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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-11-30
Mrs. Gibson Claims Goods
Sought by Her Mother
supreme Court Will Decide
Ownership of Furnishings
Now in Warehouse

Mrs. Preston Gibson announced yes
'srday she would oppose the action
hrourht in the Supreme Court by her
ncther. Mr.. Anne r. Benjamin, for
possession Of house furnishings valued
e $4,000.
Mrs. BENJAMIN also Is suing the
harlem Storage and Warehouse Com
nsny for possession Of the effects,
which she says she loaned her dauGh-
.or, who at the time was MIS-. AleXan-
der Dallas Bache Pratt, 20 tit up her
rome on Park Avenue.
Mrs. Gibson divorced Lieutenant
rratt. and her mother alleges when
rer daughter ceased living in the Park
Avenue residence she stored the fur
risNings in her name.
Mrs. Gibson asserts the furnishings
belong 70 her. she applied 70 the SUI
irene Court 70 be made a defendant IN
nc action against the warehouse com
many. Justice Ncwburger yesterday
rranted this motion by Mrs. Gibson
without any opposition by Mrs. Ben
iamin. Mrs. Gibson said that all the
articles claimed by her mother. with
he exception OF two porcelain orna-
rcn-s. have been her property for
years.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-11-30
All Stage Records
OF City Surpassed
In 1.-THE Wayfarer''
Great Religious Production
That Opens in Garden on
December Is Designed to
Cure the Spirit of Unrest

When the curtain rises on the first
performance Of "The Wayfarer" at
Madison Square Garden on December
IS, the church people OF New York will
present probably the largest production
ever offered TO an audience in this
o,sy.
Inspired by the success of "The
Wsyfarer" when il turned away tens
Of thousands Of persons at the Metho-
list centenary celebration in Columbus.
Ohio. last summer. the leaders of the
luterchurch World Movement. repre-
senting virtually all Protestant de-
nominations. decided 10 reproduce the
pageant in New York and other large
cities Of the country.
Although hoping 10 meet expenses
trough receipts from tickets. the pri-
nary purpose, as explained by those
vho are directing it. is TO reawaken
ne people TO the spirit of Christianity
and thereby Offset the influence Of
Bolshevism.
Stage Records Surpassed
The Wayfarer" will break many
records in the theatrical art in New
York City. The special stage will be
twenty-five feet deeper and fourteen
fcct wider than the Hippodrome stage,
hitherto considered the largest in the
world. The lighting effects will re-
Quire more machinery than those of
any three theaters in New York City.
The scenery, which recently was
brought from Columbus. required
twenty freight cars and then some
vas left over.
Many of the mechanical features are
Evolutionary in their construction.
There will be no drops. but all the
scenery will be built UP from the
ground, and tie heavier pieces moved
IN wheels. Because Of the quantity
md vastness OF much OF the material
used in the war scenes. the motor
driven vehicles will 20 on the stage
rom a ramp in front and in full view
Of the audience.
For one month. ON December 10 TO
January IS. there n be evening per
'ormances and ~.-.Grday and holiday
natinees Three complete casts Will
ne required. as all but twenty Of the
eading characters are volunteering
heir services. There are o1i costumed
performers in each cast and 1000 per
IONS in each chorus.
Month Required for Rehearsal
Rehearsing has been under way for
NO weeks. Two weeks more will be
-cquired to give the finishing touches.
A symphony orchestra Of great repu-
alton is promised.
"The Wayfarer" typifes the average
nan Of today whose faith in God has
been shaken bv the worldwide turmoil
and unrest Understanding appears
% him, treasures him and leads him
back through the ages 10 prove 20
him that always there has been strife,
out always God is with His people and
fsith triumphs in every era.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-11-30

LAWYER in Reno to accept service forue
in case such a suit Is brought" yg.
Van Rensselaer, said. Il hall not con-
test the action, wnich will charge de-
sertiOn."
At the Bowen home. ) East Sirty-'
third Street, il was learned that srs.
Bowen and her daughter we're expected
70 return 70 this ely some time next
month.
The Van Rensselaer, wedding. or
April 9. 1917. was one o. the season >
IA hionable events. Dir. Van Rens-
sclaer at the time was third secretary
q the American Embassy at Rome. 90.
Immediately after we we're marricS.
Mr. Van Rensselaer, said. I'VE went ~
Rome. where We lived nearly a year
and .aen I was transferred % Madrid.
LEFT my wife ia Rome. expecting ser
20 follow me, but she went 20 Eng.aa4-
have not seen her since I'd
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-11-30
Record Fine Imposed
On Ticket Spectator
Employee of Broadway Com
pany Pays $500 to Escape
Jail Sentence

Magistrate Cobb. in Jefferson Mar
ket Court, yesterday fined Sidney J
Hill an employee of the Broadway
Theater Ticket Company, 5000 fol-
violating the anti-ticket speculation
ordinance. This Is the biggest fine
ever imposed here for violation of the
ordinance.
Hill was arrested November Z by
Mary A. Sullivan. a detective attachcd
u the staff of Assistant District At
torney Kilroe. Mrs. Sullivan, accom-
panied by two other detectives. bought
seats for Broadway production from
Hill. who charged them $3.50 for tick
cts that sold at the box Office for S2.7J
each. They arrested him forthwith
The city ordinance allows an excess
charge OF not more than 90 cents a
ticket.
Magistrate Cobb. who ignored re-
quests for an adjournment Of the case
by Hills counsel. told the accused he
could pay 5000 or spend thirty days
il. the workhouse Hill paid
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-11-30
Free Hospital Planned
Sisters Of the Sick Poor Ask
100000 for Project

Forty years ago young Irish girl
came to this country, friendless and
penniless. but already dedicated to
mission of helpfulncss to the poor.
BY taking in washing she and a
group Of friends were able 20 MAINTAIN
4 house whose doors were always open
to those in trouble. and from which
they went out 20 act as free nurses
70 the neighborhood.
To-day Mother Mary, head Of the
Dominican Sisters Of the Sick Poor Is
asking for funds to erect tree nos
oital, a. the elimination of her life
wirk. She is now sixty-eight years
old. and has a nucleus OF $4,000 with
which TO start her hospital.
A. least $4O0,o 900 is the sum needed
to erect hospital. and memorial gifts
arc asked in the name OF soldiers VINO
porishcd overseas. In connection with
The campaign n fair viii be held At the
Hotel Des Artistes December to II.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-11-30
WOman's Use of 2 Names
Causes Estate Tangle
Executors Forced to Identify
Holder Of Deposit Box by
Picture to Get Valuables

For twenty years Mrs. Harriet F..
Kingsland, Of Elberon. y. j., was
known 10 the officials OF the Fifth
Avenue Safe Deposit Company as AN
ME f. Randolph" She kept box in
the vault. Mrs. Kingsland died here re-
Gently, and when the executors sought
access TO the vault they first we're
compelled TO prove Mrs. Kingsland and
Annie T.. Randolph" were the same
person.
To do this they produced a photo
graph which bore the likeness Of Mrs.
Kingsland and who was recognized by
the secretary of the safe deposit COM
pany as "Annie T.. Randolph"
In the box were found seyenty-six
bank books belonging 20 the dead
woman, some deposits being carried in
the names Of relatives. She had nu-
merous books on single bank, six
teen being on the Metropolitan Savings
Bank, with total deposits OF $500, and
five on the East River Savings lnsti-
tuition, with deposits aggregating
$4,000.
In addition, the executors found a
$4,000 annuity policy on the life Of
Johanna O'Brien Kingsland and also a
collection Of diamonds and jewelry.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-11-30
Jew, Aided by CcniiIe-
European Relief Fund Has Been
HeIped bv All Crccd>

Gcntilcg Joined with Jews in contrib
u.iur S9.OOO.O0O during the current year
FOR the relief Of Jews ia Eastern ku-
ropc. This was disclosed yesterday 10
tho annual report Of the American
levi n Relief Committee. covering
rnancjal canvasscs conducted in about
balf the states Of The Union.
"The outstanding feature Of these
campaigns." said Henry II Rosenfeit
d.rec-or of the committee. has been
+le whole-hearted cooperation Of pco-
rfo Of every creed. They have been
conducted without regard 20 relig Gus
bciiofs and tho response Of the non
Jews to the appeals has been CRAFTY
ing.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-11-30
Harvard Fund SO. 1906
Campaign Is S4,779.O37 From
the Desired Goal

A gain Of 100000 during the week
has brought the Harvard Endowment
Fund up to slO.4SO,s63. it was an
nounced yesterday. There have been
1851 subscriptions. The committees
in charge have yet TO canvass more
than two-thirds Of the 36.391 alumni
20 obtain the $a.779,037 needed to make
Up the required SIS 100000.
New York reported a new total Of
s3.T2s,526. Boston still leads, having
turned in si,19oo32.
The latest subscribers include Ber-
non Sheldon Prentice, New York. 3d.
600: Donald Parson, Youngstown. O..
$500: Chauncoy G. Parker, Newark. y.
J.. $500: Alvin ". Pappenhcim. New
York. $500: 4. T. Miller jr, Chicago
$500; Ezra Willard, Omaha, $500; Dan
lei W. Knowlton and Mountfort Mills
New York, each $3.50.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-11-30
Henry Ieide, Dean of Candy
Makers" Guest of Employee.

Henry Heide. dean o. American
candy manufacturcrs.' last night was
rendered dinner at the Pennsy ivania
Hotel by his employees In celebration
o. the fftieth anniversary Of the
foundation Of his business A bronze
tablet with the names OF l4l en-
ployces, who pave been with him for
ten vcar- or more. was presented to
Mr.. Heide.
Mr.. Heide started 20 manufacture
candy in this CITY in 1863 in the base
mcnt Of l75 Spring Street. His bust
ness now occupies the nine-story build
ing at Spring. Hudson and Nandam
streets where about 1000 persons are
employed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-11-30
Wartime School
system to Relieve
Teacher Shortage
Commissioners to Revive Di-
vision to Fill 10000 Va
cancies Due to the Low
Salaries Now Prevailing
Ncr Yorl, Tribune
WASHINGTON bureau

Washington Bureau
WASHINGTON. Nov. 29.-Commis-
sloner Claxton intends to reinstate the
wartime school board service division
Of the Bureau Of Education on n small
basis after January I TO relieve the
country is suffering. Congress gave
the bureau an appropriation OF $4,000
to enable IL TO make use OF the large
file of private information and the
registration OF teachers gathered dur
ING the war emergency to aid schoo!
boards in getting teachers to I'll the
vacancies caused by the movement OF
that element into other lines.
1t is fel, by the educational au;hori-
ties Of both the bureau and the Ma
'ional Educational Association, which
has completed a survey of the situation
and pronounced il bad, that the con
iemplated activities will he too restrict
Cd by lack Of funds to accomplish
much But II : hoped this appropria-
ton will keep the files open for ref
erence by the school boards Of the
country and keep the service intact for
larger work. should this develop.
$4,000 Vacancies in schools
In its official publication. school
Life" the bureau has declared teachers
are not striking against holding their
Jobs. but are simply leaving the pro-
fession because they cannot exist in l..
The National Educational Associations
survey disclosed .here are about $4,000
vacancies TO be filled, with something
like $4,000 teachers below standard
filing positions out Of the 63OoOo
teachers needed for American schools.
The war shortage was 10000 yacancict
in urban and rural schools. slight
Improvement being thus recorded, duo
0 the.returnod soidier-teacher.
The LOO suDcrintendent-. from
every state Of tho l'nion. who replied
20 the survey declared they had lost 22
per cent Of their staff IN tho last year.
on this basis the total number for tho
entire country would be- $4,000. They
also declare the best teachers 90. The
below STANDARD teachers are mainly
employed in rural districts. whore the
salaries are lowest and teaching condi-
lions the most unattractive.
Normal School Attendance Drops
Such states as California, MassachU-
setts and Illinois have the least trouble
with the shortage. because they have
the higher salaries and standards. in
AT least six of the Southern states more
than one-third Of the schools are re
ported either without teachers or being
taught By teachers below their stand
ards.
Normal school presidents reported
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-11-30
TO Study U. S. Newspapers
Argentine Publisher Hopes to
Promote Better Relations

Angel Bohigas, .ecretary general Z
La Nacion" of Buenos Ayres, one
of the worlds leading newspapers. has
come TO the United Sta.os TO study
American newspapers with view 20
introducing improvements IN his own
publication. DR.. Bohigas will make
an extensive tour Of this country, visit
ing Washington. Chicago, Detroit.
Philadelphia and other centers, later
going to Canada and Europe.
Dr.. Bohigas in statement yester-
day. declared that LA Nacion' was
particularly anxious TO promote even
more cordial relations between the
United States and Argentina, which.
he believed. could be accomplished by
promoting better mutual knowledge in
the two countries and by liberalizing
the system OF commercial credits.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-11-30
w. S. Van Rensselaer,
Expects ''RenO Divorce
Former Diplomatic Aitache Says
He Will Not Contest Suit To
Be Brought in Nevada

Mrs. William Stephen Van Rens-
selaer, who left the city last May with
her mother, Mrs. Clarence Winthrop
Bowen. ostensibly for a trip through
the West, is in Reno, preparatory to
bringing action for a divorce. il was
learned yesterday from her husband at
his home. Is Fast Sixtieth Street
II have made arrangements with a
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-11-30

that attendance in those Institutions
has decreased alarrnngly, while the
business colleges have shown an in
crease in students. The total attend
ance IN seventy-e ight normal schools
and teacher training colleges in thirty
five different states for 1916 was 33,O5l
persons. In 1919 the enrolment IN
these same schools had fallen to 26,l64
pupils. The total graduates from these
schools in 1916 was 1925, but the
graduating classes for 1920 in these
schools will be 7.1l9.
The bureau has number of recon-
mendatIons for relieving this shortage,
Increased salaries and increased train
ing facilities being the most urgent
nll.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-11-30
MOiseiwitsch, Me-
Russian Pianist,
Gives Recital Here
+ leganc e, Rather Than
Breadth, Is Characteristic
of Playing at American
Debut in Carnegie Hall
By n. E. Krchbiel

A roomful Of people, the majority Of
whom might properly be classified as
intelligent lovers of pianoforte music,
made a delightful acquaintance yester-
day afternoon when Bcnno Moiseiwitsch
gave his first American recital in Car
negie Hall. Intelligence Of a somewhat
remarkable triumph had preceded the
coming Of the artist. but he had been
sufficiently but not extravagantly her
aided, and tire judicious were left in a
mood in which demonstration OF ex-
traordinary powers would have left
their equanimity undisturbed. SO would
an exhibition Of mediocrity. II there
was any trcpidation on the part OF ia
natical dovotees left the seats Of the
gods of their idolatry should be shaken,
it did not last long after the newcomer
began playing. but gave way to A
pleasurable satisfaction that no one
had been dethroned. even ig there had
been an addition TO the pantheon.
Frank Bid Made for Public Judgment
Mr.. Morscrwtsch made on Of the
frankest bids for general judgment that
il has been our privilege to observe.
lie played Bach's "Chromatic Fantasi Ia
and Fugue" to begin with-a challenge
to those who might wish 10 probe into
his musicianship; LISTS Sonata in y
minor. so that all might measure his
capacity as an Interpreter Of that com e
poser in his loftiets mood; Schumann's
"Carnaval" for those disposed 10 drop
a pluinmct into his poetic soul. That
sufficed Us for one sitting but for the
multitude whose curiosity was not yet
satisfied there remained the lntermezzo
in A and the Paganini Variations by
Brahms. and Chopin's Barcarolle, Chant
Polonais. No. 3, and Scherzo in Is
minor This program called for "A
varied exhibition of technical, intel
lectual and emotional gifts and attain
ments. and probably revealed all Of the
player's weaknesses, as well As his
strength. His attitude toward his art
and toward the public was AZ once Dig
nfied and ingratiating. and the fra
grant guerdon Of appreciation which the
audience bestowed upon his was we'll
deserved.
Generous in Challenge
We fancy that Mr.. Moiseiwitsch
might have agitated the local musical
pool more than he did If he had chosen
10 be little less generous in his cnal-
lence II. for instance, he had avoided
the compositions which call for breadth
of style and large sweep Of the mag
nation and confined himself to pieces
which have their parallels IN genre
pictures and miniatures. The rrst
.,oasuraz If the Chromatic Fantasia
disclosed that clarity and elegance Of
u,,erance. rather than broad forcefui
uttcrance. were his. aim. When the
deepiv significant recita,ivos which
Racn borrowed from his masters Of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-11-30
TOGETHER WITH
NJ. Pares' Private Collection

WHICH HAS RECENTLY BEEN BROUGHT BY THE OWNER
TO THIS COUNTRY FROM FRANCE
VI MOST iMPoK-
\
COUNTRY. CONSISTS or
Antique Spanish Italian and French Furniture twenty-five
French Tapestries of the 10th to 18th Cen
early 10th Century French example
splendid Tapestry Panels beautiful
French Spanish and Italian Damas and Booades
Gus Gothic and other Vevets Antique Spanish,
French English Needework Pictures and Petit
point Panels Useful Fe Lace and Embroidered Linen Table
Covers Coverets and Lattice Curtains Spanish and Italian OF
Point de Venice and other Laees
Decorative Ceremonial Tse 18th Century Chnt Curtains
Spanish Tvera and Acora Poyehrome
Faience 18th lSh Century, mainly desirable
for Decorative Work and ustred Pques important
Architectural Objects in Scuptured
Marble and Suoeo Byzantine, Spanish,
French Flemish from the 18th the 10th Century
including specimens the Cathedral Of Louvan and panel
Lucca Della Robba Pimitves and Early Paint
ings of the Spanish Italian, Flemish Dutch and Comar Schools
including examples by Adrian enbrandt kaufeman
Greco Joseph Verne Others French
Porceains, Illuminated Msals Old Model Cam
and Armor and objects OF interest
Bronze Ivory Carvings, Silver and Enamel ke
auarians Cofrets, and specimens of Forged Iron.
4
APPLICANTS
DOLLARS
Grants Pass daily courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1919-1931, 1919-10-18
PREACHER STANDS UP
FOR MANLY SPORTS

London, Oct. 1S.-Cries of 'appro-
val greeted a defense OF prize fight
ing made by the Rev, H. J, Ander-
son at the annual meeting the other
day of the Cheshire Free Church
councils.
Some people," he said have been
worrying lately over boxing and have
been holding prayer meetings to try
to put stop to it. The church must
learn to understand the needs OF men
their physical and mental as we'll
as spiritual needs. We must encour-
age fellowship and recreation. We
must realize that we should treat
men and women as human and alive
and beings who live in the open and
not in the convent"
Grants Pass daily courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1919-1931, 1919-10-18
NOTICE OF ROAD
DISTRICT MEETING

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN. that
pursuant to an order OF the County
Court for Josephine County, Oregon.
made and entered October 2, 1919.
a meeting OF the qualified electors
within Road District No. 8. will be
held at the School House of
School District Number 90.
on Monday, November 3, 1919, at
the hour OF 10 o'clock a. m, for the
OF voting upon and deter
mining whether or not special road
tax shall be levied within said dis
trict for the purpose OF grading and
graveling main thoroughfares there
in up to but not exceeding ten mills
on the dollar on each dollar OF tax
able property within the district, as
shall be determined at said meeting.
C. G. GILLETTE,
County Judge for Josephine
County, Oregon.
Grants Pass daily courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1919-1931, 1919-10-18
NOTICE OF ROAD
DISTRICT MEETING

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN, that
pursuant to an order of the County
Court for Josephine County, Oregon,
made and entered October 2, 1919,
meeting of the qualified electors
within Road District No. 8, Will be
held at Woodman Hall at or
near Williams Post Office
on Monday. November 3, 1919, at
the hour OF 10 o'clock a. m, for the
purpose of voting upon and deter
mining whether or not special road
tax shall be levied within said dis
trict for the purpose OF grading and
graveling main thoroughfares there
in up to but not exceeding ten mills
on the dollar on each dollar OF tax
able property within the district, as
shall be determined at said meeting.
c. G. GIDLETTE,
County Judge for Josephine
County, Oregon.
Grants Pass daily courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1919-1931, 1919-10-18
NOTICE

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN, that
the county court will consider bids
for the sale or lease OF the Granite
Hill Mining Property situated in
Township 35 South, Range West
Of the Willamette Meridian.
All bids must be filed on or before
10 o'clock a. m. OF the 29th day Of
October, 1919.
The Court reserves the right to
reject any or all bids or award the
contract according to the best inter-
ests OF the County.
BY order Of the County Court Of
Josephine County, Oregon.
e. l.. COBURN,
9S County Clerk.
Grants Pass daily courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1919-1931, 1919-10-18
GRAVITY DIST. IMPROVEMENT

The annual meeting OF the Gravity
District Improvement Co. win be
held on Saturday next, 25th inst,
p. m., in the Chamber OF Commerce
rooms, Grants Pass. Election OF d.
rectors and other important matters
are to be considered. A full attend
ance of members and land owners is
requested.
OF H. WOOD, Secy.
Grants Pass daily courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1919-1931, 1919-10-18
Accident Unavoidable

The coroner's jury in its investiga-
ton here Thursday afternoon into
the airfplane accident Of October 7th
at 1890 a. IN. near Gold Hill in
which Lieutenant H. w. Webb, the
pilot was killed and Private ]. C.
McGinn was badly injured, in its
verdict found that the accident was
unavoidable Tribune.
Grants Pass daily courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1919-1931, 1919-10-18
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank the many kind
friends and neighbors for their help
and sympathy in the loss OF our be-
loved son and brother. Also for the
beautiful floral offerings.
MR.. and MRS. ]. b. WILHELM
and FAMILY.
MIR and MRS. f. J. SCHRIMPF.
MIR. and Mrs. b. VI. WILHELM
Grants Pass daily courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1919-1931, 1919-10-18
Supervisor Extends Time

Postmaster Quinlan has received
notice from the office OF the super
visor Of the census stating that up
to the present time only five appll-
cations have been received from
Josephine county, but as the county
is divided into IA subdivisions, the
time for receiving applications has
been extended to October 25th. Ap-
plication blanks and further informa-
tion may be obtained at the post
office.
Grants Pass daily courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1919-1931, 1919-10-18
POIt,anders Enjoy Granes-

The Portland business men who
made the trip to the vinyards and
orchards Friday greatly appreciated
the kindness of Mr.. Edwards and
Mr.. Churchill, where luscious grapes
were handed out in big punches. At
the former place fresh grape juice
was served. At the Eismann orchard
lresh cider and rosy Spitzenburgs
were served
Grants Pass daily courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1919-1931, 1919-10-18
Appreciation

The Grants Pass Chamber of Com
merce wishes to thank the commit
tee in charge OF entertaining the
Portland business men, for their dill
igent efforts in making the day a
great success; TO thank those who so
freely offered their automobiles to
show the visitors over the valley, and
especially to thank the ladies' for
preparing the splendid dinner.
tSigned) Chamber of Commerce.