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a a a of of of of of of of the the I THE BROOKLYN DAILY EAGLE. NEW YORK, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18. 1918. 31 WORKERS PLAN WHIRLWIND FINISH OF BROOKLYN DRIVE Mass Meeting Tonight at Academy Feature of Closing Days of Campaign. Taking advantage of the two days' extension of time before the close of the United War Work campaign those of the Brooklyn drive planned a whirlwind finish.

Alfred C. Bedford and Herbert K. had a conference with the of the ExTwitchell, ecutive Committee last night in the headquarters in the Chamber of Commerce Building at the plans were discussed. Telegrams were sent to all captains, sectional chairmen and industrial workers urging them to do all in their power to help put Brooklyn "over top." There was no pessimism at the meeting. Both Mr.

Bedford and Mr. Twitchell expressed confidence that Brooklyn would oversubscribe its $3,000,000 quota. However, they welcomed the extension of time as the holiday prevented the drive from gethad the ending of hostilities on Monday ting the impetus it would have TO had not stopped everything on that day. The luncheon of the workers for the receiving of reports will be held tonight and night until the end of the campaign instead of at noon as was the case last week. Consequently, no new figures were obtainable to- day.

Mass Meeting Tonight. fund. Pageant at 14th Tonight. There will be a big mass meeting tonight at the Academy of Music. Mrs.

Clarence Waterman, chairman of the committee on speakers and meetings, has arranged with Rear Admiral N. R. Usher to have a delegation of sailors from the warships of the different nations in the harbor attend. They will appear on the stage, each carrying the flag of his own country. Frederic B.

Pratt will preside. The speakers will be Gipsy Smith, Dr. Margaret Cocket of the Y. M. C.

Rabbi Stephen Wise and Signaler Thomas Skeyhill. The Pelham Bay Band will play and the Paulist Choir of Manhattan will sing. T. A. and L.

F. Newman, the dry goods merchants of Washington made a contribution of $500 to the The War Work Campaign will be aided tonight by a pageant given at the 14th Regt. Armory under the auspices of the a Y. W. C.

A. The pageant was written by Miss Hazel MacKaye, sister of Percy MacKaye, and is called "The Blue The dances and episodes will be represented by 1,000 girls from the Bush Terminal, many of them munition workers. They will be assisted by several hundred school children of the vicinity and soldiers and sailors. The pageant will include the representation of all branches of war work, French and American munition workers, farmerettes, a military drill, a "Blue Triangle" parade and a play. A large chorus will carry the musical of the program.

A reception and O. H. Morgan will sing. musicale will follow the pageant. Mrs.

Captain A. P. Simmonds will pre- sent the aims of the War Work Campaign, and give his experiences on the front. The pageant will be conducted by Cyril Mee, the song leader. An enthusiastic gathering of men and women folks crowded the First Baptist Church last night both to promote the War Work campaign and to welcome back home Dr.

William Francis Campbell, who left his work at the Long Island College Hospital in the early summer to engage in Red Cross work France. He was given a rousing reception by his neighbors, and held them spellbound with a graphic story of his experiences on the other side. Dr. Campbell gave it as his opinion that he had a charmed life, and cited all incident during his stay in Paris 10 bear him out. He was standing on the street in Paris holding conversation with a Y.

M. C. worker and a French acquaintance during the longrange bombardment of the city by the Germans when a shell from the big Bertha struck nearby. Dr. Campbell and his companions were knocked down and stunned momentarily, and when the doctor regained his feet he found that he was no worse off except that one of his puttees had been torn away by a fragment of the shell.

His friends were not SO fortunate, however, and the Y. M. C. A. worker suffered a broken thigh, while the Frenchman had his arm shot off as clean "as though it had been cut by a scissors," as the doctor himself explains.

He related the wonderful spirit of the boys in khaki who were wounded and said if he lived to be a thousand years old he would never forget the smiles on the faces of the boys, without exception, when they were carried to the dressing stations for treatment. Dr. J. W. Fleming spoke of his work on the Draft Board.

Borough President Speaks. the speaker of the evening and Borough, President Riegelmann was was greeted vociferously when introduced by Dr. Fleming as Brooklyn's patriotic Borough He appealed for the hearty support of the section don in the drive just closing. not know of a more splendid manner of celebrating the victory with which our Armies have just been blest than by contributing freely and from the heart just a little more than we can afford to provide our brave heroes with some weil deserved said the Borough President. "We have stood by our boys from the very start, and now that they have proved themselves worthy of America, we must prove ourselves worthy of them.

The most dificult task for the organizations working for the welfare of our boys is still before them, because now with practically nothing to occupy the minds of the soldiers while they are waiting to be transported home in triumph, they will require more ation and more entertainment, and it is up to the people back home to provide the wherewithal." This is the last day of the War Exposition at the 23d Regt. Armory. Brooklynites will have their final opportunity this afternoon and evening to view the collection of trophies that has been placed on exhibition to help swell the fund for the United War! Work Campaign. German guns captured by Yankee hundreds of Thierry, doughboys at Chateau- and the everything from a war-battered airplane to trench stoves, are among the exhibits. There will be concerts afternoon and evening by United States Naval bands, community singing and dancing, a8 well as a vaudeville program, this evening.

Admission is 50 cents, and all proceeds from the exposition are for service welfare activities which are carried on by the seven charitable organizations in the United War Work drive. TO REDUCE THE NAVY Washington, 18-Reduction the enlisted "strength of the Navy has commenced, Secretary Daniels said today, and applications for discharge by men both in the regular service and in the reserve divisions are being received. First consideration is being given, he added, to youths seeking to return to school or to positions in civil life which they gave up to join the Naval forces. Mr. Daniels did not.

indicate the extent to which the reduction in strength was planned to go. It has been intimated previously, however, that the Navy could spare 50,000 men during the next month. CANDY NOW A PART OF AMERICANS' RATIONS Thursday, November 14- Paris, has been officially included in Candy the rations of the American Expeditionary Force, the Stars and Stripes announces. The men en will be allowed one-half pound each every 10. days.

The retina, will include chocolates and hard JUGULAR SEVERED, HE LIVES Doherty, 20 years old, of 309 John Lexington is in the Williamsburg Hospital with stab wounds in the neck received early yesterday morning. Dojugular vein severed and herty's that he did not die soon after being cut hospital is a miracle, Doherty the doctors, David say. and Thomas Maloney of 147 North Seventh st. and Martin Loftus of 143 North Seventh Bedford ave. and North Eighth st.

Two men came along and jostled them. When they remonstrated one of the men drew knife, and slashed Doherty, and also a attacked Thomas Maloney, who is 15 years old, cutting him in the face and hands. The assailants ran up North Eighth and disappeared. WAR REVENUE BILL CAN'T BE REPORTED; CONGRESS TO QUIT Secretary McAdoo's Plans for Downward Revision Certain to Delay Measure. Washington, November 18-The war revenue bill, the Senate Finance Committee agreed today, cannot be reported to the Senate before the new session of Congress, opens December 2.

because of the certain delay in the committee, due to Secretary McAdoo's proposals for downward revision to 1919 and $4,000,000,000 for 1920. It make the total levy $6,000,000,000 0 for was the consensus that the present session of Congress might well be adjourned at once. This report was given to Majority Leader Martin in connection with adjournment plans. With the Senate awaiting the revenue bill and having little other business, and with the House virtually suspended under the three-day recess program, leaders proceeded with the plan to effect an early adjournment until the new session opens two weeks hence. Controversy over the proposal to fix 1920 tax rates in the pending bill was renewed today, with the Republicans again voicing strong opposition.

Decisions on this and other revision questions were deferred. MULHAUSEN'S DEAN DIES OF JOY AS FRENCH ENTER CITY Overcome by Emotion, Prelate Succumbs--Joy of Populace Turned to Sorrow. Mulhausen, November 18 (Havas) -No words can picture the triumphal entrance of the French troops into this city nor express the wild joy of the people who crowded the streets to applaud their liberators. Flowers, tobacco and cockades were thrown to the soldiers as they marched along. Gen.

Hirschauer headed his troops. Men and women rushed forward and piously kissed the folds of the flag borne by the 344th Inf. The cheers of the populace grew until the troops arrived at the City Hall, where the city authorities welcomed Gen. Hirschauer and his staff. The joy of the populace was saddened when the Rev.

Cotti, the dean of Mulhausen, was overcome by emotion at the official reception to the French officers and dropped dead. He had been for many years a champion of the French cause in Alsace. After the official ceremonies, the government of the city addressed a telegram to the French Government declaring the strong attachment of Mulhausen to France the unwavering loyalty of the population. OBITUARY WILLIAM T. DE NYSE of 134 Ross a resident of the Eastern District nearly all his lifetime, died yesterday of the ailments of old age.

His funeral services will be held tomorrow evening, and the interment. on Wednesday, will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Mr. De Nyse was a retired electrotyper and stereotyper, formerly of the old firm of De Nyse Sons, in Frankfort Manhattan. He was a member of the First Reformed Church of Williamsburg, Hyatt Lodge No.

205, F. and A. and DeWitt Clinton Commandery No. 27. Knights Templar.

Mr. De Nyse is survived by two sons. James R. and Morton De Nyse, and a sister, Mrs. Sarah C.

Smith. CORP. JOSEPH J. WACHTER. 23 years old, son of Henry and Runnie Faith Wachter, and brother of Misg Marion Wachter, of 132 96th Bay Ridge, died of pneumonia on Friday at Camp Eustis, Va.

His body is eXpected home tomorrow. His parents went to the camp upon receipt of notification of his illness. Corp. Wachter volunteered shortly after war was declared. He was made a corporal on Septem.

ber 3 of this year. He was stationed at Sandy Hook with the 17th Coast Artillery, until recently, when be was sent to Camp Eustis with the 31st Artillery. The funeral will be held on Wednesday afternoon in St. Patrick's R. C.

Church at Ft. Hamilton, and the interment will be in St. John's Cemetery. MRS. ANNIE FOYLE.

51 years old. wife of Patrick Foyle and daughter of James Murphy, for many years active in the management of Calvary Cemetery, died on Friday. after a long illness, at her residence, 17 High Maspeth. I. I.

Mrs. Foyle was born in Brooklyn, and 40 years ago moved to the section where she died. She is survived, besides her husband, by two sons, both in the service of the country in France; also a daughter, Cecilia. The funeral will be held tomorrow morning: with a requiem 10859 in the R. C.

Church of St. Stanislaus, in terment following in Calvary Cemetery. JOSEPH JOHN MeSWEENEY. 45 years old, for the past 15 years an inspector in the Tenement House Department in' Brooklyn, died on Saturday of a complication of ail. meuta, nt.

his residence, 1646 720 st. His funeral will be held tomorrow morning, with requiem mass in the R. Church of Our Lady of Guadaloupe, 78d near 15th interment following in Holy Cross Cemetery. Mr. MeSweeney was born in New York City, and until 20 years tgo WAS a master plumber in Manhattan and member of Tammany Hall.

He was member of the 16th A. D. Democratic Club and was captain of the election district in which he lived. Mr. McSweency is survived by his wife, Sadie Casey: two sons, Joseph and Austin, who 1a with the old 69th Regt.

in France, and a daughter, Ethel. BROOKLYN GIRL FINDS SWEETHEART IN PARIS CROWD Miss Skivens of Brooklyn Soon Meets Albert Leigh- -Many Eagle Bureau Arrivals. Eagle Bureau, 53 Rue Cambon. (Speciar Cable to The Eagle.) Paris, November 18-I have heard from the following Brooklyn and Long Island soldiers and civilians: Sgt. Arthur Hart, 411 Ocean ave.

Lt. C. Lowenthal, 1727 President st. Corp. Anthony Coran, 225 Eighth ave.

Sgt. Earl Handa. Edwin B. Wilson, formerly assistant city editor Eagle, who is stationed near Issoudon, not far south of Paris, on guard duty in big aviation camp. Thomas Mitchell of 358 11th is in hospital in Paris with Malick McMaugh of 252 West 148th Manhattan; both are well.

Corp. William Klees of the machine gun battalion, is at present in a rest camp. Corp. Philip King, 1248 Bedford ave. Harry Longren, 1935 Pacific st.

Lt. Elbert Nostrand, Sheiter Island Heights, L. I. Desmond Brown, 928 Madison 'infantry. Sgt.

Frank Cassin, 1451 East 14th who is still in hospital but is feeling fine, Raynor Howell, Mattituck, L. I. Luke Duryee, 226 Seventh who is doing well in hospital. Lt. W.

F. Barnaby, 91 East 18th who writes that he is anxious about his family, fearing that some members of it may have been victims of the B. R. T. accident.

William Kuhn of 20 Arion who acknowledges receipt of long delayed money order. Sgt. Newman Wagner, Bay Shore, L. in the best of health. "Bureau arrivals include the following: Sgt.

William Lynch, 291 East Second st. Sgts. William Guderian, 478 Logan M. Waldman, 1293 East New York Frank Seer, 4584 Ridgewood Harry Willard, 359 Lewis Harold Campbell, 319 Eighth all on leave in Paris. Miss Margaret E.

M. Wood of 162 Cleveland st. is making arrangements to do Y. M. C.

A. work. It is a curious coincidence that Miss Wood was in London at the outbreak of the war and in Paris at the hour that the first gun was fired from Concorde in celebration of peace. With her was Miss Bessie Pimpton of Hollis, L. I.

Lt. Harry Slater passed through Paris, celebrating the Allied victory with a friend of his fiancee. Joseph Stehlin of 3133 Ocean at arrived on Monday. He has reported French headquarters, offering his services as a flyer. His plans are still unsettled.

Raymond O'Brien, 282 Sterling place, is on a short stay in Paris. Lovers Meet in Joyous Throng. Miss Florence Skivens of 4905 Snyder has arrived in Paris and found her sweetheart, Albert Leigh of Utica who is attached to the signal corps. The incessant parades and rejoicing over the victory offered many obstacles to their meeting, but in three hours they had found each other. George Phelps of 7905 Ridge Boulevard is here to do Y.

M. C. A. work in the Rhine region. Capt.

Gilbert McCormick of 1242 St. John's place and Capt. Willis Kenney of 1049 East 18th are on a short visit to the capital. Lt. James Garretson of Forest Hills, L.

overjoyed to be among the lucky ones who are privileged to do their celebrating here. Lt. William Beaumil, 504 Madison st. John Swenson of Troy ave. and Lenox road acknowledges the receipt of a money order sent him through the bureau.

Miss Nettie Van Gramp of 841 Carroll was caught by a movie operator just as she was crossing the street alone to see a crowd of wating to be received by Premier Clemenceau just outside the palace. Found Jimmie Corneil at a Paris hospital, where he has been cured of shell shock. Charles Becker of 435 Bleecker st. and Thomas Cangley of 1552 Atlantic ave. are out of their division and are in Paris now.

Lt. Col. Donovan, former major of the 23d is now provost marshal. Other arrivals at the bureau are: Bazel Lafarge of 312 McDonough who came here by way of Brest a on Russian ship. She expects to do Y.

M. C. A. work. Elizabeth Clark of 522 Clinton who is returning home soon, having completed her term service as a relief worker for "the Y.

M. C. A. in Switzerland. ton Raymond Walker of 466 who has been serving as an entertainer.

Richard G. Husch of 304. Clermont a Red Cross secretary, has recovered from an attack of influenza. William Hennessy of 3306 Cortelyou road, James Bayne of 231 and Charles Christiansen of Hayward 8208 Port Hamilton Parkway, all passing through Paris on way tr. St.

Malmo to enjoy ten days leave. Anccht Prisoner of Huns. Fred Blau of 584 East Eighth st. and Frank Licari of 312 Elmwood ave. have been transferred from the 27th with Division quarters to the Air Service Mechanics, not far from Paris.

Licari made the trip to the city to find is his brother-in-law, John Hart, who Sgt. in a Robert hospital. He also reported that was taken prisoner Anecht of Ridgewood when the 106th made the by the Germans rupture in the Hindenburg line. The bureau has heard from the following: E. A.

Branch. 5512 Third who has recovered from a slight attack of bronchitis. Edna Eipper, 780 East who has arrived safely in Tours, Ninth: where she is to do topographical drafting. Irving Kennedy, 11th Balloon Co. Frederick Homan, 13 Quincy who asks that his mother be relieved of worry about him.

Frederick Georgens, who writes that he has been promoted to the rank of first sergeant in the Supply Co. of the 106th. He says: "Tell dad and that their boy is feeling fine--really ally could not feel better." Howard Green of 1491 DeKalb attached to the Medical writes that he was gassed on September 28 but is out of the hospital now and is feeling fine. Donnellon, 136 East 31st and Alexander Mitchell, 155 State who are working for the K. of C.

in Paris. Lts. Charles McChesney, 1496 Union Frank Maximell, Manhattan; James Murphy, 618 59th and Geweiler of Windsor all shopping in Paris for officers equipment. Many of the boys of the 106th who left the regiment as sergeants have received orders to return to command men in the old division. Gets Red Cross Captaincy.

Charles Crane of Brooklyn State Hospital has just received promotion The Eagle's Motion Picture Directory in the Amusement Column will enable you to locate the best pictures at selected theaters. to a captaincy in the Red Cross in recognition of his splendid work at headquarters in Paris. Sgt. David Rodin of 221 39th st. has recovered from a gas attack.

and is awaiting orders to return to his outfit. Sgt. Albert of 901 Union st. writes: "I am anxious to get some real home news." Edgar Anderson of 7402 10th ave. reports himself safe and well.

Sgt. Eugene Pike of 2759 Bedford ave. is reported in the best of condition. Ellswood Fordham, 278 Monroe promises to write to the bureau each week concerning his health. Harold Rhinehart of 203 Lefferts ave, and Charles Stimpson of 2269 Bath ave.

want to be in l'aris at the finish. Philip Becker of 339 McDonough st. writes: "Everything Gordon Schrank of 29 Vernon ave. wants his wife notified not to send him any more sweaters or socks behe will be home in a couple of months. Frank Mortlock of 1867 62d st.

writes that he is safe and well. A similar message comes from Frank Hemmerke of 475 Monroe whose only complaint is that the does not receive letters regularly. Sgt. Harry Stine of 30 Granite st. reports himself well.

but. very busy, but adds that he is writing home now. Michael McFadden of Co. 306th, says he is well and on duty. SANDSTED.

MOONEY'S APPEAL REFUSED BY HIGH COURT; HE MAY DIE His Fate Now Rests With Governor of California Who Can Pardon. Washington, November 18-The Supreme Court refused today to review the case of Thomas J. Mooney, labor leader under sentence to die December 13 for murder in connection with a bomb explosion two years ago in San Francisco. Mooney's counsel appealed to the Supreme Court after a long fight in California to decisions or the State courts. asking the Supreme upset, Court to review his case, Mooney charged that his conviction had been obtained through fraud on the part of the District Attorney, who had made use of perjured testimony.

This fraud was not discovered, he claimed, until after his conviction, but efforts to obtain a new trial failed. In acting on Mooney's petition to. day the court merel" announced its decision through Chief Justice White, without comment. The case has attracted -wide attention. In response to appeals for his influence President Wilson twice has telegraphed the Governor of California suggesting that clemency be considered.

Governor His Only Hope. San Francisco, November 18-- "The last prop is knocked from under Mooney with the exception of possible action by Governor Stephens," Attorney Edwin V. McKenzie of counsel for Thomas J. Mooney said here today when advised that Mooney's appeal to the United States Supreme Court had been denied. "We expected a denial from the Supreme Court but it was up to us to exhaust every possible means of getting a new trial for Mooney," McKenzie said.

Mooney is in "death row" in the San Quentin State Penitentiary awaiting execution. He was convicted for murder in connection with a preparedness day bomb explosion, July 22, 1916, in which ten persons were killed and forty injured. PREUSS MADE GERMANY'S SECRETARY OF INTERIOR Basel, Switzerland, November 18 Preuss has been appointed Germany's State Secretary of the Interior, according to a Berlin dispatch. A Berlin wireless dispatch Saturday announces names of the heads of the Department of State. It made no mention of an interior department, and it is probable that the appointment of Preuss was made later.

Soap, Powder, Tooth Paste For American Soldiers Washington, November 18-American soldiers in France are not neglecting their personal appearance. The War Department announced today that 119,000,000 cakes of soap, 53,000 boxes of talcum powder, 000 packages packages of tooth shaving paste and soap and paste were among the purchases for the overseas forces during the past six months. WANT SCHOOL KIDDIES BACK Washington, November 18-An active campaign to secure the return to school of thousands of children who have been drawn into industry during the war emergency, has been launched by the Children's Bureau of the Department of Labor. An announcement today said letters had been sent to all State officials responsible for the enforcement of school attendance and children labor laws, asking their cooperation. Theusands of children, the announcement said, were drawn into unsuitable occupations during the war by the attraction of high wages.

In many instances children under 14 are being employed more than eight hours a day, it was said, and children as young as 5 years have been found in industry. LIFT BAN ON CABLES The Western Union Telegraph and Cable Company announced today it, had resumed the acceptance of Transatlantic cable messages subject to deday. Service was suspended last week on account of congestion of business. TO CURB TICKET SPECULATING. District Attorney Swann has framed an ordinance which will drive ticket speculators from the streets, prevent the sale by theaters of tickets for any sum greater than the price appearing on the ticket, and make it impossible for the agencies to raise that price by more than 50 cents.

The Board of Aldermen will be asked to act upon the ordinance tomorrow. The District Attorney has been making an gation, which led him to believe that practically 80 per cent. of the theater tickets handled in Manhattan through the hands of speculators. Many shows are virtually underwritten by the brokers. 'TAGS CHILD AGAINST LOSS.

Lt. Neumeier of the Brownsville low the example mother of E. station house advises, mothers to folL. Goff, 4 years old, of 405 Riverside ave. The little fellow was brought to the station house last night by a man who had found him on the street weeping bitterly because he was lost.

An identification tag, like the aluminum discs worn by men in service, was found tied by a bit of string around his neck. ASHLAND PLACE LINK URGED AS BROOKLYN'S VITAL TRANSIT NEED Center St. Loop Could Not Accommodate Brooklyn Traffic, Bassett Tells Riegelmann. That the Ashland place connection between Fulton st. elevated lines and the subway offers the only quick method of providing adequate transit of facilities between the Bedford and central Brooklyn districts and the main arteries of travel in Manhattan, since the Center Bridge connection has been admitted be insufficient, was one of the big arguments used today at the hearing in Borough Hall to persuade Borough President Riegelmann to approve the contract for the connection now before the Board of Estimate.

Between 50 and 100 representatives of civic interests appeared to urge the approval of the plan, which has already been passed by the Public Service Commission. Only two voices were raised in opposition. J. B. Allee of the Fulton Street Subway League expressed the belief that Brooklyn should hold out for a Fulton st.

subway. D. J. Dilthey, who was greeted with a chorus of laughter, in which even Borough President Riegelmann participated, when he remarked that "certainly the B. R.

T. officials must have a conscience," urged that Brooklyn disapprove of anything substituted for a complete new system to serve the central portions of the borough. Several men expressed the feeling that the hearing, which was called last Wednesday, had been held too soon to enable a full representation of those interested to be assembled, and Mr. Riegelmann therefore announced that he would hold another a week from today at Borough Hall. Those who appeared and spoke for the project included Herbert L.

Carpenter, president of the Associated Civic Associations; Representative Frederick W. Rowe, ex-Public Service Commissioner E. M. Bassett and ert Alfred Shaw. representing the Committee of 100: W.

P. Rae, who presented the resolutions of the Brook. lyn Board of Real Estate Brokers favoring the link; Dr. E. J.

McGar, of the Fulton Street Anti- Third Track Association and several others. Center St. Loop Inadequate, Says Bassett. Mr. Bassett brought out the inadequacy of the Center st.

loop connection with Brooklyn Bridge. He said that the proposition as it now stood was a question whether the people of the central section of Brooklyn could get adequate service between their homes and the main transit arteries in Manhattan via the Fulton st. third track system, over the Brooklyn Bridge and through the Center st. loop, or whether they must find another way--the Ashland place connection. He said he had learned that the consensus of opinion among engineers was that the Bridge connection with the Center st.

loop was not adequate to take care of the volume of traffic that could be carried by the third tracked Fulton st. elevated. Mr. Riegelmann said that he had looked into this and found it true. "Eight car, all-steel trains -which the Fulton st.

line will carry," he said, "cannot be operated over the Center st. connection. If they are composed of alternate power cars and "dumcars with no power they will mies" not have enough power to climb the grade; if they are all power cars the trains will be too heavy." "In view of that, Mr. Bassett said, "I should urge the Ashland pl. connection, because otherwise the only way this section of Brooklyn can get adequate connection is by a new tme and it is doubtful if it be wise to wait for that until such time as the city will be financially able to give it." Mr.

Carpenter made the principal argument the connection. He was interrupted many times by Borough President Riegelmann who ask him for his opinion of various clauses in the contract as it now stands. Riegelmann asked Carpenter particularly if he approved the fact that the contract makes 110 provision for a refund gy the B. R. T.

to the city of $500,000 allowed for completion of the third down Fulton st. a8 provided under Contract No. 4 of the dual system of which the Ashland pl. route would be a modification. He also asked him lie he liked the fact that the Ashland pl.

connection would reduce the city's revenue from tolls over the bridge by $100,000 a year, and if he liked the rider in the contract which puts it up to the city to build the railroad a station on another line at the Williamsburg Bridge Plaza. He also pointed out that it did not take the elevated tracks off lower Fulton st. as provided in the dams st. re-location plan, but made it possible for the road to strengthen and enlarge the structure now there. "I do not ask these question to give the impression that I am against the Ashland pl.

connection." Riegelmann said, "but merely to develop the sentiment." Carpenter declared that in spite of these things the contract he was for it as the "fairest and best" contract the city was able to obtain. He declared that it would result in raising assessed values to such an extent that the city would add $800,000 a year to its tax revenues and that the city's borrowing capacity would be enhanced to the extent of $10,000,000. feel somewhaht sad," Carpenter said, "that it has been thought necessary for us to appear again at a hearing to show that the Brooklyn public approves this plan. That has been so clearly demonstrated at hearings in the past. If by spending the $2,000,000 for this connection, Mr.

Borough President, you can save $1,000.000 a year in added tax revenues and provide decent transit facilities for the Bedford and Hill sections, it is the absolute duty of the Borough President to see it through, and we know you are going to do Riegelmann also called attention to the fact that the connection would mean the closing of Carlton ave. and the payment of heavy damages by the city, but Carpenter replied that the city ought to be willing to stand these in order to get the route. As the opening of the hearing Mr. Riegelmann explained that the plan had been approved by the Public Service Commission last December: had come before the Board of Estimate last January, been referred to him and by him held without action until no wbecause he felt that "It was our first duty to win the war." and that regardless of any action taken by him it would be impossible to get steel for the construction work until the war was over. Carpenter declared that he understood the Public Service Commission had last fall assurances that it could get priority orders for the steel for this work.

but Mr. Riegelmann insisted that he had looked up the matter and found that they had no such guarantees. "Will you not make a clean-cut statement as to what you intend to do in this matter?" Commissioner McStay was asked today. "There is absolutely nothing that I of can say because nothing has been done with reference to a renewal of the ash removal contract with the Brooklyn Ash Removal he replied. "But you have said that the company's bid would not be accepted.

How do you reconcile that with your subsequent statement that the city was compelled to make A contract with the Brooklyn Ash Removal Company because the city would have to purchase an expensive equipment to do this work on its own account "What I said was that the city would have to make some sort of a a Sound business knowledge and experience THE directors of the First National Bank, thoroughly familiar with local business conditions, are active in the management of the bank. They meet frequently to consider loans and to discuss the affairs of the institution. Our directorate provides a background of sound business knowledge and experience which is one of the best assets of this institution. Your deposits and o' her financial interests are safe in the hands of these men. FIRST -NATIONAL BANK-IN BROOKLYN BROADWAY AND HAVEMEYER ST.

contract with the Brooklyn Ash ReCompany," Mr. MacStay responded. "No one else can remove the ashes in Brooklyn without first making an investment of several million dollars. I say so still. The city must come to an understanding with that company.

I am trying to get better terms for the city." "Do you mean as to price or a shorter term of contract?" "I mean both, and I have not given up hope of the Brooklyn Ash Removal Company coming down on its "Have you received any intimation from the company that your hope may be realized?" "No, but in the last two weeks there has been a radical change in conditions. The war is over and presently there will be no such scarcity of labor as we have experienced. The Brooklyn Ash Removal Company based its figures on what it had to pay for common labor--more than twice as much as in ordinary times. You can't blame them for that. You or I would have done the same thing.

"As I have said, conditions now are different from what they were before the signing of the armistice, and I expect that the city, in the matter of this ash removal contract. will benefit by the ending of the "Then there is more reason that into a long term 'contract for ash reever that the not enter moval at this time?" "Certainly, that is view." "Or a. short term contract at $1.40 load per, am opposed to that, too." clared Commissioner MacStay. "But how are you going to prevent it if the Brooklyn Ash Removal Company refuses to Commissioner MacStay had no answer to make to the last question, but he intimated that he was planning a new move to bring the Brooklyn Ash Removal Company to terms. What this plan is he would not say.

Mr. MacStay was asked why in vertising a new contract for operation of the Staten Island garbage plant he had not given the bidders more than ten 1 days time in which to submit their bids. "Ten days is all the law he said, "and no reason exists why that period should be extended." ITALIAN EXODUS BEGINS A great exodus of Italian workmen to their native land has begun. Several hundred applicants for ports filled the front hall of the second floor of the Custom House in Manhattan this morning: hundreds were lined up in front the money other, brokers' offices and hundreds stood in line at State Manhattan, steamship offices, awaiting their turn to buy tickets. Some have come from Canada.

Most of them speak nothing but Italian, and the police are kept busy making them understand what they are to do. Nearly all the Italian boats sail from the Brooklyn waterfront. and they will go out with their steerage berths crowded. The cessation of the shipment of soldiers to Europe has permitted the lines to take these civilian passengers. Most of them are aliens.

INFLUENZA DECREASES During the past -eight hours 343 infuenza cases were reported at the Health Department, while 90 person died from the disease during the same period. The reports on the epidemic showed that the disease is gradually decreasing. Sunday's figures showed a decrease of 96 cases under Saturday and 1 less today than Sunday. Pneumonia is also on the decrease. Sunday there were 46 cases reported, against 77 for Saturday, and for today only 39 cases were reported.

Sunday 52 persons died from pneumonia and 39 died overnight. Today's figures: New Cases. New Cases, Influenza. Pneumonia. Sun.

Mon. Sun. Mon. Manhattan. 46 Bronx 24 89 4 1.

Brooklyn 34 24 10 Queens Richmond Totals 168 167 46 39 AID FOR WOMEN WORKERS Washington, November 18-Women now employed in war industries must be protected during the period of industrial transformation from unemployment, a relapse to the lower wages standards and unsuitable conditions of employment generally, said a statement today by Mary Van Kleeck, director of the Women Industry Service of the Department of Labor. The women who are to be displaced by the returning soldiers should be given full opportunity to find other gainful employment, she said, before their income is cut off. WALKER SPENT $11,431 Albany, November 18-Harry C. Walker, the Lieutenant Governorelect, spent $11,431 in his campaign for election, according to his statement of expenses tiled with Secretary of State today. A partial report of the Democratic State Committee shows that $21,530 had been expended, although the re.

ceipts up to October 1 were only $4,300, of which $3,000 was contributed by the Democratic National Committee. REFEREES APPOINTED. man of REFEREES APPOINTED. of apoplexy, BY BENEDICT. J.

Henry Herz Dime Savings Bank of Brooklyn vs. Brooklyn elated Trust Harvey Dobson Freith VA, Ben- Bridgeport. netta Jacob H. Shaffer: Sheld vs. Smith, Lessier: Wright vs.

Obermeyer Bridgeport Liebmann William G. Suumenicht. Elka in Montague GERMAN WAR DEBT EXCEEDS TWO- THIRDS OF NATION'S WEALTH Indemnities Claimed by Allies Will Total Billions Can Germany Pay Them? (By the Associated Press.) Washington, November 18-Study of Germany's financial situation has been undertaken by Government agencies here, with a view to throwing light on the ability of the German nation to pay big sums as reparation for devastation of invaded countries. Unofficial reports that Germany's national represented indicate, mainly by war bonds held within the empire, is now nearly $35,000.000,000, or more than two-thirds of the estimated national wealth of eighty billions. Although there has been no official announcement or intimation of the aggregate amount which the Allies will expect Germany to pay, it is certain to run into billions of dollars and necessarily the terms of payment must accord with Germany's ability to This ability will be measured 1 by the pay.

nation's power to revive her peace time industries and trade, and to tax this for state purposes. Financial observers here say some claims for restoration and restitution set forth by interests in a few Allied nations are extravagant, because they are beyond Germany's ability, even though this is estimated at the highest. War Bond- to Be Used as Taxpayers? The victorious Allies will not concern themselves primarily, it is believed. with Germany's redemption of her own national debt, since this is largely internal. Comparatively small amounts of German war bonds are owned outside Germany, and perhaps the largest sums are held by citizens of the United States, former German subjects.

Officials here who have known internal conditions in Germany in the past do 1100 believe the will repudiate the internal indebtedness, but think rather that taxes will be made so heavy as to force citizens to turn in their bonds in settlement. In this way the debt would be cancelled without actual repudiation. There is some discussion in official circles here of the advisability of the Allies requiring payment of an indefinite amount for reparation, this sum' to be determined in the future by commissions, as the physical reconstruction progresses in Belgium and France and the actual cost of work becomes more clearly determined than now. It is pointed out that future prices cannot be measured accurately at present. Interest on the part of American officials in the subject is somewhat indirect, however, inasmuch as the Government expects none of the payments to go to its credit.

German War Debt $35,000.000.000. Whatever may be the weight of the final burden of reparation and restitution to be placed on Germany, the enormity of the task ahead of her may be illustrated by comparison of her national debt with that of the United States. Germany has 66,000,000 population and $80.000,000.000 of estimated wealth to pay $35,000.000,000 of war debt already created. The United States has 110.000,000 population and an estimated national wealth of $250,000.000,000 to pay nearly 000.000,000 war debt already created. or approximately $23,000,000,000 within another six months.

This means that the per capita burden will be at least three times greater in Germany than in the United States. Woman Beaten and Robbed John Meisel, 38 years old, of 147 Franklin was held in $1,500 bail for assault and robbery today, by Magistrate Short of the Williamsburg court. He will be arraigned 011 Wednesday. Miss Elizabeth Woods of 356 Park ave, charges that Meisel knocked her down, kicked her and then ran off with purse containTheM ing $16 and dL diamond ring valued at $50. Patrolman Hoffstedt of the Greenpoint ave, station caught Meisel, after a chase of seven or eight blocks.

Miss Woods positively identified Meisel 115 her assailant and became 40 ill that an ambulance took her to the Greenpoint Hospital. She is seriously injured. GERMAN ASIATIC BANK AT PEKING DYNAMITED London, November 18-- -The German Asiatic Bank of Peking WAS dynamited by unknown persons Inte last week, says an Exchange Telegraph dispatch from Tientsin. The American Legation guard attempted to extinguish the fire which resulted, but the water supply was low and it is believed the building will be a total wreck. NATHAN HERZ, 13, a prominent business Bridgeport, died early today at the home of his brother, of New Haven.

lie WAR with the firm of Loewith Re Co. He was a meinber or tie Club, the Algonquin Club und the Bridgeport,.