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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-14
MAYOR WILL PROBE
LABORATORY COST
Moore Finds Excess Expense Is
$4,000 for Philadelphia
General Building
INADEQUATE, SAYS FURBUSH

Mayor Moore has ordered an investi-
CATION into the reasons for the cost of
S2S7. 900 for the pathological laboratory
at the Philadelphia General Hospital.
Original plans. as prepared by Philip
II. Johnson, whose contract as per
petual' city architect is now under the
fire of the administration, called for
an expenditure of $50. 900 for the build
ing and $4,000 for equipment
Physicians and experts in the Depart
ment Of Health said the new laboratory
is in many respects unsuited for the
purposes intended
''This is not the time for a public
scandal" said Director Furbush. in
commenting on the new building. ut is
advisable to wait until all matters are
thoroughly investigated and threshed
out. However, I do not think the de-
tails have been carefully worked out for
the practical and scientific research
work of a laboratory of this character.
KeenIy Disappointed
II consider clinical pathological
laboratory of the highest need in a mu
nicapality like Philadelphia. and was
keenly disappointed to observe the lack
of necessary physical equipment to con
duct the activities of such a laboratory
IL Is W Ue HOptu TtcIiiltution VI 'h'S'
faults can be made so the laboratory
can be put in workable condition as
soon as possible
DR.. Joseph Mcfarland. of the Uni
versity of Pennsylvania. who was q
member of the board which was con
suited on the plans in 1915 and 1917
said:
"Many things were condemned in the
original plans and when | returned tc
the city from war service / was amazec
when I heard of the cost and saw the
buildings"
He added that he had never been con
suited about the plans for expensive
decoration with marble and copper.
Doctors Amended Plans
Facts developed under the new ad-
ministration indicate that the plans a'
originally drawn were condemned ant
corrected by physicians who had beer
asked to serve as an advisory board.
Memoranda of these suggestions ar,
believed to have disappeared. One o
the physicians interested in the nev
laboratory said it was hoped that paper
not on file in the Department of Healtl
were in the possession of Mr.. johnson
the architect.
AS enumerated by experts. the allege
defects in the laboratory are: Mis-
placed windows in rooms where fin
scientific work is to be done; lack o
water supply lack of proper gas sup
ply electric lights badly located an
an amphitheatre for post mortem ex
aminations badly arranged. Accordin
to the physicians the gem among til
appointments of the new building is
luxurious bathroom for the janitol
which occupies more space than som
of the work rooms for the scientif
investigators.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-14
CHILD SAVES -FOUR 4
OVERCOME BY GAS
Nine-Year-OId Girl Detects odor
From Coal and Notifies
Police Sergeant
CARRIED FROM THE HOUSE,

-Four persons were overcome by coal
gas this morning at the home of Mrs.
Rose Glazer, 25OS South Reese street
They were saved from possible death by
nine year old Sadie Glazer.
The child, smelling gas when she
awoke, managed to struggle downstairs
to the street and notified Sergeant Gill
of the Fourth street and Snyder avenue
police station.
Those overcome were Mrs. Rose ella.
ger, Rebecca, twelve years old Lillian,
ten years old, and Sidney, eighteen
months.
All were sent to Mount Sinai Hos
pital, and are expected to recover
Sergeant Gill gave valuable aid in get :
ting the family to the street. After first
opening the windows in several rooms,
he carried the four occupants of the
house down the stairs one at time.
While Sadie Glazer comforted the
crying baby, who was choking from the
fumes, Gill summoned the patrol and
bundled the stricken family with
blankets while en- route to the hospital.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-14
OUSTED, GETS JOB BACK
Waterman, Who Served In Jail, Did
So in Good Cause

Francis II. Mann. watchman at
League Island Park. who was forced to
resign his position because he had been
sent to Jail twenty seven years ago. has
been restored to duty.
A politician. holding a grudge against
Mann. recently informed the Civil Serv :
ice Commission that he was a former
convict Investigation was made by C.
w. Neeld a secretary of the Civil Serv
ice Commission. who found that Mann
had been sent to Jail as a result of
attempting to save boy who was at
tackled by man on the street. Mann
and companion struck the boys as
sailant, who subsequently died.
Mann was sentenced to twelve wears
in Jail. His companion escaped After
serving his Jail sentence, Mann obtained
a position as bank messenger and was
found to be trustworthy.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-14
NAVY YARD FORCE
| TO Be INCREASED
Admiral Hughes Announces Big
Construction Plan Will
(. Soon Be Started
CARS TO RUN BEYOND GATES

Tho force of employees at the Phila-
,.nbia Navy Yard, reduced to 5000
through the failure of deficiency ap-
,ronriation for repair work, is to be
enlarged gradually to force of 1o,-
ooo or 10000 men for construction
work.
This was announced today by Rear
Admiral Charles F. Hughes, comman-
aont of the yard. Construction of
,wo battle cruisers to cost 200,
nm and the erection of steel plant
and foundry will be started within a
few months.
The prospective increase in the work
,ur force was one of the factors that
ied Admiral Hughes to appear before
Tho Public Service Commission yester-
dav and protest against the present
trolley service to the Navy Yard,
public Service Commissioner Sam
mol M. Clement, Jr.. ordered the Rapid
Transit Co. to provide car service
directly into the yard over the S1O0,
00O track laid by the government.
Funds Available
1--WE have funds available for con
,truction work." Commandant- Hughes
stoted TODAY. 1.-The failure of the
naval deficiency bill blocked the way
10 money for repair work at the yard
and that led to the laying off of many
men.
"Tbe construction program can
hardly be under way within thirty days,
Int it will be started as rapidly as
nossible. 1t may be five months be-
fore the entire project is in prog
ress.
Following the public service com
missioner's decision, representatives of
the government, the commission and
the Rand Transit Co. today began
taking census of persons who ride by
trolley to the Navy Yard.
Announcement that the company must
rur cars over the government loop was
made at the conclusion of hearing in
City Hall before the Public Service
Commissioners, at which Admiral
Hughes, other officers at the yard and
number of employees testified that great
hardships were suffered by the workers
there on account of poor transportation
facilities. 1t was also contended that
the cars were not properly ventilated
and carried nearly twice as many pas
sergers as they could comfortably hold.
The hearing will be continued on Feb
ruary IS. It is declared by the com
pany that the loop can only be oper-
ated at loss of about $40 900 annually.
II was pointed out. however. that the
Philadelphia yard is expected to be an
important station in the future and the
loop will eventually be good invest
ment.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-14
Arthur w. Howell

Arthur W. Howell. widely known in
shipping and insurance circles, died
Thursday night at his home, 1901 Chest
nut street, after long illness. Mr..
Howell, member of the Society of
Friends, was sixty eight years old For
many years he was associated with the
late William Brockie, shipping mer-
chant, and later, before he retired some
years ago, with the insurance firm of
Curtin & Brockie, Fourth and Walnut
streets.
Mr.. Howell is survived by his wife,
who was Miss Martha s. Robeson, a
cousin of the late George NJ. Robeson,
of Camden, who was a secretary of the
navy and congressman, and by four
children, Miss Martha Paul Howell,
Mrs. A. Browning Campbell Arthur
Howell and ]. Iobeson Howell.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-14
GAFFNEY GOES TO CUBA
Ware Council Leader Takes Ten-Da>
Vacation

Joseph 2. Gaffney, Ware leader in
Councils, has left the city with his
family for a ten day vacation in Cuba
and it is not likely that the row over
jobs in Councils will be taken up until
he returns.
The Ware and Independent leaders
had an understanding that no important
business would be taken up unless all
the members of both factions were pres
ent James A. Develin. of the Thirty
fourth ward, an administration man.
is i'll at his home with pneumonia and
while he is reported out of danger it
is not likely that he will be able to
attend any of the meetings of the coun-
cilmanic body for three weeks.
With Gaffney and Develin absent the
administration forces still have ma =
jority of one.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-14
PROTEST U. S. HOUSE SALE
Committee of Real Estate Board
Here to Hit Secrecy

A committee appointed by the .Phila-
delphia Real Estate Board went to
Washington this morning to protest
against the method employed by officials
of the United States Shipping Board
here in the sale of the Elmwood avenue
development for 5000. 900. The hear
ing will be held before Chairman Payne,
of the Shipping Board.
mo special effort will be made to
prevent confirmation of the sale," said
William H. Johnson, president of the
to present our resolution condemninp
such sales without due publicity
Members of the committee attending
the hearing are John G. Williams,
chairman; Walter C. Reading and
Frank Craven.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-14
81. VALENTINES DAY HERE
Is 4 TINE FOR EXPRESSION
~ " o" me Plumber Neighbors Cook, Also You
Sweetheart, but Watch Your Step

to live extensively ever after in your
humble kitchen.
The valentine would be a great thing
in public life
The statement that the American
Legion is giving Jack Dempsey valen
tine shower is said to be exaggerated.
Herbert Hoover, of Washington, is
thought to have received lace paper
greetings from two well known
parties.
The customary valentines exchanged
between Josephus Daniels and Admiral
Sims are said to have been lost in. the
mail this year.
The ex-c crown prince of the ex-Ger
man empire, who recently offered to be
the Allies valentine in place of papa
and the rest of the gang, is the first
comic of the yeab
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-14
SEEK P. O. ANNEX HERE
thornton to Consult With Washing
ton Officials Tuesday

Pressing need by the postoffice here
ot more more floor space will result in a trip
washington next Tuesday by Post
master John A. Thornton to consult
WIN the authorities there about rent
ing building with 250, 900 square feet
y noor space in the center of the city
.or use as a delivery station for mail
10 central substations.
NJ congestion in the main postoffice,
n Mr, thornton says, will be greatly re-
.evea .ts by the use of such delivery
~ Inc proposed new station would save
at ~; man office handling virtually every :
d,anng except the mail in its own
ss.rlct u All mail for the substations
asae assa the center of the city would be
"a tt,'vrsed tLe at the new Office and sent direct
70 the substations.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-14
GAMBLING LID TIGHT
Police Raid Rooms Before They Are
Opened

There is gloom among a dozen pro
fessional gambling promoters in this
city today. for they have realized that
the administration didn't wink the
other eye when it said "the lid was
down to stay"
They were convinced by a raid on
ready-t to- open establishment which
was arranged over butcher shop near
Fifty second and Market streets. Those
who had planned to patronize. the place
can get all the steaks they want in the
shop below. If they desire to bet they
may take wager on the coming price
of beef.
The nearly open gambling place was
raided by Assistant Superintendent of
Police Mills and Captain McFadden.
1t contained gambling paraphernalia to
the amount of $40 900, and had get
away stairway leading to the roof.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-14
FIREMAN OVERCOME
Flames in Broom Factory in Pale
thorp Street Do $4,000 Damaoe

Charles McElroy, a fireman of En-
gine Company No. 10, was overcome by
smoke during a fire at the broom fac
tory of Green & Shernow, 1920 Pale
thorp street, late last night and mar
rowly escaped death.
Other tremen carried him to the
street where he was later revived.
The flames caused loss estimated at
5000. Piles of snow in the neighbor-
hood greatly interfered with the work
of the firefghters. Truck No. got
stalled in a big snow bank on the way
to the blaze.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-14
AUTO CLUB TO AID
FUND FOR HERMAN
J. Borton Weeks Praises Move
to Help "WhistIing Cops"
Family
SUBSCRIPTIONS RECEIVED

Members of the Keystone Automobile
Club, numbering more than 1900, are
backing the move to raise fund to aid
the widow and children of the "Whis-
tling Cop" Matthew Herman, of 2605
Harold street.
1T is most worthy cause said j.
Borton Weeks, president of the asso-
ciation. Most of Us knew Matt Ker-
nan personally. You couldn't pass his
corner at Broad street and Lehigh ave-
nue. without remembering his CHEEKY
greeting. And believe every motorist
VIII gladly contribute to fund to help
his family. Subscriptions will be re
ceived at the club headquarters, 023
SAMSON street,
Subscriptions amounting TO 500 have
been received by the EVENING PUBLIC
LEDGER for the Kernan fund.
Joseph ID. Goodman. who inclosed a
check for $40, wrote: "T was very glad
to read in your paper that fund had
been started for the widow of Matthew
Herman, the 'Whistling Cop who died
the other day. Herman was everlast
lngly cheerful and every motorist en-
joyed the moments passing him at his
corner
William r. T. McDevitt inclosed 81
with the wish that the raising of the
fund be given widest publicity so al
the policeman's friends might have g
chance to contribute. The Rev. J. P
Fahey sent S5 in cash, and So were
contributed by two patrolmen through
Superintendent Robinson.
The contributions received so far in
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-14

Your sn,os good day to send a greeting to
bartenJOrre or divorced wife or ex-
You'd H. friend or any one with whom
It's 10 Keep on good terms.
laden May Suay when lovers and heavy
their nant at' carriers give expression to
Il yPPent;up emotions. W
a mirhiu De a day for caution. Many
from q li,timn marriage license has sprung
fully cbonentine has wide uses. A care
fegistersd1 u, one sent to your favorite
% thai b plumber may soften his heart
this winteu VIII drop around some time
With % on,v ana fix your broken pipes
rplS,s0u. Or with neat and sentimenta,
ysup ys'pm You may be able 10 o'pv;aenssr WIN nvsr
nclahbor's cook and persuade Id her her
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-14
REVIVAL TO BE CONTINUED.
Park Avenue Methodist Church
plans Another Revival

The Golf Evangelistic campaign in
the Park Avenue Methodist Church will
continue another week. The meetings of
this week have been full of interest and
enthusiasm with many visitors pres.
emf, The Rev. Samuel b. Golf, Jr.,
will preach tomorrow morning The
subject will be Attractive PERSONAL,
ties" Raymond Bartlett, the musical
director. will sing tenor solo. Curtis
Tarkin will play trumpet solo.
In the afternoon the Rev. Mr.. Goff
will address the Sunday school and
tell the story of his conversion. In the
evening there will be a special musical
program and Evangelist Goff's subject
will be ''The Second Birthday"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-14
MENDELSSOHN PRIZE AWARD
Composer From New Jersey Wins
With an Unaccompanied Chorus

The Mendelssohn Club announces
the winner of the 500 prize offered for
the best a cappella chorus. There were
sixteen competitors from various states,
as well as from Canada and Paris.
The prize was awarded to William Y.
Webbe' Summit. \. j.. and the number
is entitled "De Sheepfol'.' This will
be sung by the Mendelssohn Club at its
spring concert. The judges in the con-
fest we're Cornelius Rybner. formerly of
Columbia University; Clarence Dickin-
son. professor of music of the Union
Theological Seminary. of New York
city. and n. Lindsay Norden, director
of the Mendelssohn Club.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-14
SAFE FROM GERMS
IN INCROWDEDCARS
Formamint Tablets Destroy Germ
Life in Mouth and Throat.

Street and subway cars, railroad
trains, interurbans, theaters, public
halls are the haunts of disease
carrying germs. So are the wind
blown, dust-laden streets. And
these germs attack the mouth and
throat first.
Destroy them at once with Forma-
mint Tablets. Don't let them infect
the throat. Take one Formamint
Tablet occasionally for the prompt
relief of sore throat. They are most
palatable, refreshing, soothing. Stop
using obnoxious, ineffective gargles,
mouth washes. Get bottle today at
your druggists. Smokers, singers,
speakers, ETC., find them very help
full. 60c, all druggists.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-14

firemen at Sixteenth and Water streets
for help.
Ladders were used in getting to the
roof. From this point it was possible
to get inside the building.
Careful search was made, but the
transom climber could not be found.
While the hunt was under way, Scott
appeared. He examined his saloon and
said that nothing had been taken.
When the prowler could not be found
in the building adjacent roofs were
searched, without success.
The police are still puzzled over the
manner in which the man got away.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-14

The forward movement Of the Re-
formed Church in the United States will
hold a field day tomorrow in many
churches of the denomination in and
about Philadelphia. Leaders of the
forward movement will conduct serv-
ices and preach special sermons, ex-
planning every phase OF the movement
and the part that each congregation and
each member of the congregations is
expected to play to make the movement
a success.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-14
TRANSOM CLIMBERS NEW
TERROR TO SALOONMEN
One Enters Pine Street Place and Then Escapes Through
Gordon Of Poce-Hoarder of Alcoholic Treasures Warned

Transom climbers present new terrors
to saloonkeepers and others who have
hidden treasures.
At a o'clock this morning watch
man saw a man climb to the top of the
door of Amos Scott's saloon at the cor
ner of Twelfth and Pine streets and then
crawl inside through the transom.
He summoned the police and the
place was surrounded, but no way
could be found to enter the place. The
doors were locked and the prowler had
securely fastened tic transom after him.
At last the police called upon the
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-14
director Furbush Better TODAY

II D,tector U',.e Furbush, of Public Health
cns, On WIN III influenza at his home, 1900 Lo
hsL t stret' was reported by Mrs. Fur
husn inS as being little better this morn .
wadreector Furbush has been i'll since
2le 2leeuSesaay, Say Doctor James f, Taliev
nnSod S south Twentieth street. has diag
auenza. '' Us mia attack of in
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-14
Deaths of a Day
DR.. George w. Balm

York, Feb. 14.-Dr. George w.
Balm, sixty four years old, for thirty
years practicing physician at Spring
Grove, died of pneumonia yesterday. He
was graduated from Maryland Univer-
sity. He leaves a wife and two children.
He was one of the organizers of the
First National Bank at Spring Grove.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-14
HARDWARE MEN ELECT
H. c. Snowden, of Media, Chosen
President of Dealers


With the election of officers, the nine
teenth annual convention of the Penn
sylvania and Atlantic Seaboard Retail
Hardware Dealers Association, which
has been held during the last four days
at the Commercial Museum, Thirty
fourth and Pine streets, has ended.
The officers elected are President
Henry C. Snowden, Jr., Media, Pa. !;
first vice president, Daniel Rinehart,
Waynesboro, Pa. second vice president
Ernest Johannesson, Baltimore, and
secretary, Sharon F.. Jones. Pitts
burgh. Members of the executive com
mittee are Robert j. Murray, Homes
dale, Pa, for three years L. r.
Knight, Pittsburgh, and Wilbur c.
Throne, York, Pa, both for two years.
Delegates to national convention are /:
Harry ID. Kaiser. Philadelphia, and
John WARDROBE, Mount Carmel. Pa.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-14
Father McCrickard's Funeral

Reading. Pa, Feb. ID. - Eighty
priests, thirty eight of whom were from
Philadelphia, headed by Archbishop
Dougherty. took part in the funeral
of the Rev. John A. McCrickard, in st.
Peters Church. Burial was in Holy
Cross Cemetery. Philadelphia. Father
McCrickard was ordained last June.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-14
GRIP AND PNEUMONIA
SEVERE DURING WEEK
Director Furbush Reports
Nearly 600 Deaths From Two
Diseases With Complications

Nearly 500 deaths were due to in =
fiuenza and pneumonia and jcomplica =
ytions, according to the weekly mortality
reports issued today by Director of
Health Furbush.
These diseases alone caused as many
deaths during the week as are normally
reported for all diseases during any
one week.
The total number of deaths was 1859,
an increase of 412 over the deaths for
the week ending February 6 of this
year. and an increase of 431 over the
same week of last year.
Because of the great number of
deaths due to influenza and pneumonia
the estimated annual death rate has
been increased to 33. (which is alb
normal for this season of the year.
Influenza cases alone caused 200
deaths during the week, 161 of which
were adults and thirty nine minors.
Pneumonia caused 242 deaths and
broncho pneumania caused 122 deaths
Twenty one deaths were due to other
diseases of the respiratory system, with
the exception of tuberculosis. The NOR
tality record for the week follows:
Causes Of death.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-14


lI,Epnolu teVer '....''''.''.'.'' ....'..
Scarlet teVer ''''........
Diphtheria and Group .............,.. IT
lIiiueHza ...'...... 2OO
Other epidemic diseases .............
tuberculosis of the lungs .......... CT
tuberculosis meningitis ............. 3
Other forms of tuberculosis .,....... q
Cancer and other malignant tumors.. 81
Simple meningitis ...................
Apoplexy and softening of brain... 10
Organic diseases of the heart ........ 122
Acute bronchitis ................. o
Pneumonia ................... 24a
Bronchopneumonia .:....... ............ 122
Other diseases of the respiratory sys-
Diseases of the stomach fcancer ex-
iarrhea and enteritis (under . years.. II
Appendicitis and typhitis ............
Hernia. intestinal obstruction ........ g
Cirrhosis of the liver ................ 3
Acute nephritis and Bright's disease. GS
Noncancerous tumors ..............,.
Puerperal septicemia (puerperal fever.
peritontis) ...............
Other puerperal accidents ............
Congenital debility and malformations. 36
Violent deaths (suicide excepted
All other violent deaths ........... 27
Suicide ;;.,...'.'... .'''''.''''.''.' u
Coroners pending .............
Males. sol; females. 56S: boys 1877 girls.
119.
Estimated annual rate. 33.42
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-01-17
with the Oil Men

McsSrs Iadd e Harmon, we'll
known oil producers. ar" in the city
from Fort Worth and say that the
chances are good that some Of the
Tulsa operators viii ret oil In wildcat
test they arc drilling In Texas, that
the Wilcox test in Baylor county
looks good and that the sinclair test
near Albany in central Shackelford
county ought 90 be a winnor. They
are now starting the third hole on
account of bad luck with the first
two. The tadd Il Harmon test. two
and a half miles south or Cpddo in
stevens county Texas. IL drilling Al
500 fect, This well Is owned by the
Carter oil company and Paul Kona,