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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-30
Petrograd Admits That Fur
ther Resistance of Capital
Would Be Unwise.
HOPE TO SAVE ARMIES
Latter Threatened From
Both the South and North
-Postoffice Moved.

London, July 30. G2:O2 p. ny
Warsaw, the third city of Russia, and
the goal for which the German armies
ia The east have been striving at since
October, is at last in the throes OF
abandonment
Germans In overwhelming numbers
are at the gates of the Polish capital
and dispatches both from the city itself
and from Petrograd, say that further
resistance would be unwise
Discounted not only through France
and Great Britain, but in Russia itself,
the fall of the city is expected hourly
and the problem now is to move the
Russian armies intact, threatened as
they are, from the south by the Austro-
Germans, and more seriously from the
north, where the German forces which
have swept through Poland are aiming
al the railway from Warsaw to Petro-
grad This latter menace the British
press admits, is imminent and the hope
in the allied countries now is not for
the safety Of Warsaw. but for the con-
tinued cohesion of the Russian army.
The Warsaw postofice already has
been shifted to some point to the east
ward, the populace has been warned
to remain calm and presumably for
days Russian troops have been strip
ping the city Of everything OF military
value.
4viaf0rs Over the City.
German avfators are lowering over
the city, and according to German ad-
vices, plans have been completed for
the triumphant entrance Of the Ger
man emperor accompanied by his CON
sort.
With Warsaw captured whether or
not it proves a conquest of lasting
strategic advantage, a great wave Of
enthusiasm viii sweep over Germany
and Austria-Hungary, and it is pre-
dicted here that the armies of the
central powers viii then seek to force
a period Of trench warfare in the east,
meanwhile throwing a great weight Of
men and guns to the west, with the
idea Of resuming the battering towards
Calais and perhaps toward Paris.
In the west just now there has been
little worthy Of note to break the
monotony of mining and bombing from
the North sea to the Swiss frontier
The British public is so little inn
pressed with the events in the east
that David Lloyd George, the minister
Of munitions. in a speech yesterday, ap-
parently thought it necessary to drive
home the gravity Of the situation in
the minds Of those inclined to over
optimism. reminding them that re-
verses in Russia would mean increased
pressure on the western allies He
summed up his opinion with the ad
monition that the situation is serious,
If not perilous."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-30

Galveston. Texas, July 30.-A man
giving his name as A. Gross and claim
ing to be a secret agent of the Aus
triau government. hanged himself here
today with his suspenders in a cell.
He had been arrested charged with
swindling. Gross claimed he narrowly
escaped arrest recently while work
ing IN Canada A bank book indicated
Gross had lived IN Passaic, y. ].
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-30
GUN DISCHARGED BY
FENCE, HUNTER DEAD

Dubuque, Iowa, July 30.-Charles W.
Liddell, a conductor on the Waterloo
and Freeport division Of the Illinois
Central. was accidentally killed to-
day while out hunting when he at
tempted to pull his gun through a
wire fence. The accident occurred a
mile east of GaIena The body was
found by section men. Liddeu's home
was in Galena.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-30
Eormer Nnr Minister Wounded.

Paris. July S0,-Adolphe Messimy
former minister OF war. was severely
wounded in the thigh by she'll
splipted while on the Vosges front
where he was in command OF bat
talon Of light infantry.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-30
I.ahnr ControfersE settIed.

Washington. July 30-Federal con-
ciliators today reported to the depart
ment Of labor that the controversy be-
tween the International Paper com
psny and 5000 employees had been
settled by an agreement and that the
lockout Of pattern makers in Bridge
port. Conn, had been amicably ad-
justed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-30

Isaac L. Rice Of the Electric Boat
company varied the monotony Of an ILL
ness the other day al New York by
Of $4,000 shares Of the con-
Germs stock at a profit Of $1,000, 900.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-30
Former Police Lieutenant
Gives Out Written State
ment Before Execution.
SAYS He IS SACRIFICE
Wife Declares She Will New
er Rest Until She Exposes
Conviction Method.

Sing sing Prison, Ossining, N. Y,
July 39.-Charles Becker was put to
death in the electric chair here this
morning for the killing of Herman
Rosanthal. the New York gambler. The
former New York police lieutenant re-
tanned his composure and protested his
innocence to the last He went to his
death with a photograph of his wife
pinned on his shirt over his heart.
Three shocks were given before the
prison physicians pronounced Becker
dead al 555 O'Clock.
Becker led The way to his own execu-
ton The condemned man sat up all
night on the edge Of his cot, calmly
talking TO Deputy Warden Charles II,
Johnson
Il have got to face it," said Becker,
'and am going TO meet it quietly and
without trouble 10 anyone
The deputy warden left Becker
about an hour before the time set for
The execution and when the priests.
Father VI. E. Casbin, the prison priest,
and Father Curry of New York. came
to administer the last rites they found
the man who jnstigated Herman Ros-
enthals murder with his face resting
on his hand gazing at the prison floor
The priests remained with him to the
end
IL was shortly after > O'Clock when
the first of the witnesses Of the execu-
ZION began to assemble outside the
prison walls Their names were check
ed of by-Deputy Warden Johnson, who
directed them to take their places at a
gateway that led directly TO the execu-
ton chamber. Then the witnesses
were led to the place OF execution in
new death house which had been
built adjoining the old execution cham
her. where the four gunner were put
TO death over a year ago for killing
Rosenthal. When the witnesses We're
seated Deputy Warden Johnson nodded
10 Principal Keeper Fred Dorner aud
they left the room through a small
wooden door that led TO the death cells
beyond where Becker was praying
with his spiritual advisers.
Sacrifice to Friends.
Becker rose TO his feet when he
saw Johnson and took a crucifx from
the hand Of the prison priest. To
Father Curry Becker gave his last
message as he took his place at the
head of the little file of men that
marched to the room of death:
Z am not guilty by deed, or con
sptracy. or in any other way of the
death Of Roseuthal I am sacrificed to
NY friends. Bear this message TO the
world and my friends Amen.
The one-time police officer hesitated
as be entered the execution room. 1t
seemed 10 the witnesses as if he was
startled that the death chair was so
near at hand He looked quickly at
the double row Of witnesses, glanced
at the floor. swept with his eyes the
whuened walls of the room, and then
suddenly. as if coming to himself,
walked briskIy over the rubber mat
and seated himself in the electric
chair. Behind Becker followed the
Continued on Page Two.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-30

When Broadway comes to life again
this fall and the gay white way is
abiaze with the glory of many scin-
dlIating stars, theatre-goers will see
Violet Heming, the youngest star of
the season, in a new play, Under
Fire Born in England 20 years ago,
Miss Heming arrived in the United
States at the age of u. She has risen
steadily in her profession until now
she occupies the high niche for which
many thespians try but which is
achieved by but few.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-30

IContinued on Page Two)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-30

A SIS O Ia e d Press 8
Leased Wire Report
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-09-27
BABY GATOR ROUSES PEACEFUL
DARBY TO STORMY SPECULATIONS
Question of Ownership of Reptile Hatched From Egg in
Sun -Bathed Window Calls for Greatest
Possible Legal Talent

gator measured 70 inches when it first
appeared and was growing rapidly. As
some saurians grow to n length of three
or four yards when they're only two
years old, it is said, it is only reasonable
that this one would extend itself rapidly.
1t may be necessary to call meeting of
the Borough Council to decide who owns
the reptile. The egg from which it burst
forth was laid by a veteran alligator.
which was part of Finnegan's Circus.
The circus has been in "hock" in a liv-
cry stable on account OF financial diff
culties. But it is possible now that
Finneean, who has a habit of being "up
agin and down agin," may ask a substan-
tial sum for the gator, and therefore get
his combination out of the livery stable.
On the other hand, Policeman Josh Heaps.
who conceived the idea of Matching out
the alligator, wants to go "ffty-ffty'' on
exhibiting the gator. There will have
to be some deep thinking in Darby and
1t will have to be dcne quickly.
Meanwhile the alligator continues to eat
and Gus Pappas is paying its board.
II looks as though some Darby LAWYER
will have lots of work
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-09-27
TODAY,s MARRIAGE LIcENsEs

Gabriel NJ Moger. 205G Ringgold St and Rose
Friedman, 2o5G Ringgold 81.
Edward II. Wharton, BIG Almond ST. and Rose
r.. Corson. SIG Almond 81.
Fred Sutcline, Jr., 32l2 KensinEton ava ana
Nilhelmina zimpelmann. 1900 n. 9th ST.
John III. Boyle 253O Meredith St, and Anna II
McGilliOn, 2iOS Wood st. "
William Il, Chamberlain. Newtonville N i
and Jane Yates, Gi0 N. 10th st.
Frank uhrmann, 2s2J Jefferson ST., and Magde-
Harry q. Roll 1910 N. dratz St. and Alberta
BechtOld 27l7 N. 9th 81
William hitehie; 900 N. I'D st.. and Alice Nc
Edward II. Crndden, 6ll5 Elmwood ave. and
ruth e. Thornley,. l042 N. path 1t.
Lillian serter $500 crowson st.
William q. lange 2O32 Amber ST. and Regina
Hinkel, fkik LelthRoW 81.
Nathan swerclow, 445 Washington ave, ana
Rose B-uskin, l21l s. 9th st.
feter q. kenipf, 302I Mercer st., and Anna NJ.
Andrew Lewis. 1920 E Monmouth St ana
Emma Heybeck, 20e0 w. Haggart st
Morris Horwitz, SIS Cross st., and Anna Brus-
Rudolph J. hlsss.. ss2 NstrOna st.. ana Anna
NJ Horn s57 sloan NJ.
Dennis r. fost. York. Pa. and Eva J. Camp
Albert G. Kafs, aIsl Page st.. and soph,.
Finkell. 1910 Ellsworth 81
Robert N. Pollick. 20Id =. Stella st., ana Edith
N. Davis. z00o =. stella u.
Mamie Mueller. baltimore Nd.
Michele ID Fabrlzio, e24 League ST., and An
nina ID Berardinis, 1907 Morris st
William Langdaie. l30 W. Lippincott at. and
MARY q. Mccormaek. 1881 Llppineotf 81 -"N
Ambrose Burrell. 1lx1 Catharine st. and Alice
Williams. 2l2T catharine st.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-09-27
MISSING HOTEL MANS
WIFE Is READY TO
WELCOME HIS RETURN
Mrs. Kline Makes Condition
That His Disappearance is
Due to Financial
Troubles
SHERIFF SEXES INN
Debts Said to Aggregate $5O,OOO, In.
cluding Bills for Labor

SELLERSv1LLE, Pa, Sept. G.-"lf my
husband went away simply because OF
money matters. will welcome him any
time he comes back" said Mrs. Joseph $.
Kline. whose husband formerly propri-
etor Of the Washington Hotel. Sellersville,
has disappeared. Mrs. Kline intimated
that she was familiar with the rumor
which linked Klines name with that OF
n woman Claims against Kline reach
close to $4,000. II is said, instead OF $780,
900, as at first stated. Kline disappeared
at the same time that two executions
were issued against the Washington
House for S1625. A mortgage against the
hotel for $4,000 is held by oliver II. Mace
of Sellersville. The Sellersvllle Building
and Loan Association holds a second
mortgage for S4l25. Two other large
claims amount to- about $4,000.
Since the announcement of Kline's dis
appearance scores of claims for wages
and small bills have been received. Mrs.
Kline has thrown the estate into bank
ruptcy and the hotel will be sold Wednes-
day by Sheriff Charles Meredith The
sale of the hotel and other belongings
of the estate will not nearly satisfy the
claims.
Mrs. Kline says she knew nothing of
her husbands financial affairs until his
disappearance last Tuesday. At that
time he said he was going to the Allen
town Fair.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-09-27
'BLOEDSHNNIG'
DID PAPEN MEAN BY 1T?
Authorities Vary on Interpre-
tation of Term Applied to
yankees" by Captain

Bloedsinnig.
That word, written by Captain Won
Papen, the German military attache at
Washington, to his wife to describe GER
tain Yankees" and subsequently brought
into captivity with the now famous
Rumba letters. is causing much concern
ttsray.
AmeA Sans don't know what Ii means.
Nobodpseems TO know, for opinions vary
30 greatly that it really is doubtful what
the word really means Most persons
shyly declined to be quoted on the sub
Ject.
THE word is not uncomplimentary and
II doesn't mean 'idiotic. as it was trans
lated by the British" said a German.
zone uses 1t in referring to backward
children. 1t means you haven't got 'em
all. II means 'dull-witted.' 1t is not an
insult at ALL"
German savant at the University of
pennsylvania thought differently.
''It's decidedly uncomplimentary." he
said. But it's not nearly as bad as some
OF the things that have been said about
the Germans. Here, the dictionary tells
one: 'Weakminded. drivelIng, silly idiotIc.
Tdiotic' is the strongest term and silly
the mildest.
IT'S much ado about nothing to find
out what 1t means. Captain Won Papen
was only writing to his wife, but at that
II was extremely bloedsinnig of him to do
II. And it'd be bloedslnnig on my part
II I'd allow you to use my name"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-09-27
MOTHER MUNRO SAYS
THIS Is HAPPEST DAY
Celebrates With Her Husband
26th Anniversary of Their
Wedding

'If every woman in thfs city were as
happy as am today this would be
city OF bliss"
Thus spoke Mother" Munro, who with
her husband Hugh f. Munro. theosophist
and president OF the Friendship Liberal
League, is today celebrated the 26th ami
versary Of their wedding. Mother" and
her noted husband met in Scotland six
years before their wedding in America.
Desiring to better his condition so as to
marry the girl of his dreams Hugh ran
away from home and sailed before the
mast. He saw nearly every country under
the sun before he reached America. With
the money be made at sea he sent for
Catherine Rose.
Five children were born. All Of them
are partners in Mr.. Munro's business at
9Th street and Montgomery avenue. There
are three grandchildren and two adopted
children, Ralph and Kathryn--two little
waits who were deserted, in the streets
three years ago and adopted by big
hearted Mother Munro. Tonight they
will all sit down at the family board and
feast on good things and fill their happy
minds with "reminiscences of the days
with, Mr. Munro will present to his wife
a title deed to the prettiest little bunga-
low in Blackwood, N. J.
Mr.. Munro last evening delivered be-
fore crowded house at Broad street and
Columbia avenue a lecture entitled 1.-The
City of Happiness is in the State of
Mind"
Fourteen years ago the Munros moved
to 1871 North 9Th street from Frankford.
The new section was the worst ward in
the city for infant mortality. 1t grieved
the heart of Mrs. Munro. She started to
do things to alleviate the misery of moth
ers and little ones. She soon established
a Neighborhood House, where she taught
mothers how to care for their babies
She also established a baby clinic In the
old Cohocksink School. Soon the neigh
borhocd started to call her Mother"
Then, with her husbands credit back of
her, she started a proiitless store, where
the poor of the section could purchase
things at cost-and many times below
cost-to the detriment of her husband S
purse.
After the good things have been eaten
and spoken tonight the table and chairs
| will be set aside and Mother" Munro
and her husband will dance-for IL was
| at a dance they first met somewhere
around Perth, in bonny Scotland, where
the grass is beautifully green.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-09-27
EVENING SCHOOLS Will
OPEN THEIR DOORS no
BOTH SEXES TONICH7
Registration Expected to A.
gregate at Least 25,0OO in
High and Elementary
Grades
TRAINING IN PLAYGRouNn
Teachers Who Desire Instruction NJ.
Obtain It After Octo-
ber %

Men and women who lacked opno,,,,-,
ties Of education in their youth viii NJ.
work in the evening schools ton,sl.
when classes are convened for the sees.-
at 1880 o'clock.
Subjects in which they lack inform,,...
will be included In the curriculum a. ~.
the students will be able TO altar =
greater degree of culture or prepare fhs,.
selves for vocations for which thev ~.
have no special training. No exact ers'
mate of the enrolment could be ohf.i~~<
from DR.. Oliver p. Cornman, who surs.
vises the evening instruction for a.
Board of Education. but II is bel,.v,s
that the total registration will reach 4,
least 250O0.
In the high and elementary era6..
classes will be conducted on Mona...
Tuesday and Wednesday nights from *,
to $3.50 o'cloch The term will END ~
March %, with two vacations during An.
Christmas and Thanksgiving seasons, m.
trades schools will be in session on ii,
nights excepting Saturday and sundav
but the season, unlike that of the Other
schools, will not begin until October 1
Teachers of the public schools who des,r.
training for playground work will be n.
structed on 20 Friday evenings, beginnIn,
October %. The teachers classes will M
conducted I'm the William Penn Hlrh
School building, 10Th and Wallace streets
The location of schools to be opened Ia.
night and the principals to whom appIica.
tion must be made for admission are:
HIGH SCHOOLS
tS,entrfl (men), Broad and Green streets
Northeast linen and women) Stb street ana
Lehigh avenue, ]. irwin Robb.
son streets Wesley n 1,liffor5. .oSu anu JACK
~ w eSt fhiiadelphia tmen and women). 4sth
ai11 W,,,,d alnut streets, John Ioman.
streets, l.. l.. w. Wilson.
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
=, Cleveland, 10Th and Butler streets. Edwin
n, Columbus. 9th and Carpenter streets. Agnes
;, CramP Ontario and Howard streets. Frank.
Durham, 10th and Lombard streets. j. R.
Furniss, Sd and Minlin streets Thomas II.
Johnston. -
George, cd street and Girard avenue. Cor.
Hart, York and Memphis streets, william J.
Jefferson. 9th and Poplar streets. George W.
,Kearney 9Th street and Falrmount avenue,
Manayunk. Green lane below silverwood
street. Walter G. McMullin.
Marshall Sellers and Franklin streets
Martin, Richmond and Ontario streets
charles 1a, r. simpson
Henry Welsh.
Ring. -
Miller, 43d and Ogden streets. Frank Bel
Moffet, 2d and Oxford streets, Margaret r.
Morris.
Mount Vernon. Sd and Catharine streets
Elizabeth A. Shanahan.
Northern Liberties, Sd and Green streets
Seward NJ. Rosenberger.
Southwark. 9th and Miflin streets. Johr
Christopher.
Walton, 2sth and Huntingdon streets, Marths
l.. Simler.
Washington. 9th below Washington avenue
Annie II. Horgan.
Wayne, 2Sth and Morris streets. Bertni
+. Cox.
Welsh 4th and Dauphin streets, Ella ]
Finley.
Wilson, 18th. and Wharton streets. 1saa
T.. Stetler.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-09-27
Girls Defender Kills AssaiIant

Joseph Campbell, so years old. is being
held by the police after he had gone to
help a girl who was attacked In a room
ing house near 18th and Vine streets, and
had beaten her asailant so badly that
ing to Campbell he heard screams from
the girl when John Dougherty attempted
to attack her and he rushed to her as
sistance. Dougherty. he said, ran to his
room. Campbell followed and beat
Dougherty into insensibillty. Dougherty
died of his injuries several hours later at
the Hahnemann Hospital. The girl, Bes-
sic Stevenson, is being held as a mate
rial witness.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-09-27
From Barren Darkness

Great wealth of immemorial sunlight
poured
On tall primeval palm and ancient fern
Dim ages long with bones OF mammoth
stored
Dark fathoms underground once more
return!
Dig miners. deep in earth where sleeps
the coal
Wake it to breathe through whirring
dynamo
That burning mirth of light whose merry
soul
Laughs from subtIy flaming tungsten's $
glow.
Sing out, you lily flowers of the street
Mock from your slender stems the stars
aghast;
Drcp 10Y upon the slow and weary feet
OF home-returning workers shufflinp
past
To dropping lips the happy smile restore.
As sunshine flowers from purple tombs
OF night. -
Let the black boards of earth bring forth
once more
From barren darkness blooming boughs
OF hsht' Edison Monthly.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-09-27
OPERA SALE OPENS
Seats Placed on Sale for Russian
Ballet and Metropolitan Season

The Grand Opera management an
nounces the opening of the downtown
subscription department at 1109 Chestnut
street on and after Monday. September
27, for the season Of grand opera by the
Metropolitan Opera Company, OF New
York. This department will be open daily
from 8 a. m. until $3.50 p. m. A notable
event as an adjunct TO the season will be
the appearance for the first time In Amer
the direction of Serge de Diaghilew. Six
performances by this renowned company
of dancers will be concentrated during
the week of March 27. The season sub
scription will consist Of Is performances,
IA grand opera performances and one ball
let performance, the subscriber selecting
choice of ballet date when subscribing
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-09-27
A SIMPLE WRAP OF ROSE
PANNE VELVET WITH SKUNK

NOW is the time OF year
IN when the fashionable
maiden makes her plans for
the winter campaign. How
successful this planning is
depends In n great measure
upon the careful planning OF
her wardrobe, for whatever
women may choose>to say to
the contrary. they dress to
please men. They may have
an innate love for beautiful
thing sand who Of us
hasn't7 But underlying this
in almost every case is the
not impossible ''he" whose
frown or smile makes the
costume possible.
A fastidious WON a n
wouldn't have much trouble
in selecting an evening coat
for herself this season.
Everything Is elaborately
trimmed-tassels, beading,
furs OF every imaginable de-
scription, even laces made
OF metallic tissue are In seen
in the shops. Evening wraps
at any figure are possible,
from the very exclusive
models with wide bands OF
Russian sable to simple lit
tie white fox-trimmed panne
models for the school miss.
Russian lines and colorings
are noticeable on the fash
ionable cloaks. The peculiar
shade of green which made
its appearance last season
is again popular in pannes,
plush and velour. Black
velvet, with white fox, is
another most effective com
bination, and is being worn
by the younger generation
to very good effect this sea-
son.
Today's fashion picture
shows a neat and simple
evening cape for informal
occasions and for school
dances. It is suitable for the
young miss, being almost too
plain for evening wear by an
older person. Rose-colored
panne velvet is the material
used, and the cloak has no
trimming but collar and
cuffs of skunk fur. A loose
tuck of the velvet breaks the
plainness at the hips.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-09-27
Ten Couples Wed in EIktou

ELKTON, Nd, Sept. 2z-Ten marriages
took place in Elkton today, as follows:
George r. Parson and May Hardnack,
John NJ. Olsen and Jennie f. Riley and
Matthew w. Schumacher and Amelia Ty-
son. all Of Philadelphia; George A. Cuffin
and Maude @. Clark, John e. Mitchell
and Mary q. Seltzer and Lowell NJ. Hobbs
and Florence e. Knox. all of Wilmington,
Del; Albert Young and Anna E. Freas,
Norristown. Pa. James w. Valentine and
Laura Smith, Woodlyn, Pa; Hugh w.
Bogart and Gertrude S. Fetzer, Milton,
Pa; Horace ID. Graham and Elsie NJ
Norman, Charlestown Md