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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-04-02
Her Idea.

"What, buying cigars for your hus>
band? l shouldn't think you'd encour-
age him in the filthy habit"
"I'm not. I'm buying them to d.
courage him" Detroit Free Press.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-04-02
Easier Still.

"a scientist can take one bone and
reconstruct dynosaur."
"Thats nothing. Our landlady can
take one bone and reconstruct din
er"-Kansas City Journal.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-04-02
Wisn Woman.

at was Cervantes, was 1t not, who
said, No man is born wiser"
Perhaps It was, but woncn found II
cut long before Cervantes did"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-04-02

We are made for cooperation, like
feet, like hands, like eyelids, like the
yows of the upper and lower teeth
knrehs Aurelus.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-04-02

What is the initiative and referen-
dunn
Another name for wives. Puck.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-04-02

No man can avoid his own company,
SO he had better make 1t as good as
possible.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-04-02

Creditors have better memories than
1ebtors.- Franklin.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-04-02

A grateful thought toward heaven Is
of itself a prayer-Lessing.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-08

MANY NEW IDEAS in
KEITH SPRING SHOW
Doree's Singers. Florrie Miller
ship and Kalmar and Brown
Hits of Novel Bill

Class---ths appears 10 be about the
brofost description Of the show at kcith's
this week
only a pcssimist with rainy-day Crouch
could say that a single act on the bill vas
not up 10 the mark
Musical memories were pleasantly rc-
vivcd in the operate novelty presented by
Nine. Dorcc's Celebrities. Big scenes from
famous operas were given by capable slTg-
ciS, who were the CpuuteTparts OF CaruSo
Dcstlnn, TelCa22lni, Mary Garden. Homer
and other 8 At artists. The act is one Of
the best musGA productions seen here this
season.
Hazel SauEoru. as Tetraaziui i'm a roudi-
tiun of "ScmHrc Liberia" from "rraviata,"
was the bright particular star. She has a
voice Of remarkable sweetness and sang
with much of the viSOr which made the real
lin the "Miscrere" from "ll Trovatorc"
Nine. tiudn dc Sauctis WAS "i.mny
bcs'iuu' aud Luigi MHuioru. "Murtiuoll'
IN the Mlsrroro from "ll ErnNatuIv.' Both
w"rn rewarded with emphatic appreciation.
Mr. Manicru'Y voice is all that could he
desired. HE would improve however, If
he sang with more expression and anima-
ton Edith SANDERS Joseph Cavadorc and
GuIlu Adimi offered "Torczetto" from Faust.
aud won sincere approval. Mr.. Adami's
'Mcphistu' would pc moro convincing If
his acting were toned down somewhat
Fiorrir Mu-rship u Philadelphia girl.
VINO Will be remembered as II feature In
many vaudeville combinations. made her
drhu' I'm this city ass q single act. and was
one ut the Very decided hits Of the show.
candid analysis Of her act shows that
she la ON th' way ~ headline houors at
no distant date
Miss MiUuls1jp's triumph i'm vaudeville
has been SO Pronounced that she has been
engaged for the principal aoubrctte part
in so Long Lefty" the Jolly musical
comedy which Is now enjoying a successful
run at the Lyric. She takes the step from
vaudeville to musical comedy next week
and Will therefore I've enabled to make her
debut In her own home town.
Bort Eamar and Jessie Brown returned
with their version of Nursery Land" "
which is a genuine treat for grown.ups and
lNddics alike. This is one of the real
gems Of vaudeville. Mr.. Na,mar's Simple
simon song is worth the price of admission
and Miss Browns dancing was a delight.
The pair received an ovation.
Stan stanley. the aCrobatiC funstcr
dropped in with his family about IL. 30 and
upset the house with waves of laughter.
This Northeast phladclphau carries bun
dies Of fun wherever he goes
cole, Russell aud Davis in "Watcrs
Wanted" were great with emphasis; !.
Warren Eoaun and Grace White, magic
and music, very artistic; the Erightuus
rag artists. started the show pleasantly. aud
the Five Nelson's, clever hoop rollers, offered
surprises and novelties that brought the bill
to an ideal conclusion. j. g. c.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-08
OCEAN AND STUDIO
IN DEADLY BATTLE
Williamsons Win Over "Produc-
ton" in 100000 Leagues Un-
der the Sea"
OCTOPUS FIGHT UNIQUE

''2I3,9go 10000 LEihGJEs Under THE sen" With
Verne. Produced for Cniversal hy, stuart
Theatre
Like the Caroline poets Love, the movies
still haN" something OF the sea. why not
more Of It? Ever since Grifth made his
then-magtcal one-rcel affairs. with scenes
laid on occan-coast and breakers. the enor-
nous pictorial possibilities Of wind-struck
waves and calm waters must have been
apparent. Vet producers Keep on grinding
out expensive battle stuff aud building
costly settings, when the most wonderful
and cheapest backgrounds in the world go
bepging
There are two kinds Of ocean phutoplays;
those that try to touch the note of gran
dcur and beauty. and those that put in
tercst and thrill and th,Seducationsl faculty
above ptcturesqueness and vitality. Of the
latter class IL Twenty Thousand Leagues
Under the Sea- which assembled a large
opening matinee audience at the Forrest
Yesterday The production is likely to draw
heavily, especially with people who aren't
regulars at the photoplay theatres.
Perhaps not all of the stunt stuff" quite
Jusiities the whirling rhapsodc words Of the
press agent Thomas Il. Ince has shown
US t-hoatS and speeding turpedoes $50 has
N"EStoucD almost every firm. since Pathes
\ Nations Peril" has blown mp ships but
what company hitherto has juXtaposed
sharks, octopi and divers la williamson?
The struggle between the monstrous ceph-
al"pod ana the pearl diver ending in the
iattrrs rescue by the captain. is one of the
real rarites of the camera There can he
u" question of fake or deception 1t is all
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-08
"HlP, HIP HOORAY GIRLS"
AMBITIOUS OFFERING
Casino Theatre Patrons Well Pleased
With an Extraordinary Effort
in Rurlesdue

Now aud then those who preside over the
dcStiuitieS of a hurlCsQuc show lift their
eyes on past the immediate dollar and go
i'm, by way Of financial investment, for
something big II is pleasant 70 record that
these folks succeed financially and artsti-
cally, even though IT does take them a little
longer time than II doe. the one who plays
the slap-sticll and haclucyed hurlesuuo
game May the "lIip, Hip, lIooray Girls"
which opened at the Casino Theatre last
night, succeed literally 1t is a mighty good
and ambitious production.
The show is IN two acts and eight scenes
and the olio between the parts Includes ice
skating on real ice and the ''SiN Diving
Bellies" both Of them well worth seeing.
Ben Pierce is the comedian star Of the
piece and William II. Weston plays opposite
him Others include Maybcllc Nahum,
Helen Nrccland, Tlic Stork and Leona st
Clair.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-08
VEGETABLES

Choice, stock sold fairly and values generally
we're well sustained. q ; follows White potatoes.
ed . gs, bush IL s2oo@3l5; Jersey, per basket,
l;5Oql. 10: White potatoes, new, Florida per
EscNe; !. soae25; 40: .. $Sas.5O: cqilg,
NO. J., s250@5; No, .. Sl.50G03. Sweet pota-
t'ss; Delaware and Maryland per hamper-No.
L n.15g2.25: No. .. Sl.25Il 90; cuis. 81
lvsst potatoes, Jersey, per basket--No. /. 81 %
C,te-YSS, /, si.oo@2; No. .. sl.Gogi.!S. CAB
Charleston. per Dbl. crate. S7MS; do, California
psr crate s0d1O. Spinach. Norfolk. per bbl
Nls, Norfolk per bbi,, si.75Ga.5 Gauuii.
EubsEs, Gafornia per T box 81 25 10" 30 Let .t
uce. Florida fancy per basket, SlMl 30: do
,I,1Os SeOs to good per basket 75o@ q DO HSrth
y, ss' per lo-i9Sh crate sl@2 Beans, Florida
NY; Eggplant, Florida. per box. 1904. Peppers
rsrSa. 20 per box, s25o@4, squash, Florida
lsuts a. CAROLINA arc III per z .bbl basket, sl25 @175;
Hs,sa E sFlGrida ind per basket 9 Beets
s 81 dpst. psI Oa;kel .$ Tomatoes Florida
Un'iN NUnn'eihNes-,,Colossal, s3.50@4 fancy. s2m2.5O:
Selss; y l.5O. Mushrooms, per Alb. basket,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-08
FAVORITE OFFERINGS
BY STOCK COMPANIES
st. Elmo" and "The Woman" at
knickerbocker and Orpheum
Thnntrn-

Familiar and popular fare was offered
those playgOers who like stock by the two
resident companies last night
Augusta J, Evans Wilson's "St Elmo" a
thriller ana tear-compeller that has been i'm
vogue for many n year. formed the bill
n the kniCkerboclter. Howard Hall and
Ruth Robinson headed the cast of Phia-
dcphia favorites. with Marie Warren in
the scmicharactcr role. Miss Warren is
agreeably recalled as having contributed
interesting portraits To productions by the
orpheum Players, who are now but a
memory
When ''rhc Woman" was first seen In
this city at the Garrick. with Mary Nash
and John Cope, 1t was voted an unCom-
monty telling melodrama, put on by
David Bcasco. Last nights audience at
the Orphcum found no reason to gafnsay
this opinion. The Myrkle-Iiarder stock
company gave a pleasant performance Of
the piece. with Miss Myrl>lc prominently
placed in the cast.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-08
COURT DISCARDS COUNTS
IN DISBARMENT SUIT
William I. Garrison on Trial at Atlantic
City, However, Is Accused in
Settlement of Funds

ATLANTIC CITY, May s,--Justices
Swayze. Minturn and Kalsch, of the Su-
nreme Court today dismissed three counts
inf the long list Of charges in disbarment
nroceedings brought against William !. Gar
rison. prominent member OF the Atlantic
County bar. and ex-Mayor OF Pleasantville.
The allegations discarded by the Court
r.farred to alleged Irregularities in the
Kandle and Boehm divorce cases, and the
oharee that Garrison attempted to procure
ths Impeachment of County Judge Shinn
through false affidavits.
The disbarment court today .s heating
allegations by Mrs. Ithel Burns that Gatri-
~ M for alienation tadsnent fpF eseeA &
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-08
LABOR LEADER TESTIFlES
IN CONSPIRACY TRIAL
McCracken TELLS of Conversations He
Had With Buchanan and
Fowler

NEW YORK, May s.--James j. Nc
Cracken, labor leader, of Detroit. was the
principal witness today in the trial Of
Captain Franz Won Rintelen, David Lamar
and others. McCracken was brought here
TO testify as to conversations he Is alleged
to have had IN Washington with former
Congressman Buchanan and Fowler
McCracken, in the course of a severe
cross-eXamnaton by Frank Moss counsel
for Fowler admitted that at the outset of
the war he favored an embargo on muni-
tions. but that since events nave happened
that have changed his mind" He in
sisted, however that in his opinion the stop
ping of shipments to Europe would have
ended the war some time ago.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-08

James r. Carson, in "Mod'l Abroad"
heads strong bill this week at the Globe
1t is n tabloid musical comedy that Is one
of the most pretentious seen i'm local vaudc-
VILE this season and the acting and comedy
OF Carson in the leading comedy role make
it stand out much ADORE the ordinary.
Neiman and Kennedy, two Philadelphia
boys, were excellent in their act, their act
ing being better than the lines Tom Lin
ton and his Jungle Girls mixed music
and dances with good results. Other acts
on the bill were Brady and Mahoncy, Will
Stanton and Company, Nolan and Nolan,
DIier and Hermini and the Paramount
Trio. There We're also the usual good pic
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-08
LEGISLATURE POSTPONES
ADJOURNMENT SESSION
House and Senate Leaders Of Both
Factions Defer Matter Until Next
Week-Effort for Recess
BIZ a Sta1 Correspondent

HARRISBURG. May S.-The question of
final adjournment of the Legislature will go
over until next week. This was definitely
decided today at conferences held by the
Penrose leaders Of the Senate and House
and at a caucus of the House leaders of both
the Penrose and Brumbaugh factions, and
the chairrfen Of the various House commit
tees,
The Penrose leaders of the Senate and
House will confer with Senator Penrose in
Philadelphia next Friday and Saturday, and
will decide whether they will try to force
a recess instead of final adjournment when
the Legislature has completed It's work,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-08
six Little W,Yes"-Br0adway

six Little Wives" a bright and tunefu
tabloid musical comedy, was awarded head
limo honors at the Broadway last night
Al Harrison and johnny Phlllber were
warmly appaudcd for their comedy and
spccialtics. other members of the cast
and chorus were up to the minute The
scenic effects and costumes wer" all that
could ho desired.
Mile Riato and company have singing
and comedy Offering with tabeauX, while
Josephine SdXton and Jack Farrell pleased
with songs and chatter.
: Virginia Pearson, in "A Royal Romance" ="
was tho feature film,
Rita Gould late star Of the Winter
Garden. viii be the hcadiincr the last three
days of the week, and the picture will be
american Methods" with william Far
num-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-08

NEW YORK, May Sat the oponing to-
day the cotton market was quiet. but dis
played steady undertone and first prices
were points net lower to 10 points higher.
Wall Street sold May and July in a scatter
ing way. while Liverpool interests and
Mitchell were the chief buyers on the open-
ing call
Cold weather over the southwestern ond
central hcits parity explained the unexpected
firmneSs of Liverpool cables and the initial
advance here
After the opening the market continued
steady for a time. with little change from
opening levels and only a moderate trade
mostly professional
However, around 1925 O'Clock IL turned
heavy and declined to last nights closing
prices. There were n few notices in circula.
ton, causing early selling of May con-
tracts.
After sagging back to about or a shade
under last nights closing figures the mar
ket steadicd on reports that trade interests
had buying orders around the ring for ex-
ecution between 1850 and 1850 for De-
cemher, which checked the selling move
ment
Light trade buying sent prices to an ad-
vance of about 20 points in the early after
noon. japanese interests were understood
to be among the buyers of new crops on
the rise. The improved weather outlook
restricted demand. however. and toward
midaftcrnoon a recession of half dozen
points occurred. But there was an ad-
vance later. and the close was unchanged to
26 points over Yesterdays close.
The exports for the day aggregated 4,79s
bales, including 559S bales to France and
5000 bales to other points on the Continent.
Total shipments thus far for the season
have been 4,7ls2St bales compared with
i,66lS70 bales for the corresponding period
last
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-08
SUSPENDERS FAIL IN A PINCH
Their Untrustworthiness Costs Camden
Man 20 Days in Jail
Suspenders are untrustworthy.

Robert Krantzer is a good runner but
his suspenders failed him today in a pinch
and that is why he began twenty-day
term in jail convicted of using abusive
language toward Private Ernest McGill of
Company G., Second New Jersey Infantry.
one of the guardsmen sentries at the New
York Shlpbuilding Company yard, Camden.
The sentries, long the object of insulting
remarks, decided TO break up the practice
today and chased Krantzer. who is a work.
man there. lie leaped over fence and
was distancing the pursuing soldiers and
policemen when suddenly he stopped, with
an agonized expression on his face
whats the natter" asked Policeman
Smith, who collared him.
MY suspenders busted" explained
Krantzer. He also tried to explain to Re.
corder Stackhouse that he was only fool.
ing with the sentries but In vain.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-08
kissing School'-Nixon Grand

"The Kissing School" with Tommy katur
and Billy Lang, kept everybody busy laugh
ing at the Grand. As the name Of the
act suggests, there was plenty of kissing
too, and the fact that pretty girls were
partners in the Osculating, made things
more interesting. There was ever present
a fine vein of comedy, and katur and Lang
presented some Of the best dance numbers
of the season. Lang is natural comedian
and wins laughs with ease. Other first
class attractions were Alexander Brothers:
Dorothy Kenton, banjost; Noodles Fa-
gan; Jimmie Lucas ana company and the
three Gordon Girls. The pictures were eX-
Ccllcnt.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-08

POTTSVILLE, Pa, May S.--WilIiam
alias "Marget" James, aged tWeuty-threc
years. Of New Jersey, n driver for Barnum
and Bailey's show, was crushed to death
under a wagon drawn by six horses, while
on the way to the circus grounds today, lie
had the lines wrapped about his legs. and
as the wagon careened on n hilly side street
he was pulled Off the seat and was thrown
under the wheels Of the wagon,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-08
RAILROAD EARNINGS
Sugar Futures Continue Quiet

NV YORK, May a.--The sugar fu-
sh' 49, market opened quiet and steady. un-
.nsed 10 an advance of points, with
i,s,s ~ on the call amounting to 1900 tons.
M~suons Msn pointed to a larger Cuban crop
an. mas peen expected and, on the cali,
Fhss. interests had contracts for sale.
sorh.a Orerihgs' however. were promptly alb
ss. sDeo by a leading Wall street house
eeunt. 10 operating ior European ac-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-08
Novel Bill at Cross Keys

The feature act on the bill this week at
the Cross Keys Theatre Is Lpinskis Dogs,
a marvellous canine act in which all kinds
Of dogs perform with surprising intelli-
gcnCe.
Denny and Sykes in a breezy skit. got
IA good reception, while Demore, Angel &
90. offered a good sketch
Egomar and OBrien. in a singing and
talking act, sang several new songs and
had a funny line of patter Maude Ryan
a comediennc. and the Six Salores In
novelty act completed the bill,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-08
LIVE STOCK QUOTATIONS.

CHlcAGo, May s,-HOGs--Receipts IL. 900
gissSSers: q. SiSl5@15eo good heavy $iS. .15a
'so 'oS rough heavy sl5.lhq15. .35; light, s15. 40
sio.oo; DIES, s9.7 hl375; bulk, sl5,45Ql575.
sCATTLEmReceip,s. 5000 head. Market steady,
kYssSses' 1920 q IL. 80: cows and heifers. 6.25G6
fffssa An! s,!oekers and feeders, s7.15@1O: calves.
s.,hE s..,hhEEp-Receipts, 5000 head Market steady
I'll Ma iaanS western. sll.25@12.60: lambs.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-08
"America First"-Penn

America First an elaborately staged
production illustrating the pomp and pa
geantry of army and navy life in this
country, was the important feature that
topped the bill at the William Penn
Theatre.
Other acts included "a street Urchin,"
Walter Ward and Useless. comedy cyclists,
and Billy Schoen and Vera Burt The bill
concludes with Il motion picture. "ln Again
Out Again. starring Douglass Fair
banks,
Doug" Fairbanks, in "1n Again--Out
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-08

Again" is at the Victoria. The Palace
has Pauline Frederick In Sleeping Fires"
American Methods" with william Farnum,
is the Regents bill. This is the last week
of Joan, the Woman" at the Chestnut
Street Opera House.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-08
Liverpool Cotton

LIVERPOOL May S.--There was a fair
business doing in spot cotton today and ?
points higher on the basis of 12.s3c for
American mddling The sales aggregated
5000 bales, including 1000 bales American.
Imports were 5000 bales. American 5000.
The market closed steady at 10 to II points
net higher
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-08
PHILADELPHIA
MARKETS
GRAIN AND FLOUR

nd ;S 1SSo rSt Gas6 nrcrNss M"'tSnG SnG
k1vicee weIe I'd nrIces further advanced &C. quo.
eccd denn.r Iots in export cleNator--No. :
,isns Csar,osSs15: No. . southern red. ,s3.0s
u sPct,. smer ssreT 10. . red, s3.oGd3li; No 3
mmSssii; rejected a. s3O2@3O7; re-
|rsa :. Receipts. 1900 bush. The market ruled
CORN -an,Ices advanced 2c under light on"r-
~ snaa srsa trade was auiet, ouot2tions Ser lots
III lccai 20 mi 53: do. No, 4 yellow, H.IOV
lstscv5o. 10. s yellow. 'l'osp W,
y y, rs Receipts. rs. 3i7 bush Offerings were
/ QaIsdnthe QaIIssd he market ruled tirm' but there Vas
Foe trsapd trssSa,rd white. ~ q 7sc; No. white. I6g
Nc. noyy,v.-Receipts. ~ ala bbls. and 7oi, lbs
fly" Trade was quiet. but the market
h aessssr, and lighter In sympathy with the
fuled i.T nrH advance in wheat Quotations, per
ss''nns' s ns In wood cotton or iute SEEKS about
h ss:, Tsis'a5 a Is. 7S; DO -straisht, sit5c
"a ea a. patent, si4.25D1i.I5: spring. hrst
iAso' scyyS ISdfl3b 30; DO, patent sag u; do;
tssf,, brands, sl5mlG; city mills, choice ana
Ssss patent. s15mld,
~ W FLOUR was in small supply and 2'r per per
1 r hissher but trade was quiet. we puol"
~ w II 20 per bbl,, as to quHlitN.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-08

The Walnut retains for a second week.
the melodrama of birth control Her Un-
born Child" which was seen first in this
city at the same playhouse earlier in the
season.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-08
FRESH FRUITS

Demand was only moderate. but values gen
Eally ruled steady. Quotations: Apples. per
kbL--Ben Davis So 2JG Baldwin, No l. SI. 80
tSs0I do. ungraded 81 q $50: Winesap. No. y,
N5Qa6; do. ungraded s2.5OW3.50, apples
II SOa2; lemons. per box. s3dl; oranges, Flor
ita. per crate-Bright fancy, 81. 50Hi; Russet
Florida. per crate, S2@4. 80; pincapples, Porto
eico, per crate. $2.25m3: straw berries. North
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-08
NEW YORK BUTTER AND EGGS

sasnnEW YORK. May s. - NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
$snsssdl sdlos. Market steady. Quotations un-
- sEsaoss,S-Recepts. az. .515 cases. Market irreg-
~ NO change In quotations., I've
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-08

The board of directors of the National
Conduit and Gable Company has been or
gami2ed as follows, with the officials of the
company as named Edward $. Perot, presi.
dent: Edward 5. Perot, Jr.. vice president
Morton a. Howard. secretary; George j
jackson, chairman Of the board Albert IL
Wiggin. G. T., Mitchell, Andrew Fletcher
stephen Mlet, Robert Montgomery and
Hugh X prichett.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-08

Milo the dancer appeared as (" stellar
feature Of "The Burlesque Review at the
Trocadero Theatre Yesterday In addition
to her interpolated numbers, there were
various vaudeville and burlesque specialtics,
with scenic novelties introduced.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-08
Continuing Plays

Patrons Of the Lyric continue to fnd di-
version I'm Mr.. Morosco's production Of 80
Long Lefty" the musical comedy version
Of the farce, "Thy Neighbor's Wife,"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-08
Wills Admitted to Probate

Wills probated today include those of
Thomas +. Cunningham. Merton. which In
private bequests dIsposes of property valued
at $4,000; Adelene l.. Krauss. 333s North
6lxteenth street. $1,000, and Mary L. Bern
aRA 1otf Woo1land tyenus. e630p.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-08

The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Com
pany's sales for the first nine weeks OF the
current fiscal year uD to April 2S were
slS9O4,32i, an increase of S8.450,679, or
81 per cent. This is the largest percentage
of Increase in the company's history.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-08

At the stockholders and organization
meeting of the National Transit Company
officers and directors We're reelected. Di-
rcctors declared a dividend of so cents a
share payable June Is 10 stockholders of
record May 81