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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-15

l. In going down the aisle after the wedding
IeremonS the bride and bridegroom lead, fol-
lowed by the flower girl, the, tho mold o.
inatron Of honor, the bridesmaids and lastly
the ushers ''+
A., ~ Is not good form for the ushers to walk
down the aisle with the bridesmaids
d Atter coming down the aisle after the
ceremony the ushers upon renChing the door ~
the @ church return and conduct members of
the family out Of the church.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-15

g. Does the addition Of sugar to cooked fruit
Increase or decrease the nutritlye value?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-15
ANSWERS TO YESTERDAYS INQUIRIES

8. What is the proper ratio of sugar to fruit
when preserving II?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-15

l. Is II incumbent upon the recipient OF n
wedding invitation to send present to the
bride IL the invitation does not include the
reception or breakfast?
2 How can rufrles he gathered or shirred
quickly on the machine?
3. What is the easiest way IN rneosurs on
a hem?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-15

ALTOGETHER, things looked bad for
Athe popularity Of that new girl.
Then She who was to give the deciding
Evening journal., 1917-01-16
BOY SHOOTING case
over Until FEB. 6

Charles Tschan was arraigned in
City Court today on the charge OF as
sault with intent to commit murder,
but owing to the inability OF Harry
r. Spence. upon whom the assault is
alleged to have been committed, TO
appear against him. the case was con-
finued until February g. Spence is
confined to the Delaware Hospital
suffering from a bullet wound. which,
il is charged. was inflicted by Tschan
with revolver belonging to George
Hadley.
Young Hadley was also arraigned on
the charge OF carrying concealed a
deadly weapon. When arraigned first
three weeks ago he said he was past
18 years OF age and now he contends
he is only 16. which will place him
within the Jurisdiction OF the Juve-
nile Court His case was continued
to the same date.
Spence was shot while on the River
Front bridge by Tschan. Hadley had
pulled the weapon from his pocket
and was showing It to Tschan when
the latter pulled the trigger, the bull
let striking Spence.
A physician from the Delawars
Hospital declared in court thai
Spence was rapidly improving and
his recovery was expected.
Evening journal., 1917-01-16
TO ABATE ASH NUISANCE.

To prevent the necessity OF piling
ashes in Vandever avenue. the VIII
mington and Philadelphia Traction
Company has requested permission OF
the Street and Sewer Department TO
construct a spur track down Mable
street to their Brandywine plant. The
Central Labor Union. in a recent COM
munication TO the department, COM
planned about the practice of piling
ashes in the street. and at their last
meeting the directors ordered the trac-
ton company TO discontinue the prac-
tice.
Mable street, on which It Is the in
ton Of the traction company to build
runs from Vandever avenue TO the
plan OF the traction company on the
Brandywine. BY having a track here
It would be possible to run the cars
for carrying the ashes up TO the plant
and do away with the piling OF tbs
ashes on the street.
Having heard the plans OF the trac
ton company. the directors ordered
that resolutions embodying the pro
posals of the company be drawn W
and presented at the next meeting o.
the board.
Evening journal., 1917-01-16
4LUAC TrNF.S

The Playhouse will have an event
OF unusual Importance in the drama
tic world, Thursday, Friday and sat
urday. January %. 26 and q. when
SRlwyn & Company will present the
premier OF Lilac Time" a new play
with Miss Jane Cowl as the star and
co-author, for four performances, in
Guiding a matinee on Saturday. Miss
Cowl, in collaboration with Miss
Jane Murfin. has just finished the
new play which was accepted for
production by Selwyn & Company al
most before the ink was dry on the
last page Of the manuscript. The play
is a romantic love story with the
scenes laid in a quaint village in
France, and Miss Cowl will portray
a young French peasant girl. The
role is said to be better suited TO
Miss Cowl's talent than either Of her
two former portrayals In Within the
Law" and Common Clay" Miss
Cowl has been surrounded by Selwyn
& Company with a remarkable acting
cast, including Orme Caldara, Henry
Stephenson, Cecil Yapp. Harry Han
lon. Henry Crocker. Charles Esdale,
Laurance Grant. Mayne W. Linton,
Leslie Austen. Louise Coleman, Her
bert Jelly, Michellette Burani and
Emile Detramont.
Evening journal., 1917-01-16
HERE,s A sTRIKE ECHO.

Edward p. whittland and Otto An
drick were arraigned IN City Court
this morning ON the charge OF using
profanity on the streets. The men
are strikers OF the American vulcan
ized Fibre Company, and several days
ago. IL is alleged. they called out
"scab shop" to men leaving the plant,
and used profanity. J. Frank Ball
represented the defendants. To allow
the men to secure Witnesses. the case
was continued until Friday morning.
Workmen OF the company have been
on strike for about a year. The two
men, Il is alleged. stayed around the
plant and got noisy I'm their declara-
lions against those still working in
the plant. Their arrest followed.
Evening journal., 1917-01-16
MOTHER OF POLICE Chief
JOINS HUSBAND IN death

Following an illness OF pneumonia
Mrs. Sarah Black. Of No. 1921 Lover
ing avenue, died at her home shortly
after 4 o'clock this morning. Mrs
Black was the widow OF John Black.
who died on October 12. and the
mother OF Chief OF Police George
Black.
Mrs. Black. who was "a years Of age.
was taken III with the grip some time
ago and her condition became such
that she was compelled TO take to
her bed. Owing to her weakened con
ditlon. pneumonia developed and death
ensued this morning.
Mrs. Black is survived by several
sons and daughters. all living In this
city.
The funeral will be held from hei
late home on Friday afternoon at 2.3l
O'Clock The Rev. Charles L. Can
dee. OF Westminster Presbyterian
Church, will have charge. Intermen
will be in Wilmington and Brandy
wine cemetery.
Evening journal., 1917-01-16
REV. v. 7. HEMSLEY.
EZIOR PASTOR. DEAD

After an illness of about one month,
the Rev. william Thomas Hemsley,
pastor of Ezion NJ. E. Church, Ninth
and French streets, died yesterday at
the church parsonage. He Is survived
by a widow and one brother. This
evening the body will lie in state at
Ezion church.
At II o'clock tomorrow funeral ser.
vices will be held under direction OF
Rev. W. A. Hubbard The remains
will be taken to Philadelphia on the
1877 train tomorrow afternoon and
further funeral services held in Haven
NJ. e. Church, Twenty-third and Ok
ford streets. where Mr.. Hemsley was
pastor for fifteen years. He had beer
in this city for nearly two years, hav
ing come here from Chester, Pa.
Evening journal., 1917-01-16
AT THE QUEEN.

Mary Pickford, more charming than
ever began weeks engagement yes
terdav az the Queen in the role OF
Margaret MacTavish. head Of the
clan. 10 what proved a fascinating
Scotch production "The Pride Of the
Clan" Never has this popular star
been seen 10 better advantage She
has a role that gives her unnumbered
opportunities to register the mimi
table girlish and human mannerisms
which have made her famous and she
interprets the role with that Win
someness that only a Mary Pickford
can. The production Is delightful be-
cause it is so true 10 the life II por-
trays. Chief in support OF Miss Pick
ford is her brother-in-law, Matt
Moore, who, although OF Irish birth
makes splendid type for jamie, Mar
garet's Scotch lover.
Evening journal., 1917-01-16
old LAW LIBRARY
NOW IN new home

The last OF the books OF the Law
Library Association OF New Castle
county were moved from the old
Court House early this afternoon and
given places in the new law library
in the county end Of the public build
ing.
The work OF removal was super
vised by Charles w. Bush. secretary
Of the association, while Miss Gladys
II. Tilley.J librarian, saw to the proper
arrangement OF the volumes on the
shelves In their future home.
Because OF the short distance the
books had 10 be moved they were car
ried in large boxes fitted with han
dies. two men 10 each box. The
weight OF the books made II impossi-
BILE to fill the boxes 10 capacity. and
the moving was drawn-out and
tedious task. with the removal OF
the law library the old Court House
was stripped OF the last Of its con-
tents and Is ready to be turned over
to the city as soon as the latter Is
prepared to pay the money agreed
upon for its purchase.
Evening journal., 1917-01-16

at the plano to accompany her. Mr..
Moore needs no introduction TO mus
ical circles anywhere. FINALLY the
program for the recital has been 80
we'll chosen that those who attend
will hear unexcelled renditions OF
their favorte composers. The pro
gram will be as follows:
Part I.
Widmung ssss.ss. .s... o = iiu'"eiii'
wonn ich frueh In den Garten geh, schumann
I'm derbtt 90. .-.s. sss'ss y aH1
Vergebliches Stssndohen ......... Brahms
Hark. Hark, the Lark ........... Schubert
ErlkoeniF .......--.sss ssss oohuuei'
Piano Solo, Romance ......... schumann
Prelude in @ Minor ....... .hachmaninon
Mr.. Francis Moore
Part II.
Drowsy Poppies ............H. @. Gilmour
The Little Gray Blue Dove ......... Saai
The Lass with the Delicate Air DR.. Arne
When the Dew Is Falling. Edwin schneidei
Swing Song ............ FRANCIS MOOT,
Morning Hymn ..s....... II ehAehe
Piano Solo, Caprice Espagnol. Moszkowsk
Mr. Francis Moore
Part III.
Isolde'a Liebetod .....-s.- .hichAro Whknel
Evening journal., 1917-01-16
AT THE GARRICK.

That Wilmingtonians enjoy good
comedy was amply demonstrated at
the Garrick Theatre last night, when
they gave unstinted applause TO every
act on the bill. which is chiefly com
edy, with lots OF variety. For instance,
Flo Irwin, who is known as one Of the
leading condolences on the vaude-
VILE stage, made an instantaneous
hit. She heads company. which
gave Edgar Allan WoOlfs comedy
Looks" a funny Offering. which wae
produced under the direction OF Eve
| lyn Blanchard. The supporting cast IL
| in keeping with the merit OF the
principal, who is a sister OF May Ir
win. Then there was "Marcelle,"
/ dainty but elaborate musical tabloid
which was given by Billy Hibbet'
| CLAY Crouch and Z, company OF tel
pretty girls, who sang the latest song
and danced the popular Dances. II u
a lively Offering, with lots OF comedy
and made a big hit with the audience
] II is staged magnificently. Another
elaborate act. with plenty Of life. wa
] that OF Mile Phina and her compan,
OF Southern "Pickaninnies." wh'
proved to be very clever dancers anC
singers.
! All Of the members Of the group ar
talented and they have prohted by tn
able instruction given them by Mis-
Phina. Force and Williams, cleve
comedians, gave "Sky High With ST.
funny ofiering, which had everybod,
laughing Edward Richards and Josep
Bennett were funny In their satire Ol
| the drama entitled Ozark Clouds" The.
are lively comedians who have conceive
an interesting surprise. which has to b
seen TO be appreciated. Alice DeGarms
an aerial queen, gave an interesting per
formance in mid-air. William Ferry
'the frog" Is contortionist, who ap
pears 10 be able to do most anything
The act is also an interesting sceni
Offering.
Evening journal., 1917-01-16
SFCURITY TRUST FLRCTION.

Directors of the Security Trust and
Safe Deposit Company were elected
at the annual meeting today as fol-
lows: William p. Bancroft Frederick
Brady. John B. Bird, Samuel >G
Cleaver. Horace L. Dilworth, Charles
B. Evans, William J. McClary. Levi l.
Maloney. John NJ Mendinhan. Benja-
min Nields. Benjamin F. Shaw. viii
lard Springer and L. Scott Townsend
A buffet luncheon was served tc
patrons and friends OF the bank dur
ing the lunch hour.
Organization of the new board OF
directors will take place the first We'd
nesday in February.
Evening journal., 1917-01-16
SAYS WASHY IS Pat FOR
VOLUNTEER Department

George II. Johnson. president OF
the Washington Fire Company, states
that the impression that their COM
Dany is in favor OF a paid fire de-
partment for this city is erroneous.
He says that this matter never has
been made the subject OF n vote IN
the company. The Washington Com
pany stands pat for a volunteer fire
department" said President Johnson
today. He did not expect the COM
pany TO take a vote. he said, the sem
timent being one way among the
members.
The special committee OF the Union
Fire Company. appointed 70 attend
the conference OF fire company presi-
dents on Sunday, made its report at
a meeting Of the company held last
night The company took no action
on the report
Evening journal., 1917-01-16
touldl ONLY marrIed man would

couIdl Only a married man would
do It.
~Iike his brother benedicts. he
knew how to praise his wife's
taste, whether good or bad. II
married man says something about
another woman he doesn't neglect
TO say something a little nicer
about his wife. That was Joyce.
'He had habits OF cleanliness
and care about the house that no
bachelor OF thirty-nlne ever had.
He didn't throw his clothes on the
floor nor leave things cluttered up
behind him. He showed I'm
thousand little ways that n wife
wasn't new to him.
stake tears for instance. Tears
break a newly and never married
before mans heart. They nearly
roll of that man like water OFF a
ducks back.
NJ kept quiet about by suspl-
ciOns until one day he and
Dorothy were fighting. He fought
like n married man. He knew
when 10 talk and when 10 shut up.
a'SeIwyn,' said I, lnterrupting
them. q wouldn't be surprised II
yOu've been Married before
aYOu cant prove IT, says he,
getting red and turning round
real quick. told him I'd Just
show him, which I did.
"Not long after we got the
goods on him, he came in With an
empty poison bottle and said he'd
swallowed poison and was going
20 die and would we shake hands
and tell him goodbye.
'sNye said we'd be glad 10 II he
really had taken the poison. But
when they used the stomach pump
on him at the hospital II was as
we suspected. They didn't find
anything hut free lunch
SYOu can tell a married mar
every time. They show where the
harness has rubbed.e
Evening journal., 1917-01-16
At THE VICTORIA.

The Offering at the Victoria Thea
tire yesterday, "The Valley of Deci-
sion" was a surprise to lovers Of
good photoplays, and Richard Ben
nett in the star role. was real de-
light. The glories Of parenthood,
and their avoidance by the rich. and
lack Of appreciation by the poor OF
our land. are all vividly shown. and
the lesson it teaches is a most timely
one Just now. Mr.. Bennett, al
ways an excellent portrayer. appears
in the role of a young gubernatorlal
candidate, husband OF an equally bril-
liant woman. What ultimately re-
suits is a real surprise. and Alr Ben
nett assisted by Adrienne Morrison,
and George Per'olat heading the sup
porting cast. make for one of the
very best PLAYS ever seen IN Whining
Evening journal., 1917-01-16
BROWER Held IN Bail
IN Freddie CUMP Case
By The United Press.

By The United Press.
NEW YORK. Jan 16.-oiiver A.
Brewer, arrested in connection with
the alleged whipping OF Frederick
Gump. Jr.. was held in $4,000 bail
today by Justice Mulqueen. Addi-
tional papers which Will enable the
State TO hold Brewer as material
witness against Harry < Thaw are
being made out and will be filed to-
day. Assistant District Attorney
Black then viii ask that the bail be
, increased
Black asked first for $4,000 bail
| S25.0O0 on the charge Of conspiracy
and S25. 600 TO hold him as a witness.
! Counsel for Brewer made hard nsf
against this. declaring he had been
assured by Black that $1,000 would
be sufficient.
Evening journal., 1917-01-16
LEWES Canal AT LAST
OPENED TO TRAFFIC

LEWES. Del. Jan. 16.-The first car
go TO go through the government canal.
which now connects the Delaware Bay
with the Chesapeake Bay by an inland
waterway by way Of Norfolk, Va. was
sent by George Vickers & Son, of
Lewes. when two lighters with cargo
Of 1900 busnels OF corn were sent from
Lewes to Baltimore bound by way OF
Ocean View. Norfolk and to Baltimore.
The new canal which has just been
completed. opens up a large strip Of
fertile farming section in Baltimore
and Indian River hundreds. which Is
not tapped by any railroad, giving
water transportation from that sec
tion either to Philadelphia by Lewes
and the Delaware river or TO BOlti-
more.
Evening journal., 1917-01-16
AT THE MAJESTIC.

The patrons Of the Majestic The
atre we're given plenty of delightful
entertainment in the presentation yes
terday of Great Expectations" This
Is a perturbation of Charles Dickens
novel and proved just as interesting
as the novel itself and with such
stars as Jack Pickford and Louise
HUFF in the leading roles Of the play.
there was plenty for the audience to
enthuse oyer. Both stars delineate the
emotional moments with fine realism
and repeat the success they had in
Seventeen" Their work was great
" appreciated by the large audi
ences present at all performances. The
production as a whole IS a thing or
beauty and the story is one of human
interest variety.
Evening journal., 1917-01-16
MEANEST THIEF Stole
MONEY FOR WIDOW

Although no report has been made
10 the local detective force. members Of
that department are anxious to place a
tag reading "The Meanest Thief" on
the person who stole the money from
a cash box in the car barn Of the local
trolley company, at Delaware avenue
and dupont street. several days ago.
The money had been placed in the
box by employees OF the company for
the assistance Of a widow OF a street
car man.
Evening journal., 1917-01-16
GERMAN ALLIANCE ELECTION.

The annual meeting Of the Della
ware Branch of the National German
American Alliance was held last
night. Annual reports of officers were
received, and the following officers
were selected for the ensuing year:
President. Gustav S. Ripka; first vice
president. Christian Seidle; second
vice-president, Joseph Sell; recording
secretary. Henry Widdekind; cores
ponding secretary, Wilhelm Schnet-
ter: financial secretary, Reinholt
Beuner; treasurer, Daniel Krapf
Evening journal., 1917-01-16
aWAsHYv FIREMEN
TO CELEBRATE

Washington Fire Company, No. Z.
will celebrate its seveniy-scVenih an-
niversary, at German Hail. Wednes-
day February 21 The officers OF the
company are: President George H.
Johnson; vice-presldent, Wilmer a.
Green; secretary. James M. Dicker-
son; treasurer. James H. Yates The
committee in charge OF the anniver-
sary exercises is Clarence r. Pyle,
chairman; William R. Hyland. Paul
Fredericks. Gerald J. Farrell, Horace
l.. Vandegrift. Dancing VIII Degin at
$50. Tickets are to be sold at s2-
Evening journal., 1917-01-16
TAKEN FROM WORKHOUSE
TO ANSWER FOR LARCENY

Taken from the workhouse, where
he was serving a sentence for drunk
enness. Mike Mikurz was arraigned In
City Court this morning on the charge
OF the larceny OF an overcoat from
Clifford II Cooney. He was held
under $500 bail for the next term Of
court.
IL was testified that Mihurz was
seen going into Mr. Cooney's house,
No 1860 Davis street. on last Thurs
day. On Saturday Mr. Cooney miss
ed his coat and investigation OF
Mlkurz's apparel at the workhoust
located the coat, which was idenu
fed by Cooney.
Evening journal., 1917-01-16
REPRESENTATIONS MEETING.

The German-American Society OF
Delaware will hold its first monthly
meeting for 1917 this evening in the
parlor Of the Hotel Stoeckle. Fred
H. Steinle. a member of the Chamber
OF Commerce and a member OF the
society will give a talk on the ac-
tivities Of that body. The society has
just passed a prosperous year. hav-
ing increased its membership and at.
tendance at its various business ana
social functions. Harry +. Schneider,
the president. has arranged for an
interesting program.
Evening journal., 1917-01-16
HR RAN REFORE ATTACK.

When John Trecikas was arraigned
in City Court this morning on the
charge Of assault and battery on Mike
Gradovitch. It developed that the de-
fendant did not strike the witness.
The case was dismissed.
Gradovitch testified that Trecikas
and another man had threatened to
beat him, but he ran before he was
attacked. The men are boarders at
No. 315 Townsend street.
Evening journal., 1917-01-16
sNELLENBURG s co. MINsTRELs.

Employees of the n. Snellenburg and
Company are preparing for the pre-
sentation Of their second annual min
strel show. to be given on Tuesday
evening. February 20. in Pythian Cas-
tie. No admission will be charged. but
cards will be issued after January 90.
f. Ray Phillips, display manager OF
the store, will direct the show. There
will be chorus Of twenty-five voices.
This years production promises to be
better than any ever given before by
the company.
Evening journal., 1917-01-16
CANAL MARSHAL RESIGNS.

william H. May OF this city. has
resigned as United States Marshal OF
the Panama Canal Zone because Of III
health, his resignation TO take effect
upon the appointment OF his success
sor.
He has been IN the United States
on leave Of absence since last Septem-
ber
Evening journal., 1917-01-16
NArIoNAL DAY oF PRAYER.

The w. c. T. L. national day OF
prayer will be observed in this city
Thursday afternoon in the First Pres
byterian Church, in compliance with
a call issued by the national body at
the convention held In Indianapolis.
All the unions in this city will unite
in the observance.
The proclamation will be read and
prayers will be offered that Della
ware be among the dry States in the
near future.
Evening journal., 1917-01-16
MORE TAXATION TO Raise
The S525. 100000 Deficit
By The United Press.

By The United Press.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16.--Revenues,
including bond issues. totaling $685.
100000. will be raised by means Of
an additional inheritance tax, an ex-
cess profits tax Of 8 per cent. on cor
porat.ons and o-partnerships and by
bonds. Democrats Of the House ways
and means committee decided today.
The decision has the approval OF the
President and Secretary Of the Treas
ury McAdoo.
Chairman Kitchin was authorized 10
draft a bill Incorporating the decision.
Evening journal., 1917-01-16
SLIGHT FIRE AT HASKELL.

Two small fires at the Haskell plant
Of the dupont Powder Company yester-
day caused excitement and led to wild
reports utside the plant that the
works were again in danger Of destrnc-
tion. These fires we're 80 small that on
ordinary occasions they would not have
att-actc6 attention.
About 200 pounds Of powder were
burned Ia recovery houses and the au-
tomato sprinkler system extinguished
the flames and virtually no damage was
done to the building.
Evening journal., 1917-01-16
Rr GEORGE MARTIN

United Press Staff Correspondent.
EAST ORANGE, n. j.. Jan. 16.--
Mrs. Anna SchOfield lust chuckled
and chuckled today when asked to
explain her statement that "You
Can Always Tell n Married Man
by His Actions" Then she ex-
planned.
Mrs. SchOfeld is the East Orange
moiher-in-law, who lust natural
ly knew her daughters husband
had another vile slowed away
somewhere.
She suspected that Of Captain
SelWyn Joyce, of BOer War fame,
from the first and after he mar
ried Dorothy, Mother SchOtield
pOOh-pOOhed his claim to bachelor
hood and smiled out his other mar
rlago record I'm far-Oil New
Zealand.
DOrothy's marriage now stands
annulled and Wife No. Is walt
ing for her divorce suit 10 jell. all
due 10 Mother SchOiield's eagle
eye for benedlcts.
"You can see Il In their faces,e
she said today. "It sticks out all
over them.. Marriage brands n
man az plain as n hot iron on a
cows hip. l. saw 'Wifey' written
on the slick Mr.. Joyce the first
time ever set eyes on him. He
was too cOnslderate around the
house TO he a 89-year-Old bachelor.
"Llke all average married men,
he was an artistic liar In n small
why abOut things wives like 10 be
lied 10 about. As 10 his further
accomplishments In this respect !
say nothing, but that he could
praise coffee that everybody knew
was vile in such n way that II
tasted good.
"What old bachelor Would take
the trouble TO do that, even II he