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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-09
TEACHERS WAR WORK
SANCTIONED BY BOARD
Pro.Cermans Started Rumor
1t Was Frowned On,
Says CARRIER

German propaganda is preventing
| school teachers from engaging in sum.
mer war work
This is according to DR.. John CARRIER
superintendent Of schools, in answer ia
numerous queries as to reports that the
Board of Education has refused to per.
NIT teachers to do war work during
their summer vacations.
DR.. CARRIER denied that the Board of
Education has placed a ban on summer
war work by teachers and said the ru-
mors were being spread by German prop
agandists who want to keep as many
persons as possible out of war work.
William Dick. secretary Of the board,
in letter to the Emergency Fleet Cor
poration as the result of many teachers
being told they cannot obtain employ-
ment there because of the boards op-
position to summer employment, stated
the board wished to correct the i'm
preston. He said there was no opposi-
ton to teachers doing summer work, es-
pecally in the Government service. His
letter follow:
statements are being persistently
made by teachers in our schools that
they have been refused employment dur
ing the summer because the Beard Of
Public Education has requested that
teachers should not be employed by your
corporation.
We have repeatedly said that neither
the board nor any of it's officers has
made any such request of you or any
other employer. Despite our statements.
we are continually hearing that the
teachers feel aggrieved because they have
been led to believe that the board is
interfering with their desire to aid the
Government in its war work.
you will readily understand that the
board is desirous of correcting such an
erroneous impression, and 1 have been
requested by the acting president of the
board to ask you to send a communica-
tion, before the next meeting, to the eff.
feet that no such request has been made
of you by the board or any one connect ed
with its administration"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-09

safely along the city streets and pixies
in the suburban sections.
Charles r. Hamilton. one of Phila.
delphia's most prominent horsemen
and an exhibitor at various exhibitions
throughout the country, was among the
first who revived the sport along the
Main Line this season. Yesterday he
was seen driving behind one of his trot.
ters, and spoke at that time of the re-
turn Of the horse to favor throughout
the country.
After July 10, driving Is to come
into its on again." Mr.. Hamilton said
and from then until the end of the
war. at least, We expect great DAYS
FOR the sport. The use of pleasure auto.
mobiles Is to be restricted. and, accord.
ing to the outlook at the present time
the people will turn to the horse again
for riding.
Not only will horses be used by
women and for family use, but viii
the advent Of new roads in the coun.
try. with proper space on each side for
horses, it will not be surprising to see
the trotter and PAGER return to its own
and be used by business men for
pleasure and relaxation in the after.
Moons"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-09
GOOD SUMMER SHOW
DELIGHTS AT KEITH'S
Christie Macdonald Reflects
to Advantage in ''Cupids
Mirror"

1t has been decided by the Govern
ment that vaudeville is an essential in
dustry. The chow at Keith's this week
proves that the decision is warranted
As the audience laughed or applauded
throughout the evening most of those
present must have been satisfied.
With a dream-like creation called
"Cupid's Mirror" Christie Macdonald,
the musical comedy star, carried the
artistic honors of the bill She has lost
none Of the winsome personality and
grace which long ago made her a
favorite. Her little musical offering is a
fantasy. A woman dreams that the
little figures of boy and girl which
adorn her mirror come to life and fall
in love with each other. They seek her
advice. but after she tells them in the
course OF number Of songs how to
avoid the obstacles and deceits of
life, she awakens. The act is staged
artistically without undue extravaganza
and as 1t now stands is one of the real
canoes of vaudeville. 1t Is the work of
supplied bright lyrics, while Albert Won
Tilzer furnished memory-haunting
melodies. Miss Macdonald Is well sup
ported by Irene Rowan and william
Haig. The star and the production
generally won emphatic approval
There is sketch on the bill, true to
real life as far as women are concerned
and proved to be genuine treat. 1t Is
called "Moondown." which, as Is usual
with titles, gives no idea about the real
story. The playlet Is good because the
author, John Reed, has dealt with facts.
The story tells of the adventures of two
girls who are fighting for an existence in
New York One has high ideals The
other has had her ideals shattered one
by one and strives to convince her chum
that romance is only a veneer which hides
the bargain points of ordinary humanity.
Ruby Craven and Regina Connelli are
the two girls. Their portrayals deserve
all the commendatory words which one
applies to excellent acting
The success which attended this act
dispels the fallacy that the public does
not enjoy sketches in the summer time.
Nine. Chilson-Ohrman. a singer of
striking beauty. won deserved success
In numerous classical numbers. 1t was
her first appearance in Philadelphia. and
she had every reason to be gratified
with the results. Madame Chlson-
Ohrman is a soprano with voice of
exceptional range and volume. An I'm
provement In general expression would
add to the charm of her singing.
Other acts on the bill were Bessye
Clifford in art expressions. Bowers, Wal
ters and Crocker. who scored one of
their old-time hits, Averling and Lloyd.
in their familiar talk. Conlin and Glass
in a piano act, Dunham and OMalley,
in $3.50 nonsense. and Darras Brothers
really marvellous equilibrsts.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-09
BRAVE FLAMES FOR KITTENS
Three Men Scorched at Brewery
Fire in Vain Rescue Effort

Fighting their way throgh the smoke
and flames of fire that ragged in the
washhouse of the Consumers Brewing
Company. three employees of the estab-
lishment reached their objective-a box,
in which three pet kittens were kept
only to find the animals suffocated.
The fire had gained headway before
the pets were remembered. John Eur
bach the stable boss: Fred Zinck. the
engineer, and Hans Berthus. a brewery
fireman, volunteered to go in for them.
Guided by the cries of one of the cats
the men fought their way at great risk
to the loft. where the box was kept.
They carried the box to the street only
to find the kittens dead.
All three men were severely scorched
and suffered from smoke.
The brewery is situated at Park ave-
age was placed at about 10000.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-09

nF COURSE you have heard that
" there are to be restrictions regard
ing shoes for both men and women this
coming season. That the war industries
board has given the shoe problem care
ful study Is more than evident in the
order which has gone forth, and no one
can say that the final decision was any
thing but generous. or that they have
not given a range of ample colors, etc,
for any sensible-minded women.
The height of the shoes for the wom-
en- is TO be eight inches from the floor
when the boot is of laced variety. and
six inches when the button style is
used.
We are also asked to wear the low
shoes-either, the oxfords or the pump
Ito replace the high shoe whenever pos
sible. Certainly this is little for any
of us to do when We know that the
leather is needed for "Our Boys" And
who wouldn't be perfectly willing to
wear the pump and the spat all winter
long?
You will remember that we were
clamoring for spats three winters ago
because they were a fad. and now
women all over the country have an
opportunity to make the styles them
selves. without having any fashion de-
/eres handed down to them that "spats
ars IN vogue" and now Is the time to
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-09
For the
Meatless Days

You wouldn't think you could do
much with some left over vege-
tables: potatoes. beets, carrots.
corn, beans or onions. But here's
what l did with them the other
Tuesday when Mr.. Hoover said mo
meat" made vegetable cro-
quettes, and Jim said he was going
to be a vegetarian for life. 1
chopped the vegetables into small
cubes, seasoned with sage. salt and
pepper, and made a glorious thick
cream sauce. to which / added two
tablespoonfuls of Al Sauce.
poured this over the vegetables.
nodded them into croquettes, and
fried them in very hot butter sub
stitute. oh. that AL Sauce Its
o,aSant nn,s1tu mayor a r SO different from
ouettes up into the class where the
French chefs live ADV
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-09
HORSE COMING INTO OWN AGAIN
AS WAR RESTRICTS MOTORING
Return to Popularity of Riding and Driving Already Noted
Along Main Line and Old York Road,
and Increase Is Predicted

THE return of the horse to popular
l. favor for driving. prompted by the
call Of the Government for conservation
of gasoline by motorists, is already not
ed along the Main Line and Old York
road sections.
And driving and riding are to gain
even more favor after July 10. when the
new law prohibiting the sale of oils and
gasoline and repairs to machines on
Sundays will go into effect
The warning has already been sound
ed among horse lovers. whose energies
and finances have gone this year toward
making successes of shows and exhibi-
tions for the American Red Cross and
other charities, to prepare their rigs and
harness for pleasure driving.
In London, where the fuel problem
has long been serious and where gasoline
now sells in limited quantities at rs
cents gallon, horses for driving and
riding are said to be more in demand
than ever.
The war will bring about similar con-
ditions in this country. horsemen say.
and they are preparing for the day when
shopping will be done in a carriage
rather than a motor, and one may drive
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-09
MIGIBLE AS HOSEAlEN
NBUREAU OF FIRE
Civil Service Commission
Makes Public List of Those
Passing Tests

sfxty-flve names appear on an eligible
list for hosemen, Bureau of Fire, made
public today by the Civil Service Com.
mission. Many of the eligibles will be
appointed at once to fill vacancies and
another examination will be held next
week
Those eligible for appointment are:
Fred Hoffman. s7s North Taney street.
Walter j. Macfeat. 4eIs Salmon street.
franklin T. Wilson. 151 South sixty-third
Thomas J. R,sddl1g. sis2 Jefferson street.
reasrica ster A. Slord as5s Harlan street
Lawrence G. Hagen. 1880 North Darien
Paul A. Krauss. a428 North Bouvier street.
Ludvik Tresl. 282s North Front street.
Gideon B. Cook. 4771 Worth street. Frank
John H.. crumbie. slss Lawnton street.
Harry B. Greener, 1857 North Croskey
Leo G. KIebes. 4sss Umbria street. Mana
Howard J. Gibbons. 2447 North Fifth
James E; Casey: sO25 West oakdale street.
sSssph p cSIs McMenamin s, io2s Robbins street street.
Joseph j. Lynch. $50 North stiliman
Martin a:FK 6 Rssn ais SSs Mssssn sGsis Avenue
James e. Harvey. 3449 A street.
aItfo aanthonys 9 @ Libritz o d22s & paly street.
Horace b. Johns. 1915 West Cambria
Joseph D. Benson. 251 Fulton street.
snF s5s SaRots sSqs ops
William e. sirico. 141 North Sixth street.
George H. Lawson. 12o Chenango street.
Harry Server. ai4a North Psiethorp street.
James J. Quinn 2184 North Marston
George j. Thoms 1903 North Sixth street
William F. Zaengle. $50 North Taney
Patrick J. Gaynor. 3l4s Araminso avenue.
James NJ. Mcclure 1905 South Second
street.
Charles J. Neiss. 2s47 Federal street.
William j. Morgan. 257 East Indiana
George R. Lumley. 6s1I Edmund street.
Charles B. Nixon. 4757 Richmond street.
.s, Lee J: Eek i2I0 North Dover YES street; ,t.,,.
Bernard A. Loughran. 4ss7 Dexter street.
James H. McAdoo. 52O5 Germantown ave-
william J. Lafferty 1925 North Bouvier
Joseph F. Humm. 4575 Boone street.
John H. Davis. 1898 Leopard street.
Edgar Long 5i1s Harlan street
John j. Boyd. 238 East Phil-Ellena street
Samuel w. Aikens. 278o North Waterloo
Frank R. West 171o Webster, street
/, George J. Perkins 1911 Pennock street.
John Mullen, 3453 Cresson street.
KUsssS WssS 1921 s NTS Rruwn Dasse street
George c. Ferral. 1851 North "arnock
Jacob w. sutcliffe. 1902 Kinsey street.
Francis p. Malone, 2II4 Winter street
Joseph Falcone. 1911 Kimball street.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-09
"Tbe Reyue',-CIobe

bevy OF charming southern girls
"OBrien and His Southern Girls"--ars
second only TO the headline act The In
terna tional Revue" on the Globe bin this
week. The bill is filled with features
The Internalional Revue" a musical
comedy contains a little bit OF every
thing-sirls, fun and seriousness Miss
Dong Fong Quo and Harry Haw. Chi
nese couple Introduce a pleasing dance
oliVette, Moffat and Clare. Gray and
Byron, Dan Simmons in Our Boys"
willie Hale and Brother and Sidney.
roroes oner stellar parts, in addition to
the hair-raisi cycling stunts OF the
Cycling McNutts," whose actions on the
wheels are touched off splendidly by
the never-ceasing flow of comedy lingo
from The entertainers
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-09
"Our Wiyes''-Nixon Grand

company. a pleasing comedy sketch full
of surprises and quick action, heads this
weeks bill at the Nixon Grand. Several
funny domestic tangles which seem al
most impossible of straighteninS are
cleverly brought to a happy termination
Among the other good acts all of
which got a good share of the applause,
are ]. c. Mack. Harry Hines. char
acter vocalist Paul, Levan and Dobbs.
Young and Wheeler, in merry little skits
and Juno Salmo in a mystery act. Con-
cluding the performance Is the nine
teenth episode of the House of Hate,
the thrilling mystery photoplay.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-09
"Lunatic Bakers"-Colonial

Streak lightning acrobatics and com
edy in the unique setting Of a bakery
is one of the mirthful features of the
bill at the Colonial. On the program
the side-spltter Is announced as Bo:
ganni's troupe of "Lunatic Bakers" and
their efforts are worthy Of the title
Diving In and out of ovens. creating
general turmoil in bakery shop
creating a scene of what a bakery
"ought not to be-" according to Hoover
and conservation furnished most of the
fun.
the white Steppers." and a photoplay.
"A Pair of Sixes," marked the other
high spots of the bill for the early part
of the week.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-09

decide that We are ready and willing to
help In this very small way.
1t was with this in mind that I had
the artist make you sketches of shoes
today. The oxford held by the girl is
OF the type that Is useful for the ma
jority of women, while the oxford below
is for the woman who likes the low heel
kind. The upper shoe has the lower
portion of patent leather and the upper
Of black kid. The lower Is of tan with
fancy insets of the same leather. This
is not the style of shoes appropriate for
one who is limited in the number of
boots she possesses. as it is strictly a
shoe for outing costumes. The pumps
at the lower part of the circle may be
OF patent leather or black kid. and may
be enhanced by steel buckles IL desired.
The pumps at the right are of white
kid and are ornamented with black let
buckles, fancy of this season.
Copyright. 1918. by Florence Rose.)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-09
Platinum ModeIs-Cross Keys

If we measure applause as evidence
OF approval, then the Exposition Four
are the hit of the bill at the Cross Keys.
This is one of the very best quartets
In vaudeville. The singers have a selec-
tion Of songs and comedy which was
greatly enjoyed by the audience
The Platinum Models. the headline
feature, Is highly artistic. Plsano and
Bingham won laughs with their true-to-
life pCrtrayals. Janet Louden and COM
pany. in an excellent comedy sketch,
and Carol and Wrinkle, in a decidedly
novel musical act. rounded out a bill
which Is one of the very best seen at the
Cross Keys this season.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-09
BENJAMIN MANN DEAD
Head of Old Blank Book Concern
Succumbs

best known stationers in the CITY. died
last night at his home, 1908 North
Eighteenth street. His health began to
fail when his wife. Mrs. Rebecca Mann.
died last February. He is survived by
two sons, Benjamin Mann, Jr., and
Percy McGraw Mann.
Mr.. Mann was born in this city in
1848, the year his father, William Mann,
established the stationery and blank
book business now conducted by the
William Mann Company
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-09
ST. CLAIR RECTOR BURIED
Funeral of the Rev. Michael A
Ryan Held Here

Funeral services were held today in
the Church of Assumption, Twelfth and
Spring Garden streets. for the Rev.
Michael A. Ryan. late rector of St
Mary's Catholic Church. St. Clair, Pa.
Doctor Ryan died at the home of his
parents, 1913 Brown street, this CITY,
JULY 3.
The Rev. Nicholas Travo was the cele-
brant of solemn requiem high mass.
Bishop McCort was the presiding officer
and the Rev. Thomas K. Connell deacon.
The Rev. James S. Toner, of Reading,
Pa, was subdeacon.
terry
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-09

Emergency Fleet Corporation
Awards Contracts

Contracts for the construction of
twenty-three coal barges of $500 tons
each have been awarded by the
Emergency Fleet Corporation to ship
coasts
Terms of the contracts bring ~the total
figure to $4,000. This sum provides
stallation Of equipment, although not for
the cost of the latter. =
The barges probably will be used to
haul coal from Virginia to New England,
which has deficit to make up since
England requisitioned all the coal from
Nova Scotia, from which New England
once obtained much Of its supply.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-09

fhere are many up-to the -minute
IDEAS In the Show of Wonders which
The comedy is refreshing and the sony.
overflow with patriotism. Several novs,
numbers are introduced in the coIrse
the burlesques offered. Several enerretle
Golnedlans help TO enliven the proceed
ings ana the chorus Is above the average
in looks and ability.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-09

Bar Harbor, Me-. July 9-Albion P.
Alley. proprietor of the st. Sauveur
Hotel here, was killed yesterday when
he fell from the fourth floor through
an elevator shaft in the cellar. He had
conducted the hotel forty years and
numbered hundreds of prominent people
among his patrons. His son is train
ing for the aviation service at Caristrom
Field, Ala.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-09
Driver Hurt as Auto Hits Wagon

Serious injuries resulted to Frank
Marshal. sixty-three years, 1922 Maple.
shade road, when an automobile collided
with a produce wagon which he was
driving in Broad street near Race
Marshal was taken to Hahnemann Hos
pital suffering from a fractured skull
severe lacerations and bruises. His con-
dition Is critical. ~.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-09

Many seemingly impossible feats are
performed by the Three Mari Brothers
who head the bill this week at the Nixon,
Their act is full of surprises and won
emphatic approval.
No end of laughs greeted Eddie Foyer.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-09
MAE MARSH AND HART
IN NEW SCREEN PLAYS
The Manxman" Revived and
Fairbanks Is Seen in Three
Theatres

SiSANLEY-"AIl Woman" with Mae Marsh.
HohS St9ry BY p Lloyd sheldon and directed by
beginning as comedy this latest
product of the Goldwyn studios goes
on into melodrama which does not hold
me interest. The motivation concerns the
eHorts OF Miss Marsh TO rid n hotel
she inherited Of the barroom attached
10 IL. This she does along the lines OF
me late Carrie Nation. and 1t Is after
this episode that the lawyer-hero tells
her she Is "all woman" The melo-
dramatic interest comes in from this
point when an unscrupulous political n
taxes page from the hotel register
upon which has been written the names
OF the heros sister and her lover. In a
struggle the politician is killed. Every
thlng is righted and the couples walk
toward the setting sun Of happiness.
Mae Marsh is a much better actress
"hen appearing opposite some of the
supporting players than when she at
tempts to express herself by quaint
squinting mannerisms. Jere Austin. Ar
thur Housman John Sainpolis, Jack Dill
lion. Jules Cowles and Hazel Allen were
in the support.
Roscoe ("Fatty") Arbuckle has not
provided better vehicle for the display
of his comicalitles than Is to be found
in his latest comedy. Good Night.
Nurse" an added attraction. II Is clean,
wholesome fun throughout
current events in this city were part
OF the animated news film, while the
musical selections rounded out an en-
tertaining program
AR!AD1A-"Shark Monroe" with william
;. Hart. story by e. Gardner Sullivan
and directed by Mr.. Hart. Aircraft play.
The big fight scene in The Spoilers
was the forerunner of heroes exhibiting
their fistic ability in many weak stories,
hut in SHARK Monroe" William s. Hart
not only displays his usual "bad-man"
acting. but gives the final feet of Aim
a thrill that will long be remembered
He strikes the villain a blow that sends
him across the room to his death. An
other factor which lends interest to this
play Is seeing the western hero in the
character Of sea captain. while the
humorous titles keep the story from be-
coming too dramatic.
The reformation of the heroine's weak
ling brother and the rescue Of the girl
from fake wedding ceremony with the
villain form the basis of the swift -mov-
ing story. The director-star has kent
the action at a point which holds the |
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-09

interest throughout its unfolding Kath-
crime Macdonald is his leading lady and
she plays her part with charming ease.
George Mcdaniel In the weakling brother.
part he accomplishes with telling eff
feet. while to Joe Singleton Is given the
role of the villain saloonl<eeper. Ber-
tholde Sprotte is the friend of hero
Shark" Monroe, played by Mr. Hart
REGENT The House NJ Gold. with
Joseph kilgour and Emmy Wehlen Story
hy katherine kayenaush and directed BY
Edwin Carewe. Metro play
The chief honors of this production
belong TO Joseph Kigour. and his name
should be the featured one. In his act
ing OF the twin brothers he gives the
screen a treat in dramatic Charac CT eriza p
tion. Emmy Wehlen is impressive at
times. but does not seem equal to the
occasion in the scene where she de
nounces the guests of her husband at a
dinner party. or where she struggles with
him in the library.
1t is the unusual twist given the story
toward the end which makes it little
out of the ordinary line of mystery plays
The scenario work of June Mathis is
up to her usual standard, and the direc-
tion has been well done. The settings
show good taste. Hugh Thompson, Helen
Lindroth and Maud Mill have the other
parts.
The Palace has The Manxman." the
screen version of Sir Hall Gaines novel
which has been reviewed in these COL
umns before. Elizabeth Risdon, Henry
Ainley and Fred Groves have the prin-
cipal roles. Say! Young Fellow" which
features Douglas Fairbanks, is to be seen
at the Victoria, Strand and Locust
Theatres.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-09

the Hippodrome clown. VINO proved - ~
highly artistic IN his particuiar 1inc ~
work THE Merchant Primes, !" pre-
sented by an exceptionally coed caai. n
Howell entertained in an interesting act 4
'Ruggles of Red Cap Is the photopIny
attraction. II has many gripping situa =
tons and good. consistent comedy.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-09
Ask Florence Rose

II you want her own personal adyic. an
materials. colors and styles suitable for
you. Address Miss Rose in care OF the
Send seif-addressed stamped enyelope
for reply as all inquiries are answered
by mail. E7.