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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-29

Mount Vernon, up TO Washington
home.
However, the plans Of the prince
we're changed at the last moment, and
he made the trip in the President s
car. He expressed regret at havinv
missed the opportunity to have in his
possession for a short time such an in :
innate aud historically interesting
relic.
The colonel was coming from his
home in Baltimore to Philadelphia when
a stranger in his compartment struck
up a conversation with him. The con :
yersation became personal and the
colonel's friend disclosed the fact that
he was IL United States congressman
from Arkansas.
Takes No Chances Of Loss
"well," said the colonel, then
you'll be interested in my cane. This,
sir, was carried by General George
Washington" 4" Colonel Creecy handed
the relic over, and. after reading the
Inscriptions on the gold trimmings, the
congressman said ::
"Say, would you mind letting MT
show this 10 friend Of mine in an
other compartment =.
Colonel Creecy's reply was, Il don't
mind you showing it to your friend II
YOU bring him here to me-"
every we'll, Ill bring him here. I'm
sure he will not mind leaving his
private compartment to see something
George Washington used in his day."
Within few seconds be returned
with O United States army officer, ec'
companied his staff. Tho distin
guishcd looking soldier was Genera
Peyton March, chief OF staff of tht
United States army.
Upon being introduced, Colone
Crcccy apologized in his courtly manner
for having asked the general to come
to him.
mo apologies necessary, colonel,
replied General March. 81 would wall
great way to see and handle SOM
personal possession of SO great mill
tary genius and commander as wa
George Washington.
Colonel Creecy stopped here on hi
way to New York. He had three SOM
who served abroad during the last war
one being a colonel of marines, nov
stationed at the navy yard.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-29
FENCIBLES CELEBRATE DAY
Old Guard Observes Centennial An
nIversary With World War Vets

The Old Guard State Fencibles cele-
brates its Tooth anniversary today with
all the pomp and dignity for which the
veteran organization is noted.
Elaboratelv adorned in the Mexican
War uniforms, with the quaint. shiny
black tar bucket hats, brilliant blue
suits faced with yellow aud gold, and
white spats, the Old Guard will par
ticipste in street parade from the
armory at Broad and Race streets TO
Independence Hall.
Even more color will be added to the
occasion by the presence Of the Iufan-
try Battalion, State Fencibles, and
State FencibleS Post, No. 142, Ameri-
can Legion. The Fencibles wear black
bearskins on their heads, bright red
coats, blue trousers with a white stripe
and white spats,
Mayor elect Moore Is TO play prom
inent part in the celebrate present
ing the colors of the legion post on
behalf of the Old Guard.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-29

London, Nov. 29.--Lady Astor's
election to the Uouse Of Commons from
Plymouth is easily the fcat""c of this
r-orning's newspapers which devote
their best columns to incidents aud pic.
lures in connection with yesterday 5
ceremonies at the Plymouth Guiidhall,
discussions Of her future status IN Com
mons and other details of the situation.
Never, perhaps, has there been such
hearty and general editorial welcome
given any member of the House, news
papers of every shade Of political opin
ion and many government officials con-
graduating Lady Astor End welcoming
her entry into Commons, where won
doriul events await her.
The fact that her entry into Parlia-
mont will break tradition Of six CEN
turtles is remarked with especial inter
est.
Miss Niillicent Fawceit, ono Of the
pioneers for woman suffrage in Great
B"itaiu, says in an interview that she
believes Lady Astor will exercise great
inaueuces on many legislative ques-
tions, adding that she has taken u
wide outlook and never has adopted q
narrow viewpoint Miss FawCett be-
lievcs it likely that Lady Astor's hus-
bands independent political attitude
was inspired 10y her.
The sergeant at arms of the House
seems to expect more women at West
Minister, since be has arranged two re-
ceptioD rooms which will be placarded
Lady members only.
Plymouth, Nov. 29.--(By A. Pit
will be darkly garbed woman, un-
adorned by jewels, who will be present
ed to the sneaker of the House of Com
mons Monday to take the oath as &
member of parliament, Lady Astor Says
she will wear plain black tailored
coat and skirt, simple white shirt
waist and a small black hat on the oc-
casion of her presentation, and that
she will not gary from this simplicity
of dress. except possibly for the even
ing sessions. when she may wear q
plain, dark frock, with a white collar
and cuffs.
II will not wear elaborate evening
dress under any circumstances, she
declared.
Westeryille, o., Nov. 29.--(By A.
P.l-OiIicials at the national head
quarters here of the Anti Saloon
League of America today declared that
the election of Lady Astor to the Brit
ish Parliament would have much to dc
with bringing about victory for pro-
hihition in England.
They said that the big vote she re-
ceived was an indication Of the inter
est in England for prohibition. Lady
Astor, in her campaign speeches, es-
/ poused anti liquor legis alton.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-29
LITTLE ANNIE GETS
EMPLOYERS RICHES
Faithful Servant Receives
$4,000 in Will Of George
M. Dorrance, Bristol
IN HOUSEHOLD FIFTY YEARS

Once she was just ''little Annie
Johnson" with pigtails and short ging
ham skirts, who ran errands and
"helped OUT at the Dorrance home. in
Bristol. Now she is q sweet looking.
gray haired woman and heir TO most OF
the $500 estate left by George NJ,
Dorrance. who died November is.
After more than fifty years service in
the spacious old brownstone mansion at
unduly excited over having SO much
wealth OF her own.
"Of course, appreciate it, she said
quietly as she sat in the small library
that had been Mr.. George Dorrance' s
favorite study. But it is the thought
rather than the money itself that ] most
appreciate. I have never wanted for
anything. ] have lived happily in pleas
ant surroundings. | have u lovely home
of my own only few doors away from
this.
81 have saved money and could have
been comfortable without this from MIR.
Dorrance. So you see the legacy doesn
mean so much to me. The will hasn
been read and ] do not know what the
legacy / am to have includes. Possibly
this house. But even so, do not be-
lieve would live here. J. have my
own family. q brother and sister with
whom | shall continue to live. We love
our old home, and l am sure they would
not want to move here.
From the "pigtail stage" Miss John
son became companion to Mr.. George
Dorrance's mother and then. when the
old people died and the son was leit IL
the big house with only servants aoou'
him, Miss johnson became housekeeper
"Since was child have had free
access to the entire house as though 1t
We're my own home" Miss johnson
said. 81 do love it. / miss Mr..
George a great deal. He had come
more and more to depend on me as
he grew older and loved to do things
for him. He was especially ford of
hooks and this room and the larger
library were, ! believe, his favorite
rooms. They look like him to me-"
Miss johnson said she had made no
plans for the future. II am just wait
ing" she said, It'll the estate is set
tied SO she'll know what TO do with
the things here, and can then go to my
own home"
Miss johnson has two brothers and
one sister. One brother, John l.. John
son, is station master at Broad Street
Station. The other brother and sister
are in business in Bristol.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-29
Deaths of a Day
Mrs. Annette N. Mccoy

Mrs. Annette N. Mccoy, widow of
Joseph Mccoy, died yesterday in her
apartments, 2044 North Broad street.
She was stricken with illness during the
night and her condition grew worse
until the end came.
Mrs. Mccoy was a member of the
board of managers Of the Young Wom-
ans Christian Association, Eighteenth
and Arch streets and member of st.
Marks Lutheran Church, Spring Gar
den street near Thirteenth.
Her husband died about fifteen years
ago. She is survived by son, Jo-
seph D. Mccoy, of the Philadelphia
bar; brother and two sisters. The
funeral will be held from the Schuyler
Building, Broad and Diamond streets.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-29

Colonel G. Lincoln Furbush has been
appointed director of health in the
cabinet of Mayor elect Moore. An
nouncement of the appointment was
made late yesterday,
Doctor Furbush is a veteran OF the
Spanish American and the recent war.
He gained particular notice by his work
u fighting the yellow fever in Havana
and the canal zone.
The appointment meets with uuiver-
sal approval among the physicians OF
the city. DR.. Wilmer Krusen, the
present director, is lavish in his praise
Of the appointment.
IT have known Doctor Furbush for
at least thirty years" be said today.
1--WE were friends in our student days.
He is a man of splendid training, ge-
uial personality and remarkable execu
tive ability. I predict he will make one
of our very ablest health directors.
pledge him my personal support and
assistance in any matter he cares to
call Oh me about"
Inc sentiments pl OOtlOL SI uSeA
were repeated by other practlcing ply
sicians.
Doctor Furbush lives at 1900 Spruce
street. He went to New York today to
see the Army Navy football game.
AIoore's Announcement
In announcing the appointment OF
Doctor Furbush, Mr.. Moore said:
y II have asked Doctor Furbush to take
t9e position because of his splendid
record as military officer and his gen
sral aiI-around equipment for the i'm
portant position he is to fill. Doctor
Furbush has no embarrassing political
connections and will devote his entire
time to the work of the department.
The fact that he has been 4 soldier and
was for a time connected with General
Gorgas in sanitary work in Havana, the
Philippines and elsewhere assures the
city Of the services OF an official Of wide
experience and special training for the
important work ahead"
The appointment Of Doctor Furbush
to direct the public health work Of the
city is expected to be generally Lp-
proved. Known as d sanitary expert,
Doctor Furbush has had long and
varied medical career.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-29
ALL BRITAIN LAUDS
FIRST WOMAN NJ. P.
English Press and Officialdon
Congratulate Lady Astor
on Election
COSTUME WILL BE SIMPLE
Lady AStor'S Little
Son Thanks the Voters

Plymouth. Nov. 29.--(By A. P.)
At Guildhall, Niscount Astor was
called upon for a speech, and, in re-
sponse, said the ELECTORS would not
regret their choice, but would stick
10 Lady Astor until one day they
would want her son in the House
IF Commons" indicating by a wave
of his hand. Master William Astor.
The lad, raising his boyish voice SO
that it could be heard clearly by
the crowd, said: ~ have seen you
elect daddy, and now l have seen
you elect mother. thank you very
much for il. ~
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-29
Grundy Plans CrOU
Defeat, Is Report
Continued From Page Ono


Senator Crow had a very kindly feeling
for the Wares. There is story that
personal friend OF the president of the
c scheme whereby, it Is alleged, Senator
Grow and his friends proposed to per-
nit the legislation in which Mr.. Grupdy
and his friends were interested to pass
the Senate and then kill, or at least
cripple it, to point of uselessness, in
tho House,
The situation, as the session pro-
ceeded, grew so acute that Mr.. Grundy
and his associates declined to hold any
conferences with certain state officials
interested in the passage Of nrmber Of
measures. They believed that, to employ
a colloquialism, they were being double
crossed and would not receive fair
treatment. This critical condition lasted
until the end of the session.
This, in ageneral way, Is an outline
of conditions in the inner councils Of
the party. There have been several
conferences, but nothing has been &C:
complished in the way Of effecting a
compromise. 1t is known that crisis
impends and that in the end there will
be general realignment of factions in
the party with surprising results.
Senator Grow is not likely to submit
with complaceucy to any action that
will limit his influence or remove him
from the state chairmanship.
In event of break, it Is not i'm
probable that the Wares would throw
their influence to Senator Crow, and
thus the hoped for end of factional
struggles in Philadelphia would be as
far of as ever. State Chairman ''"'
has very considerable following in the
western part of the state. He. comes
from one of its largest soft coal min
ING counties.
While general denial may be made
of the facts recited above by some o,
those interested, there is no question
that a serious breach is threatened, in
which Republican leaders in the state
viii be called upon to stand up and
be counted on one side or the other.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-29
MOORE INAUGURAL
WILL Be BRILLIANT
Continuing Members Of Council,
Led by 5uchhoIz and Hall,
to Confer
PARADE MAY BE FEATURE

Subject to the approval Of Mayor
elect Moore present members OF Coun-
ellis who will serve IN the new body
are planning TO- an inaugural ceremony
that will outshine any previous affair
Of the kind in this city.
Dduard Buchholz and Charles d.
Hall plan comforting with the Mayor
elect, with view to securing MS views
as to the character Of ceremony TO be
held January 5.
Previous to this consultation mem
bers of Councils have outlined a ten
tative plan for an outdoor inaugural
following to the custom at Washing
ton. In the event of adoption of such
plan the ceremony would probably
take place on the north City Hall plaza.
Parade Is Considered
Another plan is to have the new
Mayor inaugurated in the Mayors re-
ception room on the second floor Of City
Hall instead Of in Common Council
chamber.
From the reception room the entire
party would adjourn to Council cham
Der for the organization Of the new
body of twenty ono members.
As part Of the days events a parade
made up Of political clubs, various Re
publican organizations ana WdFO tOHl =
mittees has been suggested, This would
take place on Broad street and be re-
viewed by the new Mayor and his
cabinet from stand on the north
plaza.
May Use Opera House s.
If Mr.. Moore consents the parade
will be arranged by the Ware leaders
who are in the majority of the old mem
bers of Councils TO be reelected. The
parade plans are subject to change
should final revision result in holding
the ceremonies outside of City Hall OF
in the Metropolitan Opera House. This
suggestion comes from friends Of the
Mayor elect and will be considered
along with other plans.
Mr.. Moore SO far has expressed nc
desire regarding his inauguration, but
be will probably make his views known
when the heads Of the councilmanic
committee call upon him today or Mon
day. Mr.. Buchnolz has been chosen &c
head the inaugural committee and Mr.
Hall, present chief clerk Of Select
Council, and q newly elected member Of
the new body, will be secretary.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-29
Mrs. Nathan p. stautier

Mrs. Nathan P. Stauffer, for years
one of the best field hockey players in
this city, died at her home in Lans-
down on Thanksgiving Day. She was
the wife of Doctor Stauffer, who has
been prominent as baseball and foot
ball coach. Bob Folwell, the Penn
football coach, married her sister, who
was Miss Elizabeth Pennock.
Both sisters played on the Country
Club of Lansdowne hockey team. Mrs.
number of times, played center for
ward, and for years she represented the
all Philadelphia hockey team in an
nual matches with the Bryn Mawr
hockey team.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-29
THREE FALSE ALARMS

Three false alarms Of fire this morn
ing caused fruitless 'runs" of firemen
downtown and in Germantown.
At 10 ;05 telephone call TO the
electrical bureau summoned fireighters
to Washington lane and Germantown
avenue. No fire could be found At
TO- o'clock the same companies we're
called TO Germantown avenue aud Tul-
pehocken street. Again no blaze could
be located. About an hour later a box
alarm was sent in from Seventh and
Pine streets. II was found to be false.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-29
John w. Bolleau

John w. Boileau, for many years ac-
tive in city Democratic politics, died
yesterday at his home, 1908 North
Twenty second street, at the age OF
ninety one years.
For several years he was a member
from the Sixteenth and then the Twen
tieth ward of the old school board.
From 1864 to 1878, when the position of
assessor was elective, he served in that
capacity His brother, Albert B,
Boileau, was recorder of deeds from
1850 to 1863.
Mr.. Boileau is survived by u son,
John w. Boileau, Jr., who is in the real
estate business, and by three daughters.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-29
DEATHS

AUER.--Nov. 81. EMMA, widow Of
Charles Auer. Relatives and friends OF
family respsotfuny Invited 70 funeral serv-
ices. Mon, ! p. m, from 243l N. Mrytie-
LEADER--At Pensauken. N. j.. Nov 2s
MARY r.. AGED so. Relatives and friends
Eytsd RHMstrons tS ss9sGs' son 1ssTas bsos G phil
adeiphs. Int. private, BoomsburG and
willlamsgSrt pagsrs please copy ~.
EMMA w. JOHNSTON. late OF BrdEeton,
N. ). Funeral services Monna. 10 a, M. at
YoUNG.-Nov. %, HANNAH M. wife Of
Renj b. Young (nee McDowelD, aged T8
Relatives and friends invited 10 funeral
services. Mon, 2 p, m, from residence Of
private North Cedar yfiil Gem. Remains
can b viewsd Sun. from 10 >. N.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-29
ronAvs MARRIAGE LICENSES

9gatSSbb embo 1877 1871 whartoS Ut
Robert L. Tiiton,- 1875 Girard ave. and
Jerbert g. Davis 3054 n, Darlen st., and
HfSRahs Emily 8 RnoPeI. $Sii n. orisnSSs Ct. =,
Theodore, E. vcist, Va " q s;aS Nay YARD ana
Joseph l., Roberto, cineinnati :, ohic: and
Herbert smith asbs Arsmlngo ave. and
Martha NJ Donohue. 24i3 y, Firth st.
Frederick Thomson soS A9SdTnS; S,nS 9sEs s, an ana
Helen F. Murphy 12s Mslyale st;
'Vtl G. Braungardt 1921 ~ S1st St. -
stSphen j. Coli, 3646 Brown st. and Mar
gsret, AylmISSr; 54s N; ass s7tss STR M, ana
-Msy y. Wyatt. 20 s. 2lst at.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-29
RED CROSS DINNER TONIGHT
Perkiomen Branch VIII Give Feast
TO Returned Soldiers

Collegovllle, Pa, Nov. 20.-,Ihe Per
kiomen branch of the Red Cross will
give a dinner tonight TO the returned
Soldiers OF the valley in the auditorium
of the Schwenksviie Lutheran Church.
Schmidt, president of the Red Cross ;
Major II. G. Allen, of the Medical
Corps, u. S. A.; Irwin H.. Bardman,
and Colonel George Nox Mccain, of the
EVENING PUBLIC LEDGER.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-29
ASK NITTl TO FREE RUSSIANS
italian Socialists Say Prisoners Are
BEING Treated UnJustly

Rome, Nov. 29.--(By A. P.)--The
directorates of the Socialist party today
wrote Premier Nitti demanding that
Russian prisoners taken over by Italy
from Austria Hungary after the defeat
of the dual monarchy be released un-
conditionally.
The Socialists say they will under
take to provide work by which the Rus
SLAMS may support themselves if they
desire to remain in Italy. They also
demand that the government negotiate
with the existing Russian Government
for the repatriation of the prisoners.
Socialists claim the Russians are be-
ing unjustly treated, Italy not being at
war with Russia.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-29
MOTHER SUES FOR GIRL
Asss Court to Force Father TO Reveal
Hiding Place

Mrs. Margaret Dehart, of Gibbstown,
N. j., fled habeas corpus petition in
the chancery Court, Camden, today to
find her thirteen -year-old daughter,
Gertrude. who was, it is alleged, spir-
tied away from home by her father.
Mrs. Dehart, it is said, was deserted
by her husband in 1918. Last October.
lhe alleges, her husband met their
daughter on the street while she was
on the way to school. He induced her
to leave Gibbstown with him.
Watchman at the Victor Talking Ma
chine Co. He has persistently refused
10 reveal the whereabouts Of Gertrude.
Mrs. Dehart is also suing him for
aiforce.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-29
Noted Journalist Arrives

Angel Bohigas, secretary general of
La Naclon. of Buenos Aires, one of the
worlds leading newspapers, arrived in
New York today to study American
newspapers, with view to introducing
improvements in his own publication.
tour of this country, visiting Philadel-
phia. Washington, Chicago, Detroit
and other, eenters, later going 10 Can
ada and Europe.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-29
phlladelphIans Get Paving Jobs

Philadelphia concerns have been
awarded two big state road building
contracts. The Benjamin Foster Co.
was awarded 20,902 feet of concrete
road, eighteen feet wide, between Nor :
risville and Tullytown, Bucks county
at cost of S144 ,0S5.50. A contract
for 27.633 feet of state aid road,
bituminous mixture construction, be-
tween Yellow House and Douglasville,
Berks county, was awarded the Phila =
delphia Paving Co.. at 500, ,423. rs.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-29
N. Y. COMPTROLLER GUILTY
Court to Punish Him for Contempt
in pIsobeYIna Injunction

New York, Nov. 20.-(By A. P.)-
Comptroller Charles L. Craig was ad-
judged guilty of contempt Of court in
a decision handed down in Brooklyn
today by Supreme Court Justice Man
ming. Punishment will be announced
next Wednesday.
Justice Manning found Mr.. Craig
violated provision of a restraining or :
der obtained in d tax payers action TO
prevent him from putting into effect
an issue of $4,000 900 corporate stock
of the city OF New York. The plaintiff
contended issue of the stock and use OF
its proceeds exceeded the legal powers
of the board of estimate.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-29
suys IS Germantown Houses

Fifty three houses in Germantown
on Queen lane, Briughurst, Laurens and
Archer streets---haVe been purchased by
aichard j. Seltzer from Henry III. OF
Esnk for about $300.00 The sale was
naeo tiated by Edward Wells on be-
balf OF Mr.. Ottens and by Huston II.
Wiliinen for MT. Seltser. The houses
,1iIl be repaired and put ON sale by Mr..
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-29
wills Probated Today

The will of julius IT, Graf. of Had
donfield, n. j., probated today. dis
poses by private bequests of property
valued at $50 800 Inventories Of per-
sonal property filed with Register Shee-
han today include those of Herbert B.
.aVasserman, $2h3. .021.39 and Bertha q.
Lane. S21 ,102. .26s --is-t
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-29
EsTHONlANS REPULSE REDS
solshevlkI Lose Heavily In Close
Formation Attacks

London, Nov. 29.--(By A. P)--
Bolshevik forces have been fiercely at
Narve river since Thursday, but have
been repulsed with heavy losses, ac-
cording to an Esthonian official state
ment received here. The attacks have
been in close formation under cover OF
heavy artillery fire.
The Esthonian Government has an
nounced that peace negotiations with
soviet Russia will be begun at Dorpat
next Tuesday, according to a wireless
dispatch from Moscow today.
Berlin, Nov. 29.-(By A. P.)-New
armistice negotiations with the Lettissh
Government have been begun, accord
ing to the Deutsche Allgemeine Zeitung
which declares warlike comphcauons
iomstic representatives from Berlin,
are unlikely, as nobody is prepared e
fight.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-29
Columbus, O., Nov. 29.--(ByaA.
Maud Powell Out Of Danger

st. Louis, Mo-, Nov. 29.-(By A. P.)
Maud Powell, the violinist. who suf-
fered an acute gastric attack in the
course of a recital here Thursday, was
reported virtually out of danger today.