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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-11
BY EDGAR RICE BURROUGHS
Author Of the Tarzan Stories
CuAPrrR xvT1I-,cort,ru.a,

CHAPTER XVTIT-(Continued)
TTTB WE'RE close behind him, and all saw
w the figure Of a man run quickly across
little piece OF sward and disappear in the
shrubbery beyond.
"He was on the balcony when FIRST saw
him" cried Hor Vastus. quick Let US
follow him. !"
even though we secured the grounds with
the entire guard for hours, no trace could
we find of the night marauder.
What do you mako of It, Kantos Kan7"
asked Tars Tarkas.
"a spy sent by Eat Arras," he replied.
ut was ever his way"
He will have something interesting 10
report to his master, them" laughed Hor
Nastus
1t was late that night before our confer
ence broke UP, but each man there had his
particular duties outlined, and the details
OF the entire plan had been mapped out.
After they had left bid Carthoris good
night, for 1 was very tired, and going to
my own apartments, bathed and lay down
upon my sleeping silks and furs for the
first good nights sleep 1 had had an op-
portunity to look forward to since 1 had
returned to Barsoom.
But even now l was TO be disappointed.
How long / slept do not know. When
awoke suddenly 1t was to find half
dozen powerful men upon me, gag al
Eeduy III mouth ana, n moment later,
my arms and legs securely bound
So quickly had they worked and to such
good purpose, that 1 was utterly beyond
the power to resist them by the time l
was fully awake.
Never a word spoke they, and the gag
effectually prevented me speaking Silent
ly they lifted me and bore me toward the
door of my chamber.
AS they passed the window through
which the farther moon was casting its
brilliant beams, saw that each Of the party
had his face swathed in layers of silk
could not recognize one of them.
When they had come into the corridor
with me they turned toward secret panel
in the wall which led to the passage that
That any knew of this panel outside my
own household was doubtful.
Yet the leader of the band did not hesi-
tate moment. He stepped directly to the
panel, touched the concealed button, and as
the door swung in he stood aside, while his
companions entered with me. Then he
closed the panel and followed US.
1 Down through the passageways to the
lts we went-along winding corridors that
myself had never cXploSed
on and on, until felt confident that we
Iere far beyond the confines of tho palace
grounds, and then tho way led upward
again toward the surface.
Presently the party halted before blank
wall. The leader raped upon 1t with the
hilt of his sword-three quick, sharp blows
a pause, then three more, another pause
and then two.
A second later the wall swung in, and
was pushed within q brilliantly lighted
chamber in which sat three richly trapped
men.
One of them turned toward me with
sardonic smile upon his thin, cruel lips--it
was Eat Arras.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-11
Tomorrow
is the day of the opening
Of the r. r. t.
Safety First Contest
500
in prizes will bs offered.
Announcement and rules will be printed
in ToMORRoW's Rainbow Club News.
A Rainbow street FESTIVAL


Not Rosewood street-but FaIryland
That is what your editor thought when he
wandered by special invitation into that sec
tlon Of South Philadelphia mostly inhabited
by the boys and girls OF Rainbow Helping
Hand Club. A beautiful fairyland It was
with flag colors. ainbow colors. Pap lam
terms and happy faces But a practical
fairyIand 1t was-for the owners Of the
happy faces were rushing about making
pennies so fast that-we were going 10 say
that they didn't know how to count them"
But they did know how TO count them.
Every single penny was as carefully kept
track OF as are the dollars in your daddy's
bank book.
To Mrs. Kate Server. 2sls South Rose
wood street, organizer Of the Rainbow Help
ing Hand. enough OF praise cannot be given
for her skilful planning OF the party and
her systematic carrying out OF these plans.
The children sold candy In tiny baskets
made OF strips or red, white and blue crepe
paper, braided. They sold Lemonade root
beer, doll babies, aprons and petticoats.
The festival was well attended. for the Rain
bow had advertised its approach for sew
eral days previous 10 the actual date.
The proceeds viii be used to pay the ex-
pepses OF an all-day picnic 70 be given by
the club later Ia the summer.
Among those who worked very hard for
the success Of the party are; Marion. Grace
and Anna DAILY, Theresa zussy, Lillian
Hudson, Catherine and Mary Collins. Maria
Ghegan and Catherine Schaeffer, James
Daley, loha and James Collins. Howard and
Joseph Foster Wilbur Spencer. Joseph Nor-
re and Francis Saue.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-11
TALES OF THE BLUE FOREST OF
ALASKA
Granny Grump-Matchmaker
By Farmer Smith


One day the king of the snow birds CANA
TO tuiip Hearts grandmother and said If
she would give him little Tulip Heart to be
his queen he would give Granny Grump
wagonload OF diamonds
. Granny Grump said she would think II
over While she was thinking 1t over Prince
Flufr Fluff, the king OF the polar bears,
came to her and said he would give her a
river of gold II she would let little TuIin
Heart be his queen.
Old Granny Grump told Prince Flur
Fluff. the polar bear king, that he would
have to give two rivers of gold for TulIp
Heart as tho snow bird had promised a
wagouload of diamonds. Prince Fluff FIurt
went away then to see II he could find an
other river of gold.
While he was gone King Burr Burr, Of
the blue wolves, came TO old Granny
Grump's cave, He said he would give her
two more caves OF gold with diamonds ali
over the floor IL she would let little Tuliu
Heart be his queen.
Old Granny Grump was very greedy and
didn't know what to do. When she hea rd
of gold and the golden caves she wanted
them all She couldn't decide on which TO
take.
Little Tulip Heart didn't know Just what
was going on. Old Granny Grump told her
10 go out and play while she talked with
Prince Fluff Fluff. King Burr Burr and the
King OF the snow birds, who hadn't any
name but zzzzZzzzzzz.
Little did Tulip Heart know that at that
very minute Prince Marmolade was coming
on beautiful white cloud to meet her,
(To be continued)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-11
CRYING NEED FOR sANDPILE
South Philadelphia Fairgrounds Head
Asks for Ton

The supervisor of the new childrens play
ground at South Philadelphia, Miss Mo
Neill. has announced "a crying need" there
for a sandpile A ton of sand, she says, is
necessary for any public playground, and
she is waiting for some publlc-spirited per-
son to donate ton.
Nearly 1000 children were attracted to
the new playground yesterday. The girls
were shown how to make picture frames
and necklaces from rafa the smaller chill
dren cut toys and hats from paper, and
there were many games and dances. The
boys are taught to make toys out OF wood,
and the children are told fairy tales by the
instructors. The one thing most needed.
however, is a sandpile.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-11
Park Band at Strawberry Mansion

The Fairmount Park Band, under tho
leadership of Richard Schmidt, will play
this afternoon and tonight at Strawberry
Mansion. The program follows:
PART I--AFTERNooN. 4 TO o O'CLOCK.
/. Overture, Mona. ,chounouri" ..... .oftenbach
?. Suite Looking Upward .,..,...... SousA
(a( Beneath the Southern Cross.
(bb Mars and Venus.
g. R NNoyelSstts. tThs Snow Queen" .salssr
4. Reminiscenees of The most 'poppnisr WORK OF
s. walts. lHsFdi; Artists. Life . .s,rsu..
D. Ia( ,The Glow Worm ...-..,..... Llncke
(bl Uncle Toms Cabin ......a... Lar pc
Meiodss slTg from Dcctor c io sohfiSS MeSsSna
PART II-EvENINo. TO 10 O'CLOCK.
I. Overture, Military ........ Mendelssohn
@ Suite de Concert. "L'Arlisienne'' Blzet
(a) Prelude. tb) Minuetto (c) Adagietto.
Cd) lie CRrillon.
2. Sounds from Bird Emporium" .Orth
T. Grand Grand scenes from 'LohenErintr,,; WaEner
(a) Norris dance (b) Shepherd dance.
lc) Torch dance.
Q. xylophone solo. American Fnntasie'' levin
Soloist, Mr.. Peter levin.
T. Hungarian Rhapsody No, .......,. Llszt
3. Melodies from ''Mnrcelle'' .......... LuderB
Star Spangled Banner"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-11
BY the Photoplay Editor

It is hard TO say just where photoplay
honors lay yesterday between the principal
downtown theatres showing new feature
films. The Stanley, with Wallace Reid and
Cleo Ridgcly in "The Selfish Woman" and
the Arcadia, with Douglas Fairbanks In
Flirting with Fate" made a pretty even
split.
For artistry, the Laslcy.Paramount film
at the Stanley carries off the final verdict
It's story of n society girl who marries
n young engineer for money, tries to wreck
his engineering work in order to win a
million dollars from sinister interests, and
ends by loving and saving him. is direct
and gripping, but 1t is pretty tall talking"
in spots
Its masculine star, Wallace Reid, is Just
as handsome, athletic and generally likable
as ever; he breaks n man and table at
the same time with perfect flnesse. Cleo
RIdgely, on the other hand, is just bit be-
hindhand in making the story of her
villainy and heroism ring true; It Is too
big Job for her--or any one else.
But the direction of the film, like most
Lasky direction, is irreproachable. The
light is warm and full of shadows that
heighten the emotional expression. The
final scenes of riot and destruction at the
engineering camp have some Of the best
night photography and fire tintipg seen here
in long time.
THE Selfish Woman" altogether, is good
entertainment
But 30 is Flirting with Fate" at the
Arcadia-in a wholly different way.
Its star is Just as perfect n comedian
Of the screen as ever. He is Just as de-
lightfully athletic aforetlme, and he still
pretends that jumping TO the tops of roofs
is commonplace instead OF a heroic bust
ness.
The story of Flirting with Fate" is
built on splendid comic theme for movie
exploitation. 1t may have come from a
short story, but 1t doesn't show the signs
Briefly 1t concerns poor young artist, who,
thinking himself Tilted, hires a gunman
to bump him off" suddenly some day when
he Isn't looking. The young man no sooner
pays his $50 death price than fortune shines
upon him. He wins the girl and inherits a
million. For some hilarious reels he en-
dcavors to enjoy his good luck while he
lodges all the suspicious looking characters
in the neighbOrhood. The film gets an ex-
cellent finish from the reformation OF the
which are, of course, misunderstood by the
hero. The only blemlsh on the film is that
he might have misunderstood them much
more thoroughly and for far longer time
The construction is not so well balanced as
1t might be. There are. however. delight
fully clever moments when the hero pic
lures mentally how the assassin might take
of n dozen prosaic happenings in
his daily life to annihilate him.
II there is some doubt about the rela.
tive worth OF THE Selfish Woman" and
FLIRTING With Fate" there can be no
question about the new Mutual comedy
of Mr.. Chaplir's, THE Vagabond," which
was shown at the Palace, the Victoria, the
Alhambra, the Germantown the Iris and
the Locust. 1t is decidedly inferior to
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-11
THE GODS OF MARS
Sequel to Under the Moons Of Mars"

had removed the gag from my mouth, but
made no reply to Eat Arras simply stand
ing there in silence with level gaze fixed
upon the Jed of zodanga.
/ do not doubt that my expression was
colored by the contempt felt for the man.
The eyes of those within the chamber
were fixed first on me and then upon Eat
Arras, until finally n flush of anger crept
slowly over his face
You may CO." he said to those who had
brought me and when only his two COM
panlons and ourselves were left in the
chamber he spoke to me again in voice of
ice-very slowly and deliberately, with
many pauses, as though he would choose
his words cautiously.
John Carter" he said, by the edlct of
custom, by the law of our religion and
by the verdict of an impartial court you
are condemned to die. The people cannot
save you-I alone may accomplish that
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-11
The RainbOws Fulfil Their Promise

by MIRIAM koENIG. Atlantic City.
There was once little boy who had
Joined the Rainbow Club. He was anxious
to fulfill his promise so he decided 10 form
a branch club, and he did.
The dues were cents a week. Tho
children saved money up and soon had
dollars, They decided to use It for a
good purpose.
One day they all went out for a walk
They had not gone far when they saw a
little girl crying. They asked her what was
the matter She replied, Mamma has not
money enough TO pay our rent"
How much is the rent? ?" asked the bows
1T is dollars, but mother has only
dollars" said the little girl.
The boys though OF their dollars They
gave II to the ckild-5 dollars for rent and
dollar for food.
So the boys fulfilled their promise To ths
Rainbow
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-11
Henry sheppard-Cross Keys

Henry c.. Sheppard and Mrs. Frances
Pemberton Dade, we'll known in social cir
cles and prominent In the Little Treatre pro-
ductions, are among the pleasant features
Of the bin this week at the Cross Keys
They present a sketch of timely interest,
which affords opportunities for artistic
work. The sketch was we'll received.
"Over the Garden Wall" tabloid.
Charles Hallman, Barrick and Hart and
Foster and Seamon were also on the bill,
which was entertaining throughout.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-11
Mans Law-Globe

MANS Law" presented by the Kniclter.
booker Players. including George w. Bar
bier and Carrie Thatcher, was highly APP
preciated at the Globe. The sketch has
many strong situations and tells an inter.
esting story.
Somers and Morse presented AT the Gold
Club" with good results Other good acts
Included the Five Musical Byrons, Harry
and Anna Seymour, Bennie Franklin. Aerial
Macks, Jack Dakota, Frank Ward and
Holden and Harron.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-11
The RainbOw's Reward

The was once a boy named Jack who had
dog named Rover. One day they were
taking a walk along the bank OF the river,
when all OF a sudden they heard a child
cry "Oh! Oh Oh Harry has fallen in the
river"
brought out the boy. Jack took Harry 10
his home. His mother gave Jack a reward
ana bought Rover big blue ribbon ana put
q Rainbow Button on 1t to show his courage
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-11
FARMER SMITHS
RAINBOW CLUB
ON KEEPING ACCOUNTS

D.
he called LEDGER A" he Editor
John Rockefeller
small
WE'LL time there DID,
Her father kissed her gooy and told her account of what
up opposite
getting
money
This will
but it is wise spend 1t judicousy.
so doing OF will FIND LEAKS
Stop them FARMER SMITH,
Chidrens Editor
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-11
Things to Know and Do

(l) What Is the longest day in the week3
Cd Susie Is getting very bright She
has handed US q list Of nine words Of three
letters each and al ending In .AP" (a)
covers the head (b) an opening; (c)
chance (dl a-seat for SMALL babies (e)
q short sleep; (f) something Ia a gecgra-
ply (Bl quick blow (hl juice Of plants I
a. 3 rap. what words ID susie HAYS On
haF 1atf
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-11
Kaiser's Physician Dies in RerIin

LONDON, July 1l,-An Amsterdam
dispatch TO the Exchange Telegraph Com
pany says that Dr. Frederick W K. Won
Ilberg is dead in Berlin. Doctor Won IIberg
had the special care of the throat affection
from which the German Emperor has
suffered for many years and was one OF the
EmperOr's most intimate friends
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-11
CHAPTER XIX
Black Despair

" AL" SAID Eat Arras ito what kindly
n circumstance am I indebted for the
pleasure of this unexpected visit from the
Prince of Helium?"
While he was speaking one Of my guards
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-11

However, Harry
only regards box
ing as a means TO
an end: that is,
the means OF be-
coming a fine
sturdy boy in
order that he may
grow into a big,
useful man. Ellis
Williams is train
ing himself for
future years. in
this particular in
stance the train
ing is character
molding and not
physical exercise.
Here Is a list of
Rainbow a I s
that he kept track
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-11
Accidentally Kills Little Son

wILLIAMSPoRT. Pa, July 11.-Hiram
Carlton Mosteller. 8 years old was acci-
dentally killed by the premature explosion
of a gun in the hands Of his father, Will
lam II. Mosteller, of Eldred township. at
their farm home.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-11
Band Concert at City Hall Plaza

The Philadelphia Band, under the lead
ershlp of Siias Il. Hummel, will play to-
night on City Hall Plaza The program
follows:
i. Overture, Raymond" .......,.... Thomas
3 Polish Dances, Nos. and 2. X. Scharwsnk
3, Grand International Fantasia. Robinson
Patriotic Airs of Two Continents.
4. Gems from THE Mlkado'' ........ Sullivan
Q. Solo for Cornct. ct................... Selected
Mr.. Emil Koenncke soloist.
9. Scenes Pittoresques ............. MaBsenet
Bertha Brinkcr D'Albites.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-11

of last week Monday-Went on errand
without accepting money. Tuesday-Mother
had a headache. Kept brothers and sisters
from annoying her. Wednesday-Helpeda an
old man across Broad street, Thursday
Took care OF the baby for mother. Friday
Helped brother wash the dishes. Saturday
Watched lady's house for her while she
went out.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-11
Our Postomce Box

Harry Rosenberg is a famous gymnast.
He is as familiar with a pair of boxing
gloves as most boys are with ball and bat.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-11
GOOD SUMMER SHOW
DELIGHTS AT KETTH'S
made in Philly" Enters Second
Week With Colors Flying.
Other Features

Made in Philly" seems TO improve with
age 1t is only two weeks old, but ono
can discover many good things at second
look which make this local.born infant
seem more vigorous as It grows.
True there is no plot, and If there was
It would be quickly lost in the shuttle when
such ad lib artists as Harry Fern. Keller
Mack and Frank orth get busy.
AL White and Miss Francis repeated their
artistic hit in the dances OF today. FL
Brendel and the Dooleys had n good share
In the funmaking. while Madelon Lear
added to the classy end of the proceedings
In pretty number. Every section of the
city is interested in the revue, for the rea-
son that its participants come from every
nook and corner of Philadelphia. Special
nights have been set side this week for
patrons of the various localities.
The corner in wit in the show was cap
tured by Halligan and Sykes in n business
sketch, which fairly snapped with clever
lines, This is one of the few acts in vaude-
vile in which the net really starts when It
begins.
Noel Travers, Irene Douglas and COM
pany presented "Meadowbrook Lane" for
the first time here with good results A
poor girl has to have $500 by 8 o'clock or
tho landlord will sell the house. a sales
man happens along, drops all his work inn
mcdiately, gets the money by fim-lammng
the landlord. saves the houses, lSisses-cur-
tain-Edgar Allan Woolf.
Types Of the women Of today were shown
by Dorothy Granville in n striking and
original style. She was rewarded with lib
eral applause.
The IS Navassar girls, under the direc-
tion of Miss Augusta Dial, gave a number
of musical selections indicative of spring
and wooded dells White and Clayton
created an uproar in one of the most eccen-
trio and at the same time artistic dancing
acts seen here this season.
The return of the negro soldiers captured
by the MeNicans and other interesting incl
dents in connection with the border battle
were shown in the pictures. ]. G.. c.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-11
"a Business Proposar'-Nixon Grand

of surprises in "a Business Proposal"
which heads the bill at the Nixon Grand.
1t is presented by Monroe. Heady and
Joyce, who were rewarded with laughs and
applause nplenty.
Frank Gabby, clever ventrlloquist,
showed something new in this line Of en-.
tertanment. In addition to keeping up n
running line of talk with his wooden-headed
family. he talked over the telephone while
one of the dummies was singing. He also
ate banana while talking with them, and
at times it looked as though the little
inanimate family was really alive.
Fritz and Lucy Broache, Howard Kbbel
and Herbert and the Cavannas also offered
pleasing acts.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-11

To Chaplin the Victoria adds today ana
tomorrow THE Apostle of Vengeance" with
w. S. Hart. an Ince-Triangle production.
Thursday, Friday and Saturday comes The
Eternal Question" with Olga Petrova,
Metro production. ''The vagabond" win be
repeated Saturday
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-11

This is the final week at the Forrest OF
THE Ne'er Do Well" with Rathlyn Will
iams, the 10-reel film version of the novel
by Rex Beach, who wrote The Spoilers"
Orchestral, vocal and scenic accompani-
ments add to the entertainment.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-11

Garrick is showing How Britain Pre-
pared" 1t is a war flm with a score OF
fascinating details concerning the process
Of making soldiers.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-11

Mr.. chaplin's recent efforts Everything
happens consecutiveiy in this sorry OF the
vagrant violinist Chaplin. who rescues a
strawberry marked heiress from the gipsies
who kidnapped and adopted her IN youth.
But the story is not a funny Story and
Mr. Chaplin isn't noted for his sentimental
powers Moreover, nobody wants 10 see
him doing that sort Of thing--especiaily
when what he does is, as the painter In
The Vagabond" would say, pretty "old
hat"
In addition, the Palace will show. Tues-
day and Wednesday, THE Man From Mex
ioo," with Jack Barrymore, Famous Play
ers-Paramount production, and "Gloria's
Romance" with Billie Burke. Thursday,
Friday and Saturday II viii have 'Destiny's
Toy" with Louise Huff, n Famous Players
Paramount production. Saturday, Chaplin's
''Vagabond" will be repeated.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-11

leoNIlNUEp IoAoRA0Wl
The Clayton citizen. [volume] (Clayton, Union County, N.M.) 1906-19??, 1916-01-27
Soil and Rainfall

The soil is as fertile as you will
find, varying from dark sticky
to a sandy loan, and produces an ex-
cellent quality of grass that is very
nutritious, as we'll as fine crops Of
Alfalfa, Corn, Wheat, Oats, Maize,
Broom Corn, Kaffir Corn, Cane, Mil
let, and other farm crops.
There gis little rainfall during the
fall and winter though there is suf-
-fleient snow in the winter to keep
the earth moist for winter wheat,
and there is being, larger acreage
planted every year. Most Of the
precipitation occurs in the spring
and summer months, the growing
season fthe year. The winters are
mild, the thermometer seldom reg
istsEs ybelow zero, while the summers
are pleasant. There is usually a
breeze blowing through the day, and
the nights are cool and refreshing
Some years ago it was the prevalent
idea that New Mexico would never
become an agricultural state with
out irrigation, but that idea has pas
sed away, especially in the eastern