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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-26
THE ELECTRIC CHAIR

MercIer
A GA1NST their armies, just mind
Against their threats, one mystic
pride;
Against the fury of their kind
One gentle will, unterrified.
A GA1NST their all-triumphant fears
4 One weakness, with a strange re-
joice;
And in their shouting-troubled ears
The thunder of his still small voice.
MOTHER GOOSE TAKES A HAND
Hickory dickory dock,
No one to punch the clock
Since they've all struck
Let's pass the buck,
Hickory dickory dock.
Uncle Sam
There was an old Uncle, as I've heard tell,
Who lived upon nothing but II. C. L.
II. C. L. was most of his diet
Garnished a bit with industrial riot.
He went down the street for a trim for his
head:
''The BARRIERS are striking was all that
they said;
He brandished his hooks for a bundle of
lunch
And found that the girls had walked out
in a bunch.
He went to station to ride on train,
And learned that the railroads were loafng
again;
He decided to croak himself, cursing hin
luck
Hold on" they exclaimed, 'the embalmers
have struck"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-26

1t may be said that the Federation of
Labor was careless at least in permitting
police organization to join without realizing
what it IMPLIED he Mr. GGmRSrS imntif IN may plead
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-26

1t is not matter of much Importance.
but it has often occurred to us {by which
we mean that we have just thought of it,
that if Thomas Woodrow Wilson wore
goatee he would look very like the tradi-
tional cartoonists' picture of Uncle Sam.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-26
Grew Fat on II

Instead of losing
Grew Fat on II weight, as was the
rule in previous wars,
Prrshing's men averaged a gain of ten
pounds in weight while in France declares
the dean of the College of Physicians and
Surgeons Of Columbia University. And they
took that much out of Hcinie
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-26
He of Little Faith

The learned Quizeditor tells us that X.
d. :. gave him a glittering definition of
pessimist. A pessimist, said she, is man
who wears both belt and suspenders.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-26

A governor is also an automatic regu =
lator of supply, insuring even motion.
Happily that is the % way the state engines
equipped.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-26

Those who complain that the league of
nations is not entirely clear should walow
awhile in the Pennsylvania election laws.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-26
Rrazen Mani

We note that when baseball player has
played in 525 consecutive games with
pretty long spell off in the winter) he is
referred to as an Iron Man.
What, then, may be said of the poor fish
who has chaffed in 525 consecutive Chatting
Dishes?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-26

Word c o IN Q 5 from
Another Vicious Utica of the drowning
Circle of a Kane, Pa. boy,
freshman at Colgate
University. He was the victim of a hazing
party of sophomorcs. His tormeutors will
be punished. hazing will be dropped for
time, then everything will be forgotten and
the same old brand of asininity will break
oft again
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-26

If Europe's starving people had a vote
in our next presidential election there
would be nothing to it" but Herbert
Hover,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-26
This Requires COURAGE

We are not sure whether Mr.. Wilson has
nephew, but if he has, and the nephew
were of an irreverent turn of mind, he might
refer to the White House as Uncle Toms
Cabin.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-26
Student browns in Hazing. Headline

Very unfortunate for the college," said
the alumnus. "That sort of thing gives the
dear old place a black eye"
But how about the victim? 1t seems a
little unfortunate for him, too.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-26
The Prince Of QuaIIs

After the events of August, 1918, Luden-
dorff intimates, the crown prince began to
quail
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-26
Co.operatlon

Jack Spratsky was a syndicalist,
His wife swore by Lenine,
And so, betwixt them both, they swept
The public platter clean.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-26

By and by it may dawn on the Public
Service Railway Corporation that the zone
system is somewhat>unpopular
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-26
Speak Up!

If all the world were Bolshevik
And all the sea were red,
And all the workers out on strike
How would we earn our bread?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-26
4 Needed
Explanation

was peculiar. Its death was due to cigarette
smoking. Lest there be any misundcrstand-
ing let it be said that hot cigarette ashes
were carclcssly dropped into the bowl in
whlrh il snlashed.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-26
Advance of Prohibition

John Drinkwater, the English poet, has
arrived in New York. item.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-26

And after all the shady real estate
transactions have been uncovered things
will lilely remain pretty much as they are
Until more houses are built
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-26

When the striking tailors find their dove
of peace it will doubtless prove to be a
goose.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-26

Well, Cardinal Mercier is not going To
suffer from ennui while here.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-26
Answers to Yesterdays Quiz


1. A sprag is a billet of wood or similar
device for checking the wheel of a
car, etc.
Q. Sir Robert Borden is premier of Canada.
3. John G. Fremont was the first Repub-
lican nominee for President.
4. He ran for Office in 1856.
Z. The yellow center of an English daisy
is very small compared to that of the
American flower. The English variety
has pinkish tips.
q, The Titanic went down in 1912.
7. Louis Philippe was called the Citizen
King of the French.
g. Two distinguished Czecho- Slovak COM
posers were Antonin Dvorak and
Bedrich Smetana.
8. Swastika is composed of two Sanscrit
words sgnifying well being" A
swastika has come to be good luck
symbol.
10. In Scotland, Ireland and Isls Of Man q
hngeafd Is Etackyard.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-26

King Albert, we are told, is coming over
to study American industrial conditions.
he finds in the glorious land of Stars and
Strikes.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-26

The vets lipd New Jersey election fig
ures dry as femsinder biscuit
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-26

A year ago we all had flu
How that disease went through me
Another spasm now-O phew-
D'Annunzio has Fiume.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-26

On the voyage King Albert is reading
American literature. Perhaps the revised
edition of Halleck's famous poem may in :
terest him
Strike-till the last employer expires;
Strike-for a 10 per cent raise in hires;
Strike-for the greenbacks of your sires,
And deuce the II. Q. l..
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-26

The question of what the coolies do after
the war seems to us almost as futile to
discuss as whether Warren Pershing will
grow up free verse poet. SOCRATES.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-26
The Tonsors' Strike

Fifteen barbs to shave our hairs
Yo no no and bottle Of bay rum I:
All the rest had quit their chairs
yo no ho and 1 bottle Of bay rum,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-26

Goyernos Calvin Coolidse's backbone Is
national asset.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-26

Let him who is without sin cast the first
reservation.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-26

Con was thorn to brother Pro
On Pro we often sicked him:
Whatever Pro would claim to know
Old Con would contradict him!
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-26
Help Wanted, Male

rep wanted, Male
A year ago we all had flu
How that disease went through me! o.
Another spasm now-O phew-
D'Annunzio has Fiume.
There will be lot of cockroaches left
homeless when the Dark Angel calls for
this old rolltop of ours.
-
We do hope the Senate is going to do its
Christmas ratifying early. At least it has
plenty of red tape to wrap up its presents
with.
AS far as the Senate is concerned. it seems
to be the peace treaty that passeth under
standing.
-, The Twins
Con was thorn to brother Pro
On Pro we often sicked him:
Whatever Pro would claim to know
Old Con would contradict him.
"It is very gratifying the Presi-
dent.
Now if only the Senate would help him to
omit the 6.
The question of what the coolies do after
the war seems to us almost as futile to
discuss as whether Warren Pershing will
grow up free verse poet. SOCRATES.
And after all the shady real estate
transactions have been uncovered things
will liIely remain pretty much as they are
Until more houses aye built.
By and by it may dawn on the Public
Service Railway Corporation that the zone
system is somewhat<unpopular
The vets fpd New Jersey election ig
4 uret dry as femaindef biscait,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-26
What Do You Knop?
QUIZ

1. What town in Belgium is Cardinal Mer-
cier's home?
.. What is the present year according to
the Jewish calendar?
g. What nations belonged to the old Triple
Alliance?
4. When is a person in his nonagel
5. What is a rondo?
6. What is the Plimsoll mark on a ship?
Z. Why is it so called?
8. Who was Plutarch?
8. What is the capital of Wyoming?
10. What is brumous weather?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-26

''It is very gratifying the Presi-
dent.
Now if only the Senate would help him to
omit the G.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-26

AS far as the Senate is concerned. it seems
to be the peace treaty that passeth under
standing.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-26

A Springfield, H.,
woman is having her
pet goldfish cnbalmed.
No wonder Its raSa
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-26

There will be lot of cockroaches left
homeless when the Dark Angel calls for
this old rolltop of ours.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-26

We do hope the Senate is going to do it.
Christmas ratifying early. At least it hal
plenty of red tape to wrap up its present.
with.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-26

The nature of the reception given Car
dinal Mercier in America and the demon
stration of esteem and affection that is
to be accorded him in this city today are
in many ways indicative of the deepest
strains in our national character. There
is infinite faith in us, and that is one of
the reasons why we applaud the triumphs
of faith. We have had some squalid in
vasions of our own rights. But only the
fools get excited. As people we clearly
nkrceive our destiny AMI we viii attain
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-01-23
NOTICE
to Claimants for Damages
Caused by the Gillespie Plant

der the authority Of the Secretary of
War to ascertain and determine losses
Plant Explosion and fires. deems It
proper to caution the public in the fol-
lowing matter:
certain local private. CONTRACT
ors are making estimates for
he sufferers from this ca
further. that these contractors are MAX
ing heavy charges against the sufferers
for these estimates, and that IN certain
cases th.s charge for their estimates Is
made a percentage Of the amount to be
collected from the Go vernment.
The Board will receive and faithfully
to 1t. ond has employed experienced and
competent appraisers selected from the
highest grade Of building contractors
for this purpose. In addition to the eff
and full replacement value. each
s sep u the f naandl ANY By Claimant e fs @sns
that an insufficient reimbursement has
been e%werded, can have a hearing be-
fore the Board. without expense, to pre-
praisers snd>rne Board itself will give
no weight to any estimate made by con-
tractors who have charged exorbitant
charged for their estimates on a per-
centage bar Is of the amount to be
granted by the Government. 1t Ia GUS
tomary amongst contractors to mako
estimates either at no charge or at
the most. at an insignificant charge
covering only their actual expenses.
The making of a contingent charge to
be collected from the Government at
once automatically renders the con-
tractor i-.terested in an excessive re-
endorsement by the Government.
The safeguards which nave been es-
tablished by the Board are such that
It is practically impossible for an UNI
founded. or improper claim to pass its
analysis and investigation.
The Board further states with pl Is
ure that most of the estimates made
by the contractors of Perth Amboy
and South Amboy for the sufferers
have been reasonable.
THE ORDNANCE BOARD GILES
PIE PLANT EXPLOSION.
Perth Amboy. y: j..
Dated December 81. 1918.
l116-1-7-2St
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-01-23
NOTICE To CREDITORS.

Thomas Brown, administrator OF
Sander Juhasz, deceased. by direction
OF the Surrogate of the County of MID
dlesex. hereby gives notice to the cred
itors of the said Sander Juhasz to bring
in their debts, demands and claims
against the estate of the said deceased.
under oath or Affirmation, within nine
months from this date, or they will be
forever barred of any action therefor
against the said Administrator.
Dated, Decebmer "a, 1918.
THOMAS BROWN,
Administ tor.
s4s-12-26-st pew Thur.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-01-23
BE A COMMISSIONED

A distinguished visitor once marveled that, peculiar to
its time, ancient Sparta was not a walled city. Next
morning, the army was drawn up outside the city.
"There, said its commander, "are the walls of Sparta
and every man is a brickl" Labor is the wall that
safeguards Democracy. Every worker is a brick.
Pleasure in endeavor cements each to his place and
solidifes the whole. Loose bricks-dissatisfed work
ers-can find their proper niche thru an Ad in the
News G O.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-01-23
Fire Alarm Boxes

23-Rarttan Copper Works
n Sheridan Street
zo-Smtth Street and Central r.. r.
and First Streets
5s-madison ave. and Paterson ST.
and Lewis Streets
-Sm and High Streets
so-New Brunswick Ave. and law ST.
sI-Smtth and State Streets
tS-Atlanttc Terra Gotta Works
fs-Buckingham v and Hartford 81
te-Sommerce and Front Streets
to-State and Washington SITS.
and Washington Streets
ST. and Buckingham Ava
st and Pulaski ave.
Ave. and Charles ST.
et@State and Wayne Streets
United Lead Works
n-Mashington and First Streets
6runswiek Ave. and Elm ST.
Smlth street and Watson Ave
eS-Somnlerce and State Streets
and Smith Streets
n Gordon Streets
S-hearny Ave. n Gordon Street
and Hanson Avenues,
Ss-Smith and Herbert streets
es-AmDoy v n Washington 81
e-Lenigh Ave. and Stanford Sfrsst
: City Hospital
so-Cleveland n Brace Avenues
G-Amboy and Hall Avenues
sx-Amboy Ave. and Inslee Stree,
ss-Lawrenee and Francis Streets
"-Neyiils and Johnstons Streets
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-01-23
NOTICE TO

NOTICE to CbEDITOHS
Jane Irvine, executrix of William IT.
vine, deceased. by direction of the Sur.
rognte of the County of Middlesex
hereby gives notice to the creditors o!
the Said William Irvine to bring II
their debts, demands and claims aEaineI
the estate of the said deceased. undci
ath or affirmation, within nine month.
from this date, or they will be forever
barred of any action therefor against
tho said Executrix.
Dated January g., 1919.
JANE IRVINE.
Executrix.
1166-1-s-9t Dew Thurs.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-01-23

ALL KINDS of dressmaking and re-
modelling done; evening gowns a
snecialty. Mrs. L. NJ. $50 Sherman st.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-01-23
Classified Advertiser ing
SITUATIONS WANTED

YOUNG Polish woman wants work by
the week. sos B Valley Place, Perth
Amboy.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-01-23

WOMEN WITH STORE EXPERIENCE
CAN FIND PLEASANT WORK FOR
PART TINE OR AS EXTRA SALES
LADY ON SATURDAY AT DAVID
sTRAUs co. 141 SMITH ST.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-01-23
TELEPHONE YOUR
w A MT A D S.
PHONE 400
LOST AND FOUND

FIREMEN'S License between 1. Y. X
n. on Washington st. and Majestic
Theatre Return to 4s6 Elizabeth 81.
REWARD of s76 will be given to the
chauffeur, whose car was hlred Sdtoo
will return a package left In his car
containing a ladies' DIAMOND ring 70
h owner, Mr.. John s. Lopez, care
Central Hotel, Smith and State Ste
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-01-23

FOR Your automobile supplies and ac-
cessories. Ford parts, Michelin tires
and tubes. stop at the Amboy Light
ing Co., 1875 Smith st.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-01-23

BARGAINS In used cars. Studebaker
roadster. Paige 7-passenger touring
pdbsOu6tft OhSvlof<S O-posoSaSsE
touring; Hudson enclosed car; Liber-
ty Chubby roadster; also 3/4 ton G..
nj. C. chassis. Oak Street Garage.
319 Oak Street.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-01-23

BROOM House with bath and modern
improvements. Located in Southern
section of city. For Information
write p. o. Box 81.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-01-23

HOME MADE Pimento Cheese. h., zee.
The most modern store in town. Ma
jestic Delicatessen. 1872 Smith St.
opp. Raritan Bldg.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-01-23
PLUMBING AND HEATING

WILL install bath and toilet fixtures,
heat your house with steam. NOT
water. or pipeless furnace or month
" PAYMENTS of $500 per month. f.
j, Iarkin, EOS Market st.
A. ]. GRoTHEN. 40 Smith st-Plump-
ing and heating: jobbing a specially
personally and promptly TO-
Telephone 1899 or 49,.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-01-23
HELP WANTED-fEMALE

HELT WAN ED G"HE@
EXPERIENCED Girl for genera
homework: good cook, no Washlns'
References. 1874 High 81
WOMAN wanted for general house
work, good wages. Inquire az Brign-
ton Ave.
STENoGRAPHER AND SECRETARY.
PERMANENT POSITION WITH IsE-
LIABLE FIRM. ANSWER GIVING
AGE, NATURE OF TRAINiHG M
EXPERIENCE. ALSO E17
PECTED. ADDRESS w. D., CARE
NEWS.
MAID Wanted for general housework.
Inquire SO Gordon st.
GIRL or middle aged woman Tor
Homework, good home and good
wages. Apply 161 State st.
wAsHwOMAN WANTED. S64 Neville
st.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-01-23

COLORED Girl wants light housewor!k,
no washing. 361 Hall Ave.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-01-23
PIANOS

sTEINHAUsER. Pianos tuned and
repaired. 325 state St, Perth Amboy
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-01-23
DAIRY PRODUCTS

PURE Elgin butter and fresh laid eggs
at the Rockville Farm Dairy. 2os
Smith st.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-01-23

ESTABLISHED farm, annual income
$4,000, fine location; 10 minutes
from Perth Amboy; 8 minues to train
and trolley; large house. IL rooms;
bath, laundry, steam heat. fine out
buildings; abundance of fruit trees.
$1,000, $500 cash. Box 321, Mata-
wan, N. j.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-01-23

FOR sALE-25 horsepower engine
pipe. puiieys, shaftings. hot water
IRON tank, wooden tank. etc, cheap
Call 5 Gordon st. Tel 1888.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-01-23

PLUMBER and steam filter wishes po-
sition as maintainer. G. L. Care
News.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-01-23

EXPERIENCED operators wanted on
ladies' shirt waists. Koch Waist Co
3S0 N. B. Ave.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-01-23

S50-12-26-9t Dew Thur.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-01-23
FOR SALE

HOT BREAD. Buns and Rolls at Ken
rer's Bakery. 1872 Market St. every
afternoon from 2 P. M. on. Rye
Bread a speciality.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-01-23

s4e-12-26-st oew Thur.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-01-23
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

BUY NOW
A SMALL CASH deposit will secure
any lot on beautiful G and View;
low prices, easy terms.
FRASER BROTHERS
SAVINGS BANK BUILDING
Second Floor.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-01-23

SLIGHTLY USED Typewriter. Cal
New Brunswick Ave.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-01-23

WE HAVE real estate for sale in all
sections of the city; prices and terms
to suit the purchaser. II you want to
Raritan Bldg.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-01-23

A COMPLETE LINE of posts for fenc,
ing, grape vines, clothes poles. req
boards. roofing and sewer pipe. Sor-
enson,s. Sayre Ave. o 1859.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-01-23

BIG SALE on shoes very cheap. De
don't miss this ali week sale; ss7
New Brunswisk Ave; Baby shoes
11.25; Ladies' Shoes sl.76 up; mems
Working Shoes, &1.7b up.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-01-23

WOMAN Wants to do washing by day.
525 West Side Ave.
The sun., 1919-07-06
RECORD VOLUME OF
BUILDING WORK NOW
Past 6 Months Show % p. G.
Increase Over Like Period
in Last Five Years.

A widespread resumption OF building
has occurred throughout the entire coun-
try, especially east OF the Mississippi and
north OF the Ohio rivers. A survey by
the r. w. Dodge Company shows that
for the nrst half OF 1919 there has been
an increase OF 20 per cent over the aver
age volume for similar periods Of the
Eve previous years. This has been done
in spite OF the discouraging outlook
which builders and operators faced at
the beginning OF the year.
In expressing values for previous
years in terms of 1919 values, figures
on the increase of construction costs az
compiled by the Division of Publit
Works and Construction Development Of
the United States Department OF Labor
have been used. These figures show
that on the average construction costs
in the first part OF 1919 were SO per
cent higher than IN 1914. In 1918 they
were 50 per cent higher than in 1914
In 1917 they were SO per cent. higher
than in 1914; in 1916 they were II per
cent. higher than in 1914. In 1915 con-
structlon costs were practically the same
as in 1914.
The figures for contracts awarded for
each OF the past six months tell the story
OF the growth of public confidence and
the increase Of building activities Con,
tracts awarded in January Gin the terri.
tory covered by the +. w. Dodge Com.
pany) amounted to S50,731 900, which
was just 81 per cent OF the average for
the same month OF the preceding five
years. The February figure was 9e pei
cent Of the average for the same month
of the preceding five years; March, 81
per cent April. f3S per cent May
1853 per cent. The total amount of con,
tracts awarded In June was s29s.17s.
600. This was 154 per cent. OF the av,
erage figure for June of the preceding
five years. In these comparisons al
figures for the years previous to 1911!
have been reduced to 1919 values.
Activity in the New York and north
ern New Jersey district has grown Il
an enormous volume. The total con
tracts awarded from January !. 1919
TO July I. 1919, amounted to $194,5S4,
600. This is an Increase OF so per cent
over the average for similar periods o.
tho preceding Ave years. Tho averag,
figure was 1929, 100000, expressed II
ms OF 1919 values.
Of the total amount OF building started
from January 1. 1919. to June ], 1919
40 per cent. was residential and 1914
per cent. industrial. In January, 1919
the average estimated value of reslden'
tIal projects was $1,000; IN May, $3.50
The average estimated value OF indus
trial projects in January. 1919, was $l3,
600: in May. s77,500. Especially in tn,
class Of Industrial projects is the ten
dency toward an increase in the seal,
of individual operations apparent.