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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-12-26
SUIT TO HALT GRAB
/ OF DESKS PLANNED
Taxpayers May Seek Injunction
Against Action of Retiring
councilmen
CITY NEEDS THE FURNITURE

A suit the restrain councilmen from
carrying out their desk and chair grab
is contemplated by group of taxpnye-s
incensed at the farewell raid on the
city's furniture.
BY resolution sponsored by Common
Councilman Auerbach. of the Twenty
ninth ward, the members Of the ex-
piring Councils voted themselves 145
mahogany desks and chairs for which
the city paid S35. 900.
James r. Lennon and Dc. Edward y.
Gleason. presidents, respectively. Of Sc
lect and Common Councils. have an
nounCed they will not take the massive
desks and roStruns given" to them by
the resolution.
In view of the widespread indigna =
tion voiced over the grab. a number
of councilmcn. il is said. will follow the
example Of the Councils presidents.
1t was learned that nurses Mt the
PHILADELPHIA General Hospital and the
Philadelphia Hospital for Contagious
Diseases are in need of desks. and desks
are also needed by the Civil Service
Commission for use at examinations. II
is believed that only few Of the coun
cilmen will try to cart away their desks
and those few may be stopped by a
court injunction.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-12-26
15,O()O MUMMERS
TO WELCOME 1920
Costumers' Stocks Depleted by
Orders for New Years
"Shooters"
PRIZE OFFERS ARE DOUBLED

Plans for mummers' parade on New
Years day that will be the largest
pageant of its kind that has ever been
seen in Philadelphia are rapidly nearing
completion. The number OF mummers
who expect to parade is $4,000. which
is considerably more than have taken
part in the demonstration hitherto.
According to Bart McHugh, of the
committee on arrangements, there is not
costumer in the city who has any
thing left in the way of fancy dress.
As a result there are hundreds of cos
TUNES being made at home.
This year the mummers are guarding
the work on the construction of their
floats, costumes and the like go jeal-
ously that 1t would have been easier for
vagabond to have obtained admission
to the Peace Conference than for any
one outside of a select few to obtain an
advance glimpse of the ''layout" of
the big New Years day pageant.
Many of the floats, says Mr.. Nc
Hugh, who has been one of the privi
legged few to view the work, will move
the spectators on Broad street to. tears
tears Of uncomfortable mirth, be has
tened to explain. Historical subjects
will be touched in number of these
floats, and not least conspicuous among
them, it is whispered. will be one on
the recent chapter of American history,
prohibition.
Prizes this year are virtually double
those of previous years. a fact that is
largely responsible for the unusual en- =
thusiasm and rivalry being manifested
among the members of Philadelphia
New Year associations.
The parade will begin at 8 O'Clock
in the morning of January at Broad
and Porter streets and will terminate
at Broad street and Girard avenue
After this route has been covered many
of the mummers will parade through
out the morning in other streets, where
business mems associations have offered
special prizes.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-12-26
HEADS
DRAW LIST TODAY
Women to Decide on Just Food
Costs Here-city Commission
in Final Session
SALE TO "EXPLODE BOMB"

The women's fair r-price COMMITTEES
will meet in the headquarters in the
Real Estate Trust Building this after
noon to draw UP a schedule Of prices
considered fair to the purchaser and
seller.
While this committee is in session
the Mayors market commission will
meet for the last time in the Mayors
reception room, City Hall. This meet-
ing is scheduled for o'clock
Both meetings are expected to de-
velop interesting facts. Some discussion
is expected to precede the final decision
on fair prices, and George T. Sale is
expected to explode bomb at the COM
mission hearing by celebrating on his
charge of a few weeks ago when he
declared some of the commission mem
bers themselves were profteers. .-
Sale defended the 10 per cent above
cost stores. He heads the committee
named to obtain sites for these stores.
In the meantime. as Mr.. Sale has
pointed out, the TO- per cent above cost
stores are doing thriving business. The
store located at Ridge and Girard ave.
nues and conducted under the direction
of Fred P. Bell, manager Of the Bell
chain stores. has developed into small
sized department store: .,.s1,
Whether the municipality will con-
tinue the disposition, or army surplus
goods through the 10-L .r cent above
cost stores will depend on the ourcomd
of conference with members of the
marketing commission, Mayor Smith and
Mayor elect Moore. Joseph s. Mac
Laughlin said earlier in the week that
the conference was to take place this
week, but as yet it has not been ar
ranged owing to the absence OF cne C.!
the members Of the committee.
The committee will urge upon Mayor
elect Moore that he utilize the $40, 900
appropriated by Councils to the Mayor
for investigation of marketing conditions
to have the plans for wholesale munic-
cipal market perfected. 1t is asserted
that that fund is sufficient for drawing
up a plan for such market so that
it can be laid before Council by the
Mayor
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-12-26
SAD XMAS FOR DANSEYS
Quiet Observance by Missing Boys
Parents; White Celebrates Liberty

First road, Hammonton, n. j., was
the scene of two Christmas observances
widely divergent in character.
The home of Mr.. and Mrs. Hercules
Dansey, parents Of Billy Dansey, who
disappeared on October 8, was the scene
of quiet, sorrowful observance. None
but relatives and close personal friends
took part.
The nearby home of Edward A.
White. whose son, Charles s. White,
was released on bail Monday after being
in Jail two weeks charged with the mur-
der of the missing boy, was the happiest
house in Hammonton.
Young White and Mrs. Edith Jones,
who was arrested on an accessory
charge and also was released on bail on
Monday. were the center of interest to
more than hundred relatives and
friends, who called to congratulate them
and express to them personally the con
fidence they have expressed since the
arrest.
The big question at the White home
concerned which was the happiest
White, Mrs. Jones. Whites wife or his
three year -old son, Charles, Jr.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-12-26
SWEET BILL SIGNED
BY PRESIDENT; FIRST
VICTORY FOR LEGION
Increases Compensation to Dis
abIed-More Pay for Men in
Service Urged by D'oIier

The first official victory of the Amer
ican Legion was won Wednesday when
President Wilson signed the Sweet bill,
which will result in increased compen-
sation for disabled soldiers and other at
tractive features of war risk insurance.
Congress is now urged to pass bill
providing for an incaesse of pay In the
navy and Marine Corps. which will
place the compensation in these organ
izations on a competitive basis with
outside labor This was announced yes
terday by Franklin D'Olier, national
commander of the American Legion.
Mr.. D'Olier is passing the Christmas
holidays in Riyerton. n. j., with his
family. He sent holiday greetings to
department commanders. executive com
mitteemen, alternates and adjutants oi
the American Legion. He thanket
them for their CO operation in the past
and warned them against any future
| oyerzealous, thoughtless or unfair aci
which would weaken the Legion's IN.
I duence for national bcttcrment.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-12-26
DEMI JOHN WTzLSK Y DIED
VIOLENTLY Y CHRISTMAS EVE
End Came Wh Crash in Gloucester CityPoor Old Booze
Was So Weak He Had to Be Carried

Demi John Whisky died suddenly on
Christmas Eve. Friends and mourners
may see the remains until the first thaw
on the ice just outside the Gloucester
City. \. j., station.
III and failing since July 1. Demi
John Whisky definitely departed this
sphere when an ardent admircr in whose
arms he was being lovingly carried
he had long been to weak to stand by
said ice.
His demise brought sorrow to the
heart of his friend and carrier and the
home to which he was being carefully
conveyed. The friend made every effort
to save him, even trying to interpose his
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-12-26
THIS is CLEANUP DAY
Gayety Of Christmas Is Followed by
WhirrIng Of Brooms

Dustcloths are flying about, carpet
swecpcrs are whirring and brooms are
briSkly going in thousands OF homes
today just as though everything hadn't t
been cleaned spic- c-and-span two days
ago.
The library table is sort of sticky !;
the candles have dripped tallow on the
best ccnterpieces there are nut hulls
and broken bits of candy on the floors,
along with pine needles. and fakes of
Christmas tree Snow and bright
wrappngs and ribbons, as we'll as the
gifts themselves, are scattered all over
the house. %-.,.,
'"The house looks as if cyclone
had lust blown over" said one mother.
but we don't mind. It's just a part
of Christmas. ! don expect to get
hack to normal housekeeping till after
New Years Day" She picked up a
headlcss donkey from under the Christ
mas tree and poked under the daven :
port with the broom handle for the ami
mails head. We plan and save for
months for these few days of fun she
went on, ,'and l don't mind bit the
aftermath.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-12-26
EXPECT VINDICATION
OF WARDEN M'KENTY
Unofficial Information Indicates
Report OF Prison Probes Will
Be Favorable to Official

1t is anticipated that Warden Robert
McKenty. of the Eastern Penitentiary.
will be vindicated. as the result of
probes that have been made into his
management of the institution.
The report of the state board of
charities will be placed in Governor
Sprouts hands next week, and re-
port of the investigation conducted by
Major Wynne. chief of the district at
torney's detective force, upon orders
OF District Attorney Rotan, will go to
Mr.. Rotan in a day or SO.
Unofficial information indicates that
Warden McKcnty will not be censured.
The charges were made by William A.
Dunlap, prison inspector, and Francis
G.. Menamin. who represented the fam.
lily of Stehlik. the prison suicide, and
eleven fraternal organizations.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-12-26
BANDIT EATS DINNER HOME
Mellon Out on BalI--Boy Com
panlon Spends Christmas in Prison

Mellon Out on BaiI-Boy Com
panlon Spends Christmas in Prison
Walter Mellon. eighteen year old boy
arrested with Joseph Gile December 8
on the charge Of highway robbery and
automobile theft, spent Christmas day
with his mother, Mrs. Frank p. Mellon,
of the Clinton Apartments. He was
released on bail last Saturday. Gile,
who is son of DR.. Ben G. Gile, of
Bryn Mawr, is still in the Norristown
police station.
Joe Gile had as good Christmas
as anybody" said the attendant at the
police station today. HE had q good
dinner and jollied around with the rest
of the f''l;s. No, l suppose he didn I
get mai presents"
The boys confessed n number of rob :
berries to Chief Donaghy, of the Lower
Merton police. They were given a hear
ing and were held on $1,000 bail each for
court. Most of the stolen pronerty has
been found and restored. Both bows
come from well-known Main Line fami
lies.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-12-26
HEAR RATE-RISE PROTESTS
Commissioners Get Complaints
Against Bus Line and Power Co,

Commissioners Get Complaints
Against Bus Line and Power Co.
Two petitions were heard by Public
Service Commissioners Benn and Gle =
ment today.
Herbert Barber presented complaint
for the people of the borough of Lans-
downe against John NJ. Barber,
operator of an auto bus line from
Sixty ninth street through Lansdownt
and Darby, in which they complained
that an increase in the bus fare from
five to ten cents made recently was ex
cessive and unreasonable. The case
was taken under advisement.
Complaint that the Lehigh Valley
Light and Power Co. has made in :
creases in rates that are unreasonable
and unwarranted was made by four
companies. The Alfred Portland
Cement Co., Lazareth Cement Co.,
Whitehall Cement Co., and the Penn
Allen Co. complained that the increase
in rates was in violation of a contract
between the light and power company
and the complainants. The case was
taken under advisement.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-12-26
Highways Reported Fair
by u. S. Weather Bureau

Condition of highways as reported
By the United States Weather
Bureau 60 operating Wiih State
Highndy Department.!
Lincoln Highway Trenton to
C'hambersburgl no information since
"Wednesday when roads were mostly
fair. About two inches of snow fell
Wednesday in eastern counties, very
little in central part of state.
William Penn Highway (Easton
TO Chambershnrg), same as Lincoln
Highway.
Philadelphia and Reading pike,
same as Lincoln Highway.
Lancaster and Harrisburg pike,
same as Lincoln Highway.
Saturday Ie.
Mild weather will soften the snow
and ice on the roads; continued use
Of chains will be necessary. as roads
will be slippery. Cloudy weather is
indicated for Saturday, but there Is
no prospect for rain or snow of any
censeQnence.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-12-26
GLEAVES VISITS PEKIN
Commander Of AsIatlc Fleet Extends
Call at Request of Republic

,Peltin. Dec. % (delayed) Admiral
Albert Gleavcs. commander of the Ash
attic feet. arrived here yesterday with
his staff for visit of several days. He
was met at the railway station by
Charles d. Tenney, charge d'affaires
and counselor of the legation, detach-
ment of the legation guard Admiral Sab
Chen Ping, Chinese minister of the
navy, and a Chinese guard of honor.
The admiral was escorted to hotel and
afterward attended dance in The
Pekin Club. arranged by Major Horton,
U. s. NJ. G., attached to the legation,
and Mrs. Horton.
Today Admiral Gleaves devoted his
time to making official calls, dining
this evening with Admiral Sab Chen
Ping.
The visit of the American admiral in
Pekin has been extended from the six
days originally intended to a period of
twelve days, at the request of the Chi :
nese authorities.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-12-26
ropATs MARRIAGE LICENSES

George Hanninss,, 242i \: i,,n l1th st'' and
KSs Hsd s$s 22S seGsey Il sRs asG
John s'G'F 8. RaeliH Gin sspfsyreS, Pa, and Marie
Harvey Nurket, Haziewood. Pa, and Cora
Bsss is5$ss Ifso T'4 j. III 5 ''H St. and
Ralph O. sfpss $500 $500 %STi o%s Sye awe and
oeorse Norris 26sS .jH s.IiIHsRT g,T,,utn; st.; and
Jesse Svatt Watts. i siii 'crossey St. and Fannie
Croeker. .s42s Nicholas st. -.
AFEanT Einn H. HsrssayoS srswn wlloS SS dPoye. Pa
Joseph p. Reeves sth and Chsstnut SITS: and
ETtd@ SH aDs kG5nOss ss ssSs MSs. 81 lSfS Sna xnne
Harry c. Eoyer, Rinstown, Del. and Edythe
HfF@an Foso EtSneP, stST@GeFE3s Eos! Hatshinson St
'aRss Edna 6%Gs. 6tPSs 1922 @SI IchFistisn 3 ~ ""a
Willie Nsw6eEry. as, 4G9l 1sdI6w Ma5Ses st. and
'oRH Florence G MsfAfR e. dGnnsiy ely sl n dSadwoR
HsFfs sffSs' eresnbsrs 90 Jefferson St, st. and
John MSGsEdfs soa4 aSt5 EDrSce ~ %ah St st. and
wtiis oiaa RfsSsr. S1St sCS RgiscawosS st; no..
Earl n. Dearborn. 22Ie \ 2Sd St and
CTepsce FsTEI' STgD s?S "a IT, lSsa and dertrud.
r. schwe!zer,. Camden; y J. -, ...,.
rhaT%an nTMGa'' Glilsspy, Wheeling. ", Va, ant
Bessie P. BoTster 2I5o ;; ls'h ni 81 .n,
AGssln laura b Hal. 2ls W WyOminE ave,
John III Fauioon, Baltimore. Nd, and Ger
trude Sykes 1908 Winter st.
Abe Epstein. 1880 S. 9th st.. and Mary T
Lopinson. ssl Mantono no1n g. uv.,n,, ., -,
Albert p; chittendsn; eoyS walnut st. an'
Raymond w. stotyer. Eddystone. Pa. an'
Edna N Rogers, RoyeEsford. Pa. -,
John Mattaon. 1858 3, obth st.. and Tllli'
Alexsader doidbefs. 1884. 8. eth st.. au'
Anna GcidberE. 1880 s eth st
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-12-26
CAPITALS CHRISTMAS QUIET
Mrs. Wilson Delivers Gifts, While
President Reads MESSAGES

Washington, Dec. 26.-The national
capital, officially and privately, passed
a quiet Christmas. The only official act
of the day was the signature by Presi .
dent Wilson of the Edge bill, designed
to promote American participation in
foreign trade.
The President passed most of the
forenoon in the White House garden
and ate Christmas dinner in his room,
During the afternoon while Mrs. Wilson
drove out to present gifts to friends OF
the family and to the children living
along the road to the Country Club
where the President before his illness
played golf. Mr.. Wilson read the large
number of Christmas messages which ht
received from all parts of the United
States and from abroad.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-12-26

body between the ice and that of John
in last desperate effort to prevent the
crash.
And several other passengers who
alighted from the same train. none Of
whom had made the acquaintance of
this particular two gallon demijohn,
stood by with uncovered heads as the
remains tricklcd out on the ice, stain
ing it vivid red.
Patrolman Jennings, ever alive to
duty, appealed for a half pint or pint
But if any bystander had such con
tainer, it must have been loaded, for
none was Forthcoming to answer the
appeal.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-12-26
CAMDEN CHILDREN FEAST
Christmas Dinners Provided at Or
phanaaes and Homes

In C0mden's big celebratiOn OF
Christmas particular attention was paid
to cheering orphans and children in in
stitutions.
A turkey dinner was provided for the
youngsters in the Camden Home for
Friendless Children by A. w. Atkinson
of the Victor Talking Machine Co.
There was feast also for the chill
dren at the Mary ]. Ball Home. 174S
Master street. One of the contributors
was William Richardson. one of the
new owners of the Washington base
ball team.
The dinner for the negro children in
the West Jersey Orphanagc was con =
tributed by the Wenonah Presbyterian
Church.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-12-26
FIRE APPARATUS FOR CITY
Director Wilson to Sign 100000
Contracts for Modern Equipment

Contracts for $300.0 worth of
modern fire equipment for the city will
be signed by Director Wilson within a
few days. The apparatus will be sup
piled by the American La France Fire
Engine Company. Of New York.
This new equipment, which will re-
place antiquated apparatus now in
use, Will include hfteen new pumping
engines, two aerial hook and ladder
wagons, aud six combination chemical
and hose wagons.
Delivery will be made three and six
months from date of signing. Chief
Murphy has as yet made no announce
ment concerning the fire stations that
will receive the new equipment.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-12-26
BOY LONG INSENSIBLE
Hospital Physicians Restore Victim
of Trolley Car to Consciousness

John Gansey, seven years old, 1854
Kerbaugh street, who was struck by
workcar of the p. r. T. on Erie ave-
nue. near Broad street yesterday after
noon. probably will recover.
The boy was picked up unconscious
and taken to the Samaritan Hospital in
passing automobile. The accident oc-
Cured about o'clock. Doctors worked
with their small Christmas patient until
early this morning before the boy re-
gained consciousness.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-12-26
To Hear of Community Needs

Welfare workers will be addressed
this evening upon Our Community
Needs" by Jacob Billikopf, who was
recently elected executive director Of
the federation of Jewish charities. His
talk will be part of the preparation foI
the 81 100, 900 drive for the federation
OF Jewish charities, which will begir
January IL.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-12-26
CONGRATULATED BY CABLE
Moore Receives Message From Inter
national Naviqation Congress

Mayor elect Moore was the recipient
this morning of cablegram congratu-
lating him on his recent election from
NJ. J. Richard, general secretary of the
permanent councvil of the international
navigation congresses, Brussels.
The telegram was authorized at a
meeting of the council held in Brussels
on December 90. Mr.. Moore was re
sponsible for bringing the congress of
this organization to Philadelphia in 1912
touch with the work of the international
body
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-12-26
MAIL MEN HAD BUSY DAY
Carriers and Clerks Hang UP An.
other Record Here

other Record Here
Letter carriers and clerks in the cen
tral Office and the forty-tw district
stations entered into the spirit of
Christmas and delivered every piece of
mail that was received up until mid
night, Christmas Eve.
They did this in spite of the fact
that the mail was heavier than ever
before in the history of the postofice
in this city. In order to perform this
feat, the letter carriers especially,
worked late and long. They gave up
their own Christmas to bring pleasure
to others, remaining on the streets in
many cases until and 5 o'clock Christ
mas afternoon, delivering letters, cards
and parcel post packages.
AS result, the postofiice here hung
up another good record. There was no
congestion, it was reported today at
the Office of the superintendent of
mails. .-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-12-26
ORPHANS PLAY SANTA
Children in Odd Fellows institution
Share With Needy Families

Gifts from eighty six little orphans
have filled the homes of two needy
families with cheer today.
The children in the Odd Fellows
Orphanage, Chelten and Ogontz ave-
nues, hearing that the two families were
in distress, contributed part of their
Christmas gifts and some of their
Christmas dinner so that the cheer
less home could be frightened.
They played Santa Claus, too, for
the baskets containing the orphans
gifts were carried by two of the little
orphans, Olga Cans and Bertha Currin.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-12-26
IDENTIFIES ASSAILANTS
Woman Says Men Arrested Tore
Earrings From Her Ears

Two of four alleged automobile ban
dts arrested last Saturday night were
identified by Mrs. Kate Taylor at n
hearing in the Central Station yester- :
day as the men who held her up and
tore her earrings from her ears Decem
ber Z. She was attacked on Spruce
street between Fifty fourth and Fifty
fifth streets. The prisoners gave their
names as John Kenncy and Samuel
Dougherty.
Mrs. Tayler's home is at 5442 Spruce
street. The men were held without bail
for court.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-12-26
DETECTIVES WIN NoNsulT

A nensuit in the case of Julius Grau-
bart and Harry Keretsky against Ralph
Gold and Jacob Cumborrow, detectives,
in which plaintiffs sought damages from
the detectives for alleged seizure and
conversion of silks. was sustained to-
day by Judge McCullen in Court No. 4.
The court held that the detectives
were within their rights when they took
the goods and turned them over to the
lawful owner. -
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-12-26
UNCLE JOE GIVES PARTY
Nicetown Resident Is Host at 15tf
Annual Xmas Entertainment

About 1000 Nicetown children, under
the age of thirteen years. met in
front Of the home of "Uncle Joe" Zieg-
Ter, 1927 Cayuga street, this afternoon,
for the fifteenth Christmas party given
by him.
The children marched to the Wayne
palace, Germantown avenue and Doun !:
ton street, where they were treated
to n moving picture show and an en-
tertainment. ''Uncle Joe" also gave
out Christmas candy and other pres
ents.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-12-26
GREEKS URGED TO RETURN

Athens, Dec. 26,--M. Venizelos an
nounced in the Chamber that Greece
would welcome the return of any Greeks
from Strumnitza or other places in Bull
garia, but If they prefer to stay there
they must know that Greece will not IN
tervcne in the internal affairs of neigh
boring states that have announced An
Intention TO respect her treaties.