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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-29
DIRECTOR PORTER POSES
ON "FLOGGING TRIANGLE"
Photographed When Private Party
Visits Convict Ship Success

Director Porter had a taste of the
"Hogging triangle" today when he visited
the prison ship Success" now anchored
off the Market street wharf. Stretched
out on the triangle, "a very uncomfort-
able position" as he called It, Director
Porter posed for a photograph, a symbol
Of the triumph of modern penal methods
against the inhuman ways of old With
Director Porter were the Board of In
spectors of the Eastern Penitentiary,
Warden Robert J. McKenty, of the peni-
tentiary, and a number of friends.
The party was invited by Captain
Smith, Of the Success TO view the ship
privately. They We're so impressed with
what they saw. the Instruments of pun
ishment, the cells the solitary contine-
mcnt deck and the general atmosphere
that perVadeS the ocean hell" as the
Success was called when in commission.
that they entered and re-cntered the
cells in an endeavor TO get closer TO the
experiences of suffering and horror to
which human beings were subjected as
late as forty years ago, when the ship
and four sister ships used for the same
purpose were abolished.
When some one in the party commented
on the fact that the ship tyrified the
most horrible example of mans inhu-
manIty to man, Warden McKenty de-
clared, Il can show ySu things just as
bed in this country" which brought TO
mind the fact that there are yet many
things in the way of prison reform to be
accomplished in this country.
In the party, besides Director Porter
and Warden McKenty, were Robert A.
RaIfour, Charles Carver. DR.. Charles d.
Hart and John T.. Hanifen, comprising
the board of inspectors Of the Eastern
Penitentiary; the Rev Thomas w Davis,
Judge \. Searle, Judge Morris S Barratt
Lieutenant Commander G. B. Lam
lerberGer, L. s. y, Major Maylon Pick
eriug and others
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-29

LONDON. sept II.
The Government Press BIreap today
Issued statement SAVING THAI the
position OF the British .a France ts
good. II makes particular mention Of
an aeroplane victory Field Marshal
SIR John french believes That the Ger
man defensive positions along the
Aisne were CHOSEN while rhe offensive
operations OF the Germans were stn
IN progress.
Meagre kilograms which the censors
have allowed TO alter through from the
French theatre OF war Indicate that
the Germans have been forced from
part Of their strong positions along the
Aisne. The censors refuse to allow
correspondents 70 mention the name OF
any town along the Disc and Aisns
where hghtlng Is in progress unless
contained IN official statements but
the press dispatches point strongly to
the fact that General Won Kluk has
been pushed from some OF his strong
holds.
Troop movements. more important
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-29
PRINCE PILLAGED
CASTLE OF RELICS,
BARONESS CHARGES
kaiser's S Son Personally Led
Plumber of Archaeological
Collection of Baron de
Baye, Is Accusation.
BORDEAUX, Sept. %.

BORDEAUX, Sept. %.
The German Crown Prince personally
pillaged valuable archaeological collec-
tion at the home of Baroness De Baye
during the two days that he made his
headquarters at her chateau near Champ
au Bert, according to letter from tho
Baroness which was published in the
Matn.
The collection was made by Baron De
Baye during 2S years of his travels in
the Caucausus. 1t included arms jeyels
medals and vases, and also presents from
the Czar .u
Baroness De Baye declares that the
Prince himself destroyed portraits OF the
Car and Czarina in the chapel of the
chateau
"My husband had splendid archeo-
logical museum" said the Baroncss
when the Germans took possession OF
the estate, the Grown Prince smashed all
the glass cases with the butt of his re-
volver. The jewels that suited him he
put into his pocket Gold cups and other
rare and valuable articles were carried
off. Soldiers were called in to pack vasca,
tapestries and other articles that took
the fancy of the Crown Prince.
lowing to the speed with which the
Germans retreated they were compelled
to leave behind much of their loot.
Just before they left they tore down
signed portraits from the Russian car
and Caarina and trampled them under
foot"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-29
UTILITY COMPANY FILES
PETITION IN BANKRUPTCY
Atlantic Gas and Electric, Holding
Corporation, Unable to Meet
OBLIGATIONS

NEW YORK. Sept. "a voluntary pc
tition Of bankruptcy was filed in the
United states District Court today by
the Atlantic Gas and Electric Company.
which was Incorporated on April ., 1912,
under the laws Of Connecticut, to acquire
control of established gas and electric
properties through the securities of cor
porat!ons owning the utilities
The company controls the following
properties Eastern Pennsylvania Power
Company, Of New Jersey; Easton Gas
Works; Interurban Gas Company: Penn
sylvania Utilities Company; Binghamton
Light, Heat and Power Company: Sayre
Electric Company; The Jersey Corpora
tion. and the Chemung Land Company.
Tho assets consist Of material and sup
plies in the possession of the Pennsyl-
vania Utilities Company, of Easton, Pa,
with stock bond and note claims against
subsidiary companies amounting 10 S5,33s. e.
10, The bankrupt company held in its
treasury bonds and stocks of subsidiary
companies totaling sl,l43,Sl7, and of its
own stock and bonds the company still
retains S4o5CO. Included in the assets
are also stock, bonds and n note of the
Pennsylvania Utilities Company totallng
g. ~, ,2O5.
Tho liabilities include secured claims
amounting to s2.42OS52 and unsecured
claims Of s2s523. The Atlantic Gas and
Electric Company owes its subsidiary
companies SOS @Sf, and t. series ~"
bondho!dcrs 81 $4,000 face value of the
securities being s2.39l, 62l Series "F''
bondholders claims amount to $3.50 600
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-29
BOY FACES THEFT CHARGES
Held for Stealing, Other Accusations
Confront Him.

The arrest Of a l6-year-old boy. charged
with the theft Of a watch, led TO his be-
ing held ON another theft charge and that
Of carrying a concealed weapon. He Is
Charles Adams, 3tl7 East Dauphin street
and was arrested on the complaint of
rhomes Bell, 305j Kensington avenue
who claims that the boy stole the watch
from that address when sent there on an
cTTand
Special OhiCer Dunbar arrested the hoy
In his home, and at that time found a
bicycle in the house. which Adams
claimed had been given TO him by a man
on thc street but the police say that this
is a wheel which was recently stoIn, f,nr,
James shore, 23i2 West Harold street.
When searched in the police station II
was found that the boy was wearing
reyolye' In holster which hung from
his belt. The weapon was loaded with
blank cartridges, and was equipped win
a search-lighI attachment lie was held
under $500 bail TO await further hearing
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-29
PRESIDENT WILSON WILL
SUPPORT GLYNN AND GERARD
Defeat of Hennessy and F. D. Roose-
welt Has Not Changed His Attitude.


WASHINGTON, Sept. 29.-President
Governor and James w. Gerard, Amer
lean Ambassador to Berlin, for United
States Senator in New York This word
came from the White House this morn
ing after II became known there that
John A. Henncssy, candidate for Gov
ernor, and Franklin d. Roosevelt. cam
didate for the senatorial nomination, had
been defeated in the Democratic primary
Throughout the campaign the President,
despite the many appeals made to him
by friends of Hennessy and Roosevelt
who were making fight as anti-Murphy
candidates. maintained n neutral posi-
ton. He believed the direct primary law
in New York gave the voters OF that
state a chance to select their own candi-
dates and he refused to be drawn into
the contest.
When Ambassador Gerard was first sug-
gestcd for the senatorial nomination,
leaders in the state opposed to Charles
F. Murphy, the leader Of Tammany Hall,
urged Mr.. Gerard not to enter the contest
against Franklin n. Roosevelt, Assistant
Secretary of the Navy, who was described
as the personal choice of the President"
II became known today for the first time
that the President sent a cable message
to Ambassador Gerard informing him that
he was neutral in the New York primary
contest. 1t was after the receipt of this
message from the President that Ambas-
sador Gerard agreed to permit the use of
his name in the primary.
Republican Senators and Representatives
in Washington are pleased over the nom
ination of Charles S. Whitman for Gov
ernor. They believe that the selection
of Mr. Whitman means Renunlirap cue
cess in New York State in November,
and that, at the same time, his victory
yesterday is defeat for Theodore Roose-
welt.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-29
GERMANS EXPECT VICTORY
WITHIN ONE MORE WEEK
Allies Resistance Slowly is Weaken
ing, Berlin Alleges.

Allies Resistance Slowly is Weaken
ing, Berlin Alleges.
BERLIN, Sept. % via wireless through
SayvIlle, L. H.,
Reports received here directly from the
front say the high German military ofl-
Gals directly in charge of the campaign
IN France predict the Germans will break
through the allied lines within the next
week, The resistance IS said to he slowly
s.agkcnng at several points,
That many of the wounded who might
be saved are being sacrificed through
the scarcity Of doctors at the front was
the statement made today by the sur
geon in charge of a hospital train from
Atx-la-Chappelle
Only at night is it possible to make
any attempt TO gather up the wounded
according TO the stories told by soldiers.
Then, if the slightest noise is made the
rapid-fre guns Immediately are trained
on those who are carrying Off the
wounded, and many are themselves
killed
they are constantly buoycd up by the cx-
cousnt the surgeon in chaIge said, and
they are constantly buoyed by the eN-
pnctation of ultimate victory.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-29

been driven from n number OF the stone
quarries which they occupied near the
confluence Of the Oise and the Aisne In
t''e vicinity Of Complegne. However,
number OF these natural fortresses are
still in the hands of the Germans. lie
quarries are so immense that each is
capable of holding about a thousand
men and considerable quantity Of
ammunition and provisions. They are
connected with subterranean passages
which have been utilized as well as the
main chambers.
A telegram from Geneva says that
battery OF German artillery was sent
across Swiss soil in an effort to secure
an advantageous position to the south
OF the French right wing but the men
we're captured and dsarmed. They
proved willing captives, not having
eaten anything for six days except
some raw vegetables and little fruit
A picture OF suffering is brought from
the German lines by prisoners, most OF
whom pass through Paris on their way
to detention camps in the southwest.
The Germans are camped in miles of
underground trenches and galleries
along the Aisne River The autumnal
weather with its warm sunshine in the
day time, damp nights and bitterly cold
dawns. is extremely trying to the men,
who are compelled to spend every
minute in the same section of the damp,
dark. depressing earthworks.
If the men step from their trenches
to level ground they do so at the risk
Of their lives. At night the chance of
an unexpected attack from the Allies
is so great that every German soldier
must be at his post in the narrow ditch,
which is his home and defense, sleeping
the best he can with his rifle at his
side. He must be able to spring up any
hour Of the night to rcpel an attacking
force whose cold steel CLEANS at his
throat. Most of the nights are dark.
and the sentries, whose nerves have
been tried to the breaking point, often
fire their rC at the most innocent
sounds. bringing the whole advance
post up at the double quick. Such
alarms occur every night. bringing
fresh weariness to the already eX-
hausted soldiers.
German soldiers are suffering fright
fully from the insanitary conditions in
their trenches and from the lack OF
substantial food.
The German trench system is elabo-
rate. 1t constitutes whole subter-
ranean town with main thoroughfares,
side streets and a telephone system.
There thousands Of men eat and sleep
so we'll concealed that men at the
foot Of the slope can see nothing but
the banks of earth.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-29
TRADE WITH LATIN AMERICA
John Barrett Tells Richmond Con-
ference of Rapid Growth.

RICHMOND, Va, Sept GA gener-
Gus credit TO Latin-American importers
by United States exporters and the i'm
proyement Of steamship facilities are
among the important facts in the present
Pan-American trade situation, Director
John Barrett, of the Pan-American
Union, today said in an address before
the foreign trade exposition conference
in session here.
Latin-American trade has grown i'm the
last seven years from S5OOOOO.OOO to $3.50.
100000 and that, today, the United States
transacts a larger business with all
Latin-America than does any individual
country OF Europe. Latin-America's S
great need, he said was ready and
reasonable market for such portion OF
its numerous and accommodating raw
products as generally go TO Europe
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-29
TRAINS CRASH IN
NEW YORK SUBWAY
Panic and Fire Follow When Pas
sengers Fight Guards.

NEW YORK. Sept. Gone of the most
serious accidents in the history of the
New York subway system which has
been remarkably free of any mishaps.
occurred early today when two trains
colided underneath 142d street. the
Bronx.
The injured men are Isaac Schwartz,
motorman of empty passenger train;
William Horton, motorman of work
train, and Frank Colombosick a tack
walker.
The men are all subway emp'"'"4.
They were taken to the Fordham ll.'-
pital, from which ambuances and -
geons had been summoned. There ii wes
stated they had n small chance of re-
covery.
After the collision the trains took "re
and in fighting the blaze 20 firemen re
overcome by the dense smoke VII. a.
choked the tunnel. One hundred l''-
sengers on a train following those VIII n
collded were thrown into a panic and
fought the guards until the doors wre
opened. They then walked seven bloc $,
back through the smoke-filled tunnc su
Frank Williams, one passenger, $
badly bruised when the rear train ga q
to a sudden stop after the collision (
the trains ahead. He was thrown heavi Y
against a door, but after being treat Il
was able to so to his home.
The trains which colllded were a work
train and two passenger cars, carrying
newspapers only. The cause of the ac-
cdent had not been determined several
hours after 1t had occurred. Wires were
short circuited by the crash. however,
and the cars Immediately took fire. The
current was cut off, and this auto
matlcally stopped the train carrying pas
sengers which was following. Service
on the Bronx system was completely tied
up, and the tunnel was filled with thick,
heavy smoke. '''
Three fire alarms were turned in. and
the fremen fought the blaze by pouring
great streams of water from hose thrust
through vault holes in the street. All
of the three trains involved in the accl-
dent were northbound.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-29
BOY THEY BEFRIENDED
R0BS COUPLES HOME
Left in Charge of the House, He
Takes Valuables and Cash.

Leaving boy II years old, whom
they had befriended, in charge Of their
house while they went 10 the theatra
last night, Joseph Reader and his wife.
42 North Aaryne street returned to
md that he had taken everything handy
that was worth taking, including almost
800 IN cash.
The boy. who had told them his name
was Rox Erata with no home, was
taken into their house and treated as
one Of their own. He was 10 remain
until he found some work when he
promised TO repay them for their kind
ness. Mr.. and Mrs Reader notified the
Detective Bureau. VINO have sent out
description Of the boy to the police OF
nearby cities, since they believe him 10
be a professional thief for whom they
have been hunting for several months.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-29
GAINS ON MEUSE, RIGHT
IS FIRM, BERLIN DECLA ARES

Of cruisers, destroyers and torpedo
boats. but escaped under cover Of dark
ness.
1t is reported from the front that
the Belgians during sortie from
Antwerp, occupied for a time the viii
lage Of Linden, near Louvain. In that
village is a castle belonging to a Dutch
family named Van Blaukenhagen. This
Dutch family, out Of goodness Of
heart, had turned the castle into
temporary Red Cross hospital. Upon
the roof both Dutch and Red Cross
flags We're floating. Inside 40 Belgian
soldiers were undergoing treatment.
The BeIsians fired upon the village
and the castle was burned. This is
attributed TO the anger Of the Bel
E.ans, who accused the Dutch Gov
ernment OF allowing German troops
70 cross Dutch territory
A mass meeting ot leading hnanciers,
business men and others vas held here,
when resolution was unanimously
adopted providing the success Of tho
recent war loan.
Those attending the meeting stated
their readiness 10 make any sacrifices
20 SEE that The German Government
has sufficient finances 70 carry the war
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-29

fshtine has exhausted the troops Of
both armies, but the Germans have
suffered worse than the Allie. German
prisoners report the most terrible con-
dltions prevailing along the lines. Some
German regiments have been COM
pIetely wiped out. In many Instances
a new regiment has been formed in the
dh,l Of troops left T-om regiments
which have zen in the forefront OF
attacks.
The Prussian Guards have suffered
most heavily because they were thrown
forward against the enemy to lead
MANY of the assaults made around
Rheims.
While no authentic figures are OBJ
tainsble from military headquarters
officers who are familiar with the sit
nation declare the German casualties
in the Battle OF the Aisne, now believed
enter,ne it's decisive stage, total fully
1soo 900 in killed, wounded and missing.
The losses OF the Allies, they say, prob
ably will be 100000, inasmuch as at
many points Of the line 1t has been
found necessary to deliver frontal at
tacks on heavily intrenched positions.
In the case OF the Germans it is said
thew have a far higher percentage in
dead than the Allies The British have
lost heavily, but all of the gaps in
their forces have been filled with the
members of the latest expedition to
reach France.
A lull seems to have fallen over the
lighting in the woevre district, due to
the thick fog which made it impossible
for the troops to undertake any opera
tons for fear that friend would attack
friend.
Prince Adalbert, a son of Emperor
William, is reported to have met his
death upon the battlefield from Ger
man bullet. According to this rumor
the Prince, who was in advance Of his
troops, was shot by mistake and not
BY design.
French mi authorities deny that
the Germans have weakened any Of the
forts south of verdun. on the con-
trary. it is said, the German troops II
that district are rnenaced on three sides
by the French.
More optimism was felt her today
than at any 9TH time since the battle
Of the AIsne began despite the silence
imposed by the French Co .rnment.
In the opinion of competent authorities
big movements are under way on the
part of the French and British, which
accounts for the strtcter censorship.
These movements, 1t is believed, will
terminate the fight in favor Of the
Allies
The Germans are reported to have
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-29
BERLIN. Sept, 20.

BERLIN, Sept. -.
The War once, in its official state
ment today, declared the operations in
France had settled down to a general
artillery duel, interspersed with fire.
quent assaults at the vital points along
the line
The report says:
While the fighting is general it
is not apparent at any line Of the
battle that tho conflict has entered
into deciding stages. The German
right has been subjected 10 severe
pressure. but every attempt 10
- penetrate il has been rePel.ed with
great loss 10 the enemy.
On the centre there has been no
decided change for nearly a week,
while on the left the fghtjng con-
tinues our forces continue 20 make
gains along the lines of the Meuse.
In an earlier statement the Govern
ment empharlcally den,ed the British
contention that more than one subma-
rlne took part in the attac, on the
cruisers Cressy AbouE.r and Hogue.
The report II the Cre-svs .lcers that
she fired on the U-s are characterized
as false. Not a single shot was fred
from the three cruisers that We're sunk
The I--9 was fu action A. minutes, and
after the three cruisers had been sunk
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-29
ACCUSED OF BEATING CRIPPLE
Officer in New Jersey Home for Boys
Charged With Cruelty.

TRENTON, Sept. 29,-Charges have been
brought against James Bennett, an Of
ficer in the Griggs Cottage at the state
Home for Boys here, in which he Is
accused of having beaten a cripple in
mate of the institution. The boy was
Charles Nicholson, l6 years old, who has
no teet.
Bennett. it is said, attacked the boy
because he refused to hand him one OF
his crutches when Bennett was about TO
strike another inmate, Henry Waldman,
The charges have been preferred to the
board of trustees. and Bennett likely will
be tried at the October meeting of the
board.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-29
U. S. OFFICER WHO CENSURED
GERMANY RESIGNS POST
Case of Medical Corps Lieutenant
Now Considered Closed.

The resignation OF Lieutenant Louis
Livingston Seaman, Of the Army Med
lcal Corps one Of the observers with
the Eed Cross abroad. today reached
Secretary Of War Garrison
Because Doctor Seaman's resignation
ante-dated President Wilson's demand
for am explanation OF his unneutral
statements abroad Secretary Garrison
stated the resignation would be accepted
and the incident closed
Dr. Seaman was criticised severely by
Government officials for statements at
tributed 10 him 10 the effect that German
atrocities we're unclviized and barbarOus
The statements were given out after
Secretary Garrison had forbidden army
officers 20 discuss the war and President
Wilson had issued his request for strict
neutrality.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-29
GERMANS AT BRUSSELS
OSTEND. Sept.

traveller just returned from Brussels
reports the town fun of German troops
This has led TO the rumor that the Ger
man army in France has begun TO re-
treat
A report from Client says hve villages
are in flames near there and that Zep-
pelin balloon flew over Alost. dropping
bombs.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-29
WRECKED VESSEL SAVED
Four-Master Schooner Picked Up OFF
the Delaware Capes.

News reached this city today that the
four-masted schooner. Helen Montague,
dismasted and waterogged, was picked
up off the Delaware Capes on Monday by
the steamship SUFFOLK. from Boston, and
bowed into Hampton Roads
The vessel was wrecked during storm
on Sunday night None OF her crew was
lost. Several sustained severe injuries
while fighting for life in the bowling gale,
The schooner was bound for Boston from
Baltimore with a cargo Of coal.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-29
Funds for Heating Plants

City Solicitor Ryan has rendered an
opinion sanctioning the use of A07,iDS
from the accumulated excess In the sink
ing fund for reappropriation By Coun-
ellis. The funds obtained from the trans
fer will be appropriated by Councils fos
building OF power and heating plants ana
making other improvements at the M
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-29
GOLFERS DINE TONIGHT

After an enjoyable day OF golf. the
Golf Association OF Philadelphia will hold
its fourth annual dinner at the Merton
Cricket club this evening Covers viii
be laid for go and the affair win be
strictly informal dinner