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High Water Hinder. Work.

as
High Water flinders Work.
This span would have been finished
long ago had it not been for the ex-
tremely high water for this period of
the year. This is the deepest section
Of the river, and with the flood stage
now prevailing, it is we'll nigh i'm
possible to erect falsework for the
superstructure.
In building the bridge, the proceed
ure Is as follows: first, the falsework
is erected under a span. This is
really pile bridge which holds up
the floor Of the bridge and bears the
weight OF the new arch, until the steel
IS in place, when it is able to hold up
not only its own weight. but hundreds
OF tons besides. Then the old struc-
ture Is wrecked. Last, the Orders for
the new structure are put in place
and riveted together to form a SUBJ
stantial arch. Then the falsework
is removed, the flooring is put in on
the upper deck, ratings are erected,
paint is applied and the span is COM
plete.
The depth of the river is now so
great that it is very difficult to set
the piles for the falsework. The cur
rent is SO swift and the buoyancy Of
the wood is so great that the piles
will not go down straight. When the
piles are not set absolutely vertical,
they snap OF, just as soon as the
weight of the bridge is brought to
bear on them.
Efforts have been made lately to
get the falsework In. It is slow and
disheartening work, but the engineers
nope in few days to be able to be-
gin wrecking the old steel.
Can Use Upper Deck Then.
Once this span Is finished, it will
be physically possible to use the up
per deck OF the bridge for traffic,
though it will still be necessary to
bar up the ends of the draw span and
swing it with donkey engine. The
motors which will be used to revolve
1t in the future are here, but several
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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-08

mount ON Friday. This production Is ons
o. the best that Metro has offered
The victoria presents Charles Chaplin in
his latest. The Vagabond." IL Is differ
ent from any Of the other Chaplin COM
edies inasmuch as II may be called . COM
edy-drama. There is a tangible love story
running throughout the photoplay, and Of
course Chaplin hIduges In many laugh
able escapades. but from the emotion port
trhyed in certain scenes of the picture
leads one TO believe he Is q very versatile
young man and would be able to give a
fair account of himself whether cast in
comedy, drama or tragedy.
The olympia is Offering a variety of pro-
ducers' goods each week.
Musical Request Night" Is Friday at
the Overlook, where the patrons select
the musical scores for the program.
Kathryn williams will enact a role in
THE Two Orphans" at the Broad Street
Casino. She was recently married to Harry
Eyton.
The Liberty Theatre" concert organ sup-
piles the accompaniment for the pictures at
this theatre.
Despite the fact that this Is supposed to
be the dullest season of the year for thea
tres, the Globe has been fortunate in hay
Ing well-fllled houses at each performances.
The matlnees are excellent, for then one
can enjoy the show without the annoyance
of waiting for a seat.
The Franhford has a balcony which is
usually well filled.
one of the best-advertised theatres in
West Philadelphia is the 56th Street Thea
tire. IL uses blllboards, street car cards,
window cards, newspaper space and other
forms of printed matter, including pro-
grams.
Two days next week will be devoted to
the latest Chaplin film, '"The Vagabond," at
Delmar's Jefferson.
Fay Fincher, who originated many black
and white effects In her plays, will be seen
In some of her creations at the Eureka on
Thursday
Herbert Ehlnger, manager of the Leader,
announces that worknen are rapidly COM
pleting his new theatre on Germantown
avenue. A. r. 2.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-08

There was one new production here this
week, that of n three-act comedy entitled,
sJust for Tonight" 1t was written by Avery
Hopwood, a clever writer of farce, and
produced by Selwyn and Company. Mar
Rnret Ellington was starred in the new play
and the rest of the company included WAL
ter Jones' Francine Larrimore, Ray Selwyn,
O. Aubrey Smith, Robert Fischer and sew
eral Others The story of the play Is
simple one, but 1t has many odd twists and
turns which may make It a success. A
engrossed In business thinks he
'can give his wife needed diversion by In
Producing his friends and allowing them to
entertain her. She, in order to cure him,
makes violent love to them. The husband,
as he puts It, wants to find out how far
she will go, and gets n mutual friend TO
pursue the 1ove-madng vigorously. Dia-
logue, bordering on the danger line. was
greeted with many laughs. but the general
Impression was that many of the speeches
were too blunt to please an average audi
ence In the last act scene patterned
after the Pink Dominos, but with much
more suggestive talk. was amusing, but
voted as a very broad scene. The farce
viii be toned down bit before It goes into
New York, and this can be easily done, as
there are enough laughs in the play to make
It q success even If some Of the raw ma
terial Is eliminated.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-08
PHILLIPS FOLLIES
COMING EVERY
SUMMER

Now that Made in Philly" has estab-
lshed itself, It may interest theatre-goers In
this city to know Just why the revue at
Kelth's was produced. how It was given its
title and the preliminary steps taken to
make It a complete Philadelphia production.
Every year New York has It's "Follies" and
Winter Garden revues. Chicago has been
the producing centre of many big musical
shows which have taken to the road after
playing as long as year in that city, while
San Francisco has long been noted for It's
hometown musical productions and stock
companies. Philadelphia has seldom seen
the initial performance OF new production,
and nothing has ever been attempted In
vaudeville that could be called an All-Phila-
delphia show.
The idea of producing an All-PhiladelphIa
Revue originated with Harry T. Jordan,
general manager of the B. II. Keith interests
In this city, and was carried into effect with
the assistance of Keller Mack, Frank orth
and II. Bart McHugh-
In speaking or the production of Made
in Philly," Mr.. Jordan said:
ST am certainly much Eratified with the
success of the new venture and for the
manner in which Philadelphia has respond
ed in supporting II. There Is no question
about its success and see no reason why
we should not have Summer Follies' in
Philadelphia every season. New York and
other cities have them and why not our
own city which is one of the most impor-
tant theatrical centres in the country Each
year we have the Zlegfeld F'olles' pre-
sented here before 1t goes to New York,
but 1 feel sure that Philadelphians would
appreciate having their own revue each
year and additional interest Is added by
making 1t a genuine hometown production
such as Made in Philly' Is, Every member
of the company Is Philadelphian and 1t is
the first time in the history OF vaudeville
in this city that a production of this kind
has been given with an AlI-Philadelphia
company,
'It is our purpose to make Made in
Philly' something to talk about. SO that II
will be looked forward TO by our patrons as
an annual feature. New faces will be
added to the company from time to time
and the program changed regularly, in order
to keep 1t up to date and refreshing enter
tainment for those who come every week.
It's the biggest thing OF It's KIND ever at
tempted in vaudeville here, or anywhere
else, for that matter, and 1t Is indeed great
satisfaction to all concerned, including my
self, TO know that Made in Phllly' Is sue
cess that Is worthy OF its title"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-08

Audrey" considered one of the most popu-
lar books which Mary Johnston ever wrote.
Tho Rialto will have this play next week.
Friday and Saturday at the Locust
Louise Lovely will be presented in Her
Sacrifice for Love-" This is an adaptation
of II. Rider Haggard's novel, John Nee
sons Will" one Of the great authors most
pronounced successes. One of the scenes
around which the play is really built is the
tattooing Of the miser's will on the white
back Of a beautiful girl by half-drunken
sailor.
The Interior beauty, coolness and COM
fort and its central location make the
Ruby one of the most popular OF summer
photoplay houses Monday William Farnum
will be seen in his famous stage and film
success, THE Man From the Bitter Roots"
with the ending of the performance to-
night the Great Northern closes its doors
for the summer period, after a most sue
cessful and satisfactory season. But with
the passing of the audiences there will
enter the theatre small army of work.
men, who have been engaged to make ex-
tensive and elaborate alterations and i'm
provements during the period of closure.
II is expected that these beautlfying
changes will all have been completed
the latter part OF August, and the present
intention OF tn6 management lb 10 reopen
the theatre early in September. although
the exact date has not as yet been decided
upon.
Seldom has a stronger bill of attractions
been offered for a summer week than the
one arranged for the Girard Avenue Thea
tre On Monday an all-star cast in David
Belasco's The Woman" powerfully con-
structed drama dealing with present-day
conditions as they apply TO the weaker
sex, will be the attraction.
Tho comfortable benches In the long lobby
OF the Market Street Theatre are used daily
by the patrons while waiting for seats in
side the auditorium.
Viola Dana, who will be seen at the
Savoy next Saturday, is a frequent visitor
to this city.
Among the offerings of the coming week
at the Princess will be Theda Bara, one of
the screen vampires" In the Eternal
Sapho."
The Choralcelo. the musical wonder of
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-08
THEATRICAL
JOTTINGS

One of the most interesting events OF the
summer will he the showing at the Victoria
Theatre throughout the week of July II OF
Lois Weber's latest Aim creation, Where is
My Daughter" with Mary MacLaren fea-
tured as the star The scenario of the play Is
by Stella Wynne Heron. and it is really
free adaptation OF Jane Adams book, IAN
Ancient Evil" It has received the full ap-
proval Of the State Board of Censors after
one of the most exhaustive reviews ever
given film. Just how a half-slave shopgirl
finally succumbed TO relentless fate and
sold out for pair of shoes" is pictorially
related In where Is My Daughter?"
With many theatres closed and nothing
TO do until August, the employees of the diff
ferent theatres are planning what they con-
fidently esteem 10 be one of the biggest out
door events Of the season. The date is
Saturday, July 10. The place is Central
Park, 4400 North 5th street The affair viii
start at 10 a. M, and viii run until about
midnight There will be a continuous
vaudeville and picture show, about 15 local
acts taking their summer layoffs having
already volunteered TO perform. There will
also be an athletic carnival, in which a
score OF the best local clubs will compete.
The show folks are also listed in these
events. Two interesting ball games are also
listed
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-08

the age, will be demonstrated privately at
the Tloga on Thursday morning. The
Choralcelo is pronounced by the leading
musical people of America to be marvel.
One performer has under his entire COM
mand organ, orchestra and plano. It's
wonderful tones are made by magnetic
waves.
'The Purple Lady" Metro-Rolfe play
In which Ralph Herr, a newcomer to pic
lures, but long n favorlte on the speaking
stage, and Irene Howley will be at Fair
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-08
Where the Evening
lie d ge r-Universal
Weekly
Can Be Seen

MONDAY
Savoy Theatre, 18th g. Market Sts.. Phlle:
Jumbo Theatre, front 8 Girprd Ave-. Phlln.
City Square Theatre, Atlantic City, N. j..
Pastirne, Easton, Pa.
Grand Theatre, Reading, Pa.
PIazn Theatre, Broad & Porter Sts., Philn.
Palace Theatre. COntesyille, Pa.
Park Theatre. Atlantic City, ". j:
Victor Theatre. Franklin a. Clearfleld, Philn.
Casino Theatre, Shenandoah, Pn.
WEDNESDAY
Palm Theatre. Philadelphia, Pa.
Family Theatre, Hnzleton, Pa.
Palace Theatre, Salem, n. d..
10th Street Palace, Philadelphia. PA.
THURSDAY
Stanley Theatre, 10th q Market Sts.. PhIla.
CASINO Theatre, LANCASTER, Pa.
Tuxedo Theatre. philadelphia Ph.
Empire Theatre, Frankford, Phila.
Grand Theatye, Huntington, Pa.
FRIDAY
Stanley Theatre. 10th 8 Market Sts... Philn.
Market st. Theatre, 33 Market ST.. Phila.
CohocksinIS Theatre, 9th 6 Diamond. PhIla.
Opera House, Clearneld. Pa.
Richmond Theatre, Richmond Clearfleld,
philadelphia.
SATURDAY
Stanley Theatre, 10th & Market Sts., Phila,
Ovcrbrook Theatre. 03d a. Haverford Ave-,
PhladelDhin.
STep FoTeSpnhEf's 'h Theatre' stf Race SITS. .PhIla.
Orpheuni Theatre. Williamsnort, Pa.
Greenland Theatre. Wllkes-Barro. Pa,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-08

string to enter their dolls in the parade
can do so without cost, and the manage
ment promises an impartial and fair system
OF awarding the prizes,
A number of entries have already been
received for the amateur band competition,
which is scheduled for August 16. The
conditions governing the contest have been
approved and will be promulgated this
week. All amateur bands within a radius
Of so miles of Philadelphia are eligible, and
as no entry fee is required a big entry list
is expected. Several hundred dollars worth
Of prizes will be distributed, and the judges
will be william Bayne, leader seth Regi-
ment New York Band; Charles f. Pokorny
conductor Alexander's celebrated concert
band and Thomas Shannon. bandmaster Of
the 23d Regiment Band, of Brooklyn.
Opening under favorable auspices, the
Buena Vista Park, located directly at the
Gloucester City, n. j., terminal Of the Glou-
cester-Philadelphia ferry, has enjoyed
most successful week. The evening and
Saturday and Sunday afternoon concerts
in the spacious music pavilion by the Metro
politan Orchestra, under the direction of A.
H Temme, have proven a popular attrac-
ton The list Of attractions was still fur
ther augmented yesterday when Grace De
Lane began an engagement Of limited length
at the park.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-08
IN THE PARKS
TODAY

After most successful season. extending
over I'VE weeks, Baynes famous seth Regi-
at Woodside Park Following Bayne, Alex
ander's Concert Band made it's first ap-
pearanee I'm this city in two years This
concert band is led by Charles +. Pokorny.
1fiss Marion London will be the soloist.
The Doll Baby Parade is scheduled for
Tuesday. July IS, for which 16 prizes have
been offered by the management for COM
petition In eight classes. All children de-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-08
Atlantic City
Dwellers See
New Comedy
Avery Hopwood's Just
for Tonight" Presented
at the Shore
ATLANTIC CRY. July 8.

ATLANTIC CITY, July 8.
The excellent business being done here
~ the various amusement enterprises is
very encouraging to the many managers
Ard producers who are spending their
leisure time here. This, with the splendid
reports OF business on the road brought here
by managers who took chance and kept
their companies out much later than IN
prevfous years convinces every one thet
next season will be a remarkable one III II
r. not n prosperous season II VIII not be the
fault of the men who gamble on pleasing
theatre-goers for they are plunging on pro-
auctions as bettors do at race track
Something unusual occurred in this city
on the Fourth Of July. All the theatres had
capacity houses, when usually visitors spen1
their time In tho open air. 1t shows that IL
the public has money to spend Tor amuse-
ments during the torrid month OF July IL
will be liberal In patronage OF theatres
when the weather is more suitable for In
door amusements
There are quite few new amusements
enterprises here. and those of the cheaper
kind doing an enormous business. A mon
hey autodrome, with real live monkeys as
drivers OF miniature automobiles. Is attract
Ing attention. Another novelty is new
style OF baseball practice. A negro perohed
on the top Of set of "slippery-day'' stairs
is plunged into pool of water when
good d-eye'' baseball thrower hits target.
The piers with their chlldren's dancing
cernivals, minstrel and vaudeville shows and
other attractions are all doing we'll and all
tho theatres are reporting unusual business.
OF course, the movies still attract big
crowds, as they afford a good place for
many visitors TO, rest after boardwalk
tramp and Incidentally to take nap.
The big hotels and carbaret shows are
running toward theatrical effects Reviews,
with lots of feminine stars, are staged more
or less effectively on dance floors, spot
lights and other theatrical adjuncts being
literally used The Hotel Traymore leads
IN the way of oddities for entertainment.
Two nights last week they gave replica of
Partisan life. with walters made up as
Apaches. with candles stuck in bottles for
the lighting effects, with sand on the floor,
and with the menus scribbled on states.
Fashionable folks went wild over this SEEM
ing dip into the slums of Paris. On 1nde-
pendence Day an allegorcal reproduction
OF '"rhe Spirit of '76" aroused much en-
thusiasn OF course. all of these events draw
crowds so large that table reservations have
20 be made In advance
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-08

There are many well-known theatrical
people here, and many more will arrive
during the coming week. Mr.. and Mrs.
Carl Wolf Miller are due here next week,
after spending their honeymoon in Maine.
Mr.. Miller Is manager of the Knickerbocker
Theatre, Philadelphia, and his wife was
formerly, Anna Doherty, a member OF the
stock company at the same house.
James Harkins, formerly at the Chestnut
Street Opera House, spent the week here
and was much elated over his promotion to
the management of the Allegheny Theatre,
Philadelphia, for next season.
Emil Ankermiller another Philadelphia
theatrical product, is here after long tour
through the West with a noted star He
win spend the summer between this place
and his vest-pocket farm at Egg Harbor,
N. j.
Many OF the vaudeville actors playing or
spending the summer here play golf at the
Country Club every morning. being chaper-
oned there by Charles Anderson, manager
Of Keith's
George Young. press agent for Reiths
Theatre, has his family domiciled in apart
ments here and runs down twice a week to
see them and get dip in the briny.
BOB WATT.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-08
THE PHOTOPLAY-
MAN-ABOUT-
TOWN
Complete Theatre Programs for the
Week Appear Every Monday IN
the Chart

Compteto IHedtTe Programs Tor the
Week Appear Evsrv Monday IN
the Chart
When John Ince and Jack Standing were
with the Lubln Company they considered
the filming of MOLLY Make Believe" but
could not secure the rights The Famous
Players, however. have made the photoplay.
and 1t will be shown at the Lafayette on
Monday
The struggle for first showings, with the
Iris victor in its territory. makes it pos
sibls for the screening Of Chaplin's ''vaga-
bond" at that theatre on Monday
Another opportunity will be given patrons
OF the Apollo to see the first chapter OF Billie
Burke in "Gloria's Romance" next Monday.
"By request" programs are becoming
popular and the Park announces Mary Pick
ford in one Of her old successes.
Ths comfort OF the patrons at the Bel.
mont Is always the nrst consideration OF
the Field brothers. In addition to the fea-
ture. the surrounding bill includes Pathe
9NSAAAS ~AA NAtS6eASAAA SdpJGCl1F d I1OU-
kins comedy and George AIDE fable.
At the Alhambra Theatre, South Phlla-
dslphia'a nrgt presentation photoDlay house,
on Tuesday Lionel Barrymore and Grace
Valentine win be presented as eostars in
aDorian's Divorce" Metro feature. Many
Of the scenes were made aboard the United
states revenue cutter woodbury.. An
added attraction on both Monday ana Tues
day viii be Charlie Chaplin in flis latest
creation. 'Srhs VagabOnd"
Pauline Frederick, whose character Inn
presentations in the productions OF '.zaza"
and Bella Donna" have placed her In the
Dosition Of ths screens foremost emotional
artist. Departs fzom her customary rolsa IA
piosuslzaeien q ghs noysl and play
The Detroit times., 1916-11-17
THE CONFESSIONS o. A WIFE
Visit BY Donna renny Gives Margie the Desire to
Remain Youthful.

Who do SOFA hab topp.3 a .o
scc me ,ud4 Uu.t puo $50 .o-s
stranger thtn Jouna TenuS I"on.
nu.r uuuua ID. alv3N be0ioeuW,
a.r NH,f, r tW IS >iriE'nElH
b~mtuU for her youthful complies
ton md dHrt eyes
Foo Donna isn't happy 81, -eohs
too hard ANA tuo iat iOr brr jos
] bavr never known anyone who
hated ~ grow old so muct as doc
Donna
somehow Donna slRa5 -,,ms 20
tc ha Ine battle w.fh fatc Wher
nrs knew her she ra- UnaeyHy
because poor old BIN who Na- thon
- sinner. bur now because o. i~
dead . saint in her Estimation ros
gous yith other women After fne
kiu1 Ha.rfm gHI and ponna had
divorced Bill che was urhapp, be-.
,du-, -hc said divorced woman
was neither maid, nor wife nor
widow
When lilo remarked Bill. ho was
unhaHp, bccau hcr second honey.
moon Nas aot all hc remembered
th, HI-' had been Now she dis.
consolate because she rs middle aged
and widow And truly as she pie.
turc 10. hc compensatinps of the
woman Who r. old and alone are
fov Especially is this true with
Donna Who ha~ been. and still IS.
beautiful woman. Who has always
received much attention from men.
lifur book. / am coming to know
that ip 100 of as men and womcn
alike aFng h. lfr, great tragedy.
n Is this perpetual seeking of mat
mythical fountain ot youth that
make The middle aged $50 unhapp,
We viii NOT ciyc up W, cannot
cite up W." know natures great
aH The call nf youth to- Youth
,nly. and 50 we frht Gmc, more or
The Detroit times., 1916-11-17

I ie- successfully but In reality only
dereyug ourselves
10 you know. Margie. said Don
ns with ruciul smile, what Mas
called before : Was married
$50 ono eyer spoke of me except
tIe beautiful Miss Graham. With
dlNst- hat objective After ma
l.t 1911 people would remark when
al. nam" Nes mentioned TO
mean Haf Mrs renny Wirh The hno
tufn
what description do YOU thtna Is
being used Of me now That 40.
uau with ihc striking white hair
Do plays a rafting game OF
bridge
Donna and both laughed. but,
Pa hook ears " ere very near my
tyciids and Donna'a eyes were sis
ficiousF bright
hg simply adds another faGeui
to the flames which are burning Tho
lu-t remnants of youth on OF my
soul AS they ha already been Du n
ed out OF n, body, added Doula
ON. Donna. Donna ! exclaimed
sadly. II surely cannot be- as bad
as that"
Yes. II IS. she answered and
1t is not only as bad as that IN my
case. but IN The case of every other
woman Who H grow iug old II will
Dee y0ur ease "a years from now
Is this true little book? u IL is
! want SO die I'm fact ! am not quite
s1fe tonight tnat want 10 keep up
the fght much LONGER " YOU could
i'k 'Dfir book you would probably
be- satin. N8rEic MarEie where
is your courage Don't be quit
tot"
"tuc dnc. title book hut the
lact remains that ! am tired. oh so
tired of il al
TO 30 Continued