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are trapped By the nounlomeols| j. ~
niarlxably photoeraphed.
At the strand Theatre there win U
given the first North Philadoiphla presses.
tation of Douglas Fairbanks IN his lafe4|
screen success, The Man From Tainted
Post" during the first three days of IN.
week, and for the last half there win hs
shown for the first time IN Phlladelbhia
Jack Pickford in his newest photoDIav.
The Ghost House" Both OF these Al.
Paramount features In his latest rIc.
ture Fairbanks is offered innumerable Or
portunities to display mis- efficiency with
horse, a lasso and a gun.
Olga Petrova, Lillian walker, William
Farnum, Gladys Brockwell. Lew Fields.
Charlie Chaplin and Dustin Farnum are
the stars Of the screen who will furnish
entertainment for patrons OF the Market
Street Theatre this week in new plays
Lillian Walker will come today IN 'aThc
Lust Of the Ages"
with the eyes OF the world focused on
Russia through the newspapers daily the
management OF the Alhambra Theatre offers
for the first three days Of thfs week. IN
connection with vaudeville, the timely photo-
drama, "Rasputin, the Black Monk"
The offerings by the management OF the
Imperial this week are exceptional stars
and productions will furnish entertainment
for the ladies and children at the daily
matinees. which have been specially de-
signed for them and where they are ac-
corded every attention A. r. p.
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At the Belmont for the first two days
of the week there will be shown for the
first time in West Philadelphia Juliette
Day in her latest success, The Calender
Girl" a picture in which this star makes
her second screen appearance.
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Special Services for Old Folks

CoLLING swooD, N. j.. Oct. 15.-"Old
Folks Day" was observed in the First
sSd nearly tRoscare of aEed men anS
women were present and heard a special
sermon by the pastor, the Rev. DR.. Alfred
Wagg A big bouquet was given to
Michael Peterson, ninety-four years old, for
being the oldest person present. All over
seventy received a smaller bunch OF flowers.
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ing voice:
Never Judge a
girl by what she
looks when you are
courting her, boys !
Always walt until
you see her on the
morning after"
There was q vol
ume of shrewd phil
osophy and knowl-
edge of u m a n
nature in tn e
squire's homely ad-
vice.
The story OF
Sallie Reynolds
brought 1t all back
to me again very
vividly the dther
day.
Sallie has lost
her husband-in a
scapda1 that was
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cAN see old Squire Paterson's gaunt
s.,rs and wrinkled face now. as he
...d to bring his hand down with re-
uss '.-a,rV slap on the knee Of his shiny
49,. ,rousers and snap in his thin, duaver-
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wednesday-The Tragedy of Shoe
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Patriotism the great west and com
edy drama are but three Of the elements
that enter into the program for this week
at the Great Northern Theatre.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-15

George Beban, said to be the best actor
of italian characters, will be the star Of
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PHOTOPLAY HOUSES HAVE SELECT
OFFERINGS FOR WEEKS BILLS
Notes and Comment on Latest Productions From
Screen Artists-Liberty Loan Film
Novelty at the Stanley

The annual exhibition of fall styles in
usher uniforms begins today at the Vic
toria' There will be musical selections by
Dessauer Brothers Orchestra and selec-
feature the Metro production OF Paradise
Garden with Harold Lockwood as tho
featured player win also be shown.
David Kaplan, leader Of the Palace Or
chestra, wil play Meditation" from
rhais," at todays performance in connec-
ton with the showing Of Baby Nine" the
Goldwyn photoplay:
Rita Jolvet will be in the prologue OF
The Masque Of Life" on view at the
Fifty-sixth Street Theatre today. She is
one Of the survivors Of the Lusitania dis
aster.
The old horse car which was one Of the
main attractions Of New York city will
have prominent part in tho property list
for Hobart Henley's thought film. Par
entage," at Segalls Apollo Theatre today
and tomorrow
Wallace Irwln's delightful story of
"Hashimura Toga" will have careful
screening at the Logan Auditorium today.
Sessue Hayakawa, the Japanese actor, Is
the featured player
Two added attractions at the Stanley this
week will be the Liberty Loan photoplay
and "a Bedroom Burglar" Mack Sennett
comedy. A special feature is announced for
the music lovers. To enhance the value of
orchestra music for all Phiadelphians, be-
ginning today two directors will hold the
baton over the skilled musicians who COM
prise the Stanley Symphony Orchestra, and
they will alternate at the principal ensem-
BILE periods. Thus, beginning at 3:l5 in the
afternoon, Sis and 9:0b in the evening
Director Albert Wayne will be in charge
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Our Women TO the Front!

The of the Women Liberty Committee begins
today.
Moved a spirit of loyalty
the highways o the
patrioismo their o Philadelphia
the which womnhood display when Freedom
II the balance.
The Second Liberty IS o this
less than before the All help! and
England there hands the at the lathe
and Paris idle alike
their Indifference the cities
denied the
their closets of their kitchens
and giving everything merely the asking
order that be forced
mentak subscriptions to Liberty
"a United States
backed by the entire
safest in the world.
THE WOMEN'S LIBERTY LOAN COMMITTEE
RITZCARLToN HOTEL, PHILADELPHIA
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and Trust Companies of Philadelphia
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Columbia Clothing Co.
CLOTHING ECONOMY
Best Exercised by Making Purchases NOW

The average business man plans his expenditures a year in
advance. Men who anticipate the purchase of heavy weight suits
and overcoas should make their selection within the next sixty
days. while stocks ar at their best and prices moderate.
The wisdom of this policy is manifest to one realizing the
enormous advance in the cost of raw materials and the increase in
the cost of labor We urge your careful consideration of the spen-
did garments now offered in our we'll appointed store.
An Abundance of Fine Trench Coats
for Men, Young Men and Boys
So many are wearing Trench Coats that the style itself needs
no introduction.
It's fabric of which these styles are made that are paricu-
lary noteworthy. Fine ChevotS, Tweeds, VeOurS and Scotch mix
lures in appropriate shades a. well as the plain coors. The quality
of this fabric is excelent-the wodens being especially sevceabe.
SAVE FROM
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MON DAY

The French war cross has been con
French general, at time of German
raid night of November %. Men were
decorated yesterday but must not
wear them until congress gives au-
thoritzation.
Peril of Italian troops guarding
Piave line and hill country in north
ern Italy against Teutonic allies at
end. Large numbers of British and
French reinforcements-infantry and
artillery-arrived upon scene
Faced by superior numbers of men
and guns, Italians have defended every
foot of ground in hills and along the
Piave, in former region have taken
offensive against invaders and pushed
them back from strategic points.
British in possession of more enemy
trench defenses in region of Bulle-
court, Germans withdraw at several
points. German communication
trenches had become untenable as a
result of drive last week and Ger
mans abandoned these for favorable
ground.
Along new battle front no change
In situation has been reported.
Hard fighting still continues for pos
session of Bourbon village, with the
British holding upper hand. Artillery
activity last night. but, generally
things were quiet. Notwithstanding
heavy rainfall of last week, ground
is firm and favorable for operations.
Sinking of U. S. boat may mean war
on Austria. Anomalous situation nov
hampers America as government
probes torpedoing Of Schuplkill in
Mediterranean.
Petrograd and Berlin now in COM
munication. Dispatch says entente
ministers may demand their passports.
Second slav army votes for armisticc.
Report asserts troops in north die of
hunger and famine.
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FRIDAY

After lull devoted to consolidation
of ground captured, British yesterday
renewed attack before Cambria. Az
ton in which General Byng's troops
are nov engaged is IN a large scale.
Several score of big guns have been
captured.
attacking Fontaine. which they cap
tured once and later lost in a counter
attack. They are holding all ground
between Cantaing and south Of Fon-
tame.
Southeast of Ypres British have
thrown forward their line slightly.
On southern front Germans have
delivered several small attacks against
French in Aisne region, northwest Of
Rheims, and in Champagne, but were
repulsed by French artillery.
Between Brenta and Piave rivers
Italians and Teutonic allies are still
at deadly grips with enemy endeavor-
ing to break through t Venetian
plain. Italians everywhere holding
them.
Ambition OF invaders to break out
upon plain before expected British
and French achievements arrive, but
up to present efforts have been with
out avail. Comparative quiet prevails
along Piave river to Adriatic.
According to advices General Won
~Ludendorff, first qu~artermaster gen
eral of German armies. has started
for eastern front in connection with
Russian offer OF a truce.
Leon Trotzky, the Bolsheviki for
eign minister, emphatically declared
that Soldiers and Workmen's govern
ment was against a separate peace
with Germany.
Rains again have turned American
sector into sea of sticky mud. Low
visibility has caused artillery activity
to subside to normal. Routine patrol
ing continues.
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SATURDAY

At various points west of Cambria
British made progress yesterday.
More than 100 guns have been cap.
tured in this area.
General Byng today fought back to
within two miles Of Cambria. Ger
mans were hurled upon Fountains
Notre Dame. Town is now in flames.
Germans are falling back on Pro-
vile, a suburb Of Cambria proper.
Today British lines menaced entire
German salient between Cambria and
the Sensee valley.
Withdrawal of British forces from
Fontaine Notre Dame was a case of
pure bad luck. Companies defending
when attacked by three battalions.
Battle upon which fate of Venetian
plains may depend developing in a
fury Of concentrated fire today, be-
tween Brenta and Piave rivers.
Held fast everywhere along front
by Italian defenses, German and Aus
trian were massing tremendous forces
this point, evidently having picked
it as key to the line.
Powerful thrusts which were car
ried out yesterday by Austro-Germans
after heavy artillery preparation on
mountain front from Asiago
plateau to Brenta river, all failed, Ital-
ian war office announced.
Teutons not sur they can break
through Italian defenses, are building
defenses for a retreat along Taglia-
mento river.
Arrival of American troops in
France keeping up with plans of war
No figures of numbers
will be given out.
Kerensky sends message to Amer
lean minister in Stockholm, says re-
will take place against situa-
ton in Russia.
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been much traffic out Of Cambria
s~outheastward during last few days,
indicating Germans have ordered civil
population to e%vacuate city.
In attack in Verdun region French
troops captured first and second Ger
man lines of defense, including deep
dugouts, and took 800 Germans pris-
oner.
Suffering from cold, exhaustion and
hunger. three American naval airmen
were picked up by French patrol boat
Saturday night after having been lost
at sea for nearly so hours.
Situation yesterday is virtually un-
changed along northern battle front
and on Piave river. Artillery activity
continues violent and heavy fighting
at scattered points taking place. Lull
in aggressive mass attacks, as both
sides require time for purpose of re-
forming broken rank.
Troops of General Diaz more than
holding own against savage attacks
OF Austro-Germans from region of
Lake Garda eastward 70 upper reaches
of the Piave river.
Fighting along Piave river from
billy region to Adriatic has been spor-
adic, where enemy attempted to cross
on pontoons he was wiped out
by fire of artillery.
For first time in several weeks there
has been activity on northern Russian
front, and Russians are holding posi-
tons against Germans. To south and
also on Roumanian front there has
been a revival Of activity. both from
the trenches and in scouting.
Dissension in ranks of Bolsheviki
over autocratic methods of Council of
National Commissioners threatens TO
disrupt revolutionary movement in
Russia.
Conflict between protesting mem
bers of faction and commissioners so
that authority of council to or
der soldiers to open peace negotiations
is vigorously denied.
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w DIN ESDAY

The Hindenburg defense line on
which Germans had hopes Of holding
British from open territory beyond,
has been smashed. And the task. APP
parently was easy.
Attacking over a front Of 80 miles,
extending from Scarpe river east Of
Arras to st. Quentin, Field Marshal
Haig, has made one of most rapid and
spectacular drives of war, catching
Germans by surprise, capturing num-
erous positions regarded as impreS-
nable and taking thousands of pris-
oners and numerous guns.
British cavalry hurled at foe as line
breaks; mounted troops charge Ger
man batteries and sabre gunners.
Great holes torn in Hindenburg de-
Tense as Teutons are overwhelmed
by Iron Clans and infantry In wake.
Italians everywhere are holding
Teutonic allied invaders along Piave
river and in hilly region from upper
reaches Of that stream to Lake Gar
da. Nowhere has enemy been able to
gain ground. On contrary, violent at
tacks on billy country have been re-
pulsed with heavy casualties.
Berlin says Teutonic movement for
turning italian left flank now Is being
expected in face of great italian SUI
periority.
Twenty o American sailors-three
officers and IS enlisted men-lost
their lives when the destroyer Chaun-
cey was sunk by collision in the dark
ness Of early Monday in the var zone.
Dispatches from Vice Admiral Sims,
in command Of the feet of which the
Chauncey was a unit, last night gave
the list of casualties. They stretch
across the country from Boston TO
Los Angeles.
Another relief has taken place on
the American sector. 1t was accom-
plished successfully and without the
knowledge of the enemy. Artillery ac-
tivity continues normal with the usual
patrolling.
British within six miles Of Jerusa-
lem and indications that Turks will
not defend city,
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CHARGE FOR DELIVERIES

There is a growing belief that the
buyer who does business of a credit
basis is the one who is affecting the
high cost Of living more than was
supposed. The following from the re-
cent war council Of the United States
Chamber of Commerce brings the mat
ter down to a focus:
Business men who have in the past
favored direct charges for deliveries
charge account privileges and other
service rendered by retail stores are
coming to believe the war will like
" bring such ideas into actual prac-
tice, with the result the general cost
of doing business will be reduced.
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There was a strong sentiment in
favor of direct charging for ser
vice at the recent war council OF the
United States Chamber of Commerce.
1t was there proposed that the mer-
chants of the country should:
Give the purchaser who carries
her packages home a lower price than
she who has them delivered.
Give the cash customer a lower
price than the charge" customer.
3-Discourage deliveries of small
packages by making a direct charge
of ten cents for the delivery of any
article of less than m dollar in
value.
To make such departure possible
advertising would naturally have to
be employed extensively, and it is
highly probable that these and other
similar direct charges will be put into
effect in many communities in the
neal future"
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THURSDAY

Latest American transports had an
exciting trip through submarine zone.
First night In zon ito transports col
lided. One slightly damaged, other
few guns damaged. Temporary re-
pairs made and ships proceeded.
Following night submarine attacked
transports. Wake of torpedo seen off
bow OF one vessel. Transports raced
ahead and reach port safely. where
collision damage was repaired.
British are carrying forward sue
cessfully maneuver objective encircle-
ment and capture of important rail
road junction OF Cambrai.
For three days forces OF General
Byng have been smashing German
position and now. having driven an
envy from all fortified strongholds.
are battling In the open. with mon
strous tanks and dashing cavalry
everywhere opening way for on
slaughts by infantry.
South of Juvincourt, in the Aisne
region, where French troops took po-
sitions from Germans Wednesday,
ounter attack which cost enemy SER
ious losses has been effectually block
ed and General Petain's troops are
still holding vantage points. South
of st. Quentin, French have raided
enemy positions at several points, de-
stroying them and taking prisoners.
Sanguinary battles are in progress
in Italian theater between Brenta and
Piave rivers, where Teutonic allies.
greatly superior in numbers, are
striving to break through hill coun-
try to Venetian plateau. Hand to
hand encounters of frequent occur
rance, and Italians are holding their
own and inficting severe losses on
invaders.
Fourth italian army under General
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Weekly Summary of War News
Brief Account Of Daily Happenings

Robilant is meeting full force OF tire
mendous shock enemy has concen-
trated between Piave and Breta riv-
ers. Enemy forces delivering this
blow are in proportion Of three to
two as compared with Italian forces,
and relative strength on two wings
west Of the Brenta where General
Pecori commands first Italian army
and right wing along Piave, where
Duke Of Aosta holds enemy as in a
wise.
Nothing but reports SEM out by
~Bolshheviki party come from Petro-
grad. All kinds Of peace rumor in
air. Ambassador Francis reports all
Americans safe. No reports Of what
Kerensky, Kalendine or army are do
ing.
German papers preparing people for
fall Of Jerusalem.
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CHURCH NOTES

The Items in this column are furnished
the Register by the press correspondent
OF the various churches and societies. All
churches and societies have the same privi-
legeg In the use OF this column
st. Paul's Episcopal Church-On
Thanksgiving day at 9:15 a.. m. there
viii be a Celebration of the Holy Com
munion in basement Of the library.
First Sunday in Advent, December 2,
1917: 9:l5 a. m, church school: 1890
a. m, Holy Communion and sermon.
All the services will be held in the
basement at the library.
Methodist Notes-Service Sunday
morning in the church. Let us keep
the sunday morning service strong in
spirit and attendance. Meetings in
the tabernacle Sunday afternoon and
evening and every week evening ex-
cept Monday. Come and let us enjoy
ourselves.
The Baptist church will hold ser
vice Of worship on Sunday morning
at 1890 in the tabernacle. The Rev.
Robert II. Pratt will preach on the
topic, The Compelling Power of a
Divine Message" The Sunday school
will meet in the tabernacle following
the morning worship.
First Church Of Christ, Scientist
Sunday service at IL o'clock a. m.
Subject, Ancient and Modern NEGRO
nancy, Alias Messmerism and HypnO-
tism. Denounced" Wednesday even
ing meeting at 8 o'clock. Thanksgiv-
ing service on Thanksgiving morning
at IL o'clock. Reading room open
Wednesday and Saturday from 2 to 4
O'Clock. Everyone are welcome to
these services.
The sacrament of communion will
be administered at the morning ser
vice at l0:45 at the Lutheran church
on Sunday morning. In the evening
the usual preaching services will oc-
cur at 7:30.
First Presbyterian Church-Next
Sabbath morning the pastor will speak
on Things of First Importance
This will be an examination Of the
various appeals that come to us and
an attempt to discover the things of
greatest value. The Sabbath school
meets Immediately following the
morning service. A very cordial in
v~itation is extended to all of these
services.
The 28th annual praise meeting of
the Woman's Missionary society will
be held at the manse on Monday, Dec.
3rd, at three in the afternoon. The
Westminster Guild is preparing a pro-
gram which will be of interest to all
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the women of the church, and it Is
hoped that there will be a very large
attendance. This is the time to bring
special thank offerings. The ladies
will all appreciate how great the need
is at the present time.
Thursday afternoon the Ladies' Aid
society of the Presbyterian church VIII
be entertained at the home of Mrs.
Whitehead. Mrs. Sherwin, Mrs. Col
Inns and Mrs. MAR will assist in en-
tertaining.
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SUNDAY

After hard lighting, in which troops
came into h~and-to-hand fighting with
varying results, Haig's forces are IN
possession of Bourbon. and greater
part of the Bourbon wood. west OF
Cambria. giving dominating position
over much-sought-for railroad center
and surrounding country. There mas
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WITH THE MOSQUITO FLEET

First Seaman-"What's that wrig-
Cling object off there near the hort
zon?"
Second Ditto-"Guess it must be a
nervous wreck."-Widow.
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Statement of the Condition of
THE BANK OF BROOKINGS

OF Bookings. s. d, at the close of business
on November Goth, 1917.
Date of call by examiner. Nov. 26, 1917.
Date Of report by bank. Nov. 20, 1917.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-06
MANY HELDPRISOhERS
ON ICE-BOUHD BOAT
20 Philadelphians Aboard
Ericsson, Stuck Fast in
Elk River
CREW SENT
ASHORE FOR FOOD

Held fast in the ice in tho Elk river,
about a mile and a half from Town
Point, Md. half way between Balti-
more and Philadelphia, since Sunday
Ericsson line steamer Ericsson was cut
oose last night. and this morning
vas proceeding slowly TO Baltimore.
The Ericsson, conveyed by the La
robe. a Baltimore iceboat, passed
Betterton, Md. at 8 o'clock this morn
ing.
About twenty Philadelphians are on
the Ericsson. and had a memorable
experience aboard the ice-bound boat
Fearing food supplies might be eX-
hausted when the Ericsson was un
able TO ram herself loose from the ice
Captain Alexander McNamee sent the
crew ashore.
Making way slowly over the ice
which near shore, bent beneath theJ
weight, the crew telephoned the plight
Of the Ericsson to the offices in Phila.
ieiphia and Baltimore. Then they
rounded up supplies of food from two
Or three houses OF Town Point and
nearby farmhouses.
The Ericsson left her per. 3 $
Wharves, Philadelphia Saturday after
noon, at O'Clock She was due in
Baltimore the next morning at
o'clock. The Ericsson was forced e
battle with the ice as soon as she
passed Wilmington, and virtually haC
20 cut her way through the Delaware
and Chesapeake Canal.