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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-01

- !ght mp to the front line At once and begin
the deNilmcHt.
IN" way we Yanlls progressed with the
guns amazed our French Instructors. II may
sound like hoastins. but It Is a fact that IN
few weeks we learned all they knew. and
In target practice we dumfounded them by
the number of our direct hits. 1t is true that
the American Gunncrs are the best IN the
world. They have a truer eye, steadier hand
and work more quickly and accurately than
the artillerymen Of any other nation. We
demonstrated that after we had been on the
front line but few days. and when American
batteries get going good over there, Ger
many is going to realize that the Nanks are
ON the job, American gunuers are going TO
deliver the knockout To Won iiindehh,irs
forces.
Life in Camp
Now | will give YOU II little idea of our
everyday life in that little French village on
the Swiss border Reveille sounded at II. m.
and we bounded out of our hunks and had
cold showers. We engaged in setting-up
exercises until a m, when mess was served.
Gun drill started at o'clock and lasted until
II 80 a. m. Then knocked off for mess
again. and went back To the guns at o'clock,
drilling until p. m. when we had the eve
ming meal After that we We're free until
o'clock the next morning.
The Villagers used very generously until
some of the artierymen learned to speak
French fairly well and put them wise 10 the
pay we Were getting. Then they Thought
every American soldier was a millionaire and
began to soak MS in the matter of prices. |
heard a story which illustrates the price
gougiug Of Americans pretty we'll
A French soldier went into shop in the
village and asked the price Of souvenir
handkerchief
Five francs" said the shopkeeper.
''roo high" grunted the Frenchman, and
he walked out.
A Canadian soldier went in and priced
the same handkerchief; he was told he could
have it for twenty five francs lie left with
out buying.
An American soldier was the next to call
'How muCh?' asked the Yankee. picking
up the handkerchief which had been turned
down by the FrenChman and the Canadian.
Fifty francs" replied the shopkeepcr.
without a Kicker of an eyeld.
GIVE five of them" said the Tank,
reaching for his wallet.
The village where we We're bllfted had
short. crooked, narrow streets. Most OF the
houses were plain. bare structures made of
stone. covered with plaster. The roofs were
all of tile In the center of the village was
church. with figure of the Virgin set in the
front of the building! and "a statue of Jeanne
dare u a little plot in the back. There were
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-01

nuR barracks were located iu II village
~ near the Swiss border. It was hly.
wooded country. and the air was az bracing
as new wine.
There was not the slightest delay in start
ing our training. The morning after our
arrival we drew French horses and French
guns and caissons aud hikcd to park where
some French artillery instructors were
awaiting us.
our first work to break the horses to
harness. 1t the hardest job I ever
tackled, for the nags didn't understand
word Of English So We had to start right
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-01

n:niseu ua EAST Under him, lie knew tho
French ib Hide II Joweier knows "A watch.
Ahhng ihs thngJ l learned from him was
haW to rieah and how Ia disable tho gun In
rase IL was threatened with capture by tho
liGnet I learned 60 love thut little rs Ms II
man loves his horse or his dog.
Corporal Ds Nariin
A few days later was made corporal,
and then my JOY was complete. I wouldn't
have changed Jobs with the chief marshal OF
the French army. In battery the corporal
sets the detection. sees that the cross hair
Is on the target aud fires the gun. Already
/ had visions of mashing in boche fronthne
tr"ucl es and making direct hits Oh German
n.unitiun dumps | wanted to move my little
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-01
SUMMER DANCE in
LANSDOWNE CLUB
Junior Members of Twentieth
Century Club Will Entertain
on Saturday, July l3

The juniors Of the Twentieth Century Club
will give the second Of series of summer
dances on Saturday evening, July 13. at the
clubhouse. Miss Dorothy McEwen has
charge of the affair.
family will spend part of the summer at
Elenvie, N. Y.
Dr. and Mrs. Nathaniel Gildersleeve are
spending the summer at Bar Harbor Me.
Mr. and Mrs. Chester Osborn and their
family will spend the summer at Ocean City,
N j.
Miss Jane Grauley, Miss Mary Hoffer and
Miss Marion Steele left on Saturday for
Mount Gretna, Pa, where they will spend
several months with Miss Grauley's aunt,
Miss Emily Patterson.
Mr.. and Mrs Charles w. LeFevre and their
family are spending the summer at their cot
tage at Ocean City. Miss Isabelle Roller,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs William l. Roller,
is visiting Miss Dorothy LeFevre for several
weeks.
Mr. and Mrs william I. Austin are
spending the summer at Ocean City.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clayton Wilson and their
family are at their cottage at Ocean City
for the summer.
Among the Iansdowne girls who will spend
part of the summer at the Oneka Camp for
Girls in the PoconO Mountains are Miss
Elizabeth Read, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Howard w. Read. and Miss Margaret Sharp
less, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. William
Sharpless.
Mrs. Clarence Eppelsheimer, Jr., and her
small daughter, Miss Janet Eppelshemer.
are spending some time at Seaside Park, N ].
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DELEGATES TO Community Center

Mrs. Herbert l.. clark. director of the
speakers bureau and committee on edica-
ton for the womans committee council of
national defense Pennsylvania division, and
the community center, July to July ),
In Pittsburgh.
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always wreaths Of flowers at the feet q ~
these statues 3tl4 4 si
The houses and stables were built Ar00N4
courtyard. and the courtyard is useq
dumping refuse Around this coufty4<4
center the activities Of each family Ne1ts
Like az not, the COW resides next door - ~
parlor and the horse next to the kltcuosls.
This may be very handy arrangement. eQ<
from, a standpoint of sanitation it cannot ~
praised. "a szxa
The convenience of this grouping Of UgfIys
ings about a courtyard was demonstrated ~
Inc day while calling on mademoieeues
line uf communication with the aid o. .;
French grammar, when her mother stepDedA
into the parlor and announced that u N49
time to milk the COW. The girl took uuckes
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-01
Observation-Disclosures

The wedding of Miss Jennie e. Morrison,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. w. Morrison. of
302 West Erie avenue and Mr. Frank NJ.
Heebner, of 1887 Hunting Park avenue, was
s'olemniZed Saturday morning at 10
o'clock, The bride wore gown of white
French roile with a tulle veil caught with
orange blossoms and carried shower of
Bride roses and lilies of the valley. Miss
Pearl Heebner, the bridegrooms sister. was
bridesmaid and wore white s'2t!n frock and
a white lace hat Mr.. Heebner and his bride
left on a fortnght's trip. and upon their
return will be at home at 1868 North Third
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur n Hosking and their
family, of Wayne. nave gone TO Deposit.
n. Y, for the summer. They were accom-
panied by Miss Catherine Mather.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert L. Northrop and
their family, of Oak Lane, have taken cot
tage at Cape May for the summer. Mr.. Jack
Northrop and Mr.. Paul Northrop are sta
toned there in the United States naval
serve force.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-01

nurses. Thirty women who volunteered TO
help iu the baby welfare campaign this week
will assist in the same way. | could use
200"
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Social Activities

Captain James Montgomery, IT, S. r., who
is stationed at Camp Meade, spent the week.
end with his aunt. Mrs. Robert S. Broadhead.
Of Stanford
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Mr. and Mrs. r. f. Forster. of Roadside,
St Davids motored to Wilkes-Barre on FRI
day to spend the weekend with Mrs. For
ster's brother Mr.. William H. List. Jr. They
were accompanied by Mrs. William II. List
and Miss Cecil Forster.
Lieutenant Harry Leonard. u. S. NJ; Mrs.
Leonard and their daughter are visiting
their parents, DR.. and Mrs. g. L. S. Jameson.
at ST. Davids.
DR.. and Mrs. Herbert Harmed, of Chest
nut Hill, are receiving congratulations on
the birth of a daughter, yesterday. Mrs.
Harmed will be remembered as Miss Dorothy
Foltz, daughter of DR.. and Mrs j. Clinton
Foitz. of Chestnut Hill.
Mrs. Charles Williams, of 1915 Spruce
street. is occupying her home in Haverford
for the summer.
Colonel John Sherman Fair. U. s. A. Mrs.
Mi and thsir childrsn. who have been VISIT
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-01

Seven volunteer workers assisted last week
in sorting and filing women's registration
cards which are arriving in large numbers
from various city wards and finding places
In the files of the Red Cross at 1907 Walnut
street. Distributing the cards of women in
every section of the city so that they will
be ready for instant inspection when infor-
nation is wanted has proved enormous
undertaking. But the work Is rapidly getting
into shape, but more volunteers are needed.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-01

Lieutenant w: Hayward Myers. Jr., L. S.
r.. who is stationed at Washington, spent a
few days with his parents at their home In
St Davids last week.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-01
McBIAIN-HTRST

The marriage Of Miss Catharine NJ. Hirst,
daughter of Mrs. Catharine NJ. Hirs., of 67l9
North Fifteenth street. to Mr. George f..
McBain, of S37 North Twenty-sxth street,
took place Wednesday at noon III the
Trinity Protestant Episcopal Church. Broad
street and Wyoming avenue. The ceremony
was performed by the rector, the Rev. b. ID.
Weglc The bride wore a gown of white
crepe de chine with white lace hat NJ d
carried a shower of Bride roses. She
given in marriage by her uncle. Mr.. w.
Osbourne Mahon, and was unattended. Mr..
McBlain and his bride left on n short trip
and will be at home after July 10 at 6719
North Fifteenth street.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-01
IDRSCIEEEG- WISE

Miss Claudia Wise. daughter OF Mr. and
Mrs. Moses Wise. of 3l25 Columbia avenue,
and Mr.. Arthur Hirschberg. of New York,
were married last evening at the home of
the Rev. Max B. Klein, Of the Adath Jeshu-
run Temple who performed the ceremony.
The brides father gave her in marriage and
there were no attendants The bride wore
gown of fesh-colored silk veiled with geor-
gette crepe with hat to match and cor
sage bouquet of orchids.
Mr. Hirschberg and his bride upon their
return from their wedding journey, will live
in New York.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-01

Friends of Mr. Theodore Schlater, L. S. A.,
will be glad to hear that his parents, Mr..
and Mrs Harry f. Schlater, of 4639 Penn
street. Frankford. have received word of his
safe arrival overseas.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-01

Mrs. James Starr and Miss Emily Sartain
appointed to interview Dean Russell. of CO.
lumbia University, and to submit plans for
the school of occupational therapy to be ,s-
tablished here. visited Dean Russell today
1t is expected that a definite announcement
OF the selected location of the school will be
made at n meeting Tuesday at headquarters
OF the central branch, National League
Womans Service.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-01

The Patriotic League composed of 1O3
girls, will entertain the enlisted men of their
district July at Penuypack Park. They
hold weekly meetings at Milltr's Lock Hail.
where a military drill is given and knitting
is done for the navy auxiliary.
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Mrs. Charles r. Finley and her small
daughter have returned to their home at
Fort Preble, Portland, Me-, after an extended
visit to Mrs. Finleys parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
David S. Klauder, of 6409 North Seventh
street oak Lane Major Finley. L. S. A.,
who has been detailed on special duty in
the South will spend the weekend with Mr..
and Mrs. Klauder before leaving for his new
post.
Dr. and Mrs John V. Allen, of 4637 Frank
ford avenue, have received word of the safe
arrival overseas of their son, DR.. John V.
Allen, Jr.
Mrs. Walter Russell Sparks, of Wynne-
wood Road. Overbrook has left for a short
visit to Boston. Lieutenant Sparks has just
received his commission at the Boston tech
nical school of ground aviation.
Mrs Thomas r. Burns, of 220 South
Forty-fourth street, is spending week in
Boston Miss Katherine Burns has had as
her guest for several days Miss Helen Lar
kin, of New York.
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Frenzy, of Melrose,
with their family, have taken a cottage at
Cape Mayor the summer.
Mrs. T. Harold Henllels has returned to
her home, 472l Leiper street. Frankford,
after having spent several weeks at Atlantic
City.
Mrs, William G. Coglan, of Alirena Hall,
Frankford has returned to the city after an
extended visit to her brother, who is sta
toned at one OF the southern camps.
Mr., and Mrs ]. Stanley Smith have closed
their house in OverbroolS and are spending
the summer at their cottage in Ventnor
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-01

At the Forrest Theatre tonight the junior
service corps Of the National League for
Woman's Service will be guests Of the man
ager, Mr.. Nirdinger who has Invited the
entire membership of some 3Gv young women
to witness the production.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-01

ing Mrs. Archibald BarlSie at 1nver House,
Wayne returned to Washington on Saturday.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-01

Replies to letters sent out by the National
League OF Wuman'S Service announcing the
forthcoming opening of te-hy-dration
school at 1903 Walnut street are being re-
ceived in large numbers Indications are tina I
many women will give n day or two each
week to the work of canning and driving
foods. The school will be opened as soon as
machinery is installed, shortly after July T.
ii was announced today.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-01

Members of the National League for
Womans Service are volunteering for two
weeks clerical duty in the office of the food
administration, Finance Building, where they
are needed in dispa tching mass of work in
connection with the sugar shortage
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-01

The Outing Club whose members have
given pleasure and recreation to convalescent
soldiers from the Naval Home throughout
the winter. Is continuing its good offices
by taking the soldiers for frequent motor
rides Mrs Frank Henry. of 81 Winona
avenue, Germantown, is chairman of the
ganizatio for this work.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-01

Mr. and Mrs. Ralph l.. Hays and their
family will spend part of the summer al
Ellenville, n. Y.
New Britain herald., 1918-01-04
Then Phillips said he made 6 bet on

Then Phillips said he made 6 bet on l Hylan, which he won.
 Robert 4. Van Nostr3rd. treasure1, and fusion leader of the Twentieth Assembly District. said that some of the men hired in his district to work ! TOT fusion had deserted, but had get foslon money at his. headquarters be- cause t was impossible to distinguish the deserter from the workers in ;Ie confusion after the polls closed. Louis Goldstein, treasurer of tho| TWenty-second District. was asked if| he knew the captains and other work CTS who received pay in his district Half of them didnH show up," hel said. "Wc didn't sec one-half of them.| They calno up through friends, and Il didn't know ore from AJar"
 You just paid it to anybody ihat calrn therc?" asked Mir Black.
 "Ycs, I paid f to anybody th-ough ructio1s from hIr. Kay: he was fro leader of the dist2ict.''
 William M. Bennett, the republican candidate for mayor, who was cues tiOned by Assistant District At-0r1cv &ilroe. said he knew of no republican party funds having been used to fur ther the candidacy of Mayor Mitchell.
 That is one of the things I would like to find out myself" asserted MT. Bennett.
 Joseph M- Price. member cf the executive committee of the fusion committee, who was questioned by Mir. Kllroe, criticised the management of the campaign by Chairman William Hamlin Childs. MT. Price said fusion was supposed to he fighting boss-rule and bosses but permitted it's campaign to be bOssed by one mar.
New Britain herald., 1918-01-04
DISTRICT LEADERS
 ARE SUBPOENAED Will Be Questioned Regarding
 Spending Fusion Money

New York, Jan. 4.-Of the twenty five district leaders and treasurers of the city democracy who have been supboenaed by the district attorney ill his inquiry into the affairs of the fusion committee of 1917, ten were questioned yesterday.
 Alphonso Averea of 20 Prince street, who described himself as an election worker who went around making friends,'' questioned by William liar mon Black, an assistant district attor- ney, said he received s751.
 What did you do with the money?" he was asked.
 "I kept it.
 Robert Phillips, city democracy treasurer of the Seventeenth Assembly District, one of the two leaders in charge of the fusion campaign in that district, said he had received $1,60O of fusion funds.
 How much did you keep for your self?' queried MT Black.
 For my general expenses--I didn't take it out of my own pocket"
 "How much was that?"
 ."I couldn't tell you exactly. I think it was possibly $500. Naturally, took my living out of it.
 Phillips said the money paid his own and the living expenses Of his family, but he could not tell the exact amount.
 T used to be on the county commit tee of Tammany Hall for seventeen years,' said the witness. What did at this last election I didn't do for love; I did it as @ business matter. had nothing left for election"
 Questioned regarding his work for fusion, Phillips said:
 'I had @ different opinion at the start when I first went into it, but afterward I saw where it was 8 mis- take, and I didn't take any active in terest politically, to tell you the hon. est truth. Is it wrong to make bet?"
New Britain herald., 1918-01-04
X PROMOTION.
Parents 50 Declare After Death of
 Their Son, Aviator.

New York. Jan. Awhile the flu neral services for Lieutenant Alden Dayison, r. S. A., at the University Place Presbyterian church yesterday were touchinGly beautiful, there was no outward evidence of mourning, no display of grief.
 Lieutenant Davison lost his life in the service of his country December 26 on the aviation field at Camp Hicks, Texas, where he was training. He had served in the American Am bulance Corps with the British army in France, had received the Croix de Guerre and was cited three times for bravery. Then he returned to this country to fit himself for the Ameri- can aviation service. He was twenty two years old.
 we look upon his death as a pro- notion" said his father yesterday. That was his attitude and it is ours. He did not wish us to grieve if he should die serving his country"
New Britain herald., 1918-01-04

1 probably be followed as rule of action.
 The recommendations for spending money might well be accompanied by recommendations for raising it whether by loans or new taxes A haphazard system of public finance is likely to be an expensive system The comprehensive grouping of the finan- clal needs of the government will re- | suit in the saving of time to the leg 1sAtura, a better apportioning of appropriations among the different departments, and lessening of ex- pendlture. l heartily recommend ac- ton designed to secure a proper ! budget system.
 State Transportation
 urge upon you the great inn portanc of improving the efficiency ot the transportation systems of the Commonwealth. The National Gov ernment is now operating the steam railroads of the country, and for the present they are practically taken from the field of our consideration Our street railways systems are in a deplorable condition, both with re- gard to their financial strength. and. as to the most of them, with regard to the character of the service thev render the public. The state should require that these corporations should be honestly and economically man. aged, should provide good accommo- datlons for their patrons, should do away with the excessive crowdins of cars which adds a wearisome lenpt1, to the working day and does much injury to health, and that they should be permitted to receive for thls service rate of fare which would pay the fair cost of renderingit
 Our people do not desire transpor- taton wholly or in part free but they oeslre and should receive good service at it's fair cost. The chief elements CT cost or such service are reasonable wages, maintenance of the pronert1 ana fair return upon actual invest ment, and not upon inflated values.
 Il recommend legislation designed to enable our street railways to be efficient servants of the public. If the public service commission docs not possess sufficient authority in the premises, recommend that additional authority be granted them.
 "The constitutional convention was unable to finish it's work, and has taken recess until after the adjourn ment of the present session of the legislature. It was Q, notable body of men, and the results of it's work al- ready achieved amply vindicate the action of all who had part in creating 1t, I recommend that reasonable appropriation be made to enable it. to complete it's labors. It submitted an amendment for absentee voting which was accepted by the people at the election in Novem Der.
 'J recommend the passage of a law providing for the voting of soldiers and sailors who may be absent from the commonwealth in the service of the country. Experience has shown that irregularities are likely. to occur in the receiving, transmitting and counting of votes taken away from the polling places, and great care