EVENING LEDGEK-PHILADELPHIA, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1015, 4b 7 ONS MORE $2 MOVIE iATRE FOR NEW YORK -.. t. i-- f)nfnA T4-n Evfee Vltagrapiv w . J .. i. urnnf-TVSnntrin prices tu iu.w.- - "o Competition n iti Phnlonlnv Editor P .. . -,nvi theatre Jilt Broadway when I In w arimth took bver tho Liberty a v " . i.,.. "Tho Birth of a Na- ?' . second comes Into tho neld . .- , when tho Qrimtli-Inco-Sen- Prtt TrUhnle Corporation begins Its sea- ' he Inouncement tha 0.. Vltagraph Theatre, on Broadway, which l.Ha been bowing Vltasrapli l"ms for some years ,t what are called popular prices In tho intimate theatre, will put tho U scale ta V- on September 9. The lint Mm r ... ..- th. anectacular "preparedness" ? rfiotoplar. "Tho Battlo Cry of Peace." ,, joiopi. , i .ho leadlnK Chrlca lucniw" ..,,,..-... - role. Tho cast Includes Joseph Klltfour, ns George Washington, uion-i .....,,..., -- Vr Thais LawtdTi, as Columbia; L. . Boge'r Mtton. as a spy, with MIm Louise Baudet, Teltt Johnson, mibs --r "" rice Harold Hurbert. Miss Bcllo Bruce. James Morrison and Miss Luclllo Hammlll In Important parts. Just whero is tho photoplay serial? Is It as much on tho wano as some .authori ties MTT Is it as popular-as tho recep lo' horded certain pictures by certain audiences seems to Indicate? That Is a Mint which nobody but photoplay fans Kn answer. The editor of tho. Evening SooXphotoplay department will be tlad to hear from them. But, first, pon der some facts and rumors. According to tho current Issue of tfnriet thero has been a big shake-up at the Vltagraph studio, nil on account of L serial. Halph Ince Is understood to have resigned from the Vltagraph servlco and jolncTthe N. Y. M. P. With nco roes Anita Stewart, who has been play . ng the principal rolo in "Tho Goddess" "liicB's sevcranco of relations with the VltsMs said to bo through an nrgument ever "The Goddess" serial, which of late Is reported to have been almost unsal able. Several exhibitors, according to Variety, turned back the picture and ' ethers passed it up with tho result that ' the Vltagraph Is reported having blamed Ince and Miss Stewart for Its Inability to create the impression desired. On the other hand, the serial that is popular serves a very useful purpose In drawing audiences regularly week after week. And some serials are popular, very popular. The same method of gauging popularity, applause, holds good In tho regular theatre nnd the photoplay house. When, for Instance, tho opening scenes of "The Broken com, a serial picture, were fashed on the screen at the Overbrook n.K.n.VA .I... nthor ..venlnc Ahev were Alitalia k. ....- o. - greeted with applause which kept up throughout me two rceis. 'Arthur Lucas, who w.as general district . - n ttm "H.T tit not haa' VtAfnm a ncri in Phll.icln.nh. a. with all branch offices under his Supervision. j, m. liutner, manager or. uie local 01 flccs of the Mutual, has become manager or me i nan bib u-liuus. j..u icinpuiiiry aMmo nf tVio nnnr fl n 1itntt4 nt VJ202 Race street. About October 1, how- 2 ahmk AAlnntilflnt rltVa ViA A fTtilnUnln 'iicii vuiiiviuciu win. kiu ..-01. mo Hfeiu . iVlCUBCB, 111U 111 ill Will II1UVC IU IIIO J1UW building being erected for Its especial uso by Benjamin Alexander at 1227-23 Vitus -ttt-Aat ' it The Triangle will conduct all its Dual '' fipsa nn thn Href Unnt wl-ilnW will Un m,rl if" Up with all the latest devices known to fltmrtnnv Rvptnl thnllenn.1 ft nf flnnr (pace will give ample room for all ac tivities. The Mutual Film Corporation, ono of the few exchanges still out of the rec ognized nlm district, expects shortly to v"BO vo I'tcuciit ijua ciB O.W nr 1'iiuciw street to new ofllces i the neighborhood tf 19th nnd TTIn.. ntrA.U 0. S, Powell, formerly manager of the vuitucuiai x- itiii mmpany, lias severeu l)U connection with that film to take the uKLuaiiwiiciii ui iiiu Aiuiuai, leu vacant, by, Mr. Butner's resignation. wt in v, iwit vyiiu was asiDtuiii iua.il- aer to J. M. Butner, of the Mutual, has Filbert street. . 1. One of the most conspicuous among we new arrivals wno have fallen to tho Jure of nlmdom is Milton C. Work, well Joipwn both as lawyer ond brldge-whlst 'expert. About six weeks ago Mr. Work had never seen a motion-picture film "i unless It was Bhown on the screen. To-' 1 day he has on his finger tips every stage i' of motion-picture production from the manuscript, through tho studio Into tho 'exchange, and from there to the ox fc Jilbltor. i. Nothing Is new to him. nnd even ns 02 & salesman tin mnri. .nitA n .om . Himself hV lltlllvlnrr 1.1b rnlaln l nHA fj May and calling on tho different exhlbl- Ei tors In thO town. Thn tnral PhllaHnlnMa V Manager was the most astonished man the world wlien Mr. Work returned Jlrom Cape May on Monday morning with &T eontrarts fmm ,hm. t.n..Bn s Jr ti tt fa,r,y Bood average conslder- . ...B ..... vij omy nas oniy xnree mo- lion-picture houses. , Civil Engineer Killed by Auto I , Ilenry P. Felster, a civil and mechanical i engineer, of 6225 Wissahlckon avenue, who Wai run dnwn a IK.t. ....-t r.... , .. w Awblt OUCCt. UIIU OQUin enn smmrA v..t.M.w i i.. u.t. W 25? Ilqwward HosPltal. George Hllllck. "W tlllabeth. N. J.. Whn inil mnnlni, .V.. automobile, Wtt8 held. In 800 bail for a XUrther VlPavln l... r.t. .- r .. f tf.i.V " "jf uioiruio i-ennocK. .yeliter was 67 years old. Ho was trying L" "I1;, ier motorcar when he kv unit L ly the Path of that drlven- -- ....vm w, t. juiiiB. or iiizanfttn. employer of Hllllck. was In tho car at mw wmi nis wire and daughter. Theatrical Baedeker AI.nT.r."F'lne Fathers." with Itobm KE17JI'lVlctoTAMoy',aLnLdE,Corop.ny In "A msssssseM $h?T. sss fcUjiii? .. ,,,,Qur n1 Jlearnt-HeltK Newa. frjfiasii .?: isSh..? W!.wivr'.in.Mh0Mu.1c.n:sno;: b pa Nibo nd &... -" ",,u oaw- K'SSvftte u;sv:3 r.-f!'T7'no nair or K.u ..i,..,. Il.. ivlnni,i.V wP . nnd Ueit, L ' r I ""! 5".6Ni,niv,i2D;ffi? HKSS"!-. .. ch.VS5lTL!HSft. '.'h Kddi. is. i.' '.."'. nmm tiibunn un w.iV"i.a?B:'.j8 ' a3 t,l PlJOTOl'LAYH. hi.tntlMd,, Wo ,hi?uh n?,w P'Murw. SlKV r..i.0,hr'"t- .UslwitaSi! t " -wu mat "ajtw i-ttoion indlolet1 ftart'?11 "w-d, Tf t - : ' ' - JOSEPH II. STEELE After bcinfr n lending juvenilo with ono of tho big film companies in Now York, ho is with tho Lubln forces, whero ho is frequently cast as an Italian. DEPUTY SACHEMS ON THE TRAIL Great Senior Sagamore Coombe Gathers Big Chiefs of Red Men The Deputy Great Sachems' Associa tion, headed by their band nnd Great Sachem Samuel H. Walker, trailed to Ma hanoy City and took the town by storm. They wcro met at tho depot by a commit tee appointed by tho combined tribes of Mahanoy City, headed by tho great senior sagamore, John Coombe. Auto mobiles wcro In waiting to take tho party to Pleasantvlllo Park and UTall places of Interest in thd afternoon, winding up at the private wigwam of Brother Coombe, whero n great reception was held. In tho evening tho deputies wcro entertained In the-2d Regiment Armory with a con cert and dance. On Sunday the visitors weio shown tho coal mines, which are tho largest In Pennsylvania, and other places of Interest. Altogether tho depu ties had a fine trip and Jilgh praise and appreciation were extended to the deputy great sachem for his wonderful entertain ment. The deputies were very proud of their band of music, which was con tinually on tho Job. Tho deputies' quar tet, Brothers Brown, Fraser, Mctzcl and Douglas, rendered lino selections and were dbly assisted by Brother Elmer Bon- nlck on tho piano. Tho deputies were. complimented on the variety and valuo of their talent. The cltltens of Mahanoy City are preparing to make Urn I. O. It. M. convention there next Ytf. a sreat success. The following great chiefs were on tho trait: Great Sachem Sam uel H. Walker, O. S. 8. John Commbe. O. J. B. Dr.wT. C Beswlck, Pres. F. C. John Greenhalgh, Sect. F. C; Al L. Twiford and Charles K. Wleland. The hopa was expressed that these trips would be continued to different porta of the State, as the deputies are Bllrrtng up a won derful amount of enthusiasm wherever they go. Paconta Tribe on last Friday's sleep had nil that any one could wish at this season of tho year, due to the active efforts of the Delin quent Committee. This tribe boasts of being one of the oungest and most progressive bodies In the city, and is always creating something of timely Interest for her members. A surprising number of inactive members at tended tl.B meeting. Social Nlghf being In order on this sleep, the members extended their praise to P. S. Dougherty, who had pro vided an ample supply of com and venison lor tho crowd. The officers wero greatly dis appointed at the absence of the band leader, Professor James J. Linus. Past Sachem Martin FaulK, senior past chief, mado an Interesting speech on tho prog ress shown by the tribe. Uro. Kaulk. being a traveling man, goes away again for over six moons and leaves his best wishes. The subject of forming the raising team will be taken up tomorrow night. Pacontu ralBes Waratum Tribe, of rtox borough, next month, and desires a large delegation. The Membership Committee still continues to be the main feature in the tribe. Tho team captained by P. 8. Nicholson Is now In tho lead, due to the active efforts of I'n George McKeever. 1'. a. Camero, the rival captain, is not wasting time, however, and soon promises to hae a large number of ap plicants. Intense Interest Is being manifested, as the losing Bide promises to set up a ban quet for the winners, and each captain Is out for tho prize. I'aronta will have other Important tonics every Friday night Paconta Marching club. Haymakers, etc., and the members will gain much by attending the meetings. llro. John McAneny. one of the older mem bers. Is being congratulated upon his can didacy for Magistrate. He has always shown a willingness to take any prominent part in the affairs of the tribe, and haa a host of friends among the membership in tho Phila delphia District. Deputy Great Sachem John M. Camero, ac companied by Past Sachem George W. Nichol son, called at the wigwam of Piute Tribe on last Friday's sleep nnd was given a hearty welcome. The visitors were Invited to partlcl- fiate In the Initiation of three candidates, and heir response brought applause and commenda tion. Ilrother Camero feels sure that thd tribes under his care are striving for the In crease so much sought after by the great sachem. Piute Tribe had one of Its best meetings on last Thursday's sleep. Fred Ustfel, George Estel and James Meehan were udopted Into the tribe. P. B. Robert White, assisted by P, S, John Lodge and 1. S. Nicholson, of Pa conta Tribe, with the team, exemplified the degrees to the pleasure of all the brother. Deputy Sachem John Camero was very welt pleased at the large attendance, as well as the rapid strides the tribe Is making. Interesting remarks were made by P. H. Nicholson. Past Deputy Sachems James Mills and John Doug lass, of Passyunk Tribe, and P. B. C A. Wright. P. B. John Ixidge. P. 8. James Durk and Brother Harry McDade returned to the degree team and filled their, respective parts In a creditable manner. P. S.I-1JII1" Jones en tertained the meeting. The workers of the tribe are pushing for Increase In membership, and expect to have a, large gain this fall to how Sachem Edward Powers that the brothers are supporting him. Past Sachem John Lodge has made a call for rehearsal In preparation for the raising of the chiefs of Menno Tribe, which will be held on the fourth sleep of traveling moon, and ex pects to take a large crowd there. P. 8. Farley mi Tthet Menno will make It Interesting for the brothers frpm 231, The lted Mens Association nas inviiru Shandakan Tribe to participate In ths pro posed flag raising In connection -wltn tbe dedi cation of the new Krankford Hlsh School, which will take place ui Thanksgiving Day. Tho Cesrea Team Association of Shandakan Trlba will hold their annual excursion on Bun day, September 12. on the steamer Queen Anne to ftlvervlew lleach. andvare looking forward tu .Unci turnout of Jjed Men. The degree team, headed by their captain. Deputy Great Eacbem Howard Behulls, and ilrother Thomas II. lUrth. who was made chairman of tne Excursion Committee, are making every ef fort to make" this outing a big success. Plj other tribes and one U, of V Council wilt hold their annual excursion on ths same date and place, and there will be a Jolly boatload. All members of the I. O. It. M, are ,J,j' to make the event a big success. Tickets can ... V"r .. .,. .i.un nf Hhundakan Tribe UI Friday nights or from ths chairman, Ttwinas II. llarth, UO-4 Uutb street. Mlnonk Tribe had a well-attended meeting on last Friday's sleep, and a cordial reception was given to Ilrother L. O Cox, who had Just returned from an extended trip through the WMtiTD Btates. Brother McCracken was also present, after an absence of three months, and r'li. .,.. , intarutlna accounts of their 1 travels. UrotW William litter, of Paxtana; ,f "meeltnn. l.,iPve annlerestlng Tto JUymaks". held tl.Tlr monthly meeting and Mil lemalned to enjoy entertainment and rtfrMnroenuT for whlci 'Mlnonk Haymak.rs are famous, Bloux Tribe lias 1n unusually successful to doing Its part toward building up, the frater nity The bars ot prejudice have been thrown; down and they have acquired some excellent meinbers. One of these U Ilrother James )i. Southern, on whose birthday last Kr day a few of the active ones of Sioux hastily ar. rinsed littlr social affair that was not only a c'SlHto surprise to their esteeud brother, tut was an eiceptlonally enJoyabBixpertenie to .very one vrmrrt. The music turn shed tv "he Rowan T?lo; cowpoaeuy of Wht Nlchp. ,L wi.sUT. Wlto imlUi.riJvf. JR sod Jeua IVlaUue. CUr d aa at a M W f Twsliwe. T aUlK r'HL - stive tk !Mr aBKweumoa ei a ssm. tiled ueU, who, ns h rinale. united with th niurlolans in making i record In a phonTpb at hand to the tune of Auld Lang 8yn," rollowlnr a short ncMretn br the heat. . A futlvn boa.il wan elaborately prepared by Mrs nouihern and lier friend, Mrs. O'Nell, and ftmmiK tho members bf Sioux and other friends who responded to toasts were , John 1)1 Nero, Con Muller, Theodore Itee, John J. Olldea. it. J. McNeil, N. B. Pcndel, M. Ma sulre and otlnrs. , At the next meeting of the Dakotah Associa tion with 'Juba Tribe on September 22 the Committee on Kmolovment Hureau will have a report to make, and It Is Important thaUL v.c-ijr iriuv in me jurisaiciion snouiu do rep. msented. IND. ORDER ODD FELLOWS Entorpriso of Ninth District Commit tee, nnd Full Degree Work Tho Ninth District Committee held a business meeting at Klngscsslng Lodge, 71st and Woodland avenue, and five lodges were represented, D. D. a. M. Louis M. Dence presiding. P. a. Polwell, of Arcturus Lodge, brought before tho committee plans for n monthly paper giving- Ninth District news. Indoor sports, good "cats," tonst, stories and recita tions wero much enjoyed. Tlw next meeting will be held Monday evening, September JO, nt Protection Lodge, fcou Lancaster avenue. MIMe Lodge held an enjojable session on last Thursday cenng, being honored by tho presence of two of its charter members, P. U. alter Scott, who made a short but pointed ad dress, and P. G. Ilobert 11. llolton, who enter tained In his usuul eloquent manner. P. u. Joseph Dreartc. of Mantes Lodge, of Italelgh. . C., a distinguished member of tho order. In. tcrcstcd tha memoirs with an exceptionally lino address on Odd Fellowship. initiatory degreo tnt.lght on eight candidates and a large attendance Is expected. Visitors will be cordially welcomed. Imperial Iod(te Conferred the Initiatory de gree on James Lolan and the second Urgreo ori Urothcr Alexander G. Fraser last Thursday eenlng. Some very grant) ing remarks were Pi t . '.'fW." tho employment buroAu by 1'. Ji' . . . .""" tho manager, tho good work be ing Uglily commended. fhls evening Imperial will confer the first degreo on Drjthcr Dolan and the third degree on Urothcr Frasor. Visitors aro always wel come. Kcnderlon Lodge put through on Tuesday night teen candidates proposed by Noble Grand Jacob Y, Loux. He has the distinction pt being the only presiding otttcrr Introducing the largest number of new members at one time sine tho lodgo was organized oer 27 years ugo. With the vacation season and Labor Day over, work In Ivy Lodgo will be resumed In earnest and the Initiatory degree will be con ferred on several candidates on Monday night, September 11. Ths other degrees will lollow In order. This lodge has lost two of Its most prom.slng young men. Past Grand John Moxer was killed while riding his motorcyclo to his work. Brother Harry A. Itussell, Jr.. died after an Hlneo of seernl months, lloth of these young brothers were of the type ot which Bterllng Odd Fellows are mado, and the lodgo keenly feels their loss. On Sunday alternoon, September 10, the lodge will hold religious scrWces at the North Uranch, Y. M. C. A., Gcrmantown and Lehigh avenues. A committee, composed of Brothers John H. ll'irton, Joseph F. Calhoun Hnd Walter t,. muspraii, nave me mailer in cnarge. Spring Garden Lodge has had a fairly good attendance during the wirm season, and Is now preparing for better things from members of both tho lodge and the degree staff. It la hoped that tho gold cross bar for tho de gree start badge for good attendance will be earned by all. Tho new relief committee are some hustlers. N. G. Young Is looking expectantly to the time when he will be a past grand so he can get Into the floor sports. The officers urge a general push for the grand total of 200,000 membership. Merchants" Lodge will put on the Initiatory degree In full form on a class of candidates tomorrow etenlig. Tho degree team, under the competent leadership of Ilrother E. I. Morton, Is In good shape, notwithstanding vacation for the summer months. There are large prospects for classes of candidates during tho fall and winter, and each member is urged to do his part to tncreaeo tho member ship so that merchants will be one of tin leaders of thn order. The attendance during the warm weather has been remarkably good. The season for the regular religious services at the Odd Fellows' Home will open next Sunday under the charge of Pacific Lodge. No. 200, as'lsted hv tho orchestra and choir of the Orphans' Home. Ten thournnd persons nssembled at Herahey, Pa., for the annual reunion of the Seven County Association. Special trains were run to this place for tho accommodation of those who came from distant parts of the district, comprising Lebanon. Lancaster, Dauphin, Ilerks. LehtRh, Schujlklll and Chester coun ties. Had the weather been fair, fully twice the number would have attended the reunion, which was marked by addresses bv Grand Master J. P. Hale Jenkins. Grand Secretary IT. A. Hall and Grand Warden Robert A. Montgomery. FRATERNAL PAT. AMERICANS Jubilee and Testimonial to an Eminent Council Secretary West End Counclli No. 2S0, held its annual jubilee last Friday evening, and a testimonial gathering to do honor to the services and worth of ono of Its older members, and for many years Its re cording secretary, Brother Urwln L. Get ter, who, having served on the Kxecuttvo Board for the last three years, will retire as Junior past State councilor at the coming session of the Stato Council at Harrlsburg, commencing September It. More than 400 members of that and sur rounding councils and their lady friends assembled In the spacious and beautiful room of No. 2S0. Music was furnished by a first-class orchestra and by Master Erwln L. Getter, Jr., who rendered a cornet solo. Brother Steel, of No. 280, made a very cordial address of welcomo and reviewed the work of Brother Getter. State Vice Councilor Sheneman and State Council Secretary Ford complimented the council upon Ita success nnd tendered their sincere praise for the work done by Bro. Getter and felicitated him upon the very proud record which ho had merited and obtained, lira Charles J. Hand, os usual, was very much Interested In and worked very hard for the success which attended this special event. The ladles of No. 2) are entitled to great credit for the good work .which was accom- J dished and the elegant banquet which fol owed the good words. Before proceeding with the menu Bro. Harry a, T. Miller presented Bro. Getter with a combination of exceedingly useful articles, all of which were accepted with profound appreciation. Arrangements are being finally perfected for I the coming session or tne ciaie council at Harrlsburr. Tho reports ot all officers and committees show the great activity which has been so manifest during the past year, the work which has been done, the success which haa been attained and the magnlrlcent frater nity which thla organisation exemplifies. State vice councilor Is visiting nil coun cils possible to Interest them In the great presentation of flags and Bibles to all public schools at Bristol Saturday afternoon, Sep tember IB. All councils and members should consult with him about tiansporlutlon. After the presentation, entertainment and refresh, ments will be provided by Fidelity Council, No. 21. An aillniirned meatlne? of the Good of the Order Association met last evening at Rescue Council. No. 1 when there were delegates from all councils of this and surrounding counties. The association laid plana to par ticipate In the great Protestant parade Sat urday evening. October 2-1. This organisation presented sufficient numbers and such ele gance of appearance In the parade of last year that all members will be glad to Join In the effort which Is being made to make the com ing demonstration larger and greater than the last. The Employment nureau will meet tomorrow evening at America Council, .No, 30, Utn street and Columbia avenue. Matters of Im portance will be considered and a report made us to what haa been already accomplished In the way of securing positions for the unem ployed, Foresters of. America Court Pontlao had Brother O'Brien, Kelly. Torpey and foyle among Hie old-time workers present at last Friday evening's meeting. Brother O'Brien was escorted to hla former iwst o( lecturer and gave a lino social session. He presented Deputy Orand Chief Hanger Gamble as the speiArr of (he evening. Deputy Humble did not disappoint the large gathering and gave an extremely Interesting talk, clos ing with a plea tor closer relationship among l (or closer r itrtJsn bad a IIH, M,"". Court Phil. Shi good meeting last Friday night, and Brother Keyser wade a hit with bis entrrlaloment and Jokes. All mein bers are ursed to attend ths meeting tomorrow nlxht i Stitcka Taken in Tewgue at Child Stitches were taken In tho tongue of four-year-old Susie Pldlogio, of B719 Vine street. W physicians at the West Phila delphia Homeopathic Hospital to save tho member Vfa child was playlmr In front of her homa when afca Ml and bit kr tongue. T4y tt U thought tlM woyS was ! SONS OF AMERICA PRIZE WINNERS Annual Convention of Dolawnro Stato Camp Independence Hall Tablet The prizes awarded to winners of con tests at the annual session In Heading are as follows: One hundred dollars for camp outside of Ilerks County with the largest number of uni formed men In line, with band, No. 11, Potts villa. Fifty dollars for camp outside of Derks County with second lsrgest number of uni formed men In line, with band. I'. CO, Ilox borough, Philadelphia. f Seventy-five dollars for commandery outside of Ilerks County with largest number of uni formed men in line, with lind, Hancock Com mandery. No. 3, Philadelphia. Twenty-five dollars for commandery outside ot Ilerks County with second largest number of men In line, with band, Keystone Commandery. No. 48. Phlbidclplila. Twenty-flvo dollars for camp with largest number of uniformed men In line, with band, coming the greatest distance, New Salem, No. 3111. Fifteen Jallars for camp of Berks County, outside of Heading, with the largest number of uniformed men, with band, No. 282, sinking Springs. Fifty dollars for the most realistic float. Camp No. CV. of Heading. This float depicted a little red schoolhouse. Twenty-me dollars for the next best float. Camp No 330, Heading. This was a replica of the Liberty Dell. Twenty-five dollars for tho most elaborate float. Camp No. in.1. Heading. This portrajed lletsy Hoss sewing on the first American flag. Twenty-flvo dollars for commandery with largest number of uniformed men In line rom lng greatest distance, Alexander Commandery, No, 40, Altoona. At the 11th annual session of tho State Camp of Delaware, Samuel C. Wells, past Stato President of Pennsylvania, delivered a stlirlng address on the work of the order, nnd Ilcv. Dr. Forrest K. Dager, of Philadelphia, de lighted the members with a forceful address on "Getting Thero." State Secretary Thomas V. Dunn In his an nual report recommended that the efforts to place a tablet In Independence Hall. Philadel phia, to the memory of Caesar ltodney bo abandoned, nnd that tho memorial bo placed In tho Delaware State House at Dover. Efforts to honor tho memory of Caesar Rod ney by placing a tablet in Independence Hall wero stopped early In the summer by tho Philadelphia Art Jury, which ruled that tho tablet did not architecturally or artistically agreo with tho Interior decorations of tho building. The decision of tho Jury was con sidered final, and the effortH of those advo cating the tablet ceased. The action of the Art Jury was criticised by many who wished to honor the memory of the patriot who left his bed and rodo on horseback from Wilmington to Philadelphia to sign tho Declaration ot Independence, notwithstanding that lie was at the point ot death. The following officers were elected: State president, Joseph II. Harbour. Woodaldet stato lco president, I.cwls W. Colmerv, Hcckession; State master of forms, I?. Y. Williams, Ken ton; State treasurer. Georgo 1". Austermuhl, Wilmington: State secretary, Thomas F. Dunn, Doer; Stato conductor, J. Seward Halley, Hartley! State Inspector. J. Frank Smith, Ilartlev; stato guard, William C. Moore. Sea ford: State trustees. W. S. Cantwell. Chcs wold: John C. Dill. Willow Grove: William B. Wcldln, Wilmington. Representatives to tho National Camp, which meets In ltaltlmoro: Arthur E. ParBon, Wilmington: Elbert C. Halley, Laurel; John W. Tarburton, Lelpslc; II. F. Hickman, Port Penn. Place of next meet ing. Magnolia. A resolution was adopted favor ing national prohibition. JR. 0. U. A. M. Preparations for the Annual Stato Convention at Uniontown John R. Marlln Council, No. 20, will hold a smoker tomorrow evening. All mem bers and friends are invited to be pres ent. The Kalcndnr will be on hand. Every ono should read It. The ladles In charge of the country fair and dance will have a meeting to morrow evening nt 3221 North 5th street, when final details. will bo arranged. New London Council, No. 083. had a large country fair last Saturday evening In their new hall, which was well attended. Some of the visitors present were P. 8. C. Thomas 'H. Walters, 8. V. C. Samuel O. Scott and D. D. S. C. George Richardson No. !3 has been doing good work, having a membership of about K( members. They will have a large class Initiation In October, when they hope to take In CO new members. The committee on ROth annual State con vention reports that It haa completed a pro gram for all visiting delegates ami their friends during their stay In Uniontown September 14, 111 and HI. It Is their desire that this session be one of the best. If not the best, held during the history of the Jr. O. U. A. M.. not only In the matter of wise legislation and harmony of the session, but In the arrangements of the committee and the councils In Uniontown foi such entertainment and treatment ot the offl fers. representatives and frlenda as will bring redlt and commendation upon all concerned. The committee has provided an appropriate souvenir badge and a program. Benjamin Harrison Council, No. 02. opened the fall campaign last Thursday evening with a rousing meeting a regular revival meeting. Plans were laid for n large class Initiation In the latter part of October. Visitors present were P. S. C. Thomas II. Walters. J. C. John F. Hue. Jr.; P. C. Ernest '.. Stead and others. Frankllnvllle Council. No. 73, will have a large entertainment and dance on Friday evening, September 17, In John H. Marlln Council Hall, nth and Allegheny avenue. All Juniors and their frienda are Invited to be present. Stephen Glrard Council, No. 144. will have a large union meeting of all councils In Phila delphia on Thursday evening, September SO. In their council room, Ruth and Clearfield streets. This Is the first union meeting to be held for an active winter campaign. Every council In the district Is urged to have a representation present at thla meeting. This shows the pace that the baby council Js setting for other coun cils In the district. A silk American flag will be presented to the Trinity Reformed M. E. Church, F and Alle gheny avenue, next month, date to be an nounced later. Treasurer Andrew J. Wilson, of Stephen Glrard Council. No. 144, haa returned from his vacation and will receive a warm reception at the council tonight. He will be made to tell all about his motor trip to Niagara. Reedics Plentiful on Marshes DELAWARE CITY, Del., Sept. 2. The rail and reed bird season opened here yesterday with goodly numbers bagged by the local gunners. The birds aro more plentiful In tho marshes about here this year than for a number of years. Some of the bags reported were W. C. Bigger, 18; Fred Bcndler, 61; Harvey Sllngluff, 47; Herbert Morrow, 47; Henry Talbot, 39; Thbmas Sadler, 39; Eugene Armstrong, 41; Benjamin Dunlap, 35; Dr. W. W. El Irs, 27; I'rlco Stanley, 20; Clarence Meg slg, 19. "There Is nothlnp; that people will not pay a man, nothlnp; almost, that they will not forgive him, if ho will only make them laugh. The eager ness with which the average man seeks the companionship of the man who has a repu tation as a wit, who has a ready flow of humor and drollery, or Is a good story teller, is something almost pathetic, and would be aston ishing if (it (were not so com mon." J- iff , W - . ( THE DAILY STORY Among the Blackberries "Grayson, there's a girl down In our blackberry patchl" "Ours?" with the languid sarcasm that tormented his mother beyond endurance. "Yes, ours I Just becauso the farm costs us nothing Is no reason why 1 shouldn't say 'ours.' It belongs to us ns long as wo are here, and t don't In tend to havo any ono stealing our berries." Grayson Lnngdon rattled the change In his white flannel trousers thoughtfully. "Well, mother, remember the Golden nulc. There nro carloads of berries. Mrs. Langdon, shading her eyes from tho nftcrnoon sun tho better to see tho Intruder, turned angrily. "I dcclnre, she's got n big chip basket. Do you suppose she Intends to steal the full of It? Grayson Lnngdon, you go down thero this minute and order her off tho place!" "Pardon mo, mithcr. I won't do nny such thing." "Oh, very well! I'll tell her myself. It seems thnt college Isn't teaching you much spunk." Mrs. Langdon, arms akimbo, started for the patch. "Here, mother, come back. I'll go." Mrs. Lnngdon looked relieved. Grayson pulled his hat down over his eyes, stuck his hands deep down In his pockets nnd advanced upon the enemy. "Dear knows what mother would say to her," he mused, looking curiously to ward the bobbing sunbon'iet among tho berry bushes. "Wonder If sho Is pretty I If she Is, how under the canopy nm I golns to break tho news to her that she's ? "I MAY BE OP SERVICE." got to 'git.' Women nro funny' Here mother nnd dad are having a whole sum mer'b vacation .and all the stuff on the blooming place for nothing, Just because tho owner happens to bo rich and hiking off to Europe, and would like to feel that tho old homcsteml Is in good, care ful hands while she's gone. And yet mother, bless her heart " A terrified scream ahead of hlni In tho midst of the bushes Interrupted his philo sophical revery. With a bound ho was over the fence nnd tearing his way through the briars toward the girl who was backing away In horror from some thing upon the ground. He saw what It was Instantly, a harm less garter snake, whose siesta In tho cool bhndo of tho bushes had been rudely disturbed. Grayson caught a glimpse of Its tall as It wriggled away to safety un der n dense mass of .bushes In tho op posite direction taken by tho girl. Ho also noticed the girl's face under tho bonnet, ns sho stood too terrified to speak, and swayed slightly as she clutched at tho bushes for support. She was surprisingly beautiful. "I I'm caught fufct!" she managed to whisper with dry lips. "Please help ino to get away." "Don't bo frightened," he tried to as sure her.. "The snake escaped beforo I could kill It; but really It's a very harm less kind. I bcllevo it's as badly scared as a3 " She smiled wanly. "As I am. Yes, I know I'm a coward. But I've always had a horror of snakes. Ugh! I think I'll go If you'll please " "Oh, I beg your pardon. I forgot that you cannot mbve. This beastly branch has briars as long as . There, I'm afraid I tore your dress!" "That doesn't matter. Thank you so much! I guess I won't risk a second snake, so I'll go back to the house. Whero uro my berries?" "They are over there, but I'm afraid when you Jumped you kicked over your afternoon's work. The basket's upset and tho berries aro on tho ground." "Oh, dcarl" ruefully. "And mother wanted Mrs. Pelton to make them Into wine for her! Well, I can't help It. I won't pick them up. The snako might como back." "If you will tell mo whero you live, I may be of service If you'll let mo. I lovo to gather berries, and and If you don't mind, I'll gather a basketful and tako them over." She smiled bewltchlngly. "That would be very nice and kind, and I am sure mother will appreciate It. Wo aro staying at the Pelton farm, tho first house you come to If you follow the road. It Is about a half mile. My name Is Marie Storm. By tho way, I went up to your house, beforo I started to pick berries, but there was no ono around. I was going to ask permission. But there are millions of berries, and I didn't suppose your mother would mind If I didn't wnlt." "I guess father and mother were out In the garden. I came out from town a few minutes ago on the two-ten. Tho next time you call won't you please wait until I gel home," ho ventured. She laughed prettily. "I didn't know there, was a you," she returned. Grayson picked berries until sundown, after tho fair trespasser had gone. His mother took the basket when he reached tho porch. Ho watched her set It on a high shelf to keep until morning. "Had a hard time getting rid of her, didn't you?" "Yes, dreadful!" "Wanted to nrgue. didn't she?" "Oh, not so much!" "Find out her name?" "Yes. Her name's Storm. She's stay ing at the Pelton's with her mother," "Storm! Storm! That's the name of A good temper will prolong your life. A bad temper will shorten your life. Dr. Woods Hutch inson, A. M., M. D., will tell you WHY and HOW in next Sunday's Public Ledger. mmmm LXr -TT lyryf& yv (he people who own this farm. Majbe sofne relation. Everybody In the country Is related." The next morning tho berries were gone. Mrs. Langdon's rage knew no bounds. The man and his wife who did the farm work knew nothing about them. Gray son's face was ns Impenetrable ns the sphinx. No one knew anything. But the four gnltons of berries were gonel "Never mind, mother. There's millions of them. I'll pick the whole shooting match for you today. Tomorrow I'm go ing to quit the country for good. Think you and dad can manage alone?" "Now, Grayson Langdon, what' the matter next? Hero you nro nway at school all year nnd I think you might stay with us now." Orayson puffed thoughtfully nt his cigarette for n minute. He was going over some very precious minutes, spent the night beforo with a certain girl who hnd chestnut curls ond laughing gray eyes. "Well, mother, It's this wny. I'm go ing to chuck school, If you nnd dad don't mind I henrd of a chance for a. good position nnd I think I'll toko It It's time I'm learning how to mako a living. I know enough cnlculus and Greek now, I guess, to get along on. I'll keep bach In the city house until you qomd home In the fall. By tho way, mother, I heard last night that the Storms nt the Pelton's aro the ones who own this place." "Grayson Lnngdon! And we ordered them off their very own property. Good gracious, what have wo done? I thought they wero In Europe." "They were starting when Mrs. Storm becamo 111. So they went over to Pel ton's to make room for us In this house. She's 'better now. They leave tomor row." And while Mrs. Langdon worried nil tho next ilny about the wording of her apol ogy, her son was at tho dock saying goodby to a gray-eyed girl, who promised to wrlto to him from beyond tho seas. (Copyright. 1015.) PHILADELPHIA HAND Program for Tonight's Concert in Convention Hall The program for n concert tonight In tho Convention Hall, Broad street and Allegheny avenue, by the Philadelphia Band, C. Stanley Mackey, conductor, fol lows: 1. Overtun. niemi" Wagner S. (a) Morceau, "Shadowland" Gilbert , Ui' ';rel. "O. A. n." Fasaett 3. Piccolo Solo. "The l'lasa Illrd,,..I.aMonaca 1. LaMonaca, Soloist. 4. Ornnd Hecnes from "Alda" Verdi o. Ilallet Music from Sylvia" Dcllbcs (a) l'rclude. (b) Intermezzo e Valse. (e) Polka l'lzzlrato. (d) Cortege do llacchus. n. Melodies from 'Algeria" Herbert ,.alse dl Concert. "Jolly Fellow a".. Vollste.lt 8. "Caprlco Itallen" Tschalkowsky Police Court Chronicles The "Prlnco of Richmond" Is tho title which was bestowed upon Mickey McGrann some years ago. He gained It largely through his ability to look pros perous without working. Mickey is one of tho few fellows who can keep his panti creased whllo drunk, the police say. Up has also acquired the peculiar knack of looking sober when, as a mat- ter of fact, he Is "plffllcated." Instead of staggering about nnd blocking Unf ile HKe other drunks, the Prince Is af fected by a mania to do difficult tricks v. hen ho is overflowing with liquid. He saw a quiet looking watermelon basking In the sunshine in front of a grocery and thought it would bo a good Idea to take a tide on It. He stood on the melon, and l.ko the equilibrist In the circus, rolled It along tho street. Everything ran tmoothly until ho collided with a home less tarrler. The dog Hew out In the street, the Prince was overthrown, and the melon went out of business on thu spct. But as Mickey was still thirsty, ho Indulged In the bits of watermelon which surrounded him. Several kids helped him without Invitation. Policeman McLardy happened along nnd took Mickey nnd part of his feast to the Kast Glrard avenue station. "I haven't seen you for some time," said Magistrate Stevenson on seeing Mickey. "I havo been In Germany and I'm now on the Rhine," replied the Prince as ho chewed the remains of the melon. "To complete your world's tour," said the Judge, "you shouldn't miss Holmes-hurg-on-the-Delaware, and you can spend ten days there without cost." fU-;- 1 Prominent Photoplay Presentations NORTH Dl TTCniDrv BnOAD AND SUB DJLiUHDllLS QUKIIANNA AVE. 2 to 11 P. M. Htar Our Oraan With ths I'.Uclric Echo William Faversham In THE RIGHT OF WAY Plays Obtained Thru Stanley Booking Co. (".rent Nnrtrnrn nAD ST.. ERIE & ureal iNorinern gehmant'n aves. DAILY 2:30 P. M EVEN1NC1S 7 & f Mr. Leslie Carter in "Du Barry" OTHER PICTURES Broad Street Casino DnoElR1,EBEU XXCLVBIVB 1'IIOTOrLA.YH "The Sky Hunters," 3-purt comedy-drama, featuring Edna Mayo and Bryant Washburn. Others, Hear fh Ifonderul Organ, NORTHWEST JEFFERSON 20T" "dauphin bts VIVIAN MARTIN Little Dutch Gir 1IKAK OVK PILCUHtt bnaLN TODAY COMINO "MELTJNO POT" SEPT. 7-8 13 A Die" niDOE AVE. AND DAUPHIN JTvrvrw mat . 2 lis. Eva . a :so. ADMISSION Cc EVa . 10a TO ALL- ROMANCE OF ELAINE, featuring PEARL WHITE, LIONEL UARRYMORE, CRE1CHTON HALE ft MYSTERIOUS MR, X NORRIS 10T1I AND NORRIS DON CAESAR DE UAZAN. Kalem drama. In parts, with W Lawson Butt: THE WAN. DERER'U PLEIX1E. Bio. drama: MR. JARR'3 AUCTION BRIDUE, Vila, comedy. CAMBRIA WT" EK48iDIUA Matinee and Evening. The Qoddess, Chapter 0. Broncho Billy and the Pose, Essanay. The Dead Soul, Lubln Drama, In three parts, with an all-star cast. Mr Blink of Bohemia, Vita. LEHIGH Theatre ",$?. AVB. VICTORINE." Majestic. Two.Reel Feature.. INHUUINU CUTBY," Vita "THE HONEY MOON PACT." Vita.. Featuring Lillian Walker. Program Subject to Change SUSQUEHANNA &F THE OODUESS. Chavtcr II A LETTER TO DADDY, Bio.. Comedy Drama. THE REV EREND SALAMANDER, UNATTACHED, Ess, Drama. A CAUE OF MMBUUUHit, Minn. fVAM CROBKET 8TRKKT OCfYl ABOVE COLUMBIA AVB. HVBNINO. T t SATURDAY MATINEtf, atJ ADMIBBION ONB JITNKY THE TANGLE A Four-Act Military Drama, UH1AN T (r,kft THF.ATF "".north 4.-. -..... ,, IIROAD AUCE DOVEY k TIm SINGLE TAXERS HftET IN MEMORY OF GEORGE To Visit fromo of Exponent of Land Valuo Taxation to Cure Economic Ills A "twilight pilgrimage" to the home of the late Henry George at 413 South 10th street will bo made tonight by single tax advocates of this city, Delaware nnd New Jersey, The occasion Is the 76th annlver sary of tho birth of tho famous economist. An open-air memorial meeting will b held In front of tho house, which fs now owned bj Dr. Thomas S. K. Morton, who Is n Blngle taxer, Tho meeting will begin nt 6:30 o'clock. Addresses wilt be made by persons prominently Identified with the movement for taxation of land values and nothing else. At 8 o'clock a "housewnrmlng" will tCK place In the headquarters of the new Single Tax party nt H03 Filbert street, opposite City Hall. The public Is Invited. Announcement will bo made of the plans of the party to participate In the mayor alty campaign. A meeting of tho Single Tax Society will bo held next Thursday night at lilt Arch street, nt which James A. Robinson will discuss the objects and platform of th new party. A largo number of single tnxers aro scattered throughout Philadelphia. They havo ndvcrtlscd their cnuse by holding mass-meetings on tho City Hall ptaxa every Sunday night for tho last few years nnd by supporting a library of economic works. Although Henry George waged his famous campaign Ih New York he was a native of this city. Tho house on South 10th Btrect In which he was born was purchuscd by Doctor Morton to save It from destruction. A movement has been Instituted by which it Is hoped to mako tho building a meeting place for disciples of George, with the Slnglo Tax Bociety or some similar organization as the owner of the property. Kirschbaum May Get War Order Another million dollar war order, this tlmo for overcoats for the Italian army, has been plnced In this city or soon will be. A. D. Kirschbaum Company, cloth ing manufacturers. Broad street and Washington avenue, are to receive the or der. It Is understood. Negotiations for the order have been under way for some time. Orders for storage batteries for subma rines being built by nations at war. may bo placed, It Is rumored, with the Electric Storage Battery Company. MUSIC IN THE PARK Programs This Afternoon1 and Tonight at Lemon Hill Tho program for concerts this afternoon nnd tonight at Lemon Hill, by the Fntr mount Park Band, Richard Schmidt, con ductor, follows: PART I-AFTERNOON, to 0 O'CLbCIC. 1. Overture "Martha .' Flotow 3. Reminiscences of the most popular wort's of Sullivan. 3. (a) Paraphrase "The Blue Bella ot Scotland" . .Lanrer tb) March "The Carbineers" Ellenberg 4. Melodies from "The Sunshine Girl" Itubena 5. Suite "La Ferla" ..!.acombe t. "Dance of the Serpents" Buccalarl 7. Waltz "Enchanted Nlghta" ...... .Moret 8. "National Melodies" , Lamps PAIIT II-EVBKINO, 8 to 10 O'CLOCK. 1. Overture "William Tell" Itoaalnl 2. Reminiscences of the most popular works of Mendelssohn. 3. (a) Intermezzo from "The Jewels of the Madonna" Ferrari Piute Obllgato Mr. Joseph Brlglla. (b) "Hungarian Dance" Moszkowsky 4. Melodies from "Sari"., Kalman 0. Descriptive rantasle - -" " "A Trip to Coney Island" ToF! 0. "Hungarian Rhapsody No. 0" . .Liszt1 ,. "bextette Irom Lucia de Lammermoor " Donizetti 8. Farewell Fantasle "Auf Weldersehn" Jaxob Bach chair plajs a Farewell Sonjr and de parts until there is nobody left but the leader and tympany player, a few beats, a roll, they depart. ELIMINATING THE WASTE Is the production problem of the day. Without half trying, you can stop enough "little leaks" from your personal Income to leave your family a comfortable competency In life insurance. Just a "smoke," a short Jitney ride, some trifling luxury less a day, would buy an Artisan Certif icate good for 11000 In case of your death: entitle you to s'cle benefits and the splendid A" ' san social features. Ask any member of tho Order. WEST PHILADELPHIA LOCUST BSD AND LOCUST STS. . . . . . KIMBALL OROAN Mats., 1:30 and 3 P. M. Evgs., 8:30. 8, :Ml VIVIAN MARTIN In a Charming Play. THE LITTLE DUTCH GIRL TOMORROW A ROYAL FAMIfcY Plays Obtained Thru Btanley Rooking Co. ?HFPUnnn mt and iT .. . . T.v' I1ALTIMORH i liosworth Co. Presents KI.SIK JAN18 la THE CAPRICES OF KITTY J IMPERIAI WIH AND JVTT . WALNUT BTREKM KXCLVBtYB niOTOPLAYa rodert Warwick in "THE STOLEN VOICE" The BALTIMORE nAalMS5Y THAIS TilB ORBAT OPEKATW PROBLEM First Time In West Philadelphia, EUREKA otand LUtXIVrA MARKET 8TREETB COHAN A 1IARR1H' Parr Comudy. "STOP THIEF' Featuring Mary Ryan and Harry Mestayer, RITTENHOUSE M ; MATINEE 2 EVENING M J UllXATZUl eilflTOPUAY OF TUB AQE, "ST. ELMO" T INPOT N 40T -ND wooMJutD ADMIBSION Is Edison drama, In 3 parts. -QtRl. OK OYPUT i CAUP" Kalem Bpeclal, "THM aTBAN. "I uunn-tt vuku," in z parts 'lllrl rssjsjallisj Berles, UAH AUD BUB COUPABT. " ' i i n , , , . i , NOKTHKAST GLADYS HULETTE T Th Kmht of tlw Htgh AITBClDA QKKMANTOWX AVKNJ AUrVlVA AMOVB .H1I 1 THUKai'Aixmw aivrHir . or LUKE ot WUWmm, mflw 4rw, ( i OVERBROOK CSt AND HA V kKfUM! COMPLETE r.W'Hl -1 1. Si rA TMK lAKuKfcN y . 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