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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-11-02
400 Rent Strikers
Stand Firm Against
Raise. Say Tenants
Ranks Broken, Landlord
Asserts. limiting at Evic-
ton Steps Unless the In
crease IL Paid Tomorrow

Red-lettered signs that flashed from
windows of apartments in the Browns
vile section Of Brooklyn when 400
families declared rent strike weren't
On display yesterday but the strike
the tenants SAID, WAS still on. The
tenants declared that they hadn't paid
tho Increase effective November l.
Eidn't intend to. and were standing
es-at. On the other hand. Joseph Laza-
rus, renting agent for the owners Of
the property. said the strike was prac-
ticaly over and those who didn't pay
yesterday would pay tomorrow.
Janltors made the rounds in numer-
GUS apartments in an effort TO collect
rents, as IS the custom on the first Of
the month. but. according 20 tenants.
they received little encourage and
less money. Tenants were practically
unanimous in declaring that they
wouldn't recede an inch. They said
1t nigh. be case of pay up or get
cut. and in that case. there was but
one course for them to take get out
The strike was declared October 9,
after notice was received that there
would he an increase in rents eiTec-
tive November l. The 400 families
that organized III an effort 10 prevent
payment of increased rents live in
rows o. red brick apartment houses
which line Wyona Street, New Jersey
and Van Sickline Avenue and Bradford
Street between Blake and Dumont Ave
nues. They are owned by the Claus
Doscher estate. The section is thick
with children. mostly little tots and
there IS an average of nearly SIX chill
cren r. each APARTMENT.
john Bushwick. Of 4-5 Wyona Street,
who vas chairman Of 3 committee
that pat lis protest before MAYOR Hv-
lar IS d that il the owners OF the
apartments would repair them and put
them IN order, there would be no OBJ
lection 10 the increase
"Ihe apartments In the section
sad Mr. bushWick. are in terrible con
oiti0n. We can get TO assurances that
I'll situation viii be remedied. and
his The principal reason We are re-
fEsinE 20 pay another increase. The
rents were raised on July l. and now
The owners want a s. increase on four
room apartments. and s. Increase on
five and six room apartments.
We organized and have taken q
firm zean6 We Won nay it, A few
ar les may relent vs- the majority
W. stand pa. and were VII be no
less we are told that the apartments
So 5e repaired
NJ Lazarus. the renting agent. SAID
he w. confident chat 95 per cent Of
che tenants wopld pay tho increase and
chat u 1es poured IN today
Unless payments are made to-mor-
T0w Is expected families VIII be
esc-al. No disorder has occurred so
fsr
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-11-02
Smart Suits
Fox Women and Misses

(A)-A Fetching Ripple Suit for miss IS tins Of
silk erlamc IN an oNblood or reindeer shade. Nert
unusual The pointed design oi sef-tone en-
bredery which borders the coat and covers the
collar and pockets. The lining is fancy silk pat
termed in colors to harmonic with the suit ma
terial-our regular S55.75- Ao-n
Monday and Election Day ......... 4A.oU
(B)-A Smart, Dignifed Suit for is the
broadcloth model sketched above. The comfort
able collar is OF scaline. The suit is finely made
and finished throughout. \ number OF other
models for women and misses come this price
Mo Mon ,iS@' and S' Election D,v 1880
(C)-Women's Wool Poplin Suit in navy blue
black and 5rovn we'll cut on long lines lined aud
interiued c'our Suits also at this price
our regular +775- 90 IN
Monday ard Election Day ........., ZJ.oU
D)-Wonaens Silvertone Suits-Onc ri them is
pictured, that YOU may see its smartly simple
style here are exquisitey tailored suits. lined
with beautifully patterned silk and finished with
big collar OF Australian opossum-
M. 49, ...--. I'D r. r.--4... d.. $500
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-11-02
az Fraud Charges Fail
Men Accused of Falsifying In.
come Acquitted by Jury

Emil Rachmi and Abraham Lincoln
Samuelson, public accountants, Of 366
Fifth Avenue, who were charged with
consDirine TO defraud the government.
by filing false income tax returns,
were acquitted yesterday following a
trial lasting several days in the Fed
eral District Cour. and were dis
from custody.
Rachmii and Samuelson we're tried
twice on the charge Of having falsifed
the income tax return to the Coast
WI Warehouses Company. Inc. Each
tr.zl resu,tetd in Disagreement. The
we're tfen placed on trial for alleged
classification Of the income tax re. r
u Nathan Bloom, which resulted
yesterdays verdict OF not guilty.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-11-02
Rent Cougingg Is
A Vital Issue in
London Elections
Balloting in Progress for
Town Councils Through
out Nation as Well as
for City Borough Offices

LONDON, Nov. ELECTIONS were
held to-day for the town councils In
the provinces and for borough coun-
ellis in London. These councils con-
troll municipal affairs, such as road
building, sanitation and lighting. The
elections for these Offices usually are
held trennially, but have not been
held since 1912, owing to the war.
The public generally takes luke
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-11-02
Demand Withdrawal of Pole

Tie CArainian National Associatio,
IN convention in Jersey City, SEN q
cable message yesterday to Frank Polk,
BEAD Of the American mission in Par
requesting HIM TO present to the peace
con ierence demand that Polish troops
be withdrawn from Eastern Galicia
The demand refers to the Poles as in
vaders, and calls further for the pay
ment Of an Indemnity for damage done
by them. The Uhrainians also want
al support denied Denikine's pan
Russian army as long as it occupies
any Of the territory comprised within
.he Eastern republics
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-11-02
10 had some $50 candidates in the

who had some $50 candidates in the
field
BY the reform act Of 1918 mora
than 100000 women are entitled 70
vote in the London area. and their
influence provokes lively interest.
The Duchess of Marlborough. who
already il member of the London
County Council, took an active part
IN the campaign in the Progressive
interest, urging woman voters to EN-.
brace the present opportunity to OBJ
tain the necessary reforms interest
ing to women
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-11-02
Girl Scouts Get $4,000
OF 100000 Fund in Week

Girl Scout week in Greater New York
closed last night with only $4,000 Of
the hoped for 100000 subscribed. This
showing was attributed by the leaders
to the effect of the printers strike.
which prevented the distribution of
literature relating to the canvass, and
TOR this reason it has been determined
TO continue the campaign until Armi-
stlce Day. The largest subscription
received during the week was $4,000
from Mrs. Willard Straight.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-11-02

Materials velour silverone plush and mixtures
quality The five models sketched indicate and
you may expect OF these Many
with seaine. Sizes SO to 46. Extra sizes in plush.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-11-02
Jewish Building
Fund Campaign to
Start ''Clean-Up'
Committees Are Expected
to Raise Balance of Four
Million Dollars by Hard
Work i'm Next Two Weeks

An intensive two-weeks' "clean-up"
campaign in the United Building Fund
Campaign Of the Federated Jewish In
stitutions will begin tomorrow. in re-
Spouse to a call issued yesterday by
Colonel II. A. Guinzburg. chairman OF
the campaign. The cali was directed
particularly al the industrial com
mittees.
The garment industry committee
Evening journal., 1919-12-24
CAROLS WELCOME
NEW-BORNKING
Worshippers Will Crowd
Churches From Mid
night Until Noon
CHRISTMAS EVE FUN
FOR SUNDAY SCHOOLS

Carols. telling forth tldinss OF peace
and good Will, Ginning bells calling all
TO worship at the cradle OF the Christ
Child. will wher IN the glad Christmas
morn. Tonight CHRISTMAS Eve. a num-
Der OF Sunday schools VIII hold their
annual entertainments. There will be
midnlght services in several OF the
Episcopal churches.
Christmas masses in the Catholic
churches viii commence az ) o'clock In
the morning and continue every hour
until noon. Every priest Is privileged
10 celebrate three masses on Christmas
Day, and 10 + a custom for the laity TO
attend three masses. Bishop Monaghan
will ofllciste at the Cathedral. Al the
solemn high masses In the early dawn
ing. and later In the morning, there
viii be elaborate and beautiful Christ
mas music sung by the chOirs.
Christmas services at Calvary Eplsco
pal Church. Third and Washington
streets, the Rev. Edmund II stevens
rector. will begin promptly at one min
ute after mldnlght, Christmas Eve. Tn
full vested choir will be assisted b!
Arthur G. Heinel Marshall oliver an'
Miss Jane Van SAINT, solosts.
After the service the choir Will re
vive the ancient custom OF old Eng
land. driving through the streets, visit
ing the homes OF aged and invalid pa
rishioners and singing under their win
dows the quaint old Christmas carols.
There will be a second celebration
OF the Holy Communion at 7.3O o'clocl
Christmas morning.
Evening journal., 1919-12-24
NEW CITY WHARF
READY JUNE 50
CurtisS Airplane Company
Wants Landing Site on
Lobdell Plot
RUSHING WORK ON
HARBOR PROJECT

The Board OF Harbor Commissioners
hsuratively rolled up their sleeves"
yesterday afternoon and passed upon
multitude Of points within an hours
time.
One OF the most important matters
which came before the board was thai
OF The visit or the National House Com
miitee on Rivers and HarAors. Il was
decided 10 cooperate with the Cham.
Der OF Commerce In this matter. and.
II poss bic get the committee here on
January . or 10.
John Me'gs, designer Of the munich
pal produce wharf, was present at the
meeting Mr.. Me.gs stated that Il was
the policy OF the government 10 "help
them who helped themselves. II was
remarked that The Board Of Harbor Com
missioners had little to fear on This
score. as they had gotten a municipal
produce whsrf under way. had virtually
acquired a priceless 40 acre plot in
the logical place OF the city's future
development. ard had caused a s3OO0
600 bond issue 10 be granted for harbor
improvements to the City Of Whining
ton.
u Is hoped by the Harbor Commits
sion that the visiting delegation from
Congress- viii see their way clear 10
grant an $4,000 appropriation which
has been asked for the maintenance OF
Wilmington harbor. and Il Is thought
that their visit may pave the way for
future larger appropriations.
on being asked by Commissioner
Charles Warner as 20 the status Of the
list Of producers and boatmen which
Is being compiled by secretary Charles
II. Cant Mr.. Cant replied that he had
a list Of 200 farmers compiled. all OF
whom had been sent communications
concerning what the Harb0r Board Is
doing. Mr.. Cant also has a complete
list Of Delaware River mOt7r boat own
ers, and ne Is notifying them OF the
advantages Of trading through VII
mingtOn.
The Curtiss airplane company offered
the commission $500 a year for the rent
.of the ii0-acre Lobdell tract, as a site
for an aviation instruction fields. but
the commission. saw no advantage in
accepting this offer. as the field could
probably be used for such purposes for
only a short -lme. However. the com
pany's request was referred TO the
Mayor and Council for further lnforma-
tlon.
Evening journal., 1919-12-24
MOTHER NATURE
MAKES HER GIFT
COMPOUNDS in Her Wonderful
Laboratory Ingredients
for Tanlac.

% nf all the maladies that afilict hu-
manity. chronic dyspepsia is probably
tho most prevalent The most skilled
speciaFsts have been unable TO cope
successfully with this almost universal
malady; but Mother Nature herself. in
c7mhinaticn With HE best skill in
chemistry. has compounded in her
wonderful laboratory. the most marvel.
Gus remedy ever discovered for this
lilment
"Hours might be consumed in describ-
ing the sunerings, mentally and bodily,
of the victims OF chronic dyspepsia, and
their absolute failure TO heretofore get
relief" said the ranlac Man. "A
morbid. unxeal, whimsical and melan-
choly condition OF mind. aside from the
nervous physical suffering. Is the usual
condition Of the average dyspeptc.'
Tanlac, which seems to almost in
stantly correct this distressing condi-
ton and TO make you like old-fashioned
people were-strong, sturdy and we'll
IS now sold here by n B Danfortn and
al leading druggists
Evening journal., 1919-12-24
WATCH FOB FOR
RECORDER COLE
Members of Clerical Force
! Present Him With
Elks' Emblem
DEPUTY RECEIVES
MEERSCHAUM PIPE

Recorder OF Deeds Furman G. Cole
was presented with a handsome watch
fob. an Elksp emblem. by the members
OF his clerical force yesterday after
noon. attesting to the high esteem In
which he Is held The emblem is OF
gold and an oriyinal elk's tooth. and
IS set with a diamond. The eyes are
represented by small rubies. on the
back is inscribed Mr.. Coles name. ard
The number OF the lodge OF Elks OF
which he is a member, Wilmington
LOdee. No 307.
Deputy Recorder William G. Cole
father Of Recorder Cole. was also pre-
sented by the staff with a fine meer-
schaum pipe.
Evening journal., 1919-12-24
MUST A Child
BE PALE?
Pallor, "Tired-outness" and
Poor Appetite Almost
Always Remedied by
Pepto-Mangan
1t Builds Up the Blood and
Thus Improves the Appe-
tite and Strengthens
the Body

There IS but one legitimate excuse
for a pale. rundown. llstless child. and
that Is some serious disease OF one or
more OF the vital organs, which, OF
course, needs the prompt attention Of
a competent physician. Unless such
condition exists. the weak. white
youngster who takes no pleasure In
romping or playing can be very ma
terially helped by a course OF that
thoroughly dependable blood enrlcher
and general tonic, Guides PeptO-Nlan-
gan. This standard. remedy for Anemla
BlOOdlessnessl has been cOntinu-
ously prescribed by physicians all over
the world for nearly thirty years. lu
restore the weakened, watery blood
TO It's normal condition. and thus i'm
prove appetite. add color 10 pale lps
and checks and impart strength 10 the
whole body. GUIDES -Mangan can
be had in both liquid and tablet form
mo difference In its effect, the liquid.
OF course, being preferable for young
children. When buying epto-Mangan,
be sure the name GUIDES" Is on the
package. Without GUIDES" II Is not
PeptO-Mangan.
Evening journal., 1919-12-24
SMALLPOX IN
SUSSEX ABATES
Only Few New Gases Report
ed in Indian River
Hundred
TO FINE THOSE WHO
REFUSE VACCINATION

Residents OF Indian River Hundred
and the nve hundreds adjacent TO II
have until Saturday to become vacci-
mated. On Saturday the State Board OF
Health will make a survey, and any per-
son found not vacclnated viii be prose-
cuted without delay"
such was the ultimatum delivered to-
day by Chester II. Wells. state Health
Commissioner, who had just returned
from The district in Sussex county af-
fectcd by smallpox There viii be no
use for anyone to attempt 10 evade the
mandate Of The board" he continued.
FOR they will only have 10 face a MAG
istraie. nay fine of s95 and costs and
be vaccinated in ADDITION. should they
re'ns' after paying the frst fine. thov
WI De Fable % q fine 0f si00 and iail
tenn. We arc determined not only TO
stamp out smallpox in Indian River
hundred, but 10 form a neutral belt
around It which shall protect the re-
ma'nder ~ the state"
Mr.. Wells said th3t although a few
now ras"S of tho Disease had develnned
in Indian River and the adiarent hun
d~ods # wes he''ev"d the epidemic now
was under sunlciwt control 10 be
Cu'ckly s'3mred out when an rcsi-
dents have bcrOmc vaccinaied. - The
i've hu0drcds adia'ent 10 Indian River
are LeweS and RehObOih. Br04dkiln.
Georgoi0wn. D9VsbO-O and Baltimore.
Mr. Wells refereed 10 a recent at
temnt by a number Of Georgetown
residents "a evade the mandate Of the
Stale Health Board by obain'ng the
services Of an outside medical expert
10 d'sprovc the diagnosis Of smallnov
made by the Boards experts. "The
scheme failed as it was certain 10 do ''
he SAID "because. even had an outside
rhvs'c'an declared the disease not
smalin0X. The mand1tos OF The Board NJ
Health would stili b. supreme TIE
-Ourts uniformly have urheld the po-
lice mowers ~ health authorities and
ihp laws urder which they operate for
ihA honoft Of the community at large
When the Bo7rd declares a disease
CONTIGUOUS it has absolute power 20
fight ihe maladv by rigid quarantine
and by any other approved method
known 10 medical science
A Wilmington city official who is in
toresfed in health affairs. in discussing
Mr. Wells declarations today. reverted
60 the infanlile paralysis epidemic
here several years AGO At that time a
Phiiadolrhia physician was employed
70 diagnose the ease and legal action
was planned against The health authOri-
ties The utter futility OF such a pro-
cedure. however. became so apparent
that the attempt was dropped and the
health authorities were given full sway.
Commissioner Wells Is OF the Opln-
ion that fully IS per cent OF the resi-
dents Of Indian River hundred and the
adjacent hundreds will become vaccin-
ated bv Saturday and there will be lit
ue dnculiy in rounding up the re-
naming % per cent. However. the
board doesn't intend taking any chances
but will prosecute all who have moi
obcyed the order to bare the arm to
the vaccine needle.
Evening journal., 1919-12-24
AT IT. P,Trurgs

The services az ST. patricks Church,
on Christmas morning. like all Catholic
services OF that day. commence at ;
O'Clock. with high mass celebrated by
The pastor, the Rev. James Qulgley and
the singing OF Eeonard's mass. by the
choir boys Of ST patrick's parish. Mss
Gertrude Mcsslck viii preside at the
crgan. accompanied by Messrs. Tlpka
and EgglestOn with string instruments.
Irving easier. OF the Community Ser
vice. Will. during the services. sing sew
eral choice vocal selections.
Through the columns OF The Evening
journal, the choir boys Of st. Pat
rick's church wish 10 Tend their most
sincere thanks 10 Mss Rose Corrlgan
for her personal donation Of gener-
Gus amount which viii enable them 10
enjoy many unexpected pleasures OF
Christmas time. The boys have en-
ioyed the kindness Of Miss Corrlgan at
previous date, when she gave them a
summer outing at Edge Moor.
Evening journal., 1919-12-24
AT ST. JOuN'S.

Christmas services viii be held at
ST. Johns Episcopal Church, Concord
avenue and Market street, iOforrow
morning as follows: 7.J) o'clock, Holy
Communion, with o1r0l servi,c by
the vested choir; 1890 o'clock, Holy
Communion AMI sermon with The
choir present at this servire also. The
sermon will be by the rector. The Rev.
Alban Rlchey. The Offering NJ both
services will be devoted 70 the Armen-
/ ian and Far East Relief
Evening journal., 1919-12-24
COLLEGE "Y" CLUB
TO GIVE BANQUET

The College Club OF ihs Y. NJ. c. a.
will hold It's annual banquet a, the
Lambros Restaurant No. Sl1 Market
street, on Friday alght. Fred b. igler,
OF the University Of Pennsylvania, VIII
address the club at the dinner.
At the conclusion Of the dinner, OIL
GERS will be elected for the ensuing
year.
There will be no gymnasium classes
at the Y. NJ. C. 4. during Christmas
week.
Managers ana captains of the Church
IN c. A. Basketball League will meet
at the ~" for 1 conference Friday
afternoon al 5 o'clock.
Evening journal., 1919-12-24
SHERIFF'S JURY
ASSESSES DAMAGES

The jury drawn by Sheriff Grassland
to assess damages on properties along
the Philadelphia turnpike, the owners
Of which had taken an appeal from
the awards OF the commissions appoint
ed by Resident judge Rice, has made
the following awards: Albert C. Ryan
and Willard G. Ryan. si2j; Ella Malln,
S22i0. and George Lodge and Ann Par
IRISH. S2li6. In the case of Walter G..
and Laurana Scott. the writ was stayed,
as the property has been sold.
The previous commission awarded the
Ryans $500; Ella Malin, S270O. and Mr..
Lodge and Ann Parrish, $500.
Evening journal., 1919-12-24
MEXICO SHOWS
CONCERN over
U.S.. ELECTION
Continued from First PAGE.

tended, accords full faith in the others
evidence.
For instance, in the Wallace case
MEXICAN officials are satisfied with the
testimony Of their own citizens that
Americans provoked the fatal attack
upon him by riding his mule over a
machine gun squad. The American In
vestigation, however. developed that a
Carranzista kicked Wallace's mule. caus-
ing the animal 10 sy into the squad
After shooting Wallace, the Mexican
soldiers poured liquor over his body to
make IL appear that he was drunk.
American friends OF Wallace testified
that he never drank.
Latest developments in the jenkins
case similarly illustrate the conflict
whclh apparently influences every dip
lomatic interchange Of the two cOun-
tries. The American consular agent
reported TO his embassy In Mexico City
that he personally heard poems retracl
their original testimony against hin
and state they were coached TO say at
first that he was in collusiOn with his
abductors. Although repeatedly prom
ised q transcript OF these retractions
the Puebla court finally refused to give
Jenkins and later even denied the
poems made retractiOns~
in dozens Of instances of Americans
murdered in Mexico, the Carralza gov
crnment has shown the same inclina-
tion 10 depend wholly upon their own
version Of circumstances, which were
later entirely Iefuted by investigation
OF the American state Department.
The escape without punishment Of
Mexican murderers has crealed a sit
uation in the Tamplco oil region. which
Americans say, has resulted in Amer
leans being treated like dogs by Mex
ic5n soldiers Payroll rCb5eries there
are increasing rapidly.
Amerft an diplomats In Mexico are st
a loss as to how TO improve the Car
rama governments viewpOin, toward
American protests against murders and
other matters required In exchanges.
COurtesics have been overlooked by the
Mexican foreign office, !hs last Jen-
kins' note being given 20 the press be-
fore IL was presented 10 the American
embassy.
Although taken separately the var
ious affronts 10 the United States In
the last few years appatr to be regard
ed as Of minor calibre and they are
declared by American officials acquaint-
ed with the situation 10 have COM
bined TO gtneraie 4 growing ill-feelng
Notwithstanding the outward appear
ancc Of comparative serenity
Evening journal., 1919-12-24
COLD, WHITE XMAS
ISPR0lIISED SOME

It's going TO be a cold Christmas. but
according 10 present indications Santa
Claus for the most part will have TO
worry along with the snow now on the
ground the weather bureau said today
Occasional flurries Of snow are look
cd for in the great lakes region and
in the middle Atantic states today and
tonight so Christmas Eve will be white
there.
Sharp drops in temperature Christ
mas morning are predicted in New Eng
land and the middle Atlantic states;
Slightly colder weather should pre-
vail in the Ohio Valley and Tennessee
Condit Ons in the South Atlantic and
East Gulf regions will remain practi-
cally unchanged, the weather man says
Evening journal., 1919-12-24
CIDER TOO HARD FOR
MAJOR CLIFTON

Hard cider put Major Clifton, a Negro,
out Of commission for a time yesterday,
and during his brief period OF oblivion,
he was picked up from the sidewalk on
Orange street, between Third and
Fourth streets. by Officer Rodenheiser.
In Municipal Court this morning. how
ever, Major got away with a bargain
fine. s. and costs, the usual fine being
$40 and costs.
Mary Redden made out better than
Major, however. for she was dismissed
on a charge OF drunkenness.
Evening journal., 1919-12-24
CUTS BOY WHO HIT
HIM WITH SNOWFALL

Residents In the vicinity OF Second
and Monroe streets were excited yes
terday afternoon when an Italian, whose
name was not learned. stabbed John
Boyer. aged 10 years, OF No. 9ii Linden
street in the back. According to tn
police Boyer was throwing snowballs
with other young men at passersbys
and the Italian who had been pelted,
took offense and chased the boys. Boyer
was only slightly cut. his injuries b 70
ing attended at the Delaware Hospital.
Following the >'abbing the knife
weilder escaped. although he was chas-
ed for several squares.