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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-24
HAS NO PROSECUTOR
New Jersey Senate Failed TO Con
firm Porch In Gloucester County

Gloucester County Is now without ,
prosecutor. due to the failure Of thu
New Jersey Senate at last nights ses
sion to confirm the appointment Of L
w. Porch, recently named by Governor
Edwards.
Gossip in the corridors of the Count;
Court ut Woodbury. has It that the ait
uation Is due to disgruntlcd Democrats
Although Porch is Democrat there Is
feeling among many members Of tha,
party that the post should go to Jo.
seph Summerill, Jr.
The term Of Oscar Redrow. a Rapub-
lican, expired Sunday.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-24

was cared for by the Jews. CopI1
there be more convincing proof of the
inherent racial quality Of lovef
Never has there been greater cruelty
than that displayed by the Chfistisbsv
especially during the late war;" DR..
krauskopf said. Christian nation
aligned against Christian nation 20 kill
and devastate. Those who objected to
the barbarism and inhumaneness Of wars
fare were termed conscientious objec~
tors and thrown into Jail. III Chris1
had walked the streets of London dur.
Ing the war preaching His doctrine,
JAIL" ~ 'en p
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-24
DECLARED LEGALLY DEAD
sister OF Man Missing Twenty.
seven Years Gets Court RuIlno

West Chester, Pa, Jan. 24-James
hurley, formerly of Coatesville, was de =
cared legally dead In the Chester County
Surt here today on request of his sis.
I y Miss Hannah Hurley.
Nnrley was son of the late Dennis
y Ney. steel man, of Coatesville, and
disappeared for no known reason twen- :
VIseven years ago. while the family
resided near Embreeville. No tidines
have ever been received of him r.
b believed he may have been drowned
bring flood. '
Dennis Hurley died in 1921 in the
Fnet that his son still lived, and left
ann legacy Of several hundred dol
lars. lars AS he could not be found, the
sister asked he be declared legally dead
ts,hr ~ olaer that the money might be dis
will. ''"ei 'efins ot the
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-24
TELL OF GANGsTER'S DEATH
Watchman Faces jury for killing
"Red" Murphy

The story of pistol battle at Fifth
and Montrose streets October 4, In which
Albert r'Red") Murphy was shot to
death, was retold today before Judge
Rogers at the trial of John, Ruth, 5O&
Clymer street. night watchman.
Ruth is charged with murder and
manslaughtcr. Murphy, known to the
police as a gunman, was discharging a
revolver outside a saloon at Fifth and
Montrose streets when Ruth ran up.
1t was testified Ruth told Murphy he
was an officer and that he ordered him
to put away his gun. The gangster
fired at the watchman, who returned the
shots. the duel continuing until Murphy
was dead.
Police said Murphy had a dispute
with Jimmy" McCabe in the saloon
shortly before the shooting. The police
attributed the fight to feud between
rival gangs.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-24
MANY DIVORCES DELAYED
'''appearanee Of Attorney Lawson
Affects More Than Two scors

More than two score divorce cases
VIII be delayed as a result d. the dis
appearance of William j. lawson, n
ipsw,yer, with Offices in the Finance
NO trace has been found of Lawson.
q Pse DISAPPEARANCE was announced
terasy; Many of his clients proba
WIN nave to obtain other counsel.
Excited in Common Pleas Court No Z
a a large number in other courts,
uwyers say that he dealt In more di.
GU.ee cases than any other member of
Rnn young woman who came 10 the
deau tsr5er OF Legal Aid in City Hall yes
te to'say .ay said she had given Lawson $235
ysore va represent her in a divorce case two
ress ago and there had been no prog
avenue. Ut 'oo' woodland
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-24
MARK BIRTH OF RISK FUND
Presbyterian Ministers unveII Tab.
let for Own Insurance Company

let for Own Insurance Company
A tablet commemorating the oldest
life insurance organization in the
United States was unveiled this after
noon in the First Presbyterian Church
In Washington Square. The organiza-
ton Is known as the Presbyterian Min
isters' Fund and has been In existence
for 205 years.
The unwilling was done by Miss Mary
Virginia Allen, daughter Of the Rev.
DR.. Perry s. Allen, president Of the
fund.
There were addresses by DR.. George
W. Richards, president Of the Theo-
logical Seminary of the Reformed
Church, and the Rev. Edward Yates
Hill, pastor Of the First Presby yterian
Church.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-24
Ch'lD RUN DOWN BY TRUCK
'e" Boy In Hospital and Driver
=. Under $1,000 Ball

MI tsrI Er E6binger, seven years old, OF
tbs Cnphraim avenue, Camden. is in
a f,s"tnae9 Homeopathic Hospital with
Ne esured ~aa skull received TODAY when
SSnea run down by, a truck near his
am Pollock. of Laurel Springs,
ariver OF truck, surrendered TO
Y Atiee after taking the child TO the
@a; awa;, ne was held in $1,000 bail
injuries. ''e outcome OF the latter's
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-24
z BRyN MAWR GIRLS CALLED
HOME By PR0DlGy'S DEATH
crlef.stricken a. Brother Dies
From College chun's Prank

sr'ef'Stricken a. Brother Dies
From College chum's Prank
Two Bryn Mawr College girls have
been summoned to their home at Clin :
ton, n. ". because Of the death OF
their fifteen year old brother. bril- :
liant student Of Hamilton College, killed
BY q fellow students prank.
The Misses Olivia and Silvia
Saunders are the sisters. Their parents
live at Hamilton College, where DR.. A.
p. Saunders, their father. Is dean.
William Duncan Saunders, the
He was in bed in his room when another
student entered and playfully tipped
up the mattress.
The youths head struck the wall,
fracturiDg the skull and severing On
artery, causing blood to collect at the
brain. In a few minutes he became
and then lost consciousness,
which he never regained.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-24
FIue lonltes Hotel Roof

A defective fue caused a fire at tbe
Majestic Hotel, Broad street and Girar6
avenue, this morning. The blaze was
on the roof, but firemen had little diffs
Guilty in extinguishing it. Guests were
unaware Of the blaze.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-24
THREE WOMEN NATURALlzED
Win Citizenship In Camden Fedora
Court

Three women were among the sue
'cessful applicants naturalized in the
Camden Federal Court today. Mrs.
Mary Nader was given her citizenship
at the same time her son Jacob Nader
received his. Both were born in Rus
sia.
The other women were Mrs. Jane
johnson, thirty, 1902 South Third
street. born In Scotland; Miss Freda
Bischof. forty -one, 1104 Crescent
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-24
Frank & seder Employees Feted

Employees Of the Frank & Seder store.
Eleventh and Market streets, gave their
second annual dinner and dance last
Bernbaum and Maxwell b. Seder were
toastmasters. Milton Miller and Miss
Marie Hoy sang.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-24

PERRY's MID-WINTER
r z d u c tt 0 N SALE
The Glenwood post., 1922-11-16

POLITICS carries lure and some while
ito others it deluson and disappointment much to it
that challenges the best thought and
started the he led further he
follows the wlo hewp of the political it
w for him to erace his steps and direct them avenues
examples we might cite Judge Campbell Harry Munix
VIVIAN Thomas Annear, Frank w. Howbert McNchols
Mary C. o. Bradford and Edward might also find
lew cases IN Garfield county where the
keep the person constantly with inermson in the
otca game for But after game worth the
cande From business consideration political game is certain
y not satisfying Take
known and who have their lives TO pola
activities in the public behalf can really
called successful from business financial standpoint? Very
ew In fact you know and all know that
successful politicians if they had thought attention
and ability to private business have given
e pnpc dute would today have dollars where they
would
ae than they are today dependent election
every two Whenever politician
and begrudge him his good fortune
gold that gtters that office holder not
$50 much to be envied as You might at firt imagine.
The Glenwood post., 1922-11-16

Ben Griffith unhorsed in valiant battle which
the Republican party victory Colorado The Republicans
licked to razze at the beginning of the Not
whole Republican state ticket the election of
matter of doubt Had
OF Griffith who is progressive been nominated Republican
state ticket would have been defeated with probable
gressmen We doubt Colorado
splendid fight that Griffith did
But the brilliant campaign naugurated Griffith
party Almost the entire state ticket elected
still Republican and if the Democrats the
assembly, will be by received at this
time
The pledges and promises made and held
primaries OF the Democratic party still hold regular
election Labor and agricultural problems
tons, put Sweet over Griffith by a small majority
Sweets victory not landslide, for his majority small
Hence he cannot claim that there sweeping
ing out his radical and socialistic ideas.
The Democratic defeated Colorado election
for that party had legitimate
erso defeated in the Democratic primaries the
menals of the genuine Democrats
We regard Governor
name OF Democrat We hope he will governor and
Will gladly uphold him all
OF the public But will all legislation policies which
may be considered harmful to the public welfare
Herald.
The Glenwood post., 1922-11-16
Did You Ever Stop to Think
BY E. R. WAITE
Secretary Shawnee Okla, Board of Commerce

THAT people who spend money receive courtesy
well value for their money They don't want to be
with grow
THAT your business should not watch and wait for
business they should work better business for city
They will have toWORK and PULL TOGETHER TO DO IT.
THAT homes in your city be premium, because
every one wants one WHY NOT BUY OR BUILD YOUR
OWN HOME?
THAT with the right kind of cooperation of your citi
zens, your city grow by leaps and bounds.
THAT you should display your public spirit and also
boost your city as she deserves.
THAT your city should always be energetic and that
should make her snap envd by your neighborng citizens
THAT the quickest way sell buy, to fulfill any
want is to ADVERTISE
THAT by advertising, the desire created in the minds
of those who able to buy
THAT you should place your ad before those who have
the desire plus the price.
THAT you should not stop too long to deliberate DO
1T NOW.
THAT opportunities often lost by much delibera-
ton.
THAT 1T IS THE GET TOGETHER PULL TOGETHER
AND WORK TOGETHER effort of every citizen will
make your city GREATER CITY.
The Glenwood post., 1922-11-16

recognizes that Sweet the big noise and declares his
loyalty to him governor, the following statement:
William B. Sweet is governoreect of Colorado did not
support him the election My stand taken publicly Every
body knew where stood.
Mr. Sweets personal Christian gentleman
was attacked No word spoken against his sincerity
1T that election should
gotten and that all the forces Colorado should with Governor
Sweet helping build program
elements will of all the
want to take this pledge him whoeeaed support
lin such program
The Glenwood post., 1922-11-16
HOW RATS cAKhf AN EGG
This May Be Answer to Long-Disputed
Question, and It Is Certainly
Ingenious.

1t remained for retired ship cap
tain to dispute all previous answers
carry hens egg without breaking it?
George Gaze, 1921 Winona avenue,
who observed the depredations of rats
during many years service before the
mast, comes to bat:
ITS all very well for these nature
takers to say the rats use wheel.
barrow system, but what do the rats
do when they come to flight of
stairs and wish to carry the egg downf
THAT ought to stump these fake
naturalists. But l can answer it. Two
rats work together in an egg raid.
The Glenwood post., 1922-11-16
seedIess Apple Arrives.

Seedless apples are said to be grow
ing on tree In Piney Grove, Del.
The tree Is seven years old, and has
just completed the blossOming stage.
The owner expects to pick from It up
ward of six baskets of fruit If storms
do not beat the apples from the tree.
The tree bears red fruit Of uniform
size and In appearance not unlike
other varieties save that the blossoms
are different. They do not unfold like
other kinds Of apples. The interior
Of the fruit is much like an orange.
having stringy character, but with
no core, and the apple 10 without seeds
and seed cells.
The Glenwood post., 1922-11-16
FRANKIE QUITE UP TO DATE
No Reason at All Why Conversation
Needed to Be Guarded In the
Youths Presence.
Such a generation !!

Such generation!
There go the little flappers, inno-
Gently Indifferent to the talk which
they have caused Watch the sweet
barbarians, all at play, and admit that
the ages have not seen their equal. AS
Tiny Tim didn't say, GOD bless 'em,
every one"
1t is. indeed. wonderful age in
which we live. as every age before
was wonderful In its time, and as
ever "gr will be. thank heaven. II
was Lucretius who first told of the
old plowman, gazing forlornly over the
land. and sighing for Il return of the
cold days"
There is woman in this town who
does not Belong to the tribe of sigh
ing powmen. She believes that life
is good. and not wicked She is free
that is all, refusing to be held down
by the old expressions and inhibtions
She has little boy just about old
enough to talk.
The other day, at function she
was giving, something went wrong. II
was slight thing. but enough to Ir-
ritate her
Ladies of the old school would have
expressed veXation.
This modern lady-and she is such
In the best sense of the term gentle
woman"-used plain epithet.
"Oh. you shouldn't use such words
before little Frankie" a woman friend
laughed.
"Oh, he can swear" the mother said,
calmly. "Say 'D-n' for the lady,
honey. Washington Star.
The Glenwood post., 1922-11-16

When they come to the top Of the
stairs they lie down. with ones head
to the others feet.
"Then each wraps his tail around
the other rats head. Not having yet
eaten the egg. their stomachs are nat
urally sort Of concave. Into this
space between the bodies the egg is
slipped. Then the rats roll down
stairs with the egg completely pro-
tected."
A convincing reply, but there may
be other means devised by rats.-Chi.
cago Herald Examiner.
The Glenwood post., 1922-11-16
Probably viii Be Trouble.

An Oregon rancher says that he has
found quail mothering two Plymouth
Rock chickens whose mother was sit
ting on nest Of native pheasant eggs
The quail and the hen were found in
the woods near the rarcher's home
The rancher was unable to determine
Just what had caused the domestic
mixup of wild and tame fowl. He pre-
life somewhat complicated after few
weeks.
The Glenwood post., 1922-11-16

GREATLY to the disappointment of the tunnel commits
sion and the friends OF the tunnel throughout the
supreme court failed to hand down decision the first month
passing the legality of district and the issuance o
construction bonds is probable no decision will be
made before the January sitting of the far
reaching IN Its Importance and be hoped decision
the question involved be early date a nosb
Time important feature work that is contemplated and
pit the legality of the bond approved authority
of the commission confirmed is taken the
better 1t Will be for all concerned If the tunnel built
sooner the work OF construction begins the better will be
of Colorado and will be especially pleasing Colo.
ado to know that the work making the big been
The Glenwood post., 1922-11-16

is the great American privilege of every
candidate for office judge of the
to which he aspire and then his accordingly
day only privilege every voter but it likewise
his duty.
We do alike We do not visualize through the
angle when a candidates virtues
to satisfy ourselves his fitness the office aspres
and is only natural that these differences should sizing
candidate have knowledge qufica-
ons fitness for the office which neighbo
you does possess you your choice
cordng the best information
you have done we'll You should be asked do more
But when decide candidate and
loses polls just that majority of the voters
considered judgment evidenced
voted tor y'u candidates opponent which likewise their great
American privilege
In the campaign just closed each political party put forth
excellent candidates. For from this district pn
did opposed each other Men morals vision
IN thought in purpose The people must of necessity elect and
defeat the other but that does that the defeated
unworthy of public support but rather majority
voters preferred his opponent The Post proud support
of these candidates believing that congress make
record of which his constituents might well feel proud but
time attacked the integrity and ability
whom the people selected for the place. as much our
candidate yours though voted opposite tickets
For the offices of commissioner treasurer
excellent material named by party men
supported the losers feel these offices will
manned by the successful Democratic candidates. aid
them much possible along that line
For the highest office in state outstanding candidates
were named Christian gentlemen of high character and
deep for their fellows any citizen of Colo
RADIO to be personally acquainted with Ben Griffith William E.
Sweet They clean and upright scandal has
assailed either of them
We opposed Mr. Sweet ocasic tendencies and
because believed that Ben Griffith program b and
through which he could accomplish peoplean action
for which have apology The majority on Sweet and
now is to all of us support him governor as well
yours although believe his election lust about as I'm
satisfactory Democrats Republicans was not bv anv
means the choice of the rank and file of the party But
ne VIII soon be the Colorado to the
respect and support of citizen by the same
token he owes to himself and the people honord him
to be the governor of every citizen Of the state
In this connection we like the attitude of Thomas
pastor Of Grant Avenue Methodist Denver who noh
Mr. Sweet vigorously and conscenousy during campaign but
The Glenwood post., 1922-11-16

ern civilization! You have had equal
opportunities with myself, for in
stance but your neglect of them would
quite unfit you to sit in my place. How
is 1t that l have become public man
and magistrate, while you lack even
the rudiments of education?"
The worm turned.
WELL" he replied, 81 suppose it's
because you wasn't so smart as me
in dodging the school-attendance Of
ficer"
The Glenwood post., 1922-11-16

ADVOCATES Of booze did the late cleo
TONS judging from the states In Ohio
where the AniSaoon league the
tuition permitting the manufacture beers
showed under by large majority was made in Ohio
the wet element support in favor of the wine and
beer amendment and spent large money by
liquor interests of Cincinnati and the booze
mas heretofore forished In California where grapes grow
most
d por TO the passage of the Voead become
prominent industries of the amendment was
oeeated by heavy vote The people state
went dry now easily they could dispense with now thew
realize how much better off they oen ays thev
will not be keen to adopt the methods and habits ut will
continue in the ways of sanity and sobriety
The Glenwood post., 1922-11-16
puckIinq Hatehed Without Eyes.

Still another story Of freak duck
ling comes from Manitoba. A corre-
spondent of Canadian newspaper
says that three weeks ago duckling,
without eyes. was hatched. 1t is nor
NAL in every other respect, eating and
drinking without having to be fed
The Glenwood post., 1922-11-16
THERE is we'll nigh universal with railwa

THERE well nigh universal movement with the railway
bor organizations to so railroads the country
neglect recessnes delayed service and
patrons that manifesy
the ownership operation
1.-THE railroads they did know it. the they
suing the goatng unconsconabe delays the
patrons expressions of eaion mhaps
sy all the fault the controlling Officials,
helping purpose their the least Rather it
atng which rail employees will have to strive nightly
Ito remove in future controversies.-Slver World
SUSPENSE election results satisfying portion
that would much prefer to
genuine majority and know
returns the air for
two waiting official
enough through the
ciden campaign Of Garfield county cand
the election which
sheriff Garfield county-and the
this written Keep up your nerve boys
right end-for of you, but doggone
the of the thing. None of it for thank you
The Glenwood post., 1922-11-16
The Clover Leaf unluekx.

Four-leaf clOvers are not always as
lucky as they are reported to be. A
golfer was disqualified at the 37th
hole In the finals Of the northern Cal.
ifornia professional golf tournament
In Delmonte, when he picked a four
leaf clover and then brushed the line
The Glenwood post., 1922-11-16
Horse Had Hump When FoaIed.

An old horse has just died in Sas-
katchewan that had hump on its
back like camel. Twenty years ago
the colt was born with hump; the
owner intended at first to kill 1t. but
changed his mind and the animal has
worked faithfully for IS years.
The Glenwood post., 1922-11-16

sought to improve
the occasion while
emphasizing his
own superiority.
"What! Unable
to read or writer"
he said, sternly.
"And with all the
advantages for
education that are
provided by mod
The Glenwood post., 1922-11-16

of putt with his hand. It was the only
disqualification in many years in an
important match, but was according to
a well-known rule about removing
anything from the fairway.
The Glenwood post., 1922-11-16
THAT MIGHT ACCOUNT FOR 1T
Anyway Badoered Witness Gave Pom.
pous Magistrate Something to
Think About for Moment.

An illiterate man was in the witness
box, and the pompous magistrate
The Glenwood post., 1922-11-16

"Talk 10 cheap"
"GoIns up, fear. Seems to be Q
general tendency to boost telephone
rates all over the country"
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-07-28
WEST BRATTLEBORO
Large Crowd Attends Auction.

H. P. Whites auction of antiques
which was held all day yesterday on the
grounds at the home of Bert $. Miller,
drew a large number from far and near.
Automobiles were parked the entire
length of the street on both sides for
some distance and the Academy grounds
were crowded with cars. Number
mates were noticed from Pennsylvania,
Washington, Virginia, Connecticut,
Massachusetts. New Hampshire, New
York and Vermont Mr.. White had adj
vertised the auction extensively. The
sale included handsome pieces of old
furniture, pewter. glassware and other
articles. ali of which went for good
prices. The Ladies' Aid society of the
Baptist church served a hot baked bean
dinner on the school grounds, and when
it is known that over 800 was taken in
from this source it is needless to say
that the dinner was wen patronized. 4
sale of aprons also was carried on during
this time.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-07-28
PAGES MILE IN 2.11H
AT GREENFIELD
Arrow Tranby Fast Horse In Bay Stare
Circuit-Ten Contestants In
90 Pace

GREENFIELD, Mass, July 2S.-The
feature of yesterdays Bay State Circuit
racing. the 30 pace, was keenly con
tested with 10 of the best side-wheelers in
these parts seen in action. Iva Loo cap
tured the event in two impressive heats.
Billy Flemming drove the winner IN place
of Fred Hyde. who was badly shaken up
at Endicott y. Y, Tuesday.
Harvest Storm outgamed Eta Rico
and ATauna Loa in the three-year-oid
trot. but the finish of the final heat was
close enough to call for a 10-minute con
ference among the judges before the Off
ciaI sign was hung out.
Sam Hastings of Boston drove splen-
did race behind his recent purchase, Ar
row Tranby, annexing first honors in the
go pacing stake. The Tranby gelding
now has mark of 211H in consequence:
\ meeting of the New England Fairs
association was held at the Mansion
House yesterday. f. c. Wilcox, presi-
dent of the association. presided. Fol-
lowing the luncheon the members went to
the Short Ship races at Franklin park.