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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-05
NEW LIBRARY CONTRACT
ATTACKED IN LAWSUIT
John F. Finn Asks Injunction Against
Award to Fuller Company Under
Old Law

Steps were taken today to prevent the
erection of the Free Library on the Park
way in a Taxpayers suit brought by John
F. Finn to restrain the Mayor, Director
Datesman and other city officials from
executing the contract awarded to the
George A. Fuller Company at price of
$2,219,000. Application for preliminary
injunction was made before Judge Pat
terson in Court No. l..
The Fuller Company is permitted, ac-
cording to the terms of the contract to
use stone which is cut outside of Phila-
delphia. 1t is contended by Walter B.
SAUL counsel for the complainant, that
this is in violation Of a city ordinance Of
1894 which provides that all stone used in
municipal buildings must be cut in this
city.
Saul attacked the legality of the methods
followed by Director Datesman in chang
ing the original proposal for the work which
limited the cutting Of the stone to be
used in the building to Philadelphia
City Solicitor Connolly produced testi-
mony to show that the prospective bidders
had ample opportunity to go to the Depart
ment of Public Works and learn what was
desired. Director Datesman cited an opin-
ion of the late Judge John L. Kinsey that
the ordinance of 1894 was illegal and void
because it Disseminated against parties
outside of Philadelphia.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-05
IT'S AN EVEN BREAK
ON EASTER WEATHER
Shaded Spot on Forecaster's
Map May Bring Rain-"Cold
and Windy" Baer's Almanac

It's just an even break whether there's
rain on Sunday or whether the sun and the
sun alone will filter down through the
depends on n little shaded spot on the
weather map that's moving east.
Now, II the spot moves this way It will
probably reach here late Saturday and stay
with us over Sunday, with the accompany
ing result that n large, healthy rain will
spoil the fashion parade on the Boardwalk,
in Rittenhouse Square, on Fairmount ave-
nue. and in the Neck.
on the other HAND, and spring tends
toward optimism, the spot may move d-
rectly eastward and the only things that
will be harmed in consequence will be the
Easter creations in Newfoundland and
Nova Scotia.
Then there's another mite on the weather
microscope, hut the Weather Bureau dis
missed that today with a clear conscience
IT was a pesky low area or something Of
the sort that hung over the Mississippi
River, but 1t finally got started and will
| arrive before Easter prhaps today.
But with equal assurance comes the pre-.
dction that the weather will be clear cen
though cold and windy. ITarlSen thusly to
the oracle. it is Baer's Agricultural Alma
| nae of Lancaster.
Although the prediction was made before
| the first of the year. it's still brief and
! here it is: The probable weather for the
| seventh, eighth and ninth of April will be
| cool and windy" That's all. Take your
| choice.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-05
BLEAKLEY SENTENCED
FOR VOTE CORRUPTION
Must Pay $500 Fine and $1,000
Costs-Resigns as Congress
man From the 25th District
PITTSBURGH. Pa. Apri

PITTSBURGH, Pa, April 5.
Orrin d. Bleakley, of Franklin, Repre-
sentative-elect from the Twenty-eighth Con-
gressional District, stood before Judge
Thompson in United States Court today
and heard these words:
THE sentence of the court is that you
pay the costs Of prosecution and a fino oe
$500"
Bleakley then became the first member
elect Of Congress In the United States 20
fall victim of the Federal corrupt practices
act of June, 1910. He pleaded nolle con-
tendere, or no defense, following an investi-
cation before the Federal Grand Jury at
Erie last week, to spending in excess of
$4,000 on his nomination and election.
The costs of the investigation will approx
innate $1,000. With the fine of $500 Bleakley
will have to pay about $4,000. The maxi
mum penalty for the offense is a fine of
$1,000 and a years Imprisonment or both.
Attorney for Blealkley announced that his
client had forwarded his resignation as a
member of Congress from the Erie-Craw-
ford district (the Twenty-fifth) to Governor
Brumbaugh, at Harrisburg, and Speaker
Champ Clark, OF the House Of Representa-
tives at Washington.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-05
POLES TO MOBILIZE
100000 MEN FOR u. s.
Alliance in Convention Votes Action
to Support President in
Crisis

PITTSBURGH. April 5.-An army of
100000 men is to be raised by the Polish
Alliance of America and placed at the dis
posal of the United States. DR.. r. II. STAR
yznski, national president of the alliance
which has just concluded four days ses-
sion here, today telegraphed President will
son rendering the services of this army
and expressing the sincere admiration of
the alliance "for the supremely noble hu-
manitarian spirit which is debating all
your words and acts"
This army the telegram says, Conn
posed of men whose forefathers had in
scribed the words for our liberty and
yours" on their banners. will glady follow
the American flag in the sublime fight for
liberty and justice for all nations and for
democratic freedom for mankind. Polish
people only ask and hope that the Govern
ment, considering the glorious ties binding
their ancestry with this country of ours,
allow the fighting force to bear the name
of KosciuskoS army"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-05
WOMAN RAISES $4,000
TO PROVIDE HOSPITALS
Mrs. Charles C. Harrison, De-
scendant of Robert Morris,
Makes Units Possible
SITES TO BE NEAR CITY

One OF the most notable achievements to
be placed TO Philadelpha's credit since the
war clouds appeared has been accomplished
by a woman While plans were being
made and discussed by State, city and other
officials, Mrs. Charles Custis Harrison
treasurer OF the women's working commit
tee of the Southeastern Chapter of the
American Red Cross has unostentatiously
raised 100000 for the equipment of two
army base hospitals in or near this city.
Mrs. Harrison Is the wife of ex-Provost
Harrison. OF the University of Pennsylvania
She Is descendant of Robert Morris, lead
ing financier of the American Revolution.
With the quiet determination of her an
cestor. Mrs. Harrison has been at work
among her relatives and friends. An
nouncemert has been made that the needed
$50 900 has been subscribed
DR.. Richard II. Harte, head Of the Phil
adelphia Chapter of the Red Cross. has
repeatedly told Of the Importance Of estab-
fishing hospital base units in this city. They
are needed and needed badly. Mrs. Har-
risons accomplishment has been the SUBJ
ject OF much praise among officials who
were aware of it,
The Merton Civic Club has announced the
opening in the near future of what is de-
scribed as 'the first distinctively Red Cross
house in the United States" Members of
the association have purchased a site for
the headquarters on South Highland avenue,
near Idrs road.
At special meeting of the Northwestern
General Hospital staff Governor Brumbaugl
and Mayor Smith were offered the use of
the hospital for the care Of wounded soldiers
and sailors, and plans were made for a
course of public instruction in first aid
work and emergency nursing. This course
Will be in charge of the following COM
mittee: DR. Robert Boyer. chairman; DR.
j. Dawson Whital and DIR. Walter l.. Cul.
| bertson.
The war relief committee of the Women's
| Section of the Navy League is sponsor fol
| n lecture to be given tonight in the Hote
| Adelphia by Lieutenant Surgeon Il. Kill
| bourne Tullidge, at which pictures will h,
| shown of the ravages of war on the Aus
| trian front The women of the Navy Leagu,
are busily disposing of tickets for the bene
| fit concert in which Julia Culp will appear
| next Sunday. on the Atlantic City Garder
| Pier. Mrs. Stotesbury, Mrs. John Gribbel
| Mrs. James Elverson. Jr., Lieutenant Crom
well and Lieutenant Commander Payne ar,
| among those working for the success of tn,
Atlantic City affair.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-05
Man Shoots Himself Near Clubhouse

A man believed by the police to be Henry
Winter sixty-five years old, of 22i North
Fifth street, died early today in the
Women's Homeopathic Hospital from n bull
let he fired into his temple yesterday after
noon in Fairmount Park. The man was
found lying unconscious on a bench near
the Road Drivers club. No one could be
fund who had heard the shot fired when
Park Guard Preisig discovered the man. a
revolver lay beside him on the bench
Identification was made from letters found
in the mans pockets. The police are un-
able to assign a motive for the suicide.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-05
To Cut Cigar Makers Pay

YORK, Pa. April 8. Cigar manu-
facturers at Red Lion, this county, who
have granted several wage increases re-
Gently, announced that they are unable to
obtain orders for their product at the ad-
ditional price, and will be required to make
a decrease in the present scale. Bunchers
and rollers will receive nine and sixteen to
eighteen cents. instead of ten and twenty
cents
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-05
FOUNDED 1865
The Provident

Life and Trust Company of Philadelphia
Some men think "the present. and its income
WiU forever. There is time tohen
Endoioment Policy might be the onip toolt- killer.
FOURTH AND CHESTNUT STREETS
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-05
The chorus is composed Of the following:
MEN GIRLS ,
ElktOn Marriage Licenses

ELKTON, Nd, April Silk Pennsyl-
vania couples were granted permits to
marry in Elkton this morning. as follows:
Lloyd Clifford and Marie Coinge, Leroy Tay-
lor and eBatrice Radcliffe and Earl Brown
and Miriam Herb. all Of Philadelphia; Ellis
F. Barr and Anna Rock. Oxford; ]. Frank
Lee and Jennie M Donnelly. Media; Spen-
Ger C. Goldsborough and Margaret D.
Smithson, Newtown Square. Pa.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-23
Crandall's Apollo.

Nearly Married a screen adaptation
of an Edgar Selwyn stage success, will
be shown at Crandalrs Apollo today
and tomorrow. 1t concerns Hattie King.
q professional correspondent whose
services are frequently called into play
by mismated couples. Madge Kennedy
is the featured player in this rollicking
comedy. which is said TO be without a
single dull moment. Her Hour" with
Kitty Gordon, the English beauty, fea-
tured, will be shown Christmas day.
Wednesday. Francis Y. Bushman and
Beverly Bayne will be pictured in The
Voice of Conscience: Thursday and
Friday. Norma Talmadge in The
Moth Saturday. Jack Pickford and
Louise Huff. in Jack and JILL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-23
Crandall's American,

At Crandalis American Theater. the
newest addition to the Crandau chain,
located at Rhode Island avenue and 1st
street northwest, today's attraction will
he More Truth Than Poetry" photo
play with Nine. Olga Petroya. who is
also its author. featured. Tomorrow
Pauline Frederick will be pictured in
Double Crossed: Tuesday, Vivian
Martin, in THE Sunset Trail: Wednes-
day. Ethel Clayton, in Easy Money ::
Thursday, Beverly Bayne and Francis
Bushman. in The Voice of Con-
science; Friday, Douglas Fairbanks.
in The Man From Painted Post and
Saturday, George Beban, in Lost in
Transit"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-23
Crandall's Avenue Grand

The Moth" a film featuring Norma
Ialmadge. is the attraction at Gran
dalfs Avenue Grand today and tomor-
row. Strong climaxes and colorful
scenes are its characteristics. Tuesday,
Beverly Bayne and Francis X. Bushman
will be pictured in The Voice of Con-
science. Wednesday. The Awaken
ing; Thursday and Friday, William s
Hart in The Narrow Tran": Saturday
Kitty Gordon in Her Hour" supple
mented by a keystone comedy. Thirst. :"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-23
Photoplay Features.
Continued from Second Page

from a small town in Maine and lands
on his feet by reason Of extraordinary
pluck and a logged refusal to admit
defeat.
Short-reel subjects also will be
shown, accompanied by orchestral pro
grams.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-23

At Moore's Strand Theater next week
will be Daughter of Destiny" the first
release picturing Nine. Olga Petrova In
her own production. The Mark of
Cain" pfcturing Mrs. Vernon Castle
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-23
Filnnograns.

Ann Pennington's new picture is
called Calvary Alley by Alice Hogan
Rice.
Aircraft is said TO be devoting ex-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-23

Elsie Ferguson's initial release OF the
new year will be Rose of the World"
followed by w. S. Harris Ince produce
ton. WOLVES of the Rail" and Mary
Pickford's Stella Marjs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-23

1t is stated that theater patrons who
have been dependent upon free tickets
are going TO see the movies rather
then pay the war tax on the passes.
which if true would seem 10 be good
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-23

Another Talmadge has come to light
In Natalie Talmadge. sister to Norma
and Constance. She is secretary to
Roscoe Fatty" Arbuckle.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-23

.Crandalls Savoy. next week. viii
show THE Secret of the Storm Coun-
try" featuring Norma Talmadge: Vivi-
an Martin In Molly. Entangled": Con-
way Tear1e. Wilfred Lucas and Violet
HemtnK in The Judgment House" ,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-23

stolen Orders" is film production OF
the old Drury Lane melodrama. Sealed
Orders" and pictures Kitty Gordon, June
Elvidge and Carlyle Blackwell in inn
portant roles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-23

Mrs. Danes Defense" with Pauline
Frederick as the star. which Will be
released in January, will be followed
by Jealousy" huge allegorical spec
tacle.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-23
life of Abraham Lincoln. Chaplin has
devoted his life to Lincoln portrayals.

Cecil Fletcher, who was filmed Is
leading man in The Song of Songs,
has been engaged by Charles Dilliug-
ham to play leading Juvenile in Cen
eral psf" a new stage play to have its
premier soon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-23

"Dodglng a Million is the title of
Mabel Normand's new Goldwyn picture.
The story is by Edger Selwyn and Au-
brey NJ. Kennedy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-23

Kathleen Clifford, star OF Who i
Number Once" was given silver Low
ing cup nearly as large as herself b.
II. NJ. Horkheimer, in appreciation o
her work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-23
thing both for the legitimate theaters
and for the movies.

The camera men are said to have
achieved a wonderful moonlight effect
in the new Mae Marsh picture, THE
Cinderella Man" 1t is an atmospheric
note that makes a thrill.
Not even the fame of the movies could
tempt Texas Guinan to forego her
Christmas on Broadway. So she Is
making flying trip for the purpose all
the way from Culver City. Cal.
Night views showing the Indians do
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-23

Hidden Pearls" sessue Hayakawa's
new picture, was filmed partly at Hi1o,
Hawaii. and is said TO possess the
1anguor of the tropics. the mystery OF
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-23

Paramount is to picture benjamin
Chaplin in children of Democracy. a
series of ten two-reel features, eacn
devoted to a dramatic chapter OF the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-23

THE Kitchen Lady" Louise Fazen-
da picture to be released January 10.
paints the woes of 1.-The downtrodden
servant girl"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-23

Cardinal Mercier" is the title of a
Brady picture that will depict condi-
tions in Belgium during the German
invasion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-23

Nearly everybody knows what q
''fiapper" is. Those who do not will
learn when thsy see Louise Hun in
the role SO described in her new star
ring photoplay with Jack Pickford.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-23

traordinary effort to the filming of
Maeterlinck's THE Blue Bird
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-23

Earle Williams In The Grell Mystery:
Beverly Bayne and Francis Bushman
in THE Voice OF Conscience" and
Mhdge Evans in "The Volunteer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-23

ing their Rain" and Corn" dances
were filmed in the Grand canyon coun-
try for the Douglas Fairbanks picture,
"A Modern 'Musketeer."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-23

..Rab's Matinee IDOL" featuring Mar
guerite Clark; "The Secret of the
Storm Country" featuring Norma Tai
madge, and b. w. Grtf1ths Intoler-
ance' Will be shown at Crandaifs next
week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-23


Maeterlinck's THE Blue Bird
Cardinal Mercier" is the title of a
Brady picture that will depict condi-
tions IN Belgium during the German
invasion.
"The Kitchen Lady" Louise Fazen-
da picture to be released January 10.
paints the woes of 1.-The downtrodden
servant girl
Another Talmadge has come to light
In Natalie Talmadge, sister to Norma
and Constance. She Is secretary to
Roscoe Fatty" Arbuckle.
-Dodglng Million" is the title of
Mabel Normand's new Goldwyn picture.
The story is by Edger Selwyn and Au-
brey NJ. Kennedy.
At Moore's Strand Theater next week
will be Daughter of Destiny" the first
release picturing Nine. Olga Petrova In
Cain" picturing Mrs. Vernon Castle
Mrs. Danes Defense" with Pauline
Frederick as the star. which Will be
released in January. will be followed
by Jealousy" huge allegorical spec
tacle.
Kathleen Clifford, star OF Who Is
Number One?' was given silver low
ing cup nearly - large as herself by
II. NJ. Horkheimer, in appreciation of
her work.
stolen Orders" is film production of
the old Drury Lane melodrama. Sealed
Orders" and pictures Kitty Gordon, June
Elvidge and Carlyle Blackwell in i'm
portant roles
Elsie Ferguson's initial release OF the
new year will be Rose of the World"
followed by w. S. Harris Ince produc-
ton. wolves of the Rail" and Mary
Pickford's Stella Marjs."
1t is stated that theater patrons who
have been dependent upon free tickets
are going TO see the movies rather
then pay the war tax on the passes.
which if true would seem TO be a good
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-23

LIBERTY n. Capitol and r Sta.
RAE. in THE WoMaS ,,s,I, roPcn nn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-23

pTse., Ut. 18th and I-3 to Pm,
s,.,s..s, ~ =. N WEE LADY BETTY. :
eP'' hdia Triangle. Also Keystone Comedy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-23
ADJUSTMENTS.

Continued on Eighth Page.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-23

CIRCLE :Iu5 Pa. ave. PAone ". az.
..prc..y NARY MILES MIXTER. in
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ADJUSTMENTS.

Night views showing the Indians d.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-23

LIKC md irving Sts. NM,
W., ofES P.M.-CARLYLE BLACK.
1-. MaisE EVANS. EVELYN GREE
LEY IN THE BURGLAR" F,o,, ~.
rsmoos play by Augustus Thomas. Yon.d
never ns able TO guess how this piay come.
~ US different. II Is absorb!nyiy in.
.ra,,a y = absolutely fascinating. Also
Comedies -fsti Luxe
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-23

pJ A7A lSl 9th 1t. NV.
A1 TODAY TO "WEDNESDAY
Douglas Fairbanks, IN Double Trouble. -
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1917-07-06
Much in Little.

Senator James A. McDougal was an
orator who abided by Shakespeare's
maxim that ''brevity is the soul Of
wit" He could compact more elo-
quence into a few sentences than 9TH
er speakers diffused through long
fnarangues. When urged to partici-
pate in mortuary ceremonies he said:
Il doubt whether or not we should
mourn for any of the dead. l am con-
fident that there should be no mourn
ing for those who render themselves
up as sacrifices in any just and holy
cause. 1t better becomes us to praise
and dignity them. 1t is true that
cities and kingdoms die but the eter-
nal thought lives on. Great thought. in
Incorporate with great action, does not
die. but lives q universal life. and its
power is felt. vibrating through all
spirit and throughout al ages"
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1917-07-06
Story From Holland Says Uhlans
Were Sent to Shoot Them
Down.
BEG FOOD AT DUTCH BORDER
Weary of War and Depressed by Hun
ger They No Longer Believe in
German Victory, but Are
Eager for Peace.
BY w. j. L. KIEHL.

Especial Correspondence of the Chicago
Daily News.)
The Hague, Holland.-On the south
ern border of Holland assertions from
the German army occur on a large
scale nowadays. At first it was only a
single soldier here and there, then they
came by threes and fves, later in
groups of ten and twenty, but now as
many as seventy and eighty come in at
time. A few days ago a little army
tried to desert-some 500 to 600 men,
mostly fusileers. marines and land
sturmers.
The Dutch report says that they at
tempted to cross near Cadsand, but the
German military authorities got wind
of it, and 200 Uhlans with two machine
guns were dispatched from Bruges to
between the two forces it was viewed
from Holland The machine guns got
in their deadly work, and almost all
the would-be deserters were either
killed or captured; only eight wounded
men succeeded in reaching Dutch soil
and safety.
Every fresh arrival, deserter or es-
capped prisoner, tells the same story of
famine conditions in Belgium and Ger
and depression among the SOL
diers, who dread being sent to the
front. They no longer believe in Ger
man victory, but are eager for peace.
Only one escaped prisoner had diff
ferent story TO tell. and that man was
a Russian general, who arrived in
Maastricht accompanied by two Ger
man flight lieutenants" who had es-
capped with him.
This general believed the Germans
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1917-07-06
New Talking Movies"

Application has been made for
patent on a very elaborate device
which would produce a combination of
the cinematograph and the photograph
to give us moving pictures wherein the
characters not only move but speak.
The idea Of such pictures is not new,
but the difficulties of synchronizing
have hitherto proved insurmountable.
BY synchronizing is meant the exact
coincidence of the motion picture, pro-
jected by one machine, with the speech
supposed to proceed from the char
.acters. which is produced by quite an
other. Unless the speech comes at
the right instant, the result is laugh
able rather than impressive In the
device the actual speech Of
the character is transmitted by wire
less telephone to a photograph whose
complex receiving mechanism is syn
chronized with the movements of the
moving picture camera.