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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-05-23
PUBLIC LEDGER -PH1LADELPHIA TUESDAY, NAY 2s 1922

lature and signed by the Governor to.
tailed Sl16.OOO,OO To this must be
added. va, ,OOO.UUG &c encumbered. un-
lnpsed appropriations, making n grand
900. 900.
All possible sources of revenue FOR
the two current fiscal years cannot, said
Lewis. possibly liquidate these appro-
priations. PinchOt appears to be ready
to meet the situation by refusing to
carry out unnecessary authorizations of
the last Legislature and by ruthlessly
laying the ax to all wastcful and
extravagant administrative expenses.
Pinchot told the Auditor General that
he intends to work for a restoration Of
the State TO a paying basis.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-05-23
Bank EnsbezzIer
Is Near COLLAPSE

4
ings fund over which Newlin had con
troll is intact. il was stated today.
II is considered remarkable that New l..
lin has kept his nerve as long as he
has. Throughout the four years over
which his defalcations extended It is
said he presented tho same calm. even
quiet demeanor to the world.
Parents Frustrated
Newlin's parents. Mr.. and Mrs
George Newlin are prostrated, aud Mrs.
Newlin's friends are anxious concern
ing her CONDITION since the news Of her
sons arrest has been given her. She
IL bordering on collapse. Mrs. \pwlin.
wife Of the prisoner. is In serious
condition. Newtin himself broke the
news to them before he confessed to his
attorney.
As for Newlin himself. while being
taken to the West Chester iail after
failing to obtain all for SoO. 900 he
said IF human nature was such as not
TO discount all thr good things a person
does and forget them when he makes n
step downward. ] might be able and
feel justified in making a statement. but
under the circumstances | do not he O..
lieve the public would now believe any.
thing | would say.
Il have always tried 10 live a
straight life. but I guess that doesn I
count now that misfortune is upon me
Until today | thought had some
friends in Coatesvilie. but learned dif .
ferently TO my sorrow. No person
would agree to put up bail to keep me
out of jail My nerves are in such
shape that cannot endure the terrible
strain much longer. I want TO forget
TO forget this thing
Newlin's cell is No. 81 on the lower
tier Of the Chester County Prison. When
he had finally failed to obtain bail from
wealthy relative who had arrived in
town Saturday. he bade his wife fare
well. and walked down the steps OF his
bungalow. while the wife stood with
Ciasped hands upon the porch and
watched the constable lead him away,
Just as he was about 10 step into
the automobile Newlin told Constabl.
Lynn he still had 50 left. Drawing
them from his pocket. he asked. viii
! need these in jail?'
NO. answered the constable. "thev
will provide everything At this New :
lin retraced his steps. pressed the money
into the hands Of his wife. and without
further word with her entered the mo E
torCar and drove away. The bungalow
has now been closed. and Mrs. Newlin
is being kept secluded at the home of
friends.
Her only statement has been to the
Authorities. to whom she has offered
to turn over everything of value she
owns; in the effort to make restitution
in part for the funds her husband has
taken
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-05-23
FALL REPORTS TO HARDING
Interior Department Saved $685..
416 In Current Fiscal Year

Warrington. May 23.-IBy 4. P.l
Saving of S936.416 by the Interior
Department during the current fiscal
year Is set forth in a report presented
today by Secretary Fall to President
Harding.
The report declares employees of the
department have been able to turn out
more work through CO. ordination.
elimination of lost motion and CO.
operation between bureaus. Officials
declared the record of results showed
no need for substitution of an eight
hour day for the present seven. hour
Gav.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-05-23

e42.32 and profit and loss ch.,.z H.
Ss. .ooS. .oS making maxi, the net loss
ssnst1r snsg1rys 5S?a sS4 g Ss January ie,
,av Ihe srmect aMditors rs are are still hard at
Gre s.a waiting sIs. on the verdict Of the Unit.y
pected to give a decision within ,hs q.
few days. Dier's attorney has snn.1t n hs1t
to that tribunal in an effort "tppedied
vent the authorities from rctt;nvo pfs.
session Of the books of the comns,p pos
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-05-23
Emo viii Case Sc. ior Friday

New York, May 23. Surrogate
Foley yesterday called the third trial Of
the contest over the will of Amos +,
Emo. Before the drawing of the jury,
4 tlarencr j. Shearn, representing the
executors who seek to probate the will
and Charles \. Perkins. representing
Ames +. Pincho' ana clifford Pinchot
and other contestants had n talk with
Surrogate Foley. Surrogate Foley ad-
journsd the will case until Friday.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-05-23
Atter.Din,,er Trick,

No. 189.-The Jumping Hat
A stiff hat derby or straw r.4,...
to stay in position when the ncrfo.Ns
pulls 1t down over his eyes. Esmet E,aer
time he pulls 1t down. the hat inmr!! ier!
to the back of his head as soon 's"Ps a. y
is released. 90 IL
The hat is pulled down by tho ,h,-,
and second fingers, as shown in F;.naoo Fi;un,o
/. The forefnger is held bent ;nSsurs,
against the thumb. As the thumb oaa
second finger release their grin aa'l ,sl
forefnger Is snapped upward no. a.,,., .ne
the underside of the hat brim e'rMs' Tn'
sudden action shoots the hat to tho \. y y
Of the head. With little practice 'ts. ~.
movement OF the forefnger can be timed
especially n the head is kent ieo' in mn
tion. Every one will look for ruhh., u,
bands, springs. or other mechanical
contrivances in the hat. ="
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-05-23
INHeRlTs $4,000. THEN DIES

New York, May 23.--Death came to
Mrs. l.. H. Gardner. housekeeper of
the late Judge William Hawkins
Woods. Of Cincinnati, the day after
she had, inherited his residuary estate
amounting to more than $4,000. That
was revealed Yesterday when the will
was filed for probate.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-05-23
Investigate Third. Degree Case

New York. May 23.-Police Com
missioner Enright Yesterday ordered an
investigation Of charges that Jacob
Schwartz. arrested during the war for
alleged violation Of the Espionage Act
examination by the police.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-05-23
SURGICAL instrumen ents Stolen

A case Of surgical instruments va lued
at $3.50 was stolen last night from rb.
automobile Of DR.. Henry 8. Weider,
1872 Diamond street. DR.. Weider had
parked his car for few minutes at
Broad and Chestnut streets, where the
theft occurred.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-05-23
Collectors Robbed Of $4,000

Chicago. May 23.--Two collectors
for the Sinclair Oil Company yesterday
were held up and robbed of $4,000
by two bandits, who escaped In an au.
tomobile.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-05-23

a TRRAT FOR GOLFERS.
When you want golf news or comm.,. -
what Is happening in the realm OF ~ y
turn to the sports Pages OF the mornin.
authoritative articles written bv re snc
McCracken. Make II a Habit. rank
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-12-12
WEST LIBERTY CAMP
ELECTS new OFFICERS

The following officers were elected
at 4 recent meeting OF West Liberty
Camp. l210l, Modern Woodm"n ot
America:
Consul. Milton na%urmo.
Advisor. Wilbur Bruper
Clerk. Charles Hunt.
Escort. Eli Johnson.
,Watchman. Henry Miller.
Sentry. Peri" Davis.
Trustees. one year AIva Hunt; two
Years. Carl HysOnS, three years.
Penn Davis.
Grand Forks herald., 1922-05-15

l nm. or $105.6o. and $4.60o,000 real
estate bonds ats per cent at par and
accrued int crest. .si Z

um or s1o5.5o. and $500 900 real
estate bonds ats percent at pal. and
accrued interest. s5st Il. s;.l
Other Good OlYers Made.
lgs lAane. Piper and Jaftray offered to
purchase $1,5e0,000 mill and eleva-
tor bonds for delivery prior to July
y. at q premium Of S42 per thousand.
5. The Provident Savings Bank and
Trust Co., OF Cincinnati, offered to
purchase 100000 mill and elevator
3 1-2 per cent bonds at $1O3.3S; !;
$780, 500 Bank. Of North Dakota bonds
and 100000 mill and elevator bonds
taken together at $102.01; and II sold
$500 900 mill and elevator bonds to
take the rest at $102.37.
r. NJ. Grant & Go. and l.. r. Bal
linger & Co.. OF Cincinnati, offered to
buy $1.300.00 mill and elevator
bonds at $103.06; Bank of North Da-
kota bonds at par and accrued inter-
est; real estate and mill and elevator
bonds at par and accrued interest for
real estate bonds bearing S Ia per
cent interest and premium of%$1, 900. =
KS Previous issues Of Bank of North
Dakota. Mill and Elevator and Bank
OF North Dakota bonds were sold by
the former administration at a much
lower price than the present bonds.
Bank Of North Dakota bonds were Of
fered by the league administration
when it was making its nationwide
effort to sell them at a discount which
would cause the per cent bonds to
yield 1-2 per cent. Real estate
bonds were sold by the league admin
istration atS5 "a and per cent and
mill and elevator bonds were sold at
6 per. cent. In addition big commits
sions were paid for the sale of the
bonds. t2 4
Grand Forks herald., 1922-05-15
lIIlIl Z

WalaiIa D ~. % nv d q "a M, CIV
aAer5 high school pUI ~ presented ~
play 4 Nothing but 81 hxs Truth, M n here
on Ffdday and it &S5tY ell Il ttanded.
The evening ended with y dance.
Mr.. and Mra Lester Olafson who
have lived here Hince last fan, lett
the last of the week Tor Grand Forks
where they will spend the summer.
Mr.. Olafson plans on coming back iii
the fall to buy potatoes here. n
The, high school basebafl steamawen
over to Langdon a few days ago and
played the LAngdon high. The score
was S to in favor Of Langdon. Quite
a number Of the young folks went
along to boost for the home boys
Frank Dumas, who has conducted a
shoe shop here for some time has
gone to Argyle, Mimi, with his fam
lily to make his permanent home He
will conduct shoe repair shop there.
A little excitement was caused here
last Sunday evening at about 1890
when the fire department was called
out to a FIRE which broke out at
the Electric power plant. The water
was not turned on as chemicals were
used first. In some unaccountable
manner fire had started and caught
onto truck containing tank OF oil:
but was soon got under control with
no serious resultS
Grand Forks herald., 1922-05-15
HNOrtlllUe stern lNelDss

period of about $4,000. ).

4 aDii ii LII 1cxpen8e8 Cut s5% "a i n 1,
ttS The banks expenses have been cut
from approximately 81, 900 to 1890
per month through abolition Of the
omies. The bank was forced to alb
sorb further loss of about $4,000
during the period from December IL.
but had earned $24, 900, leaving the net
gain. It is not, however, earning mon
ey at q rate which will Gamble it to
pay the $4,000 interest due the state
on bank bonds on July /. N
One OF the chief efforts OF the pres
ent management Is to build the in
stttutlon to q point where there will
be no danger OF having to issue regis
tor checks, and 80 that tthe atate,
counties. cities and townships can pay
bills promptly. It is estimated the
bank must pay out 81, 100000 state
funds in next three months,
The new statement differs material
~ in form from that of March. 10.
The last statements showed large
profit tor the bank. This was before
the audit OF the bank was completed
and q report made upon 1t. That
statement reflected the correct condi-
tion Of the books, 1t is explained, but
not the correct condition Of the as
sets. which were investigated by the
audit company. $sl &. n ,sgl i
kooangs Higher. 81
The total footings of the bank are
about 100000 larger than in the
statement of last March TO- This
y the first time in over year that
there has been an increase in the to-
tails. In every other months there
has been reflected a steady liquidation
Of the bank. 55 4l y
The statement as Of May 10 fol-
lows: , AZ ny 81
Grand Forks herald., 1922-05-15
Former St. Thomas Man
Is Honored By Academy
OF Political Science

st. Thomas, N. D., May 15.-Tak-
ing as his subject America and the
Debts of Europe" John F. Sinclair.
formerly of this place but now head
of the J. F. Sinclair company of
Minneapolis, was the only represen-
tative of the northwest to appear on
Friday evenings program of the Am
erican Academy Of Political and So
cial Science at Philadelphia.
On the program where various stu
dents of political and social science
took part. Mr.. Sinclair's adress fol-
lowed that Of Senator Owen of Okla
homa. one of the trainers of the fed
eral bank reserve system. Edmund
Platt of Washington, vice governor of
the federal reserve board also spoke
on the subject of the allied debts.
Pointing out the possible dangers
both of cancellation and of repu-
diation of the, allied debts. Mr.. Sin
clair declared that in his judgment
the, Vanderlip plan was the most
feasible So far advanced. that of al
lowing the European countries to pay
the United States in European credit
at the appropriate time, the money to
be used in repairing Europe, ''restor-
ing her energies and renewing her
Grand Forks herald., 1922-05-15
Bowbells Legion Post
Holds Annual Election

Bowbells, N. d., May 15.-The local
post Of the American Legion has
elected officers for the coming year
and membership drive has been
started. The following men were
elected: Post commander, Will
Glenn; vice commander, Fred Crit
tendon; historian, o. Forthun; chap
lain. Clarence Crittendon; sergeant
arms, Andrew Anderson, and treas
urer, Clark Stitt.
A committee has been appointed to
work inp cooperation with other city
organizations in making plans for the
observance Of Memorial day. One of
the big features of the program this
year will be in charge of the Boy
Scouts.
Resolutions of reorganization, set
ting forth the purposes and intentions
of the American Legion and solicit
ing the moral and financial support of
the people of Bowbells were adopted
and copy forwarded to the National
Headquarters of the Legion and a
copy printed in the local paper.
Grand Forks herald., 1922-05-15
NAY BE SUICIDE.

Winona, Mimi, May 15.Police
today expressed themselves convinced
that Albert Herman. %, OF this city,
who died last night at q local hospi-
tai Of q gunshot wound, committed
suicide, and announced that no in
quest would be necessary.
Hermann shot himself at his home
Sunday afternoon after party of
six young men friends had Just left
the house following drinking bout,
police were told by Frank Bailey, Fl,
a, member of the party
Dependency over i'll health and
the refusal of woman several years
his senior to marry were ascribed by
Bailey as the probable motives for
the suicide, Pa II
Grand Forks herald., 1922-05-15
MAN n.Esi ERf1M TrAI:1.l

Thief River Falls. Mimi, May 1 S s.--- ---
The funeral of Oscar Neeland. who
died as q result OF injuries received in
falling from the steeple, OF Roland
church, was held from the Mayfield
church Thursday. The accident hap
death and the injured man did not re-
gain consciousness. 81 Y
Neelands was at work at the very
top of the steeple when in some man
ner he fell from the scaffold. first
striking the roof and then rolling to
the ground, q total distance Of about
sixty feet. He is survived by wife
and aged mother, two sisters, Mrs
James Rynestad and Mrs. Knute Oh
son Of Mayf1eld and two brothers, AS
lax Of Grand Forks and Ole Of
Rhoda ~,
Grand Forks herald., 1922-05-15
WILL HAVE HEARING,

Fargo. n. D., May 15.-James
Riley alias Jimmy Golden, and
George W. Clifford are being held in
the Cass county Jail and will be ex-
amined by the Cass county grand
jury. now in session. T:ley are charg-
ed with the robbery of the Larson
Mercantile company of Kindred, N.
D., May s, when $500 cash. and mer-
chandise said to be similar to that
found on the men. was taken.
Riley has just finished term in
the state penitentiary and Clifford is
said to have served in the Cass coun-
ty Jail and at Leavenworth.
Grand Forks herald., 1922-05-15
LAND CLEARING STARTS.

Brainerd. Mimi, May 15.-The first
of a series of land clearing demon
strations was under way in this vi
cinity today under direction Of M. j.
Thompson, and A. ]. Schwantes Of
the University of Minnesota agricul-
tural college. The demonstration to-
day put in the first work of a two
weeks trip which will carry them
through northern Minnesota.
1t is planned to blast two acres of
stumps and otherwise demonstrate
the manner in which lands may be
effectively cleared.
Grand Forks herald., 1922-05-15
WILL CELEBRATE. NAY s.,

Fargo, n. D., May Ia Forty
lodges in western Minnesota and
North Dakota have been invited to
send delegates to Fargo May II when
u celebration Of Norway's 1ndepen-
dence day will be staged under direc-
tion OF Fargo Lodge, Sons of Norway.
A parade in the afternoon will be
followed by an open air meeting in
Island park and program at the
city auditorium, when Rasmus b.
Anderson Of Madison, Wis, District
Judge M. j. Englert of Valley City
and l.. S. Platou of Fargo will speak.
Grand Forks herald., 1922-05-15
DETROIT OWNS CAR LINES.

Detroit, Mich. May 15.-Detroit to-
day assumed the task of providing
means of transportation for its citi-
zens,, taking over the lines within the
city of the Detroit United Railways,
as authorized by the voters recently.
The lines were consolidated with the
street railway system, max
ing the largest municipality owned
street railway company in the world.
with 363 miles Of tracks and 1,457
trolley cars. The larger number of
Detroit United employees are being
taken into the municipal system.
Grand Forks herald., 1922-05-15

vision Il. II 4
q Mr. sInclair Ii the aor,. OF the Il iate
DR.. John Sinclair Of this place. .I Ife
grew TO manhood here and graduated
from the st. Thomas high schoi with
the class OF ! SO2.. The family was
one of the pioneer families OF this
section. Gregg Sinclair. younger
son is aasociated with his brother. j.
+. cinclair, in conducting an extern
sive real estate and loan business In
Minneapolis.
Grand Forks herald., 1922-05-15
shown In First i Report Made.
After Bishop Brissman &
{: Co. Audit; Earnings II, !. ] Not 7 ! ]
Yet Sufficient To Meet IL
terest Charges, However;
Footinss Slightly Higher.

sismsrck, N. D., May 15.-The
nank OF North Dakota is now making
= az Mttie money, due to a sharp rednc,
uon IN expenses during the last four
montns. =. It Is shown in the statement
oa 1t me banks condition as Of May IL.
me oank is not making money at q
nate nan to pay the interest on the s$3, ,ooo,-
w capital stock which IL created bk
tai stock. a Il -
The report Of the bank. which is is-
suea following the call OF the comp
troiler OF the treasury for statement
OF conditions Of national banks and
tne state examiners cali for the con
dition Of state banks, is based upon
.ne q audit report Of Bishop. Brissman
GO. Of the condition of the bank as
OF December II. and the changes
shown in the operations since that
Tune. The bank had sustained q net
loss Of about $4,000 during its per-
100 OF operation up to December 12.
Ine loss Is reported in the statement
issued by Manager c. r.. Greene as
I41.o5s.2o. The comparison reflects
. net gain for the bank during; the
Grand Forks herald., 1922-05-15
Bait thsate Man r Renamed
On Live Siock, Board

Bismarck. M d.. May is j !.
Foster. OF; Bathgate. has been reap
pointed q member Of the livestoc
sanitary board for term Of Ave years
by Governor Nestos. y s \.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-05-03
Asks Changes in
StOckyards Law

WASHINGTON. May 3-Changes in
the packers and stockvards law TO per
nit enforcement Of Minnesota State laws
with respect 70 weighing Of cattle at the
St Paul stOckyards. was urged on the
House Agriculture Committee by Fred
3. Putnam, a member Of the Minnesota
railroad and warehouse commission.
At the st. Paul stOckyards the State
supervises the weighing of cattle, requir-
ing fees from the traders and bonds for
commission men doing business a the
yards. Under the Federal law the Gov.
eminent supervises the weighing and re-
Quires no bonds from the commission
men.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-05-03
CONTRACTS FOR
SHOALS CONTROL
Ford Must Organize S10,O00,-
600 Company.

WASHINGTON. May 3.-The tentative
contract Of Henry Ford. under which he
would operate the Muscle Shoals nitrate
project. was amended TO compel him to
organize an operating corporation with no
less than $4,000 900 capital.
The original contract submitted by
Ford contained no financial provisions
for the corporation. but the amendment
was offered before the Agricultural Com
mittee Of the Senate. as an evidence Of
Ford's good intentions.
The corporations would be directed by
a board Of nine members. seven Of whom
would represent agricultural organiza-
tions of the country.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-05-03
SONS OF RICH
TURN THIEVES,
POLICE ASSERT
Son of Ma jOr Holman, L. S. A,
Captured in Spectacular
Auto Chase.

CHICAGO, May 3.-"De Luxe" bandits.
sons of rich men, are the latest in crime
species to engage the attention Of the
Chicago police.
A wild automobile chase ended with
the spectacular capture Of Malcolm j.
Holman, p, son OF Maj. James Monroe
Holman Of the Quartermaster Corps, [.
s. A, at Camp Grant, and three others
in a stolen machine.
One Of the prisoners is the son OF q
steel and iron man and another is the
son OF q wealthy candy maker
Police said Holman and James Miller.
20. confessed twenty-six hoId-ups and
theft Of three automobiles
Relatives OF the arrested men expressed
amazement
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-05-03
LADY NANCY
BACK HOME IN
Old VIRGINIA

RICHMOND. Va, May 3-"Carry me
back to ole virginny," floated on the air
a Lady Nancy Aston stepped from her
car here, the first time she has set foot
on her native soil for many years.
There were several thousand men and
women on hand to shout her a cordial
welcome the band playing its selection
as the greeting Of tie Sta.e. Lady Aston
smiled and bowed her way 20 the auto
mobile She was met by several rera-
tives and went with them to the home
OF Saunders Hobson.
The city and State gave Lady Astor a
reception at the City Auditorium last
night.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-05-03
Agreements on
China to Stand

WASHINGTON, May s-The agree
ments entered into at the Washin gton
conference viii be carried out regardless
Of the civil war now raging in China
This IS t. view OF the Harding Ad-
ministratio1, .. the members OF the
American dele-atlon TO the conference
and Of America spokesman for the Chi
nese legation, as expressed here today.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-05-03
Million Dollars
Worth of Booze

WASHINGTON. May S.-Prohibition
Commissioner Haynes has ordered the
forfeiture Of more than a million dollars
worth of Scotch whisky seized when II
was brought into this country by the
Alps Drug Company. Mossbacher & Co.
and other firms in New York.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-05-03
HARRISON GOES
AFTER HARDING
Because of Alleged Dismissal
of Former Service Men.

WASHINGTON May 9-The Admins
tratfon was attacked in the Senate Tues
day by Senator Harrison. Democrat. Of
Mississippi, for discharging former sol
dlers and sailors from the public serv-
ice"
His attack followed an unfavorahle
report from the Senate Civil Service
Committee on a resolution which asked
for an explanation Of the discharge.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-05-03
MOOnshine Party
Includes Fatality

CHICAGO, May 3.-The body Of 4 man
leai two days was found by the highway
JoiNsyhile cleaning out a shanty Of
Eve ~ in the city camp, near the out
skirtsSf N city. The dead mans com
panions still were sleeping of a
drunk"
The police then arrested two alleged
'moonshiner" in a house near by and
,onfscated a half barrel of liquor