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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-15
GIVE CHRISTMAS CHEER
TO GUARDSMEN'S FAMILIES
Girl Scouts of Ashbourne and Elkins
Park Come to Aid Of Wives
and Children

wivos and children OF many OF the
Pennsylvania guardsmen now at tho hor-
der are assured OF merry Christmas as
n result OF efforts OF the Girl Scouts Of
Ashbourne and Elkins Park. II was learned
today that a card party given by the scouts
and the Old York Road Unit OF the women'S
Preparedness League nettcd a substantial
sum OF money, which viii be used to pro.
vide food aud clothing for seven mothers
and twenty-eight children who were In a
destitute condition on account OF the alb
sence OF the breadwinners Mt the Mexican
border.
Investigation Of the homes OF the absent
soldiers showed that their families were
suffering from lack OF food and that many
of their children were compelled to remain
In bed because of insufficient clothing
AmCng those who took prominent part
in making the afIalr success were Miss
Mildred Gates, scoutmaster; Miss Hester
HunBberger, Miss Sarah Scattergood and
Miss Esther Jones.
The party was given at the Old York
road Arehouse.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-15
WANTS CONGRESS XMAS
GIFT FOR SUFFRAGISTS
rnty Leader Here Says Solons Should
GLADDEN. Hearts of Women by Pass
ing National Amendment

Easing the Susan B. Anthony amend-
@snt TO the Constitution OF the United
aAz1ss and putting the matter of woman
ssnssge up to the States for ratification
- ssala % the finest Christmas present which
- - men OF the country could possibly give
- ,. Nomen OF the nation. according to Mrs.
ssstss A. Dunning president OF the Woman
sallfAge party Of Philadelphia.
.asn told today that the judiciary Com
- mad reported favorably on the sur
amendment. Mrs. DunninK said;
s.salant Il be 1ne IL Congress would pass
szss.sAely ss.s.s on the bill before chrlstmas7 II
:. Ds saeh grand Christmas present
sss % the women OF the country.
u we're much surprised to hear that
judiciary Committee had reported on
- aat.er fayoFably 80 soon" Mrs. Dun
= -aaed with smile. we had hoped
natter would be taken up at this sss-
put We hardly thought it would come
-. Every time the question comes
set few more votes, 50 we are
Essa..sa .i.an glad to hear that 1t has been
nislss on IaYorably by the Judiciary Com-
= me men viii be fair with us, I
"heh the matter Is put to a vote. %
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-15
HOUSE PLANS SPEEDY
VOTEON FOOD INQUIRY
Prepared to Vote on Resolution
Demanding Living Cost
Probe

WASHINGTON, Dec is.--The high cost
OF living complsinsnts In Congress today
lined M for a flnIsh nEht to force action
In the House on the Borland resolution
for an investigation Of food prices by the
Federal Trade Commission The resolution.
reported favorably by the Judiciary COM
mittee. Is now suuarcly before the House.
and It's supporters will devote their efforts
to forcing vote on tho measure
Representative Borland. author OF the
resolution, said today that unless early ac-
ton was assured on the resolution by the
leaders, ho would try TO obtain n special
rule from the committee on rules TO force
the Inquiry measure to vote lie sRld :
The demand Tor action on this meas
ure ls strong enough TO warrant the
adoption ot special rule to put II
through, II is tho nrst measure which
viii enable Congress to express iscf
on the hEh cost ot living problem.
and II should have the support OF
very member The measure propoecs
comprehensive investigation 10 de
terminC the cause OF high prices and
II possible to find a way OF securing
fair prices for tho producers with
fair price to the consumer believe
that this Is tho only means which tho
Government has at hand to meet this
problem, which is tho bEgCst domestic
question now before our people.
Tho passage ot tho Borland resolution
by tho House would make tho measure cf-
tectlNe, as II IA In the form Of q mandate
from the House TO the Trade Commission
and does not require action In tho Senate
or by tho President
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-15
RUSE OF MILLIONAIRE"
SLEUTH TRAPS WOMAN
Gains Entrance to Apartment and Ar
rests Mrs. f. d. Moon, Accused
of Defrauding Hotels

Hats Off TO the millionaire detective !!
Sleuths are called upon nearly every day
to play the part OF tramps, hoboes and
buns to run their prey to ground. De-
tective Robert Downey. however had an
unusual case and did the unusual--posed as
a millionaire. He won.
This detective millionaire-for-a day from
Boston. "dolled UP ft TO KIN" gained en-
trance to the apartment OF Mrs Il. u, Moon
1915 Chestnut street. and served her with
four warrants accusing her OF defrauding
local hotels.
At n preliminary hearing before Magls-
trate Persch, Mrs Moon was held In $1,000
bail for a further hearing According TO
the testimony, she came 10 Philadelphia on
November l6 and registered at the Lincoln
Hotel under the name of Mrs Il. u, Selden,
j. Warren Frlar. manager OF the hotel.
Identified her as the woman who contracted
a bill for 366.05,
According to Detective Downey. she then
passed worthless check for $50 at the
Hamilton Court Apartments. defrauded
Market street department store out Of S30O.
the Hotel Walton out OF $40 and the Bristol
Apartments out OF three weeks board
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-15
TOO MUCH IN LOVE WITH HUSBAND
TO ENJOY FOOTLIGHT TRIUMPHS
Pretty Eleanor Chrsty Actress, Wants Home and a
Real kltchen-Absent Treatment Taboo in Marital
Matters, She Finds After Experience

MOST girls In some period OF their youth
lt1 entertain tho rosy vlson OF leaving
homo for spectacular stage career
MISS Eleanor Christy young, pretty and
successful. has reversed the order After
six years OF cumulative triumphs on the
stage she has decided Just like regular
anti that not only is woman's place in
the home, but that her happiness lies there.
Miss Christy has double role In ''Expe-
rience' With remarkable skill for so
young woman--Bhc In twcnty.twO-she
plays the part OF intoScatlon and the lead.
Frailty
But II you ask her which Of her roles she
prefers she will tell YOU without hcsrn-
ton
That OF the wife ~ Bernard Granville"
Seventeen months ago she became the
wife OF the Juvenile lead of zlegfcd Fol
lies. For year she renounced the foot
lights to be just a wife. But they
they" means the theatrical managers who
always have their eyes opened for pretty
and talented young women-bcsleged her
tgain and induced her to resume her role
In Experience"
But It doesn't work" she said seriously
as she stopped gathering together innumer-
able little boxes containing Christmas girts
and sat down in her room nt the Ritz to
talk. II don't think Il a possible for two
young people who are very much In love
with each other to be very happt IL their
ways lie apart Mr Granville and | have
been separated almost continuously since
| resumed my role and we don't like IL
bit We want n home" She ended in
wall.
1T may be possible" she continued FOR
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-15

a clever woman 20 have n home. husband
children and a career and happiness all
together. but not II her career takes her
away from her husband and home How
can there be any happiness tt'a all non
sense about absence making tho heart grow
tonder Separation Ia bound to lead to cold
ness In the long run.
on tho other hand I am very much
against husband and wife keeping too close
tab on each other. Now. although I met
Mr. Granville when we were both playing
In the Follies should never want to play
IN the same company with him again. I
nm not jealous. but" she added humanity
Feminine, An actor-and particularly one
IN the Follies-must OF necessity do things
on the stage that might lead to Jealousy,
u seen too often. All I'm looking for now
Is a home with a real kitchen in it--one
that ! can go into even II we do have q
maid"
Miss Chrlsty. or Mrs Granville. " n
pulchrltudnous brunette Her sister, EstclIe
Christy' is known to all as the original
Christy model.
1t takes truly domcstlcally inclined per
son to inject the home atmosphere into n
formal hotel room. Mrs. Granville had done
u. There was machine, there was a half
completed negligec. there were the Christ
mas presents scattered around helter- r-skcltcr
In true home fashion
II don't care II the stage never sees me
again. I'm going to pull tho woman stun
just as hard as can and have a good time
nt IL was her blthesome way OF concluding
the interview
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-15
UNICIPAL COURT
SPLIT NOW URGED
,sscNeille's Opposition to
Woman May Be Basis
of Issue
cow OVER APPOINTMENT
,~.rile Branch Should Be In
sspendent, Judges Friends
Argue

0,s ~ the prospective appointment
80. u Rlppln rs chief probation
~ the Juvenile Court, an OUTLOOK
e ,srsatens a serious split In the
ss.a-i.trsi Court, declare the power OF ap-
Ng'ass,sni for offices in the Juvenile Court
sN be taken from Judge sroWh anu anu
s-as N the hands OF the Juvenile Court
fadge 80. rro,,r to .p,oipt
piroIn as chief probation officer be-
-. known yesterday with the disclosure
~ - a move would bring about de-
..n...,.sd .nas nght from Judge Raymond Mac
s,fas of the Juvenile Court, and many or
\. s,pporters Mrs Rlppin 10 now super.
,sg nrobatlon officer OF tho Domestic
rslstlons and Mlsdemeanants oranenes OF
z. Municipal Court, nj salary OF S26OO
Already the trouble. started by the re-
- lhat Mrs Rlppin would get the Juve-
ss. cour, post, is responsible for plan
!. siyoree the Juvenile Court from the
- of the Municipal Court. so that the
es.s,dent Judge OF the Municipal Court, at
s,sssnt Judge Brown, will have no juris-
sesion over Il. a., -,
=, Inyeniie Court has nothing to say
.s,.t the assistants who work with him.
80 ara all appointed by Judge Brown.
s.sss MacNellle'B friends point out that
Z soA he easy for an unfrlendly Judge
= an the Juvenile Court offices with n
.s,srr OF iucompetents, and for the result
80 lneflclent administration of the court
tfsr,s the Juvenile Court Judge.
rhere are many abuses the system can
:. ,rade 10 accomplish. Judge MacNellle's
s.,,orfers say Upon the relation between
~ Juvenile Court Judge and his chief
e,sAstlon oificer depends the mechanism of
~ court. Therefore. IL is argued the
s,roIntnnent Of Mrs Rippin over Judge
fisrNeIIIe's protest would disrupt the order
y tbe court and injure the system already
h operation.
rhe ultimate object Of those who want
4. take the power OF appointment to Juve-
~ Court offices out of Judge Browns
ksnds and put II within the power OF the
Juvenile Court Judge himself Is an appeal
4 the LEGISLATURE 1t Is probable the
rtxt legislature will be asked to pass an
hct making the Juvenile Court complete
enfty with the appointive power where
friends Of Judge MacNeille say 1t should
ke IN the hands OF the Juvenile Court
Jndge.
Judge Brown declined to comment on
he report that he would appoint Mrs.
kppln az chief probation officer in the
fsce Of Judge MacNeille's opposition
4 don't want 30 be n party to any
spnlroyersy." he said. when the proper
tine comes the announcement OF the ap-
rolntment will be made"
Both sides are resting. waiting for the
AAsr to make the next move. II is re-
ported the appointment will be made and
tnnoanced January 1.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-15
NATURE SOLVES PROBLEM
OF DYEING COTTON
Product Exhibited in Alabama Received
Coloring in Growth-Brown and
Blue Samples Raised

ANNISTON, Ala. Dec. i5--Councilmau
Claude j. Settles, of this city. II exhibiting
samples OF brown cotton which he believes.
II II can be grown successfully on "A large
scale Will In u measure solve the German
dye problem In this country, The cotton
exhibited by Settles was not dyed brown.
but grew that color In his back yard on
Glen Addc avenue and nature made II
fast brown for no amount OF boiling or
washing changed Its color the least bit. he
says
a small bale OF blue cotton, from similar
seed. was raised this yenr northwest OF
Admission This also Is washable and the
staple OF both brown and blue was OF
medium length
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-15
DUPED GIRL, PENTTENT
AND ILL, BACK HOME
Demaris Thompkins Returns to
Ardmore After Suicide At
tempt in Pittsburgh

Demaris Thompkns, the sixteen-year-
AFdmore girl who attempted suicide In Pitts
kuFgh after she was deserted by the man
fer whom she left her home twenty days ago,
Fstnrned home last night in the company
Il T. Halllsey, chief of the Haver-
ford township police. The girl is penitent,
hent and ILL., according to Hallisey.
Demaris has been forgiven by her
1afents, who consider her trouble TO have
Zen brought on by youthful ignorance and
misplaced confidence. She will be kept at
hnne until wanted by the Pittsburgh police
= witness In case of the arrest of the
hah. who Is still a fugitive
He Is Raymond Gardner. alias Al Grant.
j. travelling bookblnder from Boston, and
wanted in Louisville. Ky, as we'll as In
fsttsburEh, on a charge OF abandoning his
The three-year-old boy. Gardner. de-
srlsd. is being cared for at the Thompixlns
hssne In Ardmore. He was left there soon
amer the father secured Demaris as a day
ssise II was during her employment by
saEdnsr that the girl is supposed to have
snma under his influence.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-15
MOVIE STUNT AT FIRE
AS MAN CLIMBS LEDGE
Throng in Snow-Covered Street Cheers
Roomer When He Ends Perilous
Trip Along Cornice

A movie stunt was performed by n room
er trapped on the fourth floor of 1912 Pine
street this morning. to escape from n fire, in
which eleven persons were routed In their
night clothes to snow-covered streets
Many persons watched Charles Rose. the
roomer, as he opened window and made
his way along narrow cornice that led TO
the next building, They cheered when he
ended his perilous trip.
The fire was discovered about O'Clock
by Joseph Weber. He smelled smoke while
dressing and found burning mattress on
the fourth floor After arousng the occu-
pants of the house. he threw the mattress
from a window and was burned on the
hands The damage is estimated at 500.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-15

Three Hundred /. w. w. Members Dir.
perse on Arrival Of Ccnstabuiarv

WILKES BARRE. PA, Dec, fs.---Indue-
trial Workers Of the World called mIne
strike at Bernce, sullivan County. Three
hundred men responded to the call and
started rioting on n small scale when other
mine workers refused to Join their strike.
a call was sent In 20 the barracks of
Troop r. state Constabuiary, and n squad
Of troops was hurried to the scene on =
special train
Sheriff ]. e. Gaven called out small
force OF deputies In an EFFORT TO preserve
order until the troops arrived, when l. W.
w. leaders at once dispersed the strikers.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-15
Mrs. Coxe to BE Santa Claus Again

HAZLETON. Pa. Dec q. -- The 1000
children OF tho miners at the collierlcs OF
Coke Brothers q Co, viii receive their
Christmas Sits Of clothing, toys and swcets
from Mrs FCklcy u. Coke widow OF tho
anthracite operator at their respective
school houses on the afternoon OF December
II Mrs Coke has been Santa Claus to the
boys and girls at the mines FOR nearly half
"a century.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-15
Increase in Gas Rate UpheId

HARRISBURG. Dec. l5--Incrouse OF the
Potter Gas Company's minimum rate from
gas IN its field Ia upheld by the Public
Service Commission because of the condi-
ttons prevailing In the natural gas business.
In an opinion handed down by Com
missioner Nj ! Hrccht diminishing COM
plant made by the citizens OF Galeton
against the company's rate.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-15
pENY couRTs AuTHoRITY
Labor Leaders Fight Injunction oh.
tanned by Expelled Local Unions

louisville, Pa, Dec tb.--tntsrna-
tlonal President John T. white and all the
other senerRl officers Of the United Mine
Workers declared IN court here through
their counsel eN-Congressnan James n.
Reilly and !. r. Monaghan, that the
County Court had no authority to grant an
Injunction against them, They asked that
the suit OF Local No 1908, of Shenandoah
be dismissed
This local together with two other
Shenandoah locals has been expelled for
alleged Illegal payment OF strike benefits
TO members
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-15
Cumberland Democrats Spent slss5

CARLISLE, Pa, Dec. i5.-FilinE Of final
accounts by Cumberland County candidates
show that the Democratic County Commit
tee received and spent 1886, This amount
was made up by $500 contribution from
the Democratic State Committee, $1,000
from candidates and officeholders Presi-
dent Wilson polled st32 votes and the serv-
ices OF eighty-sl xmen were required as
watchers.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-15

Count Tarnowsk was appointed Am-
bassador to the United states TO succeed
Count pumba, who returned TO Vienna be-
cause he was no longer persona gratH'
60 America The United states made known
it's dlSpleusure at Dumba's action and he
was recalled when Tarnowski was op-
pointed his successor several weeks ago, tho
Allics refused him safe conduct first ON
the ground that his encourage was entirely
too large 10 he bona fidc and later. because
II was contcndcd by the Allies tha. previous
experience had shown Tcutonic diplomats
were frst ot ali propagandlsts OF the Ger
man Powers and England would merely
he aldlrg her enemy by permitting them
20 travel
The United states later made formal re-
quest Tor Tarnowskrs safe passage. Il
remained unanswered aud a second request
was recently made Of England
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-15
MIX for Il. 500 Babes. Rockefeller GIFT

BERLIN. Dec 15.-rhe Rockefeller War
Relief Commission. says an Overseas News
Agency announcement. has obtained per-
mission to import from Switzerland eighty
tons OF condensed milk each month.
ELEVEN thousand hve hundred babies In
warsaw and 5000 in Lode" adds the state
ment, will thus receive a daily ration OF
milk. The German railroads viii ship this
milk free OF charge"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-15
p Fatally Hurt While coa..inr

- LILLE, Pa. Dec. Is. - While
- iast night at cresson, Charles
- ne ten-year-old son OF Mr.. and Mrs.
- Mohe, with great impetus eollldsd
lsrse touring car and suffered in
zssz run which he died in the doctors
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-15
COUNT TARNOWSKI
GETS SAFE CONDUCT
Allied Governments Consent to
U. s. Request to Let Austrian
Ambassador Reach
Washington

LONDON, Dec iS---According to tho re-
quest OF the United states, tho Allies have
consented to grant y safe conduct to Ameri-
ca to Count Tsrnowski. tho newly appointed
Austro- Hungarian Ambassador TO wash
inEtou
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-15

s ezs.1H, Ar. and Mrs. Noland Edgar.
s.ington. n. J., a son.
s.s 80. ~ and MIRA J. H.. lsss Porter
-. - -. Ar ana Mrs. Nelson. $3.50 North
sssasn street = son. Nelson Peters.
- s..sA stAks Ar- ana Mrs VII
EA =ssts e%a4AesEs
-. saa AIzz George Henry.
a sHeef 4alza. 80 ana
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-15
Brand-New Babies

4 - zseasas LeassF vii prlat. free Of
- - ksates sh4HnsIs. Address HHTaaa-
5Izzsf. 49,. Essalag Lsa<sFs sos Chsstaat
zsa5ssSss4Feasses a4fzlbsr af sandsE mast ae-
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-12-30
Military Training Before Military Service.

Newly announced regulations for military
service emphasize the liability Of all arms-bear-
ing citizens to be summoned to the colors, but
this is no novel doctrine. Militia laws have al
ways considered all able-bodied men between
IS and As subject to military duty The draft
during the civil war was also on this basis and
every estimate Of the military strength Of the
United States has included all such citizens More
over the United States has been charged from
the first with the arming and training Of all mill
tia forces called into the federal service. Our
new national defense law merely provides for the
better organization Of state forces so they may
be modelled nearer to uniformity in discipline and
equipment Aversion to training is chiefly ac-
countable for the failure Of the militia to provide
sufficient defense of the country at any time.
Willingness to serve in time of war has never
been questioned, but what is still wanting is the
training in time Of peace Of sufficient numbers that
readiness may supplement willingness Of the SOL
dier when war comes. Any future army we may
by force Of circumstances have to put into the
field should be not only completely armed and
equipped but also made up Of men thoroughly
grounded in advance in the discipline and tactics
Of the fighting line.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-12-30
: SPANS spunky Note on Submarine Usage.

The cabinet Of Spain has added bit Of in
tercst to the general war situation by sending a
note to the Berlin government, in which is re-
affirmed Spain's formerly announced position on
the use OF the submarine in warfare. Spain de-
MES the right of the captor to destroy prize that
it cannot take into port and insists that subsea
destroyers stop sinking Spanish boats intercepted
on voyage The cabinet rests its case on Spanish
traditional policy and also declares that the Dec
laration u London be more closely observed by
German naval commanders, especially article So
on provisions for the safety Of passengers and
crews Of ships sunk at sea. Spain emphaticay
objects to the abandonment Of these innocent VIC
Tins in open boats, as has been the practice Of sub
marine destroyers and more fragrant since they
have been transferred from coastal waters to the
ocean The whole tone Of the Spanish note is
said to be much sharper than anything sent from
Washington to Berlin.
n The unfortunate admission by our government
OF the right Of captor to sink prize he cannot
convoy or send to port, made in the case Of the
William P. Frye in the early days Of the war, may
operate to defeat the general purpose Of the Span
sh governmental so all neutrals will be the sm-
ferers The war problem is becoming more COM
pcated as conflicting interests are being brought
into the equation, and every change tends to en-
phasize the Importance of the neutral nations
standing together in the maintenance of their es-
tabished rights
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-12-30
THE MIRACLE WORKERS.

Richmond Times Dispatch.
Within the memory Of the man who still
is in his prime
Relays of horses drew express across the
stretching plain;
There were no wires that carried tones In
fathers early time
1t was the journey Of a life from Boston
Stout Clipper ships from Baltimore still
piled along the coast
And horses pulled decrepit cars through
cobble- covered streets;
Where gasoline is sold today there was
hitching post. a.
where Man his brother meets.
When in a generation Man can work such
wondrous change,
From silence to wireless, when earth
worms fly the air:
When miles to inches have become the
battles dreaded range,
When yester's marvels are today in junk
heaps everywhere;
When finite mind can leap the gap. COM
muning with the gods.
And miracles are common, when there
is no thought of space,
Will some far-seeing prophet Of we hum
mock-hopping clods
Presume to work prophecy about The
What man can say, who this has seen
within his span of years
How far the human mind may go, what
wonders may be wrought?
What terrors OF invention may bring forth
nations tears,
With what dread dark calamity Is our
ambition fraught?
Yet all that man has done, may do or
hopes to do today
Is but the grosser work. at last, Of
stumbling human hands,
And our inventors are but babes, with
painted toys at play,
Or dabbling In their childfshness, with
castles In the sands.