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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-19
COURT MARTIAL FOR
MAN WHO ORDERED
PRUSSIAN MASSACRE
Russian Commander Is Tried
by Germans, Who With
hold Verdict : Belgian
Treasures Protected.

BERLIN, Sept. 10 (by Wireless through
Sayville)
General Partos, Russian commander
who ordered his troops to kill all OF the
male inhabitants of East Prussia and to
burn all of the villages, has been cap
tured and has been tried by a German
court martial. The verdict is not yet an
nounced.
Field Marshal Baron Won Der Gotz, the
German military governor of Belgium is
protecting the Belgian art treasures and
historic structures. Following his ap-
pointment of Privy Councillor DR.. Won
Falcke, of Berlin, to devise ways and
means OF protecting the Belgian treas
ures against burglary and pillaEe, Gem
eral Won Der Goltz has sent Falcke and
the Belgian expert, Ortie, into the field
and they are now touring Belgium, espe-
cally Louvein, Namur, Huy, Nivelles and
Liege. listing the treasures and provid-
ing for their protection.
According to the Cologne Gazette, ia
pan, early In July, sent a rush order to
the Daimler motor company for 400 aero
plane motors to be delivered at the
earliest possible moment. The order was,
however, held UP by the war.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-19
ALONG AISNE RIVER

ranks, whereas our forces are being
steadily augmented by fresh troops
in the battle between the Oise and
Meuse Rivers.
II was explained that the German
lines have been extended at certain
points and now include the original
French lines. The battle, however, Is
expected to last for several days be-
cause Of the long line and the number
of men engaged.
Reports that the Germans had run
out of ammunition for their field guns
are denied Indignantly. Instead, the
lines of communication are perfect
Trains are run directly to the central
points of the battle line from which
places the distribution continues with
the automobile transport service,
which is complete.
The French have several times at
tempted to carry the German positions
by storm, but they have met disaster
from the German artillery and rapid
frers. The greatest German gains
have been along the centre.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-19
ARMIES OF AUSTRIA
MASS FOR DECISIVE
MOVE ON RUSSIANS
Austrians March on Cracow-
Przemysl Line to Meet
Russian Advance-Gen-
man Staff Directing New
Operations.
VIENNA. Sent. ~.

VIENNA, sept. ~.
Three Austrian armies are concentrat-
ing on the Crscow- -Tarnow-Przemysl line
for a decisive battle with the Russian
armies of General Ruzsky and General
Brussloff, according to an official an
nouncement issued here today.
tThis line is 1870 miles long, apparently
following the railroad connecting the three
cities. Tarnow is 30 miles east of Cracow
and Przemysl so miles from Tarnow. This
dispatch indicates that the official an
ing Russian victories were greatly eXag
gerated by the Cars General Staff.
In the new Austrian defensive front
General Dankl with an Austro-German
force, commands the left wing, General
Won Auffenberg has the centre with his
base at Tarnow, and General Boeverc
has the right, where the Russians under
Generals Brusiloff and Ruszky are press
ing hardest.
4 dispatch from Vienna says that all
the villages in the neighborhood OF
Przemysl have been evacuated by their
inhabitants in response TO an order by
the Austrian military authorities
The villagers are being conveyed to the
western districts of Gallcia. Intrench-
ments are being dug around Przemysl,
and it Is stated that the fortress is sup
piled with food sufficient to last for two
years.
The official statement says:
The position occupied by the Aus
trian armies has been heavily fortified.
General Boroevic will command the
right wing, with centre resting at
Przemysl, the main centre will be
commanded hy General Won Auffenburg
with Tarnow as his base. and the left
wing will be commanded by General
Dankl with the Germans supporting
his extreme left. His base will be
CraCow.
Tho entire Russian left wing, com
manded by Generals Ruzsky and
Brussiloff. is expected to begin an at
tack. The initial assault is expected
against Przemysl
The admission that an attack on
Przemysl is expected confirms Russian
claims that they have reached the River
San, but the statement that Generals
Won Auffenburg and Dankrs armies will
form part of the Austrian front Is a
denial of Petrograd assertions that the
Austrian right and left wings have been
CrushedD
General Hoefer declared TODAY that the
operations of the Austrian armies in
Galicia had not yet brought the main
forces into contact with the Russians
and that only small forces had opposed
tho .,ussian advance TO secure time for
the strengthening OF the front, where
the decisive battle is expected
humorous wounded soldiers are being
brought here from Galicia. Among them
Is Fritz Kresler, the famous violinist,
who was wounded in an engagement
near Lenberg.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-19
CzAR'S TROOPS PREPARED
TO STRIKE AT PRZEMYSL
Petrograd Briefly Reports military
Operations Continue Successfully"


ONLY a four-word statement was issued
a the War once today. 1t was: Mill
tary operations continue successfully."
II was the shortest official statement
that has been given out since the war
began.
4 statement OF last night conveyed the
information that General Rennenkampf
had stopped the German advance on the
East Prussian side THURSDAY and tnat
the pursuit Of the Austrians continued,
win the Russian troops approaching
JarosIow, Przemysl and Sieniawa.
This is the first time that Sieniswa has
been mentioned in a statement given out
by the Geuoral staff. II was supposed
from tho terror of previous announce
ments that this town had been taken
by the CozsaCks that crossed the River
San. but the Russian cavalry may have
been driven hack By fresh troops
No information as to the situation at
Przenvsl has been given out since the
announcemon Of the capture Of kra-
ziezyn nearby. II Is understood, how
ever, that this capture was only prelm-
mary 10 the main attack on Przemysl,
whirh will nern as soon as the Russian
siege guns arrive.
Wounded Russians arriving here declare
the AuztriPn cavalry that opposed the
advance Of General Ruzskv In the early
nghtinE in GalIcia has entirely disap-
peared from the field OF action in the
second phase of the conflict, its effective
ness having heen DESTROYED by the ter
rife attacks OF the Cossacks
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-19
HlNDENBERG AGGRESSIVE;
ADVANCING INTO POLAND
Warsaw Objective of Campaign and
Aid in Galicia will Follow.

BERLIN, sept. 19,
Following UP his success against the
Russian armies in East Prussia, General
Won Hindenburg is invading Russian
Poland from Lyck.
The following statement on his opera
tions was issued today:
The German East Army continues
its operations In the district about
Sawaiki, Russian Poland The army
is now advancing on the fortress at
Osowiec, 10 kilometers t2s mlles)
southeast of Lyck, on the railroad be-
tween Lyck and Blelostok,
Osowiec is one Of the strongest
fortresses in Russian Poland. 1t is a
strategic point because the River Biebrza
or Bobe and cannot be crossed at any other
point by an army on account of the
great swamps lying along its course,
The capture of Osowiec will have to be
attained before General Won Hindenburg
can advance.
Osowiec is about 100 miles northeast
Of Warsaw. II It falls into German hands
its captors would be able to strike from
there against Warsaw and the right wing
of the forces that General Russky is
leading in Galicia.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-19
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10.

Reports from the French War Office
at Bordeaux today 70 the French En-
bassy here showed little change from
yesterday in the respective positions Of
the two armies along the battle line in
northern France. The dispatch reads,
The battle continues on the whole
front from the River Oise TO the River
Woevre today without any important
change of the situation at any point
"On the left in the Valley Of 0tse We
occupy MenarquegIise, carIepont and
Cuts
ON the heights TO the north of he
Atsne we have advanced slightly in a
few places Three attacks attempted
by the Germans against th= British
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-19

...s..-. LONDON, Sept. 10.
The Battle Of the Aisne, which is
now in it's seventh day with two long
battle fronts in virtually the same
position they were week ago. will
be decisive. Both sides realize this
may be the crucial conflict of the war
The following official statement was
given out by the War Office this morn
ing:
The situation remains unchanged,
A counter attack by the Germans
against the first division was de-
livered during the night and was
driven back. The weather Is bad
with rain falling continuously
The allies are now losing as heavily
as did the Germans in their unsuccess-
full effort to penetrate the French lines
at vitry-le-Francois and along the
Marne. The Germans now have the
advantage Of an entrenched position.
The British losses in the present
fighting exceed any in previous battles
either in the successful retreat from
Belgium or in the offensive operations
on the Marne.
Some Of the greatest regiments in
the British army have been badly cut
up in the last three days of fighting.
They have had to bear the brunt not
only of the German attempts to re-
sumo the offensive, but also of what
ever offensive movements have been
undertaken on the left.
Enough is known of the disposition
of the German troops to make sure
that it is nok a rear guard action to
cover a retreat. on the contrary the
Germans are depicting their garrisons
in Belgium to bring reinforcements to
the front and are rushing food and
ammunition to the Kaiser's forces.
With TWO superb armies facing each
other over so small an intervening
space the first slackening Of resistanc"
will mean retirement and the posi-
bihty of breach in the line through
which the soldiers of the adversary
may flow.
The fighting is taking place under
the worst conditions possible. Torren-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-19
STATE OF SIEGE STILL
EXISTS IN BRUSSELS
Citizens Must Explain Appearance on
Streets-Flags Ordered Removed.

SlILEehS LA pidlh 1aPPcnAoiiS VA
Streets-Flags Ordered Removed.
OSTEND. Sept 10.
Strict regulations issued by General Won
Luttwitz, military governor of Brussels
now make it difficult for any one to enter
or leave the city. Numerous rapid-fre
guns have been taken into the Belgian
capital and placed in advantageous po-
sitions.
A state of siege prevails The inhab-
ttants who appear on the streets fire.
quently are stopped and forced to give a
full account of the reason for their being
outside OF their homes.
On Thursday proclamations were posted
telling the residents to remove any Bel
gian flags that they might have on their
homes. II was stated that this was
precautionary step to prevent any vio-
lence being melted. At the side OF the
German notices proclamation from
Burgomaster Max was posted, asking his
fellow citizens 10 endure the new trial
until the day of delveranCe.'
On Friday the Burgomasters proclama-
tion was covered with black paper His
words apparently were displcasing to the
Germans
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-19
BRITAIN EXPECTS AISNE
BATTLE TO BE DECISIVE

tial cold rains sweep the battlefield
and fill the trenches. one report says
that the British troops are suffering
severely from rheumatism as result,
firmation of the story. The German
positions admittedly are very strong,
Their trenches are we'll dug, protected
in many places by bomb proofs, and
all along their front for a distance not
less than half a mile, barhed wire and
bramble entanglements have been con-
structed. In this connection, as evil
dencing the great strength of the
enemy's line, the Paris correspondent
of the Express quotes high British
officer as saying:
"If we held the same position all
of the soldiers in the world would be
unable to dislodge us so long as our
ammunition held out"
The British aviators continue to
cover themselves with glory. They
have accurately located the various
German positions. especially their bat
teries, which are usually cleverly
masked by wooded hills and by tree
tops cut down and so arranged that
it is Impossible TO distinguish them
except from the air.
AS an evidence of the desperate
character of the fighting, it is ad
mitted that on one night alone that
of the 18th, the Germans made ten dis
tinct attempts 10 break through the
allied lines. They attacked the Second
British Army Corps, commanded by
General Sir Horace Smith -Dorrien.
which was holding the positions north
west of Rheims and near the Craonne
forest. After shellng the British po-
sition uninterruptedly for the entire
day, the German infantry was sent
forward under cover of darkness.
Again and again they were repulsed,
but it was not until after their tenth
attempt that they finally retired and
admitted defeat of their plans
In the morning the entire British
front was completely covered with
dead and wounded Germans.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-19

Nancy and fifteen miles within th
French frontier
Attacks along the entire battle
line have been easily repulsed
Number of guns and prisoners cap
tured cannot be obtained yet.
An invasion by Alpine rihemen
over the vosges into the Breisach
valley has been repulsed.
Early today this official statement
was issued by the War ONCE:
The German armies in France are
steadily growing stronger. The ad-
vance on Paris was too rapid to
admit Of ammunition and pro-
visions in SUFFICIENT quantities be-
ing sent to the troops. This has
now been remedied by an adjust
ment of the lines of communica-
ton.
The efficacy of the new arrange
ments has been demonstrated at
the centre OF the German front,
where a steady advance is being
made.
The French are showing signs Of
weakness. Apparently they have
been unable to ffll their depleted
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-19
SLIGHT GAINS BY ALLIES,
FRENCH EMBASSY HEARS

army have been checked at Troyon,
between SCISSORS and Craonne From
Craonne to Rheims we have repulsed
the counter-attack executed during the
night
The enemy tried but has not sue
coded in taking the offensive against
Rheims.
AT the centre from Rheims to the
ArGonne mountains the enemy is rein
forcing its position by important for,i-
hcatlons and has taken an attitude
entirely defensive. on the east of the
ArEonne and in the valley Of the
Woevre the situation is unchanged
"On our right in Lorraine and the
Vosges rhe enemy occupies positions
defonztvely organized close to the from
tier"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-19

BORDEAUX, sept u.
Failure Of the allied armies 10 drive
the Germans out of France, or even 10
gain any ground, Is causing ANXIETY
throughout France Apparently IN"
numerical advantage the allies enjoyed
AZ the commencement Of the battle of
the Aisne has been overcome II !s
officially admitted that the Germans
have greatly strengthened their posi-
ton ny rushing reinforcements 10 the
front. II is now certain that the Ger
mans have not less than l2oooo0 men
of their first line holding their new
positions in Northern France
The chief encouraging note in the
oficial communications is the reiterated
declaration that at no point have the
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-19
1900 RESERvIsTS SAIL
First Batch Leaves for Italy on
Steamship Ancona.

NEW YORK, Sept la,-The first batch
Of Italian reservists 10 leave this country
sailed today on the steamship AnCona for
Naples. They numbered 1900
The steamship Finland sailed for Liver
pool this morning, taking 100 cabin and
200 steerage passengers for Liverpool
According TO one OF the passengers who
came from Quebec, there are vast num-
bers Of Canadian, Indian and Australian
troops in Canada ready 10 be transported
70 England by large fleets Of transports
under convoy.
The French steamship La TouFaine will
leave this afternoon for Havrs carry
ing 100 cabin and 100 stserage passengers.
most OF them reservists Of France, swift
zerland and Belgium
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-19
ELECTRIC co. SALESFORCE
ENJOY ATHLETIC EVENTS
Employees Spend a Holiday at o0-
servatory Hill.

The electrical salesforce took the uas
off to 90 10 Observatory Hill and anus nus
itself with athletic events and a pia
Mardi Gras The scene Of all the In'i l.t
was ON the athletic field Automop DIE .a,r,
TRANSPORTED the picnickers from me ''''
street terminal Of The Elevated roa"' ,,o
The fun started with a baseoal 80
between the Western Electric 'ohl,a.,,s
and the Philadelphia Electri C8npN't.s .,
teams. Johnny Mack the He9i'N ''',
porssnatnr vas the umpire re va
better fun-maker than umpire the pLnS
ers declared After the game the a'H'''''
events were run of ,.,
Golf clocks were given to the "oilgs me-
who won the hobhle skirt and me -
and spoon races Fat men weiEhns ',n.
2ln pounds, ran races and seemed 20 ~
joy the exertion. They showed 10 aus ~
tage I'M tbs tug Of VAR TIL" IN. -
competed In an iCo Groom e'''nH ~
a tennis and croquet tournament We
a big drawing card In the erenln+ Inc
viii lie a tango dancing cont
couples dressed In fancy costumes
ing will continue all evening me
dclphia Police Band furn:shin5 the iA]s--'
A disps. ylI close the event,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-19

70 his once after secret trip 10 Parts,
but declined 10 make ans comment on
his journey
Everything is favorable to our
cause, he said We are suffering se-
we're losses but the Germans have
Jared worse. Our artillery is superior
10 that of the enemy
! can state that ne have no anxiety
as 10 the outcome The morale Of the
troops Is excellent. and there is no rea-
son why the Government should not
return 70 Paris In very shsrt tinas q"
4ae war Minister made a report on
afternoon
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-19
PARIS FEARS ATTACK
If GERMANS WIN BATTLE

Germans heen able actually 70 assume
the offensive Every attempt 70 break
through rhe French positions so far has
been checked II the centre should go
the position Of the French left would
Immediately become serious and it
would have 10 fail back on the pivot
Of the defenses Of Paris
There is uo attempt 10 DISCUS the
fact that If the Germans should win
the present battle Paris would again
be menaced because the French would
have 20 fall back on the lines along
the Marne But the General STAFF IS
confident that the Germans can not
win. They saw the result of the pres
ent battle must be the final evacuation
Of France by the Germans.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-19
GERMAN RIGHT HOLDS FIRM
Berlin Newspaper Reports Failures of
Allies Flank Attack.


The Tageblatt Of Berlin says that Il
is evident that the English and French
armies have not 50 far succeeded in their
enveIoping movement around the Ger
man right, while the Germans have
made some successful maneuvers at
other points.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-19
JAPANESE LAND FORCES
NORTHWEST OF KIA0-CHAU
Fleet Covers Disembarking at
Loashan Bay.

TOXIC. Sept ls
The following summary Of the opera
tiona about Kiao-Chau VAS given out TO-
day:
The japanese Imperial land forces. CO.
oDerating with the fleet landed at
Ioashan Bay northwest Of Kiao-Chaul.
on September ls.
cavalry on SePts nbsT II captured
E.lao-Chau station and seized a train.
Among the passengers was the president
of the shantung Railway, who was
made a prisoner
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-19
TWO CHINESE sTowAwAYs
Found on British Steamship and
Held at immigration Station.

Two Chinese stowaWavs. who at
tempted 10 come into this country on the
British freight steamship Castle Rrura
from Nina, Cuba were turned over ~
the United states immigration autborftiss
az Gloucester this afternoon by Captain
Have Of the steamer, The boat docked
az Chester this morning. The men gave
and sam Why. "a years old.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-19
GERMANS HEMMED IN
NEAR CHATEAU-THIERRY
Report Indicates Farther Advance Of
Centre Than Paris Admitted.

The correspondent of the Daily Tele-
graph at sois@ons, telegraphing by way
Of Paris, says.
"It is reported that a German force
with a general in command has been
surrounded in the forest near Chateau
Thierry
The allies are now massing enormous
bodies Of troops and everything points
to the proba oilitv Of one OF the b.oodiest
battles Of the campaign"
Chlteau-Thiorgv IS = miles southwest Of
Rheims II this dispatch is true, It
shows that the German center has ad-
vanced much farther than the officia
announcement given out in Paris ad-
mitted
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-19
AUSTRIAN TORPEDO BOATS
BOMBARD ADRIATlC TOWN
British Warships Capture Transports
Carrying Contra band.

LONDON, Sept, r..
Six Austrian torpedo boats bombaried
Antivari doing little damage, according
10 q dispatch from the Rome correspon-
dent of The Exchange Telegraph. The
Austrians made a fruitless attempt TO
destroy the French wireless station.
An Austrian stea mship, hyinE the Greek
f4s and loaded with arms and ammuni-
zion bound for Albania, was captured by
British warships in the Adriati7, accord
NJ u a Rome dispatch to the Star,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-19
Francis Fisher Kane Quits Hospital

Francis Fisher Kane, United States Dis
trict Attorney. left the Presbyterian Hos
pital this afternoon where he had been
confined for several weeks owing 10 an
illness contracted in Europe a short while
ago Mr. Kane was IN Switzerland when
Gar vas declared In making his way
bone he suffered from exposure. there
beng inadequate means to convey the
refuases.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-19

third strike In seventh.
FDerringer batted for williams in ninth.
tBatzel batted for Dolan In ninth; -,
Two base hits Byrne. struck outmBy
Alexander s. Perdue, 3 Double play,Miller
10 Hugglns to Magee Double steal.Lohert
and Becker. Sacrifices Perdue, Killefer tg
Lobert Cravath. Bases on balls-On Perdue
2: Williams, l. Hit by pitched ball-Luderus
Hits pruportoned-On Perdue, in { innings,
10: of Williams, In / inning, I. Wild pitch.
Perdue Tme-1;45. Umpircs-Byron and
O'Connor, Attendance-hO00.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-19
FREDERICKS OFFERS MEN
Lord Kitchener Informed That South
African Troops Are Ready.

JoHANNEsBURG, South Africa, Sep
tember 70
Comma adant Frsdercks who was in
charge If a Scandinavian contingent dur
ing the Roer War, today raoled Lord
Kitchener that he was ready to trans
port 900 picked troopers TO the front at
once.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-19
FRENCH WAR MINISTER
ADMITS TERRIFIC LOSSES
N. Millsrand, However, Confident Of
Victory.

Minister Of War MilleTand admitted
today that the allied French and Brit
tsh forces we're suffering heavy losses
IN their eonhlct with the Germans. but
declared that the situation az the front
was highly favorable. He returned