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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-31
STATE EDUCATORS
GIVE PHILADELPHIA
WOMAN HIGH OFFICE
Miss Maguire Elected Vice
President of Association.
Teachers Pension Bill
Favored.

HARRISBURG, Dec 31.-With the se-
lection of Scranton as the place for the
next annual meeting, the State Educa.
tional Association ended today its 65th
meeting. H. H. Baish, City Superintend-
ent Of Altoona, was elected president,
succeeding Robert G. Shaw, of Green's
burg.
The association went on record as
favoring a teachers retirement and pen
sion bill and a $2O,0OOOOO biennial appro-
prlation for schools, instead of the S5,-
100000 appropriation now allowed by the
Legislature.
Miss Margaret Mcguire, of Philadel-
pha, was elected vice president; ]. p.
McCaskey, of Lancaster secretary, and
ID. S. Keck, of Kutztown, treasurer. c.
B. Connolly, of Pittsburgh, was chosen
as a member of the executive council,
and c. D. Koch, of Harrisburg, to rep
resent the association in the educational
council.
The association has 9125 members and
has a cash balance of $7O7S. The sum of
$1,000 was appropriated for the use of the
Legislative Committee for printing and
for work for the passage of bills.
c. Schaeffer, State Superintendent of
Public Instruction, spoke on "The Peace
Movement He said the pupils should
not be taught the glamour and glory of
war; but rather to regard the State as an
organization of force backed by justice
and tempered with mercy and good will.
He pointed out that Ghent, the city in
which the English speaking people were
to celebrate the Tooth anniversary of
peace this year, had been destroyed by
the war in Europe. DIR. w. Grant Cham
bers. dean of the School of Pedagogy of
the University of Pittsburgh, spoke on
1.-THE Need For More Cooperation In
Education"
The Legislative Committees recon-
mendation for the retirement of teachers
at go years of age after 80 years of serv-
ice at maximum pension of $500 a year
was approved, and the association also
went on record as favoring the S. mini
mum salary increases for teachers pro-
vided in the school code, but for which
no appropriation has been made by the
Legislature.
Other recommendations approved in
cluded those extending the vocational
schools revision of the rural education
laws providing for the appointment of
two inspectors of rural schools to work
under the supervision of the Department
of Public Instruction. providing for
changes In the child labor laws, SO that
educational and health tests be left fiex-
ible, and advocating the return of labor
certificates, when not in use, to the lssu-
ing authorities.
Resolutions were adopted pralsing
Governor-elect Brumbaugh and commend
ing the Department of Public Instruction
for its work in extending vocational
schools.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-31
PORTER AGAIN cRITlcIsES
Tells of Case Where Persistent Of
fender Was Freed.

Another case OF the release or con-
vieted prisoners before the expiration or
their sentences was cited today by Direc-
tor Porter in support OF his statement
that the work of the police department is
hampered by the courts and magistrates.
Director Porters statement was directed
against Judge Dougherty. who yesterday
defended his associate judges for releas-
ing disorderly characters. In defending
the court Judge Dougherty had declared
that the action OF some policemen In
making arrests was outrageous and often
illegal
In answer Director Porter today cited
the case OF Edna Sullivan. who had a
long jail record, and was released after
she had served three months OF an 49,
month sentence. 1t was the fourth time
she had been convicted, he said, yet heI
sentence was cut after she had served
less than one-slxth OF 1t. After she was
released the last time. Director Porter
said, the Sullivan girl had de6ed woman
probation officer whom she met on the
street.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-31
DANDY BILL STARTS TRIP
OVER HILL TO P00RH0USE
Former Pride of East airard Avenue
Seeks Home at BlOckley.

DANDY BilP' Hutton, once the sartoFial
pride OF. the district about the East
0lrard avenue police station, said fare
we'll TO his fame today and started to
walk to Bloekley. Hutton Is 81 years
old, but he looks older. Two months
ago his son Jerry was drowned IN the
lower Delaware from a tugboat
A phonograph at the station house was
playing Where Is Ny Wandering Boy
Tonight when Turnkey Graham stirred
the gaunt old man with his foot this
morning and aroused him. Dandy Bin
put on his battered hat as he slouehed
into the rollrooms but he took It on again
and wept silently when he heard the
old song
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-31
1880 IN PRIVATE REQUESTS
Will of Lena Will Admitted to Pro.
bate Today.

The estate of Lena WIN, late of 800
North 45th street. amounting to $s1, 500,
is distributed in private bequests by her
will probated today are Ambrose Aman.
7426 sprague street. 5000; Henry G. Eddy.
who died in the Poliellnic Hospital, 5000,
Mary A. Deperven. 1883 North 18th street
$3.50; James 70. News, 2425 North SSd
street. $2i00,
Personal property OF the estate OF
Henry Plonley has been appraised al
S5s.Osil1; Michael Kammerling, 1894 20,
Louisa Ray, s52s7,5o; Lizzie Wills, SlO23. 81
William p. Taylor, SS4s46S; Elizabeth
Green, sS221 20; Anna L. Paxson, $26705I
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-31
ENDS LIFE WITH PISTOL
ON LAST DAY OF YEAR
Body of Man Found at 5eth and Lud
low Streets.

Body of Man Found at 56th and Lud-
low Streets.
The body OF a well-dressed man, about
Sc years old. was found behind Kolb's
bakery, 6sth and Ludlow streets. this
morning by Policeman DIssalet. of tao
18th and Pine streets station. The man
had shot himself through the head with
a new revolver. An insurance policy
made out to John Robinson, of PhiIadel-
phia, was found in his pocket together
with pawn ticket for 81. made out to
G. Johnson, for ring which was pawned
In a Market street pawnshop yesterday.
The police believe he pawned the ring 10
buy the revolver with which he ended
his life.
The man had been dead only a few
hours when found. He was about 5 feet
II inches in height and was evidently IN
moderate circumstances. A 81 bill. a pair
or glasses and memorandum book were
also found Ia his possession.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-31
INDUSTRIES MUST
KEEP WORKERS FIT,
SAYANTS ARE TOLD
u. S. Engineer Discusses
Efficiency Problem
Tests of Brightness and
"Dulness !" of Pupils.
What the Scientists Say:

The country Is In danger Of too
much system.
Philddelphidns Jcho enjoy fresh
tomatoes during the 1Dinter are IN
danger of huUtno their supply
stopped. A disease Is killing the
pidnt to such an ertent that the
greenhouse men mdD be forced to
stop the cultiuation of icinter to-
mdtoes.
Agriculture tUus formally pro-
nounced science, instead of a mere
means Of obtaining q Livelihood from
the soil.
circumstances hare so changed
that the efforts made bV foreign IN
ueStorS to unload their American Sc
curities at the outbreak of the Eu-
ropedn todr toiH not be repeated.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-31
MURDER SUSPECTS ORDEAL
Accused Negro viii Be Taken t.
Scene of Crime in New Jersey.

NoRRIsToWN, Pa, Dec. sl.-Henry
Thomas. a Negro. arrested in Jenkintown
recently and committed to the Montgom-
cry County jail on suspicion OF being the
murderer of Henry Bahmes. In New
Brunswick, n j., will be taken 10 the
scene OF the murder today on requisltion
papers. The chief of police OF New
brunswick says he is the murderer.
Thomas was selling shoestrings In Jen-
klntOWn when arrested.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-31
ALIENS ON PUBLIC WORK
New YOrk's ProhibitOry Act De-
cIared Unconstitutional.

NEW YORK. Dec. S1.-The appellate
division of the Supreme Court this after
ions. which viii probably settle for all
time the question of employing allen labor
on the construction OF subways. IT was
held, in reversing the ruling OF a lower
court, in the case OF a contractor con-
Yleted or a misdemeanor on the charge
OF employing allen labor. that the act
which says foreign labor shall not be em-
ployed on public works in this state. is
unconstitutional.
The application OF William Helm. tax
payer seeking to restrain the Public
Service Commission from abrogating ex-
listing contracts with construction firms
now engaged IN subway work, was de-
MED as being unnecessary.
The two decisions were rendered by
divided court
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-31
STATE WORTH sS2,74s,s7e
Report of Commemorative Assets
Made to Governor.

HARRISBURG. Dec. 31.-The first COM
plete inventory of the States wealth has
just been completed. In a report OF the
State Property Commission, filed with
Governor Tener, it is shown that the
assets OF the State amount to So. .74S. SIG. IS.
The commission was appointed by the
Governor in order to find out what the
States property was worth. The inven-
tory includes the Capitol Building and
furnishings. Capitol Park and other State
property here, the State hospitals and
sanatoria and the penitentiaries.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-31
LoooMoTIvE OUTPUT SMALL

The Baldwin Locomotive Works pro-
dueed 500 locomotives In the year just
ended, compared with 2o25 Ia 1913 Be-
sides this falling OF IN numbers, there
was 8 marked decrease Ia the size Of
equipment ordered. The output Bas tbs
smallaat since 1858. The aVerage number
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-31
SUICIDE OF HEIRESS DUE
TO NERVOUS BREAKDOWN
Police Inquiry Into Atlantic City
Hotel Suicide So Declares.

ATLANTIC CITY, Dec, 31.-Police Of
iicials, after a purely perfunctory inves-
tigation, today released the body of Miss
Marian Howard, the beautiful st. Louis
heiress, who ended her life in the bath
room of a handsome suite in the Marl-
borough -Blenheim Hotel yesterday by
shooting herself in the head.
Acting County Physician Leonard, who
conducted the inquiry upon behalf of the
police, accepted the statements made by
hotel managers and Miss Helen Flad, aunt
of the st. Louis belle, and certified that
Miss Howard shot herself while mentally
irresponsible for her action. Doctor
Leonard said he had been informed Miss
Howard's nervous system suffered total
breakdown some months ago. Thousands
of dollars were spent for specialists, who
failed to provide relief. Finally 1t was
decided to send the beautiful girl here in
charge of her aunt
An element of mystery has been inter
jected into the case, however, by the
statement that for a week past Miss
Howard, who is said to have been the
sole heir to an estate of $S60O0O, had been
i'm exceptional health and spirits. She
made frequent long tramps on the Board
walk. returning with glowing spirits to
declare she had never felt happier in her
life. On Christmas Day she was the re-
clpient of many letters. No one here is
able to say whether an unfortunate love
a air had anything to do with the tragic
episode
Miss Helen Flad aunt of the dead girl
Is In a state of nervous collapse as
result of the tragedy. She has declined
TO make any statement. Miss Howard s
body was forwarded to St. Louis today.
ST. LOUIS, No., Dec. s1.-Miss Marian
Frances Howard, daughter of the late
Laelede ]. Howard. fre-briok manu-
facturer and inheritor OF his ss50OOO es-
tate, was the wealthiest young single
woman in st. Louis.
Miss Howard had spent much of her
time In musical study abroad since a
court decision in June, 1912, gave her un-
disputed possession of her fortune.
This decision followed one of the
strangest law suits ever heard in West
ern court, which continued for nine years.
Soon after the death of Howard a suit
against the estate was filed by Mrs. Mary
Leafgreen, who called herself Howard s
widow She lost the suit.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-31
SENATE PLANS AGGRESSIVE
ATTITUDE TOWARD WILSON
Lull in Patronage War Likely to Be
Followed by Action.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 31.-That the air
of "watchful waiting" that the Senate
assumed yesterday in the lull that char
acterized the contest between the PresI-
dent and members of that body over the
patronage question is apt TO take ag-
gressive form today is the indication at
the Capitol.
Senator's are keenIy aroused over the
situation. as they regard the action of
the President of retaining in office ap-
pointees after they had been rejected by
the Senate as clear violation of the
Constitution. The next batch of noml-
nations sent to the Senate from the
White House is awaited with more than
usual interest.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-31
BLEAsE 10 EMPTY JAIL
South carolina's Pardoning Governor
Frees b5 Conviots.

COLUMBIA, s. c. Dee. Si.-Before he
leaves once. It was reported today Gov
ernor Cole u. Blease may pardon AL OF
the l4s State prisoners remaining 10 The
penitentlary. Pardons and paroles were
his New Years gift today 70 IS more
e0uvietz. making So his record for the
week. ana l5ll since Be became GoFernor.
Among those Who resolve keH Year.
clemency are three dynaznie1ls. iaqoif2d
in 81 attempted lfnehins.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-31
MARRIED AT ELKToN
Only Six Couples Wed There on Last
Day of Old Year.

ELKTON. Md, Dec. 81. - Only ak
couples were married here today. They
Werei
Albert S. Camburn and Anna NJ Car
Kithen, and Ward Baker and Letitia OFT.
Of philadelphia; q. Jacob Laideckar and
Rosa H. Derr Milton, Pa; BENJAMIN IA
Dreher, q Weatherly. ana Anna 81
Hroae. Ianaqua- Pa; Frederick b.
Gfoher ana Bertha HltehneE Hiaekuroed
k - and Larldn Heezon end Annie A
Heldin. HllminaEea, Del
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-31
NEW YEAR AT CITY HALL
Mayor Denies Report That Emer.
gency Gang Would Have to Work.

mayor DENIES Report That Emer-
gency Gang Would Have to Work.
Mayor Blankenburs today branded as
false Tumors, evidently emanating from
Organization sources. that per diem la
borers in City Hall would be compelled
TO work on New Years Day. A state
ment issued by the Mayor set forth:
'h'rOm information received from a
working man in the Department OF Pub
lie Works, l understand that a rumor has
beeR circulated-by whom 1 do not know
that orders have been issued BY that De-
partment that ell men IN the emergency
gang must work on New Years nay.
This. like SO many similar rum0rs. Is as
solnteIy untrue. New Years Day e :
pay holday None o. the emergency n,eu
win be required 80 work tomorrow. bul
aA VII p PAID E folI days zaz4s
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-31
Burns to BE Guest Of Merton Men

DetectiVe William ]. Burns viii Be the
guest of the Merton civio3 Association at
dinner at The Overlook Golf club 7an-
ps1y Z
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-31
DON'T DELAY

Big as are the numbers n
this MAMMOTH SALE,
there's the possibility Of do
ing better by coming AT
ONCE!
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-31

That you want to wear
walking into 1915!
Furnishes them to yOu at
a mOney-saving on the orig
inal rOck-bottom prices Of the
Finest Cys hes madel
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-31

And so on up to cur
choicest Suits at $40, to our
superb OvereOats at $50 and
$55, now at similar Redue.
tiOnsl ...all.aa
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-31

SIS Suits & Overcoats
now $1O.5O & $11.5O
SIS Suits & Overcoats
now $3.50 & $500
$40 Suits & Overcoats
now $500 & $16.5O
SIS Suits & overcoa,s
now $500 & $1,000
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-06-13
members Of the family left FOR Turtle
River this morning.

I 4
members Of the family left Tor Turtle
River this morning.
Mr.. and Mrs George Noll and son
Chester, who have made Bemidji
their home for several years, leave
this evening for Duluth where they
will reside in the future. Mr.. Noll
while in Bemidji has been the sec
Rotary of the Observation-Disclosures
wholesale adjustment.
FOR SALE Make us an offer for
! the following property: Lots 8, 10
land II. Block IS, Of the original plat
of the village Of Redby, Beltrami
County, Mimi. A cash sale Of reas-
Eonable payment down and balance
on time will be considered. UNION
SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, Sioux
Falls, South Dakota Adv.
Senator and Mrs. 3. j. Swedback
and Mr.. and Mrs. III. w: Haines and.
son Harold left Bemidji this morn
ing at ten o'clock on an extended
auto trip. They will go to Minnea-..
polls from here and from that place
plan on going into Iowa and Wiscon=
sin. They will he away several
weeks.
Misses Anna Peterson and Grace
Dusty Of Azure, Minnesota, were in
Bemidji yesterday enroute to VII
mona, Minnesota, where they will at
tend a six-weeks' term of summer
school. Misses Hazel Alger and
Clara Bake of Azure, who accom-.
panied them to Bemidji, returned
home in the evening.
Rex Monday night. ''Zingo's,"
4-reel feature War in the clouds.
One of the most remarkable adven-
ture stories ever told in motion pic.
lures Zingo's terrific fight in the
air will provoke untold amusement
and wonderment In addition to
this program, 'sLucile Love- a two
reel series will be run. Admission
and 10 cents.-Adv.
A.. Hicks, merchant of Thief
River Falls, was in the city yester-
day. This was his first visit to Be-.
midji and he stated that this was
one of the most beautiful little cities
he had ever seen. He also COM
mented upon the up-to-date appear
ance of Bemidji and it's opportuni-.
ties as a summer resort. T
While carrying boiler party filled
with boiling water down the back
steps yesterday, Mrs George Smith
had the misfortune to fall with the
result that she scalded both arms
quite badly and sprained one of her
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-06-13

"Spartacus, George Kleine's la
test masterpiece in animated photog-
raphy, photodramatically and delect-
ably tells Of historic, tragic and ro-
mantle events attendant upon the
revolt of the gladiators against Ro-
man domain. 1t will be the attraction
at the Rex theatre for two days,
Friday and Saturday, commencing
today, with daily matinees
The interesting historical occur
ances on which this motion picture
classic is built are seasoned with a
flavor of romanticism that cannot
fail to- suit the taste of the most fas-
tidious devotees of the photodrama.
It, deals charmingly with the unfa1t-
ering love Of Spartacus, gladiator
and Thracian prince, for the daugh-
ter of the Roman Consul, Crassus,
the marvellous virility Of the. erst-
while barbaric potentate having fas-
.cinated and enamored her. His oY-
empowering love for her proved no
greater than that Of the woman. 1t
Eeyentuates in her successful effort
to save him from terrible death in
the arena that Of being torn to
pieces by lions. The perishing in
his stead Ola jealous rival who had
conspired to bring spartaeus TO the
tragic death that was meted out to
him is an episode both dramatic and
sensational that holds the spectators
tspellbound, but carries with It no
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-06-13

feeling of repulsion the horror of
the arenic atrocity being lost in the
exultation of the spectators that
Spartacus was saved and restored to
the arms of his devoted sweetheart.
Gladiatorial combats in the pres
ence of morbid thousands, who are
portrayed enthusing over the agon- !
lied suffering and martyric deaths
Of the Titans Of the short sword and
shield, keep the interest of the spec
tators at a feverish pitch Shambles
resultant from the sanguinarys
clashes between the Romans and the
arenic fighters and the perilous es-
cape Of the gladiators from their rem.
devious when hemmed in by the Ro-.
mans are so realistically and wildly
visualized on the screen as to thrall
All the behol ders.
This photodrama, as have been all
its predecessors presented by George
Kleine and which it is declared to.
outrank as an absorbingly interest
ing attraction, was produced by a.
famous Italian company. It's mas
tiers Of pantomine and expression
such as only the Italian School cree
sates delineate this gripping and
thrilling narrative withsits aura Of.
fighting and romance in such a
drama icall y powerful manner that
at times it is with difficulty that the
illusion Of the camera IS maintained
Admission 5 and 2 &c.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-06-13
Take Plenty Of Time to Eat.

There is saying that rapid eat
ing is slow suicide" If you have
formed the habit of eating too rap
idly you are most likely suffering
from indigestion or constipation,
which will result eventually in Sc
rious illness unless corrected. i Di-
gestion begins in the mouth. Food
should be thoroughly masticated and
insalivated. Then when you have a
fullness of the stomach or feel dull
and stupid after eating, take one Of
Chamberlain's Tablets. Many Sc
we're cases of stomach trouble and
constipation have been cured by the
use of these tablets. They are easy
to take and most agreeable in effect.
Sold by All Dealers.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-06-13
81 s.. . =, Is q, & 4, & = =
THE PUBLIC LIBRARY \

THE PUBLIC LIBRARY
8 ~ = = 3 y 4 = 8 x s 4
The public library has received
some practical and up to date book
let's on concrete construct These
booklets are written by a corps Of
competent ngineers and are publish
ed under the auapi ices Of the Universal
Information Bureau Of Chicago.
Their accuracy is, therefore, unques-
tionable and will render them ex-
ceedingly valuable to readers inter
ested in these subj ects.
The booklets cover the following
subjects:
Concrete for the Farmer.
Concrete in the Barnyard.
Concrete Pavements, Sidewalks
Curb and Gutter.
Concrete Silos.
Small Farm Buildings in Concrete.
Cement Drain Tile.
Concreting in Cold Weather. 81.
Small Concrete Bridges and Cul-
verts. .5s.
Cement Stucco.
Concrete Surfaces. n. b
These booklets have been sent to.
the public library at Bemidji
through the courtesy Of the Univer-.
sal Portland Cement company, as
gift to the library and should prove
of real value to all those Interested
in the subjects outlined.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-06-13
About The City

~ Xxx q y
LEST WE FORGET
Ky ff<<< fkf <<<< x
king Cole"
Baseball Sunday.
Don't forget to, vote.
IS -s
Polls open 6 a. m. to 9 p. m.
Baseball Sunday. Shevlin versus
the Bemidji Athletic club.
The five weeks session of sum-
mer school will begin here Monday,
June 20. 1922
-Bemidji will have the biggest
Fourth of July celebration in it's his
tory this year.
Tuesday, June Is, Primary cleo
ton day. Don't forget to vote. The
polls will be open from 6 a. m. to
8 p. m. s -. ~.
= -. 81 H.. -,
That news items telephoned to the
Pioneer are appreciated both by the
publishers and readers of the paper.
Phone 81, - ~
I'm the Court of King Cole" will
be produced at the Brinkman theatre
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday ev-
enings, June %, 20 and "a. The
play is directed by Mrs. Purdy Smith
and will be given under the auspices
of the Episcopal guild.