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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-26

artillery. which commands every point,
blows the bridges to pieces.
The German line now begins at
Mons, in Belgium. swings west to St.
| Amand, south through Cambria, St.
! Quentin, on the main road through
| Ham to Noyon, and then is unchanged
from the past few days at any material
point in it's spread across France in a
| southeasterly direction, following the
heights of the Aisne to point north
| Of Rheims and then directly east to
Varennes, taken on Thursday by the
Germans. From there the line of the
Meuse is followed with the Germans
threatening the forts of the Toul-Ner-
dun line.
on the eastern edge Of the western
theatre of war the Germans are keep
ing up a terrific bombardment against
the works about Verdun.
To the south of Nerdun heavy
French force, sent northward from
Nancy and Toul, is pressing vigor-
ouslv against the army of Crown Prince
Ruprecht Of Bavaria. Attack follows
attack in quick succession.
The value Of German strategy is
becoming more and more apparent. 1t
now seems certain that the Germans
did not intend TO hold the heights i'm
mediately north of the Aisne. as the po-
sition to which they have fallen back
is infinitely stronger. The key to the
position of the German right is nat
ural horseshoe of stone quarries ex-
tending around the Ose from Girau-
mont and Antheuit to Machemok. The
whole position is marked by Mont
Gauelon. opposite Compiegne, from
which the steep sides of plateau eX-
tend toward the northeast and the
southeast.
There seems to be evidence for the
belief that General Joffre, the French
commander-in-chie and Field Mar
shal Sir John French, the British
commander, are rallying all their
strength for a final effort against the
German lines. Every available man
is being sent to the front, while the
commanders Of the allied troops on
the two wings have been ordered to
redouble their exertions in their ef-
forts to turn the German fanks.
The schemes of the German General
staff, of course, are secret, but mill
tary men who have so far studied the
German campaign believe that it is
the object Of the Kaiser's forces to
allow the Allies to wear themselves out
in attacks upon the strong positions
held by the invaders. II is necessary
for the Germans to assume the Often
sive in a certain degree at some points,
hut the real German offensive move
ment all along the line has not yet
been attempted.
As the result Of a four-day fight
beginning September IS the Germans
have been forced back from the Wes-
serling Valley Gn upper Alsace) to
Cernay
Reports of desuItory fighting are
coming in from the VosEes, but it is
not certain that the French were able
to hold Cernay and Thanh. both Of
which places they claim TO have taken.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-26
CHINESE RESENT
SEIZURE OF TOWN
OUTSIDE WAR ZONE
Occupation of Wei-Hsien,
80 Miles From Japanese
Operations Against sing
Tao, Regarded as Aggres-
sion.
PEkIN, Sept. 26.

PENN, sept. 20
Japanese troops have seized the Chinese
town OF Wei-Hsien, in Shan Tung Prov
ince and the Chinese Foreign Office to-
day sent a protest to the Japanese Lega-
ton, pointing out that WeiHsien is far
outside the zone of fighting fixed for the
campaign against Kiao-Chau.
lWei-Hsicn is about 50 miles from Using
Tao and twenty miles west of the bound
AIRY Of the German territory of Kiao-
Chau. II is on the railroad running to
Tien-TainD
The Japanese took possession OF the
railroad station and tae cars. Though
there We're Chinese trocps at Wc-Hsien,
they made no attempt to oppose the
Japanese.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-26
PRIEST FIGHTS FOR KAISER
Former Assistant Rector at Paterson
N. j., Now German Soldier

PATERSON, n. j., Sept. 26.-Word was
received here today that the Rev JoN'
Schubert Silesian father, who unt'l
wear ago. was assistant rector Of St. An
tbony's Catholic Church. is fighting I"
the ranks Of the German army.
Father Schubert left year ago 10 ''"'
a professorship in a college. The ,, eo",''
has since been converted into a hospital
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-26
GERMANS WRECK AIRSHIP
AND KILL JAPANESE PILOT
Aerial Battle at Night over Kiao-
Chau Stronghold.

CHE-FOO. China, Sept 26-A Japanese
hydro-aeroplaue which vas reconnoiter-
ing over Kiao-Chau, was attacked by
two German seroplanes from the Using
Tau fortress last night
The japanese machine was wrecked
and the aviator vas killed.
Both the Germans and the japanese
are making use OF aeroplanes constantly
for scout duty. Almost every night
ayiators can be seen high over Kiao-
chau Or the adjacent country.
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GERMANS IMPERIL
ALLIES WHOLE LINE

Continued from Page
tegic Importance, is the centre OF the
Allies assault This town had been
taken by the Germans after desperate
fighting.
The Germans have made a supreme
effort to check the allied advance
along the Oise and to push their line
forward so as to split the allied forces
between Noyon ana st. quentin. but
they have been unsuccessful.
The new allied armies, which moved
east from Amiens and Doullens, are
reported to ave so strongly entrenched
the Allies left that the capture of st,
Quentin Is considered certain within
short tins. If the Allies can take st.
Quentin and the railway lines between
It and Noyon. the Germans must
abandon their strongly entrenched po-
sitions in the Oise-Aisne region and
retreat speedily to the northeast or be
cut of and forced to surrender.
Terrible street fighting is reported
from ST. Quentin, where the French
are fighting the troops defending GEN
eral Won Kluk's line Of communication
It was regarded as possible that the
British reinforcements might cooper
ate with General d'Amade's French
,roors IL, tbc north in a general move.
ment against General Won Kluks rear
o,d the forces or General Won Boehm
that arc defending the German line Of
communication.
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,,ordert who has been at the front
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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-26
GERMANS COURTMARTIALED
ON TREASON CHARGES
Alleged to Have Planned Escape Of
French Prisoners.
OSTEND, Sept. .

OSTEND, Sept. 26.
1t is announced here that German au-
thoritics at Brussels are trying mum
Der Of Bavarian soldiers, including some
officers. charged with conniying at the
attempted escape Of scvera. thousand
French prisoners Of war.
II Is stated here that the friction be-
tween tho Bavar.an and the Prussian
troops has become so acute that many
nf the Bayarian regiments have been
transferred from Belgium 10 other points
on the hghtiug line.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-26
DUELS IN CLOUDS FATAL
TO GERMAN AVIAT0RS
British and Belgian Airnen Win
Through Superior Speed.

A-N L w I-IAI to'RN' 49,
Duels in the air in Belgium are no"
of almost daily occurrence. YESTERDAY
Belgian aviator attacked German
who was flying south from Brussels and
killed him. Today an English observer
in a biplane. chased German In
Taube for several miles from this city
finally managing to down him, wrecklhE
the machine and killing officer, observer
and pilot
The British aviator rose higher thah
the German, and by virtue Of the sups'
rIor speed of his biplane managed
get directly over him, and then rldolsa
tho German with the light automa"
gun mounted on his machine.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-26
KAISER SHIFTING HIS TROOPS
Military Trains Moving Vast Num-
bers on French Border.

MAfS isl'Il - i'5''"''N'' ''Nl'. -
For three days German military trains
have been passing back and forth be-
rwcen A.x-la-Chapelle and the French
The trains are filled with troops both
-oinz 10 France ana returning, indicat-
in- that the German soldiers positions
are being shifted
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-26
GERMAN CASUALTIES 1920
New Lists Show Increasing Mortan-
ty Among Officers.

bIIAl-lNt sept -.
TWO new lists Issued here contain 9773
names and increase the total losses Of
the Germans I'm the war to 1920 killed
wounded and missing, Germany declared
war on Russia eight weeks ago today. and
nor average weekly losses m the war nave,
therefore. been 9l55
The latest lists show increasing mortal
ity among the officers. In some cases
almost all the officers OF several regi-
ments are listed as killed or wounded
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-26
WRECKED CREW OF II SAFE
Tahoma's Men Cover Between Foi''

Tahoma's Men Cover between
and Fifty Miles in Whale Boa'S'
VALDEZ, Alaska, Sept, 26-The stem
ship Alameda received a wireless ~
sage today indicating that all 'he
acers and crew of Y men Of the re'eH''
cutter Tahoma. wrecked on the "ss'
end of the Aleutian Islands. are YES.
II is reported that they useu ~ ana
sells whaIeboats TO cover between ~ w,,o s
20 miles Of ooen water TO reach Asatssa ~
island. where they are believed l9 AIN m
AWAITING the arrival of the steaAts''f
CordoYa. The Tahoma is total l'2-'
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-26
HOLLAND PROCLAIMS SIEGE
ALONG GERMAN FRONTIER
Steps Taken to Prevent Traffic in
Contraband.
THE HAGUE, Sept cs.

lHE1 IlAGGE sept D.
The entire eastern frontier of Holland
was today declared TO be in state Of
siege. This step was taken TO prevent
contraband traffic in goods, expectation
of which has been prohibited.
The eastern frontier is that lying
against Germany.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-26
BROAD STREET REVIEW.

BROAD STREET REVIEW.
All the division demonstrations. with
the exception of those in KensinEton.
FraHkford. Germantown and West Phila-
delphia, marched into Broad street and
We're either marching or standing at at
tention when the automobiles. bearing the
review parties. arrived. The machines
with the child peace messengers stopped
at each districts waiting place, and the
messages were received amid cheers and
song,
The other district celebrations were sent
the Mayors greeting also by the couriers
in machines, so that it was read before
all of the 10000 and more persons who
assembled at the sectional meetings, at
which there were programs of singing,
and prominent clergymen and laymen
made addresses,
$50 BANDS PLAY.
Each of the district columns was
headed by n band, and the divisions and
many OF the schools also had musical
organizations with them, so that patri-
otic music was played in every section
of the city by almost $50 bands And all
along the lines the marchers Joined in
singing the oldtime hymns, and such stir
ring songs as america" and My Coun-
lESI 10 VI Ileti NStI HtdIu every
where.
The largest sectional demonstrations
took place at Georges Hill, West Fair
mount Park: kingsessing Recreation
Centre. 5lst street and kiugsessing ave-
nue.; Stra wberry Mansion, East Fair
mount Park; Hunting Park, Vernon
Park, Germantown; Mcpherson and Nor
ris Squares and in Fox Chase.
Thousands of visitors from all parts of
Pennsylvania and New Jersey lined the
streets and watched the Christian march
ers as they passed, and cheer upon cheer
went up from their throats and urged
the Sabbath school workers on their
mission of peace.
Among the prominent persons who
attended the meeting at the Chambers
Wylie Church and who reviewed the
parade we're the Rev. Russell H. ConweH.
the Rev Floyd ". Tomkins John Wana-
maker, Dr. George w. Bailey, Director
George d Porter DE- Frank W. Lange,
George II, Streaker John Baker Tuttle
George G.. ZiegleT. John S. Kleuk, John
NJ. Doran. William H. Emhardt, Charles
Isishoh, George II Chew John NJ Neff
Henry g. Talmadge. Charles Franken-
berger city omclals and Rear Admiral
Csperton. Of the navy yard.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-05-08

ing the late lamented war. with Spain
seems to have put him on the water
wagon with both feet.
He is now one of our best little
PrOhibitionists and finds much pleas
uTe in hearing himself make
speeches.
A fellow who likes to hear himself
talk always has an appreciatiVe au-
dience even if he's alone by himself.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-05-08

might JeOpardIZe our position IN this
respect without adding anything ma
terial to the success of the Colorado
strike.
We have reached this conclusion
only after mature thought and earn
est consideration of the various is
sues that would be involved in a gen
eTal strike. 1t is vitality necessary that
we continue to feed, clOthe and shell
ter, for an indefinite period, the splen-
did men, women and children en-
gagged in this strike, and, with proper
moral and financial support from all
trade unionists an dhberty-loving citi-
zens throughout the land, we are
thoroughly convinced that the Colo
RADIO strike can be won in the not dis
tant future.
"0f course, if conditions in Colo
RADIO do not improve and if we do not
receive proper protection from the
federal government, this policy may
be- changed to meet the exigencies. of
any new situation that the future
may develop.
Eve call upon our membership eY-
eryWheTe to hold themselves in readi-
ness to. answer any call we may make
upon them. You can rest assured we
are firmly resolved to carry out any
move which we believe to be bene-
fetal to the Colorado strikers, but at
this particular time we are convinced
that the policy we have outlined
above is the wisest course for us to
pursue"
New York, May s.-Upton Sinclair,
organizer of the Colorado "mourners'
silent protest" in front of ,26 Broad
way, which sent John D. Rockefeller,
Jr., to the protection of his Pocantico
Hills estate, today. prepared to leave
for the. scene. of the strike atrocities.
He said he believed he could do
more good there. The picketing of
the Rockefeller offices win continue.
Albert Turner, who introduced a
= 4
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-05-08

WlllNGFNS gESlbE- ftA4FNiiNSl n
- GENERAL STRIKE
indianapolis, Ind, May s.-The
executive committee of the United
Mine Workers of America today de-
cided against a general strike of $780,
600. men, which had been urged by
many locals as a protest against con-
ditiOns in the Colorado coal fields,
wheer civil war has existed.
In a. statement issued today, the
committee declared it better for all
miners outside of Colorado to remain
at work in order that they may better
finance the Colorado strike 'for one
year or ten years" but insisted that
if conditions do not improve a general
strike may yet be called.
The statement predicted victory
for the Colorado strikers ''in the not
distant future" After stating that
many resolutions calling for a gen
eraI strike had been received and
carefully considered from every an
gle, the statement continues:
eve have come to the conclusion
that it is not the part of wisdom for
the miners in the organized states to
engage in a general strike at this par
ticular time, believing we can better
aid our gallant brothers in Colorado
by remaining at work, thus insuirng
in financial way our fullest support
to the men, women and children who
have so long engaged. in this great
industrial struggle in Colorado.
"In view of the importance of the
situation in Colorado, we must be in
a position properly to finance the
strike in that state for one year or
ten years. if need be, until the sue
cess Of the miners cause is assured,
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-04-30
UTILITIES COMMISSION
SOON TO DRAFT REPORT
OF INTER-IS PROBE

As result OF the hearing last night
In the Public Utilities Commissions
Investigation Of the Inter.Island Steam
Navigation Company. at which time
the last of the items in the method OF
procedure were completed. the com.
mission now is in possession Of suf-
ffcient data to draft a report of the
probe. It was announced at the hear
ing last night that there win be no
more evening sessions.
| The business taken up, last night
included safety appliances for en-
ployes and passengers, wages of en-
ployes and overtime, the working
time OF crews and the disposition Of
the profits from the utility part Of
the company,s business. When the
report Of the Investigation IL drafted,
another public hearing will be called,
at which time there will be final
discussion on certain questions which
the commission will prepare. A copy
Of the report win, when completed.
be submitted to the governor. s
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-04-30
ARE
RELEASED FROM
DUNGEON CELLS

VERA CRUZ. Mex, Apr. so-(Asso-
eiated Press by Federal Wireless)-|
The United States naval forces, under
command Of Admiral Fletcher today
will formally turn over the govern
ment of Vera Cruz to the United
States army forces in command Of
6risadierseneraI Funston. This was
decided upon last night following the
successful installation Of the new civil
government under martial law. Spe-
ciaI ceremonies will mark the change
from naval to army rule. American
importers are already importuning for
advantages, seeking, without success,
for rebates on the tariff charges 4
Scenes that would put to shame
even the Azetcs were brought to tight
by Admiral Fletcher yesterday when
he liberated a number Of prisoners
from the prison al San Juan de- Aura.
The Americans found many confined
in the dungeons some OF which were
located below the water line, the ris-
ing tide continually drenching the IN
fortunate and helpless inmates. D..
Many Of the prisoners were half
blind. Others had gone mad from
their long imprisonment. Still others
came out Of these living torlbs, blink.
ina, their emaciated features conceal.
ed by q mass Of gray hair and beard.
These once were leaders in the affairs
Of Mexico. They are tit now only for
the hospitals and with but little hope
Of recovery. Some Of those who inhab-
tied the dungeons were 50 confined
that they were unable to lie down.
The Americans In searching the
prison found ancient torture instru-i
ments, some Of them showing evidence
Of recent use.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-04-30
Planets ii Nay

Mercury win Be ~ conjunction with
the sun on the 18th,
Venus Is the evening star IN the
west becoming brighter and settina
later every evening She sets between
8 and 3 O'clock on the evening OF
the 18th: she viii be close to Saturn,
and passes 2 degrees north Of him on
the 18th.
Mars Is also evening star in Can.
Ger. He sets near midnight.
Jupiter and Uranus are in Capri.
Ecornus. They rise near 1890 10. m.
Saturn Is evening star In Taurus.
He is getting nearer TO. the sun rays
every evening, and by the close of
the month he win be quite invisible.
Neptune in Gemini sets near IL p.
m.
The moon In its path around the
heavens in May viii pass y degrees
north Of Mars on the LIST; two degrees
south OF Uranus on the 18th; one de-
gree south Of Jupiter on the 10th;
she passes to the north Of Saturn and
Venus on the 26th, and on the SOfh
passes less than degree north Of
Mars.
On the dates May "a, Is and %,
the sun at noon will be directly over
head. so IL the sky is clear of clouds.
we may be able to see ourselves in
the sunshine, without a shadow.
The moon will be nearest to the
earth on the 8th, and since the moon
fulls on the 9Th. we may look for high
tides on those days e,
F. E. HARRIS.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-04-30
tsDOVN TN DIXIE BY =.
AMATEUR LENT TOO
MUCH FOR THE 25TH

A company consisting of amateur
from Honolulu journeyed to
Schofield Barracks last night and
put on the show Down in Dixie" and
thereby hangs tale. fs}..~ =2... -.
8 Either the lines of Down in Dixie"
or else the manner. in which the pro-
duction was handled, aroused the. ire
of number of Uncle Sans boys Of
the 25th Infantry according to the
story told by witnesses to the trouble,
with the result that forcible exception
was taken by the colored chaps and
as result Henry Hughes automobile
is badly damaged. ~... ~. +
II is stated that the trouble deyel-
oped into small riot and company
of Schofield Barracks guard was mar.
shaded, and in Hughes machine and
another car belonging to an army lieu
tenant, proceeded to the intersection
of the main road leading into Homo
lulu. At this point twenty colored
men, sprang out from ambush and
armed with stones they brought the
machines to a halt ait the same time
doing damage to the cars with their
primitive ammunition. The men
were dispersed by the guard and the
machines returned to the post to gath
er up the performers, who were re-
turned to Honolulu in safety.
Hughes made formal complaint to
Colonel Campbell this morning.
Lieutenant Colonel Campbell, stat
ed this afternoon that q complaint had
been made to department headquar-
tiers and that thorough investiga-
ton of the reported trouble would be
made. He added, however, that no
testimony has been received from
any person claiming to be an eye wit.
ness to any disturbance.
Members of the Down in Dixie"
cast, interviewed by the Bulletin,
emphatically denied that any trouble
occurred, 49,:
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-04-30
YOUNG PEOPLES
LEAGUE PLANNING
MUSICAL AFFAIR
Entertainment at Opera House
June 10 Will Be Feature OF
Kamehameha Celebration

An effort is being made by the Ha-
waiian societies Of Honolulu to make
a notable celebration of Kamehameha
Day, June II. Many other events
also are being planned which will
make the week a memorable one.
5 On the evening of June 10, in the
Hawaiian Opera House, a musical en-
tertainment Is to be given by the
Young Peoples League of this city,
which promises to be an attraction
well worth the attention of kamaa-
mas and tourists. The organization
is composed Of young people who have
had good musical training. and the
chorus OF SO Is, without doubt, tho
best in Honolulu. The music Is new
and pleasing. There will be some
Hawaiian songs and these will be
rendered by the mems glee club and
mixed chorus as native airs should
be sung. Rehearsals are now being
held under the direction Of Charles
E. King.
Mrs. Helen Desha Beamer Of Hflo
has q new composition entitled "Kaa-
humanu," which she has dedicated to
Tic nd0huLudlu u11o SAlo OOAo 40
to be presented for the first time in
this town. The music Is beautiful
and dignified and tells of the Ali Ka-
ahumanu who was a ruler Of distinc-
ton in the olden days. The Kane
hameha Waltz" for male voices sings
the praises of kamehameha and this
piece is sure to be popular in this
music-loving city. Two Of the gems
from Victor Herbert's latest opera,
"Sweethearts," will be on the program
in addition to numbers by Honolulu's
vocal artists. ! ~.
The entertainment is for the benefit
of the educational fund Of the Young
Peoples League and as the object is
worthy one, it is expected that
there will be a large attendance.
Tickets are now on sale by the mem
bers OF the league. e.->@. =.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-04-30
MRS. HESTER K. BAKER.
WELL KNOWN KAMAAlNA..
PASSES TO LONG REST

: Following a brief illness, Mrs. Hes
ter Kalaukoa Baker. wife of Senator
David X. Baker Of Kona, Hawaii, and
well known throughout the islands,
died In Honolulu shortly after $3.50
o'clock this morning at the home Of
her son, George W. Baker. Liliha and
WyIlie streets. Senator Baker has
been informed by wireless OF his
wife's DEATH, and viii arrive in Ho-
nolulu on the next steamer from the
Big Island. Mrs. Baker was As years
old at the time of her death.