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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-17
SARGENT PORTRAIT
COMES TO THIS CITY
LADY Eden Purchased in
New York for Wilstach
Collection Here

John s. Sargent's famous painting
Lady Eden" will be added to the
Wilstach collection, in Memorial Hall.
II was purchased at an exhibition in
New York yesterday by trustees of the
Wilstach estate.
The painting is one Of the most cele-
brated Of the Sargent portraits, intrinsi-
cally and by association. Lady Eden
was the wife of Sir William Eden, art
connoisseur and collector. Sir William
was one Of the parties in the notable
action in, the French courts described
by Whistler in his book THE Baronet
and the Butterfly"
Sir William had ordered portrait of
his wife. whistler thought that the
contract called for suineas. The baronet
paid in pounds. The artist, in a rage,
thereupon painted out the face and made
instead Of Lady Eden a portrait of the
wife of Captain John. Oakman, of New
York. ..
Whistler was successful in his con-
PEELED to deliver a painting II he was
dissatisfied with the conduct Of his pa
tron, but he had to return the money
represented by the check, which the
baronet described as a valentine
when he slipped It into the hands OF
the man of genius on st. Valentines
Day. Failing to compel Whistler tc
paint Lady Eden, Sir William engaged
Mr. Sargent to do so.
Mr.. Sargents portrait of President
Wilson also is hung in the Knoedlei
Galleries. with the caption, Lent by
the National Gallery of Ireland" 1r
another room is Timothy Coles w6ot
engraving of this picture. Both Of
these have been carefully guarded from
reproduction.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-17
LOGAN RESIDENT
RESCUES FAMILY
AS HOME BURNS
John D. Korn Saves Wife and
-Four Children From Possible
Suffocation

The alertness and cooness of John
d. Korn, a contractor, of 5012 North
Tenth street, Logan, early today pre-
vented fire in his home from spread
ing and saved his wife and four small
children from possible suffocation.
Korn was awakened by an odor of
smoke. He arose and ran down stairs to
the first floor. Flames, darting from a
blaze in the cellar, were eating through
the flooring and had already burned
away hole in the floor
The contractor ran upstairs again
through thickening cloud of smoke
and aroused his wife. The couple then
gathered UP their four children. threw
wraps about them and ran from the
house, seeking refuge with neighbor.
As the neighbor telephoned a local
alarm to Chemical Engine Company No.
8, at Thirteenth street and Oak lane,
Korn returned to his home and went into
the cellar. He was almost overcome by
the smoke from a blazing pile Of rubbish,
from which flames were shooting to the
cellar ceiling. He did his best to check
the flames until the f1remen arrived.
They quickly extinguished the fire.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-17
SECOND BLAST VICTIM DIES
Andrew Cavanaugh Succumbs TO
Injuries in Fort Miffiin Explosion

Another victim of the explosion at
Fort Mifflin is dead today. Andrew
Cavanaugh, $50 North Fifteenth street.
died last night at Methodist Hospital.
He was blinded and burned all over the
body.
One man, Charles F. Dolley. 7144 Elm
wood avenue was killed outright by the
explosion, making the total deaths two.
The two men injured are still at the
Methodist Hospital. They are Berger
Anderson, 2246 North Thirteenth street
and Edibo Del Vecchio, 1859 Moore
street.
No official report giving the cause Of
tho blast has BEEN given.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-17
FACTORY HOME WORK SCORED
Consumers League Worker
Blames This for Illness

ABefore the Babies'F Welfare Associa-
tion at the Art Alliance last night. Miss
a. Estelle Lauder, of the Consumers
dustrial Home Work on Infant Welfare"
She traced the cause Of the epidemic of
Influenza in this city partly to the prac-
tice Of families taking work from fac
tories again.
She described the crowded and insani-
tary. conditions in the homes, where
numbers of children and grown persons
ing and other ,articles
William G. Boyer, Of the Bureau of
Municipal Research. spoke on the sub
living conditions the head OF a family
should earn at least $1525 year as a
minimum.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-17

N. Y, for training as a hier. and than
was sent overseas Completing hts
course In France, he was commissioned
on March '26 OF this year. Before the
war he went to the Plattsburg officers
training camp.
Lieutenant Mori is was serving "a an
observer with the Twelfth Aero Squad.
ron, attached to the First American
Army in the Verdun sector. His family
has received no details Of the manner
of his death.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-17

>l'SSoVSoNES
BROTHERS MEET IN FRANCE
The two Conover boys, 22O Federal
street, Philadelphia, met each other
in France. They are now with the
American army Of occupation along
the Rhine
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-17
Loan Fund to Meet City Pay Rises

The temporary loan of ss00,0o to run
not more than four months at the rate
OF ~ per cent per annum, has been
city's new fiscal agent, the Philadelphia
National Bank. The proceeds will be
used to pay the 10 per Gent salary in
crease bonus which has been granted
municipal and country employees for the
last six months of this year.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-09-21
HYDE PARK, WAR SHRINE
Women, Saddened by Wars Woes,
Go There With Flowers for
the Dead.

London. Sept 20 Correspondence 10
The Associated Press IN . picturesque
corner Of Hyde Part not far from thc
NOISY thoroughfares oyrr which much 81
London = traffic passes, Is war shrine, 10
the shape of cross, where visitors may
get some idea Of the SORROW of a country
which for -four years has been weighted
down by the rayaecs Of war
"All last weak. says the dispatch
the slow-moviug SIR ANS nf gray-haircd
mothers. grief worn wives. sister
daughters, swecthearls passed round
the shrine. the MASSES of flower were
piled higher and higher, The fresh fra
grance Of these Of today minpllng with
the faint scent of Yesterday paler
blossoms
There were working women who
took part Of their luncheon hour
TO JOIN that little procession round
the shrine there were children who
came in the late afternoon. and old
men who passed as twilight drew near
Yesterday there was little woman
IN black who came and laid small
bunch Of roses as near the English fay
MS she could On n card she had written.
I'm memory Of VIII, my youngest BOY
and those fresh roses were roses oi he
dav before TO John and the day before
that TO George
Three sons the little woman IN black
had given three cards. three loosely
tied btInchce of flowers she had laid
upon the war shrine Due moment she
paused TO speak to one of The Green
Gross girls, \ shall come again IN a few
weeks, she said with eyes that were
moist and Inns that smiled bravely, and
then sic walked slowly away ont Of
the parL To the lonely home
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-09-21
IIlL ANS iOaOR
NATION | HOLIDAY
Celebrate Fourth of July With
Patriotic Program at
M r. Church.

Italians of Wilmington commemorat I
ed the entry Of Victor Emmanuel
army into Rome, IS years ago. with
= celebration at the italian VI j. Church
Eighth and Grant avenue last night
The program IN charge of Rev Joseph
A. Pignaticll0 pastor Of tho church,
was IN both Italian and English
Patriotism was the KEYNOTE Of the
meeting and when q Service Flag bcar-
ing - stars was presented t0 The church
by the Rev f. " Greenfield on the
behalf Of Eureka Council No /. Jr
q e. 4 VI there WIS m outburst ~
appause which clearly testified 10 the
attachment of the Italian americans
10 this country on behalf of the
church. the Rev pianaliclo thanked
the Jr O. e. A. NJ for their interest
IN the church aud assured his hearers
that tho ties Of loyalty to the country.
for which the flag stands. will even
be strengt hcned IN the cause for which
the world IS now fighting
The Rev Robert Watt who was
largely responsible for the establish
ment of the italian Church delivered
n stirring address IN which he lauded
the Italian neighborhood for The church
work and read letter from Governor
Townsend who regretted that he was
unable 10 be present Mayor Lawson,
when introduced by DR. Watt, received
loud ovation after which he spoke
briefly on the work of the italian neigh
borhood and praised tho various patri-
oiic works IN which the Italian folks Of
this city are participating. Pointing
10 the flag with tho 81 stars he urged his
bear rs TO remember that oach ono of
ihe stars stands fpr sacrifice nn The part
If p son. mother or loved oncs and
predicted that the tnnc would come
when every star wll be The pride of
the family u represented and the com
munity to which The son Of democracy
belonged
Another feature of The program was
solo selection by Joseph Tarantino
entitled So i monte y clnge
Thc program ae If was presented
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-09-21
LEARN LESSONS OF
BIBLE CHARACTERS
c. E. Topic Interestingly In
tcrpreted for Students BY
w. J. Depher.

Topic Lessons from Bible Characters,
Heb. II 81 40and IL. l-3, by William J.
Depher, physical director, \. NJ. Z. Al
We are reading daily in newspapers
magazines and periodicals, OF great men
who have been or are very successful IN
some commercial line or bdve become
leaders among their fellow men. We dill
gently sean the lines for the reason OF
their success. and upon discovering tn
trait often make il a part OF ourselves.
In reading our Bibles we also learn Of
great mon. both in the Old and New
Tes,amehts We read OF Abraham 8
travels through Egypt and the Promised
Land and wonder why he did not turn
back We learn OF the trials OF Isaac,
Jacob and Joseph, and are surprised that
they did not break down under the strain.
As we read on, we become acquainted
with Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthae,
David and Samuel OF the Old Testament
and Paul of the New Testament and learn
Of the trials and temptations they over
came and the good deeds they performed.
After careful study, we find that there
are three outstanding traits or characteris-
ties that are common In all. They are
First faith in God. second, patience and
third long suffering. II was faith IN the
unseen and in the dcvine principles Of
righteousness. that enabled these men to
brave dangers and Ia conquer Through
patience and long suffering they succeeded
What noble traits are these traits
that will strengthen and give coHragc m
these times Of trials and suffering "
there was ever time that people should
read their Bibles for comfort, II IS nov
We are in the war ut wars. aud with
faith in God, We pray for q sitccesstui
termination Of II in the near future We
must bc patient, and while our suffering
will bc light IN comparison with that of
those who are fighting our battles on the
other side We must hr ready
The lessons mentioned may he found IN
Hebrews. II. verses 32i0. and l. verses
and , They were of vital Importance IN
tho lives of those prominent men IN the
Bible and will he IN ours
Plans are being made for our fall rally.
date 10 be announced later Let cach
local society boost this meeting Green
IIill will do her part They surely did
entertain MS rovalIy last Monday night
Their program, in which the juniors took
part was (ndced very good, after which
they served refreshments We are going
Ia meet there again for the fall rally
II looks as # the City Union would have
to elect q Young lady TO each office so
that they will bc prepared "a take the place
of our Young mcn. as they are called To
service. because we must not let the
Christian work stop or slack mp IN any
way
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-09-21
BUILDING CHANGES
FEW IN PAST WEEK
Even Repairs and Additions at
Very Lowest Ebb
Now

Again q week has passed IN which no I'M
portant project has reached the planning
stage. and only an lncOnslderable mum
bcr of alterations and additions have re-
quircd the issuance 81 permits by the
building department
Another landmark has disappeared IN
the path of the Delaware avenue wldea-
my the west gate house at the cemetery
entrance has been demolished The gate
way. with its two thanking buildings was
considered = noteworthy ornament oi the
city for many wears after its completion,
about 1880 The easterly structure, which
will bc used as the office hereafter, was
originally the gate-kecper : dwelling.
The opening Of the new school year has
found the new High School building in a
PRACTICAL, completed state, including its
equipment for school rooms and gym
nasuim Although delayed beyond the
time originally set for completion, con-
ditlons have been such. due To diminished
demands as compared with anticipated
requirements, that there has been no
serious inconvenience suffered
The one story shop and sales room
built by J. H. Minnlck for ms motor
cycle business on the south side of Della
ware avenue, diagnonally across from his
previous location, has been finished and is
now occupied as going concern The
old building has been demolished IN the
widening of the roadway
Lack Of material has halted the com
pletion of the Globe restaurant building
at Tenth and Tatnall streets. The plans,
which provided for three story structure,
have been cut down for the present to a
one story basis. but even with this cur
tailment, the requisite quantities of IN
terror finish goods were unobtaInable, and
better conditions must be awaited
The rebuilding OF the cigar store on the
northeast corner of Delaware avenue and
Tatnall street, is nearly completed aud it
will shortly be occupied by the Ginder
shop. as was It's predecessor.
Alterations at the iofand garage. ill2
Tatnall street, which give increased floor
space tor repair work and added facilities
for storage
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-09-21
REV. A. H. thompson
HAVING SUCCESS
Former Pastor of ST. Paul Church
Writes of His Work. in
Washington State.

Rev \. II. Thompson. former pastor
of St Pau's NJ. +. Church here, now in
the West. has written Every Evening the
following interesting letter from Aber-
deem, Washington:
The Puget Sound Nj T. Conference is in
session at this place at this time. Ship
building interests have brought abounding
prosperity Nearly every charge reports
collections taken in full and balances
toward next year. Bishop Stuntz, who
has lived in more countries than any
bishop, and who, despite his name s of
old Revolutionary stock. 10 a constant in
spiration. Ii would seem impossible for
anyone 10 be provincial after listening to
one OF his worldembracing addresses This
This entire region will feel the influence
OF his presence had occasion to think
specifically Of Wilmington yesterday, when
a lady who was a member Of St Pauls
- years ago, came to inquire about the
city and church Another reminder of
Wilmington, is Rev. + b. Short, NV
neighbor in Portland Oregon, and soon
10 begin the building Of community
center church in that city
Personally | am nearly normal again.
and closed d year in every way salts
factory Although given only FIVE months
in an entirely new region, the debt has
been reduced by 81 900, all benevolences
taken in full, with a good balance for
next year and a genuine revival spirit
abroad We have just begun to touch the
soldiers But already they are coming to
the altar, seeking religion, and at our
last service, they arose in all parts of the
house to testify for Christ The privilege
Of touching these soldiers, who come from
all parts of the country, is the Joy of our
lives. All we could wish would be the
power to multiply ourselves ten fold in
order to reach the strangers and soldiers
coming to our community. If anyone in
Wilmington has a relative or friend station
ed here, and will send me the name, / will
be glad to look him up.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-09-21

Union M. r. Church. Fifth and Wash
incton streets, Rev Harvey Nrnheid
Ewing. ID, pastor. Preaching tomorrow
morning and evening by minister Sub
ject, 1890. The Man Who Went to
Heaven and Returned; 80, The High
Cost of Living. and the Cost OF Hugh
Living" SUNDAY school At p. M, and
other regular meetings at the usual hours.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-09-21
WAR MOTHERS OF AMERICA.
Patriotic Women of Nation Organize
and Adopt Title.

Evans vile Ind Nept 20 .''War
Mothers of America is the name Off
cially chosen by the first national con-
yention Of the organization here yester-
day after a spirited contest
The Constitution also provides that
Evansville shall be the national head
quarters Of the organization Officers
are to be elected for term of one year,
and such shall consist of President
Vice President, Treasurer, Historian,
and Secretary
Only the mother and wife of soldier
or sailor "who has been or is in active
military service of the United States of
American in the prosecution of the great
war" are entitled to membership under
the present qualification.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-09-21

was Garlbaldi Hymn so 3Oi. lial
an: Onward Christian Soldiers M
2g7 fnVish prayer by the Rev n -
Collins Ms COubiry 1ls of Thee W
3Oj English Amerra No Z9S ltai.
IAN presenf8tion of the Service tlag
by the Rev. T. " Greenfield. Of The
Eureka Council, No / Jr. o. g. A VI
God Keep Ny Boy written by Gcorgc
Carter introduction by fhe Rov Rob.
crt Watt - - lion John & Town.
send. governor state 81 Delaware. Hon.
John W Lawson mayor Of Wilmington,
solo. 81 Il monte q cinge" by Joseph
Taraniino. address IA Italian, the Rev
i + Panrtta, Germantown, Pa ln.
nalzatc il vcssll0 della croce, No 30J
italian, The Star Spangled Banner
~ 3Ol EnglIah bnnedIcii1n
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-09-21
MISS MARY NJ. GHEEN TO WE'D.
Daughter 0f Admiral Gheen, Formerly
Of Meaf Ghesler.

Washington, Sept u Rear AdruTal
Edward II Ghceu. = ~. rcilrrd
and Mr. Ghern. Hho arc 'iIi al fher
Summer homo ~ Monterey, Penn !,
Announce fhccngagomcnto ~ heir dau2htef
Miss Mary Mouiford Ghccn, 10 Licu'
Commando Alvnn Douglas Bernhard.
Il : N Mias Ghccn made her dchu.
three ycars ogo Lieut. Comm8udsr
Bernhnrd is attached ~ the baftlcehip
Kansas lie Is native 0f Penusylvan
and graduate of thc Naval Academy
class of 1900 The wedding is expected
70 take place shortly
Admiral Ghccn Is member of the
C'heen family. Of West Chester. and waa
appointed - Annapolis Naval Academy
from that Congressional District
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-09-21
MARRIAGE LICENSES.
List of Those Granted by Clerks Of the
Peace and Magistrates.

Marriage licenses have been issued
by clerks of the peace and magistrates as
follows:
Clerk OF the Peace John l.. Wright
Thomas Joseph Collins, of Baltimore,
Md, and Nora p Hession. of Baltimore,
Md, Domenico Rieci, of Henry Clay.
Del, and josephine Hamilton of Henry
Clay, Del
Magistrate l.. J. Broman, S43 Market
street-Walter ]. Bedford, of ll27 West
Fourth street, and Agnes + McGrath
of l4lT North Clayton street
Magistrate Charles ). Hamblin. Shelb-
vile, Del. George W Layton. Of Frank
ford Del, and Lizzie Truitt, of Frank
ford Del
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-09-21

Rev Charles l.. Candee d ID. will
preach al both services, 1870 m and
4 p. m, tomorrow In Westminster Pres
byterlan Church. PENNSYLVANIA avenue
and Rodney street
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-09-21
Mark-Up Night. "

The fifth ''Mark-Up Nigh" which
is being bserved monthly by members
and friends Of Brandywine II f. Church,
in the interest Of the mortgage on the
church, will be held on Tuesday evening,
IN the chapel, in charge Of the Brother
hood, when a fine musical will be given
DR.. John G. Wilson of Philadelphia,
will make the address. Mr. Wilson is an
eloque speaker Mrs. Wilson will sing.
There will be no collection or begging
At the close of the exercise the finance
committee will receive reports, and
acknowledge favors in the work
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-09-21
SCOTT

Scott NJ T. Church. Seventh and
Spruce streets Rev. /. J. Sard. pastor
Preaching tomorrow morning and even
ing by pastor Subject 1870, The
Gospel for War Times: 80. The
Marriage of Isaac" Sunday school and
other regular meetings at the usual hours
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-09-21
Chicken Thieves Active.

St@te Detective Mccoy is looking for
chicken thieves who are reported to
have raided the hen house of William Ii .
Danzenbaker, Of Claymont, early yes
terday morning and stolen eighteen
barred rock chickens valued at 90 S
Tho local police authorities are co-opera-
ing with the state authorities in an en-
deavor to locate the chickens or the
thieves
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-09-21
EPuoRTH

Epuorth VI f. Church, Tenth and
lombard streets, Rev. Ransom P. Mich
OILS, pastor Preaching tomorrow morning
and evening by pastor Subject, 1890,
Why ] Am Christian" 80. The
Man Who Did Not Go Away At All
Sunday school and other regular meetings
al the usual hours
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-09-21
fRIENn
UNITARIAN

Friends Meeting, Tenth and Harrison
streets FIRST dav Sunday AT 1890 a M
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-09-21
Hanover Red Cross

Hanover Red Cross Auxiliary has
reorganized for the winter work. with
Mrs. Willard Springer as chairman
The auxiliary will meet in the church
all day next Thursday 70 sew for the
Red Cross and-also to outline It's work
Mr. Bohner, the new pastor of the
church IS occupying the residence No.
2O0S Monroe Place.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-09-21
Central Red Cross Unit.

The ladies of Central Presbyterian
Church have very interesting Red
Cross Unit, which meets Tuesday from
0 a. m. to ) p m with box lunch, and
Fridays from 10 5 p m They will be
glad 10 welcome anyone caring IN this
way to help our boys.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-09-21
ST. STEPHEN ).

st. Stephens Lutheran Church. Tat
natl street near Eighth, Rev Frederic
Doerr, pastor. Preaching tomorrow morn
ing and evening by pastor Subject,
1890 "A Guiltless Lords Day; 730,
An Unprofessing Recognition. Sunday
school at 2l5 and other regular meetings
al the usual hours
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-09-21
LUTHERAN.
TRINITY. .

Trinity Lutheran Church, Concord
avenue and Twenty-third street, Rev.
Milton II. Slime, ID. d., pastor Preach
ing tomorrow morning and evening by
pastor Subject, II a. M, Light and
Truth; 7.45, p. m, "Y. ". {. A. in
War Times" Sunday school and other
regular meetings at the usual hours
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-09-21
MISCELLANEOUS
CHRISTIAN ALLIANCE

Rev James > Moore. evangelist. of
Lancaster. Pa, is conducting a series of
evangelistIc meetings at the Christian
and Missionary Alliance. 5oa West Fifth
street Tho meetings will continue until
September q including tha: date. The
meetings are open to the public and
everybody is welcome Rev J '. krall is
pastor
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-09-21
Patriotic Service.

At 7. 80 p. m, at Mt Salem NJ +.
Church, Mrs w c. Speakman will read
some thrilling letters from her Husband,
Dr. Speakman who is at the front in
France and in very interesting way
describes activities Of our boys over there.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-09-21
METHODIST PROTESTANT.
FIRST.

First NJ p Church. Seventh and Wal
nut streets, Rev. r. ". sutcliTe. pastor.
ing by pastor Subject, 1870. In Com
try7 215 p. m, Sunday school. and
other regular meetings al the usual hours.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-09-21

Delaware Avenue Baptist Church.
Delaware avenue and West street, Rev
Joseph \ Irwin, s + d., pastor. Preach
ing tomorrow morning and evening bv
pastor. Subject, 1890 Essentials for
Good Church Member 80. "A Pos
sible Peace" Sunday school, = p. m, and
other regular meetings at the usual hours
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-09-21
AuIn Stolen

An automobile belonging 10 Robert
Hills. of New Castle, was stolen yes
terday from in front of the Baltimore
and Ohio railroad The machine is a
Dodge car. valued at S725, and car
ried Delaware license No. 1I77l.