EVENING LEDGER PHILADELPHIA, MONDAY DECEMBER 1&, 1915.
11
iEGALL OF AUSTRIAN CHARGE
Rt.i.n! from rite
!C"im And Vienna. And there were many
K. who took the view Hint, It tho
.-,,, crisis does not pnsa, it win oe
A? inllrely to the Haitian situation. At
i "". "ii.j n the
T InVtrlfln Embassy nero nil comment
-. note Is withheld. It Is stated that.
i the note is "" ni- ,ut, i,
m .. Han Embassy here nil comment
rnnte Is withheld, it is siaicu mat.
,thnowiswi nmllnr w..h tho
Mumiicn n ";...., D.i. ..,i
'I'rllnir how the crisis ought to be
!rtl? has been, or will be, sent from
"?nd The aerman Embassy, likewise,
wxtremely reticent today. No omclal
ix":.,a iu.,.. tho slttiatlon or ven-
!8 rums l what lhe "nal out
"I'.tm.ld be.
F. this connection many Administration
,il saw In the sharp, hrusquo lan
officiftl saw . Imolled an-
fin the suggestions that are now clr
ffifi In German circles that If the
??'?'1? e..tr.., does not force Great Hrlt-
JJuf" ...nrnrtP tlie freedom of tho sens
o must resume her submnrlno warfare
iKlSt nil ships regardless of American
XeVts. With the precedent estab
I Tv.A In the Ancona noto this Govern--.m
must take a similar stand It Ger
SSt changes her present attitude of
lln u V 1.-- fliiKHini-lm
.irnlng and search
IP, ' EASY WAY OPEN
'fin,. few officials who still maintain a
!DWul nttltude today pointed out that
Austria desires to meet me wishes u.
k. i United Stntcs she can do so Inasmuch
Ms.Vm. '.., .Wlmp.l llm Mpi ipr-
SyS has neiei tlcciaieu me iietiurr
llJMie niis ,,,, i,t .. ti,
Simon these' officials say, that tho sub
Ke commander exceeded I.I. Instrur
1m In attacking an unarmed merchant
Mn and could characterize his net us
Mndefenslblo and Illegal" and offer
miirntlon.
fiust how long a time will he given to
lo.lria to decide on her course of action
u'lnown only to President Wilson nnd
Swretnry Lansing. It Is mmle very clear
Sre that claims by the Austilnn Ail
Slralty that It Is hnndlcnppcd by the
failure of tho commander of tho suli
Srina tft report will not be accepted
i i alld excuse for ti lengthy delay.
BM&use communication with Vienna is
iiccrtaln. taking from two to three days
kT'wy of Heme, Switzerland, the State
Starmient will keep In touch with the
illniitlon through Ambassador Gerard at
ne next move Is, of course, up to
vunn but If Austria doca not act speed
0. It ' expected that Ambassador I'en
jjw will be Instructed to visit tho l'ol
Un'Ofnce ami Insist on nn Immediate
,.SI). ns It Is not the present Intention
eTthe Admlnlstintlon to permit the ex
,.,"i. rrllj tn itrair along.
llhe course the United Stntcs will pur
nlned upon. Tho Issuo Is clearly uc-
titi.
jf PROHABIA' A WEEK.
Tilt word prompt, as used In the note,
Uunderstood to mean that Austria
Hungary must accede to tho demand of
tbr&nlted States within a week, nt the
Host. It the demand ls not compiled
th Immediate severance of diplomatic
rtUllons Is regarded as ccrtnln.
Ghe text of the note follows:
It Secretary of State to Ambassador
KpM&t
IHtase deliver a noto to tho Minister of
Torelgn Affairs, textually ns follows:
nIlablc Information obtained from
American and other survivors who wcro
isitngcrs on the stcamsnip Ancona
ihofs that on November 7 n submarine
tying the Austro-Hungarlan flag fired a
Klld shot toward tho steamship; that
tlifrcupon tho Ancona attempted to es
cape, but being overhauled by the sub
marine she stopped; that after a brief
period and before the crew and passon
ttri'wero nil able to take to tho boats
tievinbmarlnc tired a number of shells at
ttiV,TJcl and finally torpedoed nnd sank
terlwjillc there wcro yet many persons
onjboard ; and that by gunfire and foun
lerllglbf the vessel n largo number of
Rtnomjpst their lives or were seriously
Injured, "among whom wcro citizens of the
rnlttd States.
uliie public statement of tho Austro
Hunjarlan Admiralty has been brought
to He attention of the Government of tho
I'nlted States nnd received careful con
ization. This statement substantially
conftrnu the principal declaration of the
laryh-ors, ns It admits that tho Ancona
tlH being shelled was torpedoed nnd
nak while persons were still on board.
fAMEIUCAX ATTITUDU KNOWN.
The Austro-Hungarian Government has
fctn advised, through tho correspondence
ku nas passed between the United
Billet and Germany, of tho attitude of
tiVovcrnment of the United States as
tojha use of the submarine In attacking
Jesjelj of commerce, nnd tho acquiescence
ctiOermany In that attitude; yet, with
fall knowledge on tho part of the Aus-In-Hungarlnn
Government of tho views
tfUie Government of the United States
as expressed In no uncertain terms to tho
ally of Austria-Hungary, the commander
w&iae auDmarlne which attacked the
Ancona failed to put In a place of safety
m crew and passengers of the vessel
rtleh they purposed to destroy because,
Kill preaumed, of the impossibility of
'lying It Into port as a prize of war.
VTte Government of tho United States
wuldera that the commander violated
. principles of International law and of
wnanlty by shelling and torpedoing tho
wna before the persons on board had
a put in a place of safety or even
WW lulflclent time to leave the vessel.
Reconduct of tho commander can only
H characterized as wanton slaughter of
fnMlna noncombatants, since at tho
one wnen the vessel was shelled and tor
Woed she was not. It appenrs, resisting
attempting to escape; and no other
oa la sufficient to excuse such an
ck, not even the possibility of rescue.
?BEW:R8 to BLAME COMMANDER.
WB i Government of the United States Is
"'Md. therefore, to conclude either that
commander of the- submarine acted
wmolatlon of his Instructions or that
Imperial and Royal Government
2"J to Issue Instructions to tho com
juaers of Its submarines In accord
Si?tn he law of nations and the
'"""Pies of humanity, The Govern
Tt of the United States Is unwilling
S,i. !? the ,atte" alternative and to
Tf ' Austro-Hungarlan Govern
hm.J,h an Intention to permit Us
taurines to destroy the lives of help
kti'Ti. omen and children. It pre
ttei.i. "?ve tnat tn8 commander of
wVj,u. r,ne committed this outrage
iT", ""'"ority and contrary to the
EifjyPeclal Instructions which he
WM-I!!!.?00',1 relations of tho two coun-
il j' upon a common regard
tithi it?.. ,. humanlty. tha Government
pVotheL8'.?.1'3 .can"ot ??I,?C!!?
W, tr " u ueniunu anal win
anil Dn.l i
Inl,!" "uj uuvcriuneni uenounco
Whui.Vi ,v. lne Ancona as an Illegal
Seu7..Ju.lbla act-' tha e officer who
KriSJn iH16 deed be punished, and that
uon by the payment ot an indem-
Bted ,??ie t0T the Citizens of the
wth .if , who were killed or injured
WW oil 0n the veasel'
lanet, ,l,n,ment ot the United States
hot1 . Austro-Hungarlan Govern
,fui f. '"S tha gravity of tke
rwuj acce(ie to Us demand prompt-
I that fh. i. :.Vrl"" ' "M""
Whlrh , i not unction or defend an
kt,. u condemned hv ti,. ,riri
wt to alid .''af'arous. which U ab-
tau.. civilized nations and which
flcitii.1. -eatn innocent Aine
. "UU, T AUDI Kfrt
TJ6urdVr.i ,te suhmarlne commander
kji..:.,fe1 tbB American muaniun
SL ra the Admiralty.
'oidine ,:;: ""f"'",J.u?vern-
that 7a. "--w"JVi"eu oy as
K J' tuere will be no repetition
!te"a-U'' will be tnader
e?s . Ttantlr 1?
that ie AStrUi GoverH-
mai juujl.jl.uw ANCONA NOTE
ment no longer values tho friendship of
the American Government.
SUBMA1UNE MISSING,
IS REASON FOIt.DKIiAY
irZu' ?" ". ThB rcason tor Aus
afjj c,ft;, In, "Plying to tho American
aIIVZ Cnls. Iniulry for detnlls In the
H.. " Ca8 ls thnl ll hns bccn Impossible
ih -ffl t0 .RCt .lnt0 communication with
ir..? J ?m"lne Involved, although every
effort has been made to do so.
Ambassador Pcnflcid submitted the
American communication on November
tl'tf mNB8 Blven nssUronce the desired
I",-.0"0? wou,1 l)0 ohtalned ns soon ni
possible. A few days later It had not yet
been possible to find tho submarine and
lothlng Is known of Its whereabouts up
lO tt'JW. AS lllP Plll,mnrln I. l.
with n w do radius of action. It Is de
clared, this might easily happen. It H
considered possible also that the subma
rine may have met with misfortune.
Slnco the submarine commander's first
leport upon the sinking of tho Ancona al
ready had been published. It was neces
sary, It Is asserted here, to submit lo
him the allegations of tho Ancona's crew
nnd passengers before tho questions
asked by the United States could bo an
swered. It now appears thnt a supplementary
leport Issued by the Government relatlvo
to tho Ancona case contained details sup
plied by the submarine commander In his
first report nnd bus not based upon a
second communication from him, which
It Is sold the Government, for the rea
sons given, has thus far been unable .j
obtain.
BRITISH APPROVE NOTE,
SAY ATTACKS WILL END
I.ON'DOX, Bcc. 15 -Tho Daily .Vows this
morning says editorially:
"The stern, uncompromising note which
tho United States addressed to Vlcnn'i
brings Into high relief once more the p
scntlal character of the struggle. Tho
brutal outrages perpetrated with nlllclnl
countennnco by tho Central Powers have
united civilized humanity against Ger
many'ii cause Against sucli a forco ,t
strong power tuny snatch transient ad
vantages, but the end will bo tho more
certain for them."
Contrasting the tone of tho note with
tho one sent to Gcrmnny after the I.usl
tnnla disaster, tho Dally I3cprrBa con
cludes that "tho noto would hnve been
more Impressive had It been addressed
to tho l'owcr capable or injuring the
United StntCS In.ttpnil nf tn Ha nllv frmn
li understood to have been deter- ! which the United Stntcs has nothing to
fear. Tho noto sent to Vienna, how
ever, Is direct and almost bereft of com
pliments. Germany mny sin with prac
tical Impunity, but woe betide Austria If
she follows in her friend's footsteps."
Tho Dally Chronicle snys: "Both
President Wilson's description of the out
rage nnd his demands nro perfectly Jus
tified, but would not both havo been even
more justlllcd In the f.usltnnln case?
Ilowovcr, wo may congratulate the Pres
ident on his novel vigor. Ills demand for
the punishment of the captain of the sub
marine may cause a scmlhumorous com
plication behind the scenes should It turn
out that he was a German officer com
manding a German submarine."
GERMANS WAX SARCASTIC
ON NOTE TO VIENNA
BERLIN, Dec. 13. Commenting upon
the United States' note to Austria con
cerning the sinking of tho Ancona, tho
Morgen Post says:
"if this report ls correct. President Wil
son ls endeavoring to create utterly new
maritime law, for according to the exist
ing Inw upon which America, Indeed
based Its attitude. It was permissible lo
flip nt n ship nlileh disregarded a demand
to stop nnd attempted to flee. Irrespective
of whether or not passengers were
aboard.
"In such a case, the captain of tho flee
ing ship assumes tho responsibility for
tho welfare of his pnssengei's."
Count von Boventlow, in tho Tagea Zel
tuiig. quotes n Washington dispatch re
ferring to the danger of a severance of re
lations between Austria and the United
States, and says ho does not know how
highly Austria estlmntes the danger of a
severance, and Is curious to learn what
position It will take. He quotes with ap
proval remarks ot the Lokal Anzelgor,
and declares tho United States demands
that a submarine shall not flro when a
ship Ileea nfter being challenged, "but
shall In respectful silence let It flee."
GERMAN PAPERS IN U. S.
CALL NOTE UNFAIR
NEW YORK, Dec. 13.-Iicrnard Ridder,
in the Stnats Zeltung, expresses tho hope
that Austria-Hungary will ask for arbi
tration, and says:
"President Wilson's Ancona note ls his
first concise and statexmanllko document,
and. If his premises are unassailable, he
would find tho whole nation solidly be
hind him.
"If the Austro-Hungarlan submarine
commander had Bpared the Ancona, Austria-Hungary
claims, the steamship
would havo carried on her return trip
death for the Austrian soldiers. American
lives must be held sacred everywhere,
but not at the cost of making unjust de
mands on other nations, and so long as
the President's Interpretation of tha law
of nations Is not proved to be correct,
however pleasant It may be to all of us,
his peremptory demands on Austria
Hungary cannot be called Just."
CINCINNATI, O., Dec. 13. The Volks.
blatt says;
"The President can effectually protect
American citizens from submarine dan
ger by Issuing to them the order pro
mulgated by England In the Russo
Japanese war to the effect that British
subjects must stay away from belligerent
ships. It the President has set his heart
upon Involving our country in the Euro
pean war, he will not accomplish his de
sign. Congress Is everything but pleaseo.
with the President's conduct of foreign
affairs."
'JEKYLL AND HYDE' MAN
SAFE WITH FATHER
Elizabeth Chief of Police, How
ever, Thinks He Has
Been "Bunked"
Loring P. Crosman today Is with his
father In Portland, Me. The young Hav
erford College graduate, who told the
police In Elizabeth, N. J., on Saturday
the remarkable story of his "Jekyll and
Hyde" nature, which caused him to
frighten young- women at night, got oft
with a fine and a promise, and now the
police believe (hey been "bunked."
The flue was P) In each of three cases,
there being three girl complainants. The
father paid these without a murmur.
The promise was by young- Crosman him
self to go to a sanitarium for treatment.
But today Michael Mulcahcy, chief of
police In Elizabeth, got so many mes
sages from out of town that ho has sup
planted the feeling of pity for Crosman
with one of scorn for himself. He said
he believed thut Crosman's "Jekyll, and
Hyde" story was a He, pure and simple,
that U was simply a yarn built up and
held ready by Crosman If he should ever
run counter tQ the police.
The chief said It was bis Idea that
Crosman had in some instances carried
bis "Hyde" activities a good detil far
ther than the mere terrifying of young
girls. Inquiries about Crosman camo
Iron the Newark, New York. Brooklyn,
Jersey City and Bayonno police.
ARCANUM COUNCILS
IN ANNUAL ELECTION
Subordinate Councils Busy Se
lecting Official Leaders for
the Coming Year
The current month Is a busy one In
Royal Arcanum circles nnd council halls
are generally well filled with Interested
members, participating In tho election of
omcers for the coming year. The Rinnd
regent has Impressed upon subordinate
councils the Importance of selecting for
office only those who are loyal to tho or
der and Its principles, nnd who arc re
solved to devote their efforts toward
making their rounclla nctlve. vltnt forces'
In the communities In which they oper
ate. tn the Phllnrtolrliln ilWrlrt there In a hot
of c.limMr nnd nmlillloua nMilmnt lor of
ficial t'lvanromont, rnnnv of whom lme pnr
tlclintc1 In tho uplcnclld work anil nchlcf
mrnU of lhe rant par. The two larRrat coun
cils In tin city have enrh elected oiinK, rn
ercetle members to lhe nfflre of recent, men
hose ork In mibonllnnte utattiinii Juntlften
oipectntlon of promising results for the com
ing: term
Ilaverfnrd Cnuhrll, No. 201,". at Its December
legion elected llrother T. P Arnold as re
gent, thus rcroRMalng years of faithful Ken Ice
to the CHtncU.
Ueport from western Pennsylvania Miowlwr
llii- presentation of fit applications for member
ship dnrlntr tho pist month Indicates a Rrall
fylnir eilvi of Intercut, much of which Is
due to the work of the Hcvarc Club, an or
ganisation working alrng the same lines ns
the Tarnation Cluli In I'hlladelphln, the results
being -honn In 1'ltlsb ireli promising to rxcecil
even the Rood remits obtain) ,1 In this city.
Tho Itoyal Artanum annual smoker unit en
tertainment will be held Batunlay evening-,
January R, In l.u I.u Temple Cards ore being
il slrlbuted admitting members and friends.
Surrrsrul as this event has been In past
yi . from the plans already outlined by the
coi Itteo the smoker this year promises to
suipuss anything of this chiractcr eier given
by the order.
The I'nlertalnment Committee nf the Carna
tion Club Is Imnlly nt work upon the prosram
for the I,Adtns' Christmas Party, nrratmed for
December an Irrother II. I.. Waltenberg Is
chairman of the committee and promises some
novel features to enhance the pleasure of tho
Ruests ot the club upon this occasion.
Thursday eicr.IiiR (luaranteo Council. No
14711. held a well-ntlciuled session In V. O 8.
or A h.ill, 1:il7 North ilroad street. Three
petitions were rrcehed and referred to ap
proi'ilate committee, nnd one randldnte was
initiated. Interim In the meeting was en
hanced hv the visitation of n Inrgc delegation
of members of the Carnation Club,
PelleltntlonM of members of (liinranleo Coun
cil havo been friely extended to their fellow
member. George n. Dalesman, upon his ap
pointment ns Director of Public Works, In
the cabinet ot Mayor-elect Smith.
Oakdalc Council. Wednesday evening, con
ferred the rttiritlstlr work uron nno taiidtdate,
being nsilttd In tho ceremonies by D. D. Q.
II. D. I Stewart.
Ari'i.num Count II. expects tn admit a large
cl.ir or recruits, nt Its meeting Wednesday
ot t The full-robed degree team of Ger
man. own Council, will exemplify tho work.
At Us meeting tomorrow night In the I'ark
vvnv Dulldlng, ln-oail and Cherrv streets, Phila
delphia Council, Nn. i'U, will entertain the
tnemlrrs of the various teams competing In the
lloyil Arcanum Howling League Two teams
represent Philadelphia Council In the league,
nnd the, stand tn seiond nnd third pl.nc, with
a pocslbllltv of rei lacing Haverford, tho
prcpent leader. "fi)ilers' Night" Is nn In
novation, which It j belle', cd wilt attract a
large ittendancc ot members and visitors.
Krlilav evening Pennsylvania C luncll, No.
,'ll-, entertained n delegation of visitors from
Corinthian Council, of Newark, N. J.
KNIGHTS OF MALTA
Fraternal Followers of Ancient Cru
saders Institute New Commnnderics
During the past year 19 charters for
now cominanderles have been Issued by
the grand commandcry of the State.
Thursday last Orand Itecorder John H.
Hoffman visited Mystic Cross Command
cry No. 4SG, 2B1 South ROtli attrcot, and
formally presented tho Stato ehnrter to
that young, nctlvo and progrea.-dvc or
ganization. Whllo less than n year
In oxlstcnce, tills commandcry already
Is pressing closely many ot the vet
eran commandcrles, both In numerical
strength and forceful and advanced
methods of fraternal activity.
Friday next, Ornnil Itecorder Hoffman, will
visit C.irneplo. and assist the locnl command
cry In the Initiation of n kubatnntlal class nf
candidates. Siturday he will proceed tn Du
bois, where he will meet the general commit
tee of arrangements, and select u hall, head
quarters and make nil necessary arrangements
for the annual session of tho grand command
cry In May next.
That tho growth and development of Malta
Knighthood la not purely local In diameter, H
shown by tho fact that reports rerelved lit
heariquarterB In this cltv disclose the fact
that three new commandcrles hi the Interior
of tho Stnto are In process of formation, each
with a goodly number of signatures already
Quaker City Commandcry. No. 422, stntloned
nt mil West Columbia avenue, will on Thurs
day evening. December Id. install a class nf
.. novices In what ls known as n Class A
system. This commnndcry now numbers ovrr
200 members and Is the most active In the
city, and has among Its membership iiulte a
number nt professional men. Kir Charles
lllngaman, grand commander, of Heading, will
be In charge of the work, assisted bv hlr
John II. Hoffman, grand recorder. Kir Will
tarn A. (iretilnger. grand standard bearer,
and Hlr Harry I,. Mouslcy. deputy grand commander.
1 To the "Sky Line" gfctfi 1
1 ft a (Mm
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new loric
I EVERY HOUR ON THE HOUR lffBfilalllil
H 'TA Clock U Your Timctabl." Z-WSfiill I
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1 CLEANLINESS P;VV , jj3
jfj CONVENIENCE I Tl fjlllfl
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Ij Philadelphia and nUBaHBli
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ARTISANS ORDER
MUTUAL PROTECTION
Closing Days of Year Marked
by Special Efforts for
Membership Gains
At tho monthly session of Progressive
Assembly, held Tuesday evening In tho
Parkway Ilulldlng, 29 candidates were In
itiated and the following ofllcers elected
for the coming year: Master artisan.
Chnrles
George
Hubbsi
cashier,
G. Uartllng; superintendent,
V. Orny; Inspector, Ellwood
recorder, Joseph H.
Edward L. SChoIl;
H'lswclli
trustees,
O. Mac
John S.
George V. Ilrldgcmnn and E.
Craclteii! medical examiners,
I'cnrson, George II. Kohler, IC. C. Uender,
E. B. Klnek, John F. Howland, Frank 1).
Howmon. Frederick S. Park and Henry
S, Wilder.
RlTtV-one vounir men tnrtk the obligation Of
' an Artisan nt Pnssvunk Assembly, No. ,i1.
iThurs'ny evening. The Assembly Hall was
Mf-d to Its utmost capacity with lite grent
I outpouring nf members, which suggested the
inJUKiu inni larger quarter snouiu ne rru-(Urc-d.
llrother Charles W. Alberts Is the lead
ing member of tho Producers' Club, with .I'l
new members for the cnr to his credit.
llrooklsn Assembly, No. .". of Ilrooklyn, N.
V., celebrated Its tenth anniversary on Tues
day evening last Delegations were present
from Mrlrnpolls, No, lit, of Now York city;
Newark, No. 47, nnd Long Island, No in, ot
UrooHlyn, lo asilst In nnd ittjoj the cele
bration. Seven members were initiated by the
mot excellent nftleers who were In attend
ance. Six of these were for membership In
No. 4(1. Several petitions for membership wer
presented, and It Is the Intention or each or
lh nssemhlles to have anoihet meeting this
month tor work. P. Jt. A, deorge Mngonan
was In rare form nnd dellxercd one of his
characteristic addtesses, lllled will! intliu
slatn and optimism for the future of Artlaan
shlp In Manhattan Itecorder I'liiin, of llroik
lyn Arserrblv, vvas the recipient of a hand
some gold fountain pen, the gltt of his fellow
members. Dr. Urnest Tutschulto, former med
lcnl examiner of Nnvark Ascmbl, was elevt
cd to that ofllre In Metropolis.
Iveyflono Assembly No. 2, will relebrnte Its
42d nnnlvcis.irj Krlday evening next, bv a re
ception nttd dance to ho given 111 I.u f.u
Temple I.VI7 Spring Harden street. An organ
recital nnd excellent vaudeville Liitcrtnliiment
will precede tho dancing.
At tho resular stated meeting of Colllngswood
Assembly, No oO, hebl Wednesday evening,
several candidates were formally admitted, nnd
the following (ilTlcirs elected for the coming
year: M. A , W. (I Phillips, superintendent,
1,. H. Ileasner; Inspector. W. 1 Tutcm;
recorder, William llambrecht, Jr.: cnshler, ft.
W. Avrea; medical examiner, Dr. i:. U.
Ilogers; trunee for thrcc-jenr term, l I
Nace.
Not sutiitlcd with the ndmttiton of a sub
stantial clnsi of candidates at Its regular
meeting Thursday oveulng. West Philadelphia
Assembly has nrranged to hold tin ndjourned
meeting, Thursday. December .'111, to admit
tboe who wire unable to bo initiated at the
regular session
OtTlccru elected last week for the coming
ear were: Master iirtlfun. ftov 13. Chudlcy;
superintendent. Theodore 1'. Koedel; Inspector,
cdluood A. -MeU. recorder, II. IJ. I'renliel:
cashier, C Vt. .MeConnell, trustee ror thrco
vrnrs. li. H, Trout, medical cxnmlncrs, J. W.
Thatcher nnd J. M. llanna.
William ration Assembly will hold Its
monthly meeting tomorrow evening. In Park
way llulldtng, Ilroad and Cherry streets, A
class of L'.i t-andldutes Is expected for Initia
tion, and n full corps nf ofllcers will be elected
for tho ensuing vc.ir.
Isaac ITndcrdown Assembly. No. .IS, added
117 members to the roll on Thursday evening.
P. M. A.. Ilafner. nfter n long Illness was
reen ng.iln In action. Master Artisan Dltter
hr.s called n special meeting of tho nsscmbly
for December L", for tho admission t mem
bers. West Philadelphia Assembly, No. s, Initiated
27 members Thursday evening, nnd expects to
admit another class ot that size before tho end
of tho month, lich member wns presented
with a box ot Christmas candy.
Mystic Shrine
Lu 111 Tempto will celebrate Its 32d
anniversary with an claborato entertain
ment for members and their wives In tho
Temple, 13.17 Spring Garden atreet, Fri
day evening, December 31.
The entertainment, which will be In tho
nature of a 8hrlner "watch meitlng." will In
clude In the program n concert by l.u l.u
Temple Hand, under the able direction of
Noble Dr. A Howard Thomas, and n charm
ing and diversified vaudeville, selected to
please nil tastes.
Tho "watch meeting" will be held around
th, wltihlng hour of midnight, during which
tableaux emblematic of the passing away of
the old and the Incoming ox tho New Yiar
"IMMEDIATE SHIPMENTS"
means hustle. Even the
Electric cranes up here have
the fever, and the moment
they move, they're running!
Edward F.Hensonfi Co.
Structural Lumber and Timber
l'nplnr SI WluirvcN, I'lilln.
will bo enacleu.
j "IMMEDIATE SHIPMENTS" V
ilitJUlii iiuiic uibll fc i o ill
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THE MACCABEES
Uniform Rank Develops Work of
Guards ns n Stimulus to Local
Reviews
At tho drill meeting of tho Uniform
Hank last Monday evening. It was de
cided that those members who do not
nttend drill regularly when possible, shall
be replaced by the substitutes, In Justlco
to those who do attend regularly. Tho
guard will start work to raise the money
after the holidays to attend the dedica
tion of the now homo building In Port
Huron next June, nnd It Is hoped that the
membership will assist them, nsj II would
be an honor for the district lo send the
Uniform Hank to assist In this Important
happening.
Philadelphia Itevlew, Parkway rtulldlng, re
ceiver! two applications for membership nt Its
meeting Tuesday evening. The benefit euchre
for the Central Committee, Mrs. Walls, chair
man, was nn enjoyable occasion. Mrs. Kthel
I.angford, nf I'ensttcoln. Kin., n member of the
ltevlen. ivhn Is Msltlng her mother, Mrs,
Arnliella ltotenbury. In this city, was a wel
come visitor, as was Supremo Chaplain Hurgln.
Olivet Itevlew, Parkway IlulMIng, had a well
attended meeting last week, and will havo flva
applications f0r next meeting. December 2,1,
Ihev will Join the rally lhe end of the month,
and are ptond that their review In on tho
honor roll for the third quarter. Miss liurgln.
'he supreme chaplain, was pretont, and com
pllmenie I them on their record.
Ilrntlicrhood of America
The members of the llrotherhood ot
America In Philadelphia and vicinity will
tonight tender a banquet to John V. Har
lied nnd Frank M. Cody In Mosebach's
Hall, IS)" North 13th street. II. II. Wal
ter, supreme scrollkeeper: C. A. Leng,
grand scrollkeeper; John Ituhl nnd many
of the active workers, as well as promi
nent Btnte and national ofllcers, will bo
present lo honor the guests of the eve
ning. The Grand Fraternity
A turkey supper was the attractive
feature provided for "ladles' night" and
tho Ilnal meeting of the year of Unat Park
Iltanch. More than 200 traters, with
their ladles, attended nnd enjoyed tho
supper provided, ns well as the varied
entcttainiucnt nrranged by tho commit
tee. Incidentally, during this meeting Z1 candi
dates were admitted lo membership nnd the
rollowlng officers were elected lo serve for the
ensuing six months- Commander. 1'nul Smith
vice commander, Albert Ward, regent, Ilarrv
Dorshaw marshal. Samuel (lllbcrt, recorder.
Howard itollliiKBWorth; treasurer, I. M. Miller,
trustees, 11. II Kllgorc, Henry M. l'nxoti and
1. Melgrnne
eginmng
E. ALEXANDE
The Famous War Correspondent With the Allied Armies
Takes Personal Charge
French Government's Official Pictures of the
FIGHTING IN FRANCE
Now Being Shown at the
CHESTNUT ST.
These pictures are admittedly the
finest, the most perfect reproduction of
buttle scenes so far taken of the war.
Clearly, and with every detail, the)'
show the "action front" movements of
battle just as they are happening
every day. They graphically tell you
the real, story of the war. They show
you just how the big guns work their
havoc; how the airmen drop bombs;
how the poisonous gas comes like a
cloud; how men live in the trenches;
A Symphony Orchestra Will Play Appropriate Music
THESE PICTURES WERE TAKEN BY ORDER OF THE GENERAL STAFF
OF THE FRENCH ARMY AND LOANED TO THE
PUBLIC
THROUGH E. ALEXANDER POWELL, FOR PRESENTATION IN THE
UNITED STATES AND CANADA
UNDER THE MANAGEMENT OF MORRIS GEST
OBITUARIES
HENItY JOSEPH THOUKON
Distinguished Artist, Formerly of
Philadelphia, Dies in Rome
Henry Joseph Thouron, a former Phlla
delphlan, and a distinguished artist, Is
dead nt his home In Home. News of his
death reached friends In this city yester
day. Mr. Thouron was 61 years old. He was
wealthy, nnd gave largo sums at various
times for the furtherance of artistic and
benevolent movements. A member of
the Cnlhollc Church of St. John tho Evan
gelist, 13th street below Mnrkct, he was
a liberal subscriber to many Catholic so
cieties. A sister, a brother nnd n nephew
survive him. The last-named, Henry T.
Thouron, of Ardmore, Is tho husband of
Practical and
Ice Skates GOc to
Roller Sltatea 50c to
Sleds $1.00 to
3now Shoes $3.00 to
Moccasins
Mackinaw Coats ..53.00 to
Mackinaw Hats
Mackinaw Caps
Coat Sweaters ....$1.00 to
Hockey Sticks .... 10c to
Basket Balls $1.50 to
Foot Balls $1.00 to
$1.00
$3.00
$12.00
$5.50
$15.00 !n
C9 KO t
$2.00
$8.50
$1.00
$0.00
$5.00
Sample Caddy Bags at Half Price
TRYON'S
Sport Equipment! of Bft Quality
609-11 Market St.
I JLvy-ALFXA'NDFg -j
-Ma JtHL
PlO.lt WCMKUinni.
Today
R POWELL
of the
Chestnut below 11th
OPER
how they fight ; how they amuse them
selves; how they help the wounded;
how the prisoners arc dealt with, and
a thousand and one other details of
this gigantic world war.
The Performances Are Shown Every Day
at 12 Noon, 2 P. M., 3;30 P. M., S;30
P. M., 6:45 P. M 8 P. M. and 9 P, M.
Part of the receipts from all per
formances will be given to the rench
Red Cross Society.
the daughter of Jurge George Gray, ot
Delaware. ,
John Franklin Clinc, Sr.
Funeral services for, John Franklin
Cllnc, Sr., who died nt the age of 90 on
Saturday, will he held on Wednesday aft
ernoon nt 2 o'clock In the Northmlnster
Presbyterian Church, 35th and Daring
streets. Mr. Cllne was a teacher In the
Sunday school of that church nnd was
engaged In rellglouB work for more than
70 years. He wns probably the oldest
Sabbath school Instructor In America. Ha
tiled at the home of his daughter, Mrs
Clara It. Herbert, of 3020 Powdlton nve
nue, with whom he lived for many years.
Three daughters nnd four sons survlva
him.
"Women Ask Pope to Intervene
HOME, Dec. 13. A pathetic appeal ask
ing Pope Benedict XV to Intervene With
a view for peace was presented to the
Pontiff today. It was signed by Polish
nnd Hungarian women.
Useful Gift.
10-12 North 6th St.
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