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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-05-22
USED PHONE CALL
AS MEANS OF ESCAPE

Grover Bergdoll left Castle William,
the disciplinary barracks at Fort jay,
Governors island, on Thursday morn
ing. He wore his prisoners uniform
and prison number 90" and he was
not handcuffed
In charge Of Bcrgdoll were Sergcants
Calvin York and John O'Hara.
They boarded the S o'clock train
from New York, and arrived at North
Philadelphia Station at 9:46. During
the trip Bergdoll was full of life and
regaled his guards, both young, with
humorous stories.
D. Clarence Gibbopey. Grover s
lawyer, and former Magistrate James
f. Romig, lifelong friend Of the Berg.
doll family, met them az the station
with ar automobile. Gibboney was
dropped at his Walnut street Office and
the others went to the Bcrgdoll homo,
Fifty second street and Wynuefeld ave
nue..
Mother Was Away
The guards and Croft - as the pris.
oner was known to friends. spent Thurs
day playing billiards on Bcrgdolls ia q.
BILE and enjoying the other luxuries of
the Bergdol home.
Mrs. Bergdoll. who had greeted her
son lovingly was absent most Of the
day. She was at her trial where she
was fined 5000 and costs for trying TO
guard Grover from arrest in her home
last January. She used revolver n
intimidatc the government agents at
that time.
The guards were entertained royalty,
and Croft was the life Of the party.
his jokes and quips keeping them in
constant good humor. Several times he
was unguarded for few minutes and
made no effort 70 escape. The suspi
cionS Of the guards were lullrd.
"Judeo' Romig was visitor to the
house that day. The draft dodger's
speedy automobile had been tuned ur
for a trip in connection with Bergdoll'
mysterious visit home, the Judge
said.
Thursday night the guards and
"Grof again enjoyed themselves. The
change from army fare 10 the Iuxurics
OF n milionaire's table and cellar was
moro than welcomed by the guards.
One Of The sergeants slept with
Grover Thursday night. The other had
n room across the hallway. Bergdoll
mad" no effort 10 escape,
Friday. Lucky Day"
Yesterday saw repetition Of Thurs
days entertainment. Mrs. Bergdoll
whose devotion to Grover has been
one Of the outstanding features Of his
life. again went out.
She went to her old home on Twen
~ ninth street near Girard avenue tC
plant flowers, she said, because "th'
stars wero right Thursday night anC
Friday is lucky" day.
After a fine lunch Grover, Judge
Romig and the two guards sat down II
the sitting room on the second floor fol
n chat
Gibboney denies he was present a
the time, but Captain Souder says hi
investigation proves he was.
Croft" entertained those presen
with comic parodies on Shakespeare ant
had his audience almost convulsed will
laughter.
Telephone Rings
At , ;55 o'clock the telephone bell il
tho hall rang.
'Ill answer it," Grover, who wa
on his feet at the time, said, and h
went out into the hallway, No i'm
portance was attached to this until tn
he'll rang again in about a minute.
Romig left the room and returned i
a minute aud exclaimed, My God !'he'
gone
O,Hara said, and he and York epran
10 the door. Bergdoll was gone, Romi
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-05-22
FLIERS HURT AT SHORE
Alrplane Crashes During Exhibition
at Pan.Ameriean Congress

Atlantic City. May 22.-Thc first
crash among the planes participating
in the third Pan American aeronauti.
cal congress gave Lieutenant John Ra
leaut, a Philadelphia boy, and Sergeant
Major Bargenor, Of New York, peril
Gus minute early this afternoon.
Just completing fight from Mitch
ell field in big DE Haviland plane,
they started to make landing nt the
air port, but as they touched the ground
the landing gear collapsed and the ma
chine crashed. The pilot managed to
make quick stop and both escaped
serious injury. The plane was wrecked.
The hiers had made the run from
Mitchell field in an hour, with sec
oud De Haviapd, piloted by Lieutenant
Howard Norris, with Sergeant Major
Blake as mechanician.
Senator Harry y. New, Of Indiana
in an address to the congress this morn
ing, said America was far behind Euro.
pean nations in the development of com
mercial aeronautics, He urged the
stimulation of public interest in the
subject that would be reflected in con
gressional action and put the United
States where it rightfully belonged in
this important field Of enterprise.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-05-22

told them he had seen Bergdoll's ma
chine turn the driveway on two wheels.
A quick survey showed that Bergdoll
had made his escape in his motorcar,
which had been standing In front of the
house, with Eugene Stecker, from the
Broomall estate Of the Bergdolls, at the
wheel.
Discrepancies then appear, In the
story. Gibboney, who says be was not
in the Bergdoll home when the draft
dodger escaped, says he was in his Of
fee and was apprised Of the escape by
n telephone call from the Judge"
Then, according to Gibboney. he
speeded to the Bergdoll home in taxi,
and after verifying the report, notified
Superintendent of Police Mills. This
is in contradiction Of Souder's story
that Gibboney was at the house, and
for some reason did not notify the DO .
lice until more than half an hour after
the escape.
Mother Is Surprised
Superintendent Mills called Fort Jay.
The authorities there denied Bergdoll
was here on an important mission and
said he was in his cell. 1t was some
time before the affair was Strengthened
out and the sleuths finally took to the
trail. :
Mrs. Bergdoll apparently was very
much surprised when she returned home
and heard OF her sons escape.
The agents Of the Department OF
Justice. who we're responsible for Berg
dolls arrest in January, were not told
of the escape by the military authori-
ties until several hours after being mott
fed by the newspapers.
Bergdoll apparently has left no trail
to follow, other than the detectives
knowledge of his actions and plans dur
ing the time he was fugitive from jus
ticc before.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-05-22
RECEPTION TO R. H. CROFT
Retiring Assistant Secretary c
p. r, r. Given Farewell

Robert II. Croft, who has been retired
as assistant secretary Of the Pennsylva
MIA Railroad Co., was rendered re.
ception today in the Office of the secre-
tary in Broad Street Station by his
friends aud associates in the general
Offices of the company.
Mr.. Croft was retired March 1 under
the pension department regulations. He
had worked In the secretary's depart.
ment for forty five years, his first DO
sition being that of stenographer.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-05-22
McAVOY NOT INFORMED
U. 8. Attorney Learned OF 6ersdol
Here Through NeWspapers

Charles ID. McAvoy, United States
district attorney here, issued the fol
lowingg statement today:
This department had no knowledge
that Bcrgdoll was to leave Fort Jay
for any purpose whatever. This de-
partment was informed Of his escape
through the newspapers. The depart
ment will use every effort to recapture
Bergdoll."
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-05-22
HIS MANAGER HERE TODAY
Hayes Seeks to Size Up Political
situation, II Ia Believed

Walter ]. Hayes, campaign man
ager for Senator Hiram johnson, is
coming to this city from, Washington
late this afternoon to confer with poll. g.
tical leaders.
Hayes has no engagement with Sena.
tor Penrose this evening, according to
the senator's secretary. 1t is believed
the visitor is coming here to size up"
the situation, now that delegates. at l..
large and district delegates have been
elected
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-05-22
BergdoH May Be Hiding
in Home Here, Is Theory

Federal agents today declared they
had reason TO believe that Grover
Cleveland Bergdoll did not, leave his
mothers home after eludine his two
soldier guards. Guard was closely
kept upon the Bergdoll home, Fifty .
second street and Wynnefeld ave.
nue., throughout the night.
The two soldier guards did not
leave the house, They would not
positively say that they heard the
motor carrying Bergdoll of.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-05-22
BUCKS
RELIGIOUS NOTICES
Presbyterian

RELIGIOUS NOTICES
Presbyterian -,
THE BETHLEHEM PRESBYTERIAN
Broad and Diamond.
REV. w. L. MCCORMICK, Pastor
Morning servics. 1880 a, m.
Sermon by Rev. Charles r. wishsrt D p
Sunday School. o'3O p. m
.-.".'--.-...
Tan .. m.--Grand Rally and Mass Nee"
ing under tho auspices OF q
Tho General Assembly's Committee on
Sabbath Observance and the Lords Day
Alliance IN the United States.
csnaral subject. THE American chrs i,,
tienSs sabbath and Toilers Weekly Re"
Day"
Addresses by Rev. Maitland AleSana'''
b, D., Pittsburgh. Pa ana s.,tI. Wash
IsN Rsy Msrry MsrE IS''soi6 L. Bow6y. B D. New YoEs
rev, u. l. Whallon, d. D. ZanesNlrei s,T. IN,
Rev Samuel 8. Palmer D. D. 'o''A
bus, o.
Special music at both services
Postal employees for whom, the A'"'n''
won SUNDAY rest will attend
Take 18th or 18th st. car 70 piam0"u
and then ever TO Broad
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-05-22
about the Only Clues
to the Missing Grouer

Bergdoll's getaway automobile was
a Hudson Super Six, Model II.
License number. Penna. 5.47S.
Chauffeur, Eugene Ike" Stecker.
When last seen Bergdoll wore an
olive drab prison uniform. On his
arm his number, 30" He wore
campaign hat of felt, canvas leg.
gings, and russet army shoes.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-05-22
REAL ESTATE ToR SALE
Maryland Farms

ON WATER rRoNr-92O a; acres ,tsS, ssS iG'i " i
cultivation 80 acres y stopy Wop dweliins, u
ysITssle yson tnse msrsHr for 10 horses and II sSs
otSer outbuidlnss in sGSd cTnd''lSnt ns1 cent ys,r
years this farm has so,I Ra!d Sheesterto%n, et Md'
on sSSSoyM Nav wv ash, ii a. M at puSI,ib 'd and
q uef f. MASSEY. southeast sSos corner ne WOodlsnd
Arch, Phone Spruce 8O00' OF
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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-05-22
DEATHS

MELVILLE.--on May 2o; WV i ,toysnl
Reatves t and friends and Az soessslS:sr sIS:rs% T.
which he was a member invited 20 ,sis Lures rssi'
on Tuesday. at $50 q. M TeLn, ,amn mIS requiem
Mass at St. James's church, at 10 a III. ="
terment HOLY Cross cemIeteITSr1A A, wife
=, charles q wightmsn, Jr., agea viii
California. lnterment west
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-05-22
Stop your labor turnoyer--increase

and stabilize production; keep your work
ers sold 10 their iobs through q service de-
psTtment. Young woman welfare worker
anxious 70 connect with an industrIai plant
as organizer and director Of such a depart.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-05-22
Scores Army LaXlty

ITO my knowledge. Bergdoll had no
right in this city, and we got no mott.
fication OF his coming. Nor did the
military intelligence officials here re-
ceive such notification.
Major Hunt says handouts are not
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-05-22
LAWYER Stood His Sponsor

ave are requesting no privilege
only the necessary liberty Of action
under guard, This prisoner has no
desire 10 escape | stand responsible
for his prompt return to prison without
advantage to him other than that in.
yolved in the object of this request.
4 hope this request may be granted
Immediately. II seems reasonable and
right 70 me, and also 10 you, and
Connecticut western news., 1920-02-12
ABRAHAM LINCOLN

One hundred and eleven years ago Thursday, in log cabin, of poor parents, Abraham Lincoln, the great demancipator, was born. Today throughout the nation his birthday is being celebrated and his name honor ed, which is right and fitting. Time adds fame to the name of Lincoln and the passing years bring increased acknowledgment of his wisdom.
 Perhaps the two things most gen erally known about Abraham Lin coin are his proclamation of emanci- patton freeing over four million slaves and his Gettysburg address. But their are countless other things about ''the greatest democrat since Jesus Christ" as one writer calls him, that prove most interesting reading. The trouble is to find them and comparatively few people enjoy reading the average history. To those who wish to know Lincoln better we would advise reading Irving Bachellor's "A man for the ages"
 In this story the author will gently lead you through the life of Lincoln at New Salem, H., up to the time The was assassinated, It is more than mere story and reveals many truths that perhaps would otherwise remain secret to many. When it i: romu1eted won will know TincolT better and love him more, which i: the purpose of our reference to tbt book, as it probably is of the bool itself.
Connecticut western news., 1920-02-12
RELIEF MEETING CALLED
 BY GOVERNOR HOLCOMB
(Continued from page D

(Continued from page I
 then went to the Near East to take charge of relief work in Aintab, Fur key. He has just returned from Ar menia and is the Washington repre- sentative of the American committee for Armenian Independence. Cap- tain Hyde has an intimate knowledge of the terrible conditions in the Near East and tells first-hand story in compelling and inspiring way.
 With Captain Hyde will come John W. Mace, Assistant General Field Secretary of the Near East Relief. He has filled this position since the organization of the Com nittee under federal charter Pre- vious to that time he was campaign director for the Committee in Mary land and Delaware. During the war Mir. Mace toured the cantonments as lecturer. He was also active in the Liberty Loan, Red Cross and National War Council campaigns. He is a splendid speaker and in his undergraduate days at Yale and New York University took a promi- nent part in the intercollegiate de- bates. Mir. Mace's long connection with the work of the Near East makes him a singularly able man to place the great problem before the conference in a way that will be easily grasped.
 Captain Hyde was one of the speakers addressing the immense mass meetings held last week at the New York Hippodrome and the Brooklyn Academy of Music, and 1t was largely due to the first-hand in- formation that he was able to bring to these audiences of the actual con- ditions in the Near East that these meetings, together with the first days campaign work in New York City, produced more than s1,000,000 for the work of the Near East Relief. Connecticut has been asked to make provision for 10000 orphans. This request is modest one in view of the fact that there are more than 100000 orphans in the Near East whose only hope of food and life lies in what America does for them. And it is to find way to take care of these 10000 orphans by the people of the state that Governor Holcomb has called this conference at the Hotel Taft, for Lincoln's Birthday.
Connecticut western news., 1920-02-12
M. E. Church Notes

A meeting of The Official Board was held last evening Wednesday, at the home of MT. and Mrs. c. E.. Badgley.
 Prayer meeting at the church this (Thursday) evening at 7:3O.
 The Ladies Aid Society will meet on Friday afternoon, Feb. 18th with Mrs. Joseph Franks. The ladies are planning Lenten Supper to be held Tn the church parlors on Friday evening, Feb. 20th. Supper will be served from 5:30 to 8 D. m. Price 5Oc. The menu: Escalloped Oysters, Salmon Loaf, French Fried Potatoes, Lima Beans, Cabbage Salad, Pickles, Rolls, Orange and Lemon Jelly with whipped cream, cake and coffee.
 The Epworth League Social Assem- ply will meet on Friday evening with the Misses Mabel and Helen Baird at o'clock. ..s.. Regular services next Sunday Morning worship at 10:3O.
 Sabbath School at 11:45.
 Epworth League at 6:3O D. m Leader, Miss Mabel Baird. Topic "China's Everyday World''. ] Evening Worship at 7:3O. /
 Junior League on Monday after noon at 3:30. .e ...
 The Woman's Home Missionary Society will meet with Miss c. H Roraback on Thursday afternoon Feb. 19.
Connecticut western news., 1920-02-12
SNAP SHOTS

The treaty makes. progress. So does glacier.-Indianapolis News. If you don't know what jazz ora tory is you don't read the Congress sional Record.-Savannah News.
 ~Rs .... While Uncle Sam is rounding up the reds the profiteers are picking his pockets-Baltimore American.
 RRs With prohibition in effect, it is reasonable to believe fish tales will be more plausible,
 %#% The only place in which production is normal is in the manufacture of excuses for the high cost of living. There ought to be decided saving in the manufacture of mems clothing since hip pockets can now be cut out. But would it not be terrible if the Russians should decide to deport Emma and Aleck back to the United States?-Chicago News.
 #xs
 An ultimatum has been sent to D'Annunzio, who will probably turn it over and write poem on the back. Sun and Herald.
 London now learns that the allies will demand that Holland keep the ex-kaiser. The allies apparently are determined to be obeyed.-Kansas City Star.
 The majority of vtoers have al- ready determined that the next presi- dent will be a republican. His iden- tity doesn't seem a matter of great concern.-Baltimore American.
 k*# f: A scientist has discovered that a snail can travel half a mile in seven days, thus beating the we'll known United States mail in several recard- ed instances.-Cleveland Plain Deal CT. For candidate who is not a can didate, Gov. Coolidge of Massachu- setts certainly has about as active g campaign organization as at present exists in this country.-Por Evening Express.
 #A# There seems to be great astonish. nent becaise the natives of the Vir. gin Islands wear overcoats in torric heat. Yet the summer furs of fash ionables here do not even excite re mark.-Baltimor American.
 MT. Hohenzollern is to erect hos pital at Amerongen as souvenir o1 his stay there. Incidentally, it may serve as reminder of those h, smashed to pieces just across tn, border.-ManchesteH Union.
Connecticut western news., 1920-02-12
SCHOOL NOTES
T n .s.. ~ ....'

On account of the severity of the storm there was no session of the school on Friday.
 Throughout the grades and the High School there has been poor attendance the past week, due to sickness and bad travelling.
 Miss Roraback, who has been i'll for about week, is greatly missed. We all hope that she will soon be able to be with us again.
 The attendance banner is held this week by Miss Lindell's room.
Connecticut western news., 1920-02-12
CORNWALL IN FICTION

Samuel Scoville, jr., has written several nature stories for the Ladies Home Journal that have attracted no little attention, especially one in the current issue of that magazine with the scene laid in Cornwall These stories are interesting to 7overs of, nature, and, when you give a touch here and there of human na- tnre as it really is, they become sdoubly interesting. Really the only fault that could be found with the last article is the illustration that shows what is presumably skunk, but looks more like hooded monkey.
 Another article by the pen of MT. sScoville is "Trappers of Women" in the same issue. This comprises a series of facts of methods used by criminals to defraud women of mon ey after the death of husband or relatives. It is well worth reading, as MT. Scoville handled more than 10000 cases of this nature while he was practicing as an attorney in Philadelphia.
 Another article dealing with the activities in this state recently ap- peared in the Country Gentleman, This told all about "Margaret's .Salted Nuts" and to those whose curiosity has been aroused by the sign which appears near Collinsville on the state road, this article should prove satisfying.
Connecticut western news., 1920-02-12
TO CONQUER AND DESTROY STATE,"
 us. COMMUNISTS CALL FOR LABOR REVOLT
Revolutionary Pamphlet, Found in U S. Department of Justice Investigations, Gives Message of Com
 munists in Chicago to Russian Headquarters.
Extrscts from "ManIfesto and

fron"M Manf the nenatonaP comuunis Party of America propose state sta but and destroy roy @ As long as the state prevails In those countries in which historical development has furnished the for its organization against Capitalism. -o The fons prm m skilled @ % @ hose 3 % itself for The unions of the militant class struggle To Imperialism anda accepting stateC Capitalism ''' collapse impulse rates and the the working tate @ M @ action beme oa n purpose Whe n The co%mut te of the cass struggle the workers against capitalism Its aim to direct this struggle to the revolution the that develops of immediate action expressing the strug of the mPosOny of i'm %0 ] ut ] soO gns deeons @ aer fons and purposes this struggle eliminating in the mass action @ of the a M working class its major eampagIs der develop a" of ) The Communist Party shall participate in mass strikes not only to implications of the strike ...
 the process of which develops understanding and action for the conquest of power talent the tendency general strike and the % Tpus 6 oC%F ap ss the nsy % 5 es b @ pa n nd @ the institutions @ of capitalism The strike being isolated and passive must become ahS a @ahS and oea no Dans the "0S TOT the shall establish industrial units its territory the shops mills and mines-and
 
 possible particular industry by the workers
 
 with wokersan n capiaismi
 Communist Party actively the struggle to revolution
  representatives industrial unnm and industrial revolutionary implications Industrial  capaat @ panmenaTy s"te Industrial dsS administration of the Communist
 F. of L. is reactnary and a
 the shops
  mbzng militant clements these councils be unife n d Council wherever possible
 Communist agitate Tor embracing the w. U militant unions A or revolutionary |
 
 while indicating their analogous the Shop of union l bureaucracy be O agricultural Communist directly
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Connecticut western news., 1920-02-12
Mir. R. C. King Tells a Wonderful
 Story About Rats. Read It.

"For months my place was alive with rats. Losing chickens, eggs, feed Friend told me to try RAT SNAP. I did. Somewhat disappoint- ed at first not seeing many dead rats, but in a few days didn't see live one. What were not killed are not around my place. RAT-SNAP sure does the trick" Three sizes, 25c, soc, $1.00. Sold and guaranteed by Freeman Dempsey, dealers-adv.
Connecticut western news., 1920-02-12
Remembering the Boys.

friend of mine performed a we'd ding ceremony for n young couple In our home town, after which the bride groom took all the money out of his pocket, which was 70 cents, and turned to my fridaR, the minis CT, and said: q will have to keep 90 cents of this to buy cigars for the boys" and handed him the 25 cents for the fee.--Chicago Tribune.
Connecticut western news., 1920-02-12

Sunday, February 9th marked the 10th anniversary of the organization of the Boy Scouts. This great or ganization for boys has done untold good throughout the country and is Becoming more popular each year.
Connecticut western news., 1920-02-12

Leave your order with us for en- graved or printed cards. The Canaan Printing Company.
Connecticut western news., 1920-02-12

Don't hear much from the "old timers" these days about the winters when they were boys.
Connecticut western news., 1920-02-12

Mails will close as per schedule be- Saw until further notice:
 A. M. P. M.
 -South-S:16 South-2 :36 sEast-8:16 East-3:35 North-9:52 North-6:44 West-1O:55 West-7:10 R. F. D. Mail closes at 9:30. Office open from 8 A. M. to 8 F. M. Daily. Sunday Il 80 A. M. to 12:30 P. M.
Connecticut western news., 1920-02-12
TO RENT
MISCELLANEOUS

Trucking or hauling with team, done
 by J. P. Cudney, Canaan, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1920-02-12

THE NEWS AGENTS Extra copies of The News are on --.Sale at the office of publication and Dempsey's Drug Store, Canan. Post Office, East Canaan. Post Office, Falls Village c. T. Johnson's Store, Norfolk J. w. Morgan, Great Harrington H. c. Giddings, Kent.
Connecticut western news., 1920-02-12
WANTED

Wanted-Two married men to work on farm in Cornwall. Apply to Oscar Carlson, Cornwall, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1920-02-12
Cent-a-Word Advertisements
FOR SALE

For Sale-All around farm horse. Weight 1900 lbs. c. Roy Johnson, Canaan, Conn. Tel 21,
Connecticut western news., 1920-02-12

For SaIe-one colt, year and half old. Sell cheap if sold at once.
 I. K. Curtis, Canaan, Conn. R. F. D