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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-19
FLASHES FROM "sTARsn

Julia Arthur has sent check for S22s5 to
William Faversham for the European Actors
War Relief fund The is one-half the
amount realized by the Julia Arthur benefit.
which was given at the Boston Theatre Novem-
Der 8. The other half of the receipts went to
the American Ambulance Hospital in Paris. Not
alone was this beneht organized and managed
by Miss Arthur, but sh> also returned TO the
stage on the occasion after an absence Of II
years in Thomas Bailey Aldrichs Mercedes"
Miss Arthur has promised Mr. Faversham that
she will to New York in December to
play with him in his benefit for the same
cause.
Doris Keane. now in London. has cabled that
she is recovering her health and will appear in
a new play in the spring, or not later than the
early fall Miss Keane taken i'll in Lon
don last summer the of her departure
for New York to begin her regular tour. The
new play will be seen first in New York Miss
Keane will be managed by Louis Nethersole.
While motoring near Cape Town, South Africa,
Laura Guerite according to n letter recently re-
ceived from her. stopped at little inn along
the seashore for refreshments. The woman who
came to take the order other
than May Yohe. She is running small
hotel about three miles from Cape Town.
Preparation for war is going all over
ooutn AITlCat Writes MISS GCeIlIe Troop
ships are leaving semiweelsly, carrying many
boys away from the farms and the factories.
They are going TO war with some OF the best
trained men OF the German army. who have
been in German South Africa for years and arc
thoroughly acclimated and fortified with the
best modern weapons of warfare
THE Dutch farmer. known the Low Boer
Is strongly in favor OF the Germans, as he has
been led to believe that II the Germans win
they will give back the country to the Beers"
Douglas Fairbanks will not remain long in
vaudeville. He brought his tour in HE Comes
Up Smiling to end in Brooklyn recently,
planning to enter vaudeville Immediately in "A
Regular Business Man" But the other day Sell
wyn & Co. engaged him for important role
in the new comedy by James Forbes which
they are soon to produce.
Nine. Emma calve will shortly come to this
country. Unheraded and without preliminary ar
rangements she Will arrive in New York toward
the end of the month.
The Committee of the American womens
War Relief Fund headed by Lady Paget. the
Duchess OF Marlborough, Lady Randolph
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-19

VIII take place IN the corner room. Among the
ssbutantes who will receive will be MiHs Elsa
psath. Miss Ruth Coke, Miss susan 3. Tnser-
soil. Miss Jean c. Bullitt Miss Charlotte Hard
ing Brown. Miss Jean Thompson, Miss Margot
sculI and several others.
DR. and Mrs Edward Beecher Finck will give
the frst OF two receptions this afternoon TO in
,roduce their daughter Miss Sara Beecher
FInok Among those who viii receive with
Mrs. Finck and her daughter will be Miss Lllah
wells, of Baltimore; Miss Pattie Tinsley Miller
and Miss saMe Rutherford Miller. Of Hunting
don. W. Va; Miss Theima Butt Of Davis, w.
va: MISS Lucille Bngie and Miss Ethel Bnsle
Williams OF Piedmont w. Va; Miss Truth
Madeline BInns, OF Pittsburgh; Miss Eleanor
McFadden, Miss Margaret Higgins, Miss Rosalie
McMichen. Miss Marie Camblos Miss Margaret
Cooper, Miss Margaret Ann May, Miss Deronda
Filbert, Miss Florence Rambo Miss Florence
walsh and Miss Esther Daily Mrs. william
Robert Bawton and Mrs. Frank Cooper. Of
Somerset Pa. will preside at the tea table
Mrs. Margaret Montgomery will be guest of
honor at a luncheon which Miss Margaret
Chrystie Of Bryn Mawr will give. The other
guests will be debutantes also. The table will
be beautifully decorated with chrysanthemums
and autumn colorIngs.
Another debutante affair will be the theatre
party which Mr. and Mrs Elliston Perot Bis
sell will give for their two neces, Miss Hilda
Tuns and Miss Mary Stuart wurts, and which
will be followed by supper at the Bellevue
stratford.
= The evening will be given over TO two dances,
one which Mr.. and Mrs. George Dicklo ogden
will give at the Merton Club in honor of Miss
Katherine y. ogden and Miss Hansell French
Earle. The decorations will be In keeping with
the season, flowers and leaves predomlnatIng.
The second dance will be given by Mr.. and
Mrs John Scott, Jr.. at sedgeey Club in honor
OF Miss Dorothy Foltz Owing to a recent death
in Mr.. scotts family. Mr.. and Mrs. Scott will
not be present, but DIR. and Mrs. Foltz will re-
ceve the guests
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-19
MooRHEAD-MYERs

The wedding OF Miss Edna Coulston Myers
and William Tyson Moorhead will take place
tonight at 1880 o'clock at the homo of the
brides parents in Rutledge, Pa The ceremony
will be performed by the Rev. George Van
Allen. Miss Myers will have as her matron OF
honor Mrs. Sybil Markley, Of Rutledge, and
The bridesmaids will be Mrs. Emily Hutchinson
and Miss Elizabeth Patterson. The bride will
a gown OF ivory satin trimmed with old
family lace. also the conventional tulle veil and
orange blossoms, and will carry bouquet Of
lilies OF the valley. The matron of honor and
bridesmaids will be gowned alike In pink. Mr..
Moorhead will have as best man Edward
Myers, brother of the bride. The house will
be decorated with chrysanthemums and palms.
After extended trip Mr.. and Mrs. Moor
head will be at home after February l at los
Sylvan avenue Rutledge.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-19
THE ORA M A
THEATRIcAI nAEnEKEH

ApBLPHI--"A Pair Of Skies" BY Edward
Peple dramatic full hand IN the fufh -
success with three joiers-Haie HamIIten.
Ralph Herr and Maud Eburne.
BRoAD--"The Beautiful Adventure" comedy
adapted from the French by George ESntton,
starring Ann Murdoch. Immedisfeiy bnfefa
her wedding a bridc-to-be eiopes-but not with
the groom Brightly, lightly amusing.
FORREST-"Snri," Hungarian operetts, with
oharmiusly catchy music, and. what y exs
ceptional in musical comedy, a real piot.
Iridescently staged. girls roseateiy gowncd.
GARRICK-''The Debutante," new musical
comedy with trite book by II. 3. and ~. p.
Smith and music by Victor Herbert tIassl
Dawn is as ever Hazel Dawn, ingenious un-
affected and lovely.
kEITHs-trene Franklin, and varied bill
LITTLE THEATRE" "Eindle Wakes" by
Stanley Houghton. First production IN this
city OF play which created a sensation In
London girl, having been Compromised,
refuses to marry. thus challenging the old
code and asserting the independence o. tha
new feminism. Splendldly acted
LYRIC-"The Story OF the Rosary" by Walter
Howard. inelodrama staged as elaborafely
as the gingerbread and candy castles of fairy
lore, with battle off stage artillery and
wife saved from becoming a nun BY the
timely return OF her husband hero
WALNUT Damaged Goods" much discussed
play by Eugene Brieux.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-19
TIOGA

The annual endowment bazaar of the Nurses
Alumnae Association of the Samaritan Hospital,
Broad and Ontario streets. will be held on
Tuesday and Wednesday. November "a and Is.
from 10 a. to 10 p. M. in the Nurses Home.
Park avenue and Ontario street Mrs. A. d.
Baumann is president OF the association; Miss
Marie X. Baehr. treasurer. and Miss Blanche
Francis, secretary. There will be many unique
and attractive features each days program.
among them an expert graphOogist. DR.. De
witt Lucas. who will tell your true character
from your handwriting.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-19
THURSDAY Is CHOSEN
BY MANY BRIDES
Miss Sarah Dobson Fiske TO Become
Bride of Walter M. Jeffords at Glen
Riddle-Other Weddings.

The marriage OF Miss Sarah Dobson Fiske,
daughter OF Louis s. Fiske and granddaugh-
ter OF the late John Dobson, and Walter NJ
Jeffords will take place this afternoon in Cal
vary Church, at Glen Riddle Pa, at $50 O'Clock
Miss Fiske will wear a lovely gown of white
handsomely trimmed with rich old lace. Her
veil win also be of lace Mr.. Jeffords will have
his brother best man. A reception will fol-
low the ceremony at the home Of the brides
uncle and aunt, Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Riddle
with whom she has made her home for sew
eral years.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-19
GERMANTOWN

Mrs. William Woods smyth will entertain
informally at bridge this afternoon in honor OF
Mrs. Henry C. Muslin. who is the guest for
few weeks OF Mrs, william S, Lloyd. OF 2Ss
Harvey street. The guests win include Mrs
Frank MaeGrath Miss Mary La T9urette, Mrs.
William W, Adams, Miss Elsie Maeksown, Mrs.
Edgar smedley. Mrs. Edward Kintner, Mrs.
chantry. Mrs. A. B. Court. Charles T. Brown.
Mrs. ]. Burton Muslin. MTs. George W.. Wood.
Miss Putnsy. Miss Grace Reed Miss Miriam
Partridge. Mrs Z. Ross Carver.
Miss Lindsay satterheld. of 6a22 Wayne
avenue. has arranged two dancing classes to
take place at the Boys Club on alternate FRI
day evenings during the winter. Tonight the
class for older girls and men will meet The
class for younger people win take place next
week. Great interest is being shown among
the members in learning the new steps. and
the classes bid fair to be great success.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-19
KENSINCToN

Miss Frances Haeksl OF SOIL Rorer street.
will entertain tomorrow night in honor Of Miss
Gertrude Wills. OF s11 East wsnsley street
Those present Will be Miss Florence schoppe
Miss Frances Haeksl. Miss Rebeeea Norman,
Miss Ella May Stevenson. Miss Gertrude Wells.
Miss Florence Hanna, Miss Laura Moore Miss
Alice Martin. Miss Jeanette HAigh. Miss Cecilia
stein, Miss Bertha Bliden, James Myers Bruce
Anderson. Frank Bsaston. Billy sehultz, John
Hodges. welssy Econ, Frank Yoght. william
white. James ToWnsend Samuel Norman.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-19
ROXBoROUCH

Mrs. Oliver T. Hendren. OF ssl5 Ridge avenue,
will entertain informally this evening. when
her guests will include Mrs. John sproule. Mrs,
George w Davis. Mrs. Maurice swartley, Mrs.
George Brown, Mrs. Thomas Hanson, Miss
Susie Levering. Mrs, Charles Cantrsl. Mrs. NJ.
L. cartmell. Mrs. John NJ Hendrsn, Mrs Dan
iel Bussinger, Mrs. William shultz, Mrs. Vernon
oberholtzsr. Mrs. Edwin Laftsrty. Miss Julia
Dunlap and Miss Maude Dunlap
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-19
AIONc THE MAIN IINE

BALA-A number Of Bala ana West Philadsi-
rhla people have formed dancing class that
meets every Thursday night At the Gordon
school. u1z spruce street Among the members
are Mr. ana Birs. Walter scolt pstWiler. Air.
ana Ar1. John T. Fleek ar aud Mrs. G. ?.
I.andreth. Doetor and Ara. s. Merrill Weeks,
~. and Airs Willialn johnson. po1lor ana
efgs Harfy Hlckmans ~ end Mfs AisAaaaef
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-19
FRANKFORD

The very interesting bszsar and fair, which
Is being held every afternoon and evening this
week At ths parish house Of st. Marks. Is
proving a huge success. The AFFAIR is being
conducted under The personal direction OF the
Rev. John B. Harding with the assistance OF
80 aides. The house is attFAetiysy decorated
to have the effect OF Japanese garden. Num-
herad among the special features are the
pool and billiard tables. the hourly concerts.
and the wsll-zerYsd dinners.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-19
HENRY-oCDEN

A wedding OF interest to persons in this city
and New York will be solsmnized this after
noon at $3.50 o'clock in the Park Avenue Pres
byterian Church. New York. when Miss Sarah
Devereux Ogden. daughter Of Mrs John r.
Ogden, OF New York. will be married to Allan
Johnstone Henry. son OF DIR. Frederick Henry.
Iof1 this city. Miss Ogden will have for matron
of honor her sister. Mrs. Plerpont Davis. OF
New York. There will be no bridesmaids. Mr..
Henry will be attended by DR.. ]. Norman
Henry as best man, and his ushers will be Pier
pont Davis. OF New York; John o. Plat. Will
lam w. Montgomery, Jr., Montgomery Harris.
George R, White and Edmund C. Evans OF
this city
John r. Ogden, brother of the bride. will
give her in marriage: A reception will follow
the ceremony at the home OF Mrs. Ogden.
7Sd street and Park avenue.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-19
cRUcAN-sTEvENs


pretty wedding took place last night in
the Chestnut Street Baptist Church, 10th and
Chestnut streets. at $50 o'clock, when Miss
Mary Stevens, daughter OF Mrs. william
Maths Stevens. became the bride OF Albert
Thornton GFugRn. The ceremony was per-
formed by the Rev. George Adams. pastor OF
the church. assisted by the Rev. W. Beatty
Jennings OF the First Presbyterian Church,
Germantown. The maid OF honor was Miss
Kathryn e. Stevens. and the bridesmaids were
Miss Helen Frances Smith. Miss Marjorie
Fleming. of Baltimore; Miss Elizabeth slxmth
and Miss Katharine Love. The best man was
f. Justice Grugan. brother OF the bridegroom.
and the usheTs included William NewbsTy. s.
Arthur Love Jr,, Herbert sadler Baltimore;
Everett Mosler and william Harrlty, cousin OF
the bridegroom. The church was banked with
palms and chrysanthemums. also the house.
where a reception held Immediately fol-
lowing the ceremony, at 4S2 East Tulpehocken
street
The bride wore ivory white satin gown.
made with cape effect which hung down
half way IN the back A pointed train started
from the wsist-lins. The bodice and sleeves
were formed OF princess lace, and pearl orna-
msnts were used with good effect A tulls veil
was arranged as a cap effect with an edge
OF princess lace and fastened at each side with
tiny punches Of orange blossoms. She carried
an old-fashloned bouquet with . lace friu. the
outer edge OF which was OF lilies OF the valley
and the heart OF sardenias and white orchids.
The maid OF honor wore pink eharmeuss
made with . cape Of lace, which also formed
the sleeves
Ths bridesmaids we're sowned alike IN Nile
green ehaFmsass dresses. made with TUNES OF
shadow lace.
Mrs.. Stevens. who gave her daughter in
marriage, looked well in gown OF pale pink
satln, made Ia train with a tunie OF gold
thread lace A srdls Of deep pink gave an
added touch Of color. she wore pink orchids
After an sxtsndsd sfiD. A.. ana AIrs. Grugan
uia be Al home aftsr January / a 20 HamD-
ton avenue NeEheFlh. "a.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-19

Miss Ethel e. stegerwaId will entertain the
members OF her Five Hundred Club at her
home. 1855 North Broad street. tomorrow even
ing. The following guests will be present: Mr.
and Mrs. Eugene p. Goddard, Mr.. and Mrs.
Wilbert B. Steward Miss Lucy Ichmann, Miss
Ida Ichmann. Miss Mae Hoffman. Miss Dorothy
Evans. Miss Bess Bowers. Earl siess, Edward
]. pIeGrath. Robert P. AppIeby. Jacob Geiss.
William T. Hetsel and Lawrence Bowers.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-19

schreiber, Mr.. and Mrs, Mason Baker, Mr. and
Mrs Robert McCreery Mr.. and Mrs. William
Chrsty. Mr.. and Mrs. John Mcpherson, Mrs.
Elizabeth 7. Bowen, Mrs. George Fleming and
DIR. William krause.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-19

The engagement is announced of Miss Ella
Mae Young to Charles Miller Weld, of Phila-
1clphla. No date has been given for the we'd
ding. MISS Young Is a daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs George w. Young of 331s South Broad
street
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-19
WEST PHILADELPHIA

Mrs william Mohit. of 4242 Chestnut street.
has issued invitations to dance, followed by a
supper, at the Walton Hotel on Monday, Mo-
vcmber %. The patronesses will be Mrs. James
Dawes Mrs. Stuart TAFT. Mrs. Paul Gibbons
and Mrs. Victor Noel.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-19
CHESTNUT HILL.

Miss Emily Taylor. of East Mount Airy ave-
lus. is at present the guest OF Miss Kathleen
dcDonough at her cottage in Ventnor
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-19

Mr. and Mrs Wilbur Wright Stewart, Of
Stoneletgh Court, have just returned from At
lantic City, having spent several days there.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-19
SOUTH PHILADELPHIA

Lieutenant r. S. Kcyes. U. S. NJ. and Mrs.
Keyes will entertain tomorrow at bridge, at
their home. in the Girard Estate, $3.50 South
21st street.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-19
NORTH PHlLADELPHIA

Announcement has Just been made OF the
marriage OF Miss Lora r. Hall and Francis w.
8. Lee. at Cape May, on September 20. Mr.. and
Mrs. Lee will be at home on Tuesday after
moons at 1914 North 18th street
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-19
DEBUTANFE AFFAIRS
Mr. and Alri. George H. Burton Win Present
Their pauahLsE at Tee.

Another busy day Il opening Tor the little
dsbs. Thls afternoon Aar. and Mrs George H,
Burton win introduce their daughter. Miss Mar
saret Handy Burton, at large dansant At the
Believus-sEratfsrd- A number % the debutshtes
o. The season Will receive. MrA Burton ana
her daushtsr siu receive their Eusst4 - the
assi room 81 shs Nassh Gardens ana the dancing
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-19

Mrs. Clarence Clark zantEngers Red Cross
sewing class VIII meet tomorrow morning at
her home.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-19

Mrs Charles A. Potter will hold meeting of
her sewing class today
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-19
ALONG THE READING

There will be concert at Beeehwood HAN
on Tuesday evening at s;i5, the proceeds
OF which win 80 70 the Ladies' Auxiliary Of
the Arlington Memorial Hospital. An elaborate
program has been arranged, in which several
prominent artists VIII take part. They are
Nine Margarethe Boye-Jensen. eontraito;
rhaddeus Rich. vioIini Hans Kinder. cello.
ana Olaf Jensen. pianist.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-19

Mrs. George Butler and Miss Gsorslns Butler,
81 Wnkss-Barre, spent the weekend as the
guests Of Mrs. John B. stevenson. Jr. at her
home on West avenue Jenkintown bIFs. But
les ana Miss Butler returned to wilkes-Bsrrs
4aalaraay
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-19

The hunt clubs OF the East suffered another
blow this week when II was found that the
rapid spread OF the foet and mouth disease
had caused the Maryland authorities 10 put a
stop TO the meet at Farmlngton. our own
Radnor Hunt Club fell under the ban both
the hounds and horses being placed ia quar-
antine as were those Of the famous Green
Spring Valley Hunt Of Baltimore and the
Elk Ridge Kennel Club. This means that no
more hunting may Be done BY any Of these
clubs, until the quarantine Is lifted. nor can
the members get back thslr mounts. which are
now practically intsnsd deWn IN Maryland
A whole crowd Of Weli-knoEn Philadslphians
went down 20 attend this meet including M.
and Mrs. Howard Henry, Mr and Mrs. Pau
Denekla Mills. MF. and Mrs. Antslo Deysrsux.
Mr. and Mrs. john Valentine ana Horace Hare.
b. F. H.. of Radnor Hunt They are non re-
turning dlseonsolatsly 10 their homes along the
Chester Valley. Evsn the arrest o. Ben
Chew Tor speeding failed 70 nat ths glooin from
the "huatins set"
BILLY LHDGER"
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-09-01
FARMERS INSTITUTE
DATES MADE PUBLIC
Will Be Held at Salem, Smith
field, JohnstoWn and Lost
Creek in This Section.

The Farmers Institute dates for
this section for the coming season
are as follows:
Salem. September 80, October 1.
Smithfield, October and 8.
Johnstown, October and 6.
Lost Greek. October 10 and 20.
The speakers are sent out by the
Agricultural Extension Department
of the College of Agriculture, West
Virginia University. and are all men
and women of excellent training and
broad practical experience. Our
speakers will be DR.. Charles A. Lue-
der. Morgantown; w. B. Kemp, Nor
gantown; II. L. Smith, Fairmont, and
Miss Pearl Dorsey, Moundsyille.
Subjects of general agricultural IN
terest will be discussed and prob
lens of special interest to this sec
ton will be taken up In detail. OPP
portunity is given to everyone to ask
questions and many valuable discus
sions are brought out. Farmers in
stitutes have done probably as much
as any other one thing to bring about
better agricultural practices and con-
ditions. and every farmer should ar
range to be present at as many Of
these meetings as possible.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-09-01
BEI.aIANs COMMIT SUICIDE
(BY ASSOCIATED PREss.)


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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-09-01
SWARTZ ARRESTED
AS SPY IN EUROPE

journey, DR.. Swartz having been ar
rested several times, three times under
suspicion OF being spy. Each time,
however, his credentials proved salts
factory and he was released. From
dresden they went by train to Hol-
land, making the trip in six days and
a half, which ordinarily would have
taken only eight hours.
Inability to obtain money with which
to pay their travelling expenses was
one OF the most trying difficulties en-
CONFERRED A prominent Chicago man
who was travelling companion of the
Swartzes took q letter of credit for
500 pounds ($2,5O0) to Dresden bank
but could obtain only two pounds upon
Continued On page three.l
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-09-01
'HEADLO ONO RUSH
BY THE GERMANS,
French Foreign Office Admits Iha
After Three Days Battle Allies Are
Pushed Back But Contends
That Their Lines Remain
Before Ger
man Advance
DIV Associated Press. }


LONDON Sept. To-day on the eve Of the anniver-
sary of the capuation of Sedan three million troops
battling the French frontier the Germans in headlong
effort to celebrate day with dramatic and
the French backed by British allies to their
defeat of forty four years ago.
That the Germans have gained ground IN then en-,
by foreign Office but it is asserted also that
after three days battle in this region the
lines although pushed back, still remains unbroken
This described the wearing down policy Of the
part of the allied and it is claimed that the losses OF
have those of the defenders.
French reports alone available thus far and moth
ing reaching the public London to enable adj
lnted experts to form opinion OF their real value
The heaviest fighting appears to be taking place along
line from Peronne to Vervins There, the Hover OF En-
peror Williams is trying to pierce the British de-
lenses Further the east the forces of the German
Grown Prince still attacking the French in the region
about Mecieres the capital of the department of Ardennes
The only point where French claim to have gained posi-
the Vosges mountains, and in Lor
raine, where the Germans said to be in retreat The
statement that Emperor William has gone to the Russian
front cannot yet be confirmed.
Independent views of the furious fighting going
in East Prussia and Galaca entirely lacking it
of one taking his choice between the German,
Austrian and Russian versions of the battles.
The anxiety of friends of Micent Duchess of uther
land aayed this afternoon by the receipt of des
patch from James W. Gerard the American ambassador
Berlin who telegraphed that he had definitely
tanned that the duchess and her whole ambulance staff
were all well and working at Nalnur.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-09-01
MOTH POLE
Expedition Surviving Members
State Leader Died in At
tempt to Reach Pole.

LONDON. Sept. IA st. Peters
burg despatch reports that surviving
members Of the Arctic expedition
headed by Lieutenant .Sedoff, which
left for the North in 1912. haze ar
rived at Archangel. The survivors
stated that Lieutenant Sedoff died in
a vain attempt to reach the North
pole. The expedition wintered In
1912 and 1913 in newly discovered
territory and later Sedoff proceeded
to Franz Joseph land, whence he
started for the pole accompanied by
two sailors. The leader fell Ill on
the way and died.