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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-21
GRANGERS URGE
SENATORIAL PROBE
OF CORRUPTION
Unanimously Favor Official
Investigation Of Charges of
Bribery in Recent Elec-
tons.

w1LM1NsToN, Del, Nov. 2i.-with the
passage. Of the resolution asking the
United s otes Senate to investigate cor
ruptIon and bribery the National Grange
has concluded its annual convention.
There was no discussion over the pas
sage of the resolution calling on the
United States Senate to investigate all
charges of bribery and corruption in
connection with the election OF United
States Senators in the last election and
calling upon Congress to pass law
making 1t a criminal offense to use money
in an election The resolution was In
troduced by Henry Harland, OF ldaho'
and is regarded as the strongest measure
on the subject which has ever passed
the national grange.
One action which illustrated the LIBERAL
ity which pervaded the meetings Of the
Grange. was the laying on the table of
resolution condemning the opening of the
Panama Exposition On Sundays. IL had
been generally expected this resolution
would be adopted, for the reason that the
Grange is rather strict on the observance
of Sunday,
The plea was made by n number of the
delegates that Sunday is the only day
upon (which large number OF laboring
people can attend such an exposition and
that II was but right to give them an OPP
portunity to so do.
A feature of the final session was
stirring speech on ship subsidies, made by
MIR. Layton, of Ohio. The Grange was
considering the resolution by c. B. Keg-
ley, of Washington, opposing ship sub
sides of all kinds. The resolution was
adopted because 1t is the policy of the
Grange. and always has been, to- oppose
subsidies.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-21
GUNS OF ALLIES
ROUT GERMANS
FROM TRENCHES
French Artillery Fire Wins
Advantage on the Aisne.
Kaiser's Infantry Attacks
Beaten Back.
Berlin Reports Victory Near Ver-
dun-Invaders Prepare Fire
Barges for Use In Belgium.

A series of gains, mostly resulting
from artillery attacks, south of Dix
nude, along the Aisne, in the Ar
gonne forest and on the Verdun
slopes is claimed in the French of
fetal statement issued in Paris this
afternoon.
On the Aisne the terrific FIRE Of
the French artillery drove the Ger
mans from the trenches that they
were constructing, evidently in ad-
vance of their former lines.
On the Verdun slopes the French
have pushed forward until at some
points the two intrenched armies are
only about 100 feet apart The
French announce that they have
blown up some of the Germans
trenches in the Argonne and have
repulsed attacks there.
On the other hand, the Germans
claim successes in the Verdun re-
gion, and an official report, made pub
lie in Berlin, declares that French
attack at Servon was repulsed with
severe losses.
Reports reaching Paris indicate
that the Germans, taking advantage of
the comparative lull in the battle in
West Flanders and elsewhere along
the lines, are preparing a new and
terrible weapon to be launched
against the Allies Iines--a number OF
blazing oil barges.
These, according to the report, are
to be launched in the User Canal and
in the inundated region from Dixmude
to the coast.
Sanguinary battle is reported by
Petrograd in the field between the
Warthe and Vistula Rivers, where
the defeat at Kutno by the Germans
has been retrieved by a determined
stand on the Bsura, a tributary en-
tering the Vistula above Warsaw.
Caught in a trap, the Germans lost
5000 men in a cross-fre from the
Russian infantry. The Cars centre
has stopped its retreat and apparently
is blocking the German offensive, re-
sumed earlier in the week.
Berlin is at high tension concern
ing the outcome of the general en-
gagement in the Vistula- Warthe field,
into which 100000 fresh troops have
been hurled to aid Won Hindenburg's
aggressive toward Warsaw. Berlin
reports attacks on the Russian centre
from Thorn and Posen by the Ger
mans and on the south by the Aus
trians.
Contradictory reports come from
Cracow. Petrograd has announced
that the Galician capital is invested by
both Russian armies. Vienna, how
ever, states that only marauding
bands of Cossacks have reached the
vicinity of the city, that Tarnow has
been retaken from the Russian army
advancing through Galieia and that
the army moving through Southern
Poland has met with repulse.
German reports of driving the Rus
SLAMS 90 miles from Soldau. in East
Prussia, have not been confirmed. and
Petrograd claims holding its own in
this field and making slow but steady
Concluded On Page F0aE
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-21
GOMPERS SUCCEEDS
IN LINING UP A.F.L.
AGAINST 8-HOUR BILL
Federation Opposes Enact
ment of Labor Time Law
After Spirited Early Morn
ing Debate.

The American Federation of Labor went
on record this morning as opposed to the
legal enactment of the eight-hour day.
The principal defender of the resolution
and opponent Of the legal enactment of
the eight-hour day was President Samuel
Gompers.
In an address, directed upon reds
and radicals in general Mr.. Gompers
rediculed the efforts of organized labor
in several States in endeavorinB to es-
tabllsh an eight-hour day by legislation.
Mr.. Gompers declared such legislation
would prove dangerous and fatal to the
interests of the labor movement.
The convention held an extra session,
which adjourned early this morning, for
the purpose of discussing the eight-hour
day issue. After the resolutions COM
mittee had recommended non-concurrence
in the two resolutions favoring the en-
actment OF an eight-hour day by law, the
dispute began.
Delegate Frey, secretary OF the COM
mittee. after reading the recommendation
OF the committee opposed the legal enact
0lenJ OF Ine elBnL-nOuT uay on lne BTOuIu
the same law, as well as the minimum
wage lay, proved unsatisfactory in Eng
land and In Australia.
The report of the committee was that
the convention go on record as declaring
that the American Federation of Labor
reafflrm the principle that the solution
of the question OF regulating hours and
wages be undertaken by labor unions
and not be legislation, except where the
question of hours and wages concerns
women. children and city, State and
Federal employees.
Delegates representing the International
Association of Machinists and the United
Mine Workers of America voted unani-
mously for the legal enactment OF the
eight-hour day.
CALLS MEETING FARCE
Delegate Adolph Germer. of the United
Mine Workers. called the entire conven-
ton farce"
"There are some people," he said.
whose feet are in the Goth century but
Concluded on Page Two
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-21
DIRECTOR PORTER
MAYORALTY CHOICE
OF INDEPENDENTS
Committee of Twenty-second
Ward Voters Circulates
Petition Requesting Use of
His Name by Non-partisan
Club.

George D. Porter, Director OF Public
Safety. will be the candidate OF the
Washington party leaders and many In
dependent Republicans OF the 22d Ward
and other independent sections for the In
dependent nomination for Mayor in the
municipal election next year.
The hrst step in launching his candidacy
is now being taken by committee OF
voters OF the 22d Ward. Director Porter's
home ward This COMMITTEES Is headed
by John W. Basford, an employe in the
Bureau OF Building Inspection.
Petitions are being circulated through
out the ward requesting the Director to
permit the use Of his name for a nom
partisan club. More than 1000 voters OF
all parties have already signed the petit
tions. Mr. Basford said today. OF this
number only 200 are Washington Party
men. Most OF the signers are inde-
pendent Republicans. who voted for Doc
tor Brumbaugh and George p DaFroW
on November 3.
Similar petitions viii be circulated
among the voters OF other independent
wards within few days. In an effort to
obtain 1900 signatures before the Di-
rector Is formally asked to be a eandi-
date.
A COMMITTEES win be appointed from
among the slsnefs or the peltions 20
present them formally 10 the Director and
request the use OF his name for the club
that will work for him as a candidate for
Mayor.
The petitions will an be circulated with
in the next two weeks The plan Is 70
have the committee visit Director Porter
about December 10. The Director has
not been approached upon the subject
as yet BY any members OF the COMMITTEES
which is IN charge OF this hrst step IN
launching his candidacy.
The George ID. Porter clubs which viii
be formed viii be the nucleus of the or
ganization which viii boom the Directors
candidacy.
The efforts Of the members Of the com
mittes Ia charge Of the petitions are be
ing direcred toward obtaining the sigma
lures OF as many Republican voters az
possible The petitions are being circu-
lated am0ng independent Republicans az
Wen Is among Washington party men, &
that the movement 70 make Dlrectol
Porter the Independent candidate fol
Mayor viii Be- backed by an Of tne parties
and factions opposed q tha hepab1eaz
DrEanlzatiln.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-21
COMMUTERS PLAN
UNITED CAMPAIGN
IN FARE PROTEST
Business Improvement and
Civic Associations Will Be
Represented at Next Tues
days Meeting.

Commuters in New Jersey are elated
advantage in the fight against increased
passenger rates. The business organiza-
tions in this State, which have taken up
the fight as a unit, believe they have no
reason to be discouraged because the
Public Service Commission at Harrisburg
failed to set date for hearing. The
promise of the Commission to take up
the matter as soon as properly drawn
petitions are fled is taken as proof that
the whole matter is to be investigated
thoroughly
MAY REQUIRE RECEIPTS.
1t was said at Harrisburg today the
Public Service Commission, unlike the
Public Utilities Commission of New Jer-
Bey, had no power to suspend the pro-
posed increase In rates. The act Great
ing the Commission provides, however,
THE Commission may require the railroad
companies to issue to their patrons a
certificate or other evidence OF payments
of fare made by them in excess of the
prior established rates.
1t is held probable that the Commission
will require the railroads to furnish evil
dence of the increase in order that in the
event of its being held unreasonable each
passenger may be able to establish the
amount OF reparation he is entitled to
under the reparation clause of the statute.
Plans were completed this morning for
the public meeting OF protest in the Gar
rick Theatre next Tuesday afternoon. at
which every business, improvement and
civic association within committing dis
tance of Philadelphia will be represented.
Invitations were sent today to men
prominent In business, Industrial and mu-
nicipal circles, asking them TO be pres
ent at the meeting and act as vice pres
idents Letters were also sent TO Sam
uel Rea, president of the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company; Theodore Voorhees,,
president of the Philadelphia and Read
ing Railway Company, and to Daniel
Willard, president of the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad Company, asking them to
be present or to have some one repre-
Ssenting them, who can state the views
of the railroads on the question OF the
rate increase.
PROMINENT COMMUTERS INVITED.
Letters of Invitation were signed by
Edward B. Martin. chairman OF the
Transportation Committee OF the United
Business Mems Association. and Edwin
NJ. Abbott president OF the Philadelphia
and Reading Railway Commuters As
sociation.
The meeting viii be called to order by
Mr.. Abbott. who will explain the purpose
Concluded on PaEe Two
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-21
FOUR JOY RIDERS
HURT WHEN STOLEN
AUTO OVERTURNS
One Victim of Accident
Probably Fatally Injured,
and Two Others Are Ar
rested.

One man was probably fatally injured
and three others were hurt today when
a stolen automobile belonging to a ply
ford avenue and wheatsheaf lane.
The injured are:
HARRY LEVITT. 25 years old Ts4 East Hi
ton street; conclusion OF the brain, fracture
of the skull and internal injuries. Physlcians
say he VIII die.
mouth street. bruises Of the leg and contu-
sions OF the back.
street; bruises Of tie face and head -l' ''''
WILLIAM E KODEY 30 years old, 1921
Malta street; slightly injured
All were taken to the Frankford Hos
pltal
With Kodey, according to the police,
operating the automobile. which was rae
ing down Franlkford avenue, and the oc-
cupants shouting and singing, the car
turned into Wheatsheaf Lane at high
speed.
In the middle OF the street was a large
can which Kodey could not see in the
glare of the street electric lights.
CAN CAUSED ACCIDENT.
Look out for the can" shouted several
of occupants of the machine AS Kodey
was about to steer the car toward the
east side OF the street, the car skidded
and dashed into the curb at the opposite
corner.
The automobile dashed UP on the side
walk and turned turtle. levitt was
hurled from his seat and buried under
meath the upset machine. The other men
were also thrown out of the automobile
and rendered unconscious
ARRESTED FOR STEALING CAR.
Following an investigation by special
policemen of the Belgrade and Clearheld
streets station. Kodey and Carey were
arrested on the charge of stealing an au-
tomobile. The machine was later identi-
fled as belonging to DIR. l.. Magee. OF @
street and Allegheny avenue.
Kodey and Carey were arraigned be-
fore Magistrate Campbell in the Bel
grade and Clearfeld streets station and
held under s4O0 bail each for a further
hearing on November 70.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-21
MAsoNs INSPECT HOME

More Than 900 Members Of Phila-
delphia Lodges Visit Elizabethtown
LANCASTER. Pa, Nov. 21.-More than
200 Masons, members Of Philadelphia's 50
lodges, arrived at the Elizabethtown Ma
sonic Home this morning on tour Of
inspection, being the guests OF Grand
Master J. Henry Williams, Philadelphia.
After dinner the estate of nearly 1000
acres was gone over in automobiles. The
party will leave for home this evening.
The Philadelphia lodges have under con-
slderation project for raising funds for
hospital for the Home, and this trip
was to show the visitors what is there.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-21
EUROPE SPENT $4O,O00,000
IN NEW YORK IN MONTH
Vast Outlay by Nations Involved in
Gigantic War.

SABhhLlC "hAs
NEW YORK, Nov. 21.-Army boots. uni
forms. etc, to the extent OF $4,000, 900
have been bought in this city during tho
last month by representatives of the
belligerent powers. Ten thousand army
saddles and 5000 tons OF barbed wire are
understood to have been ordered yester-
day. One local firm has just completed
100000 pairs OF boots for the British
Government and has 100000 pairs OF both
boots and shoes in process of manufac-
ture. on the same order. They include
both high and low shoes in tan and black.
at an average price Of $3.50 per pair.
Another local concern has delivered
100000 complete uniforms and overcoats
to the French Government payment for
which was made in advance a month ago.
The same house has a large order for
army boots for France and has delivered,
approximately. 100000 pairs OF these.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-21
SHOW CASES ROBBED
Two Accused Of Stealing Shoes in
West PhiIadelphla.

Alexander O'Donnell. 2sth and Aspen
streets, and James Clark, 2Sd and Cal
lowhill streets. were arrested today by
Policeman Taylor, of the SD street and
Woodland avenue station.
In a suit case carried by the men were
more than a dozen pairs OF new shoes.
After the arrest Taylor went over his
beat and found that the show cases
OF George Smith, s50S Market street, and
Benjamin Cohen, S2i2 Market street. had
been robbed OF shoes. Magistrate Harris
held the men under $500 each for a fur
ther hearing next Saturday.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-21
ITALIAN KING SUMMONS
ENJOYS FOR WAR PARLEY

Conference May Decide Future Pol
icy-London Agent en- Route.
LONDON, Nov. H.-A conference the
result Of which is expected to determine
Italy's future position as to the Euro
pean war; is soon to be held in Rome.
The italian Ambassadors to the allied
countries are now en- route TO Rome.
Ambassador Marchesi, the imperial envoy
to England left here today. Later It was
learned that the italian Ambassadors at
Paris and Petrograd also had been SUM
moned to the italian capital by King
Victor Emmanuel
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-21
po1LAR nxouRsIoNs To STAY
Winter Trips to seashore VIII Not
Be Discontinued.

ATLANTIC CITY. N. j.. Nov, n.-Dollar
Excursions from Philadelphia to Atlantic
City are TO remain in force.
An ohieial announcement received this
morning states that Sunday excursions to
the shore in midwinter. inaugurated a
year ago at the instance OF business men,
will be resumed the frst Sunday In Janu-
airy and continued until March n.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-21
CANADA TO SEND 30, 600 MEN
Province VIII Add to Force of Troops
IN Europe.

OTTAWA, Nov. n.--rhs Canadian Gov
srnmsnt today decided TO add in all 5000
men 70 the provincial force. This viii
include the 1900 recruited In the last two
weeks Canada, when this plan Is car
$4,000 men, as follows;
Thirty-four thousand troops In Eng
land. 10000 doing guard duty along the
United States border and the 5000 re-
oruits
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-21
MANUFACTURERS WARNED
OF COMING PROSPERITY

Advised to Begin Building Operations
to Handle Increased Business.
CHICAGO. Nov. 21.-An editorial arti-
Gle appearing In the official organ of the
Illinois Manufacturers Association urges
manufacturers who contemplate building
plants to begin operations at once.
The article says a great revival of
business is just ahead. and adds that
manufacturing plants which have been
adequate, for the reduced volume of busl-
ness will be entirely insufficient for the
flood OF orders bound to come.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-21
KILLED ON WAY TO WIFE
Head Of Guaranteed Family May
Have Been Murdered.

LANCASTER, Pa, Nov 21.-Elmer Nc
Kinney, 2s years old, Of Quarryville, left
home last night to see his wife and two
children, quarantlned for diphtheria in
the home Of her father, William Graham,
near Mt. Hope. Later his body was
found in Quarryville by the Rev. Thomas
Crooks. His head was crushed and body
bruised. The authorities are investigating
to determine whether or not he was
beaten to death by thugs
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-21
HETTY GREEN, 70 TODAY,
WILL WORK AS USUAL
every Busy" Eksing Out living
While Son Is Away.

NEW YORK, Nov A.-AIrs. Hetty
Green will celebrate her 18th birthday anni-
versary today by hard work. That's what
Mrs. Green believes In. Her secretary,
who met reporters at the door OF the little
house In West Goth street. where she lives.
yesterday said Mrs. Green was very
tired" and could not see anybody from
the newspapers. but that she was feeling
Just as well and energetic as usual
Yes, she's going to work tomorrow"
said the secretary. ''You know while
Colonel Green, her son. Is IN Texas. she
has 10 carry on all this big business BY
herself. and It keeps her pretty busy"
The interests formerly managed by Mrs.
Green and her son at Ill Broadway are
now superintended from their home. &
West s0th street
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-21
MOB THREATENS FATHER.
FEARED BY HIS CHILDREN
Scream When He Seeks Their Custody
as Court Orders.


READING, Pa, Nov. n.-outsids the
courthouse was the setting for a mob
scene at noon today, when a crowd Of
20Oenr aged men and women surrounded
Charles M. Boyer q tinsmith, with
threats OF violence. prevented him from
taking charge OF his four children, fol-
lowing an agreement with his wife, Ida
NJ. Boyer in Desertion Court a short
time previous.
AS the mother and four children. rang
ing from four to eight years. emerged
from the Court House, the father at
tempted TO take charge OF the little
ones They screamed and refused to go
with him.
The mob gathered quickly and when
Boyer attempted 20 seize the nearest OF
the quartet, threats OF violence We're
made.
Fearing for his safety. Boyer desisted
and the children departed with the
mother
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-21
HJAoKsn FOR STREET CARS

After tomorrow rs street cars viii be
equipped with Jacks" It was announced
by the Rapid Transit Company today.
The frst Consignment Of Jacks" has
been received and viii be supplied 70 the
cars as fast as the manufacturers can
construct them. For the present about
every car IN ave will be furnished with
a Jack" They win be distributed evenly
on all the routes until the entire COM
plement OF 800 cars Of the company has
been supplied,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-21
AGED MAN INJURED By FAIL

While going for coal today Gotdieb
Krautter. "a years old. 2slz Vernon street,
sustained severe bruises when he tripped
and fell down the cellar steps. He was
taken 70 ST. Agnes Hospital. where Il
Is said he suffers from internal injuries
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-21
KILLED By Plunge From window

NEW YORK. Nov. a.-Wnliam f. Bos-
telmann. As years old. cashier OF Fred
sriek Probst & Co. commission msr-
chants this morning accidentally fell or
threw himself from a hfth-story window
Of the building at No. ss Beaver street
He died instantly.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-21
Firs Destroys BETTER Home

READING. Pa. Nov. m.-Hire, origina-
ting from q spark from the chimney Of
the residence eI I0hn Beltlsr Long
swamp. near here early this morning
destroyed 8 frame BUILDING o. the Beitler
premises ana 500 acres Of timberiand
q 8 nearby fsgass - ~ a estimated
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-21
FREEDOM FOR IRELAND
IS GERMANY'S DESIRE
Intention Of Invading Country Off
ciAlly Denied In Berlin.

BERLIN. Nov. 81
Assurances that Germany desires "only
national prosperity and freedom" for Ire
land have been given the Irish leader,
Sir Roger Easement, an official statement
from the Foreign once today declares
in telling OF a visit OF the Irish leader
here.
Reports published In Ireland that Ger
man victory would infilct great loss upon
Irish people ara emphRtically denied. The
Foreign once also says Germany has no
intention OF invading Ireland with a
view to its conquest"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-21
nIaaER NAVY pLAN EAIIs

WASHINGTON Eos ai-Fhere win
be no increase IL the batsieship building
program 81 the Omitted States IS result
of ths European war, according T. sen-
ator Tnlman. chairman of ths senate
Naval AnaiEs cemmitsse
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-21
"MAD DOG" ON CHESTNUT ST.
KILLED BY POLICEMAN
Animal Was FrOthing at Mouth ana
Swapping at Pedestrians.

A white bulldog. frothing At the meuth
and swapping at every ona who ap=
preached Il. was killed II Seventh ana
Chestnut streets a. noon by Reserve
Policeman Rooney.
The dog was on 4 leash being Led ~
a woman accompanies b. E aitie zIrI
when Il broke looss fFom her saaapea
az . horse and seFsral persons eass.uz
By ana then backed into 8 desraaf.
Rooney vas attracted y tAe err oF zaaa
dog"
re foana the Wamzn in 5 fzir4lz
condition from fright RooncN Hs
afraid % Shoot TIE animal Eoz : 1azEa
81 persons hEa collected eiEhpaEa @sH
an stood IS rsaoeeifi aIstoaee. 4rs
reserve ares SIS lrE k aaa
lhs des aisa s tI4H - - e