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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-01

Chaos"
g, Oscar Beasley was called. The
attorney for the United Business Men
association had accused the committee
OF shufiling the deck so that oppo-
nents OF the rise would be heard last
ut the previous meeting.
didn expect to be called 81
early, he said, and then he launched
into clustering address attacking the
L. IL. T.. the underlying companies
and bankers Of the city. He said
"A cat has nine lives. The attempt
TO approve the watered stock leases Of
me L. II. T: seems to never die. Since
ioOI Council delivered the city into the
transit company's hands by perpetua-
ting the underlying rentals. eeyry effort
mas been made to sustain the company.
Ihe 1907 lease has been condemned
by the Public Service Commission,
Whlch VIII not take any action, either
Greetiy or indirectly, upon it. And
Souncll should not. No action should
pc taken until the case Is heard by the
Superior Court, when our appeai to
break the rental system will be heard
Where Profits Go
The +. II. T. paid $40, ,O0O, 900 of
Its $4,000 900 profits to the UNDERLYING
companies last year, and then received
S3OO,0O of IL back because the Union
Traction, stock 1t holds rated that
amount in dividends.
II regret that the city solicitor has
not Joined with the business men in
fighting the increase.
Every agency possible is being made
to camouflage the issue. The Union
Traction Go. is using the p. X. Z. as
o rent collecting agency. The p. II. r.
Is powerless to take any definite action
of its own accord.
Il understand 124 banks of the city
are backing the increased fare plan be
cause or their financial interests in the
companies.
The passenger system being followed
out now is q bailing process. The com
pany has 1000 less employees than IL had
ten years ago. and they are pushing and
showing passengers into trolley cars in
the same manner that cotton or some
other substance Is thrown into bal
ing machine.
Too Much poison Gas"
There Is too much poison gas sur
rounding the rise plan. see many
prominent men here today to speak for
the project and help rivet the chains
that form the shackles around the car
using public.
THE companies plan to use the city
government, men elected to represent
the people, as tool to bring about the
companies wishes"
Alba Is. Johnson, president of the
Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce. and
former president Of the Baldwin Loco =
motive Works, attended the hearing and
listened carefully to the speakers.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-01
C0niskey Asked for
Probe Last Year
Continued from PAGE One

Continued from Pare One
Comiskey, which consisted Of contracts
worth more than 5000, 900. the drawing
power Of the team to attract crowds to
games and other losses Of good will,
which Mr.. Austrian estimates at
$500, 900.
I'm entering into this conspiracy, Z"
said Mr., Austrian, "the players have
destroyed $500,0O0 worth Of Comis-
keys property. Bill Veeck, president
Of the Cubs, said to me that he would
have given $4,000 to Comiskey for
Buck Weaver's release prior to the ex :
posure, but that now he would not have
him on the team.
1T makes little difference that the
case is unusual. There is a law that
makes men responsible. There Is a case
of more than 200 years ago in which
man named Orbel was Indicted for
cheating on a foot race. There is plenty
of legal basis not only for indictment.
but for prosecution -
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-01
TRIED TO BRIBE
PHILLIES IN 1908
Charlie DOOM Tells of Gamblers
Attempts to Corrupt Billy
Murray's Team

Charles Doom. former manager and
catcher Of the Phillies, is authority for
the statement that in 1908 gamblers Ui-
fered $4,000 to have Harry Covales-
kie. 1efthand pitcher. kept out of the
crucial series with the New York
Giants.
Doom said that he and other play
ers on the Phillie team could have made
fortunes had they agreed to play dis
honest baseball.
They could have received vast sums
not to play dishonest baseball, but
merely to Jump the team and rema.h
away during one important series.
The Giants and Cubs We're fighting
for the National League pennant when
the attempts to bribc members Of the
Phillies' team were made, according to
Doom. That season the Giants nau
an excellent chance to win the cham
pionship, facing the Phillies, then un-
der the management of BILLY" Muir
ray, and in seventh place, in a double
series of eight games that finished the
season.
And the Phillics won three Of those
games and beat the Giants out Of the
pennant, the Cubs winning the play
off when Merkle made his famous bone
head play.
1t was Harry Covaleskie, brother of
the Stanley Covaleskie who helped
pitch Cleveland to the front this year,
who. won every one of those three games.
In 1908 every member of the Phillie
team was approached with offers Of
fabulous sums. All any of us had to
do was to name our price.
II personally could have made deal
and retired for life. l was told at
the time that $50 900 in cold cash was
offered to three Of our pitchers In
cafe on Columbia avenue, to lose their
games or jump the team.
ANY one of the trio could have had
the whole bundle or any part Of 1t to
throw game.
"A man approached me after the first
game in New York and handed me a
package containing $4,000. l was told
there was $4,000 more in the bank
awaiting me. He was big fellow and
l called Kitty" Bransfeld our first
baseman. Kitty threw him down the
steps of the clubhouse.
afterwards l was awfully sorry that
! did not take the money and turn it
over to the officials of the National
League.
"We were in seventh place and had
nothing to lose, as a game or two meant
nothing to US. All of us. however, were
bent on foiling any plot against our
game by those gamblers.
II was kidnapped and locked up in a
room on Third avenue to keep Inc out of
one game, but managed to get out of the
window and drop onto shed, from
where jumped and got out back wa.
to rcjoin the team and get into the
game.
Il was blackiacked and knocked un e.
conscious following another game at the
Polo Grounds, but some of the rest of
the team carried me and brought me into
the hotel where ] regaincd conscious
ness. Yet l got back in the game tn,
next day.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-01
mayor Backs Up
Mitten Rise Plan

'0ntinred from Page Ono
at issue" ''' f"eS''ons
jurisdiction Questioned
rJDTIOn J"Shn A. Boyle, attorney for the
IsSOOiS IsS and Lawndale Improvement
no 'OelatlOn' oon contended that Council has
fare "ilo' W over the question Of rates of
tentior 't sought to support this con-
puhIiO oy reading excerpts from the
that tbo service @ act of 1913. He showed
missiomne ime police power enabled the com.
service 70 rs SET in and regulate rates and
ber fe, ~ me me spea ker also cited a nun.
given hn hp,eteaents in the way of opinions
claim " 'ne commission to support his
Boyi%u councilman N Horn objected to Mr.
said Il Vauing his entire statement He
INV E would be a waste of time,
az n,o,.S onairman,' the councilman enid
tod rove ~ mat the statement be- snhm;t. I.
full strG'. ST. JGViGenee fence and we can give il care.
hmm; OBJECT, said Councilman cox
|prns K rs to his feet. This informatioMr, ITM,
Near ye;f 4 ,enIlghtening and we ought 70
Counci,Sn agree with Councilman Gov -
Montannnan Deyclin said, and Cbo;rm,, ;M,
be resS esSS"'ery ruled that the report should %
R. opposition 4 sn to the method Of tho u
BY CborHSr IHr raising fares was V exnrsssai ,ne 4;
rtb%arles /. Fluck, presiS emf pns'seu ot ssa
Mr.. T'SL FHSt Business Mems Associat,on I one
unjust o. raising fares because ~ IL uns sn,s
Council ii,nequitable and unscient;s" was
said aIdOA''l must decide the e,nei question: hs
NJ, 'avSr' S, Municipal Ownership
Ownnrsn %r Fluck advocated mnp,o,.o
the r"nap mnal with private operation 'pa, aa
the rent ",US. II, effective method of reJ,oins as
which bbn,als Ia to the underlying % r"uuTlns
eondemne ne said could be- done ue' brn,es, ronmt
eonstitntIio.nnn proceedings proyidins tSn
the tAeIlaI.'onal polIs amendment viii rs carsv 'ne
urss '; r. Fluck asserted that h. ,,.o,,,,
Come ItOulsil' 70 the Mayor and of othsrs Moutd "a
.ticnsl % the support of the consfs cons,i, to
eoustras,ns amendment to place Philsdslnhdi. Phil1,,d
'ae'ivsly and progressively aSpS,Va,s II shs
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Harding Condemns
Ignoring of Dry Act
Continued from Page One

Continued from Page One
new administration of national af-
fairs.
Adverting to agriculture, Senator
Harding said:
II desire particularly to emphasize
the need of safeguarding the prosperity
of the American farmer so that he may
compete, with, industry in obtaining
labor. | am hearing constantly voices
raised in behalf of the women in in
dustry. l desire to raise mine now in
behalf of the women on the farms of
the United States, who in the labor
shortage of this year have gone into the
tields-young girls and old wOmcn-to
give u service which, if it had not been
given, would have deprived us this year
of an adequate food supply. There must
be labor. normal labor, available to
farm as well as factory.
Zone of the important organizations
under department OF public well
fare might well be the children's
bureau which now exists, but whose
work, already proved so useful. must
be extended and made still more ca
pable. 1t is for us grim jest, indeed,
that the federal government is spending
twice as much money for the suppress
sion of hog cholera as it spends for
its entire program for the welfare of
the American child.
Our death rate, especially among the
children. is to high asserted Senator
Harding, and he outlined program,
already greatly advanced by Republican
effort, to prevent abuses of child labor.
when we first legislatcd to remedy
these. abuses he said, Approximately
one out of five children between the
ages of ten and fifteen in the United
States were wage earners. ! do not
say that among them there We're not
many exceptions. whose labors were of
such nature as to fit them to become
better men and women, but l do say
that in the mass their labor represented
the theft of their right to childhood, to
happiness, to health and of their right
to prepare to embrace our equal op-
portunity, to realize for America their
capacity and worth as future citizens.
This condition we could not neglect,
and we canot neglect the problems of
child labor in this country"
Labor's Claim to Justice
Preservation OF the national health,
through agencies OF the proposed De-
partment of Public Welfare, was de
clared a vital need of the country, and
in discussion of the labor problem as es-
sentially linked to the social justice
which he championed, Senator Harding
said;
II have stated my full belief in labor
unionism and in the practice of col
lective bargaining, and have also tried
to emphasize a belief, which feel
deeply, that industrial peace, though II
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-01
Woman Killed by Fall Downstairs

EIizabethtOwn, Pa, Oct. "Trip.
ping over a carpet as she descended II
flight. OF stairs at her home here this
morning, Mrs. John Martin fell aud
sustained Injuries that resulted in her
by her, husband lying unconscious
shortly after she fell. She was fifty
years Of AGA. IN N. ~.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-01
Miners Meet Lloyd George

London, Oct. 1.-OBy \. PD-
Further steps were taken today in an
effort to solve the differences between
the coal miners and the mine owners,
over which strike notices from the men
are pending. After conference with
Premier Lloyd George this forenoon
representatives of the two sides to the
dispute appointed small negotiating
committee to consider the crisis,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-01
STRIKERS COMING TO U. S.

Huelva, Spain. Oct. 1.-(By A. P.D
More than 900 miners who have been
on strike in the Rio Tinto district have
decided to emigrate to the United States.
Of October. Another party of 400 is
leaving for another Spanish province.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-01
54th Year Opened Sept. 2I, 1920
The Phebe Anna Thnrne

Open-AIr Model School OF Dent, Fduca,,..
hryn siawE College. For Girls. PTimsesn;;
ted as vacancies occur. Progressive methaass'
All constructive capacities OF chiidhood de-
dress the Head Mistress. The Model Scbsoi
Bryn MawT. Tel. Bryn MnWr eos
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-01
THE COWLES school. boarding

School for girls from kindergart.n thro"sh
high schools. Bows through second grada
lege exam For infot'm apply Emma NnIton
Cowies! Head OF School. Oak lane. Phiia
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continued from Page Ono
at issue" o'"ef questions
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-01

Carmen Are Heard
Joseph Young, conductor for the
p. Il. T., spoke on behalf of the car
men. He admitted that it would be nee
essary to eliminate the underlying COM
panies incubus" but that it might be
long process. He added his belief
Council had jurisdiction In the matter
and expressed the hope they would act
favorably on the company's latest fare
plan.
IF we wait until the question comes
before the Public Service Commission, ="
said Young, "we will have chaos. If the
Z. Il. II. goes into the hands of re-
ceived it Is hardly likely that the same
good service would be obtained from the
men as now"
At this point Councilman Won Tagen
arose to his feet.
IL have heard lot about this
chaos" Won Tagen shouted.
What do you mean my 1t? This
word has been injected repeatedly into
this proceeding,
Explains Danger Of Chaos
"If the company went into the hands
Of a receiver" Young replied, "an-
other man could not be expected to do
In a short time what Mr.. Mitten has
done In ten years. That's what ] mean"
Mr.. Won Tagen looked panied over
the explanation and said:
'"The Philadelphia and Reading Rail.
way gave better service after II had
gone into receivership. SO did other
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-01
Riders Divided
on Transfer Use
Continued from Pase One

Continued from PaEe One
out glaringly from the front of each
car as follows: 4
"Will you pay five cents for each
ride now?"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-01
Miss Hills School

Young Men and BOYS
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1920-10-26
NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE FOR DELINQUENT TAXES TOWN OF SEWARD. ALASKA,
 nuEN NEA

YEAR 1919.
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The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1920-10-26

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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-13

number. 1t is possible that the new
arrangement will make it possible to
install laundrying arrangement for
taking care Of the gymnasium uni
forms.
The storage boxes and locker
rooms are now open, also the shower
baths are ready for use by the MEM
bers. Every member is urged to call
lat the building at some time in the
near future and make reservation for
his storage box and see that the
proper marking is made on his mem
bership card. Under the new system
it will be necessary for the member
to present his membership card to the
attendant when he wishes the use
of the physical department privileges.
Further details with reference to
the new system will be explained to
the members at the main Office of the
senior department.
1t is expected that the gymnasium
will be opened some time the latter
part of this week. However, it is not
intended that the formal opening Of
class work shall be before the week
Monday, September 81.
The gym is undergoing a thorough
cleaning this week, and the volley
ball, basket ball and other similar
enthusiasts who wish any such work,
will be able to get into the gymna-
SUM on Thursday or this week.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-13
LOCKER BOXES
ARE REMODELED
Capacity Of Locker Rooms Has Been
Increased by installation Of
New "kansas City"
SvSten

The senior department of the Y
M. c. A., with the exception of the
gymnasium, is now ready for use by
the members. The department has
undergone some changes, such as the
remodeling of the locker rooms, re-
decorating the entire floor, including
the natatorium, and change in the
locker. system. Under the old sys-
tenn of members owning permanent
locker, much space was required.
By the new system, which is known
as the Kansas City system, storage
boxes have been installed. This in
creases the capacity Of the locker
room to almost double. Hereafter,
members will simply rent a storage
box, and visiting the department will
receive key to a locker which is
used during that visit only. Later
the key is returned to the attendant
in charge so that the locker may be
used by another member. This re-
duces the number of lockers required
by almost one-haT, making a great
saving in space which space can be
used for boxing, wrestling and pos
sibly hand-ball, etc. This new ar
makes it possible to give
better service and to serve a greater
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-13
MONEY RAISED
FOR CHURCH
Pilgrims Rest Has Received Mucf
Financial Assistance and Will
start in Soon on Plans for
New Edifice.

An unusually successful hnancla
rally was staged yesterday at the Pill
grin's Rest Baptist church, when ovel
a thousand dollars was turned in. The
success of this rally insures the con
gregation and friends that the new
much needed edifice soon can be
built.
The pastor of the church, the Rev
j. Sterling Moore. and the group cap
tains are grateful to the business men
and to the railroad men, and to all who
aided in this campaign. A total OF
$1,000 practically is assured before
the close of the week.
The Rev. Mr.. Moore lead with sub
scriptions turned in of $130.42;
George Foster turned in s120; l. d.
Willis $1,000. OF the groups Edward
South's turned in s351.10; Leroy
steele, $17459; John W. Wilson,
s172.36: Homer Brown and Wilbert
Johnson $4,000; the Sunday school
s25 and the Little Sunshine band SAL.
The total was $1,044.49.
A revival is being planned to fol-
low the activities of this money rails
ing campaign.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-13
NEW SECRETARY
AT ASSOCIATION
Miss Esther Smith, of Crete, Nebr.
Has Come to keokuk and Has
Assumed Duties at Local
Y. w. C. A.

Miss Esther Smith, the new general
secretary of the local Y. w. c. A., ar
rived in Keokuk yesterday and assum
ed her duties at the association build
ing this morning.
her home in Crete, >Nebr. She has
formerly been the general secretary
of the Young Womn's Christian asso-
citation at Independence, Kan, and she
has been doing special work along her
lines at Estes Park, Colo, this sum-
mer.
The new secretary comes highly
recommended to Keokuk, and the pros
poets for fine years work are ahead
of the association. Miss Smith is es-
pecially interested in the girls and
women's clubs and organizations.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-13
GOLDEN WEDDING
BEING OBSERVED
Mr.. and Mrs. A. LeFevre Quietly
Observing the Day at the Home
of Their Daughter, Mrs.
J. c. Fry, Here Today.

| Fifty years ago today Mr.. and Mrs.
a. LeFevre were married in Ironton
Ohio. They are quietly celebrating
the event today at the home of their
daughter, Mrs. John c. Fry, Tenth
and Morgan streets. Mrs. LeFevre
lis under the care of a physician and
will not be able to be "at home" to
her friends, so no general invitations
were issued for the event.
The three children OF the couple,
Louis LeFevre of Spokane, Wash,
Matthew LeFevre of Montrose and
Mrs. John G. Fry of Keokuk, Will all
be with their parents on this cele-
bration. Louis LeF'evre is in drug
store in Spokane and was formerly
engaged in the drug store business
in Keokuk
Mr., and Mrs. LeFevre have lived
for years in Montrose where Mr.. LIE
Fevre is a gardener and fruit man.
Mr.. LeFevre has spent practically
all of his life in Montrose with the
exception of a few years when he
was in ST. Louis.