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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-06-10
LIGHTS HOLD FEW
JOYS FOR RUNAWAY GIRLS
Frances Willis 49, and Anna Tally TO- Find Arirol of Dadd,
Most Entertaining Feature of Trip to Big City

Can YOU give us room for the
night? We've tried several othor places
on this street. but they only have house
keeping apartments.
In this way thirteen year old Frances
Willis and Anna Tally aged 10, Of
Easton. Md. greeted Mrs. Elizabeth
Norton. proprictreSs Of tho Gilscy. 2O36
Arch street, last evening.
"Why. certainly" replied Mrs. Nor
ton step right in.
I'VE just want to stay for tho night
for We must take the : o'clock train
back to Eastou in the morning" said
Frances rs she turned to the mirror in
tho hall
Thr little girls were ruunways from
their homes in Easton.
Mrs. Norton did II lot Of think
ing ~ she led her charges up tho steps.
She wasn't sure whether or rot
she heard little sob as she ncarcd the
second floor
Hero i your hath. While YOU are
froShcning ur bit I'll see that your
room is in order.
Calls City Hall
She hurried down the steps and called
CITY Hall.
Fearing that should she show the
children bod they would fall fast
asleep unou il: she waited for Dctcc.
tive MrCrOady downstairs.
After doriding upon n plan Of action
with tho detective. Mrs. Norton went
back to got hCr now dodgers.
There is a gentleman downstairs to
4 t.,,,, tl.t Al.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-06-10

with the children in the district Of our
mission, great many shameful occur
rcnccs necessarily come to my eyes and
ears. know that the southeastern sec.
tion Of the city is honeycombed with
social clubs that are powerful agencies
for evil and debauchery among the
young men and women who come in
contact with them.
Gambling and Dance Halls
Some Of these clubs arc used for
gambling. and many of them are dance
halls. What the effect Of this type
ot amusement on the youth of oLr city
is needs no comment.
Cocaine still is being sold through
out this part Of the city, and there are
any humber Of private stills and boot.
Logging establishments.
"Thc way TO stop this sort Of thing
is not as Doctor McHenry pointed out.
through the enforcement Of the law
alone, but by giving these young peo.
pie chance to find orderly and whole.
some pleasures. South Philadelphia
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-06-10

lawlessness in my district" explained
the lieutenant. "apd there is no founda
tion for the statement that II is unsafe
10 walk about the streets in this part OF
the city after nightfall There have
been no murders or holdups in this sec
tion for n considerable time, and all the
talk about The dance hall disorders is
exaggerated.
Merchant sailors who come ashore
at the docks in this district complain
that they would rather he anywhere else
than Philadelphia, and that there Is
nothing doing in the wa~of the excite
mcnt and pleasure they are accustomed
to in other ports. I think that sort OF
testimony speaks for itself.
There arc only a few dance halls in
my district. Late last night walked
over the whole district and the people
on the streets were few and far be-
tween.
MY men are on their jobs down here.
and we would he the first to hear Of and
put m end to holdups and other lawless
ri disorders.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-06-10
MISSION HEAD ASKS
CLEAN Up OF VICE.
S. R. Cayton Corroborates
Charges Of Rev. Or. McHenry
on Conditions in River Wards
POLICE DENY ASSERTIONS

corrohoration of the statements OF
DR.. II. CrcSson McTlcnry, general sec
rotary Of tho Episcopal City Mission,
regarding the amazing vice conditions
in South Philadelphia. was given today
by s. r. Gayton. superintendent Of
tho Bedford Street Mission, 619 Kater
street.
From my personal experience know
that the immortality and lawlessnpss dc.
&C ribcd by Doctor McHcnry exists,
said Mr.. Clayton. and I feel as he
docs that tho people of the city should
awaken to tho state Of affairs and take
Immediate steps to control and correct
thcm.
"Although my work is almost entirely
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-06-10

said Frames. who seemed trific an
noycd to have stranger break in on
the evening.
Won't you come with me and have
some dinner?
"Wc'vc had our diuncr. Now. SINCE
wc'rc fixed up, we arc going to the
movies.
"You 500. this is tho first time we've
ever been to Philadelphia, interrupted
Anna before FraucCs could say more.
"Rut wont YOU father and mother
worry about YOU? They expect Won
home tonight" said McCrcady in q
persuasive voice,
Tho children paused. Anna looked
TO tho floor and for tho first time
Frances looked to Anna for help.
II think YOU would have n nice. hot
dinner and would get homo even to-
night IL YOU went with Mr.. MCCrrady.
intcrposcd Mrs Norton, who had been
standing by 'uictlv.
Follow Officer to Door
II sccmcd rs though they were wait
ing Just for III" psychological moment
and without word they followed the
detective to the door
The Easton police meanwhile notified
City Hall that two children bought
tickets for this city and that their
fathers were on their way to search for
them.
At City Hall they 1N mot late last
night and today tho children are back
in EaSton with "a tale to tell" They
just wanted 10 take n little trip aud
had acquired five dollars and some
change from thcir respective family
pocketbooks.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-06-10
PLAN TO AID UNIVERSITY
Recorder Nitzsche Would po.
Worlds Fair BUILDINGS Aft.. tos

A plan whereby the Universitr
Pennsylvania would receive land =.
exhibition buildings at the end ~ apa ~
proposed worlds fair in this CITY 'is y
1926 was suggested by GeorSo u "a
Nitzsche, recorder Of the Univers;,r .,
luncheon of the Rotary Club il ~ !"
Bellevue stratford yesterday. '@
His plan calls for the condemn,,.
all property from the west side =,
Thirty third street to the eost sid. ..
Thirty fourth street between Fs;rnS,.ooi VI
Park and the University campus S"' n
position buildings erected on tb;s , @
he said. could afterward be Smnd,
part Of the equipment Of the Uniuonue
and at the same time the canonu. nty,
be connected with Fairmount Parkw would
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-06-10
CLASS DAY AT HAVERF0R0
Dinner and Dance at Memorial Gar
den This Evening

All friends of Ilavcrfort College ar"
Invited TO attend the annaui commence.
ment exercises tomorrow morning at II
o'clock and to remain foraa luncheon
aftsrward For thu first I'm" no invi-
ts a,,A or tickets have been g"nt ont
-of IS 81 occasion and instead every on"
-. - Aed in the college * asked to
Vutes ute, ,sSSent.
Today is class day. A dinner will hC
given by the class in III" Memorial
Garden and dance tonight. The class
reunions will begin this evening.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-08-19
FARMERS PLAN
 NEW WAREHOUSE
Fifty Landowners Meet at Court House, Raise Funds And Will Ask for Charter-Ready for
 Fall Cotton Crop.

Fifty farmers and landowners of Polk county met at the court houe Saturday and organized for the build ing of the Farmers Bonded warehouse of Mena. o. L. Henderson, county agent, called the meeting and presided at the deliberations until the organ ization was perfected.
 It was decided that the capital stock should be $2,500 Of this amount $640 was paid in cash and the balance will be paid this week. The charter will be asked for at once. It was also decided that no one stockholder can own more than twenty shares which have par value of $5 each.
 The bonded warehouse will be used for the storing of cotton and other farm products.
 The organization was. perfected by the selection of nine directors as fol lows: Peter McWilliam, Acorn; A. E Wear, Mena; John B. Wimberly, Egg ger; ]. c. Garland, Acorn; w. L. Luns- ford, Yocana; John Thompson, Board CdtAPt ItOWCs RoCkys R. ID Lane, Old Potter; W. F. Cunningham Old Potter.
 The directors chose the following executive officers: President Peter McWilliam; Secretary, A. E. Wear; Treasurer, John B. Wimberly. It is planned to build the warehouse as soon as possible and have it ready for the storing of cotton this fall. A site and the arrangements for build ing will be settled later.
 Another meeting of stockholder: will be held at the court house Sat urday, August 21, at 10 o'clock. Ev- cry farmer and landowner interested is invited to be present and stockhold. CTS who have not paid subscription: are requested to do so at this meeting
 The farmers warehouse, when built will be the second bonded storehousC for Mena.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-08-19
Prosperous Communities Only Effort
ENTENTE HAS NO "eNsMIEs'
Turks Signature of Terms Yesterday
 Closed World War Books.

Sayres, France, Aug. f0.-Turkey, the last power to remain in state of war with the entente signed the treaty today and Is now officially at peace. Serbia and Hedjaz alone, of the na- tions interested refused to sign.
 1t was a simple, sober ceremony. Premier. Venizelos, although achiev- ing what is considered to have been one of his life ambitions, affixed his signature to the three voluminous doc uments-the treaty itself an ltalo- Greek protocol, and protocol on Asia Minor and the zones of influence
 with trembling hand and sombre face. ascribed by some to Illness and overwork. The three Turkish dele gates looked away as the premier passed their seats, not lowing to him as they did to the other delegates.
 Count Zamoyski, Polish minister to signed the three documents. attracted as much attention as the actual cere- mony, being the center of inquiring groups as the delegates were signing their names.
 Premier Millerand opened the cere- mony with a few words and then asked the Turkish delegates to sign. The business was concluded at 4:5 90 o'clock and the delegates hurried out through the soldier guard which pre- sented arms as they filed past
The Mena weekly star., 1920-08-19
soLsHEvlK WOULD
 DESTROY ENGLAND
Plot Uncovered Looking t6 Holy War With British Empire
 The, Gcat.

Constantinople, Aug. 14.-A bolshe- vik plot to destroy the British empire is expected to result soon in holy war which will test to the utmost Britain's power in the Mohammedan portions of it's dominions.
 Details of the plan have come to the attention of British agents here, and steps are being taken to block it. Sources close to Moscow have heard reports that two special commissions were formed there to direct the world wide campaign to overthrow Britain.
 Early in June, it is understood, a deputation of Turkish nationalists went to Moscow and signed an agree ment under which the bolsheviki agreed to help the Turks fight the British. contributing men and muni- tions. The Russians agreed to sup ply 10000 infantrymen and 1000 cav alrymen, and the advance guard of this contingent was said to have reached the vicinity of smyrna. There it joined Mustapha Kennel, nationalist leader. who issued 9 proclamation saving Mohammedans must consider Englishmen as deadly enemies, wherever they are encountered.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-08-19
MEXICO MUST DO
 MORE THAN TALK
Performance of Duties Instead of Mere Promises" Will Be Required Before United States Will
 Give Recognition.

Mexico City, Aug. 17.-President Wilson is ready to recognize the pres ent Mexican government if the latter agrees with the terms set forth in a proposal from Secretary of State Colby on this subject, according to a message sent to President De La Huerta from Fernando Calderon, Mexican high commissioner to the United States. now in the Mexican capital, says the Excelsior today.
 Secretary Golby's proposition, ac- cording to the newspaper, was: First, that North American lives andaproperty be respected.
 ss@e0nd, that indemnities be paid foleighers who suffered during the revolution.
 Third, that the Carranza decrees wffich Are found to be confscatory be derogated.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-08-19
PROBE ACTIVITIES OF A GERMAN SPY
Federal Officials Investigate Strange Case of Theodore Schude--As An American Citizen He Is Gull
 ty of Treason.

Chicago, Aug. 14.-District Attor- ney Clyne today began an investiga- tion into the activities of Theodore Schude, alias Private Legrande, alias Lieutenant Arthur Kincaid, confessed German spy, who obtained $500 on forged government papers at Fort Sheridan that may involve govern ment officers here. Officers names appear in the papers held by Schude and on the doctnlents with which he obtained back pay These are being investigated ob4the possibility that others besi0&f 1k}de might be impli- cated in tHeif xary.
 A telegra3ny~ receivedN Nearly to- day from wistrict Attorney Silve in San Francisbo, disclosing full partic- ulars of Schude's confession Mir. Clyne immediately swore out a war rant for Schude's arrest on charges of obtaining money under false pre- lenses. and telegraphed to San Fran cisco asking that removal proceedings be started immediately.
 Only a small part of the informa- tion contained in the telegram was made public by Mir. Clyne. He con firmed charges, however that Schude, under the name of Lieutenant Kin caid, had obtained $1,600 in back pay by forging army papers and imperson- ating a commissioned officer.
 If Schude is found to be an Amer ican citien he will be tried for trea- son by an army court-martial. Should he be found a German he will be tried in the federal court as spy. Since the government is technically at war with Germany the death penalty may be imposed in case of conviction on either charge.
 Schude, according to information said to be in the hands of the Intelli- gence Bureau, is an American citizen. His reported confession that he serv- ed in the German army and acted as a spy for the kaiser will make him gull ty of treason.
 War Department records show that Schude stole Lieutenant Kincaid's pa pers and personality while both were in Germany. Later as a lieutenant he went to Brest and then to the United States. There his brain was found in a disordered condition and he was placed in an army hospital
 Army records show that only one lieutenant Kincaid was commissioned. Further records show that two men of that name and rank were discharg- ed from the service. One was dis charged at Camp Taylor. He collect cd back pay there The other receiv- ed his final papers at Fort Sheridan. He collected back salary up to the date of his discharge.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-08-19
The Washington View.

Washington, Aug. 17.--Three pro- posals given in Mexico City dis patches as precedent to recognition of the present Mexican government by the United States are "only few of the conditions announced by this gov ernment," according to state depart ment officials. It is true that the three conditions, respect for American lives and property, .indemnities paid foreigners who suffered during the revolution and derogation of the con- fiscatory decrees of Carranza are among the conditions laid down, but performance of duties instead of mere promises" is put above all con- ditions, it was said.
 Recognition has not been promised Mexico under any conditions, it was authoritatively stated today.
 The state department is inclined to await developments in Mexico before granting recognition to see how stable a government the present regime is able to establish and to what extent it is willing to perform by actual deeds the international obligations of La civilized state.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-08-19
HOBO PHILOSOPHER SAYS RE
 DUcE YOUR WANTS, BE CONTENT
(By International News service.l

(By International News Service)
 Columbus, Ohio, Aug. 1S.-"Man's escape from economic bondage Hes in reducing his wants to a minimum. :
 This is the philosophic Reclamation of Roger Payne. self-styled hobo philosopher" who hit Ohio's capital for "a spell
 "The essentials of life are few simple food, plain clothing and little shelter" declared Payne.
 The man who is content with these can devote the time saved from the pursuit of non-essentials to his own development, or to helping others.
 Most people work six days week and live few hours on Sunday. work one day week and live six"
 Payne declared, however. that what the world needs is more work and more work and more production" Carrying a travelling bag weighing thirty-five pounds on his back, Payne is tramping across the continent. Since he came to the United States from England eleven years ago he has been tramping north, south, east and west, studying social and economic conditions
The Mena weekly star., 1920-08-19
SPENT LITTLE ON CAMPAIGN
And Chaplain Wells, First Announced
 Was Lost in Race.

Little Rock, Aug. 17.-Former Chap lain Frank NJ. Wells of Ashley Coun- ty, who wassthe first to announce for governor and who ran last in the field of nine entries was the first to file with the Secretary of state, a statement was filed yesterday and is q model for those who are not dis posed to expend large amounts of money in a political campaign.
 As itemized by Chaplain Wells, his expenses aside from travelling and ho- tel bills which are exempt under the law, were as follows: 1000 letter. heads. $500; 1000 envelopes, $500: 10000 dodgers. SIPS; 2.000 cards, s14; 10000 dodgers, s134: postage, $40; printing, $285; express and te egrapn. SEQ; printing name on ticket. 5I12.50: total, $74450. It appears from this statement that Mir Wells did not spend any money for newspaper ad- vertising which may account in some measure for the fact that he received less than 1000 votes in the state.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-08-19
REUNION OF CHURCH
 s SOUGHT BY BISHOPS
Appeal So Broad in Scope as to h. N clude About All the
 Denominations.

London, Aug. 12.-Reunion of churches is urged in an appeal to "all Christian people" framed by bishops of the Anglican church who attended a recent conference at Lambeth and which was made public today in a statement by the archbishop of Can terbury. The scope of the appeal, ac- cording to the archbishop's statement is limited only "by the limits of the Christian churches of the world"
 The appeal is directed to the orth- odox churches of the east and to the great Roman communion of the west, no less than to free churches which have grown to maturity among the Anglo-Saxon races. Its scope is so wide that there can be no doubt large numbers of the bishops who issued it had in mind those of our kith and kin in the great Presbyterian, Methodist, Baptist and Congregational commun- ions, with whom although they are separated from the church the Angli- can communion has so much in com mon, both in faith and in practice"
The Mena weekly star., 1920-08-19
M Rule of Justice Gives Mankind Something Nothing Prosperous
NEW DROP IN COTTON GOODS.
Collapse of Motor Car Industry Has
 Had It's Effect.

New York, Aug. 15.-The cotton goods markets remained quiet last week and prices showed further weakening tendency.
 The collapse of the motor car indus try has been reflected in cotton goods and cotton yarn markets in many de mands for deferred deliveries on large contracts for motor car supply mater ials.
 Jobbers are still very timid about placing orders. Staple S-ounce tick ings were reduced during the week by the largest Eastern producer to 441s cents yard from 5 cents, while Southern line was reduced to 401a cents from 45 cents.
 Bleached cottons are sluggish.
 Ginghams are being ordered moder- ately for spring .
 Imports of cotton goods continue large. The export trade is dull Cur tailment of production among the mills is increasing.
 Current prices are: Print cloths, eS- nch, 64x64's, 13 cents; 6ix6e's, l2Aa asntss 3Sb-inch, 64x64's. 161s cents hrown sheetings. Southern standards 25ls cents: tichngs. S-ounce, 44A cents denms. 2.20, indigo, Al cents; prints, 23 cents; staple ginghams 271s cents; dress ginghams, 8 cents and 3715 cents.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-08-19
WOMEN AS EXECUTIVES
Five in Aarkansas Are County Super
 intendents of Schools.

Little Rock, Aug. 17-The women are being given an opportunity to demonstrate their executive ability as county superintedents of schools. It is believed by the county boards that Tae peculiarly adapted to this work, The first year that the law has been in effect at least five have already been selected for this important pos, ition. They are:
 Pulaski County Mrs. Jennie Brick son, a graduate of the State Normal.
 Columbia County Miss Mary liar. per, graduate of the Oklahoma State Normal.
 Lee County Miss Alma Futrall a graduate of the University of Arkan sas.
 Prairie County Miss Lilly Briant a graduate of the Arkansas State Nor nal.
 Union County Mrs. Helen s. Hen ". a graduate of Henderson-Brown College.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-08-19
INJURY TO RUTH NOT SERIOUS.

Cleveland, Ohio, Aug. 12.-"Babe'' Ruth. famous home run hitter of the New York Americans, who twisted his right knee in yesterdays game and was forced to retire may be able to play today. Ruth said this morning he hoped to be able to play. but his physicians report that it all depends upon how Ruth feels at game time.
 After examining the knee this morn. ing, Dr. H. A. Castele, the Cleveland ball clubs physician, who is attending Ruth, predicted that the New York star would be able to play this after. noon wearing an elastic knes band. age An x-ray photograph showed the injury was only wrench
The Mena weekly star., 1920-08-19
VOTERS INTERESTED IN
 UNOPPOSED CANDIDATES
Election Returns of New Kind Given by The Star--Vote by Precinct on
 County Judge and Treasurer.

In publishing election returns in the past it has not been the custom to give the votes received by those can didates who were without opposition. In the recent Democratic primary however, there was so much interest displayed in the total number of votes received by Congressman Wingo. Freeman Johnson. Treasurer Mount, Judge Finger and other candidates, that The Star publishes for the first time the total vote of each.
 Of all the candidates in the last pri- mary who were without opponents. Congressman Otis Wingo boiled the highest vote, securing total of 12I4 Tn the county. Associate Justice Frank Smith received 11S5, State Treasurer Joe Ferguson 1902, State Superintend- ent J. l.. Bend 1908, Commissioner of Mines and Agriculture Jim c. Fergu- son 1909, National Committeeman Miles 1905, Representative Freeman Johnson 1207, County Treasurer Mount 1207. County Judge Finger 1183. The vote by precincts on Coun- ty Judge and Treasurer follows:
The Mena weekly star., 1920-08-19
MINERS DEMAND OF !. S2 RAISE REFUSED
Deadlock Results From Conference at Cleveland, O.--Little to Indicate Immediate Settlement of
 Controversy.

Cleveland, Ohio, Aug. f6.-Members of the joint committee of the central competitive bituminous coal field were deadlocked tonight after the op- orators had refused the miners de mands for increased wages and the miners in turn had rejected counter proposal of the operators and joint subcommittee, appointed to con sider the situation, adjourned after a three-hour session without reaching any agreement.
 The miners Saturday presented a demand for a $2 day increase for day and month laborers and 10 per cent a ton increase for pick and ma chine mining.
 In their reply today the operators offered to correct these seeming In equalities of the award of the bitumin- ous coal commission last March, un- der which theesp pick mining rate was advanced 27 per cent over the then existing contract and the day and monthly men were given an advance of but twenty per cent by advancing the wages of day and monthly men to the equivalent of the pick miners ad- vance. The operators, however, re- fused to consider any other demands made by the miners including the ten cents per ton asked for pick and ma chine mining.
 On receipt of the operators pro posal the miners promptly rejected it and a subcommittee of the joint scale committee was appointed to try to reach a settlement. After adjourn ment tonight members of the sub committee said there was little to in dicate any immediate settlement of the matter