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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-04-11
SIX SAVED FROM FIRE
Christian Street Family Given Shell.
ter by Neiahbors

A family Of six was led to the street
in their nightcIothcS shortly after 1
o'clock this morning when fire was dis.
covered in the upper story Of tho home
Of Peter J. Conway, 2l0S Christian
street.
Peter Conway. Jr.. eleven year -old
son. detected the smoke and awakened
his father who reused the rcst. They
made their way to tho back of the house
and finding their passage blocked by
smoke and flames, proceeded to the front
Of the house.
They were taken care Of by ncighbors
until tiremcn cXtinguishcd tho blaac
which was confined to the second floor.
The loss is estimated at $500. The
origin Of the fire is unknown
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-04-11
HARRIS CONFESSION
OF MURDER A HOAX
Self. Accused Slayer Breaks Down
and Admits InVenting Story


and Admits Inventins Story
Buffalo, y. V. April II. rHy \.
r. Convinced that Roy Harris told
the truth in rcpudin'ing his confession
II ,ouplirity in tn" murder of Joseph
r. EINcl in Now l"rh las, June,
former Governor Chnrlc, :. Whitman
and Cnptniu Arthur Carey. "r tho Ncw
NurE police department. today notified
Di,'rIrr Attorney Guy Il. Moor" and
po.jro chief Higgins thnt their in
,cr">r in III" prisoner had r"nS"d,
The ncrvo which carried Harris
through grilling eros, examinations
after his arrest last Wednesday com
pIoroly vanished today. A. h" talked to
Nr Whitman and confessed that his
ElwclI murder story wH- imaginative,
IN, rnirr shook with emotion and Soy
orUl time, he expressed a wish to die.
"IIarris showed plniuly," said Mr..
Whitman. "thut he had not tho slight
ct kuoWlcdgo Of the facts in tho Elwcll
case, except what h" had read in tho
newspapers
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-04-11
TAKES HIGH COURT OATH
TiIIc Thompson, clty's Youngest
Lawyer, Rroadens Her Practice

Miss Tillic S. Thompson. This rity'~
youngest lawyer. wns admitted 70 tho
hnr of tho State supreme Court today
nt City Hall. The oath WAS ndmiuis-
'or"d by Chief Justice Won Mo~rhzis
kor
NJ, Thompson wns admitted ro tho
bar Of the Common Plcas Court Sop
tombcr 2% Inst year. her twenty. first
birthday. She j. n graduate Of Syru
cu>r n'vor,iN and passed her bar ~
animation, last June. She lives at
1850 Sp"ur" street
II have been looking forward TO this
for long time, Miss Thompson said
after she had taken the oath.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-04-11
Men Held for Attacks on Women

Eugene ll"trick. twenty six years
old. of Bclgrad" street near Clcarfcd.
and Charles Gorml"y. twenty three
years old, of Argyle street above West e..
moroIand, were held without bail for
court by Mngistrat" Costello today in
the Belgrade ani Clcnrfirld streets sta
ti"n, charged with an attack upon two
Young women, Mrs, May Mallow. TWEEN
tN-two years DID, and Miss Stella Lon
dCrgOn.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-04-11
eerensaria's Sailing Cancelled

London, April ll-lBy \. r. -
Orders c0nr"ling III" sailing Of the
giant Steamship BcrcnCaria. formerly
III" lnprrntor. now Mt fIobnkon. y. ! ,
hav" boon rabl"d by tn" Cunnrd Line.
The vessel was t. have sailed for
Southampton on April II.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-04-11

to give movie fans movie stuff on such
largo scale.
Look tho page over and 500 Il II has IN
it tho kind of stuff YOU want. If not.
write in and toll us 70. Just as NOG
ran tho lin rick contest. 80 NDl' arc
going to run this page. It'~ yours, not
ours.
Comedians Pick Winner
The jury that selected today limcr
lex winner was versatile bunch of old
grads. whose principle Of action at din.
ncrs seems to bc "a little rn2a between
each course and iazz when called for.
Comedians all. with the exception of
Senator Cartwright. who spoke about
why Plato Was Cuckoo or some
thing like that.
'I'bn ,.inpo, nbnyn, ,,n.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-04-11
.LIMERTCKS ARE OVER;
FANS CAN NOW TURN
TO NEW MOVIE PAGE
Daily Film Magazine an Innovation Suggested by
Contestants ThemSeNeS-LaSt of Awards
Will Be Made This Week
He Can Pay for His MidnigM Oil

Frederic A. Cantwell nearly lost his
happy home winning the limerick prize.
He used TO settle down to business about
ten and any night at twelve out at the
Cantwell home on Spring street, you could
hear the following dialogue not-so-play-
fully making trips between the sitting
room and the sccond-story ba"k: She:
When are you coming to bcd?" He:
"Not till finish this"
And he didn't
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-04-11

LIMERICK NO. 81
While doing perilous scene
For movie, Miss Hazel Bodine
Was shot in the finger,
Cried she, 81 can't linger"-
TrdS a Colt gOt the goat of the
queen.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-04-11

GeO. u. Fnrrow, General Agent. Rock island
Lines. l2ll Chestnut st.. Philudclphlu Id.
New Britain herald., 1921-09-01

Instance, to refer to the sacrifices he has made. the loss. of life just at a time when promise was beginning tc nave its chance to spring forth into great things.
 But the continuance of the proces- ion: the constant tolling of the church aell: the continued solemn music heard in the hearts of many or few. .ad events of the war. the deeds of him who may do no more-who has gwen all he possessed that there might stand no stain upon his mem ory. or that such memory may be held in glory for his achievements.
 And 90 we must live. ever noting in )ur hearts the tragic events of life ever wishing that we might praise all that is fine. mourn the tragedies-sc "e must struggle on. live and learn pause in joy and in sorrow.
 But it seems that there should come ..ome to every one of us. as the bodies of the soldiers of our land are brought to the home here they knew and loved and where they were known and loved-it must seem to us that they have done what we. when the end does come to us. must wish that We had done-that we may follow their example to the last. better and strong sr and more willing to do our duty. no matter what sacrifice it entails. even uGto the end of our lives.
New Britain herald., 1921-09-01
Mrmber Andlt nnrenn of clrcnlntlon.
\ $500 REWARD.

There can be nothing but approval a reward of $500 in behalf of the city for the person giving information leading to tho arrest and conviction ot tho person or persons who caused the death of John W. Allen. former build irg inspector.
 First of all we want those persons who drove soi recklessly and, to the best of our belief. brought about the death of q we'll known and much ad- mired man of our city.
 Secondly we want all such careless drivers whether they cause death or merely palpltation of the heart. And in this connection 1t Is to be hoped that all drivers of cars are held to strict observance of the regulations; tho decision to enforce them with greater severity Is timely.
 Memorials to men arc made In many ways. Stained -glasa windoys arc placed in churches that all may faNt tHNlt iutth It1dlitd Ao thtHi years after they have died. statuoa gro raised in public places to per petuate memory of them. Even the most humble arc marked by the cross or monument where lie tho last earth ly remains.
 There could be no greater memorial Co any man than the experiencing of tho person or persons who. as we understand. caused the death of thii man whom VIC knew and admired. Tho $500 reward may be an incentive to stir people to make investigation and to find out who tho guilty partie, are. This stirring of interest in care less driving may bring more care h driving to others who do not think" of the possibilities of their caretoas- ness. may impel others to note morr carefully those in the habit of driv ing at reckless speed. thoughtless of cthers-may. in short. bring safety to many and may save many lives.
 We approve of the offer of the re- ward. We trust that 1t will bring in- formation. and we trust that it may become practical memorial. in the good it does, to man of our city whose presence we havo already be- gun to miss sadly.
New Britain herald., 1921-09-01
PINCHOT SCORES
 THE SMELL BILL
Wants National Forest Policy
 But Not as Suggested

North Woodstock, N. H., Sept. l. Clifford Pinchot. president of the n-- tional conservation association and state forester of Pennsylvania, today urged support of a national forest policy but condemned the Shell bill now before congress in an address at a conference here under the auspices of the society for the protection of New Hampshire forests.
 Thirty-three states, he said, cannot supply their own needs, adding that by far the larger part of the country's ag- riculture, industries, newspapers, peo- pie and political power are in these wood-importing states. The other 15 states, he said, are flor the moment" cutting more wood than they can use." It is evident that the most necessary step, if we gre to escape d timber fam- inc, is to stop forest devastation on privately owned timber lands and keep them growing trees,' he continued.
 ''The little group of big timberland owners has grown rich and powerful from forest devastation, and naturally does not want it stopped. They are anxious, rather, to perpetuate the com mercial advantage which their unregu- lated ownership of these huge forest areas bring with it. Accordingly they have undertaken to secure the passage in congress of the Shell bill (R. R. 129) and are conducting for that purpose an extensive propaganda.
 The lumber men know that the pas sage of the Shell bill would leave them free to continue the practice of forest devastation which has made them rich, while it has brought the United States face to face with poverty in forest SUD- plies. Knowing this, the timber land owners are not only supporting the bill, but are spending considerable sums of money to bring others to support it also.
 The Shell bill has behind it the in terested support of the lumber men and the sincere, but I believe mistaken, backing of the present head of the for est service who himself admits the su- perior effectiveness of federal control but doubts that it can be secured, which I do not
 The Shell bill was endorsed by Philip w. Ayers, forester of the New Hamp- shire society The bill, he said, already had been endorsed by 21 state foresters and nearly all the state forestry organ izationS,
New Britain herald., 1921-09-01
RIGHTEOUS INDIGNATION.

If there was ono thing necessary 10 add to the feeling of anger possessed by members of the American Legion regarding the manner of the con duet of the Bergdoll affair. 1t is the announcement that the body of Rus soil Gross who was drafted in place of Grover Bcrgdoll has been brought home.
 Tho crowds which met tho body at tho railway station; tho barring of heads as tho lag-draped coffin was borne away: the fact that he was killed in action after participating in nine battles--all these tell tho story of the man who took the place of him who is now skulking and laugh ing probably in Switzerland.
 Wherever Bergdoll Is he will know of the homecoming of the man who took his place. But wherever he is the news will probably be accepted by him as an occasion for feasting and drinking and laughing. as he has feasted and laughed most of his life.
 VI AAfiAbfAe 1t tiAt fNiAAtNltdH la9~ zion and to all fighting men. the newB will bring that sort of indigna- ton that cannot be downed
 If no action productive of results Is taken by tho authorities. it Is pre- dicted that the matter will not be allowed to be dropped unil the rnem- bets of the American Legion have proved to their own. personal satis- faction, that the stacker of slackers. tho man who made this country a laughing stock for himself and his companions, cannot bo brought to justice. And behind the American Legion will stand firm and strong the American people who have not lost all sentiment. all determination that right shall be accomplished.
New Britain herald., 1921-09-01
N. Y. SOLDIERS BONUS.

Five members of the New York State Court of Appeals ruled yester- day that the New York State Bonus law was unconstitutional. and two wrote dissenting opinions.
 The prevailing opinion asserts that tho act is not unconstitutional be- cause 1t seeks to aid the wounded of the state who were injured in the world war. but ba2ause the state made no provision for the wounded. as such. but only for all soldiers.
 The judge who wrote the opinion declares this obligation to the wounded is sacred. but it was not given to them as a class by the law under question. In other words the inclusion of all soldiers defeats the only proper purpose of such a law The law, it is held, provides either for a gift of the credit of the State or n provision for the payment of an obligation. If, there is any such claim. it is declared, it lies against the United States. the serv- ants of which the soldiers of the United States were. This debt is recognized by the governmen. in its proposal to pay between 5000 0OO.OOO and $5,OOO. .OOO. .OO0. Of this huge amount the people of the State of New York will pay a large part. Were the state to pass another bonus, it's citizens would be paying double One of the dissenting judges says that the moral obligation of the state 1 to the soldiers constitutes a consid- eration for the gift of it's credit: the other holds that only the credit of the bond holders is involved, and that only the money, not the credit of the state is given away.
 1t seems that in New York State tLe only way to do what the people voted to do is by constitutional amendment. and this plan is expected to be adopted.
 The people of the State of New York have shown clearly enough how they feel about paying a bonus to the soldiers, which they believe ls the sort of moral obligation re- ferred to in one of the opinions dis senting from the prevailing opinion. | It Is believed, also. that they will gain their point
New Britain herald., 1921-09-01
500 DELEGATES IN CARLSBAD
Are Attending Zionist Congress to Consider Wages and Means for a Jewish Homeland.

Carlsbad, Czecho- -Slovakia. Sept. 1. More than 600 delegates from prac- tically every country in the world were here today to attend the open ing session of the 12th International ist Zionist confress. The chief work of the congress will be the discussion of the problem attending the re- building of Palestine and, in view of the present situation in the Holy Land, the present congress may prove even more important than the Zion ist conference held in London a year ago.
 The last congress was held in 1918, but since that time Zionism has as- sumed a practical importance that then was lacking. There is a con- siderable disagreement as to the methods to be adopted to insure a Jewish homeland in Palestine, and during the coming congress some measure of agreement is expected to be reached.
New Britain herald., 1921-09-01
WE MOURN ALL.

With tho announcement of the ar rival In this city of each man who across the water. comes the impulse Co write of him. to speak of him as we knew him in life.
 Every good quality of each man. wetI-known or little known. rich or poor. strong or weak. is referred to ty his friends and acquaintances. and to even those who have never heard the name of the returned dead soldier Lharo comes the great desire. in every
New Britain herald., 1921-09-01
"JEST RUNIINATfN'."
Robert Russell

That ruminatin' pipe O mine has got a theory Which sometimes brings fan tastic dreams that get the best o' me see a silent stranger jest at tendin' to his biz: An yet the silent worker fails no prize O life is his. see another hollerin' O his ability
 An on he dashes. all dolled up. to worldly victory. The silent chap works twice as hard; produces work that's fine. An yet the takers loafn' on an drinkin' bonded wine. That ruminatin' pipe O mine ain't got no grudge agen The rich. if they be straight an strong. the poor, if honest men. But it would like to know what means these strange, fantastic dreams, When things look awful bad an life ain't really what it seems.
 Despite rewards material it sympathizes more With those good. silent workers, than the men who get the floor
 Whose voices settle all debates, who seem to know the trick
 O. maxim money. while the rest saw wood or make good brick.
New Britain herald., 1921-09-01
FACTS AND (FANCIES BY ROBERT CULLEN

Out of the swelling of the head the "I' speaketh.
 American is great for two reasons. First, because she believes in the Golden Rule; second. because gold rules.
 The problem of producers is to find themes that will elevate the movies without lowering the box office re- ceipts.
 The situation will improve when the tongues of pessimists join the army of the unemployed.
 When labor loafs, that is malinger- ing; when capital loafs. that is busi- ness depression.
 Disarmament won't work hardship on anybody except Germany She won't have any advantage then.
New Britain herald., 1921-09-01

prevent Austria from extending her jurisdiction over Burgenland, a strip of territory along the frontier. Gus tave GratZ, who was minister Of foreign affairs in the Teleky cabinet. which resigned last April, has been mentioned as successor to M. Banffy.
 A semi official statement issued here declared the government is ready to withdraw troops from the second zone of west Hungary which was awarded to this country by the Allied powers, if instructed to do so by the council of ambassadors in Paris and if the government is given assurances relative to financial claims against the Austrian republic.
New Britain herald., 1921-09-01
25 YEARS AGO tFrom The Herald of That Date.)

F. c. Platt and family have return cd from an extended trip to Canada.
 The Normal school will open Sep tember s, for the 1S96-1S97 term.
 The American Hosiery Co has re sumed operations again on new schedule of eight hours a day with 5 days each week
 The closing exercises of the Swedish Lutheran summer school will be held tomorrow.
 T. w. O'Connor. head salesman for the C. J. White CO. started on his an nual vacation today.
 Dancing will commence at White Oak this Tuesday evening"
 St Mary's Parochial school will open tomorrow for the fall term.
New Britain herald., 1921-09-01
HUNGARIAN MINISTER QUITS
NJ. Banfry. Foreign Affairs Minister. Resigns to Prevent Diplomatic Tangle About Burgenland.

Budapest, Sept. (By Associated Press. )-M. Banffy, minister of foreign affairs in the Hungarian cabi- net, resigned yesterday, it being re-, ported that he took this action for. the purpose of saving the. Bethlen cabinet, which has been gravely shaken by recent incidents in west Hungary. The disorders there cul- minated last Sunday in an attack upon Austrian gendarmes by Hun garian insurgents. who sought to
New Britain herald., 1921-09-01

Europe cannot hope to survive without American credits or American tourists.
 The capture of a criminal in always rated as important news. Anything unusual is news.
 It is no longer correct to say: twill you have a little drink?" The English is correct, but the joke is in poor taste.
New Britain herald., 1921-09-01

One should always inquire, now-a days. when entering a motor car, if the driver has ever gone over the pro- posed course before, and if he has a police record. It may offend some friend. but Safety First"
New Britain herald., 1921-09-01
ELECTRIC RAILROADS.

Rome, Sept. 1.-The Italian state railways are bit by bit being electri- fled. Every now and then the gov ernment undertakes to add 300 or 400 miles of identification to the sys- tenn. By the end of 1922. there will be more than 2.oo0 miles of electrified state railways in Italy. This is ex- pected to reduce the coal consump- ton of the railroads by about one. third.
New Britain herald., 1921-09-01

Nobody Home.'' says the politician when asked a question he does not care to answer, preferring protesting ignorance, to the telling of a danger ous truth.
New Britain herald., 1921-09-01

Labor Says Congress is in Con- Disagreeable thing to say about Con- gress just enjoying the first days of va cation.
New Britain herald., 1921-09-01

Pictures accompanying headline Chic French Aviatrix does Fancy Fly ing in Light Attire" indicates that she need not fear power of gravita- tion. leave the earth to do flying that is fancy or make fiying-after her nopular.
New Britain herald., 1921-09-01
HAWAIIAN TO RETIRE

Honolulu, T. H., Sept. 1.-Prince J. Kuhio Kalanianaoe announced on his arrival here from Washington today that at the conclusion of his present term he would end his service as Hawaiian representative in congress. which, began 20 years ago.
New Britain herald., 1921-09-01

The fact that girl possesses fine carriage will not prevent her from taking an automobile ride with the right party"
New Britain herald., 1921-09-01

The poor mans burden often is the ease with which the rich man gets away with it." and the burden of many a rich man is that the poor man has any.
New Britain herald., 1921-09-01

"Upheaval in Commission means pccts' to enjoy the spotlight.
New Britain herald., 1921-09-01

Sometimes it is much easier to find the way out than the way ''in, especially when the latter is to be greatly desired.
New Britain herald., 1921-09-01

When you are in politics do as the politicians do-until you have them where you want them. Then the say ing may be reversed.
New Britain herald., 1921-09-01

If you cannot avoid trouble, take trouble-makers to your heart. leaving the trouble" out in the cold.
New Britain herald., 1921-09-01

Mrs. Gompers is bride, and "Bridled is her tongue would be dis courteous to remark.
New Britain herald., 1921-09-01

Signs of the times: Those bearing standing unused in the city hall.
New Britain herald., 1921-09-01

It is getting so that one cannot be lieve even the man who talks in hi sleep.
New Britain herald., 1921-09-01

Gold is less expensive, but it doesn' sound very enthusiastic to say that h' has a heart of platinum.
New Britain herald., 1921-09-01

Europe will never outgrow the con- viction that when Columbus discover ed America he discovered an excel lent substitute for Santa Claus.
New Britain herald., 1921-09-01

This book called Mirrors of Wash ington" will serve a useful purpose if it causes a little more reflecting in that vicinity.
New Britain herald., 1921-09-01
TELEPHONE CALLS.

Entered at the Post Offtce at New Britain
 Second Class Mall Matter.
New Britain herald., 1921-09-01
FLOATING LOAN.

Belgrade Jugo-Slavia. Sept 1, (By Associated Press) ss).-Subscriptions to a government loan of 500, ,000,0 ,0oO dinars (normally about 0e,ooo,000) were opened here yesterday the loan to bear per cent. Jugo-Slavs from America were among the first sub- scribers. Those from Italy, Istria and Goritza subscribed 100000 dinars.
 Mexico is divided into 2s states. the federal district and two territories
New Britain herald., 1921-09-01

If the inrushing gold Is a menace somebody has taken adequate steps to keep it from hurting anybody
New Britain herald., 1921-09-01

Whatever the cross England has to bear, it isn't a cross between the orange blossoms and the shamrock
New Britain herald., 1921-09-01

Inc only profitable advertising medium in the city, Circulation books and press room always open to advertisers
New Britain herald., 1921-09-01
lew Britain Herald.

r. M. at Herald Building. G7 Church street $500 Year.
 s2,0a Three Months. Toe Month.
New Britain herald., 1921-09-01

Those who make a loud noise get their names on the front pages, but the world is run by those who keep still and saw wood.
New Britain herald., 1921-09-01

Any society editor who can devote a half-column to a description of a modern brides costume has an en- voca cabulary.
New Britain herald., 1921-09-01

When a gay old dog who drives a car goes out to spread himself. he usually spreads himself over the land- scape.
New Britain herald., 1921-09-01

In the old days a man had to pass examination before being admitted to the bar, and even now he has to knock three times on the back door
 By fixing a limit to surgical fees, Johns Hopkins has done more than Palmer ever did to make cheaper cuts popular.