V " n r U I . , a"- r '.r r ,.,-?- ivf Sprinkler mainfenhfice The man who installs GLOUE Automatic Sprinklers is protected by Urioa both sprinklers end an ikfl., quippi Inspection Service. This Vbelrur.. tallAlnrwItll CLOBK Sprtaktat new service insures that your GLOBE System will always remain as perfect as when it was installed. Let us explain. Ban Iiaati lam GLOBE AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER CO. SOM Wathtneton Ave. Dickinson S31 .1 Armenian Says Allies and the United States Must Interfere in Affairs of Russians WILL DESTROY THE WORLD "It the Allies and the United States dq not interfere in Itussian affairs, Germany will absorb Russia and then will be a much more dangerous enemy to the rest of the world than she was iu 1014." This statement was made by General A. II. Torcom, militniy lender of Armenia, in hu interview iu the Ititz-C'arlton lintel. "If the world Ides not destroy Hussian bolshevism. Russian bolshevism will destroy the world," lie continued. There can be no hope for peace, happiness or pros- S!rity in any country to Jong as the olshevists are in power in Russia. The general, who .was educated in Trance and Switzerland and who grad uated from S,t. Gyr, the French Mili tary Academy, was a gcuTal in the lute Russian armv. He is a letcruil of all European wars since 1012. He was wounded six times in the world war and shell-shocked. As he sat in his apartment, General Torcom wus as picturesque a figure us has been seen In Philadelphia in years. With his blue-black hair, mustache and beard, bronze complexion and fiery black eyes, he presented a type that seemed a mixture of a French officer of the nine teenth century, a Cossack hctiunu and a Bedouin. lie was surrounded by his highly prized war trophies. Among tboe to which he is most attached is a small pocket Testament in French, which ac companied him in all his battles. But there were objects not quite .as highly valued by the warrior that were tinore striking to the stranger. On the bed lay the sword of a colonel iu the Austrian army, u Hungarian,, whom General Torcom killed atr Lcmberg. Th.ere was also the Hungarian's battle- nag, ot wntcu a piece was torir to serve as; a bandage for a wound in the leg the Armenian received in the hand-to-hand struggle. ,On the bed hung a red flag inscribed with Itussian clioraotcr( (That. was the Bolshevist flag' the general captured from the Bolshevist: troops intrenched in tHe fortress of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, Petrogrndf in 1017. On the bed were also spread some war maps. One of, ..these had belonged to the Austrian colonel. It was tattered add bloodstained. Anqther one was W by Napoleon in his Russian cam paign. And in a corner of the room stood a magnificent battle-flag , on jvliich hun dreds of Armenian orphan girls, whose parents were massacred bv Turks, worked for three months. The girls presented it to General Torcom follow ing the reading of the declaration of in dependence. Shortly after the declaration of inde pendence. General Torcum left Armenia to go to England and -the United States. He traveled under the greatest difficul ties all through Bolshevist Russia, from the South up to Archangel. "I had nothing with me but that flag," he ald, "this gun to protect it and the little pocket-Bible." The general went to England and came to this country, as he said, "to make propaganda for Armenian inde pendence. There are 100,000 Arme nians in the United States, ho said. After speaking of Armenia's plight and Armenia's future, the general re turned to the topic of Russia. "The allies and America are making a great mistake by not supporting Deni kin. Kolchak and .Tudenich," he said, "ThoBC men are the most demociatie people in the world. I take an oath on this little Bible that they are disinter ested, democratic men. . "I do not urge that troops be sent to Russia. But the anti-Bolshevist forces should be aided with food, clothing and ammunition." SANTA EMPTIES BIG PACK Employes Receive Bonus of 22j2 Per Cent and Other Gifts Employes of II. O. Wilbur & Sons Inc. 23r North Third street, received a bonus amounting to 22 per cent of their annual earnings as a Christmas present from tho firm. In addition, each employe received a two-pound box of candy and married men were presented with turkeys. An additional award in the form of one dol lar for each year's service with the firm also was given. The presents were disbursed at n Christmas party and entertainment for the employes at the factory. Highivays Reported Fair by U. S. Weather Bureau Condition of higlucaus ai reported bv the United States IVcatArr Bureau co-operating with State llighxcay Department: Lincoln Highway (Trenton to rhambersburg), no information since Wednesday when roads were mostly fair. About two Inches of snow feil Wednesday in eastern counties, very little in central part of state. William Penn Highway (Easton to Cbanibexshurg), same as Lincoln Hishwav. Philadelphia and Reading pike, rame as Lincoln Highway, Lancaster and Harrlsburg pike, Mine as Lincoln Highway. Saturday Mild' weather will soften the snow and Ice un the roads; continued use nf chains will be necessary, as roacM Mil Iw- Hlljiperr. Cloudy weather Is Indicated for Saturday, but there is no prospect for ralu or snow of any ttwence. .. , r yRETIBN EVERT TEN FEET GEN ORCOM FEU TEUTONIC RUSSIA SU T TO HALT GRAB OF DESKS PLANNED Taxpayers May Sook Injunction Against Action of Retiring Councilman CITY NEEDS THE FURNITURE A suit the restrain cnuncilmen from parrying out their d.)( and rhalr grab is contemplated by n group of taxpi.vc- Incensed at the farewell ralil on the city's furniture. By H resolution fpnnsored bv Common Councllmnn Auerbnrli, of the Twenty, ninth ward, the members of the ex piring Council voted thrmtelvcs 145 mahogany desks and chairs for which the city paid 1.".000. James E. Lennon and Pr. Edward Ft. flleason, presidents, respectively, of Se lect and Common Councils, have an nounced tiny will not take the massive iViku and rostrums "given" to them by the resolution. In view of the widespread indigna tion voiced over the grab, a number of councilmcn. It Is said, will follow the (Mimple of the Council' preldents, It was learned tint nurses at the Philadelphia General Hospital and the Philadelphia Hospital for Contagious Diseases are in need of desks, and dckn are also needed by the Civil Service Commission for use at examinations, It is believed that only a few of the conn cllmen will try to cart away their desks, and tlmse few may be stopped by a court injunction. CAMDEN CHILDREN FEAST Christmas Dinners Provided at Or phanages and Homes In Camden's big celebration of Christmas particular attention was paid to cheering orphans and children in in stitutions. A turkey dinner was provided for the yuuugstcrs iu the Camden Home for Friendless Children by A. W. Atkinson, of the Victor Talking Machine Co, There wa. a feast nlso for the chil dren at the Mary J. Ball Home. 17-1." Master street. One of the contributors was William Richardson, ouo of the new owners of the Washington base ball team. The dinner for the negro children in the West Jersey Orplinnnge was con tributed by tiic Wenonah Presbyterian unurcn. IDENTIFIES ASSAILANTS Woman Says Men Arrested Tore' Earrings From Her Ears Two of four alleged automobile ban dits arrested last Saturday night were identified by Mrs, Kate Taylor at n hearing in the Central Station yester day as the men who held her up and tore her earrings from her ears Decem ber 7. She was attacked on Snriice street between Fifty-fourth and Fifty- nitn streets, une prisoners gave their names as John Kenncy and Samuel Dougherty. Mrs. Taylor's home Is at C4I2 Spruce street. The men were held without bail for court. FIRE-APPARATUS FOR CITY Director Wilson to Sign $300,000 Contracts for Modern Equipment Contracts for $300,000 worth of modern Sua equipment for the city will be signed by Director Wilson within a few days. The apparatus will be sup plied by the American La France Fire Engine Company, of New York. This new equipment, which will re place nutiuuuted apparatus now In Ube, will include fifteen new pumping engine:, two aerial hook and ladder wagons, and six combination chemical and hose wagons. Delivery wili be made three and six mouths front date of signing. Chief Murphy has as yet made ufi announce ment concerning the fire stations thnt will receive the new equipment. ORPHANS PLAY SANTA Children In Odd Fellows' Institution . ,.,,.. . ,,, Share With Needy Families Gifts from eighty-six little orphans day in Howard Hospital, have filled the homes of two needy l Two negroes, Clarence Harris nnd families with cheer today. j Wilbur Cooper, who live above the lanu- The ' children in the Odd Fellows' dry, were arrested the day ntter the rob Orphanage, Chelten and Ogontz arc-1 bery, nnd were released on bail to await nues, hearing that the two families were I the outrome of Ting's Injuries. They in distress, contributed part of their I were rearrested yesterday and held Christmas gifts and some of their i without ball on a charge of manslnugh Christmas dinner so that the cheer- tcr. less home could be brightened. They played Santa Claus, too, for the baskets containiug the orphans' gifts were carried by two of the little orphans, Olga Gans nnd Hcrtha Currln. BOY LONG INSENSIBLE Hospital Physicians Restore Victim of Trolley Car to Consciousness John Gansey, seven years old, 1434 Kerbaugh street, who was struck by a workcar of the P. It. T. on Erie ave nue near Broad street jeterday after noon, probably will recover. The boy was picked up unconscious nnd tnkeu to the Samaritan Hospital in a passing automobile. The accident oc curred about 4 o'clock. Doctors worked with their small Christmas patient until enrly this morning before the boy re gained consciousness. sweeF bill signed by president; first victory for legion Increases Compensation to Dis abled More Pay for Men in Service Urged by D'Olier The first official victory of the Amer ican Legion was won Wednesday when President Wilson signed the Sweet bill, which will result in increased compen sation for disabled soldiers and other at tractive features of war risk insurance. Congress is now urged to pass n hi providing for an incaease of pay In the navy anu .Marine iori". 'voisc win place the compensation in these organ izations on a competitive basis with outside labor. This was announced yes. terday by Franklin D'Olier, national commander of the American Legion. Mr. D'Olier is passing the Christmas holidays in Rirerton. N. J., with bis family. He sent holiday greetings to denartment commanders, executive com- mitteemeD, alternates and adjutants of the American region, tie tnankeu i them for their co-onerntlon In the mut and warned them against any future overzealous, thoughtless or uniair act WIUCU WOUIO weaisca we ito a IB- ucnee for national Dcuoraieat, EVENING PUBLIC vJ" HR "SJa'Tk inry LtTBBIEIK usHsVsoPYi40mR fcfl f vlaB nBHKFf v JD ? 1 f Bfti"BafffOieKBKj(aiaag'ltillfc V&KtUFfl'BMifmwitUBT sKMJsmTiBh rVBr rl Receiver ot taxes host at EXPECT VINDICATION OF WARDEN M'KENTY Unofficial Information Indicates Report of Prison Probes Will Bo Favorable to Official It is anticipated thnt Wnrden Robert McKenty, of the Eastern Penitentiary, will be vindicated, ns the result of probes that have been made Into his management of the institution. The report of the state board of charities will bo placed in Governor Sproul's hands next week, and a re port of the investigation conducted by Major Wynne, chief of the district at torney's detective force, upon orders of District Attorney Rotan, will go to Mr. Rotan iu n day or so. Unofficial information indicates that Warden McKenty will not be censured. The charces were made by AVilliam A. Dunlnp, a prison inspector, and Francis t . .Menamin. who represented rne tam ilj of Stchlik. the prison suicide, and eleven fraternul organizations. THIS IS CLEAN-UP DAY Gayety of Christmas Is Followed by Whirring of Brooms D.ustelotliH are flying about, carpet sweepers axe whirring and brooms are briskly going in thousands of homes today just as though everything hadn't been cleaned splc-nnd-span two days ago. The library table is sort of sticky; the candles have dripped tallow on the best centerpieces: there are nut hulls nnd broken bits of candy on the floors, along with pine needles and Hakes of Christmas tree "snow." and bright wrappings and ribbons, ns well ns the gifts themselves, are scattered all over the house, "The house looks as if a cyclone had Just blown over." said one mother, "but we don't mind. It's just a part of Christmas. I don't expect to get back to normal housekeeping till after New Year's Day." She picked up a headlesB donkey from under the Christ mas tree and poked under the daven port with the broom tiundle for the an! will's head. "Wo plan and save for months for these few days of fun," she went on, "and I don't mind a bit the aftermath." VICTIM OF THUGS DIES Negroes Held for Assault and Rob bery of Chinese Laundryman ,J,nh,n, u '"'', wno, wa2.5Rau"ea na roooeu in ms muiiurj , '!' nuuiii xnir- t,ntn street, on Saturday, died yester- "FIREMEN, SAVE MY CHILD!" 8o Flame Fighters Carry Six Wax Figures to Safety Beauty in distress was rescued by firemen at a blaze last night at 1808 North Thirteenth street. When n fireman appeared at a win dow with a fashionnble gowned figure in his arms, the onlooklng crowd ap plauded. Five other forms in silk at tire followed the first and were, carried to safety below. They were wax models used by II. A. Fein, a ladles' tailor. The fire did about $300 damage. TODAY'S MARRIAGE LICENSES Gfores Hannlngs. 2421 N. 11th t., and verna Huaaie. zi ?t. iTansim .. Maurice Kln. 1B2S smeiey avc, Kremer. 128 Seda-ley ave. John 8. nanlln BUiayre. Ta. and Mollle and Marie Johnson Hcinayrts. ra. Harvey Nurket. Hazlewood, Pa., and Cora Hnyder. Hteelton, I'a. ,... Hrain Janli'iowln. 173r, 8. 4th t., and Dora London. 17SO S. 7th at. rtalph O. litmlller, 08OO Wlllowa ave , and Catherine II. Klrni-n, SSOO Willows ave. John Keriruion. i!0S Naudaln at., and. Lizzie Camnbell. 1025 S. Dorrance t. I Qeorie A Morris. 202(1 SUmrwn t . and Marraret tirininirnam. "- om....oi. m Jesifi Watts. 3XH Crosltey at., and taijnle notan oifn Vlphnlan at. Arthur F Harsravea 113.1 Lombard St., Eliza M. Ilrown, Willow Oroye. Pa Joneph P. Reeves Sth and Chestnut st.. and and Krleda li. ttornoau. aom ... . pi. rumlne Tomlilna. 050 Moss St., and Annie Barratt 311 N Poich st. Harry C Dover. Wnitnwn. Del., and Edythe Wickoff Punellen N J. Herman Sternberg 1U aiaJatne street and Hoso ni.vne-r.2aS3 8 Hutchinson st James Stacy M2'.' Christian a, reel, and Hdna Owns. 1652 Christian st. Wlllio Newberry, 40ll Market St.. and Emma Chavlous. 4041 Ludlow st. John C, Mehan. 4481 N 17th st., and Florence M. Connelly, 4481 N. Chadwlck Harrr OreenberK. 610 J"'"?" .' Hara O.-eensteln. 027 N Franklin John II, McCardle. 3017 K. lh at and st and Nciua uoiaricK, D"" ; ,11,. v..hnir uni Ttuttunwood ai. r,..k. cm Tliittonwood st. aeorae H. IlarnlKi. Weldon. Pa. and nose M nrendley. Hatboro. Pa. rl It. Dearborn, J2t N. A st and 19th st. Oeorre 8. Lutx. 3720 N. 2d t.. n. Schwetzer, Camden. Jf. J. Mi"- .n-aj.a SAM1 V tsjf.1 aisbs as? and ucrtrud unaries ,veaa. on-n ," Showoll. 8744 Warren at. at., and Annie Thurman uinsspy, wnraiiiiK, ... W, Va , and Bis.la P norster. 27.10 ,in , .., Au JurM Hall. 210 W. .yornlns ave. John II Faulcon. Ilaltlmore, Md. iruna Drue,, ,.. ,. - - Abe Epstsln. 1030 8. 6th St., and Mary T, I.... sat xr.ntAn at. Albert B- Chittenden. BOM Walnut St., and Anne Hewitt. Buffalo, N. T. Raymond W. 8toter. Bddystone. Pa., and Edna M nosers JW'toTt. Pa. John Mattaon. 1S68 8. 08th at., and Tillla r..lh .,41119 TI.mI St. Aloxunder x94offfBi9iJt .7" " aod Aon Orlabr, ' " ? wv" LEDGER PHILADELPHIA', FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2G, 1019 KENDRICK AT ELKlNS ORPHANAGE Christmas celebration in Masonic Home DEMIJOHN WHISK Y DIED VIOLENTL Y CHRISTMAS EVE End Came With a Crash in Gloucester City Poor Old Booze Was So Weak He Had to Be Carried Demi John Whisky died suddenly on Christmas Eve. Friends nnd mourners mny see the remains until the first thaw on the ice just outside the Gloucester Citj, N. J., station. Ill and failing since July 1, Demi John Whisky definitely departed this sphere when un ardent admirer iu whose arms he was being lovingly carried he had long been to weak to stand by himself slipped nnd fell on the afore said ice. His demise brought sorrow to the heart of his friend and carrier aud the home to which he was being carefully conveyed. The friend made every effort to save him, even trying to interpose his MAIL MEN HAD BUSY DAY Carriers and Clerks Hang Up An other Record Here Letter carriers and clerks in the cen tral office and the forty-two district stations entered into the spirit of Christmas and delivered every piece of mail that was received up until mid night, Christmas Eve. They did this in spite of the fact that the mall was heavier than ever before In the history o the postoffice in this city. In order to perform this feat, the letter' enrriera especially, worked late and long. They gnvo up their own Christmas to bring pleasure to others, remaining on the streets in many cases until 4 and ! o'clock Christ mas afternoon, delivering letters, cards and parcel post packages. As a result, the postoffice hero hung up another good record. There, was no congestion, it was reported today at the office of the superintendent of mails. CONGRATULATED BY CABLE Moore Receives Message From Inter national Navigation Congress Mayor-elect Moore was the recipient this morning of a cablegram congratu lating him on his recent election from M. J, Rtchaicl, general secretary of the permanent councvil of the international navigation congresses, Bruscls. The telegram was authorized at a meeting of the council held In Brussels on D'ccmber 22. Mr. Moore was re sponsible for briuglng the pongress of tills organization to Philadelphia in 1012 and ns head of the Atlantic Deeper Waterways Association, was in close touch with the work of the international body. DETECTIVES WIN NONSUIT A nonsuit in the case of Julius Grau bart and Harry Keretsky against Ralph Gold and Jacob Gumbprrow, detectives, in which plaintiffs sought damages from the detectives for alleged seizure and conversion of silks, was sustained to day by Judge MrCullen in Court No. 4. The court held, that tho detectives were within their rights when they took the goods and turned them over to the lawful owner. LIEUT. FRANCIS J. CREAMER Tho lieutenant returned to his home at 1737 North Twenty-first street yesterday, after two and n. half years' absence. He was a member of the 48"th Aero squadron and served twenty-two months in 'France. An accident "mado It nec essary that he return to this coun try for an operation, which was performed at an army hospital at Han Francisco. Ie arrived here from that city In time for the Christmas celebration. He is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, class of 1010, archi tecture, And a- member of the Psl JJpsllon Fraternity. on North Broad street body between the ice and that of John in a last desperate effort to prevent the crash. And several other passengers who alighted from the same train, none of whom had mnde the acquaintance of this particular two-gallon demijohn, stood by with uncovered heads as the remains trickled out on the ice, stain ing it n vivid red. Patrolman Jennings, ever alive to duty, appealed for a half-pint or a pint bottle to salvage ns much as possible. But if any bystander had such u con tainer, It must have been loaded, for none was forthcoming to answer the appeal. BANDIT EATS DINNER HOME Mellon Out on Ball Boy Com panion Spends Christmas In Prison Walter Mellon, eighteen-year-old boy arrested with Joseph Gilo December 0 on the charge of highway robbery nnd automobile theft, spent Christmas day with his mother, Mrs. Frank P. Mellon, of tho Clinton Apartments. He was released on bail last Saturday. Gile, who is a son of Dr. Ben C. Gile, of Bryn Mawr, is still Jn the Norristown police station. "Joe Gile had as good a Christmas as anybody," said the attendant at the police station todav. "H bnrl n cwi dinner nnd jollied around with the rest oi tiic '-i:s. rso, l suppose he didn't get mm presents." The boys, confessed n number of rob" benes to Chief Donnghy, of the Lower Merlon police. They were given a hear ing and were held on $1000 ball each for court. Most of the stolen pronertv hns been found and restored. Both"bovs come from wclLknown Main Line fami lies. GLEAVES VISITS PEKIN Commander of Asiatic Fleet Extends Call at Request of Republic Pekln. Dec. 2.T (delayed). Admiral ainert iiieavcs, commander of the Asl nnc ncet, arrived here esterdav with ins siair ior a visit ot several days. He was met at the railway station by Charles D. Tenney, charge d'affaires and counselor of the legation, n detach, ment of the legation guard. Admiral Snh Chen-Ping, Chinese minister of the navy, and a Chinese guard of honor. The admiral was escorted to n hotel nnd afterward attended a dance in khe Pckin Club, arranged by Major Horton, IT. S. M. C, attached to the legation, nnd Mrs. Horton. Today Admiral Cleaves devoted his time to making official calls, dining tnis evening wnn amirai Hah Chen Ping. The visit of the American admiral In Pekln hns been extended from the .sir days originally Intended to a period of twelve onys, m me request ot the Chi nese authorities. CAPITAL'S CHRISTMAS QUIET Mrs. Wilson Delivers Gifts, While President Reads Messages Washington, Dec. lid. The national capital, officially and privately, passed a quiet Christmas. The only ofiicial act of the day was the signature by Presi dent Wilson of the Tdge bill, designed to promote American participation, in foreign trade. Tho President passed most of the forenoon in the White House garden and ate Christmas dinner In his room. During the afternoon while Mrs. Wilson drove out, to present gifts to friends of the family and to the children living along tho road to tho Country Club, where the resident before his illness played golf, Mr. Wilson read the large number of Christmas messages which he received front nil pnrts of tho United States and from abroad. "Phil?. Theatre" to Open Monday Philadelphia is taking kindly to its namesaice, mo rmiaiicjpnia Theatr. fnrmeriv tlie Little Thenrre. wl.1,.1. opens next' Monday night under new management with May Irwin in "On the Hiring Line." Reports from 'tho box office of the theatre tell of a large advance sale, a feature of which is the big blocks of heats that are purchased. To Hear of Community Needs Welfare workers will be addressed this evening, upon "Our Community Needs," by Jacob IJlIllkopf, who was recently elected executive director of the federation of Jewish. charities. His talk will be part of the preparation for the "SiaOO.OOO .drive for the federation ot Jewish charities, which will begin January 41. GREEKS URGED' TO RETURN Athens, rice. 20. M, Venizelos nn nounced In the Chamber that Greece would welcome the return of any Greeks from Strumnltza or other places in Bul garia,, hut if they prefer to stay there they must know tha Greece will not in tervene in the Internal affairs of nelrh. boriag states that bare announced n ltSlos to respect her treaties. JOYFUL CHRISTMAS ,15,000 MUERS ' OBSERVED IN CITYi TO WELCOME 11 Second Yulotide After War Finds Most of Soldier Veterans With Home Folk WEATHER PROVES IDEAL Santa. Clans In nil his glory camo to Philadelphia 'yesterday, it WHH n day of real festival with peace, plenty and prosperity; of unusual giving good-will nnd cheer. The -weather was lilcnl, just brisk enough -to bring the blood to tho check, and the warm rays of a bright 'sun tempered the ground still covered In places with tho snow and Ice of tho recent blizzard. Everywhere rejoicing was apparent. The usual Christmas activities through out the city were carried on with fresh zeal and the day was unmnrred by nny serious accidents, It was the second Christmas since the war, and virtually nil the men who had gone abroad were back among their friends and relatives all save those who made the supreme sacrifice. Children Chief Beneficiaries The children were the particular beneficiaries of the day. To most of them it was a continuation of the cele bration of tho day before and was the culmination of days of anticipation and preparation. While mnny of the children's par ties and prescnt-givtngs had taken place on Christmas Evo or before, the early morning hours yesterday furnished the climax, in the finding of tho Christmas stockings. Santa Claus figured in an unusunlly general distribution. Then there was the Christmas din ner. There had been n crent nrellm- inary giving of sunnlles for Christines meais. Yesterday that was completed, the baskets of Christmas dinners civen by some organizations running Into the thousands. Mnny organizations also offered assortments of nractlcai gifts to make the day gencrn'ly a happy one. it was noticeable thnt such or ganizations us the Society for the Pre vention ot useless Ulvlng, which is not now in evidence, has accomplished Its purpose to a large extent. Another feature of tho day was the large num ber of Christmas entertainments. Ap proximately 3UU0 Uhristmns basket din ners were distributed fiom the five of fices of the American Rescue Mission. Most of those were given out yesterday. In addition, n large supply of warm clothing came into the possession of new owners through the mission. Children were supplied with one-half-pound boxes of candy, toys and apples. Special en tertainments took place yesterday af ternoon and evening. .Attention to Hospitals In the hospitals, friends of the in mates made the day as pleasant as pos sible, with particular attention bciug puid to the children, who somehow seem able to enjoy themselves more than their more fortunato brothers and sisters. Christmas trees were in evidence in tho Babies' Hospital, tho children's ward of tho Jefferson Hospital and other Institutions, In tho University Hos pital the Christmas celebration brought memories of the late Prof. Os,car Abra hamson, who started the general observ ance of Christmas in the hospital. There was more that) tho ordinary note of sadness from within the Eastern state penitentiary, where plans of the inmates'- Honor and Friendship Club to send presents to the children of the in mates was not carried out. due to the unsettled condition witllln the peniten tiary. Tho usual big Christmas dinner was served to the prisoners. Orphanage Has Celebration The 120 children of the Methodist Episcopal Orphanage found stockings containing apples, oranges, candy aud toys when they awoke. Then nt 0 o'clock they took gifts from friends which had been placed on a Christmas tree. At noon there was the roast duck Christmas dinner, nnd In tho afternoon additional gifts from the board of man agers. At 3 O'clock this afternoon sixty children will participate in a cantata, "The Old -Fashioned Santa Clous." More than 200 West Phlladclnhin children were made happy with a dinner given nt tho I'hilomusian Club, at ;1U44 Walnut street, juost ot tne children were those who lost parents during tiiq inllueuza epidemic last year. After the dinner, given under the direction of the club home relief committee, a vaude ville entertainment was furnished. Tho children carried apples and candy home with them. It was the second annual Christmas dinner given by the Phllomu sion Club. Children Made Joyous The Knights of Columbus made visits to the Catholic orphanages, adding to the joy of the children. There was s tree, dinner nnd entertainment at the Home of the Merciful Saviour for Crip pled Children. Going on the theory that the day would mean more with tho children par ticipating iu the entertainment pro grams, many institutions mado such ar rangements, Thnt was done even by tho little inmates of the Philadelphia Home for Incurables, nt Forty-eighth street and Woodland avenue. Contributions received by the nursery of the Municipal Court, 233 North Twenty-first street, were distributed to dependent children placed by the Mu nirlnnl Court, numbering 1200. Sixty-five hungry horses were brought to the dispensary of the Women's Penn svlvanta Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals nt 310 Chadwlck street, for a Christmas treat consisting nf com on the cob. carrots, apples, oats and bran. Fifty horse blankets were given. The free dinners, portioned in sacks, will be supplied lor a week Pork for County Prisoners Pnrk. craw, potatoes and mince nle were the principal ingredients of tho dinners given to the Moynmcnsing and Holinesburg county prisoners. There were no special entertainments. It was a gala day at the House of Correction, with a four-course dinner and "specials" for tho two other meals, In addition to a musical program in the afternoon arranged by Superintendent Patterson. The Christmas Sunshine Club cele brated Its twenty-fourth anniversary yestcrdav by caring for more than 200 poor children, who would otherwise have had no Christmas cheer or happi- ncss. The club, which was founded by Mrs. Harry H. Skcrrett, of 333 West Upsal street, Germantown, who continues as its head, now has the support of many prominent churches throughout the city. Il was through Mrs, Hkerrett's efforts that the Eleventh Baptist Church, Twenty .first and Diamond streets, cele brated the first meeting of thex Christ mas Sunshine Club. PEnSONAJLS I HEItKIlv Rive notice that I will not co responsible (or any debta unless contracted by myself . Frank U. Kolb, 138Bprucet! HOUHBKKF.riNO Al'AHTMKNTB I JaROAD., N.; J80& Furn. houaettpjr. suite) ' very clean) hfrt-atefr Seat: rrt.J owner. Costumers' Stocks Depleted by Orders for New Years' "Shooters" PRIZE OFFERS ARE DOUBLED Plans for a mummers' parado on New Year's day that' will be the largest pageant of its kind that has ever been scon In Philadelphia are rapidly nearing completion. The number ol mummers who expect to parade is 15.000. which is considerably more than have taken part in tho demonstration hitherto. According to Bart McIIugh, of the committee on arrangements, there is not n costumer in the city who has any thing left In the way of a fancy dress. As a result there are hundreds of cos turn os being mado at home. This year the mummers nro guarding the work on the construction of their floats, costumes nnd the like eo jeal ously that It would have been cnsle? for n vngabond to have obtained admission to tho Pence Conference than for any one outside of n select few to obtnin nn advanco glimpse of the "layout" of the big New Year's day pageant. Mnny of the floats, says Mr. Mc Hugh, who has been one of the privi leged few to view the work, will move the spectators on Broad street to. tears tears of uncontrollable mirth, be has tened to explain. Historical subjects will bo touched In n number of these floats, nnd not least conspicuous among them, it is whispered, will be one on the recent chapter of American history, prohibition. Prizes this yenr nro virtually double those of previous years, n fact thnt is largely responsible for the unusual en thusiasm and rivalry being manifested among the members of Philadelphia's New Year associations. The parade will begin at 8 o'clock in the morning of January 1 at Broad and Porter streets and will terminate at Broad street and GIrard avenue. After this route hns been covered mnny of the mummers will parade through out the morning in other streets, where business men's associations have offered special prizs. HEAR RATE-RISE PROTESTS Commissioners Get Complaints Against Bus Line and Power Co. Two petitions were henrd hv Public Service Commissioners Bcnn nnd Cio ment toduy. Herbert Barber presented a complaint for tho people of the borough of Lans downo ngalnst John M. Barber, operator of an auto bus line from Sixty-ninth street through Lansdowne nnd Darby, in which they complained that an increase in the bus fare from five to ten cents mnde recently was ex cessive and unreasonable. The case was taken under advisement. Complaint that the Lehigh Valley Light and Power Co. has made in creases iu rates that arc unreasonable and unwarranted was made by four companies. Tho Alfred Portland Cement Co., Lazarcth Cement Co., Whitehall Cement Co., nnd tho Penn Allen Co. complained that the increase in rates was in violation of a contract between the light and power company and the complainants. The case was taken under advisement. SAD XMAS FOR DANSEYS Quiet Observance by Missing Boy's Parents; White Celebrates Liberty First road, Hammonton, N, J., was the scene of two Christmas observances widely divergent in character. The home of Mr. nnd Mrs. Hercules Dansey, parents of Billy Dansey, who disappeared on October 8, was the scene of a quiet, sorrowful observance. None but relatives and close personnl friends took part. The nearby home of Edward A. White, whose son, Charles S. White. was released on bail Monday after being in jail two weeks charged with the mur der of the missing boy, was the happiest house in Hammonton. Young White nnd Mrs. Edith Jones, who was arrested 011 nn accessory charge nnd also was released on ball on Monday, were the center of Interest to more than a hundred relatives and friends, who called to congratulate them nnd express to them personally the con fidence they have expressed since tho arrest. The big question nt the White home concerned which was tho happiest, White, Mrs, Jones, White's wifo or his threc-ycnr-old son, Charles, Jr. UNCLE JOE GIVES PARTY Nlcetown Resident Is Host at 15th Annual Xmas Entertainment About 1000 Nlcetown children, under the age of thirteen years, met in front of the home of "Uncle Joe" Zieg ler, 18-7 Cayuga street, this afternoon, for the fifteenth Christmas party given by him. The children inarched to tho Wayne palace, Gcrmantown avenue and Doun ton street, where they were treated to a moving picture show and an en tertainment. "Uncle Joe" nlso gave out Christmas candy and other presents. J . EO-tDWELL 0. JEWELERS-SILVERSMITHS CHESTNUT AND JUNIPER STREETS ENGAGEMENT RINGS ANY PRECIOUS STONE PIERCED PLATINUM OR JEWELED MOUNTINGS . 1 - 1 IHHBSnifpVjTnnSIHssH ' idjaSs33 3 3 ' arEEE J?W H American Wooln Co,, Lawrence. I H Mass. I W, 7), TTnouJlton, .ffrtofoerr I 1 (Fifth building for this client) H "Turner for Concrete ' Promises often secure the ? ... J L.... .. 1! t .. F iirsc oracr, uui 11 hul.uvcu uji g to, rarely get the second or the fifth. 72.2 of Turner's work has been repeat orders not a single penalty for failure to finish on time. TURNER Construction Co. 1713 Sansom Street FAIR-PIE HEADS Women to Decide on Just Food Costs Here City Commission in Final Session SALE TO "EXPLODE BOMB" The women's fair-price committed will meet in the headquarters in tho neal Estate Trust Building this after noon to draw up a schedule of prices considered fair to the purchaser and seller. While this committee ds in session tho Mayor's market commission will meet for the last time in the Mayor's reception room, City Hall. This meet ing is scheduled for 3 o'clock. Both meetings nro expected to de velop Interesting facts. Some discussion is expected to precede the final decision on fair prices, and George T. Sale is expected to explode a bomb at tho com mission hearing by elaborating on his charge of a few .weeks ago when he declared some of the' commission mem bers themselves were profiteers. Sale defended the 10 per cent above cost stores. He heads the committee named to obtain sites for these stores. In the meantime, as Mr. Sale has nointcd out, the 10-pcr-cent-nbovc-cost stores are doing n thriving business. The store located nt Ridge and Girard ave. nues nnd conducted under the direction nf TVed P. Bell, manager of the Bell chain stores, has developed into a small sized department store. Whether the municipality win con tinuo the disposition, ot army surplus' goods through tho lO-I-'r-cent-nbovc,-cost stores will depend on tne outcome: nf n conference with members of the marketing commission, Mayor Smith and Mayor-elect Moore., .losepn . ainc Laughlin said earlier,.ini the week that tho conference was to take .place J.thls1. week, but ns yet It has not becn"nr rnnged, owing to the absence of end ci the members of the committee. ,' The committee will urge upon Slayor elect Moore that he utilizj the $10,000 appropriated by Councils to the Mayor for investigation of marketing condition to have the plans for n wholesale muni cipal market perfected. It is asserted that that fund is sufficient for drawing up a plan for such a market so that it can bo laid before Council by t& Mayor. GIFTS FOR 200 PERSONS l Phllomuslan Club Plays Santa Claui to Widows and Orphans Two Christmas trees and 200 pounds of turkey were necessary yesterday to complete the fete given by the Philo musinn Club. Fortieth and Walnut streets, to 200 widows and children. Allan Anderson took the part of Santa Claus. The Christmas party was under the direction of a commltteo of which Mrs. Thomas Shallcross, Jr., was chairman. The youngest guest at the fete was' five months old and the oldest was seventy years. POLICEMAN AS SANTA Men of Front and Master Streets Station Visit 300 Homes Patrolman John Johnson, garbed as Santa Claus. and other policemen ot Front nnd Master streets station, went out vesterday to suppress unhappincss' on Christmas Day in their district. They made 300 children rejoice. They took gifts to the homes of the poor. Helping Mr. Johnson in this Christy mns work were Sergeant Thomas Parker, Sergeant William Earlo and, Patrolman John Creezcy. a V DRAW LIST TODAY H ?m & ,'W V ,"-T, .'SfiW'" "
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