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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-05
REJOICING IN BATTLE,
AMERICAN Is KILLED
Young Legionaire Dies Just as
He Announces Satisfaction at
Getting His Chance
By CHARLES F. BERTELLI

PARIS, May 20 (By mail to New York
June 81.
I'm sure going to give the Germans he'll
when we get into action" were the last
words of twenty-two-year-old George
Meyer, of Brooklyn, a member of the
famous French Foreign Legion, Meyer was
a young recruit, but a demon for fighting
His closest chums were James Paul. of st.
Louis, who was killed in the same action,
and David Wooster of New York.
The legionaires were doing frst-line duty
and the big German guns were raining
shells upon the trenches. This was in one
of the battles that have marked the pres
ent French offensive in Champagne. Meyer
had Just expressed his satisfaction at get
ting into action and had announced his in
tention of showing the Germans a hot time
when a shell burst within a few feet Of his
head His body was blown to pieces and
the fragments were buried on the spot.
Wooster had been studying at Harvard
when he left TO begin turbulent career In
the legion. He soon acquired the reputation
his two friends had Of thriving on the
hard and dangerous life in the frst-lne
trenches"
paul in particular seemed to thrive on
danger "He was happiest where the
bullets were thickest" the boys all said
had no terror for him. Standing for hours
in mud and slime, never knowing when
vour turn would come, got on the nerves or
some of the best soldiers, but could never
vine out Paul's smile We have seen him
come out of a three-day spell IN lhe hrst-
line trenches Just as fresh as when he went
in Some of the others were so ragged they
could hardly walk.
In tbe same battle in which Paul and
Meyer lost their lives TWO other americans
we're wounded They were Ivan Mock, a
oiyiI engineer of Baltimore, who gave up
on excellent position in Peru TO join the
legion and Frank Whtmore Of Richmond
Va, Mock was struck in the head and was
granted forty-hve days leave TO go 10
America to recuperate'
war and the spirit in which the Ger
mans have waged it have made the legion
aries the desperate men they are in battle
| They were not all that way in the begin
| ming For instance take this case:
with two American comrades, PAU
| pavellxa, Of Madison, WIS, entered the
| legion toward the end Of 1914. After they
| bsd finished their training they were sent
| 80 Tho front The first day in the first line
trenches Pavelka and his comrades, all OF
| ',,hon, were In the same company were
| cautiously peeping over the parapet' hoplhs
| thew would get German.
A German head suddenly appeared oVu
vards away. The three blazed away stimuli,
| y,,oousIy ana the German, who had started
| N climb higher, toppled over apparently
dead. The three turned ana looked at one
another. -, ... .
SWell." said Pavelka after a moment
oIn, sure / didn't kill him
IT fred last" declared the second OF tne
| trio a.. oon ..o.a. 4,
| claimed the third. -,,.,,,..
u,,t ,hev soon got hardened and killed their
man without ninching or compunction'
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-05
TO CARE FOR ENLISTED MEN

e T Stotesbury has offered to give
$4,000 70 fund TO establish a recreation
center and lodging house near the center
of the city for enlisted men The plans
which may call for the expenditure of
S500,000, were announced at a conference
to plan protection for the morals Of sailors
and marines on shore leave, held in Mr.
Stotesbury's home.
More than 100 prominent Philadelphians,
representing war work organizations,
womens clubs, the Y. NJ. c. A and the
Y. w. c, A., were present. The Philadelphia
Army and Navy Cooperative Council was
formed with Arthur Emlen Newbold OF
Chestnut Hill as convener. The purpose
Of the council will be to act as "steering
committee" for efficient Cooperation Of all
war work on moral lines. Admiral Tap
pan, commandant Of the Philadelphia Navy
Yard, was among the speakers.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-05
Tho Night Clerk"-BroadwaY

The Night Clerk" one Of the best
tabloid musical comed-' offerings in vaude-
VILE, proved an eN-silent headiner at the
Broadway last night. There are twenty
five capable performers in the company
headed by Cecil Summers. The song num-
hcrs were warmly applauded, and the cos
tunes and scenic effects left nothing to be
desired An attractive and well-gowned
chorus who sang and danced in a most
pleasing manner, deserve line TO them
selves
Nem Mckinley offered a series of new
songs and jokes, while the Taylor Trio
performed feats of skill on the wire.
The feature photoplay was THE Silent
Lie" with Miriam Cooper in the leading
role.
"Al Is Fair in Love" will he the headline
act the last three days or the week. and
the photoplay will be Florence Reed ir
THE Eternal Sin"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-05
NOTED LABOR LEADER
WAS BURIED TODAY
Funeral Services for Louis A..
Schwartz Were Held This
Afternoon

Funeral services were held this after
noon for Louis A. Schwarz, secretary treas
urer of the International Photo Engravers'
Union Of North America and one Of the
most prominent labor officials in the coun-
try.
The funeral, which was conducted from
the undertaking parlors of oliver II. Bair
1920 Chestnut street, was attended by
representatives OF many labor and fra
ternal organizations. Interment was in
Northwood Cemetery.
Mr. Schwarz was noted in labor circles
as an arbitrator. As such he was ac-
credited with the prevention of many
strikes. He was a charter member of the
Philadelphia Photo Engravers' Union and
served in almost every office At the Min
neapolis convention, in 1906, he was elected
vice president of the international organi-
cation, and held that office until the New
York convention, in 1908, when he was
elected secretary-treasurer position which
be held until his death, June l. He also
held important offices in the American Fed
GRAFTON of Labor and several times was a
delegate to national conventions from the
photo engravers' organization. He was a
prominent Mason, being a member of the
Ivanhoe Lodge, No. 449, +. and A. NJ
University r. A. Chapter No. 256 4; Phila.
delpha Commandery, No 2, X. t; Lu I.u
Temple A. A. o. n. NJ. s.; Progressive
Assembly, No. 4, A. o. NJ. p; Harry Clay
Council, No. 7, Jr., o. L. A. NJ, and other
lodges.
Mr.. Schwarz, who was forty-sevcn years
old is survived by his wife, Mrs Nellie
Schwarz, and one dapghter He lived al
113 Terminal avenue, ErdenheIm Terrace
Chestnut Hill.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-05
SWEETEST GIRL in STATE
NOW LUCKIEST AS WELL
List of Wedding Presents to For
mer Miss Elizabeth Kolb
Dazzles Imagination

THE sweetest girl in Pennsyivania.H
now Mrs Ralph Alvin Gibbs sonewhere
in the East on honeymoon in her privata
car, may be now known as the luckiest girl
as well!
Mrs. Gibbs who until Saturday night
was little Miss Elizabeth L. Kolb. is the
daughter Of Col. Louis j. Kolb, and tho
young lady whom Governor BrumbAugh
called the sweetest girl in Pennsylvania.-
Just listen TO three Of her wedding pres
ents which became known today!
check for $4,000 from the parents
of her young husband, who live in Ohio.
solid silver coffee set from the Cow
crnor OF Pennsylvania y
The key to treasure chest in the 4
Real Estate Trust. In real life this IL
a safety deposit vault given TO the bride
by her father. The young couple have
not the slightest inkling OF what Is in :
the chest The surprise is 10 be disclosed
on the return from the honeymoon.
deed to a house in Germantown from ]
the brides uncle. George Kolb.
The mounted head of an Alaskan ram. j
which was killed by the late Thomas ,
Martindale on his last hunting trip.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-05
ST. MARY'S HALL GIRLS
RECEIVE DIPLOMAS
japanese Play and Cherry Blossom
Dance Among Features of
Commencement

BURLINGTON, N. j., June 5.-The an
AsA commencement of st. Mary's Hall.
."'cn opened Sunday at the Holy Inno-
,s"@ church, when the Right Rev. James
brewster Bishop of Maine, preached the
nooS. "'' ''OSe TINS "i'''
~ 0iass day exercises were held yester-
-. ~ on the campus. The pupils, in cos
Dur1n. presented "A Glimpse of Japan"
1or.,. the intermission a Cherry Bios
Grphh uahce lance was given by Violet Burd
AdelstaHa louise Buback, Theresa F. Clarkson,
cohs.Ne Lewis, Katharine Seckel Helen
TbiS and Dorothy Wenders.
prorAs morning the commencement exercises
nrs,,s IN the auditorium were opened with
Rhins,. py the Rev John Fernerly. Bishop
pani a,ituer presented the diplomas. Bishop
d. Asatthews, Of New Jersey. gave an ad-
More than 1000 guests attended.
~ A.eneheon followed on the campus. The
'sg9uates this year were
Hesn "a - Antrim, Gertrude Ruth Coe,
lula noCiue Cohenour, Helen c. Cope,
Anna IsnI, Alice l.. Farr, Eugenia Gilpin.
Loranya. Margaret Kuhns, Mae Noel
Venahis Edlth Lukens, Mary Mcdowell,
4 W.. hnnor, Dorothy Painter. Teresa
a. 49, Fhyllis NJ, Perrine. Jessie l.. Por-
Doro,s.i lofle X Prophet Helen Rothwell.
SlIws. anreYe, Harriet S. Smith. Dorothy
N.I11,e rnlly Waterworth. Josephine
|nt,,< Grace Wilson and Dorothy
|"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-05
Revue De Vogue-william Penn

There is an emphatic stamp of originality
on the bill at the william Penn. The entire
show holds interest from beginning to end.
end.
The Reveue de Vogue which overhows
with novelties in addition to pretty girls of
marked ability is a worthy headliner. An
environment of TASTEFUL splendor enhances
the production which moves with commend
able dash. Vincent Bucey, the Ounce Sis
ters Evelyn Zabele and Delphne Daugun
contribute greatly to the success of the
offering
Others who appeared with good results
were Lew Smith, Barry, Nelson and Barry,
and Harry X. Morton and Zella Russell
THE Billionare N2grant," with Charles
Ray in the principal role. was the photo
play feature. 1t is the pictures first show.
ing and it follows the pace of other worthy
attractions at this house.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-05
WOMAN DEFIES POLE Settlers
Plants Tree in Hole Dug by Telephone
Men, Then Stands Guard

CARLISLE. Pa, June 5.-Standipg
guard in a rocking chair Mrs Alice Starr
Hauck Mechancsburg, prominent as a
social worker and suffragists, for two days
has stood off men in the employ of the
United Telephone Company who tried to
place a pole on the lawn in front Of her
home.
After they dug tho hole she planted tree
IN 1t and when they returned took up her
post on q chair at the spot and refused TO
move TO permit operations
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-05
PHILO'S SEVEN KEYS"
Is EQUAL TO COHAN'S
Capital Amateurs Ably Recreate
Atmosphere of Farcical
Mystery at Broad
TEMPO OF ACTION BRISK

What the Savoy opera Company is TO
Gilbert and sullivan the Philopatran play
ers are 10 modern farce. These amateurs
so expert in business" so sure and swift
in the execution Of their yearly task, might
we'll object to the label For their non
professional labor carries with II always the
assurance Of a task well conned and an
accomplishment OF polish.
The 1917 bill Of the Players is exception
ally well fitted to their abilities. since It is
Seven Keys to Baldpate," one Of the inde-
fatigable George NJ Cohan's best farces,
founded on Earl Derr Bigger's story. 1t
was first disclosed to Philadelphia at the
Garrick by a capital company Last nights
Philo production at the Broad may well
claim kinship with the speed. the swift
humor. the amusing melodrama, the reverse
The Philopatrans with all their assur-
ance and prestige Of self-education do not
make the error OF trying to be curiously
and paroChially original There is evidence
in almost all the roles that the portrayer of
each has given careful heed TO the profess
sional Interpreter. So in James ]. Skellys
Magee the observant one may note traces Of
George Parsons The delightfully."- dry
"Hermy" Of Hugh Dunlap smacks quite
bit Of dear, lrreplaceable Joseph Allen. Nan
Furey as the amusingly nonchalant black
mailer has the true touch of slangy fun,
and the rest Of them are. without too sedu-
lously aping their forerunners, excellently
attuned to the first representations
The play has been neatly staged, much
in the fashion of the original production
and the snappy treatment that marks the
acting is observable in the stage manage
ment and the general tempo Of the piece
1t is we'll worth seeing again. r. d.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-05

profession. Judged as a monstrosity THE
Wheel Of Life" Is worth its weight in gold,
potatoes or caulifower. The name Of the
imprcsario of this crazyquilt is not avail
able But the chances are that he's no
longer at large They guard them carefully
these days. What would you do. for in
stance, TO a man who took half dozen old.
tremendously old Biograph pictures. sliced
them into innumerable bits, rewelded the
mess into an alleged "Cival War" story
Gas the leaders call it) and tried to make
the whole coherent with series of the
most amusngly Incompetent captions ever
seen? Would you believe that at least four
to Revolutionary War heroes, were repre-
the junk the hero became several men?
or that, out Of the whirl of incident, Mary
emerged as lovely as ever, though seen
through photography OF the same COM
pleXion Of Othello? Well, It's all at the
Keystone, and it's all true-and enormously
funny. Even the attitude of persons who
advertise first time in this CITY," in con-
nection with movies whose leading men
have been dead for years "The Wheel Of
Life" is not TO be missed, IL your humorous
sense is strong enough.
Rex Beach's The Barrier" directed by
Edgar Lewis, and originally seen at the
Chestnut street Opera House, is at the
Palace. The Regent mas The Deemster, 4"
by Hall Caine. Alice Joyce, in within the
Law" is the Victorla's bill Twenty
Thousand Leagues Under the Sea" is visible
to patrons Of the Leader.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-05

Her Unborn Child" the melodrama Of
birth control that apparently loves Phila-
delphia to the point of remaining here al
ways, is still at tho X ickerbocker Prob
ably the house will be d * after this week,
the last Of Her Unborn Child" about
which absolutely nothing new remains to
he said
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-05
Continuing PLAYS

The last week but one of 80 Long
Lefty" was inaugurated at the Lyric last
night At the end OF the local run the
musical farce will make n transcontinental
trip to its home, Los Angeles. Charlotte
Greenwood continues as Lefty, with new
specialtes In dancing added to the other
features of the show
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-05
LOIS WEBER TURNS
TO CINEMA SYMBOLS
UnconvinCing Feature, Gwen as
You and l." at Stanley.
Hart at Arcadia
A PICKFORD CRAZYQUILT
By the PhOtoplay Editor

sTANLEY-"Eyen as You and l." uniyersai,
Gssss st9rY py MT99 Ws Woads scenoro by
Photographed by Allen Scgler
Lois Weber has gained some repute with
symbolical pictures. "Hypocrites," in spite
Of obvious stupiditles Of text, disclosed
unique Photographic freaks Scandal
possibly her best production, grpped
through adroit plotting and pleased the
mind with intelligent theatrical manipula-
tion. Even as You and T. can hardly
equal Scandals" melodramatic thrust. 1t
may he Of interest 70 some people, Like
most allegories, its story is banal; its sus-
pense nil its chara Cterzation empty. There
arc two notably deft bits Of acting that
stand out--those of Ben Wilson and Mig
non Anderson. Each is plastic earnest,
hard driving without much to drive at in
this story, which cuts back through a good
deal Of footage from the life in artist quar-
ters to a luridIy lit studio Hades 1t is pos
sibe that some tender souls will thrill with
pity at the sight Of a half-starved scup-
tors wife sharing her last Uneeda with
bunch of pigeons. Very little children will
like the sudden appearances Of His Brim-
stone Majesty. Perhaps such a leader as
Money has dried many tears Of the fairer
sex; part with honor, and you will be
richer" will make their mammas and papas
shudder But TO demand that intelligent
people respond to such primitive stun is
"A
is the "Experience" of phQtOplay Which
is to say that it lacks human understanding
and, almost worse than that redeeming
artistic worth.
ARCADIA-''WoIf Lowry" with William S.
Hart and Margery Wilson. story by Charles
T. Dazey. Directed by Mr. Hart Photo
graphed by Joseph August supervised py
Thomas *. lnce
Perhaps you think any production in
which the end is plainly visible in reel two
Is to be Stunned. Perhaps you feel that
aged plots should be passed by. But If you
do, It only proves that you don't know the
great humauizing faculty of Mr. Hart, aud
the technical deXterity that marks all his
films. Wolf Lowry" isn't Knockout by
any means. The star has had more vivid
pictures before. Its story progresses with
fair tempo to a conventional climax. And
then Bill galvanizes the entire wornout
machinery of the narrative with some won
derfully passionate and ferocious acting
| and some Of the most magnficently express
| i've cose-ups ever screened. The fine
August eye for distance and outdoor spaces
| has watched every scenS, Genuine pictorial
merit is the result And Of course the de-
| lightfully spontaneous Margery Wilson puts
across every one Of her scenes with verye,
beauty and acumen.
| KEYsToNE-''The Wheel OF Life," company
unknown, with Mary Pickford and about 1000
INFAMOUS photoplay stars In minor roles.
"Directed" by David w. GThith, and others.
Here is one Of the curiosities of curious
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-05

Wheel OF Life" company
unknown, with Mary Pickford and about 1000
"Directed" By David w. GTinith. and others.
Here is one Of the curiosities of a curious
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-05

The third instalment Of "The Grizzly King"
will be found on Page Of this issue.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1917-10-18
BLACK NANNY DEAD.

Aunt Maria Walker, a real black
NANNY. died Monday 1t the home of
her daughter, Aunt Jane iantis, and
was buried Tuesday afternoon in the
Lancaster cemetary. Aunt Maria was
one of the few black mammies lefthay-
ingIseryed IN that capacity even in anti
bellum days. She belonged to the
Walker family and had dates TO prove
she was over one hundred years old.
She was nurse of Mr.. David
Walker. The end came Unexpectedly
as the day she died she was active
both physically and mentally and pass
ed into the Great Beyond without a
struggle.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1917-10-18
ARNOLD.

Mr.. Thompson Maret Arnold one Ut
the oldest and most highly respected
citizens Of Garrard county. died at his
home ON the Lexington road sunday
afternoon at five o'clock, the end COM
ing peacefully.
Mr.. Arnold was native Of Garrard
County having been born here Nov.
llth ls},. and had always persued
farming and stock raising rs an indus
try Owing To his good judgment,
thrift and Industry he was one Of our
most prosperous farmers.
On Dec. /, lS,6. he was married To
Miss Margaret Anderson. daughter u
the late Clayton Anderson To ths
union eight children We're born. they
are; Messrs Clayton. Simeon ,deceasedl
Ashby. and Lee. who has joined the
colors. and Mesdames VIM Burnett.
Ben King, James Wsrford and Clyde
WIthers
MIR. Arnold was Confederate sol.
der. having entered the service in l>62
under Capt Mike Salter. Co. +. Third
Ky. Regiment, Gen GaHo's Cavalry
and Morgans command.
He was a gallant soldier and served
until the end of war. lie had the dis.
tinction Of being one Of the guards Of
jefferson Davis at the time OF the
surrender
Devoted aud generous to his family.
faithful friend and kind neighbor he
will he greatly missed from the circle
in which he moved.
Those Of the fast thinning rank of
the Confederate veterans who acted as
honorary pail bearers were. K. K. Dem
ton. J.. ". Royston. Jake Trumbo G..
w. Thompson. T.. VI. Norman, Dence
Moore. u. l.. Lear. Startling PAYNE.
The funeral services were conducted
by Rev. + NJ Green Of Danvlle. Tues
day morning at eleven O'Clock, after
which interment took place in the Lam
caster cemetery.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1917-10-18
LANCASTER IN THROES
OF COAL FAMINE.

That misery likes company is an
old and doubtless true saying. but the
company in which Lancaster is now
travelling does not lessen the misery
one whit. Lancaster and the entire
county ere in the thrOes of coal fam
inc, and the best consolation obtalnable
is ITO hope for the best and prepare
for the worst. A single car arriving
at irregular and infreqIent intervals is
prorated out to consumers at the ratio
of ten bushels to the consumer, and is
quickly disposed Of.
Local dealers are unable to get coal.
or promises as to when they may eX.
pect to be supplied. Messrs Hudson,
Hughes & Farnau showed US telegram,
duplicates of which had been sent 10
six different mines in an effort to Sc
cure shipments, meeting with no suc-
cess with any of them.
The fact that the miners in eastern
Kentucky are said to have resumed
operations on the sth INST does not tend
to relieve the situation in the least, and
the dealers are unable to hold out any
definite hope as to when the situation
will improve The dealers will continue
TO do their utmost to treat all alike.
allowing only ten bushels to the Gus.
toner from each car as they may re.
ceiye it, and should the weather be,
come suddenly severe there would un,
doubtedly be suffering in the community.
The oft made prediction of year
ago that the war would make itself
felt is indeed coming true. and the per
son who secured a supply of coal, ever
at what was considered exOrbltanl
prices, is indeed to be congratulated on
his forethought.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1917-10-18
LAND STILL BOOMING.

Mr.. Mars Swinebroad, son of G..
Bright Swinebroad. the Lancaster real
estate man, was here Saturday and
told Messenger reporter there was
no let-up in the boom in real estate
going on IN Garrard county. Land is
bringing enormous prices and every
piece offered finds ready buyer. The
boom is not limited to Lancaster but
extends over the entire county. Such
high prices and great demand never
before existed in this section of the
State. Danyille Messe niger.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1917-10-18
GARRARD COUNTY
FARMS IN DEMAND

Every few days we hear of Swine
broad. the Real Estate Man Selling
another farm. His sales last week
amounted to over S75. 900. He sold for
c. I. Dietrich 22l acres to Albert
Sloan Of Lincoln County for SD, 800.
and for c. c. Glass of Jessamine County
to j. |. Hamilton 800 acres at about
$40. per acre. These farms adjoin and
are located on the Lexington and Lam
caster pike near 3ryantsville, and are
splendid farms. We are informed that
Mr.. Sloan was offered profit on his
purchase the day he bought it,
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1917-10-18
SUNDAY FISHERMEN
TO Be PROSECUTED.

Sunday fishing at the water works
lake is strictly prohibited, both by law
and by the fishing club. The names of
any persons found fishing on Sunday
will be reported to the city authorities
and vigorously prosecuted If IA person
be a member Of the fishing club. he
will forfeit his priviledges. Both the
management Of the fishing club and
the city authorities are determined
that the Sabbath shall not be violated
in this respect.