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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-05-25
THR0NG AT FUNERAL
OF MANAYUNK PRIEST
Archbishop Dougherty and 800
Priests Take Part in Service
for Rev. Joseph Poremba

Several thousand men, women and
children attended the funeral today of
the Rev. Joseph Poremba. which was
held from St. Joscphat's Polish Catho-
lie Church. Manayunk, Of which he had
been the pastor for more than sixteen
years.
1t is said to have been one of the
largest funerals hold in Manayunk.
Many business places. especially in the
Polish quarters, were closed for the day.
The church on Grape street was
crowded during the services and among
those in the congregation were more
than 300 priests from various parts of
the state. The Rev. Peter Mason. Of
Allentown. was the celebrant of the
mass; the Rev. Stephen Zmith was
deacon and the Rev. John Mioduszewski
was subdeacon. The master Of cere-
monies was the Rev. John Ibytniewski
and the sermon was preached BY the
Rev. Matthew Markiewicz. The abso-
luton was given by Archbishop Dough
erty.
Following the mass. the parishioners
fell into line and followed the cortege
to Westminster Cemeter".
Occupying n prominent place in the
procession were 1900 school children.
while walking directly in back of them
were the women members Of the parish.
They were dressed in black and carried
lighted candles. Priests and members
of various societies made up the re-
mainder Of the procession, which was
headed BY band.
Throughout the night and up until the
time for the services to start n steady
stream of persons entered the church
to take a last look at the dead priest.
The men members Of the parish acted
as guard of honor throughout the
night
Father Poremba died suddenly We'd
ncsday, short time after he had Off
ciated at mass.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-05-25
SHORE GAMBLERS PUNISHED
Suspended Jail Sentences for Three
Defendants and Fines for All

Atlantic City, May 25.-Suspended
sentences Of jail terms were meted out
Ia four alleged gamblers today in
county court by Judge Robert II. In.
gors0I.
The defendants included Peter D.
Judge, Philadelphia sportsman.
Judge lugefsoll placed the men under
probation, and warned that II any are
brought before him again they will be
committed 70 serve their terms in addi
tion to an added sentence Four 9th
ers were fined and placed on probation.
\ suspended sentence of six months
hangs over Judge, who was fined 5000
and SO week for two years.
RalstOn T. Irwin, n garage owner :;
Enrico Selotto and Frank Clutch. well
known in boxing circles In Philadelphia,
are also under suspended sentences OF
six months. Irwin was fined $500 and
the other two 5000, and the three must
pay 81 week for one year.
I The defendants were charged with
maintaining disorderly houses and max
ing books on the horse races.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-05-25
TO CELEBRATE EMPIRE DAY
Big Program Arranged for Metro
poIItan Opera House Tonight

The second annual Empire Day will
be celebrated this evening in the Metro
politan Opera House under the auspices
Of the United British Societies of Phila.
delphia.
Empire Day. which is recognized as
national holiday throughout the Brit
ish empire. celebrates Queen Victora's S
birthday. The theme OF the meeting to-
night is that Of the bonds Of friendship
existing between England and America.
The principal speaker at the opera
house will be Air Commander l.. f. o.
Charlton, c. b. G. NJ. c.. d. S. O.,
air attache at the British embassy. John
Weaver and DIR. {. D. B. Balbirnie,
chairman Of the Joint committee of the
United British Societies, will be other
speakers. The invocation will he de-
livered by Bishop Thomas J. Garland,
As a part Of the elaborate musical
program. VII Wilson. Scottish come.
dian and frierd Of Harry Lauder, will
appear with his Merchant Ship Fife
and Drum Band, which he organized at
Hartman. Pa.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-05-25
WILL DREDGE COURSE
Arrangements Made for Henley Re
aatta on SchuylkilI This Week

The national course on the Schuylkill
river north of Fairmount dam will be
dredgcd beginning today in an effort to
have it in shape for the Henley regatta
next Saturday. Cleaning of the channel
had been neglected. and it was only
when Harry Penn Burke. representing
the Schuylkill Navy, appeared before
City Council yesterday that the matter
was hastened
For the peoples regatta July 4 Coun-
ell was asked to appropriate S25OO.
the same as last year. Samuel J. Dal-
las, of the National American Athletic
Association. told Council that Sl2 900
would be needed for prizes in the track
and field events at Belmont Park July 4 4.
Last year there were 900 entries. Many
more are expected this year.
Mayor Moore is having the cost of
lighting the river investigated, with the
view of staging a night canoe pageant.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-05-25
DENIES
HE KNEW OF PLANS
Bv a S,ag Correspondent

New York. May 2J.--Harry Vein.
berger. of New York. who was counsel
for Grover c. Bergdoll during the trial
Of the latter at Governors island. ad.
mitted today that he saw Bergdoll last
week.
Bergdoll left Governors island on
Thursday and Wcinberger said he saw
him on Monday, Tuesday or Wednes-
day. He could not name the day def
initely.
Denial was made by Weiuberger of
any knowledge Of the prisoners plans
for escape.
what do you think of your client?"
he was asked
II don't know anything about it :
only what | see in the papers, replied
Weinberger
Asked If Bergdoll seemed TO have
anything on his mind when he saw him
last. Weinbergcr said mo. he did NOT
seem 70 be thinking of anything seri-
Gus.
What did you 60 to see Bersdoll
about"
Il had been trausacting some legal
business for him. and my call was il
reference to that.
On being reminded that he had ar
ohb'N " htNB kNOll III NONpTnOFS
island after plans had been arranged
10 send the draft dodger to Fort Lcavep
worth, Weinberger said: II did write
letter concerning that. but he was
actually kept at Governors island
through action taken by his Washington
LAWYERS"
Who made the arrangement for his
temporary releasp?"
"GibbOney and his WASHINGTON law
yers took charge of that replied
Weinberger. II was about through
with the case unless Bergdoll conttm.
plated further proceedings"
Wcinberger's memory improved over.
night when questioned about the slack
cr's story Of buried gold.
Last night he declared he knew moth.
ing and had heard nothing about the
money. This morning he said he heard
about the gold on one occasion. Pressed
for the name of his informant. he as.
serted Rergdoll himself had told him.
Major Charles F. Humphreys. exccu-
tive officer of tho army prison, stated
this morning Wpinbcrger came to see
Bergdoll early last week and that the
lawyer also came over to Governors
Island Thursday or Friday of last week.
According to Humphreys. when Vein
berger on that second visit was told
Bergdoll had left the prison under guard,
the lawyer remarked:
''Oh. yes, ! know about that"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-05-25

Several shots startled residents Of the
peighborhood Of Race and Camac streets
early this morning.
Aware of the exploits Of numerous
local bandits numerous citizens grabbed
family revolvers and peered from front
doors cautiously.
The shots were traced to the home of
William Lennard, 227 North Camac
street. They rang out in series of ak.
Each half dozen shots was followed by
a crash.
Other noises tending TO show there
was some kind Of disagreement among
those inside the house came to the ears
of those outside.
Thuds ss though made by falling
bodies were heard.
BY this time the populace concluded
wholesale murder campaign was 60
ing on.
"A Lot Of Murders
There's n lot of murders going on
in Camac street." was the message re-
layed at the Eleventh and Winter
streets police station.
A squad of policemen. led by Patrol
man Walls, arrived. The patrol with
a strstcber inside came along for good
measure.
Two policemen went to the rear Of
the house while others stood at the
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-05-25
LUTHERAN GRADUATION
Commencement Exercises Held at
Seminary Today

Commencement exercises of the Luth :
eran Theological Seminary, Mount Airy
were held today. The comforting of
degrees took place at II o'clock, when
an address was delivered by Rev.
David H. Bnuslin, dean of the HANNA
Divinity School.
During the afternoon portrait of
Professor George Spieker was pre-
sentcd by Rev. W. ID. G. keiter and &C =
cepted by +. Clarence Miller. vice pres =
ident of the board of directors. The
gathering of alumni and friends took
place later in the afternoon. when
the Rev. Lauritz Larsen, secretary of
the National Lutheran Council de-
livered an address on the subject, Tot
tering Towers"
Members Of the graduating class are :
Albert w. Deckter. Lee F. Duerr, Isaac
n. Dundorc. John w. Farley, ,>Jr.. Ray
mond J. Hickman. Carl II. Kracling.
John f. Mohn, Kenneth +. Outten,
Paul F. Porath. Frederick z. Reissig,
Bella Shetlock. Hiram Sipes. Jr.. Cor
son G. Snyder. William c. II. Tappert,
Ernest A. Weber and Herbert T. Weis
kotten. William s. Wright. a member
of the class. died in the service Of the
country while on leave of absence from
the seminary.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-05-25
TO LEARN ACADEMY FATE
Orchestra Association Also Expected
to Hear Of Opera Plans

Definite information regarding the
future of the Academy Of Music and
the grand opera situation in this city
will be learned today at a meeting Of
the Philadelphia Orchestra Association
in the Rose Garden of the Bellevue
Stratford. Mt o'clock.
In view of an intimation by Edward
Box. a director Of the association. its
members will be warranted in attending
the meeting in optimistic frame Of
mind.
At his home in Merton last night Mr..
Box said if everything '!goes his way"
he will address the members of the
that will relieve them Of great deal
Of the anxiety which they have expert
enced some time.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-05-25
DEMOCRATS AT SEA
State Convention Meets at Dover,
Del, Without Program

Dover, Del, May 25.-Truo to ira.
dton, when the Democratic state con.
vcntion met here today To elect dele
gates TO the national convention and a
member Of the national committee. no
nrr arranged program has been mapped
out, Efforts Of the state committee TO
fram" one at it's session last night
proved futile, and from all indications
the fight for national committeeman.
between former I'nted States Senator
Willard SaulshPrry and United States
Senator Josiah q. Wolcott( will be one
of the warmest ever seen at a Delaware
tate convention.
Indications also point to n lively fight
over the adoption Of the platform. Some
Democrats desire a suffrage plank a
large majority apparently IS against it.
Some are clamoring for wet" plank
aud others desire labor plank.
In view Of the failure 10 agree on a
platform this part of tho program Of
the convention is not likely to be com
pleted until late this afternoon.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-05-25
LEWIS HEADS LIBRARY CLUB
Asa D. Dickinson and Katherine M

Asa D. Dickinson and Katherine M
Trimble Vice Presidents
The PENNSYLVANIA Library Club met
yesterday at the Ridgway branch Of the
Library Co. Of Philadelphia, at Broad
and Christian streets, and elected the
following
President, DR.. Frank D. Lewis.
Vice presidents, Asa d. Dickinson
and Katherine NJ. Trimble.
Secretary. Martha l.. Coplin.
Treasurer, Bertha 8. Wetzell.
Following the election, George Mau-
rice Abbott. librarian, delivered an ad-
dress on The Library and Its Valuable
Collection" and later the visitors were
conducted on tour of inspection OF the
building by Buford Ssmuels.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-05-25
Today's Program
for Presbyterians

II 100 m. m.--Devotionnl services.
IL 30 p. m.-Recess.
ESQ y. nn.--Opening prayer; re-
port, standing committee on tenn
perance and moral welfare.
3 40 p. m.--Report. an d ne
committee on mems work.
4:3O p. m.-Report. special com
mittce on official relation Of women
in the church.
. 30 p. m.-Adjournment.
S:oo p. Unpopular meeting on
behalf foreign missions.
10 100 a. m. and 2 p. m.--NationaI
jubilee of Womcn's Boards of For.
eign Missions. Calvary Presbyterian
Church, Locust street above FIJI.
teenth.
4: 80 y. n.-Ch!ldren' = j u b / ee
meeting. Tenth Presbyterian Church,
Seventeenth and Spruce streets.
500 p. m.--Jubilee meeting in
conjunction with AsSembly's Board
of Foreign Missions. Academy of
Music.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-05-25
BERGDOLL'S CACHE SOUGHT
Hagerstown Treasure Seekers Recall
"Mr. carson's" Motor Trips

Special DtSDGtch 10 ETc1tug Public Ledger
Hagerstown, Md. May 25.-Grover
G. Bergdoll. when he was known as
James Carson. stopping of and on at
the Vivian Hotel. took a spin by mo.
tor to more than one mountain and
there. who believe the yarn that he
buried $150, 600 in gold. differ in their
views Of the location OF the treasure by
many miles
One of Mr. Carson's" trips was 10
CramptOns Gap, on South mountains
Sideling still. however. remains the
favoritr straight tip" Of the credulous
as the hiding place of the pot of gold.
IL was to Sideling Hill that govern
ment agents hurried after the sensa
tonal escape, reaching there the next
day
Hagerstowns police class the treas
ur" yarn as a stupendous hoax, engi.
necred to facilitate the esecape of the
evasive young tourist.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-05-25
CITY SUGAR INDUSTRY
PRAISED BY CHAMBER
Commerce Body Declares It
SWeetens Teeth and We Have
Dentists to Fill Them
KNOW YOUR CITY; BOOST IT
Philadelphia rcfncs sugar for the
srcet tooth Of millions and grddv.
dtcS dentists by thousands to fiji
the tecth-how's this for collusion !
Philadelphia Chamber OF Commerce

This city's progress in the sugar in
dustry is the subject of today's Phila-
delphia boosting slogan of the Chamber
Of Commerce.
The brief message incidentally shows
practical spirit of CO. operation. In
addition to refining sugar to sweeten the
teeth of millions there are thousands OF
highly capable dentists TO till them.
1t is n known fact that men and
women from all parts of the world come
to Philadelphia to learn the profession
of dentistry.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-05-25
MINERS WARNED
AGAINST CONTRACT
Anthracite Workers Are Told
Government Broke Faith
With Soft Coal Men
ANOTHER PARLEY URGED
By tho Associated Press

Wilkes Barre, May %. Charges
that the government has failed to keep
faith with the soft coal miners by fail
ing TO enforce on the operators the
award of the presidential bituminous
coal commission were made here today
by David Fowler, Of Scranton. interna-
tional organizer OF the United Mine
Workers, 10 an address before the tri-
district convention of anthracite miners
convened today to dispose of their wage
controversy.
He warned the hard coal men not to
accept a commission plan of settlement,
but attempt to again resume negotia
tions with the operators in an effort to
get further concessions.
The government is powerful enough
to force the miners not 10 strike he
said, but is not powerful enough TO
force the coal operators to live up to
their proposals.
The Lever act was denounced as
law designed ito crush labor and make
them bow to the masters by Neal
Ferry, Of HGzleton, a member of the
anthracite scale committee. ir referring
To President Wilson'S threat to ban a
hard coal strike.
Mr.. Ferry, in IN attack on the tcnta-
tive contract proposed by Secretary OF
Labor Wilson, declared that it only gave
the United Mine Workers recognition
with prohibition as il did not eliminate
the open shop" clause of the anthra.
cite coal strike commission awards Of
1902.
Referring to the complicated offer Of
the secretary Of labor, Mr.. Ferry as
serted. that every miner in the anthra-
cite field would have to have high
school education in order TO be able to
make out his pay check" He declared
the contract also was objectionable be-
cause it reduced the wages OF day men
who now make more thaa SO day.
The proposed contract was denounced
as "a camouflage agreement" hy
Thomas Thornton. of Parsons, Pa. a
scale committeeman. in urging its rejec
tiOn and asking the adoption OF the scale
committees commission recommenda.
tion
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-05-25
HE LIKES OUR LADIES
Greek Envoy Impressed by Chestnut
Street Beauties

For beauty and what not. the i'm
mortalized Helen of Troy had little or
no advantage over our own Helens,
Margarets and Duicineas of Chestnut
street.
He fnds pulrhritudinous peaches
perennially around Broad md Chestnut
streets. quoth George Rousses. envoy
extraordinary and minister plen!poteu-
tiary Of Greece In the United States.
Ambassador Rousses proved himself n
diplomat in less than an hour after he
had arrived in this city.
The American women have the most
marked and decided type Of beauty of
all the women of the world" he said.
There are, Of course. many beautiful
women in Greece. but there Is some
thing about the beauty of the American
women that is most appealing"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-05-25
CLUB TO HOLD RECEPTION
Narberth Women VIII Honor RetIr
lna PresI dent Of Organization

The V'Umcn's Community Club of
Narber!h will give reception this aft
ernoon 20 their retiring president, Mrs.
G. p. Fowler, at Mrs. Robert Dothard' s
home. on Wynnewood road.
Mrs. Prentiss Nichols, Miss Jane
Campbell, Mrs. II. ]. Hamilton, of
Ardmore, and Mrs. Robert Ralston,
president Of Montgomery County Fed
GRAFTON Of Women's Clubs, are the
guests Of honor.
The installation Of officers for the
coming year will take place. Mrs. L. C..
Bachelor, president; Mrs. G. i. Fow-
Ter, first vice president; Mrs. A. Il.
Ross second vice president, and Mrs.
T.. Muschamp. corresponding secretary.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-05-25
ARRESTS FOLLOW BATTLE
Ten Men Held In $4,000 Each for
Fatal Fight at Matewan, W. Va.

Matewan. W. Va, May 25.--(Ry A..
P.l-Ten men. including Sid Hatfield,
chief of police of Matewan. were ar
rested yesterday in connection with the
battle here last Wednesday between pri =
vate detectives and citizens during which
ten persons were killed.
The prisoners were taken to William
son. the comfy seat, by members of the
state constabulary. where they were ar
raigned before Judge James Damrou. OF
the Circuit Court. and charged with
having participated in the battle. They
waived examination and were released
on bond of $1,000 each.
Warrants have been issued for eleven
coal miners and four Baldwin Felts de
tectiyes, who are alleged to have taken
part in the fight. Authorities said they
would serve the warrants as soon as
possible.
Among those killed during the battle
were seven Baldwin Felts detectives.
Mayor Cabell Testerman. of Matewan.
one miner and the son of a miner.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-05-25
ELOCUTIONISTS ENTERTAIN
Tenth Of a Series OF Graduating Re-.
citals Given by School

A series Of entertaining recitations,
held at the New Century Club, 12a
South Twelfth street, last evening,
marked the tenth of series of gradu =
atng rccitals being given by the senior
class members of the National School
of Elocution and Oratory Of 4010-12
Chestnut street.
Two soprano songs provided variety
and added to the interest. They were
sung by Miss f. II. Virginia Gill.
Those who recited were: Misses
Iris Joy COLON. Elizabeth I. Mitchell,
Esther J. Simon, L. Madelyn. Isabel
v. Kinnison, Gertrude Munday, Mary
Chenoweth, Jean Whitelaw and Isabel
NJ Scanlan.
The commencement exercises will be
held this evening at the New Century
Club.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-05-25
PENRosE BETTER, REPORT
Lane, at Shore, 10 Better, While
Ware Answers Phone

Senator Penrose Ia not seriously i'll,
according TO a statement issued today
by his physicians.
David II. Lane, Ware leader of the
Twentieth ward and sage" of the
machine, who has been Ill at the Hotel
Strand in Atlantic City and unable to
see visitors, is reported improved today.
Inquiries at the home of Senator
Ware, 222l South Broad street, where
he has been confined for two weeks
suffering from stomach trouble. elected
a response on the telephone from him
this morning.
"I'm much better" Mr.. Ware said,
"You can see that for yourself" He
said he was able to answer the telc-
phone from his bed.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-05-25
Garden Party for Art Alliance

DR.. George Woodward. president of
the Art Alliance, and Mrs. Woodward
have invited the members to celebrate
the last Art Alliance afternoon Of the
season at a garden party at their place,
.Krisheim. St. Martins, today, from
until 6 o'clock. Trains leave Broad
Street Station at . 30. 3 :13 and 3 40
o'clock. and returning leave st. Martins
at 8 :53, G :23 and 6 :53 p. m.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-05-25
KENNETH BOWMAN DROWNED
coroneTs Jury Decides Death In
Ditch Was Accidental

Kenneth Bowman. Jr.. the three
year old South Philadelphia boy whose
body was found May is In ditch near
Front and Porter streets, met death by
accidental drowning, Coroner knights
jury decided after an inquest today.
Robert Weber, twelve years old, Of
2834 South SECOND street, told at the
inquest how he had found the body
Will" sHarching for rags In the
meadow.
jesse Mae. a negro. Of 535 Cautrell
street, employed on a building opera.
ton. said he saw boy answering
Kenneth description wandering about
near Front and Skunk streets. April
90. the date Kenneth disappeared. The
hody was found half a block away.
The negro testified he told the boy 10
60 home. The Bowman home is at
2023 Colorado street.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-05-25
NOW PERMANENT ADMIRAL S
President Approves Promotions to
Rank Held Temporarily

Washington, May 25.--Approval BY
the President of naval selection board
recommendations that nine officers now
holding the temporary rank OF rear ad =
niral be promoted to that rank on the
permanent rolls was announced TODAY
by Secretary Daniels. The officers, all
Of whom now hold the permanent rank
Of captain, are Josiah s. Mexican,
Newton A. McCully, Andrew L. Long,
Thomas Washington, Guy II. Burrage,
Ashley II. Robertson. Samuel 3. Rob.
inson, Charles +. Hughes and Henry
A. Wiley.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-05-25
DEAD SOLDIER CITED
Lieut.. William II. Jessup, Jr., Who
Was Slain In Argonne, Is Named

The late Lieutenant William II. Jes.
sup, Jr,, has been granted a posthu-
nous citation for gallantry. lie was
slain by a shell while serving with
Battery G, Sixth United States Field
Artillery, on October ., 1918, in the
Meuse Argonne offensive.
Lieutenant Jessup was born in
Scranton, Pa, October Is, 1901. His
parents are William II. and Lucy
he made his home with an aunt, Mrs.
Eugene X, Christman, 23O1 De Lancey
place. He was graduated from Yals
In the class of 1915, and was engaged
in the insurance business with Henry
w. Brown 4 Co. until 1917, when he
went TO the officers training camp at
P!attsburg.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-05-25
HOME FROM VIRGIN ISLANDS
Lieut.. Leo r. 8. Horan, Aide to Gov.
ernor, Arrives on Northern Pacific

Lieutenant Leo F. s. Horan, l.. s.
NJ. c., q Philadelphisn and aide to
Rear Admiral J. W, Oman, military
governor Of the Virgin Islands, Is pay
at 6004 Jefferson street, this city.
Lieutenant Horan returned to this
country from st. Thomas on the army
transport, Northern Pacific, which
brought back General Pershing and his
staff from their visit to southern ports.
Four gold cords, looped over his left
shoulder similar TO the manner Of wear
ing citation cords, excited the curiosity
OF Lieutenant Horan's fellow passen-
gers on the Northern Pacific. Lieu
tenant Horsn explained that they were
the aigrsttss s"tsn.n wGsD Sy aides, AIDES TO the
member Of the bar Of Pennsylvania.