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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-20
FAMILY OVERCOME BY GAS
Husband, Awakened by Fumes, Res
cues Wife and Children

Tho family of william Kennedy was over
come by gas this morning when main
broke In front Of their home Mt 1916 East
Wishart street,
Kennedy was awakened shortly before
dawn by the fumes of the gas. He found
his wife and four children unconscious and
threw open window Two Of the children
George, two years old and william, four
and Mrs, Kennedy were revived by Police
Surgeon ZIcgler. The other boys Francn.
sevcn, and Gerald, ten, were taken 10 the
Episcopal Hospital and later sent home.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-20
HOME TOWNS PREPARE
TO WELCOME TROOPS
General Clement Wires Dates of
Tentative Departures--Men
Return Next Month

HARRISBURG. Dec 2O.--Adiutant Gem
erai Stewart received telegram from
Major General Clement, commanding the
Pennsylvania troops AZ tho border In
which he gave tho following ns Tentative
dates for departure from III poso Of Penn
sylvana troops. subject 20 delay, but not
to advancement:
Sixteenth Infantry and Second Brigade
headquarters. January 3.
slgnal troops. January T.
Fourth Infantry and division headauar-
ters January 6 or s.
First Cavalry. January or 10.
Ambulance Company No l and Field
Hospital No, J., january IL.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-20

Edison hns Just announced three records.
listed In connection with this article, which
nave "A distinct Informative worth They
are all operate, and therefore, win make
thclr bid FOR vogue 10 public that en-
braces hll callngs in life. For opera, bclng
a blend of drama singing ana lnstrumcntnl
music, In bound to get" many conditions
Of men
No L. in itH double capacity. presents n
fairly wcll-ltnown aria from ono Of Vcrdls
less frequently given works ana describes
II. Those who have had the chance Of hear
Ing 'Forco OF Destiny" viii recall that II
occurs In the second act II is the convent
acene with Lconora entrentIng the Virgins
aid and patronage. In the nearby church
fr'ars intone their morning hymn
The informal talk on the reverse side OF
the record gives Il word sketch Of this
scene. retells the plot Of the opera and con-
cludcs with some details of the life Of Miss
Heinrich, who by the way. sang with the
Choral Society In Philadelphia this season.
when THE Damnation OF Faust" was the
program.
In No. 2 we return TO our muttons OF
widespread popularity. The speaking side
OF the disc is given over to an account OF
"Tannhaeuscr,' stripped of technical vorbl-
age, and particularly "DIch. Theure Halle"
The soprano air Is sung by Nine. Rnppold.
operate routing brings her to this city
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-20
YOUR RECORDS;
DON'T MERELY HEAR THEM
Getting Information About Music Is Not Dull 1t
Is Painted-Some New Aids offered by
Edison
BY the Phonograph Editor

Most people are inclined 10 think the
educational side Of any popular. pleasure
giving art. such as plays. movies or music.
rather bore After the tired business
woman has spent large portion Of her
day &; work. and saudwlched In little
Christmas shopping. she comes home ready
for relaxation and the amusement that
gives rest TO the mind That goes for the
men, too.
Just the same, your appreciation OF the
beautiful IN art--and II Us primarily the
beautiful on which most good art Ig
foundcd--ls made kccner by an unlcr9'aud
ing of what you are On 'oylnR There is
q time for all things. and Chrirtrnag week
and the week preceding uro certainly not
the time 10 belabor the tired mind with
facts and data Hut after Christina whom
households have passed into their normal
state or qulctude, viii be rood npp,r.
tunity to brighten UP your fund OF Ipsor-
nation on music IN general nnd tho phouo.
graph IN especial
In TINS connection. II may he noted that
the men who provide us with our rrrord4
are not always thinking ~ the qu'c' and
easy mpney-Ectter They give us Curus1
IN vast quantities and comedy urd Tho,
ufucla and the "zama" from uopular mH/
nlcal shows But they also give no. nov
ana again a sample of tho rcr'. lnratr
educational value OF the lasffum M which
has u,hc 10. much 10 cnIyon 'ir dplf cor
herH thht TURK In the most cheerful home
The Columbia people long ar, put uut
nome records of the more Informative kind
ON on" aide Of tho dinit was a musical
selection song or recitation OF s5mN
piece Of poetry Of wide appeal on tho
other Columbia artist described the or.
ehestratlon, the composition OF the SONG or
the origin OF the verses ns ;he cas-, might
be
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-20
WIN PRIZES ON CITY ESSAYS
Chamber of Commerce Makes Awards
in Pupils Contest

Prizes have been awarded 10 three chill
dren by the Chamber OF Commerce for their
success In an essay competition on questions
pertaining to the history and industries OF
this city. The competition waA open to
pupils of the public and parochial schools
The winners ara Elizabeth Frances Bllger
thirteen years old, School OF Practice first
prize OF s25 In gold Mary Ford. fourteen
years old, Mccall School, second prize of
SIS; Dorothy Standeyen fourteen years
old, Parish School OF st. John the Baptist,
Manayunk, $40.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-20
Rush in New York for Christmas GOLD

NEW YORK Dec 20. - Tho United
States subtreasury here In under siege to-
day. The beslegers are men and women,
each holding a roll of bills TO exchange for
gold pieces. Officials say the demand for
the bright money for Christmas presents is
greater this year than ever before. Two
lines were formed early today to accommo-
date the crowd.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-20

READING, m. Dec. 2O.--Atnyor 1'ilbcrt
called public meeting Tor Thursday
10 make plans Tor IA public reception for
Berli9 soldiers now In Texas Notice was
received here that the mon viii leave for
homo on January 2 and will probably reach
here nyo days later a banquet under
Chamber Of Commerce auspices s planned
for tho three companies.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-20
Accuses Hlmself of Thcft

NEW YORK. Dec. 20.-A youth who
said he was Dara Gross, seventeen years
old. OF 1892 Wisconsin street, Washington.
gave himself up to tho police here today
as fugitive from Justice Gross said he
worked for Washington grocery firm and
stole $500 while taking 1t to tho blink for
deposit Ho said he went to Baltimore,
sent back $50 and then came on TO New
York. He was penniless and without work
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-20
Handy PhonOgrdph
Guide for Readers

COLUMBIA
l. Throw Me q Rose" from Miss Spring
tine" Rood Miller tenor and ''giye
Ne All % You" from Flora Belle"
Nannette FluCk soprano. and Charles
Harrison. tenor. Tcn-inch. Price 10
cents. A2i2S
EDISON
.. "Tioly Mother Have Mercy" from
verdis ia Forsa dei Destino." Julia
~ urcn and male cGurus end sNpiafut-
tory talk Tor same on reverse side
s2l4l Price ~ in United states. t2 10
lu Canada.
3 "Dlch. Thcure Halle" from wagner.s
'.tBnuha Marie Ka pp0ld amt ~
planntory talk on reverse side s2il4
Price " In United States: t2.75 IN
canada
g. ~ itorna vincitor," from vcrdrs
Nidu, Marie HappJld. ana cNf .guN-
tory talk on reverse side. N21is. Price
e. IN United states. 81 as In Canada
.. when Cupid Calls" from "SyhIi,-' fox-
trot Blus and White Mnrinbn Rand
and stop, Look. Listen" Hua.Iiuia
~ dley. introducing The Dirl on the
hnEa2.ne Cover" BY Bamt artists
ieu.i inch lriec. ~ cents. AaoD1
VICTOR
q. stop. Look, Listen" medley ro1-trot,
gGd When Old Bill bailey Plays tie
ihllele,' medley one atcp, Victor Iinnd
TwoNc-lncH Price. 81 a3 3S5gi
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-20

often Twice this season she has arponred
Ht the Metropolitan here. Probably tho
reader has heard her in III Troyatore' or
In "LohenFrin"
addition 20 the presentation OF tbc foynons
l'iorna Nincitor" by the same singer
The three records, while they will please
"'nc auditors moro than others. form nm.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-20
ohio crrd. oiis a, Record price

LIMA. o.. Dec. 20-ohio crude oils
reached tho highest quotation In their his
tory in five-cent advance to Si,5s
per barrel, the advance also affecting In
diana illinois, Texas and Louisiana lower
gravity oils
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-20

LONDON, Dec. 2O.--The Dublin corre-
spondent Of the Times says there will be
strong protest in ireland II Thursday is
made meatiess day. Friday, Il Is urged.
would be the natural day in a country that
is predominantly Catholic.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-20
Lnncnsler Plnns GreetmE

LANCASTER. Pm. Dec. 20-'rhe news
of the early return of tho Fourth regiment
National Guards. In which are several
hundred Lancaster countlau8 has excited
great interest throughout the county. steps
have already been taken In Lancaster and
Columbia for big dem ,nstrntiOus for the
troops. including a banquet at each place.
Mayor Trout heads tho reception commit
too here
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-20
A VOICE IN
THE WILDERNESS
By Grace L. III. Lutz

"All of it is delightfully."- told, T.
scription is fine, the romance allurlng
and the moral is worth remembering
Detroit Free Press. There is 90
abundance of humor and amusing ii.
cidents in this story of a girl tender.
foot and the way in which she re-
formed a rough Western community
Frontispiece. $1.SO net.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-20
MISS PAULINE DIssToN

MISS PAULINE DISSTON
The daughter of Mrs. William
Disston, of 212l Walnut street and
Chestnut Hill, was feted at a din
ner-dancc in the Ritz Carlton, New
York city, last night. More than
200 guests, among them n number
of prominent Philadelphia society
people, were entertained.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-20
NOVELS
THE WORLD
FOR SALE
By Sir Gilbert Parker
SECOND
CHOICE
By VIII ". Harden

"Excels both in plot and style any oi
his previous novels. ."-Brooklyn Stand.
ard Union. "A tale of humble peopIs
told with skill and with appreciation oi
the humorous pages of rural lffe-s-
N. Y. Bookmdn. "An absorbing, r.
freshingly sincere tale, well told"--
Chicago EveRiHg Post.
Frontispiece. S135 net.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-20
ether ehApt1r IN the nhonokfanhic history
of intelligent precspt aud study.


of intelligent precspt and study.
Two musical comedies, or comic opera,
as You like, that have been seen ana % %hearo
in Philadelphia this year have been drawn
on by Columbia for a single disc, NO. =
The submission OF this and similar rec
ords bears testimony 10 the constant liking
by the public for tho lighter, yet taste
fui. forms Of meiodic expression. MISS
springtime" which opened nt the FORREST
early In the season, II still whlstled about
the streets and IN the restaurants 10 played
continually Flora Bella" lnaugurating
the span Of things theatrical az the Broad.
IL not forgotten either
other musical comedy hits Of the day
are also listed
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-20
Miss Coates, Founders Daughter, Dies

COATESVILLE, Pa. Dee. 80. - Miss
Caroline Coates. daughter OF the ,late Or.
Jesse Coates founder OF CoatesYille. Is
dead here. Miss Coates who was an heir
10 an immense estate. was a member OF
the Society OF Friends
, 1916-03-02
SUDDEN SMASH IN CHAMPAGNE
GIVES TEuToNs MILE
OF LINE.
RUSSIANS GAIN IN ASIA
GERMANS HURLED BACK BY
FRENCH, ACCORDING TO
PARIS REPORT.
western w.pape Union New. Service.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
Paris, Feb. 29.-The tide of battle
around Verdun apparently has not
turned in favor of either side. While
the Germans claim further advances,
the French are equally emphatic in
their assertion that they checked the
attacks of the masses of German in
fantry sent against them. Fort Dou-
aumont has fallen to the Germans,
but It is reported to be ruins. Around
this position the most desperate
fighting of the battle has been going
on since Friday. Here French coun-
ter attacks were delivered with such
man detachments were driven back.
and one regiment is almost e%ncircled.
To the west of this fort. in a hand-to-
hand encounter. the French have
elected the Germans from a small re-
doubt which they had captured.
Throughout the entire sector of
Verdun, except on the western bank
OF the Mouse river, where the Ger
man bombardment has ~slackened
somewhat, the artillery duels are
still of vast proportions. To the
southeast the French at Fresnes, In
the Woevre region, have put down
two German attacks against that
town, but the Germans have inaugu-
rated an important movement in the
Champagne district where by a sur
prise attack they succeeded in enter
ing French advance positions of a
supporting trench over a front Of
nearly a mile. capturing more than a
thousand men.
Notwithstanding the fresh reserves
the French have thrown into the af-
fray at Fort Douaumont, the German
war office declares that their efforts
lave been fruitless and that the Ger
mans have advanced their lines to-
ward Bras and Vacherauville. It
also is claimed that the Germans
have entirely expelled the French
from the Mouse peninsula, southwark
from Samogneux and west of Vacher-
awhile.
Paris military critics predict that
few of the original attacking force,
100000 Germans, will be left after the
first fighting" and assert that all
this sacrifice by the Kaiser is for an
empty shell as the French have "un-
classed" Verdun and sem all provi-
sions and arms to the rear.
On the Russian front around Fried
richstadt and Illoukst there have
been heavy artillery, machine gun and
rifle firing. In Galicia the Russians
repulsed an attempt by the Austrians
to capture trenches.
, 1916-03-02
GEN. FELIX pIAz ENTERS MEXICO.
Reported That Nephew Of Iron Ruler
VIII Start New Revolution.

Washington Confirmation OF re-
ports that Gen. Felix Diaz had left
the United States for Mexico to start
a new revolution was received at the
Department of Justice from several
different quarters. He is a nephew
OF Porfirio Diaz. who was known as
the Iron Ruler" of Mexico. He fought
Madero with Huerta and later was
virtually banished by Huerta, ostensi-
Oily on a mission to Japan"
On his staff when he left was Gen.
Lee Christmas, an American fighting
man who has figured in several
III Latin-American countries.
Gen. Diaz left New Orleans Friday
Tor Havana, where several Mexicans
whose have been associated
with his in reports of a revolutionary
movement, we're understood to be
awaiting him. Teodoro Dehesa, for
mer governor of Vera Cruz. and Gen.
Aureliano Banquet, war minister I'M
usF Huerta, were reported to be
among them.
, 1916-03-02

f"lHERE was contempt, express
and implied, In the manner In
ISrsSSSl which he turned toward the
S door. But the only reply
which he vOuchsafed to her was Good
nightv' delivered with more than the
usual emphasis.
Now she held him by the vigor of her
tone She would not dismiss the topic
thus. Perhaps there had been some
thing In the other woman's' voice as
which had aroused the tigress which
Is latent in every woman scorned. eve
the meekest. Perhaps it was the CON
temptuous. scornful manner Of Trask
himself which roused her. 1t was not
simple jealousy. The time for that had
passed years before. Perhaps it was
the feeling that now she must insist on
her conjugal rights, SO long fouted.
To his good night she replied:
mo. want to know who she Is"
Trask's irritation now ~ broke out
openly. His speech was rude as he an
swered:
whats the good of Raging 'me like
this? I tSll you l don't know who she
is. l suppose II Is some business mat
ter"
Nobody would call youpup at this
time of night on business. You know
very well it's not business
well, what's your theoryT'
And Joan Trask. seeing that II was
hopeless to pursue the former line of
questioning. fared out at him with:
Aren't you ever going to changer"
Am I never going TO have a min
ute's peace? You're as Jealous as q
schoolgirl. You're forever raising a
racket about something. II l look at
a woman or a woman talks to me
you're ready to ny at her throat"
Again the wronged wife spoke.
Don't you think you give me cause,
the way you conduct yourselff You
seem to forget hat you have a wife,
1t was the obvious retort. the cheap
wit that replies. but does not answer.
which prompted him to say: You new
er give me a chance to forget 1t. Ev-
cry time we're alone it's the same
thing"
Then why don't you treat me as
your wifer'
His tone was q~uerulous and rising as
he said:
81 don't see what you're complaining
about. l don't beat you, do IT You
get everything you want. You "
where you please and when you please
allow you more money than you car
possibly spend, and your time is al
your owl. Do you think there ar
, 1916-03-02

had begun to play the market" But
luck had been against him. and he had
lost.
Like to join them! Qualification
beamed from every feature of the
young mans face as he replied:
Thanks! I'll be glad tor
"Strickland's coming with u.s." said
Trask.
when did he get back from the
west?"
Tonight. He wired me to meet him
at his home"
"Wha are you going to do about that
note of his? 1t was due on the 22d,
you know"
HE paid it," said Trask. 81 have
the ten thousand here"
With that he reached into an inside
pocket, took out a thin package of bills
and placed them on the desk.
I'm surprised" Glover said. 81
thought he would fall down"
He got 1t from those business con
nections in Cleveland. When l got
to his house tonight he had the ten
thousand. l didn't want to take 1t. l
told him knew he was hard pressed
and that l didn't mind holding on for
awhile"
A smile passed over the face of the
tinancier, which was turned for the mo-
ment away from his two companions
in the room. 1t was not a benevolent
smile, telling of the applause Of the In
ward voice for a good Iced well per.
formed. Rather was there something
sinister and crafty about it. Preacher
Gus, perhaps. as was the smile of Joab
when he took Abner aside in the gate,
, 1916-03-02

"striekland's avyfully fond of his wife"
ito speak with him quietly and smote
him there under the fifth rib. that he
died"
The smile passed unnoticed of Mrs.
Trask and Glover, and the secretary
asked:
what did he sayr'
"He wouldn't hear of 1t. Wants to
begin with Il clean slate. he says"
The usually quiet secretary permitted
himself for once to approach the Dor
der of enthusiasm.
That's like Strickland. straight
clean through" he exclaimed. Hes a
fine chap. Too bad he couldn't make
things 60"
The business man" came uppermost
in the mind of Trask. He shrugged
his shoulders ms he answered:
well, that's business. Somebody's
got to go to the wall.
Strickland takes 1t iretty hard. On
account of his wife. | guess. He's aw-
fully fond OF her"
While business was being discussed
Mrs. Trask had sat silent. Now the
mention of another woman aroused
her-perhaps 1t vas the thought OF a
woman's possessing what had been de
MED to her by the fates, the full and
undivided affection OF a husband-and
she asked:
rs she a nice woman
Was it the firing rounds OF golf
the WEAKNESS induced by hours OF
travel or something else which made
Trask yawn before he replied to his
wife? Certain it was that the mention
Of another woman in itself would moi
tire him. the man who combined keer
acumen In financial affairs with a pur
suit Of pleasure that would have don'
credit or discredit to a Roman of the
days of imperial deeadence.
Couldn't say. Never met her" h,
, 1916-03-02

answered. Then he turned to Glover.
saying:
You better put that $4,000 in the
safe, Glover"
why the cash?' asked the young
man.
Again the smile appeared on the lips
Of Trask.
well, he said 1t had peer so darn
ed hard for him to get It that he
wanted the pleasure of handing it to
me In ten s $1,000 bills. Be sure to de-
posit It In the morning"
Glover took the money and went to
the safe. Mrs. Trask sat quietly, no.
tfcing nothing. distracted by thoughts
Of 'the other woman" Trask sat at
the desk. stretching his limbs and
yawning. Neither saw that the money
was deposited securely in the inner
compartment Of the safe. Glover turn
ed his head to ask. shall 1 lock 1t,
STRIP
yes" said Trask, and Glover rose,
with the words Anything eIseT"
Il don't think so. Oh, yes! Better
remind me to get that card from strick-
land in the morning."
IAN right" said Glover. I'm go to
my room now" He picked up Mrs.
Trask's account books from the table
and said to her. "T'n have these ready
for you in the morning. Mrs. Trask."
She thanked him, and there were
three Good nights" as he left the
room. When he had gone there was
a brief silence. broken only by q pro-
digious and d%iscourteous yawn from
Trask. 1t was plainly to be seen that
between Gerald Inc Joan Trask there
was nothing of the sweet confidence
and intimacy Of married life which
make happy wedlock the nearest earth
ly approach to heaven. Long before
she had begun to bore him. Years be-
fore he had forfeited by infdeiity and
Indifference the love she had once felt
for him. But II not was dead. 1t
needed but the spark of renewed af-
lection, respect and trustworthiness on
his part to bring 1t into full blaze.
Joan Trask was a good woman, a wife
Of whom any man might have been
proud. Even in physical attractions
she was not wanting and strangers
seeing her decked in costly raiment
and jewels envied Gerald Trask his
consort. Her face told nothing of the
inroads which her husbands success.
sion Of Sights and insults, combined
with infdelities. had made on her
spirit.
For the sake OF the children"-oh,
potent justification of how many pa
dent ~women!-she had borne with him.
But tonight somehow tonight was diff
ferent Her soul was consumed by q
burning desire to know who the other
woman" was. Not that 1t mattered
much. Whoever she was she was but
the latest of a long line. But Joan
Trask was insistent this time. He was
her lawful husband. and he must come
out into the open.
As soon as Glover was out of earshot
she turned to Trask.
Gerald. who Is this womanr' she
asked.
'Oh, what woman?" The words were
drawled out in a tome which might
have betokened WEAKNESS Of either
body or spirit.
The n who called up awhile ago"
Trask put his hands into his trousers
pockets and rose, stretching. Say,
aren't you done with that yet? I told
you l don't know" he replied
She persisted. You do know"
, 1916-03-02
Two Miners Slain Near walsenburs.

Walsenburg. A. Estanizoa, Is,
and Joe Rames, 80, Mexicans, wer
murdered while at work in the jack
son mine eight miles west of Wal
senburg. The bodies YER found in
the east entry of the mine. A min
er's pick had been driven into
Rames' head and the head and neck
were terribly mashed. Estanizoa's
head was crushed and his face was
covered with bruises. The bodies
were found thirty-five feet apart
with a loaded coal car between them.
, 1916-03-02
Union Men Have Right to Strike.

Castle Rock.-Organized workmen
In Colorado have a legal right to
go on strike. said Judge John H. Den
'son' In instructing the jury in the
case of four former strikers on trial
mere since Jan. 3 on the charge of
murder growing out of the killing of
MAJ. P. P. Lester of the Colorado Ma
uonal Guard in the battle of the
hogback." Judge Denison instruct
Cd the jury not to consider alleged
evidence relating to the footing of
stores and mining property by the
, 1916-03-02
v.
A Wife Aroused.

lT1HERE was contempt, express
and implied, In the manner In
ErsSSSJ which he turned toward the
IXEiNZI IIoo. --.I.
, 1916-03-02

% Connects with U. P. trains No.
3, West, sos p. M, and No. 9,
East, 1862 p. N.
Geo. Q. Austin, Supt.