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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-24
AMERICAN WOMAN IS IDEAL
OF NOTED OPERA SINGER
Anetto GaICwci Who Oocncd Monday Morning Concert
Season in Bclcuuc.Strdtford To-day. 4duiScs
FOCAL Training Abrood

pirins to sing IL opera can get ade-
Quate training in American Cali
Cnrci was asked.
America has been very good to me-.
but to the girl studying TO sing in opera
l would say to her go abroad TO
study, was the prima donna 5 an
swer.
''T 90 not say this because ! think
all of the best teachers are in Europe,
but abroad one has many more good
chances to appear in public with small
opera companies. This is good, because
1t affords the young singer excellent
training to meet the big things to come
later. All these small companies are
good ones, and do much 10 develop the
talent OF the young singer
CALI Curci was asked what shc
thought of the nnodernist and tuturist
composers. She replied:
1T is true that when Wagner was
first introduced it was q riot OF dfgcord
20 those who first heard ii and was q
sensation. But I do not believe that
the new music will live as Wagner has,
because it is utterly devoid of any pleas.
ing qualities. II is deplorcd today that
Wagner was German. but his music 8
greatness and power cannot he denied
IN this rcnction it would he far better
to so back to the methods of the old
masters. I believe in progress. bur can
this new music he called that"
Call .Curci has the happy faculty OF
facing visitors at ease by some mag
netic power that almost makes them
forget her greatness.
She makes you feel you are her friend
and Shp nGla n ~
subjects US though hers were not 10 be
taken as authentic. She seems to be
Is interested in you as you arc in her.
She smiles with her eyes and lips
at tho same timc, and when wishing
to impress one with some earnest
thought, she mods her head gcntly and
the masses of blGc.bIa curls Which
hide her ears bob cltishly beneath the
brim of her hat.
Cali Curci's on stage manner is
graciousness itself.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-24
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Augustus Ber-
wind will entertain ut dinner in honor
of their daughter, Miss Mdrgaret Ber-
wind. on I'riduy evening before the
ban to be given by Mr.. George II. Nc
-Fadden.
Mr.. and Mrs, Harry rhayer, of BrSn
Muwr. entertained at dinner Saturday
evening in honor of Miss Woodward,
ofs.sondon, who came over from New
York to spend the week end with MIR.
and Mrs. Anthony GcyeIin.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Baker Whelcn,
Of 1884 Locust street, will entertain
at dinner before the ball to be given
by Nv. George II. McFadden. in honor
Of Miss Rebecca Thomson, on Friday.
Among the guests will be Mr.. and Mrs.
CaspeT Wistcr Hacker, Mr.. and Mrs.
Armitt Brown and Mr.. and Mrs, Cole
man Peace Brown.
E Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac II. Starr, of
Layerock. Chestnut Hill, will enter
tain at the opera tomorrow evening in
their box.
Miss Beatrice Il. Sewell will he the
guest of honor ut dinner To be given
bv her parents Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
Sewell, of Rydal, before the Christmas
meeting of Mrs. Charles Stewart
Wurts's dancing class on December 26.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin G. Donaghy.
Of Bryn Mawr, are attending the horse
show at Mneo'a. l.. L., and spent the
week end with Mr.. Donaghy's sisters,
Mrs Tohn Mathis and Miss Donaghy,
In New York
Mr.. and Mrs. Duncan Selfridge have
returned from their wedding trip and,
after spending few days at Mr..
Strawbrdge's home in Stralford, left for
Boston last week. where they will make
their home in the future. Mrs. Selfridgp
will be remembered as Miss Eleanor
Newhall.
Mr.. aud Mrs. John II. Valentine, Of
Highland Farm, Bryn Mawr, are hunt.
ing in Hartford county Nd, and will
not return home until after the Thanks
giving holidays.
Mrs. Robert Emotr Hare entertained
the bridge club of which She is a mem
Der at her home, 100 South Twenty
second street, last Thursday, Among
the members are Mrs. Pope Yeatmun,
Mrs. Robert y. Hastings, Mrs. Joseph
RI. Borrougbs, Mrs. Clifford Lewis,
Mrs. Rodlnaa Wister, Mrs. Robert To-
land. Mrs. Alfred Sewall and Miss Mary
. Sergeant.
a Mr.. and AIls. Joseph Chapman, o.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-24
NORRISTOWN

The committee OF prominent women
in charge of the Charity Hospital do
"ntion dav included. chairman Ms.
Henry &. Vent; Mrs. j. j. lmstad,
Mrs. John NJ. Dettra, Mrs, A. L. East
wick. Mrs. William II. Slinglulf, Mrs.
George Il. Kite. Mrs. Charles Major,
Mrs. IT, Drummer. Mrs. George Went9.
Mrs. y. Howland Brown, Mrs. William
T. Solly, Mrs. G. Herbert Wontz, Mrs.
Frederick Il. Little, Mrs. Frank G..
Parker. Mrs. Joseph Curren, Mrs. j.
.. Thomas, Mrs, Joseph Lawless, Mrs.
Edward Shoemaker, Mrs. Henry I. FoN,
Mrs. II. Severn Regur, Mrs. J. G. Gaf.
fey, Miss Katharine a. Scheidt, Miss
Sue Lees, Miss Lillian Jones, Miss
Emma Smith. Miss Mary Loch and
Miss Mae Met lain.
Miss Helen McAIeclin, of Aslor
street, entertained sixteen friends at
cards at her home in honor of Miss
Eva Yost, who will be married Wednes- =
day, November 26, TO Mr. Thomas
Brown MacCabc, of Philadelphia. Miss
McMeekin will attend Miss Iost as a
bridesmaid at her wedding.
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STRAWBERRY MANSION

Mr. and Mrs. Wirtschaftcr, Miss
lclcu Wirtschnftcr aud Miss Miriam
Wirtschaftcr. formerly of 3232 West
York street, are now living in their new
home, 2S3I West Allegheny avenue.
The ~. u. D. s. met at the home
of Miss Jean G.. Lessy. ut 1881 North
Thirty third street. last week Among
those preEGnt were Mrs. Il. Abrams.
Miss Anna tsaacsou, Miss Sadie
Schurf, MISS Netta Ruben, Miss Goldc
GinsburE, Mrs. s. GrConbcra, Miss
Bella Ruben and Miss Minnie Ruben.
The next meeting will be bcld at the
home of Mrs. s. Greenberg, 1877 North
Tenth street.
Miss Miriam H. Ullmsn, Of 3233
Clifford street, whose marriage to Mr..
Nat /. Cohen viii take place on No.
ycmbcr -. was given a miscellaneous
shower by Miss Rose PockrnHs. Among
those present We're Mrs. Il. Pockrass,
Mrs. A. Dublin, Mrs. W. Pockrass, Mrs.
NJ. X. Fishcr.'Mrs 7. Gluck. Mrs. Il.
Ullmau. Mrs NJ. Stern. Miss Julia
Silverman. Miss Eva Rigelhaupt, Miss
Rcbecca Gross, Mrs. Jack Gelb, Miss
Sylvia Cohen, Mrs. II, Kahn. Miss
Rose Cohen, Miss Irma Goldberger and
Miss Rose Pockrass.
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SCORES
IN SONG RECITAL HERE
Famous coIoratura Soprano De-
lights Big Audience at First
Of the Monday MusicaIes

Amelta Cali Curci scored one OF ler
usual great successes at the first meet
ing oe the Monday Morning Musicale in
the ballroom of the Bellevue Strntfo ID
this morning. Nine Cali Curci proved
TO be a potent attraction. A large
audience was present.
She opened the program with a
French song of the fifteenth century,
"L'Amour do Moi" and tho we'll
known favorito of Doctor Arne. "1ne
Lass With the Delicate Air." In both
these songs Nine. Galh-C Curci show I'd
the lyric quality of her voice, which
extends TO the highest register, a quail
ity unusual in n colorature soprano
with range SO extensive as hers. The
same qualities We're noticeable in the
nria from "Sonnambula. -" Come Per
mo sercno," which followed. despite ia
more general Horid character
In the next number Nine. CALI
Curci achieved an cveu greater sue.
cess, MS she always does in selections
with flute obligato. This was "Tho
Wren by benedict, a song long q
favoritc umong Coloraturs singers. The
brilliancy Of her voice and its accur0 cy
in thirds and sixths with tho flute and
the sUrcneSs of her technique were tho
distinguishing features of the number,
which was received with great applause
by the audience. After this Nine. CALI.
Curci gave two groups of lyric songs,
the first by Hahn, CHAP, Liszt and
Aubcr and the second by Samuels Cher
accompanist with whom she shared the
honors of the song), La Forge and
Novello. She closed the recital with
the mad scene from Lucia" again
with flute obligato.
At the beginning of the recital Mmc.
Cali -CUrci did not show all Of her
usual impeccability OF pitch nor the
tluency of technique which generally
charactcri2cS her work. AS the recital
progressed, however, these tendencies
appeared 10 be rorrcctd aud she ap-
pcarcd to the bost advantage iD the
numbers with tho hUtc obligato and
in the more brilliant of the songs. But
then it Is always the prcroGa tive ot the
great coloratura sopranos to dazzle
with brilliant technique, and Nine.
CALI Curci is fully capable Of cxcrris.
ing this right 10 the fullest extent
tier stage presence was attractive and
gracious as usual.
Sho was assisted by Manuel Bercu-
guer in the Gutc obligatos and Mr..
Ecreuguer appeared in a solo the con-
ccrto in - by Cbamiuude. He possesses
good touc and has plenty Of technique
even on this agile instrument. His
obligato work with the famous singer
was discreet throughout In tone VOL
umc he was careful TO maintain the
right balance and tcmperamcntally was
in excellent taste.
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The American woman is my ideal.
She is the most versatile woman in the
world to my mind said Amelita CALI
Curci today.
The great coloratura singer, who
opened the Monday mOrnIng concert
season in the ballroom Of the Rellevuc-
Stratford Hotel today. is striking fig
ure. Her eyes are beautiful and her
smile Eliminates her whole face. Her
speaking voice has soothing power
that is one of the prima donnss great
est charms,
Eyes she went on today, speaking
of the American woman, 'shc minges
in the world with other men and women
and because of her keen intellect men
resDcct her aud make her COMPANION.
When she marrics she is fitted in a
bigger way. because Of her experieuce
in the world, 10 be the homemaker.
II believe women eau do things IN
the political offices also. We are born
With intuition that men have not.
Many times our judgment is better
than that Of mcu. 1t is because we
have been born to feel things more
keenlv.'
"Do you believe American girls as
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-24
MANAYUNk

The eight churches in this section
will hold union Thanksgiving service
on Thursday morning, ut 10 o'clock, in
the First Presbyterian Church, of which
tho Rev. George n. Makely is rector.
The sermon will be preached by the
Rev. W. G.. Sauderson, of Ebcnezer
Methodist Episcopal Church. aud the
rectors of the various churches will us.
1ist in the service. AS has always been
the custom on Thanksgiving Day the
union offering viii be for the benefit of
st. Timothy : Hospital.
Announcement is made OF the mar
riage of Miss Mary G. Francis, OF West
Manayunk, and Mr.. Robert W. Nc
Moran on Wednesday afternoon by
the Rev. George \. Makcly. The
bride was attended by Miss Anna NJ.
IIendren, and Mr.. Stanley McAIoran
was his brothcr's best man. Upon their
return from their trip Mr.. and Mrs
McMoran will be at homo at 3SJ Icy :
cringtOu avenue
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-24
NORTH PHILADELPHIA

Mrs. Harrv Edonr Donohoc gave IL
luncheon on Saturday at her home, S64
North Twcnticth street Her guests
who are mcmbc"S Of the Alnhu Chantpr
"f the S'gma Phi sorority. included
M"S. Wn'ter CURRY. Miss MAZDA 'eine
Connhou, Mrs. Wi''iam Schock. M"s
Tnhn stewart. Mrs Isaac Da'zei'. Miss
tnnnbpl Crozier. Miss Cora Rogers
M"S. Milton Kelly and Mrs, Joseph
Clay.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chur'es L. NeidiG. who
hnvc returned from their wedding trip,
win be at home at 2944 North Camac
Stokes before her marriage on Octo-
bcr =
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nOYLESTOMN

Miss Marion V. Gerlitzki is enter
tanning the Nature Club at her home
this afternoon. The subject under dis
cussjon is State and National Flowers.
Mrs. irwin VI. James and Mrs.
Henry Leroy Kistcr entertained at
bridge whist number of guests from
rho North Penn section and the Mnin
Line, HoDors were received by Mrs.
Oscar O. Bean, Mrs JOSEPH Il. Swartz-
lander, Mrs Richard Watson, Mrs.
Charles G. Mckinstry, Mrs. William {.
RYAN. of Doylcstown, and Mrs. Fred
erick Leroy, Of Newtowu.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-24
kENSINGToN

The marriage of Miss Laura Ross.
muses. to MIR. \. Carver will take place
on Wednesday, November 20, at the
home of her sister, Mrs. Peterson. 300
Shelbourne street.
Miss Alice Manyeu. Of Allegheny
avenue and & street, will entertain the
members of her five hundred club at her
home this afternoon.
Trinity Presbyterian Church. Frank
ford avenue and Cambria street. cele-
bratcd the sixticth anniversary Of the
Sunday school last week.
Miss Anna Mcknight gave lunch
con on Saturday. Among the guests
We're Mrs, J. Broadfcld. Mas Eliza
Morrison, Miss Ethel Martin, Mrs. Al
len Cowdricb and Mrs. Il. Smith.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-24
ROx BOROUGH

The Mothers Club OF ltoyDorough
which was organized RSt week at the
homo Of Mrs William ltcil, los Hermit
iauc, has elected the following officers
Mrs Joseph Henry Ewing president
irs. Matthew Dunlap. Nicc president /,
Mrs. George Crawford. secretary, aud
frs. Harry Helms. treasurer Tho
club is.t outcome Of a meeting held
Mt the homo Of Nre Ewing. TO arrange
for community service for children
under fourteen years Of ugc.
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ALONG THE READING

Mr.. and Mrs. Alexander w. Dame.
Iaum. who have been making short
stay in New York have returned to
their home at Abingdon.
Miss Anita Birdsnll. Of Mcroac Park
ill leave the latter part Of next week
Cor New York. whore She will remain
'.u' several weeks.
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GE r MANTOWN

NJ. aud Mrs. Char'ca j Dayitl "t
al West Logan street. who arc in the
West on their wedding trip. have de.
idcd TO remain there the rest of the
winter Mrs. navitt will be rcmcm.
hercd as Miss Anna Cathurinc Cook.
Friends OF Mir. Couycrs Button Flew.
ST., Of Pnmoua terrace aud Norton
street, will be glad TO hear that he is
recovering from injuries sustained in a
rcccnt accident
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-24

john Obcrholtzcr is vice president:
Mrs. Albert Rommcl, secretary aud
Mrs. A. llinmnn, treasurer.
The union Thanksgiving services Of
Wissahickon will be held Oh Thursday
morning in the auditorium of the Bap-
tist Church, the Rev. j. Il. IIockett will
preach the sermon and there will be
special music.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-24
FALLS OF SCHUYLKiLL

Miss Mary J. Dcuton, of Ridge ave
nue.. entertained at five hundred last
week. There were cight guests present,
including Mrs. Nellie Byrpe. Mrs.
Marie Lefold, Mrs. Mary Whealin, Mrs.
]. A. O'Brien, Miss Elizabeth V.
Kelly. Miss Angola Lee aud Miss Sadie
Peoples.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-24
MISSAhICkON

The Legal Women Voters OF che
twenty first ward will hold their next
the home Of the president, Mrs. Charles
Reinhardt, 10S Rochelle'syennc. Mrs.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-24

Seats on Sale for THANKSGIVING MAT NIshe
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-24

Wal NUT TONIGHT At s:1B.
Thanksgiving Mat, p. M
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-18

proposal had been extended to Off
Gals of the concern some time
ago, but the proposition was not
definitely agreed on until Thurs
day at q meeting in Rock Island of
the president, board of directors,
and managers of the concern.
The new agency will mean an ex-
pansion of the company's interests
in Rock Island
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-18

c. Siscro, for John Neuwerk,
713 Eleventh avenue; ad-
dition .......... 800
j. A. Boman, for M. Carp,
1920 Fifth avenue; remod-
cling ........... 400
A. K. Shozren, for G. A.
Nicholson, 1889 Forty-sec-
ond street; reInodeliIg. 200
Sam Wenger, for self, lila
Fifteenth avenue garage 175
" d. Starnes, for self, 1919
Eight-and-a-half street;
garage .......... ITS
George Smith. for self, 500
Twenty-fourtk street; ga
rage . 100
P. H. Lorenz, for McCabe's
department store, 1713
Third avenue; remodeling 100
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-18
OAL WANTED.

Sealed proposals will be re-
ceived at the City Clerks Office
until 2 o'clock p. m, July %, 1919,
for furnishing the Water Works
with two-inch screenings, f. o. B.
Water Works Switch, until June
1, 1890.
Bidder must state mine from
which coal will be furnished.
The City reserves the right to
reject any or all bids.
N T. RUDGREN,
City Clerk.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-18

for furnishing six-inch lump coal
to the following buildings until
June l, 1890, to-wit: Filter Plant,
City Barn, City Hall. Detention
Hospital, Fire Stations and City
Sanitarium.
Bidder must state mine from
which coal will be furnished.
The City reserves the right to
reject any or all bids.
II. T. RUDGREN.
City Clerk.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-18
BUILDING WORK
TAKES A Squirt
-
Permit for @BiIIy7 Sunday Taber-
naele Calls for Largest Pro-
Jet in Weeks.

An increase in building constrnc-
ton is shown by the permits is
sued by Building Inspector John
Lindros during the week ending
yesterday.
The total amount Of construc-
ton called for is $19,574, in com
parison with a smaller amount of
$15,730 during the preceding week.
Although the last weeks total
shows an increase, more than half
Of the work to be undertaken is in
one project, the Billy Sunday tab
ernacle, 2405 Fifth avenue, the cost
Of which is estimated at $4,000. .
The remaining work is largely in
remodeling and construction of
porches and garages. Only one
dwelling was announced in the re-
port, estimated cost 1900.
A permit was issued for remod-
cling McCabe's department store.
Following are the permits given
up to today:
L. LukenbihI, for self, S13
Twelfth street; remodel
ing $500. ...........$ IS
JBarIow, for A. Blitz, 1914
II F1fth-and-a-half street; ga
rage -. ".......-... 100
William Hill. for self, 542
Twenty-first avenue: porch 100
Manly Norton, for self, 4311
Thirteenth street; remod-
ellnS 10
A. Bergoujou, for Rene De-
Smet. 626 Second street;
garage .............. 100
A. Bergoujou,- for Krist Cos
ter. 62S Second street;
shed ..-...-...... rs
DoeckeI & Baltzer, for F.
Frodell. 524 Third street;
remodeling ............. SO
Doeckei & BaItzer, for d. H.
Donaldson, lib Fourth
avenue; dwelling mo-. 1920
Harry Eng. for self, 2427
Twentieth avenue; garage lis
J. Sievers, for sTonikes &
Giannles, 1903 Second aY-
Venue; remodeling .... $50
F.N. Canedy, for self 500
Twelfth street; porch. -. 20
F. o. Canedy, for self, sos
Twelfth street; garage. Is
Henry Eckland, William
Sunday tabernacle, 2405
Fifth avenue; tabernacle 10000
Chris Schorpp, for self, 701
Eleventh avenue; barn. 200
Milton Donnel, for self, 215
Seventh street; remodel
ing .............. 25O
Ed De Rocker, for self, 1447
Fifteenth avenue; garage. 100
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-18
NORTHERN JOBBING
COMPANY ACCEPTS
SELLING PROPOSAL

A new tri-city selling proposition
was accepted by the Northern Job
bing company, 2416-20 Third ave-
nue., yesterday. The company &C
cepted the selling agency of Cere-
sofa -four for this territory. The
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-18

COAL WANTED.
Sealed proposals will be re-
ceived at the City Clerks ONCE
until o'clock p. m, July %, 1919,
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Realty Deeds Are
Filed for Record

Deeds have been filed in the
county clerks office as follows
Fairmont Coal Co. to Consolidation
Coal Co. two tracts Of land In cltn-
ton district in exchange fur two
tracts in Winfield district.
Clarence D. Robinson to John M
Trach, Nj. D. real estate In Fox ad-
dition, Harrington, $3.50.
Nttghtwhee1 Development Co 70
j. A. Hess lot in BellSiew Heights
Fairnont district, $3.50.
clifford Sommelwllie and wife. to
Henry L. Satterfield, real estate on
State street, talrnlOnt, $500.
william Haddix and wife to Robert
6 md BOYD Reed, lot on Wood and
Clay streets, Fairnont, $40.
NJ. j. o'Neal and wife to cisco
wiz and wife, real estate in 7th ward
Fairmont, 81 175. =,
Jacob g. Hamilton, Charles r
Hamilton and wife to Georgia I. NC
Grlder, a parcel of land on Tever-
baugh Creek, Lincoln district 81
M ]. o'Neal and wife, TO RAYMOND
Culver and wife, real estate IN ftn
ward, Fairmont, sl,175.
Ellen E. Talbot to M. g. Nu}um
lot in East Park Addition, Falrmont
$3.50.
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Ted, now Col. Roosevelt, and his
mother rode togetter daily. Mrs.
Roosevelt Joined her children In the
outdoor sports they loved. Her hus-
band was very proud Of her ability as
a rider.
is a most warm hearted, loving, cum
ming little goose. Quentin, merry
SOU. has now become entirely one OF
the children, and joins heartily in all
their plays, including the romps in the
old barn. When Ethel had her birth
day, the one entertainment for which
she stipulated WIS that ! should take
part in and supervise a rompin the old
barn to whitehall the Roosevelt chill
dren, Ensign Hammer of the Sylph,
Bob Ferguson and Aleck Russell were
to come. OF couse had not the heart
to refuse; but really it seems, to put
it mildly, rather odd for q stout, elder
ly president to be bouncing over hay
ricks in a. wild effort to get to goal
before an active midget Of COMPETE
tor, aged nine years. However, it was
really great fun.
One OF our recent-plcnlcs was III
innovation, due to Edith. We went in
carr!sges or on horseback to James
Hill, some eight miles distant. The
view was lovely, and there was a de-
lightful old farm house half a mile
away. where we left our horses. Speck
German ambassador, Count Speck
Won Sternberg) rode with Edith and
me, looking more like Hans Christian
Andersen's little tin soldier than ever.
His papers as ambassador had final
" come. and so he had turned up at
oyster Bay, together with the acting
secretary Of state, to present them.
He appeared In what was really a very
striking costume, that of hussar.
AS soon as the ceremony was over,
/ told him to put on civilian raiment,
which he did, and he spent couple
OF days with me. We chopped and
shot, and rode together. He was de-
lighted with Wyoming, and, as al
wavs, was extremely nice to the chill
The other day all the children gave
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fun with them. aud ! IN touched By
the way ii which lhey feel that an
their special fFiehd. champ .on, and
To-day all, young and old, from the
three houses went with US TO service
on the great battleshlp Ksarbssge- for
the fleet is here 70 be Inspected BY me
tomorrow. It was an impressive sight,
one which / think the children will not
soon forget Most OF the boys after
ward went to lunch with the Wretched
Secretary Moody on the Dolphin, Ted
had the younger ones very much on
his mind, and when he got back said
they had been altogether too much
like q March Hare tea-party. as
Archie, Nicholas and Oliver were not
alive to the dignity OF the occasion.
ITO Be Continued.l
Copyright, 1918, by'Charles Scrlbner' )
Rnns
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Is Prosecuted for
Making Piek handle

IN pursuance Of The course mapped
out By the prosecuttng attorneys Of
flee since the receipt OF the letter
Of State Tax Commissioner Hallahanl
Constable Mlchaels armed with q
search warrant headed a raid on a
soft drink restaurant near the Catho-
lie church on Madison street last
night and arrested the proprietor, his
wife aud three witnesses.
The place Is owned by Frank LIN
fonte. who was released on $500 bail
and the hearing set for ten o'clock
this morning In Justice Samuel But
cher's court.
When the case came up 1t was pust-
poned until Friday OF one o'clock
,.hrM witnesses Mike Dovia, John
Side and Tom Barr are held. Two
IlSrreia Of raisin mash, ten gallons Of
wine known as plckhandle were
found In the search,