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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-18
BRITISH CABINET CRISIS
CENTRES ON CHURCHILL
Asquith Calls Ministers in One
After Another for Private
Conference.
LONDON. May IS.

LONDON. May IS.
The cabinet crisis became acute late
this afternoon. The vacation and inspec-
tion plans of several Ministers were sud-
denly Cancelled after they had been called
into conference by Premier Asqulth.
Though rumors have been current for
some time that gradual changes would be
made it is now reported that the
storm centering about Winston Spencer
Churchill. first lord OF the admiralty, will
result in radical and immediate changes.
Reports have been current that the
squabble may lead to the entrance OF
Unionists into the Cabinet. thus bringing
about a coalition ministry, and that Mr..
Churchill may be given another post.
Mr.. Churchill was the first member
called by Premier Asquith He was fol-
lowed in rapid succession by Attorney
General Sir John Simon, Lord High Chan
Cellor Viscount Haldane, Home Secretary
McKenna and Chancellor OF the Ex-
chequer Lloyd-George.
Lloyd-George had planned to leave this
evening for an inspection tour of the man
ufacturing sections, but the trip was
called off.
The Pail Mall Gazette paid Baron
Fisher high tribute, calling him the Gre
ator of the modern navy.
"Mr. Churchill, by his boldness,. saved
an ugly situation at the outbreak of the
war. and we admire the qualities of both
men," says the Pail Mall Gazette, but
any man. who for anything but the grav-
est reasons. breaks the national unity
will not ne lightly forgiven"
The Cabinet meeting scheduled for to-
day was not held.
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MAYORS PATRIOTISM
CHEERED BY GERMANS
"We Have Dedicated Ourselves
Fervently to America" He
Tells Visiting Masons.

Mayor Blankenburg evoked a storm of
patriotic cheering and applause from 39l
German-Amerieans, representing 20 Ger
man Masonic lodges of Greater New
York. at City Hall today. when he vigor
Ously asserted I'VE all love the country
of our birth and we think with deepest
Move of those we left behind, but when
we came 10 this country and took the
oath Of allegiance TO become true citizens
of this greatest republic the world has
ever known, We dedicated ourselves 10
our adopted country as truly, or
The German-American members OF the
F. and A. Nj. lodges OF New York city
came directly to Mayor Blankenburg's re-
ceptlon room from Broad Street Station.
They are here on a pilgrimage, including
visit 10 Herman Lodge. No. 10 +. and
A. NJ. OF this city. the oldest German
lodge in the United States. TO Independ-
enee Hall and the Masonic Temple They
return 10 New York tonight.
When W. Charles Velter Right Wor-
shipful Deputy Grand Master of the 9Th
Masonic distrie OF New York city, and
leader Of the delegation. replied 10 the
Mayor that while we are Germans in
tongue, we are real and true Americans
In heart and SOUL" the cheering broke
out anew.
Henry IAerz. heading the committee
from Hermann Lodge. introduced the
Mayor as "a German born and member
OF our Fraternity"
The Mayor urged them 10 visit the
Liberty Bell He paid a tribute to Her
mann Lodge. organised ls6 years ago by
Germans and maintained by them.
The visitors went direct to Masonic
Temple from City Hall, and had luncheon
at Belmont Mansion, In Fairmount PARK
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ITALY CLOSE TO WAR;
GTOLITTT QUITS ROME

Continued from Page One -,
tralIst mobs occurred in several cities
Monday. but the overwhelming sentiment
here seems to be in favor OF war, ana
there was no interference with the DEM
onstrations which were resumed last
night.
5000 CHEER FOR WAR.
A mass-meetlng urging Italy's particle
patton in the war was held in the capital
square. II was attended by 5000 persons
who cheered every reference made TO war
by the speakers who included the Mayor
of Rome and Prince Colonna,
The pleas of these orators for "har-
mony, which Ia necessary in the approach
ing hour of trial" we're wildly cheered
The lines between interventionists and
neutrallsts in northern Italy are being
closely drawn. At Milan $4,000 men and
women marched through the streets Mon
day, crying Down with Austria" and
Long live Trieste" At Genoa an equal
number proceeded to the City Hall and
hoisted the Italian flag, demanding i'm
mediate Intervention.
NEUTRALIsTs ATTACK TROOPS.
Neutralists held sway at Turin. how
ever attacking the troops and woundins
several soldiers and policemen. Anti-war
demonstrations were also made in south
ern Italy. At Palermo neutralists attack
ed the cavalry called out to keep order.
The cavalry charged, killing one man.
The general committee of the Socialist
party met at Bologne and adopted reso-
lutons against war, also extending an In
vltation to labor organizations to hold
anti-war meetings throughout the coun-
try to show the Government that the ma
tlonal sentiment is opposed to war.
Disorder occurred during the night at
Faenza where farmers opposed to war
attacked number of men advocating
war and killed two of them. A general
strike has been called at Turin in protest
against the killing of a student in Il war
riot
Baron de Giers, the new Russian Envoy,
presented his credentials today.
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ALLIES AIM ATTACKS
ON POSTS AT NARROWS
OF THE DARDANELLES
Steady Advances Made by
Fleet and Land Forces
Despite Furious Resist
ance of Ottoman Army
and Forts.
LONDON, May Is.

LONDON, May Is.
Still fighting desperately. the Allied
forces on the Gallipoli peninsula are con-
centrating their efforts on the capture of
two heights that overlook the approaches
to the narrows of the Dardanelles, says
an Athens dispatch to the Morning Post.
The Turks are offering desperate resist
ance and the losses on both sides are
very heavy. but the steady advance Of
the Allies and the terrible fire from the
ships are said to be weakening the spirit
OF the Ottoman troops and their conf
dence in their German preceptors,
Dispatches received here saying that
the allied expeditionary force has taken
Krithia, the first town on the main roau
from Sedd- ul- Bahr to Maidos, on the
Gallipoli peninsula, and about four miles
up the peninsula from Sedd- ul- Bahr. are
received as an indication OF the substan-
tial progress In the necessarily slow oper-
alton OF clearing the Dardanelles.
The peak near Kritha, sometimes
known by the same name, 700 feet high,
is the greatest elevation on the entire
peninsula below the Narrows. and it is
hoped that the announcement that the
town has been taken means that this
peak has been wrested from the hands
of the Turks. Its capture would enable
the Allies to command the peninsula we'll
up toward the Narrows.
An Athens dispatch says: According to
authentic news from Constantinople,
numerous arrests are being effected
among influential members of the Old
Turks for completely In a recently dis
covered Armenian plot. The Turkish
press declares this plot was hatched
abroad by General Cherif Pacha, Ismael
Bey and other enemies of the Young
Turk party. According TO this source, it
was intended to assassinate Enver Pacha
and Talaat Bey as soon as the Allies sue
ceeded In forcing the Dardanelles and
to conclude an immediate peace with the
entente powers. Arms, bombs and in
eliminating documents have been dis
covered by the police in many Turkish
and Armenian houses"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-18

yides for the suppression of unnecessary
noises.
This morning AicParkin was singing
the ballad with much expression When
he struck a whole note he hit Il with
vengeance, and refused to let II go. For
good measure ne threw in number or
trills. slides, waves and other things
which gave the song real operate em-
bellishments-at least to the ear OF the
singer A good-slzed crowd applauded
ths vocalist at East Montgomery and
Girard avenues, and while he was in the
midst OF a grand male Kicker told him
to cut II.
rYou don't know nothing about music" +"
said MeParkin.
II know enough 10 know that you and
music are total strangers" said the
policeman.
Il VIII strike q few notes and prove,"
declared the singer that can
But he didn't hnlsh the ssntence.
Kicker took him by the neck ana told
him the concert would be continued AZ
the station house.
Al the East Girard avenue station the
prisoner asked Magistrate Stevenson 70
judge hls voice. Then he struck = few
notes. Al the Magistrate could say Was
rdve aayH Ia Moyamensing
When Thomas Jefferson Lincoln pakipa
lakes q nap be doesn't care where ne
Eeeatea. He has habit e al41plng ~
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-18
AUSTRIANS FORGE AHEAD
IN ADVANCE ON LEMBERG
Take Strategic Centre 40 Miles South
of Galicia Capital.

VIENNA, May 1S
a further Austrian advance in Galicia
is announced in an official statement is
sued today The Austrians have cap
tured Drohobycz, in central Gallcia.
about forty miles southeast of Lemberg.
Compared with the last fortnights OBJ
stinate lighting yesterday passed gener-
ally without material events along the
entire front. The lull in the lighting on
Sunday may indicate that the Russians
have reached a point where they are
able 10 re-establish their line,
Austrian armies have gained further
ground in their advance toward the Up
per Dniester.
Lemberg, capital of Gaiicia. has sew
erat times been the objective of an Aus
trian movement, IS recapture being de-
sired for strategic value and moral effect.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-18
AUSTRIANS READY TO SHELL
TRIESTE TO QUELL RIOTS
GENEVA, May IS,

VI1ANI M I'Itty Io'
Dispatches to Swiss newspapers con-
firm reports of revolution at Trieste,
stating that the situation Is so serious
that the Austrian commandant has
threatened to have the city shelled un-
less the riots cease Austrian warships
are now lying in the roadstead, with their
guns trained upon the city.
The insurrection is said to have beer
led by Italian women, So of whom were
killed and scores injured by gendarmes.
At the height of the rioting two powder
being killed.
Guns have been mounted on Opicina
hill, overlooking the city, and the author
tiles are now proceeding to attack and
destroy barricades thrown up in the
suburbs.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-18

It's rather unfortunate when man
believes himself to be singer II he
isn't. The police say that James Nc
Parlsin, OF Richmond street and Frank
ford avenue, has been labOring under
such a false impression. McParkin has
been dispensing his voice on the beat OF
Larry Kicker a policeman. who Is a
lover of real music. Kicker wouldn't
care SO much II McParkin had an eN-
tensivs repertoire, but when he stuck
10 "Then You'll Remember Me" and
sang 1t by the hour, the cop believed It
was time to enforce the law which pro-
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70 the lth ana York streets station for
safety
4 didn't know dere wuz any lore asin'
sleepin,' said the prisoner when he faced
Magistrate Glenn.
III you had soms good hard work" :"
said the Judge. you would be able 70
sleep much better"
Guess ! would" agreed Thomas.
well, I'll let you work and sleep free
OF charge at the Correction for three
montha." the Judge added
= fpose II hah q make further biEnlzz
arrangemlns up dere.n
4 guess xse VIM ths cepzf epneluasa
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-18
RUSSIANS FURIOUSLY RESIST
BALTIC PROVINCE INVADERS
Great Flanking Movement in Kovno
Extends Over 2O.Mile Front.

49, hay 10.
Fighting in the region OF Shawl. in the
Baltic province OF kovno, Is developing
into furious conflict, the War once
reports.
The hostiiities now extend over a front
Of - miles. The enemy is daily bringing
up fresh columns OF reinforeements with
which he Is endeavoring to enyelop first
enc Of the Slav tanks and then the other.
The Russians have pushed forward
toward the centre and made flank attacks.
they repulsed several attacks west of
Shawl and successfully attacked strong
column OF the enemy near the village OF
Gfodzi. which was endeavoring 10 en-
veiop Shawl from the north. This was
thrown back.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-18
THE WEATHER
Official Forecast
WASHINGTON, May

WASHINGTON, May y
For Eastern Pennsylvania: Fair %.
night; Wednesday increasing cloudinesA
moderate winds, mostly northwest
Unseasonably low temperatures con.
tinue throughout the Northern States ~
killing frosts occurred last night In sas
upper lake region and in Wisconalh.
Minnesota and the Dakotas, while heps
frost is reported from few places
Ohio, Pennsylvania and New York lasp'
rains occurred in irregular areas ceya.
ing about one half of the entire counuf
during the last "a hours. The northss5'
ern disturbance has lost energy ana ~
weather prevails in the Atlantic stsIa.'
The crest of the cold area is central W..
Manitoba this morning and Is dritpsz
slowly eastward
u. S. Weather Bureau Bulletin
ObsArya tions taken at a m, Eastern tmt'
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-18
AUSTRIA STILL HOPEFUL
OF PEACE WITH ITALY

VIENNA. May IS.
That the Austro- Hungarian Government
has not yet given up hope of keeping
Italy neutral in the war is indicated by
a statement made by Count Tisza, the
famous Hungarian statesman, in the
House of Representatives at Budapest on
Monday. He declared that the dual
monarchy. in its dealings with Italy, was
looking far beyond the present war and
seeking lasting bond of friendship with
that country.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-18
WAR TALK ENDS IN FIGHT
Policemen Have to Fire Shots Before
They Can Stop Scrimmage.

What started as an argument about
the war, and what they fought each other
for" ended in frse-for-sll battle at sth
and Arch streets early this morning. In
which shots were fired by the police in
their attempt TO restore order.
Four persons were arrested. three man
and girl, and at the 1lth and Winter
streets station they described themselves
as follows; Carl carlsrud. e5 years old of
DreAel hllii lawrence callan, Is. Wynne-
field; Charles T. Glenn. 1925 South Broad
street, and Miss w. Evelyn Hill, 22 of
us North l7th street
They were arrested on a charge Of dis.
orderly conduct brought by Policemen
Hagan ana Sperber, who SAID thav - =,
two Of the men rolling about on the sids.
walk IN combat and the others stlil ~
suing about the war some Of them were
tor Germany and the others we're for the
Cd 70 appeaF before Magistrate Eme1.
lor 3 hearing 's
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-18
Chauffeur Held for Boys Death

John Hudson, a chauffeur, of 5547 Lo-
Gust street. was released in $500 bail to-
day by Clerk Flaherty in Quarter Ses-
sions Court to await the action of the
coroner on the death of 10-year-old John
NJ. Sheldon, OF 1911 Filbert street, who. 1t
is alleged, was run down and fatally in
tured by an auto driven by Hudson
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-18
City JOB Hunters Enamlned

Fifty-two applicants for the s2000-a year
position OF building inspector In the De
partment OF Public Safety were sxam-
ined today By the Civil Service Commls-
sion. Other examinations were: For in
apector in Department Of Supplies, Si200
a year. 5s applicants; writ server Ia the
Law Department, sleoo q year. lsf apll-
canlss architectural bridge draushtsman
Ia tie Survey Bureau. $500 . year ap-
piicanis; special policemen, sa5 a day.
q appiicanta.
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BERLIN FORECASTS LULL
IN SUBMARINE WAR
Continued from Page Ono

Continued from Page One
Hollweg for consideration, and that the
original draft of the reply, which will
undoubtedly be edited by the Kaiser HIM
self, will be prepared by the Chancellor.
So far as can be learned. even the ten
tative draft of a reply has not been
framed, and the only official word given
out Is that the attitude and general ma
ture of Germanys reply has not yet been
determined
That the German Government is pre-
pairing TO handle the incident with ex-
treme care and nice judgment is evil
denced by the attitude of the press.
While the unofficial version OF what the
Bryan note would probably contain was
commented on at length. the press has
been singularly silent since the receipt
by the Foreign Office OF the actual text
of the document -.-L-
PRESS COMMENT CURBED.
The official text has not yet been made
public and the Government suggestion
that comment be withheld until the text
is published Is being generally observed.
The nearest approach to a violation of
the Foreign Office admonition was a
mild editorial In today's Lokal Anzelgsr
which concluded with the statement that
"Germanys answer. like that of Presi-
dent Wilson, will be as clear and polite
a II is possible to make II, pointing out
that we must conduct the war as we
have conducted IT, and with a good con-
science we can conduct it,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-18
PORTUGUESE PREMIER
NOT FATALLY WOUNDED;
REVOLUTION CONTINUES
Senior Chagas May Lose
Sight of One Eye-As-
sailant Killed by Sol
diers' Bullets-Riots in
Lisbon and Other Cities.
Battleship Again Bombards
National Palace = Collapse
of New Ministry Imminent.
100 Persons Killed in Out
break.

LISBON, May is.
IL was officially announced that Pre-
mier Chagas who was shot by Senator
Friesas, would live, but that he might
lose the sight Of his right eye. Reports
had been IN circulation for some time be-
fore the official statement was Issued
that the new Premier was dead.
Senator Friesas was shot dead by a
soldier Immediately after he had fired
four bullets at the Premier
Street car service will be resumed to-
day.
The attempted assassination took place
I'm the railway station at Entrocamento
10 miles northeast OF here, Junction
where the oporto branch meets the main
line to Lisbon
Senior Chagas had left his train to
change cars and take the one due here
at midnight After the shooting he was
conveyed from the station to a hospital.
Physicians who examined him announced
that besides having four bullet wounds
he had fracture of the skull. probably
caused by falling.
MADRID, May is.
A fresh revolution has broken out in
Lisbon and other Portuguese cities, ac-
cording to advices reaching here today.
The Portuguese battleship Nasco de
Cana, manned by rebels. has again bonn
barded Lisbon, damaging the national
palace.
Dispatches from Badajoz today stated
that the Portuguese Government was try
ing hard to restore order, but that po-
litical feeling was running so high in the
capital that the collapse of the new min
istry was considered imminent.
The Spanish batteshps Espana and
Rio De Laplata have arrived at Lisbon
to protect Spanish interests. Three Span
iards were among the 100 persons killed
in the latest outbreak in Lisbon and sub
urbs.
Many political prisoners are being ex-
ecuted.
1t is reported that an attempt was made
to assassinate General Pimenta Cas-
tro, the ex-Premier
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Alleged shoplifter Held for Trial

Joseph smith, Is years old. dsso North
Fairhill street who was srested Ia 1t
Brothers store after q lively hEht with
Detectives Edward Young and Richard
Doyle yesterday. vas held Ia 500 bail for
court by MaEistrate Carson on charGe
of shoplifting today The police 1aid
nlle ~ stolen gooa8 Hee fenud ia
HII HaH1s
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-18
70 PICK WAR SURGEONS
100 Doctors From Here May Go to
French Coast.

French Coast.
William Potter. former Minia'er 70 Italy
aud President Of the Board Of Trustees
Of the Jefferson Medical College. is ex-
peeled Today 10 begin choosing the unit
CF FhiiRdeiphia physicians ana surgeons
eeast hospital for wounded soldiers. Mr.
Potter arrived here Sunday after 10 weeks
IS Ehe war zone.
aeads Of Jefferson Medical Hospital zrs
sala to haYa received many applications
iaH posia. and ii d believed that az least
44 4eeiofs with a star OF nurses and at
ieHaHnia vii b sent abroad. The hoa-
pllal HilI have 10 care FOR lo09 wounded
hzH1e4a. ana 4 j. painted e1t lhat al
least I91 rfaefitionefs with nuftes ana
7z7zzifes wi - ne1szzerY.
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tak4s . nap be doesn't care where ne
lseatea. lzs has : hahiE e slaselng ~
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-27
How Would You Like to Pay
$1,010 to Attend a Banquet?

10 be worn at this function together with
the display Of gems that was foretold
then this matron Of social inclinations
decided that she. too. must attend.
But it is impossible, my dear" argued
her husband. NO one but stockholders
may make such reservations"
You must call upon the manager. Per
haps you may persuade him to make an
exception in our case" was the solution
offered by her.
The obedient husband carried out wife S
imperious bidding, but the hotel manager.
heartless wretch. refused to be overcome
by the business mans local prestige and
remained obdurate.
Visions of a weeping wife who would
confront him when he related the vain
elimination Of his errand obsessed him.
lis 1t absolutely impossible to secure
reservations for the opening dinner?" he
asked
only by purchasing stock can you be
admitted replied the manager.
'Oh, WELL" came in relieved tones.
Put me down for $1,000 worth"
Epilogue The handsome wife Of the
aforementioned doting husband wore one
of the prettiest gowns opening night.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-27

Item: Two plates at the opening din
ner at the Fontenelle hotel-Sl.OlO
Whoever heard OF such a fabulous fig
ere being paid in little Omaha for one
dinner? Think OF the many dinners that
you and l could buy for that figure.
plentifully interpreted with rare wine
and liquors II we were so disposed.
But that one doting husband did pay
this amount so that his charming wife
OF social ambitions might not be debarred
from attending this function is common
gossip.
II seems that the husband had COM
mitted the grave business error of over
looking to buy stock in the hotel COM
pany when it was placed on sale. WHEY
was not interested then nor all during
the process Of erection of the magnificent
structure
Ali but when the beautiful edifice was
nearing completion and the press tocmed
with stories of the splendor of the open
ing night function, when only stockhold-
ers and their wives would be guests. a
tinge of regret came TO the charming
matron
Then when further hints OF the gowns
CT surprising elegance that were going
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-27
SilverWare Stolen
from University
Club Recovered

The insurance has been adjusted in the
case Of the loss Of the University club
property in the Board of Trade fire. The
several companies have all agreed to pay
the full amounts for which policies were
carried. totaling 5000
Tramps got into the building the morn.
ing Immediately after the fire and carried
away large quantities of the silverware
of the club from the kitchen and dining
room. Some of 1t was damaged by fire
and some was not They tried to dispose
of it at various places and were caught
Silverware in the possession of one of
them in Justice II. II. Claiborne's court
Thursday bore the monogram of the Uni
versty club. He confessed that ne had
climbed the stairs to the top of the build
ing after the fire and had taken the sill
verware He said several other fellows
went up with him and helped themselves
to the siverware.