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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-08-25
us. REPLY ON COTTON
WILL REJECT BRITISH
EMBARGO CONTENTION
Ban Recently Put on Staple Ne
cessitates Recasting Note An
swering London Order
in Council
COMMERCE HAMPERED

WARRINGTON. Aug. 2b,
Cotton growers and shippers openly de-
clare that Great Britain has added in
suit to injury. by applying the doctrine
OF the burden OF proof" to the cotton
shipper when a cargo Is seized, under the
new contraband ruling
Despite the claim OF the United States
that Il is an unalterable principle OF inter-
national law that, where contraband
Il seized. the burden OF proof that Il IL
intended for an enemy Is on the nation
making the capture, tho British Foreign
Oh'ce mas decided that. 80 far as Ameri-
can cotton or other American goods Is
concerned the American shipper must
shoulder this task As n result. the new
British note again is being redrafted to
suit this new development. When COM
pleted, II will resist stubbornly all OF the
contentious OF Great Britain which ham
per American trade.
PAVE WAY FOR INDEMNITY.
Although officials are convinced that
England will not back down, many de-
care that the ground work will be laid
for forcing the Allies. when he war ends,
60 pay all damages sustained by Ameri
can exporters as result OF the Illegal
acts that have followed each other in
rapid procession ever since the original
order IN council against German trade
was issued
II already Is certain that the cotton in
terests OF the South intend demanding re-
lief when Congress meets. with Senator
Hoke Smith as their spokesman, II Is ad-
mitted they viii be able 10 make things
intensely interesting for the Administra-
tion, should its efforts to obtain relief
through diplomatic sources .ail. as now
seems certain.
RESERVE BANK TO AID PLANTERS.
While this situation Is being handled
through diplomatic channels, the Federal
Reserve system is preparing TO pour mil
lions into the South TO finance the cotton
crop. reducing 10 the minimum the neces-
sity for shipments to foreign markets.
The Administration Is watching closely
the cotton situation, both at home and
abroad and officials are optimistic that
the domestic end Of the problem will be
handled eNpeditiousiy
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-08-25
RUSSIA EMBOLDENED SERVIA,
GERMAN PAPER SAYS
Documents" Allege Nation Was Sure
of Cars Support
BERLIN, Aug. 25.

BERLIN, Aug. 25.
The Norddeutsche Allgemeine Zetitung
has published further extracts from Sc
cret documents found by the Germans on
taking possession of Brussels. The latest
instalment deals with the period of the
Balkan wars. The Overseas News Agency,
in summary, says:
Concerning Russia's policy, the Bel
gian Minister TO Berlin Baron Beyens).
In a letter written on October "a. 1912.
repeats statements made by Jules Cam.
bon. then French Ambassador at Berlin,
writing as follows:
The French Ambassador, who annar-
emily has special reasons for speakino
as ne does told me repeatedly that tho
greatest danger to the maintenance oS
European peace was the lack on discJ-
pline and the personal conduct of Rus.
sian diplomatists in foreign countr,as
Ihey are all ardent pan-Slavists. ana
they have largely TO carry the burden -
responsibility for present events. They
will, without doubt. secretaly instIgate
Russian intervention In the RaIl,an s,''s "
fiict' eoh-
The same Ambassador wrote on Aprl
= nIs' me arrogance and contempt with
W. w",Sh zen tne serVlans receive the complaints
OF the vienna Government can be under.
STOOD only by reason OF the support thew
hope to find in Petersburg my
The servian Charge d'Ahfaires hare
sald recently that his government woniS
not nave maintained its attitude ~ ~
last six months, without regard 10 Aus9
srlan representations. If it had not bsen
,sneourased TO DO so by the Russian Min.
sky's school," VI As"oi-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-08-25
CROOKS BORROW PURSE
TO PERFORM A TRICK
Scheme Was to Beat Man Out
of $50 That He Refused to
Spend for Mining Stock

Samuel Yorter. 2556 Richmond street, ex-
changed $50 for his initiation into the
methods employed by confidence men and
gold-brick peddlers this morning. When
at 6th and Spruce streets on his way to
work he was approached by two fault
lessly attired and extremely affable young
gentlemen, who, after determining the
extent OF his bank account by a few
adroit questions tried TO interest him I'm
some mining stock.
Failing in this, they offered TO demon
strate clever sleight of hand trick II
he would lend them his pocketboolx for the
purpose. Yorter, overcome by curiosity.
passed over his pocketbook and saw IL
carefully wrapped In handkerchief and
juggled deftly by the performer. SUD
denly II disappeared. His curiosity in,ne-
diately was transformed into anxiety for
the vanished purse and he demanded its
reproduction
The mysterious passes were repeated
and second later Mr.. Yorter received
MS purse, enVeloped as before In the hand
kerchief, an attractive piece of silk which
the men generously offered 70 give him
Thanking him hurriedly for the accom-
modation the shadowy masters OF the
Black Art slipped down Goth street ana
forter, stufHng the package into his
pocket, proceeded eontentedly TO his work
About 10 o'clock this morning he rushed
Into Magistrate Yates office and recount
ed his adventure, with the additionaI
statement that the silk handkerchief con-
tained nothing more than a bulky niece of
harness leather. Frank Troy, OF 9Ol south
eth street was arrested on suspicion. but
mad no money In his possession
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-08-25
GERMANS WANT NO WAR
WITH U. s., OFFICIAL AYERS
Accuses Enemies of Attempts to Fo-
ment Trouble
BERLIN, Aug. 25.

- hEAisiN, Aug. 2b.
Germany wants no war with the
United States" was the emphatic asser-
ton made by high oficial OF the Ger
man Government today.
I'VE are confident that there will he
no war he continued. The enemies ~
Germany are doing everything possible
20 cause dihculty. but we trust 10 the
fairsmindedneas Of the American peonIs
10 see through these efforts"
heferFing 10 the Arabic the afto,ai
called attention 20 the German Admiralty
statement OF June q that German sub.
marines are using every precaution 10
prevent loss Of life on ships they attack. :"
There has been no change in the mol
ley OF the Admiralty since that state
msnt was issued" he went on. 'If the
Arabic was Intentionally sunk without
warning, the commander Of the subma-
rine violated the Admiralty's order ana
his act will be disavowed Accordinr 10
reports that have reached here. The com
mander Of the Arabic admitted that he
changed his course 70 approach another
vessel-the Dunsley-tbat had been al
lacked Dy submarine. but which was
1T u possible that the Arabic crossed
the path Of q torpedo launched AT the
Dunsiey. In such case the subma rine
commander was not responsible. Onlv
the captain Of the Arabic can be blamea
for the loss Of his ship.
we regret mat any lives were Lost
.whsn ihe Arabic was sunk oermany
ls not wer1fE upon non-combalants."
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-08-25
ELLIS WARD TO SEEK
! PENN ROWING COACH
BERTH, LATEST NEWS
Former Tutor of Quaker Oars
men Changes Mind and Will
Put Up a Fight to Land
His Old Position

University of Pennsylvania men were
almost dumfounded today to learn from
q signed statement by Ellis Ward, who
for the greater part of 30 years was the
Quakers rowing coach. that he is a can
didate for his old position to succeed
Vivian Nickalls, who has gone home to
Join the English army. The surprising
feature OF Wards entry into the list of
candidates is that he assured leading
members Of the College Boat Club some
time ago that under no circumstances
would he accept the position of coach.
Wards statement of his new decision is
= as follows:
Heretofore I had let II be known that
! would not consider an offer to coach
the Penn oarsmen, but l have reconsid-
cred IL and | am a candidate for the
position. l am taking the step of my
. own initiative as a vindication of the
Ward system, which. 1t will be remem-
bered, has won almost all the races won
by the Fem crews"
While no members of the College Boa
Club or the University Rowing Commit
tee would talk for publication. II is almost
positive that Ward will not be the new
coach. Two years ago the Athletic AS
= ISOLATION declined to reappolnt him, and
chose Nickalls instead. At that time the
Pennsylvanian. the undergraduate daily
newspaper conducted campaign against
ground that the students had lost conf :
dence in him and his methods. One or
two members Of the present Board of
Directors OF the Athletic Association
were elected on a platform OF opposition
10 Ward.
As things now stand the members OF the
board Of directors Of the Athletic Asso-
clatlon almost TO man are opposed to
Ward. In the College Boat Club, which
controls the rowing committee ana has
the power TO name the coach. there are a
good many men who supported Ward
two years ago and who feel that he is
still available. But the fact is that the
influential members OF this organization
have already dismissed Ward from con-
sideration, and, unless something unex-
pected develops, win not support him un-
der any consideration. They feel that 10
do so would simply stir up another fight
and put them In an unfair light because
many OF them have already Announced
that Ward had eliminated himself bv his
recent decision not to consider the posi-
ton. To support him now would render
them liable 10 the charge OF inconsist-
ency. would add fuel TO the flames and
probably defeat Ward In the end. Even II
Ward did become the choice OF a majority
OF the committee. he would have to be
approved by the University Athletic Com
mittee.
The College Boat Club has appointed n
committee 10 confer with the RowIng
Committee OF the University Athletic AS
ISOLATION, and II Ia believed that the two
committees will get together on the situa-
uon shortly talk over the various candi-
dates and agree on some individual. The
committee OF the College Boat Club A.
composed OF the following:
Frederick y. Hallowell. rs O., chair
man; George Sergeant. Jr.. "a c.; John
IA, Minds. 'sb c., and Louis T, Shoe
maker. '6 c.. secretary.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-08-25
GERMAN HOSTS PIERCE
BREST LITOVSK LINE
Continued from Page One

Continued from Page One
be carried out and the supplies In the
fortress transported TO safety.
koyel is railway centre Of Importance
lying rs miles southeast of Brest Iitovsk
Two great rail systems pass through the
city, one running from Odessa to Petro-
grad; the other leading from Warsaw 10
kiev. There is a short line running south
ward 10 Vladimir Volinsk, which town is
also in possession Of the Austro- q erman
forces.
For the time being, attention is CEN
tired upon the operations around Brest
Litovsk to the exclusion OF activities
elsewhere In the eastern theatre-eyen
those In the north in the Riga zone.
The single railway line from Rrest
Litovsk remaining in the hands OF the
Russians runs to shabinska, where n
branches on, one road leading into in.
terror Russia by way OF Minsk and
smolensk; the other traversing Pinsk and
Rieischiza.
The campaign against Brest Litovslt is
assuming the same characteristics as that
against Warsaw. The AustFo-German
forces are fighting hard 10 draw a circle
around Brest Litovsk and they are suc-
eeeding. II Is confidently predicted that
the next Y hours viii see the fortress
evacuated by the Russians or taken bv
the Germans with their artillery and
bayonets.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-08-25
FRENCH ATRMEN RAID
LORRACH, in BADEN;
BATTLE AT SOUCHEZ
German Grand Duchy Bonn
barded by Aeroplane; No Re-
port on Damage-Artil-
lery Duels in Artois
PARIS, Aug. IS.

PARIS, Aug, IS,
Violent artillery ducls were fought by
the French and Germans at various points
on the front last night. Conflicts were
also waged with grenades and lombs, but
the communilue issued this afternoon
reported no infantr2 engagements.
a French aviator bombarded the station
at Lorrach, Baden. No information as TO
the result was given in the communique.
which follows:
In Artos, in all the sectors to the
north OF Arras, the cannonade was rather
sharp during the night Some combats
with grena1es were waged around Sou
chez and Neuville
I'm the region around Roye and Les
signy there was an artillery duel, which
was violent at the time.
TN Champagne and In the Argonne
only some mine conflicts were reported.
I'm the VosEes there were conflicts with
grenades at Barrenkopf.
"One OF our aeroplanes bombarded the
station Of Lorrach, in the Grand Duchy
of Baden, last night"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-08-25
P. 0. S. OF A. FAVORS
ARMY OF 100000 FOR
NATIONS DEFENSE
State Convention Discusses
Question of Preparedness
and Suggests Means
of Assuring 1t
DELEGATES VISIT SHOPS

READING, Pa, Aug. 25.-The crisis the
ing of the regular army and the perpetu-
ating of the order were among the inn
portant topics discussed at today's ses-
sion of the 5Oth annual State encampment
of the +. o. S. of A. here today. 1t was
the opinion OF speakers that the United
States should have at least a standing
army OF 100000 men, and an increase of
from SIS TO $25 IA month was advocated
in the pay OF soldiers.
A. l.. Nonemaker, of Altoona, was elect
cd State President without opposition this
morning In the course OF his inaugural
address, he suggested the organization of
Junior camps, and was certain that with
proper instruction of the youth of the
country, the nation would be in such
state of preparedness at all times that no
country would dare TO offend.
DELEGATES ENTERTAINED.
Last evening the delegates were taken
over the two mountains in special cars.
The cadet band rendered a program at
4th and Penn streets. The ladies' were
also taken on trolley rides.
This morning they visited the school
museum and stores
The delegates assembled at the Ameri-
can House at 1880 o'clock and boarded
special cars to the Reading galway car
shops. officials OF the company conducted
the visitors on an inspection of the indus
try and special guides have been pro-
vlded by the Reading Railway officials.
Ihis evening another trip will be taken
over the mountains. The Veterans AS
ISOLATION will have a banquet at Ma
sonic Temple, and special attractions
have been provided for Carsonia Park.
COMMITTEES APPOINTED.
The following committees were appoint
ed by Retiring President Miller:
Auditing-Charles l.. Packer, Camp 3l7
Philadelphia Oscar Helm, Camp lSs
Reading; Isaac ID. Mitchell, Camp AI4
Philadelphia.
Appeal-Gabriel II. Meyer, Camp 1872.
Palmyra William Lawson. Camp 176
Philadelphia; w, ]. Swoope, Camp sol,
Clearfeld.
crcdentials--District Presidents David
II. Jacks, Howard F. Craige, George w.
Wingard.
Resolutions-Past State President Eu-
gene II, Hendricks, Reading; Thomas c.
Knowles, Camp SO, Pottsylle; BENJAMIN
Hnines, Camp 27O, Philadelphia.
Constitutional. V. McFadden, Camp 80
Roxborough. Philadelphia; John II. Nu-
gent, Camp 2l6, Philadelphia II. II.
shomo, Camp SO, Reading.
Appro7 7riations-Claude r. Reno, Camp
H. Allentown r. A. Dill. Camp PAS, ASH
ley; $. NJ. Helms, Camp 40. Pine Grove.
Press-George j. Bosold, Camp $780,
Reading; ]. NJ. Steever. Camp 1877, Ply
mouth; Frank Small Camp 407, Easton.
A motion was adopted authorizing the
forwarding Of message Of sympathy to
State Secretary William Weahd, who Is III
at his home In Philadelphia.
United States Senator Boies Penrose, a
member OF the order for two years, ar
rived here this afternoon and delivered an
address, The senior Senator spoke on pre-
paredness and denounced the present ad-
ministration's foreign policy.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-08-25
VILLA TURNS ON FOE;
WINS DECISIVE FIGHT;
1000 OF ENEMY SLAIN
Ten Thousand Conventionist
Troops Hurled on Obregon
Army at Monterey-Wound-
ed Fill Hospitals
CARRANZA TROOPS FLEE
o g. NTLHEeHc7Z1
GNlf5< %@1RS~<a-

Ell PASO, Tex, Aug. 25.-Villa forces
numbering nearly 10000, have inflicted a
decisive defeat on the Carranzistas
around Monterey, driving them from Villa
Carols back to the Nuevo Leon capital,
advices today said.
The Carranzistas are reported TO have
lost more heavily in this engagement than
in any for several months.
More than 1000 were reported killed.
The Monterey hospitals are filled to ca
pacity with wounded and private homes
have been Communicated for the
wounded.
This battle, apparently the same one
outlined briefly in dispatches to the State
Department this week. followed Carran-
zista successes in that region.
At the outset the Villa forces, under
General Madero, were driven in from their
outer Notifications, but a reorganization
of the Villistas resulted in a sweeping VIC
tory.
Madero has announced that he will not
follow his present advantage by captur-
ing Monterey, as he regards 1t too great a
responsibility 10 hold the city with food
extremely scarce Such holding, he de-
clared would seriously hamper other MILL
tary operations he plans in that vicinity,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-08-25
SERVICES FOR AUGUST LOEB
Former President of Tradesmen's Ma
tional Bank Buried Today

Two funeral services were held today
for August b. Loeb, former president
OF the Tradesmen's National Bank, who
died Monday at his residence IN Ventnor,
Atlantic City, from a complication OF dis
eases superindueed by an attack OF pneu-
mouia. Men prominent In business, imam
eial and judicial circles attended the serv-
Ices.
Rabbi Henry NJ. Fisher conducted sery-
ices az los South Frankford avenue, Vent.
nor, this morning, after which the funeral
party proceeded to this city, and serv-
Ices were held by the Rev. Dr. Joseph
krauskopf In the Henry s. Frank Msmor.
ial Synagogue. on the Jewish Hospltal
grounds. York road and Tabor street. In.
terment was made in the cheiten Hills
Cemetery,
The honorary pallbearers we're Juaxa
Mayer sulrberger, George H. Earle ly
clarenes Wolf, Richard y. Cooke. Jamss
~ sullivan. DR.. Edwin A. Jerecki WIZ
nam Z, heeksnenrg. II: p Mccarthy. w.
ence Mllhelaen.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-08-25
HER DEATH STILL A MYSTERY
Richly Clad Woman Probably Leaped
From Observation Car

10 solution OF the death mystery OF
ms woman whose body was found on
the tracks OF the Pennsylvania RAILROAD
near North Eddystone this morning was
foand by the railroad investigators after
y hours work. II ID believed that ahs
tel or threw herself from the observation
time last night.
The clue that seems to identity the
woman az least as a PASSENGER Il the
fact that she wore clothing Of the best
quality but wore no hat. Her dress was
o. white siik and her undersklrt pinL
silk ahe wore white stockings and russell
shoes She was about IS years old, was
, Iset 70 inches In height and had grav
eyes and dark hair. On her rieht hana
was small blank signet ring, ana she
wore = wedding ring, with an inscrip-
tion o. which only the letter 'F'' could
The body Was taken 70 the undertaking
ftInnlI4nueuf Of Deputy Coroner Dreuer.
~ Delaware County, Ia Darby. The bod y
WAS found A 10 o'clock b lhe crew of
@N'|HHt engine
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-08-25
BRITISH BUY LEATHER HERE
Purchasing Agent Says Stump Sneak
ers Stimulate Enlistment

uordon chatheway. Of Leicester EDu
,sno. Is In this city today 10 nnrcha :,
leather from Philadelphia hrms. 10 hs
rSeo IN the manufacture OF boots for Rrit'
'sh and servian army officers. '''
MT, Chatheway would not state IN.
amount OF orders he has placed ~. s.s
hinted that they would total msn1 ou'
sanas OF dollars. Commenting on ~
' ma.' ne SAID that recruiting in Leieas,ass
snS S ros sh been az extensive as required
London by the Government q, nl from
results. he said, go" "aa yielded
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-08-25
BORDER BANDITS RESUME
DEPREDATIONS IN TEXAS
U. S. Soldiers Pursue Two Parties.
More Troops Requested

BROWNSVILLE, Tex, Aug 25.-The
United States military authorities have
appealed to Washington to send more
troops 10 the Brownsville region.
band of Mexicans has crossed the Rio
Grande at Ranchera and another at
Laisle.
detachment of the l2th Cavalry, un-
der Major Carter, is pursuing the Mexi-
cans.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-08-25
STATE PLANS INSPECTION
TO PROTECT FISH IN STREAMS
Watersheds Will Be Studied to Pre-
vent Pollution

HARRISBURG. Aug. 25.-Plans for sys.
tematic inspection of the watersheds OF
the State, with a view to stopping the
pollution of streams with matter injurious
to fish life, were announced by the State
Department of Fisheries today The whole
State has been mapped out and each
watershed will be covered by the inspec-
tors
All plants discharging injurious matter
into the streams will be ordered to discon.
tinue the practice at once. Twenty plants
have already been so notified and 10 Of
these brought TO the attention of the At
the order.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-08-25
Capital Jitney Club on R..n.

hAhhisbuho, Aug. &.-The T,.
club OF Harrisburg. organized si.nsy
months ago during the height y, ~ .1heFslai
ney craze. has gone on the rocLs Ut
peeted enorts 70 get quorums =, .,e-
M members have failed. Fully hsi, me
sog htneys In this city have au,, me
ness or are running only a fsw .usl-
DAY Most Of the Others a. nour.
quit when winter comes. "sS "iil
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-08-25
PIERCE SCHOOL RECEIVES
Business College Celebrates Establish.
ment in New Pine Street Home

house warming" was held today at
the new home OF the Peiree School 400
Pine street, with several hundred stu
dents, alumni and friends in attendance.
The Peiree School, one OF the largest bus
mess colleges In the country, was Tor.
merly located on Chestnut street, above
9th.
1t moved into the building of the De
Laneey school when that institution was
merged with the Episcopal Academy. The
new home Is seven-story structure
equipped with the most modern educa-
tional facilities
At the reception today guests were an
tertained by Louis E Moffett, director az
the Peirce school, and Miss Mary pelrc.
its principal The Rotary club which
usually holds rs weekly luncheon In the
~ James Hotel olned today on the sixth
hoor Of tho Peirce school
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-08-25
NO TRACE OF MISSING MAN
Employees of F. Roe Soaring Prepar-
ing to Wind Up His Business

. NO trace has been found OF r. Ro,
Soaring, builder and contractor vrho Az a.
appeared several days ago. Reiativs. hs
lieve he was drowned while bathiag ~,
Atlantic city, but search for hih boSss
In the surf was futile. Mr.. Searinv ~.
merry lived IN Philadelphia, but he naovaa
70 Atlantic city recently AT his ofs,ess
IN ths Perry Building today employees
wind up the business" 70
Mr. Soaring was building an an,..
the Morton Public School. Al esd ssr.Vo 70
ana Elmwood avenue. lie also wa -. -
strueting a school In Gloucester ana ~,
srmory a. Lebanon for the state "A ~
feared maj me diaappearanoe viii r.
sels ~ tne suspension Of work on al
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-08-25
N. Y. VOTERS LITERACY TEST
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
After Stormy Debate Constitutional
Convention Again Favors Young
Measure

ALBANY, N. Y. Aug 25-After the
stormiest debate OF it's session, the Con-
situtional Convention here today ad-
yanced to third reading the Young lit
eraey test amendment II provides that
after January 1, 1918, first voters shan
read and write the English language
The advancement was made by 70 TO-
81 vote, after two unsuccessful attempts
TO kill the proposal by striking out the
enacting clause
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-08-25
GERMAN CASUALTIES
ESTIMATED TO JUNE 30

The killed, wounded and missing since
June 70 win bring this total 70 more than
1000 900.