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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-16

NUT at the Home for Aged Couples, at
O172S Francis street, such wonderfully
homelike atmosphere prevails as to make
one entirely forget it is an institution.
In fact. bringing it up to this standard
is just what Miss Mariana Shreve, matron
of the home, has been striving for ever
since she took charge of it % years ago.
There her days are spent mothering
these gentle aged folk, who while away
their hours doing the things they most
enjoy or chatting reminiscently about the
things that happened in the dear old
days.
A peep around the place will disclose
some few things suggestive of the fixed
Ideas of the long ago. ideas which have
been rules of good old-fashioned homes
for generations; the parlor shades are
severely drawn, for whoever heard of
our beloved grandmothers exposing to the
unkind rays of the sun that sacred bit
of extravaganza, the parlor carpet?
Patchwork quilts, representing the labor
of months, are neatly folded and laid
across the foot of the bed, for whoever
heard of a home which was complete
without goodly number of these SPLEEN
dorous polychromatic gems?
Men and women are too young at GO
nowadays" said Miss Shreve with an en-
gaging smile to be content in a home.
They love the pretty things and excite
ment of active life just as much as the
younger generation and are not satisfied
to pass away their declining years in idle
ness. So we have changed the age of ad-
mittance to 65 years"
Just as your mother and mine was ever
mindful of our many needs. of our long
tngs for the pretty gewgaws of dress. OF
our love for bright attractive home; of
the multitudinous details which must be
attended to In the management of a house.
hold; of the dollar which must be
stretched just as far as careful planning
and 1udieious buying would permit, lust
so does this loyal executive exercise her
judgment and devote her time and encr-
gies in the discharge of her duties as ma
tron. that these dear, aged charges, many
of whom have passed their three-acore
years and ten, may have a home in the
truest, fullest sense of the word.
L buy the very best which the home
can aHord," continued Miss Shreve, the
Vefacity OF which statement was attested
by a trip TO the dining room, where two
long tables fairly groaned under the
weight OF goodies, and by the delicious
ouor that was waited inward from the
cooks domain.
We have no State or city support
said the matron In answer to a 0mestio,
OF maintenance. The inmates pay $500
IRE Zee and the other moneys are re-
eelVed by special contributions or legacles
we have no endowment fund, and many
times II Is matter of deep concern inst
Where or now to turn to meet the current
expenses owing to lack of funds
This home enjoys the distinction NJ ba-
lns the Oldest non-sectarlan home fo,
aged couples in the United States ana
the only non-seetarlan home for agee
couples in the city. aesa
had been school teacher IN u,,,
the Time l accepted this position 25 vesr-
ago. said Miss Shreye. II new. a.
Il, however, as my tastes and interest,"
haa always been domestic. Evervtbi,,s,
concerning the management OF a home ~.
traetsd me, My sisters very much onss-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-16
CATERPILLAR RAVAGES
TREES OF THE CITY
Tussock Moth Destroying Foil
age of Public Squares and
Fairmount Park.

Thousands of trees in all parts of the
city are being denuded of their leaves
by the ravages of the 'Tussock Moth
caterpillar. The many white cocoons OBJ
servable on trees during the last month
have produced armies of insects which
have wrought havoc with foliage every
where. Magnificent trees in large public
and in Fairmount Park, bear leaves fair
ly riddled with holes eaten by the rap
idly multiplying parasites.
The "Tussock Moth" caterpillar, easily
recognized by its yellow and black mark
ings, is the most voracious leaf-eater of
its species Two crops of the moths
are hatched, one before the end of April
and the other in the middle of July The
eggs may be recognized as a fiat patch
of crisp white matter about one-half inch
across, which has been deposited on an
empty cocoon. These masses may be
removed from the tree bark either with
the fingers or by scraping 1t off with a
small hoe. A tree infested twice in a
year becomes weakened and is in danger
of dying as result of the drains made
upon 1t to produce new leaves.
City Forester Pond announced that
preparations are being made to spray
trees In public parks and squares with
arsenate of lead. which coats the leaves
and kills the insects eating it,
THE Bureau of City Property will not
be able to deal with the situation in the
way 1t likes" said Mr.. Pondg "There will
be a large area needing our attention
and few men are at our disposal. We
have at present only one man to every
10 acres of ground under our care, al
though we need three times as many.
For some years Councils has been asked
for a greater appropriation, but the
yearly appropriation remains the same,
while year after year the property placed
under our charge becomes more and
more extensive"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-16
WOMEN OF OLD EGYPT
SEEK EMANCIPATION.
Movement in Land of East
Looking to Their Freedom
Steadily Progresses.

CAIRO, July ia. great movementis Is
on foot in Egypt for the emancipation Of
woman. Notwithstanding the roar Of
battle within measurable distance Of the
capital the movement is steadily taking
shape Without doubt it will bring about
a great radical change in this time-bouni
land and effect great step toward the
modernization of the country.
A stumbling block exists at the moment
in the religious aspect of the case, as 3
Moslem will never abate one jot of little
of his faith. But the difficulty is not
insuperable. The conservative hold that
there is nothing in the Koran which
shames a woman to display her features
1t rests with the Rector of Ell Azher and
the Grand Mufti. the highest exponents
of Moslem law, to settle this difference,
If they can be persuaded to do so.
Many of the older members of the com
munity are raising the cry that the new
departure will tend to greater immoral
ity, but this is refuted by pointing to
the Coptic Catholics, who are as well
able to take care of themselves as are
any other women in the country.
The one great point of agreement e
that all favor the higher education Of
women, and agree that woman is meant
to be mans helpmeet, and not his slave
The Egyptian newspapers are warmly dis
cussing the pros and cons of the move
ment in which many women are taking
part. Every sympathizer has the right
to be gratifed at the present outlook o.
the discussion, as 1t augurs well,for the
future of the Moslem woman.
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WAR HORRORS TOLD
ELLEN ADAIR BY TOMMY
Continued from Page One

NbhthAuNu AhOHh Ahe Ohb
condition of the bullet-rlddled uniform,
the invitation was terribly solemn and
ominous one.
The station ar Liverpool was crowded
with soldiers The railway carriages are
divided into small compartments, each
quite separate, and these hold six per-
sons comfortably. When / boarded the
Edinburgh express a soldier was seated
opposite me. He was of middle age and
l could tell by the badges on his uni
form that he was private in the Cum
berland Fusiliers, He told me that his
name was James Wilson.
When we reached the wild and lonely
tracts of Cumberland, he looked wistfully
out of the window at the flying land
scape. 1t is a hilly country and the hills
and glens, the lonely farmhouses, perched
on the edges of deep ravines and curious
stone dykes, shone In the summer sun
light. But the soldiers hands shook
nervously all the time Then, quite sud
denly, he pitched over sideways and
tainted. His khaki cap fell to the floor
and there across rhe side of his forehead
was terrible scarf We did what we
could to revive him. and in a minute OF
two he sat up.
my head" he said. breathing heavily
"Mareh 24-YpresH'
That's a terrible scarf said. ',HoW
did YOU ever live through it all?"
His hands We're twitehlng nervously
''My Godr' he said. "Ypres-heu lei
loose"
won't you tell me little about it9'
asked.
The soldier shook his head
.sYou're a woman" said he. IT can't tef
| you - tortures-unspeakable horrors
sights that drove men. raying insane
only want-to forget"
STANDING ON coRPsEs.
We sat quite silent for a time. Privat,
Wilson with his head buried in his hands
Then suddenly he began to speak.
This isn't war" said he. Its hell lei
loose! I've seen things that would max,
vour blood run cold. I've stood for day,
ana days up to the waist IN icy water in
the trenches, my feet planted on the dead
nodes or my friends. On yes, we bury
them Ia the trenches about a foot down
inf the rain 1ooseus the soil and 1 wal
actually standing right on the bodies
rbe water was terribly cold, and It gave
ma torturing palns-I have them still. on
ff l could only forget the terrible thlngi
i've seenl They haunt me day ana nigh
ana my nerves are all TO pieces!
s'Ouf officers fought Ike heroes" n
continued. leading forlorn hopes ans
bavonet charges The day / was wounded
so badly the two opposing trenches wers
s0 wards apart The Germans are won
derfaliy good at picking US out az tina
raaee. In front Of the trenches Ar
/ barbea aire enlansiamsnlss some al then
eharaed with electricity. 1 vas terribly
torn 4 hundred times py barhed slFs
: Every tlme Ne advanced g fsteatei
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-16
A "PRIMEyAL" MARRIAGE
Bryn Mawr Girl Principal in Eagles
mere Wedding.

A Bryn Mawr graduate, Miss Anna
Welles, Of Paris, France, was one OF the
principals in ''primeval" wedding, which
took place late yesterday afternoon IN
the forest near EaglesmeTe, Pa. Miss
Welles and John Wylie Brown, OF Con-
stantinople, Turkey, were married by the
Rev. Or. w. Il. Thomas, Of Lewisburg, a
brother Of the bride.
The bridal party walked through the
woods to the open place where the we'd
ding ceremony was TO take place as n
they We're going TO a picnic. and the
guests traiied along in Indian file. There
was no formality.
The bridegroom is executive secretary
TO the American Chamber of Commeree
In Constantinople. Mrs Brown Is 4 re-
cent graduate Of Bryn Alawr She ls a
daughter of +. r. Welles, a vice president
OF the Western Electric Company h m
rope. Attendants at the wedding were
Paul Il. Welles and Robert G. Welles
brothers Of the bride. All were educated
IN The United States
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-16
Portland Glad to See Liberty Bell

Mayor H. R. Albee, of Portland, Ore,
sent to Mayor Blankenburg last night
the following telegram:
"On behalf of Portland 1 wish TO
thank you and through you the people
of Philadelphia for the opportunity
granted us of seeing the Liberty Bell.
Its presence has done much to stimulate
patriotism and served as a great insplra-
tion, especially to the children. The
citizens turned out en- masse and oftieiai
welcome was extended to the Philadel-
phia party. Everything went nicely. the
bell leaving on scheduled time"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-16
HOME FOR AGED COUPLES
WE'LL DESERVES ITS NAME
Miss Shreve Its Matron Has Banshed the Institutional Aspect
and Substituted the Real Domestic Spirit Which Brings
Comfort to Those Who DOeU There

toned my ability to become an efiejsn,
matron, but 1 told them 1 just knew
could do the work. So in the face ~
their opposition 1 began my work hers
In those days the place was distinctly an
institution. Today 1t is distinctly mon.
institutional in every phase. The couples
come and so as they please, the only
rule of the house being that they must
be in by 10 o'clock at night"
Miss shrcve has not only been loyal
and assiduous in her lifework, but has
throughout her years of service exercised
rare Judgment and womanly influence.
which has won the love and devotion and
absolute trust of all of her charges.
She is already planning a bazaar 10
raise more money for the support of the
Home, which will be held in November
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-16
SCALLOPS A DAINTY
FINISH ON CHILDREN,S DRESSES

r HAVE been wander
i ing through the
shops looking at the
newest creations for
little girls. There are
plenty OF varied styles,
80 that It is possible to
suit every imaginable
type-the thin young
ster, the chubby child
or the happy medium.
Following the rather
alarming example set
by the styles this sea-
son. skirts are very
much shorter than in
former years. All lace
models are fashionable,
the finest of shadow or
valenclennes b eing
Joined together by hem
stitching or hand work.
Another notable point
is the absence Of en-
broidery, 1t is used, of
course, but not half so
widely as last summer.
Medallions of embroid-
cry are inserted in the
fine organdie or batiste
dresses, but solid work.
such as we were used
to seeing in such pro-
fusion, is a thing of the
past.
A pretty habit of us
Ing colored sillSs-rose,
baby or ciel blues, and
flesh pinks especially
for a child's party gown
has come over to this
side straight from the
foremost designers of
ehildren's W ear in
Paris. Today's illus
tration shows an
original design from
Luisa Mantan, with a
little hat to match. The
messaline Is rose col
ored in the most ex-
quisite shade with a
wide sash. The top OF
the blouse is hand
smoeked, with a closely
fitting neck, edged with
lace. The sleeves are
made OF white net, tied
with cords OF silk.
Columbine scallops
are used as trimming
all around the bottom
OF the extremely short
skirt. These are called
petaled frocks on this
side. but the French
prefer the more inn
aginatlve name for
them. The small cap
is made of real lace.
With a closely fitting
forehead band and a
ross at one side. a la
Charlotte Eordav
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-16
The Lullaby

Low is the note in the sweep Of life,
Lost in the whir of incessant strife,
Yet is heard the Shimber Song!
Plaintlve and sweet are the notes that
beat,
Deep In the we'll of noise and heat,
Still We hear the Slumber Song!
Roar OF the cobbles and clang OF cars
Mighty the sound of the citys wars
In their midst the Slumber sonsl
And all for the gain of golden crown
Trying with elamor the song to droWh-
And the while. the Slumber songi
Gordon Ware. in Southern Woman's AasA'
zine.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-16
THE TOAD CROAKs FOR A sHOWER

OH, DEAR, but wish It would rain.''
" grumbled Mr.. Garden Toad as he
hoped dismally around in the dry and
dusty flower bed. 1T hasn't rained for
so long that everything is dry and dirty
and ugly! Is there nothing we can do
about it?"
He addressed no one in particular. for
he saw no one to talk to. but he had
learned by experience that many times
there were creatures around and he had
only to speak to find them Sure enough!
Hardly had he spoken. when Mr. Snail
raised his head; he was hiding under a
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-16

ieaf close by ana remarked. why. It
faInea not Ions ago Isn't that enough r.
eff yen mean that wee BIT Of wetness
Iaaf zen three mornings ago, that was a
BOSS shower" replied Mr. Toad: but
here wasn't enough Of that 70 satisfy
ua three days.
f snail inoked around the dry gardeh
Hasnf much. that's true" ne admit
Isa hat i was better than nothing
Another sueh shower would help out TIL
Haz feai rain comes.
Fa - su1e it would eroaiked Mr.
aa elS but hoH are goa going 10
- eEeH fhaE3
M Haa HHaHsht minute Il don't
80 So - aaalIg aaid hat maybe
zEza EzH heIn xoa Z leaa s1eh
- s4l { 4Aaa EeEz IllzEz aoeaE
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-16
Champ CLARK for surraee

BAN FRANCISCO. July 8-cbamn
Clark, Speaker OF the House, faced q
band Of suffraglsts IN a hotel lobby here
and pledged allegiance to their cause
Il expect 70 see Missouri added 10 tie
sunrase states soon. ana I am going TO
help. ne said. He promised le Write
later as 70 whether IN the next Congress
hs would support the susan 81 Anthens5
aalenansnt for equal zaaraga.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-16

or the lneNlst bul ilu
cannot supply the urge
from within that mu-
slcians and painters
reverently ball inspir-
alton.
II a woman does
work OF different sorts
the thing that she does
best, whether 1t be to
paint. or write. or sing,
or cook, will invariably
be the art which holds
her interest.
Interest renders acc
complishment easy. The
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-16

43sNTHUsIAsM may safely be regarded
~ as a sift. for II ls doubtful that u
iho sods we're to award a rich prize to
him who should devise a recipe for In
serest that any one would be able to
define formula
The hope Of gain and even the price Of
bread viii frequently furnish the motives
that lead to proficiency in many arts and
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-16

sciences, n n d { h G
comfort that virtue
brings will explain
the reason for right
eousness. But the
force that klndles
into life that divine
spark OF enthusi-
asm, which some-
times bursts into a
flame called genius,
will probably be
veiled In mystery.
Nothing { h at Is
great" says Emer-
son, wv a 8 ever
arhieved without on
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-16
Keeplag in Touch Wa Homa

You never quite forget the home town.
even On the most enjoyable vacations. Keep
ln touch eith home affairs b. seeing Io Il
thar 4enf IAtorlte newspaper follows vasI
wherever aau 80. Notify the Evening LedzeF
before sou leave 10 send yaur paper % satl
specify the edition desired.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-16

turn OF the ratchet OF attainment, which
Is such a tug for some and quite
impossible for many, is as easy for 9TH
ers as ascending a gentle grassy slope,
erts an appeal.
The aIri atenogranher diligently study
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-16

1he Evening Ledger vii award q dallv
prize 81 81 feF tbs best original sukges-
llaa ga entertainment. The subject a.
the nfa1 CONTEXT HllI ba eMF Most sne-
eeaaaAt AuaehapHs All aanusafln4s
saaHaa aa q seasenabIa 1anHlh. and noe
alIi g returned Aadsass Is lie EaIes-
tHiaaaeHt Contest Hzealus ledger. Inaa-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-16


ing to master shorthand,
unquestionably possesses
the spark.
But enthusiasm can be
reclSoned by degrees.
You may envy the ball
let dancer her skill, but
your interest is Of very
little strength If you are
not impelled to initiate
her.
Enthusiasm is not the
only requisite of genius,
hut ppntug ia upvar found
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-16

Tho woman who adopts the law as a
study, the girl medical student entering
Comparatively new fields for women have
felt the Inspiration. The woman artis.
may as well never enter the studio II for
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-16
INTEREST VERSUS INSPIRATION;
THE GIFT or ENTHUSIASM
Recalling Thomas Famous Definition of Genius as one
third Inspiration and TOo-tt9ds PerSpirdtion"
Bn ELLEN ADAR

any cause enthusiasm is lacking. Th'
master may criticise the finished canva'
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-16

enthusiasm" But the philosopher does
not toll us where that touchstone may
be had
Perhaps we should be satisfied to be
able TO recognize this elusive quality
when II is manifest in us, and while II
shall last to prosecute with all the
earnestness within us that work in which
interests lies.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-16

without IT, And II is indispensable TO
the satisfactory performance of the
simplest tasks
But it is useless to prospect for It like
radium and other cherished elements
For It is a gift, and comes from within.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1915-05-26
BANKRUPT WITH $4oe, ,s24.15
Assets, Mostly Real Estate and Nou
Convertible Into Cash.

Greenville, May 2O.-W. II. Irvine,
one Of the largest land owners in
Greenville county and lawyer of
this city, filed a voluntary petition
in bankruptcy to-day in the United
States District Court. Mr.. Irvine, in
his petition. states that his total liza
bilities are 213,596.42, while he
estimates his total assets to be $4o6,-
S24.15. Mr.. Irvine was declared
bankrupt by the court. and the pa
pers referred 20 a referee in bank
rnptcy with orders for Mr.. Irvine to
appear before this referee on June 2.
Considerable surprise was caused
by the filing Of this petition, as Mr..
Irvine was generally believed to be
one OF the wealthiest men in the
county. His assets, according to his
estimates, are more than twice his
liabilities, but he cannot realize ac-
tual money which he needs. APP
parently he is land poor" One
item in the liabilities is 1880 for
taxes
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1915-05-26
THE DUST MULCH.
Most Economical Method of Pre-
venting Escape of Moisture.

"The crop yield and moisture con-
tent of a soil are colsely related, says
Il. e. keitt, chemist Of the South
Carolina experiment station and pro-
fessOr Of soils at Clemson College.
THE common field crops require
from 800 to 500 pounds of water for
each pound Of dry matter grown,
hence the necessity for reducing the
loss Of water through surface evapo-
ration. This can be most economi-
cally accomplished by the mainten-
ance Of a dust mulch"
Prof. Keitt proceeds to explain
how to get a dust mulch and how it
does it's work.
"A perfectly dry dust mulch" he
says, does not have to be very deep
to be effective. in practice it is
found that the breaking of the first
two or three inches Of surface soil
forms an effective mulch, but sand
mulches may be thinner than clay
mulrhes. The mulch should be no
uNSpSi IMAM 10 hSIcSSdlJ lOl IHe re-
duction OF evaporation to mini
mum, for the top soil is generally
richer than the lower soil and the
thinner a mulch can be made and
maintained effectively, the greater
the root range of the plants.
"The principle involved in the
functioning of dust mulch is that
the capillary water is drawn from
soil particle 10 soil particle by sur
face tension until it reaches the sur
face of the soil and is evaporated.
The plowing Of the surface to the
depth already indicated, by means Of
scraDe or sweep, disturbs the ar
rangement of the soil particles and
the disarranged particles blanket"
the surface and prevent the loss Of
moisture to any considerable extent.
at is necessary to renew the
mulch as soon as possible after each
rain, because dampening rearranges
the Particles in such way that cap
illarity will be re-established."