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The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-10-29
A Million PeopIes Perhaps Two.

first. Harding Coolidge"
/ A Million Peoples Perhaps Two.
AS for these spectators. who could
estimate the number of them az a mo-
ment's notice? A reporter for THE New
YORK HERALD who heard the Forward
march," command given at Worth
street found there the sidewalks &c
crowded that the police had time keep
ing passage clear. Later, at Madison
square, where the four main currents OF
the parade debouched into the square
and turned as a wheel of light into
Fifth avenue, he found uncountable thou
sands. Then, all the way up the avenue,
clear to the end OF the route at Fifty
seventh street. the mass along the build
ing lines ard hiding the sidewalk from
view could have been no denser A
million people-two million? Guessing
is folly. 1t is sufficient to say that II
any moro people had tried 10 witness
the parade nobody would have known
where to put them.
Except Gov. Coolidge and his party
and the twelve mounted policemeIN who
acted as n slightly fender for the pro-
cession. every participant walked. in
Guiding Grand Marshal Sheriff. and his
aids, who were Rhinelander Stewart
Col. F. 3. Hoppin. Major Snowden
Fahnestock, Lieut.-CoL II. 7. K!ngsbury.
Lieut.-Col. Charles f. Warren, Capt.
John S. Rogers. Lewis b. Cavity. Col
Howard S. Borden and Col. Arthur F.
Schermerhorn.
The candidate for Vice-President rode
in an automobile with Col. Michael
Friedsam. president of the Business
Mems Republican Association, which or
ganized the demonstration William
Warren Barbour, treasurer of the asso-
citation. and Roger W. Allen. it's execu-
tive secretary. Gov. Coolidge's three
companions were formally CARRIED in
Guiding the top hat The Governors
hat was a brown fedora. tilted down in
front.
Gov Coolidge came near not getting
into the scene at all. His vocal cords
are so worn by the strain of his South
western trip that he was advised
against taking such a long ride in the
open. especially If the air was chilly.
which it proved to be. But when the
Governor got to New York Cen Sher-
rill went 10 him and laid the pro-
gramme before him.
When the candidate learned what the
parade really meant and the type of
men and women whom he was expected
to lead he told Gen. Sheriff. he would
get out and do his stint. even If he
never made another speech. So there
was Calvin Coolidge, waving his old
brown hat from the automobile. sur
rounded by a hollow square of pedes-
TRANS who had been picked by their
various organizations as sort OF guard
of honor.
The downtown wholesale district,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-10-29
$4,000 PARADE FOR
G. O.P. IN FIFTH AVE.
Continued from First Poos.

1t almost brushed the people along the
curb as it swept northward. propelled by
a motor car. This motto was: America
first. Harding Coolidge"
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-10-29
TWO INDICTED UNDER SPY ACT.
Alleged Anarchists Accused OF
Printing DisIoynI Pamphlet.

CHICAGO. Oct. 2s.--John Jazzinski and
l. Juodis, alleged anarchists. were in
dicted to-day by the Federal Grand Jury
for violation of the espionage act.
They are charged with having printed
and distributed 100000 copies Of a
pamphlet which. according TO the indict-
ments. contained "disloyal and obscene
language" The booklets are said TO
have been distributed among members
OF the Communist party.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-10-29
COOLIDGE TALKS
COMMON SENSE
TO THOUSANDS
Overflow Throng Batters
Doors of Carnegie Hall to
Hear Governor.
MANY CHEER OUTSIDE
President a Victim of His
Own Ideals, Says
Speaker.
PLACES HOPE IN NEW MEN
Raps Conditions That Have
Kept Nation i'm Chaos Since
Armistice.
PLACES HOPE IN NEW MEN

Down east In Massachusetts folks
a synonym for common sense. Last
night the Governor of Massachusetts,
dealt out a measure of this same COM
mon sense to a throng that filed
Carnegie Hall. 1t was a thropg, COM
posed equally of men and women and
the Governor spoke under the auspices
of the New York Young Republican
Club.
II believe the plain people of this
country, in the exercise of their COM
mon sense" he said. will have a deep
appreciation next Tuesday that we
need new heads Of government at
Washington in order that new men
with fresh minds can devote their time
and thought to clearing out Of Wash
ington the new officials taken on dur
ing the war, and unnecessary now
that the war is over"
It is difficult to say which crowd
be came more enthusiastic--the one
within the hall or the overflow out in
lifty-seventh street. The crowd out
side could not hear Coolidge, but they
oheered for him anyway. Preceding
Gov. Coolidge. Senator Wadsworth.
Helen Varick Boswell and Nathan l..
Miller spoke.
Dispassionately Gov. Coolidge spoke
Of the Wilson Administration. admonish-
ing tho crowd that. in his opinion. the
President has been his own worst enemy.
Through 1t all he spoke deferentially
about Mr.. Wilson and his ideals. And
then ne said:
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-10-29
Women Make Good Marchers.

" Murcnero.
In the column We're forty-seven trade
and professional divisions. divided into
eighty-four sections. 1t was worth stay
ing TO see them all, so picturesque and
full OF life We're they, especially the girls
and women, who did their best to hold
themselves at strict attention. eyes
right, while passing the stand, but most
~ smiled frankly up into the faces OF
Gov. Coolidge. Senator Root and the
rest. and waved their flags in wide
circles as the dignitaries up on high
dotted their hats and, laughing. waved
back
Gov. Coolidge clapped his hands for a
long line as he looked down into these
eager. friendly faces and then down the
avenue. where those redi white and blue
torches were tossing in restless unison.
After about twenty minutes Gov Coolidge
left to keep his engagement at Carnegie
Han He said he had never seen any.
thing more enjoyable.
The first OF the men paraders had tall
paper bands around the crowns of their
hats lettered with the names OF Harding
and Coolidge and shouting madly as
their band broke from THE Wearin' of
the Green" into Garry OWen." In sew
eral Of the bands were bashpers in kits
Marchers in one Of the parading groupc
were dressed in costumes to resemble The
old picture. The Spirit OF 70"
Along In the line somewhere was a
gray haired man who just in front Jf
the stand waved his hat and suddenly
beloved. ''Hooray for Al Smith, He
didn't say anything about Jimmy Cox.
Later there was another Smith shouter
in the procession.
When the wholesale dry goodsers
passed il was the end of the electric
torches. Most of the other paraders
carried red flares. Signs and transpa-
rencles began to appear in great num-
bers. defining the issues OF the hour.
More business in Government and less
Government in business" was the slogan
of the hide and leather trade. Another
division had this:
Men OF iron and men of steel want
Harding at the country's wheel" The
hardware and metal division also held
that New brooms sweep clean. God
knows we need them"
Among the other expressions swere ::
League on our own terms" "Presiden-
tial notes outlawed" Back TO normally.
March 4. 1921: mo mongrel flag for
the T.. s. A.; Fewer promises, better
performance Less notes. more action
the typewriter division had this one.
Still others were: America for Ameri-
cans, Europe for Europeans" Eight
Democratic years. then the deluge" :
Let's have new deal"
Occasionally the watchers along the
sidelincs had 20 laugh, as when a series
of transparencies reading from one TO
the other: THE hat trade is for you.
Harding" was Immediately followed by
a sign Net yet, but soon" which APP
parently had got out of It's righttul place.
The sporting goods division had this
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-10-29
SIaps Wilson's Ideals.

There is a story Of the ancient phil
osopher Thales. who. when wandering
In the fields looking at the stars. fell
into a pit. a peasant woman passing
by was asked to pull him out. and,
womanliie, she asked how he had fallen
there. lie said he was examining the
stars; and. with q. woman's wit. she re-
Piled Foolish man. how canst thou ex-
pect to know the stars IL thou dost not
know what lies at thy feet?
Then he proceeded 70 analyze the con-
ditions that have kept this country in a
technical state OF war with Germany
long after all other of the allied Powers
had declared peace; that keep $4,000
men and women on the Government pay
roll despite the fact that the war is over.
and that have led 20 the chaotic state Of
our merchant marine and Of the Ship
ping Board.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-10-29

bearing Gov. Coolidge turned into
thirty-ninth street and proceeded 10 the
entrance of the clubhouse. In a mo-
ment Gov. Coolidge was seen on the
reviewing stand. with Senator Calder
at his left and Mr.. Root at his right
White flares shot both their light and
their smoke into the Governors eyes
as the movie men lined up in the avenue
and trained their batteries on the re-
viewing group. Gov. Coolidge put a
handkerchief to his mouth, trying to
protect his throat from the fumes. The
band on the sidewalk played The Star
Spangled Banner" Then, with flourish
Of commands. the parade moved on up
the avenue.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-23
WARNS AGAINST 'CURE-ALLS'
Or. Furbush Says ConvaIeseents
Should Consult Physicians on Tonlcs

Warning aseinst Cure alls. .tonics.
stimulants and other preparations Of
unknown value, recommended by patent
medicine interests for convalescents. "
is given by Director Furbush. of pub
lie health. in the weekly bulletin is
sued by his department.
This subject IL brought to the at
tention of the public at the present
time" writes DR.. Furbush, because
there is q prevailing belief that some
drug is needed as n tonic or stimulant
during the convalescent stage of pneu-
monia Some commercial firms are ever
ready to take advantage Of this belief,
and place upon the market some prep
aration which they claim will bring
back lost energy.
at il true that tonic may be
needed during convalescencc. but such
medication should be taken only on ad-
vice of the family physician. 1t must
be remembered. however. that health
cannot be purchased in a medicine bot
tie. The best builders Of flesh and
strength are good food, fresh air, sun =
shine and rest.
"The Department Of Public Health
finds 1t necessary to warn against the
evil of careless medication. The physi =
clan who has carried the patient through
his illness is capable of carrying him
through the period of convalescence,
and any stimulants which may be
needed should be prescribed by the doc :
TOR ~
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-23
CANADIAN DISAPPEARS
War Veteran Left New York for
Hero With $1,000 in Cash

Captain Stephen p. Gerow. n Cana :
dian overseas veteran in this country
on military duty, is missing, having
disappeared between New York and this
city.
Captain Gerow came to this country
10 buy 'knockdown" houses to be used
in reconstruction work among British
veterans. On February . he left his
new York hotel for this city.
This is the last trace the police can
find Of him. He never reached the
Hotel Walton. where he had told friends
he would register. Other Philadelphia
hotels have been canvassed in vain.
Captain Gerow is known to have car.
ried $1,000 in cash and q quantity OF
jewelry when he left New York.
Friends have asked the police of New
York and Philadelphia to CO. operate In
the search. The British authorities have
been notified of the disappearance.
He is about forty five years old,
about 8 feet Z inches tall and weighs
about ITO pounds. He has black hair.
except where it is slightly grayed
around the temples. He was wounded
gassed and shell shocked during the
war.
Captain Gerow arrived in the United
States last month. His commission was
for the purchase of GOO 900 of the port
able houses, it is understood.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-23
BOOZE BURGLARS
TAKE WINE AS LOOT
Saloon at Fifth Street and
Hunting Park Avenue Robbed
During Night
REPORT OTHER ROBBERlES

Booze burglars" last night stole
two gallons Of sherry wine from the
saloon basement Of James J. Linsky
southwest corner Fifth street and Hunt
Ing Park avenue.
This and other thefts we're reported
to the police today, the largest haul
being obtained at the stocking factory
Of Louis Maybaum, 2246 North Ninth
street, where silk hosiery valued at
$4,000 was stolen.
A fur overcoat valued at 800 was
taken from the home Of DR.. Max Green.
2007 South Fourth street. early this
morning.
A false key thief entered the home Of
Mary Dacery, 1921 North Ninth street,
and stole 5000 In cash from a bureau
drawer.
The cigar store of Abraham Levy,
ESQ North Broad street. was robbed
last night coo Sf cigars and cigarettes
The Photographic studio of William
Rau. 23S South Camac street, was en-
tered BY a sneak thief last Friday
night. A camera lens worth $40 was
stolen.
While Abraham Seltzcr, 1000 South
Hemberger street, a grocer, was asleep
Friday night In a room adjoining HIS
store a thief took $175 in cash from
his cash register.
Two automobile thefts also we're re-
ported to the police today. The motor
car of Llewellyn II. Huber, Wyncote.
Pa, was stolen from In front OF 716
North Nineteenth street last Saturday
night. 1t was valued at $1,000. The
automobile Of John J. Hill. valued at
$3.50, was stolen last night from in
front of bis home, 5S40 Whitby avenue.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-23
SUPREME COURT DECISIONS

The Supreme Court today, with Il full
bench present. handed down Il number
Of decisions. Those of local interest
follow:
by JUSTICE Won MosCHzIsKER
Board OF Home NJ Issions and Church EE-
= "T. No, 2, HPnadepha' - order affirmed at
CO. G p No :. Phiiadelphia judgment
stcdler tdl ct al, ys Vain ct al p.
No ., Philadelphia Decree affirmed; costs
Chammon's estalo--Frlcnetr appeal or.
hpsns Coutt, Philadelphia, Decree ar
hrTm2ed. a. costs of sTP9GelIApht ..,
Ry JCsTICE FRAZER
Whttle vs. National Anlline and Chem.
ical CO: P, No, > Philadelphia. Judg-
Reynolds We. phladclph!a and Reading
Judgment reversed award OF compensation
MO MorrGw row vs., vs. wilson ct al c p. No. O.
AsSrd " P3''asSSlphiia Sci Rapid TTranst
'"ht By "JG JUSTICE wALLlNG:
C1lh!twoodd vs. =, PfiIadSS.Phia g2d Rs,adins
Judgment reversed and venire facias de
sosss ys. Jewel Tea Co. G. p. No, ..
tomato vs. nPhiisdslp6ia, and Reading
Railway CO; G p, No. l. Philadelphia
~ JUSTICE SIMPSON - r,.
d'EPSs ESas VI 5udF@eo' %Ss 2HFmSa Tan,rom.ry Juer
Of damages and record remltted with u
procCdendo,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-23
3 DIE IN MURDER SUICIDE
Man Kills Young Daughter and
Woman, Then Himself

Providence, r. l.. Feb. 23.-(By A.
p. "A double murder and a suicide oc
CURED here last night when Sylvanus
Thresher. forty seven. shot and killed
Harriet Holland. thirty four, and his
eleven. year old daughter Gladys and
then himself, according to the police.
The three had been to church early
in the evening and after the services
Miss Holland was invited to accompany
Mr.. Thresher and his daughter to the
rooming house whore he lived on the
third floor.
'I.odgers who occupied nearby rooms.
declared the three had not been in the
building long when they started to 20
out again, as they reached the lower
foor, four revolver shots were fired.
Joseph Gaffncy. who owns the rooming
house, lives on the first floor. He heard
the firing and when he reached the hall q.
way he found the three bodies on the
floor.
Mental derangement is believe to have
caused the action. Thrcsher had been
separated from his wife and daughter
for several years.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-23
SPIRIT OF WASHINGTON
FINDS TRUTH MISSING
With ErSotder He Wanders about City and Discovers Man
Changes-Historians May Haze Exaggerated, He Says

To the Editor o. me EvoHiro Public Ledger
Sir--I had been reading anew of
Washington's undisputed reputation for
prayer and truthfulness. I had sent
away many cards symbolic of the day.
Naturally my thoughts ran rampant
on the great and good father of our
country.
Behold! He stood before me. rev.
erenced him.
Just came down from Valley
Forge said Washington's shadow to
me.
II suppose it has sort Of sentimen
tai attachment for you / respectfully
responded.
"a wee Bit" he answered.
rs it true you never told a lie?
(begging your pardon. sir" / asked, to
continue the conversation.
They may have exaggerated a lit
tle," he returned. but il you will
pardon my egotism, they did say l
never deceived person.
Remembered Old Roads
Il admire you," / replied
Aren't there any truthful persons
today, that you must needs ask me
for such information?" the great father
queried.
Come. my boy. let's take n stroll.
think | remember some of Philadel-
phia's old roads yet. We will look for
truthful persons. think know where
they can be found,' Washington re-
Joined.
"My, you've grown" he said. Ger
mantown road all built up, forsooth.
It was a forest in my day. And look
at the people. How strangely they are
garbed ~
l smiled at his excitement.
He paused at a window of large
What pretty hose for babies" he
said, pointing with his cane to a pair
in the window.
Pardon me, sir" I laughed, but
they're for milady' this spring fresh
from Paris"
"Ye gods" he muttered, "is he jest
ing?"
We continued on.
Shall we stop at restaurant and
have a drink" asked.
"Yes, a little mild Burgundy for
mine" he answered; ''it is stimulat-
ing, and a real gentleman never in
dulges to excess.
Things Have Changed
! apologiscd and explained about
prohibition.
I'VE had all we wanted in France.
I explained again, when we were GOV &.
cred with co0ties, doing our bit for the
country. When we returned they
thought we needed purifying, sup
pose.
My Things have changed" he
said. seriously.
ordered cup Of tea for him
Its the best in the city" said the
proprietor. worth twenty five cents n
cup
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-23
RECEIVER NAMED
FOR BROKER FIRM
William J. Fox & Co. Cannot Paw
Debts, Declare Allegations
Filed Today
WOMAN HEADS COMPANY

Following allegations that numerous
lawsuits and attachments prevented II
from paying its debts and continuing
in business, n receiver was appointed
today for the brokerage firm Of William
J. Fox & Co., Inc, Of this city.
John X. Loughlin, an attorney, ap-
pointed receiver by Judge j. Whit
aker Thompson in the United States
District Court, fled $3.50 bond.
The appointment was the result of O
bill in equity filed by Julia Fox, secre-
tary and treasurer Of the company. The
stockholders and directors Of the con
cern, incorporated under the laws OF
Delaware and capitalized at $50. 600,
are Mrs. Mary Fox, president; Miss
Julia Fox, the complainant, and Frank
Fox, q stockholder.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-23
PEARY IS BURIED
WITH MANY HONORS
High Officials, Diplomatists.
Soldiers and Sailors Paw
Tribute to intrepid Explorer

Washington, Feb. 23.-(By A. p,
The body of Rear Admiral Robert y
Peary, discoverer of the North pole
was laid to rest in Arlington Natior.,
Cemetery today with full naval nm.
military honors and with high official,
nd officers Of the government and tbs
diplomatic corps present to pay los,
tribute to the world famous exnlorop
Because Of the high naval rank bo'
slowed upon Admiral Peary with tbs
thanks of Congress for his achievement
the ceremonies were in charge OF N.
Navy Department and Captain Carro,1
q. Wright, chaplain at the Washinpton
Navy Yard. conducted the religion,
services.
The casket was carried to the ccms.,
terry on a gun timber draped In Tho
national flag which Admiral Pearr
raised at the North Pole. A troop n
cavalry and battery Of artillery formed
the military escort which led the woy
while a long procession of official and
private automobiles carried the dis.
tinguished mourncrs to the grave side
At the cemetery, company Of blue
inckets fell into line with the armY
escort and the three volleys Of the last
salute were fired by squad of sailors
from the presidential yacht Maynowcr,
A navy bugler sounded taps.
The honorary pail bearers included
Vice President Marshall. NJ. Jules Jus.
serand. French ambassador: Chief Jus.
ticc White. of the Supreme Court I:
Speaker Gillett. Of the House Of Rep
rcsentatives; Secretary Daniels and
Assistant Secretary Roosevelt. Secrc
tary Lane. Rear Admirals Colby NJ.
Chester, NJ. II. Endicott and G. W.
Parks; Representative Fess. Of Ohio !;
Gilbert Grosvcnor. president Of the
National Geographic Society: DR..
Alexander Graham Bell. Henry &. Dry
ant. Of the Philadelphia Geographic
Society; Alan r. Hawley, former pres.
dent of the Aero Club of America;
Captain Robert A. Bartlett. Vilhjalmur
Stcifanson and Donald Mcmillan.
Floral tributes were received from
practically all of the geographic socie.
ties of the world from scientific bodies
throughout the United States and the
countries Of Europe, from officials 0.
the government, from the White House
and from individuals and societies.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-23

Washington had n twinkle in his eye
He knew the tea was worth eight cent
cup.
They do prevaricate bit, boy
don't theyf" he Queried.
Just then two jazz babies" cam
in, and after taking several cakes anc
selecting n few pieces of candy, pow
dered their noses in front of a mirro
with fifty odd people looking on.
"Ha, ha." chuckled my distinguishes
guest, "in my day we powdered ou
hair--these chits Of girls do be pow
dering their noses. Why?"
could not explain. l never did know
why truly.
A Change in Powder
Then the girl went to an open phone,
Washington looked interested.
Tell him we won't be home; we re
going to the show" the one girl said
to her friend.
. "All right, Hazel, it'll get rid OF
him and he'll think we have swell
friends" rejoined her companion.
Lets leave" said my guest, "as-
suredly times have changed"
A doughboy went past, with an arm
off.
Poor lad," said Washington pity
ingly, lost in a big war no doubt. -
explained about the world war.
'1n my time we gave them land
grants" responded my guest, "but no
money of any account, and as con-
sequence they could not till the soil
allotted to them"
I'VE thought of allotting land. too"
I answered II wish they could be
given $50 per month for each month s
overseas service" added.
That would enable the sick and in.
jured soldier to care for himself latter y
said the father Of our country to me.
Inquiries About Bridge
What ho. here, indeed, comes a
up came a major covered with four
NO." answered for my guests en-
lightenment. "IIe was at powder
plant in Georgia, His father owns a
railroad
So we walked along and chatted.
Haven't got a bridge across the
Delaware yet?' he asked as we ap-
preached the wharves.
Move will have soon" re
turned.
"lc Gods-even in my day they
talked of it! A devil of trip. sir, !
assure you," he said, that night
came over at Trenton"
"Wcll, think I'll leave you" he
said at last. Pm fatigued ovcrmuch
and bewildered.
see any truthful folk" I asked as
he waved goodbye.
"No-if l do I'll write you by post, -
he answered, his voice cchoing on the
breeze
with the 26th Div.) c. L. Heller.
2T47 y. Taylor ST., Feb. 90.