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Evening journal., 1917-08-24

which are left wherever the cattle
is slaughtered. l have a very large
territory to cover so it is impossible
for one man to get around to all.
Many places on the outskirts Of the
city, meaning small stores and cheap
restaurants generally deal with peo-
pie or dealers as they are termed that
are inclined to eyade the law Iwould
therefore recommend that l be given
or furnished with the proper equip
ment 10 cover the territory which
would enable me to make a more
thorough inspection.
Il would further recommend that
the Council enact an ordinance which
would provide for a municipal sta
ton TO be known as a receiving sta
! tioH to which all meats and meat
products should be brought before be-
ing distributed throughout the city
/ The passage OF an ordinance which
/ would require that all meats should
bear the inspected and passed
stamp Of the meat inspector previous
90 their sale and further require the
police department TO assist in its en-
forcement by making arrests wher-
ever and whenever any member OF
the department found meats being de-
livered or offered for sale without the
said stamp.
81 ask the. Council TO give this their
most favorable consideration. ] fee,
by their so doing will be able %
give the taxpayers a great deal more
protection"
Sixty-nve residents in the neighbor.
hood Of Fourth and dupont and Fourth
and Union streets sent communica
r tion complaining about the defective
rails in the street there. which cause!
o them much annoyance, when TROLLEY
cars pass over them. The complain
, was referred TO the Police Ccmmis
q sion
o The Volunteer Firemen's Relief As
n sociation invited the Council to visi
y and inspect their new home at Nc
!. 2i; East Fourteenth street. The invi
Y tation was referred to the committee o
4 the whole which will probably arrang
for time for the visit and so motif,
I the association.
n The following pay rolls were or
m dered paid: Miscellaneous, s2.90733
Il Council, s29559. police, s6O72 45 Tn
+ balance in bank 30 the credit of III
~ city was reported TO be sii53,si962.
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PROPOSALS.


- OvERNOR S. ISLAND. N. Y. H
~ Sealed proposals. In triplicate for fur
nishing fresh beef and fresh mutton. re
quired at army posts and camps in Eastern
Department during the period from October
to December 81, 1917. will be received
here until IL A. NJ. September W, 1917
Further information will be furnished on ap-
plicaton 20 the Department Quartermaster.
auF22, 20. "a, 4,25-sept1o Il.
DROPOsALs. ADDRESSED TO THE
l. County Engineer, Room 1a4, Public
Building, Wilmington, Del win be received
until ~ o. clock noon, Tuesday August %,
1917. for price per ton on stone deiitered on
tho Rodman OF Lenderman road. leading from
the Philadelphia turnpike to the trolley line
Information In reference to this may be had
at the above afice. -
aug2s.st. County Engineer
CtovERNoR's ISLAND. n. Y. H-sEAL
" cd proposals. In triplieate. for fprnishinl
COAL. FORAGE and STRAW. MINERAL
OIL and GASOLINE three months an'
nine months SUPPLY, required az posts u
Eastern Department during the period iron
october 1. 1917 20 June 80, 1918. will y
received here until n a. M. september 3
1917. Further information on application &
Department Quartermaster,
aug3,4 ,3l-sePtl
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GAVE MONEY WHEN BUTING SINGER
> machines New, slightly used and
second hand machines So and up Phone
251eJ. W T. Carrow. Singer shop. No.
627 W Fourth street. 1an%'H-
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BUSINESS NOTICE.

DIANO MOVING AvD dAULING-ALL
i work done with special care. j 4 A.
phone. 237a. Del lQI2. James Stewart
owe. No 1902 West ST. ian0tf,
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Information for Travellers
Time Of Departure Trains Wilmington.
T-ains Marked %
PHILADELPHIA DAIIIMoHS q WASHINGTON r. \

A. q se $50 saS 'OP NO
SO. 5s. 1918 'So; S'1 81 s''' ga a. '''
90. Sosa FAp''iD' y s ssnfs $ g. s5 s s.
baltimore wnE9n 81. go a. Ia q s
sSs 5ss a Eoe nip 49, 80 30 g g. 30
Baltimore and ws'hQ sqsdSgs a. sal a o.. 5. Ss.
$50 as -. sis: .: s:7 = y e.: o. %. -,
81 5 g.: ssS Il ss ''' P 1i.
"s Tss Fsd,Ta Esprsi night carry
for NS % aSas ad R Bar G Hrsor % EDEs % sss NJ
DELAWARE DIVISION
% c = G gag' s sss c9s s Ere % 50 s;s' ;39
a. ia % oS : ss 10 1ag Cape Charles ElPioss
DIvIsros f- b W RAILROAD
TGr 3 points % pom & n' fs:,s ss %s only % r. a. g. 'i'
Points Down Ma Oh 7Ss 10 a. p NJ
BALTIMORE
Msgc PIs1Ss ~ % v';Sss''s sGS so zee sS 'ay ''o No.
BsiR9Ts ss ws'9sF's osF o Is sIss s. COS.
10 =. EAl'd'gs Id ss. F F''y Ti ss gs
P E@faS. asf'Ss' s' sSs 49, sss. 7.S4.
PHILADELPHIA \ READING RAILWAY.
Resdns and Way slon.-7.sS n. IlSO NJ 4is P N. suA
~ WILSON LINE STEAMBOATS,.
..n FAHfasG' iso tiS % sSc cSo' SoS $50
FHNNs
90 zoo wSo'oS GO 60 90 90 o6 e. qoo Zoo Co.
suBuRBAN TROLLEY
M Tie Gh.'I s. @ and IDs si SSs a. % @ S. S s
hour 20 ss c q % ssS DsT % % lf :s f ' . s AS ''; & %
J % .;. H 9a.'' & Gy car AL & S S.1 Ga % : last: CT 81
.,. To Pss9SSrpf SE sR8 s!s. .r % t. s " s@s
% SEnF F .9' IS Ss s s ,ssrss1 81 ter end
E ls.nE s %qs'S w s'' CHESTER sas h &To1ds
3 5 % minutes s'1 sa s ss @ S % is1 ' % aS s S
1'2e e'e'
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TYPEMRITERs.
link DFALERS.

T1TNK DFAIER-wE BUY RAGS IRON.
j brass newspapers. second hand iurni'
ture and pay the best prices IN Zen
Phone ie4s.J Automotic aoso. ian2O-lyr.
Evening journal., 1917-08-24

LIFE AND CHARACTER
READING.
AUGUST 2L
AUGUST 81
: . .
me- birtbstono is a pink iasner.

The birthstone is a pink jasper
We find in the nature Of the person
of this bir hdate the two stronge't
elements those of earth ana fire.
These elements are gwen by the
influence of the governing sign Virgo
which combines the intensity Of the
inner fires of the earth and the
strength of planetary vibrations. The
love nature is ardent, dominating
and demanding all. You will find
this person exceedingly fond OF
mu-ic whether man or woman, and
usually very profcien in playing
anv musical instrument. There is
much ability in al nes. and public
prominence and success is certain.
The governing planets arc Venus AMI
Uranus
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TRANSPORTATION.
WILSON LINE

WILMINGTON. N.PHILADELPHIA ROUTE.
Summer schedule in eject Saturday,
June 10.
Leave Fourth street wharf Wilmington,
for PHILADELPHIA and Chestnut street wharf.
Philadelphia. for Wilmington. at 30. y. 90,
10 80 A. NJ - o clock noon; 80. 500
ALL BOATS STOP AT CHESTER.
Last car connecting with boat ieasa1
Fourth and Market streets 10 minutes be.
IMINGToN- -PEi;NsGRovE ROUTE.
Leave Wilmington @ 80. 7 90, 8 90, 8. 90
10. 90. II 90 A. NJ, Il o'clock noon. 90.
o 00' 10 90 IL 90 and l2 90 P NJ.
Leave Pennsgrove at SOC 7.15. 500. Q co.
1000. 100 a. m, ~ o'clock noon. 100.
y 90 10 IS. II. 90 and ~. 90 L. NJ.
Frcnch's Grove near pier At Pennsgrovs
now open for picnics and small Sunday
school excursions
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BOARDING.

DoARD WANTED IN PRIVATE HOMES
ID for ouf-oftown students. address
Bcacom's business Colleges, Tenth and King
streets augt1-tf.
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StNTTARY WORKERS.

S1r'--1s'--1Kf;'Fi K 1Kf;'Fi-IiTTR-sANfTAKS, UDO...
M. LESS EXCAVATING.
OHce s W Cor Fourth and West SIS
d A Phone. Sis. oet2l'u.
Evening journal., 1917-08-24

I OsT-s15OO GOING FROM TWENTY
II ffth and Carter 90 Fourteenth and
Washington Reward. Call 45s6W p.
skinner. aug24.1t.
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ENJOYMENT BUREAU.

I'VE FURNISH rOu work OR HELP
w OF every description for home, store,
asiory aod iaF" VITA s., Aia ana zen, heliei
Phone 5o16-W. juneo-u.
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Because silent men arc builders-they
are powerful Want Ad readers and
Evening journal., 1917-08-24

The Want Ads give many oppor-
tunities for making extra money IN
spare hours
Evening journal., 1917-08-24
REAL ESTATE FOR RENT.

Get a competent woman TO help you
With the cleaning, and the way 10 get
her is to ask Tor her services through
a little Want Ad.-Adv.
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NTOTICF-A CALL HAVING BEEN DULY
N made by the Board Of Directors OF
United States Loan Society on August q.
1917 for the par value. 20 wit $4,000. OF
200 shares Of its capital stock represented
by Certificate No 3342. issued aud standing
on the hooks Of snid society IN the name
of Edward p Pugh. and the amount Of
said call being payable hefc.e September
no. 1917 notice is hereby given that un-
less the par velue OF said stock said in
terest and expenses. is paid TO said Society
Az its Office 1T North Broad street Phila.
delphia. pa before the nineteenth day n
sentemher 1917 said 200 shares Of stoek
viii. at - o'clock NJ. on said day be
exposed 10 public sale a. the auction rooms
of samuel q Freeman g. Co. 1919 Chest
nut street. Philadelphia, Pa, for the pas.
ment OF the amount OF said call interest and
an incidental expenses in accordance with
the provisions Of Section % Of the Corpor.
alton Laws Of the State Of Delaware
BY order Of the BOARD ot Directors.
EDWIN F MORSE,
Treasurer United States Loan Society
aug24, 3i-sept7.
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APARrMENTs FOR RENT.

NEW APARTMENTS FOR RENT. NO.
~ 6Oq11 Washington street. Apply J.
Howard Gordon, No. 915 Orange street.
auR22tf.
T,OR RENT-APARTMENT. NO. 5 EAST
II Second street containing three large
rooms and bath; immediate possession.
Apply S. II Durstein. aug23-2t
A PARTMENT FOR RENT-'TwO ROOMS
~ and bath telephone service. Two
squares from new city hall. j Derman. No.
1900 Walnut St. august.
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PUBLIC SALE.
PRIVATE SALE.

.OR sALE-HOUsEHOLD FURNITURE,
no dealers Call in afternoon No. 2O2
.roome sd. aug28l3t.
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See how many people are asking for
Just the sort of position You have to
offer-you will never regret hiring the
Want Ad kind-Adv
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IIrrp mANrFn-MALR.

49,
4 ARORERS WANTED. APPLY =, :.
j. Humphrey. contractor. Wintershur. Del.
iunsi3tf
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FOR RENT.

TS0P RFNT-sPACE IN PRIVATE GAR.
III are on orange street between Front ana
Second Rent, 81 per month Smah e1lS ~
Second street. tus-oo.
Evening journal., 1917-08-24

WANTED LAUNDREss FOR MON
w day and Tuesday. Apply No. 2sol
Delaware Ave. aug25-ot-
Evening journal., 1917-08-24

kXrANTED 49, IAlAfEDIArELY NAMES.
w. mcn.womcn. 8 or over. wishing to be-.
rome government clerks. SIS month. Ad-
iye5-2m
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HELP WANTED.

GOVERNMENT WAR POSITIONS
II open Clerical work Men-womon
wanted: 500 month. List free Franklin
institute. Dent 4sG. Rochester n. Y.
iy18-to. septic.
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NOTICES.

NOTICES.
------.----
A FTER THIS DATE I WILL NOT BE
"a responsible for any bills unless con-
tracted by myself MIlard + Mills, No.
11ok Pine ST. Wilmington, Del. aug22-St
XTTIiI. GENrIEMAN WHO RECEIVED
w umbreIla from Fourth and Market
streets barber shop Thursday in mistake,
kindly return spme aug24-2t
A FTER THIS DATE WILL NOT BE
~ sponsible for any bills unless contracted
by myself G. A Minker No. 1900
street. nug23-St
A MERICAN GRAPHOPHONE COMPANY
~ COMMON DIVIDEND 40 90
dividend (No. 5O) of ore and three
quarters Il 3-4) per cent has been de.
clared upon the coinmon capital stock Of
the American Graphophone Company, pay.
able October !, 1917 20 Stockholders OF
record at the close Of business september
rs 1917. Transfer books Will not be
C. w. wODDROP.
aug24 ~. .sept7 TREASURER.
! DELLEFONTE TOWN TAXEs WILL
- be received on SATURDAY. August p
/ 1911. from . p NJ. to p. NJ and from
4 7.3O to 9 p. NJ. by the collector, at his
home. on Rosedale avenue, near Marion
avenue, Bellefonte, Del,
C.. +. GRUBB
: aug23-2t. Tax Collector.
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MORTGAGES.


MONEY FOR MORTGAGES WILLIAM
Nl II Jones, s23 Shipley street.
aug17-1m.
Evening journal., 1917-08-24

IF YOU WANT 10 SELL Your
i clothes call Up Isaac Gibbs. No. s8s
French street u & A Phone No. 2e95.
and be viii call for them. None bought at
store. ian6.tf.
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RELIGIOUS NOTIOE.

DELICIOUS NOTICE-FIRSr PRO
N gressive Spiritualists Church No. 9O6
West street Services sunday evening.
Messages by Mrs. Bishop. Skeptcs in
vited All welcome aug28-3t.
Evening journal., 1917-08-24

TTARRY KERshAw. 80 606 r. VAN
IL Buren, 81 Paperhanging; new stock
prices reasonable. estimates promptly iar
n.shed ly2i.u.
Evening journal., 1917-08-24

NNTILNINGTOs FEATHER MATTRESS
w and Down Quilt Works. No. 600 Tat
nall street Have your old feather beds
made into feather mattresses Highest prices
paid. Phone ID 6 A., 1897. iyi2tt
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LOST Ann FOUND.

CToLEN OR KILLED-sMALL BROWN
= dog. stump tail Liberal reward for in
formation dead OF alive. No. 7O2 West
Sixth street. aug25'3t.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-11
JOHN P. JACKSON
APPOINTED MAJOR
State Labor Head Commits
stoned in Officers Re-
serve Corps
PHILADELPHIANS N A M Ed
By a staD Correspondent
WASHINGTON. Aug.

| WASHINGTON, AUG. IL
John Price Jackson, head Oh tne Ienn-
sylyania Labor Department mas peel ap
pointed major in the oflicers resef .s tho kdin'
| as announced in Ist touas oS '"'
| tant General.
walter O. Long. first lieutenant leu
west Alieqnenv avenue, philadelphia. -.
1 Iohn Graham, Jr, first lieutenant 90
| Summit street, Chestnut Hill. WI,
Wilbur s. Corkran. first lieutenant WIZ
George orr. first lieutenant, 2e11 Mon
| terey street, Atlantic City. c,
Ralph A. Spangler, hrst heute"a"'' wi"
| shohocken. . 200
Elmer C. Goebert first lieutenant, oSz
Sonerville avenue, Philadelphia. o,o
Joseph c. s. Horton, first lieutenant zio
South Thirteenth street, philadelphia:
Dudley s Horton, first lieutenant Merion'
The following have been appointed 10 ''e
medical corps: . r
George S. Piersol, major l9io oPi "ee
street, Philadelphia.
Charles b. Heitz. captain, AllentoWn'
Edward L. Clemens, first lieutenant UNI
versty Hospital Philadelphia ooo-
William H. Crowley. first lieutenant Ss''
Aramingo street, Philadelphia.
George X Tweddel, first lieutenant
Presbyterian Hospital, Philadelphia.
James NJ McMonagle, first lieutenant
1147 Snyder avenue, Philadelphia
Harry F. Ungerleider, first lieuteneant'
Philadelphia General Hospital.
George A. Brown, first lieutenant, Girard
College, Philadelphia ,.oo
Paul b. Haskell, first lieutenant foV@
Tacony street, Philadelphia.
Thomas Klein. first lieutenant, 24S SCUM
Seventeenth street, Philadelphia.
William Whitaker first lieutenant, 5449
Germantown avenue. Philadelphia.
Frederick II. Leavtt, first lieutenant
1919 Pine street. Philadelphia,
Percy G.. Hamlin first lieutenant Pniia-
delphia General Hospital.
John W. Bransfeld, first lieutenant 2ozo
Walnut street, Philadelphia.
Joseph Turner first lieutenant. Sixty
fourth street and Eastwick streets, Phla-
delphia.
James G. Murfn. first lieutenant. 54o1
Chestnut street Philadelphia.
Edward b. Rogers, FIRST lieutenant, s14
Haddon avenue. Collngswood, n. j.
Those appointed first lieutenants in dental
section are
George A. Coleman first lieutenant, 235
South Fifteenth street, Philadelphia
De Forest w. Ewing, first lieutenant
3O14 Grard avenue. Philadelphia.
Harry l.. Westney, 1910 Pacific avenue
Atlantic City.
Thomas II. Traville, 9Os West Minor
street, West Chester.
Edwin II. Smith, 1926 Diamond street,
Philadelphia.
Creston sutch, 2sas North Fifth street,
Philadelphia.
William b. Noble, 9o4 Flanders street,
Philadelphia.
Allen L. Murphy, 2712 West Somerset
street, Philadelphia
Appointments as second lieutenants in
the veterinary section:
Francis W. Beck, 5715 Woodland avenue,
Philadelphia.
Henry d. Martion, 1854 Powelton avenue
Philadelphia.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-11
GREAT BATTLE RACES
ON RUMANIAN FRONT
PETROGRAD, Aug. II

l..
A big battle is in progress on the Ru-
ma-'an T-o~t
The oe'cial statement from the Russia N
War Office this afternoon reported the con-
iiict proceeding along the Suchitza River.
1t has been in progress since Wednesday.
Fridays official statement reported the
battle as having lasted all that day. while
today's announced its continued progress.
with the Rumanians bitterly contesting the
German attack.
South Of Ocna yesterday, after stub-
born battles the Rumanians retired five
versts to the River Suchitza," the official
statement said.
'"rhe Rumanians retired across the liver
toward evening, but later recrossed and the
battle is proceeding"
At the same time the War Office an
nounced German offensive launched
Thursday toward Brody. This attack, which
included the Dubzarkuv region, completely
failed with great losses, II was stated
Similar attacks made In the valleys of
the Sereth and Suchava Rivers were also
repulsed.
Austro-German troops on the Rumanian n
front are continuing their furious efforts
to pierce the Russo o-Ruman'an lines and
envelop the army. In the KlmpohInp sec-
tor, the Russians, aided by Rumanian con-
tingents. are VIGOROUSLY resisting Turko.
German onslaughts
Field Marshal Won Mackensen's forces
are making desperate efforts to disiodgs
the Russo-Rumanians from their positions
between Focsani and the Sereth River. In
s,upporn hand-to-hand engagements the
Teutons succeeded In forcing back the DE-
lenders Ihe Rumanians are fighting hero
icsiy ana are making the Germans nav
heavily for every inch Of ground snin.t
Ae9W honeerdments srs takinr go
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-11
Commerce Body
Studies Gas Rate
Continued from Page One


tion, both from the standpoint of the con-
sumer and the standpoint of city revenue
personally" said Mr.. Trigg, II have
not examined closely enough into the merits
OF the question to express an opinion that
would be worth while at this time I have
read what the Mayor, City Controller and
other city officials have had to say about
the problem. In a short time the Public
Utilities Committee will be ready to make
complete report on the situation"
There was further evidence today that
politicians regard the "fve-cent reduction
question" as political auagmire plumb
full of the muck OF treachery and disaster
The way they are lodging the 'fve-cents-
to-the-public" advocates is proof of that
CONNOLLY ABSOLUTELY" MUTE
Today City Solicitor John z. Connolly
leaped head first behind the Absolutely
nothing-to-say" refuge when he was asked
whether he thought the nickel should tnkIe
Into the city treasury along with the other
twenty cents, or go to the consumer in III.
form Of ninety-fve-cent gas.
Absolutely. nothing to say" he said
with grin. bringing his palms together
and clicking his polished shoes
You have heard what the Mayor, ths
City Controller and other city officials have
had to say about it?"
Absolutely nothing to say" he reiter-
ated, clapping his palms again. and taking
a spin In his Office chair.
What is your reason for not discussin,
this question Of public interest?"
Absolutely nothing to say"
CONSUMERS WANT REDUCTION
The attitude of city officials and poIlti-
clans in either sidestepping the issue or
taking the unrelenting stand that the five
cents should be locked up In the city treas
ury along with the other twenty cents is
arousing householders and taxpayers In ali
sections Of the city.
The sentiment is growing that the ave-
cent-gas issue Is one of great public i'm
portance. and should be brought out into
the open and discussed impartially. In
view of the daily boost In the cost of living
thousands of householders and taxpayers
are taking an increasing interest in ninetv
five-cent gas. There is plenty of evidence
throughout Philadelphia that the question
VIII become strong political Issue in the
fail' question which will require the care
ful consideration of councllmanic candi.
dates Already many taxpayers have
adopted the slogan: Don't elect any man
to Councils unless he pledges himself ab-
solutely to ninety-fve-cent gas"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-11
CONTRACTS FOR 14S
SHIPS APPROVED
New Federal Board Orders
S8 Wooden and 60 Steel
Vessels
WILL cos $1oO,OOo,ooO
WASHINGTON, Aug. !


Huge shipping contracts--aggregatins
775,o00 tons and an outlay OF 800, 900 900
were approved by the Shipping Board to-
day. The tonnage will include eighty-eight
wooden vessels and sixty steel ships. It is
stated.
with Chairman Hurley's signature on
these contracts today and Admiral Cappss
acceptance OF designations of hve members
of the Emergency Fleet Corporation legal
staff. the final difficulty left over from the
Goethals- Denman regime has been placed
behind the now board.
. The contracts are those drawn by General
Goethals, but which have been held up until
Admiral Capps could study them carefully.
His work was completed last night.
The men who resigned are George Ruhlee,
Joseph p Cotton. George +. Howland and
Edward Burling all Of whom wero serv
Ing without pay, and George II, Savage.
These men drew the contracts sponsored
by Goethals. which Denm8n refused to sign
during the late shipping row. They are
stepping down because they believe Admiral
Capps should be permitted to choose his
own legal assistants
Rublee and Burling probably will be-
come associated with the Shipping Board
under Hurley Immediately. one of the
men is expected to be named general coun-
sci of the board. a position now vacant.
Only slight changes we're made in the
Goethals contracts by Admiral Capps. A
different arrangement for paying the firms
engaged In the work has been made, and
some of the figures are understood to have
been trimmed somewhat. No firm can
draw money of the board. for instance. un-
less II shows material and labor on hand
to do the work contracted for.
Hurley's action today narrowly averted
a delicate situation arising again in the
board. Some contractors who had been
told by Goethals to go ahead with their
work had made tremendous preparations,
and one had spent more than $685. 900 In
enlarging his plant In New England to
handle the contract He would have lost
large sums through further delay or re-
fusal of the Shipping Board In approving
the contracts Goethals had drawn.
The step taken today is only the first
one. Millions more in Contracts are now
being worked out by Admiral Capps
Among the firms given contracts are
Groton Iron Works, Groton, Conn. Mendel
Engineering and Construction Company,
Company, Moss Point Mss.
York Shpbuildng Company York River.
Va; Taylor & Hamilton, Houston Tex I;
Cumberland Shipbuilding Company, Port
land, Me ; Kelly 4 Spear. Bath, Me. Sandy
Point Shpbuilding Company, Sandy Point,
Me. ; Freeport Sh.pbuilding Company, Free
port, Me-. Saginaw (Mich.) Shipbuildng
Company Percy & Small. Bath, Me. and
the United States Maritime Company,
Ga
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-11
GERMANS STRIVE TO KEEP
OPEN ROAD FOR RETREAT
By HENRY WOOD
WITH THE FRENCH ARMIES Ar1E1

WITH THE FRENCH ARMIES AFIEI, ID
Aug. II.
The Germans are figuring on the possibiI-
ity of the British and French offensive in
Flanders forcing them to retreat to their
next defensive line
desperate hope of retaking positions
that would permit an eventual retreat I
northward from the Aisne and Champagne
regions is what inspired the German Crown
Prince to his violent assaults against the
French lines, it appeared today.
Profiting by the temporary lull in the
Flanders battle, the Crown Prince resumed
attacks along both the Chemn- -des- Danes
and the Moronvillers crests.
Unless the Crown Prince can drive the
French from these two dominating positions
before results Of the Flanders battle forces
a shortening of the German front, the French
from both the ladies road" and Moron
vlliers will be able to cut off and massacre
any attempt of the German center to re-
treat.
The German attack. which has been
growing stronger throughout the week. cul.
minated in Friday mornings terrific as
sault from Pantheon to Chevrigny. There
the same Alpine chasseurs, who on July l3
advanced 500 meters ON n l500-meter front,
repulsed the Germans with the heaviest
losses
The German morale is weakening This
was indicated throughout the week by the
constant surrender Of their attacking troops
The French took prisoners in almost every
attack. Capture Of assauting troops has
been extremely rare In the past.