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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-11
SCHOOL DEADLOCK
\ DRAWS CRITICISM
rsachers Say Boards Delay in
Selecting New Head Is
Regrettable
QUICK ACTION IS URGED

Educators and teachers are free in
their criticism of the methods which
they say brought abcut a deadlock over
the choice Of a superintendent Of schools
st the Board Of Education meeting
Tuesday. Members Of several womcn's
clubs and teachers organizations stated
their intention Of calling meetings to
take up the matter before the next
meeting Of the board on Decembr IA,
when the question of electing new
school head Will again come up for de-
cision.
mo matter what they were doing
the methods used by the board at their
last meeting were oil wrong. as they
have been on almost every important
action they have ever undertaken, said
DIR. Arthur J. Jones. professor OF sec
cndary education at the School OF Edu-
cation Of the University Of Pennsyl-
vania.
1t is pretty nearly time said DR.
Jones, that the board realized Its re-,
sponsibility to the public and used
methods that are serious, careful and
scientific for educational betterment.
PERSONALLY. I should find more fault
with the methods used by the board
than the type of men they have con :
sidered for superintendent. or course,
there should be but one consideration,
and that Is to get the best man in the
country, wherever he may live. All
three men considered--Dr. Herrick. DR..
Wilson and DR.. Smith-are educators
Of the highest type. DR.. Herrick has
the advantage of knowing the Philadei-
phia school system, but the disadvantage
OF never having been a superintendent
and Of having been out of the public
school work for ten years.
'Dr. Wilson / know as an able edu-
Gator of good, sound, progressive ideas
and a great deal of experience. He
has that invaluable quality of being able
to weld conflicting forces together and
OF bringing harmony where discord
feigned. DIR. Smith, too, is an able
educator, with good record, diplomacy
and pleasing personality"
The methods used by the Board OF
Education at its meeting were, to say
the least, distinctly out of order" said
DIR. Laura II. CARMEL, dean Of TEN =
pie University and chairman Of the
education committee of the Civic Club
For an organization of any kind to
select committee to do piece Of work
TO which it devoted much time and
trouble, and then to ignore its report,
is nothing more or less than an insult, "
she added.
There is no question in the mind
Of any fair minded person that the
only way to go about selecting a man
for post like that of superintendent of
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-11
MANY NEW MISSIONARIES
275 Appointed by Methodist Epls
copaI Church--Record Broken

The largest number Of new mission
aries ever sent to foreign fields in any
one year In the history Of the Methodist
Episcopal Church were sent during the
fiscal year ending November I, accord
ing to announcement today by DR.. l..
G. Murdock, executive secretary for the
Philadelphia area.
The largest previous year was 1917,
when ninety six recruits were appointed
and sent out by the Methodists. Dur
ing the fiscal year just concluded, 275
missionaries were appointed, Of which
eighty were assigned to South America,
sixty nine to China, fifty to India and
Burma, thirty 10 Africa, thirty TO
Malaysia. six to Mexico. FIVE to japan.
two to Korea, and two to Europe.
The list does not include relief work
ers In European war areas. A major
ity Of the new appointees have already
reached their stations. According TO
activity they are classified as follows
One hundred and three evangelical,
ninety educational, forty one medical
and thirty six industrial. The 1920
increase marks the first year Of the FIVE
year centenary program Of the Meth :
odists which includes the expenditure Of
f115 ,0OO, 900 in war reconstruction and
general expansion Of church activities.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-11
RED CROSS BEGINS
ANNUAL ROLLCALL
Starts Canvass in Philadelphia,
Bucks. Montgomery, Delaware
and Chester Counties
SEEKS $4,000 MEMBERS

The fourth annual Red Cross roll
call began today. After months Of
preparation the Southeastern Penpsyl-
vania Chapter. 21s West Rittenhouse
square. is entering upon the work bet
ter prepared than at any time In its
history, IL Is said.
Under the leadership of Mrs. John
White Geary, Of Chestnut Hill. thou
sands Of women in the Ave counties OF
Philadelphia. Bucks, Montgomery,
Delaware and Chester win try to can
vass every man, woman and child in
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-11

10 20 o'clock. She was carried through
smoke filled hall to the street.
Jacob I,owenburg, sixty nine years
old, who was on the second floor rear,
was the other person saved. Mr.. Low
enburg was ILL Firemen had difficulty
In carrying him out. w." {
The flames virtually destroyed the
electrical shop OF w. II. Bodine in the
basement of the apartment house. The
fire burned through the shop ceiling. Bo-
dine was within two blocks Of his place
not follow them. He was hurrying home
to a sick child.
William Reitheimer, hoseman Of
Engine Company No. 90. was nearly
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-11
the next two weeks, ending Thanks

the. next two weeks, ending Thanks
giving Day.
No quota has been assigned to this
territory, but the officers Of the chapter
are confident Of surprising the mem
bership gained a year ago, which was
1I5, 5000. The leaders hope that by
Thanksgiving Day the enrolled mem-
bership will total $4,000
For the first time SINCE 1917 the In
dustrial plants are being reached In ar
organized way. Under the leadership oi
are organized for an elective cam
paign. A number Of big business firms
have lent some Of their best workers tc
aid Mr.. Lucas.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-11
F|REMEN RESCUE
WOMAN AND2M MEN
One Is Carried Down Ladder
During Blaze at 1896 North
Broad Street
H0SEMAN IS OVERCOME

Fremen cropping through dense smoke
In the Shervic Apartments, 1895 North
Broad street, last night rescued a woman
and two men, Including Jacob Large
man, the proprietor, who was carried
down a ladder. from the second floor.
Mrs. Bertha Naglee. dressmaker,
who occupied an apartment in the rear
Of the first floor, had retired when the
fire was discovered in the basement at
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-11

schools is to do it with the serious pur-
pose OF obtaining the best man available,
no matter where. he may come from.
AT least the meeting showed who
were the really strong men and pro-
gressives on the board and who were
the ones who stand in the way Of edu-
cational betterment in the city"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-11
GOES on RAMPAGE
City Hall Bootbiaek Makes Attack
on Police Official

Frank Giordsno, Of 1902 Peters street,
known for a number Of years az "the
whistling bootblack," went on a ram =
page in City Hall last night and at
tackled Assistant Superintendent Of Po-
lice George Tempest with paper weight.
He was overpowered and on the advice
Of DR.. John II. Egan, police surgeon,
was sent to the Philadelphia Hospital
for examination as TO his sanity.
For years Frank has been a we'll
known character In City Hall and has
celebrity. OF late his business has fallen
off because Of keen competition.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-11
SAILOR ROBBED OF 500

Three negroes held up Jack Well, Of
the United States steamship Fredericks.
at Tenth and Pine streets, two blocks
from police stntion, shortly before
midnight last night, and robbed him OF
800 and gold ring. Patrolman
Waters arrested three men on suspicion
in connection with the robbery, but at
a hearing todpy, before Magistrate
O'Brien, We'll was unable to identify
them as his assailants and they were
released.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-11

overcome by smoke while in. the base
mcnt.. He wns assisted to the sidewalk
After reyiving he returned to the ire.
The first floor front of the building
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-11

is occupied by Haug & Davis. rss,
estate firm. On the third floor ara
apartments occupied by David M
Ieech, NJ. F'laherty and Condor Fox,
The Sun and the New York herald., 1920-05-09
AUSTRALIA TO HAVE
BIG SHIP FUEL PLANT
Oil Concern Expects to Sup.
plant American Companies. !.

Special Cable Despatch TO TIE Sun AND NEW
YoRK HERALD. Copyright, 1890 bv THB SUN
AND NEW YoRK HERALD.
LONDON, May S.--According to des-
patch 10 the London Times from Sydney
several Australian shipping firms are
completing a scheme for a huge coal
and oil bunkering depot in Sydney, de-
signed to be the best in the world in the
rapid supply of fuel to ships. A million
sterling has already been spent for ma
chinery which is capable Of putting on
ships 400 tons of coal an hour.
Steps are also being taken to convert
most OF the Australian passenger steam
ships into oil burners. Foreseeing a
greater demand for oil the Anglo-Persian
OH Company is seeking permission to
Law pipes to the chief wharves OF the
Australian state capitals The States
are complying with the request, and 1t Ii
expected that the Auglo-Persian COM
pany will replace the American corpora
tions which supply Australia at present.
Meanwhile experts engaged by the
AnRlo-Persian company are very busy
seeking oil in Papua, and 1t ID UNDER
stood that the commonwealth is trans
ferring the control Of search to the
company, and is also entering in COM
mercial relations with 1t similar to those
enjoyed by Britain.
1t is reported that an Australian
syndicate has invented a new vegetable
substitute for petrol derived from mo-
lasses, which is said to be equal IN
power and only half the cost OF tho
petrol now used.
The Sun and the New York herald., 1920-05-09
PROMISE TO REBUILD
FRANCE IN 3 YEARS
Experts Hope to Restore
Devastated Region.

Speciol Gable Despatch TO The SuS AND NEw
YoRK HERALD. Copyright. 1890, By TIE SuN
AND New YoRK HERALD.
PARIS. May S.-For the first time since
the armistice France Is approaching the
problem Of rebuilding her devastated re-
gions in a businesslike manner. Jean
Ogier, Minister Of the Liberated Re-
gions, has formed a council of experts
who will direct the handling OF ma
terials, manual labor and transport In
connection with the actual work Of re-
construction. NJ. Ogler criticising the
former Ministry, said that the service
was swayed too much by politicians, but
now would be placed under sixteen prac-
tical architects. engineers and con-
tractors, aided by the Deputies of the
liberated regions
These men will not attempt to inter-
fere with individual action. but on the
contrary will encourage 1t, giving ad-
vance information where materials and
labor are most available.
M. Ogier will be assisted by NJ. Cla-
yeille, formerly Senator and at one
time Minister of Public Works. The
Minister of the Liberated Regions prom
ises to bring back the devastated terri
tory to its pre-war state within three
years IL the Government will give rea-
sonable economic relief which will en-
able the workers to maintain their fam-
lilies amid the shell torn ruins
The Sun and the New York herald., 1920-05-09
BANK OF ENGLAND
WILL Be REBUILT
Old Lady Of Threadneedle
Street Long Has Outgrown
Her Quarters.

Special Gable Despatch to TIE suS AND NEw
YoRK HERALD. Copyright. 1890, oy TIE Sun
AND New York HERALD.
LONDON, May S.-Probably the great
est shock London has felt since the end
OF the war was produced by the an
nouncement that "The Old Lady OF
Threadneedle Street" is to be rebuilt
The Bank Of England has outgrown
the one storied building with its black
porticos, familiar to many Americans,
and is to be reconstructed as Won
derful architectural monument. seven
stories in height. Owing to the pres
ent grave shortage OF business offices In
the City of London. however, the re-
construction will not be commenced
for some time. The governors, 1t is
said, are hesitating also for fear that
such wholesale removal would dislo-
cate the banks business.
With the additional financial business
caused by the war and the issue of the
various war loans the bank staff has
increased many times over. This ne
cessitated the taking over Of numerous
adjoining buildings for temporary use,
II is now desired to unite all these
scattered departments under one roof.
The Bank of England is the Oldest in
Europe. for it was founded by an act
OF Parliament in 1891, by William Pat
terson, a merchant from Dumfries
Sir John Soannes modelled the building
upon the classic lines of the Temple OF
the Sibyls in Tivoli, Italy. The orig
inal building was erected by George
Simpson in 1132.
The Sun and the New York herald., 1920-05-09
'MAISON DU MARRIAGE
PROPOSED IN FRANCE
New Angle Taken to Check
Populations Decrease.

Special Gable Despatch 10 TIE Sun AND New
YoRK HERALD. Copyright. 1890, oy TIE Sun
AND NEW York HERALD.
PARIS. May S.-The question OF taxing
bachelors in France has received a new
impetus by various organized movements
seeking to overcome the shrinking or
the population. 1t Is now proposed to
create a "Maison du Marriage" where
couples desiring to avoid the tax can
meet and better appreciate their mutual
frailties.
A demonstration in favor OF the recog-
milton OF such an institution by the State
.ttracted the attention OF many Senator'S,
as we'll as many leading figures in the
Partisan political and social life. Louis
Martin. Senator from the Var, deploring
the diminution of the birth rate In
France. urged the Government to spare
no effort in convincing the younger gem
Grafton that the ancient doctrine OF celib-
acy is no longer patriotic. He declared
that he would introduce In the Senate
a bin to this end at the next session.
Nine. Carmen Falk, president OF the
French feminist movement; NJ. Bonzon
OF the Court of Appeals, and the noted
scientist DR.. Bertillon are among the
latest to unite in the appeal TO the
French public that more children are
essential II France Is 70 retain her posi-
.tion IN pocia affatra.
The Sun and the New York herald., 1920-05-09
FRENCH AMBASSADOR
OFF TO BERLIN SOON
Maurice Herbette Had Busy
Career in Foreign Office.

Special Cable Despatch 10 THE'sUS AND New
YoRK HERALD. Copyright. 1920, BY TIE Sun
AND NEW YoRK HERALD
PARIS, May 8.-All indications point to
an early restoration OF the fullest diplo-
matte relations between France and Ger
many, which, perhaps, will be effected
before Great Britain decides to replace
her present Charge d'Affalres in Berlin,
Lord Kilmornock, by an ambassador.
Frances first post war ambassador to
Germany will be Maurice Herbette, son
of the French Ambassador to Berlin Of
thirty years ago. NJ. Herbette has had a
busy career in the French Foreign ONCE,
serving first as chief Of the press bureau
and then as chief OF the Ministerial Cabl-
net. Since the war he has had charge OF
personnel. Also he played an important
part in the making Of the Treaty of ver-
sailles, being responsible for the clauses
therein relating to private rights.
Aside from his personal connection
with Berlin affairs, NJ. Herbette has
gained an international reputation as a
political writer, one OF his most notable
works being translation and commen-
tary on Prince Won Buelow's thesis on
German politics in 1914.
The Sun and the New York herald., 1920-05-09
PARIS SOON TO HAVE
NEW STATE THEATRE
TrOcaderO May Be Converted
Into Place for Popular
Modern Plays.

Special Gable Despatch to THE srN AND New
YoRK HERALD. Copyright. 1870, By The Sun
ASD New York HERALD.
PARIS, May $40 have another sub
ventioned theatre In Paris the Budget
Commission OF Fine Arts has proposed
to grant an initial aid OF 100000 francs
for the development of popular plays
in the Trocadero, that massive building
dominating the banks Of the Seine OPP
posite the Eiffel Tower.
The project is arousing much COM
ment in artistic circles, where 1t is re-
called that the strike at the Opera last
year was due TO the inability OF the
State to raise the salaries Of the musi-
clans and scene shifters. There is.
therefore, legitimate wonder as to how
the State expects to find the funds to
remodel the stage of the Trocadero so
that 1t will accommodate big produc-
tions.
There are already four State theatres
in Paris, none OF which is bringing In
remarkable profits. but the Fine Arts
commission contends that this is another
reason for the new venture. which will
appeal to a clientele hitherto not reached
by the Opera. the Coincide Franchise
the Odeon or the Opera Comlque.
This popular theatre, like the others
which are subsidized, is to'be provided
with a large foyer. which will be avail
able for art exhibitions and also for
benefit performances for recognized char
tiles. But the main effort will be the
production of new plays by French au'
thors which deal lightly with modern
problems but not necessarily confined tc
senseless musical comedy. The projects
strongest appeal consists in the assur'
ance OF greatly reduced admission
price. for other theatres are charging
three times as much as in pre-war days
The Sun and the New York herald., 1920-05-09
BELASCO ON WAY TO
US. WITH NEW PLAYS
Expects to Please American
ThcatregOers With His
Foreign Selections.

Special Ca6le Despatch to THE Sun AND NEW
York HERALD. Copyright, 1920 By THE Sun
AND New YORK HERALD.
LONDON, May S.-Among the passen-
gers who will arrive In America by the
steamship Baltic OF the White Star line
are David Belasco and Nine. Ivy de
Verley. wife of Capt. Vesey Davoren,
and who is the originator of the pastel
Swing mask" which has attracted
much attention from artists in London.
The Baltic was scheduled to steam from
Liverpool last Wednesday but was de-
layed.
Mr. Belasco IS returning home after a
trip to London and Paris, where he OBJ
tanned new productions for the United
States. Before leaving here he eX-
pressed confidence that the plays he had
found would please American theatre
goers. While in London and Paris he saw
most of the plays now running in these
cities.
Nine. de Verley has created what
might be called a new art In that she
HAS TcNlNSu luc phhAtil5 VI Aoo"St ~
which nothing has been heard In Eng
land, except the waxen ones, since the
eighteenth century, when La Tour made
a crayon mask of Voltaire. Her first
work in this line was a mask OF her
husband, who was Captain in the
Seventh Suffolks and was wounded at
Loos. Since then she has made pastel
masks of many we'll known men and
women. In painting that of Capt. Da-
voren she posed him behind a pair of
curtains, between which he thrust his
head.
These masks have provoked much
comment Some persons have referred
to them as "a soulless travesty Of art. "
Others have praised them. In any
event. the eyes that look out from these
masks have a weird, uncanny quality
and seem to follow your every move
ment, answer your every thought There
is something sinister about them.
Nine. de Verley will go to California.
where she will join her husband, who
is now on the Pacific coast acting in the
movies" She expects to do portraits
and masks of celebrated American mo-
tion picture actors and actresses while
in California
The Sun and the New York herald., 1920-05-09
MONEYLESS MARKET
IN BERLIN SUBURB
Articles viii Be Exchanged
There for Food.

SPECIAL Gable Despatch TO TIE Sun AND NEW
YORK HERALD. COPYRIGHT, 1890. bv TIE Sun
AND NBw YoRK HERALD.
BERLIN, May s.-A moneyless market
VIII be established in Halensee,
wealthy suburb Of Berlin, where farm
products not on the ration lists cloth
tng shoes, yarn and candles may be
,Hhanged.
However. the principal business, 1t Is
eeSpected. will be in eggs and vegetables.
ms will give an opportunity to the
middle class, who are hardest hit by
me increase In the price OF all neces-
sites, 10 obtain food In exchange for
clothing and other staples.
The Sun and the New York herald., 1920-05-09
FOCH TO WARN
BRITISHAGAINST
GERMAN ARMY
Official Figures of France
Place Strength of Old
Foe at 644,000.
ALLY Is SCEPTICAL
More Talk of Occupation of Ad-
ditional Territory Is
Frowned Upon.
ALLY is sCEPTICAL

Special Gable Despatch to TEE Sun AND NEW
YoRK HERALD. Copyright. 1870, bU The Sun
AND New YoRK HERAL1.
LONDON, May S.-British official eye
brows were raised at the statement of
the French Minister Of Wan Andre
Lefevre, that the German armies have
a strength of $4,000 officers and men.
No secret is being made Of the fact
that these French figures do not con-
form to those in the possession Of the
British.
In connection with the official sur
prise at the French announcement, 1t
is understood here that Marshal Foch
is coming to London with Premier
Millerand on Tuesday, Immediately
after the peace treaty is handed to the
Turks in Paris, expressly to try to dis
pei British doubts regarding the
French War Ministrys figures on the
size of the Germany army.
Both the British Foreign Office and
No. 10 Downing Street appreciate the
Importance OF the Entente Allies going
to Spa with solid front on all questions
of disarmament and reparations. While
1t was reported that Austen Chamber
iain, Chancellor Of the Exchequer, would
60 to Spa as a member Of the British
delegation, 1t is now believed, probable
that he will go to Brussels and not to
Spa.
According to competent British opin-
ion, the French figures on the size OF
the German army must be substantially
written down." The British information
is to the effect that the Reichswehr
numbered 100000 officers and men and
the Reichsmarine 10000 at the end OF
the first year after the signing Of the
armistice.
Aside from these 412,0O0 soldiers.
which the British believe alone can be
called troops, 1t Is admitted that there
Is an unknown number OF irregular vol
unteers in Germany, However, recent
information horn n 10 the effect that
these irregular volunteers are actually
no more than badly trained constabes.
Furthermore, 1t is believed here that
desertions and discharges have reduced
the size OF the Reichswehr and the
Helchsmarine since last November.
At the same time It was declared that
the present condition of the German rail-
roads makes It impossible for the Berlin
Government to mobilize a force Of 64o,-
600 men.
The coming OF Premier Millerand and
Marshal Foch to London also will be
welcomed as tending to dispel reports Of
an Anglo-French split. The attention Of
British officials has been called to these
reports, which appeared in that same
section of the Paris press that pursued
similar tactics before the San Reno con-
ference. NJ. Sauerwein's suggestion In
the Matin that II the Spa conference fails
TO adopt means Of enforcing the treaty
France will be compelled to rely on heI
own means-impliedly, further occupa'
tions of German territory-was read
with wry faces on both sides Of Down
ing Street
The Sun and the New York herald., 1920-05-09
BRITON TELLS WHAT
WOMAN OF 21 IS
Advances His Reasons Against
Equal Suffrage.

Special Gable Despatch 10 The Sun AND NEW
YoR8 HERALD. Copyright. 1s2O bv The SUS
AND New York HERALD.
LONDON, May SIN the recent debate
in the House Of Commons on the Labor
party's bill granting franchise to women
on the same terms as to men, Col.
rArcher-Shee declared that a woman just
become of age iP
Captivatlngly' 'capricious.
Fascinatingly futile,
Irresistibly irrational,
Ingenuously inexperienced,
Politically pusillanimous.
Wholly and charmingly incompre-
hensible.
For these reasons the Colonel did not
want a woman to have her nose In poll
tics until she knew what she was about.