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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-14
slips on Rocks; Breaks In Two

Sydney, Aug. 13.-(By A. P.)-The
American steamship Montara. which
went aground early yesterday. has
broken in two, 1t was learned tonight,
and probably will be a total loss. The
ship struck ledge during a fog. The
crew reached shore safely and are now
In Louisburg.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-14

Is the conservation of the city's high
financial credit.
Very truly yours,
y. HAMPTON MOORE,
WILL Il. HADLEY,
"E. L. STOTESBURY,
Commissioners of the Sinking Fund. "
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-14
$1,000 Stolen From,
Girl by Bold Thugs
Continued from Page One


ing Pennsylvania license number, 437. e
626 The police believe it was stolen.
II was standing on Front street near
Ionic.
a confederate Of the highwayman was
waiting in the car. with the engine
running. The highwayman jumped in,
and with a roar the machine jumped
away. 1t turned into Walnut street,
distanring the crowd of pursuers. II
sped down Walnut street toward Della :
ware avenue, taking the steep hill which
leads to the river at high speed
A. r. Yarnell. an employe Of the
p. r. r. Dock and Freight House, at
Delaware avenue and Walnut street.
was standing in front Of the building
and saw what happened.
"A big yellow car was coming up the
hill" he said. when the machine in
which the highwaymen were riding
turned toward the river. I do not be =
Iieve the man at the wheel could have
been very expert driver. He made a
clumsy effort to get out of the road. but
crashed squarely into the other machine
Tho two bandits did not hesitate q
moment. They jumped out of either
side Of the car. ! got good look al
them and would recognize them again
Both wore blue trousers and shirts, and
neither had on coat. One was short
Gnd stout, about thirty years old. He
lodged into a building at Walnut and
Water streets. which has doors on both
streets He went in the Walnut street
door and lodged out the Water street
side moment later disappearing to-
ward the ferries.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-14
One Man Tall and Slender

The other man was tall and slim.
He wore a can. but the other man was
hareheaded. The slim man came walk
ing toward me. and ! was going to stop
him until 7 saw he was swinging a big
caibor revolver. and I thought it was
wiser to get out Of his road. He went
on down Delaware avenue. think
both got away on the ferries"
The police towcd the big car to City
Hall, whore il is in the courtyard
awaiting Identification by the owner. In
it the police found several cards bear
ing drivers licenses, a blackjack and
the cardboard envelope containing the
money. The entire amount was intact.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-14
Duties NJ the Commission

"Thc commissioners NJ the sinking
ifund arc a BODY created N manage the
Icity's sinking funds. and through in
vestment and rcinvcstmcnt and com
noundinG NJ interest 10 establish suf-
ficient fund to nav rho various city
loans AZ their rpspcctivr maturities as
renuired bv tho constitution and laws
Of the state Of Ppnrsvlvania, I'hat they
have nerformcd their imnortant and re-
snonsiblo duties in the interest and to
the credit Of the cry Of Philndclnhia
is forriblv demonstrated bv the high
regard with which bonds Of this citv
70 viewed in fnancIal circles; their
inistration Of the trust imnosed unon
has always been with an eye sin
~ the hest interest and financial
rS the city, their realization
their one paramount duty
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-14

Moscow, Aug. 14-(By A. PD-
The general impression in semiofficial
circles here is that Poland will accept
the armistice terms to be presented at
Minsk.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-11-12
Noted Writer
Of Songs NO0O
Resides Here

Attending the Sunday evening ser
vices in a negro church in Sherman
Texas, one night in December. 1916
VIII E. skidmore received the in
spiration for the song hit which
swept the country shortly after. Pray
For the Lights To Go Out" A cross
current resulted in the plunging Of
the church into complete darkness for
a few moments and IL occurred TO Mr.
Slidmore that the incident might be
made into a good song
his ideas for other songs, which
have become popular throughout the
country since then, have originated
in similar fashion Some little incl
dent on a street car, in motion pic
ture show, or a story in a paper was
the nucleus around which he built
tuneful melodies. Mr. Skidmore came
10 El Paso from New York three
weeks ago and is employed by the
T. g. Billings company as a piano
tuner and repairer- It is Z Il his song
hits Of which he is MOI proud but
that he once tuned a Steinway piano
for Madam Nordica in manner
pleasing 10 the noted singer.
at Takes Long, Tail Brown
Skinned Gal to Make a Preacher Lay
Bis Bible Down was composed as a
result Of hearing two negro youths
III AallAsaaH lily street. kaAA L-AlAAAAE
on the appearance Of a long tail,
yaIler~ girl. who, they said, was
enough to make Pahson Brown leave
his home"
when / Gets Out In No Mans Land
Cant Be Bothered With No Mule,
is another, and 'Xou Cant Get Low
in Where There Amt Any Love" re-
suited from hearing a friend beWal
his lack Of success in love affairs
SEfdrnore wrote them all and YOU have
heard them on the records, on the
stage and everywhere
one Of 1Ir. Skidmore's new songs.
Save e Little Dram For Me- is is
sued among the November Columbia
records. It Is sung by Bert Williams.
as many Of his other compositions
have been.
Most Of 1Ir. Skidmore's spare time
is spent in writing or rather compos-
ing new songs a good song comes
quick" according TO ar. Skidmore,
and requires little revision
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-11-12
HYLON ADMITS
is VICTIM OF
BUILDINGGANG

New York, Nov. 12.-lBy the AS
ISOLATED Press.)-Under severe ques-
tioning by the committees counsel
mayor John F. Hylan. on the Wit
ness stand before the joint legislative
committee investigating the build
ing trust admitted that he had been
made a victim Of John T. Hettrick's
labor union game iu the interests d
the limestone ring.
HotlV reseutinE any imuutati0ns
that any personal interest had
caused him to submit 10 the requests
OF HettricB. alleged promoter OF the
Contractors Clearing cdcuse for
Bidding mayor Hylan said he had
been fooled into sending sugges-
tions made by Hettrio- 10 the build
ing committee OF the board Of educa-
ton that resulted in contracts in-
rolvInE S15.000.000 worth Of work go
ing TO stone contractors instead OF
terra Gotta interests
These suggestions contained in a
letter TO the board Of education -eL-
planning" the advantages Of limestone
over terra Gotta mayor Hyian said.
were based solely upon Information
contained in a memorandum drafted
for him by Hettriciz, whom he said he
did not know This letter. Mr. Inter
myar branded as pure fabrication
and a pack Of lies"
While the mayor was on the stand,
he was continuously in a clash with
Samuel untarmyer Of the committees
counsel
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-11-12
Champion At Checkers
Issues Blanket Challenge

El Paso's "champeenf checker
players can get a match II they want
to take on II. H Lepper. champion
last year Of the state OF Montana, who
is at the St Regis hotel Lepper
played Just fair players Thursday and
gave therl u checkers while he took
eight At that they hadn't a chance
There are about eight first class
players IN the United States, the
Montana champion says By that he
means experts who play by book and
know ali the moves and what they
VIII result in Then there are about
200 second class players It is to this
class Lepper says ne belongs The
rest Of the hundreds OF thousands OF
players are third class or worse.
Up around Deming Lepper found
two good players once, but he licked
'em. The champion makes his living
working for the department OF the
interior His headquarters are in
Helena. Mont He expects 10 leave
tonight.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-11-12
Hazing OF Students
Threatens College Life

Annapolis Nd. Nov. 12.-Threat-
ened with expulsion Saturday unless
their rules for the subOrdination OF
freshmen were revoked. the sopho-
more class Of Saint Johns college
served notice that the rules would
stand. The revoke or b expelled"
ultimatum was given the class by the
board OF governors and visitors. It's
decision means that the class as
body viii be expelled on the day
named.
Members Of the senior and Junior
classes have expressed their intention
Of standing by the sophomores and
declare they viii leave the institution
Monday If the latter are expelled.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-11-12
TELLER
CONFESSESHE
TOOK $4,000

Ottawa Ill, Nov T. - Francis J.
Carey, q years old. teller Of the Ma
uonal City bank Of Ottawa, gave him
SET up Thursday night and according
to sheriff Aver confessed stealing
$4,000 from the bank.
Carey disappeared after the rob
berry and it was at first thought he
had been locked in the vault by bur-
glars. The vault door was melted off
with torches and the chamber found
10 be empty. Carey had walked 10 a
farmhouse 4 miles from Ottawa and
there telephoned TO the sheriff
Sheriff aver said a shoe box con-
tanning $4,000 was found in an alley
hack Of the bank and $500 was found
under a mattress at Carey's- home
Bank officials say $4,000 Of the loot
is still missing, but Carey denies any
knowledge Of this Authorities say
Carey viii be held on a charge Of
burglary.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-11-12
Drop In Hotel Prices
Through Vest Predicted

Denver. Coio-. Nov. u. - Cheaper
hotel rates in the west we're predicted
by president Calvin H Morse at the
opening session Of the 10th. annual
convention Of the Rocky Mountain
Hotel Mems association. The general
downward trend of prices viii bring
that result. he said, probably within
a comparatively short time
Morse declared hotel service prices
have dropped IS percent from the
peak Of war time period costs and
added that charges in the west were
considerably below those in the east.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-11-12
Restriction On TraoeI To
Mexican Interior Removed

One Of the first steps toward re-
storing relations with Mexico TO the
prewar basis has been taken, accord
ing TO a letter from John Happier.
representative of the chamber Of
commerce in Washington. received
Friday by the chamber. saying that
il would no longer be necessary for
persons entering the interior Of Mex
leo TO submit 10 the state depart
ment 8 letter setting forth explana-
tions as to why they desired to enter
that country.
Happier also stated that it would be
only a short time. according TO Off
cials at Washington, until travel into
Mexico would be unrestricted
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-11-12
Piece Goods

This SO inch psreaia in light or dark pat
terms is very suitable for bungalow aprons,
house dresses, boys blouses and mems
shirts. This is a special for the weekend
az per yard. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. PC
Another special Is this assortment Of IS
inch outing flannel Offered in either plain
colors or stripes and checks. Very service
able for gowns and pajamas. Special, per
yard ..-.--...-..-- -.--... ......--.-..... 25o
% inch Kiddy, Romper and Devonshire
cloth Is Offered in plain eolors, stripes
checks, and tart eolors. Extra good for
children's wear. Special per yard. 800
Don't forget the unusual values in our table
linens in the Linen department. Thanksgiv-
ing linen sale is now in progress.
Third Floor
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-11-12
Girls Shot In Riot
Oper -An1isilce Parade

Belfast Ireland. Nov. ia party
Of snip yard workers with the Union
Jack at their head, returning to work
from an armistice day celebration at
the city han, were attacked BY
crowd Of Eauonalists ia North Queens
street area Prompt police interven-
Cion queled the disturbance. but not
before one girl had been shot I'm the
hand and another hit in the head By
s. stone
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-11-12
american Treatment
In Ireland Is Probed

Washington, ID. c.. Nov. 1.-THE
state department has made inquiry OF
The British government as 10 whether
any Americans have been injured in
The disturbances in Ireland Press
dispatches reported recently that an
American had been wounded and il
was assumed that action Of the de-
partment was based upon that re-
pert The form Of the inquiry was
not disclosed
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-11-12
alace T heafre Decorates
WHh CoLors Of Dipiaor

One Of The most pleasing features
o. the decorations for Armisrice day
celebration was provided by J. II
Edgar Hart. manager Of the Palace
1heater. he nsed The colors Of the
third division. Of which Gen r. l.
HOWE, OF FL Paso, was commander in
France. he also hung up a helmet
worn in France by SerEL Lindquist
in seven battles in France Flags and
bunting further added TO the lobby
OF The theater. Special decorations I
were also hung up for the visiting
BaDtists-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-11-12
TAFFETA PETHCOATS

Included in this lot are plain and changeable
color taffeta and a variety of eolors In Jersey.
There are deep pleated ruffles and many at
tractive patterns Offered in the lot These for
s neFI Sos so, eff for ss ss and So. O5
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-11-12
Down Stairs Store
WOMENS Union SUITS

These union suits are made of medium weight
slightly fleeeed, durable cotton, and are offered
in high neck and long sleeved models, CT low
neck and no sleeves, all ankle or knee length.
Wen tailored and finished with V AZ
crocheted edges. Special at..-.- a. Il ~
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-11-12
CREPE KMONAS

We make a special offer of imported japanese
crepe IN a wide range Of colors. These are
handsomely embroidered in floral and typical
Japanese designs. They are belted, half-sleeye
models. Special for the 90 ne
weekend selling at .-.-..-- a. e 70
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-11-12
Under1gea9 DEBT.

No. Crepe de chine gowns trimmed in
dainty val, normandy val, and Calais laeea
with dainty bows made of lady fair ribbon
Petticoats in satin with deep lace flounees.
All are offered special at ..----..--..S 5.9S
No. 2-Satin boomers with hemstitched
ilomeas, also tailored models. An Of good
quality satin and offered special at .S5.eS
No. 3-Outing flannel gowns in pink and
blue stripes made with and without collar
also paiama effects with mercerized frogs
These are Offered special at ---....--. s3.45
No. six and wool union suits high neck
long sleeves. Also Dutch neck and elbow
sleeve No sleeves and low neck Ankle
length. Sizes "a, SO and s. .--..-.. $500
Sizes 40, A, A and $3.50
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-11-12

These boudoir caps are made Of georgette. tub
silk and crepe de chine. They are lace and in
sertion trimmed and come in colors EN
white, flesh and colors at VIC
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-11-12
I've Extra SpeciaIs

Special number l-One hundred and twenty
five dresses in serge, tricotine, satin, taffeta,
georgette, trieolette and messaline dresses are
offered for the weekend specials in values up
to $500. In the lot there is every imaginable
fan shade, in a full range Of colors including
stouts. These are a mR
weekend special at .............. 81 ID
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-11-12
BUNGALOW APRONS. 50

Bungalow aprons made Of standard grade per
Gale in both Light and dark colors In striped or
figured designs. Finished with belt attached
and pocket. Tape finished throughout which
insures them as TO workman m1 or
ship. Special al -....-..-.. 81 H -
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-11-12
CORsETS Al So

These corsets are Of national reputation and
are offered in pink and white, in both medium
and low bust models. They have long hips
and some Of the models have elastic tops All
have four hose supporters and sizes are from
"A to 30. Special Oh EN
at -.---.....-........ S9AoOO
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1920-11-19
SUDBURY

(Mrs. E. W. Parent, Correspondent
Mrs Guy Williams is visiting in West
port n. y.
Mrs Elva Whittemore has returned
from Rutland
Mss Marion Taylor spent the week
end with friends in Whitig
Mrs Mary Tully of Rutland visited
her daughter, Mrs John Alulcahy this
week
Mr.. and Mrs. E. N. Branch OF Whit
ing visited Mr. and Mrs Z ! Foster
Sunday
Miss Fuller of Rutland, who teaches
school in Salisbury, spent Sunday at
Edward Trudos
Miss Dora Ketcham has returned to
her home in Brandon after visiting
Miss Margaret Vail.
Pascal Warren of Loeb Muller, n
V, is with his daughter Mrs Walter
Tenks, for the winter
Mrs. Duncan Ballentine and mother
Mrs Varney of Hubbardton, visited
Mrs Bert Cook Tuesday
Mr. and Mrs. T. ]. Foster and John
Mulcahv were in Castleton Wednesday
to attend a dinner given for the 1enl-
tors and representatives Of Rutland
county
Miss Harriet Ackerly, home demon
stration agent of Rutland County will
give a demonstration of hot supper
dishes at the home of Mrs, John Buck
lin Friday afternoon.
Word has been received here OF the
death from lockiaw of Wilbur Welch
in Bethel A few months ago Mr..
Welch married Miss Louise Waterman
of Royalton Mrs Welch has many
friends here, having taught the Hill
school the past year.
The following officers were elected
at the Grange meeting last Thursday
evening: Master, William Damon;
overseer, Emery Parent; lecturer, Mrs.
Harold Selleck; steward, Winthrop
Graves; assistant steward, Stephen
White; chaplain, Clayton Jones; treas
urer, Harold Selleck; secretary, Mrs.
Carver Smalley; gate keeper, George
Hornbeck; ceres. Mrs. William Da-
mon; pomona, Mrs. Lester Burt; flora,
Mrs George Hornbeck; lady assistant
steward, Mrs. Stephen White.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1920-11-19

Row on whatever happens.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1920-11-19
WHITING NEWS
(Mrs. L. A. Webster. COrrespOndentj

| (mIS' l.. n, webster, COrreSp0nden emit
Mrs Eastman of Newport, N. H., i,
the guest OF her sister Mrs. B. L
Chase.
Miss Nav Dady of Schenectady, N
y, is the guest of her cousin Mrs
Frank Rawson,
Mrs Della Tennis, who will be re-
membered as Della Wilson, is at Har-
~ Pierce's for a few weeks
E N Branch and family spent Sun
day at Z ] Fosters in Sudbury. Mr.
Foster IS soon to move to Rutland
The last meeting of the Ladies Aid
Society was held with Mrs Robert
Wooster This week the society meet,
with Mrs Carroll Needham.
The annual meeting of the local
Dairymen's Association was held last
week Wednesday, There was large
attendance and much interest mani
tested Mr. Currier of Boston was
present and addressed the meeting
The entertainment last Thursday
evening given by Rev. William Nc
IntvTe as impersonator was the first
OF series to be given under the aus
pieces Of the Mems Club. Music that
evening was furnished by Miss Twtch-
ell at the piano and Wyman Graves
with the violin.
News has been received of the death
of Mrs. H. Clay Searles of Bristol, N.
Y Rev H Clay Searles was formerly
pastor in the Congregational church
here for about two years and during
that time Mrs. Searles won many
friends. She died in hospital in Can
andagua, N. Y. Mr.. Searles had re-
signed his pastorate to be near her
during her last sickness.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1920-11-19
WEYBRIDGE NEWS
Mrs. W. W. Kingsland. Correspondent

Mrs. W. W. Kingsland, Correspondent
r. L. Shaw has been sick for several
days.
M. L. Young was in Forestdale Sun
day to visit his father and sister,
Rural carrier No. 8, F. NJ, Stearns
is sick with grip Z c Ryder is sub
stituting,
w. B. Child has been on the sick
list the past week. Or Rogers of Yer
gennes is attending him
Mr. and Mrs T. W Doolin who
are staying in Waltham, we're guests
at W w, Kingslaud's Thursday and
Friday
News has been received Of the serious
illness of w. c. Danyew at his home
IN Middlebury
Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Hdlock and
two children OF Long Island, N. Y.
are expected soon to spend the remain
der of the winter with her parents Mr.
and Mrs. NJ. A. Johnson
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1920-11-19
EAST MTDDLEBURY
(Mrs. c. E. Russell, Correspondentl

Frank CASHIER, who works in Rut-
land, was home over the weekend
H, NJ Lee has returned to his home
! after an extended visit in New York
State.
Mrs. George Billings has gone to
Springfield, Mass, to visit her daugh
ter Mrs. Ferris Tatro and family
Mr. and Mrs. Winfield Penniman,
who sold their farm in Cornwall, have
moved into Jerry Brassau's tenement.
Miss Eliza Sessions returned from
Burlington last week Wednesday and
went to Rutland Monday for several
days.
NJ Morgan of Middlebury spent the
weekend with his niece Mrs Christie
Morgan at her home with G. B. Peck
and family.
Smith Sturtevant of Weybridge was
with his uncle John Randall for a few
DAYS last week at the home of Mrs.
Hattie Pratt.
Mrs. ]. B. Bryant was taken sud
denly i'll last Saturday morning with
an attack of appendicitis but was a
little better Wednesday,
Ernest Young, who works in Burling-
ton was home several days last week
banking his house and fixing it up in
preparation for the winter.
Mrs Wallace Arnold went to Bran
don last week Thursday to visit her
daughter Mrs Georgia Merranvllc
and family. She returned Monday.
Mrs George Leno, who has been
living in Bridgewater where her hus-
band is employed returned last Thurs
day and is with her mother Mrs. Edna
Bradley
Mr. and Mrs. VIII Hope have moved
from the George Dragon house in with
their brother-in-law Mr.. Benson, who
recently lost his wife. She was Mrs
Hopes sister.
The Community Club will hold a
card party at their rooms next We'd
nesday evening at 7:30 O'Clock. Re
freshments will be served. The pro-
ceeds will be used for the benefit Of
the Sunshine Club
Miss Bessie Calvin, who has been
employed in Bennington during the
summer returned to her home recent
". She started for New York the 9tl
to visit friends and expects to stop
IN Albany on her way back to visit
Mrs George Grover and family.
Mrs Bert Spencer, who has been
with her people Mr.. and Mrs. D. A.
Perry for two weeks has gone back to
Middleburv to work for DR.. Ross. Her
sister Mrs Durfey, who has been wo k
ing at the home of L. A. Gorham, is
at home for two weeks of vacation.
Scion Sumner who was called home
November 5 on account of the illness
OF his mother. returned to his work n
Burlington Tuesdty His aunt Mr.,
A. S Russell returned to South Bristol
last Sunday. Mrs Sumner is muSh
better Mr.. and Mrs. George Ayers
are living with Mrs. Sumner for the
winter.