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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-19
u. s. CAN DRIVE
FOES FROM SKY
Prompt Building of Air Ar
mazda Means Victory, Ex-
perts at Front Say
ENEMY ALREADY INFERIOR
Captured Report Shows Ger
mans Are at Great Disadvan-
tage Because of Allies
Superiority
BY WILLIAM PHILIP sIMMS

WITH THE BRITISH ARMIES IN THE
FIELD, June 10.
III America strikes while the iron is hot
Germany will be driven from the sky.
Wing officers out here are more than
ever convinced that the war will he de-
cided largely in the air. For that reason
news of the American project to build and
man huge air armada was enthusiastic
cally received here. The airmen were agreed
that the United States Is capable of an
enormous and rapid output Of machines.
Moreover. they hold Americans are naturally
fitted to be topnotchers as tlierS--ony need
ing two or three weeks actual battlefield
experience to make them headliners in the
fighting game.
That the Germans are keenly alive TO
the importance of the air branch to mill
tary science is revealed IN report found
on German officer captured recently. 1t
covered the period Of the Somme battle
TEUToNs ADMIT INFERIoRITY
The report frankly admitted that the
British and French hold mastery of the
air. The Germans, it was asserted, were
unable to fly over tho enemy lines and
German balloons were forced TO remain hid
den on the ground. Thus, at decisive mo-
inents. in the fighting, the German artillery
was blinded. while the Prussian infantry
was harassed by war planes constantly
swooping low and Notwithstanding the men
In the trenches.
AMERICA HOLDS BALANCE
Thus the experts here agree that with
prompt action America can throw the bal
ance so completely to the Allies that the
Prussian airmen will he unable to cross the
lines from the sea to Switzerland-totallY
binding the enemy and placing him at such
a disadvantage that a decisive blow can be
struck on the ground
other German data recently taken admit
the Allies outnumbered the Germans in
aeroplanes by ten to one in the battle of
III
ought to be maintained hereafter.
The Germans evidently have an inkling
of what the future has in store for them.
They are straining every means to increase
the aiTplane output. So hastily are their
machines built nowadays that they tend to
fall to pieces as soon as the strain of aero
battles is put upon them. And aCrobatics
are now essential to aerial fighting.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-19
Lancaster Plans to Raise S125,O 900

LANCASTER, Pa June 19.--An organ
lied campaign opened in Lancaster County
today to obtain this county's allotment Of
funds for the Red Cross, $125,OOO
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-19
AUTO PARADE FOR FIREMEN
Six County Association Opens Four
teenth Annual Convention

SUNBURY. Pa, June 1e.--An automobile
parade marked the opening of the four
teenth yearly convention of the Sx-County
Firemen's Association. Thousands of
colored electric lights along the line turned
night into day. c. w. Fenstermacher, Of
Ashland, president of the association, and
Frederick Zeiser, Shamokln, its secretary,
arrived yesterday
Preparations have been made for the
entertainment of more than 1000 guests.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-19
"MOther! MOther!''

DICTURE your boy; three thousand miles from home,
shetorn from the charge sick from the trenches!
Picture thousands of and brothers recover
ing slowly from their wounds, weak from the operating
table exhausted in the base hospital craving the rest
the relaxation the mother comforts of convaescence!
Who's there to give them Mothers care? Who but
Your American Red Cross!
1t needs equipment for hospitals million beds
medicines materials for comfort kits against tuberculosis
and other dread diseases Of
Help with money! Give all American bows home
us diseasefree and healthy!
Make t. any bank rrustcom send
E. harman American
Finance Committee SheetsPh
AND MAKE 1T NOW!
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10 q NTOT I0Tfr7pOH0Fnf
. PLEASANTVTLLE n. T., June l9.-The
Philadelphia and Reading Railway must
he brought to its knees along with the
Kaiser, John Barleycorn and other more
famous errants.
This is the substance Of public opinion
in this town following a meeting last night
Of the City Fathers to consider the case Of
the Reading officials who have curtlv re-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-19
DEPUTIES of + Parties
Join Forces in Spain

Paris. June ls.-Publc opinion in
Spain attributes great Importance 20
meeting Of Deputies belonging 20 the
four parties Of the Left Republican,
Union Socialist. Radical and Reformist
the object Of which was 20 affirm and
perfect a union. The foundation for
this movement. says a Havas dispatch
from Madrid, was laid at demonstra.
ton held some weeks ago IN the Madrid
bull ring. After the meeting Pablo
Ielesias. leader Of the Socialists; NAL
quiades Alvarez, leader Of the Reform
lists. and Alexandra Lerroux, chief OF
the Radicals. drew UP a statement Tor
the press. in which they said:
III is only by respecting the SOW
ereign will of the people and by making
that will the dominating and funds-
mental force in all institutions that
il will be possible 20 reestablish IN the
country the rule OF morality and jus
tie which all classes urgently demand.
The existing regime does not permit Of
onv hope that the more profund ills
from which the country suffers will dis
The Impartial" Of Madrid, comments
unfavorably on the manifesto. declar-
inc II has no political bearing. II says
,his fictitious union IS merely pretext
70 enable the extreme parties 70 pront
by the present situation:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-19
Rotarians Welcome
Delegates from Cuba
And the British Isles
Convention Holds First Ses-
sion; Chief Interest on
Election

Atlanta. Ga. June ls.-Atlanta was
gay to-day with Rotary colors and EN-
blems, the streets were filed with Wis
itors, and bands played on every corner
and in every hotel
The day was devoted 10 organization
work. The convention was called to-
gether early in the morning at the
Baptist Tabernacle. where addresses OF
welcome from Atlanta Rotarians were
made. and responded to By President
Arch klumph. The occasion was
marked by the arrival Of the delegates
from Cuba, Canada and the British
Isles.
In the afternoon classifcations in
Rotary were conducted by William
Gettinger. Of New York; session on
enlightenment Of non Rotarisns by Ro-
tarians. by Robert Cornell. Of Houston.
and there were two other sectional
meetings conducted b. Ralph Quiscn-
berry and Chaessley Perry.
The entertainment features of the
day were an oldtime plantation enter
tainment and luncheon for women at
the Druid Hills Golf Club, and open
house at DiXieland, the old Kimball
House, which was turned into head
quarters for the Southeastern clubs.
A parade by Alabama clubs will be a
spectacular event of tomorrow night,
and az the East Lake Country Club a
special entertainment will be provided
for Wednesday night
With the formal business sessions
open. the chief interest, outside the
meetings. centres Do the election of the
next president At present only two
names are being mentioned Guy Gun
daker. second yice-president, of Phila-
delphia. and the Rev. +. Leslie Pidgeon,
third vice president. Of Winnipeg.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-19
On the Screen
Chaplin Gets Married in His
Latest Picture, The
Immigrant

It has come at last! Every one felt
that it was impending, and it is rather a
relief &c have it over with. Charlie
Chaplin is married. II happened yes
terday in The Immigrant" Charlie
has been leading up 20 something Of
the sort. and there we're touches o.
sentiment IN his last few pictures
which made those accustomed 10 read
ng the stars. fixed and movie, feel
that one ought 20 look for the most.
There was no telling just how far ne
would 90. and he has gone so FAR as 70
purchase the license.
Some time ago u was rumored that
Charlie was going 20 forsake broad
comedy for polite comedy. and imme-
diately the refining influence was notice
able in his dress. Yesterday one woman
who witnessed THE immigrant"
at the Rialto, exclaimed: Hasn't
Charlie got the most perfect nose"
So. from now on one may expect his
appeal 70 be 20 the eye as well as
70 the rlsibilities Of his audiences.
Naturally. the first scene in The
immigrant" was on the deck of ship
There is q splendid rear view OF Char
lie leaning over the rail, which dips
and sways perilously; his feet are
waving in the air. and one feels that
there can be but one Interpretation o..
his attitude One is mistaken. how
ever. - Charlie comes up smiling
bearing triumphantly a large trout or
line He has been fishing.
He is the only one who anticipate
the dinner bell, and one feels that tn
NAL de mer of the other igrants
is not assumed He must be sea
worthy, indeed. who can resist such
pitching and rolling as this vessel in.
duges in.
Il is on deck that Charlie meets hi
fate He is separated from her in the
excitement Of landing, but finds her
again in a restaurant. Unfortunately
neither is equipped with the where
withal 10 appease their appetites. but,
needless 20 say. they do not 90 unfcG.
After the meal is over Charlie borrows
81 from a new found friend and coyly
leads his iancee 10 the Bureau Of Ii
censes. Here they are both afflicted
with stage fright, and their hysterical
laughter is only checked By the license
clerk. who grabs Charlie and drags him
into the Office Charlie performs the
same service FOR his fancee, and il is
all over
The Immigrant" is the most ar1use-
ing thing that Chaplin ever has done
II. L.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-19
J. D. Rockefeller, Jr., Among
Those Who See Evangel-
ist Aboard Train
Hopes to Come Back
ma" Kisses Messenger Boy
Who Delivers Farewell Tele-
gram from Women

81 feel awfully sorry to leave New
York. 1t Is some burg. believe me, and
| have fallen IN love with II. hope
I can come back. Maybe | will
This was Billy Sundays farewell 20
New York as he stepped aboard a train
with Ma" Sunday yesterday, bound
for his home at Winona Lake. Ind.
God Be with You Till We Meet
Again" raised by twenty-five hundred
lusty threats until the train shed OF
the Pennsylvania Station Numbered
with the hymn. was New YorA.s last
tribute TO the evangelist.
On their way 70 the station Billy
and Mrs. Sunday stopped 10 say good
by 20 their dentist. DR.. W. T. Ran
doiph. and Blly's throat specialist, Or.
Royal $. Copeland. and then paid a
call upon MIR. and Mrs. Simeon h.
Chaplin. OF $50 Fifth Avenue MIR.
Chaplin accompanied them 10 the sta
tion. On the way Billy stopped 20 pur-
chase a Panama hat 10 wear this sum-
mer at Hood River. Ore, where he
intends TO rest until the campaign
opens, in Los Angeles on September ].
Twenty-Five hundred persons and
most OF the members of the campaign
committee were waiting az the station
when Billy and Ma" arrived. at 1850.
Among those waiting 70 shake the
evangelist's hand and wish him god
speed were John ID. Rockefeller, Jr.,
james f. Speer, the Rev. DR.. Charles
L. Goodell, Eben l.. Olcott, William b.
Miliar. Bishop Luther B. Wilson, Ed
ward VI. Willis. L. p. " Ritter, George
Arnold the Rev. DR.. Allan Mac Rosie,
Mrs. j. L. L. Davis and DR.. T.. 5. Hollo.
way.
Escorted by Big Billr Egan. the
station master, Billy and Mrs. Sunday
passed down the lane through the
crowd and were showered with white
carnations as they made their way 70
Track 10. Many Of those present were
members OF the sunday cholrs. and as
soon as Billy hove IN sight they began
singing Brighten the Corner Where
You Are"
After they had boarded the train,
messenger boy arrived with telegram
for MA Sunday, and she reached down
and implanted smacking kiss on the
lads blushing cheeks. The telegram
was a farewell message from thousands
OF women whom Mrs. Sunday met dur
ing the campaign here.
at was amazing" said Sunday. New
York has broken MI records. II is so
great that you cant grasp IL. The free
will Offering was astounding ! am
del GIFTED TO be able 70 turn over such
large amount 10 the Red Cross and
Y. 81. c. A. army and navy workers
His voice was husky from the strain
Of the ten weeks campaign. With a
final wave OF mis- hat he disappeared
into the train, which pulled out at 1904.
l. was said &c the headquarters Of
the campaign committee last night tina.
the free will offering had reached
81 600, and checks were still COM
ing in.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-19
Wesleyan Graduates
Many Men in Khaki
Prof. William n. Rice to Retire
After so Years

Middlctown. Conn. June lS.-Sim-
plicity marked the awarding Of diplo-
mas and the comforting Of degrees at
the commencement OF Wesleyan Uni
versity this year. many Of the gradu-
atcs appearing in khaki. Degrees Of
Bachelor Of Arts were given to fifty
and that Of Bachelor Of Science 10 thir-
ty-fye. The degree Of Master Of Sci
ence was conferred upon four.
William North Rice, professor Of &c
ology and natural history, announced
that he will retire next year. lie viii
have rounded out fifty years OF service
next June.
Honorary degrees were conferred by
President William A. Shanklin on the
following:
Doctor of Divinity-The Rev. Charles
T. Spaulding, Of Worcester. Mass, and
President J. H. Morgan, OF Dickinson
College.
Master Of Principal John o.
Newton, of Kent's Hill Seminary,
Kcnt's Hill, Ne.
Doctor Of Laws-Bishop Eugene K.
Hendrix, Of the Methodist Episcopal
Church. South. Kansas City, No. and
Frederick VI. DAVENPORT, Of Hamilton
College. Clinton. y. Y.
Doctor Of Humanities-The Rev.
William Valentine Kelley. Of Brooklyn.
Bachelor Of Arts Nunc pro Tune
Captain Arthur !. Hanlon. military in
structor at Wesleyan.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-19
$4,000, 900 Movie Theatre
House To Be Built on Site OF
Sth Av. Car Barns

A syndicate. OF which Felix lsman
is the head. plans 20 erect a motion
picture house. with a seating capacity
Of 10000, on the site OF the car barns
on the westerly side q Eighth Ave
rue. between Fcrty-ninth and Fiftieth
streets. An official Of tire New York
Railways Company. owner Of the prop
erty. said last night that Mr.. lsman
began negotiations 20 acquire control
Of the property under : twenty-ore-
year lease some months ago and that
the papers had been sent TO him; all
that is necessary 20 make the contract
binding is his signature.
The total sum of the rental will be
about S2,0C0000. The cost OF the thea
ire will BE-. 10 is said, about 100000.
The site 20 be improved fronts 20O.l0
feet on Eighth Avenue. $50 feet on
Forty-ninth Street and f75 feet on Fiji
,ieth Street.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-19
$2S4,00O Given Princeton
Sl25,000 Contributed for
School Of Architecture

Princeton, y. j., June 1S.-Gifts Of
S2S4,000 from alumni and others have
been made 20 Princeton University dur
ing the last few months, II was an
rOunced to-day.
The subscriptions, prompted By the
financial crisis the university is fac
ing include a gift of sl2j,O0O for the
endowment OF Instructors salaries in
the new School Of Architecture, which
is expected to be established in the
0aar future
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-19
Frank Tinney to Join
Wilson S Yacht Crew
Freeport, L. l.. Hears Comedian
viii Soon Wear Uniform

The work of the crew Of President
Wilson's yacht, Mayfower, will be made
lighter by the addition Of new re-
cruit, according to a report from Free
port. Long Island. Il was said there
yesterday that Frank Tinney has
Joined the naval reserve and has been
assigned 10 duty on the Mayfower by
Secretary Daniels.
Tinnpy attempted to enlist several
weeks ago at the recruiting station in
Twenty-third Street. but was told his
services would be more valuable as a
recruiting ballyhoo.
Since then Tinney has made several
trips to Washington. and he announced
yesterday that he expects 70 be in one
of Uncle Sans uniforms within the
next three weeks.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-19
Lobsters More Plentiful,
Saws Long Island Expert

Montauk, Long Island, June d Lob
s,er lovers Who feared that their IA
vorite dish was soon TO be thing Of
the past need not worry, according TO
Perry Belmont Duryea. OF the Montauk
Figh and Supply Company. lie says
there are plenty OF the big-elawed fel-
lows left along the Atlantic coast and
in fact, that they seem to be more plen-
tiful than last season.
lie said that last week there seemed
TO be a never-ending supply OF Holsters
and oue days catch weighed nearly
three tons
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-19
Society
Miss Florence Harper, Grand
daughter of Mayor
Harper, Married

Miss Florence Harper, daughter OF
Mrs. James Thorne Harper aad grand
daughter Of the late James Harper, who
was at one time Mayor Of New York.
was married az o'clock yesterday al
ternoon to Randolph Beadleston, son Of
the late Mr.. and Mrs. William II. Bea-
dleston. Owing TO mourning, only mem
bers Of the two families were present
al the ceremony, which was performed
at the home of Mrs. Harper. So East
tifty-ifth Street, by the Rev DR.. James
Palmer, assistant pastor Of the Fifth
Avenue Presbyterian Church. A small
reception followed.
The bride wore a gown OF white satin
and chiffon with a court train. over
which fell the old family lace veil, ar
ranged with orange blossoms. She car
ried bouquet Of white orchids and
lilies-of-the-valley. Her only ornament
was platinum and pearl chain, the gift
Of the bridegroom.
Miss Ethel Harper was her sisters
maid Of honor and only attendant. She
was in white chiffon and wore a corsage
bouquet Of white orchids.
C.. Perry Beadleston served as his
brothers best man. There were no
ushers
Mr. and Mrs. Beadloston, after a
three weeks motor trip, viii 20 10 Mon
mouth Beach for he summer. They will
live in the city.
Mrs. Beadlestons father. James
Thorne Harper, died in August Of last
year.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles K. White. for
merry of Brush Hill Road, Milton,
Mass, announce the engagement OF
their daughter, Miss Louise Lawrence
White, to George Crosby White, son of
Mr.. and Mrs Sumner Wheeler White,
Of Nutley. y. J. Miss White was a
debutante of the winter l9l4-15 and 4.
member Of the Sewing Circle OF that
season. She Is an active member OF
the Vincent Club and has exhibited az
the annual horse shows for the last
three seasons. Mr.. White is a member
Of the 1918 class at Harvard and be-
longs TO the Institute, Hssty Pudding
and other clubs. lie is now at the PC
serve officers training camp AZ Fort
Myer, Va. No date has been set for
the wedding.
Under the auspices Of the New York
branch OF the Overseas Club, Of VII 81
Lord Northcliffe is the founder, Scenes
from Shakespeare" will be given a. g.
Michaers Parish House, 225 West
Ninety street. on Thursday even
ing The proceeds will be divided be-
tween the Royal Flying Corps Hotel,
London. and the Queen Mary's Needle
work Guild.
Mr. and Mrs. Allan Appleton Rob
bins have taken a house at Locust Val
ley, Long Island, for the summer.
The Hon. Mrs. Alfred Arson and her
daughter, Miss Alexandra Emery. will
go 10 Bar Hsrbor this week for the
season.
Mr.. and Mrs. Francis VI. Weld. Of 900
Park Avenue. viii spend the summer a.
Cold Spring Harbor. Long Island.
Mr.. and Mr.. Gerald Livingston Hoyt,
who spent the spring at their country
place at Staatsburg, y. Y, left there
on Saturday for their summer home at
Beverly, Mass.
Miss Carol A. Hartman, who was a
guest Of Mrs. Alexander Brown in
Philadelphia, returned to the city yes
terday.
Miss Ruth V. Twomblv arrived IN
town Yesterday from Madison, ". J..
and will remain here until the end Of
the week
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-19

MY Lady's Glove" for the most part,
is rather conventional uncomic opera.
It's principal asset Is the score, written
by Oscar Strauss OF Chocolate Soldier
fame. and containing a pair Of flowing
waltz tunes and a number OF other
melodies which are pleasing. The To-
Gale is France, the background IS mill
tary. and the story is laid in the ante
belium DAYS when regimental amours
were really of first Importance.
Although haYng 20 do solely with
pair OF romances, the plot has IN
tricacies both complex and numerous,
particularly for June weather. IL re-
wolves around q beautiful unknown
the piece was called The Beautiful
Unknown" during its preliminary per
formances). No. glove, widow and
a choleric colonel. The complications,
though many, are generally true 20
comic opera.
The cast is headed BY Charles Pur-
cell, a personable juvenile, whose ac-
eomplishments are sufficient but by no
means extraordinary. The attractive
Vivienne Segal sings pleasingly, and
Frances DemArest and Maude Odell al
the other roles OF prominence. The
slight comedy of the piece is in the
hands Of Charles Judels, Charles Nc
Naughton and Ned Monroe, all Of
whom. Of course. are handicapped. Viz.
GINA Fissinger contributes dance and
Nadira Tageli essays some high notes
in d rather hard voice.
A musical number which caught the
fancy Of the audience. and undoubtedly
will continue 10 catch future audiences,
was entitled do Buy Some Candy"
and concluded with the tossing OF sam
pies 20 the audience. IL used 70 be only
flowers and rubber balls that were
thrown 10 audiences, but the day proba-
bly, will come when potatoes and even
small steaks are thus distributed.
The new piece 10 prettily costumed,
and second-act set was particularly
attractive. Although the source Of the
piece was Eiennese. and the officers
presumably Austrian. the story has
been transplanted 20 Chantiily In the
adaptation The adapters have gone 10
neutral territory for one Of their jokes,
however. this particular one having 20
do with the holes in Swiss cheese.
G. s X
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-19

,..,.d 70 lot, of musical comedies since 49,
m Hood and The Screnadc" to "rhe Foles and liichy
Koo" ,
m H. The thing that pcrpcxcs mcthiS is what want to know;
m, stuff that Harry Smith wrote twenty-five years ago'
. - ike the lyrical things in The Wizard OF the Nile
s,r. Eve and hc Fencing visible smile
%. rder a, sit and the songs in the modern show,
Nh wrote the things Harry Smith wrote twentyone years ago:
SIR If submarine destOyers were manufactured OF the same
Instance that makes up the editorial shears offer Harry and Pat
d 70 reason that they would be hard to find as these
arc No submarine could ever catch them. AS
80 this discovery hunted for the shears in order to have
- chemically analysed but unable to find them
II making submarines Of editorial shears proves too costly our
is that they be made blotter Besides, blotter have
,rav of getting under things.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-19
Trinity Graduates 80;
S in Military Service

Hartford. Conn, June ls-Trnitv
College graduated a class OF thirty
nine at it's nineteenth commencement
to-day. Five degrees were granted u
seniors absent IN military service.
Honorary degrees conferred were:
Frank Butler Gay, Hartford. Master
Of Arts; Thomas willing Balch, Phila-
delphia. Doctor Of Letters; the Rev
Jobn Blackwell Oakland Cal. Doctor
Of Divinity: Morgan c. Buckley, for
mer United States Senator from Con-
neeticut, Doctor Of Laws.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-19
Police Honor Legion
Bids Owens Farewell
Woods and Inspectors Salute
Departing Ambulance Driver

Martin s. Owens, acting detective
sergeant. chosen by Commissioner
Woods from the Police Honor Legion to
drive its ambulance in France, received
farewell honors yesterday at Police
Headquarters. The out-of-doors cere-
monv included a salute from the Com
missioner. the department inspectors
and 100 members Of the legion.
The crowd which gathered when the
men fled into Centre Street and lined
up on the curb hiled the neighborng
streets for several blocks.
Commissioner Woods made a brief ad-
dress and gave 20 Owens letter Of
introduction 70 Ambassador Sharpe, in
Paris Owens Will sail overseas in the
uniform Of the Police Department and
wearing its shield.