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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-06

Mr. and Mrs Samuel COLON, Of 500
Hansborry street Germantown, left last
week for their cottage at LongpOrt Mr.
COLON has been one Of the most cnthusias-
tic Of the minute men, who drill every few
days at the Germantown Cricket club, and
we wonder what the squad will do without
him, now that he has gone to the shore.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-06

Miss kathleen Love, daughter of Mr. and
Mrs Arthur S. Love Of S745 Walnut street.
have gone TO Cape May for short time
IN the Chesapeake.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-06

r,pEAKING Of the war, sometimes 1t
= I. GOOD to hear that the enemy is not
All "nachine" and that there are within
,hs German lines those who can appre-
s,ate good sportsman.
A story came recently to me about
,ourq French aviator who was particu-
hr,v game. He was living in a broken
sown old barn with a surgeon and one OF
.nr American ambulance drivers. They
snent most of their spare time playing
,o,itaire. and one evening the young lieu
tsnant after playing several games
,ooked at his watch and arose. The others
mid ooh. play another game; but he
rmIled and remarked, mo, it's time for
ne to go and play with Fritz for a bit
Two days later they found his body and
hs machine, the body almost burned to
crisp, and needless to say France gave
him honorable burial He was brave
young lieutenant of the air.
During the ceremonies and as the coffin
vas being lowered there was a sound
Of fying machines and the people,
hooking up, saw an airplane exactly over
head and thinking it was n French one,
paid no attention, until a louder sound
made them look up and they saw five or
nix others lowering near. Then suddenly
tronthe one which lowered directly over
heat1bnething dropped.
BY this time they had recognized that
the planes were German and there was
eonsternation and not a little terror
among the mourners What was their
surprise to find that the bomb was
wreath of flowers and that on it was a
Bentiment which interpreted, stated that
Il was from the Imperial Aviation Corps
10 a brave combatant" Having dropped
. the wreath, the fleet Of airplanes scared
far up out of sight and back over the
German lines, and the French let them
60, for it was a gallant deed and one
. worthy Of an honorable enemy.
It is hard sometimes when we hear the
authenticated stories Of Prussian outrages,
y realize that there are among these peo-
u pie some who have hearts and feelings
and who, if left to themselves, would not
Do these awful deeds. But we ought to
remember it and bear in mind that it is
not the German people, as our own great
PRESIDENT has said, but a system which
We are opposing, and that it is principle
and the upholding of that principle, not
nate which has urged us into this most
horrible Of horrible wars.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-06

PALACE-"LiGht in Darkness" K-E-s-E, with
Shirley Mason, Names OF author and director
not obtainable.
This is an acceptable program release.
with the human note sounded. That in
itself is enough to get anything by in
these days Of ingenues and vampires.
Shirley Mason, with her nice intelligence
and good training, has been given n SYM
pathetic role that carefully skirts the
mawkish. The men in the cast are hardly
as good, but, barring five or six, where are
the filrh players Of that sex any more? As
to production, blight in Darkness" is ade-
quate without ever eXaCting a gasp Of ad-
miration at either opulence of sets or
vivdness Of shots Some Of the camera
work is a bit too far off, but the picture
doesn't leave one with that whats-the-
use feeling.
Now it's caid that David w. Griffith, the
mystery man of the movies, will return to
this country from France soon to begin his
long contradiction work under the Aircraft
cgis. And they do say that he has signed
ALA Nazimova to appear in a war drama.
with himself directing. The greatest direct
or i'm the world plus woman of Nazimova' 8
intelligence and picturesque qualities, never
properly brought out on the silver sheet
before, ought to produce something magnh-
cent. But then, can one believe anything
| one sees about Griffith these days?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-06

ARGADIA--"The Little hoy Scout" Famous
lIaFcrs- Paramount, with Ann Pennington and
owen Moore. story by Charles Sarver Di-
fori.d by Francis J. Grandon. Photographed
hN Lawrence T. Williams.
Ann PcnninEton's two or three former
ventures into the perious sea Of moviedom
proved that this young person was meta
phorically good swimmer. as well as
dancer and dclightcr Of the college youth
OF tho land via the medium Of The
Follies.' Miss Pennington screens excep-
uonally well, and her little face is mobile
and more appealing than in real life
Acting honors in the picture, however. are
divided between owen Moore. always a
likable and suave chap in light comedy,
and Marcia Harris, who plays AIMS
aunte, 1t would he going rather too far
to indicate that there is any plot, unless
one regards the bandaging Of a hurt ankle
and the pulling Of tent stakes from the
ground as thrilling dramatic crises. The
excess Of footage brings to ones lips the
inclegant but graphic phrase, Goodies ''
No detail I'm the least important develop
mcnt of the STORY has been omitted. So
we have continuity, continuity, continuity.
Oh, Paramount, please hire a regular au-
thor some time!
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-06

Mr.. and Mrs John Reifsnyder, Of 12S
west Fishers avenue olney. announce the
Me- Reifsnyder, 10 Mr., Horace ]. Walton,
OF Glassboro, n j.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-06

CLAIRE SPENSER daughter Of Mr..
~ and Mrs. Willard Spenser, Of st.
Davids, has organized a knitting circle
among the girls of her set 10 help the
Radnor branch of the Navy League. You
know to this branch have been assigned
the men Of the United States steamship
Barrie, TO equip with the comforts which
the Navy League provides. And they all
have TO be ready by September. This
group of girls have promised to knit
sixty.nine sweaters, so they are all as
"busy as bees" There are just about
twenty members, so they have TO knit
three or more sweaters apiece. Some Of
the girls are interested in other ships,
too. so -. The meetings are held every
week on Tuesday or Thursday morning.
Last Tuesday 1t met at Clyde Brodhead's,
in Strafford. Some of the members are
Barbara Boyd, Marjorie Taylor, Marga,
retta Myers, Marion Button, Mary Scull,
Eleanor Werner, Sarah Penrose, Corinne
Freeman, Katherine Hancock, Eleanor
Grubb, Mildred Willard and Mildred Jones.
NANCY WYNNE.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-06

NJ and Mrs r. r. Greathead. OF Nor
...e,a relagare County. have opened their
summer @ home a. North wildwood. n, ,.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-06

Hank Mann, "THe Boy tOith tho Bash
Jll Eyes" and poSSeSSor OF niche in i'm
mortdRtyS halls for his performance IN
"His Bread and Butter" has Joined the
EIks. Dear me! Diagram tDiII be furnished
for this tChee1CJ a
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-06

In spite Of the war and things. Marie
Doro is said TO be willing to pose in the
movies for only $4,000 a week At the time
Of leaping TO press no deal had been closed
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1917-12-13
Camp Grant, ILL.,, Private

James G. Miller, Company d,
21st Engineers, Light Railways,
attached to the Seth Division,
under Major General Thomas II.
Barry, must have been well
versed in his nightly prayer, as
evidenced by the following, re-
constructed Interpretation, ne
gives.
Private Miller, probably found
the exigencies of army life not in
accord with the blessings asked
in the old time bedside prayer
and believes he has hit upon a
more satisfactory and con
science-easing prayer. 1t is said
ne has very popular expression
of nightly reverence, as a large
chorus joins him in his little
chant, when tatto sounds.
Now | lay me down to sleep.
| pray the Lord my soul to keep
Grant no other soldier take
My shoes and socks before j
wake.
Lord guard me in my sleep,
And keep my bunk upon its feet ;
May the bunk not tear nor break
And let me down before / wake.
Keep me safely in thy sight
And grant no fire drill tonight !;
And in the morning let me wake
Breathing whiffs of sirloin steak.
Lord protect me in my dreams
And make this better than it
seems
Grant the time may swiftly fly
When | myself may rest on high
In snowy feather bed,
Where | long to rest my head.
Far away from all these scenes.
From the smell of hash and
beans;
Take me back into the land,
Where they don't scrub down
with sand,
Where no demon "Lake Shore"
blows,
And where the women wash the
clothes.
Lord Thou knOwest all my woes,
Feed me in my dyin' thrOes.
Take me back and I'll promise
thee
To not leave home and cross the
sea.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1917-12-13
pEYToNTowN, KY.

There was a four nights meeting
held at Peytontown last week. Rev.
George Wilson of Irvine, KY,
preached in the financial meeting.
Money raised, $27.00.
Mrs. Mary White and sister, Miss
Pattie Harris, were in Richmond
Monday to hear the will read of their
deceased father, Mr.. Curry Harris
Mrs. Addella Miller was in Rich
mond, KY. Thursday.
Mr.. Ben Miller has returned home
from Virginia, where he has been fol
several months at work. He is al
home now at his fathers, Rev. Clay
Miller.
The Church Aid Society will rem
der a programm at the Church or
the goth of Dec, known as Christmas
Programm.
The colored school will close dur.
ing the Christmas holidays.
Mrs. Eliza Chambers was in Rich
mond Thursday.
We are having very cold weather
with snow.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1917-12-13
READ AND CONSIDER
Food For Thought
BY ARTHUR PERKINS,
Oh. ago, III.

1t has always been a good idea to
combine to take care of the sick and
bury the dead and cover their casket
with the choicest flowers to show our
respect. But how much better is it
to care and look after the man and
woman, who are healthy and strong,
yet unable to secure the right en-
ployment to make their livelihood.
Help me to achieve my ambition in
life and you will not have to pity
me when | close my eyes in death.
The Crisis is near for you and l
learn to assist your brother and sis
ter in the time of health, point out
to them the straight path of duty
and success. For after this great
struggle for liberty, every man and
woman must measure up to the
standard that is demanded of the
goth century man and woman. Why
not begin now and join the move
ment to create a home of that kind
Where you are looking after when
you are not only sick and dying but
also in health Watch this paper foi
more particulars.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1917-12-13

Yellow and white female dog,
part bull. Liberal reward for in
rormation dead or alive.
OPP w. Gilman ST., Phone 24S4.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1917-12-13
PRINTER WANTED

Big compensation. Write En-.
ployment dept. Wisconsin
Weekly Blade, 3l9 N. Henry St
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-08-16
CHINA WARS
ON HUN FOR
INTRIGUING
Chinese Consulate Officially
Informed of State of War
Following Attempt of Austro-
Germans to Disrupt Chinese
Nation

- OLLOWING the announcement
r made in the Star-Bulletin Tues
! day that China had declared war
on Germany, official confirmation OF
the break was received today by the
Chinese consulate from the Chinese
minister at Washington. The cable
message to Honolulu follows:
I'm view of the German intrigues
seeking to create disorder in China,
the Chinese government cannot wait
for convocation of parliament to de-
clare war, the rupture Of diplomatic
relations with Germany having pre-
viously been approved by parliament.
"As Austria Hungary is acting in
concert with the Germans, the Chi
nese government is unable to adopt q
different attitude towards them. Fur
Their. as the Germans and the Aus
TRANS speak the same language, their
use of the Austrian settlements in
China as basis for further intrigues,
woul1 be more difficult to cope with,
therefore, the Chinese government has
declared was against them stimuli
taneously."
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-08-16
TWO MAUITES
ARE JAILED
AS HACKERS
Registration Board Announces
All Suspects viii Be Brought
to Honolulu for Examination

- WO Hawaiians on the island oil
Maui-Charles Kama and Manuel
! D. Kaina-have been arrested by
Sheriff Glenn Crowell on a charge OF
having falsified as to their correct
ages in order to evade registration
Both men will be brought to Oahu to
appear before the central board OF
registration.
It is alleged that the two gave their
ages as past 81 years, and It is now
claimed that statistics have been
found to prove they are we'll within
the age limit. q a
b. +: ]. Green, executive officer Of the
central board of registration. said to
day that all persons arrested on any
Of the islands will be brought to the
local body for investigation. These
are the first arrests on Maui.
IF We find upon carefully looking
into their cases that they have vii.
fully evaded the registration law.
says Green, they will be turned over
to the district attorney with recon,
mendation that they be prosecuted"
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-08-16
GERMAN PRESS
IS SARCASTIC

AMSTERDAM, August 15.-Refer,
ring to the bill introduced in Con
gress by Senator King of Utah to
compel alien papers publishing war
news in foreign languages to print
parallel to such news the English
translation of the articles, German
papers declare that "henceforth there
are two classes, of citizens in the
United States-the Anglo-Saxon rul-
eEsz and the German serEants.2
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-08-16
ENTIRE STAFF
is BLOWN UP
BY MISTAKE
Hidden Explosive Stays So Of
ficers; Blunder Costs Lives
of 5000 AnzacS, Declares
BritiSher

How the entire staff of an Aus
tralian division was blown up because
they did not look at the clock, was
related today by Al. C. Cantor, former
" or the 18th Battalion, Australian
expeditionary forces, infantry. Cantor
lis q passenger aboard the Sonoma in
port today and Is on his way to his
Australian home after being given q
Physical discharge from the British
army. He says: ="
During the heavy fighting for Po-
zieres, in the recent big west front
offensive, the Australians captured a
village close to Pozieres. Contrary
to the habit OF the Germans, they had
LETT fined old medieval town hall in
the village, in fairly good shape. The
Australian staff, consisting of SO Of
ficers, established headquarters in the
building. They looked all over and
under the town hall for mines. but
omitted to inspect the clock in the
#belfry. L.
At 1880 that night, on the strike
of the half hour, the clock touched off
IA powerful bomb or cache of dynamite
in the belfry. A terrific explosion de-
.stroyed the town hall, burying the
r lire staff under the debris" g.
cantor says that his battalion, con-
-Sting Of HOO men, suffered sangui-
nary losses in the Somme fighting.
But we got the Germans and smashed
right through their defenses," he said.
Cantor's division suffered badly in
this battle as somebody had blum.
dered' and orders were misconstrued.
He said: q
We were ordered 70 advance. Our
division was composed of Australians.
Canadians, Scotch and English. Just
after Wa commenced to move, the
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-08-16
STANDS UP
FOR RODIEK,
THROWN OUT
Captain Hartman of HackfeId
Water Boat Expelled From
Saloon Following Argument
Concerning ex-e onsuI's Toy.
atty to America

Following a defense of Georg
Rodiek, ex.German consul, who was
recently arrested by federal author.
tiles for alleged completely in the
Hindu plots, Martin L. Hartman, cap
tain of the s. S. Pioneer and lang
time and faithful employe of Hack.
field & Co., was thrown out Of the
Royal Annex saloon on Merchant
street near the police station one af.
ternoon recently. The Pioneer of
which Hartman is in charge, is a
small water vessel under the con
troll Of Haekfeld & Co.
Following small gathering Of men
at the Royal Annex saloon and the
consumption Of more or less beer,
Hartman is alleged to have expressed
prof. German opinions in a'general dis.
cussion which conferred upon the war.
The topic of conversation eventually
turned upon the arrest of Rodiek,
when a man sitting with Hartman de.
clared that Rodiek was traitor. ..
Aaking offense at the statement
which cast a slur upon his former
employer, who, he said this morning
had always treated him white" Mr.
Hartman entered upon a defense OF
Rodiek which eventually wound up
with his expulsion from the saloon.
II was stated this morning that
James Gard, an employe of L. L. Nc.
Candless, who was with Hartman at
that time, and who was the person
who expressed a most unfavorable
opinion Of Mr.. Rodfek, went up to
Hartman and hit him after he had
entered upon his TRADE against the
attacks upon Rodiek Hartman said
he threw a glass of beer in said's
face.
Captain Hartman stated this morn
ing that he had resented the SIR
which had been cast upon Rodiek s
name because as Rodiek's employe
for about 10 years he had always been
treated well. He declared that until
he had been proven guilty of the
charge against Rodiek he wouId
continue to hold his respect for the
man..
Il was born and reared in America,
and 1 have son who will be eligible
for the draft" declared Captain Hart
man this morning in asserting that
he was never pro-German in his sym
pathies and that he would do what he
could to help America win the war
Men who knew Captain Hartman
stated, however. that he has for a
long time had pro-German sympa-
thies, that before war was declared
he defended the German cause, and
at the time of the declaration of war
strongly against Americas entrance
into the war.
John s. ellis, proprietor of the
Royal Annex bar stated this morning
thatShe had ordered the men out of
the saloon following a squabble which
centered on the war.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-08-16
EVIDENCE
IN FLAVOR
EREPORT
Inspector Generals InVeStiga-
ton Shows No Circumstance
Tending to Connect Officer
With Miss Florence Berg'S
Death

n BSOLUTE vindication for Capt.
~ John B. Ludy. attached to the de-
apartment hospital at Fort Shafter,
is found by the Hawaiian department
inspector in connection with the
death of Miss Florence Berg, a nurse,
who died two weeks ago following
criminal operation,
This Is the announcement made to-
day from army headquarters, follow
ing the report to Brig. Gen. Charles
g. Treat, department commander, OF
Mai Hamilton 8. Hawkins, inspector
general. The official announcement
In the case is as follows:
The conclusions of the department
investigation of the case Of Capt. John
inspector as the result of q thorough
B. Ludy, Medical Reserve Corps, In
connection with the death Of Miss
Berg are given in the following letter
transmitting the report Of inVestiga-
ton to the department commander.
The conclusions reached and opinions
expressed by the inspector have been
approved by the commanding gem
eral:
i. The following report Of inyesti-
cation is submitted. First come the
statements and sworn testimony OF
witnesses available. Second, q brief
summary Of the evidence. II
-. My conclusions are that the
evidence Is not positive but only CIR.
cumstantial, and that this circum.
stantial evidence, Is In favor Of Capt.
Ludy's innocence. Certainly there 10
nothing on which ne could be con-
victed by court Of any crime. mill.
tary, civil or criminal.
"3. I therefore recommend that he
be so informed, and that, In view Of
the damage to his reputation that the
publicity given to the case has caused,
a statement be made and published IN
the press to the effect that an exhaus-
tive investigation has been made and
that there Is nothing that has been
developed to prove that Captain Ludy
has ever acted toward the late Miss
Florence Berg IN any other manner
than that worthy Of an honorable gen.
,tleman. And furthermore, that theI
evidence leads not only to conclusion
that nothing damaging to Captain
Ludy's reputation can be proved, but
also to q strong belief by the military
authorities that Captain Ludy Is
wholly innocent Of misconduct in rela-
ton to this unfortunate girl"
Julius w. Asch, deputy sheriff Of
the city and county Of Honolulu.
stated this morning that the inquest
on the death Of Miss Florence Berg,
who died following a criminal opera
tion, has not been held as yet be-
cause the investigation Of the case
has not been completed -
The investigation Is still going
on" stated Sheriff Asch this morn
ing, "and as soon as 1t has been COM
pleted we will hold the inquest"
II Is expected that the inyestiga-
ton will come to an end very short.
ly,
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-08-16
STRATEGIC
POSITIONS
CAPTURED
In New Offensive Which e.
fected Crossing of Steenbeke
River, Allies Take 1900
Prisoners and Many Guns
IAssociatsd Press BY o. 8. Naval communi
cation SOryicol

(Associatsd Press BY o. 8. Naval oommunI
cation Ssrvieel
BRITISH FRONT, Aug. 16.-The
allied forces began another terrific
drive at daybreak on Prince Rup-
prechts positions in Flanders. Fol-
lowing up a heavy barrage fire, the
French troohS crossed the Steenbeke
river.
PARIS, France, Aug. Let IS re-
ported here from army headquarters
in Flanders that British and French
troops are advancing on the road to
Steenstrate and Dixmude, and have
effected a crossing of Steenbeke river.
LONDON, Eng, Ang. 15.-Continu-
ed progress on the Ypres front is re-
ported by General Haig today. All
German counter-attacks at Lens have
been repulsed and the gains made
yesterday by the Canadians have
been consolidated.
Premier David Lloyd George, speak
ing in the house of commons today,
said Sir Douglas Haig reported the
capture of Langemarck, with 1900
prisoners and five guns by noon to-
day.
Many strategical points were also
reported taken, said the premier,
whose speech was received with
great enthusiasm.
BERLIN, Germany, Aug. 16.-The
British are attacking today on an
eleyen-mile front. The cathedral at
st. Quentin is aflame from French
shells.
;, Il is reported that Gen-Nen Macken-
sen is stfll advancing along the Sereth
river, and has captured $500 prisoners
and sixteen cannon.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-08-16
JAPANESE
SELECTED
FROMHERE
civilians Lead in List of 100
Men Who viii Train for Off
GERS Commissions at Scho-
field; Maui Given IA Places,
Hawaii 6, Kauai 4, Army 8

HAWAIIAN DEPARTMENT head
III quarters today made public the
hist OF names Of the 100 men In
the territory who have been selected
for the officers reserve training camp
which opens ct Schofield Barracks on
g-ugust ~.
The appointments are segregated as
follows: -
Honolulu, So; outside Honolulu. s:
Maui, IL; Kauai, 8; Hawaii. S.
Army, s.
The appointments were made by
Col Charles s. Lincoln, in charge Of
reserve corps work in the Hawaiian
Department, with the approval Of
Brig Gen. Charles g. Treat, former
commander Of the department, who
left for the mainland at noon today.
Those selected for the training
Emp, which Il 70 be commanded by
Ut. Elvip Hunt Of the 32nd Infantry.
Hmpromise men from various walks
Of life and who. In turn. represent .
score or more professions. From Ho-j
nolulu has been taken the largest
number or men, Sc in all. Maui com
ing next with total OF IL. Many
national guard officers are among
those selected. as well as several Of
the original 10 men who we're to leave
here for the officers reserve camp al
the Preside. California.
One Japanese, Kenichi Sakai, Is
among those selected from Honolulu
and one Chinese, Anthony Y. Seto, D
Honolulu attorney. Eight men have
been selected from the army. These
are all enlisted men, some Of whom
are awaiting their commissions as sec
ond lieutenants. !
The training camp win continue for
three months.