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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-11

RIrrY MILLER's debutants season
n-A been cut short by the death OF
grandfather. Mr.. Thomas clemson
~ Of Wilkes-BsrTe.
1s''y who Is the daughter OF Mr.. and
Fhiiippus w. Miller. was the first
= make her debut this year, being
...aaesd At a garden party given by
p-tenss last June at Bslford, their
'--'fs home in ST. Davids. She has
-. .le.s popular, receiving at an the
~ sna number OF entertainments
(. essn given in her honor. She was
\. '-.s -. danced in Miss Wurtss set at
a. A-'iss BAH last Thursday The Nil
& n-ss usually spent the winter at the
Betty 3 going to the second
h February, as IL Is q tradi-
ne family that the debutantss
pssF q taai famous tan
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-11

EfEN though their elders will be com.
pleiely taken up with the bazaar. the
eaaisntes viii have their innings today,
SOWING that there are some extant who
0a think outside OF bazaars and sol
esn Mary Brooke, for instance. will be
p'sn theatre party by Mr.. and Mrs
h'e'st Brooke, who wrl follow the thea.
e party by a supper at the Ritz.Carlton.
Aa'p the Bob Logans are giving a thea
y party for Gainor Baird. to be followed
q supper at the Bellevue.Stratford. At
20 Of these parties the guests will be
u'm The debutante set. but the men will
NJ o confined to the younger set. The
-'a viii be given chance to meet a
lsH older ones.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-11

TuIAT these boxes may have just what
ne men want, General Pershing has
FINISHED the division with a list OF ac-
epiable articles. Among them are pipes,
aaaeeo, cigarette papers, cigarettes.
match boxes, pocket knives. jam, stick
andy writing materials, novels and
hndkerehiefs. This table is to be in
iAifge Of Miss Febiger, who is a daugh-
v of Colonel Lea Febiger. u. S. A.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-11

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Penrose Keith will
close their house on Germantown avenue
on December II and move into their town
house. S2t South Fourth street
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-11
Personals

Miss Frances s. Mears has issued invita-
tions for luncheon on Tuesday. December
10, at her home. 1918 De Lancey place to
meet Miss Marion Field Sharpless. whose
engagement TO Mr.. John Lord Butler was
announced on Saturday
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-11

Esmsnis Division OF the National Pre-
nrdness OF the American Red Cross.
Ehd but that name Is a mouthful.
& csnts an awful amount OF discussion
hbre Il was finally settled upon, don't
ya ihink7 Anyway, the proceeds from
eI table are TO be devoted to making
D Christmas boxes to be sent to our
ssn soldiers at the border. After all,
Iss know It's pretty hard to be down
% ne border in the awful heat with
" sven the excitement of war, for
rAlth. OF course. we thank God with all
" hearts: but 1t must be wearisome for
q hoys, away from home. mother. wife
Il sweetheart. especially around the,
AAy times; and man is a friendly ami.
ri one must confess. He loves his
kat even more than woman does, II
sens so /. for one, am glad that the
hgs will be cheered by boxes packed by
q women from their homes.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-11

Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Hatfield Davis.
of 5Sl9 Drexel road, Overbrook have Is
sued invitations for theatre party. to be
followed by n supper Mt the Bellevue STRAIT
ford, on December 20. in honor OF Miss lisa
bella Wanamaker
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-11

Miss Jean Brooks Burt, OF this city. who
has returned from spending the summer at
her brothers ranch in jackson Hole. wyo,.
left for New York Friday where she will
stay for several days
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-11

Mr.. and Mrs J. Walter Steel have sent
out invitations for breakfast on Sunday
December 81. at 1 o'clock at their home
274 South Twenty-third street
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-11

Mr. and Mrs. George W. Boyd OF 1876
South Twenty-second street. will entertain
at a dance at the Philadelphia Country Club
on January In honor OF Miss Barbara
Norman and Miss Elizabeth Boyd.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-11

The wedding reception Of Mr. and Ara.
Nathaniel r. Jane will be held Sunday
srarvins straef Logan The wedding took
nlscs October 81 Ars Jan0 Uas Mss
nInnia Burnice Price q zt4s Norih fHea-
naih street
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-11

Mr. Roger Sturgls. OF Boston. Mass. Is
spending several days in this city.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-11

Miss Edith Godfrey, OF Hamilton Court
West Philadelphia, left last Friday Tor
Rrowns- dills-in-the- Pines. where she spent
the weekend as the guest Of Mrs. Lincoln
Godfrey at her cottage.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-11

Mrs, Crage Lippncott and Mr.. and Mrs.
Jay b. Lippincott viii be at home from 4
until o'clock on Wednesday. January >.
at their home. 1925 Spruce street The
cards of Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel X Reeves
and Mr. and Mrs. Douglas W. Franchot are
inclosed
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-11

Mrs, Seaton Schroeder who has been
living in New York State. has returned and
is spending the winter at the Gladstone.
Mrs. Schroeder will be remembered as Miss
Elizabeth Putnam
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-11

Dr. and Mrs. George Woodward OF Kris
helm Mermaid avenue and AcCallum ave-
nue., Chestnut HUI have Judge John Butler
woodward and Mrs. Woodward. Of Wilkes
Barre, as their guests for several days.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-11

Mr.. Schuyler Mills. OF New York, who
has been spending the last two years in
Panama, has returned and is the guest OF
his brother-in-law and sister. Mr.. and Mrs
Joseph Wharton LIppincott, at Bethayres.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-11

Mr. and Mrs Henry Paul Busch have
closed their house on Seventeenth street and
have moved to the Gladstone Apartments
for the winter
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-11

Owing to the sudden illness OF Mrs Nor
ris Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Morris, OF 64O0
Overlook avenue have recalled the invita-
tons for the wedding reception OF their
daughter Miss Hannah Perot Norris, and
Mr.. Charles Leslie Grouse for tomorrow
evening.
The ceremony will be performed at the
appointed time, but in the presence OF the
immediate families only.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Plumly. Of 1888
South Broad street left last week for Bos-
ton, Mass, where they viii be the guests OF
their son-in-laW and daughter. Mr and Mrs,
Howard George. At their home AZ Milton.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-11

nvr feature which greatly interests me
l !. mat arrangements have been made
/. AVE table under the auspices of the
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-11

The Pennsylvania Society OF the cOliniai
Danes OF America have issued invitations
for talk illustrated with lantern slides 70
be held tomorrow at 3 o'clock az the Acorn
Club, and given by Mrs. Rose Gouverneur
Hoes. secretary of the costume committee OF
the American historical costumes. including
those OF the mistress OF the White House
as shown in the United States National
Museum
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-11

subscription dance was held on Satur-
day evening IN the Chelten Hills Hall, About
one hundred guests attended and we're re-
celYed by Mr.. and Mrs. Townsend Sharp
less and Mr.. aud Mrs J. smylie Hardness.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-11

The Junior League OF this city Is ar
ranging for a series OF lectures, followed
by lunoheons TO be held at the Acorn Club
on Wednesday mornings during the winter.
The dates will be announced later
The Cordova daily times., 1916-06-07
LEADERS CANS AGREE.

CHICAGO, June 2. Republicans and Progressive leaders have as yet failed to arrive at an understanding satisfactory to both parties on which a merger can be made.
 Hughes remains the chief figure i'll strength in Chicago, although it is admitted that Roosevelt will have the veto power and no man unsatisfac- tory to him can be nominated, pro yided the parties join forces.
 Roosevelt's attitude toward Hughes is uncertain, but Perkins denies that Roosevelt ever expressed disapproval of Hughes. Roosevelt has declared that General Wood is acceptable to him.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-06-07
HOLLAND CONTINUES TO
 TRAIN TROOPS FOR ARMY

THE HAGUE, Netherlands, June [, Apparently there is to be no cess + tion or slackening in the continual training of ever more troops in Hol- land A bill has just been introduced in parliament to provide the further necessary human material. A special law was passed in July last extending the service obligation to men up to 90 years of age, who had previously escaped military duty under the limi- ted system hitherto in vogue in Hol' land. Parliament. however, modified the original measure by making it ap- plicable only insofar as was required to relieve the Landwehr or Territorial levies serving with the colors.
 The measure now introduced em- powers the authorities to call up such men to relieve militia levies, which form the rest of the present mobilized forces, thus in effect establishing full universal service up to the age of 30.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-06-07
KILLED BY STORMS IN
 STATES

KANSAS CITY, June '. -- One hun dred and twenty-six persons lost their lives in the severe storm which swept over Arkansas, Missouri, Mississippa, Tennessee and Illinois Monday Sever al hundred were severely injured and some of these may die.
 The storms were the worst that have occurred for many years. and the property loss will run into the mil lions of dollars.
 The telegraph and telephone wires over most of the states mentioned are down and communication is difficult with the sections which suffered the heaviest. Relief trains to many of the stricken towns have been sent from nearby states.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-06-07
ALAMEDA HAD BUT 5O TONS WHEN
 SHE SAILED

SEATTLE, June 7. - When the steamship Alameda sailed Yesterday she had but 30 tons of freight for Alaskan ports, but large passen- ger list
 The strike situation is still un- changed. The longshoremen show no disposition to return to work. and the ship owners as yet have given no sign of weakening. No attempt Yet has been made to employ strike breakers on the local docks. It is feared that if the ship owners are successful in loading their vessels with non-uniOn longshoremen, the sailors will refuse to sail with the cargo.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-06-07
CHAFE UNDER RIGID
 GERMAN CENSORSHIP

BERLIN, June 6. - The reichstag voted yesterday afternoon to a dis cussion of the press censorship and other features of martial law which are causing dissatisfaction. The bud get committee moved the adoption of resolutions requiring the military au thorities to obtain the consent of the chancellor before they ordered the suspension of the publication of any newspaper and asking the chancellor to introduce a bill securing the people against encroachments on their civil rights in non-military matters. An other resolution asked the chancellor to guarantee the impartiality of the censorship and it's confinement tc military matters only.
 Several speakers complained that the censorship has grown worse rather than better since the last discussion in the reichstag.
 Deputy Pfleger complained that the chancellor was dependent on the army commanders who are enforcing martial law, and who assert the right to set aside the orders of the chan cellor whenever they regard them as incompatible with public safety. De- putty Pneger demanded the complete abolition of the political censorship, He said that people who behaved as the Germans have done during the present war must not be kept under intellectual thralldom.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-06-07
ALASKA ARRIVES WITH
 MANY PASSENGERS

The steamship Alaska, of the Alas ka Steamship Co, arrived from the south yesterday and sailed for the west last night She brought the fol lowing passengers to Cordova: T. ] Munley, c. Swanson, Mrs. s. R. Baird l. M Foster, Mable Halstrom, Mrs. II H. Lewis, o. J. Berg, Mrs. o. J. Berg R. Olson, Mrs. Olson, Mrs. N. Hawk inson and two children, Miss A. An derson, Miss J. Erwin, Mrs. J. Peter son. Nicholas Fleines. Mrs. Fleines Miss N. w. Nelson, Mrs. c. Lacy, NJ Brabazon, Cleve Braley. Geo Scott Charles o. Baxter, Gus Barley, F. II. Bertrocke, and twelve steerage.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-06-07
WOMAN DIES IN WELL.

OREGON CITY, Ore, June '. = Surviving a fall into a 5o-foot well on the Frentiss farm, a mile south of Canby, Miss Emma Zoe Inglis, 2s, died, apparently from heart failure, when 0. F. Frentiss, her brotherin- law, tumbled into the open we'll from a ladder while trying to rescue her. She answered from the bottom Of the we'll that she was alright after the fall, but when brought to the top was dead. There were no marks to indi- cate that she was injured by the fall of Frentiss, who must have tumbled on her.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-06-07
kAIsER,s CHEF NOW WORKING
 FOR PRESIDENT OF FRANCE

PARIS, June l. - Through the for tunes of war, one of the chefs, the most appreciated by Emperor William and the crown prince in recent years, fed the delegates to the conference of the allies recently held ill Paris. lie was loaned to President Poiucare ny Jules Cambon, who brought him back to Paris from Berlin. where he had frequently the honor of cooking for the emperor
 The president decided at the outset that there should be no men, apt for military duty sheltered at the Elysee during the war. Every man of mo bilizable age went to the front. includ- ing the chef and considerable num- Der of other valuable servants. The presidents table, which had gained largely in reputation since the advent of Monsieur Poincare, suffered in con sequence. The difficulty was not serl- ous during the first stages of the war, since no official dinners or banquets were given The visits of the distin' guished representatives of the allied , powers, however. caused a great deal ! of anxiety until Monsieur Cambon pro posed his chef. The man who had tickled the kaiser's palate was consid- cred sufficiently qualified and allowed to prepare the historical banquet of the allies.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-06-07
BOYS RoUT BANK RoB5ER.

BOUNTIFUL, Utah. June '. - Off cers of Salt Lake, Davis and Weber counties ,are pursuing bank robber who broke into the Union State bank here at l o'clock this morning. The rObber entered the bank through a rear window and was preparing to blow open the vault when his pres, ence was discovered by two boys wno were passing. The robber opened fire at the boys. None of the shots took effect The boys gave the alarm and men living in the neighborhood arrived in time to see the robber run ming Apm the rear of the bank. Nc money was taken,
The Cordova daily times., 1916-06-07
MUSICIANS TOUR FRONT.

BERLIN, June ?. One of the unique activities of the war, an ex- tended concert tour along the linden burg section of the German east front. has just come to a close after bpe might term an eHtraordinar- ily successful engagement. Russian offensive of almost unprecedented SC yerity and bitterness failed to disturb the project in any material way
 The tour was made by group oi distinguished musicians from Berlin Dresden and other centers. It was conducted at the request of the field marshal himself. Both soldiers in the fighting lines and invalids in the hos pieaas behind the front shared equal iy the pleasures of the concerts.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-06-07
PICTURESQUE VILLAGES
 RAzEO BY BIG GUNS

ROME, June ?. - Reports from the .Trentino front say that the Alpine troops and Bersaglieri are causing heavy casualties among the Aus trian infantry wherever they try to attack outside the range of their guns. The Austrian losses are so nu- merous, it is declared. that they are .causing delay in the Austrian action. 1 Communication with the interior of Austria is blocked by the transporta- i tion of wounded from the front. The Austrian troops engaged in the bat, tie are chiefly composed of Tyrolese, ~Hungarians and Bohemians, these na. tionalities being considered best for the mountain warfare. Their greatest advantage over the Italians continues to be their abundant supply of artil- lery, the firing of which in the midst of the colossal Alpine barriers pro- duces an effect similar to an earth. quake. ......
The Cordova daily times., 1916-06-07
BODIES IF SEWARD MEN
 CANNOT BE FOUND

Efforts to locate the bodies of Tom Campbell and Pete Larson, who were drowned when their boat capsizcd near one Of the Barren islands on March l3, have failed.
 E. H. l.. Mitchell. who. with Chas Hanson, lived on the island for nearly two months after the drowning, r. turned on the Admiral Evans after piloting a party to the .s!lnd.
 Mitchell says that there has evi dently been a storm since he 4nt Larson left the island, which has completely changed the beach, wash ing the bodies and the driftwooC which had been piled over then away.
 There was no trace of the power boat Success which was beached by Mitchell shortly after the men were drowned Captain Charles Hanson, oi the Success. who was in the small boat when it capsized, has entirely re covered from the injury to his fec from frost bite
The Cordova daily times., 1916-06-07
WOMEN ASK FUR \ PLANK IN THE
 PLATFORM

CHICAGO, June '. - The National Women's SuffrageAssociation today at the conclusion of a mammoth sui frage parade, presented resolutions to the Republican national convention asking that plank advocating woman suffrage be incorporated in the plat form.
 The incorporation of such a plank is asked "in the name of justice, H. berty and equality The resolutions also urge the adoption of the plank on the grounds of expediency, since wo men have gained the franchise in seven states since 1912, and have as yet made no party affiliations.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-06-07
GERMANY HURLS DEFIANCE AT
 ENGLAND

BERLIN. June z - Chancellor Bethmann Hollweg today told the reichstag that any further suggestions from the German people asking for peace would be not only futile, but evil. He appealed to the nation to continue fighting until victory is won.
 He hurled defiance at the English. and received a tremendous ovation at the conclusion of his speech. He said Our enemies wish to go on until the end. We fear neither death nor the devil, not even the hunger death they wish to send into our country. Priyations are here, but we will bear them"
The Cordova daily times., 1916-06-07
LIGHTHOUSE INSPECTOR IN
 CORDOVA

w. C. Dribell, lighthouse inspector, arrived on the steamship Alaska yes terday, and either today or tomorrow win leave on his annual inspection tour of the lights and aids to naviga' ton on the southwestern Alaska coast.
 He will travel on the lighthouse ten der Kukui, Captain Gregory. and will be gone until fall. The inspection of lighthouses will take the Kukui as far as the Boring sea.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-06-07
SEVEN MONTHS EARNINGS
 EXCEED TWICE SHIPS COST.

PORTLAND, Ore, June 6. - By the time the British steamer King Nal colm, which crossed the Columbia river bar today from Portland for the United Kingdom, reaches her desti- nation her gross earnings during the seven months she has been absent from her home port will have reached $7oO, ,0o0. This is twice the cost of the vessel
The Cordova daily times., 1916-06-07
MERCHANT SHIP ] IS VICTIM OF
 B|G BATTLE

COPENHAGEN, June '. - A Swed. ish steamship arriving in port today reports passing the wreck of a large merchant vessel Saturday night on the shore off the coast of Jutland.
 The wreck was surrounded by float ing bodies. and apparently had been an innocent victim of the big naval battle which occurred near there May 31. The nationality of the vessel was not determined.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-06-07
TEDDY MAY RUN.

OYSTER BAY, June z. - Although Roosevelt thus far has avoided mak- ing any public statement regarding his attitude toward Hughes, his in inmates here state positively that he is opposed to the % nomination of Hughes, and believe that if Hughes is nominated by the Republicans, Roose, welt will seek the Progressive nomina. tion.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-06-07
COAL LANDS ARE NOW OPEN TO
 LEASE

WASHINGTON, June 2. Secre- tary Lane. of the interior department. today announced that regulations have been issued under which private in- dividuals and corporations may, with out further delay. begin the leasing and operating of the vast coal fields Of Alaska.
 Ten years have elapsed since the Alaskan coal fields were withdrawn from private entry and development The regulations are accompanied by maps and important general informa- ton regarding the lands in question.
 Secretary Lanes announcement means that about 33.370 acres of coal bearing lands in the Boring river coun- try. and about 13,92O acres in the Matanuska section are restored to en- try. Small areas in each of the fields have been reserved as required by law, and all the rest of the coal lands opened to private lease in amounts no exceeding 2.560 acres to any one person or corporation.
 Areas of leasing units vary in size from 320 to 1.200 acres in the Mata- nuska region. and from 200 to 1,280 acres in the Boring river section. which begins about thirty miles from the Copper River & Northwestern railroad The Matanuska fields are less than 200 miles from Seward, and the governments railroad is now un- der construction to that point. There are nineteen leasing units in the Mat anuska and sixty leasing units in the Boring river districts Both regions contain high grade bituminous and an thracite coal.
 Leases will be granted for a period of fifty years. The government eX- acts a royalty of two cents a ton the first five years. and five cents a ton for the succeeding twenty years. Ar ter this period of twenty-five years. it is provided that the royalty shall not exceed five per cent of the selling price of the coal The royalty eXacted is considered small but reasonable. in view of all the conditions, and was admittedly made low for the purpose of encouraging the leasing and also the development of local markets. The opening of these fields will mean early cheaper coal for mining, manu- featuring and other purposes. not only in the territory but along the Pacific coast generally. It is expected that it will also prove a decided incentive among prospectors.
 The governments plan is to receive proposals for leases without delay. Preference, will be given, it is said, to those who will make the largest in yestments and the earliest develop ment of the coal fields for commercial purposes.
 The form of lease is similar in large part to the private leases obtaining in the West Virginia coal fields, and has been passed upon by a board of practical coal operators, who have ap- proved it as a workable lease.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-06-07
sgLcIANs FIGHT IN AFRICA.

HAVRE, June 7. - Belgian forces operating in German East Africa have penetrated 125 miles into the enemy's country since the middle of April. It is asserted that no trouble will be had in occupying all of Germans posses sions in Africa.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-06-07
WOMEN FAIL ID JET THE
 VOTE IN IOWA

DIES MONIES, June :. - Woman suffrage was defeated at the state election held here yesterday. The contest was close, and leaders in the movement express themselves as sat isfied with the showing made ,as they say. it means that the franchise will be gained at the next general cleo tion.