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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-05-20

calmly to the scat occupied BY fcrmef
Mayors Of HsddonasId and sat down. !,
He took this action At . meeting Of
the County Commissioners. According
to Haddonficld precedent the three
commissioners must also All other. Of
fees. Mayor, Director Of Finance and
Director OF Public Works. The cop,-
missioners chosen at an election held
on Tuesday were Mr.. Lippincott.
Morris b. Clark and Fred HslIoway,.
Clark and Halloway received more
votes than Mr.. Lippincott and each
thought he himself had the right TO be
Mayor.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-05-20

vous for the young people. The grass
was trampled, the turf destroyed,
newspapers and lunch boxes were scat I.
tered Through the woods and tho spot
naiiowed to the memory Of the greatest
man OF oil times became nothing more
than a great picnic ground. Il cost
hundreds Of dollars to repair the
II the Government should ever AZ .
sumo charge, which, Of course, II can /.
not do, it would require double the
number of guards and watchmen to pro :
tect the domain. As IL Is now, those
who really have a patriotic and rever
sntial feeling for the place come tc
Mount Vernon and nav fha fee ~ 4
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-05-20
PLENTY OF CoWeIRLs HERE
oozen Philadelphia GIRLS Answer
"Ad" Of Texas COWBOYS for WIvc.

Dozen Philadelphia GIRLS Answer
"Ad" Of Texas Cowboys for Wives
Fully a dozen Philadelphia girls an :
swered the appeal of as many cowboys
of Brownwood, Texas, who are looking
for wives.
The cowboys wrote Chief of Police
Gravenor, of Camden. asking him to
put them in touch with number of
mice, sensible girls who would like
TO live on ranch Chief Gravenor
made the request Of the cowpunchers
public yesterday.
Today his mail was larger than II has
been for years. Girls from Philadcl :.
phia, Trenton, Chester and Norristown
as we'll as many of Camden answered
and gave full details concerning them
selves. Several Of them said they
yearpedr to live on ranch and do their
shopping on horseback. At least half
a dozen sent photographs Of themselves
and urged the chief to forward them to
the cowboys without delay. Me-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-05-20
Two Shlpworkers scaIded

Thomas Cole, twenty six years old.
of 213S Kater street, was seriously
scalded and John Green, thirty seven
years old, of 1903 Lombard street,
escaped with lesser injuries. when the
valve of stcampipe they were repairing
burst on steamship at Pier 46. South
Wharves. at o'clock this morning
The injured men. both Negroes, were
taken TO the Pennsylvania Hospital in
patrol of the Second and Christian
streets station.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-05-20
ART STUDENTS GRADUATE
Diplomas, Certificates and Prizes
Awarded by industrial sebooi

Diplomas, Certificates and Prizes
Awarded by industrial School
Commencement exercises Of the Penn
sylvania Museum and School ofHndu.
trial Art were held last night in with
erspoon Hall. The speaker of the eve
ming was DR.. Warren r. Laird. dean o,
the School of Fine Arts OF the Uni
versity OF Pennsylvania. The openins
address was by the president. John D.
McIlhenny. Huger Elliott, principal Of
the school, and E. w. France, directo,
Of the textile department, also spok,
briefly, after which diplomas wer,
awarded and prizes announced.
Eleven young women, students in The
costume class under the direction ol
Miss. Otilie Bachman. acted as model,
to display up .Sb- the minute gowns a,
the school, Broad and Pine streets
This work of the pupils was shown or
the stage, second floor, with specia
lighting effects. All Of the new dres,
fabrics were also shown IN the textil,
display.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-05-20
TEXTILE MEN ON OUTING
Alumni Members From Az Parts Of
United states Here for Meeting

Textile men from all parts of the
country who arrived in this city yester-
dsy TO attend the twentieth annual
meeting of the Alumni Association OF
the Philadelphia Textile School are TO-
day enjoying an outing at the Philmont
Country Club.
Automobiles conveyed the visitors
from the school to the country club at
. o'clock this morning. The traditional
ball game between married and single
alumni was feature OF the day
fun. A..
Manufacturers Club, the visiting
alumni will hear addresses by John >.
lawrence, of New York, and Elias L..
Rowland, managing editor Of the New
York Journal of Commerce.
The eighteenth annual tour OF the
graduating classes Of the school will
leave Philadelphia May % for week s
tour, of New England mills.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-05-20
CARDINAL BACKS CAMPS
Endorsement for Citizens Training
Sounded by Prelate

Endorsement of citizens training
camps to be established throughout the
country this summer by the Govern
ment was made today by Cardinal
Dougherty in a letter to the Citizens
Committee in charge Of the cantonment
at Camp Mead.
This will be an excellent oppor-
tunity for young men to enjoy the
benefits Of physical training and at the
same time have a pleasant vacation"
the Cardinal wrote. II have no hesi-
fancy in recommending these training
camps to all who are eligible to take
advantage of the opportunity offered"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-05-20
Deaths of a Day
Mrs. MARY A. Carr

Mary A. Carr. wife Of Charles N.
Carr, died yesterday morning at 171o
North Fifteenth street. She is survived
by her husband, a son. Walter A. Carr,
and daughter, Mrs. J. Lewis Troem-
mer. Interment will take place on Sat
Broad street and Susquehanna avenue.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-05-20
Mrs. charlaa i. Wehh

The funeral of Mrs. Katie 8. Webb.
wife of Charles J. Webb. president of
Charles J. Webb & Co.. wool mer.
chants. who died Yesterday in her home
Ashbourne road. Elkins Park, will be
held Monday afternoon. Interment will
be private.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-05-20
taxing PATRIOTISM.
|ATMIT VERNONHIT.
charging to See Washington's
Home Opposed, Though Of
ficial Defends It
NECESSARY, He DECLARES
Nv GEORGE Nox MCCAIN

washington, May 20.--Tbe dags OF
Mount Vernon are at half mast today.
Chief Justice white, chairman Of
M Advisory COMMITTEES of the Ladies'
Association, lies dead In Washington.
II was his assurance TO the nssocia-
scn that their title to George Wash
,pgton's mansion and estate was incon-
,estabie that gave the women such con-
Sdence in their position.
There Is, I find, another unique
4 sprle to this determined attempt to get
hoId,of Mount Vernon, cut out the ad-
mission fee and make 1t free to all the
people.
n Il can be SO designated, that is
eterywhere intruded upon the visitor.
! The fact is overlooked that this is due
70 the social characteristics Of another
and past generation.
Mount Vernon Ladies' Association"
IA the charter name. It is everywhere
emphasized. The publications Of the
association even emphasize the
'1adies - idea.
The new age with it's emphasis on
the word woman" instead Of ladies"
has perhaps everything to do with this.
At any rate IL is not essential to the
question and does not rise above the
Ssn'ty Oh qu'op'e'
a $1,000 Reserve Fund
The ladies have done n memorable
.s,rs IN nreservino Wasb;naton's home
Thas have Maid 4, fnii tSe nnrcba 60
nr,cs and have a reserve fnnd of
RDno RsS ooo NJ ' ' "
4 sNvIw sI.,.u,.s :, rro.. tho ovrsrsh;r o,d
n.n.semsn, marps % Q, % Mount T." vernon from The the
maas IN tne pas,. uut no. WIZ tne ue-
termnation Oh .pe present enort.
for years mere was an aItorney
EeguIarly re,aInea py certain mterests
ID washington 70 prIng tnis question
before congress at each session.. :,
Among the complaints were that the
number OF paid officials was out OF pro-
portion to the work required. A resi-.
dent superintendent, resident assistant
superintendent and a resident engineer
at large salaries for mansion and farm
4 230 acres. d.,
II some of the salaried employees were
dispensed with the estate could be made
ftee to the people OF the nation, ana
Wall uu SpptcplhtiVu ttoht thO IVY
ernment, these surplus employees could
Be dispensed with.
Charter Autbor;,.s Chars.
-.
Ineee aIsumenrs, howeyer, 90 no.
oeaI seruIiny. Inc asociat.on %
pnva'e cHrp1mraHn. m ! can eTpoS no
strable. The effort has been not only
2 keep the property In first class con.
ditfon buttfn the same condition u
mstwhen occupied by General wash
ih2ton. :,
Besides, under It's charter from the
virginia House Of Delegates 1t is ex-
Pfess!y stipulated that an admission
rec OF twenty nve cents may De charsed.
resident superlntendent harrison n.
HGose mas occupied tnat position Tor
uIty!hve years. he is peculiarly Mt
'eq tor the position.
,.ne.,s., Me u.s.. ! tnink' tne pest INFORMED
,na'Viauat n IN TINS country on the ire
ana history OF washington and his
umes. nj ,
.A.ur A.nur brice, OF washington, Is
'rsasurtr on tne assoclatlop,
Mr. price pointed out the following
% ,rom Ins cnartsr on me ass0ciations
s'ed Marcn "a; iooo: Dy the VIZ
b,nia snouse OF Deicsates, IN winch
'"ss "s MoNht vernon u Iocate1
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-05-20
Miss Emily r. LYMAN

Funeral services for Miss Emily Red =
wood Lyman, a Chester member of the
Pennsylvania Society of the Colonial
Danes, who died Wednesday in her
apartments in the Waynewood, Wayne,
will be conducted this morning in St.
Mary's Church. Wayne.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-05-20
Robert Mccarthy

Robert Mccarthy, an operator for
thirty mine years in the employ of the
Western Union Telegraph Co., died
Wednesday at his home, 2605 South
Eighteenth street
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-05-20
A. q. BradSord's Funeral

Albert G. Bradford, q member of the
advertising firm Of n. W. Aver & Son.
was buried yesterday from st. Paul's
Presbyterian Church, Fiftieth street
and Baltimore avenue. 49,.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-05-20
Jacob n. Bush's Funeral.

Jacob Fl. Bush, widely known Under
taker, who died Tuesday at his home,
1856 North Front street. after a long
illness, will be buried from his home this
afternoon. Interment will be made in
Greenmount Cemetery.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-05-20
PONY Bites a Bow

Irwin Miller, seven years old, of $500
Master street, was bitten last night by
n pony, with which he was laying in
front of his home. '...o.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-05-20
LIPPIMcorT TAKES OFFICE
Becomes Mayor Without FrIction
AIthouoh Low Man In Vote

Although Low Man In Vote
j. II. Lippincott took the Office Of
Mayor Of Haddon6eld, M j.. last
night without the slightest friction.
There were all sorts of rumors, re-
ports and murmurings TO the effect
that his right to tho Office would be
questioned. There we're even hints of
legal proceedings and some talk Of ap-
peals to the Supreme Court. But 70 all
faded when Mr.. Lippincott walked
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-11-12
Harrison's Majority 1865
VIM. S. Gordy, Jr, Gets The Biggest Majority Ever
Given In Worcester County, $685. Senate And
House Overwhelmingly Democratic

The Democracy County great victory
Tuesday.
The Peoples Party Worcester County wiped of the
10y big majority. and the who
caed with the Peoples party the past helped do it, They
former Democrats Tuesday
Democratic party. and in the will be firing
line.
Senator Harrison received being
10 him ebuke for the abusive speeches and printed lies
against him. but because he is the choice the who
believe in his industry and willingness the people He
carried the county by 1850
Messs Barnes Crockett and Davis received big joes
members of the House Of Delegates defeated
Asbuy Riley the leader of the Republican party in Worcester
County by big majority. If Mr. Riley had been the ticket
Republican he would have received many But
he could not day
nominated
whemng majority.
Messs Bounds DckersOn elected by big
and will prove valuable members of the Board County Com
missoner. Two from three Democrats will constitute
the Board.
William j. Pitts had opposition Surveyor but he received
1853 votes
Worcester County Comptroller Gordy majority of 1885
Mrs Gertrude Bresau Fuller had great deal do with the
suit Her speeches of such convincing and
earnestly delivered that she enthused determination
to vote the straight Democratic ticket
Senator John Walter Smith arrived Hill Friday
last and worked day and night for the ticket until the polls
elosed and then waited with the boys to the returns
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-11-12
AUTOMOBILE MISHAP
AT RAILROAD CROSSING

MillSboro, Del, Nov. s. Blaine At
kins, prominent business man and
timber dealer, was probably fatally
injured this afternoon when he was
struck by a freight train at the main
railroad crossing while attempting to
cross the tracks in his automobile.
The machine was wrecked and Atkins
hurled down the track. A leg was
broken and it is feared that his skull
is fractured He was removed to a
hospital where little hope is given of
his recovery.
Atkins had waited beside the track
for passenger train to leave, and
crossing directly back of it, was
struck by freight coming in the
opposite direction on another track.
Peter Shocklcy, of Millsboro, was
killed at the same crossing some time
ago
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-11-12
Democrats Garry The State

Statewide Democratic tide Tuesday swept the Democratic
candidate for Comptroller into office the Democrats p out
u State Senators and about members of the
House of Delegates.
William S Gody Jr the Democratic candidate for Comptro
Ter given plurality the counties and city of 237s When
this contlasted with the $4,000 plurality given President
Harding fall the considered all the remarkable
and indicative of unmsakable swing OF sentiment back
toward the Democratic side.
Senatorship fights OF which there twev he
Democrats won ten In one fight they had candida and
David A. Robb Republican, elected III Aegny virtually D!
default.
In two Republican counties the Democrats won although the
a heavy affiliated Republican majority, John W. McCuoph
Democrat, John Shartze Republican, by about zfo
Charles County where negroes outnumber whites, and
where there is in consequence heavy Republican majority SEN
Walter j. Mitchell returned to the Senate Albert
j. LomaX, Republican
In St. Marys county George c. Pevery Democrat,
A. Kingsley Love- Republican In Dorchester Samuel L. Byn.
Democrat, defeated Fred L. Wadde Republican In Cecil Dr.
H. A. Cantwe Democrat. defeated S Ralph Andrews, Repubi
of Delegates defeated Frank Baker Republican In Mont
gome Dr. Eugene Jones Democrat defeated Edward L. Stock
Republican In Talbot John S. Mcdaniel Democrat defeated
John A. Arringdale, Republican.
ST. Mary'S and Dorchester considered doubtful
counties by the Democrats and the with which they won
another indication of the Democratic swing Hartford Cecil
Montgomery and Talbot expected Democratic The
running behind Gordy He only by around $50
Benjamin W. Fox Democrat elected Senator in the
Fourth district of Baltimore city defeating Charles H. Hentz-
man. Republican.
Take Ten Senator's
There fewer upsets in the House of Delegates than
among Senate Democrats solid delegations
from all four districts Baltimore city, Baltimore County Wi
comico Talbot Caroline Queen Annes Kent Hartford Anne
Arundel ST. Marys Worcester and Montgomery The Repub
cans secured solid delegations Garrett Allegheny Charles
Calvert Carroll and Somerset The Democrats took two out
Washington County two five in Frederick
of five in Prince Georges of three Cecil two out of
three in Dorchester and one out of two in Howard
Result in Wicomico County
Gordy carried Wicomico Coucty by 1900 and all of the
Democratic ticket elected except County Commissioner
DR. Dasey. Republican. elected Commissioner
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-11-12
A VERY DELIGHTFUL
SURPRISE PARTY

A delightful surprise party was
given at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
VIM. NJ. Sirman Friday evening of
last week in honor of their daughter,
Miss Beatrice.
Those present were: Misses Maude
and Mary Godfrey, Minnie Gordy,
Bcrnice and Myrtle Parsons, Lulu
Moore, Neva and Annie West, Mabel
Parks. Grace Johnson. Eunice Car
mean, Mabel Gordy, Mrytle West,
Mildred Jones, Thelma Carmean, and
Fannie and Cora Perdue. MesSrs.
Homer and Earsel Jones. James,
Elijah and George Truitt, Albert
Dickerson, Welton Gordy, George and
Thomas Moore, Levi Truitt. Marvin
Parks. Preston West, Heston Car
mean. Avery Perdue, Homer and FL
ton Sirman and Fred Pusey.
Games were played until a late
hour when the guests on taking their
departure declared il most enjoy
able party.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-11-12
o the Voters of Worcester County !:

Permit me to thank you one and all for the conf
dence in me you have again expressed by your
ballots. You have ordered me back to Annapolis to
represent you in our State Senate. We never had
more important election in Maryland and am proud
of Worcester Countys part in it. count it an honor
to be chosen the servant of its voters and shall
strive even harder than ever before to all our
people regardless of Party without fear or favor.
ORLANDO HARRISON.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-11-12
ELEPHANT AND CAMEL
ROAM JERSEY WOODS

Bamber, j., Nov. l0.-A full
grown elephant and an awkward
looking camel playfully rambling in
the Jersey pines were en- ,ountered by
Game Warden J. Hamilton Evern-
ham.
Game Warden EvernhaE. had hop
ped into his liver and wa rocking
along the backwood.' road when the
camel and the elephant emerged from
a thicket and stood in the middle of
the highway. Immediately the fiiver,
with the game warden, head for a
tree. Evernham was reaching for the
nearest branch when man on horse
back rode up.
"Seen an elephant and camel
around here?" he inquired, careless
ly.
"Did l." asked Evernham, family.
The stranger explained that the ami
mails were part of menagerie, which
had winter quarters in Bamber and
were allowed to browse among the
pines because of the high price of
feed.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-11-12

Mr. Thomas p Wharton is fine fellow and it was with regret
that many of his friends could not support him. He has sent
telegram conglaulatng Harrison his election to
which Senator Harrison made gracious acknowledgement
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-11-12

Anything worth reading in that
magazine?"
Here's an article by a chorus
beauty telling how much she dotes on
Shakespeare"
"There ought to be laugh in that"
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-11-12
BATES MEMORIAL NJ. p. CHURCH

sunday, November IL
10 A. NJ. Preaching.
IL A. NJ. Sunday School.
No evening service.
Revival services at Trinity at 7.30
p. NJ.
New-York tribune., 1921-06-26

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For Equipment and Accessories. Regulation hats
shirts, breeches, stockings belts haversacks
knives, ponchos, kits, etc
w E S E N d Y o u r P u G. S E S
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New-York tribune., 1921-06-26
An Unparalleled Purchase Of the
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---ALMOST HALF PRICE
--EXACFLY HALF. PRICE
LESS THAN HALF PRICE

Just another Ginlbel
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story that we're not
going to tell here. For
the things that count
are the blouses. Count
in every way that
blouses should count.
Not a blouse-occasion
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for. And such a blouse
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right out with the
blouse for you. SEE
these blouses.
s E e these blouses.
That's the only way
you can believe them
possible at such prices
as these. See the beau
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of them; the value of
them. The exquisite
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The absolute rightness
of making, of finishing,
of every tiniest detail.
Then see other blouses
offered at similar
prices round town. Yes
we're leaving COM
paratiye pricing to you.
SEE these blouses.
New-York tribune., 1921-06-26
Finest Quality
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New-York tribune., 1921-06-26

, o q ur r u - 5 ~
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Bisbee daily review., 1921-02-10
DECLARES TAXES CANNOT BE REDUCED UNLESS C0NGRESG
 SLASHES ALL APPROPRIATIONS
Chairman Of Appropriations Committee Declares Sums Already Called For Have Passed } Billion Mark;
 Declares Repeal Of Excess Profit Tax Needed

WASHINGTON, Feb g. Warming the house that the mounting wave of high taxation would not roll back without sharp and sweeping reduc- tion in government expenditures, Chairman Good. of the appropriations committee, declared today the time had come to call halt.
 Huge figures were hurled over the heads of members as Good told dra- matically of the vast sums expended. and the appeals for more There was a shout of approvaly when he insist ed that the appropriation bills must be passed before March 4. so that the framers of new tariff law may know the amount of cloth out of which they must patch the nations coat.
 Laying down the definite policy that expenses must be cut before talk ing Of lower taxes, Chairman Good in sisted that appropriations for the year beginning July should be kept within three and a half billion dol lars. virtually the sum recommended in the big supply measures for that period
 Goods plea for government econo-. my was made in presenting the first deficiency bill for the present year, carrying S203 GOO, 900. Democratic members of the committee declared there would be other deficiency sums and Representative Ryrnes, Demo crat, South Carolina. declared direct appropriations this year had passed the five billion dollar mark. This stu pendous sum. could best be under stood. he added, by the fact that in order to meet it the government must levy an average tax of $50 on every man, women and child.
 In suggesting methods of raising revenue without making the burden on the individual more severe than it has been since the early days of the war, Chairman Good said he doubted
Bisbee daily review., 1921-02-10
SENATE ADVOCATES NAVY SECOND TO NONE FOR UNfD STATES
Harding, Coolidge Formally Named
 U. s. Leaders

WASHINGTON. Feb. 9.-The election of w. G. Harding as pres ident and of Calvin Coolidge as vice president. was formally de- clared today at a joint session of the senate and house.
 With dull sOlemnity and without demonstration such as marked the "elections" of President Wilson. the two bodies canvassed the votes cast by the electors. chosen at the elections last November 2 The formal vote tallied with the infor- nal results known to the public on the day after election with HO4 votes for Harding and Coolidge to l27 for James M. Cox and Frank lin D. Roosevelt, Democrats
 By coincidence. Senator Lodge, Republican floor leader. who acted as a teller. announced the first votes, from Alabama. for Messrs- Cox and Roosevelt. while Senator Underwood. of Alabama. Demo cratic teller. announced the first returns for Nessrs. Harding and Coolidge-froml Arizona. in the alphabetical canvass of the cleo tors votes