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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-25
Skeptical About Aerial Flivying


To the Editor OF the Erenin1 Public Ledger:
Sir--Cheap airplanes forecast.
This caption appeared on the front page
OF Wednesdays EVENING PUBrIC LEDGER. In
the context the startling prediction that
within three years any citizen may exchange
$500 for a cute little ''phool-proof" plane. And
forthwith. according TO the prophet he will
find Chicago as accessible as is New York
today.
II is hoped that the Philadelphia citizen
will demand for his 500 an extra set OF
nonskd demountables life subscription TO
Flying South and the latest edition OF
How TO Fly
seriously, while current optimism may
make for more rapid development of avia-
tion it should he limited to the bounds Of
manufacturing and mechanical common
sense. At $500 1t is impossible to build the
high-specd near-tlawicss motor necessary for
the propulsion of the smallest conceivable
plane. Power plants may be built more eco
nomically. but Il they are used insurance
rates will become prohibitive.
Consider material and construction costs
OF the body alone. The best quality of work.
| manship. woods and metals necessary II
! factors of safety are deemed at all impor-
| tant. Because Of the limited supply. irish
linen gave way to cotton during the war;
| which In turn must be replaced by some
| fabric more durable and. therefore, more ex-
| pensivc The peoples flying ardor would be
| dangerously cooled by the crumpling OF
| few popular priced planes
The general public certainly is more sam
| guine over the future Of aviation than the
| men who manufacture and ny airplanes IL
| Is not familiar with the frailties or air
vehicles and the limitations of motors.
Il might be we'll for enthusiasts to refer
back to the vast expenditures Of men and
money by the United States Government
| during the last twenty months. While de-
relopment in this period has been truly re-
| mariab'e, analysis discloses nothing tndicat
/ ing that every one soon will he plotting 9
! oliver of the air
! The present outlook is that big, expensive
| planes will he first perfected. They will o
of a sea-land type because OF the genera
lack Of suitable landing facilities upol
terra frina. 1t is the landing bugaboo, re
quiring both space and skill which is gon
to be one Of the big obstacles in the develop
ment Of the small, fast. personal plane An
one who has flown IA baby Neuport or an
| other single-scat scout will insst that thi
obstacle is wen nigh insurmountable.
JOSEPH II. BRACKEN.
Formerly of T. s.. Air Service.
Philad, lphia, January %.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-25
BRYAN HERE TOMORROW
Commoner TO SPEAK on Ratification of the
DRY" Amendment

The first Official meeting in this city 20
celebrate the ratification Of the national
bone dry amendment will take place tor
morrow afternoon in the Metropolitan Opera
House when William Jennings Bryan Will
speak on prohibition under the auspices of
the Pennsylvania Anti Saloon League.
Instead Of being a temperance rally as
originally planned, the affair will be in the
nature of a jubilee for the success of pro-
hbition. Allan Sutherland will preside and
II. &. Lincoln former Billy SUNDAY choir
master, will be in charge of the singing The
l;ey. j. Il. Bolton will offer prayer and Mr.
Bryan will be introduced by the Rev. NJ. II.
Nichols. The Rev. Or. Homer W. Tope. of
the Anli-Saloon League viii be in general
charge Of the meeting and will make an
address.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-25

10 the Editor Of hc Ercniug Public Ledger.
Slr--l was so glad to see your Nancy
NNnne' write about the manners. or rather
want OF manners, in the younger genera
uon, especially among the hoys I went
TO one Of the most prominent dancing classes
with my daughter recently, and ! have not
yet recovered from the impression made by
tho behavior o' the boys and of the older
girls, too. But | must say | blame the
mothers more than the children themselves
In the first place. the hostess OF the eve
ming simply stood at the door OF the ball
room and greeted the children they eu-
tered the room During the entire evening
! never once saw her introduce one young
boy to one young girl The girls came in.
all huddled together. and stood at one end
Of the room; and the boys fallling to-
gether when not seeking out one special Rirl
into whose dances they broke all evening"
never paid the least attention 10 the girls
al the other end Of the room Furthermore
and this seems to be more serious, this dance
was held in one large room at one OF the
hotels Now. there are other rooms on that
floor. OF course. which are used for enter
tanning, but when they are not in use theI
are darkened and curtaned off Twice dun
ing the evening as was going 20 and cominf
from the dressing room, | saw a girl anC
boy emerging from one OF these dar'
rooms. Think OF letting little boys and girl
| OF fifteen and sixteen running OF into darl
! corners to scntimentalize.
There was one TO see this, SO chaperon
| 20 help the class hostess don't suppos
| she even thought she needed help. But
| was more than Mortified. and | can asSur
you my daughter will not attend a dane
| at any time without her mother after this
| And mother will be right on the spot betwee
| dances, too. NJ =. !"
| Philadelphia, January II.
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Inlius Mnuntney

Julius Mountncy. who conducted the most
extensive graining business in this city and
who was an artist well known in theatrical
circles. died Thursday at his home, 1856
North Twelfth street Mr.. Mountney was
eightyfour years old and is survived by his
widow, two sons. three grandchildren and
two great grandchildren.
For many years he no; only decorated
many of the churches, cathedras, public in
stitutions and mansions OF Philadelphia. but
also produced many of the best performances
in the Academy of Music and other theatres,
Mr.. Mountney was also interested IN the
various excursions on the, Delaware and
Schuyliill Rivers. and for several years was
in charge of the excursion department OF the
steamer Republic. which ran between Phla
delpha and Cape May. He was active in
fraternal organizations and for a period Of
forty years UP TO the time OF his death was
grand master of eXchequer of the Grand
Lodge. knights of Pyth!as. The funeral serv-
ices will be held from the residence Monday
at p m.
Mr.. Mountney was reared in Philadelphia
and learned the trade of grainer. lie was
active in and president of the Master Paint
ers and Decorators Association
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-25
THE READERS VIEWPOINT
Letters to the Editor on Topics OF General Interest

matter Of surprise that men affecting to de-
sire peace should be so fond of living under
a government which is never better pleased
than when 1t is at war, 1t having filled India
with carnage and famine, Africa with slavery.
and tampered with Indians and negroes to
cut the throats OF the freemen of America.
But as we seek not to hurt the hair on any
mans head. when we can make ourselves
safe without we wish such persons to re-
store peace to themselves and us by remov
ing themselves TO some part of the King OF
Great Britain's dominions as by that means
they may live unmolested by us, and we by
them"
This seems TO the writer TO have been a
fine solution OF the question, one that the
most cavilling sectarian could not charge
with containing the least ingredient of perse-
cution. and one. it may be- that would be
ar ropos for Ireland today.
JOHN ODEA.
philadelphia January 90.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-25
William ". Lucas

one week after he had been STRICKEN with
pneumonia William W. Lucas, attorney.
died in his home, 725 South Twenty fourth
street, yesterday. He was forty-two years
old
Mr.. Lucas was the lawyer for Police Lieu
tenant David Craig. of the Twentieth and
Fitzwatcr streets station, in his criminal
libel suit against the Rev. Dr. Edwin Iteyl
Delk. Before the hearing scheduled TO
take place Mr. Lucas was stricken Ill.
Mr.. Lucas is survived by widow. for
merly Miss Edna Crater, and two sons. He
was well known socially. He the nephew
of the late Samuel G. Collins, one of the
founders of the Union League. While stu
dent at the University of Pennsylvania he
was a noted athlete. His father was Will
liam W. Lucas president OF the old Key
stone National Bank.
The funeral will be from his home on
Monday. Interment will be in West Laurel
Hill Cemetery.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-25
REALTY MEN BANQUET
To Hear Government Experts at Annual
Dinner Tonight

Possibilities OF the future in the building
line and plans in connectonN with other
after-the-war projects will be discussed by
leaders in the industrial and business
world at the eleventh annual dinner Of the
Philadelphia Real Estate Board tonight at
the Bellevue -StratfOrd Hotel
Among the out-of-town guests will be Will
liam B shannon, of Washington, and Vii
liam NJ Garland, of Los Angeles, whose joint
efforts it is said were instrumental in saving
the government large sums of money during
the war
Mr. Shannon purchased for the govern
ment all ground used as sites for the houses
Of workmen Mr. Garland was in charge
of the work of appraising real estate values
in all parts of the United States for de-
partmtnts OF the government engaged in
prosecution of the war
In accordance with a resolution adopted
by the Real Estate Board, no liquors will
be served at the dinner.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-25
To Helm the Z. II. r.

To The Editor Of the Evening Public Ledger:
Sir--Im fat fellow. For a long time I
rode the p. r. T. for eight or nine blocks
up and down Fifty-second street every day,
preferrng to stand in Philadelphia mud
waiting for a car and then to fight my way
in and hang by strap rather than hoof It.
one morning-after an extra-long wait---t
decided to walk And I---even beat the
car to Market street!
Since then I've walked regularly. and on
an average ] save time
Moreover, I've lost about nine pounds IN
weight. or one pound for each block that I've
walked
May | not urge that you start little
campaign with the timcsaving. matchmaking
thought as its basis and with this as its
slogan
The Health Service
OF the T. r. r.
This may not be the kind Of service Mr..
Mttcn would wish to advertise in his Truth"
series, but it is the only kind of service
get. Perhaps n lot Of other fat chaps will
agree with me. REDUCING.
Philadelphia, January 80.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-25
GOSPEL OF HI MA\ITN"
Theme for Lecture Monda, by DR.. Charles
/. Aked

The schedule of University Extension Ice
lures tor next week follows:
Monday evening, Withe-spoon Hal Dr charles
= Aked The Gospel According 10 Oliver Wendell
Holmes The Gospel of Il Large Humanity
Tuesday afternoon. WitherspOon Hall---CicOrEe
Ear.e Ratguel Current Events. American FIJI
crs. Flight and Flying Machines"
Wednesday evening. WltherspoOn Iiall-Recital
Henry Gurney. tenor: Ellis Clark Hammann at
In" piano,
Thursday afternoon. Withersnoon Hall-Charlcs
Zuebn, Wars Visions and RevisiOus' Race Re
Cutrration.
Thursday evening Association Hall German
town-Chares Zueblin, United states Pace
maker and PeaCcmaker. Federalism and World
organization"
Friday evening ASSOCIATION Hall Germantown
Ii. r. Baupgardt, London in Wartime /" IL
lustrated,
Friday evening, Academy of AIusc--E NJ
Newman. WARTIME Europe. Wartime ItaIy'
Illustrated by still and motion pictures
Saturday afternoon, Association Hall Cierma n
town--Young Members Course. Edward Avis bird
mimic. Our Wild Songbrds,' - Illustrated bv
still and motion pictures.
saturday afternoon. Academy OF Mus!c-E NJ
Newman. Wartime Europe: Wartime ltalyT Il.
lustrated by still and motion pictures
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-25
BEAUTY SPOTS TAXED
ON FACE VALUE BASIS
Milady's Imported Dots Must
Stand Duty of Forty
Per Cent

The woman of SpOtless beauty is better
off Than she of the beauty spot--that Is
unless the dot is her own.
There is a duty on beauty spots. They are'
taxed 40 per cent of their face value This.
Of course refers to the imported dots
Dealers are up in arms and the
girls, as far indignation is concerned.
They declare that the average spot is not
big enough to figure on, and it would take a
high powered mathematical Imagination. to-
gether with a magnifying glass, TO tax 40
per cent of beauty spot. But the duty
stands, nevertheless, says Judge Howell in
the New York District Court. and the wearers
will have to do their duty and pay 1t.
Government appraisers say that the
beauty spot or "Mouche' is made OF cotton
velour and therefore dutiable under the 40
per cent classification.
Dealers contended that the spots" were
merely stickipg plaster, and the duty should
be only Is per cent.
Beauty spots now retail at n nickel each
regardless of complexion or the size of tho
face, but with the extra tax II is now possi-
BILE that the dots will sell for almost double.
OF course, some women may use sticking
plaster. 1t Is believed that few will do this
however. for the average girl doesn't want
to wear an INSTRUMENTATION beauty spot
-and will pay the face. value for ths
genuine.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-25

The Rev. Thomas jefferson Taylor, an
Episcopal minister. who was active in mission
work after he was ninety years old died
Yesterday at his home. 2s Beverly avenue.
East Lansdowne where he lived with an un-
married daughter. He was probably the
Oldest Episcopal Clergyman in the state.
on November 2s last he celebrated his
ninety-third birthday. Mr.. Taylor a day or
two before the anniversary received CON
gratulatons OF the Clerical Brotherhood In
the Church House.
Mr.. Taylor was ordained "A deacon by
Bishop Doane in 1858 andsi priest by Bishop
Williams in 1860. Most of his life was spent
in mission work He served for a time as
rector of the Church Of the Advent, in Ken
nett Square. For some years ne was In
charge of mission in Franklinvllle, this
city.
Funeral services will be held in st. Mary 9
Church, Burlington. where the intermcnt will
be.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-25
GLOOM Is DISPELLED
FROM PENN CAMPUS
War Ban Lifted. Girls Who At
tend Dances Again Have
Male Escorts Home

\ dance isn't dance unless the gentleman
takes on his manly shoulders the responst-
bility of the evening and sees to it that his
partner is safely conveyed home. despite all
the dangers that throng these naughty city
streets.
Now the undergraduates of the Univer-
sity of Pennsylvania have shirked this just
and rightfub responsibility and up to this
time have been safe in Thelr stacking but
henceforth to the end of the year they will
have to share the trials of all dances given
at the University
While the :. y. T. =. vas in existence at
Penn series of Saturday night dances was
instituted in full charge of the co-eds who
were only too willing to do all they patriotic
ally could for any one in uniform. The
dances became popular feature of the
students life. but nevertheless they were not
exactly as they should be,
Too Much Chaperone
'haperoncs and fine oInhcstras and a good
floor there were. but the girls didn't feel
quite at home. bne Of the regulations Of the
evening was that no young lady should leave
the hall under the escort Of a gentleman.
II was really most provoking. lntroductions
through the medium of chaperones chosen
from the Faculty Tea club. composed OF
wives Of the teachers made possible the
sailors and attractive damsels for the period
of the dance, But there it ended
some have said that every tree across the
street from WeiGhtman Hall. where the
dances We're held hid a masculine figure
waiting for the appearance Of the lady whom
| lie had earlier in the evening promised to
/ take home. That may may not be SLAM
! der Al any rate. responsibility for plan
ming and carrying out all plans for the
| dance rested with the ladies' Loyalty they
! played their par'. but no longer
Normal Once More
The : \. T. e has gone and the men oi
! the University are no longer held hard aud
fas, in disciplinary bonds. They have as
| much time for outside activities as ever thay
| did, and 50 back onto their shoulders has
! gone the responsibility of the saturday nigh,
. dances.
| The sum OF thirty-fve cents will admit
| the ladies' Of the Faculty Tea club viii
| again chapcrone. informality will be the rule
| of the evening, but once again the girls ear
| have the pleasure of being gone after" ant
| taken home" by the men, who in their turr
| Will not have to stand across the street be
! hind trees--if they really did that.--but car
behave as is considered normal under tn,
| circumstances.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-25

Mrs. A. Caroline Rose, wife of Lieutenant
j. Monroe Rose. now serving with the A. II.
F.. in France, died yesterday at her tate home,
6s Rcgar street, following a threeweek III
ness of Bright's disease.
Mrs Rose was forty-four years old. She
was born in this city and had iived here all
her life. She was a member Of the First
Congregational Church of Germantown.
She Is survived by her husband and her
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. John Brooks. Funeral
services will be held Monday afternoon al
l O'Clock from the home of her parents,
l47 Wister street. lnterment will be strictly
private
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-25
FRIENDS OF IRISH TO MEET
Doctor McCartsn Speaker at Mass.Meeting
Tomorrow

A mass-mee,nE will be held tomorrow
afternoon at NiXon's Theatre, Fifty second
street below Market, The purpose of the
meeting is TO appeal to the L. S. Govern
ment TO recognize the government OF the
Irish republic.
The chairman will be Eugene c. Bonni-
well. president Of the Sons of Revolution.
The speakers will include the Rev, James
Grattan Mythen, william b. McNulty, past
president Sons of Veterans former Con-
gresham Michael Donohoe, the Rev, T ].
Hurton, State Representative James j. Ben.
nett and DR. Patrick McCartan.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-25
Charles Fox

Charles Fox, eighty years, OF 1907 North
Broad street seized with heart failure on
his way home yesterday afternoon, died on
a Thirteenth street trolley car. Mr.. Fox
was in the florist and decorating business
at the North Broad street address for sixty
four years. He decorated the Masonic Hall
and the Art Club on their opening and also
had charge OF the horal decorations at a
reception accorded TO President Cleveland.
He leaves two daughters and two sons.
Charles II. Fox, who Is also in the florist
business, and Or. Frank A. Fox.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-25
Hamilton Hall Treager

Hamilton Hall Treager, seventy-five years
old. a retired printer, died yesterday morn.
ing at the Masonic Home, Broad and on
tario streets, after long illness. Mr.
Treager was born in York, Pa, in 1S43
when he conducted printing business many
years. Later he operated in other cities. He
was a member OF the Athelstan Lodge No
ASP. F. and A. NJ. and of ST. Pauls Re
formed Episcopal Church. He had lived at
the Masonic Home since 1909 and will be
buried Monday in Mount MoriahI Cemetery.
He Is survived by a widow.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-25
RECEPTION FOR SERVICE MEN
Historical Society Holds Its Eleventh Weekly
Function Tonight

The war service committee OF the Histori-
cal Society of Pennsylvania will give the
eleventh weekly reception for the season to
soldiers. sailors and marines this evening.
The Misses Emily and Laura Bell will be
the irons and hostesses and will join with
the executive committee in receiving the
guests Mrs, Phillips Jenkins has arranged
for songs by talented soloists. After the
dancing begins n supper will be served.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-25
John b. Hamill Dies

Following an attack of pneumonia, John
r. Hamill, secretary OF the HRmill Spinning
Company, died In his home, 400 West Will
low Grove avenue, Chestnut Hill, yesterday.
He was forty-three years old. Mr., Hamil
who was known In social and club circles, is
survived by a widow, formerly Miss Mary
Erben two daughters and son. The funeral
will be today at IL o'clock. at the Church
of our Lady of Consolation. Chestnut HIN.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-25

The EVENING PUBLIC LEDGER will be
glad to receive announcements OF
engagements for the Society Page, pro-
viding the engagements may be verified.
Notices should be written on one side
Of the paper and must be signed with
full name and address and telephone
number. Send notices to Society
Editor. EVENING PUBLIC LEDGER, 606
Chestnut street.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-25
Detective William 4. Easher

William 4. flasher, sXty-six wears olo,
died at his home 5l52 Cedar avenue, last
night following stroke of paralysis two
weeks ago. He was one of the district deteC-
tiVes connected with the Thirty eighth dis
trict az Fifty-fifth and Pine streets, He
entered the police bureau May 8. 1887, and
was assigned to the old Twenty first district
at Thirtyseventh street and Woodland ave-
nue. till the station house was erected At
Fifty-ffth and Pine streets. He IS survived
by Il widow and daughter.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-25

After brief Illness, Albert 3. Raiguel,
fifty years old. - Cliveden avenue, Genside.
Pa, died at his home Thursday morning as
a result of influenza
Mr.. Raiguel was an official IN the firm OF
Merchant & Evans Company and was well
known in business circles. He was a mem
Der OF the executive committee OF the Pres
byterian Sunday School Superint ntendents'
Association and also an elder In the Carmel
Presbyterian Church, at Edge Hill, Pa.
He is survived by wife, two daughters
and son. He very active in churcn
work.
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Lieutenant Daniel W. Hand. Jr.

Lieutenant Daniel W. Hand. Jr., L. S. n,
twenty-one years old. died in the Naval Hos
pital. Brooklyn January %, of pneumonia
He was the only son of Brigadier General
Daniel w. Hand and Elizabeth Metcalf Hand
and a grandson of the late Orlando Metcalf
and Agnes NJ Metcaf. of Pittsburgh. Lieu
tenant Hand win be buried at the National
Cemetery. Arlington, Va.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-25
COLONEL BISHOP TO LECTURE
Canadian Ace to Speak at Academy Of Music
January 20

Colonel W. A. Bishop, Canadian ace will
lecture on Air Fighting in Flanders Fields"
Thursday evening, January 80, at the Acad-
emy of Music.
An interesting feature OF the lecture will
be remarks in reference TO the commercial
possibilities of the airplane
The colonel who is twenty five years old,
has been officially credited with seventy-two
enemy planes, and more than 100 others un-
officially.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-25

For acceptance and publication in this column.
letters must be written on one side OF the paper.
deal with TOPICS Of general current interest and
be signed with the name and address OF the
wriier Names will be withheld on request and
confidence respected. No manuscripts Will be re-
turned unless accompanied by sufficient postage
hnd special request 20 this effect Publication
sentiment expressed No copyright matter Will
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-25
Mrs. Helen Sill Woodrow

Denver. Col. Jan. 25.-Mrs. Helen Sill
Woodrow, aunt of President Wilson. died
Thursday night at the home of her daughter
She was seventy-seven years old. Mrs
Woodrow was the sister OF General Joshua
s'n. after whom Fort SILL Okla, was named
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-25
Girls High Alumnae Meets

The annual meeting of the Alumnae of
the Girls High and Normal Schools will be
held at the Bellevue Stratford this after
noon. Caryl Perot will be in charge of the
musical program. -