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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-14
ADMINISTRATION WINS
FIRST OVERMAN TEST
House Rejects Moore Amend.
ment Requiring President
to Report Changes
Washington, Nav "a.

Nhhn1nRtOn. NdN ~.
On the first test of strength in the
House fight today over the Overman
bill, Administration forces won by de-
feating an amendment offered by Repre-
sentative Moore PENNSYLVANIA, proyid-
ing that the President should report all
changes made in executive departments
to Congress.
The first intimation of what President
Wilson intends to do with the powers
conferred upon him under the provisions
of the bill was given by Chairman
Webb. of the Judiciary Committee. The
President does not intend to abolish the
Interstate Commerce Commission. Webb
declared, but he does intend to turn
over to the railway administration a
large number of lawyers and experts
now employed by the commission. He
also plans. according to Webb. to order
the Federal Reserve Board to cooperate
with the war finance corporation, and
will probably shift a number of officers
and empoyes from the board to the cor
poration.
Webb's statement was apparently
made for the purpose of killing the
amendments excepting the Interstate
Commerce Commission and the Federal
Reserve board from the provisions of
The act These amendments, made in
he Senate. will come before the House
.robably late this afternoon.
Republican Leader Gllett led the at
;ack in the House on the bill with the
charge that the Administration has mot
been willing to tell the truth to the
people all through the war" Gillett de-
manded that Congress be told just what
the President expected to do under the
bill and announced that he would vote
against 1t, because 1t meant that Con-
gress would turn over to the Executive
the duties imposed upon 1t by the Con-
stitution.
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Schools Cease
German Study
Continued from Page One


State Camp; Roxborough Camp No. s.
of the same organization. and the
Twelfth District association of the same
order: Washington Camps No. 5. No. Q,
No. 30, No III. No. 303. No. 369. No.
672. No. 319 and No. SGT of the same or
der: Rotary Club Society OF Sons of st.
George. United Spanish War Veterans.
Major william Mckinley Camp. No. 10 !;
Woman's Suffrage party of Pennsylya-
mia. Philadelphia County: Arthur s.
Arnold. 10 outh Fourth street. and
Charles Irving Purnell, 4323 Usage ave-
nue..
Two petitions for school buildings
were received. The residents Of the
Miffiin school district. around Third and
Brown streets, asked for new building.
The district around Sixty-second and
Walnut streets. where there is no build
ing and the elementary school tots have
to walk a mile. also asked for a building
request was received from Robert
NJ Griffith. president OF the Civil Ser
vice Commission. asking that the textile
trades be given chance to educate high
school pupils who desire to enter textile
work.
The Thomas Dunlap School. Fifth and
Race streets. requested that the old plan
of having an hour at lunchtime only
be returned to that the pupils might
have an extra half hour after school
to work on their war gardens or other
necessary work.
Four prizes Of books were offered by
the Northeastern Burns Club for the
four best essays on Burns written by
pupils.
Permission was given to the wCman's
Council Of National Defense to use the
william Penn Girls High School for a
summer high school for girls.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-14

Penns freshmen and sophomores
clashed on Franklin Field this after
noon in a trousers rush.
Glass feeling ran high all day. and
minor encounters between 'frsehes"
and "sophs" have been numerous
Fearing an attempt by the upper
class men to capture him, the fresh
men early today hid away Jack Pei
messe, their class president, who was
said to be secreted somewhere In Jer-
sey." Then they turned their attention
to the capture of William Taneley. soph-
omore class president, in which they sue
ceeded. Taneley was handcuffed and
placed under heavy guard in frater-
nifty house on the campus. The sopho-
mores soon missed their leader and,
after a lively scrap with the guards.
rescued him. Thereafter. whenever a
freshman and a sophomore met, trouble
started.
Raiding parties of both classes have
made inroads on the lusty personnel for
the class rush. and both freshmen and
sophomores. 1t Is said. have lost num-
Der Of the men on whom they greatly re-
lied for the event of the late afternoon.
Numerous prisoners have been taken
and are lsnguishing in secluded spots
securely bound with many yards of rope.
rush there will be a general raiding Of
fensive to rescue these men.
All precautions were taken to guard
against any possible injury to members
of either class in the trousers rush.
The freshmen assembled In the DOR
mitory triangle prepared for battle.
There were hundreds of them. A march
In lockstep began to FRANKLIN Field.
where the sophomore lines were met at
the gate.
Each man was counted as he entered
the field, so the opposing sides could be
Of even strength.
Rules for the fight had been laid
down. Trousers might be fastened only at
the waist. No participant could come on
the field with any cutting device or tool
of any kind to aid In ripping on trousers
from a pair of athletic hips. Ten
minutes was determined on as the
duration OF the rush. and at the end OF
that time the class having most trousers
torn on was declared the loser.
The victers paraded IN 8 spahe dance
fron YrnnkNn ~ fcIl0rlr@ ~ 1o11lo
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VlNDICTIVE CONCRETE FILLED
Admiralty Denies Berlin Claims
Concerning Block Ship

London, May 1.-THE following state
ment relative to the sinking OF the old
British cruiser vindictive at the en-
trance to the Ostend Harbor, which was
issued by the German Admiralty. has
been received here:
Examination of the hull Of the Vim
dictive sunk before Ostend proved that
the vessel did not contain a cargo OF
cement. She was not blown up by the
English but was sunk by the fre from
German batteries"
the German claim. issued this this ofsiciai sss,n
statement: li'
''Ths British statsment Of May 10.
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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-14

Freight Agent Urges Them to Aid
in transportation Problem

Credit Mems Association at the Hotel
Adelphia today. Walter Thayer. general
coal freight agent, gave a talk on rail-
road conditions.
He asked the business men of Phila-
delphia to cooperate with the rail-
roads by unloading freight cars as soon
as possible. and by increasing storage
facilities to purchase enough merchan-
disc at one time to avoid having so
many. freight cars coming into Phila-
delphia.
He declared many shipments we're ar
riving in the East. and that the cars
were sent back empty. This could he
overcome by buying In large quantities
and avoiding so many small shipments.
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Ftfth Ward Crime
Probe to Go Deep
Continued from PAGE Ono

Continued from PAGE Ono
ing liquor" he said mournfully. but
I took the beverage I was selling TO
the Third and De Lancey streets po.
lice station and showed them what It
was. I convinced the lieutenant that
I was honest In selling this soft drink.
The Deutsch worker saw me complain
of the treatment was receiving and
told Auerbach. The policeman then
attacked me In my restaurant. He FIRE.
quently came into my restaurant and
made trouble for me and swore at me
when ! asked him to leave"
Warrants to he Issued
Three separate warrants. charging ag-
gravated assault and battery on Auer-
bach's victims. will be sworn out before
Magistrate Harrigan tomorrow. The af-
fidavits are being prepared today by
Arnold Blumberg attorney for Jano-
vitz.
The whole affair is one of the most
vicious and outrageous in the history of
the police department" Blumberg said
today. ibis only another step in Fifth
Ward intimidation methods. and shows
TO what lengths policemen will go to do
the bidding of politicians. as Auerba ch
is related by marriage to Janovitz"
He said that the policeman is cousin
of Mrs. Jancvitz.
Janovitz accuses Policeman Auer.
bach Of severely beating him his wife
and an employe. Mrs Dora Landley, on
May 5. Janovitzs left hand is car
ried in a cling He was brought before
Magistrate Baker. with his wife and
Mrs. Landey. on charges of assault and
battery on Policeman Auerbach Mag
tstrate Baker ordered. the prisoners re-
leased
You policemen are not going to make
me party TO any proceeding such as
this" he said You invited trouble
and You got it. I discharge the three
persons"
According TO Janovitz. Policeman
Auerbach. also known as Matte" Her
mann. puglist. came to his restaurant
about n month ago and brought up the
old question of doing something for
Ike Deutsch. Ware political leader of
the Fifth Ward. Janovitz refused.
Policeman Makes visit
Saturday afternoon. May s. Auerbach
entered Janovitz's restaurant and saw
man drinking what looked TO be beer.
Auerbach called in Sergeant Grover and
together they investigated the beverage.
finding 1t to be noralcohclic. Janovitz
explained that he took two bottles of the
"near-beer" TO the Third and De Lancey
streets police station to show Lieutenant
DAILY. in charge of the district but was
unable to find him when he returned
after his second visit, Auerbach entered
the restaurant again.
Janovltz protested against the per-
secution by the policeman and charged
him to get a warrant II the policeman
desired to make an arrest
Becoming ncensed. the policeman
retorted that he could arrest without
warrant and dragged Janovitz to the
sidewalk. where. Janowitz said. he struck
him with "A club. When Nrg. Ianovitz
and Mrs. Landley attempted to interfere.
they also received blows from the club
in the hands of the policeman. according
to the charges. Sergeant Grover ar
rived on the scene. and seized the two
women. All three were arrested The
hearing before Magistrate Baker re.
suited in their release.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-14
ROTAN ISSUES WARNINGS
Owners Notified Police Will Destroy
Seized Gambling Machines

The District Attorneys office is send =
ing out notices to owners of gambling
machines that the police have seized that
Judge Martin. Quarter Session Court
No |. on Friday. May "a, will be petit
toned for permission to destroy the
machines.
In abou. six months list of about
two hundred and fifty owners of gam
bling devices has accumulated and every
one Of them has to be given full notice
of the District Attorneys intention to
ask permission to have the machines
destroyed.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-14
BIG u. 5. LOAN TO ALLIES
4OO,O00,000 More Added to
Financial Aid Given
Quick Action Necessary

Washington. May 14.-Credlts totaling
S4OO, ,OOO, 900 were advanced by the
Treasury this afternoon to Allied ma
tons OF this amount Great Britain
received 5000. 100000, France 500. .000,-
900 and Italy 500. 900. 900. Great Brit
aims total debt to the United States Is
now 1895. 900, 900; Frances, sl.665.-
900. 900. and Italy's, $650,00o.o00. The
aggregate Allied debt to the United
States is s5,7G3.s5O. 900.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-14
PENN'S FRESHLES AND SOPHS
IN NUMEROUS CLASHES TODAY
Trouser Rush. Franklin Field This afternoon
more President Captured but Soon Rescued-Leader
of Freshmen Safely Hidden Avay

Pennsylvania men had taken a stand
against all physical class contests
since January IL, 1916, when the
lfeless body of William Lfson, of
Elizabeth, n, j., n freshman, was pulled
out from beneath the surging mass Of
humanity that was fighting for possess
sion Of the class bowl
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-14
u. S.-Mericdn Crisis
Looms; Break Seen



counter-proposition to Carranza re-
garding the new taxes If he declines
to accept it, they will refuse to pay the
taxes.
Quick Action Necessary
Quick action would then be necessary
by the American marines TO seize the
oil wells In vicinity of Tampico before
Carranza's troops can do so.
The American marines are right on
the ground at Tampico prepared to
make the seizure before Carranza can
do so. or his agents destroy the wells and
cut off the Allies fuel supply.
To some of his friends who have
pointed out his mistake in antagonizing
the American and British interests, Car
ranza has declared that he regards the
war as virtually won by Germany, and
that he believes implicitly in Germanys
assurances that Mexico will be aided by
the victorious German Empire in recov-
ering Texas and New Mexico from the
United states.
A large force of American cavalry
Is concentrated along the Mexican bor-
der and there are strong infantry and
artillery forces there ready for any
emergency.
on the Mexican side Carranza has
placed more than 5000 troops along the
border. They have dug shallow trenches
which would last about three minutes
under American artillery fire. Some of
the armed forces are known to be Ger
mans, 1t is declared.
The United States and Great Britain
have been obtaining about 10000, 900
barrels of oil annually from Mexico since
the outbreak of the war, Germany Is
determined to shut off this supply in
some manner. and is using Carranza.
who appears to be a most gulllble per-
son. as a tool
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-14
OLD FRIENDS DROP SUIT
Libel Action by Manufacturer Ends in
Mutual Reconciliation

Louis II. Petzoldt, a retired carpet
ssttied the suit charging libel he brought
asainst Frank r Mischoff. paper manu-
HSsSr dy. e a!;s sos Pa. sa etsss and
street. some time ago. following a suit
brought against him by Bischoff and
Boyer. who accused Petzoldt OF mis-
rssFessnsesion - q y pSsr,sss ssa sr,nsscton.
inyestments.
10 % ~. ti.s q this trouble the
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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-14
To Confer on Border Troubles

Austin. Tex. May 14.-Governor w.
P. Hobby. Of Texas. left today for Eagle
Pass for a conference with Governor
Gustave Espinoza Mirles, of the Mex
lean State OF Coahuila. Plans to elm
mate border trouble are to be discussed
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-14

arivsr Tor the junior n rirs Company, % y.a:t di..
qovere4 . pile OF cotton waste ablass
~ ys'ss -
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-14
DEATHS

RFEVE.-AIay IA. LOUISA BUCK, widow
Of Charles Reeve, Services for the family
4SO7 Regent ST. Int. Thurs. at Bridge
ton. n. J. "
STERN. May II. MATILDA, devoted
wife of Morris Stern. aged SO. Due notice
Of funeral will be given,
Sianna b. Moore, Notice Of funeral Will
be given from his late residence. 23s ".
GOoDALI.-May Il. pr. w CoNSTAN-
TINE GOODAIl.. son, of late pr. William
no n M 400 s. 18th st.
COiIINS.-Aiay II. at i713 Windsor ave,
SARA C. daughter of late Joseph II. and
Martha \. Collins. Due notice Will be
given.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-14
HELP wANTED-MALE
APARTMENTS WANTED

wanted by adults; . or :
rooms furnished or unfurnished, katchen-
cite and bath. Central or West Phila pre-
fcrred Rent must not exceed So monthly
NJ $40. Ledger Office.
1Other Classified Ads on Pages 10 and III
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ncils contain such information
.sked.
oh't know the exact nature Of it,"
IoEality of the company spending
3ined by increased fares for in
IN rolling stock and the like
New Britain herald., 1918-12-31
JAPAN SURPRISED
At SPEED OF i. S.
War Preparations in This Country
Subject Of Much Comment

Toxic, Nov. IS, Correspondence of
the Associated Press. 1.-The rapidtty
with which the United States pre-.
pared for war and the magnitude and
success of their military operations
continue to draw expressions of adj
miration froTn Japanese. Generally
speaking, the public in Japan regard
ed the United States as q peace Ioy-
ing nation, which, having ne bent for
War, could never do much I'm the
building up OF a great army,
The wonderful transformation OF
America, in the war is the subject of
many articles by prominent publicists.
Thus, DIX. Shigeo Suyehiro, professor
of Kyoto University, writes:
There lis no Disgusting the fact
that prior to the war the Japanese did
not believe in the military strength of
America, but the present titanic
struggle has demonstrated beyond all
doubt the error OF the Japanese esti-
mate. The United States has become
a great military power at q bound and
her navy is only second to that of
Great Britain. The financial resources
of America are something tremendous.
It is stated that America would be
able to- keep the war going for %
quarter OF ~ century at the rate Of
expenditure which she spent for the
first year. Nor is that all.
THE Americans are SIS great
spiritually as their country is almost
limttaess IN her resources. Just ina
CINE that the Amertcans-whom some
Japanese consider as Slavish worship
pers OF Mammon-working for their
country at an allowance OF 81 a year:
a %
and wheatless days In order to obtain
a supply OF surplus provisions avail
able for the Allies; and no dissentient
voice was raised against the proposed
restriction Of the manufacture of
liquor.
THE material and spiritual sacri-
fees made by the Americans in the
cause OF the war as evidenced in
these and other things are really won
derful, showing as they do the great
ness of America and her people,
DR. Suyehiro thought that it would
be the height of absurdity for Japan
to pick g quarrel with such q great
country without sufficient casus
bel1i. Japan should stand for an open
door policy in the Far East, but in
return she should receive similar
treatment In Indo-China, Canada,
Australia and New Zealand. He said
that America has been excluding
Japanese migrants but he thought it
very doubtful whethsr she was suffi
GENTLY justified in so doing. Japan,
he said, should strive to have the
United States correct her attitude not
by brute force but by appealing to her
sense OF Justice and humanity, and
this he applied with equal force to
British and French territory where
discrimination against the Japanese Is
in force.
New Britain herald., 1918-12-31
AMERICAN WAR COST
REACHES HIGH TOTAL
Continued from First Page)

last four days of the year not yet
tabulated it is shown that receipts
from taxes, customs and miscellane-
GUS revenue amounted to s4.6S7, 063,-
900, of which S2,949, 1000 came
from income and excess profits taxes
alone; silica, 900 from other fed
eral taxes; only $171, 100000 from
customs duties on imports, and the
balance, Or about SAL, 100000 from
miscellaneous revenue sources.
Where Money Comes From
During the year $6,03S, 100000 has
come into the treasury from tho
fourth Liberty loan and $4,171, 00Q,-
900 from the third Liberty loan. In
addition, s13,802,0OO.0 1000 worth of
certificates of Indebtedness have been
sold and subsequently largely re-
deemed from Liberty loan receipts
War savings stamps and certificates
have brought 1858, 100000 into the
treasury which, with the exception of
S1O,0O0,000 worth Of these small Sc
curities held in December 1917, rep
resents the entire harvest from war
savings and thrift stamps i'll the year
they have been on the market
War savings receipts this month
amount to about s60,000,O00.
New Britain herald., 1918-12-31
ss,s44,27S.41 ss,s7s,s91,5s

Mr.. LOOMS has been the Incumbent
for the last four years and his books
show collections amounting to 1884,
556,12 in excess of the rate book.
The books for tho seven years before
he came In were $40, short OF
the amount called for,
Further proof OF the efficiency with
which he has filled the position Is
shown from the following: The tax
collector collects taxes, sewer assess
nents and street sprinklingt assess
ments adm street sprinkling assess
rlents. The total amount of money
collected In the office on April /,
1914. for that year showed the hg-
ures at s7o2,57s.9a. The figures for
the present year, with still threo
months left in tho fiscal year. show
the amount collected as $1,000. soS.24.
The gain over the year he entered the
office and the present year, minus
three months, Is s3ss,22S.2t.
Mr.. L4oomis stated this morning
that he has considered the resignation
we'll He also stated that he is to &C
cept a uosition as assistant secretary
of the New Britain Lumber e Coal
Co. He will assume his new duties as
soon as his successor Is appointed.
New Britain herald., 1918-12-31
CITY ITEMS.

New England roast turkey and all
the f1xings will be served, 11:30-1:30,
New Years at Y. w. c. A, Cafeteria
style. Come and have solne.-advt.
New England roast turkey and all
the f1xings will be served, 11:30-1:30,
New Years at Y. w. c. A. Cafeteria
style. Come and have solae.--advt-
The community singing at the
Grammar school, Sunday, January IL,
at $40 will be conducted by the Stan
ley Works.
The Women's Home and Foreign
Missionary Society OF the English
Lutheran church will meet Thursday
afternoon instead of Wednesday at
2:3o at the home OF Mrs Stuart Car
roll OF 20 Trinity street
T. small boy was tried in chambers
this morning charged with theft OF
$40 from his father. As it was his
second offense, Judge GeskfIl com
n1itted MIN to the State School for
Boys.
III. Morris OF 46 Gilbert street, re-
ported to the police that his chicken
coop was visited by thieves and sew
eraI choice fowl are missing.
All the schools OF the city will be
closed tomorrow for New Years day
They will reopen Thursday morning.
The Ladies' society Of the Elm
Baptist church will hold it's annual
meeting at the church ut O'Clock to-
night Refreshments will be served.
AT 10 o'clock tonight the watch night,
service commences. and tomorrow ait
ernoon at S o'clock the annual meet
ing of the church will be held
New Britain herald., 1918-12-31
EXTRA GAR SERVICE.

Inc Solheotlcpt company will
MAINTAIN extra service on some lines
toThsht" cars Wlli leave Hartford for
New Britain half hourly aftor the
regular schoduie Until 1872 a. m. and
VIII leave New britain for Hartford
half hourly after tho regular sched-
ule until l:S' a. N. A special car
will be run to the North End at 1890
a. m. and cars viii leave the center
for Berlin and plsinville at / q. M.
New Britain herald., 1918-12-31
TRY TO SETTLE STRIKE.

Schenectady, n. x, Dec. 31.--The
first important step toward settlement
Of the sympathetic strike Of nearly
10000 operatives at the General
Electric company's plant was taken
when Mayor Silon arranged for con-
ference late today between representa-
tives of the strikers and George r..
E,mmons, genera manager of the COM
pany. The employees have been idle
since December 10. There has been
vigorous picketing but no great dis
order.
New Britain herald., 1918-12-31

teen hours. OF course we struck q
couple of stumbling blocks, but it
didn't take US long.
From there we went into the AT
gonne near Verdun and it was sure
hell up there, They are calling for
the men from our division so ! must
close for this time. Best regards to
oil,
Your son.