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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-24

well" said the Judge, 81 can toll YOU
Walton's pay went To his widow through
me. I've been doing some puzzlinG on this
case already. Now will you tell me how
Alan got the money without drawing on
your"
"Oh, there was plenty OF money lying
around. The job cost 10 per cent. less
than Walton's estimate. II he'd come
back we'd have hauled him over the Goals
for that bIunder. There was the usual re-
serve for work in inaccessible regions and
then the people we did the job for paid
10 days bonus for finishing that much
ahead of contract time"
The Judge muscd "Was the job satis-
factory to the people out there" he
asked.
Yes. it was" said McDalo, bluntly.
Most satisfactory. But there was a funny
thing there. too, They wrote that while
they did not approve of Mr. Waync's
tlme-saving methods, the finished work
had their absolute acceptance"
Tho Judge was silent for n moment.
you want my advice
Yes, not for our own sake, but for
Wayne's."
Well" said the Judge. I'm going to
give 1t to you for your sake. When you
stumble across boy that can cut 10 per
cent. off the working and time estimates
of an old hand like Walton you bind him
to you with q long contract at any salary
he wants. And just one thing more: When
Alan Wayne steals a cent from you or
$4,000 you come to me and I'll pay IT,"
McDaIe's eyes narrowed and he pufTed
nervousy at his cigar. He got mp to take
his leave. Judge" he said, "yOur head
is on right and your hearts In the right
place as we'll I begin to see that widow
business. Wayne sized us up for a hard
headed firm when II comes to paying out
what we don't have TO and we are. II
wasn't law. but he was right. Walton's
work was done just ms If he'd been alive.
Even n ScOtchman can see that You
needn't worry. A man that you'll back
for $4,000 is good enough for McDale a
McDale"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-24
HOUSEKEEPER GIVES
MORE PRACTICAL ADVICE
Declares That the Subject of Ones Family
Budget Is Not So Important as the Way
in Which 1t Is Managed
LIVERY day the Budget Editor receiv

LIVERY day the Budget Editor receives
Lan interesting contribution IN the form
Of comment on the various budgets sub
mitted by candidates for the prizes Of
fered When Mr. NJ. wrote in to tell us
that living on less than s20-a-week In
come was a common occurrence every
one very naturally agreed with him
Now a housekceper, and n practical one
writes to tell her views on tho all-im-
pOrtant subject OF keeping her family
happy, healthy and wise
Very scusibly she lays stress upon the
most important part of home making,
tho preservation of ones good health.
She realizes that with a healthy body
ones work and ones pleasure become
synonymous She isn't going to cheat
the grocer and give more TO the doctor.
She makes provision for amusements,
but only a secondary consideration. for
she remarks most truthfully. clothing
may be old-fashioned. but pleasure and
comfort may be enjoyed at the family
nreslde."
Here is her comment on Mrs. MS
article. In which he says that many
families live on less than a so budget:
Brdg,i EJstor.
Sr-T have read with interest the
many articles published on this subject.
I'm fact. I sent a budget in myself, which
was published, but | must reply to Mr..
Ms article
Unfortunately, the fact that so many
families must manage on less than $50 n
week does not lessen the care used TO
discriminatory regulate that amount.
For a family Of five to live properly.
getting sustcnuncc required to body
and mind healthy on so a week, Is not
as easy as it may appear. II is lament
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"Why," said the cashier timidly, "Mr.
Monkey says that you take up at
least twice as much room as any one
else, and it's only fair that you should
pay double"
Flapeer stamped his foot in a rage.
Every one began to tremble, and Jocko
Jackal, the cashier, began to wish he
hadn't said anything about double
price.
But all of sudden Flapear saw the
funny side of the situation and laugh
ed and laughed until the earth shook.
"Well, WE'LL" he said. "Why, of
course, l must pay double-and it's
cheap at that" So Ill the other ami
mails breathed sigh of relief.
Just as Flapear was about to step
inside with the others, he heard
sound like sobbing, and, looking
around, he saw Baby Baboon sitting
on the ground and crying as if her
heart would break.
Picking her up tenderly with his
trung, Flapear asked, "Why, my dear
little Baboon, what is the matter?"
"Oh, Mr.. Flapear," said Baby Ba-
boon, "they won't let any one under
two years old into the movies, and I'm
only year and half"
"Well, WELL WE'LL" said Flapear.
"Well just see about this"
So he stalked inside with Baby Ba-
boon still in his trunk and sat down
with a jolt that shook the whole the
atre.
No one dared say a word, so he
perched Baby Baboon up on his head,
and there she sat all afternoon, look
ing at the pretty pictures.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-24
CHAPTER V.

TT WAS AlIX that discovered Alan as
1.-the Elenic steamed slowly down the
soIent. He was already comfortably
established in his chair with a small pile
of fiction beside him
She paused before she approached him
Alan had always interested her. Per-
haps IL was because he had kept himself
at "A distance, but then he had a way of
keeping his distance from almost every
body. AliN had thought Of him heretofore
as a modern exquisite subject to atavic
fits that, I'm times past. had led him into
more than one barbarous escapade II
was the flare of daring in these shameful
outbursts that had saved him from
suspicion Of effemnacy, Now In Lon
don she had by chance heard things OF
him that forced her to a readiustment of
her estimate. In six months Alan had
turned himself into a mysery.
well" she said, coming up behind
him, "how are your"
Alan turned his head slowly and then
threw off his rugs and sprang to his
feet.
The sky is clear" he said where did
you drop from2' His eyes measured her
She was rayishing in a fur toque and
coat which had yet to receive their
baptism Of import duty.
oh said AlIx, my presence is hum
drum. Just the usual returning from six
weeks abroad. But youl You come from
the haunts of wild beasts and from all
accounts you have been one"
Been one! From all accounts" eX-
claimed Alan, a puzzled frown on his
face. Just what do you mean?"
They started walking. Il mean that
even In Africa one can't hide from
Piccadilly. In Plccadilly you are already
known. Not as Mr.. Alan Wayne, a New
York social satellite, but as a whirlwind
in shirt sleeves. Ten Percent Wayne, IN
short" She looked at him with teasing
archness. She could see that he was
worried.
satellite Is rather Rough remarked
Alan. Il never was that"
"All bachelors are satellites in the
nature of things-satellites to other mems
wives"
Have you a yacanCy?" said Alan
The turn Of the talk put AIix in her
element. She had never been an ingenue
She had been born with an intuitive de-
fense. Finesse was her motto and
artificiality was her foil. 1t had never
been struck from her hands. on the
other hand Alan knew that every woman
who accepts battle can be reached even
II not conquered 1t Is the approaches
to her heart that a woman must defend.
once those are passed, the citadel turns
traitor.
They both knew they We're embarking
upon dangerous game. but AIix had
played II often. No pretty woman takes
her European degree without ample oc-
casion for practice and Alix had been
through the European mill.
She threw out her daintily shod fe
As she walked she was fun OF life. She
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-24
FARMER SMITHS
GOODNIGHT TALK

Have neatly printed the telling
that THRIFT DAY is February
hear saying that editor is going talk
Now children, editor do
children %
Idle children this world others have
started deposing making
baskets and dresses Of paper.
do telling you you should
love but have tried to tell MAKE MONEY LOVE YOU
wish when the dollars would fly in
you.
There
mere who help these by GIVING
THEM SOMETHING TO Do FOR WHICH THEY GET PAID
Please something which do
not know always made time
ana nothing than in child the traits
which he had when HE young.
NOW, after school, write and tell
mat can find something you o do. FARMER SMITH,
ldren's Editor, LEDGER.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-24

She's well chaperoncd. IT'S big party,
you know"
But during the weeks that followed
the Judge saw it was not all right.
Gerry had less and lees time for golf and
more and more for whiskys and sodas,
The Judge was troubled and felt a sort
of relief when from far away Alan Wayne
cropped into his affairs and gave him
something else to think about.
When Angus MCDalc, of McDale &
McDalc, called without appointment the
Judge knew at once that he was going
to hear something apout Alan.
Lucky to find you in," puffcd Nc
Dale. 1T isn't business exactly, or I'd
have phoned. l was just passing by"
"Wen, what is it?" asked tho Judge,
Offering his visitor n fresh cigar
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-24

able II they must live on less. as we all
know poorly nourlshed body often
falls prey 20 disease.
Personally, / think the food problem
the most important, and while the amount
| stipulated in my budget may have
seemed extravagant at first thought, in
the long run II is economical.
We may do with little clothing that Is
shabby or old-fashoned: we may also
have to find most OF our recreation en-
joylng the comfort of our own hreside.
but to do with insufficient or poorly
planned meals is where we suffer most.
We do not necessarily require rich
pastry or fancy dishes, but the pure dairy
products and wholesome meats, with
fruits and vegetables, we do require and,
II through being underpald or by poor
management we do not get these things.
we shall surely pay not only in dollar
and cents. but by the greatest blessing
OF all--health.
MRS. p. McGOVERN,
2030 Master street, Philadelphia
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-24

IT'S this. That boy Alan Wayne
sort Of protege Of yours, isn't he?'
"Yes-in a way-yes" said the Judge
slowly, frowning. what has Alan done
now?"
"It's like this" said McDale six
months ago we sent Mr. Wayne out on
contract as assistant to Walton Walton
no sooner got on the ground than he
fell sick, He put Wayne i'm charge and
then he died. Now this is the point
Mr.. Wayne seems to have promoted him-
self to Walton's pay. he had the cheek
to draw his own as well. lie won't be
here for weeks, but his accounts came In
today ! want to know if you see any
reason why we shouldn't have that money
back. to say the loast?'
The Judges face cleared Didn't he
tell YOU he drew Waltons pay?"
Not a word. Said he'd explain accounts
when he got here, but that sort of thing
takes q lot OF explaining"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-24


zen month. We do not know, Thelma,
Su' we always thought a beautiful
sneei kept track of our kindnesses for
:, = and we think the angel might not
iAe It If we tried to do her work for
Asr. What do you think?
we want to ask Bertram Koenig if
saste Is any news for our club over
u North 4th street.
Nathan Richman, Woodland avenue,
sshds regards to your editor and to
as fellow members. Many thanks,
Na.nan' and a hearty return of
''shss Just like your own. Bertha
sao Frieda Strickel, New Market
street send a very neat partnership
ss' Some more, please, little sisters.
mAaellne ]. Cuneo, Salter street,
ss'is = her letter "silent conversation"
sa4ss very good idea and l hope
s's OF our members viii write me
sata 70 two Of silent conversation"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-24
GUARD TEETH FROM BABYHOOD
TO GRAVE URGES PHYSICIAN
DR.. Wilmer ]. Krusen Issues Warning
on Dental Conditions

The babys first tooth should be guarded
carefully, and measures should be taken
to care for its dental condition always"
said DR.. Wilmer j. Krusen. Director of
Public Health and Charities. in a state
ment In which he emphasized the neces-
sity of caring for the teeth.
About 300 children receive dental treat
ment at the city dspensaries annually.
the large number. he said. being due to
early neglect. False teeth. he declared,
are preferable to n mouthful of decaying
teeth which many adults endure.
"The teeth are the scntinels which pre-
pare food for digestion" Director kru-
sens statement adds. THE mouth Ia the
hotbed for many germs that are taken in
accidentally. Among the many diseases
which may enter through the mouth are
tuberculosis, typhoid fever. pneumonia,
diphtheria and epidemic sore throat
Teeth should be examined twice year.
he said.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-24
Do You Know This?

/. Find three separate words in
CONNECTICUT without rearranging
the letters. Give eredits.)
2. Name an avenue in Philadelphia
that is a chain Of mountains in the
western part Of Pennsylvania. Give
credits.)
8. What two legal holidays fall on
the fourth Of the month this year 2
Five eredits.l
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-24
CHAPTER ".

AS JUDGE HEALEY, gray-haired, but
"A erect, walked up the avenue his keen
glance fell on Gerry Lansing standing
across the street before an art dealers s
window Gerry's eyes were fastened on
A picture that he had long had in mind
FOR certain nook In the library of the
town house.
II was the second anniversary OF his
wedding and though It was already late
IN the afternoon Gerry had not yet
chosen his gift for Alix. He turned from
the picture with last long look and n
shrug and passed on to palatial
Jewelers. further up the street.
For many years Judge Healey had
been foster-father to Red Hill in general
and TO Gerry in particular. With almost
vomanly intuition he read what was In
Gerry's mind before the picture and act
lng on impulse the Judge crossed the
street and bought it.
While the Judge was still in the picture
shop Gerry came out of the jewelers.
and started briskly for home. He had
purchased a pendant of brilliants, eX-
usYasant for his purse but yet saved
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-24

Eood-ny TO Alix Leaning over the RAT,
with her high color, moist red iips and
DlE excited eyes making play under
Eo.uell crown OF hair and over a huge
not easily forgotten.
The Judge turned TO Gerry. "sbe orcbt
not to be going without Won. NV boy -
on. It's all right" said Gerry lirhtly.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-24

t h e window { h e
cashier said brisk
ly, Double price,
please"
"Double pric e,
indeed!" said Flap
ear Indignantly.
"What for, I'd like
tn know 2"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-24

The EVENING LEDGER is Offering
a first prize of SIS, second of So
and two prizes Of 81 each for the
best practical household budget of
a family of five on S20-a-week in
come.
All communications should be ad-
dressed to the Budget Editor,
EVENING LEDGER, 608 Chestnut
street. Write on one side of the
paper only-this is imperative.
Names and addresses will not be
used if such request is made.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-24

you see, we are
very W e ii a c.
quainted.
Ruth Levy,
South 9th street,
S ays she keeps
our motto in her
mind all the time.
Thelma b a g =
h u r S t, Telford,
Pa, h n k s we
ought to keep ac-
count of our kind
nesses and send
a record to the
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-24
Our Postofiice Box

Little Robert Bell, Christian street,
makes his appearance in the picture
saiiery tonight. Robert climbed up
,Our flights of stairs the other day
Iust 70 visit the Rainbow Club, so,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-24
NV Claim

want a kindly word at times,
a pat upon the back;
A smile, n cheer. helping hand
To keep me in the track,
/ crave my modicum OF love,
A kiss upon the brow
Withhold them not until I'm dead,
For, oh, need them now.
Geneva V. Wolcott.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-24
Rainbow Club Prize Offer

For the best and neatest set of
answers to the questions below, $40
in gold will be awarded, Fifteen 81
bills will be awarded for the fif-
teen "next best" sets of answers.
All answers must be in by Febru-
airy s.
(1) What do you like about your
home?
(2) What do you dislike about
your home?
(3) What do you like about your
school?
(4 What do you dislike about
your school?
(5) What can you suggest to
bring your home and your school
closer together?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-24
Farmer Smith, Children's Editor.

Farmer Smith, Children's Editor.
EVENING LEDGER, Philadelphia.
I wish to become a member Of
your Rainbow Club and agree to
no A LITTLE KINDNESS EACH
AND EVERY DAY-SPREAD A
LITTLE SUNSHINE ALL ALONG
THE WAY.
Name e..........'.'''.''.''.'..
Address ........'''''''''''''''.
Age .............'.''''''''''''
School attend. ..........,......
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-24
RAINBOW CLUB
Kind Old Flapear Elephant

Such hustling and crowding and
jostling when the new moving pic
ture theatre opened in Jungletown!
There was long, long line, reaching
nearly half a mile from the ticket
window
When Flapear Elephant came up to
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-24

Some of these days we are going to
have a big party and all the members
may see each other and your editor,
who is IL feet 10 inches high and
weighs 44O pounds, divided by 2,
of course. One for the club and one
for your editor.
Six o'cIock-Postoffice closed.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-24

tanslngs. Waynes and EltonS were
.,avv drinkers in town, but II was a
,ysdltion. as Alix knew, that on Red
un they dropped it-all but the old
csntain 1t was as enough amid the
,ssnes of their childhood. they became
sSndren and just as a Frenchman of
,ss old school will not light cigarette
Z the presence OF his father, so they
would not take a drink for drinks sake
on Red Hill.
Ga Alix looked on interestcdly as the
ala butler Sc glasses and started the port,
when IL had gone the round Nance stood
nm and with her hands on the tables
sdre leaned toward them all. For a
Wsyne, she was very fair AS they
tooied Mt her the color swept up over
Ssr bare neck. Its wave reached her
tomnles and seemed to stir the cluster
,ng tendrils of her hair. Her eyes were
crave and bright with moisture. Her
iips were tremulous I'VE drink to Alan"
,be said, to-day is Alan's birthday
she sat down They all raised their
glasses Little Glenn had no wine She
cut a thin hand on Gerry's arm.
''Please, Gerry, please"
Gerry held down his glass. Clomatis
dIpped in the tip of her little finger and
IS they all drank. gravcly carried the
drop Of wine to her lips.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-24
SYNOPSIS.
CHAPTER III-(Continued).

an THEIR last night at
" The Firs Mrs. Lans-
ing, who was compliment
tary Aunt Jane to Waynes
and Eltons, entertained
Red Hill as n whcl. to
dinner. With the arrival
Of dessert. to AIMS sur
prise. Nance said. Port
NIL around, please, Aunt
lane"
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-01-07
Hon. David ]. Lewis, M. c.
To Speak Here January 10th.

The Just Government League is
planning Parcel Post Sale on the goth
Of January with the Father of Parcel
Post as chief attraction, and as the
only speake.
MIR. Lewis will not speak on Parcel
Post. however. but his subject will be
one that is of great interest TO all
readers and thinkers of the day
international Government as a
Prevention of War
Mrs. Angelo Hall is chairman of
arrangements, and all members of the
League, and any Others who are willing
90 do so may send parcels either to
her. or to- the League room. These
parcels will be sold at the door for
ten cents each. Proceeds for the
League.
At the regular meeting on Monday,
the speaker will be Mr.. James M.
Munroe Of this city, and as the speak
or IS one who always says something
quite worth while it is urged and
hoped that large audience will greet
him. The business meeting is held at
p m. and the speaking will begin
at $50.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-01-07
"SOME PARTY"
SOME CAST-SOME MUSIC.
At Colonial Theatre Saturday Matinee
and Night.

production that has been greeted
as one of the sensations of the season
is Some Party" the rollicking must
cal farce comedy that will be presented
at theColonial Theatre Saturday, NATL
nee and night.
'.Some Party" br ngs to Annapolis
a number of bright lights OF the
theatrical armament, as the cast IN
ciudes the names of q number OF
artists who have starred at the head
of their own productions, and who
have enviable positions in the world
of entertainers. Several of these
are recruits from the vaudeville fields.
and on of the features of the entertain
ment will be eight vaudeville speciail-
ties that will be woven into the story
of the play.
While a musical comedy plot is
usually of no interest, Matthew OFT,
who has written the book of this new
production has furnished story that
bristles with novelty and has number
of surprises. William Keith, a young
man, who is a newcomer in the musical
field, has furnished the scene, and the
critics, who have heard his work pro-
nounce it the work of genius.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-01-07
Advertised Letters.

Letters advertised at Annapolis,
Md, Post Office. January 9TH, 1916
Persons calling for advertised letters,
should mention that they were adver-
tised and give date of advertisement
in the Capital, Jan. z:
Mems List-R. R. Agy, John
Sellers Barnes L. H. Boston, David
w. Brashears, Harold X. Bruckman,
Bill Burke, austin Byclou, Eddie Cole,
1t. Frances NJ. Chanlin, Frank A.
Day, w. n. Edmonds, Mr.. and Mrs.
Robt. L. Francis. B Tolson Jenkins,
Lawrence Jensen, Elmer Kiehl,
Howard Lewis, Ralph McKinnon, A..
F. McDermolt, Ernest Purviance, D
A. B Smith, Charles Savoy, J. Reid
Seth, H. B. SiebIe. Robert D. Thresie,
John Tyler, Augustus J Wellings.
Women's List Mrs. Harry Bartlett,
Mrs. A. f. Coleman, Mrs. George F.
Cooper, Miss Lucille Mooree, Miss
Rose Parker. Mrs. Henry P. Parmelee,
Mrs. Ward Wadell.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-01-07
MUST DEFEAT VISITORS.
Machine -Gunners to Play St. Andrew
Club Five Tonight,

Only q clean record of three
victories in one week will satisfy
the Machine-gunners, and to accomp-
lish this they must defeat the strong
st. Andrews Club at the Bladen ct.
Armory tonight. The Scotchmen are
newcomers in Annapolis but have a
big reputation. They are practically
the same players who made a good
record last year as the St. Patrick Club.
For some reason they have changed
their patron saint this season. They
were recommended as strong opponents
to Manager Parlett by the Federal Y.
M. G. A. Manager.
Company NJ will come back into the
basketball limelight Monday evening,
playing the strong Federal Y. nj. G..
A. team of Baltimore. The fast and
accurate passing and good shooting of
this team makes it one of the strongest
in the State. Both games deserve
liberal patronage.