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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-27
SMYTH IS PROBING
TRACT PURCHASE
Stops Payment on Transfer of
Lister Property-Questions
Park Commission
HOLDS CITY WAS IGNORED

David J. Smyth, city solicitor. is in
vestigating the methods by which the
commissioners of Fairmount Park agreed
to pay J. Morgan Lister S12l ,971. .13 for
little more than eleven acres taken
rom his plot at Wissahickon avenue and
Carpenter street.
1t is said there was no resolution
passed for the condemnation Of the
ground, and that the constitution and
acts of Assembly requiring an appro Z.
priation by Council before indebtedness
of municipality is incurred were
ignored by the commissioners.
Lister, 1t is said, paid less than S125, q.
600 for sixteen or seventeen acres. OF
which the commissioners purchase is a
part. in 1917.
The claim was frat heard before the
board Of view, and in a report filed by
the viewers the property was described.
and the statement made that il was
agreed by and between the commis-
sioners and the owner that $121 ,971 Is
should be the price.
The viewers filed their report in Court
of Common Pleas No. 5, making the
award in the amount stipulated, and the
court later confirmed the award.
But when n rule appeared on the list
the other day for mandamus on the
city treasury to compel the payment OF
damages TO Lister, City Solicitor Smyth
and Glen c. Mead, chief of the road
bureau, promptly entered protest, and
stopped the issuance of the mandamus.
Haines ID. Albright, at the instance
Of Mr.. Smyth. today filed an appeal
from the award and a bill of exceptions
to the whole proceedings. The question
is raised as to the legal right of the com =
missioncrs to make any arrangement or
agreement on the price Of the plot in
the absence of an ordinance by Council
appropriating money to pay for it,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-27
MAYORLAUDSWORK
At KUGLER BLAZE.
Praises Firemen and Patrolmen
for Efficient Service--Wants
Pay Raised
CORTELYoU CoMMENDS MEN

The rcrils Of tho firemen who fought
the fire which DESTROYED kngler's res J.
taurHnt and the hardship they endured
in preventing the flames from spreading
10 surrounding buildings were cited by
Mayor Moore today az A justifcation
for proposed increase in their paw.
As tho police also performed efficient
work aud suffered from the frigid
weather the Mayor asserted that the
incident served to illustrate the ncces-
sity for an increase in their pay also.
After visiting the scene Of the fire
TODAY the Mavor said:
This incident in the heart of the
city. witnessed by thousands. illustrates
the justice Of our movement to increase
the pay of fremcn and policemen, and
to provide a system by which VIC may
follow IN and aid the dependents ri
those who are injured and those who
have lost their lives.
Surrounding buildings. including the
historic Union League. were saved by
these brave men.
with the wind blowing as il was
last night and hundreds of people pcnncd
in the building, no one could tel what
tho consequences would have been in
loss Of life and property had it not been
for the firemen.
See them in action fighting their
wav through smoke and Suffocating
fame. standing ou icv roofs and plat =
forms at greet risk. wading through icv
waters with their clothes frozen to their
hodics-and you have the picture Of the
faithful tiremen at work. The other
side Of the picture is payroll provid-
ing Sl1OO to $1,000 year for these
fearless fire fighters. for their wives aud
children. clothes, food supplies and
house rent.
eve are new in this administration
and very busy and have to watch
notifies and politicians. but we are not
going TO forget the courageous and self
sacrificing work of the men to whom
have just referred We appreciatr
the rising tide of nublic sentiment in
favor OF better conditions.
Director Covtelyou congratulated Fire
Chief Murphy in the warmest terms.
Chief" he said. II saw you an
your firemen III action last night and
don't know how to express my scnti.
ments Adequately. | was astounded by
the work Of your men and the police
II is amPzing to think that not sing {
lie was lost. | will not forget this il
hurry.
Director Cortoyou also announce
that he would publicly commend th
fremcn and police who served at las
nights fire.
He also spokc o. the action of Mrs
Tobic Schwartz. 1855 Spring Gardei
street. whose presence of mind hclpc,
many of the guests in their orderly cs
cape.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-27
Simeon G. Thurman

simeon g. Thurman, seventy three
years Old a sweater manufacturer died
Wednesday Of heart disease at the home
Of his niece. Mrs. Thomas WaterhoVsc.
1858 BellGpld avenue. He had been i'll
three weeks.
Mr.. Thurman was born in German
town He conducted the Thurman Man.
uiacturing GO. with his brother, Joseph
He is survived by Joseph Thurman aud
another brother. John, of Doyl"stowu.
One sister Mrs. Mary McGowan, also
survives.
The funeral will be- held 10 Monday
AZ II o'c.ock from the home Inter
mcnt viii be in Ivy Hill Cemetery
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-27
WILLS FAMILY 100000
Reuben Halnes Leaves Sum

Reuben Ha'nes Leaves Sum !,
Widow and Two pauohter,
Two hundred thousand dollars /, ~.
by. Reuben Haines TO his widow . sa'' s''
phia, and two daughters, in ~. ~
probated today. Mr.. Haines rpcd WY Y
Haincs street, east Of Chew. 'u o'
Edwin o. Barry, 172S North 81.
teenth street. In will disposinr - 9li' =
estate Of $500. leaves 500 to {, VI ~ y
seph's Orphanage. ''' 30
Other wills probated today wers ,h. :.
of Annie p. Carter. 4416 Locust s,.u's ,uos'
SCI 800: Martin NJ. Martin, S27 'tsee' w.,
ham terrace, SD, 900 Catherine Casr. aar,'
5101 Chester avenue: Henry X KauaI Ku.a
AS West School lane. $50, 900: E,n.., ELY
G. Schmidt, 1902 North Tbir,a,unes,u' ue,'
street, 100000. ecpn
An inventory showed tho nors,, :.
estate Of James *. Laudcpsla snr 'sopa :. ~
worth S116,SSI SO: that of Katha,,OOss y
NJ. Churchman, $1o.65S. .42. and d".t,a' W,o
garetta Dcnnison. $6i. .S67. SO, war
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-27
FIRE DESTROYS COONS HOME
House Noted In "BilIy" Oansey
Case Mysteriousiy Burned

HammOntOn, Feb. Tt.-Flre OF
mysterious origin last night destroyed
the house recently occupied by Mr.. and
Mrs. Irving Coons, which was situated
on the edge Of the Folsom swamp and
was noted as the nearest habitstion to
the spot where the supposed skeleton of
three year old Billy Dansey. who dis
appeared from his home on October s,
last. was found.
The Coons family vacated the house
oh Tuesday because of the notoriety
connected with il. When firemen
reached the scene they found the struc
ture moss of flames. The house was
owned by Andrew j. King. Il member
of the Atlantic county bar. The loss
is estimated at $1,000.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-27
FIX PROFIT ON APPAREL
Gross Gain Of 60 Per Cent Allowed
by Price Commission

4 gross profit of 60 per cent is all
that will be allowed by the fair price
commission on all staple articles of
wearing apparel for men. women and
children. according to a statement issued
by Joseph II. Ilagedorn. chairman Of
the commission.
IF retailer pays $40 for staple
article" said Mr.. IIagedoru. "subjcct
10 only usual discount. and sells it for
SD. that is deemed reasonable. II he
gocs up to SIC no action will be taken.
Above that will BE- in violation of the
order OF the fairprice commission act .
ing under federal authoritY.'
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-27
international Conference Delegates

Washington, Feb. 27.-CBy A. P.)
Postmaster General Burleson. Rear
Admiral William $. Benson, retired
and Walter s. Rogers. of La Grange,
H.. We're nominated today by President
Wilson TO be the American members Of
munications which soon is to be held in
Washington.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-27
DEATHS

EMERY.--Feb "a MARY. wife Of David
Emery, aged q" Relatives and friends In.
vited to funcraI services. Mon. 3 p. m, at
Rydal, Pa Int private.
JOILEY.--I'"b. -. ALICE s. JoLLEY.
Int Pottsville.
DIsSEI..-suddeny. at Grand View, New
York. Feb. -. ALICE u. DIssEI" wife of
charles DisScl, Of WnNnc. pa
WfLLIAMS.--Nt Atlantic city, y J.. ut
the home of her son. Feb -. MARY Z.
HOI' 'STON, wife Of Francis Howard VIII
urms. Funeral notice later.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-27
Isaac 8. EIIIntt

l,aac +. Liiott, sixty nine years Old
= clerk Of the Municipal Court. died at
his home 110 South Forty fourth
,trePt this morning, His death came
A. result Of a breakdown from over
work lie had held tho Municipal
Court office for four years. and had been
a clerk in the bureau Of city property
for fifteen years.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-27
Europe Is Acting
Without Wilson

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The President mas TWO great coh''ruS' :
one. Is TO rGrpe'u"'' himSct III inter
national poiItl's ana tn' otner lH q"
perp''natc h'N>en III uoI"TS'L' ir ~
later rs mo-" lhi 'ihHlp anu oe'o'lrus .rn
more imp"rLdu! IHaH Ln' 'o'nIe,' Il,
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ISSUE III 'N' "'N' '""'P"s"'
Notes Have Political Basis
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,oj;ticaI ,,on,naicn In vinw Thpv or,
tLo not,,roI aynrrssior of Mr. N;ii.,n.. ..
indienation q, the wrcrk thot !, hp;rr
ID ahroai al his idpo Of n wo, Id -,
raorsaniged a. 70 Irovc ont im,cria' fl,
Evpn n,nrc Lo,yoyrr they Inv rho bo.i,
an which Mr. Wilson will seek rn 90
bnforn rhr ro,.ulrv or AT least dirc,i no
Camnaigr a. hjs narty before the coum.
trv in case rLe t!epty i, defeated in the
senate. or withdrawn from the senate
o. pigcouholcd by the President him
self after raliica ion.
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from we sta'ns "' 'he H'drk't pace and
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only remains love bI SlaAing nu OINm
pnS' Mr; "l's"a nAdc IN" mistake OF
coming down from olympus The latest
allied not" to III" | president unsparingly
reveals TINS by pointing onl III" com
promises he himself made when con
frontrd by tn" practical considerations
with which they are confronted now.
Seeks Moral Leadcrship
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ln'p?. oan, :" ~ i..ie N.iIe li"N" IN me
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!ne Lmaku" " NalioHS Is 20 D" an ISSUE
WI oh,I serve Mr' "IIS"n ends
D! neIhg What "" ar" 10 the habit OF
'aIsng Hora' issue.
and until which the Republican Sen
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-27

Isn't IL funny that any one would
have paid attention to what did last
airht," exclaimed Mrs. Tobie Schwartz
a. she read the newspaper accounts Of
the Kugler restaurant fire today and
found herself proclaimed a heroine,
Clad in a pegligee. she sat on the edge
Of her bed at her home, 1888 Spring
Garden street. and told OF her expert
crce. Her soft black hair was combcd
back from her face. Her dark eyes
we're Redeemed from the smoke and
strain they withstood last night.
There wasn't the tiniest bit Of
bravery about my standing in the hall q.
way and directing folks to the door,
she went on. "You see wasn't a bit
afraid. knew that part of the restau.
rant 80 well and ] knew just where the
ing down the stairs through binding
smoke sort Of lost themselves.
Didn't Stop to Figure Danger
"Of course. didn't stop to figure
out. II all happened too quickly. But
I am not easily confused.
~ was in the ladies' reception room
waiting for Tobic. He had telephoued
me TO meet him there and have dinner.
was just primping n Bit she con
fessed. before we went in to dinner.
when some aone smelled the smoke and
remarked about it. We were wondering
where il came from. when the explosions
came and the lights went out.
Almost instantly there were screams
and folks began scrambling from the
main dining room. They got out easily,
But the people upstairs didn't hear the
explosions so plainly and were Longer
realizing the place was on fire. Thry
were the ones who stumbled down the
stairs. One woman came down with
her hands over her eyes moaning: My
God. where can | get out" and | took
her to the door. suppose the smok"
had blinded her. I just stood at the
foot of the stairs and helped people
out.
1T was certainly fortunate that the
fire broke out at that time rather than
earlier or later. 1t was just after
the crowds had gone to the theatre.
about S:45. think. when the lights
went ont.
Darkness Added to Danger
The darkness made it more dangerous
for those on the upper floors, of course.
Every one was nearly frozen. because
many of the patrons rushed out without
their wraps. Fortunately i had mine
aud ! came home and got another coat
for one of the girls who worked in the
restaurant. She had run out in her thin
dress.
"Oh. vrs. my husband and ! STAYED
down till midnight. watching the fire
aud helping the litt'c We cou ID. tc!t
mos sorry for Mr.. kugler.. for this is
more than loss Of furnishings and
material things 20 him. He has made
vide study Of food problems, cooking,
serving and such questions and he wrote
down his experiments and discoveries
! believe all his manuscripts. were lost
oh. I'm none the worse for the cS :
nnrience." smiled the pretty heroine
'It was exciting enough for any one
and hope I won't have another like
il. But that's all there was to it.
didn't do anything.
Entertainer Tells Of Fire
Miss Amanda Gilbert. Of 1850 Nortt
Thir;icth street. told Of the fire from
the viewpoint of the professional enter
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-27
OLD COUNCIL DESKS IN ID
20 OF Those From the Lowe, -.
Der at House OF corr..,,. 0

,r, :, w Sorrectlon
The disputed desks that once -.
the chambers Of the old Common Co',' ca
cil are now being used in The ~
room of the House of Correct,.. O'
holmesburg-at least twenty. sir Y
them are. They are good flat.,on II
hcsany desks and SO comfortsh,. Wi
the old councilmen wanted 10 e tal. thsl
home when they got through Ss Sa,s,u tnsu|
for the city. working
it was thought better TO dedic,,. :,
70 the use OF the illiterate iunsto.e tnsr|
House OF Correction. Fortv n oi thS
the, desks have been sent to ,h hmors Il
adellphia General Hospital. West W psei pei!
ndelphia, for the use Of doctor.r rau m
Durses. N'orS and
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-27
Robert s. Patterson

Shena ndoah, Pa. Feb. 27.-Robort
s. Patterson. fifty four years old, died
Of pneumonia yesterday. FIe formerly
was president Of the Council Tor four
years and auditor Of the school district
for more than thirty years.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-27
Driver Held Without Bail

William G. SchoRcd. 4344 Josephine
street was held without bail for the
grand jury today at an inquest into the
death Of ten year old John p. Rpploge,
2523 North Sixteenth street. A truck
SchoHeld was driving struck the boy as
he was roller skating on RrOad street
At Lehigh avenue. The boy, who died
vkbruary II, is said to be a nephew Of
f.ecDard ReplQS.e esillionaire steel man,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-27
LAUGHS. ROBBER KILLS HIM
Akron. O., Youth Thinks Highway.
man Is Joker-is Shot Down

Akron. o., Feb. 2T.-,By A. p
When he took a. a joke a command TO
throw up his hands and instead con
tinued laughngly on his way. Russell
Borway. aged twenty, was shot and
killed by a hiGhwayman today.
The rObber escaped.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-27
Or. Frank 4. Mhittemnr.

New Haven, Conn, Feb. 27.-CBy
\, PD-~Dr. Frank II. Whttemorc. Of
this city, one of the best known physi
clans in Connecticut, died NJ pneumonia
at bis home late last night. He was
sixty five years old
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-27
Alec c. Mayberrv

Boston. Feb. ~ .-- Alec =. Mayberry,
formerly president and treasurer Of the
Springfield Rubber Co. and later man.
agsr Of the nted states Rubber Co.
here, died YESTERDAY.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-27
Entertainer Tells Of Fire

Miss Amanda Gilbert. Of 1850 North
Tbir,icth street. told of the fire from
the viewpoint of the professional enter
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-12-27
CITY TEAM WILL PLAY
BRAINERD NEXT TUESDAY

The Benlidj city basketball team
will meet the Bra inerd Y.M.C.A.
quint on the local armOry floor on
Tuesday. January 4. for the first
game Of the season for the local ag-
gr"gatiOn. Indications are that the
contest will be exceptionally close
and fast game is assured.
The locals will resume practice
again tonight and the scrimmage will
be as far as possible all men
who wish a workout are urged to
come out between six and seven
o'clock to assist the players in max
ing a scrappy team which is sure to
be y winner
Arrangements are being made for
d number Of we'll known teams later
in the season and included on the
list is the Two Harbors quint which
won the state championship last year.
This team will probably he scheduled
for three games in February.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-12-27
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN
LEGION AND LABOR CLOSER

New York. Dec. 27.-Closer rela-
ton between the American Legion
and organized labor is promised as
a result Of letters exchanged between
F. w. G. lbraith, Jr., national com
mander of the Legion, and Samuel
Gompers,o president Of the American
Federation of Labor.
Mr.. Galbraith's letters defined the
purposes of the legion and emphasize
ed its neutrality in politics as body
while in no way infringing on the
personal freedom of its members. In
reply, Mr.. Gompers explained the Ell
fort of the A. F. Of L.. to make life
brighter for its members and to en-
courage them to perform the obliga-
lions they owe to our country and
fellowmen.''
Mr.. Gompers said he had aided
members Of trade unions to under
stand the Legion's purpose and that
on several occasions, resolutions pre-
scented in labor meetings had been
tabled or defeated because of inform-
alton he had provided in relation to
the work of the Legion. The Nation
al commander replied to this letter
by saying that there was nothing in
the declaration Of the A. F. l.. to
which the Legion could object and
that the Legion subscribes to every
word of its sentiment.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-12-27
LEGION MEMBERS ASSIST
IN COMBATING CRIMINALS

Indianapolis, Ind, Dec. 27.-Thou-
sands Of members Of the American
Legion are assisting the police in COM
batting the crime wave which has en-
quilted the larger cities all over the
country, according to reports received
at Legion national headquarters here.
In New York, where the orgy Of
murder is at its worst, Legion state
headquarters promptly offered to put
5000 veterans on the streets to aid
the police. A number Of Legion men,
bers have aided in eliminating hold
ops in the shopping district by serv-
ing as guards in large retail stores
am! wholesale houses.
Five hundred Lcgionnaircs in St.
Louis are assisting the police in pa
trolling the city and rounding up sus-
picious characters. st. Paul Legion
members have proposed the formation
of network of Legion patrols, each
to be communicable with others.
The Legion's activity does not i'm
ply an imputation that the police are
deficient, Legion leaders have pointed
abnormal situation exists and, in con-
out Legion members realize that an
formity with the American Legion
constitution, are preparing to fight
for law and order in every city and
town where the criminal element has
dclicd the authorities.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-12-27
PERSON BEGINS TOUR OF
SOUTHERN HIGHWAY ROUTE

Clinton, Iowa., Dec. 27.-Scout
car No. l.. of the Mississippi River
Scenic Highway yesterday began its
annual winter "cruise' to the states
on the Scenic Highway below the Ma
son and Dixon line. The car starts
from the Minneapolis City hall bear
ing messages from Mayor J. E. Mey-
ers and various civic and commercial
associations.
General Manager Truman Pierson
who recently completed run of 49,
900 miles over the Scenic Highway
which began last spring, is at the
wheel. With him are Mrs. Pierson and
Mrs. A. V. Mathews of Asbury Park,
New Jersey, an authority on New
Jersey handling of tourists. Scout
the famous fox terrier presented to
the highway as a mascot by Mayor
J. E. Breggs and the children of
Montrose, Iowa, last spring, is still
with the party having made the. long
run of $4,000 miles with ease and
apparently ready for the next jaunt
of $4,000 miles. In addition to
"Scout" the car has another mascot,
kitten presented by the Manitoba
Motor League of Winnipeg and
christened "Peg" on that account.
With these two mascOts the party is
unafraid of any jinx that may bob
up, said Mrs. Mathews.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-12-27
Members of Finance Committee
Were to Confer With
President-elect
WILL CONSIDER PLAN
FOR u. S. EXPENDITURES
Plans for Lowering Taxes Are
Also to Be Talked Over
With "Best Minds"
(Bv United ,PreSS)

Marion, O., Dec. q. (By Raymond
Clapper) .-President-elect Harding
dropped foreign affairs today for vital
domestic matters. These include the
discussion Of plans for lowering taxes
and more intimate matters OF select
ing cabinet members and 4 private
secretary. Matters of the Finance
committee Of congress were to be
among those comforting with Hard
ing. 1t is expected he will take up
with them consideration of plans for
covering government expenditures.
viii H. Hays, chairman OF the re-
publican national committee, also is
on the calling list. 1t is expected
that he will urge on Harding Il con-
ference with Richard T.. Washburn
Child us his secretary. Also. it Is
possible that he will talk over his
own expected appointment to the
cabinet possibly as Postmaster Cen
eral.
Among the congressman to arrive
are Senator McCumber of North na-
kOta. representative Good OF Iowa,
Frank Mondell of the House of Rep
,esentatives. Patrick Kelly of Michi-
gan and Representative Daniel X.
Anthony of Kansas.