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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-30
OPERA SINGER SAYS
GERMANS TORTURED
BOYS UNDER ORDERS
Scotti Asserts Lads Wrists
Were Broken by Officer S
Command, for Aiding Bel
Italy Ripe for War.

NEW YORK, Sept. So.-Antonio scotti,
the well-known baritone of the Metro
politan Opera Company. is the latest wit
ness to the truth of the reports of atroc-
tiles committed by the German army in
Belgium. Mr.. Scott, who arrived in
New York last week on the Lusitania,
told a reporter yesterday that he had
seen Belgian boys whose wrists had been
broken by German soldiers, the boys
sole offense having been that they had
taken water and provisions to Belgian
soldiers.
Mr.. Scott further stated that public
opinion in Italy was rapidly forcing that
country into war against Austria and
Germany, and asserted that the res!gna-
tton OF the Minister Of Foreign Affairs,
the Marchese dl San Guiliano. would at
once precipitate the crisis,
II saw in London a number Of Belgian
boys with both wrists broken" said Mr..
Scott. at was horrible, especially when
the sole otrenss OF the poor children had
provisions to the soldiers who We're
fghtiug 10 defend their country, There
can be no doubt as 10 the cruelties OF
the Germans. Ones eyes DO not de-
eeiTe.
These cruelties, however, seem 70 be
due to the orders OF the officers rather
than 10 the brutality Of the Individual
soldier. The German officer IS above all
ordinary law, and much sympathy as we
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-30
MENUS PROBLEM
FOR COMMISSARIAT
DURING WAR TIME
French Troopers Have
Varied and Liberal Fare
and Each Soldier Carries
Emergency Ration.
PARIS, Sept. %.

PARlS, Sept. %.
Every man in the French army car-,o.
with him one days reserve rations. whilst
may only be used in case of ex,ror,.
urgency. They consist of 30 Rramn,..
uoh ounces) of war biscuit 30 grammes
of preserved meat, so grammes Of con-
densed soup, SO grammes of coffee "a
grammes Of sugar. There is also a l,tr.
of brandy for every 16 men.
The food served out daily consists .,
700 grammes Of bread, 100 grammes of
rice or haricot beans, "a grammes Of oo,-
fee. 80 grammes OF sugar, bacon ss,t
and 500 grammes of fresh meat or aOo
grammes of preserved meat, with So
grammes of puree de legumes TO maLo
soup.
Beyond this, whenever possible. nro-
visions are bought on the spot by m.
officers In command, such as vegetables
various seasonings, and sometimes wine
Revitualizing is carried out as far as
possible by rail. The difficulty is that the
regiments are continually changing their
quarters, and thus the commissarIat ha,
difficulty in finding them. To slmplifv
matters each day special station IL
chosen for each army corps. The reei-
mental transport goes every day to thi.
station and receives two days provisions
so that there is always an abundance OF
reserve supplies.
II the railway is not available supplis,
are provided by motor transport N
motor transport fails in day or two
the corps darmee draws on its stocks
Of provisions, which are good for four
days. The organization is based on A
system of enormous depots at important
railway centres. At each Of them hun.
dreds of thousands OF rations of bread
are baked every day and supplies of all
kinds are accumulated.
Herds of cattle are driven some dis
tance in the rear Of each army corps
and rested before slaughtering. The daily
consumption of each army corps Is 12O
head of cattle, and the meat is carried
to the front by Paris motor omnibuses
Since the beginning Of the campaign the
Commissariat Department has worked
without hitch.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-30
WOUNDED TEACHER
DARES DEADLY FIRE
TO HELP COMRADES
Militant Schoolmaster
Crawls 500 Yards Across
Shell-Swept Field to Res
cue French Soldiers.

LONDON. Sept. 80
How a former schoolmaster. now in
the British army, crawled 500 Yards
across a battlefield TO bring aid for
wounded comrades, though he himself
had been struck by 1 she'll is told in a
letter received by the Rev. w johnson, Of
York. A comrade accompanied the
schoolmaster on his slow. painful Jour-
rey, and they were seven hours crawl
ing the 500 yards.
The writer, Fernani Duchene. was
French master at Archbishop Holgate's
school. Telling of his experiences. he
said:
ION the morning Of September the
General issued orders that we we're to
stand our ground at all costs. We did
1t, but at what costs? We Nere going
TO charge a village when a shell fell
behind me. burst and hit me in several
places-three times on the head, twice
on the right leg, at the ankle and thigh,
and once on the left leg at the ankle.
I was left on the battlefield and crawled
to hut, and there 1 found nine others.
I'VE were exposed to a terrible fire
from the artillery, and expected the hut
to be blown to pieces at any time. To-
ward the end Of the second day we de-
cided that two of us should volunteer
to fetch some help so I did, and an
other followed.
1--WE were exactly between the French
and German lines, so We started crawl
ing on all fours We had no sooner ap-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-30
AVTATORS OF ALLIES
FOTLED INVASION OF
FRANCE, SAYSFLYER
Veteran Airman Declares
Dingibles | lave Proved In
ferior as War Machines
Along Mame and Aisne.

PARIS, Sept. 90
Aeroplanes here proved their SUPERIOR
ity over dirigibes as war machines,
according to French aviators, who say
that airmen are the kings of modern
battles.
One French aviator, resting in Parts
for few days, says successes Of Allies
along the Aisne have been due to the
efficiency OK the aerial corps. lie be-
leves the avators largely will be
responsible for Kidding France of the
German foe.
"It is thanks to the aviator" he said,
that we have won our victories and It
will be thanks to him that in a few days
we will be able to hunt the Germans out
OF France. In my opinion. sufficient has
not been said of the important part
aviation has played in this war.
1T Is true that at first we were a bit
taken by surprise by the Germans, who
had marvelously organized their aerial
army in silence. They had more aviators
than we expected, and excellent craft
Consequently they were able at the start
to count on splendid scouting service.
They were over our positions at night
and at dawn their artillery showed by
its deadly work how careful and accurate
had been the "Reminiscences.
Then we put into action our admir-
able army of the air. 1t was not long
before II rendered exceptional service to
the headquarters STAFF 1t played a de-
cisive role at the battle of the Marne
AT the present moment 1t is a precious
auxiliary, I might almost say an indis-
pensable adjunct to the victorious march
of our troops
IT have been instructed to make recon-
naissaRces on many occasions, both in
the east and north. In spite OF the in
tense fire by the enemy 1 have been
able to report the situation of the Ger
man troops, note their movements esti-
mate their numbers and Importance, and
l am convinced was able to be of great
service.
when the war is over. one OF the
finest pages in history will tell of the
role OF the aviator"
All this applies to tire aeroplane only
The airman declared the dirgible air
ship has not proved a success, 1t is
at the mercy Of any squadron OF aero
planes, he said and he does not believe
1t has any military future.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-30
MILE IN AIR, AVIATOR SAW
WOODS SHOT TO RIBBONS
Member Of British Corps Describes
Engagement of Great Battle.
LONDON Sent 40


a letter from an officer of the Royal
Flying Corps under date of September
4, describing view from an aeroplane
of the battle eastward of Paris, says:
Yesterday 1 was up for reconnais-
sance over this huge battle. l bet it
will be remembered as the biggest in
history. 1t extends from Compeigne
right away to Belfort.
I'VE flew at o'clock in the evening.
AT that time the British guns all opened
fire together. From height of 5000 feet
| saw sight which hope it will never
be my lot TO sec again. The woods and
hills were literally cut to ribbons all
along the south of Laon. 1t was mar
velous. watching hundreds of shells
bursting below one to the right and to
the left for miles. and then to see the
German guns replying.
II fear there will be lot more awful
fighting before this show ends, but we
are certain 1t will end with us on top,
although we all had our doubts about
three weeks ago during that awful re-
treat
Writing again on September 10, the
officer says:
1.-The huge battle still Is going on. Our
machines after being out all day still
bring in the same news. The Germans
have got into one of the strongest posi-
tions possible. Fortunately, reinforce
ments are arriving and are coming up
on the German right at scissors.
'I simply crave for cigarettes. They
need to be carefully disguised though
or they will be stolen en- route
The officer mentioned that the aero
planes are shot at and shelled by friend
and foe every time they ascend. They
hardly ever descend without bullet holes
all over the planes. but fortunately, the
writer says. the flying corps lost only
one pilot and a passenger up to Sep
tember 4
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-30
WAR THROUGHOUT WINTER
is GERMAN EXPECTATION
Women Begin to Make Heavy Clothes
for Soldiers.

ROME, Sept. 3O-Reliabe diplomatic
advises received here from Berlin state
that the failure of the Austrian armies
to resist effectively the Russians has
forced Germany to abandon hopes OF
crushing the allies before winter. Accord
ingly preparations for a winter campaign
are being pressed.
Women OF the Empire have organized
sewing societies under the leadership of
Crown Princess Cecilie and are making
wooen clothing for the soldiers from
directions as to measures and colors
selected by the Government
A committee of women, representing
the chief cities OF Germany is said to
have been formed to collect Jewelry and
gold trnkets to be re-melted and coined
into money with which to buy arms and
supplies. Each contributor receives an
iron ring bearing the words II gave gold
for this"
The contributions. thus far made, are
reported TO amount to 100000 marks
$500, ,00O).
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-30

PIGEONS UNDER UNION JACK
LONDON, Sept. 3O.-Homing pigeon So
cieties In Birmingham today placed 10000
carrier pigeons at the disposal of the
officials of the Government mail service.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-30

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The Springdale news., 1914-06-12

A certain merchant a with express package the other day which he had just received from Chicago mail order house. He asked him why he had to send to Chicago for goods which he could buy of the home merchant for the money The man replied: Because 1 know the mail order house had the goods You advertise, don't know what you have in stock neither do know your prices order from the mail order house be- cause they tell exactly what they have, descrip- tion price and all and don't have to hunt them up, either. Get busy and advertise in your home paper and tell us what you have.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1914-01-13
Immense Timber Building.

The high cost and the difficulty of
securing lumber in large sizes long
ago eliminated wood as a structural
material except in falsework, temper
airy construction and structures of
small size. Machinery hall, now be-
ing built for the Panama-Pacific ex.
position is, therefore, of more than
usual interest. since its frame is en-
tirely of wood. It has a floor area
Of over eight acres and an extreme
height of 135 feet. Using as it does
about 100000 feet (board measured
Of lumber, it is fairly safe to venture
the prediction that it will be the last
great monumental structure to be
built of native timber, and we may
even hazard the statement that never
again will its equal be erected OF such
material in this country.-Engineer-
ing Record.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1914-01-13
60 soared RalIwav Men.

A ghost story, told by some rail-
waymen, is at present a live topic in
the town Of Strabane, County Tyrone,
ireland The head constable has tax
on down the statements Of those who
claim to have seen the apparition.
ohm Pinkerton, an engine-cleaner, de.
Gcribing the first visit Of the ghost,
says that it appeared in the cleaning
shed knocking loudly at the door 1t
gave unearthly yells. Armed with a
crowbar a signalman made dash at
taa spirit, but could not strike it
& an. On the second night seven
men saw the ghost. It appeared
ain another night. and disappeared
through a window" The form was
nat Of man OF stout build. It ran
under an engine. in front OF it, be-
hind it. and everywhere.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1914-01-13
80 81 ventIlatlnn churoh.

Our church janitors need drilling
On the subject Of ventilation" says
the Downs News. "A morning or eve
ming congregation Of several hundred
persons is entitled to pure air, for
there are oceans Of it outside. After
the morning service the whole room
should be thoroughly aired, and yet no
doubt the doors are closed when the
people leave, and the foul air securely
boxed for the evening service. This
Is dreadful, the News declares. No
wonder folks sleep and get a head
ache. They are dying for oxygen.
open the windows, if it does take
more coal If a church once gets the
reputation of always being well ven
t.lated there viii be more people at
every service to drop extra coal money
IN the contribution box"
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1914-01-13
CROPS IN NORTHERN SYRIA
Cotton Product Runs to 10000 Bales
This Year-Pistachio Nuts viii
Be Few.

The estimated cotton crop Of the
province Of Aleppo, Syria, is consid-
cred to be very large this year-40,.
600 bales against only 10000 bales in
1912. Of which 2,100 bales were ship
ned to Constantinople, and $500 to
Europe
The seasame seed output is estimat-
ed at LOO tons of 1000 pounds each,
against one-third of that amount for
1912.
The olive trees are overloaded. and
with favorable weather an abundant
crop is expected.
The pistachio nut crop is practical
" a failure this year, the production
of the entire province promising only
about $50 tons, as compared with q
100 tons in 1912. The prices for pis-
tachios in Aleppo occasionally depend
on the Persian crop, which is pre-
ferred because the kernel is darker
green than that of the pistachio of
Aleppo or Aintab. In 1912 local prices
were about nine Aleppo market pias-
tiers per oke, or 11.07 cents per pound,
out because of the short crop this
year the price has advanced to II
pfasters the oke, or 2LO7 cents per
pound (the local plaster at S0.035 and
the oke at rs pounds) and is still ris-
ing. The greater portion of the ex'
portation goes to Germany and Aus
tria for confectionery purposes, but
the United States takes an important
quantity and increases the amount an
nually
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1914-01-13
PREVENTION OF MINE FIRES
Two Clever Devices That II Is Hoped
Would Keep the Flames
From Spreading.

Doors that viii slam themselves
shut when IRE comes along. and throw
pans Of water over the oncoming
flames are the latest devices for stop
ping the terrible dust explosion fires
In coal mines. The real marvel Of
the doors is that they do not wait
until the fire gets to them. but prompt
" 20 into action while there is still
time to shut of the flames.
The doors. placed at intervals along
the mine passages, are ordinarily
kept swung back against the walls;
and on them are balanced several
pans filed with water. A dust explo-
sion in a coal mine rushes rapidly
through all the open passages, but
the flames are preceded by a sudden
draft or air pressure. This draft viii
shut the doors in time TO head off the
flames; and. as the doors slam. the
water from the pans is thrown in the
direction from which the fire is COM
ing
The same principle of utilizing the
precursive air wave is the basis OF
Most of the systems now rapidly be-
ing applied in coal mines to check
the dust explosions.
One method that has had much at
tention of late to keep all the pas.
sages we'll sprinkled with stone dust,
with piles Of it stored on shelves
along the passageways. When the air
wave comes ahead of the fire this
stone dust is stirred up into the air
and acts something like a blanket in
smothering the coal dust flames
Saturday Evening Post.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1914-01-13

People are sometimes slow to recog
Mae true merit. and ghey cannot be
bia eJ. for Sc many have been hum.
begged 10 The past. The experience
.of huBdreds Of Annapolis residents.
expressed publicly Though newspapers
and utaeE sources, places Deans Kid
mes pills on tirn foundation here.
Joha 7 Wells. 149 Main ST.. Aunap
ellis. sd, says +Mhea i had occasion
60 take % sidney medicine used Doan e
Kidney Pills. I6ey relieved me OF
backache ana streng thened ~ kidneys.
I am pleased to endorse Doan Kidney
Pills.
Price SOC ct SD dealers. Don't SIM
DIV ssk for kidney vgme3y get
Deans Kidney Pills-the sams that
SIR Wells had. Festef-MHburn Co..
Props. Buffalo. y. \.
For sale o. all dealers. Price SO
cents. Foster Milbarn Co.. Buffalo,
New York. cole agents for the United
States. Remember the name Dosn's-
and take no other
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1914-01-13
DIalCl8LEs FOR THG NAVY.


Equipment Of every battleship with
at lsast one ReroplaDe, the use by the
Navy Of dirigibles balloons and the
concentration of all naval aeronauti.
cal training work at Pensacola. Fla.
are among the principal recommends
tons of thu board of officers appoint
ed by Secretary Daniels % draw up 2
comprehensive plan for the ovganiza-
ton Of 3 naval aerOnautical service
The boards report was made pub.
Tic Saturday with the announcement
that il has been approved by the Sec
rotary IL is proposed TO 20 slowly
and gradually toward the develop-
ment of the aeronautic service along
the lines indicated Us experience die
tates and funds become available.
The board collected q vast amount of
Information from abroad, where the
nations were found To BE- o unit in the
conviction that superiority is essen
tial b. oil matters pertaining Co
aerial equipment The idea of som
powers that coast defense also should
be based upon air service was con
iemned, the report declaring that the
American aeronsuiical service will
be adequate ii based upon official SER
vice with the fleet.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1914-01-13

The Misses Muuford. 2I2 prihce
George streets, Fridays I'm January.
Mrs O. Cresao. No. SIS College
ave. and Miss Gre p. WI to at nome
o1 The first and third fridays in tbe
month until Lent.
Mrs. Elijah Williams and the Miss
es Williams, 244 King George street
Fridays in January.
Mrs. James z. Brsshears, Oak
Villa. Bras nearsville.
Mrs. Walter H. Hart, Of "The
Oaks-ou-the-Sp " will be Eat home"
on Fridays, informally.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1914-01-13

Conan Doyle's story Of a ''Lost
World SURPASSED in mystery and
thrilling interest Rider Hag1ard's
Acknowledgements story Of az
= un6nown Africa Begin reading
THE Los, World in The Z4-pageil
lustrtsd Magazine Section OF the sun
day World next Sunday A copious
synopsis of preceding chapters will
put y5J right pa 10 the opening OF
tbe next iustaInent The most thrill
ling psrt OF the story has jus1 bsen
reached.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1914-01-13

Mrs. Blake viii be 'at home"
W-edpe.days 1T Mo- s Maryland ave.
nue., until Lent
Mrs. Walton F Hopkins, Wednes.
eaya in January.
Mrs Cassard viii be 40 at home on
Wednesday, until Lent from to 6
O'Clock at 80 Upshur Row, Naval
Academy.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1914-01-13

Mrs. Robert Moss, Miss Helen
Mess, Shipwrignt street
Mrs Arthur Newton Brown, A
State Circle.
Mrs. McC0mas, at the Re Glory
Duke of Gloucester street.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1914-01-13

The handsme sapphire and pearl
pin lost by q lady shopping at Car
vel Hall was found by a resident ct
Eastport, and was returned through
The advertisement ln Lhs NaniIal.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1914-01-13
Printed Signs For Sale.

Come to the Capital Office for a
Printed "For Sale" or ''For Rent"
ilus, ''Tresspass Notices." 'Half
HChday Closing" signs. etc, etc. A
Ful s1pply on hand. at THE ofce.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1914-01-13
uEsDAY

Mrs. Berke ey, 81 SoasbVate avenue.
Murray HdL wall De "at nome" on
Tuesday q Lent.
Mrs. J deFeysfer D01w viii be
at home on Tuesdays al Leuwar-
den, " Murray HU.
Mrs Gibson. the Misses Kate and
Elizabeth Gibson and Mrs Albert Z.
Church, win be at home the first
Tuesday iu every month at 10. 8 ST.
John street
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1914-01-13
Amateurs f1r Am tau- Contest a. The
Celoniai laaetre

Caioniai latre
Persons who can sing, dance or who
can any sort of s. clean act, are re-
qUested to present their names and
address at the Colonial Theatre box
Office. You viii not be gnyed from
the audience and there will be sew
eral valuable prizes offered You
viii have an orchestra rehearsal just
like any of the regular acts. "a
good time for al.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1914-01-13

E~ Have yor- Job Printing done
at the Capital Office.