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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-14
UNVEIL PORTRAITS TODAY
Likenesses of Two Former Penn Pro-
fessors viii Be Presented

Portraits Of two former professors at
the University of Pennsylvania will be
presented to that institution in Col
lege Hall Chapcl, at 4 O'Clock this
afternoon.
The portraits are Of the late Thomas
W. Richards, professor If architecture
from 1874 to 1891. and George Angus
tus kocnig professor Of chemistry,
mincraIogy and mctallurgy from 1874
to 1892.
Or, Edgar Fahs Smith. provost, will
open the exercises. Horace w. Sellers
will present the portrait and me-
mortal tablet of Professor Richards,
which will be unveiled by Marie Rich
ards, Doctor Rchards's granddaugh-
ter. DR.. Warren =. Laird will accept
the memorials on behalf Of the Uni
versty.
The portrait of Doctor Kocnig will
be presented by DR.. Harry +. Keller
and accepted by Arthur l.. Church
Elsa Koonig NitzSchc, Jr., grand
daughter Of Doctor Koeuig and daugh
ter of George NitHsche. recorder of the
University. will uuvei the portrait.
Both portraits are the work of Mrs.
Elsa Eocnig Nitzsche.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-14
MOTHERS CONGRESS
MEETS IN NEWARK
South Jersey Delegates LeaveI
for Annual Session Of
80. Association
MEETING CLOSES SATURDAY

Haddonfield, n. j., Nov. 14.-NIrs.
Charles II. Bacon, chairman of the
camden County Councit of Parent
Teachers Associations, and Mrs. Wei
lington Bechtel. formerly president Of
the New Jersey State Congress of Moth
crrs both of this place. left yesterday for
Montclair, where they were the guests
last night of Mrs. Drury w. Cooper,
who, entertained the board of directors
Parent Teachers Association Mrs1'
Cooper is president of the state body,
which opens its annual convention in
Newark Normal School today.
Representatives to attend the con
gress from here are: Mrs. Jesse Hay
dock, presidents of the Parent Teachers
Association: Mrs. NJ. l.. Root. Miss
Mary Fennimorc, Miss Mary Sutton,
Mrs. Frederick Sweeten, Mrs. v. H.
Sanderson, Mrs. George Davis, Mrs. A.
r. Driscoll, Mrs. Howard Ellis.
The Colingswood Parent Teachers
Association will send its president, Mrs
Harry w. Leister; Mrs. Austin Petit
grew, of the board of education, and
Mrs. Helen Ameisen, the county help
ing teacher.
Haddon Heights Association will send
Mrs. r. S. Sanderson and Miss Jessie
Winkworth. Audubon will send Mrs.
George Kane, the president, and Mrs.
William Kelton, Mrs. John bennett
and Mrs. Florence Matthews.
Among the speakers will be DR.. Kate
Wallet Bannett of Washington, of the
National Mothers Congress- Mrs
Charles Il. Stockton, of Ridgewood,
former president; Mrs. Wellington
Bechtel, of Haddonfield; DR.. Calvin
Kendall. New Jersey commissioner Of
education, who will preside Friday
night DR.. Edward G. Coon, supervise
ing principal of East Orange schools
and who served in educational work
with the A. II. f. in France, who will
talk on Education and the Dough
boy; Assemblyman Ralph Kellum, of
Camden county Mrs. G. w. B. Cush-
ing, chairmen of the New Jersey child
labor and welfare committee, on "Child
Labor Laws; ; DR.. Catherine Porter,
on "Housework in the Schools" Mrs.
Cornelius Il. Maycroft, of the state
department of institutes and agencies !.
Miss NJ. Ethel Jones, of the State Ag-
ricultural College, and the Rev. Adolph
Roeder, president of the Civics Asso
citation.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-14
CONNELLEY APPOINTED
Governor Names Him Commissioner
to Succeed Colonel j. P. Jackson

Harrisburg. Nov. IA. - Governor
Sproul has appointed Clifford p, Con-
nelley, of Pittsburgh, commissioner of
the department Of labor and industry,
following an announcement that he had
received the resignation of Lieutenant
Colonel John Price Jackson.
In accepting his resignation Gov
error Sproul expressed his apprecia-
ton of Colonel JackSon's attitude in
the matter and of mis- good work as COM
missioner during his term.
Colonel Jackson was made head Of
the labor and industry department by
Governor Tener, following the reorgani =
zation of the old factory department
and the dismissal of the late Captain
John G.. Delaney in 1919. Colonel Jack =
sons state salary was $1,000 year, but
under recent act Commissioner Con-
ncllcy will receive $4,000
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-14
Funeral of Jacob M. Saunders

Funeral services for Jacob NJ Saun
ders. seventy two years old, who died
Tuesday of heart disease, were held
today from the home of his son in law
G. W. Lutz, 1927 North Reese street
The Rev. A. l.. Copper. of the Scv
cnth street NJ. Il. Church. Seventh and
Norris streets. otficiated. lnterment
was in Mount Moriah Cemetery, Mn
sonic rites were conducted at the grave.
Mr.. Saunders is survived by his wife,
and five daughters and one son. He
was "A member of the following organi-
aations. Thomas Il. Patton Lodge 800,
+. and a. NJ, st. Johns Chapter, No.
/. r. A. c., of Wilmington, Del, st.
Johns Commandery t. X. T.. of Will
mington; Lulu Temple, A. \. o. y.
NJ. s; Vulcan Assembly of Philadel-
phia and Friendship Lodge No. 3, A.
o. L. w, of Newcastle, Del.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-14
FARM BUREAUS MERGE
Form National Federation to Pro-.
mote and Protect Farmers Interests

Chicago, Nov. 14.-(By A. P)-
Delegates representing farme:s from
thirty one states organized the Amer
lean Federation of Farm Bureaus, by
which county farm bureaus of each
state will correlate and strengthen their
work and promote, protect and repre-
sent the business social, economic and
educational interests of the farmers of
the United States" It was decided
that a board of directors should be
placed in complete control of the fed
eration's activities "to ,"event die
tatorship" in he body, The directors
and other officers will be elected to-
morrow.
'The federation stands for the farm
ers' interest solely" said an announce p
ment issued after formal organization
I'VE are not opposed or fighting labor
or capital, but will go ahead with them
where our interests are to be conserved
if such conservation is for the good OF
the whole people.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-14
Joint Control of Railroads
Is offered British Unions

London, Nov. 14.-Premier Lloyd
George has offered the railwaymen's
union membership in committee
management of the roads with rail
road directors and government Off
cials. according to a statement by
j. II. Thomas, general secretary
Of the National Union of Railway
men.
Mr.. Thomas announces that the
government also has made a def
mite offer of new machinery to
deal with wages of railwaymen and
settlement of disputes. Both of
fers were made at conference of
the premier with a delegation from
the National Union of Railwaymen
Thnrsday The plan will be submit
ted to the executive Of the union
&Qaay for decision.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-14
RenubIICans--W
-.. 10
FAIR
STREET BONDS SIGNED
$333,ooo to Be Expended on Col
iinaswood Thoroughfares

Collingswood, n. j., Nov. IA
Mayor Thomas W. Jack and members
of the borough board of commissioners
have finished signing 333 $1,000 five
year street improvement bonds delivered
to the commissioners. 1t represents the
largest amount ever spent in one un-
dertaking for street improvements here.
The new streets will be paved in con
crete and will be paid for on fifty
fifty plan. the abutting property to pay
half and the borough the other half.
Regular tax assessments will pay for
the resurfacing. These improvements
affect every street in the borough, in
Guiding West Colingswood,
Work has already been started on the
resurfacing and curbing. Haddon ave-
nue. is to be repaved with concrete.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-14

James Kane. st, Dayid's street,
Nlanayunk, sustained a fractured leg,
and his brother Edward injuries to his
head when a motorcycle on which they
were riding collided yesterday after
noon with the automobile of John r..
Trenn, 5621 Walton avenue, at Belmont
avenue and City Line. Both were taken
to the West Philadelphia Homeopathic
Hospital.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-14
INFERIOR BUTTER SEIZED
U. S. Bureau Declares Product Has
Too Much Water and Salt

Washington, Nov. 14.-(By A. PD
Despite the high price charged, butter
consumers are in many eases getting
large percentages of water, sa It and
.coloring matters, officials of the bureau
of chemistry, Agriculture Department.
announced today. Several shipments of
inferior butter have been seized recently
under the federal food and drugs act,
the statement said.
Federal standards require that butter
shall contain not less than 81 per cent
milk fat. yet all the butter seized it was
declared, has contained less than so per
cent
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-14
GYPSIES RETURN $613
Women Ordered Out of Town After
AIIeaed Victim Is Paid

Studios of two gypsy women are closed
today following the discovery by the
police that they had obtained S6l3 from
Stanislaus Dombroski, of 2I49 Almond
street. They were compelled to return
the money and leave the city.
Dombroski's wife has been ill for
seven Years and he gave money to the
gypsics in the belief they could cure her
in some mysterious way.
The fortune tellers are Mary Johnson
of S14 Vine street, and Mary Miller, OF
Richmond street near Cumberland.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-14
COUNTESS BACKS UNION
Refuses to Reward British Railway
Men Who Didn't Strike
Rishnn Stnrffnrd EnnIanI Nov Ii


-(By A. P.)-Twelve railway men
employed at the station here. who re-
mained at their posts during the re-
cent strike, have been presented with
n sum of money and an address of ap-
probation by the towns people. The
Countess Of Warwick, who has a resi-
dence here and uses the station when
living in town, was Invited to con
tribute to the fund. She sent this
response:
"Lndy Warwick is amazed at the
communication sent her, which she re-
turns herewith. 1t is incredible that
any thoughtful person should commend
disloyalty to a union for monetary re-
ward.
1.-The railwaymcn who stood aside
reap the benefits of the great victory
achieved by their fellows, as did the
occupants of snug and safe berths dur
ing the war while others fought for
them.
Lady Warwick will have nothing to
do with blacklegs."
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-14
WORTHY GIRL WILL HELD UP
Count 5ajnotti's Testament Found
TO Be Irregular

New York, Nov. IA copy of the
will of Count Paul Bajnotti, of Italy.
which provided for an income from a
SO 900 fund "for the most worthy girl
in Providence. Il. L." was not accented
when offered for probate here Yesterday
by a representative of the Italian con
sui general.
The document did not comply with
tho regulations of the surrogatc's Office
and was returned to have its form
changed. 1t could not be learned
whether the copy would have TO be
sent to Italy, where the original will
was executed and filed.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-14
viii Omen Community centers

The committee on city missions and
church extension of the Presbytery of
Philadelphia is arranging to open four
community centers. One will be opened
in the Barnes Memorial Building,
Seventh and Locust streets. Three
centcrs for work among aliens will be
established at Tenth and Kimball
streets, Eighth and Wolf streets and at
the Waysidc Station
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-14
ASK 10000 DEAD RETURNED
Flood of Requests Causes Change in
Governments Plans

Washington, Nov 14,--The War De
pArtment received 10000 requests from
relatives for return of the bodies of
soldier dead in France, Colonel +. w.
Anderson. assistant city attorney, of
Richmond. Va, told the House for
cign affairs committee.
Representative Flood, ranking Dem
ocratic committee member, said this had
caused turn about in the policy of
the War Department" and that the
bodies would he returned as soon as
arrangements could be made with the
French Government.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-14
DYE RESOLUTION BLOCKED
Penrose Falls In Attempt to Have
Senate Extend Import Restrictions

Chairman Penrose, of the Senate
finance committee. failed in his attempt
to call up for consideration in the Sen
ate his resolution providing for contin
uance until January Is the existing
power to restrict importations of dyes
and other coal tar products. Objection
was raised by Senator Dial, Democrat,
South Caroline.
Senator Penrose. in urging that his
resolution be considered, declared the
measure was designed to prevent the
American market from being Hooded
with German dyes upon the ratification
of the peace treaty.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-14
FINLAND TO AID NEW
DRIVE ON PETROGRAD
Offers 10000 Volunteers to
Yudenitch and Will Pro-
vision City If Captured

Hcsiugfors, Nov. l4,-tBy a. P.D-
The Baltic states conference at Dorpat
has been advised that Finland has de-
ridcd to aid General ludenitch with
80. 900 volunteers in new attempt to
take Petrosrad within the next few
weeks.
This DEVELOPMENT may seriously in
terfcrc with, and perhaps speedily
bring to an end tho efforts of tho Baltic
states delegates here to reach an agree
ment with the Russian Bolshcyki.
The Lithuanian general staff an
nounccs that tho Iithuaians have driven
detachments Of Colonel Bormondt 5
Russo German troops from Popemunek
and Shabshki Cabout forty five miles
west of DvinNk),
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-14
RaptIst Young People to Meet

Junior and intermediate work will be
discussed tonight at the convention of
the Philadelphia Baptist Young Peo-
ple's Unidn at Lehigh Avenue Baptist
Church. Twelfth street and I1ehigh ave-
ME Tomorrow night A. II. Vautier,
recently returned from Y. NJ. @. A.
work in Palestine, will deliver an ad-
dress
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-14

Jewish war veterans, members of the
American Jewish Veterans League, last
night at n meeting in the Continental
Hotel, planned meeting November
24 in the Metropolitan Opera House to
protest persecution of Jews in Europe.
Gentiles will be asked to aid the pro-
test against pogroms.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-14

MontcIair, \. j.. Nov. 14.-Goyor-
nor Runyon will be asked to appoint
a committee to investigate profteering
In the state of New Jersey, (which has
been going on without any seeming
effort to check it," according to a reso-
luton adopted by the Montclair com
missioners. Mayor Louis F. Dodd was
instructed to communicate with the
governor
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-14
Protest Aaalnst Jewish Poaroms

To protest pogroms, Jewish war vet,
erans met last night in the Continental
Hotel and decided to organize. Pro
tests were made against the massacre
of the Jews in Ukraine. The men who
spoke included Rabbi Samuel friedman
former chaplain in the United States
army; Joseph Cross and DIR. j. Marcus
polak
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-14
Woman in Suicide Pact Better

Physicians at the University Hospi-
tai reported today that Mrs. Orien Il.
Trist, of 51O5 Warrington avenue. who
attempted to commit suicide last Tues,
day night with Anthony j. Peters, of
34lS North Twentieth street, was
greatly improved and would probably
recover. Peters is out of danger and
is ready to leave the hospital.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-14
Open Sale to Help Hahnemann

This morning a rummage sale was
opcned at 1927 Columbia avenue for
the benefit of Hahnemann Hospital. The
sale, which will end tomorrow, is be-
ing conducted by the social service de
partment of the hospital. Mrs. Clar-
ence Bartlett is chairman of the com
mittec in charge.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-14
Hotel Sale Brings Suit

William f. Dcakync, real estate
dealer, yesterday filed "A bill in equity,
asking the Common Pleas Court to en-
Join the Equitable Life Assurance So
rirty from selling the old Continental
Hotel property to any one but him
officially perform an agreement of sale
nnhn with him.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-14
To Hear Prisoners Complaint

Complaints of prisoners will be heard
tonight in the Eastern State Penten-
tiary by the State Board of Charities.
Some of the prisoners We're heard
last night. 1t was the first time in
sixteen days that the prisoners We're
nermitted to leave their cells. About
200 will testify concerning conditions
at the prison.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-14
Old River Captain Dies

Newport, KY, Nov. 14.-(BS A. P.)
Captain Henry Bascon Fenton,
seventy eight years old, known for more
than a half century on the Ohio and
rivers from Pittsburgh to
New Orleans, died at his home here
today. Captain Fenton served in both
the Union army and navy during the
Civil War. He commander the river
steamboats, l.. J.. Workum and Min
ME No. ., for more than thirty five
years.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-14
Tenants Pledge LOYALTY

In series of resolutions tho United
Tenants Protective Association yes
terday pledged loyalty to the govern
mpnt and went on record as opposed to
all kinds of radical propaganda. They
repudiate the policy and methods of
the Tenants Advisor, publication
owned and published by George d..
Evaug
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-14
Conductor Hurt In Trolley Collision

Two trolley cars collided while going
into the carbarn at Twenty sixth street
and Allegheny avenue this morning,
James Doonan. thirty five years old,
ductor, was joited against the side of
his car. He received cut in the back
of his head. He was taken to the
Samaritan Hospital.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-14
War Workers t.onored by ~"

More than 400 persons who took part
in Y. NJ. c. A. war work here and
overseas were given a dinner and re.
ception last night in the Central
Branch Y. NJ. G.. A. by officials of the
Association Prominent wnrworkers
and officials spoke, and appreciation
of the workers was made by represen-
tatives of allied nations.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-14
uunorv Germans Thank PhlIa.

In letter sent by Frank Grafton,
one of the crew of the German bark
Reihersteig. now at Chester, the sailors
thank Philadelphians for food and
clothes given them. The letter states
that the majority of them had not had
a square meal for the last few years
until they arrived here.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-14
Army.Food Sale In HaddontleId'

Haddonfield, n. j., Nov. l4.--A sec 70
ond sale of army food supplies viii open
in the community house today and con-
tinue tomorrow. Another large ship
mept has been received from the Phila p
delphia navy yard, consisting of canned
goods, Jams and salt.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-14
Conference on city Planning

Edward NJ. Bassett, counsel for the
zoning committee of New York city, will
be the principal speaker at a Con
ference on Comprehensive City Plan
ming which will be held in Wither-
spoon Hall November Is. The con-
ference was planned last night by a
committee Of the Engineers Club.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-14
sIsters Furnlsh soIarlum

The solarium at the Naval Hospital
at League Island has been furnished by
the Keneseth Israel Sistcrlood in
memory Of Mrs. Rebecca w. Goldsmith.
who was chairnian Of the hospital com
mittee Of the Jewish Welfare Board.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-14
sewer Break MAY Cost $50, 900

Because Of break which occurred
yesterday at Delaware avenue and Wal
nut street may have to be completely
Department of Public Works. TO re-
build the sewer, originally constructed
a century ago, will cost at least $50 900.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-14
Cape MAY Church Gets New Pastor

Cape May, n. J., Nov. 14,-The
Rev. II. v. Slawter, formerly assistant
pastor of the Fourth Baptist Church
Philadelphia, under the Rev. John B.
G.. Pidge. has accepted the call to the
pastorate of the First Baptist Church,
Cape May. He will begin his ministry
next Sunday.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-14
ca.erta Que Here Tomorrow

The italian steamship Caserta is ex-
pected to arrive here tomorrow from
Genoa and Naples. aftfg touching az
New York &hout fifty 1asseneers viii
be Landed In FhliadelphiX the remainder
leaving tie si4p et New FORK today. +.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-14
Westmont Church Elects Trustees
Lonu Dahlia Season Ends

WilIiamstOwn, n. j., Nov, IA
Rains following heavy frosts have put
an end to an unusually long season for
dahlias in South Jersey. Great guam
titles of the blossoms were sold in the
city markets, and the picking kept up
nearly month longer than usual.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-14
Robhed by HIahwaymen

A diamond pin valued at S275 and
$40 in cash were taken from Abe Weis
bsry, Of 1914 South Fourth street. by
tu4 highwaymen near his home early
all morning. One bandit was tall. the
otIHr short and stout, Weisbery Says
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-14
Failing Beam Kills shIpworker

Harry Zinner. Of Haddonfield. was
instantly killed by beam which fell
and struck him while he was working
in the yard of the New York Shipbuild-
ing Company today. Several other
wOrkmen had narrow escape from in
jury.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-14
Washington. Nov. 1l.-CBy A..

Washington. Nov. Il.--IB BS y. /. y
Preparations for another attack on
Petrograd with consolidated forces, de
spite the early winter in western
Russia. are being made by General
Yudcnitch, of the anti Bolsheyist army,
according to Swedish press reports re
coivcd here yesterday. General hudc-
mitch was said tn be confident of his
ability to take the capital, although his
forces have been drawn upon for duty
elsewhere.
Conditions in Petrograd were reported
to be worse than ever. In the event Of
the capture of the city by Gudenitch,
the Finnish Government has agreed to
supply the population with fuel and
provisions ~
According TO newspaper reports
Trotsky has written letter saying that
the danger threatening Pctrograd has
been averted. but not removed, and that
Lenine, speaking in Moscow has de
clared that he puts every hope in the
workers of western Europe.