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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-07-14
MAYOR CONFERS
ON WATER SUPPLY
Davis Would Force Other Cities
to Stop PoIluting Delaware
and ,SchuylkiII
MAY FORM COM MISSION

f'philadelphia has right to insist
Tint other cities and Industrial plants
cepse polluting the Schuylkill and llcla =
wtre rivers, says Chief Davis. OF the
Brreau Of Water. In report on the
exIsfing water systems.
This report was the basis this after
mon OF q conference upon the entire
wtter supply question in the Office Of the
Mayor. The Mayor. Frank II. Caven.
new director of public works; Chief
Dhvis and number of experts on
wttcr supply attended the conference.
Thifteen specific recommendations are
attached to Chief Davis's report. The
fotmation of commission of experts
to- consider and investigate the future
water supply problem is expected to be
ad outcome of the conference. This
commission will have the benefit of
funds already made available by. city
Council "for the Improvement of the
water supply"
In his recommendations Chief Davis
calls attention to the possible sinking
Of, artesian wells in South Philadelphia,
saying that the feasibility of obtain
ing ground water supply at or near
League Island Park" should be deter
mined.
The report of the chief points out
that the two requirements for salts
fartory water supply are an adequate
volume Of water and a satisfactory
quality Of water. The combined Della
ware and Schuylkill rivers. the report
says, will furnish a volume of water
sufficient for the city's needs fifty years
hence. It adds that as the city is con
structing sewage disposal plants, it is in
n position to insist that outside munich
palities and industrial plants cease pol
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-07-14
HELD IN ELECTION CASE
Seventh Ward Men Permitted te
Slan Own Ball Bonds

Three of four defendants in prose
cution for violation of the election laws,
brought by a watcher in the fifth di
vision Of the Seventh ward, were per-
mitted to sign their own bail bonds
today.
THE three were Alexander Davis,
judge Of election. and Mike Levin and
Howard Lenwood. inspectors. Robert
Holland was not at the hearing.
The men were arrested on warrants
! sworn to by Joseph L. Davenport, an
<a4ministrntion watcher, He testified
t1ht at the primaries. May Is 1920,
h4 had seen 90 men. between the hours
of 3 .15 a. m. and 3 80 p. M. ask and
get assistance without in any case tax
ing the affidavit required by law. Twelve
men did not ask for aid. he said. but
these were white men. The others were
negroes. The witness testified he had
Protested at 9 80 o'clock to the judge
of elections. but had been told to mind
his own business.
MAGISTRATE Stevenson. who heard the
case at his Office at Thirty seventh
street and Lancaster avenue, held the
three men who were present under $500
bail each for a further hearing August
18 and let them sign their own bail
. b0nd r. 49, "a
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-07-14
EDNA C. CUDAHY ELOPES
Grandnleee Of Chicago Packer Weds
California Bank Teller

Chicago, July 14.-Edward A. Cud-
ahy. Chicago packer. was surprised to
learn that his nineteen year old grand
niece, Edna Catherine Cudahy. had run
away from her home in Los Angeles and
married Percy Fisher Browne, son Of
the late Francis Fisher Browne, founder
Of the Dial.
The young couple fed in an automo-
bile to San Francisco. where they were
married by justice of the peace. John
Cudahy. nephew Of the Chicago packer
and father Of the girl, with some of the
relatives, pursued the fleeing couple in
another car and arrived in time to stop
the ceremony-but they didn't, so every
body's happy. Papa Cudahy gave the
couple his blessing and they are now
honeymooning at Bear Lake.
More than a year ago the two met at
Pasadena: NJ nrownT, tnI,or weo no iS thirty
tional Bank and Trust Co., of Pasa-
dena.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-07-14
BROAD ST. PARKING
KEEPS POLICE BUSY
Hunt for Car Owners Who Leave
Autos Standing in Viola
ton of Rule
OFFICES ARE INVADE D

Traffic policemen and reserves kept
dasbinC into Office buildings along Broad
street today in search OF aut6mobilists
who. unaware of the new traffic rules,
had parked their cars along the curb
and in the middle Of the city's leading
thoroughfare.
"E'c,r. what do you know about
that" asked n policeman. as he dashed
of after another motorist who left his
car standing in Broad street and was
lust disappearing through the portals
OF one of the leading office buildings.
The policeman was Just In time to sea
the man going up in the elevator. Then
followed a search for him. This took
a lot of time. Finally the policeman
appeared with his man. Explanations
were in order and the machine was
removed to a garage. with some little
protest by the owner at this new blow
at his finances.
The anxiety of the police to keep
Broad street clear Of parked automo- :
biles was due to an order that each
man would be responsible for any MA =
chimes left standing within his area.
BY pure force of habit the unsuspect =
ing motorists continued 10 PARK lnclr
cars in the forbidden section.
The fact is the majority of them arc
not "hep' to the new regulations is
sued yesterday by William +. Mills,
superintendent of police. Between Race
and Spruce streets no parking at all
will be permitted. No wagons or ma =
chimes will be allowed to back up to
the curb between the hours of 8 u. III.
and 6 p. IN.
The police reported that. on the
whole, motoriGts were eager to obey the
new traffic rules Once they were OK
plained by the police. the offenders
smiled at their mistakes and willingly
complied with the new orders.
Superintendent Mills made a personal
tour through the busy sections of Broad
street today. He reported traffic was
moving better than he had ever seen 1t
before and that in SON" instances ve-
hicles were moving along in three lanes.
Garages IN tnc central part of the
city are expected to do thriving busi
ness, as hundreds Of cars were formerly
left standing outside Office buildings
while the owners were Mt work.
The garages are already overcrowded
and it Is said their facilities will b,
pressed to take care of the new bust
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-07-14
TWO POLICEMEN SUSPENDED
Alleged to Have Permitted Thieves
to Cart Whisky Away

Two policemen charged with having
allowed thieves TO carry away six bar
rels Of whisky valued at $4,000 from the
saloon of James +. Martin. 1897 Por-
ter street. were suspended today and
ordered before the police trial board.
They are Stanley Suock, 7G2 South
Front street, appointed to the force in
May. 1915. and Charles Hutchinson,
ll2S Tree street, appointed December,
1914.
Lieutenant Harry l.. Myers. of the
Fourth and Snyder avenue station. rec
ohmended the suspensions.
Snock and Hutchinson were of their
beat. il is said, eating in restaurant
at the entrance to the Philadelphia
Navy Yard when chauffeur told them
men were acting suspiciously at Thir-
teenth and Porter streets. After some
hesitation the two policemen went to the
saloon.
According to Mrs. Martha Abel. 1898
Porter street. the policemen talked with
the thieves and then allowed them to
drive OFF with the barrels. Subsequent
ID, she said. one of the thieves came
back and carried out another barrel.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-07-14
KING WILL UP IN COURT
Witness Employed Brother to Fool
Justice Department SIeutha

Chicago, July 14.-(By A. P.)-The
alleged discovery of the disputed soc.
ond will of James c. King. millionaire
Chilcngoan, was retold in the Cir.
cult Court by CASTOR b. Means. chief
witness for Mrs. Mary Melvin. who
Is endeavoring to have the document
probated.
Means declared that he found the
will In August, 1915, while going
through tin box belonging to Mrs
King. '''
The activities of Alton Means. a
brother of the witness, Mrs. Mary
Deutsch Means, the formers wife, and
Henry Deutsch, her father, were re-.
counted by Means in answer to oues.
tions. All three, Means said, had as.
sisted him at various times in connec.
tion with his work on the second will
II employed my brother while he was
working for the Germans because Of his
striking resemblance to me-" Means
said. Because Of this resemblance I
could fool the British and the sleuths
Of Mr.. Bielaski in the Department OF
Justice
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-07-14

II. Henry. of the Ware controlled Sec
ond ward, "ran" for the position OF de-
tective this afternoon at City Hall and
almost made IL. lie failed because
but that comes later.
For many years now Henry has been
reading Of the clumsy methods employed
by gum shocd representatives OF law
and order. ...-
He somehow liked the idea of nothing
to do but look for somebody, like mur-
dercrS. kidnappers or Grover Bergdoli.
The job. he thought, called for an
expenditure of much less effort, say
than carrying the hod.
lie knew where he could always lay
his hands on n murderer or two. he BE-
licvcd and as for Bergdoll. surely he
could do as we'll as the present dctcc-
tivcs have done In not recapturing him.
Friends of B. Henry, who is negro,
advised him to apply for position as
detective at the defective bureau in City
Hall He did so this afternoon. hope
fully, trustingly and with both. feet.
Some one who appeared to be IN
choryc of the detective bureau greeted
Henry when he arrived, hat in hand.
.'Aiistcr. want to join up and be
detective" said Henry.
"You'rc the very man we've been
looking for. said the one who appeared
to be in charge.
Henry submits TO Tests
He gave Henry an oral test and then
scnt for doctor" who examined
Henry on the chest, and back. i'll the
fashion affected by ostcopaths.
Reminds me of the local board.
Henry observed making a grimace as
be remembered the bellum days.
The doctor" finally finished his
first hand examination.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-07-14
FORCES
CONTINUE ADVANCE
Heavy Fighting Develops as
Poles Are Driven Back at
River Coryn
BRITISH ARMlsTlcE PLANS
by the Associated Press

H'y sfhD EhSsBNIdttu EEtbs
London. July 14.-Further advance.
by the Bolsheviki in their campaign
against the Poles are reported in Tues
days official communique received By
wireless from Moscow today. TIL,
statement reads:
I'm the direction of Kovel we crossed
the river Goryn twenty miles southwest
of sarny and are developing our ad :
vance. Fierce fighting is proceeding in
our favor.
I'm the direction'of Ida We have oc
cupied the railway station at Prudy and
Polotchany and Ushatochka.
I'm the direction of Baranoyitchi we
have driven the enemy from his posi-
tion on the river Svslotch and occupied
Mikhanovitchi and Stazons.
Our advance along the entire front
IL continuing to develop successfully"
Great Britain In it's recent note to
the Russian Government, besides pro-
posing an armistice between the Bolshe-
wiki and Poland, also proposed that an
armistice be- arranged simultaneously
with General Wrangel, anti Bolshcvik
WI tut 'front.', AtluTtW
Bonar Law announced in the House Of
Commons today.
The armistice with General Wrangel,
the government spokesman said. would
be on the basis that Wrangel retire
Immediately to the Crimea and that
during the armistice this must be a
neutral zone. Wrangel would be in
yited to London to discuss the future of
his troops. but would not be member
of the conference to follow the armistice.
The British note. which was dis
patched on July IL. asked for definite
reply within q week, Mr.. Bonar Law
stated.
Paris, July 14.-The Petit Parisien's s
correspondent at Spa says he is in
formed that the Allied conditions for
peace between Poland and the Soviet
Government provide for remuneration
~ Poland of any imperialistic policy.
The Allied note on the subject. the COR
respondent states. declares that Poland
would accept settlement by the Allied
Supreme Council Of the various ques-.
tions at issue, among them those OF
Danzig and Teschen. The Poles would
retire to the front Of Grodno. Brest-
Litovsk and south Of Przemysl. while
the soviet army would halt thirty miles
from this line.
The Allies promise to aid Poland to
prevent any further advance by the
Russians, the correspondent adds.
Washington, July IA treaty of
peace was signed between Lithuania and
Russia yesterday. the official represent
ative of Lithuania In Washington was
informed today by his government.
A second message reported the occu
patton by Lithuanian troops of eight
towns following their evacuation by
Polish forces.
Spa. July 14.-(By A. P.)-Ignace
Jan Paderewski. former Polish premier,
arrived at Spa today. He refused to
receive the newspaper correspondents.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-07-14
AMERICANS AND
FRENCH JOIN IN
CELEBRATION

Bestille Day. the. French Fourth of
July" was observed today.
The French colony here celebrated
with big picnic at Belmont plateau.
Sports. games and banquet We're in
ciudcd in the program. DR.. Ernest
Laplace. 1928 South Rittcnhouse
Square. spoke.
The consul of France here held open
house at the consulate. 524 Walnut
street.
Although the city arranged no for
nal celebration it was asked to dis
play the French tricolor on all public
buildings. This request was made by
the Oscar ii. Gruber Post No. l52.
American Legion, in resolution com
municated to Mayor Moore and city
Council
The post pointed out that France
joined with this nation by the display
Of flags In celebrating and observing
both our national holidays, Memorial
Day and Independence Day. and that
it was only fitting this country should
observe Bastille Day, which lis that
nations tribute to the memory of the
time when its independence from au-
tocracy was first secured,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-07-14
ARMENIANS ROUT TURKS
Defeated Troops Abandon Prisoners
and Material In Ellnht

London. July 14.-(By A. P.)-The
Armenian army. encouraged by Greek
successes In Asia Minor, has success :
fully attacked Tartars and Turkish Ma .
tionalists of Mustapha Kemal Pasha 4
forces and occupied the region of
Xagobas, says an Athens dispatch of
Tuesday to the Exchange Telegraph
quoting reports from Titlis.
The Turks abandoned prisoners and
war materials ana ned toward the Aras
river in the Erzerum district.
Karaghatch repots confirm that the
Turks and Bulgars are co operating, the
dispatch adds.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-07-14
THIRD DIVISION C0NvENES
Veterans Of Many Battles Pray In
Memory Of Hero Dead

Chicago. July 14.-(By A. PD-
More than 5000 veterans of the Third
Division assembled today in convcn-
tion to take up questions OF natiopal
membership campaign; establishment OF
q permanent headquarters in all large
cities; election of officers and appoint
ment of permanent committees.
The convention officially opened at
II :46 a. m. with silent prayer until
~ :15 p. m. in memory of the men
who were killed or died in France. At
that hour on July IA. 1918, the division
opened it's drive against the Germans
along the Marne river.
Following prayer, the veterans regis.
tered. met former "buddies" and ap
pointed committees. Speakers declared
that the division Is the only one in the
country that was officially credited with
six battle streamers by the War De-
partment.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-07-14
SAYS AUSTRlANS ISOLATED
Friends Relief Worker Asserts Sur.
rounding People Hate Them

Austrians are nation totally iso-
lated from their neighborS. The peo-
pies surrounding them refuse to sell
them anything at all. according to
Charles Baynes. OF Salem. Indiana. n
representative of the American Friends
service committee. who has just re-
turned from the business Of feeding chill
drcn in Germany and Austria.
According to Mr.. BayncS. the people
of the nations surrounding Austria were
for centuries under Austrian domina-
ton. and now that they are free their
hatred is so intense they refuse to have
any dealings with Austrians in any
manner whatever This has made it
necessary for the Friends to do buying
for the Austrians. shipping them the
goods and food for farm animals from
other nations,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-07-14
LIQUOR MOVING HALTED
Man Arrested While Loading Barrels
Upon His Truck

Peter l.. Hornhach. 3210 South
Twenty second street, was arrested last
night by District Detectives Schaad and
COmberro Of the Second and Christian
streets station. charged with illegally
transporting liquor.
According To the detectives. Hornbach
was loading five barrels of liouor on a
truck at n warehouse ar American and
Lombard streets. The liquor is said to
have been for Il wholesale merchant at
Front and Mouro" streets who supplies
drug stores with whisky.
When arrested HorubacL had no IL
ccn~r permitting him to transport
liquors. He was held in $500 bail for
a further lcarIng by United States
Commissioner Mancy.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-07-14
WILSON FELICITATES
FRANCE ON HOLIDAY

Washington. July 14.-CRy \. ~
Confidence that the ties which bind
the American and French people lin
fratprnaI affection and esteem are in
dcstructible and will abide forever" is
expressed by President Wilson in n
Bastilc Day message sent today to
President Dcschancl. of France. The
message follows:
Please accept, Mr.. President. for
yourself and the great French people.
my sincere and warm fluctuations and
best wishes. as well as those of the
American people, on the occasion Of
this national holiday, commemorative
of an event which. like our own Dec
laration Of Independence. gave notice
to the world that men should no longer
be subjected to the tyranny and
despotism of arbitrary power. but that
laws should be just and equal to all.
"It was such sentiments that had
previously moved the French people to
give not only their sympathy, but their
assistance to the American colonies
struggling for freedom. thVs engep
dering gratitude which has descended
with increasing fervor from generation
to generation of American citizens, and
which found its visible expression in
the spectacle of American armies
fighting with the armies of France for
the rights of man. The ties which bind
the two peoples in fraternal affection
and esteem are, am confident, Mr..
President. indestructible, and will
abide forever
The French tricolor fOated over the
White House today for the first time,
special fiagpole having been erected
for it yesterday. The French flag also
was displayed on all other government
buildings and on a number of private
business establishments.
During the day Secretary Baker, ac
companied by a representative Of the
French embassy, and Major General
March, chief of staff, and other army
officers, went to Arlington National
Cemetery, where he laid wreaths on
the graves Of French soldiers, some oil
| whom died while assisting in the
training of American forces in this
country during the war.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-07-14
ARMY DRIVER KILLED
Service Man on Way Here to Be
Married In Fatal Accident

Corporal Noble Hubbard, of the Fiji
ty- third Field Artillery. brigade head
quarters, who drove Brigadier General
William G.. Price, Jr.. in France and
Belgium, was killed in an automobile
collision two days ago near Cleveland
while on his way to this city to be mar
ricd His home is at Easton, Md.
A coincidence in the death of the
corporal is both he and the late Major
John Handy Hall escaped death in an
automobile accident while riding to =
gethcr in Belgium. Major Hall was
killed in an automobile accident last
year in FairmOunt Park.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-07-14
MOTORIzE POLICE PATROLS
Mayor Signs Contract Calling for
Seuenteen Vehicles

The long familiar horse drawn police
patrol is becoming thing Of the past.
This was indicated today when Mayor
Moore signed contract with the WistPr
Motorcar Go. to supply seventeen auto
mobile patrol wagons, at total cost Of
$52. .066.7J.
GOOD horse Dobbin will soon be but a
memory in connection with patrol
wagons.
The Mayor also signed contract
with the Wister Co. to supply two
motor driven police vans costing
S6S46.50
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-07-14
WANDERER IN COUNTY JAIL
Wife Slayer Calm When He Is
Transferred to "Murderers' Row"

Chicago, July 14.-CBy A. P.)-Carl
Wanderer was transferred today from
the Hudson avenue detention home to
the county Jail, where he was placed in
"murderers' row." He is the strangest
and the calmest inmate in the history Of
that row, police said.
1t was expected that during the day
the two murder indictments against
Wandercr, voted Monday by a grand
jury. would be returned before Chief
Justice Grove, Of the criminal court.
They were delayed to permit the police
to question Wandcrer further.
The states attorney office will ask
Judge Grove to assign the case for trial
as soon as possible and ask for the
death penalty, it was said.
The prisoner spent the greater part OF
the day reading half dozen prayer
books and Bibles, which were brought to
him by his father and his sisters, whom
he saw for the first time since he was
placed under arrest.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-07-14
SCHOOLS FOR CRlPPLES
Board Also Provides Three Autos to
Transport Pupils

Tho Board If Eduraton is making
additional provisions for crippled chill
drrn. Five more classes will be eStab-
Iishcd in the fall, with a capacity "
30 In addition the board yesterday
authorized the purchase Of three mor"
automobiles tn transport the children to
and from the schools
The classes will be held in the fol.
lowing schools Lincoln, Seventeenth
street and Fairmount avenue; Mccall,
Sixth and Spruce streets; Newton,
Thirty. sixth aud Chestnut streets,
and Kcndcrton. Fifteenth and West
moreland streets. \ class for invalids
also will be held in the Ortbopcdic
Hospital.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-07-14
HENRY MIGHT HAVE MADE
A WONDERFUL DETECTIVE
But Marathon Test City Hall attracted Police and No He
Is Wondering About His Examination

"You appear to be all right. Mister
Henry" he said, "but how's your
windI"
"IIow's my windF asked Henry
puzzled. 80
YES. your wind-ean you run Win
out losing your preatn,
on. yes. SIR, saiu Henry. :,
We'll we II nave 10 make sure'
sa,d tne uoe'pI' ~, 80
Nhereupon ne 1ruyren ,a, iIenrF !" ,uto
move ny cya'' am ,nh;as ~ Wv way oai III ' thS
tne corr,uor W at.,, eeenos u" '"'
wa! hlounu @ NV. inn. e' I. va, IN
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-07-14
MINERS ARE lNSlSTENT
Determined to Offer Comparative
Data Despite Commissions RuIInq

Scranton. Pa. July 14.-Regardlcss
Of the decision Of the anthracite coal
commission, named by President Wilson
10 hand down an award oil the eighteen
demands of the anthracite workers. TINT
testimony relative to comparison be-
tween the cost of mining coal and the
prices paid by consumers is not ad-
missible, the miners organization is
determined on having its data presented
to the public.
Officers Of the union said today that
they intend requesting an investiga-
tion by federal authorities or Congress
into alleged profteering by the coal
operators.
The time of today's session Of the
commission was devoted to receiving
exhibits from the operators in support
of their statements that the mine
workers are offered splendid opportu-
nifty to make living wages, but that they
do not make the most of them.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-07-14
QUINCY A. McKEAN ENGAGED
Former Philadelphia to Wed Miss
Maraaret Saraent, Of Boston

Boston, July IA. - Miss Margaret
Williams Sargent, daughter of Mrs.
Francis w. Sargent, who before her
marriage was Jane W. Hunnewell, of
40 Hereford street, and Wellesley, is
engaged to Quincy A. Shaw Mexican,
son of Mrs. Malcolm Graeme Haughton,
of 13 Commonwealth avenue.
Mrs. HaughtOn was Miss Marian
Shaw before her first marriage which
was 10 Henry Pratt Mexican. who lives
at the Mexican estate, Pine Run Farm,
Penllyn. near philadelphia, the former
home OF Quincy Shaw Mexican.