Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-25

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BILE place for the daughters and sons OF
men.
The parade started at noon at Inde-
pendence Square, II moved north on Fifth
street TO Market on Market to City Hall,
around City Hall and down Broad street
to Spruce where II was dismi ised.
Brgadier General L. w. T. Waller, L. 5,
NJ. c. the oldest man in the oldest service
of the United States, was chief marshal,
and Colonel L. ]. Magin L. S. NJ. C.,
was detailed as chief Of staff. Brigadler
General Waller was attended by an ohi-
Ger OF the navy, an Off ter OF the marine
corps and officers from the second and third
divisions of the parade.
MAYOR AMONG MISSING
But'where was His Honor the Mayor?
There were those who looked at the very
head of the procession for HMM vain.
But has His Honor no interest in Lib
ertv, or in Liberty Bonds?" II was asked
There was f. T. Stotesbury, there was
Ernest r. Trlgg, president Of the Chamber
of Commerce There were doctors, law
yers, merchants, chiefs. There were rich
men, poor men, begger men and-the very
bone. m lrrow flesh and blood of the city.
But Thomas b. Smith, chief executive Of
the city which cradles the Liberty Bell was
not in line. Nor was his cau.net l., c'.-
dence. Even the Director of Public Safety,
william H. Wilson. was not to be seen.
Surely" said a spectator the Mayor,
who is fond of going the limit missed a
chance today for this IL where all men,
good and true, ought TO go the limit
Sailors and marines from the Philadel-
phia Navy Yards, 100 strong, were In the
FIRST division Ships bands as well as regi-
mental marine corps bands. Batteries OF
artillery. armored motorcars, service
wagons and army searchlights were in this
section
All the members of the Liberty Loan COM
mittees were In line, and number OF other
prominent men. including f. T. Stotesbury,
G. Stuart Patterson. Levi Rue. Ernest T.
Trigg, II. l.. Ralstoh and William c. Sproul.
Mrs Barclay n. Warhurto Mrs J. Will
lis Martin and Mrs. George Wharton Pep
per of the women's Liberty Loan Com
mittee.
The Motor Messengers were led by Mrs
Thomas Elyion.
A float with a gigantic Liberty Bond
was in line, while the Packard Motor
Company had float with one OF th'
new Liberty motors
The community singing demonstration
scheduled for yesterday. was held thi'
afternoon in front Of the Liberty Loar
hfadquarters, Lincoln Building after tn
parade.
Hundreds Of the employees OF departmei
stores gave further testimony or the 10y
atty OF the salaried men and women b!
marching. A. A. Christians, manager o
Glmbel's led a delegation os seventy-h
the men carrying banners the womel
sarbed in immaculate white costumes
strawbridge 4 Clothier's employees bore
huge banner which entirely encircled tn
delegation, all OF whom were bnnd buyers
Signs pennants. banners with slogan
humorous and determined made the sight
memorable one.
Come across W th a bond
or go across the pond"
was the trenchRnt urge Of one.
every Samm e. Tommie and Poilu
VIII be helped by bond from YOU"
another blazoned.
One OF the or9udest marchers was Lou
Cohen. 1es M'fiiln street, a newsboy. VIII
is the sole support OF his mother and VIII
has a brother IN the trenches Louis hs
bought hundred-dol'ar bond.
SCHOOL cHILDREN's SHOWING
The school children. led by Superb
tendent OF schools John r. CARRIER. made
splendid showing. According 10 the tot
annolnced today the public schools Of Phi
adelphla have contributed ta.S62,sb0 10 n
loan. 4a.62e.3bo coming from the eementar
schools and t7ss,koo from the high school
A IarT8 nag carried by The patterl
MI&1ff delegation VS. meos the rqooptae