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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-09
EASTER GIFTS SHED JOY
FOR HOSPITAL INMATES
Children's Ward of University Insti-
tuition Visited by Abrahamson
Committee

low conquered pain and suffering little
while today in the childrens ward of the
University Hospital and made the wan,
pinched faces of thirty-two bedridden, Grip
pled children beam with smiles. Gct
The Abrahamson Christmas and Easter
committee had brought chocolate Easter
eggs, downy chicks, toys. books, candy and
ice cream. Cries Of delight came from little
cots as these things We're distributed.
A yiyidly illustrated Mother Goose book
broupbt a smile to the face of Rosalie Bow
man two years old. Since last August this
cripnled child has been suspended in a
swing which was contrived to mend a defect
in her spine. Maggie Condor, five years old,
cried. "Oh. goodie, goodie," when she re-
ceived some Easter eggs, books and candy.
This child is the veteran of the ward, for
seventeen months she has been undergoing
treatment for a deformed hip, with heavy
weight suspended from her left foot. Miss
Mary Goff. head nurse. assisted In the dis
trihntion. Inmates of the womens ward
,yara given good things to eat, and cigars
and cigarettes were distributed to the men.
The members Of the Abrahamson Christ
mas and Easter committee are Mrs. John
X. Mitchell. president; Mrs. William Pepper,
Mrs. perry Pepper. Mrs. G. B. Penrose, Mrs.
Theodore Paul Mrs Alfred Stengle, Mrs.
William s. Clothier. Miss Sarah Penrose,
Mrs Thomas Ashton. Mrs John q. Clark,
Niss Mabel Brice, Mrs. Ralph Evans. Miss
Emna Door, Mrs. Barton G. Hirst, Mrs
Frsderic kirkland Miss Marion n. Smith
Nrs. George nlkins, lr.. and Ms Benis.
kxn1m .Ohnu.l "a ~ tl8I| J. y ..-. h. ~ 49, I
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-09

In pursuance Of the spirit Of ioy1i
triotism In aid OF governmental pfSpa1
ness. as well as the exercise or the pri1
PIES Of genuine fraternallsm, the follow
letter was sent to the head OF our Q
government: ~!
0a MsySr M~Smoi q Ps,lsdsIpsis, p s%lssi ~
iss isss5s i5s' Sssn ss q ss rs%d S,.n
tso Ss onsaS,s.s ysrons sassoeissons c,i.sns
mert Tso ssTyiSs sryI,s during he p!sssnt war % o
sss rsns sSss 4:s. .r
Of which Ysr01s Viii krss are
ann number UNI q rooms OF lesser size adapted a.
Almost all OF these rooms are available dufI
oSjSSpied ojcS in the evening Howsysr sSch eve
The se5yss Of our citizen n0fSSSss sssociatens '
-, =, fREpERiSKs' RsifSis' oAsroN. President. *
w. T.. Gregg. Secretary. '.t3
East Park Branch. No. ~ held a well-Aa.
prdn5d Trasern,ty Budlns Applications Of sixtssa
bens pTesen a1sed Ss p0n e.tn S
went into initiation work. and the obllsats{
viii eD5fs' wei
fG, %wad FIRST DTHss risTssS p sss
sra paa sefGaa aer Prize j. FsfS asphy Robert
Department Superintendent NJ. w. Nickel an
nd William fS aS as q Sepas
commander called upon them for. q few. words
Se%ars sn Indicated that the sTansS haa
two good workers, who Will no doubt be instrX-
Hoefich gave feryent. words OF encourasemeni
1Rs hs ss % al T. he =
several years ago he felt the necessity Of addi-
Ona poeS.Gn and The
and decided 4 was best suited to his needs
party was enjoyed. The awards were as fol-
lows' % pPnoehe tab,lss.LadiSss ri first PTlse MrS
eince r. Carr; gentlemen's first prize, Fratsr
aeE Msseer Emil Bah
Ladies' first prize Mrs. Ferg; ladies' second
prize. Miss Marie Ferg.
~ at The FTaternity, Building, when q st.e
Of the Philadelphia branches and their friends
are cordially invited.
Monday evening, April 10. will be known ~
Preparedness Night in INDUSTRIAL Branch, Ne
pa;Tee rally to essse
Husns a. the viii
dress the meeting with remarks appropriate y
e be- called sf' promptly at sso with good speaker
er nd ssls hs Win Be- se Ses meeting YET
On Saturday evening. April 81. the dance
branches Of the Grand Fraternity will be given
in the fraternity's new building. Tickets OF
the general 'r Offices 4 good time IS assured to
all attending. rs
The fraterna, .stork" Of Branch No. 4 paid
S 70 the Of d Er1 na MRS
the young arrival must wait eighteen years be.
S% fGs n shs n asa osn ps
citation as the youngest stakeholder. n
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-09
FATHER REGAIN BURIED
WITH SOLEMN RITES
Archbishop and Other Prelates
and Mourning Congregation
at Priests Funeral

impressive scenes were witnessed today
when the body of the Very Rev. Daniel p.
Regan was buried with fitting ceremonies
in the burial plot in the rear of st. Angus
tines Catholic Church. Fourth and New
streets, of which he had been pastor fifteen
years. He died last Thursday.
With Archbishop Prendergast. Bishop
McCort and scores Of prominent clergymen
in attendance, and the church crowded to
the doors with parishioners and many
friends of the late pastor, a high requiem
mass was celebrated. The body then was
carried in solemn procession around the
square before the intermsnt, was made.
Thousands of heads were barred as the
body passed, a glowing tribute of the high
esteem and reverence in which the deceased
pastor was held.
Bishop McCort conducted the funeral
services. The Rev. Charles M. Driscoll of
st. Rita's Church. celebrated the mass, The
choir was from villanova College.
; Father Resan was born In Lawrence,
Mass, and at an early age entered Villa
nova College. He was ordained q priest,
in the order of st. Augustine. by Arch
bishop Wood In March. 1874. He held sue
cessively. the rectorship Of st. Mary's. at
lawrence: st. Marys. at Waterford. N. Y. ;
st. Paul the Apostle, q MechanicsvIlle,
n. r.. ana the Church of the InqnaqulAte
onkIon |rl7oo1fo< F1lIa NJ XI< .UoG
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-09
SEIZE DELAWARE CANAL,
BILL URGES CONGRESS
j. Hampton Moore Points Out
Value of Waterway as
War Aid
Bv a StaU Correspondent

I'll
Three important measures looking to the
acquisition of the Chesapeake and Delaware
Canal were introduced in Congress today.
Congressman j. Hampton Moore, who in
sists that national defense will not be COM
plete until the waterway between the
Chesapeake and Delaware Bays is acquired
by the Government and put in shape Tor
military, as well as for commercial pur'
poses, introduced two bills bearing upon
this subject and Representative Hubert, OF
New York. introduced another.
The first Moore bill was a joint resolution
requesting the President to take over the
chesapeake and Delaware Canal for mill
tary purposes. The resolution set out that
the army engineers had approved the ac-
ouisition of the canal for military and naval
purposes, that the Navy Department was
now increasing the fleet that must use 1t
for economic or strategic reasons ana
that without such an improved waterway
adequately to connect up the Chesapeake
and Delaware Bays the Government Will be
at great disadvantage in prosecuting war
measures, including the movement of ships
and the transfer of supplies between naval
stations and large centers or population
along the Atlantic seaboard."
Mr. Moore's resolution wound up with
an authorization to the President to seize
the canal for war purposes and to provide
compensation by condemnation proceedings.
THE second Moore BILL authorized by the
Atlantic Deeper Waterways Association,
nrovided for the purchase of the canal and
for condemnation proceedings in the regu-
lar way.
The Hubert bill was a redraft OF the
measure introduced at the last session by
Congressman Bennett, of New York, con-
templating the construction OF the entire
intracoastal waterway, as advocated by the
ATLANTIC Deeper Waterways Association,
from New York to Charleston, s. c., com
pensation to be provided by an issue OF
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-09
FRATERNAL AMERICANS
Class limitations and Anniversary In
Hand by Live Councils

Fredonia Council, No. AZ, F. p. A., was
visited by JuniorsP. s. C. Sheneman and at
his suggestion will arrange for class
initiation during next month. No. AZ Is the
oldest council of West Philadelphia, and
contains some of the most prominent citi-
zens of that section of the city. Special eff
forts will be made to secure a large number
of candidates, who will be initiated by .
special staff to be under the auspices Of the
Jr. p. S. councillor. &c
Union Council No 0. will celebrate its ffty-
seventh anniversary next Wednesday evening.
when the entertainment committee win tender
to the members and ladies delightful evening
of entertainment and pleasuse. No. o has been
very active during the last year and has made
go9aly increase ss In member mem6ershp 1t is not
is one of the strongest financially. Many
prominent members of the order will attend. In
Ford and District Deputy State Councillor Bau.
man.
Grace Council. No; 6a1. will hold a large class
Broad street when the greatest number. of can
didstes ever initiated at one time will be res
Of the Beautiful ritual by the excellent ntistory
stan OF Rescue Council No. IS, under the
supervision Of Past Councillor and Recording
councillor. Beautiful views will illustrate the
councils are invited to attend and witness
most impressive ceremony. state Council oni-
GERS will be present TO hear the work and sd- ID
being done throughout the city and State by this
genuine organization of most worthy Americans
and will shortly be held by John r. Murphy
Council, No '1B. fn. 81
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-09
CLERGYMEN APPROVE u. S.
WAR AGAINST KAISER
Americas Entrance Into Conflict Called
Part of Christ's World
Purpose

Kaisersm must be downed before Chris
tianity can establish universal kinship, ac-
cording to many clergymen who yesterday
declared the present war of the United
States against Germany righteous and
part of Christs world purpose.
The clergymen signed declaration to
that effect They were: The Rev. Clinton
b. Adams, Park Congregational Church !;
the Rev. DR.. George Durward Adams,
Chestnut Street Baptist Church, the Rev.
William V. Berg, Central Congregational
Church; the Rev. DR.. Edwin Heyl Delk,
st, Matthews Lutheran Church; the Rev,
Carl E. Grammer, st. Stephens Profess
tant Episcopal Church; the Rev. Edward
Yates Hill. First Presbyterian Church
the Rev. Dr. Alexander MacColl, Second
Presbyterian Church; the Rev. DR.. Frank
p. Parkin. Grace Methodist Episcopal
Church; the Rev. Ernest p. Pfatteicher,
Holy Communion Lutheran Church; the
Rev. DR.. A. J. Rowland. American Bap-
tist Publication Society; the Rev, DIR.
Floyd w. Tomkins. Holy Trinity Prot
estant Episcopal Church; the Rev. Rufus
G. hartman, Heidelberg Reformed Church.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-09
Knights of Pythias

Fairmount Lodge. No. 153 has inausurated
"a campaign for new members. and from present
Indications will soon be found among the live
lodges Of the city. Grand Trustee Samuel M
and has offered a handsome prize to the member
bringing the largest number Of initiates. The
the ranks are in waiting. Brother Pyfer lie
also president Of the Past chaneeIlers Associa.
each month At Thirteenth and Arch streets.
order in Philadelphia. and should have the sup
port Of all those. past officers The Past Chan
the lodges. under the leadership Of Brother
payid Chapman. e but one q ths RrsWtgen1
5S;i y sES'siy. = e S: :Il 3; :3sx|s 2
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-09
knights of the Golden Eagle

John - Pearce. master Of records of waveriy
Castle, No. 13. bears the distinction of having
served tho longest term in his position of any
Of more than thirty four years. lie has repre-
sented his castle in the Grand Castle for many
years: has served on various Grand Castle COM
mittees has served on the finance committee OF
tho Grand Castle for fifteen years and served
a. grand keeper Of the excheduer for five years
thereby becoming past grand chief and so
admitted to membership in the supreme Castle.
lie Is also secretary Of the knights OF the Golden
capacity Brother peaTcn has demonstrated ex.
ceptionai business ability and Is one Of the very
popular members of the order.
Grand Chief John +. BROMLEY has arranged
the following, official visits; April 2. sirius
Castle, No. 456. Yfddletown: April 5. Manches-
ter Castle, No. ,2l2. Pttsbgrghi April 0. Green's
brotherhood Castle. No. 18l, vandesrift
Heights; April 10. star Of Camria Castle. No.
h05. Garman's Mills; April T. Leetonla Castle,
No. las, Leetonia.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-09
LOCAL MINING STOCKS
Financial Briefs

slSs earnings of the Northern Ontario
~. ana Power Company for February
1SSs.a vesS62. an increase of $1135 over
~ ~ - Mount Vernon -woodberry Mills, Inc,
year ended December 81, reports q
smcome of $1,348,632. Deductions
~ s.s sed to sbS1,so7. leaving a surplus of
pronts Of the American Chicle Com
tor The year 1915 were .$567.446. an
80 OF slbS.676 over 1915.
coin TO the amount Of $160.000 was
wn from the New York Subtreasury
~ shipment to Singapore.
per the London Stock Exchange nor
pool Cotton Exchange were in ses-
lost to the New York Subtreasury.
u47.ooo., and since last Friday
xq.<ss.ooo.
eemsnt has bean made that tenn
R a. the United Kingdom Of
ma Ireland o3So, 900 3 h par
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-09
WANTED TO BLOW UP COUNTRY

Mike Zimmerman, of Camden, Is very
,nsociable person. He doesn't like the city
anross the Delaware, and he is also opposed
az the limited states generally. In fact he
EXPRESSED a desire to blow up the country.
the police say. and incidentally induiged In
disparagins remarss ao0u, ,ch she noss ueh at h,s
noa rding house, s26 Market street. that the
other boarders could not sleep Policemen
Uaas,ev and King took the denunciatory
s,,sst before Recorder stackhouse.
you're one of those critics who get
oorSer "six months In the county prison"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-09
Starry Cast Gives Shaw's Piece
the Infection of Life
and Comedy
GETTING MARRIED. Comedy in three acts by

Once again the nlavboy ~ the preen ia
nd y,na,o.,o. III. .,., A. -,
'i' '""ii W '"e i""i'' Vi
human co'heoy once again he provides us
with the most amusing play of a month.
The old anti-Shaw situation rears itself
anew. We wbo ,h,o,, pou,or, . rot,or
nun
iau ol '"e early twentieth cch-
tury grumble at the prevalence of his works
before the footlghts and In tho ,ibrari
We read him and find hin, moor arauat,st
~. a.. - o.. "
"' eo " sec nun anu iaugh iouoiv' WITH
MIN, not at him.
For Getting Married" curiously enough,
is a rattling good show. No one in his
senses surely thinks 1t a good play As it
is done by the company at the Adelphi it
is a vehicle for some of the finest histrion-
ism visible this season. And just as another
Shaw play, Misalliance," even though ANA
teurishly acted, proved of genuine pith and
interest when the Stage Society put it on,
SO does Getting Married. make its point
and claim It's tribute of mirth. The two
pieces are not dissimilar Each handles
problem or FAMILY life with great deal OF
admiraoie character painting and wretch
eoiy wiid technique' Each Is Bit tedious
pe.ween oook-coVers. Each leaps into new
,lle whe,' !. Is piayeo me coiors ana coh-
tours Oh 'he actuai' unnoticed py tne eye
alohe, are apparent When tne ear aiso 10
,equlsitioheo; our rios are ticKied ana our
pfains 40 wen. .
o one may use une Nic'oran eA
s p1ssi, our SOUS. MI. onaw ID o, an an
WIZ. q p'ose hai, ie' III nem,y al n,'
w, W. ns .,' 40 suuuen ,, anu pannns ep,t
ual .ouSi,, d quick Illumination OIL ,ne n,u
.%, uen a"u M hoi' ianus ol ehe spnlt Csuany
'hi' Shanee' u'aooheertihs poe''e ses'uie
,naue ny ohe Gnarae.er' IN caho,ua'
HIaiescanhs' ms IN 1ohn buii o'ner
Is'1 Isiaho, ,he pr.es. IN biah.o fosne.,
,D,',n D,aneo' III uel'ins MARRIED, Mrs ueorse
Inns Iauy ilayor Oh many evahesceh' lovss
vulgar, sensual ihysticai' touchlns, tragic
s.s' pel"sps, mei orea.o, ihas.elp'ece;
sne may pe cahed one OF tne great ana
subtle ngures OF modern drama. Sne
comes INTO Hetting Married ike north-
ern wind' Her FEMININE Vigor' her psycnic
gut, iald pare IN the wonderrui second-sight
speech her humanity are tremendous. Sne
IS many women ana woman, too. she Is
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-09
NEW YORK BUTTER AND EGGS

yusn uMrW w., YORK. April, 9.-BUTTER--Recsipts
i.s zso hrsis. a hcor'ss; seconSs n ~asS 4S
rnc; 1ssG., stste s.t dairy 4sh @44h c; Imitation
II! !Eso91ee,.,-Reeeipts, 1e,, 81.42s cases Weak. Ex-
~, ~ @S4e storage firsts sac; firsts, BIN a
II. NC ,econds 30@ 3lc; white. "a q 85c; brown.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-09
!. LIVE STOCK QUOTATIONS

I, CHICAGO. April 9.-HoGs.,-Receipts. 80. 900.
Scr: rsurS sif SsSSs ssSd
oxTT1.ES1Rseeipts: x 4 & 10000. Market strong
sa ao' a .sStSsksrs sH, and feeders, S1l0@ iO.iO;
..5HEEP-Receipts, 1900 TsTkst 'so; Strong
"a. hnsasr Al Native and western, $1,000 q is .56
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-09
TUfTA ROMA AC(LAMA
IL PRESIDENTE WILSON
U ma Grande Dimostrazione
Soto lie Finestre delpAm-
basciata degli Stati Unit
RIBELLI ARAB SCONFITTI
Deputati Italiani Nandano un Tele..
gramma al Presidente Che Ha
Voluto PIntervento
WASHINGTON. 9 Aprile.

L'Austria ha rotto le' sue relazioni
diplomatiehe con gil Stati Until. Questa
mattina Pincaricato d'affari austro-un-
garico, barone Zwiedinek, 81 e. recato
al Dipartimento di State ed ha DOMAIN
dato suoi passaporti dopo avere in
formato il segretario Lansing della rot
tura.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-09
ROYAL Arcanum

Philadelphia Council No. 203. VIII give the
iSss for the visit to General Putnam Council r ir
srooa'SM, f SsMn,eciai car and It IL desired t. have
two cars the bigssst delegation ever Obtained
ha,sa ~ ra making great preparations for this
visf and assure the visitors OF royalty good
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-09
JUNIOR o. u. A. M.
Big Marlin Council Booming Anniver-
sary Week and Attends Institution

The number OF propositions received by
John r. Marlin Council gives indication that
the class initiation on Saturday evening,
April 81, will be huge success. The de-
gree team is holding weekly rehearsals for
this occasion The general committee will
hold final meeting on Sunday next, to
complete all details for anniversary week.
Brothers Lewis c. Waters, Arthur F. G.
hewitt and Way)and r. Herb, the trus-
tees of the council, presented their report on
Thursday evening. They complimented the
council on the small number of deinquents
in dues, and reported the council to be in
good shape financially. The members are
urged to send in their stubs for reservations
at the anniversary banquet, as the COM
mlttee must know the number of plates TO
reserve.
on "Wednesday last at Excelsior, Hall. German
So s %E ss 81 sis%SsS
Ns sSss SnS tsnsTsi
junior Sam%siG ssoss dssrsss e
from John Marlin 'Ss ounS the team
s,sST SS1nsilOr Henry wSlsp%ann TIE newly
with visor and intsaenSc which give SssSs assur
make Pnn oe M Of n the Sh9rt s%s
in the city. Some of the prominent members
Scot s,atG sSSTSfsTy chSTss Hail
The degree team team Of Stephen Girsrd Council
%ay to sxempy the Gesres To Sewy IL
at Ss ss held 1hs last upssagP ss%Pd
ming: when the degrees were confsrSsd on. a
esss ssS asa Gf 's FOR s Ss IL @
EFFORTS IN dring the team to It's present point
the team promises some surprises.
The degree team from Cocorus Council repre-
f FrankIin Council in Br9ofiyn N 'sfe Y last Fri =
day EVENING and HfDRd NSss h hss
for the abo work Of The team and lis owS
work work ss S Sd S
ans 99 Of f New s TE
sity BrScEyn and sS suburbs; Lunch and G'S re,
TsSrs fS a h Sarso by til.
S Sna TS%
Al pOnss Of N fss Sg Of s f
The rst Class nat TranEn holds f n iSk iS
by was tH P5fe nS GSH from The The
manner in which the work was done the team
city to pf Of of S fsG'F rsgn fS@s
The Dirigo Council visiting club is making
prepa rations to have the largest delegation ever
formed to go TO John, T. z, Armstrong Council on
| ment to the councils of the city the visiting
| club is Offering a silver loving cup to the coun-
ell that has the largest number Of members
| out on the ,visitations. starting with that at
| tion TO BENJAMIN Franklin Council on septem-
| ber 81. The cup will be presented to the
| council that has the largest percentage Of
| attendance according to the membership OF the
council. This promises to make an interesting
| The members Of Dlrigo have also started a
| contest between two teams. The side that gets
the most members out these vistations will
enjoy q banquet at the expense of the other
side.
| The Marlin Oriental team will pay a visit to
| Dirgo Council on Friday evening, April 81, for
| the purpose OF entering class Of candidates
| and organizing oriental court. Thirty mem
| bers OF Dirgo have promised TO take this de-
| gree. Franklinyllle Council court will have
| the members of Marlin court and other princes
| being invited to attend.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-09
Lancaster Girl Killed By Cars

LANCAsTER, April g. : Miss Carrie
sonan head clerk Of the Armstrong
Linoleum Factory. was Instantly killed to-
day by shifting cars on the Reading Rail-
way. when on her way to the oflco Her'
parents reside In Reading, from VII "
- onnno sorog01 nCrst ogQi - ..,n}!<
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-09

The Uniform Rank participated In the 'loy-
atty parade last Saturday under command
it r. impossible for Miss Burgn to CO. The girls
report that all along the line they received
'war nurses" and everything but the best drill
his state and one of the finest in the entire
organization, a team of which not only the mem
bership but the entire city can feel proud
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-09
THE MACCABEES
Uniform Ranks Port Huron Trip by
Woman's Benefit Association

A business meeting Of the Uniform Rank
was held at the home of Color Sergeant
Mrs. Mabel Heckler, 2O16 North Sixth
street. last Wednesday evening, to make ar
rangements to participate in the loyalty
parade," and to also arrange for block
parties and other benefits to swell the Port
Huron trip fund The girls are working very
hard TO raise the necessary amount, as they
wish to bring back a good credit mark for
the Quaker City's uniformed woman's drill
team. Refreshments closed pleasant and
profitable evening.