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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-05

He was such handsome young man
that the Market street flappers stood
thrilled in their tracks.
His lips met in an irresistible curve
His jaw was as square as those worn by
the heroes Of the collar ads. Against
the firm pink of his skin there was the
faintest dusky background of a strong
but sternly suppressed beard.
And such wonderful clothes. An
overcoat of SURPRISING elegance, with
a deep collar of fur. Beneath it show
ed trousers of fine oxford gray, creasec
to a sharp edge. The shoes We're of
deep, rich tan. The derby was of the
latest mode and carried somewhat close
to the ears, as is popular with many of
our best young gallants.
So there he stood, in all his immacu-
late glory, in the bright Hood of light
In show window at Market street
store.
But was he real?
That was the mystery of Market
street last night.
The fappers hoped he was. They
had lifting hopes of an amazing intro
duction and polite. exchange OF
''Pleased to meet you's.
But our hero was impervious to their
melting glances. Never flicker of an
eyelash. never twitch of a muscle.
never sign that he saw or needed all
those warm looks ofl admiration from
the fappers, or the frank envy in the
eyes of the masculine onlookers.
"Aw, he's wax. exclaimed one man,
pressing close to the window. But with
. nearer look, this man became uncer
tain. He saw the faint tracery of that
suppressed beard. He noted the natural
ness of the skin. the delicate lines oi
the face. the amazing realism of the
! hands.
II amt so sure maybe he's real.
the' man conceded.
..Sure he's real. called chap at the
edge of the rapidly growing crowd
Hes real man and he's mesmerized
hisself.'
The fappers gave gasp Of wonder
ment. =,
tiles real. all right but he's dead, "
came another voice. Ties a dead man
right out of the mof.e, and he's
propped up there with steer braces.
Then another voice from the crowd,
the voice of a dusky skinned man in a
porter's cap,
nReal nuthin',' the voice scoffed.
THAT there man, he's been in that
window since 8 o'clock this mawnin .
He's wax. I'm telling you.
And SO the controversy ragged, and
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-05
ToDAY's MARRIAGE LICENSES

John F, Logan, 273I =. Indiana ave. and
Anna r. Hulmes. PALS n Reese ST
Nacholas Sadarlo 33T9 Tulip st. and Jo-
sephine II. Forte, T37 ) 9th 81.
Charles W Graft. 1922 Chestnut St, and
Mae Borham, 1882 Chestnut ST.
james Mint0n, 233 Folsom St, and Beulah
Fields 078 Pierce st.
Edison b. Junkin, Perth Amboy y. j., and
Margaret II. Pursell 500 Master ST.
William J. Jackson, Chcnalis Ore, and
Elizabeth NJ. TOmcho, Dunmar, Pa
Harry Thomas. G2D Indiana ave. and Ethel
Machendorfer 2677 Braddocll ST.
Curran h, Thomas 1880 Fairmount ave,
and Lillian NJ. Houghton. 25O2 Diamond st
George II Seibert. T254 Dicks ave, and LII
liam Smith. 1894 Dicks ave.
Charles e. Palmer. 3062 Hartvlle 81. and
-, May f.. MaIlen, 5213 Greene ST.
Thomas A. Iorn, Trenton, y. j., and Au-
gusta Len2er Trenton. " j.
Max Johnson, New York city, and Aida 4.
Butler. SOB Marhoe st.
Eugene L. Gaines. 400 s.'15th St.. and Jean
NJ Sweeney, 800 $. 18th st
Joseph j. ScaucrgoOd, ii9S Penn st. am.
Marjorie II. Heavens, 461S Tackawa st
Leon Guy. e40O6 Ludlow st, and Ethel
Simms. II y. Preston st.
Charles w. Campbell. Camden. y. j. and
Clara b. Wirth. 1913 Marston st.
Marie Garriott, 2Ol9 Arch st.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-05
MOORE TAKESFL|NG
AT G0RMAN 'FLUKE'
Mayor-Elect Pleased That "Le-
gitimate" Minority Com
missioner Won
DISCUSSES FUTURE PLANS

Mayor elect Moore took fling this
afternoon at the unsuccessful attempt
Of the Charter party to steal the
minority member of the board of county
commissioners.
He was asked what he thought of the
election of Edgar W. Lank. Democrat.
as the minority commissioner.
He expressed pleasure over the com
pliance with the spirit of the law in
electing a Legitimate minority com
missioner over the candidate of party
"tricked up for selfish interests.
''The law contemplatcs the election of
minority party man county commits
sioners. said Mr.. Moore. This means
of course. a legitimate minority party
and not one tricked up for selfish in
tercsts. The election of Mr.. Lank is
entirely satisfactory from our point of
view. considering the law. | was
pleased with the manner in which the
Democratic nominee for Mayor, Mr..
Wcscott. conducted his campaign. He
Is evidently fair fighter As ] have
said before. we can have no objection
to the existence of responsible and
healthy Democratic minority party.
Mr.. Moore discussed also some of his
plans as Philadelphia $ next Mayor.
''The time for talking gives way to
the requirements of the reorganization
TINT must be Effected he said, The
public is expecting n change of admin :
istration creditab.e to the city and its
great industries. and consideration must
also now be given to the delayed work
of the municipality aud to the construc
-'tion projects contemplated. The Del l.
aware river bridge is one of the big
things needing attention Even more
Immediate. however. is the enlargement
of our water system and the assurance
of an adequate supply. We can now
turn with some degree of authority tc
the Improvement Of our highways anc
the settlement of our transit prob
lens.
''The now Mayor. of course will moi
70 into Office until the first week o.
January next. but from now until thai
time study of the various big questions
including the appointment of depart
ment heads, will be in order. 1t is not
our intention to act hastily in the mat
ter of appointments, nor shall we fai
20 consider suggestions as to the avail
ability of those proposed for high posts
But standards of efficiency and devotion
to the city's interests will be set ant
maintained
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-05
CHARGE DEFECTIVE PAPERS
Republican Alliance Leaders Say
Watchers Certificates Were ILLEGAL

Republican, Alliance Icadcrg today
charge that II number of watchers cor
tifratc9 furnished by the Republican
city committee were defective. They
alI"gc that the certificates in many eases
did NOT bcaJ the official seal. as re-
Quirrd by law.
For this reason they say that in many
divisions the election boards refused
to accept them. The watchers, how
ever. were permitted to work. as all
were furnished with certificates Of the
Single Ha> party.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-05

finance committee. who will be mem
her of the new body, and Mayor Smith.
have announced themselves as in favor
of providing ample funds or the next
administration.
This question will be settled by the
present Councils under the terms of the
charter. by December 10.
Several days ago. speaking on this
subject. Mayor Smith said he would
do everything he could to see that the
next. administration was not hampercd
by reason of lack OF funds. At the
same time, he gave intimatonS of Il
raise in the present city tax rate OF
S1.IJ.
I've had the courage, to raise the
taX rate before. was the Mayors com
mont on the probable increase in the tax
rate,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-05

your particular Style
in these Rows and Rows
of Winter Overcoats
in these Rows and Rows
of Winter Suits
here at Perry's!
G Let's see! An Ulster?
VI Surest thing you know!
q Here's heather brown with belt all
around that buttons. Big outside patch
pockets with flaps Muff pockets in the breast.
Turn-back cuffs on the sleeves, and roll-up
collar that will be like friend in need in
blustery weather. $50.
for you! Stately double 'front.' conservative
tapped pockets, muff pockets just the same, a
half belt At The back, loose and buttoning.
royal Ulster with its full lining of black silk
SOS.
q Or greensh mixtures soft as eiderdown
and as warm. Some with belts, some unbelted
all handsome Ulsters-$55 upward.
" Or maybe an Ulsterette? There's the class
for trimness! Shorter than the Ulster closer
fitting, more young-manish, and warm as
toast, too $45 upward.
VI How about sing le-breasted slp-on, or
ralsish loose-htting Raglan? Yes, good coat
is always good style These are pippins!
l Then there bGtton-through fronts in
box-back models, in a variety of colors and
patterns, of course
" Form-htting, waist-seam single and dou-
ble-breasted Overcoats some with touch of
richness in their velvet collars.
l Anc conservative Chesterhelds, ay-fronted
plain colared or With velvet collars. $685.
$4O $45.
q Chauffeur Great Coats interlined with
wind-proof and rain-proof materials, big con-
vertble collars. muf pockets, double breast
ers, at that-and only SIS!
G Some storeful of Overcoats!
G And we haven't said a word about our
Suits They're all here, and they're "al
there" for style, fit, durability. $35, $40, $45
upward.
q Just come in and look them OUer!
PERRY & co.
IN. B. T."
10th and Chestnut SITS.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-05

There is no business so i'm
portant as the business of
getting we'll. No investment
SO profitable as an invest
ment in new health, energy
and ambition.
May we mail our booklet?
COLLINS INSTITUTE
OF PHYSICAL CULTURE
y. W. CORNER OF 18TH AND WALNUT
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-05
ISAAC CLOTHIER, so TODAY:
GLAD OF ELECTION RESULTS
Doesn't Feel old, bm Is Rather
Lonely When Thinking Of
School Days and Bygone
Friends
Enjoys Reading Biographies of
Lincoln, for hom He Voted
Twice-FeIicitoted by Many
Associates

ln/the midst of kilograms. telephone
callS. personal letters and gifts from
friends that came thick and fast today.
isaac IL. tlothtcr, one of PHILADELPHIA :
pioneer merchants and fnancicrs. cclc-
blated his eighty second birthday an
nversnrN by rejoicing over election re
turns.
In heavy rain yesterday he rode
from his home in Wynncwuod To Ard
more. whore he voted the straight Re
publican ticket His first questions
To-Day concerned the election.
Mr. tlothicr retired from active bust
ness twenty four years ago. but has
retained his personal interest in buSi
ness and in public affairs
Sitting deep in II cushioned chair in
the living room of his home. he recalled
other birthdays and other elections
They always seem closely connected in
his life. he said, because his birthday
is November >.
Birthdays Always Distinctive
Birthdays have always been distinc.
tive days in my life" he said. "I.ast
year we were all thinking of the war.
wondering when it would be over and
praying that my grandson. Licutcnan,
William T.. llryl, would return safely
to MS.
This year the war is ended William
will be with us at the family dinner at
the home Of my daughter. Mrs. John r.
Maxwell. in NillanOva this evening.
The family reunion and dinner is the
only celebration have. but it is always
a happy occasion. Most of my nine
childrcn and twenty five grandchildren
will be there.
II am eighty two. yes, but | don't
feel old especially when | remember
my good friend Dr.. Green of West
Chester. who is 102 years old. One of
the most appreciated notes | have had
today, comes from him. | visit him
frequently. Most of my boyhood friends
have died and feel rather lonely when
| think of school days"
Though he does not walk much. Mr..
Clothier enjoys his fresh air .iaunt, -
in his automobile each day. when the
weather permits, Hi, keencst plea
sure is in reading. Biographies Of
Lincoln are his favoritcs. lie reads
and rereads chem each year Lincoln
stands as his, ideal American states
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-05
H. c. OF /. CUTS BIRTH RATE

New York. Nov Thy \. P.D-
There were S51G fewer births in this
city in the first eight months of lDl1
thau Il, the corresponding period last
fcal. according to announcement by the
Department of Health. There were only
200 less marriages. Reasons advanced
e. the falling birth rate included the
high cost of lviug.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-05
ARMY Recruiter Wins Bride

Millville. \. j.. Nov. 5.--Coming
here to secure recruits for the United
States army. benjamin Lance, of New
Castle. Wyo.. found n bride and was
married. to Miss Rebecca STRAIT
ton. daughter of Mr.. and Mrs Andrew
Stratton. of East Nillville. The Rev.
Alfred Wagg officiatcd.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-05
HERE'S A MAN SO HANDSOME
ETAPPERS GASP rs HE REAL?"
Women Sigh in Admiration and Mere Ne" 4re frd"hf'
Enpious OF Stylishly Croomed Adon'S " "h race
That Escels Collar "Ad' Models

few who left the window were sure
whether the hero with the fur collar
was real or YAK.
But here'sthe answer, carrying keen
disappointment for the Market street
flappers:
Our hero is wax
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1919-12-21
Started at $50
Per Month, Now
Railway President

Parsons, Kan, Dec. 2O.-Car]
R. Gray, who recently was elect
ed president of the Union Pacific
system, received much of his
early railroad training at various
points in Kansas. Starting as a
telegraph operator at the salary
of $50 month, Gray's rise was
gradual and at So years old he as
sumes the position as chief exec
utive of one of the largest rail.
road systems in the United States
His office will be at Omaha
where he succeeds Robert S. Low
EFT on January 1. In 1886 GRAY
married an Oswego, Kan, girl
Henrietta Flora. During the war
he held an important position on
the staff of the railroad admins
traitor.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1919-12-21
Says Operators
Have Not Agreed
to Palmer Plan

st. Louis, Dec. 2O.-The mine
operators of the central competi-
tive field have not as yet either
accepted or rejected the memoran-
dunn made by Attorney General
Palmer to the United Mine Work
ers officials at Indianapolis, &C
cording to Thomas T. Brewster,
chairman of the scale committee
of the coal operators of the central
competitive field.
When Mr.. Brewster was shown
the statement of Attorney Gen
eral Palmer tonight he said:
"The operators Of the central
competitive field were in full ac-
cord with the plan outlined by
Fuel Administrator Garfield and
which appeared in the presidents
statement of December 6. When
we stated that the president S
proposal was agreeable to us, we
were referring to his statement Of
December 6. AS for the memoran-
dunn of Attorney General Palmer,
referred to in President Wilson's
statement to Mr.. Robinson, we
have never seen it, therefore, 1T
cannot be claimed that we have
agreed to it."
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1919-12-21
q ARE KILLED
AS TWO TRAINS
meet HEEAD-0N
50 Injured or Seriously Burn
ed in Wreck in
Northeast

Onawa, Me-, Dec. 2O.-Twenty.
five persons were killed and IS in.
Jured or seriously burned when a
special train with immigrants for
Western Canada collided head-on
with a freight train two miles
east of Onawa station on the
Canadian Pacific railway today
The engineers and firemen of both
trains were among the killed.
The passenger train was the
second section of a train carrying
passengers landed at St. John, n.
B., yesterday by the steamer
Empress of France from England.
The engine and first two coaches
containing negro immigrants were
telescoped by the freight train,
many of the passengers being in
jured or killed outright in the
crash. Others met death or were
seriously burned by the fire which
ensued.
The collision was understood to
have been due to a misunderstand-
ing of orders.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1919-12-21
E:LkS' MINSTRE:L|.'S
Members TO meet
This Afternoon
Selligman Essays Role of
Spanish Dancer and
Guitar Artist

Those who will take part in the
Elks' Ministries to be given at the
Hauber soon will meet today al
2:15 o'clock for another drilling III
the parts they will perform. Sec
rotary Mack Hunter and Director
Draper last night issued a call ask
ing all Elks who are to take part
to be present.
The patrons of The ministries
will see wonderful show, brilliant
ly staged and faithfully produced
along modern lines, as those VINO
have seen the rehearsals can test
fly. The music is melodious vet
characteristic, the jokes real mirth
provokers with a lot o focal in
terest.
Among the many clever perform
ers who will appear in the big
show is one Ralph G. Mitchell:
"Mitch" not only has splendid
voice but he has a pair of crest
less feet" Another black faced
artist who also has wonderful
control of his feet and who bursts
into song every once in a while
during rehearsals, is Mitchell
Selligman. This premier end man
and dancer is really ambitious and
the ordinary coon song means
nothing in his young life SO he
has decided to do the Spanish Fan
dango and sing '"That Wonderful
Kid from Madrid" with guitar ac-
compartment.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1919-12-21
Soviet Ark Carrying Undesirables
Back to Russia is Ready to Lift
Anchor Within the Next Two Hours

New York, Dec. 20.-The gov
eminent steamship Buford- "the
Soxiet Ark"--is ready to leave
New York for Soviet Russia or
two hours notice, it was learned
this morning. She will carry or
her holiday cruise a greater part
Of several hundred radicals hello
for deportation at Ellis Island
Information was withheld concern
ing the exact hour of sailing, but
it was intimated that the craft
would weigh anchor tonight or
tomorrow.
Many persons considered among
the most dangerous of these
charged with plotting to over
throw the United States govern
ment will be guests" of this gov
eminent for the cruise. Despite
their professions of willingness to
pay their way, Alexander Berk-
man and Emma Goldman's names
are the most notable on the pas
senger list. At least three "mys-
terry trains" are bringing addition
al radicals here from various parts
of the country. 1t was predict
ed that $50 disciples of violence
would be corralled in the Ellis
Island detention pens before night
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1919-12-21
GEN. PERSHINC WILL
VISIT ARKANSAS
ON FEBRUARY Il
COmmand-In- Chief to Visit
Camp Pike, Eberts
Field

Chicago, Dec. 20.-General Per-
shing Wednesday will proceed to
Lincoln, Neb., to remain over
Christmas with relatives. The
itinerary of his inspection tour of
army posts includes the following
January 9, Fort Leavenwort!l,
Kansas.
January IL, Camp Funston, Fort
Riley. Kansas.
January 1927, Pacific coast
points. ~ .s4'
January 81, Camp Harry Jones,
Douglas, Ariz.
February 2, Camp Boyd, Ell Paso
Texas.
February 3, Headquarters south
ern department., Camp Travis,
Camp Normoyie; Camp Stanley;
Kelly Field; Brooks Field, San
Antonio, Texas.
February 5, Ellington Field,
Houston, Texas.
February 9, Field artillery school
of fire, Fort Sill, Okla.
February 10, Fort Reno, Okla
homa City, Oklahoma.
February II, Camp Pike, Ark,
Eberts field, Fort Logan H. Roots,
Picric acid plant, Little Rock,
Arkansas.
February 10, Park Field, Mem
phis, Tenn.
February ID, Jackson Barracks,
Camp Nichol. New Orleans, Louis
lana.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1919-12-21

fall. The nationwide roundup
for wholesale deportation is near
ing completion, federal authori-
ties said.
The movement of the trains is
being kept secret and even the
authorities are in the dark as to
just when the cred flag specials
will arrive. One was moving
slowly from Buffalo with "reds"
who have busted themselves, it is
charged, with spreading the seeds
of unrest along the Canadian Dor
der. Another was due from
Pittsburgh with agitators alleged
to have advocated sabotage and
violence during the recent steel
strike. A third trainload from
Philadelphia includes agitators
charged with attempting to cause
a strike in shipyards.
In addition to the &C reds on Ell
lis Island for whom deportation
warrants already have been re-
celved, there are 60 more for whom
warrants are expected during the
day.
There are $50 more disturbers
IN jails scattered about the coun-
try awaiting transportation to
New York and thence to Europe
it was said.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1919-12-21
16 Offers for
Coming Battle
Between Heayies

Los Angeles, CAL, Dec. 2O.-Jack
kearns, manager for Jack Demp.
sey, said today he had received IL
offers for a Dempsey Carpentie,
bout. They were: D. J. Tortorich
New Orleans, 100000 for Demp.
sey's end.
Colonel Miller of Oklahoma
100000 purse.
Otto Floto, Kansas City, $780,
900 purse.
Vienna, Paris, $25O,OOo To
Dempsey for match in France.
Jack Curley, $15O,00O purse.
Decoin, Paris, $25O,OOO to
Dempsey for match in Paris.
Prince Murat and Duke De Cases
offer to outbid any offer for match
in Europe.
Portland, Oregon, 100000 purse.
Booker and Mitchell, $3.50, 900 to
Dempsey for fight either in Eng
land or France.
Billy Gibson, $25O,O0O to Demr-
sey for fight in America.
Fritz Mente, Bridgeport, Conn /,
100000 to Dempsey.
James ". Coffroth, 100000
purse for 45 round fight at IT.
juana, Mex.
Morris Penter, Pueblo, $25O,O0O
to Dempsey for fight at Puebla.
VIM. R. Parson, New York City,
$15O,OOO and one third of profits
to Dempsey for fight in London.
Ben Stein, Milwaukee, one mil
lion francs to Dempsey for fight
in Paris.
Charles Cochran, $35O,OOO purse
for fight in England.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1919-12-21
Plot to Defraud
Uncle Sam, Nipped

San Antonio, Tex, Dec. 20.-A
plot to defraud the government
out OF a large quantity of surplus
army supplies has been nipped
by local department of justice
agents and city detectives. Ten
civilian clerks and a San Antonio
physician have been arrested and
goods to the amount of approx
mately $1,000 recovered. Goods
other than those recovered are vet
unaccounter for. It has been re-
ported that surplus property at
Camp Normoyle and Kelly field
is known to be short and military
authorities are taking inventory
OF all army supplies in this de-
partment.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1919-12-21
Newton, Speaker,
Gets PrOhi Job

Little Rock, Ark, Dec. 2O.-An-
nouncement was made here today
of the appointment of C. +,
Newton of Little Rock, speaker of
the Arkansas house Of represen-
tatives as federal prohibition in
spector. Mr.. Newton said he would
act as speaker at the special ses-
sion of the legislature called for
January 26, unless federal officers
object.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1919-12-21
ga People in
jefferson Will
Wed Christmas

Sixty-four people in Jefferson
county were expecting to be mar
ried last night or today. License
for the marriage of 81 couples
were issued yesterday by County
Clerk L. r. Sallee and Deputy
Clerk A. M. Barrow. Of the 80
COUPLES licensed to wed seven are
white, these being VIM. Miller and
Mrs. Josie Gibson, I. c. Murray
and Miss Zula B. Cengleton, Rue
Ross and Miss Hazel Schultz, Ira
M. Mitchell and Miss Hazel Dixon.
Lutte Beckett and Mrs. 0. L.
George, VIM. I. Mitchell and Miss
Eunice Coates, and Cecil Albright
and Miss Hazel Baker.