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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-17
COOLER WEATHER COMING
Lower Temperature and Fair Skies
to Open Week

Washington, Sept. 17.-tBy A. P.)
Weather predictions for the week be-
ginning Monday are:
North and Middle Atlantic States
Generally fair except for local show
,crs toward end Of week. Cooler weather
beginning of the week; normal temper
ature thereafter.
South Atlantic and Gulf States
Generally fair except for widely scat
tered local thunder showers: normal
temperature; no indications at this
time of n disturbance in the West In
dies.
Ohio Valley and Tennessee and region
of the Great Lakcs-Considerably cooler
at beginning Of week and normal tenn
rcraturs thereafter; generally fair ex-
cept for local showers Wednesday or
Thursday.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-17
POLICE DRILL CHIEF GUILTY
Commission Finds Crofut inefficient.
Asks Dismissal

Drllmaster Henry Crofut. of the Po-
LICE Bureau, was found guilty Of in
eheency, neglect of duty and conduct
"noecoming an officer by the Civil
Service Commission this morning, and
ms dismissal recommended to Director
Cortelyou.
Assistant Drillmaster Harry Edwards,
VINO has a brilliant record made in
lnree wars, is the acting drillmaster.
trotut has been suspended since Au-
gust 81.
The charges against Crofut grew out
gl a remark he is said to have made to
Tolire Commissioner Major Barclay II.
Marburton. He told the Commissioner
ne was not able to make all police lieu
pnants attend the regular drills because
o political influence. testimony at the
hearing of the case showed. When his
remark was repeated to the Director.
ne was asked to name the lieutenants
involved, and he refused.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-17
AUTO VICTIMS WILL RECOVER
Were Hurt In Crash at Frankford.
Driver Held

Three persons seriously injured in
an automobile crash at Wingohocking
and Unity streets, Frankford, yester-
day, will recover. according to physi-
clans at the Frnnkford Hospital. Two
other persons. in the machine at the
time Of the accident were not injured.
Those recovering in the hospital are
Mrs. Bella Wachendorf, thiry -four
years old, 2154 East Sergeant street (;
street, and Policeman Albert II. Bauer.
thirty years old, 1902 Hawthorne street,
William Tyson, q city fireman, 1895
Griscom street, who was driving the
machine. is held pending an investi-
cation to determine responsibility for
the accident. Police are hunting for
the fifth occupant of the car, man.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-17
SERVICES FOR DARBY HERO
Corporal Norman Phillips First Boy
Of Borough to Fall

The first Darby boy to fall in the
overseas war, Corporal Norman Phil
lips. was buried with military honors
today. Services were held at the All
Saints Protestant Episcopal Church,
Main and Summit streets, and were con-
Quoted by the Rev. Charles f. Rick
seeker the rector.
The Albert Clinton Wunderlich Post,
American Legion conveyed the body to
Arlington Cemetery. Corporal Norman
Philips was the youngest boy from the
borough to lose his life in the war. He
was killed in the first engagement he
entered in the Argonne Forest. For a
long time his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. w.
H. Phillips, now of Owens avenue.
Lansdowne, did not believe their son
dead. as the reports were conflicting.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-17
HURRICANE DELAYS SHIPS
One Vessel Reports Wind at 100
Miles an Hour

San Juan, Porto Rico. Sept. If
(By A. P.-The steamship Porto Rico,
with 125 passengers, arrived here from
New York yesterday twenty four hours
lnte, having been delayed by passing
through hurricane which lasted from
midnight Monday to Wednesday morn
ing, during which period the wind blew
at rate of ninety to 100 miles nm
hour. In forty eight hours the steam
ship made progress of only 103 miles.
The steamship Philadelphia, from New
York for Venezuelan ports, which
sailed southbound last Saturday, sent
wireless message yesterday that her
small boats had been carried awny in
the same storm. She is expected here
some time today, forty eight hours late.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-17
ECONOMY HIS SLOGAN
c. A. Long Seeking MayoraIty Nom
ination at Laurel SPRINGS, N. J..

Charles A. Long, Jr., former Phila.
delphian, is candidate for nomination
for Mayor on the Republican ticket al
Laurel Springs, N. j., in the primaries
to be held Tuesday, September 27.
Running on the same ticket are Joseph
l.. Irwin. Frank Fink and John r.
Smith for Council.
The keynote of the platform adopted
by the Republicans for the coming cam
paign is economy. All candidates are
we'll known in South Jersey.
Guild of Fifteenth and Porter streets.
this city. for three years and at present
is president of the Laurel Springs Civic
Association. He is a member of the
Poor Richard Club here and the Cam
den Chamber of Commerce.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-17
nine WORLD JUDGES ACCEPT
League Yet to Hear From Japanese
and Dane

Geneva. Sept. 17.-(By A. P.)-
Nine Of the eleven jurists elected to
the bench of the Permanent Interna-
tional Court of Justice, created by the
League Of Nations, now have accepted
their appointment. Six of the accept
ances were received by the secretariat
Of the league yesterday and the three
others today. The latter three were those
of DR.. Ruy Barbosa, of Brazil; DR..
Rafael Altamira Y Cervea, of Spain,
and Commentators Dionisio Anzilotti.
Of Italy.
The two judges who had not been
heard from up to this forenoon were
DR.. Yorozu Oda. of Japan, and Didrik
Nyholm, of Denmark.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-17
HARDING COLTS TODAY
MayfIower- Anchors at Hampton
Roads on Return TrIp

Washington. Sept. 17.-(By A. P)
The Presidential yacht Mayfowcr
with President Harding and vaca-
ton party aboard, was anchored early
today in Hampton Roads. according to
wireless reports to the Navy Depart
ment.
The Mayfower steamed into the roads
shortly after midnight, the reports said
The President s t, and me members Of his party
ing going to the Norfolk Country Club
for a round of golf.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-17
CAUGHT AFTER CHASE
Bandit Suspect Held After Man Is
Beaten and Robbed

After an. exciting chase last night at
York road and Broad street, Patrol
man Sholl, of the Park and Lehigh ave-
nues station. captured William Peters.
twenty eight years old, Warnock street
near Huntingdon.
According to Ludwig Koehler. ALI
son road, he was walking with Peters
when the latter suddenly struck him
blow over the head and relieved him of
gold watch and S11. Koehler's cries
brought the patrolman to the scene.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-17
Wills Admitted to Probate

Wills were admitted to probate today
in the following estates: John l.. Il.
Sherriek, 416 Queen street. $4,000
Peter Friedrichsen, 241 East Ontario
street, $13 300 Patrick Murray. 294G
we're filed in the estates of Jacob
Weiner. 500. .102 43. and Giuseppe
Guenasso, S7207 80.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-17
BOY, IS, DISAPPEARS
Youth Left Note to Mother He Wa,
"Goino West"

Leaving n note to his mother which
said he was "going West" William
Israel, fifteen years old. 1888 Fillmore
street, disappeared from his home Hate
Saturday. Since then no trace of him
has been found.
At about the same time. Harry Bas-
tian. fifteen years old, 1888 Orthodox
street, disappeared, but he returned
home yesterday. He had gone on q
fishing trip to Pennsgrove, y. j. Until
Saturday, Israel had been employed by
q Market street department store.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-17
Fashions

The women of Philadelphia and suburbs, and
of towns and cities within days travel are
especially invited to visit this Store on Monday,
Tuesday or Wednesday of next week, to see the
new fashions for the Autumn and Winter season.
Here will be found our selection of the best of
everything that is new for indoors and outdoors
The Denver Jewish news., 1921-11-30
ROUMANIA LIMITS JEWISH REF
UGEES TERRITORY.
"J0int" Declines Help Use Action Of
Government UnjIstified.
u. C. Is. service.)


LOndOn-At the monthly meeting of
the Jewish Board of Deputies. presid-
cd over hy Sir Stuart Samuel. it was
learned that the Jewish kehillah of
Roumania had addressed an appeal to
the Board for 20 million lei in order
to carry oua the decree of the Rou-
manian Government, restricting the
residence of Jewish refugees from
Russia 10 spe~itied territory. In CON
iicction with this Telegram. I.ucicn
Wolf declared that he had taken up
the matter with MIR. Kahan. Il rep
resentafive of the Joint but that
the J ID. G. had refused its assistance
because it regarded the action of the
government as unfair 10 the unfor-
tunate refugees. Mr.. Kahan declared
that the 'JOint" is ready to help the
refugees, but has no intention of com
ing to the assistance OF the Roumanian
government in its work of depOrtin:
them. The Board of Deputies decided
to refer the matter to the committee
for War Sufferers, for action.
In the stormy debate on Iucien
VOLTS aftifnde with regard to the
o.O,OOO Jewish refugees who are at
present distributed along the frontiers
of various eastern border states, it ap-
reared that Lord Rothschild Is in full
accord with Mr.. Wolf. Lord Roths-
child stated in this Connection thnt the
The Denver Jewish news., 1921-11-30
SOKOIOW RECEIVED At STATE
DEPARTMENT
Also Confers With Balfour.
q. c. Is. Service,

e. G. Is. Servicel
Washington Nahum Sokolow.
chairman of the executive committee
of the World Zionist organization.
here as head of the delegation for the
Kcrcn Hayesod. was received by Act
ing Secretary of State. Henry T..
Fletcher. yesterday and was assured
that the United States government
stood ready to do everything to facili-
tate consummation of the official
status of Palestine as the National
Jewish homeland. While no formal
statement was forthcoming as TO what
transpired ut fhc Department, 1t is
understood that the interview. which
lasted over an hour, was of satis-
factory nature. Mr.. Sokolow was ac-
companied by Mr.. .Ab. Goldberg, Of
the Zionist Administrative committee,
and Rabbi Glazcr of Kansas City. The
/iOnist leader was introduced by Sen
atOr Selden l.. Spencer of Missouri
Warren ID. Robbins. chief of the Near
Eastern Division of the State Depart
ment. was an Interested participant at
the conference.
Sokolow is said to have described
recent progress made by the Jews in
Palestine. and referring 10 the Ameri-
can restrictions on immigration. poinf-
al ont that Jews by hundreds of thou
sands in Eastern Europe. now perse-
cuted and homeless, are eagerly await
The Denver Jewish news., 1921-11-30
Would Cut Price s. in
Jewish Bakeries


New York-In a move to reduce the
price of bread in Jewish bakeries from
nine 10 seven cents. the New York
Master BAKERS Association. number
ing 400 employers who make approx
maiely 125OttO loavcs a day. requested
that the union. representing 3.Soo
men. delegate committee of officers to
meet with like committee of employ
ers and II noi-ar,isan chairman TO dis
c,isS n reduction in wages and arbi-
tratc disputed points.
The employers also called n meeting
of their executive committee at IM
Broadway Ia discuss plans for action
in event the union either accepts or
refuses the Invitation to confer and
:rbifratc. Edward j. O'Malley. Com
missioner of Markets, was asked to
attend the meeting.
The Denver Jewish news., 1921-11-30
MARRIES BROTHER or FIANCE
KILLED WHILE DOING JEWISH
RELIEF WORK.

New YOrk-Itabbi stephen S. Wise
tied the nuptial knot for his young
assistant. Nathanial Cantor of Buffalo,
and Miss Irma May of Lcmbcrg, Pol
and. ut his home. Miss May, whose
father was representative of the
European banking house of Rothschild
in Lcmherg, married the youngest
brother of hef liance. Rabbi Bernard
Cantor. who was killed by the Boil
shcvik.
Rabbi Bernard Cantor was serving
in 1920 as representative of the Amer
lean Joint Distribution committee in
Poland and the Ukraine when he met
Miss May. where she and her mother
were running soup kitchen for Pol
ish refugees in Lemberg.
Alter the death of her fiance Miss
May came to this country to visit his
parents, where she ultimately made
her home and has taken an active in
terest in movements for Polish re
lief.
The Denver Jewish news., 1921-11-30
DIR. CASTER ACCUSED OF HAv,
ING BEEN PAID FOR MISSION.


Observation-Disclosures that the Rou-
maninn government had rewarded DR.
Caster, the Sefardic Haham. for his
Journey abroad. the Jewish Rot,man-
ian "AIanturea' continues, DIR. Gas
fer had accepted decidedly unsavory
mission. The Roumanan government
engaged a Jew to save her reputation
abroad. and he was charged with the
duty of showing for the world ut
large chat there was no Jewish prob
lem in Roumania. The money which
the government had expended ON this
political mission of his is wasted. His
statements are of no value. English
Jcwry knowing very well what Jew
ish life in Roumania is, and Will also
know what attitude to take towards
DIR. Caster" Nevertheless it is ncces-
sary, in the opinion of this journal.
that the Federation of Roumanian
Jews, shall not pass over this in
stance in silence, but despatch con-
Trajectory report in which the whole
truth will be told in a. way that would
paralyze DIR. Casters political mis-
sion,
The Denver Jewish news., 1921-11-30
SOUTH RUSSIAN JEWISH COL
ONES APPEAL FOR AID.
(Jewish Teiegraphic Agency


Berlin-Thc "Ort" Society has con-
vcned a conference of newspaper rep
resentatives for the purpose of eS-
planning the critical economic condi-
tion of the Jewish colonies in South
Russia These settlements. il was
shown, are not only important III
themselves but are necessary to the
existence of che large urban pop'lia-
tions in the country. The "Ort' ap-
peals TO the Jews of America To des-
ignatc special relief funds for the re
habiliation of the colonists, particular
ly in view of the fact that the Aneri-
can Relief Administration is not in Il
position to cater to the special needs
of the agricultural population.
The "Wecker." communist paper
published in Witcbsk. carries an ar
ticle by Merezhin. n well-known Com
munist. who states that the Jewish
Agricultural workingmen in Russia
have accomplished more in the last
wear and n half than have the Jewish
workingmen in Palestine during the
last 40 years. He states that in the
neighborhood of Witebsk alone, there
are farms which employ 500 Jewish
laborcrs.
The Denver Jewish news., 1921-11-30
JEWS IN BERLIN CLEARED OF
UGLY CHARGE.

Berlin-The court rendered its de-
cision on Friday in the case against
the production of Arthur Schnitzler $
"Reigen." In freeing the accused the
court declared that if all political and
anti Semitic interests are excluded
one cannot help but recognize the real
literary and ethical merit of die play.
When the drama was put on the stage
several weegs ago. n number of anti
Semites charged the Jewish manage
ment with demoralizing the German
sfage. and brought the case to court.
The management has now been clear
ed of this charge and can continue
with its production of the drama.
The Denver Jewish news., 1921-11-30
Severe Sentences for
Jews in Jerusalem
JEWISH POPULATION SHOCKED
BY UNEXPECTED VERDICT.

(Jewish Telegraphc AGencyD
Jcrusalem-Thc trial of the three
Jews accused of participation in the
riots here ON November md, ended
yesterday. The accused were charged
with throwing bomb mt the Arab
mob while the latIer was attacking the
Jewish quarter. In announcing the
verdict, the court declared that in its
opinion the three Jews had thrown the
bomb which resulted in the death OF
one Arab and in the severe wOundinc
of another. The court found that this
was not done i'll self-defcncc. The
British tribunal which tried the case
was unmovcd by the pleading of Hurry
Sachcr of London. counsel for the de
Tense
The verdict produced profound
shock among the excited spectators.
The climax was reached when the scs-
fences were announced: Jacob Jashi.
the Jewish policeman. 10 eleven years
hard labor: David Canon. an cN-sol-
tlcr of the Jewish Legion in Palestine,
10 10 years. Imprisonment, and Aaron
Na~awc to years.
The Denver Jewish news., 1921-11-30
S6,a or JEWISH WORkINGMEN
IN WARSAW UNEMPLOYED.
tJew"n TelexraphIc Agency !,


Warsaw-The economic crisis in
Poland has hit especially hard the
Jewish wur.singmen in Warsaw, 500
of whom. il Is estimated. are out of
employment. II is known that at least
four-firms of the Jewish labOrers in
the teacher trade are idle: likewise
7Ola ef wOrkingmen in the spinning
and weaving industry, and 500 OF the
Jewish cloakmakers. Conditions in
other fields are no brighter. The Jew
ish cooperative stores are doing their
best to alleviate the suffering. but
limited resources make their activi-
ties insignificant MS compared with the
immensity of the distress. 1t is fear
ed that unless the general economic
situation in Poland improves appreci-
ably, the Jewish labor element. in the
larger towns especially. will he faced
with very terrible crisis.
The Denver Jewish news., 1921-11-30
JEWS TO RAISE $1,000. 900

I'd. L. IL. SerNlctD
New York-Five million dollars is
to be raised by the Jews of this city
for Jewish Relief in Russia and other
countries of Eastern Europe, accord
ing to an announcement at dinner
in the Biltmorc ut which were a hun
ircd representative Jews.
This amount is to be made New
York Gity's quota of the S1l.WOWo
fund being raised by the American
Jewish Relief committee The dinner
was arranged by Louis Marshall,
Nathan Straus and Felix NJ. Warburg
to enable leading Jews of the city to
meet David A. Brown, Detroit bust
ness man who is chairman of the ma
tional campaign.
Mr.. Marshall iIid the worst place
in Europe today was the Ukraine
where hostile armies had been fight
ing for seven years and large part
of the Jewish population has disap-
peared.
The Denver Jewish news., 1921-11-30
PEOPLES RELIEF COMMITTEE
AIDING JEWISH COLONISTS IN
RUSSIA.

Riga-.Jewish colonists in the Rus
sian drought region have been rcceiv-
ing considerable help from the Jew
isf Peoples Relief committee. This
is particularly true of the district of
AIolilew where 100000 puds of seed
were distributed. The winter crops
have been planted with this seed. The
help. ii is learned. came at a very
critical moment since the German
"Orl' has. according to the tkrain-
ian Jewish Peoples committee, not
e, ntributed anything in that direc-
tion.
The "Nidgescom" ut Charkow also
distributed 100000 puds of seed in the
districts of Wohln polia, Mariampol
.nd Kriwoirog. Owing to the great
tislress ut that time. the distribution
was continued on Iom Kippur
1t is reported that while the sit
uation is not so desperate. help is still
ne eded
Wilkcsbarrc. Pa. is the first town TO
20 over the top in the big S14.OO0.000
campaign of the American Jewish Re
lief committee for the relief of Jcw-
ish sufferers in Russia and other
European countries. WilHcsbarre.
with Jewish population of $500. SET;
its own quota and raised S:5,00o, ar
$40 per capita. i'm strictly Sectarian
o.: mpuiuu
The Denver Jewish news., 1921-11-30
Samuel Untermyer is
Council for Strikers
GARMENT MAKERS UNION TO
HAVE EMINENT COUNCIL IN
STRUGGLE.
tJewish relerraphic Agency,

New York-The announcement of
1icnjnmin Schlesinger, President of
the International Ladies' Carmen,
Workers Union, that Samuel Inter
myer has offered his services in the
injunction proceedings to enforce TIN,
labor agreement, after rendering an
opinion on the strike to Morris Hill
quit, attorney for the Union. tliat the
union can enjoin The employers. has
produced profound impression.
Mr.. Untcrmyer declared, at is about
time that the courts be required to
commit themselves ON the proposition
of whether it Is any more unlawful
for the workers to break their agree
ment than for the employers, and
whether the-law cannot he mnde to ap
ply equally to both of them" Mr.. I'm
termyer has consented to act as the
champion of the union IN their strug-
gle. on the condition that he should
not accept compensation. Mr.. Schles-
ingcr announces. 1t is likely. accord
ing TO the Times that the injunc
ton fight will begin before the end
of the week. The legal contest
promises 70 be unique. Eminent coun-
ell. in addition to Mr. Untermycr and
Mr.. HillIuit. will he retained by the
union.
The Denver Jewish news., 1921-11-30
NAHUM SOKOLOW AT THE STH
ANNUAL CONVENTION OF MIZ-
RACHI.

New York-The Sth annual conven-
ton of the MiZrachi Organization of
America was opened at Ihe "iias'
building on Sunday evening by Rapbi
Meyer Berlin, president. Pointing to
the achievements of the MiZrachi or
ganization on American soil, Rabbi
Berlin declared that this organization
lad become an important factor in the
upbuilding of Palestine. The member
ship of this organization, he declared,
numbers 10000. and represented one
fourth of the total membership of the
Zionist nroanizatiOn.
The Denver Jewish news., 1921-11-30
WOLFSOHN'S WILL PROVIDES
FOR HERZL TOME IN PALES-
TINE.
Il. C. b. Service.)

I,ondOn-The executors of the VIII
of DR.. David Wo!fsohn, late president
OF the World Zionist Organization,
announce that he has bequeathed his
cnlire fortune of 100000 fiorins to the
Jewish people. His wish is that part
of the money be expended in trans
ferring the remains of DIR. Theoior
uerzl, Mrs. Wolfsohn and himself to
Palestine. where suitable monuments
are to be erected. The greater part OF
his fortune is left to the Zionist Ac-
tions committee, to be spent as it sees
fit.
The Denver Jewish news., 1921-11-30
AMERICAN CONSUL TO VIE
POLISH PASSPORTS.

Warsaw-The American Consul here
has vized the passports of few dozen
emigrants of POLISH nationality, in
accordance with instructions received
from Washington.
The "Hias" has succeeded in hav-
ing the visas apply for Il term of three
months instead of one, so that in the
event of immigrants arriving when
their quota is filed their deportation
may be prevented
The Denver Jewish news., 1921-11-30
$4,000, 900 forPa lestine
Fund
KEREN HAYESOD CONFERENCE
IN NEW YORK HOPES TO RAISE
LARGE SUM.


New York-Thc first national con-
terence of representatives of Keren
linycsod committees tliruOut the coun-
try, which was held in New York on
November 19rh and Goth, las decided
TO cndeavor to raise S9,OOO.0OO by jan
uary 1, 1929, towards the minimum
budget of S12,000.00O required by the
Zionist Organization for its activities
in Palestine. There were 453 dele
gates from "a states and no cities,
representing the most active workers
for the Palestine Foundation fund.
The first session at the Hebrew
Technical School for Girls, presided
ever by Judge Henry ]. Dannebaum of
Houston, Texas. who will he remem-
bered as the chairman of the last
addressed by Nahum Soaolow, head
of, and Professor Otto Warburg. men,
ber of. the Zionisc delegation to this
country.
ON the following day, at the scs-
sions at the Hotel Astor, reports We're
submitted by representatives from
Philadelphia, Baltimore. Hartford.
Pittsburgh. San francisco and many
other points. The reports Indicated
well organized activity in all points
where the work of raising the fund has
commenced.
The feature of the Sunday session
was the forccful address by Vladimir
.IabotInsky. founder of the Jewish
Legion, and now one of the directors
of the main office of the Kcrcn Hay
csOtl in London. Far from thcOriz-
ing or gencralizing. Jabotinsky dwelt
on the practical phases of the actual
collection and outlined mt some length
the method of approach to the various
Jewish elements. emphasizing partic-
ularly the need of maintaining the
collection for the fund Mt the high
level proclaimed lhru the principle OF
..Manser." (tithc.)
A series OF resolutions were adopt
ed, the most important Of which were
those making the payment Of "Maaser"
obligatory upon all who would support
the Zionist program in Palestine.
graded scheme of payment of the tithe
vas adopted, providing for the annual
payment of n minimum of S25 for
those with an income of $1,000 or
less, and $50 minimum for incomes
I'M to 5000; Jews with incomes in
excess of 5000 are. by these resOlu-
t;nns ronuirnd to nay rpp,llar Mans