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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-20
SINGERS IN SHIPYARD
WIN KEITH AUDIENCE
Catherine Powell Presents Dane
ing Act of Unusual Merit.
Novel Sketch

Something unusual in musical acts was Of
fered at Keiths last night in THE Master
singers at Fore River" Twelve men garbed
shipwrights made melody on a stage set
to represent shpyard To the many among
the audience who had visited Hog Island the
towering structural steel work and the half
finished vessels, glowing with red lead proved
n familiar sight and won approval for the
number even before the singers voiced a
note.
The troupe offered several novelties in
cluding a patriotic song to the music OF the
March Triumphale from Aida and bass
solo. in which a. Cameron reached a low G
that brought vigorous applause from his
hearers. Camerons war song Were
Building Bridge to Berlin" was sung and
whstled by the audience at his invitation
with much Eusto.
Dancing of a character seldom witnessed
In vaudeville constituted the act OF Miss
Catherine Powell. She added a touch of
novelty by changing her costume in full view
of the audience. Toe steps Of rather a star
Ting kind were exhibited in her american"
dance. and in her imitation of Pavlowa' s
Death of the Swan" she was exceptionally
graceful.
otto Adon and company amply lived up
t. the programs promise Of Juggling non
sense" They performed n number of tricks
not seen here before. .Adlon is a genuine
comedian.
Srnble fingers and nmble feet combined
TO make Bernard and Terminus musical and
dancing turn one of much sprightiness and
vim.
Emma Stephens, soprano, in an up-to -da te
song revue, used her pleasing voice to the
best possible advantage
Marshall Montgomery. who is an old favor
lie with Keith patrons, repeated his remark
able feats Of ventriloquy while eating and
drinking. His usual admxture of humor
was not omitted
PathoS and humOr We're interviewer in a
one-act comedy entitled Maggie Taylor
waitress, presented by Jean Adar and com
pany. It's rather extraordinary setting an
automobile salesroom. and Miss Adair's ex-
cellent character acting made it a departure
from the general run Of sketches
Gilbert and Friedland. authors of numerous
song hits. gave new tunes and old OF their
making until the audience was 10th TO le,
| them go.
The hill was closed by a distinct novelty
| IN the form of n walking race performed
| on treadmills by George Brown and his Rov
| Scout partner, Billy w. Weston
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gathering All were in carnival disguise.
wouldn't 1t be fun to mingle among them
without knowing who they were and With
out their knowing her!
"squawk! sduawk!" went her antomooiie
horn.
budding to one side of the green. Peggy
stalked grandly forward. !
Blue Heron, whose legs were SO long that
he couldn't possibly disguise himself, even
,housh he did try to make himself appear
like an Owl on stilts was acting as master
of ceremonies.
"Who. who are your" he stammered in his
croaky voice.
horn 81 am the Witch of the Night. come TO
make merry at your revels." added Peggy In
q hollow voice. A..
birds in an awed tone a.,
"Fear not" Peggy hastened to say. Il
come in good will. This night is tor run
let no evil mar our joy"
"Hurrah for the Witch Of the Night"'
cried the birds, forgetting thelr 1right. fessy
found herself received with open arms ana
quickly became lively part Oh the jols'
gathering crowds. Every one was busy
Showing off his own costume and trying
m euess who the others were. The disguises
were so good that Blue Heron was the only
6ne she could recognize until funny-iooKinS
Turkey Gobbler came up and doomed queer
complaint
30 Witch of the Night, so charming are you
My heart is beating livery TATTOO
If you'll but have me I'll wed on the spot;
For a batch like me that's saying lot
peegv 'riggled. Judge Owl might disguise
his looks but he could never disguise his
awful poetry
"That's very pretty. Judge Owl" she wills,
pered, "but this Is not my weooinB oay III
have to think 1t over.
Judge Owl was much fusseds 10 ma that
she had guessed who he was.
surely you are witch 10 iearh my oo-
cret" he answered.
.srhe best way to keep secret Is to put
] q lock on your lips" she whispered teasingly'
90 she lost herself in the crowd.
"Cock-a- a-doodle-doo" came harsh cry
from the shruboe{y'
.ob it's a rooster come to our carnival"
raioiced the birds well give him such a
good time that he will forget to call the
sun in the morning. e
Tha Rooster a dashing looking young fell
low. stalked out on the green and In an In
| slant was surrounded by the excited group or
| girl birds Every one wanted to meet the
handsome stranger. Peggy thought that she
| would like to fiirt bit with him herseif
| and she wondered who he could be.
The young Rooster presently MADE MS way
| ,hroueh the crowd around him and came
| straight to her.
| at your feet" he said. grandly. Then he
| whispered q strange warning. BE on your
| guard Keep eyes and ears open. There
1 are spies among us tonight" ESa
tromsrrou sciul 81 tegd sqre aboSt ths
boGentea eQnfe4 &H()U| fepe>ei
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Martin girls brought 1t home as current gos-
sip. Jane was highly exercised over It, and
even Harriet had exclaimed over.the Shame
full Irritation Melicent was carrying on with
that man old enough to be her father" No
there was no mistake. Besides, did she not
see with her own eyes that Mr.. Smith was
gone every day and evening. and that, when
he was at home at mealtime. he was silent
and preoccupied and not like himself at all?
And it such a pity-she had thought
so much of Mr. Smith! 1t really made her
feel quite ILL.,
And Miss Maggie looked III on the last
evening Of the holiday week when at .
o'clock. Mr.. Smith found her sitting idle
handed before the stove in the living room.
why. Miss Maggie. what's the matter
with your" cried the man, In very evident
concern You don't look like yourself to-
night"
Miss Maggie pulled herself up hastily.
Nonsense I'm perfectly we'll I'm
just tired. l guess. You're home early. Mr.
Smith" In spite Of herself Miss Maggie's
voice carried a tinge of something not quite
pleasant
Mr. smith, however. did not appear to
notice It.
"Yes. I'm home early for once thank
heaven! !" he half groaned as he dropped him
self into n chair.
at has been a strenuous week for you,
hasn't it," Again the tinge of something not
quite 30 pleasant IN MISS Maggie voice
Yes but it's been worth It,"
"Of course"
Mr. Smith turned deliberately and looked
at Miss Maggie. There a vague Qurs-
tionine IN his ewes Obtaining onnarentlv
no satisfactory answer from Miss Maggie;s
nIacId countenance. he turned away and
began speaking again.
well ANYWAY. I've ACCOMPLISHED what |
set out To do,
"You-youye already ACCOMPLISHED to"
faltered Miss Maggie She was gazing at him
now with startled. half-frightcned ewes
Yes Why Miss Maggie, what's the
matter7 What makes you look $3.50
oueer?"
Queer? Nonsense Nhy' n9'hing-no,n-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-20
Social Activities

Miss Anne Thomson, of Brookmead Farm
Devon, is at Tannersvlle Pa, where she
will remain until September Is.
Mrs. Richard II. Day. of Germantown, Is
visiting her sister-in-law, Mrs. Daniel NJ.
Bates. at MacMahan Island, Me-, for this
month
MI. and Mrs Henry H. Ellison. of Rose.
mont, who are at York Harbor Me, will
leave there on Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. r. c. Durant, Jr. OF Ard
more, are at Raquette Lake. N. Y, where
they will remain until early In September.
Mrs Robert Glendinning, of Chestnut Hill,
Is spending the summer at Hawthorne Inn.
East Gloucester, Mass.
Mrs. NJ. F. Posey. of the Bellevue STRAIT
ford. is at the Greenbrier, white Sulphur
Springs, w. Va to remain until the middle
Of october.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Haines. Of German
town, spent the weekend in Cape May as
the guests Of Mrs. T. Mitchell Hastings at
her cottage.
Mrs. Maurice L. Burton, also Of German
town. has returned from a short visit to Buck
Hill Falls.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-20
SNAPPY SHOW AT CASINO
Mollie Williams and Other Favorites in
New SONGS and Sketches

Mo.lie Williams has long been a favorite
with patrons Of burlesque, but never did she
appear in better show than that presented
at the Casino last night.
So far as scenery costumes and pretty
girls are concerned this years burlesque Of
fering of Miss Williams compares quite
fayorably with the average hgh-class
musical show. And IL you consider talent
then you must admit that few musical shows
are as good. Assisting Miss Williams are
Ted Burns. Emil Casper. Frank Lucy, Ruth
Hastings Eveleen Ramsay. frankie Burns,
Billy Purcella and many others who require
no introduction.
OF course the big star s Miss Williams.
who appears In many gorgeous costumes and
sings bunch of new ditties. Wee wee
Marie" and Mary Brown proved to be
the most popular hits at last nights per-
formance The chorus is shapely and ex-
tends creditable assistance to Miss Williams
and other principals
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-20
Wilmington Pioneer Dies

Wilmington, Del. Aug 90 = Philemma
Chandler, ninety years old, one of the best
known citizens in this county. died at his
In excellent health. He was builder in
early life and for a time was a farmer. He
was member of the Legislature. the Levy
Court, the City Council and Board of Edu-
cation Of Wilmington. building inspector of
wilmington and Comptroller of the county.
DR.. Swithin Chandler, of Philadelphia, and
Lilburne Chandler, lawyer of Wilmington.
are his sons.a
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-20

dance Fantasies" which headlines the
bill at the Nixon, is one of the most artistic
dancing acts seen here in some time 1t is
staged with taste and set to enhancing music
which is at all times appropriate. There Is
a reason for every number and the act gen.
orally is marked for its consistency
Many laughs greeted Martha Hamilton in
THE Installment Collector" true to life
sketch. Other good acts included the mind
reading dog, Regain and Henard The
Claws of the Hun" the photoplay attraction
was in keeping with the reports of the
German atrocities.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-20

Acrobatic stunts of novel and thrilling
character were exhibited by the La Croha
family in the headline act of the bill which
opened last night at Nixons Colonial Thea
tre, Germantown. The audience eagerly ac-
cepted the numerous chances to laugh ar
forded nv Martha Hamilton in THE INSTALL
ment Collectors" the mind-reading dog +:
Regan and Renard. singers; Robert Swan
and the photoplay Madam Sphinx COM
plete the unusually interesting program
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-20
Monte Carlo-TrocaderO

Patrons at the Trocadero Theatre last
night were amused with The Monte Carlo
Girls" who appeared in nine special scenes
embracing two acts Their costumes were
well suited to the scenes portrayed and the
parts were cleverly taken. Charley Collins
headed the cast and was ably assisted by
Sarah Hyatt. Kitty Warren and John Mud
gins. The show abounded in comedy from
start 10 finish
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-20
Razzle Dazzle Cirls-Gayety

Pretty girls and lively comedians make
the Razzle Dazzle Girls who are holding
forth at the Gayety. highly entertaining
show The two burlettas are up to the
minute and overflow with laughs. There Is
the usual number OF patriotic songs which
keep the show up to the minute. Harry
Steppe and Grace Fletcher portray the prin-
ciDal roles.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-20
Dancing Dolls-CrOss Keys

The Dancing Dolls in a very novel act met
with warm approval at the Cross Keys,
Many new members are introduced by the
children who present the act and there is
also an abundance of patriotic music. The
costumes are all that could be desired and
fit In well with the general theme.
Fox and Ingraham entertained with
comedy and good acts were also offered by
Cape and Hutton Lonne Naesse, comedian,
and Marlettes Manikins.
An intensely dramatic story is unfolded
in the photoplay, "A Fight for Millions"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-20
JUST GOSSIP ABOUT PEOPLE
Nancy lynne Is Interested in Engagement of Miss Chaplin
and Rear Admiral Goodrchs Nephe,c-She attends
! Taylor-Meirs Nuptias-Auery-P Potter Wedding

invalided home last year after doing splen-
did work at the front. Ensign Ludlow
Wray, u. s. N, was to have been one OF
the ushers but he is away on active
service. NANCY WYNNE.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-20
CHAPTER XVII
An Ambassador OF Cupids

<1HRIsTMAs again brought all the young
l people home for the holidays. 1t brought
also a Christmas party at James Blaisdelrs
Nome. It was O very different party. how
ever. from the house-warning Of Q year be-
= hssia with. shs stssaeaaea wa Ruch
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-20

"America's Answer" the Government war
film. holds over at the Forrest while ID. w.
Grifith's hearts of the World" remains as
the attraction at the GarriCk
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-20

Copyright, 1918, by Eleanor II. Porter and bU the
Public Ledger Co.
By Permission of Hon1hton !Mi0hn Co. All rights
rcscrred,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-20

Revivals are again in force and "A Sol
der's Oath" brings William Farnum to the
screen of the Victoria. Bound in Morocco
has Douglas Fairbanks as the star Of the
Palace, Strand and Locust programs.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-20

Miss Anne Thomson, of Brookmead Farm,
Devon, is at Tannersville. Pa, where she
will remain until September Is.
The Washington times., 1918-08-21
SAYS FOES SLOGAN
\ IS LORD HELP US.

IN Rte Claude Green. OF Efinghan'
..r, lent at Walter Reed Hospital
49, AGermans are going to drop
- .IorN Got Nit Uns' in favor
The Zip Us" -,
c. .S, mans are game" said
Sey are beaten and they
are. are "arna ITO realize it" Green
SO" So SUM . e worst fghting in
Sr.eno Sn,on 'ne ne, Am Scans took part in
- pt back with him
a German ofhceN automatic pistol
and machine gun -,
GERS belt inscribedEnolne an on, :,
and a trench knife. No't MIL Chs'
Green has been in u -. -.,,.
teen years and went he 80
the first Americans un{ ne,',.r W.
Part of his left arm\ ~
on in the fight around oo" ~ -
was in this fight that -
other soldiers captured a maS ','o ~
pit, killing all the GermanNtstun un
and their officer. the latter X
to surrender. Green took thy ofG,
GERS belt.
Two other soldiers and ny
were in. the thick OF 1t near CantiSI
we came up 10 macnlne-gun p
and by good shots and quick shiftiA
around we potted most OF the soldiels
in the pit. Then we charged 1t an,
killed the few remaining soldiers.
The young German officer was a
that was left in the pit to take. W
tried to take him prisoner but
was a game Hun and did not Civ
up until myself and ne Of the Lthe
soldiers bayonetted him.
81 took of his belt and managed {
keep 1t with me all the way here,
stunt l am proud of. for trophies dis
appear somehow when you are IN tn
hospital in France. The automati
pistol can be used as a machine guT
1t has an attachment so that a strin
of bullets can be fed through f. dix
a regular machine gun"
The Washington times., 1918-08-21
ONE-LEGGED TOURIST

A silent figure on crutches passed
through Washington yesterday, deter.
mined to shatter all hiking records be-
tween New York and San Francisco.
ie youth was William Kessler, the
eighteenyear--Uld one-legged pedes-
trian, who last year broke all walk
ing records between New York and
Mobile, Ala
Ever since Kessler was old enough
to crawl he decided to become one of
the worlds famous men. How he
would manage to break into the lime
light Of fame he did not know until
three years ago, when he stepped on
4 nail and blood-poisoning set in. As
a result his left limb was amputated
Just below the knee, necessitating the
use OF crutches.
Last Thursday morning KessIer left
MS home, so Avenue d. New York city.
with San Francisco as his destination.
His trip was delayed somewhat at this
point because OF an attack of convul-
siOns due to exhaustion. He recu-
perated at a Baltimore hospital and
passed through Washington on his
crutches yesterday. He expects to
make the hike following the high
ways in siNty-three DAYS The dis
lance is approximately 3.4S7 miles. lie
walks twelve hours day BY means
Jf the crutches he is able to travel
,aster than a man with two legs.
The Washington times., 1918-08-21
WANTS FOREIGN SERVICE

CAMP MEADE, Md, Aug. 21.-
r. w Reeves, a secretary of Sena-
tor Sheppard OF Texas. who gave up
a position as an army field clerk TO
come here and handle a gun, has been
transferred to hospital unit. in or
der to sec earlier servic" in France
than would be likely IL he remained
in the division, which will not move
until 1t has received at least a few
months training. Reeves. who had
many friends in Washington. con-
ferred with President Wilson and Sec
retary Baker before coming here. He
wished a commission in a fighting
unit and was advised to come here as
a rookie.
The following District of Columbia
men of the Tenth Company, 154th de-
pot brigade. have been sent to Camp
Johnston, Jacksonville, Fla: Daniel
Ashmay. Henry f.. Bowie. Chancellor
Garrison. George ". Hickman. Ferdi-
nand c. Lambracht. John +. Lawrence
and Henry Lewis. Howard F. Hou-
ston, a Washington draftee has been
transferred to Camp Holabird. near
Baltimore. Both are Quartermaster
camps.
The Washington times., 1918-08-21
SPAIN DEMANDS
NEUTRALS' RIGHTS

MADRID, Aug. 21.-Spain, in her
reply to Germany over the destruc-
tion OF shipping IN Spanish waters,
lays particular stress on the main
tenance Of neutrality. leaving ultimate
settlement OF the numerous claims
to the peace conference, and
trusting Berlin will view matters in
a similar light.
The text OF the note was learned to-
day. After reviewing losses in ships,
men. ana money. caused by the de-
structIOn or shipping, and recalling
the many unheeded former protests
to Berlin, Spain points to the posi-
tion in which she is placed, rendered
precarious by the constant sinking Of
our ships, depriving our population
OF the most urgent necessities of life"
Because OF this, the Spanish note
said, Spain has been compelled to
seize the equivalent of her losses in
the tonnage Of German ships in
Spanish ports.
The Washington times., 1918-08-21
c. v. j. BOYSFORM
\ TRAINING CORPS

Osanization OF a unit of the stu
oents army training corps at George
"ash1Eton University promises to
De we under way within a few
weeks, Nccording to advices received
oy uniVesity officials from the office
9i tne aSutant general of the War
Departmet An officer OF the regu-
Isr army MI be detailed to assume
charge OF organization work. and
ne VIII enteAupon his duties imme-
dtateIy: hihA uniforms, overcoats,
shoes, hats am Nother equipment will
be shipped to We university at an
early date.
Students enlistetin the unit will be
considered in the Military service of
the United States, b. because of the
fact that they wilh receive no pay
they will be classedNs on inactive
service.
Upon reaching the dI age each
student in the unit must ,e.ister. but
being already in the militassy service,
he will automatically beN placed in
class SD and the draft boart will not
call him for induction so long as he
remains a member OF the uniIE
The Washington times., 1918-08-21
POLAND TO 'SELECY.
KING KAISER PICKS,
CBy AEence Radio to the 1. N. So

ZURICH, Aug. 21.-Representatives
of "free Poland" will be allowed" to
choose their own king. according to
statements in the Austrian propa-
ganda press. One Vienna newspaper
received here states:
"The deliberations at the two
Kaiser" conference in the German
general headquarters included all
military, political, and economic ques-
tions concerning Austria Hungary
and Germany. The principal and most
important subject was the eastern
and Polish questions. Although COM
plete unity on views was arrived at,
details will be worked out at another
conference, to which naturally will be
invited representatives of the Polish
nation.
Free Poland will be allowed to
choose its own king"
According to the same sources. an
extraordinary session of the Polish
council OF ministers has been called
at which Prince Radziwill will report
the conclusions Of the two Kaiser"
regarding Poland.
The Washington times., 1918-08-21
Bets He Will Become
Colonel and Wins
After l8 Years

WILKESBARRE. Aug. 21.-
Promotion of Frank Leacock, of
Kingston, from the rank of cap
tain to colonel of the 339th Field
Artillery, at Camp Devens, has
centered public attention on a
bet he made to the effect that he
could enlist as a. private in the
United States army and rise 10
at least a colonel.
Colonel Leacock enlisted in
1900. At the beginning of the
war with Germany he was trans
ferred to artillery, and his de-
Tense OF the American army as 4
democratic institution, offering
rewards to the enterprising SOL
dier, has been made good by his
latest rise. He has been ordered
to France.
The Washington times., 1918-08-21
$1,000 DAMAGE BY FIRE

Damage estimated at $1,000 Nwas
caused by nre yesterday in the Mon
trcse apartments at r and Avon
streets northwest Children playing
with matches are blamed for starting
the blaze. The building is owned by
the NJ E. Stott estate. The occupants
are the families OF William Hogan
Slnory H. English, and John P. How
ard The apartment Is a three-story
brick structure with frame sleeping
porches. All OF the porches were
burned and the flames. which started
under q stairway. spread through the
building before firemen arrived. Bat
talon Chief Samuel R Henry ordered
second alarm and the fremen
worked for nearly an hour before the
blaze was extinguished. Six engine
and three truck companies responded
to the two alarms
The Washington times., 1918-08-21
ANGELUS SIREN
SBE|NG PUT UP

The siren purchased by the citizens
Angelus committee to call Washing
ton for a minute OF prayer for victory
at noon each day is being erected to-
day on the roof OF the Evans building.
Fourteenth street and New York av-
enue northwest.
Two hundred dollars is needed to
defrsy expenses. 1t was decided at
a meeting OF the committee last night
at the Chamber of Commerce to start
the work Immediately and rely on the
public to defray the expenses.
Contributions should be sent to
William T. Galliher, American Ma
tional Bank, 1915 F street northwest.
The Washington times., 1918-08-21
CARUSO MARRIES
NEW YORK GIRL

NEW YORK. Aug. 21.-Enrico Ca
ruso. golden-voieed, tempermental,
and rich. married Dorothy Park Ben
samin, daughter Of Park Benjamin.
yesterday. It would not be right to
aIlege that the wedding was an elope-
ment but none of the brides family
were present
Today Caruso sent word TO expect
ant reporters that he was too excited
TO trust his scant English to inter-
viewers. The tenor and his twenty
hve-year-old bride are at the Knick-
erbocxer. where Caruso maintains a
private suite.
Not even the closest friends OF the
singer knew he expected to wed The
first intimation OF the event came late
yesterday afternoon, when a rather
stout man with young woman on
his arm sauntered into the marriage
license bureau on the second f1oor OF
the municipal building.
I'VE want to get married" he an
nounced to the clerk behind the
grilled window.
Name, please?" droned the pro-
sale clerk. without looking UP.
Caruso."
CSruso said he expected to be mar
F1ed later in the afternoon at the
Church OF the Transfguration, known
10 hundreds Of runaway couples as
The Little Church Around the Cor
neR." After he had left the municipal
building in his automobile, however,
he changed his plans.
A statement given out last evening
BY the singers manager said the GER
emony had been pronounced by the
Rev. Oliver Paul Barnhill at the Mar
Bile Collegiate Church, Fifth avenue
and Twenty-ninth street
Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin, whose city
home is at No. go West Seventy
third street, are at their summer es-
tate At West Hampton, L. 1.