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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-19
.SHIPBUMDTNG COST
MUST BE CURTALED
Increased Production Per Man
Needed to Meet Competi.
ton, Says Official

To compete with foreign shipping. II
will be necessary rapidly to decrease the
cost Of shipbulding through greater in
dividual production.
This Is the opinion expressed by Or.
Charles r, Taylor. head Of the service
department Of the Pusey & Jones Com
pany.
Discussing the effect OF peace on ship
workers Doctor Taylor predicts there
will be a demand for efficient men and
that they need not feel uneasy
Most II not all the plants in the
Delaware River district will continue
shipbuilding for years TO come says
the official. This is the greatest ship
building district in the world and is
likely to remain. 80.
THE heart OF the whole problem is
the cost OF production. Al present the
cost of production is prohibitive In all
plants. Unless It is reduced very rap
idly American plants will be unable to
compete with foreign plants.
"Thefe are two ways OF reducing cost
of production. First is to cut wages.
This would react In the reduction of
ma terials the cost Of living and the
injury Of our Widespread prosperity. In
view of the opportunities for commerce
opening before America this step would
be suicidal
The second way to decrease the cost
of production Is rapidly to increase the
mount of production per man. The
present amount of production per
worker Is lower than 1t has ever been
in this country. This is due to the
dilution Of labor by the Introduction Of
large numbers OF unskilled in skilled
trades.
England has overcome this handicap
because she has been at war four years.
We are just beginning to "tune-up' our
industrial forces.
THE year ahead Of Its viii see n Won
derful improvement in Industrial effi-
cheney. The low-grade workers wifi in
evitably he weeded out and higher grade
labor replace them.
Unless there is proper grading Of
men. Doctor Taylor asserted. hundreds
of plants would have to close down
He urged the efficient workmen In the
Pusey Jones yard to remain. while
those who feel they are not properly
placed should take steps to get into the
right Jobs He pointed out that the
United states Employment Service
would cooperate in the transferring of
men"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-19
BREWERS FINANCED
NEWSPAPER DEAL
Man Who Handled Brisbane
Purchase Tells of Operations
at Philadelphia Bank

Al the opening hearing today before
the Senate committee investigating the
purchase Of the Washington Times with
money furnished by brewers. evidence
was offered to prove that funds from
the same source We're provided for pur-
chase of the Montgomery ,Ala) Ad-
vertiser
:. w Feigenspan, Of Newark. y. j.,
who handled the money furnished Mr..
Brisbane, was one of the first witnesses.
He Identified es brewers the under
writer's Of loan said TO have been ar
ranged for acquisition Of the Advertiser
documents were put into the record to
show that collateral security was used
at n Philadelphia bank to the extent of
100000 and that the purchase of the
Advertiser was negotiated by Charles n
Allen and William y. Sheehan.
witnesses summoned for today included
John Gardiner, of Philadelphia. chair
man and John A. McDermott, of New
YORK manager OF the organization COM
mittee. and Hugh F. Fox, secretary of
''' ''''Vu ''thitS bTtWeTS asSOpia ton,
and A. j. Sunstein. of Pittsburgh. and
George F. Deiterle. OF Cincinnati, repre-
senting The National Wholesale Licuor
Dealers Associat ton
Alexander konta, OF New York who
is alleged to have been party to an
attempted arrangement with Or. Bernard
Dernberg' German agent. to purchase
New York newspaper to carry on Ger.
man propaganda, will be called in a
tew days, Chairman Overman announced
since the adoption of the resolution
oF senator Jones. of Washington, call
ing ior 'he investigation. agents of the
intelligence branch OF the War Depart.
ment and from the Judge advocate gen.
erals department. have been gatherln,
information relative to brewers activi
ties and German propagandists. It /.
understood that this informat ton is nov
before the committee.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-19
SLATE M'DEVITT FOR POST
Philadelphian Suggested as Secre
tary to Next Governor

Reports from Harrisburg slate Harry
a. McDevitt. of Philadelphia a deputy
auditor general, for the post Of private
secretary to Governor Sproul
McDevitt was assistant executive con-
troller under Governor Tener and was
secretary of the Economy and Efficiency
Commission under the Brumbaugh ad
miustration until he resigned to ac-
cept the post of deputy under Auditor
General Snyder.
II was reported that he would have
preferred place as deputy attorney
general under the coming Administra-
ton MCDevitt has assisted in arrang-
ing details during the campaigns Of
Governors Tener and Brumbaugh and
The recent campaign OF Governor elect
SprouI
During his service with the Economy
md Efficiency Commission n number
of reports which he drafted for the
purpose Of establishing a more efficient
form Of State Government were adopted
by the Legislature. Since assuming the
Once of deputy he has represented the
Auditor Generals office In a number OF
legal actions.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-19
ARMY SUPPLY DEPOT LOOTED
Syracuse Robbery Involves Phila-
delphia Officer and Store Owner

\ wholesale and systematic looting
of army supplies of stockings and under
wear from the Syracuse recruit camp
depot. which has been going on for
nearly two months, ended yesterday.
when the Syracuse police arrested four
OF the Ave men implicated.
The quartet. three of whom are out
under $4,000 bail each for the action OF
the December Federal Grand Jury Mt
Utica, are: Louis Weisbond Of Phia-
delphia. owner of a store at Syracuse :;
Max Putziger proprietor of the state
Fair Hotel: Abraham Goldberg. and
Roger Nash. head gardener al the New
York State Fair grounds.
The nth man Is "A noncommissIonad
officer a resident of Philadelphia, on
duty at Camp Syracuse. He Is accused
of stealing Government property and
selling it. TIE other four are concerned
in the purchase OF loot.
According to the statement Of Nash,
he was persuaded to dispose Of the goods
for the Philadelphia officer, who said
that he needed the moIey for his desti-
tute family. Nash is the father of len
mis- Nash. Syracuse war hero, twice
decorated by the French Government
for bravery.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-19
WORLD CRIME WAVE FEARED
Doctor Lichtenberger Says 1t Fol.
lows War Inevitably

That the world will experience a wave
OF crime with the demohiization Of ar
mics now in the field unless preCa aution-
airy stepg are taken to prevent It, was
the theme of an address delivered last
night by Dr. ]. p. Lichtenberger. of the
University of Pennsylvania. before the
city Business Club at a banquet held AT
the Adelpha.
Certain inevitable results are hound
to follow the termination of this war"
said Doctor Lichtenberger. "One of
them IL violence which comes as
natural sequence with the breaking down
both of highly centralized forms OF gov
eminent such as thht of Germany, as
well as with the rehabilitation OF armies
now in the field Such "A result cannot
help but follow the relaxation of military
discipline"
Doctor Lichtenberger advocated oeIec-
tive dcmobiliZa ton" of the fighting
forces and a broad scheme of re-educa-
tlOn TO adapt the soldier once again to
civil life also the removal of tempta-
tlors thrown in the way of every Young
man in the nature Of Intoxicating liquor
and other immoralties
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-19
10, OOO NEW HOMES IN CITY
BY SUMNER, SAY BUILDERS
ambitious Program announced by Association Starts AerheW
H. Rush OF activities in philadelphia .

and growing shortage Of dwellings In
every section of the city. The removal
Of the embargo on material by the Gov
ernment said Mr.. McGarvey, and the
fact that there was an urgent need of
many nev houses, afforded the builders
the opportunity Of the best market for
houses they have known In years. More
than 10000 houses would be required
completely TO relieve the situation, but
theS addition OF this number. plus the
houses the Government is now building
in Philadelphia, would have perceptibie
effect in improving the existing housing
conditions in Philadelphia. which ~ per-
mitted to continue would prove q serious
obstacle to the development Of the city.
Labor Cost to stay, High
The cost of labor. the speaker 80 ia,
would remain high for the next Ave or
six years. due to scarcity and the prob
able continued decline Of immigra ton
from Europe. Despite this, however, 1t
would be possible for the builders to
turn out dwellings at possibly somswha t
less cost than the prevailing prices for
the last two years. Cheap houses or
houses as cheap as those in pre-war
times we're not to be expected for a
number OF years.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-19
FEWER HOGS TO Be SHIPPED
Food Administration Requests
Reduction Until Labor increases

Reductlon of one-third in hog ship
ments until the labor supply Of Saclxinv
houses can be increased is requested by
tne food administration In a statement
today. -. -
ministration has requested the war De-
partment TO release from cantonments
on turlough all men who have worked in
packing houses. that they may return To
work Preference In release for enlist eu
men abroad experienced in meat pack.
ing also Is asked
Hogs should be held back" says tho
statement. because under no circum.
foreign demand al soon as shipping can
be arranged, which will be within thirty
days; We will be able to export all
surplus hog products which can be
properly spared from this country"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-19
FLOOD CAUSES GREAT DAMAGE
Towns Along St. Lawrence River
Suffer Loss of 81 100000

Quebec. Nov. 19.--(By 4. PD-The
flood that swept up the st. Lawrence
river last night. causing damage here
estimated at about million dollars
wrought immense devastation to river
villages and towns between Quebec and
Three Rivers, ii was learned today.
Many summer houses were carried
away. and stretches of the Quebec ra t.
way rohdbed between this city and St
Anne de Beaupre were washed out.
causing a suspension of traffic that will
last two days An unknown schooner
was driven ashore. total wreck, two
vessels were reported in a precarious
position. and steam barge was seen
flashing distress signals during the
night.
The village of Batlscan. of 900 popu-
lation, chief town OF Champlain County,
is In flames, according to advces re-
ceived here today. Part of the village
was submerged by the food tide which
swept in last night from the ST. Law
renee river
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-19
ATTACK EXTRA LIGHT CHARGES
Builders Protest Electric and Gas
Installation Fees

Builders and others are protesting
against the Philadelphia Electric Com
pany's new charge of So for installation
of an electric light meter and the charge
Of the United Gas Improvement Cons
pany for laying gas connections from
the property line to the dwelling line
The gas company's new rule affects all
builders who erect houses ten or fifteen
feet back from the front property line in
order to allow room for grass plots.
Connections were formerly made free
directly from the dwelling to the gas
main in the street. Now the compan
will lay pipe free only as far as the
property line. A charge of 10 cents n
iineal foot Is made for the remainder Of
the distance to the house
The Philadelphia Operative Builders
Associa tion. meeting Yesterday. appoint
ed committee to protest against both
charges.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-19
COMMONS LAUDS KING GEORGE
Congratulates Ruler on Truce and
His Devotion to Nation

Iondon. Nov. 19-(By A. PD--The
House of Commons yesterday passed a
motion, moved by Andrew B0nar Law,
Thancellor Of the Excheuuer. in the alb
ssnce OF Premier Lloyd George who Is
suffering from slight cold, congratu-
iating King George on the conclusion OF
the arnistice and the prospects for a
victorious peace and for his unseltish de-
is engaged.
When phantom kings are falling"
said Mr. Bonar Law. our soyereigns are
passing, without escort through the
snsct. devotion and affection"
Herbert II, Asquith, the Opposition
leader In the House OF Commons, second
ed Mr.. Bonar Laws motion.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-19
EIklOn Marriage Licenses

Elkton. Md. Nov l9-rhe following
marriage licenses were issued here to-
DAY Andrew Richards and Marie Ziin-
norman. John Amatucci and Carmella
cipricond and Alvin l., vanartsdsien
ana Gertrude Castor. all OF Philadel-
phia Joseph Rivers and Ruth Baker
Conshohocken, Pa. Norman Boehm and
Aariaho Santee, South Bethlehem, Pa. I:
and Elisha Brown Lincoln suniVersityl
ia. and NJ Lucy Grant Cherry Hill Md
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-19
TWO MORE GERMAN REPUBLICS
Schwarzburg.R u d lstadt and
Schaumburg-Lippe Declare
Independence

London. Nov. l9.-(Ry \. PD-Tha
municipalities OF Schwarzburg-R -Rudolstadt
and Schaumburg- -Lppe have been de-
clared republics. according to a German
wireless message. The Diet of Sake
coburg and Gotha advocates the join
ing of the duchy of Bavaria.
The Soldiers and Workers Council
at Cassel where German main head
quarters has been transferred. says that
Field Marshal Won Hindenburg is under
The protection of the council Confidence
Is expressed that he viii be secure from
n,olestation. but II Is added that he and
others at headquarters carry arms.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-19
10TH HAS HADS COLONELS,
MOST OF THEM WOUNDED.
Desperate Fashion Which Al Ranks Haze Fought Has Made
Number OF Requirements Necessary--One Leader,
H. J. Ham, Decorated for Bravery

Colonel Millard - Brown, OF Phi'a-
delphia was wounded early In August
along the NesIe. Colonel Ham was
wounded south Of the Marine ON sep
tember 6. His citation follows:
For extraordinary heroism in action
near Magneux. France, September 6'
1918. BY courageously leading his firing
line in the advance across the Nesle
River from Magneux toward Missouri.
Colonel Ham exemplfed the greatest
heroism and truest leadership. instilling
in his men confidence IN their undertake
ing Having been severely wounded and
unable to move. he remained ten
hours on the field of battle. directing the
attack and refused to leave or receive
medical attention until his men had been
cared for"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-19

Philadelphia fighting lO9th Infantry
regiment has had at least eight COM
manders since It arrived at the front,
ana most Of them have been removed
because of wounds. This fact is con-
strued MS further evidence of the des-
pernte fashion in which all ranks of the
reg ment have fought.
Colonel Samuel V. Ham, who sue
ceeded ColGnel Henry W Coulter. Of
Greensburg, was one Of the wounded.
ana he has been cited for bravery by
General Pershing Colonel Ham. a regu-
lar army officer, led the Philadelphiaus
only a short time, but he actually led
them into battle. He lay ten hours
on the battlefield unable to move after
he was wounded. refusing to be taken
TO the rear. From there he directed the
attack.
Colonel Coulter. who succeeded
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-19
PLAN FOR INAUGURATION
Six Hundred Marchers to Represen,
RAnnhlican City Committee

six hundred silk k-hatted marchers and
200 musicians will represent the Re-
publican City Committee in the parade
which will follow the inaugurati9n of
Senator william c. Srr1ul as Governor
on Tuesday, January 81.
The city committee will meet tHnnr-
row afternoon organize the Union
Republican Club of Philadelphia, a
marching organization.
ConQressnlan Ware, Senator Ware. city
officIais and number of prominent
business men will march in the ranks
ranks of Ware Legion.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-19
AIR MAIL AVIATOR KILLED
Allen Adams Falls in Fog-Mechani.
clan Hurt

Allen Adams, an aviator in the Wash
ington- -Philadelphia-Ne York air mail
service, Is dead as result of a fall
through a fog in his airplane. Charles
Arcns, his mecha n 'cian, was injured.
The accident happened at Belmont
Park, l.. l.. just as the two were start
ing for Washington. At a height Of
200 feet. they ran into fog. Because
OF the density of the atmosphere, Arens
was unable to tell how far they fell
He did nof know the cause. Adams was
crushed under the machine.
Adams was twenty-eight years old.
and had been an, aviator nine years.
Before entering the Government serv-
ice. he gave many spectacular flying
exhibitions. He lived at Elmhurst, L.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-19
BAKU RETAKEN BY ALLIES
Turks Loot Port Previous TO Arrival Of
British and Russians ~

London. Nov. 19.-BrItish and Rus
sian forces on Sunday reeccupied the
Russian seaport of Baku, on the west
coast Of the Caspian sea, says an official
statement issued by the War Office.
The Allied forces were given an ex-
cellent reception, especially by the poorer
classes The Turks, before evacuating
the port, looted 1t.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-19
WORLDWIDE PROHIBITION
Prominent Speakers Will Address Con.
ference at Columbus Tonight

. Columbus, o.. Nov. 19.-tBy A. PD--
An organization having as its object the
prohibition of the sale of all Intoxicating
beverages throughout the entire world Is
expected to be formed at the worldwide
prohibition conference which Is to be
opened here tonight. Fr.
Among the speakers announced for the
conference are: Governor Charles s.
Whitman, of New York Senator Jones,
j. Wilbur Chapman, formerly moderator
of the Presbyterian General Assembly !;
Bishop Francis }, Mcconnell, Denver,
and Bishop w f. Anderson, Cincinnati.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-19
BORDER TOWN FIRE.SWEPT
Half Million Loss by Flames at Bristol.
Na..Tenr

BristoI Na.-Tenn.. Nov. l9.--tBy A.
P)-Fire I'm the business section mere
todaV DESTROYED four mercantile estab-
lishrnents and the Cumberland telephone
exchange and damaged nearby property
THE loss was estimated at half a million
dollars.
store and spread rapidly because OF a
high wind and low water pressure.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-19
YALE ADMITS LAW CO-EDS


New Haven, Conn. Nov l9-(By A..
PD-women may study and obtain de-
grees in law at Yale under action taken
nv The corporation Yesterday. according
TO an announcement today. The recon-
mendation of the faculty OF the law
school that women who are graduates
of recognized colleges be admitted to
courses for degrees was ratified,
This will place the law school on the
olme basis as the graduate and medical
schools of the university.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-19
TO TAKE L. S. CENSUS
Plans Under Way for Numbering of
the People

Washington, Nov. l9.-(By A. PD.-
Plans' Tor taking the next decennlal CEN
sus IN 1870 are rapidly assuming q def
mite form. Secretary Redneld said today
the work OF enumerating the more than
a hundred million Inhabitants of the
United states will he started on large
scale about next July.
Inc skeleton organization for the huge
TASK mas been formed. Secretary Redheld
said. The Census Bureau has decided
TO ask the Government for Use of two
or the large buildings in Washington
now occupied by bureaus of the war De-
pSrlment Approximately 1900 clerks
u rs estimated, will be needed In Wash
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-19
Urusuayan Senate Urges Allied Loan

MontevideO, Uruguay, Nov. ls.-The
senate Finance Committee conferred
yesterday with the Minister of Finance
with the object OF eSpedltlng the APP
nroeal of new loan TO the Allies OF
asa, 100000. The British minister has
informed the uruguayan Government
mat Great Britain Is most anxious that
ms credit be extended notwithstanding
~ termination OF hostilities.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-19
Nearly suffoca,ed by Gas

When THOMAS Bennett. -sixty-iivs
years old. went to sleep In his room nj
1895 North Twenty-frst street last night
with the gas burning and the window
open. wind blew out the light and escRp-
Ing gas nearly suffocated him. Other
residents Of the house called the police
who resuscitated him.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-19
GIRARD ESTATE RENTS up
Tenants in South Philadelphia Notified
of Increase

Tenants OF the 4sl houses owned hy
the Girarl Estate in the southern Sec
tion of the city have received notice
that on January their rents will be
advanced S5.
have rented vi $47 and S33. The three
story corner houses rent at $50.
the raise in the city assessment
price of fuel and in wages is>given as
the cause for the increase In the rentals
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-19
Postal Censorship Ends

washington. Nov. l9.--CBy a. PD---
Discontinuance OF postal censorship of
press commun cations was announced
today by the Censorship Board Cor
respondents abroad sending press mate
rial by mail for publication IN this eoun-
try may forward II IN the regular
course. Instead OF through the censor
ship offices al New York and San Fran
aiEcD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-19
Western union Cables Resume

New York, Nov 19.-The Western
Union Telegraph and Gable Company
announces resumption Of acceptance of
transatlantic cable messages subject to
delay Service was suspended last week
on account of congestion of business.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-19
Muster oul a, Mcclellan Tomorrow

Annlston. Ala. Nov. 19.-CBy A..
PD.-Ender orders from the War De-
partment 1900 men In the i57ih Depot
Brigade and development battalion al
csmp Mcclellan will be mustered out OF
service, beginning tomorrow, al the rate
OF 500 day n ''T'@ Z
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-19
Iron Crosse. Cen, Apiece in Berlin

Pnris. Nov. ls--The iron crosses
which the former German Emperor so
Iavishly bestowed during the war now
are being sold in Germany tor Ave pfsn-
nigs, or about one American cent apiece,
teegram' from Amsterdam says.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-19
Jer.ey Tops war. work ono,a

newark. y. y, Nov, l9g- New Jersey
went away over the Top 10 the united
war work campaign this morning. with
4 quota OF ID. .607 l5D the state stibscfip+
lions are SO ,O6e.370. OversS 1000. 900 Il
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-19
CHARLES r. VAN HISE DIES
President Of University of Wisconsin
Succumbs 10 Meningitis

Madison, wis. Nov. i9.-(By A. P)-
President Charles r. Van HIse. Of the
University of Wisconsin, died in NIL
wauhee this morning at Q o'clock. ac-
coriing to information received here this
morning by Dean Birge, of the I'niver-
for a slight operation on his nose. COM
plicatlons developed and meningitis
set In
-hafles r. Van Hise was born in Full
ion. Wis, on MAY 80. 1857. He has been
nresident of the University of Wisconsin
Fifteen years He was a member of the
National Conservation Commission and
chairman of the Wisconsin State Com
sereation Commission, In 1909 he was
chosen trustee of the Carnegie Foun-
dation for the Advancement OF Teaching
He was a member of the National Acs9.
eny OF Sciences. the washington Acad-
envy OF Sciences, the Scientific Society or
Christiania and the Royal Swedish
Academy of Sciences. He was n proliflc
writer
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-19

The hituminous coal situation is said
TO be Just the reverse. Figures show
that 26s.S5S.OOO tons of soft coal bave
been mined from April ! through the
week ending November . as against
"26,l l6,O0O tons for the same period
last year, an increase of 42,397,OO0 tons,