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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-27
TORPEDOES AND MINE
CLAIM THREE MORE
BRITISH STEAMSHIPS
Two Vessels Sunk in Chan
mel by German Subma-
rines-Collier Blown Up
by Mine at Mouth of
Humber.
LONDON, Nov. "a.

LONDON, Nov. %.
Three more British vessels have been
sent to the bottom. Two OF them. mer-
chant steamships, were torpedoed by
German submarines in the English Chan
mel, according to reports received this
afternoon by Lloyds, while the third.
the naval collier Khartoun, was sunk
by striking a mine of Grimsby, at the
mouth Of the Humber River.
The victims OF the torpedo attacks
were the MRlachite and the Primo, both
comparatively small vessels. The latter
was torpedoed Off Cape DAnifer 10 miles
northeast Of Havre. France In each case
the crew was rescued, The crew OF the
collier was also brought ashore in safety.
The announcement of these losses has
deepened the gloom caused by yester-
days disaster TO the battleship Bulwark
First Lord of the Admiralty Churchill
stated IN the House of Commons today
that the British navy would be increased
by 10 ships by the end OF 1915 He said
that three ships We're the maximum. re-
Enforcement which Germany could give
to its naval strength In the same time.
MI Churchill declared that, IN view Of
the enormous delivery Of cruisers rapidly
approaching completion. there was alb
solutely no reason for nervousness or
alarm as to the naval situation
The losses in submarines are equal as
regards Great Britain and Germany" he
continued. hut Germany has lost eight
or 10 torpedoboat destroyers. We haye
lost none"
Mr. Churchill stated that Great Britain
had lost six of her older armed cruisers
and Germany had lost two. At the be-
ginning Of the wa, he said. Great Britain
had 36 modern light cruisers and Germany
=
1--WE have lost two, while six OF those
belonging to Germany have been lost or
he said. 1--WE have added SIX"
The French navy completely commands
the Mediterranean, while that OF the Jap
anese commands the Pacific, the head of
the Admiralty stated
The AdmWaltys first lord asserted
that even II Great Britain lost l2 super
ia the hrst year OF the
var. she would sim possess the same su-
periority that she had AZ the outbreak %
ths conflict
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-27
WORKMAN KILLED,
OTHERS ARE HURT
WHEN WALL FALLS
Police Rushed to Scene and
Help Dig Crushed Man
From Debris Soon Dies
in Hospital.

One man was killed and several others
were badly injured and narrowly escaped
being hurled alive late this afternoon when
n 3O-foot wall OF the house at 24O West
Logan square collapsed with crash
which was heard a block away.
The dead man is Thomas ST. John, 2iO9
1ngersoll street.
Thick clouds OF dust prevented rescuers
from extricatins the workmen imme-
diately. A squad of police from the 18th
and Vine streets station were rushed to
the scene in a patrol, and, with the aid
of workmen and other persons attracted
to the scene. finally dug st. John from
the debris, which was piled up to his
neck
The man was unconscious. Dr. James
OBrlen, of st. Joseph's Hospital, who
was passing in his automobile, gave aid
to the man and then hurried him to the
Medlco- -Chirurgtcal Hospital, where 1t
was found his skull was fractured and
his chest crushed. He died n few minutes
after being admitted.
The house was on the line of the Park
way and formerly was occupied by
George B. Van Deusen, brother of Civil
Service Commissioner Van Deusen. The
police believe the accident was due to
negligence and a rigid investigation is
being made.
The adjoining property formerly was
occupied by Thomas Bradley, a whole
sale meat dealer.
Several worknen, who received slight
injuries, had them treated at nearby
drug store
Prompt work of Police Sergeant Martin
and Policemen Fitzpatrick Koening and
Sandusky In rescuing the imprisoned
workmen saved several from more seri-
Gus injuries,
The accident occurred two doors from
the home of Senator James p. McNichol
and within short distance of the home
of Mayor Blankenburg.
Many of the workmen were so unnerved
by the accident that they were obliged
to quit work for the day.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-27
DEMOCRATIC CLUB "DRYS"
WANT CHANGE IN THE RULES
Members Meeting Tonight Win Set
tie the Liquor Question.

The liquor question in the Democratic
Club win be settled at special meeting
at the clubhouse, 1903 Walnut street, to-
night
The club was voted dry" early ii the
last campaign, after Vance c. Mccormick.
the Democratic nominee for Governar.
had started 10 urge local option from the
platform.
The privileges Of local option we're sa-
ioyed by the club Immediately after the
election on November s. The board of
directors, at a special meeting, veted 70.
restore the club buffet, and COMMITTEES
with State Chairman Roland S. Morris
as chairman. WAS appointed to arrange
the details. Within the last ten DAYS
the "dry" faction has circulated petitions
against a restoration OF the club ebuffeE
and touight's meeting was called at th1
request OF the 'sdrys."
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-27
ARMY-NAVY TEAMS
ARE IN CITY WITH
FIRST OF CROWDS
Colors Appear on Streets.
Tickets Scarce, and Those
Bought From Spectators
Will Be Rejected at Field.

Army and Navy gridiron warriors, 81
strong, with long retinue of coaches,
captains and admirers, arrived in Phlla-
delpha at noon today. eager for tomor-
rows battle on Franklin Field.
Led by Lieutenant Il. l.. Howard, coach,
and Captain Overesch, the 30 members
of the Navy team stepped from their
train at the Baltimore and Ohio station.
24th and Chestnut streets, at noon. They
went directly to the Hotel Walton. After
lunch at the hotel they took their first
practice on Franklin Field.
The 50 members of the Army team ar
rived at the Reading Terminal also at
noon. They went to the Bellevue-Strat-
ford. where they will occupy the entire
18th floor. Lieutenant Daily, the Army
coach, would make no statement. G. Z,
Prltchard, the captain, said his men
had a lighting chance 1--WE are here
to win," he said.
The vanguard of the civil and official
host that will jam itself into Franklin
Field tomorrow for the 25th football game
between the teams of the Army and the
Navy also began to- arrive i'm Philadelphia
today. Hotel space is obtainable now
only by chance, a flood of reservations
wired into the big hostelres within the
last % hours having taken up virtually
all available room.
The streets already are beginning to
Blue and gold of the Navy and the tri-
color black, gray and gold of the Army
flash out against the sober hues of
pedestrian crowds along Chestnut and
Broad streets today in ever-increasing
numbers in many pennants and the few
uniforms of the officers early on the
scene.
SPECTATORS TICKETS NOT GOOD.
The pickering between the two arms of
the service that nearly resulted in the
cancellation of the game this year appar-
emily has added to the prestige of the
event as one of social and athletic i'm
portance Thousands who are travelling
to this city to see the game will be dis
appointed.
Those who buy pasteboards of admis-
sion from spectators also are doomed to
banishment, according to a drastic rule
made by the authorities to prevent the
scalping OF tickets. The victims will
have to watch the game on a scOreboard
or stand over ticker feeding out the de-
tails on n thin white strip of paper.
Every ticket that falls into the hands
of n speculator is to be duplicated, those
in charge say. The duplicate will he
good for admission and the holder of the
ticket bought from a speculator will be
escorted from the grounds If the scalp
ers get hold of many tickets considerable
trouble is probable.
MANY ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT.
West Point of student followers of the
teams will not arrive in Philadelphia
until tomorrow, a short time before the
game. Oficialdom will be here by to-
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THREE ARE HURT IN CRASH
OF AUTOS IN GERMANTOWN
Mr.. and Mrs. Haekley, of ROyersfOrd,
and Driver Injured.

and Driver Injured.
Three persons were hurt this afternoon
when touring car and an automobile
truck crashed head-on at stenton avenue
and Haines street. Germantown. All OF
the injured refused to go TO a hospital
They are Sir and Mrs II. s. Hackley
s2O Main street. Royersford. Pa, and
John Miller. % East Chelten avenue
Miller was driving his light auto delivery
truck along stenton avenue and Hackley
was driving his car on Haines street
Neither saw the other until It was too
late to avoid collision. The touring car
was overturned and Mr. and Mrs. Hackley
were pinned beneath Il. Miller was
thrown over the dashboard OF his truck
and sustained bruises when he banded in
the gutter
crowd collected and after 10 minutes
hard work managed to extFicate Hackley
and his wife. She was unconscious, but
soon revived. She was taken home in
another automobile by her husband. Who
ESCAPED with slight bruises Mrs Hack
ley Is believed 10 Be seriously injured.
aoth ears were wrecked.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-27
JOKE FATAL TO HEARER

A verdict of death due to hemorrhage
was rendered today by the coroners Jury
at the inquest into the death of John r.
Butterworth, of 467 Krams avenue. Rox-
borough, who died November 20 Mt St
Timothy's Hospital. Several previous
hearings had been held In the case.
1t was testified that Butterworth was
joking with Edward o. Ely of Larlston
avenue. another employe of RoXborough
mill. Ely threw something at Butter
worth and in attempting to dodge. the
man fell against the wall or a machine,
causing a hemorrhage.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-27
"HIaHBROWS" IN CRAP GAME
Police Raid Club Supposed to Be De
voted % Llteratura.

HAMILTON, o.. Nov. 27.-shoatina
craps was decided not 10 be q literary
accomplishment in police court this afz-
ernoon, when Magistrate Shank haet IS
members OF the Carlisle Club an araanl-
zation supposedly devoted % tie study
Of literature and history Ter rrattlias
the bones"
Police Captain pearmanc visited t4e
club last night. hut instead q hztanIrE
to a discussion o. Saakeaneare and Milton
ana other aulhaIl ne heard tne tenss
appeal "sesen eame eIeFenr ana ot0zz
enfreahee l1g ac.lQn lrQm ne atas apfF
cuals
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-27
PENROSE PREDICTS
BIG REPUBLICAN
SWEEP IN 1915
Says Next Presidential Bat
tie Will Be Party Fight
and Foresees Republication
of Wilson Policies.

There will be a large field from which
dent in 1916. said Senator Penrose today.
He eliminated Pennsylvanians by ex-
pressing the opinion that the honor will
probably go 10 a Republican from a close
State or to a prominent member of Con-
gress.
The next Presidential campaign will be
between the Republicans and Democrats,
said Senator Penrose Third party move
ments will be eliminated by 1916. he said.
The Senator predicted a complete Re-
publican Victory, and urged a campaign
of education" to bring this about.
The Senator denied that he had any
connection with the suggestion OF the
name OF Myron T. Herrick. of Ohio, the
rstiring Ambassador to France, for the
Presidency.
HAS NO INDIVIDUAL IN VIEW
81 have absolutely no connection with
the suggestion of Mr. Herrlcks name
for the Presidency" said Senator PEN
rose.
Undoubtedly quite number OF prom
inent Republicans will be suggested from
now on for this high ONCE These sug-
gestiOns OF various candidates are a part
OF the general discussion which We must
nave DetOfe pubic opinion can DC cIybtal-
lized on any one candidate.
individuals become Presidential candi-
dates with extraordinary rapidlty. Very
few of our Presidents have been thought
OF in connection with the office two or
three years before they were elected.
This vas true of Garfield Hayes. Cleve-
land. Taft. Roosevelt and Wilson. Bryan
was nominated for the Presidency in
1885 and a few months before the Demo-
cratic convention no one dreamed OF him
In this connection
STRONG REPUBLICAN DRIFT.
THE current has set I'm strongly in
favor OF the Republicans Just as Il did
20 years ago. just after the enactment
of the Wilson-Gorman law.
This favorable current win continue
with increasing strength until the next
presidential election, when the Republican
party aB : result OF absolute disgust with
present policies. will elect Republican
President and a Republican majority In
the Senate ana House OF Representatives.
I'm the meanwhile Republicans viii be
elected Governors In close States oppor-
tunities viii be given for Republicans 70
acquire distinction IN the House and Sen
ate. and there viii be plenty Of material
70 choose from-
mo one need be disturbed about getting
: candidate for President. The proposi-
Concluded "a PAS T,sa
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-27
ALLIES TWICE
HALT GERMAN
DRIVE ON USER
Infantry Attacks South of
Dixmude Thrown Back
With Loss - r h eli m S
Again Bombarded.
German Submarines Escape to
Sea After Being SheIled at
Zeebrugge - invaders Lines
Heavily Reinforced.

The repulse of two German in
fantry attacks on the right Nbank OF
the User, south of Dixmude, was re-
ported in the official statement is
sued this afternoon by the French
War Office. 1t is at this point that
the invaders are expected to renew
their efforts to break through the
lines in their drive to the coast, but
apparently the attacks are not being
pressed with determination.
In the Argonne region other Ger
man attacks have been repulsed, but
these engagements were OF minor
Importance, and for the most part
the fighting has been left to the ar
tillery. Rheims has been shelled
again, but the amount of damage done
is not reported.
Dispatches received in London from
Rotterdam say that some of the sub
marines that were under fire when the
Allied fleets bombarded Zeebrugge
escaped, although the shells from the
naval guns did great damage.
The Germans continue to send
heavy reinforcements into Belgium,
but the expected offensive to break
through to the coast has not yet been
begun. In the meantime, many
bateaux, to be used to transport troops
across the inundated districts, are
being sent to the front.
Petrograd is clamoring for official
confirmation of the victory over Won
Hindenburg's army, indicated as of
great magnitude by the Piecemeal de-
tails published. The Official Army
Messenger has announced the sur
render of German corps of $4,000
men and the development of another
Won Hindenburg's army has been
crushed is the belief in Petrograd,
and its forces divided, while the rein
forcements under General Makensen
have also been defeated. The Ger
man front south of Plock is declared
to have been cut in two by Rus
sian wedge driven between Plock and
Lowicz. The German forces in
southern Poland is vainly striving to
Join the northern army, but junction
is prevented by intervening Russian
forces.
Berlin does not admit a disaster
in the Poland campaign, but it is
significant that the censor has barred,
for ten days, publication of messages
from that front. The War Office
announces that Russian casualties
were 10000 in the fighting near LODI.
Vienna asserts that the fighting in
Russian Poland has assumed the pro-
portions of Continuous battle"
Russia reports the capture of 5000
Turks, who are fleeing in complete
rout before the Cars victorious in
vasion of Armenia. 1t is said the
Russian drive toward Erzerum has
been unchecked, and that the Turks
nave been blocked in an attempt to
invest Batum.
Turkish rioters are causing terror
in Jerusalem and Joha, At the latter
city the Italian Consul has appealed
10 his Government to send warships
to protect the aliens.
The destruction of the British bat
tleship Bulwark at Sheerness yester-
day has given rise to many rumors
HauaIudad A. Pc. Er,r-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-27
F. 7. CHANDLER, JR., WILL
WE'D MISS DOROTHY BROOKS
Bankers Son Takes Out Marriage
License.

Frederick r. Chandler Jr 6o25 over
brook avenue, son Of Frederick T. Chand-
Ter, member OF the firm of Chandler
Brothers, bankers and brokers' 1888 Chest
nut street. obtained a marriage license
today to marry Miss Dorothy Brooks 500
Woodbine avenue, Overlook, daughter Of
Mrs. James H. Brooks
Both Mr. Chandler and Miss Brooke are
prominent socially. They will be married
on December at 6 o'clock In the Over
brook Presbyterian Church by the Rev.
DIR. Guido Bossard.
Miss Brooks will be attended by her
sister, Miss Kathryn Brooks. while Miss
Margaret Brooks will be the flower girl.
Burton Brooks will be his brothers best
best man. The bridesmaids will be Misses
Helen Bates Florence Richards, Media:
Dorothy Wilson. Dorothy Chess, Pitts
burgh; Emma Lower and Sarah Gresh,
Norristown.
Following the wedding a reception will
be held at the home of Mrs. James H.
Brooks. After a honeymoon the couple
will reside at the Monta Vista In over
brook.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-27
ST0TESBURY VISITS MAYOR;
RELIEF PLAN is EXPECTED
Councils Finance Chairman Sum
moned to the Conference.

A conference, presumably to discuss
means for providing relief for the poor OF
the city, was held today by Mayor Blank
enhurg, f. 7. Stotesbury and John p.
Connolly, chairman of Councils Finance
Committee Mr.. Connolly was summoned
shortly after Mr.. stotesburys arrival. II
was his first visit to the Mayor since
their controversy over the amount OF city
funds available for contracts.
As Mrs. stotesbury Is taking an active
part in the movement to relieve the con-
dition of the poor OF the city it is be-
lieyed that Mr.. Stotesbury's visit was
largely on that account None of those
who attended the conference would talk
OF it,
Details OF plans to relieve the unem-
ployed will probably be made known al
the meeting Of Councils next Thursday.
1t is probable that $4,000 will be Sci
aside for this purpose.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-27
BOYS SHOOT BABY IN EYES
TRYING TO KILL SPARROW

Germantown Child Narrowly Escapes
Losing Sight.
shot from an air rife nearly blinded
the S-months-old baby Of MIR. and Mrs.
James r. Mcclure, OF the Mannheim
Apartments, Germantown, when two boys
attempted to shoot sparrow this morn
ing. They are: Howard Taylor, 429
Greenhurst street, and David Elstine,
Queen lane and Norris street.
The youngsters we're "hunting" on
Bringhurst street when they saw bird
on fence near the apartment house. It
was Taylor's turn" and he fred. The
bullet missed the mark md lodged in the
eye of the baby, which was in a coach
at the rear of the building. Prompt med
ical attention saved the child's sight.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-27
!. Borden Harriman sInkine

WASHINGTON. Nov. 27.-The condition
OF j. Borden Hartman, retired New York
hnancier. took a sudden turn for the
worse today and it Is feared he may not
survive the night. Mr., Hartman has
been IN for several weeks.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-27
10000 AUSTRALIAN TROOPS
SENT TIC EUROPEAN WAR

MELBOURNE, Nov. 21.-The Common
wealth of Australia has sent 2O33S troops
to the scat of war and 1908 are ready
for transportation.
These facts were announced today by
the Government. There are 16I,631 men
available for service at home and abroad.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-27
MILLS WORKING OVERTIME
Textile Factories In Wisconsin
swamped With Orders From Europe

swamped With Orders From Europe
LA CROSSE, Wis, Nov. 27.-Woolen
mills in this vicinity are literally swamped
with orders from belligerent European
countries.
The Western Spinning Mills of Ona-
laska are working on an order for 125, 900
balls OF wooden yarn, which will be knit
into 6O,OOO dozen pairs of socks at Rock
ford, ILL.,. and Appleton, Wis, for French
and English soldiers.
The Onalaska Woolen Manufacturing
Company has an order for 5000 dozen pairs
OF woulen socks. The La Crosse Knitting
Works accepted a number OF orders of
5000 and COCO pieces.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-27
PREDICTS LAlRD'S DEATH
Englishman Says Carnegie Has But
Six Years TO Tive.

CHICAGO, Nov. T.-Andrew Carnezis
Is nearing the River styx. according 10
DR.. Alexander MeIYoF-Tindall. OF London.
He told members OF the New Thought
society that a picture Of caFnegle's haad
shows be has but SIX years % i've
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-27
REPORT OF RUSSIAN LOSS
OF BATTLESHIP IS UNTRUE
RumOr Of Destruction Of Fliba IN
founded.
LONDON, N

A report carried by a dispatch from
Petrograd today that the Russian battle
cruiser Fliba. formerly the Isman. had
been blown up In the Gulf Of Finland by
a mine ana $50 men lost was found. upoa
investigation. 70 be untrue.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-27
San Francisco Firm Said to Have
s5,ooo,ooo Order.

NEW YORK Nov. 27.-A dispatch from
San Francisco says:
1T is reported that the Union Iron
Works. OF this city, has received an order
for eight submarines for the United States
Government. TO cost S5O0O,0 900"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-27

Hotel Thieves Get $4,000 In Gems
READING. Pa, Nov 27.-BurElars today
entered the ST. Cloud Hotel and secured
$500 in jewelry belonging 70 hEa y >.
vile q the proprietor.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-27
ALLEGED OPIUM SMUGeLER
HAD $500 WORTH OF DRUG
Patrick o'Brien Captured as He
Dashed From Pier.

Dashed From Pier.
Evidence pointing to a systematic
scheme of smuggling opium into this
city from England is said TO have been
obtained by United States Customs au-
thorities as a result of the arrest of a
man who gave his name as Patrick
O'Brien. He was held In $500 bail for a
further hearing December I, today by
United States Commissioner Edmunds in
the Federal Building.
O'Brien was caught as he attempted
to slip away from the liner Haverford
at pier SO, south wharves, late last night.
Customs Guards Townsend and Mills
noticed his coat bulged- and upon in
vestlgating say the found he had con-
cealed $500 worth of opium in 30 small
tins.
The prisoner told the guards. they say,
he was given the drug in England to be
delivered to certain Chinese restaurants
In this city
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-27
THE WEATHER

For Philadelphia aud vioinity-
Generally fair and colder tonight;
Saturday unsettled aud colder, Nth
probably rain in the afternoon; fresh
sgssfsrly wilds becoming Uariabls.
Fer details. zee last paas.
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coaeladsd a Fess Fvo
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U. S. ORDERS SUBMARINES

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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-06-17

Notwithstanding. Stable manure con-
tains weed seeds and particularly az
ter the early growth OF grass these
Weed seeds will be encouraged to
sprout, for at this time the grass is
weakened by its spring growth and
the weeds have additional impetus
to spread. A weed has best been de-
fined as a plant out Of place, =
Weeds are certainly out of place on
a we'll kept lawn Fertilizing ma
tertals have a great advantage over
stable manure as they contain no
weed seed.
There ara other fertilizers besides
nitrate Of soda that are most valu-
able for the lawn but their use is
more especially adapted to the fall.
Later the department will issue adj
vice regarding the application OF
such materials as ground bone. phos-
phate rock, potash, dried blood, fish
scrap and sterilized sheep manure.
The dissolved rock in particular
should not be used in the SPRING