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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-07-17
THE PROBLEM OF THE NEW
RESTAURANT
4 Dinner Service
T ET me admit a partial failure.

7 ET me admit partial failure.
- Try as we would we never sue
ceeded in building up big dinner bust :
ness for "The Golden Hour" rcStau
rant.
We did get n good evening trade. but
We never got the crowds like we did for
midday lunches
The plan which Bruno Duke evolved
was the best, not the apartment house
trade one, for that was Miss Elan S
idea, but the entertainment help idea.
Said Duke: People who have dinner
in restaurants do so for one of two
reasons. They have no regular home or
else are going to a show.
Now the man without a home should
be attracted to The Golden Hour by
its comfortable homy surroundings
Our advertising should reach them all
right
''To the theatregoers, however, the
dinner is merely an episode in the eve
ming. What we want to do is to find
some service that we can render the
theatregoer.
Well, Bruno Duke outlined a plan to
me which took a week to work out.
The morning after the meeting l made
list of the theatres and movie houses
in Newark. l also got list of the
New York attractions, and the hours OF
starting. Then l studied the table OF
trains from Newark to New York. My
next step was to visit all the regular
theatres in Newark.
| began with the Onyx, which is a
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-07-17

Lets find Princess Rainbow before
we do anything clse," she said. "We
cant find her if you and your army go
raging around in hot fury
you're right, wise Princess Peggy"
quickly agreed King Sun. Forgive me
for being such hothead. What shall
we do:"
1--WE must learn how the princess dis
appeared. Tell us all about it," said
Peggy, turning to the Rainbow Dancers.
ALAS. Alas. 1t was so sudden we
scarcely know" walled the dancers.
"Wc were dancing happily in our arch
rejoicing because the storm had been
driven away, when suddenly a black
cloud appeared above us. 1t whirled
around and around until we grew dizzy
watching it, Then we heard a startled
cry, and when we looked Around our
beloved princess was gone"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-07-17
BRL1NODUKE,S Solver of fBusiness Problems
HAROLD WHITEHEAD FAt etc.
Copyright

high class vaudeville house. I asked for
the manager. and was introduced to a
neatly dressed, very quiet and retiring
sort of man about thirty five years old
He was quite the opposite to the average
PERSONS idea of theatrical managers, so
much so that l felt there was some
mistake.
There wasn't, however. and I found
that my ideas of theatrical people were
quite wrong, for in nearly every case I
found very practical, businesslike people
in charge. The manager of the Onyx
was named Blood, and when l entered
his office he said briskly and courte-
ously:
Good morning; sit down, please.
What may I do for you?"
II represent The Golden Hour res
taurant-"
Excuse me interrupting you" he
broke in, but if it is in reference to
menu advertising, you must see the ad-
vertising manager.
"It isn't, Mr.. Blood" I assured him.
Its like this-we want to render a
special service to our patrons and have
decided to become kind of theatrical
guide.
1--WE are thinking of posting up in
the restaurant list of all the attrac-
tions in town, so that dinner patrons
may know what to see and what time
the show begins"
Il see," Blood said gravely. 1T
seems a good idea-we'Il be pleased to
supply you with display cards.
mo Mr.. Blood we wouldn't use ad-
vertising matter, for we intend posting
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-07-17
The Storm Kings Challenge

Inc storm Kings Challenge
THE wall of the Rainbow Dancers,
l. telling Of the disappearance of Prin E
cess Rainbow, caused a wild furry in
the court of the Sun. The king himself
seemed to pale, then suddenly his head
blazed out in hot fury.
This is the work of Storm King. my
wicked rival" he ragged. "I'll let loose
my fury against him. I'll burn him up
with all his hosts. What, no, my fiery
army Unsheath your swords Of fame /.
This day shall we do battle!''
The mad anger of King Sun scared
Peggy and Billy. And they grew more
scared as the soldiers drew their blazing
swords. The air quivered with heat
waves, the dazzling light that filed the
throne room turned red and yellow-a
hot menace of danger.
The same thought came TO Peggy and
Billy at once-if all this burning fury
were set free 1t would destroy not
only the Storm King and his army. but
also the whole world. Peggy cried out
in alarm:
Wait, wait, your majesty! Keen
cool! Keep cool ~
King Sun turned toward Peggy and
glared at her until she shook in her
shoes. He looked as if he were about
to blow up like volcano. But instead
of blowing up, King Sun suddenly burst
into great laugh.
"Ho, ho! Keep cool. That's a good
one on me. Ho! Ho!" And the SOL
diers all Uttered at the thought of King
Sun keeping cool.
This surprising mirth gave Peggy
courage to speak again.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-07-17

Perhaps she, too. became dizzy and
fell from the arch" suggested Peggy.
IF you will have your armies search
the earth at the foot of the arch, King
Sun, we will look through Cloud Land. :"
Your head is wise and cool.' an ,
swered King Sun. 1--WE shall do as you
say Forthwith he sent his armies
to search the earth, while he himself
with Peggy and Billy set out in the
chariot for the top Of the rainbow arch,
whence the princess had vanished.
AS they drew near the arch they saw
that the rainbow was no longer bright
with color. Instead 1t was watery with
the tears of the weeping Rainbow
Dancers, who were singing a sad, sad
song:
Rainbow dancers sadly sing.
And dance no more at call of King.
For our Rainbow Princess fair
Seems to have vanished into the
air"
King Sun, Peggy and Billy alighted
from the chariot at the very ton Of
the arch, where stood the empty throne
of Princess Rainbow. As they did SO
hurrying storm cloud began to fly in
swift circles above them. All watched
it closely, hoping to gain some clue
as to how the princess had disappeared.
Suddenly there was another cry. Look ;
ing around. Billy and King Sun saw
that Peggy was not there.
AT that same moment a bit of fluff
fell from the circling storm cloud. On
it were written these words in letters
of black:
Storm King challenges King Sun
and his armies to fight for the hand OF
Princess Rainbow. who is a prisoner
in the castle of Storm"
(Tomorro,r wH be told rhdt ham
pens to PcggV and Princess Rn;,bo,n
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-07-17

she and Marjorie were eating their
lunches together, "I'll be glad when the
Littlest Bookkeeper comes back. she at
least knows how to smile around here. -
Marjorie nodded-her mouth full of
cake. But wild flowers are out of
place in an Office" she vouchsafed with
much dignity.
The following morning the Office boy
brought Mr.. Holcombe letter. ad
dressed Enthusiastically in the Iittlest
Bookkeeper's round, girlish han6writ
ing. He read it. then reread it and
finally turned to face Amy and Mar
jorie. "Oh girls" he said, and sud
denly a smile lighted his worn face.
''the Littlest Bookkeeper isn't coming
back any more the Motorcycle Man has
taken her away forever"
The next complete nOvelette-Con
vincing Ebenezer.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-07-17

might give him brain fever. Rockwell
felt that he must hasten the crisis.
Rockwell" Ingolby suddenly asked
lis there any chance of my discarding
this and getting out tomorrow lie
touched the handkerchief round HI.
eyes. 1T doesn't matter about the
head bandages, but the eyes--Can't
slough the wrap tomorrow? | fee
scarcely amy pain now"
''Gcs, you can get rid Of the bandagcs
tomorrow--you can get rid of them to-
day, If you really wish" Rockwell an
swcrcd. closing in on the last defense
But l don't mind being in the dark
today if it'll make me filter for to-
morrow and get me right sooner. I'm
not fool. There's too much careless
ness about such things. People often
don't give themselves n chance to get
| right by being in too big a hurry. So
keep me in the darkness today if you
want to. old man. For n hustler I'm
not in too big hurry, you see. I'm
for holding back to get bigger jump. "
"You cant be in a big hurry, even
il you want to, Ingolby," rrjoincd
Rockwell, gripping the wrist of the sick
man, aud leaning over him.
Ingolby grew suddenly very still, II
was as though vague fear had seized
him and held him in wise.
"What is it? What do you want to
say to me-" he asked in a low, nerve.
less tone.
"You've been hit hard. Chief. The
ricochet has done you up for some time.
The head will soon get well. but I'm
far from sure about your eyes. You We
got to have n specialist about them.
You're in the dark, and as for making
You soc, so am I. Your eyes and you
are out of commission for some time,
anyhow
He leaned over hastily, but softly
and dcftly undid the handagps over the
eyes and took them off. OTIS seven in
the morning. and the suns up. Chief.
but It doesn't do You much good, YOU
sec "
The last two words worc the nurost
accident, but it was a strange. mournful
irony. and Rockwell flushed at the
thought of it. He saw Ingolby's face
turn gray. and then become white as
death itself
II soc,' came from the BLUSH white
lips. as tho stricken man made call on
all the will and vital strength in him.
For a long minute Rockwell held the
cold hand in the grasp of ono who
loves and gricvos. but even so tho ply.
sician and surgeon in him were IN
rcrmost. ms they should be. in tho
hour when his friend was standing on
tho brink Of dospair. mavbc of catostro-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-07-17

guest officially. For hours crowds
waited in front of the hotel thinking
the prince would appear on the balcony,
but the Britisher, tired from his jour
ney, slipped out the side door with his
attendants and took "A walk unrecognized
alCng Chestnut street. He was accom- :
panied by Lord Lyons and the Duke
of Newcastle.
No Loud Demonstration
There was no loud demonstration here
over the princes visit, the crowds
seeming more interested at the time in
elections. SO quietly did the prince
dress that he passed frequently as
merely a citizen Of Philadelphia. AT
the Point Breeze races the ticket col
lector held him up till Mayor Henry
came to the rescue.
The reception and opera at the
Academy of Music was the big event OF
the visit. Though the seats were SUP
posed to sell for 50, it is recorded that
many sold for as high as SIT to persons
curious to see the royal parsonage. The
academy was profusely decorated with
flowers and the foyer was turned into q
veritable garden for the occasion. In
the center of the foyer was a full length
portrait of Queen Victoria, draped in
British and American flags. As the
prince appeared in his box and the
audience rose to greet him, the curtain
went up and the entire opera troupe
came on the stage to sing God Save
the Queen"
Albert Edward visited Mount Vernon
and planted a chestnut tree near Wash
ington's tomb. The story was circu
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-07-17
Prince Albert Was a Nodes,
Youth of 10, and Philadel-
ptia Divided attention Be.
tiUeen Him and Elections

mted IL within the last few years during
In,s : visit the Prince of Wales called tbe
LH9ertY Bell from oblivion and the rub.
plsh heap by directing attention TO its
neslected condition. The story, how
ever has been denied by official direc.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-07-17
IMPENDING VISIT OF PRINCE OF WALES
RECALLS TRIP OF GRANDFATHER IN 1860
Heir to British Throne Viii Be
Nineteenth Parsonage of
Royal Blood to Visit Amer.
ica, Say Historians

NEARLY sixty years ago Philadel
phia donncd its holiday dress and
opened wide its arms for the entertain
meht OF Albert Edward, Prince of
Wales, later King Edward VII.
Today the children and grandchildren
of those city fathers are WONDERING ~
they Will have a chance to entertain
Prince Edward Albert. son and heir of
King George, who is expected to arrive
IN the United States next month. His
coming is heralded as one of the greatest
social events in the nation history, and
elaborate affairs are being planned for
him at Newport, where he will visit
first in the home of Mrs. Ogden Goelet.
Prince Albert Edward of sixty years
ago was slim. handsome, lively youth
of nineteen.
Railways Limited Travel
He Travelled as extensively as the
rather limited railway facilities of that
period permitted and was everywhere
received with marked distinction.
At Washington he was accorded a
special reception by President Buchan-
an and in Chicago, Pittsburgh, New
York. st. Louis and every city that he
visited his carriage was driven through
immense throngs of people, who ac-
corded him the heartiest welcome.
In Philadelphia the elaborate enter
tainment offered the Prince of Wales
included visits to the insane asylum,
Girard College, Paramount Park. opera
at the Academy of Music, and races
at Point Breeze Park, under the escort
of Mayor Henry. Those who hope for
a visit from the present Prince of Wales
look to shipyards, former war industries
plants, memorial plans and handsome
modern hotels as fitting sights to greet
the royal guest
1t was the fall of 1860 when Prince
Albert Edward arrived in PHILADELPHIA
on a special train from Baltimore. All
persons not officers of the railroad com
pany were ordered from the depot, but
eager and curious crowds pushed for
ward to surround the open barouche
which carried the prince to his suite of
looms at the Hotel Continental
Only Mayor Henry and the British
consul of Philadelphia welcomed the
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-07-17
DREAlNLAND DADVENTUIRES-- Blu Dadt1y
"CLOUD LAND"

(Peggv and Billy visit Cloud Land,
,ohere King Sun tells them of his love
for Princess Rdinbop. Word comes
that the princess has disappeared.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-17
EMPLOYEES WILL
STILL RECEIVE
BONUS AT SHOP

Employees of the Root & Wander
WORT Engineering company today
read an announcement stating that
the accumulative war bonus, estab-
lished in March, 1918, is to be con-
tinued for at least three more
months at rate not exceeding -
per cent. W. H. VanDervoort, pres
ident of the company. issued the
announcement and at the same time
called the attention in the plant of
r. & V.-Wagner Ordnance com
pany to the provision made in Feb
ruary for continuing the bonus
there until such time as the COM
pany completes its work on naval
work under government contract.
This u per cent accumulative
bonus was established March 20,
1918, for period of one year and
on Feb. q was extended for a pc
riod of three months and is now
extended for another period. Bo-
nus payments in the two plants
have aggregated several hundred
thousand dollars during the year.
that they will be
continued was greeted with much
enthusiasm on the part of the en-
ployes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-17
In the Lodges

Eliza Garfield tent No. %, d. o. V.
will meet in regular session to-
morrow afternoon at Swedish Olive
hall. Important business will be
transacted, and it is the request
that all members attend.
An interesting question to Mo-
line Eagles is will John H. Grilk,
state vice president of Eagles. be
elected state president, at the I'LL
nois state convention, being held
today, Wednesday and Thursday at
st. Louis. A large number of rep
resentatives, including 20 members
of the drum corps and five dele
gates left yesterday morning on a
special train to attend the sessions
and TO boost for the election of Mr..
erik, whom they think most ca
pable for the office. They will re-
main in st. Louis until the conven-
ton adjourns.
Moline chapter No. 25S. o. E. S.,
had a very pleasant meeting last
evening, when members of Rock Is
land chapter came to Moline and
assisted in degree work. Mrs. Mary
Krull, worthy matron of Rock Is
land chapter, and Mrs. Edward
Strate, worthy patron, and their
corps of officers. conferred degree
work on six candidates. At the
close of the session refreshments
were served and Moline chapter an
nounced that an invitation has been
extended by East Moline chapter to
attend its meeting this evening,
which the members of Moline have
accepted.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-17
HOUSING MAKES
CITY CONTRACT
City Officials Enter Contract to
Settle Argument as to Tax on
Government Property.

Moline last evening entered into
a contract with the United States
Housing corporation. The corpor-
alton will pay taxes direct to the
city and wall also pay all assess
ments
That contract, it is believed, will
settle all controversy between as
SCISSORS, cities, and the housing
pay only as much tax as the city
property was taxed in the normal
way.
The amount of taxes that will be
paid to the city will be determin-
ed by the regular assessor. Should
a dispute arise, the contract pro-
vides for a board of three arbitra-
tors, one to be appointed by the
city, one by the housing corpora
ton and the other by the two men
picked.
The contract entered into by the
city officials and the housing cor
poration lasts only as long as the
government owns the property.
and the property will receive full
protection just the same as other
city property.
A pavement ordinance, providing
for the improvement OF Twenty
fourth avenue from Thirteenth to
Sixteenth streets, was adopted.
The estimated cost is S11,432 and
the material to be used will be as
phaltic concrete.
An ordinance providing for the
paving of an alley between Twelfth
and Thirteenth streets, from
Twelfth avenue to Sixteenth ave-
nue., was laid over for one week.
Estimated cost for that improve
ment is s5,4S0.
Makes Park RiIle.
Fred Brandt, superintendent o.
parks. has made a new park rule
all his own. He told the alder
men all about it last evening, and
this is his rule:
Parks close at 10 o'clock sharp
every evening and everybody must
get out. Other city officials claim
ed that his rule was no good and
that he could not make such
rule and that it would not be en-
forced.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-17
ICE CANTALOUPES
RATE $50 DAILY

Since June LOAF cars of canta-
loupes have been iced at the ice
houses in the Silvis railroad yards.
A shipment of $50 cars was taken
care of yesterday.
Officials of the Rock Island lines
say that the cantaloupe shipment,
which will continue until about July
/, is the heaviest in history. Ex-
pectations are that $500 cars will
have passed through the quad-cities
to Chicago, New York, and eastern
points before the season is ended.
The melons are grown in the Impe-
rial valley, California.
Icing of the cantaloupe cars is
drawing heavily on the ice supply
of the railroad. Six thousand
pounds are required to fill the bunk
ers of each car. officials declare
that 10 cars of ice, about $500 tons,
are being used daily.
The work has been so systema-
tized that a force of men can ice
car IN one and one-half minutes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-17
POLICE HAVE
HEAVY NIGHT
East Moline Officers Arrest Many
People on Common Charges Of
Law Breaking.

East Moline police arrested four
Rock Islanders last night on
charges of dtssrderly conduct. The
four gave their names as Floyd
Taylor, Henry Anderson. Emil
Johnson and Ernest Anderson.
They were brought into city court
this morning and each was fined So
and costs.
1t appears as though the boys
were riding through the streets of
East Moline last night and stopped
their car and got cut and began to
sing. shout and do everything to
annoy the peace loving citizens of
East Moline. AS a result the po-
lice were called and the arrest fol-
lowed
Dick Vosses was arrested last
r4ght for not having a soft drink
license. Vosses was brought into
court this morning and paid so
and costs. His place OF business
is at 1925 Thirteenth street. He
was told that the next time that he
tried to eyade the law he would
not be allowed to operate.
Morris Arooffji, junk dealer,
was also arrested for not having a
license. Morris was arraigned in
court and-he pIanked down SO and
costs. The court officials told him
that he would not be given a Ii
cense if he was caught again.
A strange thing happened in
East Moline last night. At a gro
Gerry store on the corner of First
street and Fifteenth avenue there
appeared to be plenty of racket. 1t
happened that there were two
sides fighting. one side was com
posed of two brothers, while the
other side was a man and his wife.
After a while everything seemed to
be quiet, and both parties slipped
down to the police station and
swore cut q warrant for the arrest
of the Others This morning the
Judge called in the warranted peo-
pie and gave them their hearing.
The warrant against Oscar Ear
tanian and his wife was for disor-
derby conduct Both people were
fined So and costs but they ap-
pealed the case and want to take it
to the circuit court. Steve and
William StopIes were each fined
$40 and costs, Their charge was
assault and battery. Steve paid
his fine while his brother took his
case to the circuit court.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-17
News of the Day in Moline and East Moline

we might as well fire both of
them"
The police matron can do all
the work that policewoman can
do" said Alderman Huey.
Il don't think we can cut the
force we now have" said Alder
man Holt, and added a few other
objections.
When Chief of Police DeJaeger
was asked for his opinion on the
matter. he said Il haven't given
the matter much thought, but l do
not see why it should be neces-
saCy."
Failed in Rock Island.
Chief DeJaeger brought up the
thought that Rock Island tried the
policewoman idea and gave it up
after a few months trial.
The fact that Rock Island made
a failure of the policewoman
proposition doesn't mean that Mo-
line hasn't need for a police-wo-
man" said Alderman Anderson.
There will be plenty for her to
do from the time the evening meal
is over until 10 o'clock.
THE increased tax levy will car
ry in the legislature and we will
have the money and Will have TO
increase the fire department and
take care of other necessary things.
None of these are of greater i'm
portance than safeguarding the
young women of Moline"
Want Union Label.
A petition from the Tri-City AL
lied Printing Trades council ask
ing that the union label be placed
on all city printing was referred
to the committee on printing, fuel
and rent
A petition from residents in
James addition asking a sewer in
Eighteenth street A was referred
to the board of local improve
ments.
a request for light at Twenty
sixth street A and Eleventh ave
nue. c was referred to the water
and light committee.
The council adopted a recon-
mendation Of Alderman Holt of the
street and alley committee order
ing the city engineer to have all
poles placed back to the curb line
whenever an alley is to be paved
or improved.
Recommendation of the street
and alley committee that the alley
between Ninth and Tenth streets
and Sixteenth and Seventh ave
nues be graded. was adopted.
A petition from the Moline News
agency, asking permission to place
a small stand at the Peoples bank
corner, was denied.
Chief John Q~HaWk was author
lied to attend the annual conven-
ton of chiefs of FIRE departments
to be held at KanLas City, Mo,
June "a TO 81, and was allowed $50
for expenses.