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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-01-10
PHILADELPHIA POET
CHARMS SOUTHERNERS
Miss Margaret Widdemer Speaks
to Meeting in Nashville, Tenn,
During Tour of South

Philadelphians who know Miss Margaret
Widdemer arc always Interested to see her
poems in the various magazines and papers
in which they appear. Miss Widdemer lived
at one time in West Philadelphia. and al
though she now lives in New York she has
many friends in this city who are proud OF
her success. Recently she spoke at meet
ing in Nashville, Tenn, and gained many
new friends at the tea which was given the
day before the meeting. \ Nashville paper
has the following account of the affair:
Previous to Miss Margaret Widdemer's
appearance at tho Centennial club n limited
humber Of Nashville people who are espe-
cially interested in things literary were in
vited to meet socially this distinguished menu
ber of tho Poetry Society of America by Mrs
John II. Reeves, chairman Of the literary
department of the club, and Miss Widdemcr's
hostess for her stay in the city. The ac-
quaintance which Mrs Reeyes's tea gave to
her guests with Miss Widdemer was de-
lightful prologue to an interesting following.
One formed the most delightful impression of
her She is very charming in appearance
and conversation. 4 refreshing sense OF
humor was quickly noted Bearing out this
fact was the instance of one Of the guests
relating an appropriately humorous story,
The ready and sincere mcrrment in Miss
Widdemers responsive laugh and the telling
of companion story told the tale of her
native appreciation Of humor. Her charac-
terlstic perfect naturalness which marks her
writings was quite predominant in her per-
sonality. and she spoke of her writings, am
bltions and purpose with n formal modesty
and interest that Indicated this personality.
1t was suggested to Miss Widdemer that one
was rather impressed with the fact that she
was more interested in her poetic endeavors
than her prose. Il suppose I am she re-
piled believe put more of my philosophy
into my poetry than do in my prose. My
novels, though, partake of the nature of a
| story that myself like to read. My poetry
is. however, my natural self, for IL is almost
entirely the product Of my subconscious
mind
inspired by an ardent principle or n de-
sire TO know further the poets belief in
woman, one caller asked her her suffrage
views. She quickly replied, Why, l would
be surprised to know that there is any one
who does not believe in the equal suffrage
principles 1t seems to me that IL Is an ac-
cepted question that suffrage is right tina,
all would believe 1, II. lust as one would
have a religion Coming direct from New
York. her home. il was All interesting reply
to those who advocate the suffrage cause TO
hear Miss Widdemer answer the question.
How do the women in New York feel after
the suffrage victory" Why. we walk with
our heads up, so to speak and feel like an
Individual,
After leaving Nashville Miss widdemer
went on TO Pulaski and Memphis, where she
will speak to several women's clubs.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-01-10
Meeting This Morning.
Chestnut Hill Service House

An interesting meeting was held this
morning at the Chestnut Hill Service
House, at which Miss Limerick, who has
charge of the classes I'm practical cooking.
presided. The object Of this meeting or
.'housekeeper's conference" was to discuss
the economic questions which arise In large
households when not only the famfiy's. but
also the servants table must be provided
for. Many helpful ideas In food conserva-
ton were brought forth. The women OF
chestnut Hill have become much interested
,n the work Miss Limerick has done at the
, service House, and many Of them have been
regu' ar members Of her class
Mrs. L. n. Wright. Jr. is chairman Of the
home economics branch and for some time
ms been filing orders for war breads and for
th~ products Of the Great Valley Mills. Mrs
osorgg y0eaysrs cnsirnsn =. =. q 'ns Ssen'ns
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-01-10

accepted and printed In the Evenins Public
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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-01-10
$500 CLUB GUESTS
AT LUNCHEON
Euchre Given Last Evening in
Holmesburg to Raise Tobacco
Fund for Soldiers

Mrs. G. Hammond OF Walker street. will
give luncheon tomorrow afternoon TO the
members of her five hundred club.
A euchre was given last evening in St
Dominc's Hall. the proceeds of which will
go to the buying Of tobacco for the soldiers
of Holmesburg.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chancellor Day are receiving
congratulations on the birth of a son.
The marriage has been announced of Miss
Carrie Curtis. Of lIolmesburg, to Mr.. Frank
Kenneth Lyman, of Frankford, on Monday,
December 81.
Mrs. Mary IIorter, of Erdrick street is
spending the week visiting friends in Har-
risburg, Pa.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-01-10
Card Club Entertained
Last Night in LaWndale

The Lawndale Five Hundred club met last
evening at the home of Miss Amy Felker,
GALS Argyle street.
Miss Louise yelling of Lawndale avenue
will entertain the members of her sewing cir
Gle this afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Kelly, of Robbins
avenue, are receiving congratulations on the
birth of a daughter.
Mrs. G. Eetters, of Robbins avenue, Is
spending several weeks in New York, with
friends.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-01-10

Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Sharp. of Fourth
street and Linden avenue. Camden, have as
their guests Mrs. a. Howard Troth and her
son, of East Orange, n. j,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-01-10
Bits From Camden

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Sharp. of Fourth
street and Linden avenue. Camden, have as
their guests Mrs. a, Howard Troth and her
son. of East Orange, n. j.
Mr.. and Mrs. John i. Miller, who were
recently married, accompanied by Mrs. Eta
Pritchard, have been spending their honey
moon in Camden
An entertainment will be given on Janu-
ary "a and 25 by the Alumni Association of
the Eaddonield High School for the benefit
of the local Red Cross.
The choir Of Grace Church, Haddonfied
musical services on sunday evening At this
Alan Lewry, vlolinist, and Mr.. John Wander
sloot basso.
Miss Lillian Cassidy. of Twenty-e'ghth
street and Polk avenue. left last evening for
the South 10 become the bride of Mr. WAL
ter higgins. Of Port Norris. who is now one
of Uncle Sans finest and is In a southern
training camp. Miss Cassidy Is a ell-known
member Of Crescent Chapter. No. 55. Order
of the Eastern Star. and is a music an and
vocalist Of note
The Ahav Zedak Auxiliary held its monthly
social gathering last Sunday evening at its
headauarters Post Hall, Fifth street and
Taylor's avenue. An enjoyable time was
had by every one present The following
COMMITTEES was in charge; Miss Beulah
Kress, Miss Minnie Setzer, Miss Julia Freed
lander Mr.. Morris Kress, Mr.. Charles Serat-
kin and Mr.. William Sterling.
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Social Activities

Mr.. and Mrs Livingston Ludlow Biddle,
who have apartments in New York this VIM
ter We're the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. George
W. Childs Drexel at Wootton, Bryn Mawr'
over the weekend.
Mr.. Harry Maylin Hart, of Vilanova, has
received commission in the ground avia-
uon service. and expects to be called away
this week
Airs. John ]. Rogers and her daughter, MISS
atherine Rogers, Of 2201 st. James place.
were among those from this city who at
tended the wedding of Miss Sarah Hastings
OF Bellefonte. Pa.
Miss Hastings. who Is the daughter OF
AIRS. Samuel Hastings and the late Governor
hastings. was married at Bellefonte yester.
gay to Captain Samuel w. Fleming
The tea that Miss Marjorie Taylor, daugh-
Ter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Roland s. Taylor, 1905
pe Lancey place. was to have given on Janu-
ery II. has been postponed until February
IA Miss Taylor will give the tea fof Mrs
1nomas II. Miles. who win be remembered
(. ~ Miss Nancy Sinyth. Mrs Miless husband.
.ho Is a lieutenant of infantry with the
n''nes. u now In France.
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Republican farmer., 1918-09-27
TEN PER CENT. OF 4THLIBERTY LOAN ON APPLICATION Raise of Five Per Cent. Over
 Past Loans Has Been Announced. INITIAL AMOUNT
 DUE OCTOBER 19 Setting of Last Installment
 in January Postpones Fifth Loan.

Washington, Sept. 23.---Ten per cent. of the fourth liberty loan sub- scriptions will be required on appli- cation, instead of five per cent, as for past loans, the Treasury announced. Twenty per cent. will be due Nov. 21, 20 per cent. Dec. 29, 20 per cent. Jan uary 16, and 30 per cent. JaJnuary 90.
 This is the first time that more than three installments are made in addition to the payment on appltca- tion for any Liberty loan. The initial payment was increased as means discouraging the practice of some persons in the past of subscribing without carrying out the installments. The setting of the last installment of 30 per cent. as late as January 30 was interpreted as assurance that the fifth liberty loan would not be floated before late in February or possibly March.
 | The initial payment, although due at the time of pledging, need not be paid until October 19, the end of the subscription period and loan cam paign.
 | The installment dates will not inter- fere with the practice by which many subscribers have bought bonds through bauks or other agencies and paid ten per cent. a month for approximately ten months
Republican farmer., 1918-09-27
HOW IT FEELS
 TO BE SPELLED
 AND BOMBED

Somewhere in France, Sept. 23.- Correspondence of the Associated ress.)-"What does 1t feel like to be shelled or bombed?" is a question which many people at home ask of American soldiers in their letters.
 Bombing has one marked differ ence from shell-fire. When bomb has exploded, a soldier can be fairly sure that the worst is over, whereas when a shell explodes, the first shell presages many successors. Shells, like troubles. never come singly.
 The soldiers try to pretend that they like smelling or even that they are indifferent to it. Many of them admit that nothing makes them more nervous than desultory shell-fire. They may try to appear apathetic- they generally light a cigarette-but it is altogether poor performance.
 The absurd part of it is that the slightest cover makes the soldier quite himself: again. It is the instinct of the ostrich. It is almost humorous to see that shelters man will run to if a shell comes their way. Long grass even creates the illusion of safety.
Republican farmer., 1918-09-27
REPORT OF FUNDS FOR SOLDIERS TO
 SPEND JULY 4TH

Hartford Sept. 21-Some 5000 members of the American Expedition ary Forces who either live in Connec- ticut or enlisted in this state received Fourth of July spending money from the Pershing Fourth of July Fund raised in Connecticut last June by the United Spanish War Veterans with the approval of the Connecticut State Council of Defense. The state con- tributed s5O,5S2.2S to this fund, of which $42,000 was cabled overseas on on June 25. Expenses incidental to the raising of the fund totalled S463.63. leaving balance on hand of $S,118.65.
 New Haven, Bridgeport and Hart ford each subscribed to the Pershing Fourth of July Fund more than S1o,- 900, which was the sum originally hoped for from the entire state. New Haven led the cities with a contribu- tion of s17,635.27, Bridgeport and Hartford respectively contributed $10,- 47S.65 and s10,0082S.
Republican farmer., 1918-09-27
HUN POSTER IS
 REPRODUCED FOR
 LOAN CAMP PA|CN
Imperial German Govern ment Contributes Argu-
 ment For Uncle Sam.

Washington. Sept. 23.-A poster is- sued by the Imperial German govern ment in an effort to belittle the U. S.'s contribution to the war and bolster the failing spirits of it's people hap been reproduced by the Liberty Loan Publicity Bureau and two million cop ies will be distributed in this country during the fourth Liberty Loan cam paign which opens shortly.
 Gan Americas entry make a de- cision in the war;" is the posters title.
 And with diagrams showing a small American army and a small merchant marine, the pamphlet inferentia1ly answers 'rNO."
 Russia S army of millions could not down Germany argues the poster. America threatens to send trans ports of ore-half million men but it cannot ship them."
 These words are inscribed on q scroll held by a cadaverous looking Uncle Sam, alongside a Russian soI- dier appearing immense in compari- son.
 At the time the poster was display throughout Germany last July more than one million American fighting men already were in France and this number soon will be doubled.
 In hundreds of communities today the liberty loan campaign started in an effort to gain momentum for the opening day Saturday when subscrip tions will be received.
Republican farmer., 1918-09-27
ARMY BUR|ES FORMER
 GEAR NICHOLAS
Solemn Services Held For Unfortunate Emperor of
 All of the Russias.

Amsterdam. Sept. 23.-Solemn cere- monies over the body of Nicholas Ro- manoff, former Emperor of Russia have been held at Yekaterinburg by troops of the Peoples Army" ac- cording to Izvestia of Moscow. The body has been buried in a wood near where the Emperor was executed and was located through information pro- vided by persons acquainted with cir cumstances of the execution.
 The work of elimination was done in the presence of many representa- tiVes of the Supreme ecclesiastical au- thorities of Western Siberia, as well as delegates of the Peoples Party" Cossacks and Czecho-Slovaks. The body was placed in zinc coffin en- cased in Siberian cedar and placed in the cathedral at Yekaterinburg under a guard of honor composed of the commanders of the Peoples Army It will be buried in special sarco- phagus at Omsk.
 This is the second time that funeral services over the body of Nicholas Ro- manoff have been reported. A tele- gram from Stockholm August 22 stat ed that, by order of the Czecho-Slo- yak authorities. the body ot the for mer Emperor, which had been buried in a suicide cemetery, had been eX- humed and solemnly reinterred in consecrated ground. For a long time after the execution of the former em- peror the disposition made of his body was a mystery. One report stated | that it had been taken to the deep est pit of a coal mine at Yekaterin burg and there destroyed.
Republican farmer., 1918-09-27
ALLENBY TAKES 25,OOO TURKS
 IN PALESTINE Has Also Captured 26O Guns According to Official Statement to London. LAST AVENUE OF
 ESCAPE SEIZED Reports 10000 Moslems Trapped by Taking of
 Crossing of River.

London, Sept. 23-4 p. m.-Twenty- five thousand Turkish prisoners and 260 guns had been counted up to yes- terday evening by General Allenby's forces pushing northward through Palestine, according to an official statement issued today by the war of- flee.
 Seizure by the British of the cross ings of the Jordan at Jisra-ed-Damer on Sunday morning shut the last ave- nue of escape to the Turks west on the Jordan.
 Reports from the Palestine front this afternoon indicate that none of the Turkish force of at least 10000 men trapped by the British through the seizure of the last of the passages of the Jordan can possible get away. The statement reads: Having seized the passages of the Jordan at Jtsri ed-Hameer on the morning of Sept 23, the last avenue of escape open to the enemy west of the river was closed by our troops. The seventh and eighth Turkish armies have virtually ceased to exist.
 Their entire transport is in our hands By 8 p. m. on the 22nd 6S,OOO prisoners had been counted"
Republican farmer., 1918-09-27
CONSTITUTION
 FOR PROPOSED
 NATION LEAGUE
Germans Idea of What Fundamental Laws of Body
 Should Be Polished.

Amsterdam, Sept 23-Draft of a constitution for a league of nations, has been worked out in detail by Matthias Erzberger, clerical member of the Reichstag, and published in the Vossischege Zeitung of Berlin. It is taken from book entitled "The League of Nations, the Way to Peace, " which Erzberger will publish soon.
 The first section of this constitution, dealing with the organization of such a league, says Any sovereign state can enter the league. which shall be considered to have been formed when the following powers are among those who have announced adherence: Ger many, Great Britain, France, United States and Russia"
 The Hague would be the seat of the League and there the international bureau would conduct it's business. Each state, with the approval of it's parliament, would appoint one dele gate. The international bureau would be controlled by a permanent administrative council consisting of the representa- tatives of the Federated powers with the duties of minister.
 Dealing with fundamental laws, the second section says:
 ''The League shall guarantee the territorial possessions of each Fed erated state as we'll as undisturbed possession of colonies.
 Each state would be independent in the conduct of its internal affairs within the limits of the leagues con- stitution.
Republican farmer., 1918-09-27
EVERY MAN IN
 COUNTRY MUST
 BECOME USEFUL
Drastic Measures Contem plated by Government to
 Promote War Efficiency.

Hartford, Sept 23-To force every man in the country into industry es- sential to the prosecution of the war, the government is soon to take drastic measures not only with men now en- gagged in non-e essential work but also with their employers. This informa- tion has been received from official sources by the Connecticut State Council of Defense.
 Labor shortage of 1,500, 900 men in both skilled and unskilled war indus tries, with an increased army coming has compelled the government to take this action. Nathan A. Smyth. assis- tant director general of the United States Employment Service, will short ly announce the most drastic instruc- tions ever issued in this country to all community labor boards, which will be required to prepare and publish ir every city in the country lists of non- essential positions now held by mer that could be filled by women. The result will be that men failing or re- fusing to get out of such positions of their own accord and take up es. sential work will be looked upon a: slackers The order is intended tc force the hand of both non-essentia labor and employers thereof.
 Lists will include clerks and office help, ticket sellers of all kinds, at tendents and similar occupations. Thi! is in line, according to the advice, from Washington, with the work o fight order of Provost Marshal Gen
 eral Crowder, with instructions al ready issued for the placing Of womer in industry, with the order of the Wa
 Industries Boards stopping unneces sary construction, with the action linn iting bank loans and with the takint of raw materials from non-essentia industries
 MT. Smyth's order 1t is understood may ultimately become the most dras | tic of all, for community labor board l will insist that no man shall occupy , position which a woman can fill. Tn, government emphatically decrees tha
 this nation must work or fight and ad vices say that the forthcoming orde | is made necessary because employer | of essential labor have in man. 1 cases failed to meet the issue square | ly.
Republican farmer., 1918-09-27
CANADIAN CASUALTY LIST.

Ottawa, Sept. 23.-Last nights list contained the following names of New England men:
 Killed in Action:-D. A. Taylor New Bedford, Mass; O. Hilberg Cambridge. Mass: W. H. May, Lewis ton. Me: A. Columbe Claremant, N. H.; A. Gallant. Ipswich, Mass; Cor poral, N. Disclosures, Lowell, Mass; J. D. Keith, Auburn, Me; F. Lunn Waterford, Me; J. Callahan, Fitch burg, Mass; J. A. Bouvard, Water bury. Conn.
 Accidentally killed:-J. Rawley, Ja- maica Jlains. Mass.
 Died:-J. P. McGovern. Lynn, Mass Wounded and Missing-J. P. Du. fresne, Boston, Mass
 Missing:-P. Johns, Fall River Mass; J. Hourgela, New Bedford Mass; A. Campbell Penobscott, Me.
Republican farmer., 1918-09-27
BRITAIN's sEAMEN UNITED,

Paris. Sept 23.-(Havas Agency) - J. Havelock Wilson, president of the International Seamen's Union and leader of the seamen of Great Britain has made statement to the Matin on the boycotting of Germany after the war.
 ''No treaty by the allied govern ments," he said. "could punish Ger many as she deserves The allied peoples themselves should inflict on the Germans full punishment for their awful crimes. British territory has not suffered. but the British have sworn to avenge your ruined prov inces. The British count by thou sands seamen and civilians who have been murdered. The French will help us to avenge our dead after the war"
Republican farmer., 1918-09-27

The huge underSea boats Slld down the ways amid the wild cheering of thousands of officials and employees, bands blared patriotic music, and every factory whistle and ship and lautomobile siren in the vicinity footed in a manner that could be heard for miles.
 Long before one o'clock, the hour scheduled for the first of the twins to slide down the ways, the guests be- | gan to arrive and promptly at zero hour Mrs. E A Ecklund, wife of the general superintendent. broke a bottle | of champagne over the bows of R-22 Gradually the fighting craft gathered way and in few seconds was in her element and being lowed to her dock for completion
 Shortly after R.-22 had taken the water the guests were conducted to the platofrm built around the bows of R-27 which was christened and sent on her arrand of righteousness by Miss Mary Louise Foster, daughter of Judge Carl Foster. This event, like the first was entirely successful and the sister ship was brought into her berth at tine fitting dock.
 The launching was a private affair the general public not being admit. ted, but the einploycs of the yard were given invitation tickets for their friends and q large number of off. cials from shipbuild!ns yar5s in other parts Of the country were present as the guests of the Lake company.
 Never has local yard seen the en. thusiasm displayed at this big event for the two boats just launched rep, resented the united efforts of 5000 mer who have worked night and day de spite adverse weather conditions tC complete the boats which are bound to playa prominent part in the future history of the United States Navy
 Among the guests were Mayor ana Mrs. Clifford B. Wilson. MT. and Mrs A. J. Edgar. J. A. Turner, F. L. Bar tholomew, Furman South, Jr., MT. an, Mrs. Mercer D. Blondell, patent attor ncy for the Lake company; Mir. an, Mrs. Frank Miller, Lieutenant Com raander D. c. Laizure. U. s. N, am Mrs Laizure. Lieutenant Commando y. W. Scanland, U. S. N, and Mrs Scanland. Naval Constructor E. R Norton. U. s. N, Lieutenant E. P Morrissey. U. 8. N. Lieutenant Jo rseph E. Austen. commander of tn O-l2. Lieutenant C. Lovelace. U. $ E.. Lieutenant John II. Jack, U. s. N Paymaster Edward B. Charbonnet, [ 6. N., Ensign Hugh O'ReilIey, assist ant payinaEter U. S. N., c. Nh Pinkc