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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-25
SCANDAL OF JURY
WHEEL AGAIN HEARD
BY GRAND INQUEST
Delaware County's District
Attorney Submits Fraud
Charges Against ex-Sherif
and Two Commissioners.

The case of ex-sherlnf s. r. sprou, an,
Jury Commissioner Jacob Wise and
James Stuart, charged with malfeasancs
in office, was called before the Grand Jury
in Media today by District Attorney John
b. Hannum. Until late hour this aft
ernoon no decision had been reached.
In December, 1912, the community of
Media was shocked by the discovery that
more than 30 names had been found in
the jury wheel which had not been select
ed by the court. When this discovery was
made by the court 1t was pointed out
that n Jury selected for the trial of GRIM
inals would not be an unbiased one, but
would consist mostly of those whose
names, IL was alleged, had been improp-
erly placed on the list of jurymen
The reason given at the time OF the
exposure was that the names had been
placed there to protect several prominent
Republicans accused Of forging Washing
ton party and Bull Moose nomination pa
pers.
A petition was presented before Judge
Isaac johnson in Media this morning by
the Bar Committee of Delaware County,
asking tnat tne court permit the Ddu
slips" which were discovered in the jury
scandal, to be turned over to an expert
for Identification. The Judge held tho
request under advisement.
The expert who is to be named by the
Bar Committee will examine the slips,
which will remain in the custody of Dis
trict Attorney Hannum, as soon as per-
mission is granted by the court. This
is thought to be matter OF only few
days.
The petition was presented to the court
by A. b. Geary, T.. A. Howell and Frank
B. Rhoades, who formed the committee
named by the members of the local bar
association which is conducting the jury
scandal investigation. This is the fourth
or fifth time the jury scandal has been
aired in some way or other since early
in 1918.
John p. Hannum, Jr., the present Dis
trict Attorney, has done all in his power
to bring the guilty persons to justice and
with the experts expected testimony as
to the handwriting on the many alleged
fraudulent slips. many men prominent
in affairs in Media and surrounding
towns will be called to explain.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-25
PETROGRAD NEWS"
FALSE, AYERS
AUSTRIAN CONSUL
Discounts Reports of Exten-
sive Action in Galicia and
Announces Continued Tri-
umph Over Serbs.

Official news of great victories by the
Austro- Hungarian army over the Ser
v!ans was received by wireless today
from the Foreign Office at Vienna. The
Austrians have penetrated into Servia
more than 20 miles and captured strong
positions on the Drina River, according
to the report. Like messages conveyed the
news that the attack of the French fleet
on Cattaro had proved a failure. only
slight damage being done.
In Philadelphia this afternoon George
Won Grivicic Austro- Hungarian Consul
General, gave out this statement, an
nouncing the successes Of the Austrians:
According to wireless news received
re fight occurred in Galicia during the
last few days except some unimportanl
skirmishes. The weather is said TO be-
very unfavorable but the troops of the
Austro- Hungarian army are in excel
lent condition.
News circulating and asserting that
the Russians were defeating and cutting
off General Dankrs army near PrZemysl
and that his troops were in dissolution
pursued by the enemy, is therefore
again pure inventions with the avowed
intent to impress public opinion in neu-
battle of Jarosaw probably was not
more than an engagement with outposts
of the Austro- Hungarian army, the main
forces of which are concentrating east
of the fortress of Cracow, while its
right wing is using the fortress of
Przemysl as a basis.
Equally Incorrect is all news which
persistently contend that a famine had
broken out in Austria Hungary, and that
Il al ba
soldiers OF the army and among the iopu-
lati0n OF the monarchy. A wireless t-l"-
gram just received emphasizes to the
contrary that the people, as well as the
army, are In hest of spirits and have fun
confidence in final victory.
Particularly pleasing was news Of re-
cent successful engagements with Servi-
ans. After several days OF hard fighting
important Servian positions west Of Kru-
PAM, a town about 20 miles into Ssryian
territory east Of HYornik on the Drina
River, We're taken and many Servan guns
captured, while the attacks Of the French
fleet on the furtifcations of the harbor Of
Gattaro during more than four weeks
proved TO D, a complete failure the only
damage done being a destruction Of two
lighthouses on a small island. whcraupon
said squadron left the AdriatlC.
Extra ordinary courage was displayed
by our forces lighting on the Seryau
borders, among these the f-d C"O1tian
Houyed Division. This news is significant
ana is the best denial Of the repeated
statements made by the Russian and
Scrvian Governments claiming that the
southern Slavs are anNious to Join Servia.
1t is reported. finally, that the Rus
SLAMS brutalize the Jewish inhabitants in
al occupied places in GaliCld ana nate
the Ruthenian peasants against the Jews
The cruelties Of Russians against Jewish
Inhabitants are getting worse and worse
and are In striking contrast 10 the Cars
manifesto TO his beloved Jews"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-25
LONDON, Sept. 25.

Slight gains for the Allies at Pc
rome and before st. Quentin on the
German right in the last "a hours are
Offset by advantage gained by the
Kaiser's troops against the French
right, southeast of Verdun.
The Germans are undoubtedly rush
ing reinforcements from the garrisons
left in Belgium to bolster the defenses
of General Won Hluk and, despite the
optimistic reports from the rear of the
Allies, apparently are succeeding in
holding their positions there. Dis
patches received the day before yes
terday told of the occupation of Pc
rome four days previous by the
French and English. Todays dis
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-25
BERLIN, Sept. 25

That the main line of the French
forts, extending from Verdun to Toul
is being battered to pieces by the
German siege guns-the 42-centimetre
mortars--was announced by the War
Office today.
of1cial announcement is made that
siege guns have been taken from Metz
to lombard verdun and the strong
French forts in the vicinity of that
stronghold.
The official statement is:
1.-THE German troops are attacking
the entire line of the French fortifca-
tions along the French eastern from
tier from Verdun to Toul. In an at
tempt to raise the siege and prevent
the demolition Of their forts, already
suffering severely from the German
she'll fire, the French have made sew
eral attacks in force on the German
tines.
"All have been repulsed with heavy
losses to the enemy. who has also been
driven back on his main supports.
THE right wing of the German
army has been under severe pressure
from the combined British-French
forces, but at no point has the enemy
succeeded in making ar impression on
our lines. The main chain of de-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-25
ITALIAN ARMY NEEDS SHOES
Government Wants to Buy 100000
Pairs in This Country.

Five hundred thousand pairs Of regula-
ton army shoes for the italian Govern
ment form a conspicuous part of large
order of army and navy supplies which
that country is attempting TO buy in the
United states through the medium Of
PizZotti & Chic, a large italian con-
tracing concern. They have inquired at
the Foreign Trade Bureau of the Phla-
tieIphia Commercial Museums for bids on
the consignment The Trade Bureau has
forwarded copies OF the order to manu-
facturers i'm this country and anticipate
tnat little difficulty will be encountered
IN filing It.
Doctor Wilson, Of the Trade Bureau,
saws that large shoe manufacturing con-
Germs are located in Boston, New York
citv. Philadelphia and St Louis. and be-
lieyes that Philadelphia manufacturers
will be IN a position TO compete success
fully with those Of other cities.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-25
OF VERDUN
CERTAIN, BERLIN BELIEVES

fenses along the River Oise and the
Aisne is intact, and the efforts of the
enemy to carry the forts by night at
tacks have proved futile.
Along the line from our right
through the Argonne forests no i'm
portant engagements have taken place.
East of the Argonnes the German lines
have been extended through varennes,
which was taken by series Of bril-
liant assaults, in which the enemy lost
heavily.
The French are striving to prevent
the arrival Of the guns from Metz, but
the guns are steadily approaching
nearer. The reduction of verdun can
not be averted when they reach a posi-
tion where they can be operated with
full effect.
THE situation in Belgium and the
eastern theatre is unchanged.
"In French Lorraine and ON the
Alsace frontier, fighting proceeds but
there has been little change there from
the situation as previously reported
summed up, it can be stated that.
while a series of violent combats have,
and are, taking place, at no point is
the battle seemingly approaching de-
csive stage. The spirit of the German
troops is wonderful. They have met
the most desperate attacks with coun-
ter assaults and have inflicted great
damage on tLu enemy"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-25
JURY FAILS TO AGREE
In Farmer Wares Suit Again Rail-
way Company.

After being out all night. the jury in
the case of George W. Ware, farmer,
against the West Jersey and Seashore
Railroad Company, failed to agree in the
Camden Circuit Court today.
Ware was injured some time ago while
crossing the tracks near Berlin, n, j.
He Contendcd that a whistle OF loco
motive freiEhtened his horse, throwing
him out Of the carriage and injuring his
neck The Jury was discharged and an
other trial was ordered by the court.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-25
VERDUN SITUATION GRAVE
IS LONDON ADMISSION

patches assert just as jubilantly that
the Allies have occupied Peronne.
That the Germans have, on the other
hand, made substantial advances
against the French right is shown by
the official statement of the French
War Office this afternoon.
The Germans have occupied the
heights of the Meuse and are marching
in the direction of St. Mihiel," says the
statement. This can mean nothing but
that Verdun, long the object Of stub
born attack by the Germans is now
attacked on three sides, with the rail
road to Chalons, to the west, open still
as its line of communication and source
Of supplies and reinforcements The
Germans hold the heights east Of tho
Meuse on the banks of which Verdun
stands, and hold the river both north
and south of Verdun
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-25
VAR WILL PROFIT JEWS
BY EXTENDING LIBERTIES
rael zangwill Foresees Enfrauchise-
ment in Russia.

NEW YORK, Sept, 25.-In a letter writ
ten by Israel Zangwil noted author. 10
Herman Bernstein. who is 10 edit the Day.
a new Jewish daily newspaper that will
be started here next week, ZaugwiI saws
the present European war probably will
result IN the political freedom OF Jews
In Russia. After referring 10 the post
ponement OF the Ito conference, which
was TO have been held in Zurich several
days ago, ZangWill says:
But the world war must SO seriously
transform the Jewish question that II is
impossible 10 say now What should be the
next step In the war Of Jewish liberation.
Personally, l think II should be the en-
franchisement Of the Russian Jews, and
/ have been working at that. even at the
risk Of being called ti-Brilish" at this
terrible moment"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-25
HELD ON THEFT CHARGE
Man Accused of Including Fire Els
tinguisher in Rubbish Collection.

A fire pxtinguisher collected. the police
say, by William Mclaughlin. of 26O North
Eleventh street, along with a pile Of
papers and rubbish in the carpenter shop
Of Irwin & Leighton, at 126 North Twelfth
street, resulted in the arrest of the man
today He was held in 5000 bail for court
by Magistrate Emely, at the Eleventh
and Winter streets station.
Mclaughlin cleans out the shop each
morning and after he left the eXtinguisher
was missed Policeman Curt found tho
man hiding 1t under his coat
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-25

of this exploit was not divulged. The
quintet of German Taubes were taken
by French cavalry patrol. Twenty
cavalrymen entered clearing where
the prize awaited them. The aviators
and number of mechanics at the
time were engaged in overhauling the
machines The patrol made a dash to
round up the lot, but the German air
men drew their magazine pistols and
began firing. Twelve cavalrymen were
killed before the aviators were over
powered and the aeroplanes seized.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-25
MONSIGNOR FISHER HOME
FROM S0J0URM IN ITALY

Rector of St. John the Evangelist
Church Attended Pope's Coronation.
Mons!gnor n. F. Fisher Of the Church
Of St. John the Evangelist, 18th above
Chestnut street, returned 70 Philadelphia
last night after an extended stay In Italy,
where he had been with Bishop Thomas
F. Kennedy. rector Of the American
College in Rome. who had been M for
some time. but Is now in a much i'm
proved condition.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-25
LORD KITCHENER C0NFERS
WITH CHIEFS FROM FRONT
Army Officials Work over Plans of
Campaign

Important dispatches, which were
brought from the front by the Duke Of
Westminster and the Duke Of Narlbor-
0ugh, were delivered at the War Office
Immediately after their arrival late last
night.
Earl this morning Lord Kitchener. the
Secretary OF State for War. conferred
with members OF his stan on the con-
tents OF these dispatches, which undoubt-
edly deal with the progress Of the Allies
against the Germans In France.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-25

were erected to repel the German at
tack. there are no less than 15 forts
around verdun, on both sides OF the
Meuse River. The most of these are
fortresses Of the first t-class, which were
erected when the German advance
against the city began. They are pro-
tected with the finest artillery in the
French army and the garrison contains
an army in itself.
1t was learned at the War Office to-
day that the French have captured
Ave aeroplanes, although the location
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-25
LEWIS ]. SEGREsT

Lewis j. Segrest, 81 years old died
yesterday at the home OF his son, Lewis
+. Scgrest, 1920 Diamond street. He had
been i'm splendid health until two years
ago, when he broke down on account OF
the death of his brother Segrest retired
thirty years ago from his business as
contractor and builder One son, Lewis
F. IA druggist, who has been retired for
the last fifteen years. survives.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-25

had planned the reduction of France in
five weeks and then to utilize the main
German army in n defensive movement
along the eastern frontier, there is a be-
lief here that Germany is not supplied
for an al. winter fight. And the Russian
General Stan intends to take the most
complete advantage of this fact
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-25
SENT TO THE "CORRECTIO,"."
Man Breaks Promise After Wifo
Gives Him Another Chance.

Failure to keep his promise after nls
wife had given him another chance
week ago, resulted today in James Dono-
hue, of 24S6 North Clarion street, heinS
sent to the House of Correction for thr,
months, by Magistrate Emely, at tie
Park and Lehigh avenues station.
Donohue was arraigned in the Desertici
Court on the complaint of his wife 70
Gently, but she agreed to give him aN-
other chance She testified today that
he took 81 she was saving toward the
rent of their home and went on spree
with it, According to his wife Donohue
had not worked for a year
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-25
ADVANTAGE ON VISTULA
Is CLAIMED BY VIENNA
War Office Denies Victories of Rus
slams and Servians.

VIENNA, sept. -.
It was officially announced today that
the Austrian troops had come in con-
tact with Russian forces in northern
Galicia and driven them back across
the Vistula River with heavy losses.
Our position against the enemy
Russians and Servians-is meeting
with success everywhere. says the
official statement. The troops In
Gaicia, now on the offensive, are
enthusiastic Heavy rains prevent
them from pursuing the beaten
enemy far, but they have taken
many prisoners.
Fears of an epidemic Of cholera
and dysentery are no longer felt
The medical staff reports that the
situation is in hand.
Since the beginning of the war thou
sands of refugees have arrived here
from Bukawina and Galicia. They have
increased the number of unemployed.
which otherwise would have been COM
paratively small.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-25
SPAIN ENlISTS U. S. AID
IN MISSION OF MERCY
Proposes Plan for Expediting Hospi-
tai Supplies to War Zone.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25.--Spain is en-
deavoring to make an arrangement with
the United States, whereby shipment Of
hospital supplies TO the warning coun-
tries OF Europe will be expedited.
This information was conveyed in off,
cial messages here today and authori-
ties we're inclined TO believe that the
reported conference between King AL
fonso and Ambassador willard. at Mad
rid yesterday, interpreted as a peace
conference, dealt solely with this quos-
ton.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-25
MAN DYING, HIT BY BOARD

Richard Chambers, Of 1897 Wood street.
laborer employed on a building opera
tion at Thirteenth and Cherry streets
was struck on the head this morning by
ten-foot board that fell from the sew
enth hoCr Of the structure The man Is
dying at the Hahnemann Hospital Sew
eral other workmen narrowly escaped be-
ing hit by the board
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-25
WAR WORRY CAUSES SUICIDE

LANCASTER Pa. Sept. 5-Two
painters today found the dead body, still
warm. of Charles Groubner a German
farm laborcr 10 years old, hanging from
rafter i'm the carriage shed at stem
metz's Mennonite Church. near Schoe-
neck From remarks made by him yes
terday. it Is believed he committed sur
eide through broodng over t. ounIe'
of Germany.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-25
SIR JAMES WHITNEY DIES

TORONTO, Ont, Sept. 25.-sir James
Whitney. Premier of Ontario, died at
noon today He was "A years old, He
succeeded to the leadership OF the Com
servat.ve opposition in 1886 and became
Premier In 1905.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-25
woRKMEN INJURED BY CAR

While loading dirt IN cable car al lhs
Belmont Pumping station this afternoon
Lorenzo Datilla. OF sos Fitzwater street
was struck unconscious By another gar
which had broken away. Detllla Is m th5
German Hospital with coHtusions el I'0
shoulders and breast.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-25
GERMAN FINANCES SOUND
Deutsche Bank Assures Country's
Ability to Go Through War.

At a meeting Of the BOARD Of Directors
0f the Deutschc Bank II is stated tnat
its sound economic structure and splendid
and economic mobilization will enable
Germany 20 fight throughout the war
until Germanys future Is politically and
economically secured.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-25
sEvRN pEATHs PROM PLAaUE

CATANIA Sicily, Sept, 25,-Seyen per
sons have died here from the plague
ana 10 other cases have been reported
in suburban towns
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-25
MINE sINKs AUsTRIAN sHIP

RUNE. sept. 20
The Austrian steamship Baron Gautch
has been sunk by a mine in the Adriatic
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-25
ITALIAN BAN ON AIRsHIPs

ROME, Sept. 25.-The Government issued
decree today forbidding aviators from
flying over Italian soil
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-09-26
Sam Pickett Is Made Chairman:
Finch, Vice; and Midnight, Secy

In Reno yesterday the members of
the Democratic State Central COM
rnittea and candidates had several
sessions in an endeavor to select a
chairman and for time it looked as
though there was going to be con-
siderable trouble in getting the man
who was wanted and who had been
slated for the position.
Prior to the meeting of the eau
Gus it had been presumed that Sam
Pickett, former vice and later chair
man of the old state committee,
would take the position that had been
SO enthusiastically rendered him at
the meeting in Carson early in the
week, but yesterday when the men,
bers got down to formal work it was
announced that Mr.. Pickett had, for
business reasons declined to serve
This caused some CONSERVATION and
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-09-26

PARIS, Sept 26.-French lett
fought all night. The Germans, in
an endeavor to check the Allies al
Oise and split THEM lines between
Nofon and St. Quentin were unsuc-
cessful. The new Allied army from
Amiens and Doullens has reinforced
the French left, and St. Quentin's cap
ture is predicted. The Germans CEN
ter is acting on the defensive owing
to the withdrawal of troops which
have been used to reinforce the Ger
man right where their entrenchments
are being assaulted. Latest advices
state the French right is advancing,
but the German advance at St. Miheil
remains unchecked, although they
are unable to cross the Mcuse.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-09-26
Officers Elected
by Federation

The following officers were bal
loted for yesterday and their election
announced at this mornings session
OF the Federation: Mrs. c. T.
Squires of Las Vegas, president;
Mrs. p. B. Ellis, Carson City, first
vice-president; Mrs. Frank Lee, Re-
no, second vice-president; Mrs. Chas.
Norcross, Carson City, recording sec
retary; Mrs. L. Nj. Steninger, Elko,
auditor; Miss Minnie Flanagan, Re-
no, treasurer; Mrs. r. w. Martin,
Las Vegas, corresponding secretary v;
Mrs. o. Fl. Mack, Reno, general fed
Grafton secretary.
The federation appreciated highly
the work of Mrs. Patrick as presi-
dent for the past year and would
have gladly extended her the posi-
ton again. but Mrs. Patrick stated to
friends that while she had enjoyed
her work she felt that she could not
assume the responsibilities for an
other year.
1t had not been the intention to
bring up the suffrage question at
this session, but this morning the
issue was forced and the federation
adopted the resolution passed by the
Biennial the vote standing 81 for
and ~ against.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-09-26
Carson Boys In
On Tonopah Lease

AT the new gold find, six miles
from Tonopah, over sixty men arc
at work and a half dozen tents and
a Jew shacks have been erected. So
far the building movement has not
made much headway because of the
nearness to the homes of the work.
ers and the fact that the permane ut
strength of the find has not yet been
demonstrated.
Campbell & Kelly have 22-inch
streak which carries values of $10>
(; ton. They have ordered a gasoline
hoist and will install a hosting plant
that will enable them to sink to I
depth of 200 feet. Campbell & Kelly
are the manufacturers Of the little
Tetrault mill, and will mill their own
ore, thus giving them the opportunity
to test he ground thoroughly.
Today the camp saw two sets Of
leasers reach the 5O-foot mark. The
formation is getting into quartz. The
next months work ought to show
whether the camp will be permanent
or not.
A half-dozen syndicates have been
formed by the leading business hous-
es in Tonopah to work ground they
nave leased. Harry and Charlie Ep.
stein, well known in Carson, berg
among the number interested.