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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-27

Even though the error has been
copiously recorded elsewhere in the
last few days, it is impossible to COM
pile this column without mention of
the slip made by Frohmsn typewrit-
er during the week. From the Empire
Theatre came word that Charles Darn
ton would be seen in Ethel Barrymore's
support in The Twelve Pound Look"
Since Mr.. Darnton is the exceedingly
dramatic critic Of THE Evening
World the later substitution of the
name of Charles Dalton may have been
really necessary correction in some
quarters.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-27
Facts About the Famous

Louis Mann, admitted TO be one Of
the best character actors on the Ameri-
can stage, has not won a bet on ball
game since 1911.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-27
AROUND NEW YORK

STANDARD-Walter Lawrence in
"Cone Back TO Erin
LEXINGTON Hip. Hip. Hooray
Girls
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-27
A THEME. WITH VARIATIONS
persons might tumpr Nth AU the ord and all
the and merely pLdyers'

/. Irving Berlin
A sweet little girl, with dear little curl,
Climbed up her daddy's knee.
Daddy stole kiss from the cute little miss,
And said: "Come, tell your troubles to me-"
Jenny sighed said: "Pa, could you make star?
On the stage am longing to 60"
Daddy kissed his dear child she winsomely smiled,
And then he whispered low:
CHORUS
"All of the world is stage, my DEAR
And actors alone not stars.
We must all play parts in this age, my dear;
Some play tragedy, others play farce
Some are the leaders the spotlight is for,
Others are birds in
Who are breaking their we all have our parts
The final considerably higher than the eostoftn0)
For all Of the world is a sta-a-a-aage!'
MORRIE RYSKIND
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-27

Among other things, our present
closer relationship with England makes
it no longer necessary to advertise
Barrie's playlet as "Thc Twelve Pound
(Sixty Dollars Look"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-27

Some hint of what the war may
mean to the theatre here is contained
in the new London edict-or sugges-
tion--that not more than $3.50 be spent
for scenery and costumes for single
production during the war. The first
piece to be produced under these cir
cumstances, a musical revue, has al
ready appeared and scored failure.
II is probable, however, that the custom
of buying book for SIT had more to
do with the failure than the purchase
of scenery and costumes for $3.50.
Once in a while even New York and
London agree on something theatrical.
Hush" has been withdrawn over the
ocean after eighteen consecutive per-
formances.
. At least two film stars. according to
report, will return to the legitimate
stage when the new season opens. They
are Marie Doro and Mae Murray.
i, is impossible TO say where Du
Maurier got the name Mimsy when he
began to write "Peter Ibbetson,' but
for Gogo, of course, he went to the
Fifth Avenue traffic signals.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-13
COP SMELLS A RAT
in THIS SPONGE CAKE
William Druding Gets Gift From
Fellow Officers, but Sees
a Reason

And it came to pass that William Druding
this day did celebrate the twentieth year
of his service to the city-eEhtccn years
as a shepherd Of vehicles at Eleventh and
Chestnut streets and two years as messen-
ger in the Citadel Hall.
Verify it happened that his brethren in
service cast about them that they should
Through the citadel streets they went even
for a tribute,
And they came at last to n place where
sponge cake was bartcrcd 10 place where
They said unto each other, Long have we
ute 10 Druding. Verify the man loves the
food surprisingly.
Unto the baker they said: Bake us
quick "A sponge cake the like Of which has
not been seen in those parts; make Is big
and weighty." The sponge cake was baked
and officers waited about iu the baking To
the Citadel Hall they went with their
trophy singing, leaping and rejoicing; for
they were full glad Of their accomplishment.
Now there abode in this hail a man
named Doc Wanamaker, a Ieech. binder
up of wounds Unto him they went and
said, Verify thous must present this cake
to our fellow officer"
AS the bells Of midday rang forth Doc
Wanamaker stood up among the throng,
called DrudIng forth and pointing to the
cake said: Rejoice and wax glad for this
is what has come 10 you from your friends.
Take and eat thereof?
And Druding, looking at the cake and
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-13
PAROLED BOY AGAIN
IN OILS OF THE LAW
Germantown Lad, on Rampage, Makes
Nuisance of Himself Along
Chelten Avenue

Prison bars seem to have no terrors for
seventeen-ycar-ol Leo Devin. Devlin
who has been out of Jail on parole for
several weeks, went on the rampage with
an iron bar today and kept the police on
the run. He first broke into the saloon Of
John Geoghan, of l3 East Chelten avenue
and attacked the bar within with the iron
bar which he carried, after breaking the
bars of the door. This rather indelicatc
way of gaining entrance aroused the oc-
cupants of the dwelling part of the place
Devlin was forced to make IA quick get
away" The boy then went to the res
taurant of Harry Pfaff, II East Chclten
avenue and, finding the door rather stub
born, crashed a $40 plate glass window
with his bar. He was frightened off
Later, it is said. he attempted to rob the
clothing store Of Harry Rooney, 5s31 Wake
field street but made too much noise and
was chased by occupants Of the place.
Dcvlln then went TO the harness store of
John Dougherty, 40 East Chelten avenue
and according to the police took several
horse collars and whpe valued at $25.
He was arrested at his home. 5S15
Wakefield street by Policemen Lehman
and held without bail by Magistrate PEN
mock at the Germantown police station.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-13
1917 MODELS SEEN AT THE AUTO SHOW
Photo By BON 4 Fischer

Improvements for accessibility ana frame
two inches lower.
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change i'm drive; double cuw and equip
mcnt finished
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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-13
CHAMBER LIVE WIRES"
ABANDON BALLOT KICK
Charge Eleventh-Hour Election
Trick, However, in Methods
of Old Guard

Following a constructive, rather than
destructive policy, the live wires' Of the
Chamber of Commerce announced today
that they had withdrawn a protest against
the ballot for the election Of directors on
January IS, despite the fact that it is in
their opinion violation of the bylaws
governing the elections of the Chamber OF
Commerce. on the grounds that it would
cause great expense to the organization II
new ballots had to be printed.
However, the live wires readily COM
ment on the ballot. which they say Is an
"old guard, eleveuth-hour trick that was
discovered before the eleventh hour Under
the bv-laws Of the Chamber of Commerce
If is required that the candidates be listed
op the ballot in alphabetical order but the
,,c,,et mailed to the members is divided
into two groups.
The "live-wire" slate is placed unuel d
heading of petltoned candidates whle the
Ia .fr,1ord" nominees bear the information
,bat thev are the members chosen by lhe
nominating committee
Tnclosed with the ballot Is printed leI-
ter explaining the views taken by the 'oln-
rittee i'm selecting its candidates Oh V'e
"old-guard' slate ,.
Another trick 'Woiheu O' ~ y,
.,, "oId guard" according to 'hve-Wlre
leaders is the failure TO mehtloh t,, lns -,'
,,,s, relations OF a certain "standpat can
dSdata I'm the space which should nave
Ss,, aIIotted to the publication OF MS DUST
,,sgg relations under the bylaws or the
Chamber Of Commerce is printed the ANNA
ton Of this member TO a CLUB
This the progressive leaders assert indi-
,,tas an attempt to win over the support
of the member Of the club TO the 'oId guard
cause. &. r,,,,,a s,te,,-
art VINO is listed on the ballot as president
of the Poor Richard Club. Mr. Stewart Is
the head of the advertising department OF
a Philadelphia newspaper .,..z,, -,
on the other hand, the live wires can
attention that this IS alselililll'7 non -,
against them, as W. +. Therklldsoh' one
oF their candidates, is secetary OF the Poor
Ricbard club, but is listed as a member
NJ Inc seed concern OF w. Atlee burpee
Companv on the list OF candidates sent 10
the nress following the nominations Alr.
Therkudson was mentioned as member OF
the Poor Richard Cluo,
we want the organization conducted
I'm a manner that puts everybody the niue
feuo was well as the big one on an equal
footing" said A. S, Murphy campaign man
ager for the live wires
"Our principal activity Is toward the
sstablishment OF a hfty-hfty principle II
las long been the practice or a hah aoAeh
men 10 run the Chamber OF commerce
chic the remaining members stay away
snd take n6 interest IN the way these lew
mem arc conducting matters This IS paa
business Ia any concern ana especially Nllh
sueh an important organiz4tion - tne
Chamber Of commerce
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-13
GLAZING BARREL STARTED
EXPLOSION, PROBE SHOWS

WILMINGTON, Del. jar 13-Investi-
cations made by the officials Of the du Pont
company show that the trouble began with
the explosion Of a sweetie or glazing barrel
In which the finishing touches are put on
smokeless powder. This explosion burst
that piece Of machinery apart. and il is
presumed fragments OF metal exploded
magazine some distance away. Flames
from the burning powder gnited a blend
ing tower in another direction. and the
names from this In turn spread until In an
nine buildings were involved In the fire
Complete investigations show that two
men are missing. II Is not known vet
whether they were killed The others were
seriously enough injured 10 need hospital
treatment. but their injuries are not con-
sidsred dangerous. There were a number
% minor injuries, consisting Of bruises and
seF8tehes. But aside from the two, they
req1ired slight medical attention.
The investigation into the cause has gone
far enough 10 convince the officials that
there was no incendiarism or malicious ac-
tlon on the part OF any one, The operation
of a sWeetie barrel frequently produces
static electricity, and this has been always
one Of the greatest dangers TO be guarded
against
Ogarheating Of bearings has caused SINH
Lar explosions before, and On some Occa-
sIons small foreign substances In the pow
der have been the cause Of similar trouble
TIE Haskell plant manufactures nitro
HlfeeFin smakeleas powder which. under
ta1tala conditions. does eAplQae ana for
- feaoor 80 aceiasnt 2i Hasteli. unlike
sI ace.aenIa as Earnets POINT 4npok
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-13
CoLLAPsIBLE VOTING booths are t,
Wilson Seeks Bargain
Basis for NeU MOUe

Continued from PAGE One
the absence Of any demands for England
says:
This lf-effacement cannot fail to
impress public opinion in the United
States II furnishes fresh proofs that
we did not enter the war from lust for
dominion or any desire to destroy an in
convenient commercial rival, but simply
from an overwhelming sense of duty,
The Chronicle expresses the opinion
that this disinterestedness will recall to
Americans the fact that the United States
gave Cuba to the Cubans after taking the
island away from Spain and that Great
Britain gave home rule to South Africa
after the Boer War.
The newspaper takes the view that PTesi-
dent Wilson win not make any more peace
moves Immediately In this connection il
says:
The German note Creplying to Presi-
dent Wilson's initIatve) definitely
seems TO nave closed the door to peace,
which until the notes issuance, was
aiar. Under these circumstances IL is
not likely that President Wilson for the
time being will continue his high
minded efforts To act as peacemaker,
but when the hour is here we hope to
grasp the skirts Of happy chance As
the head Of a state not involved in the
war he has sacred obligations to hu-
manity 10 do what is IN his power 10
end the blOUdshed and devastation.
A plea for more cordial relations between
England and the United States was made
by the Chronicle After stating that more
respect should be given to the rights OF all
the Chronicle continues:
II Is particularly necessary TO show
consideration for America In the mat
ter OF sea rights, in regards 10 which
American opinion has always been very
sensitive 1t is not polite to irrltate
the United States by pedantiC pro-
Cedure without any naval value or mill
tary necessity We were justified In
schedUlinR on the blacklist certain COM
merCial firms In neutral countries. but
we fear the blacklisting has been en-
forced too vigorously and without dis
elimination. The American people have
a high regard for Lloyd George, and he
has in il his power 10 remove all causes
OF friction between the two countries.
Let him exercise this power and riyet
American sympathy still closer
As the papers continue 20 comment there
has appeared no note Of dissension. All
believe that terms laid down are just
The demand for the expulsion Of the Turks
from Europe Is called drastic but not
excessive" by the Nation. Liberal news
papers deny that the Allies aim at the
Acknowledgement of Austria Hungary, The
object these papers say, is 10 give home
rule to the different nationalitles OF the
Dual Monarchy.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-13
Continued from Page One

Continued from Page One
ions soft Of leather and respleudent with
color themes. to the square-iawcd business
like runabout costing less than SiOO-has
it's cohorts of admirers. No less ao they
admire the decorations Of the hugo hall,
more like n drawing room than building
dedicated to commerce Nor less the music,
which, like the automobiles, Is smooth and
technically perfect.
To-day. the first FUN day Of the exhibit
tion. brought thousands upon thousands
of visitors-those who own cars, those who
intend to own cars and those who nave
slight hope of realizing that ambition, but
who. nevertheless, are attracted by the
maEnet-likc panorama Of luxury and speed.
The record of about 10000 admissions
made last night at the opening will be
cclpsed by far before the exhibits are
closed tonight,
Mechanical features and changes in the
cars on exhibition were announced by the
dealers as follows:
ALLEN-NIiuutc changes
APPERSON--Ncw roadapane two styles.
AtBCRN-NOw only two skies Of some
what different design.
BELl-Dctails perfected.
BIDDI.E-Body alterations
BRISCOE-Ncw four. detachable head.
BUICK-Llne completed including small
four, small six and larger six.
CADILLAC-Bluc eight changes for easier
riding plated leather upholstery.
CHALMERS-Larger brakes.
CHEVROLET-En Entirely new eight; valve
in.hcad engine double-cowl body. Two
fours complete the line,
COLE-AIinor mechanical alterations; sew
eral changes for comfort,
CROW WELKHAlT-New bodies, longer
wheelbase and tonncau.
DANIELS-Details perfected.
INSTRUMENTATION simple clean design
DODGE-Larger cars; mechanical changes
in drive units.
ELGIN- Body and spring improvements
longer wheebase.
EAIPIRE-Perfected design.
FIAT-Large bore and long stroke.
FORD-New car in appearance; new black
enamel radiator
FRANELIN-Lighter than ever, smaller
mechanically
CiRANT-Minor improvements.
HAI-An unchanged twelve
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-13

The Rev. Dr. william ~ Ritchie for
ner pastor of the Westminster and Fourth
Presbyterian Churches in this city has
been arrested by the police in Brooklyn
and accused of unlawful dealing in NOR
phine and other narcotic drugs lie is
seventy-one years old.
Doctor Ritchie is said to have made
small fortune by pcddling drugs for sew
eral years. He has been under police sus.
picions for six months. The arrest was
made after a raid on the Clergyman's home
in Brooklyn The police said they seized
seventy-nve ounces of morphine
He was arraigned before a Magistrate
and held in bail for a further hearing lie
denounced his arrest as 'an outrage"
Doctor Ritchie is well known in Ph,a-
delphia. He was pastor Of the Westminster
Presbyterian Church, Broad street below
Fitzwater, in 1889; the churcn Is now at
Fifty.eighth street and Chester avenue. In
1886 he accepted the pastorate of the
Fourth Presbyterian Church, at Twelfth
and Lombard streets now at Forty-seyeuth
street and Kingsessing avenue.
George Cleeland, 9Oi South Forty-eighth
street an elder in the Fourth Presbyterian
Church. said today Doctor Ritchie had
many friends in this city. lie was asked
to resign from the pastorate Of the church
in 1890, Mr.. Cleeland explained, owing to
dispute with one Of the members.
M. D.. -, r,.,,,.,,. -, 90 .t,.,
DoIso 49,, -; ~ -
. u'l Tt,,t ,',,,,i
SUI IL pt,
p ptvSee, ~ ','''1uetp,,',, :, -
tor Hunter said. He was not sensational
.','.e. - - ." '''''''
many iite"u7
After leaving Philadelphia Doctor kitche
accepted call OF the FIRST PfeSDyter'ah
Church in pOrfchpEteT. y. y, lie was
there until 1889 lie then Went TO ASDuty
Park as an evangelist Tor thrte years me
last charge he held was at Pa'htSu fost;
y. T., IN lS9S' lie Is the auIhor ol Se'e'"'
theological books
News of Doctor Ritchie's plight caused
sensation in New York and Brooklyn
church circles where he is widely known
Although he has never been connected with
church in Brooklyn, he has been an
active member Of the Presbytery there, and
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-13
PENROSE NAMES
STRATEGY BOARD
McNichol, Sproul, Grow and
Snyder to Lead Fight
on Governor
WILL EXECUTE PROGRAM
Plans to Carry Out War Coun-
ciPs Orders-Will Not
Push Probe

ATLANTIC CITY Jan. I3-Senator
Pcnrose today formed a board of strategy"
to direct the fight against Governor Brum.
baugh and to take charge Of the nvestIra.
ton of the charges of bribery perjury
and nafeasanco in Office that have been
preferred.
The board Of strategy which takes the
place Of the Penrose war board" will ba
permanent organization. at leas. until
after the Eubernatorial primaries In 1918.
Senator PenrOse himself organized the
new committee and it's chairman The other
members are state Senator James T. Nc
Nlchol. OF Philadelphia State Senator VIII.
liam G. Sproul, OF Delaware, chairman OF
Of the Senate slate committee; State
Chairman william r.. Crow chairman Of the
Republican State Committee. and Auditor
General.ccct Charles a. Snyder.
The board of strategy" will direct the
fight against Governor Brumbaugh and the
state administration all during the session
Of the Legislature, which reConvcnes on
the night of Monday January %, and until
after the contest has been decided between
the Penrose and the Brumbaugh.Narc cam
ddates for the Republican nomination to
succeed Martin G.. Brumbaugh.
The formation Of the new board cons
pact body. was made after the Penrose war
board had virtually concluded ITS delber-
atoms.
The war council will end its labors late
this afternoon after it has reviewed the
applications for committee assignments.
PENRosE PROGRAM
The Pcnrose program as announced By
the "war board" today, follows:
Senator Pcnrosc will not commit him
self nor will his followers, on the
subject Of impeachment proceedings
against Governor Brumhaugh until
an "opportune" time presents itself
during the session of the Legislature,
The Pcnrosc forces will introduce
and support a series of bills during the
present session that will have for their
purpose Il more economic administra-
tiOn.
An investigation of Governor Brum-
baugh and the state administration will
be started by the Republicans but the
measure will not be pushed the
Penrose leaders are afraid Of the
"bacli-nre."
The Pcnrosc men will not allow the
Democrats. who caused the introduction
Of the Sarig resolution when the House
organized ten days ago, to take the
political credit for starting the investi-
CATION, They will not support the
SariG resolution.
The senior Senator's political lieu
tenants will hold the legislative pro-
gram Of Mayor Smith in allegiance until
after the board Of strategy has met.
The state administration, particu-
larry the Wares and Governor Brum-
bauEh, will not be recognized in the
matter Of patronage.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-13

at his follows, and being moiled by con
fusion was able only to stuttor and make
incoherent reply. His companions laughed
and left him alone with the cake. Then 1t
came to pass that Druding was thoughtful
for a space He did mediate much and
frown mantlcd his brow
At last he said, addressing the cake
verify thou art hardly welcome to me. For
by thy body thou signilicst Il bad trait i'm
my nature" he thought that his brethren
had liltened him to a sponge. They think
that am Il living embodiment Of thee All.
mc-verily- Bunkum bunko, bunk. which
being interpreted. TO him that is, shall
be given Seah,"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-13

After removing everything from his
pockets that might lead to Identification,
man dressed in black committed suicide in
the Thirty-seCOnd and Market streets sta
tion of the elevated road early today by
shooting himself in the head He left an
east bound train, walked into the mems
waiting room and fired the shot lie died in.
the University Hospital, lie was about
thirty-five years old
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-13

ALLENTOWN, Pa, Jan 1&.-Announce-
mcnt was made tnday of the decision at a
meeting Of the Lchigh County Land and
License League TO close the all-night
saloons, Hereafter no bars will remain
open after / o'clock n. m. nor reopen before
3 a, IN.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-13
coRINTuIAN YACHT GLUE
CAMDEN

OSCAR ~ EASTLACK, n member of "A
well-known family, and who is engaged in
the automobile business. has instituted a
suit for $4,000 damages against William
T., Buohl. a retired Philadelphia saloon
keeper, whom he charges with alternating
the affections of his wife. Buohl lives at
524S Pine street. IIastlack is n son of
Charles r. lGastlack. who many years ago
organized a chain Of grocery stores in
Camden.
COLLAPSIBLE VOTING booths are to
be installed in Camden. an order for 2Si
having been placed with the Penn Construc-
ton Company of Lititz, Pa, by City Clerk
Brown The booths will cost $3.50. Cam
den pays S3S9 each year to erect the wood
affairs now in use, and it is believed the
new booths will cut the erection expense
in half
WILD RABBITS from New Mexico have
been liberated in Camden County by Game
Warden Charles w. Folker The rabbits,
which were all does, were brought here
for breeding purposes
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-13

Following a plea presented By Alfred
Aarons, Judge Rogers, la Common Pleas
Court 80. 2, today appointed George L.
Jann and John 2. Bircher receivers of the
Couaoiidatad ice Manufacturing Company
of 2a2l B0dine street The security vs.
azed at slo9eQo.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-13

The Rev. James Davis Gibson curate Of
the Protestant Episcopal Church Of the Re
deemer, Bryn Alawr, has resigned To accept
Il call to ST. Stephens Church, West Hamp-
ton, near Richmond Va.