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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-10-20
ARTIST, TRAPPED ON PIER,
FORCED TO PAY WOMAN
Seven Hundred Dollars or No Eu-
rope, Was Uitimatum

New York. Oct. 20-William o..
Burton, n millionaire. of 100 Park ave-
nue., who sailed last night with his
wife and infant child on the Cunard
liner Berengnria. spent an uncomtort-
able twenty minutes just before the ship
sailed. when he was served with a writ
Of civil arrest in an action for 800.
brought by Miss Claire Cornell, 02T
Fifth avenue, young woman of social
prominence.
Burton and Miss Cornell have been
friends for more than six years. In
May. June and July Of this year Miss
Cornell gave Burton. who does por-
trait painting, fourteen sittings for a
three quarter length oil painting Of her
self When the painting was completed
1t did not suit Miss Cornell. .Angcrcd
because his work WAS rejected Burton
brought suit and obtained a verdict for
$1,000. The suit was appealed and the
settlement is still in allegiance,
In the course Of posing for the por-
trait Miss Cornell brought several pieces
Of her own property to be used Rs back.
ground for the painting and az personal
ornaments These included Il Chinese
Jade necklace, a Chinese lamp and a
fine piece of Chippcndnlr. The articles,
Burton declared. he would hold pending
the outcome of the suit for their pos
session and of the suit brought against
Miss Cornell for the value of the paint.
ing
Yesterday, twenty minutes before the
Bercngarin sailed, Miss Cornell ar
rived at the Cunard pier with her
attorney. James A. Palmer, Of 1852 West
Forty second street, and City Marshal
Huter. While Miss Cornell and her
attorney waited on the pier Ilutcr found
Burton on board the ship and told him
there was an important telephone call
for him on the pier. As soon as Bur
ton stepped ashore he was served with
the order OF arrest and dctrntion unless
he paid at once the clam Of 500,
the value which Miss Cornell placed
upon her properties in his noss"ssion.
Burton did not have 500 in cash
with him. lie offered check. but 1t
was refused.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-10-20
NEW PRESIDENT INSTALLED
AT CORNELL UNIVERSITY
Cornerstone Of Sehwab Chemical
Laboratory Also Laid

Laboratory Also LAID
ithaca, n. V, Oct. 20.-(By A. PO
Cornell University turned from its
books, laboratories and workshops today
to inaugurate new president, Dr.
Livingston Farrand. In addition to in
stalling a new chief executive in the
post made vacant last year by the res
ignation of DR.. Jacob Gould Schurman,
present United States Minister to
China, the university had prepared to
lay the cornerstone of new chemico.
laboratory for which Charles NJ.
Schwab, the steel master, gave 81 ,0OO,-
600.
Upward Of 125 universities and COL
leges sent representatives to ithaca far
today's ceremonies. Greetings from
sister institutions OF learning were con-
fided to President a. Lawrence Lowell,
of Harvard. for the colleges of the
East; President VI. i. Burton. of tn,
University of Michigan, for those Of
the Middle West, and by President r.
l.. Wilbur, spokesman for colleges Of
the Pacific Slo"c. Albert w. Smith,
for many years dean Of Sibley College
Of Mechanical Engineering. who has
been acting president since the rCsigna-
tion OF President Schurman. was to
deliver to DIR. Farrand the charter Of
the university.
DR.. Farrnnd is the fourth man to sit
IN the presidents office in Morrell
Hall. The first was the late Andrew
y. White. worker with Ezra Cor
nell, founder Of the university. The
next was Charles Kendall Adams. who
resigned in 1902, to become president
of the University of Wisconsin. The
third was DR.. Jacob Gould Schurman.
DR.. Farrand was president of the
University of Colorado from 1914 to
1918. when he resigned to enter the
service of the International Health
Board which wngcd grim battle against
tuberculosis in France during the World
War. At the conclusion of that strug-
gle DIR. Fcrrand became chairman of
the Central Committee of the American
Red Cross.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-10-20
URGES RECOGNITION
OF HUMANE WORK
Wisconsin State Agent Ad-
dresses American Associa-
ton Here Today
OUTLINES HIS DUTIE S

Advocating recognition Of the value
and Importance Of humane work by the
individual States as we'll az by the Gov
"rnment. Dr. A. +. Fredcricks, Wis
consln state humane agent, in nd
dressing the American Humane AssOci-
alton at the Hotel Majestic today told
the delegates 1t was fitting reward for
the ofttimcs thanklcss, yet fruitful, lu
DorS of faithful men and women the
world over.
1T is mark of advancing civiiza-
ton. continued Or. FrcdcrIcks. "It
j. indicative Of genuine education. and
hnnliy 1t Is the imprint of Christianity
extending its influence even unto the
portals Of our Government whose
thought and life 1t must influence and
sway to the bctterment Of the world.
The appointment of humane Of
iiccr by tho State means more than
financial support. 1t means that hu-
name work has become n duty Of the
state. 1t constitutes genuine rccog-
milton of the real worth of the entire
humanitarian movement. not only as It
applies to the protection Of human be-
lngs but also as 1t applies to the pro-
lection Of animals.
I'm Wisconsin the duties Of the hu-
name agent, MS outlined by law. are
thrcCfOld: to enforce the humane laws,
TO promote humane education, and TO
Suporintcnd and assist in tho organIza-
ton of humane societies. All of these
are duties which the State can and
should assume.
1T IS the distinct duty Of the State
to protect from cruelty It's human and
animal life. This duty cannot be denied
nor rightfully shirkcd This is fun
dNmcntaI principle of Government. The
cause Of humanity must live forever.
In its final contamination lies tho hope
Of peace and hnppincSs for the wnrld. ="
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-10-20
SKUNKS MAKE CHURCH HOME
Take Possession Of Holy TrInity's
Basement in West Chester

\ family Of skunks has taken pos
session Of the basement Of Holy Trinity
Church, South High street West Chcs.
ter. the most fashionable church In the
borough.
The skunks apparently wandered
into town from the country. Sexton
Henry Wynn tx at loss how to drive
them away, but they have caused no
trouble and nrc considered harmless un-
less disturbed, Families living near
the church sce the animals playing
about in the evenings and early morn
ingY
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-10-20
Gambling Raid In Chester

Chester, Oct. 20.-Hearing yesterday
morning that fight was in progress at
the establishment of John TroTo, 1908
West Third street, Captain of Police
Robinson and detail entered the place
and discovered n group Of men gam.
bling, but not fighting. a dozen players
made their escape. Four were captured.
They were John George, Anthony Redo,
Charles Metro and Peter Palermo, ali
Of whom were held by Magistrate Fl.
lott for further hearing today.
A warrant was sworn out for Lain
Troffo, the proprietor, who was absent
at the time Of the raid.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-10-20
BOYS EAT INSECT POWDER
Two Hundred Illinois SchooIboys
Taken III After Meal

Elgln, H., OCT. 20. = InvcHtiGati"1
was started yesterday by otiiriRlS Of the
state school for Boys in ST. Charles 70
determine the caus" of the illness OF more
than 900 Of the $50 boys confined in the
institution Tuesday.
The boys became violently i'll immc-
dintcly aftrr dinner, but most Of them
had recovered today. Insect powder, II
was learned. had been kept in the
kitchen near -four containers. and it was
believed some of it was spilled in food
in process Of preparation.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-10-20
OPPOSE TAX ASSESSMENTS
Boosts In Rates at Shore Rouse Ire
Of Hotelmen

Atlantic City. oct. 20.--Ilot",s along
Park place, an "XcIusiy" south side
ncighborhood, yesterday entered vignr-
Gus protests against big boosts in
assessments made by N" city. The
owners aopearod before the State Board
Of Taxation sitting here 10 hear ap.
pcas.
The Chc'tcnham. Revere protested q
jump from S14,65o in 1910 t" so, 100
this year. Other hotel assessments were
equally high the total being computed
nt S11OO a front foot. Experts declared
$4OO was the true value. one declared
the ChcltCnhnm- Rrycr" was assessed
$40 900 over it, market value. 40 de.
CisiOnS Nrrr announced.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-10-20
Mrs. Mccormick Speaks on Opera

Chicago. Oct. 2O.--AftCr an absence
Of eight years, Mrs. Harold +. Nc.
Coumck mHdr Il r"-cnuuncc into the
domain Of Chicago opera yesterday
by speaking on "Civic Opera" at
luncheon of the Ways and Means Com
mittee of the Chicago Association Of
Commerce. This was her first appear
ance IN public here since she weny to
Switzerland to live eight years ago.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-10-20
DOUBLES" MEET SUDDENLY
Two Women, Though Strangers,
Stop ITO Compare Notes"

BerWiCk, Ia, Oct, 70 = Miss Mae
Grimes, teacher Of the fifth grade school
in Ncsropcok, met herself walking down
Front street Tuesday night, or Thought
she did. So did Mrs. William Under
wood, Of Harrisburg.
other. They looked as much alike as
twins, and each wore plain black hat
and n brown coat suit with brown shoes.
Both women were so struck By the
resemblance that they introduced them.
selves. Mrs. Underwood. who is visit
ing in Berwick, is a half inch taller
than Miss Grimes, weighs ten poundI
more and is year younger, 1t devel-
oped when they "comINred notes."
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-10-20
Lad Robbed Of Money and Truck

Nineland, \. j.. Oct. 2O.-Just be-
fore noon yesterday as Samuel Lihn, son
OF Philip Lihn, Of Centcrton, WAS re-.
turning from Atlantic City where he
sold eighty crates of lettuce, two men
him of $l51 in cash and the truck he
was driving. After taking The iad's 8
money the highwaymfl hit him on Tho
head and left him daz 4 in the road.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-10-20
Questioned as 10 Finances
crestmont Child Dies Of Burns

Burned by matches while playing In
his home at Crestmont. William Mar.
shall, four years old. n Negro, died
yesterday in the Arlington Hospital.
The family heard the child's cries when
his clothing ignited, but before the
garments could be torn off the body the
child had been terribly burned and had
inhaled flames.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-10-20
PERSHING OFF FOR HOME
Leaves Paris. but Hopes to Return
Again In Two Years

Paris, Oct, 20.--By A. pD-Gpn.
cral Pershing. who came to Europc to
lay the Congressional Medal Of Honor
upon the tombs of the FRENCH and Brit.
ish unknown WARRIORS" left Paris
for Cherbourg this morning on his way
to the United States. lie was accom-.
panied to the station by n representa-
tive of President MiIlcrand, several
members or The Cabinet and many
prominent military and civil officials.
General Pcrshing told Minister Of
War Barthou that he hoped to be able
to return to France in two or three
years,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-10-20
Nature Of Questions Asked

That they desire employment.
"Charnctrr Of employment they can
and will perform.
"Numbcr Of dependents they have.
"Numb"r of wage carnrrs in their
own families.
"placo they were last employed and
reason for being unemployed at the
present time.
"Nnmc. address. age and race.
"Thr results to be thus obtained by
the committees will be q list of those
who need work sufficiently 10 make such
reports, and it will, therefore, repre-
sent probably the most rrinbl" data In
connection with the number of invol-
UNFAIRLY unemployed at this time in our
city.
The committee hopes that this re-
quest will be made by people of all
occupations. professional and otherwise.
in order that full information may be-
obtaincd as to the number Of uncn.
pluyed."
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-10-20
LOVE FOR ADDICT
LANDS MAN IN CELL
Drugs Under Stamp on Letter
to Woman Prisoner Brings
Year Sentence
COURT TOLD OF ROMANCE

Four 'ffths Of grain of hcroin
hidden under two stamps in letter
mailed to prisoner in the House Of
Correction. led to the arrest of George
kcSScr. Eighth and Callowhill streets
To-day he was sentenced 20 year in
the county prison by Judge Monaghan
kcSsIrr pleaded guilty. His at
tornCy, admitting that the prisoner had
been arrested several times for larceny
and robbery, declared it was case
whore the defendant fell from his high
professional standing because of his
love for woman, who was old enough
to be his mother"
kcSslcr had sent the drugs to Maudc
Cutler. who is serving n sentence Of one
year rs drug user. Kcsslcr, his
lawyer said. seemed to be laboring under
n fear that the woman would desert
him when she WAS released if he did not
provide her with the drugs she craved.
Stamps Gave Clue
The mans arrest wus brought about
ly Edward Shcllrnbcrgcr, S1lprrintcnd.
ent of the House OF Correction. who
found plain envelope in bathrooIn
in the institution. with two stamps on
it that seemed kind OF stpus." The
envelope. he said, mad been incloscd
apparently in II letter sent to one of
tie inmates.
After finding tho drugs under the
stamps the superintendent discovered
several similar envelopes in the cell Of
Mauic Cutler. lncloSed in these were
lettcrs signed Daddy Kess. The
man was arrested. From his cell he
sent letters to the woman in the House
Of Correction, and they were found to
be in the same handwriting rs the let
ters carrying the drugs.
Shcllcnberger told Judge Monaghan
that Maud Cutler was a we'll educated
girl, a graduate Of school here and
held 4 responsible position with one Of
tie large hotels until the drug habit
sh" had acquired caused her arrest.
Another Woman Freed
Grace Martin. who lived at the
Eighth and Callowhill streets houSr.
was acquitted hy jury before Judge
Monaghan at his direction for lack Of
evidence.
Shclcnbcrgcr had learned tha, an
other inmate of the House of Corrrc-
ton had received drugs concealed under
postage stamps. These letters were
signed "(irncn NJ" but no evidence
was produced to show that "GraCc NJ"
was Grace Martin.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-10-20
WOMEN CAN SAVE
TY,SAYS PEPPER
Speaker Urges G. o. P. Organi-
Zation Of New Voters to
Exert Their Power
MUST END FACTI0NALISM

Factionnlsm in politics here is block
ing municipal progress. George Whar-
ton Pepper told leaders and members Of
the Republican women's organization of
philadelphia today Ht the 0nrning OF
their new headquarters. 1873 South
Eigh'rcnth street.
The Republican women formerly met
at the headquarters Of the Emergency
Aid. but removed to disassoCiatc the
work of Emergency Aid from any con-
nectlon with politics.
Women voters. Mr.. Pepper said,
have real opportunity to extend the
cause of good government in this city.
Can Start New Era
Since the women have received the
vote" he snid, ''they can now be the
starting point of u new era. If the
women arc to accomplish the rcforma-
ton of Philadelphia In the way Of good
government It must be through the
power of an organization we'll conceived
with a determination that It will grow.
''It is the time to get Il fairly rep
rcscntntive group Of women together
with each member engaged in nm activity
that will fit in with the work Of the
organization. Make your organization
. strong that the Republican C!ty Com
mttcc will have to recognize the Re
publican women instead of regarding
them as n negligible mass.
AT the present time the City Com
mittpe is connected with a womcn's or
ganization which 1t regards chiefly MS II
faCtional asset.
Turning TO Mrs. Dobson Altcmus.
who presided, Mr.. Pepper said she
should hold her membership in the City
Committee as we'll as in the women s
organization. Mrs. Altemus is vice
chairman of the City Committee.
Women arc the only persons who
are big enough to break away from the
pursuit of factional ambition. The
people are waiting for something TO be
started and such an organization as
yours will be the means of starting
something definite. If the women here
viii carry the message to others. start
an orginaztion and work with persis-
tencc. you will start force that may
mean the rcgcneration Of The commu-
nity.'
Candor Necessary
Mr.. Pepper emphasized the necessity
Of candor In politics and the need Of
greater self assertion.
You really can't find men big enough
nt present" he continued, Ito come out
and gay what they really think about
those fuctiohal conditions
Mr.. Pepper cautioned his hearers
against Alternating to do too much in
dividually and advised each to take up
some specific work and to continue with
il until il was completed.
Brief talks were given By Mrs. II.
PrcntisS Nichols, Mrs. George A. Dun.
ming. Mrs. II. Delaney Downs and
Me. Julia Lewis.
The new assembly room Of tho Re.
publican women's organization IS on
the second floor. Blue and gold make
up the color scheme Of the furnishings
and decorations. Clusters Of autumn
leaves gave a pleasing touch.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-10-20
n. J. S-CENT FARE
IS NOW IN EFFECT
Opposition to One-Cent Increase
Widespread-Hundred Cities
Join Fight
DISCS IN PLACE OF TICKETS

Residents of New Jersey started pay
Ing eight-cent trolley fares this MORN
ing.
Opposition to the one.cent increase
is widespread. more than 100 New Jcr-
sey c tica and towns joining in the fight
Of the Public Utility Commission against
the rise. Today many Of the car riders
voiced their opinion Of the rate boost
to the conductors rs they entered the
cars. There was noted pick up in
the business done by automobile trucks
operating between Gloucester, FNirview
and Camden.
At the same time that the Public
Service Company's increase went into
effect the directors Of the Gloucester
Ferry Company announced reduction
In the price Of round trip tickets on
ferries operating between Gloucester and
South street. The round trip tickets,
beginning tomorrow morning. will be
sold for fifteen cents each instead Of
twenty cents, as at present.
Fare Boost Aids Jitneys
Autobusrs operating between Glou-
cester, Fairvicw and Camden were kept
in operation all day today 10 take care
of riders who refused to pay the eight
cent trolley fare. Ordinarily the buses
quit for the morning after the early
rush.
Passengers travelling on transfers are
not affected by tho rate rise. Formerly
they paid seven CCat fare and two
cents for transfer Now they pay
eight cents fare and ono cent for q
transfer
The commission denied the right Of
the company to raise the fare and car
ried the issue to the United States
District Court which allowed the eight
cent fare pending final decision of the
Supreme Court
Receipts Issued for Fare
The trolley company is compelled 10
issue receipt for the added cent Of
each individual fare. If the rails" Is
ultimately denied, the receipts may be
cashed.
Each rider receives a small ticket
when he pays his fare. II says
The Public Service Railway Com
pany has received from the pnsscngcr
to whom this receipt is S!vrn eight
cents as a fare ana is obliged to refund
or pay to the bearer onr cent upon
permitted By the United States District
Court for the district Of New Jersey
are not sustained on innl hearing"
ASIDE from the cash fare Of eight
cents being collected on tho railway
lines, four tokens" are sold for thirty
cents. TEe.'c tokens ar" white
metal disks to be used in lieu OF q fare
Receipt for two cents is given with
these. Transfers remain the same price
on all lines. since under the new ar
rangcment they only cost one cent
where with the seven cent fare in effect
Shey were priced at two
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-10-20
State Service Men Being Organized

Pittsburgh, Oct. 2O.-MaJ0r F, T.
Jewett, L. $. A, has begun tho
work of organizing the Ninety -ninth
division of organized reserves, which is
TO include officers and men who have
seen service in th" army and who have
been graduated from trTiuing camps
since the end of hostilitirs In 1913.
The division will be made up Of men
from all counties in Pennsylvania west
of the Susquehannu River.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-10-20
Mrs. Lucy w. West

Funeral services for Mrs. Iucv
Worthingt"n West, one Of the olGost
residents of Upland, who died Tues.
day, will be held tomorrow. Intcrment
VIII be in the Baptist Cemetery of the
borough.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-10-20
Ship Board Closes MarseilIes Office

Viii SF-IrIt5' TIHITUV' OTr. ~, - INe
United States Shipping Board Tuesday
c 'oScd its offices In this city, which had
been maintained since America entered
the World War in 1917. The Ship.
ping Board office at Genoa will in
future look after American Ships stop
ping here.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-10-20
CALL MYSTERY MAN
IN GR|SW0LD CASE
Charlie" Miller Asked to e.
plain His Meteoric Rise
to Affluence
TELLS OF MANY GIErs

Spcciat Dispatch to Evening Public ,,,.
Atlantic City. Oct. 2O.-"Cbar,.,
Miller, mystery man" in the Gr;.m,,
case. was placed on the stand 9moid ,oIad
by tho lawyers for the contestant 'u"
Miller. although unable 10 roo,
write English, rose from n humblo
behind butchers stall to n propasse W
holder in Atlantic City and Baltin,o1v
n wearer of diamonds and fur no.s,
and possessor of thousands of doiistu
during five years of service for tbo istu
Mrs. Alice Gerry Griswold at n us. sg
OF $40 a week. Counsel for the ConsS
tess da Conturb;a, who is suinv !.
recover the remnant of her motSo.w
estate, are cndeavoring TO ascor,a,s
where and how he accumulated a ~.
wealth. hs
From the testimony il appcars ,h,.
when Miller went to work as coacb.t
for Mrs. Griswold in 1915, at the IN
wage. which he said was never rnisos
he quit the butcher business. 'u
Mrs. GriswOld Generous
Madame Griswold told me that al,
never pad much wages. but that s1s
would give me many presents" Mnas
testified. 'She made me have nv bon...
ut Mortified painted enamel inside onS
two coats outside; she bought new fn,'
niturc for the house; she bought ma f.
couple nice suits and an overcont a,
Christmas; then she got me n silk cos,
to wear when / drove her out and nic.
gum boots to wash the carriage. 90
wouldn't get cold feet. and n nice drs,,
suit to wear when l went out win
her."
did Mrs. Griswold give Won nm,
Jewels, any diamonds?" Miller wa,
asked.
eyes, she gave me the diamond, I,
her own earrings" Miller stan,mered
"Anything cIsc?" uucried counssI
Yes, a lot in Baltimore" Miller m.
piled. ~
Further questioning brought out tbs
testimony from Miller that. as compen.
sation for an injury which he said hOd
hcen caused by kick of GriswolJ
lorsc and later aggravated by liftin,
Mrs. Griswold, he had been given SGOOl
in cash.
The courtroom throng. compospl
largely of fashionably dressed women
rom tho Nentnor cottage district whem
Mrs. Griswold and Mrs. Dris hmau
we're we'll known, took lively interest In
the sharp questioning of Miller. who
has been accused by witnesses for the
Countess of having been a sort of keeper
~ well as Caretakcr for Mrs. Griswou
while she was ut tho cottage in North.
field before her death.
Questioned as TO Finances
Long and involved testimony was
demanded as to how Miller, working at
$40 n week, had raised the money TO
Cuy the NorthtIeld house for which he
said he paid $1,000, and there was a
gasp of surprise when the witness de.
clnred that 5000 of this cash had been
handed over to him by Mrs. Drischman
rs his share of profits when the butcher
business ard property were sold out.
Miller also testified that lie did not even
need the meager $40 week and that
he let his wages lie for two years before
x,Ir 81,