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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-05-15

which had as it's mission the TAX
ing of the woods on Hill 204.
The platoon from Company A
operated on the eastern edge of
the woods; the platoon from
Company B on the western edge.
At the hour "h" (6 p. m.), the as
saulting troops left the trenches
where they had been staying in
order to allow artillery prepara-
tion on Hill 204. =
From the beginning of the at
tack the American detachments
were marked by their ardor, BRAY
cry and enthusiasm.
In spite of the firing of the
enemy's heavy and light machine
guns, trench mortars and rife
men placed in trees, these men
bravely threw themselves on their
adversaries.
A fierce hand-to-hand contest
Immediately took place in the
thick and almost impregnable
woods, where each man sought his
man. The combat was violent,
and your men never ceased dur
ing all the operation to arouse the
enthusiasm and admiration of
their French comrades by their
magnificent behavior.
Hand-to- Hand Struggle
Lieutenant Schenkel, especially,
distinguished himself during this
combat, making a great impress
sion on his troops and our soldiers.
Led by his ardor, with seven men,
the lieutenant found himself sur
rounded on all sides. This de-
tachment cut it's way through by
using the butts of their rifles and
bayonets on the enemy's ranks,
and succeeded in rejoining their
comrades; Lieutenant Schenkel
himself killing, with a pistol shot,
a German officer.
The attitude of all American
ranks, especially the noncommis-
stoned officers, was also noticeable.
Of six noncommissioned officers
participating in the attack, five
have fallen gloriously, killed or
wounded. All officers, noncommis-
stoned officers and privates were
superb in their enthusiasm and
courage.
would appreciate very much if
you would bring to the knowledge
of your regiment the splendid con-
duct of your men, who fought for
the first time with us, and let
everybody know that with such
admirable soldiers as yours, and
ours, the defeat of the Germans is
certain in the near future.
(Signed) MATTER.
The commanding general of the
Thirty-ninth French Division
added:
I join with all my heart the
sentiments of admiration which
Colonel Matter expresses for the
valiant troops which have just
given to ours a splendid example
of bravery. I join my salutations
and respect to the brave men who
have fallen on the field of honor,
the number of which is, unhappily,
great. (Signed) POUGlN.
This letter, so warm in its praise,
was received on the morning of
July d, fitting day for the Penn
sylvanians to receive such note
worthy letter.
General Muir supplemented it
with the following note, which was
read to every unit in the division:
The division commander desires
to congratulate the two platoons
participating in the attack of July
/ upon the receipt of such splen-
did concentrations from the regi-
mental and division commander
under whom they served. He be-
lieves that the action of these men
is but an example of what the
whole Twenty-eighth (Keystone)
Division will show when oppor-
tunity offers.
By command of General Muir.
EDWARD L. KING,
Colonel, General Staff.
Chief of Staff.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-05-15
IRON DIVISIONS BATTLE LOSSES
GREATEST AMONG GUARD UNITS

assistant chief of Division,
official entire division
Killed actiOn--Sxy officers, 1851
OF wounds-Thirty-six officers, G7l
Died of
Died of the
death-109 officers, 2742
Missing and pr
wounded-1l4
Slight men.
Wounde
wOunded-386 officers
total, dead and woundd-5Oo officers,
Grand total, all casualtes-17,771 officers and
This number of casualties than suffered
the First Second and Third Divisions regular
arm and marines.
Casualties by units prepared by the War
figures will swell casualty list
The of not tinclud rounded
New-York tribune., 1919-12-21
Court Upholds Music
School in Quiet Block
Petition for Injunction Charg-
ing Peace of Neighborhood Is
Disturbed, Is. Rejected

Manfred Malkin will continue to con-
duct his music school ~ 10 West l22d
Street and Mrs. Hattie R. Van SAINT
yoord, owner of The property, Will CON
tinuc 60 rent the house for that pur-
pose. under decision handed down
yesterday by the Appellate Division.
Frank ]. Baumert. of West 122d
Street, and Louis and Louise Bender,
of West 122d Street, brought injunc-
stion proceeding to restrain Mrs. Van
Santvoord from renting her property
as music school and against Maxim
to prevent his conducting the institu-
ton.
The plaintiffs complained that "the
quiet, peace and comfort of the neigh
borhood were disturbed by objection
able, unpleasant and discordant sounds
and noises of both vocal and instru-
origin
This condition, it was contended
destroyed the quiet residential charac
ter OF the block. which was guaranteed
under restriction agreement entered
into in 1887 between Henry Morgenthau
and Walter F. Fitzpatrick, who owned
the property in the block at that time.
The court in it's decision expressed
the belief that the restriction proyid-
ing for private residences applied only
to the time the houses were constructed
and was not a restriction in perpetuitv.
New-York tribune., 1919-12-21

Thousands upon thousands Of per-
sons, laden with bags, bundles and
youngsters Of assorted sizes, are
streaming all day long through the
Pennsylvania and Grand Central sta
tions. dcserting the city to spend
Christmas in their home towns.
They bump and struggle. against an
other wave of humanity flowing in the
opposite direction and also bag, bundle
and youngster-laden, all deserting
their home towns to spend Christmas
in the city.
In consequence, at Yuletide the rail
ways and hotels are facing an unpre-
cedented situation. Extra trains and
extra cars have been put on to cope
with the outgoing horde and have not
been able to do go. It was impossible
yesterday to get Pullman reservation
for almost anywhere in this United
States for the next three days.
1t was equally impossible to got a
hotel reservation in the city for
the next week Nothing could be fuller
than the city's hotels, unless it is the
outgoing trains. Many .ersons who in
tended to go home and put off arrange
ments for shcir departure until yester-
New-York tribune., 1919-12-21
D'Annunzio Calls Off
Plebiscite ON Fiume
Poet Declares He Will Remain
in Command of City; Pur-
pose Not Disclosed

F1UME, Dee. 2O.-The plebiscite that
was to have been held here to deter
NINE whether the proposals made bv
General Badoglio, the Italian chief Of
staff. for the settlement of the Fiume
dispute, involving the withdrawal of
the d'Annuncio forces and the occupa-
tion of the city by regular Italian
troops, has been abandoned. D'Annun-
zlo made public announcement to-nirht
that the plebiscite had been annulied
lie declared he himself would remain
in command of the city.
The foregoing dispatch does not make
1t definitely clear whether d'Annuncio
has decided against acceptance of the
Badoglio proposals. A Fiume dispatch
ednesday reports that strong press.
ure was being exerted in some Quarters
against the proposals and that other
elements were demanding stronger
guarantees of the ultimate annexation
OF F'iume to Italy, and insisting that
the present garrison be maintained
there under command of d'Annuncio
Io-day's advices may mean that dan
nunzlo has decided upon this latter
course pending developments.
New-York tribune., 1919-12-21
Small Audience Hears
D'Annunzio Concert
Only 400 Greet Orchestra, Led
by Poets Brother, With
Stracciari on Program

Not more than four hundred per
sons were at Carnegie Hall last night
at the concert given under the direc-
tion of Antonio d'Annunzo, the
brother of Gabrielle d'Annunzio. Yet
no less an artist than Ricardo Strac-
ciari was on the program, Mr.. Strac-
ciari singing "Eri tu from Verdi's
"Ballo in Maschera," and the Cavatina
from I'll Barbiere di Siviglia." 1t was
evident that if a cable had been sent
to Fiume last night giving the receipts
of the concert, Gabrielle dan
nunzio would not have been especially
encouraged over the interest excited
by his name among the Italians in
America. Antonio d'Annunzio is evil
IDENTIFY musician of considerable
talent, but his orchestra was not Of a
quality to call forth any need for COM
ment.
At Aeolian Hall Albert Vertchampt,
who used to be Albert Griinfeld gave
violin recital during the evening
Mr.. Vertchampt is an artist, possessed
of some admirable virtues. His tone
is warm and firm, and he plays with
poise and authority. On his program
was the Handel D major Sonata. Gold
marks Concerto, and numbers by
Achron, PopperSauret, Vieuxtemps
Schubert Wilhelmj, and Paganini-
Aucer. His audience was of moderate
size.
New-York tribune., 1919-12-21
Christmas Throngs Fill
Hotels, Choke Railroads
Hope of ssWet'' Yuletide Draws Thousands to
New York; Pullman Reservations on Out
going Trains Sold Three Days in Advance

day were forced at the last minute to
remain in New York.
Quite as many who looked forward to
spending Christmas in New York have
been obliged, after frantic and futile
telegraphing to one hotel after an
other, to stay at home.
Hotel proprietors believe that the in
coming wave of humanity started orig
inaly in the hope that New York
would be "wet" on Christmas, and
when this hope was dashed decided to
come along anyhow.
II suppose prohibition has something
to do with it," one Of these said yes
terday, "for there has been a general
feeling, think, that by the time the
visitor arrived the Supreme Court
would declare the wartime act uncon-
stitutienal. If now the visitor is dis
appointed for such a reason he is say
ing little about it and seems deter
mined to make the best of his stay
over Christmas"
Theaters have shared in the general
boom of trade. Most of them are already
practically sold out for the holiday week,
and tickets for some Of the most popu-
lar shows in town are going at record
breaking prices.
Many of the city's Christmas visitors
have come from Cuba and South and
Central America.
New-York tribune., 1919-12-21
Flying Club Honors
Memory of Alcock
Board of Governors Lauds
Achievements of First Aviator
to Cross the Atlantic

A message of coincidence was sent to
the family of Sir John Alcock - the
first man to make a nonstop flight
acNoss he Atlantic Ocean-hy the
board Of governors of the American
tlylng Club yesterday This action
followed special meeting called in
response to the request of the mem
bers of the club, the majority of whom
are active flyers. The message reads:
I'm the death of Captain Alcock. the
world has suffered great and irrepar-
able loss, and the science of aviation.
for whose advancement he so unhesi-
tatlng y risked his life, has lost one
OF US most daring and beloved leaders.
The whole world long will remember
the record Captain Alcock made in this
new science of aviation, and it's future
progress will be largely due in no
small meaure to the inspiration and
courage he displayed in flying the pio
neer aon-stop purse across tire Atlantic
The board Of governors of the
American Flying Club, on behalf of it's
membership, desires to extend to the
great nation to which his life was dedi-
Gated IN repeated and glorious achieve
ments and to the family CAPTAIN Al
cock their deepest sympathy in this
hour of sorrow"
Captain Alcocl was fatally iniured
in an airplane accident in France on
Friday.
New-York tribune., 1919-12-21
Berle States His Position
Does Not Speak on Russian At.
fair as ''RcvOlutionist'

In report of an address delivered
in Carnegie Hall on December Is by
A. A. Berle jr, an officer in the United
States reserve army, former member
of the Russian section of the Ameri-
can peace delegation at Paris and asso-
clate of William c. Bullitt, The Tribune
Inadvertently stated that Mr.. Berle
referred to himself as mot merely
radical revolutionist," thus placing
Mr.. Berle in position which he
asserts he does not maintain.
MIR. Berle says he did not speak as
"revolutionist," but as a man familiar
with Russian affairs as they were
handled at the peace conference. He
IS lawyer by profession and asserted
yesterday that in revealing an alleged
agreement between France. England
and Italy concluded in 1917 to divide
Russia among themselves, he based his
information upon report of big
debate in the French Chamber Of
Deputies and statements made by
Stephen Pichon, the French Foreign
Minister.
New-York tribune., 1919-12-21
''MarOuf'' Finely
Sung; Dramatic
Force Enhanced
Albert Wolff, as Conductor,
ShOrtens Action of Met
ropolitan Offering and
MeetsAudience'sApproval

Henri Rabaud's "Marouf" was sung
yesterday afternoon at the Mctropoli-
tan Opera House. "Marouf" is now in
its third season, a rare thing in any
novelty and still rarer one in a
French novelty. Yet yesterdays audi
ence was of excellent size and it
listened with apparent interest. Albert
Wolff, who was conducting the opera
for the first time in New York, had
made multitudinous cuts, shortening
the action by nearly twenty minutes
and generally strengthening the dra-
matte fibre and Fastening the action.
in opera it is indeed stupid cut
which does no good. Mr.. Wolff, in ad-
dition, infused life into his reading
which had been lacking in that Of his
predecessor
The music of "Marouf" wears we'll;
or, rather, a greater compliment than
that, it improves upon acquaintance.
1t is not melodically inspired, a8 NJ.
Rabaud is an eclectic who has taken
from wherever it has pleased him.
But M. Rabaud knows his business.
He is a master of the orchestra. and
his palette is rich in Oriental color
He has written complicated yet
for the exposition of his talent he
has chosen, and wisely chosen, the
Orient.
If we might wish for more spon-
famous melody, for greater lyricism
of expression, we received at least
score which possesses color, charm and
rhythmic fancy.
The cast, with the exception of the
chief sailor of Octave Qua, was the
same as last year. Mr.. De Luca was
the Marouf, and though 1t is not one
of his most completely satisfying parts
it is an intelligent and moderately
humorous impersonation.
Nine Aida, though she sings the
music admirably, is not perhaps at her
best as the Princess except to the eye.
and then she is at her very best.
Great is the power of the understands
ing-and in this case we must make
it plural! Mr.. Rothier, Mr.. Chalmers.
Miss Howard Mr.. Ananian Mr.. Bada
and Mrs. Qua all do their parts most
satiSfactorily
Jose Mardones sang the part Of
Mephistopheles in Gounods Faust"
for the first time at the Metropolitan
Opera House last evening. He was
rollicking devil, dressed not in the
conventional crimson garb. but in the
ordinary apparel of wealthy knight
of the period. He sang effectively and
acted with a jovial assurance in keep
ing with his conception of the role.
There was another newcomer in the
cast In the person of the conductor,
Giuseppe Bamboschek. who hitherto
has devoted his time to the Sunday
evening opera concerts. He made a
most agreeable impression. bringing
out all the poetic beauties Of the score
Miss Geraldine Farrar, in indffer-
ent voice, gave her customary picture
of a young woman under the spell of
filst love. Nine. Berat added many
delightful touches to the conventional
role of Marthe. Miss Delaunois was
an engaging Siebel and Mr.. Couzinou
stalwart Valentine
New-York tribune., 1919-12-21
Trustees of Science
Church Win Decision
Courts Ruling Is Tentative,
However; Ten Days Granted
for Executions

BOSTON, Dec. 20.-A tentative draft
Of the findings Of Judge Frederic Dodge
as master, said to be favorable to the
trustees of the Christian Science Pub
fishing Society, was handed to-day to
counsel for the trustees and for the
directors Of the First Church Of
Christ, Scientist. The trustees brought
suit last March to have the directors
restrained from interfering with their
conduct of the publishing society's af-
fairs.
Counsel for both sides were given
ten days in which to file exceptions
or objections. After passing upon
these Judge Dodge will hand down his
final decision, probably early in the
new year.
Judge Dodge refused to make any
statement regarding his findings, but
authorized counsel for the trustees and
for the directors to make any an
nouncement they saw fit after confer
ring with each other Although re-
fusing to be quoted. counsel allowed
it to be known the master had
found that the trustees had estab-
!ished their contention that they we're
in no way subordinate to the directors,
ent and that the directors had no legal
power to reprimand or remove men,
bers of the board of trustees.
The trustees, Herbert W. Eusticc, of
Boston; David B. Ogden, of Brookline,
and Lamont Rowlands, of Picayune,
Miss, filed their bill in equity in the
State Supreme Court after the di-
rectors had removed Rowlands from
the board of trustees on the ground
that he had "allowed sense of self
interest to interfere with the inter-
ests Of Christian Science" The court
granted a temporary injunction and
after hearings referred the case to
Judge Dodge as master.
The dispute arose from different in
terpretations of a deed Of trust exc
cuted by Mrs. Mary Baker G. Eddy,
founder of the Christian Science
Church. The directors contended this
deed gave them full powers over the
trustees. The trustees contended that
the directors power was limited and
that they had no right to remove any
member of the board of trustees.
New-York tribune., 1919-12-21
Santa Claus Pays
Advance Call at
Stock Exchange
3. 900 Crowd Floor at Record
Christmas Party; Children
Get Toys and Candy and
Employees a 1920 Bonus

Down in Wall Street yesterday after
probably wondered why there was so
much noise coming from the Stock Ex-
change, which usually closes it's doors
on Saturday shortly after trading in
securities ends at noon. By Investigate
ing he would have learned that the big
trading floor had been turned into an
entertainment hall, and the employees
had assembled there to enjoy what was
voted the greatest Christmas celebra-
ton in the history of the exchange.
More than 5000 were present to re-
celve the gifts and enjoy the enter
tainment donated and provided by the
members of the exchange. These in
cluded runners, messenger boys, guards,
special police, clerks and officials,
along with their sweethearts and their
wives and children. Many brokers who
had invited their friends and families
down to witness the festival were un-
able to get Onto the crowded floor, so
they filled the galleries and enjoyed
the celebration from that vantage point
}. Hcgeman Foster, of Foster &
Lounsbury, as Santa Claus, with numer-
Gus assistants. distributed toys and
candy TO every person present. The
girls received dolls and books, while
the boys got skates, knives, etc. Each
cpnployee had added to his gift an
envelope announcing that he would re-
celvc bonus OF 10 per cent of his
1919 salary.
Employees of the exchange who. had
served either in the army or navy dur
ing the war were presented with a
special medal of honor by Lieutenant
Colonel Charles w. Whittlesey, who, at
the request of Blair S. Williams, chair
man of the entertainment committee,
also made short address, in which he
commended the boys for the part they
had taken in bringing the war to a
successful conclusion
The music Of the afternoon was sup
pI'ed by the 7th Regiment Band, which
Included among its selections "Adeste
Fldelis' con, Come All Ye Faithful"O,
and THE ar-Spangled Banner"
MarshaIl NJ. Bartholomew. song leader
OF the National War Work Council
led the singing
New-York tribune., 1919-12-21
La Cuardia Names
Nj s s. Delafeld
AS His Secretary
Suffragists Rejoice at Ap.
pOintment of War Worker
in Appreciation of Wom-
ems Campaign Efforts

Miss Charlotte Delafield, wealthy
sunragist and war worker, has been
appointed secretary to F. II. La Guar
dia, President of the Board of
Aldermen.
Miss Delafield has been active in Re-
publican politics ever since women got
the vote and was ce-chairman of the
Women's La Guardia Campaign Com
mittee. She had charge of the noon,
day street meetings at which she and
Mr.. La Guardia addressed the voters at
factory and department store doors.
The announcement from Washington
Of her appointment was hailed with
glee by women politicians yesterday as
recognition of the work of the women
In electing Mr.. La Guarda and de-
feating Tammany.
Salary Is No Object
Miss Delafeld scarcely will need her
salary of $4,000 a year. however, as she
is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis
Livingston Delafield, of 20 West Fifty
eighth Street. She has been known in
worker ever since she made a house
toulouse canvass of her district under
Mrs. Norman de r. Whitehouse in the
suffrage campaign of 1917. On Election
Day this year she worked as a watcher
from O'Clock in the morning until the
polls closed. without taking time for
lunch.
Mr.. La Guardia in announcing her
appointment said:
Miss Delafeld is an expert on mu-
niciFal matters. I have asked her to
look up some pressing school matters
and conditions in the Department of
Correction that were brought to my
attention. She is h hard worker and
has devoted much of her time to the
study of conditions in New York"
Miss Delafield Out of Town
Miss Delaheld was out Of town yes
terday, and it was said at her home
that she would make no statement as
to her plans until tomorrow Gov
ernor Smith was the first President of
the Board of Aldermen to appoint a
woman secretary. Miss Rose Pedrick
was his appointee, and she was re
tanned by Robert L. Moran, his sue
cessor.
Brooklyn Republicans said yesterday
that Mr.. La Guardia had appointed also
as MS assistant CharleS D DeVoy, tor
mer County Clerk of Brooklyn and Re-
publican leader of the 7th Assembly
District, but no confirmation of this
came from Washington. Mr.. La Guardia
will be in the city tomorrow to confer
with Republican leaders over other ap-
pointments.
Mr.. Dewey is now appraiser in the
inheritance tax department of the
State Comptroler's Office, at salary
of $4,000. The position in the Board
Of Aldermen's Office pays $500.
New-York tribune., 1919-12-21
Heavy Losses Suffered
In Frozen Vegetables
Fruit Also Frostbitten and
Dealers Hesitate to Bring
in Large Supplies

Heavy losses we're suffered by ship
pers and receivers Of perishable fruit
and vegetables in the late cold spell,
according to officials Of the State De-
partment Of Farms and Markets. Vir-
tnally all the perishables which have
arrived here in the last week have
come either partly frostbitten or com
pletely destroyed.
Because of n fear Of heavy losses
dealers have hesitated to bring in large
with the result that there
are comparatively small supplies on
hand here, although the demand is pow
erful and consistent. One consignment
of many hundreds Of packages of pars-
ley, carrots, beets, romaine and beans
from Bermuda virtually was destroyed
in transit and was refused by local con-
s;gnees.
1t is expected that Edwin O'Ma!ley.
Markets Commissioner. will inspect
some of these supposedly frozen com
with a view to obtaining tn EN-
at nominal price and distributing
them to the poor.
New-York tribune., 1919-12-21
Plan to Help Crippled
Service Men Expanded
Government to Pay All Ex-
penses for Hospital or
Home Treatment
Ne1c York Tribune
WASHINGTON Bureau


WASHINGTON, Dec 2O.-Former SER
vice men who need medical or surgical
treatment because of illness or injury
contracted in the army or navy here
after can enter an army hospital, Pub
lie Health Service hospital or local
civilian institution or santarium, and
have all expenses paid by the govern
ment, the War Department announced
to-day.
"If there is no representative of the
Health Service in the eX-soldier's home
town, and no army hospital at hand, and
it is possible for him to travel says
the official bulletin, "such travelling eX
penses. hospital expenses and wages
lost while undergoing examipation will
be paid by the government, should it
be decided that treatment is neces-
sary.
"On the other hand, if the physical
condition of the man makes it impossi-
Bile for him to travel. he will be exam
ined and treated at his home. In spe
cial cases where it is found that a
change of climate will be beneficial pa
tients will be sent to specially desig
mated hospitals"