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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-28
NELLY'S ALLEY STENCIL
MAY MEAN CLEAN CITY
Dead Cat and Filthy Cutters
Start Movement for Crusade,
Official Says

Nelly's alley at Fourth and winton
streets, with its dead cats and filthy gut
ters, has started something that the city
will have to finish. This was admitted to-
day by n city official, who Is aware of the
lack of cooperation among the bureaus and
departments at City Hall.
Matters are at crisis" he declared
THE present state Of affairs can't continue
much longer. The people won't stand for
1t. Nellys alley has started the ball rolling !;
and down here we have all got to get to-
gether and give the people of Philadelphia
the service which they have a right to
demand
Now every bureau works at its own
But there will be change mighty soon. It
has to come Business men all over the
city are taking up the cudgels for clean
streets and sanitary conditions in alleys"
The following letter was received today
The Evening Ledger:
I am a daily reader OF your paper and notice
wa rd administra ton to rectfy certain nuisances
Possibly YOU could add another feather to your
cap.
since Mr.. Smith has come in office the garb-
the removal of garbage. They seem to call
whenever they please, otherwise they are a
law unto themselves. They haye not been here
borhood the same complaint has been heard
The result is the rubbish smells so bad, and
turns to worms, and actually walks away.
contractors get in power! Yours truly.
DAILY READER.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-28
PRETTY FLOATS TO GRACE
AMBULANCE FUND FETE
Goddess of Liberty Tableau and Red
Cross Work Demonstration at
Fotterall Square Today

Two spectacular fioats-one depicting
the Goddess of Liberty and the other show
ing a real live soldier being bound up by
a Red Cross nurse-wi be the features of
the Fotterall Square jefferson Ambulance
Fund parade to be held today on German
town avenue from Cambria to Diamond
street.
The parade Is the opening number of the
second day of street carnival festivities
held in Fotterall Sqaure to raise $3.50 to
buy a completely equipped ambulance for
Base Hospital No. 38. which Is the Jeffer-
son Hospital war unit. The two young
men who will man the ambulance when 1t
goes overseas, Thurston Barrett and Harry
Leveson, are respectively chairman and
business manager of the fund.
Last night in Fotterall Square. which is
at Eleventh and York streets, $40O was
raised. One thousand dollars was pre-
viously subscribed
Rivallng the floats in the parade today
will be twenty-four babies dressed I'D as
Red Cross nurses They will ride In baby
carriages made to look like ambulances
Two hundred women and children in Red
Cross uniforms will also be in line
The carnival will close tonight
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-28
MIMIC WARFARE PICTURED
VIVIDLY BY THE CAMERA
ssFor the Freedom of the World" the
Theme of Realistic Film
Drama

A bit of mimic warfare that might have
been transferred from somewhere In
France" with calcium parachute bombs
lighting up the hand-to-hand struggles of
German ''shock troops with real Sammees:
the Pasadena Ambulance Corps from AL
lentown and the Hill School division from
pottstown; heroic Red Cross rescues under
CALLING fire; exploding mines; batteries
OF four point skies; deadly flame attacks
and clouds of poison gas shutting out COM
bats amid barbed-wire entangements, was
staged for the moving picture cameras of
Romaine Fielding. director for the SIN Pic
ture Corporation, at the Sigmund Lubin
studio at Betzwood last night and In
cidentally for about 1000 spectators.
Lubin's new photoplay. For the Free
dom of the World" was in the making
The fake trenches, pit-marked field, and
cntanglements had been laid out by Capt
Edwin Rover Hesser. OF the Canadian Ter
4ftorials; the fighting was under the direc-
fion OF Major Edward F. Macey, of the
marine corps, and Captain J. A. Weeks.
detailed from West Point. The scene was
witnessed by Norman Jeffries. of vaudeville
circles; M. w. Taylor, manager of the
Zimmerman enterprises; Sablosky and Nc
GuIrk vaudeville magnates; Joseph Dough-
erfy. manager of the Bijou Theatre, and
others.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-28
MRS. A. H. RICE UNDER
KNIFE FOR APPENDICITIS
Former Mrs. George D. Widener Oper.
ated on at Her Newport Home.
On Way to Recovery

Mrs. Alexander Hamilton Rice who was
the wife of George D. widener, one OF
those drowned on the Titanic, was operated
upon for appendicitis at Miramer. her New
port home. on Thursday. Reports from
Newport today said she was recovering sat
isfactorily.
DR.. and Mrs. Rice came back to the
United states late last spring from an ex-
ploration tour of the Amazon They have
been living at their villa in Newport since
that time and have been entertaining ex-
tensively. They gave dinner last Mon
day night for Mrs Rice's daughter and SON.
in-law, Mr.. and Mrs Fitz-Eugene Dixon
of Kulp House. Elkns Park. Her daughter
and husband returned to Eltins Park Tues
day and on Wednesday were summoned to
New York because of Mrs. Rice's sudden
and serious illness.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-28
FAILS TO HALT; KILLED
(Rilliamsport Resident in Motorboat
Shot by Guardsman

4. WILLIAMsPORT. Pa. July 2s. = John
nhopper. private In Company d. Thirteenth
5~nnsvlyania Railroads Linden bridge. shot
"a instantly killed Perry L. Bovee. twenty
n1x years old.
Boves and four others were going up the
Sf~er IN q motorboat. did not take the
511e.tsd span and on approaching pier
~ ordered to halt and on not complying
X guard fred at them. Shoppers home
III 0cranton.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-28

Pa. July 2s.-Using a
,1>rn to light up the exterior Of a gaso-
x lank which they were refiiling. Charles
hnafEer. wife and daughter huth. Tour
N oId. were severely burned. Mr..
1ersr and his daughter will be disabled
1lrne ~ the burns sustained when the
1 f,1rSes exploded. Nr. Schaeffer 10
~ ~ Uu1bn Bank here
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-28
wOODSIDE THRONGED
BY SUMNER PATRONS
Musical Programs and Amusement
Features Attract
Throngs

Record crowds nave been attracted TO
woodside Park, not alone to seek surcease
from the hot weather. but by several new
amusement devices that have been installed,
and the elaborate musical programs that the
park has furnished since the beginning Of
the season.
Edna Wallace Kinney. popular contralto,
is again appearing at the park, and the
Imperial Bard, under the leadership Of
Giuseppe Rodia continues its success.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-28
DEATHS OF THE WEEK
SHOW SLIGHT INCREASE
Number 469, as Compared With 444
Last Week and 45s in Correspond
ing Period in 1916

Deaths throughout the city during the
week numbered 469, as compared with 444
last week and ASS during the corresponding
week last year. They were divided as fol.
lows: Males, 253; females. 21s; boys. ss.
and girls 81.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-28
PERSONALS

A. SMITH. WHO LEFT TUESDAY. MUST
SICKNESS.
DOLPH I am positive you will this. Phone
me this evening. A.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-28
IN NFNfORIAN

McDoNALD.--In sad and loving memory Of
my dear son. SOMMERS SMITH MCDONALD,
who departed this life July ~. 1900. Born April
10. 1894. Sadly missed MOTHER.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-28

BlNDERY-Wire stitching machine operators,
experlenced; steady employment. Allen, Lane
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-28
SUMMER RESORTS
HOTEL OSTEND

Whole block-Boardwalk from Boston to Sow.
ereign Ave. Coolest spot on the beach. New
cafe the largest In Atlantic City; distinguished
dancing track eighth of a mile long. Open ali
the year /. l.. HUDDERS, Mgr.
Westminster Ky. ave. near near Beach Esv. TO
water. $40 up weekly. So up daily. Chas. puhra
Hotel Boscobel Kentucky Ave. near Beach
Bklt. Phone. III. A. f.. MARION.
HOTEL ARLINGTON Michigan Ave
Open all year. r. J. OSBORNE & SON,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-28
SITUATIONS wANTED-MALE

CIAUFFEUR. white. desires position In pri
yate family; best Of reference. Address p. o.
Box 825, Narberth. Pa.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-28

CHECK WRITER WANTED
Must be thoroughly experienced Reply 4,
own handwriting. stating salary wanted
age. etc.
XII Iedpar nm,.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-28

CLERk-Large corporation desires the service
OF several experienced young women. exceiien
opportunity for advancement for high or bust
ness school graduates. ] 953 Ledger Cent
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-28

STONE HARBOR. N. }.
HARBOR INN Overlooking beach bdwk.
Garage. Girl. Edwin Belcher
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-28

GIRL. over is years. for general office work
large Office; must be quick and accurate 3
ngures; salary $S. Il 5lS Ledger OffIce
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-28

CoMPToMETER OPERATOR wanted; must
soon you can report. 3iO, Ledger Office
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-28

CORRESPONDENT experienced: handle col
sales office. Call l4il Widener Mldg
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-23

the work of the two keystone art ists. After ten years of shortstoD- ping for the Cubs, Tinker tried his hand at managing the Cincinpati Reds, but suffered the same fate as the other GCty-seycn varieties of Red pilots. Later he became manager of the Chicago Federal League team and was at the helm of that outfit when the old ship Fed" went to the bottom. Last year he piloted his first love, the Cubs. but the team failed to set anywhere and in consequence Tinker got the axe.
 Miner" Brown, like Tinker, won his greatest fame as a member Of the old Cub machine. He started his major league career with the St. Louis Cardinals in 1903 and q year later was traded to Chicago. After hooking up with the Cubs it didn .ake the Miner" very long to es- .ablish himself in the front rank of big time pitchers.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-23
BAN DECLARES
 WAR ON FULT
 IN B. 3. ISSUE
President of the American League Says Head of Players Frat. Will
 Be Driven Out.

Fat Ban Johnson, president of the American League, who, despite his buster, is one of the real big men of baseball, has declared war Of extermination on David E. Fultz and the Baseball Players Fraterni- ty of which he is president. John son declared in q statement issued at Chicago last week that Fultz would be driven out of baseball and the fraternity disrupted,
 Johnson's declaration followed the announcement made by Fult2 Thursday night that nearly 700 pro- fessional baseball players will re- fuse to sign contracts unless de- mands made on the magnates are granted. Ban deRcs Fultz to do his worst, but warns him to be pre- pared for the consequences.
 Every player in the American League who expects to report at the spring training camp of any of the clubs must first sign a contract, Johnson declared.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-23
Five Stars Are Given Releases.


 The passing from the big yard O. Larry Lajole, Mordecai Brown, Mar Fucker, Germany Shaefer and Joe Tinker has furnished the hot stove league with an earful of gossip, fol it is something out of the ordinary when five baseball stars of such magnitude are given the gate at one and the same time.
 All of these pastimers have bee' brilliant performers in their day. But the passing of Laioie, "thc dad dy of 'em all," is likely to attrac, most attention. What the French man couldn't do with a ball and bat has yet to be invented. The ease and grace with which he performed at second and the way he walloped the pill when at bat have excited the admiration of baseball fans for many years
 Lajoie virtually jumped from the sand lots into the big show. His minor league experience was con- fined to three months work with the Fall River New England League team in 1896. In August of the same year he was signed by the Philadelphia Nationals Since then he has played in the major leagues continuously and his twenty-one- year record shows a batting aver age of .3S8 and a fielding mark of .966. As member of the Phila- dolphin l7ationals and the Cleveland and Philadelphia Americans he has at one time or another played every infield position, with the exception of pitcher and catcher, and in 1897 he played the outfeld for the Phil lies.
 Of the other big leaguers who have drawn the pink slip, Joe Tink- CT comes next to Lajole in point of major league service. It was in 1902 that he started his career with the Chicago Cubs. He was placed at shortstop, and with Johnny Evers at second the fans were quick to dis cover tho brilliancy that featured
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-23
AT DOUGLAS ORPHEUM.

Tonight "Thc Light at Dusk" a Lubin feature, which is most clever production, will be at the Douglas Orpheum. While the early scenes are laid in Russia, they quick ly shift to New York and Pitts burgh and are thoroughly up to date dealing with a present day feature.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-23
Johnson Defiant.

"The American League" Mir. Johnson said, "ls through with Fultz. We invite him to carry out his bluff. I, personally, do not be- licvc the players are back of Fulta. l think he has been using a power to send out statements without au- thority from the players themselves. The American League will see that Fultz is crushed and driven out of baseball.
 "We always have been ready to listen to Fultz and She pleas of the fraternity, but now we are through with him. The American League has been fair with its players and will continue to treat them fairly without the aid of Mr. Fultz."
 Johnson also declared that John Henry, catcher of the Washington club, a representative of the play CTS fraternity, could either drop his afnliation with the fraternity or quit the American League.
 Henry or any other player in the American League who refuses to sign a contract because of the fraternity will be barred. We pro- pose to lay a strong hand on Henry and others like him"
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-23
AT DOUGLAS LYRIC.

Charlie Chaplin in "Thc Pawn shop" and Hamilton Revelle and Barbara Tennant in "Thc Price of Malice" will be the double bill at the Douglas Lyric tonight. The for mer is a good comedy and the latter is a most interesting story of Eng fish secret service.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-23
CIVILIZATION"
 BIC SPECTACLE,
 MOvIE WONDER
Every Kind of Modern Warfare Depicted in Argument for Uni
 VeTSal Peace.

Another wonder of motion picture | photography. produced on a scale Of almost unbelievable magnitude is "Cyilizotiou" which opened last night at the Palace theatre. It is a coi,ossal spectacle in which sensa- | ton follows sensation; in which bru- trl, wholesale slaughter is contrast ed with peaceful beauty of cxQui- size. pastoral scenes.
 Dedicated to che mothers of men" Civilization is an argument for universal peace It is pie turiaation of modern warfare that brings home some realization Of the ghastIy scenes that for the past two years have been enacted on the battIedeIds and in the trench es Of thc European countries. Every method oS modern warfare is depict ed in the conflicts on land and sea, in the heavens and under the sea, through scenes that are staggering iu their magnitude.
 Thomas IT. Incc, director of the spectacle. is a master of his art, and nothing has been too big for him to attempt. Thousands of men, women and children were utilized in the making Of the picture, cities were built and destroyed and some of the most wonderful scenes of a marine nature that have yet been revealed are a part Of this Ince master picture
 civilizations plea for peace is made by emphasizing the crueltics Of war and it's big scenes, hun drcds of them in rapid succession, until the brain is fairly numb try ing to grasp the detail in each, are all scenes bearing on the death struggle of nations. While the pie ture thrills with it's many realis- tic battle scenes, it also makes strong appeal through the beauty of it's pho tography. Especially is the latter true in the opening scenes of the play and the narrative begins to be uufoldcd. There are many lovely pastoral scenes in which exquisite lighting effects have been achieved by the photographers.
 Spectacularly speaking, "Civiliza- ton leads the list of cinema attrac- tions but there have been other biz photo dramas whose sympathetic appeal has been greater.
 There are no star parts beyond Ike Christus character, played by George Fisher the Count FerdI- hand Of Howard Hickman, the black smith of J. Barney Sherry, the character of Katheryn, portrayed by Enid MarkIey, and the king and queen. played by HerscheI Mayall and Lola May. Civilization" fea- lures the story rather than the indi- viduaI There is no cast on the screen and, like Ramona" the per souality of the player is subserv- tent 10 the accomplishment of the whole.
 The Palace orchestra rendered eX- ceptionaaly appropriate music last night, several numbers being most pretentiOUs, but that they were ap- preciated was demonstrated by the hearty and liberal applause.
 Manager Perry Jackson announced this afternoon that owing to pub lie demand the engagement of "Ci- vilization" will be extended one more night which means that this production is on tonight and tomor- TOW
 Tomorrow night the Clergymen of the city will be the guests of Mir. Jackson to witness the big feature.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-23
STARS REMAIN AT COLISEUM.

Mary Pickford Blanche Sweet and two other prominent flmdom stars will be at the Coliseum again tonight in a series of exceptional revivals Tonight will be the last time for the big ElcinC-Grihith-Sen- nett program.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-23
TONIGHT AT THE ORPHEUM.

"The Mystery of Mary a Vita graph thrcc-rcclcr, with Evcrt Over ton and Betty Grey is the leading parts. will be the main attraction at the Orpheum tonight. The Selig- Tribune and a jim-dandy Selig com edy Landing the Hose Reel" will be the added features for this we'll balanced Dill.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-23
Colgate Style Remains Same.

Ellery c. Huntington, physical di- rector of Colgate University, came forth with a statement recently de. nying there is any plan afoot to change tbe coaching system at Ham, ilton, N. Y. And while making de- nials Mir. Huntington took the op- portunity to slip in a life-sized boost for Lawrence Larry" Bank art, the football mentor
 "We desire to take this oppor- tunity to publicly express our grati- tude to Lawrence Bankart, who has not only coached our football teams for four years, but who has been a powerful influence for clean, man. ly sportsmanship, thereby winning the esteem of every Colgate man."
 And the football world, at least that part of it which is located east of Pittsburgh, echoes "Yea, Bom
 Bankart's team this year upset the beans by humbling Brown, and Bankart's name has been a byward AS a popular coach he is being set alongside of Tad Jones by some of his admirers.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-23
Johnny Butler Is Bought by
 Lincoln Club.

AnnOuncement Is made at Oak land of the sale of Johnny Butler, former shortstop of the Tacoma club, to the Lincoln club of the Western League. Butler was sold by Ta- coma in the middle of the 1915 sea son to Los Angeles. After a year with the Angels he was released to the Oakland club last year.
 Butler is a first class fielder at shortstop or third base and was used as utility infclder by the Coast League clubs. His failure to pound the ball with the desired vigor prob ably is the reason for his transfer to the Western League.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-23

reaches first. A good many of the colleglans picked up by Mack boast ed ten-second records for the 100 yards, but bashfulncss at the bat spoiIcd it all Connie has about decided that baseball and track ath- Ietes have nothing in common.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-23
PAPER FROM BURMA GRASS.

LONDON, Jan 23. - After eX- tensiye experiments, British manu- lecturers have found that paper can be economically made from a grass that grows freely in Burma.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-23
NEW BILL AT DREAM.

Tonight Florence La Badie, who has been seen here beforeN will open at the Dream in "The Five Faults of Flo. Q five part feature, put out
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-23
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for scenes, elaborate settings for which were built in the big studio on Hudson Heights while the com pany was in the Sunny South.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-23
Colts Beat Tigers.

Last night on the Elks alleys the Colts and the Tigers met and the former won the three games with total of 1877 pins against their rivals 1854. The scores were:
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-23

Professional foohtball ought to be a good field for lot of our best little boxfghters to enter.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-23

If Jesse trains down for one ten round bout he will lose his prestige in the side show.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-23

Thcda Bara, star of the William Fox photodrama Gold and the Woman" is a vampire on the screen and, according to scores of needy New York families, an angel in real life. On ,he second Monday of each month. Miss Bara holds a sale of cast off gowns. The proceeds of the sale she donates to tenement families who have come 10 her at tentiOn.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-23

Lee Duskara, the Indian quarter breed in Gold and the Woman" a William Fox production, is played by George Walsh, who was seen as Va nia's lover in "Tho Serpent" MT. Walsh excells as ascreen love maker.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-23
TONIGHT and WEDNESDAY
"THE FIVE FAULTS
 OF FLO"

Flo has five dominant faults pride, envy, fcklcncss, cXtrayagance and jealousy. If you are interested in Knowing how Flo was cured, you want to see this magnificent master picture in reels. It is play you will long remember, and
 "The Girl and the Game" There is only one more chapter after this one, so don't fail to see the end. NEXT FEATURE-Thursday, Fri day and Saturday - Maclyn Ar buckle in
 REFORM CANDIDATE
 Five-rCcl COmCdy)
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-23
 @12Raaaoa JOHN T, sPICKETT, Prop. Tonight and Wednesday
 Selig-Tribune Three-reel Selig Comedy HANDING THE HOSE REEL" Ihree-reel Yltagraph- THE MYSTERY OF MARY
 WITH
 Evert Overton
 ALSO
 Betty Grey
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by Mutual. Helen Holmes will give another Of her interesting episodes of "Thc Girl and the Game" both productions making a good bill.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-23

The minor leaguers don't seem to know whether the national com mission is kidding, or kidding.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-23

The man who has only friends is a much richer man than the one who has only money.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-23

Maclyn Arbuckle, one of the best known comedians of the speaking stage, will be an early attraction at the Dream in "The Reform Candi- date" which is based on "The COun- try Chairman"
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-23

"The Escape" one of the best of the state right features, will be shown soon at the Palace.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-23

Connie Mack has just about con- cluded that speed is not much use if the player possessing it seldom
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-23

Herbert Brenon has returned from St. Augustine, Fla, where he pass ed nearly two weeks in making more than a hundred scenes for his next SelznicG-Pictures production, "Thc Eternal Sin," in which Flor ence Reed will be seen as Lucretia Borgia. The quaint city of the south, one of the oldest on the Am erican continent, was admirably adapted to the purpose for which Mir. Brenon selected 1t. "The Eter- nal Sin" is almost completed. the few remaining enisodcs being inter
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-23

Speed Useless if Players Are
 Weak at Bat.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-23
LIONS
COLTS

Total ...... 1854