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The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1920-08-12
BEST BUNCH OF
BAD BOYS IN u. S."
Here's a Reformatory Where the
Boys Behave Because They're
Treated Humanity.

TRENTON, N. J., Aug. 12.--Dr.
Frank Moore. Superintendent: OF the
Railway Reformatory. has filled his an
nuOl report showing that only two es-
capped in the year ending June 80
This is the best bunch OF bad boys
in the United States" he says,
Last year there had been twenty. Dr.
Moore's report shows mat there We're
no outbreaks nor even an epidemic of
violations of the rules.
Tho Improvement, is credited to the
changed policy by which youths are
held in the roformatory according to
their offenses and personal history in
stead OF being all held on uniform
basis. Psychological tests and psychia.
tric measurements have been used, the
report says. with marked success
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1920-08-12
UNDERTAKER is ACCUSED.
Charged with Perjury In swear
ing 10 Alleged False Bill.

Arraigned on summons to-day be-
fore Magistrate Smith in Tombs Court,
charged with perjury William j. Oar
geon. undertaken, OF No. 954 Amster-
dam Avenue, who buried the body OF
Julia Laute, found dead in a Third
Avenue roomlng house, demanded an
immediate hearing but the case was
adjourned until Aug. 26 on request of
Assistant District Attorney Lehman.
Lehman told the Court that Dargeon
swore TO the accuracy Of his bill in
which charges were made for embalm-
ing the body and furnishing a cloth
covered casket with silver handles and
a silver nameplate, and the items were
not furnished.
The perjury charge was made by Mrs
Elizabeth Lyons Of No. 706 Eleventh
Avenue. Julia Laute's sister.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1920-08-12
10000 PERSONS
IN u. S. NOW ON
MILLIONAIRE LIST
This Number Confessed TO In
comes of $4,000 or More,
Each Statistics Show.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 70.

WASHINGTON. Aug. 70.
I INOFFGCIALLY II is com
puted from income tax re-
turns that there has been
a big increase In persons who
may now call themselves mem-
bers OF the millionaire group"
In their returns 10000 persons
confess each TO an income OF
$4,000 in 1919. the lowest possi-
BILE return on Sl,OOO,00O These
10000 persons are members OF
families. In 1917 the millionaire
group numbered only slightly
more than 10000.
Heads OF 1897 families re-
ported incomes of $4,000 TO
s75OOOO a year, and ninety con-
fessed 20 incomes ranging from
S75O.O0O to Sl,OOO,0O0.
IL Is estimated that at least l62
persons reported incomes Of more
than Sl,000,O0O, an increase from
iil Of the previous year
HALT the 100000 heads OF fam
lies Ming returns are believed to
have incomes Of $4,000 or less,
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1920-08-12
TIMOTHY HEALY HoNoREO.
Dinner and $4,000 60 President Of
stationary FIremen.

Timothy Healy International Presi-
dent Of the Stationary Firemen's
Union and delegate to the British
Trades Congress from the American
Federation OF Labor, received a din
ner and $4,000 from friends in the
labor movement at Yorkvipe Casino
last night, or the $4,000 check for
81 900 came from his local union and
TIE other from the International.
These. according 20 James T.. Holland.
President OF the STATE Federation OF
Labor, who presided are 20 be fol-
lowed by others.
Samuel Gompers, President OF the
American Federation OF Labor headed
the speakers list. Others were Frank
Morrison. Secretary OF the Fedora
ton; Daniel J. Tobin, Treasurer; Ed 70
ward =. Boyle OF the State Industrial
Commission. Hugh Frayne, and Mrs.
Sara A. Conboy also delegate 10
the British conference
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1920-08-12
GOLD EXPORTS INCREASE.

WASHINGTON. Aug. 12,-Gold ex-
{ Sorts from the United States increased
by more than $4,000 900. while silver
exports fell of more than $122, OOO, 900
during the fiscal year ended June 80.
according to trade summaries made
, public to-day IS the Department Of
Commerce Imports OF silver advanced
approximately S340OO.O0O, and gold i'm
ports increased more than SSs 900, 900.
Exports OF gold during the year
amounted to s466, 500. COG. compared with
tii6.575,535 the previous year, while im-
ports OF gold last year totalled $780,
$40. 200 against S62,3G3.7S3 In 1913.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1920-08-12
TORE CLOTHING, WIFE SAYS,
Mrs. Friedman Gets AIimOny and
Fee Pending Separation Trial.

Anna Friedman. of No. 522 West 17Ith
Stree. was awarded $50 a week ali
i''O''' anu So'V couIlseI lee py Su-
preme Court Justice Glennon to-day.
pending trial Of her action for separa-
tion from David Friedman, employee
Of A. J. Namm & Sons. Brooklyn. Mrs
Friedman alleges cruelty.
on July last she says. her husband
beat her until the neighbors called the
at $500
The Friedmans have two daughters.
nine and eight
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1920-08-12
BRITISH RETREAT
IN MESOPOTAMIA

PARIS, aug. 12.-The situation in
~ sopotamia continues serious. says
a Havas despatch from Beirut. Brit
lsh detachIrents ON the Euphrates are
falling back, adds the despatch. and
the garrison Dibanieh. situated on
the right banG OF the river about 95
miles southwest OF Bagdad. has been
cut off.
Army garages in Bagdad are re-
ported to be in flames when the des-
patch was sent.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1920-08-12
SMITH CREDITORS
GET 6 CENTS ON 81
Final Accounting in Bankruptcy of
Former New Jersey Senator
Filed in Newark.

4 The creditors Of former United states
sBenaaor James Smith OF New Jersey
kgere allowed cents on the dollar by
An order signed to-day by Judge Fred
%. Stlckel Jr. in the Orphans Court
iof Newark. The anal accounting hled
No-day, showed that the trust COM
ibany had on hand sl6T.is5 OF his assets
-,yhlle Smiths liabilities are 32,3l0,6S8,
one claim OF S239.s79 by a brokerage
nrm IS under dispute by the assignee
as a gambling debt.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1920-08-12
I ,257 POLISH SOLDIERS HERE
Had Left L. $. Homes 20 Serve I'm
Army of Republic.

The steamship Pocahontas brought
to port to-day 1857 Polish soldiers who
left their American homes to serve In
the Polish Army for limited terms.
They will be taken to Camp Dix for
discharge. They are in command Of
Capt. stephen d. Abrowski.
One OF the military passengers was
Capt blanchard Crawford, No. 6ll
East l79th street, who was a transpor-
tation officer in France and who Is
now returning to his old pOsitlon-a
professionally at West Point.
Mrs. Anita stevens, widow OF Brig
Cen. James E stevens, was also a
passenger. she was accompanied by
her daughter,
William j. Rague. the young Captain
OF the ship, win not command her on
the next voyage. lie Is taking va
tion In which he Is To marry Miss
Katherine Malloy of West New Brigh-
ton s. l.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1920-08-12
RABBI ACCUSED OF LARCENY.
Charged with PawnInE Furs He
Was to SeII-Buyer Also Held.

The Rev. Joseph HeItzer. thirty
eight, of No. 174 Suffolk Street, a
rabbi, and Isaac Wentroth. thirty. OF
No. 1871 East Broadway were held to-
day in $1,000 bail each for a hearing
Monday on charge of grand larceny
by Magistrate Corrigan in Essex Mar
ket Court, Morris Kronisch, a furrier.
OF No. 204 West 30th Street swOrt the
Rev. Mr.. Heitzer bought from him two
fur coats and sable coat. valued at
$3.50, on memorandum early in July,
and that instead Of Offering the coats
for sale, as he indicated he would he
pawned them with Bowery broker
and sold the pawn tickets to Wentroth
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1920-08-12
CLOSE RACE IN OHIO.
Democratic Candidates for senate
Only $40 Votes Apart.

COLUMBUS, o.. Aug. l2.-Returns
carly to-day from Tuesdays primary
election showed nip and tuck mce
for the Democratic nomination Tor
United States Senator, Complete un-
official returns from $500 Of the 5000
precincts In the state gave lead Of
only 532 votes TO Judge A. =, O'Neil OF
Akron. over W. A. Julian OF Cincinnati
The vote was O'Neill 5S,25l; Julian
57,7lQ.
Politicians declared that unless the
remaining 700 precnCtN show Surprises,
an official count may be necessary TO
decide the contest.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1920-08-12

Charles Recht Of No. A. West i2d
Street, attorney for Ludwig A. X. Mar
tens, unrecognized Ambassador" OF
Soviet Russia to the United states. ap-
Piled in Supreme Court to-day for an
order directing Sheriff David IA. Knott
to return to him a S1,OO0-Liberty Bond
whicn yhe says. he deposited to keep
Martens out OF the Ludlow Street Jail
while under charge OF contempt FOR re
fusing to appear before the Lusk Com
mttee. Sheriff Knott has Informed
Martens that 1t s. impossible for him
to return the bond until the supreme
Court has issued a formal order
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1920-08-12

known to have securities Of approx
bnateiy s2sOO.OoO. but he claims to
Aave other securities
shortly before noon Auditor Pride
called upon Chief inspector McGarr at
Police Headquarters Both called upon
Capt. Ainslee Armstrong Of the Blu
neau OF Investigation. who in turn
called upon Attorney General Allen.
Meanwhile hundreds Of Ponzi note
holders thronged the corridors leading
Ito the ofHces OF the Attorney General.
who had asked them to come forward
vvith their notes for investigation.
ONE FAMILY MADE UP POOL OF
~. $4,000.
One Italian living on North street,
stated that he had induced his rela-
tives to pool their resources with his.
They did, he said, and he has $4,000
invested with Ponzi.
Another man said he had saved up
$500 from the earnings Of his life
lime, that he had been in an aoci-
dent and had his leg cut off, for
(which he received $1,000 He invested
.Hbe $500.
AT least two more arrests may be
fiiade before night
Meanwhile Ponzl called his school
!. Street offices this morning from his
i,homo In Lexington. and said
'T3e prepared to make payments to
notoholders Immediately when I give
the word.
Though this Is the toughest day
Ponzl has had the little financier
gappeared this morning to have left
oquite a store of his iron nerve that
has served him Through one Of the
i,tongest runs in the history OF bank
sng.
On Pondi's liabilities as determined
sSiy reports 10 Attorney General Y.
NAF9Fton Alien said to-day:
"PonEi's liabilities already disclosed
nre in excess OF the 100000 he ad-
Omits. Our figures already obtained
indicate that Ponzi's liabilities will
run into millions. We have 800
letters which have not been opened
and II my opinion that practically all
''Sf these letters contain Ponzi notes.
More than 200 noteholders have been
here this morning and the rush Is
going on steadily"
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1920-08-12
FRAWLEY SPOTTED HIS MAN.
Causes Mans Arrest for OIL Stock
Deal of "a Year Ago.

Joseph Frawley, No. 1000 Southern
Boulevard, was walking through 129th
Street -his morning when he saw ma
and called policeman
Arrest him." said Frawley, and the
cop did. The prisoner said he was
Francis l., Judd, No 224 West SGD
street, a mining engineer. He was ar
raigned in the Morrisiania Court and
held in $1,000 bail on a charge OF grand
larceny
Frawley said II was more than a year
ago that the prisoner got $500 from him
on a promise OF oil stock
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1920-08-12
RAILWAY EXPRESS
ASKS $43,sOO,8O5
Asks Permission of Commerce
Board to Raise Rates to That
Amount.

WASHINGTON. Aug. 12.-Pennissior
to increase express rates to absorb the
wage award OF the Railroad Labor
Board at Chicago, estimated at si3.-
S0O,sO5, was asked from the Interstate
Commerce Commission to-day Ny tie
American Railway Express Company.
The express company also asked
authority to increase by 20 per cent. its
rates on milk and cream to meet the
increase granted the railroads on the
same commodities. Il stated the in
crease In operating expenses would
make Its estimated yearly deficit S76.-
75,65O.
This deficit, the company added.
would be covered by the Government
guarantee up to Sept /. but after that
date 1t would require increased rates.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1920-08-12
Good Crop. in New York.

ALBANY. Aug. 12.-With few ex-
ceptions, the crops for New York State
this year will compare favorably with
those Of last season and will be above
the general average. according TO pre-
liminary reports received by the Dlvi-
sion OF Agriculture, George Z. Hogue.
the new Commissioner of Agriculture,
stated to-day.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1920-08-12
BRITISH NOTE TO
FRANCE TRIES TO
END DIFFERENCES
Reported to Discuss Recognition of
Wrangel Regime in
Friendly Way.

PARIS, Aug. 12.--Great Britain ms
eommun Gated officially with France
in regard to the differences between
the two Governments. It develops from
a statement made by the semi-officlal
Havas Agency to-day. The state
ment says:
The British Charge d'Affaires this
morning brought to the General Sec
retary of the Ministry of Foreign
Affairs communication from the
British Government. From the con-
versation engaged in between the
Charge and NJ. Paleologue (Maurfce
Paleologue, General Secretary OF the
French Foreign Office 1t developed
that both Governments are examining
in the most friendly spirit the diver
genCies in views which have occurred
between them, but which will not
prevent them from continuing their
friendly collaboration.
Premier Millerand, who arrived at
Montdidier for luncheon to-day Con
trip he is making to the liberated re-
glon), was Immediately informed Of
the conversation"
Recognition by France Of Gen.
Wrangel is commented upon to-day
by all the French newspapers, the
majority of which express surprise at
the statements Premier Lloyd George
made in the House of Commons CON
cerning It.
They take the view that the British
Premier Is not in a position to re-
proach France in connection with this
initiative by her, advance notice of
which was given by Premier Millerand
in his speech Of July 20, as they point
out that Mr.. Lloyd George himself
began negotiations with the Bolshc-
wiki without consulting France or the
other Allies.
LONDON, Aug. IL ASSOCIATED
Press).-Great Britain has been Off
cially notified of the recognition by
France of the government of General
Baron Wrangel.
| IL was otticially reported this after
noon that Premier Lloyd George and
Earl Curzon, the Secretary for
Foreign Affairs, plan to meet
Premier Millerand at Boulogne on
Sunday to discuss the situation
arising from the recognition Of
General Wrangel.
Something akin to CONSERVATION is
evinced by the evening newspapers
over the French action, which is char
acterlaed as contrary TO British ideas
and a menace to Entente relations
Meanwhile King George, who was to
leave for Scotland tomorrow has
postponed his trip, owing to the sit
uation.
LONDON, Aug. l2.-Russian cav
airy has reached Praga, a suburb Of
Warsaw, according to a wireless dis
patch from Berlin to-day.
This Berlin wireless message should
be accepted with reserve. in view OF
the latest direct advices from War
saw Timed no later than an hour
before midnight last night. which an
nounced the launching of a Polish
counter fensive more than 80 miles
north OF the Polish capital.
nnTTTCII DETnEAT
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LONDON SEES BAD Split
OVER POLAND BETWEEN
FRANCE AND BRITAIN
Continued From First Page)

on the Bug south Of Brest-LitovslS
has finally been taken by the Soviet
troops, while further southeast they
have captured Vladimir Volynsky.
east Of the Bug. north Of the old
Galician border. Further advances
on the front nearer Warsaw also are
announced.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1920-08-12
ARMY AVIATOR BADLY HURT.
McspHdden Reported Dying From
Accident mt Mitchell Field,

Second Lieut., Lewis McSpadden army
aviator is reported to be near death
from an accident which occurred yes
terday at Mitchell Field. McSpadden
and Capt Albert W. stevens had flown
the plane. ID III 4, from Langley
Field Hampton Roads, Va, making
military photographs. In landing Nc
Spadden misjudged the distance and the
plane struck a flagpole and slde-slipped
10 the roof OF a barracks.
Capt, Stevens escaped with bruises.
but McSpadden was pinned under the
engine mad his head and body were
badly injured. The plane was wrecked.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1920-08-12
END OF CAMP UPTON.
Orders Issued ny War Department
for Its Abandonment.

have been issued from the headquar-
ters OF the Eastern Department for rhe
abandonment Of Camp Upton. ~ Y,
and the salvag gln,k OF the camp equip
mont, The 4lst infantry now at Upton,
will be transferred to Camp Meade, Md
and the 42d infantry to some other
post not yet selected
Movements OF the troops will be COM
pleted before cold weather sots in, the
orders said.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1920-08-12
cox AT CAMP PERRY.
To Award Trophies in shRrpshoot-
ing Contest.

IHW NUhIeNIs
COLUMBUS, o.. Aug 12.-Leaving
here this morning for Toledo. Gov. Cox
was to motor from there to Camp
Perry, an hours ride. and speaiS about
$50 =. NJ. returning here tonight. His
next speaking engagement is at Wheel
ing, w. Va, on Saturday. when he
Will address the Democratic State Con-
vention and later n public gathering
At Camp Perry the Democratic
standard bearer was to close the days
rifle competition programme by award
ing trophies, including the Ohio Execu-
tive's Cup, open in the rifle NEE. to
regular soldiers, National Guard and
civilian sharpshooters.
In his address to-day the Governor
planned to give his views on prepam-
tions and training OF war times. in
cluding National Guard activities.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1920-08-12
S1,o00,0OO in Liquor seized in
Connecticut,

NEW HAVEN, Conn. Aug Ia
Automobiles and liquors conhscated by
Prohibition Enforcement officers as the
result of seizures on Connecticut state
highways this summer nave value
Of a million and half dollars. in the
opinion Of Thomas McAuhfle, in charge
of this district.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1920-08-12
nntehera EIect Omcera.

The national convention OF the
United Master Butchers Of America to-
day elected the folloWdngofficers Presi-
Dent, Michael Kelly Jr. OF st. Louis:
\ First Vive- President A. H. Kenske OF
Minneapohs; Second Vice President, ~.
~ Clapper OF PittsburFn; Third Vive-
t,ar,h t.e Hnpn Ppls,1en4 lO 10y
sol New Haven, Conn; Secretary John
a. kolal Of Daicago; Financial Secre-
rafy. Emil rIdghe OF Milwaukee; treas
ufer, John N. Grinlm Of New York City.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1920-08-12

Lipp0 Baranom. "a buttonhole maker
OF No. 5S5 West 1921 street, was held
In $1,000 bah by Magistrate Marsh In
Washington Heights Court to-day,
charged with feluulous assault lie Rd
mitted throwing acid in his wife's face
after quarrel about "a man she had
known four years ago. AZ 81. Law
renee Hospital IL was said Mrs bar
anon would lose one OF her eyes.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1920-08-12
ARRESTED AS BERGDoLL.
state Troopers seize Man Near
OneOntn-DenIes lie L. Eynder.

ONEONTA, n, Y, Aug IA young
man who. State troopers say answers
the description OF Grover Cleveland
Bergdoll, the wealthy drnft evader who
escaped from the custody Of the mill
tary authorities. Was arrested by two
troopers ten miles west OF here to-day,
The suspect denied that ne was Berg
doll and gave his name os George
Lenno OF Buffalo.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1920-08-12
PhysicIan-DIshwRs DeRth Nat
urul

Dr. Harry i. Campbell. the physl-
clan -dishwasher. who died about three
weoIs ago IN West 59th street room
was DECLARED to-day when the chemical
test ot his brain was completed at
bellevue Hospital 40 evidence os poi
son or drugs was disclosed 10y the test
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1920-08-12
PUZZLE: WHY THE ARREST7
Theatre Manager or Court Didn't
Care II Youths Played Cards.

The manager Of the theatre didn't
care" said one OF seven young men 10
Magistrate Corrigan in the Essex
Market Court to-day when arraigned
before him, They were arrested
Wednesday night for playing cards on
the fire escape OF loves Theatre at
Delaney and Suffolk Streets,
We'll, l am sure that / don't care
either" said the Court as he discharged
the youths.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1920-08-12
huge pench Crop Upstate.

ALBANY, Aug, l2,-At least l 500
refrigerator cars must be assembled be-
tween Buffalo and Rochester b. "he
New York Central and Erie Railroads
IN order TO handle successfully the
peach crop Of New York state which
viii ripcn In about ten days. according
10 an aunouncemer' by the Public Ser
vice Commission.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1920-08-12
irohrbition Agents BaiI Increased

lice Court to-day increased from 1000
20 5000 the bail In which ne has held
Benson B. g. Layerty Prohibition
ofiicer under suspension. Gayerty had
been held for examination on a charge
OF attempting TO extort $500 from John
Grimm, a saloon keeper OF No 1879
second Avenue, 70 "comprumise" a
eharge OF liquor s6lhng. When Magis-
, lTate Manouso was informed to-day that
the Grand Jury now Is investigating
I another similar charge against Layerty
I and that the Inan had been suspended
At the time OF the alleged eXtortion and
l1her0fOre had no right 70 carry gun
" shield. bail was Increased
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1920-08-12

This Berlin wireless message should
the latest direct advices from War
saw. Timed no later than an houc
before midnight last night. which an
nounced the launching of a Polish
counter fensive more than 80 miles
north OF the Polish capital.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1920-06-18
WHAT $4,000 DID IN MISSOURI

RepuDllcans In convention assem-
Died may fight over the different WAYS
OF Durk1ng the treaty proposed by
senator Lodge and Johnson. but when
they come to consider the obligation.
OF delegates with money i'm their
pockets and other ice points of honor
they leave nothing to be desired nm
the point OF. red-blooded Americanism
Inc S5O.oOO sent to Missouri in the
INTEREST or Gov. LOwden was not used
lor publicity, hall rent. brass bands
VI entertainment. Most of it passed
through the hands of National Con-.
mltteeman Babler, and. strangely
enough, two delegates admitted that
lucy ~h3u received handsome allot.
nehts OF the appropriation. In the
Kansas City district conditions wore
so pad that the well-seasoned MON.
Ders OF the National Committee recon.
ihended that it be deprived of renro.
sentation in the convention.
me sequel to all this is of interest
AitEough Gov. Lowden promptly rem.
ulaleu the men who said thew had his
noney' Doth occupied seats at the
Soiseum and shouted and voted for
MN most zealously. Although tho
tough old National COMMITTEES could
~. stand the two Kansas City dele.
safes the Committee on Credentials
so.ed 10 admit them and they too were
,oi Aowden Although National Com.
llii'.eeman Babler appears to have
MADE bad job OF what was to he =
sun hunt, the Missouri delegation has
most gratefully reelected him. en- tbat
the state is sure for another four vaars
te De appropriately represented at
party headquarters. al
however sad the failure of republi.
oahism 10 junction when such ideals
as the League of Nations confron,
II. NOBODY can say truthfully that ire
operations in the presence of c.sb
nave Iost any of their old-time rhythm