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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-15
LIBRARY FOUNDATION READY
Mayor Accepts Work fer city-WIIl
Push Building

The foundation for the new Free Pub
lie Library Building, which will front
on the Parkway between Nineteenth and
Twentieth streets, was formally turned
over to the city today by tn. contractor
1t was accepted on behalf of tn" city
by Mayor Moore and Director Caven,
OF the Department Of Public Works.
librarian John AshurSt represented the
library trustees at the ceremony. Mayor
Moore said ina short address, the work
on the building will be well under way
early in January.
There will be several changes in
the specifications These We're adjusted
at a conference at the City Hall
yesterday by Mayor Moore, city So
licitor Smyth, Clinton Rogers Wood
ruff trustee, and a representative Of
the constructing company. The con-
tract price was $500. 900.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-15
HEARD Jacket THREATEN
Witness Says Intruder Declared
"I'm Going to Shoot

The first witness today IN The trlNI
Of George jacket, accused of murder in
with the death of lsadore
Rablnowitz, while jacket and Harry
Lessner, convicted last week, were at
tempting to escape after robbing the
jpwelry store Of Samuel Bugay. at 2327
South Seventh street. WAS Jacob lcbO-
witz, 2323 South Seventh street.
Icbowitz testified that he heard
.Jorkrl cry out, II am going to shoot,
but a man interfered before he could
raise hia arm. Harry Cain was an
other Commonwealth witness.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-15
HAD KINDLY "CAPTORS"
Man ImprIsoned" Admits He Had
"TIme Out" for Lunch

A chance question asked by counsel in
centrai station. Of Harry Levy, 2i34
Snntb Lawrence street, who alleged he
had been held prisoner in an office
hwildinp NJ Thirteenth and Vine streets,
Jeyeloped that during his 'imprison-
ment" he went out TO lunch.
element Rzzo, South Alder street,
Joseph Armstrong, Mount Vernon street
near seventeenth and Nathan Hoffman,
south Darien street, were discharged
when Levy admitted his luncneon
period. They were arrested on his COM
plant.
Levy IL IA non union motion picture
operator in theatre near Broad and
South streets. lie said when he was
passing the Office building he was en-
ticed into the hall and then dragged up
stairs. l.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-15
P. R. T. PARK HEARING ENDS
Judge Johnson TO Inspect Site Of
Proposed Amusement Place

Hrurings On The application OF resi-.
dents Of Milbournr and Stonehurst to
have the Philadelphia Rapid Transit
enioincd from building an amusement
park beyond Sixty-third and Market
streets were closed today before Judge
Johnson at Media.
Judge johnson announced that he
will visit the property with attorneys
for the romplainants and defense and
insppct the surrounding neighborhOods.
lie gave the attorneys a month in
which to file briefs. decision Is eG-
pected early in February.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-15
TO GET HER MONEY BACK
Man Who Took Check Promises to
Make Restitution

Restitution for theft Of a 5000 in
dors"d check was promised in Central
Station today to MAlrs. A. Townsend,
who conducts boarding house in Arch
street above Thirty third.
Ernest Marshall was granted until
December 27 by Magistrate Maclcury
when his counsel said there could bc
restitution by that time and obviate the
necessity Of court action. since Mrs.
Townsend would not prosecute If the
money was returned. Meanwhile Mar.
shall is under $1,000 bail
Mrs. Townsend, said Marshall was n
boUrder at her place when nm indorsed
check she placed behind clock in her
room disappeared. She Learned Mar
shall had made a deposit Of that amount
in his bank.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-15
Grounded Steamship Floats

Chatham. Mass, Dec. l5,-(By \.
p. THE Shipping BOARD freighter ShO-
dack, which is on the last leg OF yOy-
age from Manila and Hong Kong to New
York under the flag Of the barber Line.
went aground on stone Horse Shoal
early today, but foated again several
houTs later. She had sent out a call
for helm. and the crew Of the MOnOmoy
point coast guard station was aboard
when she worked out of her difficulty.
II was believed that s2e could proceed
without delay. .G
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-15
HEALTH BOARDS UNITE
Nearby Towns Join in Central Body
to Help State

The Boards of Health of the boroughs
adjacent 10 Philadelphia met today in
the Chamber of Commerce to organize
a compact for work IN co operation with
the State BOnrd Of Health, The bOr-
oughs have been working independently,
80 the State Board feels they have taken
a great step in unifying the work.
Representative men from the board
were sent here to lead the meeting.
Health commissioners from adjoining
townships were also present, Dr. Hur-
old c. Pike. of Cheltenham Township,
was elected president of the new orgaui-
cation.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-15
COOLIDGE INVITED HERE
VIII Consider Speaking at German
town Boys Club

Washington, Dec. 15,-Ytro Presi-
dent Coolidge today was invited to
sneak in Philadelphia January Z, lie
promised TO take the matter under con-
sideration.
The visiting party included Charles
w. Bainbridge, Marshall I. Farrn and
q. L. Cadwallader. Representative
Darrow presented them to Mr. Coolidge
tnwn Boys Club is planning to cele.
brate It's thirty fifth anntvcrsary and
wanted him to take part.
Vice President Coolidge Is a member
NJ the Massa chussetts Boys Club.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-15
SNATCHEs ACTRESS PURSE
Miss Sarah Greenbere Robbed on
West Norris street

A footpad snatchcd handbag from
Miss Sarah Grccnberg, an actress, ut
II 80 o'clock last night, as she was
about to enter her home at 3235 West
Norris street. The man ran through
nm alley and escaped.
Miss Grccnbcrg is u member Of II
stock company and went home Ivy trolley
nftcr n performance last night. She
told police the robber passed hci as she
,wns walking on Norris street east Of
Thirty second, and then, apparently,
turned and followed her until she was
about to enter her home. The bag
contained small sum Of money and Il
few trinkets.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-15
BARON ROSEN'S LEG BROKEN
Noted Russian Diplomat Hit by
TaxIcab in New York

New York, Dec. 15.-Baron Roman
Rospn, Russian delegate TO the Ports
mouth Peace Conference ana former
Ambassador to Washington, to Mexico
md 70 Toxic, was knocked down by a
tnxicab in Sixth avenue at Fifty fourth
street last night. He suffered frNc-
turo OF the left leg; The Baron is
seventy four years old
At his own request Baron ltoS"n
was removed to his hotel. the Neither
lands, in Il Reception Hospital ambu'
For many years Baron RoFen has
commanded a large audience in the
United states by his writings for tn"
magazines and interviews In III" news
pnprrs. He represented the Leading
thought Of advanced craftsmanship III
RusSia
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-15
OUTLAWS TRAPPED IN CAVE;
TO BE DRIVEN OUT BY GAS
Three Men Who Raided jail Defy
Troops Surrounding Them

Jackson, Ky, I'"". I0.-IBY 4. III
Three members of the band which
raided the Breathitt County jail on
Monday morning, killing enc man. fH-
tally woundjnc q woman anu seriously
wounding another, today were surround
cd BY State troops in Il cave on lohn
Little's Creek, twelve miles from her".
Captain Holbrook, Of the State forces,
planned today to use gas in TN effort to
drive them out.
The men were discovered in the cave
lnte yesterday. Captain IIolbrook sent
Alfred Noble, friend of the fugitivcs.
into the cave last night to ask the men
t. come out. They sent him word that
when they came ont it would be "fcct
| fret ~
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-15
MELONS NEW ASSISTANT
Elmer Dover, Once Secretary Of G.
o. p. Committee, Gets Treasury Post


Washington. Dec. 15.-By \. P.l-
The nomination of Elmer Dover. of Ia
coma. Wash. to be an Assistant Sccre-
tary of the Treasury, was understood
today to have been recommended to
President Harding by Secretary Mellon.
In the years following Mckinley's
first election as President. the name of
Elmer Dover was familiar in politicai
circles. lie was secretary to Senate"
Marcus a. Hanna from 1897 to 1904,
and from 1904 to 1908. secretary of the
Republican National Committee. The
year following he was on the Republic
can National Advisory Committee.
Since that period Mr.. Dover has been
engaged in business life, being Mt pres
cnt vice president and Pacific Coast
manager of Chicago engineering firm.
lie is n native of Ohio, forty. eight
years old, and was for some years, while
Il resident in that State, Il newspaper
reporter and editor.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-15
ssu.te Adopts Recess Plan

washington, Dec. 15.-tBy y. -
The Senate today adopted the Curtis
resolution that Congress adjourn Tor It's
hcIsdsv recess from December % TO
January 3. The resolution now goes to
Shs House. where favorable action is ex-
U4rf0d4 ~ el6-s .---.--
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-15
Another Lisbon Cabinet Resions

Lisbon, Dec. 15.-Thc Cabinet, headed
by Major Pinto as Premier and Min
lister of the Interior. has resigned owing
to the dissension prevalent in the re-
public.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-14
BALLOON MEN
ARE WELCOMED
BY NEW YORK
Naval Lieutenants Greeted
By Large Crowd Upon
Arrival Home.

New York, Jan. 14.-LGeutenaEts
Kloor, Farrell, Hinton, naval bal
loonists, arrived here this morning,
exactly a month after they had
landed near Moose Factory, Ont,
after a days balloon flight from
the Rockaway naval air station.
Lieutenant Farrell was the first
to leave the train, accompanied by
Mrs Farrell, who had left New
York to meet her husband. A
crowd Of relatives, naval officers
and q group Of business men from
Rockaway greeted the party. The
officers were taken to . hotel where
they were to be guests Of honor at
luncheon given by Rockaway
residents.
The baNoonists we're attired in
navy caps and blue suits and de-
clared they were none the worse
for their perilous adventure in the
north woods, where they were lost
for four days. The officers lined
up in the station and posed foI
photographers.
There was no cheering from the
large crowd assembled to catch a
glimpse of the officers as they push
ed their way out Of the station. One
of the first to welcome them was
President Connolly Of the borough
Of Queens Of whilh Rockaway 10
part.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-14
CHECK REVEALS
WHISKY Theft
More Than ssyOeo. 900 Worth Of Ii
quor Seized by ProAebftlsn
Agents Missing.

Chicago, Jan. 14.-Check Of IL
quors seized by dry enforcement
operatives in the last year and
held at q government warehouse
here disclosed that more than 3d.
000, 900 worth Of whisky is missing.
Frank d. Richardson. prohibition
list commissioner, announced today.
Mr.. Richardson said he hoped to
have . number Of former prohibi-
tion oficials indicted and prosecut-
ed. as q result lof his investiga-
tioh.
Mr.. Richardson says he has
learned that at one time 500 bar
rels Of whisky were removed from
the warehouse in daylight. and that
the day before he assumed ofice
u truck loads vero hauled out
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-14
WANTS RELIEF
MEASuRE.F|RST
American Legion Favers Shelving
Of Bonus Until Disabled Vet.
efacs Are Aided.

Springfield, Ill, Jan. 14.-Unani-
nous approval Of the proposal that
= bonus bill in congress wait un-
til q relief measure for disabled
veterans is obtained, is indicated
by early returns from the Illinois
referendum of the American Le-
gion received at the state headQuaf-
ters here. S-:;-@s
Fight for the relief measure In
the present congress ID urged by
those who voted. The bonus bill
would be left then for presentation
in the new congress in March.
Votes already received, State
Commander McCauley said, show
that only so per cent Of the men
want cash bonu8. The other 50
per cent favor bonus aid in obtain
ing q farm. q home or an educs-
tion. Complete votes on the refer
endum will not be ready until jan.
Is. Mr.. McCuley said.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-14
Jersey City Aots.

Jersey City, N. J., Jan. 1l.-Pub-
lie buildings, banks and churches
of Jersey City were under guard
from midnight as a result of re-
ports Of anarchistic plots in Phila-
delphia.
Chief Of Police Battersby said
today that the action was taken ON
his own initiative, that NO ihstruc-
tions or warnings were received
from Washington or elsewhere.
Warned by Detectives.
Washington, Jan. 14.-Warnings
of a threatened demonstration with
bombing activities at New York
were received by the government
from a reputable private detective
agency in that metropolis. depart
ment of justice officials said today
in explaining extra precautions
taken by federal agents and police
there in guarding public buildings.
churches and homes and offices OF
prominent men.
Investigation Of the warnings Is
being made, it was added, but as
yet government agents have b4en
unable to find any evidence that
the demonstrations are to tGake
place. The guards were thrown
out, however. as q precautionary
measure.
Early in the week. officials said,
a warning OF a demonstration Of
anarchists in Philadelphia was re-
ceived from the same source, and
the word was passed along to the
federal and municipal authorities
in that city. A
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-14
CATHOLICS ARE
MADE VICTIMS
a. Hu0 III II 8BWW M
Mayor Of Cork Tells Of Alleged
British Crown Outrages b
Ireland,

Washington, Jan. 14.-Catholic
rches, converts, parochial
schools and priests themselves are
objects of constant outrages by
British crown forces in Ireland.
Donal OCallaghan, lord mayor Of
Cork. declared today in continuing
his statement before the commits
sion of the committee of one hun
dred investigating conditions in
Ireland.
Father Griffin Of Galway. he de-
clared, had been killed ''undoubted-
~ because he was known to have
received an invitation from the
American commission investigating
Irish conditions to come here to
give testimony"
Father MacSwiney Of Cork, he
said. was taken from . tram car
on Dec. 18 and ordered to write
ito hell with the pope" Refusing,
the lord mayor adder. the priest
was practically stripped Of hii
clothing and thaA beaten.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-14
URCESPERET TO
FORM CABINET
President Millerand Of Franco to
Receive Names Of New Minis
ters Tonight

Paris, Jan. 14.-Raoul Peret,
president of the chamber Of depu-
ties, was today asked by President
Millerand to form q cabinet in sue
cession to the one headed by
Georges Leygues, which he signed
on Wednesday.
M. Peret accepted the task and
Immediately began consultations
with his friends over the forma-
ton of ministry. He was expect
ed to return to the presidential res
idence by s o'clock this evening to
report on the outcome Of his ef-
forts.
Aristide BRAND, former premier
has expressed his willingness to
serve under M. Peret, either in the
department of foreign Affairs OF
any other capacity. Rene Viviani
has refused to take office.
I President Millerand conferred
this morning with Jean Louis Bar
thou, former premier; Captain An
dre Tardieu, former minister ol
blockade, and invaded regions
Alexandra Ribot, former premier
Laurent Bonnevay, . leader in the
chamber Of deputies, and Charles
Jonnart, who was recalled to Paris
from Marseilles.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-14
COTTtsN CONSTITUTION.

Washington, Jan. A.-Cotton con-
sumed during December amounted
to 294,S51 running bales Of lint and
21,618 bales of linters. the census
bureau announced today.
Cotton consumed during Decem-
Der, 1919, amounted to 511, I'll bales
of lint and 25, ,031 of linterS.
Imports Of cotton amounted to
25, 800 bales, compared with 1884.
Exports were 7SS,57S bales, in
cluding 3,179 bales Of ltnters, COM
pared with S76.Sl3 including 3.0sf
OF Hntefs.
Cotton spindles active during
December numbered q, - ,l0z COM
pared With A.6S9.lee
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-14
SLOW PROGRESS
AT LABOR MEET
Gathering at Mexico City Merely
Marks Tine Important
Action Expected.

Mexico City, Jan. 14.-(Associat-
ed Press.)-Debate on the report
of the resolutions committee of the
Pan-American Federation of Labor
was the program Of the body for
today.
Delegates frankly admit sessions
thus far have merely cleared the
way for the consideration Of reso-
luton which will place the organ
ization on record regarding import
ant questions.
1t is probable the meeting Of the
Federation will not be concluded
until late Saturday.
The United States delegates ex-
pect to leave for Vera Cruz on
Sunday, where on Tuesday they
will embark for New Orleans.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-14
ASK DI CoSOLA
T0kEEP MONEY

Chicago, Jan. Michael di
Cosola has a hank full of money
which the law requires him to re-
turn to depositors but they will
not accept it, he said today. Pri-
vate banking institutions went out
OF business in Illinois on Jan. /.
this year, and di Cosola has en-
ployed want ads, advertising and
personal appeals, but his patrons
for thirty years came to listen to
the music and deposit more money
instead Of accepting their deposits,
he said.
One woman, astonished by the
bankers plea that he was trying to
get rid of his funds, dropped her
$50 prospective deposit on his
counter and fed.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-14
FAv0RS FILMS
10RA|SE MONEY
'easaist Clergyman Believes No.
va Pictures Would Help
Centenary Fund.

hnaN1so, Jan. IA campaign to
-. ~ moving picture films . special
" tne work Of the churches
:, 'slsing money for the centen-
'una vas emphasized by Rev.
- = :. s.acMillan today at the SEES
y j. - ot the boards Of benevolence
T NJ Aethodist Episcopal church.
ne church is taking over q
stofy building here for manu-
~ se y OF religious and missionary
.ot church, Sunday school and
~ nunity center work" he said.
~ nave issued a white list Of
which We consider to, be used
ssrch and which ministers
80 use their influence to have
~ IN public theatres"
Wely debate on the value Of
:. church publicity in the daily
occurred during the sessions.
sonsss IL news" DR.. Daniel
tt editor Of the Epworth
~, said. Tho people would
read what men and women
Yong than sermons in the *
= press"
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-14
WILL NOT PERIL
SOUL FOR FOOD
Danvft.e Woman Peryists in Fast
Husband Loses Weight Be.
cause Of WerTiee.

Danville, ILL.,. Jan. 14.-(United
Press.)-Mrs. Sadie Harrington. on
the forty-seventh day Of her fast to
force her husband to join the
Church Of God, was anxious today
to meet the Rev. G. s. Payne, over
seer of the church, who is enroute
here to advise her to eat.
But Mrs. Harrington was not
sure whether she would break her
fast, even If advised by the min
lister.
It'll have to see him first and the
two Of US will talk it over with
God" she said.
Ernie, the husband, is losing
weight. He said he weighed 210
when his wife started to fast, and
now weighs 1856.
II guess it's the worrying I am
doing about Sadie" he said. ALSO,
there's the inquisitive neighbors
and the newspaper editors who are
always heckling me-"
Ernie said he wasn't getting re-
ligion and didn't expect to.
In response to a note sent to
Mrs. Harrington, asking her If she
would discontinue her fast, the fol-
lowing determined reply came
back:
"Esau sold his birthright for a
mess of pottage. thereby missing a
blessing, the bible tells us. Will
not do as he did -endanger my
soul for a morsel Of food. I have
sunk in the dust of humility and
am in sackcloth and ashes before
the Lord. have no fears; He will
take care Of me. one Of His most
humble children. /. have placed
reliance in the Lord"
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-14
"RED" FORCES
Leave GEORGIA
Russian Army Completes With.
drawal from Frontier-DemOb-
ilization Ordered.

Tifiis, Jan. 13. ASSOCIATED Press)
of Russian bolsheviki
forces from the Georgian frontier
has been completed, according to
an Official statement issued by the
Georgian government. Demoraliz-
ed and war-tired Tartar bOlsheviki
have deserted to the Georgian
forces and have been disarmed.
Demobilizaticn Of the classes of
1886 to 1890 in the soviet army in
the Caucasus region has been de-
creed at Moscow, it Is said in re-
ports which are as yet not con-
firmed.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-14

CHIcACQcRAND
OPERA RULEDBY
MARY GARDEN
Appointment Of Star
Brings Artistic Differ
ences to Focus.

Chicago. Jan. 14.-Appointment
Of Miss Mary Garden ~ general di-
rector Of the Chicago Opera asso-
citation brought all the artistic dit
ferences which have been circulat-
cd, to . focus today. M
designations Of Gino Marinuxzi,
artistic director, because the dis
putes Of the singers gave him
sleepless nights" and Herbert
johnson. executive manages, were
accepted when Miss Garden was Sc
lected.
Several weeks ago, ON the eve
Of Miss Gardens arrival for her
opera season. the engagement Of
Madame Gamma Walska, Polish 30
prano, to appear in "Zaza" was alb
ruptly called on by Mime. Walska's
departure for her home in New
Fork. Dorothy Jardson Of New
York was another star mentioned
in the reported clash Of artistic
temperaments which are said TO
have caused the various changes
in the direction Of the company,
along With the prominence Of Ital-
ian operas,
Treats All Alike.
Il don't believe in q star regime,
Miss Garden said in. an interview
today on her plans. Il believe in
making the operu do the thing and
not the artist. ! VIII give so per
cent Of operas In Italian, IS in
French and Is in English, for the
present, until Wagner and other
big German composers works will
be presented in the language in
tended, when / will treat them all
alike. 80. per cent Italian, French
and German"
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-14
CoNGRESSMEN
VISIT HARDING
Confer With Presldent.elect on Va.
riety of Public Questions at
Marion.

Marion, Ohio, Jan. 14.-President-
elect Harding's conferences again
covered . wide variety Of public
questions today, with problems of
legislation at the present session Of
congress predominating.
Three members Of the house OF
were among his
callers and he also had appoint
ments with Colonel Theodore
Roosevelt and with former Cover
nor Forbes and Judge Johnson Of
the Philippine islands. The house
to visit him were Repre-
sentatives Denison of Illinois, Bach
arach of New Jersey and Sanford
of New York.