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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-21
music AND DANCE
IN JOINT PROGRAM
Novel but Pleasing Entertain.
mcnt Given by Russian Sym
phOny and Duncan Dancers

The Russian Symphony Orchestra. Of
New York. the lsadora Duncan dancers
and George Copeland, pianist. gave an
entertainment last evening at the Metro
politan Opera House that was a conr
bination of an orchestral concert, q piano
recital and an exposition of solo and
ensemble dancing before large and
mighty appreCative audience. Strange
as this combination may sound, the
total effect was good and would have
been better had IL been possible to over.
come the long waits caused by frequent
changes of stage settings. in addition ,o
delay OF almost half an hour in be.
ginning a long program.
Modest Altschuier the founder as well
as the conductor of the orchestra. has
small and moderately competent organi-
zatlon OF about fifty mcu, better in the
brass and reed choirs than I'm the
strings. In this connection It must he
| noted IN fairness. that the number of
strinGs is much below that to which
I'hlladelphia audiences are accustomed
mere are for example, only three
NloIas, aud as the other section Of tho
string body is only slightly larger in
proportion, the entire number is totally
inadequate to the spaces Of the Metro
pPutan Opera House ard was unable 10
take its proper position in ;no or,rnstr.
in volume Of tone. esucc'2I',. whom IS
considered thar tho ro,.,rnsi,s,,,,, r,t.".
M NtSchuler selected arc scored
'"''er heaNi'! Tor TN" reed and brass
! The orchestra began the concert rt,n
. the familiar Italian Cappriccio of rscnai.
/ NoWsky, which was falrl, We'll p,aved.
after which came the orchestral roycI,y
I OF the evening. a composition entitled
/ 70 the sun" by Nassileuko. This work.
/ winch may be termed n program suite
, ioF II lachs the consistent and complete
! lhehaNc development ana consecutive
ness demanded In a symphony. proved 10
pe "eIl-Wrltton and even better orches-
! i"'eu piece OF music. not "poch-making
! VI even H!ShIN Original IN any sense,
! ~, sauelF conceived and carried out,
| "I'l'"sh "rtieh 10 a Very definite pro-
n."I'' y, llS Col'.us'oit Mr.. Al'schu!er
%.oui'su % 'i'at 'ile orchestra had been
! ,,flN NN,tcu /" pay something dIsunctiNelN
,usoi'h' t'sih' ana 'Ht! gave charming
',,o>, u""'' oi MouSSurgskN, which
numbers w,ro two ,,,,,,t,'.' ~, W, ''es''"
IppoIo,orr.Iyauorf v.ht,, I,a,' -, : ",
, played by -bc pbii,a.rnria n,.i.
and the CONCLUDING ,,,,n,hn,. ,.,,,.''' ~ !"
on the Allied ratiouaI I,,,,,s ,. $3.50,
noff. including ,bns, az ,t,,, ,,,,tt''',,
Russian, Serbian NToutoroo,,, L,r',,,,i.
/ British. Belgian Jana,,,. r,,Ii,, a,,,i
American anu
Tho 1s,,i,., Inn.
ine Of Go ,,,ac,,, '''' u'''N''H 'o''A'S'-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-21
And So They We're Married
Episode Three-(Jealousy)
Bv HAZEL DElO B4TCHELOR


"Its only because I care so much"
said Bill his voice softening. Some
times | wonder Il YOU care for me at
all"
Il married YOU. didn't II"
Yes. but what for''
We'll, you're not bad looking and you
have plenty OF money. There are two
good reasons" lsabel's light tone took
part of the sting out of the words.
Bill was at her side in n moment. lie
caught her up roughly IN his arms,
him so that he could look into her eyes.
Don't YOU love me at all:'
Isabel tried TO rdicule him. but he
was too close. She hated these demon
strations of affection.
Let me go" she murmured, you're
hurting me-"
Tel me that YOU love me-
"Of course ] do. you know I do. Bill.
Please let me go lie kissed her
roughly, the gold colored hair still per
fectly waved. the blue eyes, the unre-
sponsivc mouth, then lie released her
abruptly "Yore funny woman" he
said unsteadily, and went out into the
living room for a smoke. Isabel dropped
into the chair before her dressing table
and looked into the glass renectively. II
was uncomfortable for her to have TO
stand these transports OF Bill's.
As for Bill 'arter's jealousy. he
was constantly in fear of some other
man awaking in Isaoel the spark that
he simply could not light with his own
passion. lie considered her cold frigd.
ity lack of feeling for him, rather thar
a lack of all feeling in her own ma
turc. But, nevertheless, he intended tC
hold her. She was his wife. she be
3 longed to him. and love him or no
love him. it was something to live in tho
same house with her.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-21
CHAPTER MI

CHAPTER MI
MUCH the same kind Of thing was
1N1 going on in the Garter apartment
at the same time that Ruth and Scott
were going through their mutual grill
ing. Isabel sat before her dressing table
humming a fragment of one of the pop
ular things she had heard that evening,
and Bill walked restlessly about tie
room, trying to make up his mind to say
something.
We'll" he exploded finally. "T suppose
you've had fine evening
Just splendid. Billy. I don't know
when I've enjoyed an evening so much -
And ! suppose Scott Raymond will
he your next victim
Isabel opened her eyes wide. What
on earth do YOU msau?"
"Oh, they all fall for you sooner or
later" Bill remarked bitterly. and YOU
know it, too YOU needn't appear so in
nocent."
Are you jealous OF Scott now"
"Why wouldn't / be-"
Isabel laughed merrily. That's the
funniest thing I've ever heard. scott
Raymond is 80 crazy about Ruth that
lie can't see straight. If YOU weren't
determined TO he jealous of every man
sou know you'd sec it,"
1T didn't look So tonight. You had
lie first dance with him and you danced
pretty much all the others with him
too If ] remember right"
THAT was because Ruth got cross a
him and wouldn't dance with him
Couldn't YOU see, silly
What for?" asked Billy, astounded
cit takes Il woman to understand .
woman" Isabel returned. Jealous
guess; it looked hat way to me-
"Oh, come, nov. Isabel, isn't that :
bit strong? You think every ones jeal.
Gus of you"
IF do It's your fault"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-21
SAVED BY HIS CAPTAIN
Wounded Sergeant Sings Praises of
Dead Officer

Convalescing from ten shrapnel
wounds in the left leg, seven cuts on
the head and face from bits of "shrap"
or gravel and a fractured left leg. Ser
geant William j. Brown, of Jenkintown
returned from overseas, preferred to talk
of the warm, intimate friendship Of Cap
tain Frank Battles, of this city, his COM
manding officer, rather than of the in
cidents in which he himself had figured
When Sergeant Brown was wounded.
# was Captain Battles who gave him
first aid and hurried his removal to the
rear. This was on November 3. and
Sergeant Brown did not know that Cap
tain Battles had been killed until
the transport which brought him to
Norfolk. Va. arrived in this country on
December 81.
Sergeant Brown visited his parent :,
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Brown, at their
home. Shoemaker avenue, Jeuklntown.
yesterday, before he was taken back 10
a hospital at or near Camp Dix for
complete conValescence.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-21
CITY HERO AWARDED MEDAL
Pershing Gives Sergeant kilroy
ID. :. C.. for Bravery

The commander in-chief, in the name
of the President, has awarded the
Distinguished Service Cross to First
Sergeant Jasoph T.. kilroy 2I3l
East Lehgh avenue Philadelphia, Com
paly *. 315th Infantry, for cXtraordi-
nary Leroism ia action near Nerdup.
France. November 1, 1918.
Sergeant kilroy led patrol of five
men to flank a machine-gun nest, but
heavy machine-gun fire caused the loss
oc the other members OF the patrol lie
picked up the automatic rife Of a fallen
comrade, and by his effective and severe
fire rendered valuable aid in breaking
up a local coun,er-attacE, which was
forming.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-21
What | Learned
At the Canteen

Down at the Canteen, where | work
every Monday night. I've learned
how to make a lot of vegetables into
tempting dlshes-ineXpensive vege-
tables, too, one of them is egg
plant. Jim never used to eat egg
plant. but when l fix it for him now
in this new way, well, / wish you'd
see him eat It
/ cut up my eggplant into squares,
and boil until it's tender. Then l
put II into a baking dish and season
It with pepper and salt. cover
the eggplant with layer of tomato
sauce, over that a layer of grated
cheese and chopped hard-boiled egg
on the very top. ] bake all this for
about twenty minutes, but, of course,
it isn't complete without the deli
ciaus flavor that Jim thinks the
most important part of any dish
Al Sauce. 1t makes a wonderful en-
tree, and sometimes ! serve 1t as
the chief dish of the meal II would
be good anyway. but the Al Sauce
makes 1t simply luscious. There's
no other word for II. Jugt YOU try II
some time. for your Jim.-Adv.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-21

nous literature OF the piano at his dis
posal, Mr.. Copeland selected two or
pieces. The Afternoon OF
Faun" Of Debussy and the Spanish
Of Chabrier, lie showed
good tone and command of the keS-
board, but was at his best in the
Spanish Dance" Of Grenados and the
comparatively little played but express
sve and effective "Puck's Dance" OF
pebussy.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-21

Two hundred negro members OF lie
home defense reserves left TO-DAY io'
Harrisburg to participate in the maui
gural parade of Goyernor-elect Sprouh
They made natty appearance Passing
The city Han. they presented arms
while their band of sixty pieces played
America"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-21

friends, chief Petty
Officer tly de Love
lace. and his sister,
Miss Nora Love =
lace. @02S Wallace
street.
But | had my
revenge. After that
wa chased them
until the arunistice,
and made them eat
plenty Of hot lead
and cold steel
"it was in the
Battle Of Long
Point. We were
told TO hold a DO -
sitiOn. We did.
They hurle Il u
a. al L =
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-21

be buried under a
pile of earth by an
exploding $ h e ! |
without being in
jured. was the eX-
perience of Private
Robert IA. Logue,
2305 Gray's Ferry
road. He is a menu
ber of the Head
quarters Company,
316th Infantry
Private Logue.
according to recent
letters home, was
detailed to go for
the mess for eleven
Of his comrades
during the fighting
.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-21

llhE w Nv hN' " :"
rem H. luling, $3.50
Z hestnut street.
Private HulinE.
who is n member of
the Fifth Marines,
in a recent letter to
relatives. alluded TO
( he Premier as
very forEetful. 80
"WhN. the Prus-
sian Guards" he
said. were given
such q 'wallopinE'
in the Beileau
Wood that those
who survived will
never forget II. This
was where they
..4.I 4,1ifA,r -
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-21

rest, October 15, when huge shell en-
ploded near him, ripping up the ground
for a considerable distance, knocking HIM
off his feet, and completely burying him.
He was rescued when his comrades,
tired of waiting, started off to the mess
wagon together.
! Logue entered the service May 25
.of last year. and was in training at
Camp Meade until his division embarked
for overseas in July. Before Joining the
,colors he.-was q sexton at the Holy Trim
ity Episcopal Church.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-21

tle-scarred hero,
who will never
wear wound chew
rons.
Fighting W 1t h
the Sevcnty-ninth
Division. he took
part in the terri
BILE struggle which
resulted in the cap
tire of the Ar
gonne forest, paw
ing the way to the
victory that culini-
mated in the cut
ting of the main
German artery or
communication and
the l. tap pture OF
- a. al an. For two
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-21

Devil Dogs Tho guards fcll like chan
before the wind, suffering such severe
losses that they were forced 30 retreat.
They were as meek as lambs, and
beaten until there was no fight left in
them. but We paid no attention to their
'kamcrading.' and drove those Who re-
maiucd alive far 10 the rear
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-21
ROUTED PRUSSIAN GUARDS
Those Who Survived Marines At
tack Won't Forget 1t, Says
Veteran

When Premier Ebert, of Germany, told
the Prussian Guards that they had never
been defeated in battle. he lied. accord
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-21
Market Guide for Housewives
Prepared BY the CITY Marketing agent OF the Bureau Of Markets.
United States Department OF agriculture

ABUNDANT onions, cabbage
NDtMAlParsnips grapefruit
sCARCEsUeet spinach, beans.
straNhcrries
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-21

months. Private CUMMINGS lougn'
in trench in an o,;,d, adyam%sd in,es SIsi pSGIsI
under terrific shell and machine gun
fire. At the end of that time ne sur
fered something perhaps more severe
than being wounded. his experience M
nicting on him what is known as trench
feet" which is a combination OF frozen
and water-swollen feet.
Private Cumming was among the first
of the National Army men to be called
by his board in september. 1917. After
training at Camp Meade. first in Com
pany 4. 3Oith Military Police, and then
with the 3l6th Infantry. he went over
seas last July. Just a week before the
armistice was signed he was sent to the
hospital
Relieved to BE Oh Way Home
His mother. Mrs Margaret Cumming,
1916 North Howar,A street, believes he
is now on his way back to this country
with other conValescents
When the first telegram came from
Washington just before Christmas tell
ing that the soldier was missing in
action" Mrs cumming was grief
stricken. AS often happens, no letter
came from him for several weeks there
after, and that seemed TO her to be con
firmation that he had been killed.
Early in. January a letter. dated No.
vember 90, written in his own hand
writing, arrived
Private cumming. who is twenty
seven years cd, is an iron molder lie
h has Two sisters, Misses Edna and Eliza
beth Cumming. who live with their
4 mother.
Only l 10 names for the whole coun.
4 try appear on the official casualty list
Z for today. More than half OF the tota
are fatalities. Philadelphia has only
four names on the honor roll today
4 and there are none from nearby dis
tricts. There are twenty-five for the
whole. state. The casualties for this
Z city alone averaged about that number
:, for each day last week. !
Lieutenant John j. owens, 397 Nortl
Wilton street, Is the only one from thi.
city mentioned in todaE's list that has
not been on the adjutant's report before
OF the other three. two are listed as il
in hospitals and one as wounded, degre,
undetermined.
The following men have been recently
released from German prison camps. ac
cording to official reports from Washing
ton Sergeant Harry VI. Burnell, 23i,
East Huntington street; Private Josepl
Antonio, 1904 Master street Private
Mitchell A. Barrett. 49il Parrish street
Private Benjamin Clemson, 1861 Soutl
stanton street: Francis =. O'Neil. h00I
( Ncyscr street Private Robert s. con
ner, e3iS Dix avenue. and Aaron Lis
ter. 35l6 North Lascher street.
Private Miles II. Carey, marine corps
reported missing in the casualty list o
January !. is now officially declared /,
have returned to duty. His parents
living at 1871 John street, Frankforo
had received several letters from hin
written in Il French hospital, and wer
not alarmed when they received the re
port that he was missing some tim
ago. He had been ill., he said.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-21
CITED TWELVE TIMES,
WON CROIX DE GUERRE
Private Oscar Rominger Also
Wears Insignia of Legion
of Honor

"rhe Germans made me eat dirt"
said Private Oscar Rominger I. ;. NJ.
g, who Is on a visit to his hoyhood
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-21
BORE CHARMED LIFE
Soldier Who Survived Many Bat.
ties Buried by Shell

To come through the hottest engage
ments that the American forces took
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-21
LISTED MISSING,
WAS IN HOSPITAL
Private Mcneil Cumming
Suffers From Trench
Feet Due to Exposure
CASUALTIES DECREASE
Only Four Philadelphians
Killed or Wounded: %
for Whole State
CASUALTIES DECREASE

Private John Mcneil Cumming, Com
pany f, 316th Infantry. in the casualty
list today for the second tirnp is n bat
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-21
The White Sale
Flowers Into More
Pretty Daintiness

RUSTY white petticoats of cot
ton taffeta show fresh littles
Oriental designs in blue, pink or
lavender. They have elastic at,
the waist. Sl.50. -
White seersucker petticoats
are ever so serviceable and con-
venient, for they need no ironing.
The full ruffles on the hounces
have underlays. Sl.25. ,{t
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-21
Three Groups of Goats
Every One Wearing a Special Price

Some new others reduced
stock. there days ahead when
land an attractive Onel will be a good friend.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-21
A Lot of House
FrOcks Reduced
to So

Neat, straight-line frocks are,
made of gingham in stripes OF
blue. pink, lavender, black oie
combinations. They are trimmed
with plain-color chambray and
have good pockets. The style is
excellent and the dresses are all
very well made. W
CCentrsD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-21
$50 Sample White Waists
Special at $1.S5

sc the group--but each
$ these blouses nufacturers' samples
Some of white voe trimmed with lace embroidery
others white organde Neck in shape
and much pretty lace is used
Palmer models of vole with collars good
arke
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-21
81 GOOd-LOOking
Coats at S15.75

are of soft velour or Of closely
woven burella with a velour
finish. They have roll collars
of soft brown coney, sealene
fur or beaver fur cloth. Bclted
styles and all fully lined.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-21
Special at So
Warm, Cotton
Filled Quilts

Just at time when they
will be needed they come at
this little pricc--which is nearo
to half. y
They are filled with thick,
soft cotton, covered with fig,
ured cotton material and
scroll stitched.
A big lot OF them came in,
but there is still plenty to
choose from. ~
chestnut
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-21
Handsome
Afternoon ard
Evening Coats

"a case full that remains
is now $3.50, which is less
than half price for most of
them. OF suede velour, duve-
tyne, satin and velvet, han'
IsuallX there is only one of a
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-21
Such Pretty CamisOles

At Sl--this is a surprise, be-
cause they look much more than
S1-are camisoles Of white or
pink crepe de chine or of satin.
The entire tops, in corset-cover
shape, are made of imitation filet
lace. n
Two styles at 81 have tops of;
Georgette crepe with the lower
parts of flesh satin. a.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-21
Three Specials
Mercerized White
VOile
First-35c a Yard

Soft, pretty white voile is
evenly woven and has a lustrous
finish because it is mercerized.
1t is 40 inches wide.
SecOnd-55c a Yard
Finely woven white voile is un-
usually soft and good width,
too-44 inches wide.
Third-75c a Yard
English voile is scarce enough
now, but quality like this is
almost impossible to secure at
present. 1t is English chiffon
voile and 40 inches wide.
.,t, (CsntraD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-21
New ROugh-Weather Coats at $3.50

They are OF heavy grayish mixture, loosely belted,
collars that button up around the neck
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-21

Reduced | affeta FrOCkS
girls IA $12 $165Owh good choosing
The styles and all the ocks topped with white collars
The Always-GOOd Regulation
For school, for play and for a-tme the regulation ock is
Blue gngham
and trim for girls Of 3 to 10 $S.75.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-21
35 Fine Coats at
$3.50

and these have all been
much higher in our own
stock. They are Of velour or
pompom, with collars, cuffs
and pocket trimmings Of
sealene fur, or with large self
collars. Some of the Win
ter's best styles and all lined
with pretty silks.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-21
S1.25 for Envelope
Chemises

of soft white nainsook is very
reasonable. Don't you think so :?
The castings are of the material
joined to the chemises with mar
row insertions. These envelope
chemises will launder well.
(CentraD a
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-21

These clean, clear colorings
are ever so pretty for children's
frocks, little boys wash suits and
for kimonos for grown-ups. They
are fast color and the material is
very durable. II is 80 inches
wide.
tC.ntraD adf
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-21
Crepe VOileNightgOwns

are de'icately soft and the flesh
shade is especially attractive9
They are gracefully shirred and,
show clusters Of colorful French
knots. Special at $3.50. .s
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-21

We have been waiting for.
this shipment land SO have
many of our customers) of
flesh color and white satin of
good quality. 1t is 40 inches
wide. g
Central
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-21

All sorts of pretty things in serge
and wool pophn have been appearing
during the last few days. There is a
youthful suit with bow in the back and
IA bright blue collar and cuffs. Another
has a straight box coat that tells a new
tale of Spring.
S2J to $500.
(Narkct
America. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1905-current, 1919-01-22

|arasit de un alt ON al legei, in
trase in casa lui Landers ca sal
aresteze pc baza -fnviuirei Cd a.
cesta ar Fl furat un automobil.
sherifful murit 81 Landers a
fHgit.
C&derea unui turn. - 1Iondra.
Ieri cazut la panfnt turnul
New Brighton de la marginea ri
ului, Mersey, cea mai malta con-
structie din Anglia, care are fnal-
timea de 621 de urine.
Un fost imparnt dat in judeca-
ia. - Geneva. .Ziarnl Deli Hir-
Hap din Budapesta scrie ca banca
Comerciala de acolo s'a decis sa
ldea pc fostlll fmparat Carol in jn-
Idecata pentru cal datoreaza SUI
ma de 1OO,OOO,OOO de dolari, bani
| pc carl Carol la subscris la cele
opt imprumuturi Austro-U Ungare
in decursul razboiului. Banii n 'a,l
| lfost platiti nici odata la timp
81 acnm fostnl 1mparat nu vrea
sa-si onoreze semnatnra, ci a Ia.
sat neraspunse toate scrisorile &c
i-au fost trimise de banca in a.
lceasta afacerc.
fmpuscat pc c7nd ineerca ga
fure. - Londra. Walter Gil
lesple, in etate de 20 de ami, a
fost impuscat in stomac All dimi-
ncata de noapte, pc end fmprea-
ma ell alti tovarasi incercau sd
frlre un automobil. Gillespie sc a.
fla la spital in conditiuni grave,
Tnsa tovarasii sni au scapat toti.