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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-11
BARNES SUIT EVIDENCE
SIMPLTFTED BY JUDGE
Both Sides Win and Lose Points
in Courts Rulings on Evil
dence.

SYRACUSE, N. Y, May l.-Evidence
in tho Barnes Roosevelt libel trial was
stripped to bed rock today, with minor
issues swept aside and completely out
of the case by rulings Of Justice Andrews
Both sides won and lost The rulings
threw out pages Of testimony and mar
rowed the case to cardinal disputes.
The rulings and arguments. which oc-
cupled the entire morning with the jury
absent, preceded the opening of testimony
for Barnes, this afternoon.
August Belmont Francis Lynde Stet-
son. attorney for j. p, Morgan & Co, and
former Lieutenant Governor Sheehan
were among the galaxy of political nota-
bles waiting in court today to testify for
Barnes.
The whole case was smplihed by jus
tice Andrews rulings. He deferred until
this afternoon deciding whether all testt-
mony regarding printing graft shall be
stricken out vital point In the Roose-
welt defense.
Barnes principal victory today was
ruling that the sole proof in the charge
of a corrupt alliance between Barnes and
Boss" Murphy was that regarding
Barnes alleged agreement TO keep hands
off, In the United States senatorial dead
lock of 1911. The Judge ruled that there
was no proof of corruption or even i'm
propriety Of Barnes In the franchise tax,
Hart-Agnew antl-racing legislation, Gov
ernor Hughes denomination or the direct
primary fight.
The legal forces battled over motion
OF Barnes to exclude all testimony re-
gardlng printing graft, the chief point In
proof of the defense's charges of an
"alliance of crooked business and crooked
politics."
Barnes lost an important point when
Justice Andrews refused to narrow, to
the scope asked by the plaintiff, the
meaning of the word corruption" In
Roosevelt's charges The Judge held 1t
meant not only pecunlary wrong, but also
unfaithfulness to political trust.
OF a dozen motions of the Barnes side
to strike out testimony submitted only
two important ones were granted. These
eliminated admission of corruption In
State Government and of H. II. Vreeland,
OF New York, regarding alleged bipartt-
san campaign contributions
A victory for Roosevelt was ruling
to retain testimony of State Senators re-
Eardng Barnes part In the direct primary
bills defeat, not to show any corruption.
but as proof of Barnes political DOM
nance.
The rulings today insured that Barnes
must submit his testimony and the case
go to the jury but with Barnes task
made easier by being confined largely to
the senatorial fight of 1911 and possibly
printing matters,
None of the rulings today, however.
struck out testimony In mitigation OF
but only that referring to proof
in justification of the libel.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-11
1850 REPORTED MISSING
ON REVISED LUSITANIA LIST
QUEENSTOWN, May

Although the Cunard officials suggest
that there may be n few survivors of the
Lusitania not yet reported. suffering from
injuries at some lonely fishing hut or
farmers cottage, this hope finds no re-
Election in official circles There 1t is de-
cared the living are. all accounted for.
The figures are little changed over those
of p hours ago. The latest available
show:
Dead, passengers and crew, 1850.
Saved, passengers and crew. 7G7,
or the latter, 465 were passengers and
302 were members of the crew.
Eight bodies were brought here yester-
day. Seven others are coming on n
Cunard Line tug from Baltimore County
Cork. This makes a total of 159 that have
been taken from the sea and tugs are
searching for others.
The bodies that are being brought from
Baltimore are now said TO be those of
six men and four women One of the
men carried articles marked Harrison
Manst, Bridgeport Conn. Another had
samples from a toothbrush factory OF
the Florence Company. of Connecticut.
one OF the women wore expensive jewels
and clothing.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-11
BRITISH HURL GERMANS
BACK AT TWO POINTS
Gain Trenches on Laventie Aubers
Line and Hold Them.

LcNDpN, May II.
The Allies have successfully started a
great offensive on line roughly - miles
long between Laventie. six miles north
of La Bassee. end Arras. and, according
20 the latest information. have driven
back the Germans along two considerable
sections OF this front.
correspondent, In a dispatch from
Northern France. sends the following ac-
count of the new offensive:
THE British and French on the line
from the neighborhood OF Laventie to the
Scarps Uhe river on which Arras Is sit
uRtedl have given the Germans some un-
pleasant experiences. Yesterday they
subjected this line to heavy lombard
ment, "a A8 &
Following up this bombardment, the
British infantry attacked and carried the
front lines of the German trenches over
a front n mile in width from Laventie
toward Aubers. The British troops were
subjected to tho fire of many German
guns which were posted In concealed po-
sitions on their tanks. but. In spite of this
and German counter-attacks, the British
are still in possession of the trenches they
won.
'Aided by this energetic action. the
French troops on the right made notable
progress yesterday, They overthrow the
Germans on a front of nearly four miles
and captured the German trenches.
Al sunset they had won nearly the
whole OF Arras-Lens road, capturing a
number OF prisoners and guns. The fight
ing all along this front still continues"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-11
ALLIES SHELLS FIRE
DARDANELLES TOWN

Continued from Page One
troops on the Gallipoli Peninsula show
that ruse was employed, which in in
genuty approached that by which tho
Greeks gained entrance inside the walls
OF Troy Instead of n wooden horse q
collier having the appearance of a dero-
liCt was employed II was allowed to
drift ashore at night. the crew abandon
ing It, In the morning the Turks found
that 25O0 British troops, who had been
concealed in the hold, had effected a land
ing and had intrenched themselves so
strongly that they could not be driven
out
General D'Amade. commander Of the
French troops operating at the Darda-
neles, notified the French Legation here
today that the Turks on Galllpoli penin-
sula had lost 5000 men and that the ad-
vance of the Allied troops continues
despite fierce resistance His message,
transmitted from Tenedos, follows:
THE Allies on Friday and Saturday
continued their advance, occupying i'm
portant positions despite desperate re-
sistance. Unlmpeachable information says
the Turkish losses on Gallipol peninsula
total at least $4,000 Their wounded are
being sent to Konelh."
A dispatch from Mytelene states that
the Turks fear immediate action by
Italy against Asia Minor, and are trans
ferring troops from Smyrna to Alex
andretta.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-11
DOMINION TO ENTER
WAR ZONE TOMORROW
officials Here Scout Possibility
of Submarine Attack on
American Ship.

with six cabin and 50 steerage passen-
gers from this city on board, the Ameri-
can Line steamship Dominion Is expected
to enter the treacherous German war
zone tomorrow The liner left here on
May for Liverpool, where she is due on
Thursday
When the Dominion steamed from
Washington avenue wharf she had a
capacity cargo stored beneath her hatch
cs. Much of It is contraband, consisting
of foodstuffs and war implements.
Captain w. II. Ingham, popular and
efficient master. Is in command of the
ship. He said before sailing he had no
fear of submarines, but he hoped for the
sake of the passengers, ne would not
come in contact with any
Tho Dominion is n 12-knot vessel and
would find It extremely difficult to evade
the attack of an undersea boat once she
was pursued
officials of the American Line here
have no fear for the safety of tho vessel.
They say the sinking Of the Lustania
was brutal spectacular stunt" which
will hardly be repeated
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-11

There is something about the cells In
the 2Oth and Federal streets police sta
tion that appeals TO Francis Stulles
That's why he likes TO be In them. AS
a rule he has little difficulty In getting
under lock and key there, but today
things were different. Stulles got to be
such n regular" that the cops tired OF
arresting him. He staggered around the
neighborhood and looked amazed when
one bluecoat after the other passed him
by. Finally Stulles became desperate
He wobbled toward the station house ana
steered himself in the rear door on Point
Breeze avenue as best he could Peertng
in the rollroom Stulles noticed Magis-
trate Briggs was holding court, 1t was
an opportune moment The voluntary
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-11
VANDERBILTS GIVE UP HOPE;
WIFE'S CONDITION CRITICAL
Conference of Family and Attorneys
to Settle Vast Estate.

VI SANlbAilp9o
to Settle Vast Estate.
NEW YORK. May 1l.-Mrs. A. G. Van
derbilt and Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt, AL
fred Gwynne Vanderbilt's mother, have
abandoned all hope that he had escaped,
1t was said today. Word was received by
cable that every effort made to locate
Mr.. Vanderbilt had failed and that the
inevitable conclusion OF his friends in
England was that he had been lost.
The condition OF Mrs. A. G. Vanderbilt.
as a result OF the severe strain she has
endured since the news OF the sinking OF
the Lusitania was received here has oc-
casioned her friends great anxiety. 1t
was said that she probably will return
10 Newport within the week to reeupeF-
ate from her prostration.
With the removal OF virtually all doubt
regarding the fate of Alfred Gwynne
Vanderbilt. interest is manifested Ia steps
that win be taken to settle his vast
estate.
Henry B. Anderson, OF the law firm
of Anderson & Anderson, of No. Is Broad
street. attorney for Mr.. Vanderbilt, re-
fused to comment upon the affairs OF his
client. Close friends OF the Lusltania
victim declared they had no idea whether
he had executed a will. and II so. how he
had disposed OF his estate, which Is
valued at from s5OOO0.O0O to $4,000. 00O
In case OF Mr.. Vanderbilt having made
Will, the instrument attorneys said, II
accompanied BY such afiidaYits, would be
probated without doubt. This was done
M the ease OF the will Of Henry b. Har-
rte. the theatrieal manager. who went
down eiih the Titanic, and whose bods
never aas recovered
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-11
HENRY HERBERT PUBIIr
SCHOOL DECLARED
UNSAFE BY PAREN7y
Floors Said to Be Worn ORD
and So Weakened That
They Shake - Lightins
Called Inadequate and
Fire Menace Great.

The Henry Herbert Public sobooi >,
ing, at Frankford avenue ana Ta,uld. suld.
street, was declared unsafe %oe aas
wretched condition in a comnprtau,, mntu n
presented to the Board Of Educst,aaNao
monthly session at City Hall todsy :, y
letter was sent from a meeting of n.ae wv
held In the 23d Ward, and wa. pa.enu
by William II. Walton. 'tnsd
The floors of the building ara d.,,.
to be worn out, and the joists sunSs",, ,.,'i q
the floors are said to be an vast.1s .ns
that there Is lack of frmness g. Nensa e
an extent as to cause nervousness s suca
the children and interference with ,,Ons AVN
plne. uisc'
Lighting facilities are declarsd t..
quate and 1t is contended that a.tisO,',
light Is required in some classroorns' 'iis,.l Sa.
Ing the entire day uu''
FIRE MENACE SET FORTH
The fire menace Is set forth q. =,
following language; lowing TO tina :,
sence of corridors, speedy escaps in ~
of fire would be impossible V'''
Upon a recommendation of the pror...l
Committee, title will be examined y. Y
tract at the southwest corner NJ CO..
and Sedgwlck streets, 22d Ward. adioiri.e
Ile SHdll W. ttenry School, Thu Al
mensions of the plot are 17s feet A InoS.. W.
by 100 feet If the tract is acouirsd Ss's .ss
amount of $500 Is to be paid the orr... .a'
The elections of Anna NJ. Wnkings =.
teacher Of domestic science, and fs,a. .
Fitting, as teacher of special class.
were confirmed.
COOK REPORTS ON WORK
1t was reported by j. Horace Ga,
Superintendent of Buildings, that wort !,
various contracts is proceeding as hi.
lows: t'''
THE Germantown High School bulld,.
Is about S5lh per cent. completed,
"A portion of the roof OF the Sou,b.,.
High School addition already is in ni.s.
The structure is said to be about "a ~,
cent. completed. ~
Tho Frankford High School Ia cor.
structed to the level OF the third stor,
and Is about 81 per cent. completed
Additions to tho Longfellow ana
Southwark Buildings are up to the 6r.t
floor and the addition to the FitIs,
Building has reached the level of m
second floor.
Brick work has been started upon tha
foundation of the elementary school AZ
56th street and Kingsessing avenue.
about one-half of the pilng for TIA
foundations at the Sharswood School ad.
dition have been driven. Half Ina
foundations for the Morton School build.
ing are In place"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-11
RUSSIANS START NEW DRIVE;
TO TURN FOES RIGHT WING
Austrians Driven From Left Bank Of
Dneister River.
PBTRoGRAD, May ii.

1bltNOIttABt may IL
Successfully maintaining their positions
at Uszok Pass. the Russians have begun
an offensive movement In southeastern
Galicia with the aim of turning the
Austro-German right wing. The War Of
nee announced today that this offensive
was developing successfully, forces Of the
enemy having been driven from the left
bank of the Dneister River.
An official statement says:
Near the village of zaleszczyki, after
stubborn lighting, the Russians compelled
the enemy to cross the Dneister from the
left bank. They attacked the enemy's
lines from Kabormold, capturing 1900
prisoners, one cannon and several ma
chine guns
AT Cszok Pass the enemy made un-
successful attacks Saturday. He also
stormed the heights at Jamonik on the
upper Lomnitza. Here one part of the
Russians position was defended by two
companies The enemy's losses were 80
heavy that the bodies of tho dead pre-
vented the Russians from firing
THE Russians, therefore. left their
trenches. attacked and drove the enemy
from all parts of this region
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-11
PASTOR ENTERS PREsBYTERY
J. Marshall Linton Will Take Charge
of TaconY Church.

j. Marshall Linton, of Buffalo, was re-
ceived into the Presbytery of Philadel-
phia North to take charge of the Disston
Memorial Church, of Tacony, at the
spring meeting of the Presbytery, held
in the Falls of the Schuylkill Presbyte-
rian Church today. The resignation of
the Rev. William S. Schmalhorst, of the
Bridesburg Presbyterian Church, was an
nounced. He will accept a call TO the
suburbs of Cincinnati.
Reports from the committees on church
extension. the Norristown Italian mission,
peoples mission of Germantown and the
Presbyterian Churches of Germantown
were read by the treasurer, William II.
Hensel.
Following the business meeting this
morning a luncheon was served to the
100 visiting pastors by the Ladies Aid
Society of the Falls of the Schuylkill
Church, In the lecture room. The Rev.
w. B. Jennings, the Moderator, pastor of
the First Presbyterian Church, of Ger
mantown. presided.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-11
ALLIES NEW DRIVE
BREAKS FOES LINE
AT ARRAS SALIENT
French and British Take
Offensive on Twenty-Five
Mile Line North Of La
Bassee-Germans Hurled
Back.
Russians Start New Offensive in
Galacia to Turn Foes Right
Wing = Austrians Driven
From Left Bank of Dneister
River.

The French and British armies have
taken the offensive on n 25-mile line
from Arras to Laventie, near La
Bassee. and have driven the Germans
back at two points, capturing their
trenches and maintaining the posi-
tions gained despite violent counter
attacks by the Kaiser's troops
The positions gained by the Allies
cover q front of more than four
miles, including n great portion of the
Arras-Lens road. Previous to the AL
lies attacks the German line was
heavily bombarded, especially between
earency and Neuville, where the AL
lies succeeded in making their great
est advance.
Both Paris and London report that
the Allies have succeeded In holding
their positions about Ypres, although
the Germans have delivered constant
assaults upon the lines In that section.
Berlin admits the gain of the AL
lies at Carency and reports that the
attack was made by reinforcements,
consisting of four new corps, 100000
men.
The Russians report that they have
successfully started a new Galician
drive to turn the Austro- German wing.
They have driven their foes from the
right bank of the Dneister River and
gained several important positions
Uszok Pass is still held by the Cars
troops, assert Petrograd
The Russians are being pressed back
on their positions near Przemysl by
the Austrian troops and have suf-
fered tremendous losses, according to
a report from the Vienna War Office.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-11
GERMANS REPORT REPULSE
OF FRENCH NEAR LORETTE
Kaiser's Troops Take Trenches at
Berry-au-Bac.
BERLIN. Man ]


The repulse of French attacks near
Notre Dame De Lorette, in Northern
France, and the capture of two lines of
French trenches on the Aisne are re-
ported in an official statement issued by
the German War Office this afternoon.
Eight hundred French prisoners were
captured in the fighting on the Lorette
heights, in the Arras sphere of opera
tion, where the Allies launched vigorous
offensive against the Germans to ouset
the German attacks In West Flanders.
Two lines of French trenches, over
front of 400 metres, were taken up by
the Germans at Berry Bac, where the
battle line swings across tho Aisne, north
west of Rheims,
An English aeroplane was shot to earth
at Lille.
In the eastern theatre OF war, it Is
announced, attempts of Russians to stop
the victorious advance of the Austro-
German army under General Won Mac
kensen failed.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-11
BRITISH WRATH FLAMES
OUT IN ANTI-GERMAN RIOTS
LONDON, MAY #

LONDON, MAY II.
National wrath over the sinking of the
Lusitania by German submarine is
venting Itself in anti-German demonstra-
tons. some of them of very serious
character.
In Liverpool, Birkenhead, Bootle and
other cities on the west coast about 20
German shops were fired and pillaEed by
mobs while scores of naturalized Ger
mans and Austrians have been taken in
custody by the police and military au-
thorities for their own safety
Disorder was also reported from Swan
sea, Cardiff. Manchester, Lancaster and
Carlisle. Even Germans who are natural
lied British citizens and who have pro-
claimed their English sympathies were
attacked In the streets The military
authorities have warned all Austrlans
and Germans to remain indoors.
In Liverpool tho saloons were closed
at o'clock, and the authorities threat
ened martial law If the riots continued.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-11
CONsTANTINoPLE, Nav ii.

Destruction of three British battallons
by Turkish troops on Galllpoli peninsula
is announced in an official statement is
sued by the War Office today, which
says:
ION the Dardanelles front, near Arl
Burnu, four desperate attacks by the
enemy on Sunday were repulsed with our
bayonets. The enemy suffered heavy
losses. Three battalions (3OOo mem were
annihilated
"On Monday the enemy was constantly
conveying his wounded on boats to the
southwark.
Near Sed-Ul-Bahr the enemy. pro-
tected by his heavy guns, made attacks
that were unsuccessful because of our
counter attacks"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-11
RUSSIANS HURLED BACK
ON PRZEMYSL POSITIONS
Vienna Reports Cars Army Suffered
Tremendous Losses.

VIENNA, May H.
Russian losses suffered In the defeat
that resulted in n general retreat Of the
Cars troops In the Carpathlans total
10000 according TO Il statement issued
by the Austrian War Office. Late dis
patches from tho front today confirmed
earlier reports of an overwhelming vic.
tory.
The Russians have retreated to the
Sanok-Llsko front and aro now only 81
miles from Przemysl whence they
launched their frutless campaign for the
invasion of Hungary.
THE Russian third army" says the Of
fetal statement Of the War Office. has
been driven with heavy losses from west
ern GalIcia and the Carpathlans, and II
Is now being pressed In the region OF
Sanok and Jisko. The allied army has
taken the passage Of tho wsok and
reached Lineverk, Ballgrod and Buk-
ewsko.
Reckoning the number OF dead and
wounded together with our prisoners the
total loss of the Russians Is at least
10000.
ITO date we have counted 60 guns and
200 machine gums
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-11
TIDES BEARING VICTIMS
BODIES OUT INTO DEEPS
QUEENSTOWN. May

Hope for the recovery of all the bodies
of those killed when the Lusitania was
torpedoed by a German submarine was
abandoned today. The strong tides which
flowed swiftly westward into the Atlantic
of the south coast OF Ireland have al
ready borne many corpses out to sea and
out of reach, The latest recoveres are
reported by a trawler, which picked up
seven bodies off Fastnet. among them
the corpse of Albert Thompson, Toronto.
Fastnet is a rocky island off Cape Clear
at the extreme southwestern point of
Ireland and is approximately 80 miles
from the point where the Lusltania went
down.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-11
WOMAN SAYS HUSBAND
HAS TWO WIVES
Man Held on Charge of Being Mar.
ried Twice. 81.

Harvey S. Houston, alias Harry
Thomp, was held under $500 bail for
court by Magistrate Carson, in the Cen
tral police station. today, when Mabsl
Davidson, of POI East Westmoreland
street, testified that she had married
him last June and later discovered that
he had a wife and two children living
in Lansdale. Pa.
Houston, or Thompson is said to have
met Miss Davidson a year ago at a dane.
ing academy and pursuaded her to elops
to Elkton, Md. According to the latter
o. the marriage took place on June Il, the
accused giving the name of Thompson
Later, she asserts, the man deserted her
and investigation led to the discovery
of his dual life.
1t was originally expected that the
accusation brought against him would
be bigamy, but it was found that scuh an
action would have to be brought in Mary
land, as the marriage took place In that
State.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-11
CUNARD LINE CRITICISED
FOR SLOW RESCUE WORK

There Is much complaint that the
CunGrd officials have made no systematic
effort to recover bodies. Their tugs have
been at the scene of the wreck only
twice. And they have made no effort to
cruise well out from the coast where out
going and incoming vessel report the
presence of many bodies wearing life
belts.
II Is stated here that many of the
bodies found, especially those of women,
had their lifebets improperly adjusted,
Some had the straps so far down that
the heads we're drawn forward and the
were few, even of trose saved. who had
attached them so that they got the most
benefit.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-11

tried to settle il by fist fight. Street Ser
geant Fem happened along and took
boys, bones and bag to the ed and But
tonwOod streets station. Sergeant Fem
and Sergeant shaffer then examined the
mysterious bones and found them to be
decidedly unhuman."
TITS a case OF murder" said Fem as
he glared at the two little negroes, who
began TO tremble, but as the murder
was committed by butcher aud the vic.
tim was pig. you can take the bones and
sell them"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-11
THE WEATHER
Official Forecast
WASHINGTON, J

WAbftINTIUNI May IL.
For eastern Pennsylvania and New
Jersey: Fuir tonight Wednesday, in
creasing cloudiness in south, fair in north
portions; moderate variable winds
A disturbance OF moderate intensity
that is central over western Florida has
caused showers in Florida and the east
ern cotton belt. There were also light
showers In upper Michigan. Minnesota,
North Dakota and the Pacific northwest.
no decided temperature changes have
occurred during the last "a hours, and
readings are generally about normal
throughout the country this morning.
u. s. Weather Bureau Bulletin