.

The programs for concerts this after
noon and tonight by the Fairmount Park
Band at Strawberry Mansion are as fol-
lows:
AFTERNOON, 4 TO 9 O'CLOCK
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-02
Prize Suggestions

A prize of 81 will be awarded
daily for the best practical sug-
gestion. No suggestions will be
returned.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-02
4 TO 9 O'CLOCK

Overture, Fra Diavolo" ..............Auber
Remlnlscenes of tho most Popular Works
of Meyerbeer.
(al "a Vision Of Salome' ............. Joyce
tb) Melodies from The Civil War. Calvin
Airs from THE Grand Mogul" ........Luders
Nalse de Concert, Artists LIFE. Strauss
(a) "a Wild Rosebud" .Tobani
tbl The warblers' serenade'' ....... Perry
Medley, I'm On My Way to Mandalay,"
EVENING. TO 10 O'CLOCK sum-"
overture, 'Tannhauser ....-....-. wagner
Nalse de Concert, Jolly Fellows" yolsted
welsh Rhapsody" ...................G German
Buccalosl
xylophono solo Jolly Robbers ..-... .suppe
Soloist, Peter Lewin.
(al "Humoreske' ....................D .Dvorak
Ch) Tarantelle, "Pecheur ct NapolItalne,"
Melodies from THE Chocolate Soldier
''star-spangled Banner
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-02

a prize Of 81 has been awarded 10 Mrs.
delphIa, for the following suggestion:
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-02

In the spring Of last year I spent a
few days In Portsmouth, in the south of
England It IL a great naval place, and
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-02

love-maklng was conducted, but rap
turously twittered on in an infantile par
lance all their own One really felt em-
barrassed by them. Judging from ap-
pearance, one would certainly have
gathered that they had reached years Of
discretion. But nothing Of the sortl Years
of discretion rolled joyously on their
elderly shoulders, to return no more.
And this is how courtshlp affects some
people.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-10-23

the observance Of the Sound lines
agreement through considersoIe
period.
negotiations for the purchase by the
New Haven Of the Housstonic road. for
the purpose o. keeping lines outside OF
the Sound lines agreement from compel
inc with the members Of that league
were introduced The purchase was to
be made from J. Pierpont Morgan and
William Rockefeller, both directors OF
the New Haven and present AZ the
meeting. but excused from voting. as
shown in the minutes.
In this same pursuit, the steamboat
Cape Charles. of the New England Ter
minal Company, and other boats were
bought IN 1892 20 put another SOUND
line rival out of joint For the Cape
Charles 100000 was paid. and she was
sold for $4,000 two years later
In regard 20 some traffic rules maze
by Mellen while he was vice.president
OF the New Haven. Mr.. Swacker asked
him: Did you take any step: designed
TO injure the New England
az don't know whether would call il
injuring the New England" Mellen re-
piled. Ito helm the New Haven. Ny
business was to look after the New
Haven interests ard not the New Eng
land"
For one OF the few times his memory
failed him when SwnCker asked him ~
he recalled q suit by the New England
alleging discrimination IN requiring
freight proponents. He said he had a
hazy recollection of 1t. He said that
the New England for several years was
on the ragged edge uncertainty;
whether il should 20 into the hands OF
q receiver or remain in the hands Of its
stockholders"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-10-23
THE WEATHER REPORT
Forecasts and Records Of the Last
Twenty-four Hours.

Washington. Oct 22.-Pressurs Is still moder-
ately low FL the South Atlantic states and there
were more rain. In tha, section. bu, over the re
mainder " the country the weather vas generally
clear with moderately high pressure ever The IN
terror districts Il Is considerably cooler in the Al
lsntic states and slightly cooler IN the north upper
lakes region the Gul' states and the Far West
Elsewhere temperatures much above the seasonal
average. ~ 4 u!ie especially IA the Northwest.
Hayre. Mont. reporting the highest octo5er ten.
pesature cf record With the exception - locsl
rain. saturday iu the South Atlantic states the
weather wll .c generally iair Saturday aud sunday
east OF the Mississpp River without decided
changes On temperature. although u VIII be some.
what warmer saturday In the upper lake region aud
tie Ohio valley.
Winds Tor Saturday and Sunday-North Atlantic.
moderate northwest. Middle Atlantic. moderate
northwest AID north. south Atlantic. moderate
north. except east and southeast on the Florida
coast: east Gui. gentle and variable. west Cur.
gentle 70 moderate northeast. upper lakes. gentle
70 moderate variable lower lakes. moderate wet
and northwest.
Lolai .-iel Record.-The following o.ac.sl record
from .hs Weather Bureau shows the changes In the
temperature Tor the last twenty four hours ia com
par.son With tie corresponding date VI las, year
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-10-23
FIRE RECORD.

A v.
aas-lsso Third Az. Harm London slight
: 00-l-i Chrstie q, Angelo LUuni rir,ns
$3.50 .. ard siIth av. Stern Brother. suts
trlcb. SIS
i0iS-so Csrrnin. 9. Dorninict Cslanda: 800
10 i0-Riyinrou and PITT sn. Department Of Street
Cleaning wagon: 10 damage.
P NJ
Oo-2i and 70 IVES, is:th ct. Charles weinsri
dsmase
lis-s4 Avenue b Morris F:sehsr; trfing
2 so-si Nicholas ~. and lad Ct unknown
irlfilE
s.oO-lSs Levi. e. Franz Beckeroth: trfnins
too-s4 Morinpids Drive Lillian hoeo. uifiis
2s-l2e East u a. Sophie Ronsnishan. trifins.
sO-l2,d o. and Flint AZ Nes Chair Co
s,o-sis W.., seth Il Ed. Perkins. ,r,eins
s.o-i,l Eut l,th G. Solomon Wilksnsky
soo-ssl F.s, iss,h 81 unknown none.
0OLls West l?s,h Of New York Bnlpos,,as
Company tfif!ng
soo--is Haven Az, John MeAny ,rifins
6 800. wrs, nth Of Alfred Scott: trtnins
Isl, Ruis,r, Place. Ed~ Bruky; trfinI
$500 :,h st.. Msurics Goidesu. utfins.