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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-05
N. Y. SHIPBUILDING CO.
READY TO SPEED UP
Camden Firm Prepared for Co
operation With Government in
Case of Hostilities

The New York Shpbuilding Company. in
Camden, will cooperate fully with the Unit
ed States Government in the matter of
rapid-fire battleship building in the event of
actual warfare with Gcramny, according to
a statement issued today by II. A. Magoun,
vice president of the company.
Ordinarily it takes thirty-ninc months to
construct II dreadnought but Mr.. Magoun
said that his company could probably con-
struct a battleship of the dreadnought type
in years time If provided with sufficient
labor and materials. Under the present
labor and material market the New York
Shipbuilding Company can keep construc-
tion work going on four battleshps, and
has the ways for laying the kees of four
or five additional ships.
At present nine ships are under construc-
tion at the yards, including the battieship
Idaho, which is about two-thirds completed,
The company is also under Government
contract to build the superdreadnoughts
Washington and Colorado
During the last year" said Mr.. Magoun.
"wc have turned down many contracts be-
cause of the scarcity of labor and material
This condition would have to be remedied
in order to insure the rapid-tire building
of battleships
"lf we have war the United States would
do well to turn its attention to the construc-
ton Of supply ships and transports. In
naval warfare these types of ships are in
dspensable, and ] understand there is a
great shortage of such vessels.
In case of war Congress would have the
power to commander our plant In such
an event the plant would probably be con-
Quoted under the present management and
Congress would decide the ratio of profit
to accrue to the company. We are ready
to cooperate with the Government in any
way"
Asked if the New York Shipbuilding Com
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-05
FRIENDS URGE WILSON
TO AVERT HOSTILITIES
Business Men Here Join in Sug-
gesting Conference of Neu-
trails to Bring Peace

The belief that the American people will
support any step to avert war was eN-
pressed i'm communication to President
Wilson from several prominent business
men and numerous members of the Society
of Friends who discussed the subject in
formally at the office of Harold Evans, AN
attorney, in the Real Estate Trust Building.
1t was pointed out in the communication
that the interests Of the neutral Powers
were at stake in the proposed action of Ger
many, and that all desired peace based on
justice and the rights Of humanity.
The letter. which was signed by Asa :.
Wing. president of the Provident Life and
Trust Company; William |, Hull and
Charles j. Rhoads, follows
In view of the reference in your ad-
dress to Congress today to the community
of interest Of all neutral powers the un-
derSigned, representatives of meeting
called TO consider the grave international
altLdton. respectfully and urgently request
that you ask the American republics to
empower their representatives at Washing
ton to act with the Government of the
United States in the present crisis so that
any action taken with regard to Germany
may be concerted and that all America
may speak with one voice and may exert
influence and use her power in unison.
I'VE also urge that coincidentally, If
possible. the uniform and concerted action
of European neutral powers may be sought
in the same way. The interests of all
the neutral powers are at stake in the pro-
posed action of Germany. All are alike
involved in the threatened freedom of the
seds. and all desire the continuance of peace
based on justice and the rights of humanity
and not simply upon the interests of any
one nation.
"Finally, we express TO you our deepest
conviction that the sober second thought
and the moral sense of the American people
will heartily support any step to avert war
which you, after conference with the other
neutral Powers. may decide upon.
I'VE respectfully express to you our deep
sympathy and our hope that you may be
dNinelY led through the present crisis"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-05
TEUTONS in A RUSH
FOR NATURALIZATION
Number of Applications From
Germans and Austrians
Greatly Increased

rush for American citizenship by Ger
mans and Austrians was recorded today at
the Philadelphia branches of the naturalza-
tlon bureaus
Applications for naturalization papers
from citizens of these countries suddenly
trebled and quadrupled, with war against
Germany hanging by thread. At the Unit
% States Naturalization Bureau it was re-
ported that eighteen Germans and twelve
Austrians registered their intention of taxi
ing out citizenship papers, the daily average
oeing about half a dozen. The registration
az the State Naturalization Bureau, in City
nan. was very large.
NOW is the best time to do it," said a
STOUT man of beaming Teutonic countenance
america is to be my home. | am an
american in spirit, and intend to become
more so. Therefore, at such a time as this
would be foolish to delay. 1t is with
iesret that l break the ties, and with
me same regret | see the ties broken be-
tween this country and my former home
nut II cannot be otherwise"
~ became known today that most of the
e.'inahs and Austrians forming the crews
~ the Hamburg liners Prinz
oskar and Rhaetia and the Austro- -Itun-
sariah steamer Franconia, which were held
!, Nnilstian street pier at the outbreak
ne European war, have taken out
aa.urailzation papers. The ships had full
news' totaling between 25O and 800 men,
neh .he ships We're marooned here by the
~ Ioday scarcely sixty remain to man
'he three ships.
me others-about $50 men-have settled
.,n,e ..is country in the two and half years
n,,,.'Yehing. Most of them have taken out
rsas,hship papers. after having been passed
,rsny as immigrants by the immigration
saspec'ors, Some of the sailors purcha sed
hus,. hns IN the country and others went into
"ess IN Philadelphia and other cities
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-05
wIND-FANNED FLAMES
NEARLY SWEEP WELDON
Citizens and Fire Crews Save Abing-
ton Township Village After
$4,000 Loss

The little village OF Weldon, in Abingdon
township, was threatened with extinction
today when fire destroyed the stable and
garage of John Mooney there. entailing a
loss Of $4,000
\ thrty-mle gale swept sparks 10 the
roofs of score or more of buildings in the
vicinity. Three buildings, including the
general store of Krewson Brothers, caught
FIRE, but the flames were eNtinguished before
they gained headway. Citizens aided fire
crews from Jenkintown, Abingdon and Glen
side Moneys house caught fire three
times but the flames were put CEIt by n
bucket brigade stationed on the roof Two
automobiles valued at $500 were de-
stroycd IN the garage and two dogs per-
ishCd.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-05
25O,O0o VIEW RUINS
OF GIMBEL WAREHOUSE
Police Kept Busy Moving Huge Crowds.
Injured Firemen Leave
Hospitals

Ruins OF the burned Gimbel Brothers
warehouse. at Twentieth and Market streets.
were viewed by more than a quarter mill
lion persons yesterday. Police had a hard
time keeping back the chowds, as ropes
proved unsatisfactory. Bluecoats we're final
is stationed every few feet to keep the
crowd moving
The curious came from every section Of
the city by trolley and automobiles. In
the morning fremen were still working on
the ruins with their hose, so that the early
spectators had a chance to see actual work.
The cause OF the fire has not as yet been
ascertained. All the hremen injured or over
come have been discharged from hospitals
with one exception Fireman Robert Ash,
who is still in the Jefferson Hospital
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-05

pn per cent would be available as excel
lent soldiers
And this calculation does not include the
ros, African populations who are already
egbting in their own territory.
n Britain were really hard pressed by
germany she could summon great numbers
of Africans to her assistance,
MATABELE STRATEGY
Rit in the meantime, except in East
A frica she Is content to use those natives
r,srelv as hewers of wood and drawers Of
,ater along the western front. What she
NAV do in the future is an entirely differ
ent matter
The Matabele method of fighting is purely
. matter of stalking and cunning maneu-
ysrs every member being a sniper. yet all
acting in unison.
"a Matabele army will approach as in
v,sib,y as snakes" says a British officer
,bo for long has lived in the wilds of
Afr,ca at crawls forward watching the
n,ovements Of it's intended victims. Then
,he soldiers rise like wild black cloud Of
Ass,ruction. Kissing and shrieking their
hottle.cry. they bound and leap like the
.ntelone from rock to rock, dealing with
fearful precision the death-giNing blow Of
the assegai; and ever and anon shouting
their terrible cry of triumph"
Az soldiers. the native Africans vary eX-
eeedingly. some of them being the most war
like and some of them the most dociie denl'
Gems of earth. 90
magnificent type of British soldier is
the sailor in khaki"--the man of the Royal
Naval Division.
I'm expecting big things of you today
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-05
DEMOCRATS TO SPONSOR
PLEDGE TO PRESIDENT
Resolution Of Confidence Will Have
Unanimous Support of Both Parties
in House at Harrisburg

HARRISBURG, Feb. 5.--E. Lowry
Humes will preside this afternoon at a
meeting Of the Democratic legislative ad-
visory committee at which resolut,on will
he prepared for presentation in the House
this evening plcdging the support Of Penn
sylvania to President Wilson in the present
crisis with Germany.
The Republican majority will have no
objection to this resolution being introduced
by one Of the minority and it will go
through with unanimous vote. u IL likely
that Charles \. Sharfcr. OF Columbia a
veteran Democrat Of the House, will stand
sponsor for the resolution
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-05
Paris CrOIods Cheer u. s.
at American Embassy

PARIS, Feb. 8.
TODAY and yesterday cheering
i crowds gathered in front of the
United States Embassy building
shouting "Vive Etas Unis" (Long
live the United States) and "Vive
President Wilson" Whether the
United States joins in actual hostili-
lies or not it is felt that its action in
severing diplomatic relations with
Germany will play an important
part in shortening the war. The
Matin calls the action Of the United
States "a history event"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-05
WIFE FINDS DENTIST
DEAD in GARAGE
Or. J.P. Lane Believed Victim of
Heart Disease, Coal Gas or
Petromortis

Or. James p. Lane, a dentist with Offices
in the Perry Building, was found dead in
his garage, APO Viola street, early today
by his wife. He was ffty-two years old.
Doctor Lane left his home, 1727 Memorial
avenue, late last night, telling his wife that
he was going to fix the fire in the garage.
When he had not returned by o'clock this
morning Mrs. Lane was alarmed and went
after him. Through letter.slot in the door
Of the garage she saw her husband lying
on the floor. Mrs. Lane called Policeman
Misner OF the Thirty ninth street and
Lancaster avenue station, who broke open
the door. Docto. lane was pronounced
dead at the Presbyterian Hospital
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-05
READING FIRES COST $4,000
Flames Attack Casting Company Plant
and Lumber Yard

READING. Pa, Feb. 5.--Three fires
within twenty-four hours did $4,000 dam
age here and kept the fire department on
the jump. The most serious one occurred
early today at the plant of the Reading
Casting Company, in the northeastern sec
tion of the city, and was caused by an
effort to thaw frozen steam pipes.
The loss amounted to about $4,000. The
earlier fires were at the Office building
of Merritt Brothers lumber yards in the
southwestern section. which was destroyed,
and on the second floor Of store building
on Penn street above Sixth.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-05
MAN, TAKEN WITH i4-YExIl.
OLD GIRL, UNDER BAIL
Youthful Companion Also Detained on
Request of Connecticut
Authorities

Joseph Buchieri. twenty-one years old. OF
Derby avenue, Derby, Conn, who was
arrested in Broad Street Station last night
with Mary Fernind. fourteen years old, OF
81 Gilbert street. Derby, Conn. on sus-
piclon Of having eloped with the girl, was
held in $500 bail for a further hearing by
Magistrate Beaton, at the Central Station
today, pending the action Of the Connecii-
cut authorities.
Detective McDermott. who appeared
against the defendant. said the prisoner had
a loaded revolver in his possession when
arrested. He said the defendant admitted
that he is in love with the girl and wants
to marry her and came to this city for the
purpose.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-05
GRIBBEL GUEST OF HONOR

John Gribbel, president OF the Union
League, will be the guest of honor at the
annual banquet of the Wesleyan Alumni
Association Of Philadelphia in the Art Club
tonight Mr.. Grlbbel, who is vice president
of the board of trustees, recently gave the
university a $4,000 organ.
Governor Brumbaugh is expected to at
tend The other guests will include Colonel
Louis ]. Kolb, Cyrus II. X. Curtis, John B.
Williams and w. S. Pilling. Among the
alumni expected from other cities are Mar
tin A. Knapp, chairman of the Interstate
Commerce Commission, and John c. Clark.
supreme Court Justice Of the State Of New
York. ~
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-05

larry among
the Zouaves.
n u m b g r s
many Afri-
e a n 8, and
enendous-
ly imposing
figures they
are, too, in
I he ir pic
uresque uni
. tornns.
why on
earth don't
the British
employ some
of the mill
lions of their
African sub
ct s a 9
fighters ."
| have Of
te n heard
such a qucs-
ton asked
by neu'rals
n n d others.
britain has
n { | @ a s {
. so 0 90 0 o
natives un-
der her COM
nnand in AZ
riCa. Surely
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-05
Delaware UphOlds the President

DOVER, Del, Feb. 5.-The two branches
of the Delaware General Assembly adoDted
resolutions today commenting President
Wilson for his action in severng diplo-
matte relations with Germany and pledg-
ing him the support of Delaware In any
action that he may be called upon to take
in the crisis now confronting this nation.
The resolutions will be sent to the Presi-
dent and TO Delaware's Representatives In
e<AGrsss.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-05
N. y. Prisons to Make Munitions

s,a,. ,.nsANf, Feb. 5.-James NJ Carter.
nra,, superintendent of Prisons. has taken
ins,i.nnary steps toward turning the penal
f'utions fso,ntions under his control into munition
fodsn This action was agreed upon
Of ia ai,er "A conference with the heads
,naSa department This statement was
nsnaes public today by the State Prison
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-05
Aged Woman Killed BY Fall

old sarah Humphries. sixty-three years
shs an inmate of the Harrison Home, on
fro.,s s,ounds Of the. Episcopal Hospital.
1re' sueet and Lehigh avenue, broke her
~ iall downstairs this morning, and
'eW hours later In the hospital frcsa
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-05

LONDON, Jan. 2i.-one hears ous l.. niue ,ne
=, The present war OF tght,hg uone oy ome
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-05

IXMiS ATURALLY, the public looks to the Van Solver
gES Store for the best Of everything in furniture
EixsNk for the most complete and varied stock for
the greatest values for the authoritative pres
entaon of novel conceptions and the faithful preser
walton of the Incompatible designs that have come
down to us from former generations How well we have
executed trust is attested by the steady growth of
this business for three decadesby the fact that
today the children yes and the grandchildren of Van
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-10-18
Laurier to Quit Politics,

Sir Wilfrid Laurier has announced
to leading liberals whom he summoned
to Ottawa that he proposes to retire
from leadership Of the opposition and
the liberal party in Canada Sir VIII
frid has been head Of the Canadian lib-
eral party since 1887, and led the recent
fight against CONSUMPTION in Canada.
Col. e. G. Ballantyne,s of Montreal,
has accepted the portfolio Of minister
Of public works In the dominion gov
eminent and was sworn in today. Col.
Ballantyne Is conscrlptionist liberal.
and his entrance into the conservative
government headed by Sir Robert Bor-
den Is the first Indication that q union
government Is in process Of actual
formation in Canada.
Further appointments Of liberals who
have supported the governments con-
scription policy Is expected.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-10-18

Despite the growth in population and
increased areas under cultivation. the
horse population Of Los Angeles
county Is now less than one-half as
much as In 1900. The automobiles and
motor trucks have increased from 6 to
7e146. The $4,000 horses in the county
in 1900 were valued at 100000. In
1910 the drop in number was $1,000
and in the ensuing six years to 10000.
The present automobile valuation Is
nearly s1OO,OOO.OoO. Excellent road con
ditions are considered largely RESPONSE
BILE for the above figures.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-10-18
SUNDAY SCHOOL CONFERENCE.
State and National Workers to Be al
CAnfr,l Ghurnh EridaN

State and National Workers to Be al
Central Church Friday.
A Sunday school conference for the
Christian churches of the county and
all church people Of the city at which
instruction will be given in primary
and elementary Sunday school work
will be held at the Central Church Ok
Christ Friday afternoon at 2:30 and
evening at 1880. State Secretary A. NJ.
Haggard, Of Des Moines of the Chris
ton Missionary Society and Paul
Rains and Miss Maus, of Cincinnati
the latter field Sunday school workers
will speak at both meetings.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-10-18
Birds of FREIGHT PASSAGE.

Great hydroaeroplanes now being
constructed in the United States for
one of the allies are expected to make
the flight across the Atlantic from
this country at no distant day
This statement made by Howard
Coffin, of the aircraft produc-
ton board promises feat the &C
complishment of which will make the
tales of Jules Verne seem prosaic.
There have been rumors recently that
tho Italians would attempt to make
the flight from the United States to
England in he large triplane in which
they have been making flights at
Newport News. Mr.. Coffin said
it was probable that before any
such attempt was made by the Italians
aviators Of another government would
make the fight in giant hydroaero-
planes which are being constructed in
this country for use by that govern
ment. He called attention to the fact
that in the event of an accident, or the
necessity for making a descent in mid
ocean, an aeroplane other than Of the
boat avriety would be utterly useless,
and the operators and passengers
wholly at the mercy Of the sea- The
hydroeaeroplanes now in course of
construction, however, Mr.. Coffin said.
will be fitted for service on the surface
of the sea, as well as for flight thru
the air, and could descend with per-
feet ease and safety under normal con-
ditions at sea.
Success in this project will undoubt-
eddy suggest the development Of an
enormous fleet Of aircraft for the trans
portation Of freight. Equipped with
engines capable of developing a speed
of not less than 80 to 90 miles an
hour and built to carry several tons of
fuel or freight, these machines may be
able to make the flight from the United
States in England in approximately "a
hours.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-10-18

Ladies extra heavy fleeced
Union Suits at. :. .$1.39
Ladies' extra heavy wool
Union Suits at. =. $3.50
Extra heavy fleeced mems
Union Suits at. ..$l.39
Mems wool Union Suits, ex-
ira heavy, at S2.45, Sl.95
Mems separate garments,
heavy, fleeced, each. .69c
Thompson glove fitting Cor
sets 55c, csc, $1.25, $1.5O
Madame Grace Corsets
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-10-18
NORRIS, MARsHALLToWN CHAIR
MAN, PAYS FOR 200 LUNCHES
IF SALE is PUT OVER.
If NOT UB.CHAlRMEN
MUST PAY FOR REFRESHMENTS
Bond Statesmen to Meet For Lunch at
MarshaIltown Club Friday Evening"
If 100000 of Bonds Are Sold by
Friday, Oct. &c, Norris Pays, If Not
the Sub -Charmen Pay.

Besides raising the MarshalltoWh
districts full quota of Liberty Bonus
to help win the war the workers no"
will have the fun of sticking some
BODY for the lunch as the chairman OF
the district has challenged his hVe
sub-chairmen to a contest to see VINO
paws for the lunch for some 200 work.
ers next Friday night. If the quota IS
raised by the end OF next week Nor
ris pays for 200 lunches, but il it Is
not raised Messrs. Wilbur, Stricken,
WUsman, Abbott and Arney pay the
bill
Melbourne reports $4,000 toward it's
quota Of $4,000 already SUBSCRIBED
but there is trouble at State Center
where the sale Of Liberty bonds IS
starting slowly. In the country sur
rounding Marsnalltown, however, the
response is coming up to the required
amount for one crew sold $4,000 OF
bonds in one day. The average to each
of the seven rural mail routes must
be $4,000 and this committee expects
to sell their quota.
The Challenge For the Lunch.
F. NJ. Wilbur, w. G. Stricken, ii. A.
Weisman L. c. Abbott and W. II. Ar
ney, 1 challenge you as follows:
Your Liberty bond statesmen are all
to assemble at the MarshalltoWn CLUB
tomorrow (Friday) evening at 1880 tor
O. business conference and refresh
ments, said Refreshments to be paid by
me if you win by selling your full
quotas Of bonds or to be paid by you
Jointly if you fail.
Said refreshments to consist OF
oyster stew, sandwiches, cider, apples
and cigars for not to exceed forty men
in each Of your five districts.
The respective quotas to be $7OO,0oo
of Liberty bonds sold in 'MarshalltoWn
and vicinity as defined to be the Mar
shalltown banking district but you are
not to be credited with any sales made
by banks or bankers which sales are
to be credited toward the 100000 as
signed to said banks to be sold by
them.
The $4,000 sold to large subscribers
to be included by you but not tho
$500 900 assigned to the banks.
The time limit for sales to be one
week from tomorrow night, which will
be Friday, Oct. 2S.
C. C. st. Clair, H. J. Howe and A. f.
Balch to be stake holders to decide
this challenge.
Are you on?
n
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-10-18

The Canadian canoe which for light
ness carrying power seaworthiness
and ease of propulsion has no rival
was an invention of the North Amer
lean Indians, whose birch-bark craft
was for a long period the swiftest
boat propelled by mans muscles, Just
as the native catamaran is the only
vessel that can ride over the terrible
surf that dashes on the coast OF Mad
ras and Brazil.