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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-22
Continued from Psse I

Continued from Pase
teau Of Craonne. This Is position
Of exceptional strength. General
Bluecher, who was defeated by Napo-
leon on the same ground, declared that
$4,000 troops could hold 1t against any
odds.
East of verdun the French lines seem
TO have been reinforced as there are
eight French army corps near the Lor-
raine border, where the German left
"a being attacked with vigor and vlo-
ience.
The battle line, roughly speaking, eX-
tends on the east from point near st.
Die. through Luneville, Pont-a Nous
son, Etain, Consenvoye, Montfaucon,
sousain. to the north Of Rheims,
Craonne, thence along the Aisne VAL
lev to a point between Lessigny and
81. Quentin. The line crosses three big
rivers. the Oise, the Aisne and the
Meuse, while 1t also lies across several
smaller ones.
French forces have worked to a
point near Peronne, II miles north.
west of ST. Quentin, where they are
attacking the advanced position of the
Germans. The main English army Is
near Soissons. on the British left,
in the vicinity Of Noyon and Lessigny,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-22
KING ALBERT KILLS
TREACHEROUS AIDE
TO ESCAPE GERMANS
Chauffeur Was Bearing Bel
gian Monarch Close to
Foes Lines, Declares Story
From Lille.
PARIS, Sept. %.

PARIS, Sept. %.
King Albert, of the Belgians, escaped
capture by the Germans recently only
by shooting the chauffeur who was driv-
ing him rapidly toward the German
lines, according to the newspaper Pro-
gress Du Nord, published in Lille.
Describing the narrow escape Of the
King. the paper says the incident oc-
CURED while His Majesty was making a
tour Of inspection of the Belgian forts.
He noticed that his chauffeur was taxi
ing him near the German lines and
ordered him to stop. Instead the chauf-
feur put on full speed and headed
straight for the enemy. King Albert
drew his revolver and shot the chauffeur
dead. Papers we're found on his body
showing that the Germans had promised
him 100000 IL he was successful in de-
livering the King into their hands.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-22

ALLIES BEAT BACK
ADVANCE OF INVADER

is a strong French force, which Is evil
IDENTIFY trying to close in on La Fere.
Ga Fere is Ia miles northwest of
Laon.)
This French force is evidently the
Sixth French Army, which was sent
to help the British in its turning move-
ment against General Won Kluks
forces.
The French and their English allies
have had to fight hard to gain and to
hold every foot of conquered territory.
As fresh position is gained 1t is i'm
medlatey fortified. This is trying
work and deadly work, for the Ger
man artillery keeps UP its steady rain
of shells and the sappers are COM
PEELED to face this fire while stretch
ing their earthworks.
The weather was reported to be
slightly improved today. But there
can be little permanent Improvement
expected at this season of the year.
The entire battle ground Is a quagmire
and this naturally has hampered move
ments of artillery. But according to
General Gallieni's headquarters there
is not a single important point along
the entire battle front where the heavy
French artillery is not now in action.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-22
AUSTRIANS MASSED
ALONG CRACOW LINE
FOR FINAL STAND
Main Russian Army, En-
veloping Przemysl and
Jaroslaw and Cutting Com
munications, Presses West
ward.
PETRoGRAD, Sept. %

PETROGRAD, Sept. %
That the main Russian army has
pressed on after envcloping the Pr2emysl-
Jaroslaw line along the san, and is NOV
ing against the chief Austrian positions
was the substance Of today's War Office
statement. 1t announced that the opera
tions were of necessity slow, but that
there has not been encountered any op-
position that has required any change
in the original plan OF campaign.
1t IS considered certain that the real
resistance on large scale will be en-
countered along the lines of the Cracow
fortlhcations. There the Austrian re-
serves have been massed and heavily
reinforced by the German landwchr corps,
which have been especially detailed for
service in Austria.
The Russian forces are moving slowly
westward through Galcia, awaiting the
arrival Of at least portion of the army
Of 10000 that is proceeding through
Poland 10 the front
FIVE FORTS DESTROYED
Five Of the % forts at Jaroslaw have
been shattered by the Russian guns. but
eighteen still hold out, it was stated at
the War ONCE. The bombardmenl Of
Przemysl continues but no breaches have
vet been made in the walls Of the forts,
At the request of the Austrian COM
mander at Przemysl General Won Col
rad. an armstice of five hours was de-
clared late yesterday to permit of the
5eparture Of the non-combatants who
wished to leave. Many decided to re-
main.
The forts at Przemysl are among the
strongest in the world 1t is understood
that the garrison has supplies sufficient
to last two years.
While part of the Russian forces are
investing Przemysl and Jaroslaw the
main mart of the First and Second armies
continue their operations west of the
Pi,sr san and south of the Yistula The
Austrians defeated at Dobiecka have
fallen back in disorder 10 Jaslo, on the
Nistok river, and the Russians nave
occupied kZeszow.
re saizure OF RzesZOw sewers railroad
communication between the Austrians IN
IarosIaw and PrZemysl and those in
Tar1ov and Cracow. II is understood
mat German reinforcements are Joining
tbs Austrlans at Jaslo, and the next
srsat battle may be fought between the
San and Wistok Rivers in the foothills
of the Carpsthians.
The combined German and Austrian
forces will he in dangerous position
tbere as Il would be possible for the
second Russian Army 10 flank them by
a sudden movement along the line ex-
,erdiug from Ranizow 10 BaranoW.
Unless the Ausuo-German troops give
b.ttIa 10 the Russians about Jaslo IL
,,o,IId be Impossible TO prevent their
escape 10 Cracow, as they have num-
her OF railroads at their service
on account OF the many swamps In
GaIIeia west OF the San II Is expected
that the progress of the Russian troops
viii fshsssarily be much slower RoW.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-22
PENROSE COMING TO CITY
Senator Arrives Here Tonight by
Automobile From Washington.

Senator Penrose will arrive in Philadel-
phia from Washington tonight lie will
remain here until tomorrow evening, and
confer with his political lieutenants. after
which he will depart for Bangor. North
amptOn County, 10 deliver am address at
the dedication of a statue of Robert Nor
ris Jones. Senator PcnrOse will arrive
here by automobile
1t Is not expected Penrose will return
to Washington until after the November
election so that he will not be present
in the Senate tomorrow when the Conn
mittee on Privileges and Elections will
consider the Norris resolution providing
for an investigation Of the primary cam
paign collections and expenditures of Mr..
Penrose and Roger c, Sullivan, the Dem
oCratic Senatorial nominee in Illinois
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-22
BRESLAU BESIEGED
BY CZAR'S FORCES,
FEARED IN BERLIN
Communications With Capt.
tai Suddenly Cease Indi-
eating That Russians Have
Penetrated Silesia on Way
to Berlin.

BERLIN, by way of Rome, Sept. %.
All teegraphic and telephone commu-
ncation with Breslau suddenly ceased to-
day. 1t is feared that the Russian centre
may have pushed forward and he attack.
ing the city.
II seems almost incredible that the
Russians could have penetrated in force
to Breslau so that they could have cut
off communication with Berlin. Breslau
is one Of the links of the chain In the
oder line Of fortihcations.
After Berlin it is the second largest city
in Prussia and is the capital Of Siles!a
It occupies an important strateGicaI posi-
ton on the oder and is city Of great
historical interest. 1t has been prepared
for a possible raid by the Russians. and
the last reports available from there
stated that there was a very strong Ger
man force between it and the eastern
frontier.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-22
AUSTRIAN ATTEMPTS LIFE
Man Brooding on European War Be
lieved to be Insane,

Broodins over the horrors Of the Euro
pean war caused Jacob ROHritch, 4G years
old, an Austrian garment worker, living
In the rear Of 233 North Second street.
to become mentally unbalanced and as "A
result he made an attempt 10 end his
life this afternoon by cutting the arteries
Of his right wrist with a razor.
The Eroans Of the man were heard BY
neiEhbors who found him lying on the
floor Of his humble quarters. The police
Of the Fourth and Race streets station
were hurriedly notified, and after a
quick run In the patrol wagon 10 the
Pennsylvania Hospital. physicians man
aged 10 join the severed arteries and
thereby save the mans life.
For the last two weeks neighbors state
Rofritch has eemed depressed. He con-
stantly talked about the war in Europe.
and OF the terrible loss Of life and
slaughter daily being reported.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-22
SORTIE REPULSED, LORRAINE
TOWN TAKEN, SAYS BERLIN

had rest and are taking a strong
offensive. Their attacks are grow
ing stronger at all points.
Great valor has been shown by
the enemys troops. They have
charged repeatedly in an attempt
to silence our artillery, but have
been as repeatedly repulsed
The statement issued at midnight
said:
The strong, hilly positions at
Craonne have been captured. Ad-
vancing on Rheims. our troops oc-
cupied the village of Bethany.
We are attacking the strong
forts on the line south Of Nerdun
and have crossed the east border
in the direction of Lorraine, which
is defended by eight French army
corps 100000 men). A sortie
from the northeast of Verdun has
been repulsed.
The French troops camping to
the north of Toul C13 miles east Of
Nancy have been surprised by
our artillery.
In the rest of the French war
theatre there have been no en-
gagements.
In the Belgian and Eastern east
Prussia) battlefelds the situation
is unchanged.
The statement that the French hav'
eight army corps in the Lorraine
region indicates that the Allies righ
wing is trying to turn the German left
With the heights of Craonne held BY
the German centre, it will be possible
to withdraw troops from there t.
strengthen both the right and lef
wings i they are threatened.
No details of the situation at Rheims
beyond the fact that the town has
been bo"1barded. have reached Berlin
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-22

BERLIN, Sept. % (by way of AM
sterdam).
Oncial denial that the Allies have
forced General Won Kluk to retreat
seven miles is made by the War Office.
The statement adds that the right
wing is standing firm at all points, al
though the Allies have been heavily
reinforced.
Further announcement is made that
attacks by the French and British
forces on the German lines are dimin-
ishing in strength, and the German Of
fenslve is growing stronger at all
points.
An official statement issued at mid
night announced the capture of the
heights of Craonne and the town OF
Bethany (near Rhelms).
The official War Office statement is
sued today reported an uninterrupted
sericr of successes against the French.
1t said:
The attack of the German troops
on the line of fortihcations south
of Verdun continues uninterrupt-
edly.
Cote, in Lorraine, which was de-
Tended by the Eighth French Army
Corps, has been occupied, the Ger
mans now holding this point.
A sortie of the French troops from
the northeast front Of Verdun was
repulsed.
Fortresses like the heights Of
Craonnc have been taken in battle,
In the advance against Rheims
which is now afre the village Of
Betheny has been taken.
The enemy shows signs of weak
ening as a result of his continued
attempts to capture our positions.
On the contrary, our troops, fight
ing from we'll fortified points, have
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-22
LONDON, Sept. %.

The renewed pressure Of the British
and French along ten-mile front be-
tween Cambria and Lecatelet has
forced the German extreme right back
10 point where further retirement
will enable the Allies TO cut the
Kaisers railway communication from
Cambria through Maubeuge 10 Namur
and 10 threaten the railway line from
st. Quentin to both Maubeuge and
Mezieres.
one of the developments Of the days
news is the report received by a news
agency here to the effect that General
Won Kluk has been transferred 20
Mons, in Belgium, II the report in
tends to convey the meaning that the
entire staff Of the German right has
been sent back across the Belgian bor-
der, il foreshadows further and i'm
mediate retreat OF the German line,
Another meaning read into the report
however, is that General Won KluN has
been relieved as commander Of his
army on the German right, which has
bsen forced back before the attacks
Of the British and French forces.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-22
SERBS OVERWH
AUSTRIAN INVADERS,
SARAJEVO OCCUPIED
One Army Wins -Four Days
Battle on Drina; Another,
With Montenegrins, Cap
lures Bosnian Capital.

LONDON. Sept. %.
A dispatch to the Star from Rome
says that the Servians and Montene-
grns have occupied Sarajevo, defeating
the Austrian garrison with great loss.
ct was in the Bosnian town of Sara
jevo that Archduke Francis Ferdinand
heir to the Austrian throne, and his
wife We're assassinated. The double as
sassination brought on the waD.
NISH. Sept %
Complete defeat of the Austrian army
that invaded servia was officially an
nounced here today.
The official statement describing the
rout of the Austrian forces said:
In four-day battle near Krupani
mear the Drina River the Austrlans were
Overwhelmingly defeated and fled In dis
order. In our pursuit we took 7O0O pris-
oners and II guns,
THE Austrians are attempting to rally
their forces across the Drina, but our
pursuing troops are marching on svornlk
"a fortified Austrian town on the Drina)
and continue their success.
AT Shabats another force Of Austrians
was defeated with heavy loss. These two
victories will prevent any interruption in
the campaign against Sarajevo."
After routing at kupinava, lust across
the border into Slavonia, the Austrian
army Of 25O,OOO, which was threatenina
Servia from the north. the Servl7ns re
crossed the Save and one body is hasten
ing westward to join the Monteneprin
force operating in Bosnia.
Servia now has in the field nearly
100000 men Most OF them were In the
force which attempted an invasion to the
northwest from Belgrade and SemIin ana
met the Austrian force Of four army
CORPS.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-22
GIRL FOUND UNCONSCIOUS
ON EDGE OF LONELY WOODS
Accuses Man of Luring Her There on
Threat of Death.

MILLVILLE. n. j.. Sept. s2.-Cnarsea
with attacking Miss Christina Mullen
the 16-year-old daughter OF wilma"
Mullen, of West Mnlville, Jacob Ghaho
is in jail here. The girl was found W
three bicyclists near midnight uhe0n'
scious. on the edge of the lonely woOa'
which skirt the State road In Nor'H
Millville. Young Ghano was tanning het
with his hat. An automobile was ca'ieu
and brought the girl and Ghano 10 INV
office of a physician. Ghano was 'hSn
locked nm and the girl was taken to h'r
home In a comatose state. 49,.
Today Miss Mullen told ineohersn.s
that she met the man on threat OF dea'l
and had been lured to the lonely sPo'
and attacked.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-22
MRS. HOLLOWAY ACQUITTED
Charged With Assaulting Her
vorced Husband in His offiee'

CORNER wife Of Harry d. Holloway l.is
Walnut street. of horse show fame, ,In' wus
acquitted before Judge Brown in tne .,, and and
nicipaI Court of a charge Of assau'tC Costs
battery on her divorced husband or Mr.
amounting TO 1874 were place.. .sa o" trial
HolIoway' He did not appear at the '',I- Mr.,
Last spring Mrs. Holloway, wGns T,!is Build.
Holloway's Office in the Land lit'e ealIeged,
ing. AmonS the damages. Il = Hol-
was a broken statue and transJ,' tras.I a war;
loway followed the incident W." notice
rant for Mrs. Holloways arIes'ii himself by
was sent Holloway to presel'
tomorrow and pay the costs
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-22
AMERICAN CORRESPONDENT
ARRESTED AS SPY AT AMIENs
A. j. Rorke Narrowly Escapes Execu-
tion by French.
LONDON, Sept. .

Alfred J, Rorke. a Central News sne-
cial correspondent, has been arrested I'm
Amions by the French on a charge Of
espionage, and narrowly escaped eAec,i-
ton.
A. ]. Rorke was special correspondent
Of the Central News in Vera Cruz. He
was arrested by Huerta's soldiers. but
made his way to Mexico City. Imme-
diately on his return 10 New York ne was
dispatched TO Europe he was in Bel
gium for several weeks and has been i'm
northern France for the last ten days.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-22
BRITISH REACH KIAo-CHAU
TO AID JAPANESE TROOPS
South Wales Regiment Helps Assail
German Leasehold

TOXIC, Sept %
British troops 10 cooperate with the
japanese in the attack on Tsing-Tao
have been landed az Lao Shan Bay
The Germans have made several
sorties against the japanese and mum
Der Of severe skrmIshes have resulted,
There have been numerous casualties
en- both sides.
Reports that a Japanese destroyer
has been sunk by a German cruiser OF
Kiao-Chau are current here. but the
Admiralty has given cut no Information
confirming them,
TRANSPORTS conveying the British de-
tachment which Is 10 take part with the
Japanese on the attack on Tsingtau
left Tien-Tsin on Saturday. This de-
tachment consists Of one regiment, the
south Wales Borderers.
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THE WAR TODAY
Continued from Page 1

tie of Two Rivers" to continue for
several days, but is confident of a
decisive victory fer the Allies.
Berlin War Office officially denies the
seven-mile retreat of General Won
Kluk on the German right and states
that he Is standing firm at all points.
Official statements further report
the capture of the heights of Cra-
onne and the town of Bethany. The
War Office praises the Allies for
their valor in attacking fortified po-
sitions, but adds that these assaults
are growing weaker. Germany is
preparing for bitter winter cam
paign.
states that the German right
is being forced back four miles each
day. This retreat is expected to be-
come more precipitate, as Won
Kluks army has been forced to
abandon it's strongest intrench-
ments.. Military experts profess sat
isfaction with the progress of the
titanic contest along the Aisne,
which has developed into contest
of endurance. The Allie3' successes
are attributed to repeated bayonet
charges.
Petrograd War Office announces that
final Austrian resistance in Galicia
on large scale will centre at Cra-
COW. The main Russian army is
pressing westward toward this great
fortified city, which is the base of
supplies for the Austrians. Minister
of War Soukhomlinoff states that
sufficient forces will be left to insure
the capture of Przemysl and Jaros-
law in the east, and that the main
army will make cautious progress
west on account of the difficult ter
ritory to be traversed.
Vienna admits the Russian passage of
the San, but states that the troops
are cavalry skirmishers and that the
main army will find progress from
Jaroslaw difficult on account of the
San marshes The War Office be-
lieves the next great battle will be
fought in the foothills of the Car
pathians and not at Cracow.
Servia officially reports crushing an
Austrian army of invasion in four
days battle near the River Drina.
The other Servian army, in conjunc-
tion with the Montenegrins, ac-
cording to a late report, has occu-
pied Sarajevo.
Italy clamors for war. Thousands of
men out of work continue demon
strations denouncing the national
policy of neutrality. Austria has
called out the third line of reserves
to guard the frontiers of its prov
inces against an Italian invasion.
War is expected.
rejoiced at the news that
the famous Cathedral at Rheims had
not been irreparably destroyed. Re
ports were received that while the
artistic edifice had been battered Sc
yerely it could be restored.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-22
MISUSE OF CHARITY CHARGED
Dentist Accused of Employing
blem for Advertising Purposes ~

DIR. j.. r. willis. a dentist Of seEs%TsIln. arTalgn.
street and Columbia avenue Nas,,,tsslonsr was
ed before United states CONN. ,hi. after.
Edmunds In the Postoillce uiia uiiisgal use
noon on the charge OF maklhs tiDg pur.
of the Red Cross for ad'ei
poses. la. Deputy
Doctor Willis was artesIei ~ A Fed-
r n'fd tsfase S5S,eS Sroh5ts IS' the use Of the sl
cross insignia by other than u, ,,se hags
Several Instances Of its illegai I u1' s@6
come 10 the notice Of the /, a,ber af-
District Attorneys office ana o
rests are expected.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-22
Won BoHEN'S HEADQUARTERS
ESTABLISHED AT MONS
May Explain London Report of Won
Kluk's Retreat.

DSILNDT Sept q
General Won Bohen, commander Of the
German army sent 10 reinforce the vest
ern side OF the kaiser's forces, has es-
tallshed his headquarters at Mons, ac-
cording to adyices received here today
The foregoing dispatch probably ex-
plains the report received in London
that General Won Kluk had been forced
10 retreat to Mons
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-22
AUSTRIAN LOSSES MORE
THAN MILLION. RUSSIA SAYS
slavs in Army Gladly Surrender to
Kin From Russia.

LONDON, sept 22,
The Post publishes an estimate from
Peuo=r1d that the Austrian losses IN
killed wounded and captured in the cam
paigus in which they are taking part
against Servia and against Russia have
been 10000 men. The tremendous losses
in prisoners taken by the Russians is
attributed by the readiness OF the slavs
in the Austrian armies to surrender to
their fellow sIavs.
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MAN FALLS DEAD ON STREET

Louis Colonna, manufacturer of boot
black supplies and shoe dressings. drop
ped dead at Fifteenth and Cuthbert
streets. today. He was 50 years Old.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-22
BELGIAN TOWNS DESTROYED
BY GERMANS, is REPORT
Dinant, Jumet and Tamines Said to
be in Ruins.

7 HIFIo' otpI, 2,
II Is reported that the Belgian towns
Of Dinant, Jumet and Tamines have
been destroyed Details OF the reported
destruction are lacking and the remains
uneonhrmeds
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-22
MEAT sl.oo A POUND

PARIS, Sept 22-The Figaro Gays to-
day: Meat Is nearly 81 a pound In BeT-
lin. Two hundred bakeries are making
I bread WITH potatoes and barley"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-22
ROME, Sept. %.

itDM r. sept, q
"A dispatch from Vienna reports that the
Austrian War Office has admitted a tre-
mendous list Of casualties In Galcla and
that number equal 10 a complete army
corps has been captured I'm small de-
tachments BY the Russians since the re-
treat toward CTaeoW began.
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