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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-19

HINDENBERG AGGRESSIVE;
ADVANCING INTO POLAND
Warsaw Objective of Campaign and
Aid in Galicia Will Follow.

| BERLIN, Sept. 49,
Following up his success against ths
Russian armies in East Prussia, General
Won Hindenburg is invading Russian
Poland from Lyck.
The following statement on his opera
tions was Issued today.
The German East Army continues
its operations In the district about
Sawaiki Russian Poland. The army
is now advancing on the fortress AT
Osowiec, 10 kilometers (2S mies)
southeast of Lyck on the railroad be-
tween Lyck and Bielostok.
osowiec is one of the strongest
fortresses In Russian Poland. II Is a
strategic point because the River Blebrza
or Bobe and cannot be crossed at any other
point by an army on account of the
great swamps lying along its course.
Tho capture of osowiec will have to be
attained before General Won Hlndenburg
can advance.
Osowiec is about 100 miles northeast
of Warsaw. If II falls into German hands
Its captors would be able to strike from
there against Warsaw and the right wing
of the forces that General Ruzsky is
leading in Gallcla.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-19
BORDEAUX, Sept. 10.

Failure Of the allied armies 10 drive
the Germans out of France, or even 70
gain any ground, is causing anXiety
throughout France. Apparently the
numerical advantage the allies enjoyed
at the commencement OF the battle Of
the Aisne has been overcome. It is
officially admitted that the Germans
have greatly strengthened their posi-
tion by rushing reinforcements 20 the
front II is now certain that the Ger
mans have not less than 100000 men
of their first line holding their new
positions in Northern France
The chief encouraging note in the
Official communications is the reiterated
declaration that at no point have the
Germans been able actually to assume
the offensive. Every attempt to break
through the French positions so far has
been checked. II the centre should 60
the position Of the French left would
Immediately become serious and il
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-19
CZAR'S TROOPS PREPARED
TO STRIKE AT PRZEMYSL
Petrograd Briefly Reports military
Operations Continue Successfully"


Only a four-word statement was issued
at the War Office today. L was: Mill
tary operations continue successfully"
1t was the shortest official statement
that has been given out since the war
began.
\ statement of last night conveyed the
Information that General Renucnkampf
had stopped the German advance on the
East Pruss!an side THURSDAY and that
the pursuit of the AustrIans continued,
with the Russian troops approaching
Jaroslow, Przemysl and Sleniawa.
This Is the FIRST time that Sicnawa has
been mentioned in "A statement given out
by the General STAFF. II was supposed
from tn" tenor Of previous announce
ments that this town had been taken
by the COSsaCks that crossed the River
San but the Russian cavalry may have
been driven back by fresh tro0us
No information as to the situation at
Przemysl has been given out since the
announcement OF the capture of Kra-
ziezyn nearby. II is understood. how
ever, that this capture was only prclim-
mary 10 the main attack on PrzcmysI.
which will begin as soon as the Russian
siege guns arrive
Wounded Russians arriving here declare
the Austrian cavalry that opposed the
advance OF General Ruzsky Ia the early
hghtinS in GalIria has entirely dlsap-
pcared from the field OF action IN the
second phase of the conflict. its effective
ness having been destroyed by the tor
Tlhc attacks Of the Cossacks
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-19
BASEBALLPLAYERS
ARRESTED HERE FOR
ALLEGED ASSAULT
Shortstop Jack Miller and
Left Fielder Dolan, of St.
Louis Cardinals, Accused
by Pittsburgher.

AS Jack Miller. shortstop of the Sc
Louis baseball team, and Albert J. Dolan
left fielder, stepped from the breakfast
room in the Majestic Hotel this morning
they were arrested by Murray Edlls, Q
constable of Pittsburgh, on warrants
charging assault and battery upon VIII.
liam d. Casper of Pittsburgh.
Both men were hustled to the Central
station and locked up, while Higgins,
manager of the Cardinals, hurreld about
In an effort to get his two players out OF
cell that they might perform this after
noon in two games against the Phlls.
Both players were on hand at ball time.
1t Is said by the Pittsburgh police that
Jack Miller was too attentive to Mrs.
William ID. Casper. The woman's hus-
band objected, It is sald after he had
trailed his wife and the ball player
through bright lighted refreshment places
of Pittsburgh
Casper approached the ball player and
uphraided him. Then Jack, it is said.
smote him on the nose. Casper fought
back the best he knew how when he was
set upon by another ball player This
man he believes was Dolan of the Cardl-
nails Dolan, on the other, explained this
afternoon that he had never heard of
Casper and had not the pleasure of ever
meeting Mrs. Casper.
Miller was arrested by the Constable
several weeks ago in Pittsburgh. but
excused himself stating that he would
hurry through with few soft-boiled
eggs and join Edls Immediately. While
Edlis waited and wandered at the ap-
petite of the player. Miller was board
ing train for home. He kept out of
Pennsylvania until the present trip here.
Casper, who was separated from his
wife, believed that she was receiving
the attentions of Miller. His suspicious
were increased when he found a pair of
trousers belonging to Miller in the room
of Mrs. Casper He identified the
for one months pay drawn In favor of
Miller
Casper accused his wife of friendliness
with the ball player. She made no de- |
nial and then Casper trailed the two, |
with the result that he was badly pum-
meled by the athletic escort of Mrs. |
Casper. Higgins was about as busy n
man as any in Philadelphia just two
after the arrests occurred. It
was not until after the bats began to
crack at the Phillips grounds that he
assumed n normal state of mind.
Both his players had then been held
under $500 bail each for a hearing in
Allegheny County Higgins did not
have $500 in his hip pocket but In his
coat he had fountain pen and n check
book. He gave a certified check for
$500 and hustled his errant players back
% the ball park in an automobile.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-19
BRITAIN EXPECTS AISNE
BATTLE TO BE DECISIVE

| tial cold rains sweep the battlefield
and fill the trenches. One report says
that the British troops are suffering
severely from rheumatism as a result,
frmation of the story. The German
positions admittedly are very strong
Their trenches, are we'll dug, protected
in many places by bomb proofs, and
all along their front for a distance rot
less than half mile, barbed wire and
bramble cntanglements have been con-
structed. In this connection, as evil
dencing the great strength of the
enemy's line. the Paris correspondent
of the Express quotes a high British
officer as saying:
"If we held the same position all
Of the soldiers in the world would be
unable to dislodge us SO long as our
ammunition held out"
The British aviators continue to
cover themselves with glory. They
have accurately located the various
German positions. especially their bat
teries, which are usually cleverly
masked by wooded hills and by tree
tops cut down and so arranged that
it is impossible to distinguish them
except from the air.
AS an evidence of the desperate
character of the fighting, it is ad-
mitted that on one night alone, that
of the 18th, the Germans made ten dis
tinct attempts to break through The
allied lines. They attacked the Second
British Army Corps, commanded by
General Sir Horace Smlth-Dorrien,
which was holding the positions north
west Of Rheims and near the Craonne
forest. After shelling the British po-
sitIon uninterruptedly for the entire
day the German infantry was sent
forward under cover of darkness.
Again and again they were rcpulscd, .
but it was not until after their tenth
attempt that they finally retired and
admitted defeat Of their plans
In the morning the entire British
front was completely covered with
dead and wounded Germans. /
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-19
ARMIES OF AUSTRIA
MASSFOR DECISIVE
MOVE ON RUSSIANS
Austrians March on Cracow-
Przemysl Line to Meet
Russian Advance-Gen-
man Staff Directing New
Operations.
VIENNA, Sept. 19.

VIENNA. Sept. 10.
Three Austrian armies are concentrat-
ing on the ow-Tarnow-Prz line
for decisive battle with the Russian
armies of General Ruzsky and General
Brussiloff, according to an official an
nouncement issued here today.
(This line is $50 miles long. apparently
following the railroad connecting the three
cities Tarnow Is so miles east of Cracow
and Przcmysl so miles from Tarnow. This
dispatch indicates that the official an
nouncemcnts in Petrograd of overwhelm-
ing Russian victories were greatly eXag-
gerated by the Cars General Staff.
In the new Austrian defensive front
General Dankl, with an Austro- German
force. commands the left wing, General
Won Auffenberg has the centre with his
base at Tarnow, and General Boeveric
has the right where the Russians under
Generals Brusilof and Ruszky are press
ing hardest.
A dispatch from Vienna says that all
the villages in the nelghborhood of
Przemysl have been evacuated by their
inhabitants in response to an order by
the Austrian military authorities
The villagers are being conveyed to the
western districts of Gal!cia. Intrench-
ments are being dug around Przemysl
and II Is stated that the fortress Is sup
piled with food sufficient to last for two
years.
The official statement says:
The position occupied by the Aus
trian armies has been heavily fortified
General Boroevic will command the
right wing. with centre resting at
Przenysl. the main centre will be
commanded by General Won Auftcnburg
with Tarnow as his base. and the left
wing will be commanded by General
Dankl with the Germans supporting
his extreme left. His base will be
CraCow.
Tho entire Russian left wing COM
manded by Generals Ruzsky and
Brussloff, is expected to begin an at-
tack. The initial assault is expected
against Przemysl.
CThe admission that an attack on
przemysl is expected confirms Russian
claims that they have reached the River
San, but the statement that Generals
Won Auffenburg and Dankrs armies will
form part of the Austrian front is a
denial OF Petrograd assertions that the
Austrian right and left wings have been |
crushcd)
General Hoefer declared today that the .
operations of the Austrian armies in /
Galicia had not yet brought the main
forces into contact with the Russians,
and that only small forces had opposed .
tho russian advance to secure time for
the strengthening of the front, where .
the decisive battle Is expected.
Numerous wounded soldiers are being
brought here from Galicia Among them /
Is Fritz Kreisler the famous violinlst, |
who was wounded in an engagement ,
near LcIbeTg.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-19
STATE OF SIEGE STILL
EXISTS IN BRUSSELS
Citizens Must Explain Appearance on
Streets-Flags Ordered Removed.

StTeetS-tlagS Ordered HemoVed.
oSTEND. Sept. 10.
Strict regulations issued by General Won
LuttwltD, military governor of Brussels,
now make it difficult for any one to enter
or leave the city. Numerous rapid-fire
guns have been taken into the Belgian
capital and placed in advantageous po-
sitions.
A state of siege prevails The inhab-
itants who appear on the streets fire.
quently are stopped and forced to give
full account of the reason for their being
outside of their homes.
on Thursday proclamatIons were posted
telling the residents to remove any Bel
gian flags that they might have on their
homes. 1t was stated that this was u
precautionary step to prevent any vio-
lerce being melted. At the side of the
German notices proclamation from
Burgomastor Max was posted. asking his
fellow citizens to endure the new trial
until the day of doliverance."
On Friday the Burgomaster's proclama-
tion was covered with black paper. His
words apparently were displcasing to the
Germans,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-19
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10.

Reports from the French War ONCE
At Bordeaux today 10 the French En-
bassy here showed little change from
yesterday in the respective positions Of
the two armies along the battle line in
northern France. The dispatch reads:
1.-The battle continues on the whole
front from the River Oise 70 the River
Woevre today without any important
change of the situation at any point.
"On the left in the Valley of Otse, we
occupy Menarqueglise, Carlepont and
Cuts.
"On the heights to the north Of he
Aisne we have advanced slightly in a
few places. Three attacks attempted
by the Germans against the British
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-19
$500 FRENCH CAPTURED
IN SEIZURE OF BEAUMONT


Nancy and fifteen miles within tn
French frontier
Attacks along the entire battle
line have been easily repulsed.
Number Of guns and prisoners cap
tured cannot be obtained yet.
An invasion by Alpine riflemen
over the Nosses into the Brcisach
valley has been repulsed.
Early today this official statcmen
was issued by the War Office
The German armies in France are
steadily growing stronger. The ad-
vance on Paris was too rapid to
admit of ammunition and pro-
visions in sufficient quantities be-
ing sent to the troops. This has
now been remedied by an adjust
ment of the lines of communica-
ton.
The efficacy of the new arrange
ments has been demonstrated at
the centre of the German front,
where a steady advance is being
made.
The French are showing signs Of
weakness. Apparently they have
been unable to fill their depleted
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-19
SLIGHT GAINS BY ALLIES,
FRENCH EMBASSY HEARS

army have been checked at Troyon,
between scissors and Craonne, From
Craonne to Rheims we have repulseI
the counter-attacll executed during the
night.
The enemy tried but has not sue
coded in taking the offensive against
Rheims.
At the centre from Rheims to the
Argonne mountains the enemy is REIN
forcing its position by important forti-
fcations, and has taken an attitude
entirely defensive. on the east Of the
Argonne and in the valley Of the
Woevre the situation is unchanged.
"On our right in Lorraine ana the
Fosges the enemy occupies positions
defensiyely organized close To- the from
tier"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-19
POLICE DECLARE THREE MEN
DRAINED BARREL OF WHlSKEY
Then They Are Arrested for Stealing
Box of Hats.

Three alleged thieves, who desired to
test the effects of rum on the size Of
their heads, stole q box of hats according
10 the police, after they had drained a
barrel of stolen whisky at Walnut street
wharf. The sleuths of Seventh and Car
pcnter streets station are somewhat puz-
zled in their deductions. All of the ac-
cused men are small and slim in stature,
and " is known that the whisky barrel
held at least 20 gallons.
They say 1t is too much even for tho
most experienced topper to drink more
than six gallons Of whisky. No one along
the Tiverfrnnt has ever eQualed such a
record, But it is known that the whisky
was positively drunk, for at the spot
where the barrel was found there was no
trace Of whisky on the ground Further
more the men were seen. it is said to
stagger away.
The theft Of the hats. which were taken
from the PENNSYLVANIA Railroad freight
station al Broad street and Washington
avenue, occurred the day after the
whisky robbery. Plain clothes men sub
sequently discovered the hats in the
window OF Harry Bernstein a seconds
hand dealer Of 53l BainbridEe street
The police contend that the thieves
after trying the hats ON became dis-
satisfied and decided to sell them,
Bernstein was held in $500 bail charged
with receiving stolen goods Following
his arrest, the police captured Howard
Ruby, of 2l39 Tasker street; Charles
Ellis, of 1913 Point Breeze avenue. ana
William Mclaughlin of 1920 Christian
street.
The three men. Il is said admitted me
theft Of the whisky, but were undecided
as to how they got the hats.
They We've held IN $500 bail for a furIhef
hearing by Magistrate Haggsrty
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-19
PARIS FEARS ATTACK
IF GERMANS WIN BATH +

would have 10 fan back on the pivot
Of the dcfenses of Paris.
There is no attempt 70 disguis the
fact that If the Germans should win
the present battle Paris would again
be menaced because the French would
have 10 fail back on the lines along
the Marine. But the General STAN is
confident that the Germans can not
win. They say the result of the pres
ent battle must be the final evacuation
Of France by the Germans.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-19
FRENCH WAR MINISTER
ADMITS TERRIFIC LOSSES
NJ. Millerand, However, Confident of
Victory.
BORDEAUX, Sept. 10.


Minister OF War Millerand admitted
today that the allied French and Brit
ish forces We're suffering heavy losses
in their conflict with the Germans, but
declared that the situation at the front
was highly favorable. He returned
to his Office after a secret trip to Paris,
but declined to make any comment on
his journey.
Everything is favorable to our
cause" he said. I'VE are suffering Sc
we're losses, but the Germans have
Jared worse. Our artillery is superior
TO that of the enemy.
II can state that we have no anxiety
as to the outcome The morale of the
troops is excellent, and there is no rea-
son why the Government should not
return to Paris in very short time"
The War Minister made n report on
conditions at Cabinet meeting this
afternoon.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-19
1900 RESERVISTS SAIL
First Batch Leaves for Italy on
Steamship Ancona.

NEW YORK, Sept. l9-The first batch
of Italian reservists to leave this country
sailed today on the steamship Ancona for
Naples. They numbered 1890.
The steamship Finland sailed for Liver
pool this morning. taking 100 cabin and
200 steerage passengers for Liyerpool
According TO one of the passengers who
came from Quebec, there are vast num-
bors Of Canadian, Indian ana Australian
troops in Canada ready TO be transported
10 England by large fleets OF transports
under convoy.
The French steamship La Touralne will
leave this afternoon for Havre. carry
ing 100 cabin and 40l steerage passengers,
most Of them reseryists of France. swift
ZeTland and Belgium.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-19
BLACK SEA FLEET REPORTED
OFF THE DARDANELLES
Said to Be Ready to Attack Turks,
But Ships May Be British.
NAPLES, Sept. 1s

NAPLES, Sept. 10.
Officers of the steamship Favignana re-
ported today that the Russian Black Sea
fleet of twenty units is cruising off the
entrance to the Dardaneiles, ready to
attack the Turkish squadron if its leaves
it's haThor.
It is improbable that the Russian fleet
has succeeded In passing through the
Bosphorus and the Dardanelles but the
Favignana may have sighted a British
fleet which is reported 10 have secured
a station on the island of Lemnos.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-19
AUSTRIAN TORPEDO BOATS
80MBARO ADRIATIC TOWN
British Warships Capture Transports
Carrying Contraband.
LONDON. Scnt /

I'D.NU0JtN, Scpt. -
Six Austrian torpedo boats bombarded
Ant.vari doing little damage, according
10 dispatch from the Rome corrcspon-
dent of the Exchange Telegraph The
Auatrians made a fruitless attempt to
destroy the French wireless station
An Austrian steamship, flying the Greek
flag ana loaded with arms and ammuni-
tiun bound for Albania was captured by
British warships in the Adriatc. accord
Inc 10 a Rome dispatch to the Star.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-19
JEWELRY THIEVES CAUGHT
Two Bandits Captured Who Robbed
Kankakee Woman.

kANkAKEE. III, Sept l9.-Two OF
the live bandits who yesterday robbed
Mrs Nellie Clark Of jewelry said 10 be
worth 5000 were captured north OF
Momence Ill, today and most OF tho
stolen Jewels were recovered.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-19
JAPANESE LAND FORCES
NORTHWEST OF KIAO-CHAU
Fleet Covers DISSEMINATING at
Loashan Bay.

ANNiC' sept. H.
Tho following summary Of the opera
tions about Kiao-Chau was given out to-
day:
The japanese Imperial land forces. CO.
operating with the fleet, landed at
Loashan Bay northwest OF Kiao-ChauD
on September IS
Cavalry on September II captured
Klao-Chau station and seized train,
Among the passengers was the president
Of the Shantung Railway who was
made a prisoner"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-19
TWO CHINESE sTowAwAYs
Found on British Steamship and
Held at immigration Station.

Two Chinese stowaWays, who at
tempted TO come into this country on the
British freight steamship Castle Bruce
from Nina, Cuba, were turned over 10
the United States immigration authorities
at Gloucester this afternoon by Captain
Have, OF the steamer, The boat docked
at Chester this morning, The men gave
their names as Young Kuug, &c years old,
and Sam Why. "a years old.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-19
GERMANS HEMMED IN
NEAR CHATEAU-THIERRY
Report Indicates Farther Advance of
Centre Than Paris Admitted.

LONDON. Sept 10.
The correspondent of the Daily Tele-
graph at soissons, telegraphing by way
Of Paris. says:
1T is reported that German force
with general in command has been
surrounded in the forest near Chateau
Thicrry.
THE allies are now massIng enormous
bodies Of troops and everything points
To the probability OF one Of the bloodIcst
battles of the campaign"
Chateau-Thiorry Is "a miles southwest Of
Rheims II this dispatch is true, IT
shows that the German center has ad-
vanccd much farther than the official
announcement given out in Paris ad-
mitted
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-19
GERMAN RIGHT HOLDS FIRM
Berlin Newspaper Reports Failures of
Allies Flank Attack.

The TaEeblatt of Berlin says that 1t
f. evident that the English and French
armies have not 50 far succeeded in their
anyo!oUlng movement around the Ger
man right while the Germans have
made som" successful maneuvers at
other points.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-19
GOLD FUND APPROVED
Designed for the Re-establishment of
Foreign Exchange.

WASHINGTON. Sept. ls-FormsI an
proval of the plan to establish a poid
fund Of 500, 600. 90 with the Bank OF En-
land, at Ottawa. Canada, In order 10 re.
establish the foreign exchange, was today
given by ths Fedsral Reserve Board.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-19
FREDERICKS OFFERS MEN
Lord Kitchener Informed That South
African Troops Are Ready.

ALII'1A 1iOupS are heady.
JOIIANNESBURG, South Africa, Sep
tember ls.
Commandant FredericlIs, who was in
charge OF Scandinavian contingent dur
ing the Boer War today cablcd Lord
Kitchener that he was ready to trans
port 1000 picked troopers to the front at
once
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-19
ALBANIA'S FLEEING RULER
GOES TO CONSULT KAISER

William of Wied, on Way, Has
Passed Through Lucerne and Zurich.
LUCERNE, Sept l9-Prince William Of
WED, who came here when he fed from
his capital IN Albania, has gone to Ger
many by way OF Zurich
lie is said to be on his way 10 consult
the Kaiser concerning Germanys attitude
IN case complications with foreign Powers
arise in Albania.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-19
d Tor WILLIAMS in ninth.

third strike in seventh.
tDerrlnger batted for williams In ninth.
tBatzel batted for Dolan In ninth
Two-base hits Byrne. Struck out-By
Alexander 8, Perdue, g. Double pay-Mlllor
to Hnsgins to Magee. Double steal-Iobert
and Becker. Sacrlhces-Perdue, Killefer (2)
Lobert, Cravath. Bases on halis-On Perdue
2; Williams. I. HIT by pitched bal--Luderus
Hits propOrtloned-On Perdue, In I innings,
10: OF Willams, in inning, I. WILD pitch.
Perdue. Tlme-1:45. Umpires-Byron and
O'Connor. AttendRnce-bOOO.