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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-09
BONNIWELL DEFENDS
AUERBACH'S PAROLE
Denies Discourtesy to Rotan.
Says Sentence Was Dispro-
portonate to Crime

Judge BonniweI. of the Municipal
Court. who on Monday paroled Eman-
uel Auerbach, Fifth ward patrolman,
serving two year sentence in Moya
mensing Prison, today denied his action
was any breach of courtesy toward the
district attorney ; office.
Emanuel Aucrbach was paroled be-
cause | believe he received sentence
out of proportion to the crime he COM
mitted, basing my Judgment on the SEN
tence imposed on the other Fifth ward
patrolmen convicted at West Chester
the Judge said.
''Thcre is no legal tradition which
holds me TO reporting to the district
attorney any contemplated parole.
Auerbach was sentenced for assault
and battery upon Benjamin Yanowitz.
restaurant keeper, of Fourth and
Lombard streets.
Contrary to II statement by Charles
Henry Fox. assistant district attorney,
Judge lionniwGll said he never received
a request for q list of the paroles he
intended to approve.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-09
NEW SPIRIT SHOWN .
BY EP|SCOPAL|ANS.
House of Bishops Throws Doors
Open to Public as Liberal
Ideas Take Form
PHILADElPHIANS TO FORE

SprcIal DiSBdtch to i ucnin0 PEOic Ledger
Detroit, Mich. Oct. 9.--First day
events in the Fortieth Tricnnial General
Convention of the Protestant Episcopal
Church indicate an, advanced social
spirit in the established church 1n
America.
Perhaps the meeting in an industrial
'ity such as Detroit may have some
thing to do with the business like and
modern spirit which is shown every
where IN the plans of the commissions
and the deputies.
But more significant of this'u spirit
than anything else is the unprecedented
action of the House Of Bishops taken
late yesterday. by which. for the first
time in the 1872 years OF Episcopal
Church conventions in America. the
doors Of the august high church body
will be open TO the public.
Bishop Tuttle Favors Move
The new rule made by large majority
vote yesterday after Bishop Daniel
Tuttlc. the venerable senior bishop of
the church. left his chair and spoke III
behalf of the proposal. goes into effect
at this mornings session OF the House
Of Bishops.
Bishop Brent. head chaplain of the
4. l.. F., sounded the larger social
viewpoint of the church in the open
ing sermon Of the convention.
Tonight a representative of labor,
John p Frey. of the molders union.
will speak from the same platform with
Catholic clergyman and a Methodist
minister. General Pershing was to
have attended this mass meeting. but he
wired his regrets that he would be de-
taincd.
In presenting the memorial Of the
convention of the diocese Of Philadel-
phia asking that an edition of the
hymnal without music DC published. tho
Rev. Or. Floyd W. Tomkins explained
that he did not approve of the request.
Tomkins Doesn't Approve
II am presenting this memorial as a
duty which devolvcs on me, DIR
Tomkins said. II do not approve o.
the memorial. as believe the hymna
with music is much more satisfactory.
The memorial was referred to the com
mission on hymnal revision. of which
Morris Earle, of the Philadelphia dele
CATION, is secretary. Mr.. Earle said las'
night that he would try to have tht
commission meet today to act on th
Philadelphia memorial.
The Rev. DR.. l.. n. Galley, of tn
Church of st. Jude and the Nativity
was the only absentee among the Phil
adelphia members Of the house of depu
ties at the opening session yesterday
Doctor Galley was detained, but vii
arrive here today 70 take his seat
The Philadelphia delegation is a
usual in a prominent place on the foo
of the house OF deputies.
Bishop Rhinelander. wlo arrived i
Detroit early Yesterday. was calle
away on business and was unable t
take part in the procession of bishop
and clergy which preceded the open
ing Of the sessions of the house c
deputies He is expected back toda
to take his seat in the house of bishops
The vote on the resolution extendin
the sympathy anG prayers OF the con
vention to President Wilson in his i'll
ness was unanimous.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-09
Runaway THRILLS
4 At HORSE SHOW
.Aiss Devereux's Snookum Cir
cies Ring; Tries to Leap En-
trance Gate at Opening
BOY RIDER STICKS FIRMLY

Following the pace OF yesterday. Il
thrill marked the opening Of today )
program at tho Bryn Mawr Horse
Show.
Snookum. the frisky chestnut
gelding of Miss Alike DcvcrcuN. started
the excitement by trying to run away
with her little rider, fourteen year old
William A. Carson. After covering the
tanbnrk oval twice. the horse. which
seemed to be in bad humor. tried TO
escape by vaulting over tho entrance
gate.
Many of the spectators gaspcd aud
expected any moment to see the young
ster hurled headlong to the ground.
Snookum managed to plant his feet
on the top rail but Reserve Policemen
Cawon and Pyott each took leg and
argued with the prratic stced. Their
rgument and the determination of the
hoy rider who pulled at SnooIiums :
bit, convinced the horse that he had bet
Ter finish his part in thc hunte's' and
jumpers event.
Snookum finished without further
mishap.
The Carson boy expressed no fear
after his trial with Snookum.
'Ill ride him again" he said. and
the next time I'll make him stick to hiS
job. Snookum has to be Handled
without gloves.
A few minutes later the crowd was
Furnished with more excitement when
w. Hinckle Smiths Royal throw its
rider headloug He was uninjurcd and
finished his trip around the oval gamcly.
A sharp tang Of autumnal air hovcrcd
over the show grounds today. Incl .
dentally hundreds Of the surrounding
trees burst into golden and red effects
as though to show their approval Of the
''g event
The somewhat glorious weather prom
Z ses of this morning wcrc not borne
5ut this afternoon. 4 nOrthwcStCrly
Wind and duh gray clouds. at times
threatening, affected the optimism a
many horse lovers.
Ii was noticed, too, that scores oI
Ycostumes Dillowcd the SOmbrc hucS Ol
the sky. Dashcs OF red, yellow anC
white, much in evidence Yesterday, were
missing today
The weathcrman has promised, how
ever, that tho conditions do not augur
rain and predicts that the damp clouds
will obligingy shift to other parts. This
report from the weather front and
the arrival of the band nt the luncheon
period revived the spirit of those who
believe in looking on. the sunny side
OF things.
Fir honors of the day were cap
tured by Miss Janice Liggctt's chest
nut geldihg Melchcstcr in tlc light =
weight green hunters class. William J.
Clothiers bay mare landed second
honors IN this event.
Considerable interest was manifested.
especially among tho younger folks. in
the ponies UNDER saddle class. in which
two prize cups were offered by Lamm6t
dupont.
There were only about 200 present
at the Onening number. but neverthS-
less big crowd. including Governor
Sproul. is expected this afternoon, as
the sun shows PROMISE of living up 10
it's record of yesterday.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-09
MRS. SAYRE GOES HOME
Informed by Physicians the Presi
dent Is in No Immediate Danger

Cambridge, Mass, Oct. o, - Mrs.
Francis b. Sayre, daughter of Presi-
dent Wilson, returned yesterday from
Washington, where she visited her
father She declared the President was
much improved, but that he was not
out of danger.
"When I left" she said. my father
was in bed and no one was permitted
to see him except myself and my sis
ters. The doctors told me might re-
turn home. as there was no immediate
danger. l shall return to Washington
in a few days"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-09
ELECTION OFFICERS

POttsvilIe, Pa. Oct. 9.-Five mem =
bers Of the election board of the first
precinct of the Fifth ward were ar
lot fraud at the last election. The men
arrested are Edward Gormley, judge OF
election Joseph JoulWan, w. ]. Coyne,
A. S. Faust and John Toppy.
A ballot box. opened by the county
commissioners before the computation
of the election returns was finished, was
found empty The commissioners also
found the tally sheet was tampered
with on the vote for many candidates
With the throwing out of the crooked
returns John p. Dengler was declared
the Republican cOuncilmanic nominee,
displacing j. II. Nichter.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-09
CLEAR SITE FOR BUILDING
Old Church at Broad and Spruce
Streets Being Razed

\ permit was issued yesterday to
Metzger & Fisher for the demolition Of
the old church property at the northwest
corner of Broad and Spruce streets.
This is the first step toward thee
ton of the new Office building to be
erected upon the site for the Atlantic
Refining Company. The building will be
twenty stories and will cover an area
Of S0x120 lt was designed by Cass
Gilbert. a New York architect, and
when completed will be occupied as the
executive Offices of the Atlantic REIN
ing Company.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-09
To Lecture on Ocean Flight

The fight across the Atlantic ocean
by Lieutenant Brown and Captain John
Alcock last June will be the subject
of lecture by Lieutenant Sir Ar
thur Brown at the Academy of Music
on Thursday evening. October 16, un-
der the auspices of the Engineers
Club of Philadelphia and the Aero Club
of Pennsylvania.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-09
To Hold Village Fair

Friendship Village Fair will he held
at the Philomusian Club on October 16.
II and Is. The auditorium Of the club
will be turned into village street and
all sorts of things will be for sale.
fancy articles and eatables. Music and
dancing will be features Of the evenings
and luncheons and suppers will be-
served
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-09
Mt. Carmel Man Takes Own Life

Mt. Carmel, Pa, Oct 0.-Dcspond-
ent because of alleged differences with
his fiancee and also with i'll health,
John Wally, aged twenty seven. com
mitted suicide in his room at his board
ing house by shooting himself in the
temple. He lived half hour after
the shooting.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-09
WALDRoN SUPPORTS MOORE
Ware Leader Declares for Election
OF CONGRESSMAN ss Mayor

Another Ware leader and member ot
the Ware controlled Republican city
committee today declared for the elec-
tiou of Congressman Moore. Republican
nominee for Mayor.
lie is 4. VI. Waldron. of the Thirty
first ward.
beginning with David H. Lane and
Senator Martin and then Register of
Wills Shcchan and more lately City
Solicitor John T.. Connolly, leaders who
supported Judge Patterson in the prim
aries arc rapidly hocking to the Moore
headquarters without waiting on the
city committee and its deferred indorSc
mcnt of Tho Republican nominees.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-09
SHORT STUDENTS MOURN
L little Pennsylvania Men Lose
Chance to March for SO

Little fellows with only about five
feet of height to their credit are be-
wailing around the University of Penn
sylvauia campus as they see chance
TO earn three easy dollars slipping away
from them and into the pockets Of their
taller classmates.
Recorder Nitzsche has issued call
for 2o0 men to march in the peace
jubilee parade Saturday to be con
Quoted by fraternal organizations. Each
marcher gets $3. And there is only
ono qualification. Candidates must be
five feet six inches in height.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-09
Famous Choir Arrives Saturday

The Vatican Choir, which will bring
to this city the same kind of music az
has been heard in the famous Sistine
Chapel, Rome; in ST. John Lateran and
st. Peters Basilica. will arrive here
Saturday. 4 concert will be- given
Monday night in the Metropolitan
Opera House.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-09

a. "a ssALrIM0RE. ss.s5 WASHINGTON
j,.,1s s,lvAnfa ". n. Next Sunday. special ex-
,aarsion caves Broed 81, 1850 q, M; West
4piis. ~ ~ Similar excursion OCT 70.
The Washington times., 1919-11-19
Boersianer's
Comment
on Business
ny BoRRsIANER.

There is no concealmsnt that banh
ers abroad are complacent, In cantrsa
to the deepening anxiety ef Americas
industrislists and bankers. The corr
plaoeny offers an easy though wholis
empirical explanation.
From the packer 20 the soap make
all manner OF American traders, pre-
mendors credits In Europe. most q
which are deposited in banks there.
In the present state OF foreign en-
change these creditors cannot with.
draw their money; they were paid ID
the respective currencies OF Europs
which, IL exchanged for American doL
lars, would turn huge profits in0
CHASTITY losses.
European bankers are not unawar
OF the American dilemma: further
more, they are altogether willing "a
have the use OF these vast deposits
Hence the eontentment with an other
wise grave situation: hence the pass
lng OF the care Of a debt from tn
debtor TO the creditor.
But below these superfices bots
sides are scutely involved Europs
must nave access 70 a large sum ss
sound money. Individual succor suc3
as the organization Of the $4,000 0c1
toreign Finance Corporation. or
S@JO 100000 English loan-which ure1
hsltingly-~re days relief only.
A suggestion OF the New Yorv
American that American cerporatfons
take on European securities may -
Somplemsnted by hint OF speclscs.
tions. Let an issuing bank or bsnicv
take the proposed foreign securities
(stocks, notes, bonds. etc.l and pu
out deoentures against them. Tr
3ebentures might be made tax free
which would insure a pretty wide alb
sorptiou here. The exemption wouA
be the negative contribution Of thS
United States Government 20 the plan
Or. II the debentures cannot be tas
exempted-if IL would not be feasIbss
for the Government TO take a hand 70
the matter-the taxable dehenturs
might be given a 10 per cent coumos
stock bonus in the issuing institutioA
Whatever is done in a securities
selling way, IL is patent that a can
psign must precede the sale, II pss-
ticipstion other than the corporatiou
directly interested is expected n
best securities in the world-LIb~rty
bonds-had to be vigorously ciresssl
while the war WAS on A foreirv
emission In peace time must DeeAs 80
trsordinzry exploitation
The Washington times., 1919-11-19
EYE OF FOLKS ON
CHINESE LOVERS

BOSTON, Nov 19-Chinese love
making ia the best way in the world
take II from Dr. Ida Kahn. Chinese
woman physician. and the oldest old
maid in China" DR.. Kahn is here for
the congress OF missionary workers.
Adoption by Americans of Celestial
marriage customs, which include a
simple courting system, would bring
these benefits, DR.. Kahn says.
Solution of the mother-in-lw prob
lem. as parents may not live with
married children.
Disappearance Of old maids, as the
Oldest maid in the household must
always be the irst married.
A decrease in divorces and an in
crease in the birth rate.
T. c. Foster, n foreign missionary
for the Baptist Church, who spent
three years in the Orient, opposing
the Chinese idea, said:
Every Chinese father is a monarch
in his own home. He keeps his eye
out for a girl for his son and when
the time comes simply says. Son, this
is your wife.
"The young man may never have
seen the young lady. A woman ma
no social opportunity in China. There
are no divorces in China because tn
women have no status. Chlnese
wives amount to little in their l.ouse,
holds and are made to feel II.
The Washington times., 1919-11-19
TORCH APPLIED TO
OLD WAR FRIGATE

EASTPORT, Me-. Nov. 1s.-Coney
beach is now known as 'the crema-
tory" OF famous vsrcraft of Ameri-
can history.
The torch has been applied here to
the frigates Minnesota Wabash and
Vermont and now comes the wooden
frigate Richmond.
Like the others the Richmond was
towed up Eastport harbor and beach
ed at the high running tides which
reach 80 to "a feet twice a day. The
famous old war craft will be put to
the torch. The valuable copper and
other metals will be gathered by
junk dealers who have purchased
her.
Built in Norfolk in 1886, 225 feet
long, AZ feet b inches wide, II feet Z
inches deep, and having a speed OF
only nine knots. the old relic OF the
civil war should make a spectacular
blaze when the torch is applied. Sew
eral thousand spectators will gather
along the shores to watch the doom
OF the ship.
The Coney beach has been found an
excellent spot for wreckinE these old
warships, such a drop in the tides
ahordinE the Workmen plenty OF
time to gather the metals
The Washington times., 1919-11-19
Births, Carriages,
deaths
Notices May Be Phone6 Uxta !: ,
~. Mas $3.50, Bra1eh ..
MRS. S. C.. DE NELlOTTZ.

Funeral services for Mrs. c. Cecilia
de Nellottz, forty-three years old, a
teacher at the Armstrong Manual
Training School, who died Sunday
morning at the home of her parents,
44O3 Polk street, were held from the
Lincoln Memorial Congregational
Church, Eleventh and r streets
northwest, this afternoon.
Mrs. de Nellottz was a graduate of
elementary and normal schools here,
and after teaching in some of the
graded schools OF Washington was an
instructor at Tuskegee Institute, Tus-
kegee, Ala; Clarke University, At
anita, Ga; Lincoln Institute, Jeffer-
son City, No, and a high school in
st. Louis.
She had taught at the District Man
Ial Training School for several years
md was the organizer OF the Harriet
.ubman branch of the Red Cross and
IN active member Of the Christian
indeavor Society of the Lincoln Me
norial Church.
The Washington times., 1919-11-19
COURT HOLDS WIFE
CANMAKE EVIDENCE

LONDON. Nov. 19.-The. right OF
wife to make evidence (which will
warrant granting a divorce ina land
where the only grounds for snnulling
marriage are inndeIits and cruelty
has been upheld by British court.
Although the Judge expressed his
.islike for cases based on q name
less correspondent, the court granted
the divorce decree.
Il have taken a course which I
know my friends will all condemn.
and I have gone of with another
man" Lady Iris Mary Lawson wrote
20 her husband, Sir Digby Lawson,
baronet.
However foolish this rash act may
appear. / can at least rejoice that it
will end an intOlerable life for both
OF US.
1T was the desire to end this life
hich compelled me to take this step"
The letter. read in court. enclosed
. hotel bill which showed that a Mr..
and Mrs. C- Lawson" had stopped at
the GrosVenor Hotel All efforts by
detectives failed to reveal who this
man was or TO show that in the or
there was any correspondent OF the
home breaking" type in the case
anywhere. Legally, cause for divorce
was proved.
The fart that a woman OF promi-
renee. the wife Of a baronet. was
forced TO publicly besmirch her good
The Washington times., 1919-11-19
LOCAL FINANCIAL
and BUSINESS
GOSSIP

BY arrangement with the Washing
ton Stock Exchange, the Fifth Fedora
Reserve, District has secured a rulin :
to the effect that the temporary per
cent bonds of the First Liberty Loan
Converted and of the Second Liberty
loan will be recognized as good de-
liveries after December Is. and No
vember Is, 1919, respectively, unit.
Aiay 5, 1920.
Until the latter date, transaction
in the above mentioned bonds NAV
be settled by delivery of either bond.
without coupons or the new BONDS
which are to be issued in exchange
cherefor.
r. C. Leffingwell, Assistant Secre
.ary OF the Treasury, in commentins
IN this ruling, said: "The necess. ty
or this ruling results from the fac,
hat these 4 per cent coupon bonds
nave no coupons attached for interes-
.ccruing after December Is, and NO
Jember Is, 1919, respectively. and thH
lnder the provisions of the Treasur.'
department, permanent bonds will
Tot be available in exchange for
hese bonds until approximately J
la:ch 10, 1920. 1t is accordingly es-
entisl, in order to protect the inter
is of the holders of per cent bond
nd provide market for them dur.
lg this period. that the tenIpGrar!
onds be recognized as SooI dei.v
ries for the time being"
How far American banks may go
extending credit to European coun
ries when the rate of exchange anu
he general political situation perm,
uch transactions is now being con-
idered by financiers of this country
Representatives of a number OF
'nnks are now in Europe studying
onditions in various countries wIth
n idea toward learning the exact
asis for the future granting o:
redits in Europe. The demands CT
.urope may be classified. according
the Federal Reserve Bulletin, as
urrent or investment. The Bulletin
tates:
"A bank which undertakes to pro-
ide Investment funds through the
ledium OF current, advances, carry
ng these current advances for long
eI!ods either through a renewal plan
throdgh the actual funding of the
bligations as they come due in bonds
n notes, has taken the first step
oward placing itself in a liquid
tied-up position. from which I:
yill find the path OF emergence :
cry difficult period"
Credits in Europe are based on the
Nport power of European countries
ither at the present or in the i'm
rebate future. Recognition of the
ifferent classes OF advances, 1t is EN-
hasized, is necessary to maintain
roper equilibrium of our banking 81 j.
alton in the next few months.
The Washington times., 1919-11-19
BIRTHS

SONS
oscar H. and Marie +. Tran.
Angelo and Carmeia PUgliSn.
Janiel w. and MARY F.. Muiirn.
.etro and Floridea LusiaBs.
:harles II. and Minnie NJ. Hunt.
.elson and Annie II. Hc!ncs.
AIRY and Annie GreenbeTg.
rank W. and Flora w. BrOushton.
-enGall B. and kathleen Bragg.
.Obert and Mamie Robinson.
ames and Celia Jackson.
harlie and Rosie Garris.
DAUGHTERS.
'dward ID. and Gertrude Batche.der.
ames L.. jr., and Katherine Sherwood
AIRY l.. and Carrie N. Sanrider.
yivanus, tr., and Margaret Stokes.
harles l.. and Louise A. Shersor.
gorge h. and Helen Rsynor.
1orris and Aollie Rods.
rancesco and Maria di CAROLS.
lysses G.. and Mary Tucker.
.ichard and Wilhelmina Striyer.
acob J. and Mamie Sesy.
aroid and Lille Comminss
ohm and Annie Adams.
The Washington times., 1919-11-19
M.CONVENT|ON|N
CHICAGO FORECAST

Chicago seems to be the choice of
oliticians for the Democratic Ma
ionsl Convention which will probably
'e held during the second week in
une. 1920, to nominate the Presi-
'ential ticket and frame a platform
convenience of access, adequacy Of
accommodation and the uniform
'easonableness of rates are some Of
he reasons why Chicago seems to be
he favored city.
Cities desiring to entertain the con-
vention are rushing their bids in an
icipation of the Democratic National
Committee meeting here, January 6
o I next to select the place for the
onvention.
The Republican National Commit
ee will meet in Washington soon
fter the Democrats. Minneapolis is
ecla-ed TO be the leading G. o. P.
laimant.
Postmaster Fay. Of San francisco
as been here endeavoring to engage
he ear OF political leaders presumed
o have influence with the Democratic
;ational Committee. One of the in
iucenents of the California city is
he promise that hotel rates during
he convention shall be no more than
hose in effect now.
Kansas City offers her Bryan audi
orium again. indianapolis has put
a tentative bid, but is said to be
:hy on both hotel accommodations
Ind hall. Cleveland 10 anxious for
he convention, but at this time has
10 hall of adequate size.
Experience shows that II city
'eally wants the convention it can
;et II by making proper arrange
nents, including a contribution of
10000 TO the campaign fund. In
;90s Denver raised the ante" by
Jutting up that sum.
The Washington times., 1919-11-19
FORMER SAVAGES
NOW PLAY 'GOLLUF'

LONDON. Nov. 19-The dusky ma
ives OF Abongo-Mbongo. in darkest
africa, are no longer the untutorcd
avages Livingstone found. The lat-
st news shows that with the disap-
,earsnce OF missionary and chips ss
he national dish. civilization made
:reat headway among the Bantus anu
;waheliS.
The secretary Of the Overseas Club
md Patriotic League has just re-
eived a request from the sons Of
Tam AS to the latest and correct golf
ng costume for Central Africa.
A nine-hole golf course has been
opened at ElizabethviIIe and the ma
ives want to do the thing properly
Or not at all.