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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-03

always many families ~ moderate clr-
ctiirisianccs whose Budget ieaves little
nargin for the expense OF fitness Now
war prices and war demands have wipco
out this margin W still more homes
in an increasing nuuibcr OF families
tic cost OF private nursing at home or
iu hospitals is prohibitive And fire.
pucntly it is not necessary IN many
Instances what they need aud desire IN
time Of illness IL simply skilled nursing
service. at stated hours each day. for
which they can fully pay. Thcy need a
nurse TO perform the duties requiring
actual nursing skill and also 10
pive instruction about further care ana
about the preparation Of the dict. OF
course. tho visiting nurse must keep to
her well-dehned aud legitimate field she
works only under tho supervision OF r
doctor and does not handle contagious
diseases.
Such hourly service. genuine need
in all communities, would eventually
pay for itself But TO initiate IL would
involve an expense which few visiting
rursc societies Inv the country have vet
becn able TO meet. for most OF them
have been scarcely able 10 keep w with
the more urgent need OF the poorer
patients
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-03
New York, April 3.

New York, April 3.
ALMOST any one viii acknowledge
"A that a woman who in the first
Liberty Loan campaign sold $1,000, 900
worth of bonds. more than $1,000, 900
worth in the second and has two sons
in the service has sufficiently demon
strated her love of country, patriotism
and reverence for the flag.
This is the distinction enjoyed by
Mrs. Daniel Guggenheim, wife of the
prominent mining and smelling operator
of this city. And now she has enlisted
for active service in the drive for the
third Liberty Loan and really hopes to
accomplish even greater things than she
did i'm the previous campaigns.
And why not?" querled Mrs. Gug-
genheim. "f have just had q cable from
my boys and it is all cheer and op-
tmism. Any mother who receives a mes
sage of that kind from her sons across
the water needs no further urging, not
only to work to sell Liberty Bonds, but
also to invest in them, for she knows
that she is working directly for her boys
and for the boys of other mothers that
they may be supplied with everything
that money can buy for efficient equip
ment.
Assisting in raising money for the
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-03
SWEET YOUNG WOMAN
GETS DRAFT SLACKERS
Deaf to the Examiners, They
Quickly Hear Whisperings
of the Decoy Employe
Detroit, April 3,

Detroit, April 3.
\ sweet young woman, employed in
one OF the Detroit draft board Offices,
caught several slackerS who were clever
enough 10 foil the medical examiners
One instance, which was reported by q
member of the local board concerned q
young man who insisted he was deaf
and who evaded the tests and tricks OF
the examiners. As he left the medical
room the smile which the demure miss
flashed at him caused him to forget wal
and home and country.
Were you accepted?" the young
woman asked in a very low tone
Nav, they turned me down and gee
wanted to"
Don't worry, my friend, we made a
little mistake and you're accepted" said
a drawing voice behind the Stacker.
The youth whirled and faced the medi.
cal officer. He blushed and stammered.
but finally began TO grin.
That's No 8 for me- said the girl
in the case.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-03
SPROSS CHIEF SOLOIST
FOR MATINEE MUSICALE
Composer Pianist on Club Program
and Members Contribute
Numbers

Charles Gilbert Spross, the eminent
4 native composer and pianist, was the
Ithid soloist at the eleventh of the
Matinee Musicale Clubs all American"
!pograms. Yesterday in the ballroom of
ne Bellevue-Stratford his numbers were
|snpplemented by contributions from sew
|eal talented members of the organiza-
'ron, which is composed of women mu-
'ueans and music lovers of philadelphia,
slrs Edward T. Butterworth and Mrs.
|sonn Dunn, Jr., were in charge of the eX-
lensye and elaborate program on which
ns encient and well-trained club chorus
enqer the expert direction of Helen
Pn!ash Innes. was a notable feature,
me program was made up in the
nam OF numbers by the guest soloist
W Spross played delightfully."- intimate
~ Heii as authoritative accompaniments
2 ms songs, sung by Madeline Reed,
nc Alfred NJ. Gray, soprano; Mrs.
1nsrles :, Mills, soprano Laura Kauff-
n.n Gerhard, contralto; Mary Barrett,
llfano; Kathryn Meisle, contralto
~ others, and his violin pieces played
Sanlile Plasschaert, including the
F,loeious. and appealing Romance.
nL spross, who is a pianist OF dex-
TOYS methods, with well-grounded
--nlque ana profound feeling, also
..Fe group Of his own piano compost
lone: including Spring Song" Bar
ssfollep and "Polonaise." OF these the
spring Song" had a delicious vernaI
.Inlnnent especially appropriate at this
sa.on. The "Polonaise" is a delightful
1oIk known here from performances
* other concerts.
~ response to an ovation of applause
~ " composer gave as an encore his diff
seali and brilliant Song Without
Hgaos Tor left hand alone.
ine familiar and ever favorite "Will
n ine Wlsp" arranged for ensemble,
- sung With a fine sense of unity and
ptely tone quality by the club chorus.
snlen was also heard to advanage In
.snl1y rnqy also a favored number, though
r'sSly heard as a solo.
rlersnce Adele Wightman, the tai
sassu narplst, gave OF her best in a group
snueLag Frances Lapitino's "Gavotte, .
,i% s1e,,so sMo pieces by Margaret HoberC-
,r'Hniiy Dance and Song Without
', ngIoa Emily Stokes Hagar. the eS.
nsh. msrln soprano, was heard in the 'Ru-
eenA Love Song" by Louis Victor
ana numbers by Franklin RIker
s,cnS Sonn Prindle Scott. Mrs. George
s,epp r,, snd Mrs. h. #. Butterworth pIaysd
AN soln,rable pnanimity and express
,,sana ~, ,ae Nalse Caprice" by Mr.. Spross,
-"aAseo as duet for two planos
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-03
BAKER is SUSPENDED:
VIOLATED WHEAT RULE
Sixth Street Man First to Feel The
Weight Of Food Administra-
ton Order


Because he neglected 70 comply wlth
the food administra;ion's regulation re-
quiring the use Of 20 per cent Of wheat
-four Substitutes by bakers ~ schneid.
or 1902 South Sixth street. has been o.
dered by jay Cooke, local food admins
traitor, TO suspend his business for
period Of one week beginning April 3
This Is the first case IN Philsdelphia
OF the temporary revocation OF baker a
license. During this period Schneider
can bake no bread
II WAS found that he was using from
IS to is per cent Of substitutes and
that he was uncertain as 10 the precise
amount of substitutes nc was using.
Violations OF tho baking law wiil be
handled with increasing severity Mr.
Cooke said. The food administration
again calls attention TO the fact that
rye 1our IL no longer substitute for
wheat -four
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-03
NEW TYPE OF TANK"
DRAMA is POPULAR
WON Pictures Are Making Effec-
we Use of Wars Formidable
Tractors

=. t1lA dramas" not of the aquae-
w w variety but pertinently bellicose are
l.,... l,p's.ng on the stage and screen. The
,.. n nun Specimen is the new Pathe
,sss' s4spon' "oug Fighting Ally. the
which dIntsi dIstssssi government Pictures. Inc,
|alss n 'sserloutes the British war pic.
oi ~ y america, made the picture mos,
ismn nssenes OF which were taken al
no ~ n. ]. Interesting details or
nsIti1h :. Ge given. The fact that the
ia .@h Is merely a DEVELOPMENT or
1I5ath, h,'e.lean s.an caterpillar tractor he
j s1nre w when the caterpillar tractor
l Ia fs.S SSuitlvating the fields in Amer.
'I|lIne ~ the Allies, while the tank Is
Iht men esSusFely on the fields of France.
tIIne6 =, me National Army being
,.'n wlth the tank, - S'''
A. Weight and the size ~ tho .a,,.
I1a1r n vn the film. and its balancinc
demonstrated in the picture.
1o|.nt,at completed "Thais' and ssThe
NIlS sinner fllms for Goldwyn ana
I|1.nc Wnphal return to opera In
l'ft1n ,,n,,S" York and Boston. Mary
l|,nsr soon go to FIR. nee Tor the
l8ot 4, ner apartment In the Park
|ItIar~ saSnte Carlo awaits ner. ana
'II||f tsMnt ~ STATE Lansing has per-
hi Befesso Miss Garden her pass
HN dinnss shs goes the singer viii
~ l|ns,re 70 her associates OF opera
4. ~, followed by a privafa shots- l
|''.l' tne Splendid Sinner Her
'.n||Ic. include Cieofonte Canpanini.
'|I|0||.rl ttssStelle. Iucien MuratOre Lima
-,o Amelita CALI Curci
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-03
L.~eMo->
URGE SCRUTINY OLE HOGS

harrisburg. April 3.--'ro minimize tho
spread of hog cholera IN Pcunsylyania
this spring, experts Of the state Live
stock sanitary Board are insisting that
hogs sold at country sales be sound in
health. This is the season of the year
when sales are held IN many sectious.
and where hogs are sold the State au-
thorities are urging that buyers sec
that veterinarians inspect Inc hogs
These restrictions are declared hv
stare officers TO he important. as a gcu-
era movement 70 increase tho number
Of hoEa in the SIaie Is mnAcr NnN
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-03
AMERICAS WAR AIDS
ISRAEL, ASSERTS RABBI
Washington and Lincoln Likened to
Moses and July to Passover

Not only is America fighting for de-
mocracy, but il is also fighting Israel's
fight. declared Rabbi Leon Album
speaking last Sunday at the Temple
shaari zedak, Fifty-second street and
Columbia avenue.
I'VE Jews must celebrate our Pass
over with our hearts and our doors
wide OPEN said Rabbi Album, TO
benefit humanity. We must help our
Government, which has produced in the
worlds history George Washington and
Abraham Lincoln, men e Moses, VINO
have performed heroic asks for the
American people and have Instituted 70
the American people the Fourth OF
July, IN accordance with the IDEAS ot
assistance OF our Allies, like England
and France, who with America is hght-
ing Iargela night"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-03
Bar German in sunbury Schools

sunbury. Pa. April 3.--The study of
the German language in the local high
school has been ordered discontinued
BY the Sunbury School Board. The
order becomes effective Immediately
German will be replaced for the remain
der of the present term with studies of
addresses Of prominent Americans on de-
mocracy.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-03
FIRE DESTROYS SHIP PLANT
Loss in Toronto Blaze $4OO,0OO-Sus-
pect Defective Wiring

Toronto. Ont, April 3. S.-The Thor
Iron Works and Shipbuilding plant here
was wiped out by fire during the night.
Loss is estimated at $500, 900. Patterns,
freight boats, valued at between $3.50
900 and $500. 900, are a total loss.
Defective wiring Is believed 10 have
caused the blaze.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-03
-In1I MIaslng Suicide Theory

.|'. April 3.-The family OF
'... ulehm, school professor and
leader OF Manheim who
~. ~. dleeppeared week ago.
I. f. nothing from him and are
.|| i. N ~ tne suggestion Of suicide.
81. N, .,.' % have been worried over
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-03
IA ABOHENE'S" CHARM
yIyIDLY EXPRESSED
.puccini's Opera Has Inspired
nd Appealing Performance
at Metropolitan
uARTINELLI TRIUMPHS

Ia BoHbM Mps,a,cc,ni. Rook BY Iliiea and Gs.
- Produced ~ Melropoutrn opers
,e....ny' ~. Metropolitan Opera House.
ftdolfo =. .... Louis D'Anselo
sthaunaro ....... Ponpllio Malatesta
MINI -, ....... Pietro Audls' O
pfrspol ''t'' THOMAS Chalmers
Nnfteho ...... Henri Scott
e,lnes Ie,ro .........,,... Robert LeSniH I'd
Nafetta ''''''''''' Vincenso ReschiElia n
Sert'1c Conductor. Geunsro Pspi.
~,.t elusive essential in artistry
,,,v defined as atmosphere is of
.,aIiv vital import to the charm of
pobeme" a performance Of tan
4. technical virtues may be fatally
s.o.,ve Of the delicate blend of
rs.snsss rayety and romance which
5000 Nurrers unique episode mas
..-.,.cs and undergoes so faithful a
-,,.,cal transcription in Puccinfs ap-
..,l,ns score. Identical casts may even
M this opera, wholly missing its sig
,...cs on one night and triumphantly
-,,,oing it on a successive evening
rss, nights production at the Metro
-.u,.n was of the felbcitous variety.
~. I'll the principals have had Ions
...,ciaton with the work, but it is
l.,s,ful whether their talents were ever
.,.re more finely adjusted TO the mood
/ !, hoth the libretto and the music.
RANGES Alda's Mimi was instinct with
~istfbl poetry. Her lyricism had luster
"a lovely radiance. Tho Rodolto OF
elovanni Martinell pulsated with In
.rlyation. His singing of "Che gelida
.,.rIna" provoked applause of hearten-
~ sincerity No tenor of the season
ssre has enjoyed an ovation more richly
s.serred. Moreover, his dramatic con-
csntlon OF the Bohemian poet is quick
ma bv the breath of true romance.
caruso. Of course, can sing the role ad-
,irably. but his physical proportions
hsrdly suggest an underfed scrivener.
Msrtinelli is ever lin the picture" ana
hls R1dolfo carries the ocular conviction
a. an authentic portrait.
Capital contributions were also made
y Henri Scott as Colline. Thomas Chal-
mers as Marcello and Louis D'Angelo as
schaunsrd. Quite the prettiest Mu-
setsa of recent years was revealed by
Ruth Miller, but her light tones, al
though artisticslly produced, seemed un-
suited to the vast reaches of the Metro
politan.
The familiar score. unstaled i'm beauty.
was afectionately read by Gennaro Papi.
II. Z. G.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-03

4 Romance OF the Secret Service
By GEORGE GIBBS
Author OF The Flaming Sword /"
'Madcap.N etc.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-03

The Bell Telephone C0mpanu
of Pennsylvania
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-03
Bell Telephone
Volunteers

More than 700 employees of this organization
are now enrolled or in actual military service,
including two companies of Signal Corps Re-
serves.
A large portion of these volunteers are tele-
phone engineers and technically trained men.
They leave gaps in our ranks not easily filled
Their loyalty in the service of the public has
been proven and there is not man who would
not give the same large measure of devotion
wherever the path of duty leads.
One of our greatest problems is to readjust
our organization and at the same time to take
care of the increased telephone traffic with
as little impairment to the service as possible.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-03

Loan for Liberty through The Liberty Lodnl
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-10-25
SnarinQ Snakes.

For sheer, downright danger the
work OF snake catching in the Austria
liam bush compares very favorably with
anything one might imagine. 1t is
also an exceedingly profitable method
of earning a ivclihood-that is if YOU
survive.
The snakes are collected for the
sake of their venom, Il substance that
like radium. is valued by the grain, a
pound Of 1t being worth about $500. It
Is in active demand by chemists and
Is obtained, as far as Australia is CON
cerned, from only three species of
snakes-the death adder, the brown
adder and the tiger snake.
The reptiles must be caught unin-
jured, and II goes without saying that
the business demands considerable
skill and agility on the part of those
following 1t.
Tiger snakes are the best for they
carry most venom; and they are still
numerous in the more remote parts of
the sedom.vsited interior.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-10-25
Peculiar Beauty Treatment.

A musicalcomedy actress, who
prides herself on the beauty Of her
limbs, suspends herself daily from
a cord fastened across her room, and
suffers sister professional to work
her legs pumphandle for ten or twelve
minutes. This treatment is beneficial
In several ways, exercising the mus.
ces and impArting strength and hard.
ness---both essential to n burlesquc
dancer. Artists models undergo sim.
liar treatment.
A Partisan beauty specialist achieved
reputation and riches by inventing a
round.shoulder cure. Hundreds OF If.
flicted beauties placed themselves I'M
der his care, spending hours daily In a
PROSTATE position, and wearing PEE
GUITAR blackboard with an ingeniously
formed neckplece. Exchange.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-10-25
SWitzerland's Gipsies.

Just 800 years ago, writes CORE
spondent of the Neue Zurcher Zetung.
our forefathers in the city on the Lin
mat had a new experience. A motley
army Of people came into Switzerland
from the east and camped just out
side the walls Of Zurich for tSo weeks.
They numbered some $4,000 persons,
men, women and children. These
swarthy wayfarers, according to an
old chronicle. were commonly known
Ms gipsies or heathens. They said
they had been driven out of Egypt.
Their clothing was miserable, but they
wore mapy ornaments of gold and sill
yer, maintained perfect order and dis
cipllne, and paid punctually for all
they ate and drank. After seven
years wanderngs they are said TO
have returned to their original home.
This was the first appearance of gip-
sizes in Switzerland.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-10-25
SENATE PASSES THE
S6,345,523,688 BILL
FOR ARMY PURPOSES
RECORD TIME MADE ON BILL AP.
PROPRlATING LARGE SUMS FOR
ORDNANCE, FORTiFiCATlONS,
CHEMICAL WARFARE AND SUB
sIsTENCE FOR THE ARMY AND
NAVY BILL.

Washington, Oct. 25.-The Senate
passed in record time late yesterday
the $4,000. 0o0 900 military deficiency
bill, the last important measure to be
considered before the prediction re.
cess begins next Tuesday The bill
now goes to conference with plans
laid for its completion within a few
days.
The total amount of the bill as ap
provel by the Senate is s6,345, 523, 6SS
a net reduction of 1921 ,977 from the
amount authorized by the House. Dis
cussion OF the measure lasted only ar
hour and half. most OF the day be
ing taken up with partisan political
debate.
The most important appropriation,
in the measure are for ordnance, forti
fications. chemical warfare and sub
sistence for the army and navy.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-10-25
IS GUEST OF PRINCE
American Engineer Takes Lunch,
Seated on Throne.
Private In Pacific Coast Regiment Has
Remarkable Experience in
Monaco.

Somewhere in France.-Sitting on
a real rulers throne was the unusual
experience of an American private sol
dier-Wiliam Williamson, a member
Of a Pacific coast engineer regiment
during his recent seven-day furlough.
The throne was that Of the prince of
Monaco.
Williamson elected to spend his va
cation on the shores of the Mediter-
ranean. After visiting Marseiles,
Nice and other southern France re-
sorts, he went to Monte Carlo. Find
ing the gaming table denied to sol
diers in uniform he went to view the
palace. Swiss guards at the gate re-
fused to allow him to enter.
Later, at a cafe he got to talking
with a Monacoan who spoke good
English and proved to have an ac
quaintance with millionaire American
yachtsmen. Williamson told him OF
his futile attempt to enter the palace
The Monac0an offered to introduce
him at the door and show him through
the palace. He had no trouble in get
ting in this time Arriving at tht
throne chamber the "simple soldat
American" was almost overcome
with the splendor Of the room. He
received another shock when his hosi
invited him to mount the throne. Aft
er he had become comfortably seated
luncheon was served.
Comparing his feast on the throne
chair TO the many times he had stood
at the tail end of line of $50 mer
with a mess kit TO get his share of ba
con and hash, Williamson was prompt
ed to remark:
at must be very fine to be a prince.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-10-25
SEIZED CAPE COLONY TWICE
Peace of Amiens NulIified Britain's
Capture Of Hollands South Afri.
can Territory in 1895.

Early in the wars Of the French
Revolution Holland was forced to be-
come an ally of Great Britain. Brit
ish fleet appeared off Cape Town in
August, 1895, and the colony surren-
dered on September Is. For seven
years Britain held the country, spend
ing fully eight million dollars in i'm
proving it, Monopolies were taken off
trade, torture was abolished, and pros
perity prevailed, whereas before the
colony had been on the verge of ruin.
In 1902 the Peace of Amiens secured
for Napoleon breathing spell, which
he used in preparing still greater at
tacks upon the liberties of Europe. BY
this treaty Cape Colony was restored
to Holland. War was resumed in 1906,
with Holland an ally once more of
France. Again the British captured
Cape Colony, and when peace was def
nitely settled in 1915, after Waterloo,
Britain retained South Africa, paying
Holland six million pounds sterling,
the colonies Of Demerara, Essequibo
and Berbice being included in the sale.
The population consisted Of 26,700
whites, holding $4,000 slaves, and It..
$50 free Hottentots. Britain sup.
pressed the slave trade and in 1884 the
slaves were emancipated by the Brit
ish government.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-10-25
PAPER FOR WILLS
GIVEN TO TONNES

London, Oct 25.--Every British SOB.
der on active service is provided
with blank sheet in his pay book
whereOn to make a will.
This, OF course, is entirely optional,
but the military authorities usually
impress on the men the Importance
of making their wills.
These documents are held to be
quite valid, though some of them are
not settled without disputes concern.
ing rival claimants, alleged verbal
Wills" and missing next of kin.
Then there is also the inevitable
comic" will, of which the following
Is an authentic example,
I'm the event Of my death cheers)
Il bequeath all my estate-.Noud
cheers ito my eldest brother.
Charlie -- cloud and prolonged
cheers. y"
The soldier who wrote the above
was killed when his battalion went
over the top, and, needless TO say.
this was held to be valid will.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-10-25
ROMAN INVASION OF BRITAIN
Good Reasons for Setting August 27 as
the Date on Which julius Caesar
Landed on the Island.

The 9th day of August. IS b. C.,
may. upon good grounds. be set down
as the day on which Caesar invaded
the Island Of Britain. 1t Is interesting
to learn the method by which pains
taking and ingenious inquirer deter
mined the date as giyen-Caesar him.
self tells that he proceeded on his ex-
petition when little of the summer re-
mained--when the people of the south
of Britain were engaged in their har-
vest-and We learn that he returned
before the equinox. Thus, the day must
have been in August. He further tells
us that the full moon occurred on the
fourth day after his landing. The full
moon of August in that year, as given
by astronomical tables. occurred at 3
a. m. of the 31st. Hence, Caesar land
ed on the 9th.
II is well known that Caesar met
with greater difficulty in landing and
making good his first footing on the
island than he expected. The southern
BritOns were people well advanced
in civilization at the time. Ii was only
about a century after this that London
by its present name, was city crowd
ed with merchants aud of worldwide
celebrity.
History repeats itself. England, even
in those early days when Caesar made
war on the Veniti, to the west of Gaul
the BritOns sent fleet of ships to
their assistance.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-10-25
understandable Union"

The expression "an indestructible
union of lndestructible states was
used by Salmon p. Chase In a deci
sion rendered by him when chief JUS
tice of the Supreme court. The case
came up from Texas and involved the
right Of secession and the question ot
whether Texas was ever out Of the
Union. The court declared that the
Union was intended TO be perpetual.
and in emphasizing the idea the shiet
justice said: 1.-THE Constitution, N all
Of its provisions, looks to an indestruc.
tible Union, composed of lndestruc.
tible states"