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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-07-13

OF that excellent army newspaper "The
Stars and Stripes" rs typical, it would
seem that the heroic attitude and the
sweeping gesture were the last things
in TIE world which the American SOL
dlers ever thought of adopting. There
was, to be sure, a touch of syapper in
the American army in the late months
OF the war, just as there is in every
nascentiy successful military machine.
but the men did not swagger about
their ideals, but about their efficiency
1t is entirely possible that there were
times when American soldiers COM
pared the A. 4. f. most favorably with
the armies of the Allies as a fphtinr
machine, but we do not remember that
any American soldier ever boosted Of
the superior purity of his motives as
compared with those of the Tommies
or the poilus. That was left entirely
to the statesmen and, perhaps, to plav-
wrights' although this particular
thread of sentiment is not exploitcd
IN "The Five Million" so far as we can
remember.
There is, however, one directly class.
conscious appeal made in the plav 70
the members OF the A. +. +. which
may or may not be popular, but is not
entirely consistent with that public
welfare which every playwright should
nave IN mind when he decides TO desert
art for tho sake of propaganda. The
play drives home with a good deal of
persistence the suggestion that if Tho
soldiers only organize and stick to-
gether as political unit they can hc-
come the ruling class in this country
Judging from the usual reaction ono
receives from any soldier when he aug
gests to him the possible chance Of
Pcrshing or Wood or any military can
d'datc, the army is not prepared TO see
any direct relationship between mill
tary and governmental efficiency, "I,ook
what tho soldiers did for Grant," ON
claims one of the characters in "The
Five Million and we deplorcd the alb
scncc of any character who might have
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-07-13
In Vaudeville

PALACE-Eddie Foy. Fiesta Espa-
mol" Friedlander and Berse, in
"Sweeties"; Bert Fit4gibbons, Arnaut
Brothers, Mayo and Lynn, Kharum,
Color Gems"
RlVERslDE-Lucille Cavanae4, Ma
rion Vadie and Ota Gygi. Bonita and
Lew Hearn, Bernard and Britow, j. C..
Nugent, Bernard and Duffy, Hoey and
Lee, Curzon Sisters, Wilfred du Bots.
ROYAL-Jack Norworth, Nine. Dore's
Celebrities, Beatrice Morgan and COM
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-07-13

retorted: yes, and look what Grant
did to the United States!"
The appeal of THE Five Million
rests chiefly upon its humor Much of
this is genuinely amusing, we think,
even If 1T is practically all manufact-
ured dialogue. Even the constant re-
course to formula does not throw it out
OF court, for it is at any rate ingen-
Gus and inventive dialogue.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-24
STATE POLICEMEN
SENT TO POTTSTILLE

Reading, Pa. Sept. 2l.-All MON
bers Of the state police were withdrawn
from this section late last night and
hurriPdly summoned to POttsvillc. 1t
was the general belief among local Of
ticials that their orders are due to the
serious aspect Of the steel strike situa .
tion in various parts of Pcuusylvanin.
PottsviTlc is the headquarters for
Troop G.. of the state police. When the
force was first organized this troop had
its headquarters near this city. Its
members patrol the eastern part Of the
state. four policemen being detailed TO
this part Of Bcrks county.
Ono of the reports regarding the mo-
biliHation Of the state police in this see =
tiou is that it is move IN autici.
patton of possible trouble at nearby
plants of tho bethlehem Steel Company
whith 50 far have remained in opera
| tion. though threatened with strike
Within few days. Another rumOr
was that the police in this part OF
PENNSYLVANIA are being drawn together
to detail relief squad to the Pittsburgh
district
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-24
DISCHARGES FOR VETERANS
New York and Jersey Members OF
First Division Reach Camp Dix

Camp Dix, n. j., Sept. 24.-As hila E
riously happy as the first casuals to
arrive from overseas, New Jersey and
New York members of the First Division
reached Camp Dix last night for dis
charge. They came in on long trains
from Camp Meade and their trip through
the towns en- route, accustomed as were
the residents to the sight of passing
troops, is described as a triumDh. No
troops that have reached Camp Dix for
rehabilitation have been more delighted
at the prospect of getting home than
arc these soldiers who have seen the
longest term of service in Europe.
Although the trains were late In
reaching camp many friends were here
to greet the veterans who include some
men of the famous composite regiment
known as "Pershing's Own
The First Division men will be put
through the rehabilitation machine at
high speed. Camp officers are prepared
to pass them back into civilian life as
speedily as the paper work necessary to
their release can be had. Many of the
men probably will be on their way
| home by this afternoon.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-24
"oFFIcER' ARRESTED
Accused Of Panhandiins, Alleged
Fake Navy Man is Caught

Augustus Frederick Lehcfer, thirty
five years old, who says he lives in an
upper Chestnut street hotel. was ar.
rested last night by Detective Redding
90 the charge Of attempting to obtain
money under false prctenses. After
Interrogation by the police LPhefor was
held in addition as a fugitive from
justice from Baltimore. where-accord-
ing to the pelice--he acknowledged he
had escaped from Jail when awaiting
trial on charge Of bigamy.
Lehefcr was arrested on complaint
made by Arthur Wiser. warrant
officer in the United States navy at
tached to the naval recruiting station
at Fifteenth and Arch street.
In restaurant near the recruiting
station Mr.. Wiser notired Lehefer, who
wore the uniform of lieutenant, senior
grade. in the United States navy. lie
saw him enter and ask the proprietor
to lend him money for the assistance Of
some enlisted men who were in trouble.
The proprietor refused. When Lehcfer
left Mr.. Wiser followed him to res
tauraut on Market street. where he saw
him repeat his soliciting--again with
out success. Mr.. Wiser then had him
arrested
Lchefcr told the police he was neither
commissioned in the navy nor member
of the naval forces.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-24
POTTSVILLE SEEKS FRAUD
Finding Of Ballot Box Empty May
Cause All to Be Opened

Pottsyille. Sept. 24.-Couuty Com
missioners W. =. l.eib and r.. G..
Brobst have issued an order to the
county computing board to throw out
all the returns of Republican votes from
the first precinct of the Fifth ward
of Pottsvile, both county and city.
This is the precinct where the ballot
box was opened Monday and found
empty. The action of the commission.
ers puts John Il. Dengler, who made
the charges Of fraud. on the Republican
city councimanic ticket. which insures
his election District Attorney c. a..
Whtehouse was present while the rev
elations as to fraud were being made
aud will prosecute the members Of the
board, all wellknown citizens. The
board consisted of Edward G0rmley
Joseph Joulwau. W. J. Goyne. A. i.
Faust and John Toppy. An effort will
be made to open all the ballot boxes
of the city. as confidence of the people
in the returns has been entirely de
stroyed.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-24
CHICAGO DISTRICT
IN GRIP OF STRIKE

Chicago. Sept. 24.-(By A. P.l--
Whilr leaders Of the striking steel
workers in tho Chicago district and
heads nf steel mills each claimed gains,
there appeared little change today in
the number of plants in operation.
4 ma jOrity of tho mills were still
closed and virtually every one in opera
tion worked with a reduced force.
Reports were in circulation today of
the impOrtation Of strike breakers into
the Chicago district and that some of
tho mills idle since Monday contCm
plated resuming operations by pooling
Workmcn.
The only disorder in this district
since the inception Of the strike oc-
cured at Indiana IIarhor, Ind. last
night. when strike sympathizers out
side the coke plant Of the Mark Manu-
featuring Company attacked about
twenty five men as they left work.
Eight or ten men were badly beaten.
4 number of shots were fired at the
police, but none was hit. The men
who were attacked had remained to
pull fires and prepare the plant for an
extended shutdown, it was stated.
Eleven steamers, carrying 100 900
tons Of iron ore. today were tied up in
the outer harbor at South Chicago by
the refusal of the crews to dock the
. vessels Chicago officials of the sea =.
mems union said that their men had
-otcd to strike in sympathy with the
| steel men.
Regarded by employers as the most
important detection from the strikers
rauks was tho reported intention of
forty rollers Of the American Sheet
and Tin Plate Company at Gary. Ind.
to return to work. According to com
pany reports each of these mon would
hiring hack his creM Of tMcnty mon
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-24

Of the foreign element and race rIoting
is now feared,
Two mCu were arrested carly today
at the home of burgess j. H. Moody
ou ShCmango street. One of the men
had q pistol. the police said. The po
lice believe that they were planning to
make an attempt on Mr.. MoOdy's life.
Burgess Moody has received many
anonymous letters threatening his life
for his activities in stopping strike dis
order and lawcssncss. the police said.
Yesterday Mr.. Moody received a tclp-
phone message from an unidentified per
, sou. warning him to stop interfering
with the strikers "or VIC will put YOU
where YOU cunt Interfere. 4 special
guard has been placed about the Moody
home.
The outbreak occurred when twenty
state troopers attempted to dispPrsC Il
crowd Of strikers and their sympathiZers
at StauutOu street aud Greenfield ave
nuC, in the heart of the business dis
trict. Tho rioting was over in a few
minutes.
The troopers in attempting to scat
tee the mob were assaulted with bricks
and missiles. Finally several shots
wcrc directed at the state police and
they were ordered to open fire. Five oil
six vollCys were fired. it is said. most o.
them in the air. The crowd scattered
aud four men were found lying in the
street.
One of the men. John Bandzak. sale
10 be a striker. was killed instantly
One of the injured men was taken to {
hospital in Sharon with a bullet wounC
through the neck. lie is not expected
to live. Among the others injured i
Ella Echo. She was shot in the hip.
/ Two other men with badly batterCr
heads were lodged in jail Both wer
found armed. the police say.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-24

between members of the mob aud mill
guards occurred.
The city is quiet tonight. All pool
rooms and coffee houses were ordered
closed and all stores in the strike aone
are ordered to remain closed after 6
o'clock at night
The Lawrence county Jail is filled
with fifty one alleged rioters. Among
them arc six women. who are alleged to
have carried lee picks when arrested.
The sheriff of the county. 1t is said.
refuses to grant release papers 10 any
of those in the jail. Hearings in their
cases will not be held for several days.
according to the authorities. Those in
jail are charged with rioting, CARRYING
concealed deadly weapons aud resisting
officers.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-24
FARRELL QUIET
AFTER RIOTING

Farrell. Pa. Sept. 24.-tBy \. P.l--
Although all was quiet here today, fol
lowing last nights outbreak, in which
one man was killed and several persons
were wounded. the situation was tense.
State police and large number Of
deputy sherifs were patroling the
streets within the riot zone. Thirty
more Of the constabulary arrived late
last night to aid the detachment OF state
troopers already stationed here.
Among the armed deputy sheriffs put
on the streets were about fifty negroes,
Their EreseBes has aroused the feeling
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-24
'O[D-T|ME LIST
IN GE|ST GOLF
Eighty Players Of Old Guard
Are Entered for Going
Tomorrow
MAXWELL IS THE FAV0RITE

More than eighty golfers have en-
tered the Clarence II. Geist Cup tourna
ment, which will begin tomorrow with
qualifying round of eighteen holes
over the Whitcmsrsh Valley Country
Club course. 1t is the seventh annual
tournament for the trophy.
1t was first won by w. &. Houston
Of the Philadelphia Cricket Club, and
the other winners have been Norman II
Maxwell, who has two legs on the cup ;
II. Warren Corkran, of Baltimore /;
Cecil Calvert and George c. klauder.
II becomes the property of any golfer
winning it three times.
The pairings:
o:Oo-A. Coles. Country Club.
iooN0rTaT 0rT w,osSSSH MaSgsl iS 2ysrStSGiS MsriSa
". u. DlkB, Cricket Club;
'o'ooNI. X NM' Groen%ood 1rTVT HortS Hills.
10:36-J II. Dangerneid Huntington Valley.
1oa2-E. a'4%fiFis T4aiiesrt. s,enton. :
". y. Hepburn, Jr. Wnitcmarsh.
1o'''-N <. <. }ia9siE; GaFfi.;on MeT%iR%Ti %%item4rsh.
I1;OO--H. i. Eranclne, Huntington Valley.
rroe-5 y y suGastds Ea9%pfs" oxsP5rSsdF sPF5@sSev'n
11;12--P. Jennings. Stenton.
w. J. NJ Dyer, Whitemar rsh.
l1:54-A. L. Mathieu, Old York Road. g,
r.. T. Ther!en, Havana,
1a:0O-w. Il. Wilson. Fraukford.
6. "; Sturteyant. Frsnkford.
j. w. Donnelly, Whiteinarsh
1c:24-J. r. Gamble. Merchantville.
j. j. Young Frankford.
12:30-r. NJ Schoch. Country Club
H. NJ. Clements. Jr., Merton.
l2:3G-J. r. Ulmer, Lansdowuc.
DR.. p. Dc Long. Bala.
1o:i2--H +. Calves. Merton.
e. J.. Hindt Jr., Old York Road.
1oiS---Dr. q. J. fouell, Frankford.
Or. F. J. Higgins. stenton.
12:54-W. Thayer. Merton.
J. Il. Mountain, Whitemarsh.
1:OO-J. I. MpcBean. Jr.. Old York Road
A y. Chase, Norwich.
:OG-E, u. Stevens. Old York Road.
Partner.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-24
The MswIna Cow

The seventeen year old daughter Of
,iey man was visiting farm for the
first time.
She Immediately became interested in
the prize cattle and asked many Ques-
iloas.
Que evening Just at dusk, as the girl
was standing at the open door of the
sarmhouse talking TO the manager, there
came the lew, meurHful note OF COW,
'.Jrst listen 10 that poor SOW said
tbe girl. smewing for her colt. "r- Besi
ton Eyening Transcript,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-24
Too Subtle for Her

The landlady of a widely known Lon
don boarding house made q point Of
asking her department guests 10 write
something in her visitors book. She
was very proud of some of the namea
Of the people inscribed in it and Of the
anice things that were said,
"But there is one thing | can t
understand" she confided TO friend.
.and that is what an American nut in
the book after stopping here. People
always smile when they read it, -
WHAT was it, queried the other.
He wrote only the words: 'Quoth
the raven ! Everybody Magazine
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-24
Aeridi Policemen Waich
Youngstown Steel Nils

Youngstown, o.. Sept. .l.-tH Hy
A. PAN aerial patrol Of tho
Youngstown strike district was es-
tablishcd today by the Youngstown
police department.
The Youngstown Aviation cub
proffCrcd the use of machine. which
has been accepted Captain Deeds,
Of the Royal FLYING Corps Cana
diam. will pilot tho machine. Aerial
photographs will be taken of activi-
$ics about the big plants and turned
over to the police department.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-24
MURDER Charge IS
URGED FOR STRIKER
Congressman Kahn, OF callfor-
MIA, Wants Foster, Steel Or
ganizer, Indicted
PURCHASING AGENTS MEET

I William u. Foster, secretary of the
Amalgnnntcd Steel Workers Associa
| ton. should be indicted for melting to
murder
Congressman Julius Kahn, of Cali
foruia. startled members of the Ma
tional Association of Purchasing Agents
| by this statement ut their annual ban
quot. held last night in the Bellevue
| Stratford
The banquet was the final event OF
the three day convention program of the
Gssociati ton aud the congressman bit
| ter references to the men back of the
/ big steel strike were easily the feature
of the event.
| ENcOriates Foster
"FoSter is II man who should he
made an example of, said the speaker,
| ''and as soon as ! return to Washing
ton ! intend to call the attention OF
the Department of Justice TO a booklet
written by Foster which is being sold
openly and which contains the most VIC
lent doctrines. Such men deserve the
seI crest condemnation. Our American
institutions are sound and must be pro-
itCCtpd.
Representative Kahn drew long ap-
plausc by his dcuunciatiOn Cf reckless
labor agitatorS. as we'll as by his strong
advocacy of universal military training
and national preparedness as the best
insurance of peace for this country and
the world. The league of nations, u
his opinion. will not prevent wars, al
/ though he said he favored its accept
auce with certain reservations. The
senators who are now discussing the
league. he said Nare high minded Amer.
! lean citizens with the best interests OF
! the country at heart. and q little de-
lay by them in studying the situation
is better than rushing to conclusion
which would probably cause future
| trouble.
Trigg a Speaker
Ernest T.. Trigg. president Of tn,
| Philadelphia Chamber Of Commerce
was toastmaster. He spoke of the NEED
| of increased production by all classes
of workers as the soundcst solution oI
! the country's economic problems. lit
praised the work of the purchasing
agents in striving for standardization II
| their business methods and their opposi
tiOn to government price control. he
garding Philadelphia $ immediate prob
lens. he said the convention of thu
association in this city would do much
toward enabling manufacturers here tt
market their products directly, insteac
of through agencies in other cities
Other speakers at the banquet were thu
Rev DR.. Floyd W. Tomkins, rector o
the Holy Trinity Protestant Episcopa
| Church Il. !. tuttell. city statistician
Franklin Spencer Edmonds and Charlie!
| L. ShOffnCr.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-24
Sneezes and Breaks Rib

Wilbur Carpenter, deputy reporter Of
sthe Supreme and Appellate Courts.
sncezed recently and broke n rib.
Carpenter felt the JOY whoop com
ing op. He twisted little and let 'er
go,
Instead OF that grand and glorious
feelin' that comes with a sneeze came
twang of pain and the yowl of glee
turned into a howl OF pain. His ninth
rib let go back near his spinal column.
"Funny. isn't it, said somebody.
''Oh. yes" said Carpenter. in grim
humor, but not nearly as funny as
: Il I had broken all thirty two ribs.
4 doctor said that the rib was frac-
tured and not broken entirely in two.
Carpenter had to walk around like u
suitcase, with its liquid ballast all in
one d,-Indianapolis News.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-24
THIEVES DESERT AUTO
Pistol Shots Stop Them-Machine
Worth $4,000 Was Stolen

Berlin, \. J., Sept. =. Shortly
after 4 o'clock yesterday morning I.oui;!
Fleche. who has a garage on the White
Horse pike at West Berlin. was
awakened by three men who rode in a
new automobile valued at $4,000. He
supplied the men with gasoline and
when he went to get the oil they started
off at high speed Flcchc fired several
shots after the machine and hit one of
the tires. The trio stopped the auto
mobile and fed. Detectives learned
that the automobile belongs to !. Will
Iiams. q commission merchant of Wash =
ingtop. D. c.. and was stolen two weeks
ago
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-24
WOMAN RIOT VICTIM
DIES IN NEW CASTLE

New Castle. Pa, Sept. 24.--Mrs. So.
phia Johnston. who was shot in a strike
riot here Monday night, died in a hos
pital last night. Twelve other persons
who were injured in last nights rioting
are expected to recover. Mrs. Johnston
was the wife Of a striker, She leaves two
children. Mr., Johnston Is said 10 have
been In the crowd when the shooting
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-24

iaa-ii 3. SssGSS. SG!sYGs; Ss;ESl RsFSl,Sse:s' Ss:;'
!24-T. Ligee,t, jr., North Nils.
. :so--M. p Jones' FranEford.
-. J. j. BeRdle. , stAanerch.
G. ii. Wheeler, Jr., whitemarsh.
1875; T. Jones, Flymoyth
1;54-E c. ClareY, Woodbury..
Y. satterthwsite. Balai
s'oo-E. 8; B;akinF. 81. Dayds
2h2-kR y Ws,.dO Ksns5OrGi a,,Ihs cl.nsrSh soSn,v
W. r. Fahy, Whitemarsh.
224--L. p. Rurleleh. Merchantville
y. D. Street. Pine Valley. e
23o-A l.. Whitaker. Frsnkford.
o:5e-P. w. Knisht. Whitemarsh.
w. ". Reynolds. Aronimlnk.
2a2-C. w. Rainear AronImink
=. VI. Halton whitemarsh
2As-Cecil Calvert. Secane.
J. Il. Colahen. Cricket Club.
":54--C. y. Doelp Woodbury..
II. Mountain. whiteuiHrsh.
$500; l. Hay. Cricket Club;
80, F. NJ Camp. Cricket Club.
y, s. BOYD. Whitemsrsh.
3lo--W. w Shaw. Frankford
r. e. LEONARD, Frankford
II. n. baweon, Whitenlsrsh
r. p. Jacket. Whitsnia rsh. ... .
3;30-T II. HRlton. Jr.. Whitemarsh
w. Donahue. Whitemarsh
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-24
Don't Do X

Speaking Of gluttops. a wild pigeon
has been known to consume 1000 grains
of wheat in single day Gosh . That S
enough to make farmer wild, hey:
Or, If it isn't quite enough. you might
ask him if he has threShed his pump
kins yet.-Ruffalo Express.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-24
FUNERAL OF T. p. SHONTS
Elevated and Subway Service Halted
for Former Executive's Funeral

New York. Sept. 24.--Servicc on all
the elevated and subway lines of The
Iuterborough Rapid Transit Company
was halted for a minute yesterday
during the funeral Of Theodore p.
Shonts. president of the road, who died
here last Sunday after loug illness.
Preceding iptermcut in Woodlawn
Cemetery services were held in the
brick PRESBYTERIAN Church on Fifth
avenue, attended by prominent men and
women from all walks of life. Among
the honorary bearers were Major Gen
oral Thomas II. Barry, August Belmont
and Henry +. Dawson.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-24
Pittsburgh, Sept. 24.-UBy A. p.

Pittsburgh, Sept. "a by \. P.p--
II have nothing to say and will make
no reply to Mr.. Cooper's statements. -
William u. Foster. secretary Of na-
tional organizing committee from i'ou
aud steel workers, said this allcruoon
when shown Associated Press dis,
patches from Washington reporting the
snerch Of Representative Cooper in the
House. in which he asserted Mr.. Foster
was an extremist and Revolutionary
agitatOr.'
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-24
We're Glad of It!

The Civil War ended more than ~
years ago. but the G. \. K. still num-
bcrs 10 900. Albany Evening Journal.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-24
ssruns ,Em Rlaht

Former Field Marshal Won Markcu
sen is reported interned at SaIoniki
How art the mighty fallen, indeed -
Omaha Bee.