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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-04
JUST GOSSIP ABOUT PEOPLE
Further Plans Are Made for Pony ShotU the CIoher Place
Nancy Wynne Hears a Funny Tale

st. Davids left this week for California,
where Captain Stone Is stationed. Captain
Stone, chaplain. United states army, Will be
remembered as head Of the Stonemen's
League in this city.
Friends of Mr.. william A. Smalley OF
Queen lane. Germantown. will be glad to
hear that he is recovering from his recent
operation from appendicitis and is recuper-
ating at Atlantic City.
The wedding of Miss Edith Iva Thomson,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. William Rogers
Thomson Of 22l1 North Thirteenth street. to
Mr.. Doeff Moore. son of United states Con-
Cressman and Mrs. j. Hampton Moore, will
take place at the Church of the Messiah,
Broad street and Montgomery avenue at
o'clock on Saturday evening, June 20. The
bride. who will be given in marriage by her
father, will be attended by Mrs John S.
Thomson as matron of honor and the brides
maids will be Miss Julia Moore and Miss
Serena Moore, sisters of the bridegroom.
Mr.. Moore will have as his best man Mr..
John S Thomson. The ceremony will be fol-
lowed by a reception at the home Of the
bride.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry A. Barber of 2o31
North Eighteenth street. announce the en-
gagement of their daughter, Miss Martha
Cooper Barber, TO Ensign Max S. Unger,
United States naval reserve force.
Mrs John Musser, Jr,, of 33s South Twen-
ty-first street, Is in Chelsea for the summer.
Captain Musscr is i'm France.
Friends Of CAPTAIN Charles G. Watt Jr.,
will be glad to hear that his parents Mr. aud
Mrs. Charles G. Watt, Of Wayne avenue and
Hortter street, Germantown, have received
word of his safe arrival overseas with the
American eXpeditionary forces.
Mr.. James H. Lord, Mr.. and Mrs. d. W.
Gallagher and Mr.. James G. Costello are
staying at the st. Charles, Atlantic City.
Announcement has been made of the mar
riage of Miss Alice V. Butler. daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Butler. of PISS Newkirk
street, to Mr. William II. Stanley, of 1896
North Eighteenth street, on Tuesday, at the
home Of the brides parents by the Rev VIII
liam Freemantle of the Reformed Episcopal
Church of our Redeemer Sixteenth and OK
ford streets. Mr. and Mrs Stanley will be
at home at 1889 South Redheld street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry c. Clark have returned
from their wedding trip and are receiving at
their new home in Kenton, Del. The bride
was Miss Loretta Geiser. daughter Of Mrs.
Rena Gciser, of 3262 North Thirteenth street,
and the late Or, W. r. Geser
Mrs. George II. white, of Logan, announces
the engagement Of her niece. Miss Anne r.
Townsend, to Mr.. Thomas Il. Roberts, Of
Tioga.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-04
CONSERVE PLATINUM"
GOVERNMENTS APPEAL
Metal Badly Needed for Use in the Making
of Explosives With Which
to Win the War

Women Of Philadelphia, don't buy any
more platinum jewelry.
There are several reasons. In the frst
place, 1t is very, very expensive. In the Sec
ond place, the world supply of platinum has
almost been exhausted In the third place
Uncle Sam needs platinum and needs 1t
badly, for the manufacture Of explosives
wherewith to win the war. There are other
reasons but these will suffice
This, in effect, is the appeal being made
by the Women's National League for the
Conservation Of Platinum, Of which Mrs. Al
fred 5. Well, of Chestnut Hill, Is state
chairman.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-04

Delta PhI Psi Dinner, HoteI h1FI1I|'
Members.
BENEFIT card tournament by AII|aUt| Il
Catholic Women. Ritz-cariton. ht
charge
County Pair by Germahtown y. "a |
Admission charge
Play, "The Japanese 0lrl," ~ hIn4||I1
department Temple University. New | -
Drawing Rooms. Admission chaf4I
Play, "Barbara FrietchIsr ~ |N|
Mummers West Philadelphla H|I|
for Girls. Admission charge.
Annual reunion Assoclntiou II4IN
Pennsylvania Veteran NolunletI
tai Hotel Members
Annlyersnry celebration ~ 1t.|||||.
Consultations of Poland Atlf4rtH|I
House. Free
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-04

THERE is a committee that goes every
L ulday night to the Union League
Annex to give Il dance for the enlisted
men. Any man in uniform can come, but
the girls are picked out and invited spe-
clally, and they really have an awfully
good time. On Thursday night they go
down to the Chaplain's Recreation Center
at the navy yard to dance with the iaclIies
who can't "go ashore" as they call f. This
week some Of those who went down thore
were the Sanders twins, in blue dresses
and stunning long capes; Corinne Free
man, Margaretta Foltz, Anna Sartori. one
of the Wilson girls Il don't know whether
it was Edith or Dorothy but anyhow she
played the piano all evening because the
music didn't come, and she was much ap-
prcciated, and a lot of others. Miss Clara
Chase and Miss Gertrude Leidy go with
the girls and sort of run things ami
chaperon. The same crowd will be at
the annex. tonight and If they have as
good party as they had ON Thursday
It will be some party.
NANCY WYNNE.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-04
Gard Party and Dance Tonight

A card party and dance will be given this
evening at the Ritz-CRrlton under the aus
pices OF the Alliance Of Catholic Women and
in support of their charities. A Liberty Bond
will be awarded during the evening and 800
worth OF thrift stamps will be distributed
as souvenirs. The music for the promenade
concert win be furnished by the HerEberg
Orchestra This May party is given on SAT-
urday TO suit the convenience OF army and
navy visitors who Will be home on leave for
the weekend.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-04
BOOST PHILADELPHIA
AS BUSINESS CENTER
Movement Launched to Bring Commercial
Buyers Here From Many
SIaIhs

movement TO boost Philadelphia as a
business center has been launched by the
Philadelphia Wearing Apparel Salesmen's
Association.
a special meeting will be held this after
noon at the Denckla Building. Eleventh ana
Market streets, which will be attended by
500 salesmen. The association is also opent
Ing up a drive for a larger membership. The
goal has been set at 1000 members by Sep
tember L. Leo Weiss is president Of the as
ISOLATION.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-04
BELGIUM LACKS SOAP
Water From Boiled Potatoes Used as Sub.
stitute

Soap is almost unobtainable in occupied
Belgium and the housewives are accordingly
seeking possible substitutes. To them chem
ist, through the medium of Brussels news
paper, gives this advice:
Pour the hot water in which peeled po-
tatoes have been boiled over the linen to
be washed. Allow it to soak until the for
lowing day, then rub it as you would i'm a
lather but without adding soap or anything
else. The linen will come out Of the tub
perfectly white"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-04
Missourians to Live Here

Mrs Howard Kehde. 4943 Laclede areflus
st. Louis. left recently for HannlbaI. No.
Margaret Drescher, TO Mr.. Genra1 Geff|
Boadman, auditor of the United Sta7|
shipping Board, having charge OF the AInlf|
can international shipbuildng work N'
wedding took place at the home OF the DrideI
parents, and the young couple viii lI4e| II
Philadelphia. The bride IS cousin Of U|
Don Drescher. who is now In Francs #|'a
the balloon observation corps.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-04
Social Activities

Mrs Wharton Sinkler, of 1906 Walnut
street, will return today after spending a
few days in Baltimore.
Mrs. Edward sydenham Page. Of Devon,
is soending few days in New York.
Miss Esther Lloyd and MIR. Malcolm Lloyd
have opened their house In Devon for the
summer.
Mrs. William }. Wilcox has opened her
house at st. Dayids for the season.
MI ana Mgs IL stone ana her family. Of
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-04

Items Of news for the sOrietV PAGE win he
accepted and printed In the Evening Public
Ledger, provided they are written on one
side Of the paper only and are signed with
full name and telephone number of the
notes. Address "SOciety Editor" Evening
Public Ledger, COG Chestnut street.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-04

Mr. and Mrs. Louis c. Metz are receiving
at their home at 2216 North Eighteenth
street The bride will be remembered as Miss
Florentine Winter, daughter of Mrs Caro-
line Winter, OF 1906 North Fifteenth street
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-04

Mrs. H. B. Mccormick and Miss Esther
Beers, of Lansdowne, will give a card party
at the home of Miss Beers in Lansdowne on
Saturday afternoon, May II, for the benefit
Of the Home for Aged Couples, at Seven
teanth and Brown streets.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-04

TNONIGHT will be the last one of the
l. Indoor Horse Show. And it has been
decided success. The hospitals should
receive a goodly amount, | would think,
but then the onlookcT never knows what
the expenses of these shows are. The
young people In the show riding their
horses were especially attractive to mo
| wondered why | did not see little Hen
rietta Schmidt and made the remark to
my neighbor who said: "Why, didn't you
know that little child has absolutely re.
fused to have any other pony or horse
since her pet died suddenly at the Devon
show several years ago?"
And then she told me the cutest story.
1t appears small Henrietta is so crazy
about animals that she has any number
of cats and dogs and a pair of rabbits,
for which she has a little harness and
cart. Fancy rabbits harnessed up and
drawing dolls about the lawn!
Besides these pets she has q chicken
that she has loved and tended for years
The chicken itself is ten years old. | never
knew they lived so long myself Well
Henrietta, it appears, has the measles at
present, and, will you believe me, the
chicken is sick, too, and Henrietta and
every one else declares it has the measles
The gardener has been taking care of il,
and it's improving, but that story Ger.
tainly killed me. Did you ever hear any
thing SO funny? Children certainly are
lambs, aren't they?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-04
MISS ESTELLE SANDERS

Members Of committee who 90 TO the
Union League Annex dances for en-.
listed men on Saturday evening, and
we're at the Chaplain's recreation center
on Thursday evening to dance with
the sailors
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-04

Mr., and Mrs. Alexander -. Chiquoine. Of
Prospect Park, announce the marriage OF
their daughter. Miss Julia McCreary Chi
quoine, to Mr.. b. Willis Meyer, of Lancaster
on Thursday, May ?.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-04

The American Bridge Companys Club oi
Falls Of Schuylkill will give a May dance this
evening at Woodvale the clubhouse.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-04

IT'S GOING to be perfectly fine, | think.
1t kind of gives one courage when the
same things that have been done in other
years come up again and are given once
more. You sort of take a breath and think
for a moment Of something else besides
this awful horrible carnage. OF course,
though this show is to be for the benefit
of a home hospital, it is to help the war
and the war sufferers too, for, as said
before, the Polyclincs meteorological work
is famous throughout the city, and coun-
try, for that matter.
Quite number of the young doctors
wives and sisters have taken courses there
in this work this winter. Even if they are
not allowed to go tower there" and help
they will be of great assistance to said
husbands when they return TO have
wife who can do your laboratory work is
having some helpmate, believe me. Mrs.
John Flick has been taking courses all
winter at the Polytechnic, and Mrs. Harry
Dillard, too. Both their husbands are with
Base Hospital No. 10, the first Philadelphia
unit to leave after war was declared
against Germany by the United States.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-04

MISS M. J. McCLATCHY
Two Of the aides for the Feie Chsmpeire
10 be given in aid Of the Misericordia
Hospital on the grounds Of the convent
in Merton
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-04

MUCH more interest is being taken in
A'A the pony and dog show at wynne-
wood this year than ever before. I'm told,
one reason being that very few outdoor
events have been planned and another that
the charity which has been selected as the
beneficiary is one of the most worthy in
the city.
Much of the advanced drug investiga-
ton, which has been made by the United
States in order to replace the German
drugs, has been done at the laboratory of
the Polytechnic Hospital, which serves an
immense downtown section of the city,
where, even in prosperous times, there is
great deal of charity work.
Fashionable and charitable interest cen.
ters on Wynnewood. and May Is is the
date for the entertainment, which has
been greatly enlarged this year with the
addition Of many attractions. Starting
originally as a pony show, new features
have been added each year until now the
day is turned into a regular country fair
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-04

MANY of the youngsters who became
A'A patrons of the pony show when it
was started are now getting on toward
the college and debutante stage but they
are still interested in the show. Several
horseshow favorites, including Anne Ash
ton, Frances Powell, Frances Lieber and
Anita Clothier will enter their ponies, and
Charlie and Catherine Maiher will be
among the exhibitors also. Mrs Victor
Mather, at Haverford, is receiving the en-
tries for the show.
All kinds of new recipes have been col
lected for the cake and candy department
and all will conform to Hoover's rules
Mrs. Walter Clothier and Mrs. Fayette
Plumb are in charge of that department.
The baby contest, in which votes will
cost ten cents apiece will be as lively
as usual. The dog show, which will be
directed by Mariana w. Gowen, will be a
big factor. Mrs. Harry Thayer who is in
charge of the pets for the fete, has re-
ceived a tiny burro, which will be the
delight of the youngsters. Mrs. Harold
Sands will be in charge of the toys.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-04

st. Davids, left this week for California,
where Captain Stone Is stationed. Captain
Stone. chaplain. United states army, will be
remembered as head of the Stonemen's
League in this city.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-04

Mrs. George II. white, of Logan, announces
the engagement of her niece, Miss Anne r.
Townsend, to Mr.. Thomas t. Roberts, Of
TOga
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1918-05-31
WILSON DELAYS TAX BILL
President Seeks More Data on Plea of
Secretary McAdoo for Billions
Congress Ready to Act.

Washington, May 27.-When Sena-
tor Simmons left the White House on
Friday he said the president had not
definitely decided to ask immediate
tax legislation. The president asked
the senator to submit data on the
status of legislation, prospective reve-
nue. and appropriations, and also on
the attitude of both houses of con-
gress toward tax legislation at this
time. Pending receipt of this informa-
ton the president said he would with
hold final decision of the question.
Congressional leaders were Informed
by Secretary McAdoo that new reve-
nue. legislation is imperative. Al
though opposing legislation now, con-
gress leaders have said they would
pass a bill If it were shown to be nee
eSSary.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1918-05-31
WOMAN FLIES 783 MILES
Katherine Stinson Wrecks Arplane at
Bnghamton While on Flight From
Chicago to New York.

Binghamton, N. Y, May 25.-Miss
Katherine Stinson met with misfor-
tune here at 6 40 Thursday night. abb
ruptly concluding her projected Chi
cago-to-New York mail flight after hav-
ing covered 783 miles of her journey.
Her machine overturned as she was
landing, smashing wing and the pro-
peller. Miss .Stinson was unlnJured.
Chicago, May 25.-Miss St1nson lett
Chicago at 1884 a. m. Thursday, ex-
pecting to reach Garden City L. l., at
8 80. This would have been the
worlds nonstop record, distance OF
978 miles. She carried, as a regularly
appointed postal clerk, 81 pieces OF
mail, but of such light paper that the
entire packet weighed less than a
pound.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1918-05-31
FOIL HUN-IRISH PLOT
SlNN FEM AGENTS ALLEGED TO
BE INVOLVED IN REVOLT.
conspired to Send Arms to Erin by
U-Boats-German Cash Backs
the Plan.

Washington, May 23.-Disclosure
that the United States government has
gathered evidence in this country Of
conspiracies between Irish Sim Fem
leaders and German agents to precipi-
tate a rebellion in Ireland was fol-
lowed by announcement that govern
ment agents had uncovered similar
German intrigue with other nation
alistic groups in the United. States.
German money, it was said, had been
used to finance agitation among ne
groes and among Films. Lithuanians
and others of the so-called oppressed
nationalities" which for years have
had nationalistic grievances against
Russia or other anti-Germanic allies.
In most cases this propaganda has
been carried on by Americans affiliated
with these groups, paid from some
mysterious source believed to be the
German government Chicago, New
York and Boston Irishmen are involved
in the conspiracy, according to per-
sistent report Some Of them are like
~ to be arrested soon and prosecuted
as traitors as conspiring with the
enemy.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1918-05-31
u. S. FLYER DIES FIGHTING 7
Ensign Stephen Potter Meets Hero's
Death in Battle In the North
Sea.

Washington, May 24.-News Of the
death of Ensign Stephen Potter, Unit
ed States naval reserves. who was
killed while fighting seven enemy sin
gle-seated airplanes in the North sea
on April Is, was received here from
the London representative Of the COM
mittee on public information. Ensign
Potter, who was second pilot to a
British flying force captain, six weeks
before had shot down German sea-
plane in Heligoland blight.
The story of Potter's encounter with
the enemy is as follows:
Potter was last seen on the sur
face amid flames, which suddenly
turned to huge cloud Of smoke
1.-TWO Of the enemy circled over the
spot, then joined the other side. When
the pail had cleared not even the
wreckage was visible"
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1918-05-31

FOE CLAIMS U. S. CAPTIVES
Statement Issued by Berlin Says
Americans Were Captured West of
Montdidier - British Take
Many Prisoners.

London, May 27.-The entire Villers-
Bretonneaux sector was subjected to-
an intense German gas bombardment,
Field Marshal Haig reported. In the
morning the Germans opened a similar
gas canonnade west of Hinges in
Flanders. The French repulsed raid
north of Bailleul.
Huns Guns More Active.
Increased activity was shown at
night by the German artillery in sec
tors east and northeast of Amiens, as
well as on the westerly side of the
Lys salient in Flanders, the war Of
fee reported.
British raiding parties took numer-
Gus prisoners and machine guns in
successful operations both by day and
night.
The German guns continued their
terrific pounding of the allies lines
around rs-Bretonneaux, the key
points in the allied defense line be-
fore Amiens, indicating that q re-
newal of their drive for the great
allied base is near.
Pound Hangard Wood.
This artillery pounding also em-
braced the lines around lanyard, to
the south, which the French held.
This artillery duel ragged all last
night along the front southeast of
Amiens, in the region of lanyard
wood and below the Avre, the French
war Office announced.
German Raids Fail.
The Germans attempted a raid on
French posts in the Orvillers-Sorel
sector, between Montdidier and Las
signy, but failed of their purpose, as
they did in similar attempts in the
Champagne and in the Vosges region.
Prisoners were taken by the French
during patrols in various sectors.
U. S. Men Reported Captured.
Berlin, May 27.-The capture OF
Americans west of Montdidier (south-
east of Amiens) was reported by the
war Office.
Amsterdam, May 81. - Heavy
losses were inflicted upon the Ameri-
cans on the Picardy front in the re-
pulse of strong American patrols on
Saturday west of Montdidier, it is
claimed in a semi-official German re-
port received in a Berlin telegram.
The report, in the course of de-
scription of Saturdays military opera
tons, says:
ssWest of Montdidier. strong Ameri-
can patrols advanced against our
front. An American patrol was en-
tirely cutsup by our fire.
'sThe others were thrown back by
counter-attack. The Americans there
by suffered heavy losses"
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1918-05-31
REQUESTS
UNLIMITED ARMY
House Body Grants Power to
Draft Any Number of Men
Under Act.
BILL CARRIES z BILLION
Says faction Is Notice to World That
Man-Powe. of America Is Mort
gagged to Successful Prose-
cution of War;"

Washington, May 25.-Unlimited
power to draft men within the ages
prescribed by the selective service
act was granted Secretary of War
Baker on Thursday by the house mill
tary affairs committee.
The committee adopted an amend
ment to the military bill allowing the
president to take any number OF men
In any fiscal year under the present
draft law, observing the order OF class
ification.
The complete bill was reported OUT,
carrying Sc, 1863, 129,319 in cash, S2,464,-
416, 451 in authorizations and sum
estimated in excess of $1,OOO,OOO,OuO
for signal corps and aircraft, a total
of $12, O33, 545, 1922.
Secretary Baker won notably easy
victory in gaining authority to draft
all unlimited number of men. He was
before the committee only ten minutes
urging it. When he came out he SAID !:
"This is a notice to the world that
the complete man power OF America
is mortgaged to the successful prose-
cution Of the war. It is signal tnat
congress and the people stand flrmly
for President Wilson's prosecution OF
the war; embodying as it does the use
of as many men as are essential TO
victory"
The bill provides for an army OF
100000 men-this being the total OF
men now in the service plus those to
be called in the next draft.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1918-05-31
MRS. STOKES FOUND GUILTY
Judge Defers Sentence Pending Motion
for New TriaI-Convicted under
the Espionage Act.

Kansas City, Mo-, May 25.-Mrs.
Rose Pastor Stokes, charged with v1o-
lation of the espionage act. was con-
victed by jury on Thursday IN the
federal court upon all three counts IN
the Indictment against her. The con-
viction carries heavy penalties OF I'M
prisonment
After comforting with Francis NJ.
Wilson, United States district attorney,
and Seymour Stedman Of Chicago,
Mrs. Stokes counsel, Judge Orba ).
Van Valkenburgh announced that he
would defer sentence pending motion
for a new trial. He set June l as
the date for hearing the motion.
The limit to which criticism OF the
government may go in time of war and
the line between Objectionable and I'M
Objectionable criticism was drawn by
Judge Van Valkenburgh in instructlng
the jury.