m n , m i s & r ft fe s fv I Mi ll I fh It m JUST GOSSIP ABOUT PEOPLE Mrs. Kellogg Will Tell of Her Experience in Bel- gium Behind the German Lines-Recent Important Luncheon Discussed ONE or trie most mgniiicant events of the week will bo the lecturo which , will b &lven by Mr8, Vernon Kellogg at the a&rrlcK Tticatro on Friday afternoon. Mrs. Kellogff Is today ono of tho most widely known American women In Eu rope, and her work on behalf of the Bel gian women and children will no doubt win her a placo In history equal to turn of Florence Nightingale. She Is the only woman member of the American Commis sion for tho Relief of Belgium, having been requested to nccept that position by no less a personuge than Herbert Hoover, who for years has been a personal friend of both Professor and Mrs. Kellogg. Mrs. Kellogg was six months in Bel glum behind tho German linos and trav eled all through the occupied parts of that nation. Sho had exceptional opportunities to see and participate In much of the re lief work the commission is doing. A committee of prominent women have the affair fa chargo nnd thero willbo many patriotic features, and it will be open to " the public. , The committee under which Mrs. Kcl logg's lecture will be given Is composed of Mrs. George .H. Frazier, Mrs. .1. Willis Martin, Mrs. Charles Stewurt Wurts, Mrs. Edward D. Toland, Mrs. A. .1. Cassatt, Mrs. Henry Mlddleton Fisher, Mrs. E. T. Stoles, bury, Mrs. John Cadwalader, Mrs. Joseph Woolaton, Mrs. William Ellis Scull, Mrs. Stanley G. Klagg, Mrs. William A. Law, Mrs. Edward Burton Roblnette, Mrs. A. J. County, Mrs. Charles Gibbons David, Mrs. William H. Donner, Mrs. William A. Glas gow, Mrs. John Grlbbel, Mrs. John II. Mason, Mrs. Arthur E. Newbold, Mrs. George Wharton Pepper, Mrs. George Woodward and Mrs. Bayard Henry, chair man. IT IS remarkablo what noteworthy af fairs can go on In this city and only the "Inner Few" be cognizant of them. I was speaking about tho luncheon given on Saturday for Mrs. Cornelius Steven ton by fourteen different Important so cieties, aHd my friend had not heard of It. I suppose because of tho "wars and rumors of war" there is not as much pace in the news Jhese days, but I real tied that It was more than a pity that this affair had not been heralded far nnd wide. In the first place, do you know of any other woman in civics, In charity and in the city's Intellectual 'and social life as greatly loved? And In the second place, do you think there Is another one In this city whose friends, to the number at that luncheon of more than three hundred, would rally about her to show their appreciation of all she had done for each and every organization represented, as well as numerous Individuals In those ocletles who had been fired with an am bition to follow her example and become "citizens," for a citizen In the fullest sense of the word Is what Mrs. Stevenson Is? The breakfast was given In the Rose Gardens, you know, nnd was attended, as one man remarked to me, "by tho best people-In the city," by which he did not fa mean the smart set, nut tno reaiiy reprc- aentatlve people In all tho works of the i city's life. ' "J rvEAR old Doctor Keen, who certainly f "U cannot be called old In spite of his f. eighty years, presided at the long table, fe with Mts. Stevenson seated at his right t1 hand and at her left hand was Dr. Tnl- '& cott Williams, while on Doctor Keen's left VL Van Ppnfonr T menu rf tVlff TTnlvur.qltV of Paris, exchange professor In this coun try, you know, at Columbia University. Professor Lanson was named by Monsieur Juaserand, French Ambassador to the United States, to attend the breakfast and to speak In behalf of France's appre ciation of the honored guest, who was, by the way, born in France. Such French, my dears! It was a joy to listen to him. His address was fol lowed by a very short but much-to-the-point one by Mrs. Willis Martin, who was ucceeded by Dr. Talcott Williams, and TVlMrtl Tfnan In Intrnfltiplntr Tnlirt. RAPlnCT ft tj Pile of clippings and manuscript which reached many Inches high (It was an aata on Mrs. Stevenson's life), laughingly pre pared the guests to remain for the after noon, as Doctor Williams evidently had much to say. There were many able and interesting addresses, until I began to feel, as Doctor Jastrow expressed it, "It seems that, we are not here to honor ono Woman, but a sort of syndicate which goes by the name of Sara Yorke Stevenson." Doctor Jastrow, you know, Is librarian of the, University of Pennsylvania. Dr. William H. Furness, 3d, was an other speaker. Doctor Furness was sec retary of thn ! Museum of Science and &ST Art, now of the University of Pennsyl- L& vanla, when Mrs. Stevenson was president tt nd Mr. Samuel T. Bodlne was vice presl- oent. Mr. Bodlne was present niso uu Saturday, and presented the University Museum In the name of Mrs. Yorke Ste venson with the portrait of Mrs. Steven son by Seyffert, which was shown at the recent Academy exhibition. , ANOTHER very Interesting thing was -the tablet which Dr. Albert T. Clay had fashioned of 4000-year-old clay for the honored mm nn whinli wsji written a K "gular ovation to "Sara, daughter of wf Yorke, wife of Stevenson," tn some ancient jft language. Doctor Clay kindly translated it I for us. Doctor Clay was formerly In the department of Semlttcs of the University f Pennsylvania. When a chair was fannrti -t Tni. hi, iho intn J. Plernont ---.. . . u --- - - . i,j morgan In memory of Mr. l.anaii, vi li ft New York Sun, known as the Laffan Chair of Semttlo Archeology and Litera ture, Doctor Clay was appointed to fill It, tnd he came on from New Haven to at tend the breakfast. $ TT WAS altocether a great tribute, and : the presence of so many of her "boys"; y spa lovingly cu led inern. was a b'' w gratification tp Mrs. Stevenson, who spoke ! u ner mends wttn me greaicai w ptlort and appreciation'. f Doctor Koen closed the breakfast by Lr.uesttnr that all who attended would veet there again twenty years hence to brate Mm. Btevenon ninetieth Dirin- w'and his own one hundredth. h fourUeifiocletled Und-whoM au- i am jyneMOA or, prwf ! " J?? Tliotu by Mhuciui MISS MABEL DE LONG The engagement of Miss De Long to Mr. Kobert Brian Chew, of Chestnut Ridge, N. J., was recently announced. Division for National PrepaieilncsH, Pub lic Lodger Company, American Philosoph ical Society. Pennsylvania Museum and Hchool of Industrial Art, ArclicoloBlcal, Museum of tlto University of Pennsylva nia, Oriental Club of Philadelphia, Ameri can Oriental Society and Aicheoloeical Institute of America. All of these socie ties lay claim to Mrs. Stevenson as a most active worker therein. NANCV WVNNB. Personals, Mrs Kdu-ard D, Pago will B.lvo two luncheons, followed by cards, iSt llio t'orln thlan Yacht Club at Ksslngton ono will tako place Tuesday, May 1, nnd the second Wednesday, May a. Mrs. George W. C. Drexel entertained at dinner last night at her country placo at Dryn Mawr. Miss Amelia Tower Putnam has Issued Invitations for a tea at her home, 13H6 Spruce street, on Monday, April 30, from E until 7 o'clock. Mrs. Charles TJ. Hart entertained at luncheon, followed by cards, at her country placo at Deyon yesterday. Mrs. Walter Blabon has returned to Bryn Mawr after a two weeks' visit In Washing ton. Mr. nnd Mrs. Blabon will entertain this evening In honor of Miss Elizabeth Samuels and Doctor Poulleff, whoso mar riage takes placo tomorrow. Dr and Mrs, Henry Mlddletown Fisher and their daughter, Miss Mary Frances Fisher, hae closed their town house, on Clinton street, nnd are occupying their coun try residence, Alverthorp, Meeting House toad, Jenklntown, for the summer. Dr. and Mrs. Fisher have Mrs. rieorge Tucker Blspham. of Washington, D. C. as their guest for some time. Mrs. William Coleman Freeman, of 234 South Twenty-second street, returned last night from New York, where she spent the week-end. The first of tho spring scries of luncheons at the Sedgley Club, In Fairmount Park, will bo given tomorrow. Mrs. William J. Wlllcox and Mrs. William Ellis Scull will be hostesses. The other luncheon days this season will be May 3, May 10 and May 17. Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Slmonln, Mr. and Jlrs. Henry Jackson nnd Mr. and Mrs. Ralph IJbby, of Portland, Me. who are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jackson have returned from a motor trip to Atlantic City. Mrs. J. Lawson Weatherly, of Minne apolis. Is visiting her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Ball, of Wayne. Mrs. Weatherly will be remembered as Miss Bertha Ball, whose wedding took place last October. Mr and Mis. Charles Furbush Barker, of Ardmore. are receiving congratulations nn tho birth of a daughter. Sue Horton Barker. April 12. Mrs. Barker will bo re membered as MlssBetty Burrows-Wright. Mr and Mrs. Bernardo de II. Stokes, of 7430 'Devon road, Mount Airy, will cnter- tain ai uinner iuin" - ast meeting of tho Crcshelm dancing class. The guests wiu include Mr. and Mrs. Oeorge Davis Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Brush, Mrs. Herbert T.lden and Mr. W. Price Hull. The annual meeting of the Germantown Cricket Club will be held In its clubhouse t Germantown on Saturday evening. The following have been placed In nomi nation for election: Officers: Sir ; Edward Walter Clark, president: Mr. William w. Kurtz first vice president: Mr. Joseph Wayne. Jr.. second vice president: Mr. perey H. Clark, third vice president: Mr. Oeorge VurvVce. Jr.. secretary : Mr. Lewis W Wlster, treasurer. Governors: Mr. iinrv Tawls Mr. Charles Gibbons Davis, Mr Louis C .Madeira. Mr. William H. Con ,.!! Mr Kwlng Stllle. Admission commit !"' ' Robert II. Newbern. Mr. J. Ross KummUtee: Mr .George K nTagar. Mr! Thomas Evans and Mr. Charles W, Schwartz, jr. Announcement Is made of. the marriage of Miss Miriam Allen Turner, daughter of Mr. n,l Sirs W lllam Jackson Turner, of Hunt W Va to .Mr. Paul R. Brown, of Cham mVsbur'g Pa. The wedding took place on Anrll n'ln St. Stephen's Protestant Epis copal Church, this city. Dr. Carl E. Gram mer performed the ceremony. Announcement has been made of the en .nepment of Miss Leah Cole, daughter of ,g Md 1 Mrs Elmer H Cole, and Mr, Stew 5I' S nSl n of Dr. and Mrs. A. E. rnCe bo hoMhls city. The wedding of M" narneU and Miss Cole will take place on May 9. Roxborough -rh. Tadles' Aid Society of the Rox . T1r.rrMbytrlan Church will give a. "Sflon tomorrow night In the ,a.r h !Sriors In honor of the pastor, the Srt&h Montgomery Gibson, and his v kl ,m married on April ju ana bride, who were jot wedding have- just wturojfl ,.MrJfc Marr.t k. "- --- i ma ' mw.ww- tea' mmiinmmMi ? .1 .';;slunl ! M". Samuel Miller, treas m'mIm?; J' WeBl' Lare. secretary, and Jlrs. William V, Hteele, chairman of the nower -committee, who will receive tho Riles ts, will be nsslited by Mrs. aeorgo niillln, Miss Mary I. Fatten. Mrs. a. W. Moyer, MrB. Whallcy Suuers. Mrs. Charles V, yT' Mrs' "erman McMaster, Mrs. John KunsforJ, Mrs. John Chrlstonsen. Mrs. John j;ex, Mrs. YVT.liam Culp. Mrs. Newton Uoniilnupr, Mrs. Harry Wood, Mrs. U P. I.",?.' s,rH- Kmma Schoflctd, Mrs. Ocorgo Miller, Mrs. Harry Dngcr, Mrs. Hack. Mr Ldnard Crease, Mrs. Thomas Johnson, Mr L. Carley, Mrs. CI. Uuck, Mrs. W. Wenda rs. Mrs. rndnll and Mrs. Laura Ilansbury. The church m uo attractively decorated with Hogs, ferns anil spring blnpnoms. Weddings MATllli:f JCNES Ono of tho most nttrncthe of the early spilng weddings will tnke place this evening at 7 o'clock, when Miss Eleanor Collins .Jones, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Lukens Jones, of 200 Wyncoto road, Jen klntown, will become tho bildo of Mr Alfred E. Mathleu. of this city. Tho wedding will tnio place In the Church of Our Saviour, Old Ymk road, Jen klntown, and tho ceremonv will be per formed by the Itev, Charles Wesley Shrelner, of West Philadelphia, nsrlsttd by the rector, the Rev. John M. Groton. A reception will follow the ceremony at the homo of tho bride's parents. The church will be nrtlstlcnlly decorated with largo palms, maiden-hair ferns and pink nnd .white roses. The bride, who will lx given In martlago by her father, will be attended by Miss Ruth Landls, of Jen klntown, as maid of honor nnd the brides maids will be Miss. Helen R. Mathleu and her sister. Miss Elizabeth H. Mnthleii. Mrs Herman Miller nnd Mis. John o. 1'liuli-lf.en. of Finnkford, Pa Tho Hower gills will lie Miss Edith Jones, sister of the bride, and Miss Knthr-rlno Fltzpatrlck. Mr. Mathleu will be attended by Mr William King Allen, as best man, nnd tho ushers will bo Mr. Fredeilek Burke. Mr Abram Rlneold. Mr. William Buck. Mr Joseph 1. Jiuiex, ,lr The bride will wear an exquisite gown of white Ixoryiluchesie satin, ti humeri with old fninll hue. Her tulle veil will hang In graceful folds over tho long court train of satin, and, showered hero nnd there, will be clusters of orange blossoms. The veil will bo held In placo by a band of narrow orange blossoms across the forehend and caught on cither Mde by n large bunch of the blossoms. She will entry a bridal bou quet of whlto orchids nnd lilies of the val ley. Tho maid of honor and tho bridesmaids will bo gowned allko In blue frocks of georgette rrepo very becomingly made, with bluo satin bodices n'nd a skirt trimmed with many tuflles, nnd small bunches of pink and blue rores. They will bo very oualnt and made with a Helm of white and blue eiepe, old-fashioned leghorn hats in the shape of a poke bonnet will be worn; they will be faced with pink georgette crepe and trimmed with blue and pink loses. Sil ver slippers and stockings will bo worn, and they will carry shower bouquets of pink and white snapdragons. Tho (lower girls will be dressed In white organdie, trimmed with ruffles ; they nlo will havo pink nnd bluo rosebuds on tnelr dresses. They will wear poko bonnets trimmed with pink and blue ribbon, and will carry small baskets of sweetheart roses nnd sweet peas. EUEBBACH Et.WEI.L Miss Knthryn Cecelia Elwell, daughter of Mr. Joseph T. Elwell, and Mr. Robert Hod Eberbach were married last evening at tho Rittenhousc by the Itev. Joseph Itatto, D. D. The bride was charmingly attired In a handsomely embroidered net gown, made over white satin. Sho wore a trained veil, showered with orange blossoms, nnd car ried a bouquet of white roses and lilies of the valley. The bride was attended by Mr, John Eber bach and Mr. William D, Elwell. brothers of tho bridegroom and bride respectively, as pages. A reception followed the ceremony for thp families and a few Intimate friends. I'pon returning from a honeymoon trip to Bermuda, Mr. and Mrs. Eberbach will be at home after Juno I at S807 Chew street, Germantown. KANE EVANS The marriage of MIm Eleanor Irene Evans, daughter of Mrs. Frank D. Evans, of 70S North Forty-third street, to Mr. Arthur Garfield Kano will tako place this evening nt 6 o'clock nt tho home of tho bride. Miss Evans will be attended bv Miss Helen Carson ns bridesmaid nod " ni"- "f the bridegroom. Miss Retty 'Fuller will be (lower girl. Mr. Kano will have his hiollur. Mr. William Kane, ns best man. The cere mony will bo performed by the Rev. Charles Bronson, D. D. WENTMNG APPLEOATE A choral wedding of much Interest In musical circles will tako place tonight in tho First Presbyterian Church, Fifth and Penn streets. Camden, when Miss Char lotte W. Applegate, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Applegate. of Wood bury. N. J., will be married to Mr. George W. Wentllng, musical director of the Cam den Choral Society, the Roxborough Melody Club and the chorus of the Tabernacle Methodist Episcopal Church, Camden. The Rev. Dr. George Hemingway, pastor of the church, will perform the ceremony, and will bo assisted by the Rev. John R Mason. Mr. Henry S. Fry, of St. Clement's Protos tnn Episcopal Church, this city, will be tho organist, and the soloists will be Sirs. Elsa Lyons Cook, soprano, and Mr. Henri Merrl ken, tenor. The bride will be attended by her sister, Mrs. Charles Sinister, ns matron of honor, and Miss Ella Moore Davis as bridesmaid. AilAmllnr tliA l.rdlpirrnnm will lin his nnn Mr. George Howard Weiuilng, best man, and M. It. Bruce Wallace, Mr. T. Wllford Schofleld, of Roxborough; Mr. J. Malcolm Shelmlre, of Asbury Park; Mr. Thomas Evans, Mr. .Clarence A. Munger and Sir. Millard Davis, of Camden, Mr. Wentllng and his bride will leave on a trip through the South and will be at tiomo after June 1 at 326 East Irving avenue, Merchantvllte Park, N. J. 'w1 rxsMtSzMmamsixam MRS. I. WALTON HBISS Mrs.- HeUs will bo remembered as Misa Frances K. Lambern, jof 6015 North, Eieventn jweei, n: mar triage 'tookjlaej. alf orfiijrtj MB. JjHL1 V- QHbbbbVi m'Sw' 'bbHHbB Vr r j" BA BKrs4&'.2i: BF -t ?- && f-'H1' WBMvwc;ramm j.- -. . A PROBLEM I'opjrijlit I. Iff I'ubllihliiE Ckiiumiu. Hi in iiii-u h Spcrlal Ariuus incut If you had your choice, which would you take? CONTRABAND A Romance of tho North Atlnntic By RANDALL PARRISII TIIK STOKY TIU" PAH t'AITAIN RKilAIMI 1IOI.I.1S. ot tli Allan I.lno. wlio retlrfit from servlio wlicn Ills fuller, owner ( llm iompun, ilinl and left lilm n nmoll foriunp. Is mi of u injinlirr of RitstH on lo ird tho vnrnt r.tnernll.i nnmil bv C.irrlnRlon. tupiiur lilnir Rtul nil MIoh.i li .- of New ork. A'KIIA Is n youni; wom.in of nineteen. !o has lirlliocl n iMtty offlirr of the aint to sccrrt hfr on boanl Tho Mirhtltm rilv Is nboluteh- utoK lieemiie Currlnhton Ins a bnsinHH Hrlirmrt In mind. He wants to rorner llio lopper m.irkft lifonu" of the til pit War Mollis discovers Vera on.. nlKht. but Dromlins to krrp secreey until IIih crart Is ono dav out tn na. when tin Blrl Is to dlsidoso Iht 1. entity to (.'airliiK- ri:il(il'.S MefWNN. a millionaire, sIlBlitly Known to Hollts, la anothrr sucst. Tim Mronl nlsht out a tramp steamer wreiLs tho yaiht. All but Mollis, m nnd MrCinn are in ml nnd iilrked up b tho boat. Itollls forces McOniin tn licln liberate tho Klrl Imkeil In 11 stateroom. Tno thin, men then i-maiie in ihe IlKht uor tlailhiB from the Hern uf the .ihl. 'Iho third nlcht out they slsht : rr.ifl. the Indian Chief, of Philadelphia which t.ika them on boanl. when It Is learned tli.it Ilollls can naMgale tho boat 'Ihe Indian rnlef Is In n iilltdMn condition, li.ilim rvn wrecked In a Btorm. The vemel la loaded to tho hatches with n, valuable c.iruo, and tho crew la on th point of mullny. L'HAPTKH X (Continued) IT WAS far from my desire to ,istimo com mand of the Indian Chief and guide her destinies on a long outward voyage to what ever port her cargo had been consigned. What that port was made slight difference, for my whole desire was to return as quickly as possible to New York. I would, how ever, assume temporary command, and con sent to navlgato tho vessel to the nearest American poit, where a competent skipper might bo procured and a new crew obtained. Indeed, under tho laws of tho bca. this duty wan all that roiild bo expected of me; all I had any right to do. In every essential this was a salvago Job; l had found tho freighter floating helplessly on the high seas, nnd my skill alone would brii g her safely Into harbor. To this end I possessed authority, nnd could compel the obedience of the crew, an obedience which, no doubt, tbev would grant willingly enough in their eagerness to get safely ashore. But If I attempted more than this and nssumed command for the long voyage. I should be captain In name only, possessing no real authority on board, until after we reached the port of consignment and 1 hnd communicated with tho owners and received their Indorsement. The Indian Chief pos sessed no wireless outfit, nnd whatever I did must be on my own Judgment. These considerations flashed swiftly through my mind, and I attained decision before Masters again spoke. I would navigate the boat to the nearest port on the American const, notify tho owners and then leave them to do as they pleased with the vessel and crew. I cared nothing for the salvage; tho presence of the disabled steamship In these waters had saved our lives, which was reward enough surely. All I enred for was to get myself and the young lady safely ashore. Why. even If further ndven ture appealed to me, I could never consent to drag that girl about with me to whatever foreign port awaited the Chiefs cargo. My thought was Interrupted by the sound of Masters's voice. "It sorter seemed to me. Mr. HolIIs, he was saying, "thet maybe It would be best for me to explain these things before you . .. i. nin Vnu'll nntnrnllv want to know Just the condition before you decide what to do." .... t "I have decided. Masters." I answered briefly "There Is only one thing I can do legally, and that Is navigate the Indian Chief to the nearest American port and surrender her to her owners. As a licensed captain of steam I have authority to as sume command to this extent, but no more. It Is a salvage Job. nnd I would bo within my legal rights, but If I continued the voyage, and later tho owners should, for nny reason, choose to disown my act, It would place me In a serious position." "I reckoned you would look at It that wny. sir I'm no sea lawyer, but I sorter figured It out about as you do. But that ain't the situation exactly." "What ain't?" "Why this owner business, sir. You see the owner of the Indian Chief, an' every pound o' cargo below batches Is on board "The owner Is on board I" 'That's the Gospel truth ; that s why I took the trouble to keep you here and tell vou what I have before you went down and met him, sir. It gives you a chance to think out your best course." ,.,... . . "But If the man Is aboard why did he not appear on deck to give us welcome? Surely our arrival must have been of In- "iJkely as not he hasn't even heard yet that you are aboard. You see, his cabin Is on the starboard side astern; and he would see nothing from them ports. Be. sides Mr. Ilollls, he Is lame, and It Isji bit hard'for him to get around on a ship with out help. What do you say. sir? Shall we go down now an' talk It over below?" "The sooner the better," I said, with a elance over the port rati. "Tho fog Is thick nhiB out yonder and we may havo a rough nleht. The steamer would ride a heavy sea better with some more of that riffle overboard." ' CIIAl'TIin XI Contraband of Wr. THE knowledge that the owner was actually on board changed the entire ituatlon. 1 would have to argue It out with him undoubtedly, for quite naturally he would object to any return to an Ameri can port. Well. I might be In for a dls agreeable Interview, but I had made up my mind, and tt was not to be changed by any bluster or offer of high wages. "Como on, then. .Masters." I said brusquely. "Let's get .this oyer with." Tntv Hr -uu,r swtwnm " ilj.i ir ima 'oaar oaamuiaL wvsur r IN ETHICS VI I 1 1 plainly furnished, n great contrast to the hnndsomo sea parlor of tho Esmcialda, but familiar enough to me. A bare tnble ex tended lengthwise, lis wooden suifaco stained and illNllBUted A lantern, Hh globe discolored with smoke, dnugled from a blackened beam oerhend, and a small coal "love, red with lust, occupied n prominent position in front of tho mlszen mas-t. Its III Juinted pipe leading somewhere astern. The carpet was of rag. rather gay In coloring, and showing unmistakable signs of long u-e, and the paintwork, otlginally cream, had long ago faded into a dirty yellow. Statetoom doors opened along either side, so close together as to move them mere closets, containing nn other conveniences than u sleeping berth or two. The tabln, however, was well lighted, much of Its ft out being open to tho deck, and having also a dead-light above Mas tcis led tho way n round the butt of the mast, and 1 followed, having taken nil this in nt a glance. There were two cabins astern, occupying apparently tho full width of the csscl, and tho engineer rapped witli his knuckles on thn panel of the nearest door. There was no response, but a second attempt resulted hi n voice bidding us cuter. k "It was a pleasant enough Interior, lighted by two poits, but showing no attempt at decoration. There was a t ug underfoot, two chairs upholstered In leather, a big sea chest, anil a desk littered with papers. Shelves hold a fair collection of books, while two bunks occupied the far coiner. A man arose from ono of tho chairs, and faced us, tho light front the stern port shining full upon him lie was tall, delicate looking, his features bearing marks of pain, yet cer tnlnly not mine than thirty years of age. lie una not at all like what I had expected to soe, and I faced lilm In surprise. Ho had tnken a step toward us, limping- slight ly, but nt sight of a stranger paused. "Whom have you here. Masters?" he asked, his eyes on my face. "Is there another vessel near us?" "No. sir," and tho engineer stooJ, lint In hand, awkwardly shifting his weight "Wo havo picked up some castaways. This man here Is Captain Ilollls, late of the Atlas Elne." "Indeed," lie held out his hand to me. his oyes looking direct Into mine. "I regret your misfortune, sir, but your coming Is a godsend to us. Your ship was wrecked?" "Sunk In collision." I nnswered. "But It was not my ship; I have not been to sea for several years In any position of com mnnd. On this occasion I was a guest on board a steam yacht belonging to Gerald Carrlngton, of New York. 'Vk name of the vessel was the Esmeralda. need not relate tho details Just at presep't but three of us have been picked up by this ship." "Three all passengers?" "Yes one was a woman " "Yot. If I understood Masters aright, you have been In the merchant service?" "In every capacity; when I retired I was captain of tho freighter Vulcan." He stood silent a moment, thoughtfully considering me, and I could not determine whether or not he was altogether pleased. Finally, having apparently reached some decision, his gaze shitted to the fnce of tho burly engineer. "I will talk with Captain Ilollls." ho said quietly, "and. perhaps, you had better return on deck, Masters, and keep an eye out: the fog thickens, and we are In tho track of ships." "Very well, sir." As the door closed behind the engineer's bulky figure, the owner motioned me to a chair, while he took another himself. He seemed doubtful Just how to begin, open ing a drawer In the desk, and bringing out cigars. "You smoke, doubtless?" "I thank you -yes." "I hardly know how best to approach my subject," he said soberly. "If you were merely a shipwrecked merchant captain, I could make you a rather attractive offer: but, as you have retired from the sea, that would probably prove no special Induce ment," "The pay, you mean? Well, hardly; I have no desire for a berth." "So I supposed, or else you would scarce ly have been one of Carrington's guests for a yachting cruise. I presume Masters told you the fix we are In?" "Yes, as strange an accident as I ever heard of at sea. You havo got to have a navigator, and I am perfectly willing to serve you so far as I can. I owe you this for picking us up from on open boat. With your permission, sir, and without mention ing pay. I will agree to take command of the Indian Chief and sail her to the near est American pdrt, where you can procure oltlcers, and, If necessary, a new crew." Ho sat silent, one white hand crumpling a paper on his desk, his forehead creased, the lines of his face showing clearly. He appeared to hesitate, uncertain how best to answer me. . II certainly appreciate your offer, Captain Ilollls. It Is a moBt liberal one, because, If I know anything of maritime law, you would be Justly entitled to high compensation for thus saving both ship and cargo. I had Intended offering yoU--at least, that was my first thought the sum of three hundred a. month to take com mand, the contract to remain In force after the conclusion of the voyage, If you so de sired This you will not consider? The money argument has no weight?" I smiled, but shook my head. "Then there Is nothing left me. except to anneal to your humanity," he went on, lean Ing forward, his eyes on mine. "If you were an ordinary, rough sea dog I should hesitate to make BUCh an appeal, or revaal to TOU the desperate pompon www nmu, tu you ro vi ""o rousre a Mt,,,w, .V my class, and I can give yott my confidence; trust you with my secret Is this not true?" I hopo I am worthy of such faltlCL 1 answered, wonderlngly. ns he paused. "I repose that faith In you, and ask you to face, this situation from my standpoint I am the sole owner'of the Indian Chief nnd also of her cargo. Every dollar I possess on this earth Is tied up on board this ves sel. That Is why I sailed as supercargo: I dare not trust the venture to nny one'elsc. Under the hatches I have a cargo valued at nenrly half a million dollars. It was pur chased and shipped on tho strength of a contract signed by a high offtclnl of one of the European Governments, yet the respon sibility of payment rests upon myself nnd a few Intimate friends. If the Indian Chief snfely discharges this cargo, within a designated time, nt a certain port, or con tingent thereto, I sbnll make a foitune and retain my honor us u merchant. If not, then 1 am it ruined man, Mr. Ilollls, and my teptitatlou Is gone, also." "What poit?" "Honibuig." "Your contract then Is with Germany? Who was tho purchasing agent?" "Tho military attache at Washington." "Vou hao hla slgnatuieV" "Yes ; but not with me here I took pre lautlon to forwitid that by small to an American banker In Berlin. 1 leaned fotwnrd, deeply Interested by now In his unusual story. "Then t presume your cargo Is largely munitions of win ?" "Of that nature yes." "Krom what port did you sail?" "Ila'.tlnioic. July 2C ; wo wero held back within the capes for two days by a severe i.lorni " "Then you havo not heard of the declara tions uf war In EiuopcV' Ills eyes widened, his pale face grew whiter than ever. "War In Europe; already declared 1" ho cNclalmed "Is that actually truo? Wo carry no wireless, and havo spoken with no vessel since we left the Chesapeake. What nations nre nt war'."' "The ljst message we received on thoj Esnieialda was that (ictmaiiy ar.il Austria were already pitted against Erance, llussln and England The (Icrm.iii ttoops havo In vaded Belgium in an effort to teach Paris. The night before our uciident a great Brit ish battleship, tacltig tuvv-nid New York, passed u Slio was under otders to bottle up tho German liners May I see your manifest?" (CONTINUED TOMOimOW) 'MARRIAGE SLACKERS' UNKNOWN BREED HERE Clergymen of Various Denomi nations Deny Existence of Service Dodgers CUPID'S ANNUAL DRIVE After-Easter Nuptials Moro Frequent. Pastors Explain Many Licenses Philadelphia ministers, ns a rule, haven't any time for "petticoat slackers," that Is, thei mild young men who rush bravely Into matrimony to avoid military duty. But, so far, tho ministers haven't met nny of the breed. They say the ciealures don't exist In this city. Consultation with pastors of various dc nomlnatlons brings out the belief that tho tales of tho lurae, companies of marriage slackers slnco the countll's call for ic- crtll's are evuggetatlons The extra num ber of licenses Issued recently Is duo to the usual spring drive of Cupid, the afler I.ent rush nnd the big bankroll. The Inst twelvemonth has been so prosperous that Jack has a big enough wad to persuade Jill to enlist ns a housekeeper. At least, so the preachers say Tho Hev. Er, Kraut! P. F.irkiu. pastor of Giaco Methodist Episcopal Church, says he would give a severe talking to any young man who, ho was convinced, came to him to bo married 'to escape military duty. "Of courso I could not refuse to marry unless I was sure, and It Is difficult to get behind a man's motives," lie said. "Many recent marriages weio nrranged months ago. I have not had any experience with such 'Markers,' nor havo I heard of any among my fellow ministers. I think the lists of marrlago licenses recently will show n Inrge number of foreign names. If there are nny 'slackers' they are not Americans, Our native boys will not shirk their duty." The Bcv. T. S. McCnrty. rector of St. Ed ward's Catholic Church. Eighth nnd York streets, does not know of a single Instance of a "slacker's marriage." "There Is always a large number of wed dings nfter Easter, and tho good times havo made tho number larger than usual for the past year." he said. "An examination of the recruiting lists will show n largo percentage of Catholic young men." The Hev. Dr. George D. Adams, pastor of the Chestnut Street Baptist Church, said: "I do not know of a single case In which I could accuse tho man of being married to avoid military service. In fact, I know many havo put off their wedding dates be cause of the uncertainty of tho situation. They want to bo ready for duty to the country. If I did suspect a 'slacker' case I should deal with it as I Judged Its merits." Tho Itev. W. A. Ecrguson. of the Simpson Memorial Methodist Church, Kensington, whose congregation Is largely composed of mill workers, has had an unusual number of weddings recently, but only ono which he knows was not arranged some time ago. "In that once case," he said, "tho groom, a stranger to me, did look shamefaced, as though he might possibly be a petticoat slacker, but the only attendant at tho wed ding was tho mother-ln-law-to-bc, so I must not misjudge, the reason for tho man's seeming shame. He may have been facing something worso than trenches." Chester Recruiting Office Closed CHESTER, Pa., April 25. Tho recruiting ofllco In the City Hall hero for trie Naval Coast Ileserve has been closed, following an order received by Lieutenant C. It. Nor rls, from League Island. During the twenty three days tho station was In existence eighty-three men enrolled for service. 19TH AND HUNTING PARK AVE. WEEK "SK?0 APRIL 30 2 Performances At 2 & 8 P. M. Daily DOORS OPEN ONE HOUR EARLIER Greatest Show on Earth And the NEW ORIENTAL PAGEANT ALADDIN SB? WONDERFUL LAMP 1400 PERSONS, 80 PERFORMERS A GREAT ENSEMBLE OF NEW SENSATIONS FROM EUROPE 89 CARS OF WORLP WONDERS 108-CAGE ZOO, 41 ELEPHANTS PARADE t 10 A. M, rrecedlBf lt Pf rforron: ,-r. m- l.-i A J Hi1!.- AM. une ouc iicKut auuh ruiLDKErf .UNDWt 1U YKAM tarn IV Wff JR I 'WSjEs t- A L fVSAKA-' Annual meetlna- Jnsenli I'rle.ller ! once of Utiltnrlari Church, Chelten nnu urccno street. ; winner, Laundry Ownera' Exchange, 'A ...,.., jiuir.i, i ociock., Aicmuers. Dlckcni lllovl,lp Meetlnr, AM Hotel, 8 o'clock. Members; Iortleth nnd Market RtteeU Ba 1" .. association, 7 South rortleth'strl 8:30 o-clock. Members. , f neinocrntie club, 14S0 South ,T .-square, ssao o'clock. Members. "' one-aet plari, l-laye and nye ...no ine.ure, neventecntli and Do Lan streets. Admission charge, Lecture, "Amerleanlam and 7.lon4 Juiinn w. Mack, EL. D., Young M iienrcw Association, 1010 Master stre I.ectnre, Mr r.rneit Hhacaleton, bet the GcoEranlilcnl. Socletv. AraH.m .Music, Broad and Locust streets, S o'cloel Admission charge. ' nnxterv oinivea, Carpenter.1 ItalL'M Chestnut street nbovo Third. Members. J. Sl Mrau bridge S. Clothier chorus rive "Tki Ifr Golden Legend," Metropolitan Opera House.i ? tlutneopathle Medical Society, IUhaA.J mnnn College. Members. !? I.etltla llBtlcllfTe .Miller recital at Wither. i spoon Hall. Admission charge. j ra Free Former German Cook .si 'M HAZLETON. Pa.. April 25. Arrested last week on a farm at Homeatovvn, linns Dle-.f?i 1 AtHt'Af f AP ?b4asj am j.a1 ka1 ll. f t-. .... ". AtllCrlr.ltl llnnr President T.tnnl.i lnlAH.JlJ In New York, has been rleascd by order?! of United States District Attorney McCorWtv? of Scranton. Nothing Incrlmlnatlnc waa'.'J found against Dlcssenwetter. AYA At I 11:13 A. K. to 11:1C r. M. MAItKHT ABOVE 10TH Special Anniversary Week Program 1. Topical Itevlew. S. lMucatlonal: "America I rteady." Uncle fjam'n Force on Land and Dm. 3. Cuinrd)-. 4. Overture! "National Emblam" (Baflejr). Stanltu Concert OrcAettra. 5. Flrit Presentation MARGUERITE CLARK In "THE VALENTINE PHIL" PALACE 1214 MARKET STREET 10 A. M. TO 11:15 P. M., 10c, 200 WILLIAM FOX TrosenU Flnt Showin of VALESKA SURATT In a llarvolom Plcturtiatlon of C? TJ" "C ' o jlx m MM Adapted From Sir IUder Hanard'a UntvtrlU; VJ ruinous foei ? a !" s a "rvw a pttnaTvitfi .. aff f' AKUAJLUA i&iba.m..7s:3i.,K,V. ana, t to, mis r. h. t'" WM S TTATCT m Pint showing 'X- VV 1U. O. XlAIA. 1 "THE DESERT MAN J A Added Mvs. Vernon Castle Attraction I "PATItlA." Kn. 1.1. iT'l REGENT MARKET Ilelow 1TTI1 11 A. M. to 11:1.1 P. M. Dully, luc: Ktenlnf! lBcUPI FLORENCE REED '" "THB 1 miJ-'iH-' KEji-iU INTERNAL BIN", T7TnmArT A MARKET Ahovn 9TH V IVjILHIA 1) A. M. In It IIS P- t fW Prices 10c. 20o. fS ILUKttJNtJU KKKD n "xiiB . . i i-.r Ai. sur ii Aaaea umi whom inn ue atone comedy, "HER FAME AND HIIAMK" CHESTNUT STREET'- OPERA HOUSE Tnlca Dally. 2:1.1, 8:15 GERALDfNE ' FARRA.R hi? "JOAN OF ARC" In "Joan the-Woman,r ORCHESTRA OF 110 SPECIAL CHORUS PRICES 2.-,o. fiOo. 75c A FEW AT NIOHT 11.00 ACADEMY OF MIMIC TONIQltT AT 8:30 Illustrated Lcturo by SUl ERNEST QL Shackleton 'M in Antarcticrkj Che.tnut S''VAi Thrilling Adventures Seats ut Heppe'a, 111U r.ft. ... l' Auiplces ot Geographical Society i-ft n. f. SAT.T.TR Keith's THEATRE FISHER & CO. 'K SAM & MORTON initv li irvfttun m. rv !i DAISY JKAN; ItHNHV H. TOOMEIt CO.!' tsrtttn tuATiiVTiiM fvrtiiTnia & nu. VKnvnvnAKTLK In "PATnfA." Jitfl ZZ -S TlPflAn POP. MAT. T0AY.C0c to 1.60. taM nuAU EVENINOH AT 8:13 in "THE COUNTRY COUSIN" gj FORREST P.P.--MAT:,7.A,Y' 52? & '.-Kftl tf I iu Mr IVIun car' ,. V QUID rtm- wi""' wu......j .'mi vca tVtjr Ciin&nA sfnalio1 PnrnAilu Biianaaa tiiW upremp Aiumrai uomwiy tsurcei MISS SPRINGTIME ' C, ARRICK P0P' MAT- T0DAY. 60c to tl.M.KV,x7 (jVrnVlVJi-k. LAST 4 EVENINGS AT 8:1, 'A1-, A FAIR ana WAliAlUJK f WITH JANET 11EECHER NEXT WEEK TUB E HLMENDOHF TRAVW,l! b' NORWAY. Mati. JAVAwCr J, iti., 25e & 00c. Seata Tomor. Ti T TALKS. N!K!U J Eai., 23c to il. Mat! z ? aT.OBE Theatre Par. VAUDEVttE-S-Contlnaou. '; 10c, 15c. 2x, 33c ' '- 11 A. M. to 11 P. U. -."; ........vn nny t tpo rvt lOIITll "JUJNlUiv i'uuuicjo ur xctxi .' BOBBY HEATH & CO. otubm'-. CROSS KEYS Kft?So?iK Willard's Temple of Music BROADWAY VKSltWa STUART HOLMES '- 'l A DFiLPHI Evenings at 8 :lj POP MAT. TOMORROW REST HEATS. $W MOTHER CAREY'S CHICKEIf s. nAnlllin l MIT TrtniV K( M LYRIO TONIQHT'AT, "SO LONG LETTY" With CHARLOTTE QREENWOOD - W'.i'. Knickerbocker jg? Uafkat I Tua.,ri . Sal.tJ s?.2? JSP- Girl Yn Golden, Wl &r n.irur ! ,....,. jexi 'J' IWJ JVs.M ' JU a t i-i.- t sva u sjt-si pnOAD ST. THEATRE. Fri. Alt., April 8 Rrcitai jyiarcia ytmuw "' Eminent vMnerlcan" BopraM , Tlck,tB-1.50, l, I5c and.COc! - i .s-sr-iYTHir ftArmant'ri A ORrWuiyi , max:wh roATF, BACKJrO!3 Nft WeK-lrrl-"n-.Vi?1 W9 IWMTAtt. (? a GTMavil,ftlwtti Vinr.s-rV.'iBrJs' TJTS3 iSS&I. , .-cOa 7Y71 ? t'iii .jra W ml y; 18 m r.i. 4im yc vm it A'jrfe." 6J iV-rr uj M i r,-r Tawws Wf ,4 At
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