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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-04
PRAISES DEAD SOLDIER
Private Cochran, Killed in Accident, Paid
Tribute by Commander

Private David H. Cochran. 5644 Hazel
avenue, killed in an accident Christmas Day
rendered a highly valuable service to his
country as a lineman in Company C, 1oSd
Field signal Battalion. according to a letter
written his mother, Mrs. II. r. Cochran. by
Captain Howard J. Crow.
Young Cochran. who came Of fighting
stock. was buried at Heudicort. France. with
full military honors.
"Repairing breaks in the lines under shell
and machine-Fun fire was a common expert
ence OF our rntmen," wrote Captain Grow
courage Of the highest order was required
Of the men performing this perilous work
David was always ready and willing to
undertake his share Of line work. and in this
manner rendered a highly valuable service
to his country.
"As commanding officer of Company c,
extend 10 yourself and family the heartfelt
sympathy Of the entire unit. Every officer
and man has been deeply affected by the los.
Of this manly. well-liked American soldier
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-04
"REBECCA" AT ORPHEUM
Mae Desmond Returns to Cast of German
town Stock

After several weeks absence Mae Des-
mond the popular star of the resident play
ers at the Orpheum. returned last night to
interpret the role of Rebecca Rowsna Ran
dali in Kate Douglas Wigginss 'Rebecca of
Sunnybrook Farm Her temperance was
the signal for a warm greeting by the audi
ence. The favorite was the recipient of sew
eral floral designs from her admirers pres
ent at the performance. Rebecca lost none
of her sunnyness in the capable interpreta-
ton of Miss Desmond.
Frank Fielder, leading man of the resi-
dent players, enacted the role of Adam
Ladd known as Mr.. Aladdin" Leo Lind.
hard played the part of Abner Simpson
while Guy Hitner was seen as Jeremiah
Cebb, the village stage driver. Other play
ers in the cast were Albert Gebhardt Olga
Krowlow. Edward Wade, Cornela Wagner
Erma Earl, Francis Homer, Francis Herblin,
Louise Sanford and Bernce Callahan.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-04

Mr.. and Mrs John r. Drexel, Jr., of FIJI
teenth and Locust streets, will entertain at
dinner this evening followed by a box party
in Mr.. and Mrs George w. Childs Drexels
box at the opera. The guests will incluuo
Mr. and Mrs, J. Ridgway Reilly Miss Flor
ence Earle Johnson, Mr.. Robert Hare Davis
and Lieutenant Willard Spenser, Jr.
Mr.. and Mrs oliver Eaton Cromwell, of
1921 Locust street, will entertain in Mr. and
Mrs. Edward T. Stotesbury's box at the opera
this evening. The guests will include Mr.. and
Mrs Edward B. Smith. Miss Margaret Dun
lap, Commander de Trebille, U. S. NJ, and
Lieutenant Shoemaker, U. S. N.
Mr.. and Mrs John Frederick Lewis, Of
1914 Spruce street, will have as their guests
at the opera this evening Judge and Mrs
]. Willis Martin. Judge and Mrs. Charles Y.
Audenred and Mr.. and Mrs. Charles NJ. Lea
Mrs. Clarence W. Dolan. of Rosemont
has returned from New York where she has
been visiting Mrs. John Francis at East
Seventy-second street. Mr.. Dolan. who has
been overseas with the American Red Cross
returned on the Adriatic.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles L. Dexter and Miss
Doris Dexter. Of Overbrook. are spending a
few days in Atlantic City. Mis- Dexter's
hance. Lieutenant Charles Frazier Vander-
WORT, of New York. is still oversees.
Mr.. and Mrs Rollin H. Wilbur, Of Old
Stone House. st. David's. left today to spend
a few days in Washington. D. C.
The Germantown womans Club are
guests of the Matinee Musical Club today at
the Bellevue-Stratford AT 1880 there
was a lecture on Current Events by DR..
George Earle Raiguel. followed by luncheon
in the Stratford room at /. At $3.50. in the
ballroom, the choral will sing a cantata, with
Mr.. Orv.lle Harold. of the Metropolitan
Opera Company. as the soloist. The Junior
members Of the Woman's Club and the
daughters Of the members have been invited
to medley party to be held at the club
house on Germantown avenue and Washing
ton lane, on Saturday evening. February i5.
The fourth annual dance Of the Sans Souci
Club will be given In the Rose Gardens Of
the Bellevue-stratford on Saturday
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Stotzner. Jr., Of 212S
Ridge avenue. celebrated the second anniver-
sary of their wedding on Saturday evening
The guests included Mr.. and Mrs. Richard
Stotzner. Sr.. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Andrews.
Mrs Charles Van Meter. Mrs Frederick
Funkler. Mrs. George Esbrenner. Miss Jen-
ME Collins Miss Abbie McGrath, Miss Flor
ence Seller. Miss Jessie Kuhlman. Miss Eliza
beth Van Meter, Miss Bessie Hauch. Miss
Helen Creese. Mr.. Miles Scholl Mr.. Leroy
Greener, Mr.. Frederick AIDE. Mr. william
stotsner. Mr. Frank MacEllen. of New York |;
Private Charles Stotsner, Mr. Harry Freupt.
U. s. NJ. and Sergeant Timothy Hurley. OF
Boston, and Mr.. Lester Rash, Of Indiana.
Mrs Harry A. Durosch entertained at five
hundred at her home. 1877 Cheltenham avenue,
on Saturday afternoon. Her guests were Miss
Miss Eleanor Maxwell. Miss Pauline VIE
mann, Miss Laura Gichrist. Miss Edith
sweeten, Mrs Henry C. Wright. Miss Helen
Branschett and Mrs. Lloyd Wilson.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-04
INSTALL PASTOR TONIGHT
The Rev. Alexander G. Graham. Jr, to TAX,
Over Olney Baptist Church

The ordination and installation Of the Rev.
Alexander q. Graham. Jr.. as pastor Of the
olney Baptist Church. Chew and American
streets. will take place In the church at 9
o'clock tonight.
The Rev. Rittenhouse Neiser will preach.
the Rev. John Hookway will deliver the
ordir tion prayer, the Rev. DIR. Alva Hobart
will deliver the charge to the candidate and
the Rev. Orlando 7. Steward viii present
the ordination certificate.
Mr Graham Il q recent graduate Of croser
Theological Seminary. He preached at the
ooDfs1 The pastorate of The Olnsy churoh
a( ~ b>n<q1ln9 q ~ yeoE +, '
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-04
sI5oooo SOUGHT FOR GIRLS, WORK

to girls work was formally opened yester-
day with conference of the organizations
that will cooperate in the movement.
Among those that will aid are the Business
women's Christian League. the Emergency
Aid Reserve Corps. the East Central Field
committee of the National Y. w. c. A. and
the Germantown Y. w. c. A. At q meeting
of the Emergency Aid Reserve Corps, 1928
Walnut street, 1t decided to contribute
fifty workers. under the direction of Mrs.
Frank T. Griswold. in the campaign.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-04
WAR PRISONER TO SPEAK
1t. Edouard V. NJ. Isaacs to Be Electrical
Mems Guest

Lieutenant Edouard Victory NJ. Isaacs an
American naval officer, taken prisoner by
the Germans, will tell OF his captivity in the
prison camp and of his escape, at the annual
banquet of the Philadelphia Electric Com
pany section of the National Electric Light
Association at the Bellevue -Stratford to-
night.
Lieutenant Isaacs was on the President
Lincoln when 1t was torpedoed May 81, 1918
He was captured and taken aboard the sub
marine, being transferred later TO the prison
camp at Villenghen. Baden. He and several
other prisoners escaped by daring the fire of
the sentres and swimming across the Rhine
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-04

Howe, of Chestnut Hill. Miss Mary Blumer
ano her sister. will be one of the bridesmaids
at the wedding OF Miss Mary Dixon Sharpess,
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs T. Wilson Sharp
less. and Major Eric Pearson. NJ c. X. r.
r. c.
Mr. and Mrs William A. Dobsor. of Ger
mantown. announce the engagement of their
daughter. Miss Helen Ledward Dobson, and
Ensisf Walter Ludlow Cochran, Y. S. n. r.
F., of this city. Ensign Cochran has just
returned from overseas duty.
Mr.. and Mrs J. Deutsch, of 4110 North
Broad street announce the engagement Of
their daughter, Miss Esther Adelaide Deutsch.
and Mr.. Herbert p. Mann, son Of Mr.. and
Mrs Aaron Mann, of 239 West Haines street,
Germantown.
The engagement Is announced OF Miss
Sarah Raifor, of 533 North Randolph street.
and Mr.. Albert Blasky, of 2s42 North Thirty
third street
Mr. and Mrs Leopold Stein. Of Ardmore,
announce the engagement Of their daughter.
Miss Beatrice Clair Stein, to Mr.. David RAM
ey Shelmre, u. s. A, also Of Ardmore who
Is now stationed at Newport News, Va.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-04
BEHMAN SHOW PROVES "HIT'
-Just for Tonight Has Rich Flavor That
Will Last Longer

Junie McCree's sparkling play, Just for
Tonight" is being extended over a whole
week of ace-high entertainment at the Casino
by Jack Singers "Behman Show" bur-
lesquers. Just For Tonight" is apt TO culti-
vate taste for refined buresque that will
linger with Casino patrons for many night
The piece is we'll done muscaly, and its
vaudeville features are as diversified as
Philadelphia weather. Among the headlners
are Marie Sparrow, who daintily chirps
many Irish songs and stories Ameta Pynes,
in her dance revue. Arabian Nights" and
Frank Devoe. who beat the original jazz by
a step or two.
GAYETY-A new musical comedy entitled
The Pirates is at the Gayety The com
pany Is headed by Harry Bradley, assisted
by an extra large beauty chorus. They were
rewarded with much applause for their un-
tirng efforts, AS added attraction the
producers present Henry and Lizell, a pair
of clever dancers. Miss Frances Cornell as
co-star, assists Comedian Bradley in making
the show a success.
TROCADERO--A rapid-fre musical COM
edy with two whirwnds of speed George
Niblo and Helen Spencer, help make THE
Midnight Maidens' one OF the best bur-
lesques seen here this season. Electrical
effects depicting the metropolis at night are
shown and the latest song hits add to the
merit of the show. The cast includes Joe
Rose. Lee Hickman, Artie Hayes, Mildred
Campbell Buster Perry. vi Perry and the
Sherman sisters
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-04
Ensssemen,s Announced

An interesting engagement announced to-
day Il that of Miss Esther b. Blumer.
daughter Of Dr. and Mrs. q. Alder Blumer. Of
Providence. L. L, and Mr.. Charles c. Mar
ohall also Of Providence. Mr.. Marshall has
iust returned from Santiago, Cuba. whers no
~ mostsrsd out of the aviation oorps. IN
x&IcA - eorvod - . ART lieptananl 1glso
1(<1>r 4 ss>'s q ~ PAU psacala
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-04

WILLIAM PENN--The value of telling
the truth Is unfolded in the story OF "The
Cherry Tree" an interesting sketch pre-
sented by Harry Green and company. The
skit overfows with bright lines and funny
situations. Good acts are also offered by
Smith and Kaufman. Oscar Lorraine. eccen-
trio violinist. and the Arleys skilled gym
nasts. Mrs Charlie Chaplin. In Borrowed
Clothes" is the photoplay feature.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-04
Social Activities

Mr. and Mrs. John r. Drexel, Jr., Of FIJI
teenth and Locust streets, will entertain at
dinner this evening followed by box party
in Mr. and Mrs. George w. Childs Drexers
box at the opera. The guests will incluuo
Mr.. and Mrs J. Ridgway Reilly, Miss Flor
ence Earle Johnson. Mr.. Robert Hare Davis
and Lieutenant Willard Spenser, Jr.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-04

Mr.. and Mrs oliver Eaton Cromwell, of
1921 Locust street. will entertain in Mr.. and
Mrs. Edward T. Stotesbury's box at the opera
this evening. The guests will include Mr.. and
Mrs. Edward B. Smith, Miss Margaret Dun
lap, Commander de Trebille, U. s. ~, and
Lieutenant Shoemaker, u. S. n.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-04

NIXON--An abundance of patriotism is
aroused by the inspiring melodies Of the
LAKELAND Naval Octette. headed by Band
master Murdoch J. Macdonald. Lew Hawk
ins, the veteran blackface comedian, kept
laughs moving rapidly while plenty OF
comedy developed in the sketch of J. G.
Lewis and company. The three Burke Sis
ters and the Melnotte Trio also won ap-
proval. Bessie Love. in 'rhe Enchanted
parp ia the photoplav.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-04

Mr.. and Mrs. John Frederick Lewis, of
1914 Spruce street. will have as their guests
at the opera this evening Judge and Mrs.
]. Willis Martin, Judge and Mrs. Charles Y.
Audenried and Mr.. and Mrs. Charles NJ. Lea.
The mirror., 1919-03-27
White House Live Stock

Inspired by the innocent well-advertsed sheep
that last summer grazed on the White House lawn,
an Investigator has been looking up the bucolic his
tory of the White House grounds. President Taft
kept COW, hardly less we'll advertised than Presi
dent Wilson's sheep. and the fact that most people
have already forgotten that animal shows how fleet
ing is publicity. Before the Grant administration
the White House maintained a small dairy, too mat
terofcourse to be advertised, and the wife of Presi
dent Andrew jackson used to get up early in the
morning. put white apron and skim the milk
herself. Those simpler days, and there
more space around the White House for live stock.
Land now occupied by the treasury and war, state
and navy buildings, part of the White House
grounds. and the time not far past when the road
leading the front door was, at times, muddy
that guests had difficulty in getting from their
riages into the executive mansion without wetting
their feet.-Se
The mirror., 1919-03-27
in exhibiting his soft and we'll kept hands

in exhibiting his soft and well kept hands-settling
disputes between workmen and capitalists. Too fun
nyl But read the following under the heading of
The Slavery of German Workers.: Control of labor
power in Germany has been absolute under the old
regime. The arrangement formerly in force there
contrsated strongly with the present plan of con-
troll in America through the United States Employ
ment Service
Just how each workman has been chained to
his job in Germany may be realized when it is
known that he could not change position without
the written consent of either his employer or
board of seven members appointed by the military
authorities. The board of seven included an army
officer as chairman, two government officials, two
employers and two workngmen. The workingmen
therefore not only had small representation on the
board but we're denied the opportunity of choosing
their representatives ANY violation of the regula-
tions concerning migration from job to another
was punished by heavy fine or imprisonment
The mirror., 1919-03-27
The German Workman

In order to get peep into German methods,
and the way the workmen have been used there in
the past, under the old regime of world wisdom and
Kultur, reproduce the following from the Scien-
tfc American which will be interesting and nstruc-
tive: 1t will be noticed that a German officer is
chairman of the board that must settle any dispute
that may come up-just think of it, kulured officer
who is not supposed to know the difference between
load of hay and shovel. and who takes pleasure
The mirror., 1919-03-27
How Bees Tell Time

Bees. said to be the most intelligent of insects,
Conklin. of Pennsylvania is of the opinion that bees
have also powerful memory, which is the reason,
he asserts, that bee flying half mile away from its
hive safely it's shelter by observing closely
the land marks passed on the outward journey.
An owner of several hives of bees, noting the
diligence they observed in their work. was induced
investigate if time could be accurately gauged by
his swarms. For several weeks he had his meals on
the terrace of his house, breakfast being served
promptly at o'clock, when preserves were used
light repast. Most of the contents of the table
were allowed to remain until luncheon at 10 a.
At noon the mid day meal was served, but without
sweets. At p. m there a light lunch, with
sweets, which remained the table for half an hour
or 80. As further nducement dish of stewed
cherries was put to cool on window nearby, and in
few hours the whole swarm of bees were sucking
the sweet juice.
This melted the bees to visit the window regu-
larly The dish afterward moved to the table,
and was discovered by one Of their number. On the
morrow several companies at the feast, and
every day the number increased. At first the bees
arrived at all hours, but they realized there
nothing doing" between and 10 p. M, the
visits were ceased except at the meal hours
This ingenious bee clock, in time. became the
gardeners tmepiece, and for months they were
mechanically the insect gong sounded promptly at
10 a. for lunch, and work was ceased the hun
dreds of bees chimed out the hour of p. m.-Sel
The mirror., 1919-03-27

ny which belonged to Quentin in the White House
days and which he once led to the second story Of
that historic residence, has always had home at
Sycamore hill. A few days after Quentn's gallant
death in France, employe the Roosevelt estate
found the Colonel in the ponys stall, his about
the little animals neck. weeping bitterly.
We have been accustomed to bravery in Theo-
dore Roosevelt. It is tradition of the man. And
the publication of this tender little incident helps
to realize just how brave he when he wrote the
lines which appear above.-Pioneer Press.
The mirror., 1919-03-27
The Grape Problem Solved

California raises each year 259,0O0 tons of wine
grapes When prohibition swept the country few
months ago caused great commotion in that state
especially among the grape growers, who had de-
rived from the product each year 100000. They
of course thought that great hardship was placed
upon them and financial ruin seemed to stare them
in the face.
We are now informed by that reliable publica-
tion, The Scientific American that the agrcul-
tural college of the University of California took up
the problem, and has developed in it's laboratory
practical method of converting grape juice into
celent syrup-an article much in demand in these
days of sugar conservation. Quoting farther from
The Scientific American we read The university
claims that the conversion of grapes into syrup in
stead of wine will double the value of the grape
crop of the state. that the 259O0O tons of wine
grapes worth $4,000 900. whose market will be
cut off by prohibition in 1919. if made into
syrup. would be equivalent to 10000 tons of sugar
of present value of $8,O00,0OO."
So it will be readily that it was lucky
day for the grape growers of California that prohb
tion upon the scene; they will gain $4,000, 900
by the calamity; that is not bad and it should make
even California man happy. 1t appears that the
scientists not helping "0ld John Barleycorn' in
his great struggle to remain with US while longer
We shall surely all be glad the day of his demise and
would even lose day attending his funeral.
The mirror., 1919-03-27
United States Got Bargain

More than $6O0OOOO was paid by the United
States to Spain one hundred years ago for Florida.
In 1919, on the anniversary of the birth of the
nations first president there was concluded between
John Quincy Adams. then secretary of state and
Luis De Onis, minister plenipotentiary of the king
of Spain, agreement and treaty wherby the
United States became owner Of what were then
known as the provinces of East and West Florida.
This territory included not only all of the pres
ent state of Florida. but part of what is now Geor
ga and Alabama. and it bought for 100000
and the settlement of some claims which amounted
to 81 .024. .74l "A. total of $6O24.741.44.
The language of the remarkable document be-
tween the two nations is clear and precise and diff
fers from other treaties to a marked extent. The
two men who drew it up past masters in states
manshp, politics and diplomacy; also, each was the
most advanced thinker of the country he represented
Spain wanted to get rid of her American pos
sessions before they taken away from her. She
was proud, but recognized the fact that she was in
no position to wage long and possibly unsuccess-
full warfare to hold her colonies.
America wanted the land in this continent held
by Spain, but was willing to acquire it by purchase
rather than conquest. and with both sides ably rep
resented by the best talent it not long before
satisfactory conclusion reached.
The mirror., 1919-03-27
Roosevelt Bravery

When Theodore Roosevelt was told last July
that his youngest son, Quentin-his "baby"-had
been killed IN France. he made public the following
statement
"Quentin's mother and are glad that he got to
the front and had the chance render some service
to his country and show the stuff that was in him
before his fate/befell him."
The other side of the story has been told, since
the Colones death. by Richard H. Edmonds editor
of the Manufacturers Record It seems that the DO
The mirror., 1919-03-27
Not Alone the Army

1T is not an army we must shape and train for
war; it is nation." said President Wilson
than year ago. And we learned that what he said
then was very, very true
Nearly all the great movements for the better
ment of humankind were small in the beginning and
for long time moved very slowly. In our own
country the reconstruction, after the war period,
was hardly one that bound up the wounds of the
erstwhile combatants made Immediately for peace
and goodwill 1t took time to heal the hurt and a
common cause to unite the north and south in SOL
derly brotherhood. The Spanish war did that.
But quite as long as we remain this great
tion and we all hope that may be until the end of
time, variety industry and agriculture and modes
of life we shall have selfish sectonalsn. 1t is
indeed human for westerners the things that
will make money easier as it is for the easterner
to insist upon sumethlng to his liking. But upon
those issues that have passed into history why
not sectionalism and all it meant be historically
wiped out. Why can't the whole people set apart
some one day-a new date the caendar-for
national memorial day to honor soldier dead.
Or haven't we as a nation yet been trained to that
kind of forgiveness? Anyway it is just sugges-
ton which pass along to those who may be inter-
ested.-Sel.
The mirror., 1919-03-27

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not later than the goth of the month
if you wish to purchase stamps during
that month.
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