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Evening star., 1920-11-25
The Electoral College.

A correspondent in pointing out to
the New York Tribune that Mr.. Hard
ing is not yet the President-elect says
when the electoral college meets
1t Will. of course. elect Mr.. Harding
President, but its members have the
power to elect any one else If they
should choose to do so. They could
elect Mr.. Cox, MIR. Taft. Mr. Hughes
or any one they wanted. While all
such chances are absolutely improb-
able, yet they are possible. For this
reason ! think 1t world be much better
to refer to Mr.. Harding as President
designate or President-select."
The members Of the electoral col.
lege have no power to elect any one
they choose. They are in commission
under instructions. The republicans
are instructed to vote for Mr.. Harding
for President; and there is nothing
more binding in our affairs. They
would not for a moment think of VIC.
lating their instructions. nor could
any man be induced to accept Office
as the result of such a violation. In
deed, no such transaction could be
put over -
opinion IS held In some quarters
that the electoral college is a clumsy
contrivance and should be abolished.
Those holding the opinion recommend
in it's place voting directly for Presi-
dent and Vice President.
Whatever reasons may be urged for
a change Of method, they do not prop
erly include uncertainty. The e'<,-
teral college is not uncertain. g 2.
members have no choice of action
Meeting time and place are designated,
and they assemble to do specific
thing. They can do no other thing.
The republican electors when they
meet will vote for Mr.. Harding and
the democratic electors for Gov. Cox.
The matter was settled on the I'd in
stant. ~
Evening star., 1920-11-25
A Moneyless Russia,

A money1ess Russia is now IN pros.
pect. The council Of peoples com.
miasioners. has directed the finance
commissioners to prepare a plan with.
in q month for the abolishment Of
money. probably TO be made effective
January ]. This Is quite in line with
the general boishevfk program of con.
centrated communism. 1t will be in
teresting to see how the plan works
out,
This project is simply reversion to
the old system OF barter and exchange.
Probably in the Russian experiment
all work will be given unit values and
credits will be established for work
done according to those values, in
which necessities of life and perhaps
iuxuries may be obtained. 1t is beau
tifui theory. but 1t has never worked
out In practice except in the most
primitive stages of society.
The difficulty about the woekunit
standard Of values is that the assign
ment Of those values becomes a. much
a matter Of arbitrary decision as the
case Of a wage scale with money pay
ments. In fact, under the Russian
system 1t must be an absolute autoc-
racy Of decision. And, furthermore,
there Is an accompanying autocracy
in vaiue-fixing for goods. In short,
cacss the proposed Russian system
every value 70 to be determined by
the state. the value Of labos and the
value Of goods. And the state Is moth
Evening star., 1920-11-25
~ Viaduct nangers.,,

When the grade crossings were elm.
mated in this city it, was believed that
dangers at these points were at an
end. In certain places the streets
were carried under the tracks. This
entailed the planting Of posts in the
roadway to carry the viaduct These
posts have become rnenaces to public
safety. The. Jack OF light at night
makes them dangerous to all .tTafic.
Last night . motor car entering the
city from Maryland coIlided With: one
Of these posts at the. Rhode Island
Avenue yiaduct and several people
were badly hurt. .
At every one Of these subway points
the pillars should be painted white and
lighted at night with masked ,elec-
trtc lights. the rays. Of which will fall
only on the distractions in the high
way. If this u done 1t would be im.
possible for any driver to approach the
danger point without seeing the OBJ
stacle. 1t win be a warning to slack
en- speed and to take the narrow pas.
sageway on the side carefully. ..;s<t
At some Of these points. as at the
one at Rhode Island avenue. the street
practically changes direction in pass
ing under the viaduct, vehicles turn.
ing to the right away from the car
tracks. with the posts between them
and the tracks. 1t Is necessary for a
motor car, therefore. to be guided away
from tho obstruction. as a straight
way course inevitably causes a COLI.
sion. In these conditions some means
Of permanently marking these posts
at night IL needed. and that suggested
offers a solution Of a problem which If
neglected may cost human life.
Evening star., 1920-11-25

Preadent,elect Harding is Keeping
, great, deal of highly interesting In
to himself, but will not hold
on TO. It long enough to be classified
as q sphinx: - 80.
Evening star., 1920-11-25

America has never yet passed a
Thanksgiving day without sincere re-
alization of a cause for gratitude for
the, basic ideals Of government. which
Elorify its past and make secure faith.
the world over. in its" future. -
Evening star., 1920-11-25

I 1t is unfair to call Robert BrindelI
a "czar." The only car who attained
recent prominence is now regarded as
more sinned against than SHINING.
Evening star., 1920-11-25

Some OF the New York theatrical
producers have neglected to make their
stage productions as interesting as
their law suits.
Evening star., 1920-11-25

. ~ II ! - ~ ! - 80. .
An advantage in working out coal
crisis has been an autumn which re-
solved itself into 9 prolonged Indian
summer,
Evening star., 1920-11-25

A few new ''blue laws" should not
matter much. provided they do not
arouse interest in a general revival
OF the old ones so abundantly avail
able IN almost every community.
Evening star., 1920-11-25

In rrsorgapizthg the democratic
party Col. Bryan will have to provide
for an enormous prodigal son con.
sutuency.
Evening star., 1920-11-25

Lenin continues to stick to Office
work. while .Trotsky takes the as
signments. r.,
Evening star., 1920-11-25

The decline in the price Of pokk an.
nouneed from Chicago Is expected to
register in a ham sandwich very soon.
Evening star., 1920-11-25

i The most favorable indication in
Russia's affairs is the tendency to
promote commerce instead OF war;
Evening star., 1920-11-25

The Hague can remember; when 1t
wae slmost a. n1uch eonstae the
dove cf peace as deneya, ,aSst, ,rrssent.
Evening star., 1920-11-25

The Greek, populace does not care
how many foreign entanglements It's
government undertakes.
Evening star., 1920-11-25
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDBR JOHNSON,

6easonabie Brevfty.
Must be rather brief today 80.
Not because we're surly,
But because we're on. our way
TO be shopping early:
And the bargains you will miss
In the hurry. burly
II you read a '.pome' like this.
Stead O. shopping early.
Evening star., 1920-11-25
Tho seyiet's Transformation.

The Seviet's Transformation.
I'VE. have been organised into some.
thing that looks like hard-boiled dis
cipline." remarked the bolshevist.
I'VE have" answered the red.
I'VE can't transact any business un-
til We hear from the big boss Just
whore We set onto subject and where
we get off." tf'.
"Quite so.".
"Well. let's kill time somehow. !
move that the meeting take UP for
discussion the Question, When is q
soviet not a soviet7'"
Evening star., 1920-11-25
Na Such Person!

Old Santa scorns a show Of wealth.
His 3ourneyings are made
In ways Of kindliness with stealth,
He shuns a great parade.
He asks no estentatious prize
To fiout his neighbors with,
Which is, no doubt. why people wise
Regard him as a myth,
Jud GqHktus ,sRys the reaaen cd
many Of W are; afraid Of work is that
we are too bashful to get acquainted.
Evening star., 1920-11-25
y At q Distance,

At . Distance.
Truth is stranger than fiction" re.
marked the, seady-made philosopher.
TN Zsous scireies." :retoined Miss
Cayenne. 'Truth is wocse than a
stranger. She is practically ostra.
ciZed." ~
Evening star., 1920-11-25
a. tl'llN =.
Trade Marx
=. EZASIZC Hw/
UNDERWEAR
trade
4 ~~- - ga 4
mark assures
greater under
wear value!

Read Hane8 Guarantee:
I'VE guarantee Hanes Under
wear absoiuteIy-every thread.
stitch and button. We guar
antee to return your money or
give you a new garment If any
seam breaks"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-01-05
City Government Changes
Becoming Effective Today

The entire Woodward charter be-
comes the city's fundamental law,
supplanting the Bullitt bill, under
which eight Mayors Of Philadel-
phia have served. The Bullitt bill
was approved in June, 1856.
The new city Council. consisting
of twenty one salaried members, be-
gins functioning, superseding the
two chamber city Councils, which
came into being with the act of con-
solidation in 1854.
The municipal Department Of
Public Welfare makes its official
bow, the first department Of its kind
in large eastern city.
A new civil service commission be-
comes operative. with members
elected by the Council instead OF
appointed by the Mayor, as here
tofore.
A city solicitor appointed by the
Mayor takes office.
This official heretofore has been
elected by the people. Giving the
appointing power to the Mayor, it
is believed. provides for closer co.
operation between the city's execu-
tive and the city's law officer.
Important provisions of the new
charter relating to the budget AMI
the city's Indebtedness are already
effective.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-01-05
Prayer of ReU. r. ", Dauis
at Council Organization

I'm those strenuous days of re-
construction, the leaders of our peo-
pie will need to he men aud women
of wide vision. large sympathies and
generous purposes. Larger ideals
arc facing our chambers Of com
mcrcc, our captains Of industry, our
leaders in church and state. Our
citizens will expect from this newly
organized Council of twenty ono
members such legislation as will be
in harmony with these wider visions
and broader programs.
ITO this end we commend to Thy
favor aud guidance all the members
Of this new Council for the city Of
Philadelphia. May their delibera-
iions be regulated by sense OF hon
o.. fairness and brotherhood. Help
them to dedicate their powers to the
great purpose of doing the largest
amount of good to the greatest num-
Der of our people.
eve thank Thee for the broad
Sauged plans and purposes of his
Honor the Mayor. May he find in
this legislative body aud in all the
other powers of our city spirit of
enthusiastic CO. operation
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-01-05
Mcclure WORKERS
lose MEDIA Jobs.
New Delaware County Officials
Have Housecleaning at
Courthouse
HAlLER ASSUMES DUTIES

Media, Pa. Jan. u. There was p
hcusecleauing in the Dclawar' county
eourthousc today with the induction
ifito Office of the new county commits
siopers and register of wille. who rc-
moved many old officehodcrs. The
house cleaning was blow to tho Ne
Ciure faction aud victory for tho
Delaware County Republican League,
which has the support of Governor
Sproui.
Robert j. Burley and James NJ
Hamilton Sprou Republicans, and
Thomas +. Feeley. a Mcclure Demo
rrst. are the new commissioners. Lieu
tenait Colonel Franklin =. Hallcr,
of che Twenty eighth Division. became
resister OF wills. succeeding Theodore
E. kreegor, who was defeated for a
third term. The new commissioners.
the register of wills. District Attorney
William Taylor. County Treasurer
George W. Proctor and Recorder OF
Deeds w. L. r. McClenachan were
sworn in by Judge johnson.
The commissioners removed all of the
clerks aud ianitors rs well as Super
intendent of Buildings and Grounds
Percy A. Stott. and Isaac e. Johnson,
for years county solicitor. The latter
is son OF Judge Johnson.
The new appointees are: County
solicitor. Albert ]. williams, of Me.
iia. superintendent of buildings and
grounds, Fred Rowles, of Chester; !;
chief clerk TO the commissioners, &.
Albert Rinkson; clerks, Michael Cronin.
Jr.. Thomas X. Draper, John Hanley.
William Schlogcl. Evan T.. HaI t'Son.
OF Lapsdownc. was rcappointrd deputy
county treasurer. John Lamont. OF
Chester. was made county tax coilcr-
f,r for Chester. Seven persons holding
minor Jobs under the commissioners
were removed.
Register of Wills Hallcr's official
family includes William II. Milliken,
Robert C. Jones. Archibald Trainor.
Henry +. Mackey, George W. Hull,
Samuel G.. Mathues and Albert Evans.
Samuel L. Pancoast. Of Marble. is
tnetnew scaler of weights and measures.
supplaptiug o. \. Smith, of Darby.
William Hamilton, of Radnor, was ap-
roiuted to a place under County Con :
troller Orion l.. Davis in the place of
George Schroeder, removed. District
Attorney Taylor appointed William
MacCarter. of Norwood. and William
r. McClcnachau, Jr., of Trainer, as
sistaut district attorneys. John OToole
and o. \. Smith were appointed county
detectiyes
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-01-05
MAYOR SMITH QUITS OFFICE
WITH DEEP SIGH OF RELIEF
VIII Take Months Misunderstanding Official Gives Candid
Opinion of Newspapers and Says Most Police
men Are Honest

Thomas Il. Smith, who was Mayor
of Philadelphia until noon today,
breathed a sigh of relief.
The sigh itself was chapter in his
tory. 1t carried four years review
in the one contented breath. The re-
firing Mayors last official act was
highly praiseworthy. He made sub
stantial personal contribution to Car
dinal Mercier fund of $4,000, which
he turned over to the city to be for
warded to the primate. Just prior to
that he vetoed two bills for parks in
the Twenty second ward.
Not long ago Mr.. Smith said ne
wouldn't have the Mayoralty again Il
it we're handed him on plate, Ills
dcmeanor today indicated that he was
sincere in that remark.
Stepping from chief executive to pri
vatr citizen. Mr.. Smith felt a little
free to talk.
With much candor he expressed his
views concerning newspapers, told o.
his plans for the future, discussed thu
police, and incidentally remarked thai
before starting anything definitely hi
would take months vacation.
Regarding newspapers Mr.. Smltf
said he believed that vicious attacks OF
public officials by the newspapers woult
eventually be dealt with by legislation
lie also predicted that editorial at
tacks of the future would have to b'
signed by the author.
The retiring Mayor was asked II bt
thought the city was free from vice dur
ing his administration.
my instructions have always beer
TO suppress vice and gambling. he sald
"Gambling has been so thoroughly
driven out that | incurred the enmltN
Of many we'll known gamblers. an
not a Puritan: I'm something of ;
natural born gambler myself. Despite
that. however. | always obeyed the law
land gave Instructions to suppress it:
What is your opinion of the police
force of tic city, he was asked.
"The police force. as whole, are
honest. efficient mel. he replied, 'bp'
in the last three weeks | saw suspi
cious circumstance which led me to be-
licvc that all policemen are not honest.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-01-05
COUNTY OFFICERS
ARE INSTALLED
l. a m b er t o n, Cunningham,
Knight and Walton Assume
Their Duties
FRIENDS AT THE EXERCISES

Simplicity marked the ceremony of
swearing in the new county officers
this morning.
Accompanied by their wives and
personal friends, the newly elected Of
ncerS visited the courtroom where the
oath was administered and after re-
ceiFing congratulations. went to the
ofices which they will occupy Most
ot the offices were transformed into
tlo.al bowers through gifts of friends.
Robert IL. Iamberton took the oath
ms sheriff in the chambers of Judge
Ferguson. George W. Coles, chairman
Of tic Town Meeting party: Horace
W. Reilly and others witnessed the
brief ceI emony.
Thomas w. Cunningham. who began
another term as chief clerk of the Court
of Quarter Sessions. took the oath Of
office. before Judge Finletter. Several
OF his political followers and political
.rlends were present at the ceremony.
Numerous friends witnessed the brief
ceremony when Coroner William r..
Knight Jr,. who begins another term.
took his office before Judge John NJ.
Patterson.
John NJ. Walton, who has been city
controller for several terms, took the
oath of office in the presence of fellow
workers.
Numerous friends saw County Com
missioners George +. Holmes. Harry
kuenzel and Edgar w. Lauk sworn in.
l.ank is Democrat and begins his
first term. He succeeds Henry Starr
Richardson.
Neariy all Of tae magistrates have
been sworn in. These who start new
ter. 5 today are James A. Briggs. who
is seriously i'll at his home Evan Il.
Penneck. Joseph S. O'Bricn. Maxwell
Stevenson. Jr.. John F. McNenny.
John A. Dougherty and Edward P.
Carney.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-01-05
GIFTS FOR C0UMCILMEN
Grandfather Clocks Popular Pres
ents to New Body

Grandfathers clocks were popular
gifts to members of the new Council, in @.
augurated today. from their friends and
constituents. Three stood in Converse
ton Hall, opposite the Council chamber,
where the gifts for incoming legislaS
tors were put on display.
Charles Il. Hall received seven foot
mahogany grandfather's clock from his
friends in the Seventh ward; Robert j.
Patton received another one from the
East Enc Republican Club of the Thir-
ty third ward; the third went to John
+. Mckinley, Jr., the gift of the Thir-
ty third Ward Republican Club.
William Z. Finley was given an orna-
mental lion by his friends downtown !:
William McCoach received q huge bas-
ket of fruit. and each of the twenty one
councilmen was given a great basket of
flowers. The flowers came from various
organizations.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-01-05
MORE BAD WHISKY ARRESTS
Federal Agents Believe Wood Al
cohol Case Near Solution

New York. Jan. by A. ~
Two arrests which federal officials be-
lieve will solve the mystery as to the
source of the wood alcohol which caused
100 deaths in this city. New Jersey
and New England. We're announced to-
day by Harold r. Dos. revenue agent
They were Cosimo d'Ambrosia. u
brooklyn chauffeur. and William Vol
Ter. a Brooklyn garage keeper and
printer.
Ten large drums of alcohol are said
to have been found on Woller'S prem
iscs. D'AmbroSia is alleged to have
carted alcohol over to Manhattan for
shipment.
Indictments for eleven persons
charged with conspiracy to violate the
wartime prohibition act will be asked
for by Joseph Mulqueen, assistant
United States attorney, tomorrow
D'Ambrosia was held in $500 bail
Woller was turned over to the federal
authorities in Brooklyn.
D'Ambrosia confessed, according to
Attorney Mulqueen. that the alcohol
was removed from drums in the garage
of John Romanelli, Brooklyn under
takcr. who is being held.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-01-05
NEW HARRISBURG MAYOR
George A. Hoverter, Inaueurated
Today. Has Pledged improvements

Harrisburg. Jan. J.--Georgc \. Ho
vertcr was inaugurated mayor of Har
risburg today, succeeding Daniel l..
Keister. Both are Republican and the
entire membership OF the city council
is also Republican.
The new mayor pledged himself to the
early erection of municipal bathing
beaches and bathhouscs to the prose
rution of other public improvements.
TO CO. operate with the state in the
development of the Capitol Park area
and to bold his own police court hear
ings at a saving of hundreds of dollars
to the city.
The new county officials also took
Office today. all of them being Repub-
Leans, except Howard O. Holstein. who
was elected by the anti Mccormick fac
ton of the Democrats to the minority
place on the board of county commits
sioners.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-01-05
FLOWERS FOR CoRTELYOU
Safety Director Wished Well BY
Eriends-One From "Ruckv

The Office of James T. Cortelyou, new
director of public safety, in City Hall
was today smothercd in floral tributes
to the incoming director.
Among the flowers which piled the
q basket of roses from Edward Buck"
Dcvlin, Penrosc leader Of the Eighth
ward; horseshoe of flowers from the
j. Hampton Moore Republican Club, of
the Forty eighth ward; flowers from
the county detectives. and flowers from
the attaches of the United States Dis
trict Court
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-01-05
WATSON MAY KEEP JOB
$1,000 Not Tempting as Ware Organ
zation May Lose Out

Thomas +. Watson Ware leader of
Germantown, may forgo a $1,000 job as
mercantile appraiser to prevent the loss
of magistrate Office to the Ware or
ganization.
Watson, who is magistrate. was
appointed a mercantile appraiser re-
Gently by Auditor General Charles A.
Snyder and City Treasurer Shoyer. It
was anticipated he would resign his
$1,000 magistracy at once, but the cx-
pected did not happen. =.
The Ware lieutcnant's reluctance to
yield his place in the minor judiciary is
said to be based on a fear that Gov =
ernor SprOul will name some one other
than Ware man as Watson + successor.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-01-05
WOMEN ATTEND INAUGURAL
Many Prominent in Social and civ,
Affairs See Mayor Take Oar

Many women prominent in social 49,,
civic activities were in attendance nj aIo tIa
inaugural of Mayor Moore. Among tbsr, s~e
were: Mrs. Edward w. Biddle, Wsu Sdeu'
Arthur II. Lea, Mrs. II. s. Prontiss,' niis'
Nichols, Mrs. Cornelius Stevenson. fS Mrs
Norman Mcleod, Mrs. Samuel II. AsS SiS
bridge, Mrs; Mary Mumford, Mrs. Rob.
ert Won Moschzisker, Mrs. Mnrdoou,, oo,
Kendrick, Mrs. John G. Groome. a'yTeh Me-
Barclay Warburton, Mrs. J. VIII.
Martin, Miss Mary Burnham, Mrs t.,'
Mary O'Reilly Rea, Miss Anne Jamhar has
ton. Mrs. Rudolph Blankenburp Me-.
n. b. Phillips, Mrs. Natalie Alier ME- MWrs'
James Pollock and Miss Christine Eon ES'
drick. Ach'
Others invited by the Mayor elect -,
Mr.. and Mrs. Waited d. SRepberJ AT Sle
and Mrs. William Ellis Scull, DR.. r W =
Dercum, Mr.. and Mrs. w. G, x woiis
Or. and Mrs. J.: G. Vessel, Mr.. I'~ pnS
Mrs. John l.. Mdckle, Mr.. and %.n
Harry p. Barnes and Mr.. and Mrs NrI !
7. Tierney. ''' D.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-01-05
BEGINS AS MAGISTRATE
John A. Dougherty in Initial Case
Remands Reckless Driver

John A. Dougherty began his duties
as city magistrate in the Fifteenth
street ard Snyder avenue police sta e
tion this morning.
After lawyers and friends had con
graduated the new magistrate, the first
case was called. The prisoner was Il
man who was charged with reckless
driving of an automobile. He was held
under $400 bail for a further hearing
next Sunday.
Magistrate Dougherty will hold court
at the Fifteenth and Snyder avenue po-
lice station ard at the Twentieth and
Federal streets police station. His of
flee will be on Broad street above Fed
eral, formerly occupied by Magistrate
Briggs. The magistrate lives at Gil
Schuylkill avenue.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-01-05

A number of men on the force are un-
fitted for the work"
This afternoon Mr.. Smith said he
was going to the offices of the Thomas
Il. Smith Bonding Co., in the Lincoln
Building.
1T will be my first visit to the Office
since / was inaugurated," he said. "Al-
though / have several offers from re-
sponsible business concerns, ! expect
to continue in the bonding business.
Before doing anything, however, will
go to Florida for a month. as 1 have
been suffering from troublesome
cold"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-01-05
MOORE ROOM BLOOM SHOP
Friends of Mayor and Cabinet "Tel
Il in Flowers"

Flowers in endless profusion. the gift
of scores Of friends and organizations.
graced Mayor Moorc's reception room
this morning for the inauguration. They
began arriving at . o'clock, and by the
time the hour for inauguration APP
preached the entire room was banked
with blooms. Many of the Mayor S
former colleagues in Congress remem-
bered him with bouquets.
Likewise, the desks of the members
Of the new cabinet were banked with
flowers. Men from the city's florist
shops arrived early to decorate the desks
of the new directors with flowers sent
them by their friends.