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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-25
uNGRATEFUL BEAR BITES
HAND THAT FEEDS HIM
sunwood Man Gives Bruin Cake, and
Is Injured When He Insists
on, "Shake"

!. fyng to shake hands with a trick bear
AZ, nov DAY almost cost the hand Of James
Icy an electrician, of Fernwood. Clubs
'suaoed the bear to release Curley from
!. crushing hug.
"A. ne Dear, a member of a menagerie at
y, anhual carnival of the Fernwood and
IA Lsnsdowne Business Association, was
~ uooer shade tree when the menagerie
hrs arrived from Chester to put up their
AM. Curley gave the bear some cakes.
CO., was pleased and wanted more.
enlr onered to shake hands. Bruin not
I, aeeepted the hand but grabbed Curley
VII Frightened cries of bystanders
,.s Albert Glass, an animal trainer,
M, a. a. DE Hoven, who dubbed the bear
bna.N let Curley go. Curley's right hand,
l|eisn py the bear, was dressed by a ply
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-25

nothing IN the canyon TO eat, and he wan
dered about among the rocks. smelling and
listening and deporting himself generally
in fashion that was altogether mystify-
ing TO Muskwa. In the afternoon Of the
second day Thor stopped in a clump Of
jackpines under which the ground was
strewn with fallen needles. He began
70 eat these needles They did not look
good TO Muskwa but something told the
cub that he should do as Thor was do-
ing so he hcled them up and swallowed
them, not knowing that II was natures last
preparation for his long sleep.
1t was o'clock when they came 70 the
mouth of the deep cavern in which Thor
was born, and here again Thor paused
shifting up and down the wind and waiting
for nothing in particular
For a minute the grizzly stood with his
head and shoulders in the cavern door.
Then he entered Muskwa followed Deep
back they went through a pitch.black
gloom, and it grew warmer and warmer.
and the wailing of the wind died away until
It was only a murmur.
It took Thor at least half an hour TO ar
range himself just as he wanted to sleep.
Then Muskwa curled up beside him The
cub was very warm and very comfortable.
That night the storm ragged and the snow
fell deep, 1t came up the canyon in clouds,
and II drifted down the canyon roof in still
| thicker clouds, and all the world was buried
| deep. When morning came there was no
cavern door, there were no rocks and no
black and purple of tree and shrub. All
was white and still, and there was no longer
| the droning music in the valley.
| Deep back in the cavern MuslSwa moved
J restlessy. Thor heaved deep sigh. After
/ that long and soundly they slept And II
| may be that they dreamed.
| THE END
| The second instalment Of ''The Day oi
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-25

furnish the entertainment this week at the
Alhambra Lovers OF the silent drama in
South Philadelphia will again be afforded
an opportunity TO see for the first time in
that part of the city three new masterpieces
Of the camera Smiling George Walsh will
appear today and Tuesday in Some Boy"
which reveals this popular comedian in a
role that is sure TO please. Robert War
wick in his latest picture. THE Silent Mas
ter" will be the feature on Wednesday and
Thursday. This is an adaptation from the
book THE Court Of St Simon"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-25
WAR HITS DIAMOND MARKET

i,s,s shlNGToN, June 25.-The American
t,sa VINO is contemplating purchasing
k'l,ssn ring for anybody in particular had
e,ose a deal in the near future.
Co.. ular reports to the Department of
,',,lsrce from cities in Holland, the world
III ot the diamond-cutting trade. say
||...P Ps''es OF diamonds are certain TO con-
~. Y increase for the period OF the war.
I... ~ mas Interrupted the diamond busi-
Il p such an extent ana transportation is
,44ete ana 90 risky that virtually
"pnn1 have been received IA this
rom Holland this year. according
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-25
FILM FLASHES FOR THE FANS

Todays moton-pcture activities began
with a parade Of the delegates and welcom-
ing committee composed of local exhibitors,
eNchangemcn and others, who will attend
the convention today tomorrow and
Wednesday at the Parkway Building.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-25

The Ruby Theatre, now under the direc-
t,o, M the Central Market Street Com
many. is one which will always please its
patrons The ventilating system is one Of
The hest and It is always the wish OF the
management to make each patron feel at
ease, thereby carrying out the slogan OF
the Central Market Street Company-ln-
dividual attention, courtesy comfort ana
cleanliness"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-25

The Parkway Theatre proves a resting
place for those who have strolled through
Fairmount Park
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-25

Stanley Mastbaum has secured the dis
tribution of Charles Chapln's productions
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-25

- -, the finest organs ever brought 10
philadelphia at the Savoy. This win be
ready to play about July 10. 1t is the frst
..r,n, organ in Philadelphia and the man
a.aneent Is assured that the finest effects
ever produced on any instrument VIII DO
rha interior decorations OF the theatre
80 hssn changed--a new method OF venti-
Iat,nr installed, rest rooms for men ana
i.,asn la have been added and the man
N,...,,ant promises 10 have one OF the most
e,,nniets theatres IN the city
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-25

Several patrons Of the overbrook have
seen relatives who have enlisted shown on
the screen when the news weeklies were
displayed.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-25

The Victoria Theatre is taking its place
among not only the leading photoplay
theatres Of the city, but Of the country.
The program consists Of the finest photo
plays obtainable, and the music, under the
directlon of Leo A. Dessauer, is not to be
shIrpassed anywhere 1t is an ideal sum-
mer theatre, being one Of the best venti-
lated in the city.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-03-10
GETS DECREE
FOR SEPARATE
MAINTENANCE

Altho representing 10 Judge Gil.
day that she was deserted by her
husband for another woman. Mrs
Dorothy NJ Wheeler sued her nus
band. Albert Wheeler for a de.
cree OF separate maintenance in
stead OF decree OF divorce. Judge
Gilday granted her the decree and
awarded her note for 600.
which matured after Wheeler lef,
Detroit lie was a soda fountain
manufacturer. tie. sold out his in.
terests in Detroit. telling his wife
that he would mako Arrangements
TO have her come 10 C&BSornia. she
declared
The $1,000 was In part payment
for bis manufacturing interests here.
according 10 one OF his former bust
ness associates, who testified for
Mrs Wheeler Wheeler is nov said
20 be In Los Angeles.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-03-10
Says Simple Remedy
Prolonged His Life
DIR. CaIdwell's Syrup Pepsin Eff
fective as a Remedy for
Constipation

Among older peopie>the various or
gans OF the body have a tendency 70
slow up and weaken, and this Is usu.
ally first manifest In a pronounced
inactivity OF the bowels
Good health Is dependent on regu-
larity in this important function
whenever there Is the slightest In
dication OF constipation a mild laxa-
tive should be taken TO relieve the
congestion and dispose OF the accu'
mulated waste. CathArtics or purga-
tives should not be employed, how
ever. these are too violent In action
and their effect Ia only temporary
A mild laxative such as the com
binatlon OF simple laxative herbs
with pepsin. known as Dir Caldwelrs
Syrup Pepsin. Is the ideal remedy. II
r. gentle in It's action. bringing relief
in an easy. natural manner. without
gripping or other pain or discomfort.
is pleasant 10 the taste. and can be
obtained IN any drug store.
Mr. Robert LeFOrgee. 91S Kirk
wood boulevard, Davenport. Iowa.
SAYS he has always had a bottle OF
Dr. Caldwelrs Syrup Pepsin In the
house for the past eighteen years.
and that bv using " OCCASIONALLY as
the need arises. and in this way keep
ing his health good. Il has prolonged
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-03-10
PARK DEAL WILL
FALL THRU, is
MAYORS BELIEF

In view of the report 81 the ap-
praisal committee OF the Detroit real
estate board that the Emmons farm
park site. near wyandotte IL worth
hut $1,000 an acre. whereas the own.
ers OF the property have quoted r.
10 the city at 81 500 Mayor Marx
believes the possibility OF the city's
buying the property Is very remote
The owners price for the tract OF
800 acres is 100000 the real es.
tate board experts say that II is
worth but s40O 600.
Even II the city should decide 20
purchase the Emmons farm for
park. enough property should De &C.
CURED in addition 20 extend IL 10
the river front" said the mayor. Il
cannot appreciate its value as a park
property unless the site includes the
river front"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-03-10
~ THE
CTAGE

"Thc Gun Fighter with William
g Hart in the leading role viii be
seen IN tho Orpheum theater next
week. starting Monday. In connection
with the usual vaudeville show Hart
o. seen az the head ~ gang Of
outlaws. whose proudest boast Is %
the number az tenants In his private
graveyard lie meets young SIR
who tells him that he rs pot ne 10
associate with civilized people a
terrific conflict follows IN the soul ~
the bad man. with good nnaily tri-
umphnnt. and the outlaw sacrifices
his ilfe for the girl who has shown
him 60 himself In his true colors'
Harts leading woman IN THE Gun
Fighter" a. Margery Wilson. who ha
been seen On number az noteworthy
roles for Hart in The Return 81
Draw Egan~ and Truthful IutllNer,
with Charles Ray IN The Honorhb Die
Algy." and with Frank keenan, IN
The Sin We DO" and The Bride ~
Hate Mrs Vernon Castle IA TIED
Night" the eighth episode or Pa
triR. also will be offered.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-03-10
MASONS TO BURY
]. MIDDLETON,
ID. & G. ENGINEER

The funeral OF James Middleton.
veteran lake sailor, who died o.
pneumonia Tuesday In his home,
No 642 Brooklyn-ave. Will be held
from his residence Saturday AZ ?
o'clock. under the direction OF De
troit lodge. No. 2. r. & A. NJ. OF
which Mr.. Middleton was a mem
Der for p years.
Coming 20 Detroit So years ago,
MIR Middleton became an employe
Of the Detroit & Cleveland Naviga'
ton company "a seaman and was
promoted until he reached the post
ton OF engineer. During these years
no worked on every steamer in the
ID A. c. feet.
His widow. two sons, William and
Lindsay, and one daughter. Mrs.
James Riley. all OF Detroit, survive
him.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-03-10
WILSON is
| AT Tackled
IN GERMANY
Berliner T a g e s blat t
ViciOusly Assails
Presidents Policy
AMERICA is
SEEN AS GHOUL
Bryan's Attitude Cited
AS Rebuke To
Executive
RY JOBN ORANDENs

i STAFF Correspondent United Press)
BERLIN. via Wireless 10 the
United Press. March Picturing
america as "the gleeful beneficiary
ht the deatbbed OF European civil
ration" the Berliner Tagcblatt Fri.
Jay in an editorial viciously aascll-
I'D President Wilson's abrupt
change OF front" from his peace
speech OF December 10 hts present
attitude. particularly as revealed In
bis inaugural address.
None OF the state leaders OF bel
figerent countries or OF neutrals
|have spoken as often as Presiden,
Wilson" the newspaper asserted.
fAltho America is the least affected
|by the war. Il Is a gleeful bench
lciary AT the deathbed OF European
civilization. Wilson's intention 20
|change the idea OF neutrality Is
evident from each successive
Fpeech. in spite OF The tradition OF
americas reserve from having 4
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-03-10

hand in the developments OF the
war.
This is proved IN the last speech
CT the man who has deserted Mon
ocs position. by his statement that
America may possibly be- forced 10
take an active part IN the nght
IL Is dincult 20 answer the CUES
tion OF what Wilson wants with
war because Wilson's chief oppon'
ont. and one OF the persons sup
posed TO be best informed says
America is IN danger OF being drag
ged into the war without reasons "
Continuing the Tageblatt asserted
the time has passed for argu-
ments"
1T Is necessary" the editorial
adds ito state Wilson's tendencies
in enduring from one party what he
Intends 20 ayenge against another.
as minimum right and principle
Uf freedom
But II Is absolutely necessary 10
point out the contradiction In vii.
sons words, which may possibly
cause a misleading opinion by the
whole world. and this is that In
polnting out the necessity for ann
ing against Germany. he turns ab.
Iuptly from his peace program Of
December. as II IL were necessary
to defend his program against It's
role enemy Germany
I'VE raise the strongest protest
that Wilson must remember his
reace program found more sympa-
thy in Germany than in the Entente
countries.
To-day Wilson may succeed In
Carrying a great people WITH him
and in making them believe the
ideals and happiness Of all people IS
threatened BY Germany. but he who
docs this ought not 20 put the prin.
ciple fair dealing at the head OF
his demands"
The Tageblatt's reference 70 'swn.
sons chief opponent" evidently
means former Secretary OF State
VIM J. Bryan. 1ho has frequently
been quoted substantially as stated
In the editorial above.
PrinttnG---fbe plain neat kind-tkat
u rtGht--'a lines job Depts-Main $50,
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-03-10
Exhibit Closes Saturday

An interesting feature OF the child
welfare exhibit in the J l.. Hudson
toy store. Library-ave.. Friday, was
the Court OF the Ford republic
transported from the institution
near Dearborn 10 the exhibit for
the day The manner in which the
republic Is conducted was shown
to the visitors. The exhibit will
close Saturday
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-03-10

PTintinK-the piniH neat ktnd--fhst
O. rtEht-Times Job Depts-Nain 4h7n.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-03-10
GRAND JURY
BLOCKEDBY
JASNOWSK|
Judge Connolly Sets
the Hearing For
March l9
COURTS RIGHT
TO BE TESTED
Supreme Body Will Be
Appealed To If Con-
molly Doesn't Yield

Detroit IS still without grand
jury. tho several have been threat
ened Judge Connolly. OF the re-
cordeTs court. was guing TO order
cno Friday morning. bui the prose.
cutting attorneys office blocked him.
As result the town will have TO
worry along without a grand Jury
for another week AZ least.
Aid George W (Ross petitioned
Judge Connolly week ago for a
grand jury TO investigate the city
building department and the board
of education AS regards the build
ing department he charged absolute
Crookedness In the transaction OF its
business As for the school boare
he alleged misconduct and absolutc
lneniciency. together with extrava-
gance and incompetency.
Judge Connolly issued an order
for a grand jury, ordering the jury
commission to appear in court with
list OF 30 names from which the
Jury Nigh; be drawn Thursday
morning The Judge was delayed in
the east and the case went over
Until Friday noon
Paul VOORHEES,. assistant prosecu
ing attorney, Was in court and an
nounced TO Judge Connolly that he
would submit a request 10 the court
that Il vacate It's order for n grand
jury on the ground that circuit
court grand Jury would have wider
jurisdiction, since II could cover
the whole county. and also that
there was q question as 10 the legal
lily OF a recorders court grand jury
Mr. VOORHEES, frankly told the court
that in the event OF the recorder
refusing 10 waive his right TO hold a
grand jury session the prosecutor
would appeal TO the supreme court
thru a writ OF prohibition 10 compel
The recorder 10 desist After the
protest was made Judge Connolly
put the whole matter OF until Mon
day. March 1s Meanwhile he order
cd the Jury commission 10 submit TO
The clerk OF his court the names OF
SO citizens from which 10 select a
grand jury OF is by next Wednes-
day TON" May and other jury
commissioners were In court with
Tho names securely tucked away in
IN oakcn chest. These names are
said 10 include the foremost men OF
Jhc city The list will mt be made
public. When the j,ry is drawn only
tlc names Of those accepted will be
citcn out
Meanwhile Aid. Ross says he has
the goods" and viii present II TO
any tribunal. but he insists that bis
disclosures be heard He says he
doesn't care whether it Is record
er's court iury or circuit court
jury. bat he viii not be content TO
have any "staliing"
In making his motion Mr.. Voor.
hics said be thought Il would be well
10 have the highest court in the state
pass upon he right OF the recorders
court to call a grand jury Judge
Connolly told him TO ale his written
petition before the date set for the
hearing and he also notified the
court clerk TO serve a copy on James
II Pound. who has been named by
the court as special prosecutor in
this case. Mr. Jasnoswki argues
that Mr. Pound cannot appear as a
special prosecutor since he was az.
torney for Harry Hollands in his
case against the building depart.
ment, The action which prtcipitated
the call for a grand jury
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-03-10

Two parties OF workers OF the Ma
tIonal w c. T. L. are PLANNING a
transcontinental tour, leaving Chi
cago the last OF next week. and stop
ping Al the capital OF each state en-
route for two days conferences
Ono party will be- conducted by
Miss Anna Gordon. the national
president. and the other by Mrs
Ella A. Boole. yice-president at
large.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-03-10

PrintinR--tbe plain neat kind-tkst
o. riGht---'a lines job Dept.--Main S5zo.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-03-10
BAIL FOR GOMEZ
SET AT MILLION
Cuban Insurgent Chief Still
Remains In Peni-
tertiary
BY FRED s. FERGUSON.

(Star Correspondent Lntted Press)
HAVANA, March 10-Bail for Gen.
Gomez. captured rebel leader. Was
set Friday al round million dollars.
No one has yet come forward with
this staggering amount OF money 90
permit release of the rebel chieftain
and the prospect Is that he viii re
main in Principe penitent!ary pend.
ing trial.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-03-10
registrations Close Monday.

Members OF the Congressional
union OF Detroit and club women
generally. wish 10 announce that all
women who have not registered for
tho spring election. have still a
chance. They may register in the
city clerks Office in the city hall
Saturday and Monday All women
over p years OF age are eligible 20
vote on members for the small
school board
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-03-10
This Price May Be Further Reduced by
Increasing Your Down Payment
VII MeCexe am A00I0nd 1ree0 OF One Dollar Tor Exer
Two Dollars Paid Down PAYMENT Up the Amount of

For all paid a payment a the time o.
purchasing the Player you will receive additional
credit OF 800 on for every t7oO that you %
the amount OF $4,000 This enables
reduce the price accord
S "Ss Y! 5ss5 '9s', : esS &:
will be veLy glad 20 deliver the
Player the minimum terms, you may pay the
entire amount in cash 4 you wish Kindly note the
your eonvenisnee Your savings bank gsys You -four
CENT on AL AMOUNTS PAID UP TO ONE HUNDRED
be 90 your advantage 20 pay as much az possible
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-03-10

his life. and brought ease and com.
fort.
Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin IL sold
=" druggists everywhere. and costs
only nifty cents a bottle To avoid
limitations and ineffective substitutes
be sure 10 get DR. caldwell's Syrup
Pepsin. See that a facsimile OF Dr.
-'''- -'-~~a'ure and his portrait
appear on the yellow carton in which
the bottle Is packed A trial bottle.
free OF charge, can be obtained by
writing 10 DR. w. n. Caldwell. sS5
Washington ST.. Monticello, Illinois.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-06-30
ARE rus RICH slackgRs,

Editor The Star: am an old
man OF so. with no education 20
speak OF. One OF my boys has reg
istered and claimed no exemption.
When he found there were those
who cared more for their money
than their country. he bought a
Liberty bond-not for cash. but on
the short time he may have left
before be lays down his life for tho
flag and nation.
We have donated 20 the Red
Cross and intend 10 continue when
NC can. We are row called on 10
donate a days wages. or a watch.
That. II seems 20 me. is going
pretty far. when there are many
men In Seattle who have no, known
real sacrifice yet In ANY contribu.
tions the nation has called for. The
rich man must do his bit. A rich
mans automobile Is worth as much
- our fngersoll watoh--and no
more. There IL enough wealth in
this city that has not yet been
scratched--enough 10 make up the
entire 100000 for the Rei Cross.
without asking the poor man TO go
without necessities in order TO
make up the fund. p. c.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-06-30
Politics Be Hanged

According Washington Correspondent ellison Gard
congress has decided that Woodrow Wilson candidate
Tor third term president
OF course. spring national politics TO permit
politics have any bearing action Washington
this would be little short OF sedton and downright
villainy but nevertheless, condition is approaching such
has several occasions Washngtons time set the
nation boiling, politically regardless OF all important
political matters hand.
This condition will be aggravated in the case OF Wilson
The chief objection third term is danger OF autocracy
President Wilson only has all the power of official
patronage but practically absolute control OF martial IL
business and domestic interests. In fact he's al
ready kinds OF than Grant Jefferson,
Madison. Monroe, any other two-termer.
But just now, there's and fun in discussing
potatoes and beans than the campaign OF 1920 bas
nolticsl
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-06-30

t1oHtHuou FFoU' OuF Gsot 'ss"Ni
Tho manor house ~ Ferndean
was building of considerable an
tiquity. moderate sizo and deep
buried IN n wood had heard OF
II before. MIR Rochester often
spoke of n. and sometimes went
there.
To this house | came. Just ere
dark. on an evening marked by
penetrating rain.
drew near and knocked; Johns
wife opened for me. Mary" !
said, how are your
To her hurried lis II really you.
miss. come at this late hour TO this
lonely place." | answered by TAX
ing her hand. and then followed
her into tho kitchen. where John
now rat by n fire.
explained To them. In few
words. that ! had heard all which
had happened since left Thorn
field. and that was como 20 see
Mr Rochester Just at this mo
nent the parlor-bell rang.
She proceeded TO I'LL n glass
with water. and place II on tray.
together with candles.
''Ts that what he rang for1" |
asked
Yes; he always has his candles
brought In At dark. tho he IL
blind"
Give the tray 10 me. will
carry II in"
took II from her hand she
pointed mo out the parlor door.
The tray shook as ! held H. Mary
opened the door for me. and shut
II behind me.
This parlor looked gloomy: a
neglected handful OF fire burnt low
In the crate. and. leaning over IL.
with his head supported agains,
tho high. oidfRshioned mAntel
piece. appeared the blind tenant OF
the room.
His old dog, PILOT. lay on one
side, Pilos prickcd up his ears
when came In. then b. jumped
up with yclp and bounded TO.
ward me. pattcd him. and said
softly. Lie down," Mr.. Rochester
turned mechanically 20 rec what
tho connection was. but as he saw
nothing. he returned and sighed.
Give me the water. Mary" he
said.
approached him with tho glass
Pilot followed me-. still excited.
What In the natter" he In
CURED.
Down. Pilot" again said.
He checked the water on it's way
TO his iips. This ia you. Mary. In
II notT"
Mary Ia In tho kitchen.- I an.
swercd.
He pu, out his hand with q quick