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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-31
PLEA IS REFUSED
IN PARR MURDER
David Disque's Case Goes to
Jury--ls First of Four
to Be Tried
SLEW, ROBBED AGED WOMAN

David Disque's fate is in the hands
Of the jury. When the state closed Its
case ut noon today. he wanted to plead
guilty TO second degree murder In the
death Of Mrs. Sarah \. Parr. 2OS6
Granite street. who was robbed and
killed July II. The state refused to
accept the plea. No defense was then
offered by DisQuc. and Judge Patterson
charged the jury. which retired.
If Disduc is convicted of murder in
the second degree. his 60 defendants,
Matthew Bonkowski Henry Rein
schrcihcr and Bernard Nett the hus-
band Of Mrs. PARIS granddaughter.
will. it Is understood. plead guilty to
second degree murder. If he is aC-
quilted, or convicted of first degree
murder. the defendants will con-
tnuc their fight.
Mrs pnrr. who was eighty five years
old. was beaten with piece of rubber
hose So badly that she died. She was
robbed of $40. of which S240 was in
gold all she bad saved from her
widows pension Of 500 n month.
Assistant District Attorney Maurice
!. Spciscr is conducting tho case for
thc Commonwealth. According TO the
prosecution, Mott arranged 10 have tho
other three rob the aged woman lie
WIS UII'Nl''I WV SllSpliVlI Hll'I INV
murder. and Borkowsk and Rein
srhrcihcr were arrested in Trenton. y.
j.. whorc they had fled by automobile.
DiS1uc gave himself up later. His trial
began yesterday. Witnesses heard were
Charles f.. parr. Clcmcnton. y. j..
and Harry w. parr. 24i1 North Hope
street. Harry parr said DisQuc lived
nt his rome about year prior TO the
murder.
Washington RosSncr. 2042 East Sus-
Quchannn avenue, declared that Mott.
in conversation. said. II know where
we can get some soft dough in Frank
ford. Mott. Bonkowskl and Rein
schrcihcr were brought into Court to he
identified. and Rossner repeated his tcs-
timony.
Rrinschrcibcr interrupted by shouting
"That's n lie, hc said that himself. ="
Tho three men were then again taken
from the courtroom.
Edward Reed. eighty years old. 2j21
North Twenty first street. brother of
Mrs. Mott. who lived with her Ht the
time Of the murder. told o. having heard
some one enter the house. Of having
been bound. gagged and beaten. and
later Of having found his sister lying
upstairs in the same plight. after he
had succeeded in freeing himself. Sew
oral patrolmpn were called to describe
the condition of the house
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-31
Pepper Tells Mayor to Giue
Fair Pronounceabie Name

Drop the name of Scslui-C -CCnten.
niol for Philadelphia big event in
1926. GIVE II n uamc that any one
can pronounce caSiIy--and at the
same time understand.
This was United States Senator
Peppers suggestion to Mayor
Moore.
"Christcn the event with name
which will stamp II MS the one star
national attraction Of the year
1926" says the Senator. And he
adds:
Find a scheme to ropu|arigc tho
name throughout the country"
Tn" Senator hnV no suggestion for
4 substitute name. "rhat's up to
III, Centennial Committee. hc SAYS.
"Lat the people VI Philadelphia
get pohind the project and push {;
afto' that ask Congress to approrri.
ate amounts for Federal representa-.
ton"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-31

Forty fourth street through tho px.X'
sylvanin Hospital for the snu
known MS "Kirkbridc's. wns rna,ne ns,ane
More than nine years ago. after ',teh ,
controversy, the Supreme Cn,.. wng
cided tho city had right TO cut ~ ue
the institution. but the plnn"
abandoned. was
Today the committee considoroa
ordinance TO repeal an Ordinance "a
ing the city this privilege. sV.s
Owen j. Robci Is, counsel for Oh. NJ \
stitution. said at would cnst ~.
charity n lot of money II street @ pvor
cut through. we've
Councilman Limcburncr took 49,.
tion to this. He said II wns sp. ro.p
poor charitable institution. and ha \,
dcrstood 1t had some wealthy nat,oa.'
Mr.. Roberts snid the institution m.
no profit. aus
Councilman Frankenficld said bo i.
dcrstood a p Ian was being considssa,
to tunnel under the ground of tho ~
stitution. and moved the repeater be ~
ported with an unfavornble recommss'
datiOn. The committee approved
A resolution proposing that tbn n.
way from city Hall to Fairmoun,' n.N, nrNt \
be called Marshal Foch boulevard mrk
given sleeping potion by thc con, .e.a MaS
tee. 1t had been introduced by Ricba.s
Wcglcin. Council president. at the -
quest of the Stephen Girard Post of Il.
American Legion. '''ns
Mr.. Wcgcin said it was his du,v !.
introduce the resolution. but be dld ~
with regret. lie said II was ''ronus'
nant' that the post singled out fos.
cign hero for the proposed honor nm
said the name "Iershing Parkwavd'
would be more suitable.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-31
Deaths of a Day
SAMUEL H. QUERMER

Samuel II. Qucrncr. for forty years a
member of the firm Of lIaslam &
Qucrnrr dyCrS. at Howard street and
Lchigh avenue. will be- buried Thurs
day afternoon. Mr.. Quorncr died Sat
urday ut his home. 2G14 North Sixth
street
Funeral service will take place at
the Qucrner home at = o'clock. Burial
will be made in Mt. Peace Cemetery.
Mr.. Qucrncr is survived by his wife.
Mrs. Mary VI. Qucrncr; three dnugh-
tcrs. Mrs. Joseph S. Rttig. Miss Clara
Qurrnpr and Miss Mary Querncr, and
one son. Edward QucrnCr.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-31
FickLe Fancy
Wins at HdUdnd


sECo&D RACE. foy- ,h-ee-vosr-o,ds
!. Rebuko, ~. Kelssy i-2 "a ~?
e. Keltol. 1O2. y. Swarl .,. ~ nvPU -
Time Ile Is. A'esu Paude,ta. A-te
mlss Tag Day. Margaret Nash and Fan
NE White also ran.
rFIRD RACE. for four-yesr-old. and up
ward scling, purse 500 >. rurIorF~
l. Billy Roots. lOh. PrviC.... - - -
., PerpleNity, 81. S"her"l - even -
3 Frascuelg, IL. p0mnirk 81 - even
inc Dream. ChIsca. Pittsburgh. Toil Goose
pnd Willie Woods al-o ran.
FOt'RTH RACE for four .ye1r-D'ds aud
inward selling, purse 500 : - ruroug-
/ Discussion. ,,G1I6, Msi6so 81 - even
q Norfolk Rele los. Hunt. i5-l G-l 2 /
Tune. OS. g.5. LGSsslist,, Golden Flint.
water ford Hoover and Lui Meme.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-31
NEW ORLEANS RESULTS

TInsT RACE, Tor three.yoHr-o -oIds, muId-
sls, allowances, purse $1,000. I milc:
4 Cnnsort, ll0 Lang ..,.... SD So -
Il Piuneila io6 Mccoy. .... 30 4-5 3
Time, 80 -, Tex. Consul and Frest
SECOND RACE, for tour.yea~.olds and
upward, claimins, purse $1,000 q fur .ongs!
RaEREyR 1913 tOnev ..,..., ~ ~ Pa
:. Helen Atkin, lo2, .Scobto 81 8? q.
Time llp 2-h Plain Eill. TTOilus, Ora,
lssEo. Herald and SaLsna also ran.
THIRD RACE, tor fogE:yeaI-olds and up'
!, Camouflase, ila Morris 81 - TO
I. Marie MsSim gs. bruenInE II I,S 7ci9
fine, i.is 1-a Actress, The Decision.
Malvolio. 'rrantula, AntieipNte and Lady
luKufN RlRo ran.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-31
James Prenderqast

The funeral of James PrCndcrGa,t
took place this morning from his hom"
%91l Ridge avenue. Falls of SchuylkIl.
Rridcet'S Church. nfjcr which intcrmcnt
will be made in st. Mury's Cemetery
Marlborough. Mr.. PrcndCrgast was
sixty five years old ana was for many
years resident of Falls Of Schuylkill.
lie died Friday He was member
Of Laurel Hill Court +. Of \. Two
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-31
Mrs. Mary A. Hieronimus

The funeral of Mrs. Mary AZ Heron
linus, Of 1913 Frankford avenue. who
died Friday. took place this morning.
After requiem mass at 10 O'Clock in
St Michacl's Roman Catholic Church,
burial was made in the Holy SopuIchrc
Cemetery. Mrs llicrOnimuS was TWEEN
ty-six years o,d and is survived by her
husband. Louis l.. lIicronimus, and two
children. Mary. eight years old, and
Louis. five years DID, Mrs. 1IicronimUS
was active IN tn" work Of charity in
the Kensington district. Sh" was Il
member of the Ladies' Auxiliary OF
St. Mary's Hospital and Of the Ladies'
Auxiliary Of the Home for Destitute
Girls
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-31
DAY AND PITNEY BETTER
Both Y. S. Supreme Court Justices
Reported Improved

Washington, Jan. 31.-IBy \. ~
Justice Day. Of tn" Supreme Court
who has been confined TO his home for
several days with heavy cold. was
reported today aS much improved.
Members Of his family stated that hc
hoped 10 be able to resume today the
discharge of his official duties.
Justice pitnoy. who about ten days
ago was compelled by heavy cold to
leave the bench and vino since has been
under medical treatment. also was re-
ported today to be in much improved
condition. lie probably will be able
within few days to attend the con-
fcrenCCS of the court.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-31
FIRE RAVAGES PA. TOWN
AS WATER SUPPLY FAILS
cIaysvIle. Washington County. Is
Swept by Flames

Special DlSpd'c9 10 Ercuirg PWbic L'd1"r
Washington. Pa. Jan. 81. - Fire
starting NJ G 80 o'rlork and cnta,linG
loss estimated at $50 900 swept the
heart ut tho business section Of Clnys-
vill". ton miles west of Washington. on
the National pike. today. II was not
until noon that tho fire was under
control. Stores. apartments. a resi-.
drncp. bank. restaurant. pool room and
warehouses were destroyed.
In addition t. the destruction Of these
business places other properties were
damaged by the heat from the fire that
ragged for several hours. Water dam
aged stock Of stores not reached by the
flames
Thr fire swept Il clean path from tho
thrco-sTo"l o!rra house building. OH
Main street. through to Greene street.
leading 20 the Baltimcrc and phIo Rail-
road a'ion and down Greene street on
the "aN side to . street running par
allpI with the Baltimore and Ohio right
"f way l. was only through the hproir
efforts Of tie voluutc"r fir" department
Of the borough. III" Washington Fire
Department. and the townsnou tLaI tIr
rutirr town was not dNStrolod
During 'hn early 'tagCS " in" fir" i
crpcarnd that nothing would check thr
flames Tho water supply Of the town
j. secured from NV" laNks ON Ihc hill
IT, the north Of the borough. Yesterday
ropairS wcr" being made to n line leLd.
:ug 10 ur Of the tanks. the ,aIccr Of
III" Two being shut of This morning
when n" Wu'er was rlrn,d on there
vns y" pressure. and n short riu1'
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-31
Nine. w. A. 5ouguereau

''"H7 NNUU' TTHHCV, 1HH. 'T'"" TT'N
n. F)-Mmc. W. \. Bougucrcnu,
widow of the celebrated French pnint-
or. is dead here. She was Miss Eliza
beth Jane Gardner. of Exeter. y. H.,
and was born in 1877. Mmc. Bou-
gucrcau. like her husband. was an
artist. and among other honors received
honorable mention for her exhibit at
the Paris Salon in 1870
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-31
Rev. Samuel j. Blum Dead

Nazareth. Pa, Jam. 3l.-Tho Rev.
Samuel j. Blum, -. d.. who resigned
four years ago aS principal Of Nazarctl
Military Academy, after serving in thar
capacity for twenty years. died Of
paralysis today at his home in Bcthlr-
hem. Before coming here he served n.
pastor of several Moravan churches in
New York and Philadelphia. He wa,
srvCntN- -thrCc Ncnrs old.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-31
CATHOLIC LEADS. 1910
Has Jump on West Catholic at End
Of Hall


Catholic High School was leading
West Catholic High School at tho end
of tho first half Of their Catholic
Schools League basketball game at the
Second Regiment Armory, Broad street
and SusQuchanna avenue. This after
noon. The half-time score was -
10 10.
Only three field goals were registered
in the first half Of the contest, Max
well and Coffcy registered double
deckcrs for Catholic, while lioIeran
made u field goal for West Catholic
Logan made nine ont Of twelve tosspS
from the foul line count. while Mulin
registered eight out of thirteen
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-31
COLGATE Hoyt

Oyster Bay, n. V. Jan. ~. -
Colgate lloyt, banker and director Of
var ous railroads and Industrial COM
rnnics, died yesterday at his home after
brief illness. lie was born in Clcve-
land in 1910.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-31
Frank c. Reeve

Frank G. Reeve, former wholesale
grocer of Camden, died suddenly yes
terday in Cooper Hospital, Camden,
from heart disease. lie was sixty years
old and resided at 5S7 Clinton street.
He was to have been married in two
weeks
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-31
William Street

William Street. n patrolman for the
Inst twenty-five years at the East Gi-
rnrd and Montgomery avenue police
station. died yesterday in the IInhnc-
mann Hospital. lie was sixty-t three
years old and resided at So Mercer
street
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-31
Captain John Pritchard

London. Jan. 81. - Captain John
Pritchard. former commodore Of the
Cunard Line fleet. died Sunday. lie
was be commander Of the Mauretania
on that vessels maiden voyage from
Liverpool to New York in 1907. lie
started his life at sen as n cabin boy.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-31
Percy L. Clay

Percy Il. Clay died at his home. 1922
Wayne avenue, yesterday. after IN ILL
ness of three weeks. Mr.. Clay was
widely known ms wool merchant. lie
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-31
penrose w. Hirst

Pcnrose w. Illrst, who died yesterday
in Newark, n. j., after long illness,
was formerly u well known resident Of
Camden, where he was an active worker
in Tabernacle Methodist Episcopal
Church. The funeral will take place on
Thursday in Camden. The widow, two
sons and two daughters survive.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-31
MAYOR HURLS GAGE
/ TO HIS FOES ON L
Implies in Fighting Statement
That Opponents Serve the
Interests"
VARIETIES TAKE CHALLENGE
Ru n Sinr corrcsrondent

Washington. Jan. 81 ,---Mavor Moore
flung a challenge IN Combine Council
men today and declared hc is not wor-
rylng because thcv do not w" his in
dependent attitude on the Frankfort
"T' lease and the gas lease.
The Mayor arrived NJ Washington
sundny from his Florida vacation. Nc
said he is distrustful Of Comin" leaders
and their course of action it, tho gas
and 81" leases. whercuron the Com
binc Counclmcn declared that the Mayor
is smashing harmony.
In an informal talk TODAY tho Mayor
indicated that the rights NJ tho neorlc
rather than harmony with th" Com-
bine is the paramount consideration,
"I'm not worrying about what they
saw" said the Mayor. 81 expect 10
look into the local political situation
when 7 got back to Philadelphia late
this afternoon
He said that when asked ms 10 the
comments Of the Combine Councilmcn.
EIc emphasized 1t by slapring his hands
together. His whole manner indicated
that he is full of fight nnd ready for
att kind of struggle with tho Ware
foTccs in Council.
Inc ware men say nc can IlhNP Hkul .
The Mayor SAYS ho wi, not dodge It u
The peoples interests nrr N stake.
Represents "Straphangers"
"In these large property interests,
declared tho Mayor. TN matters affect
Tag Philadelphia. am tho trustee Of
Philadelphia whic | am Mayor. The
stockholders I represent orc tho tax
payers and the straphangcrs.
The Mayor repeated his statement so
ms to impress it on his hearers. lie par
ticularly stressed the statement that the
Stockholders he represents are the
straphangPrs and the taxpayers. The
implication is that some of his political
opponents represent other 'Stockhold .
crs.
The Mayor is willing to wage po-
litica battle against his foes. the
Wares. and rally the taxpayers ana the
straphungcrs ~ his side
"Straphangcrs against stockholders,
is his slogan.
The need Of the manufacturer: and
industrial world and in the agrIc,I'-
turnl world is readjustmcnt Of the
tariff in the interest Of American in
dustrrs and workingmcn, he said.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-31

swarthmore College Without Phons,
Swarthmorc College has been witbou,
telephone service since Saturday niSh,
owing to a cable having been brofen
! by the storm. N
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-31
LOST AND POUND

RAG Lost, black silk bag, silver frame,
nom Broad ~. sta. TO Chalfonie holch A.
iantic City: reward. Return TO Y. ScrrilI
ChaiCoute Hotel, or 1913 n. Broaa -.
IAgS TOOE-Lost, Southwark Nattonul
hank saving deposit pass book Finder
kindly return 20 Sophie haImon' lOi henil-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-31

sons. Thomas Prendergast and James
Prendergast, and daughter. Mrs.
Mary Powers. survive.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1922-06-22
ROAD CONTRACT, SLET

y The road grading contracts on
which bids were opened on Monday,
were let by the county commissioners
yesterday. Stanley Bros, were award
ed the work Of dirt moving on all
three contracts, their bid on project
No. 1874, which is the road across
Lake Eckelson to the west end Of the
county, being for 26 cents per cubic
yard. Their bid on the southeast hill
was also at 26 cents while the bid on
the road to Oriska was 80 cents. Most
of the concrete work was awarded to
a contractor from Minot. The gravel
ling work bids were rejected and the
county will undertake this work them
selves as they already have the equip
ment necessary for the work. In all
81 bids were opened on these con-
tracts, the unsuccessful bidders in
Guiding Noel, of Jamestown, Stevens
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1922-06-22
ELKS OBSERVE
FLAG DAY SUNDAY

On account of rainy weather the
exercises and program advertised to
be given in the city park several days
ago were given Sunday afternoon in
the park, hundreds Of people from
far and near being present to enjoy
the very excellent program prepared.
The opening number was the "Star
Spangled Banner" by the Municipal
Band. Then followed Introductory
exercises by Exalted Ruler A. c.
Thorkelson and other officers of the
lodge. Prayer by the chaplain and
another selection by the band follow
ed, then Major D. S. Richie read a
history of the flag which was of much
interest. Altar services by the Es-
quire and officers followed, another
selection by the band, then came the
patriotic address of the day by Hon.
Lee Combs. Mr.. Combs gave very
fine and eloquent address. and gave a
comprehensive resume Of the way the
old flag had stood for liberty and
union and that it meant more than
we really realized. He said that it
was the greatest and grandest flag
in the whole wide world, because un-
der it's protecting folds the peoples,
not only of this country, but of other
nations of the world, would get pro-
lection and a square deal. Mr.. Combs
is an eloquent speaker any time he
talks but yesterday afternoon his eff
forts were exceeding good and if
those who heard him have given his
exposition Of the flag and what it is
standing for any serious thought,
each and every one Of them have a
better and clearer understanding Of
what loyalty to the flag Of the coun-
try which they claim as their own,
means. No flag in the whole world
has done so much for democracy said
Mr.. Combs, than has this grand old
flag, "The Stars and Stripes of Amer
ica," and to that flag and what it has
stood for in all the years of our indie
pendence has come a united people,
prosperous, peace loving and square
minded, with nothing in their hearts
but equality, liberty and justice to
all. Following this very fine talk the
band played the national anthem and
the meeting adjourned. The whole
program was nicely carried out and
we feel sure was much enjoyed by
those present and the officers of the
local Elks lodge are to be congratu-
lated for the splendid manner in
which the exercises were carried out
and for the entertainment afforded
those present.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1922-06-22
Six Month Loan Record
of New Officers Cited

Bismarck, N. D., June 20. - The
farm loan department Of the Bank of
North Dakota under the Nestos ad-
ministration has loaned more money
in 20 of the So counties in North Da-
kota in six months than the depart
ment under the league administration
loaned in 20 months, according to
figures compiled by w. B. Default,
manager of the department.
The compilation also shows that
the new administration has made 627
loans in six months as compared to
TAB loans by the Cathro administra-
tion in 20 months, and has approved
loans totaling $2,1s4,OOO as compared
to $2,771, 699.91 of the former admin
istration. ... ......,.
Only in those counties where par
ticularly excessive loans were made
by the Cathro administration does
the record of the. present admins
tration fail to compare favorably or
exceed that of the former admins
traton. These counties include Ran
som, where the Cavet loans were
made; Golden Valley where the
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1922-06-22

al expenditures This is all reflected
in freight rates and taxes. What has
Mr.. McCumber done to rid the state
of the nonresident gang which was
sapping its vitality? Did he assist in
throwing Lemke and }Townley out of
power? Emphatically, No.
What about the Federal office hold
ers appointed at Mr.. McCumber's re-
quest? We all know they are princi-
pally concerned now with securing his
nomination. How about Miller, the
nullifier of the Volstead Act? How
about service men refused appoint
ments in order to give places to po-
itical hacks?
The resentment against Mr.. Nc
Cumber is so great that persistent
demand is made for his. retirement
and that man be chosen to take his
place who will represent the state and
not special interests.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1922-06-22
SAVINGS AND LOSS
ES ON STATE BONDS

When the Nestos administration
took charge of our state government
it was found that the Townley admin
|istration with Lemke as chief manip-
ulator had offered North Dakota
bonds at such ridiculous prices as to
induce certain bond house to con-
tract to buy practically all of the
bonds that North Dakota had a right
to sell. The deal made it look as
tho the Townley officials had been
given the job OF selling them on COM
mission regardless of what price the
bonds would bring. The Nestos adj
nainistration undertook to force
change in that contract. AS result
of that there has now been saved to
the taxpayers of this state the fol-
lowing amounts. =
On the Mill and Elevator Bonds,
$433 900.
On the Real Estate Bonds, $1,1O0,-
|05O.
Total savings by the Nestos admin
istration on various transactions, ST.
53S,050.
Many of the bonds that were sold
by the old administration had to be
delivered for various reasons and on
these transactions the state lost the
following amounts:
On the Mill and Elevator Bonds,
$269,500
On the Real Estate Bonds, $1,232,-
700.
On Bank of North Dakota Bonds,
$198,120.
Total losses under Townleyized adj
ministration on various transactions,
81, 700,32O.