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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-10
BRITISH SE|zEP PERSIAN
PORT AS A REPR|SAL

LONDON, September 1o.-Because OF
the killing of two British officers near
Bushire, Persia, and the failure OF the
Persian government to punish the
tribal chiefs concerned in the affair.
who, 1t is declared, were assisted by
Germans, Bushire, a city of upward OF
$1,000 population. on the Persian gulf,
was occupied by the British without OPP
position August s, according to ad-
vices received by Reuters Telegraph
Company.
Conditions in Persia are going from
bad to worse, the advices add. The Per-
sian central telegraph line has been
cut since August Is, and the road from
Bushire is completely blocked. The
gendarmerie, it is declared. are unpaid
and dissatisfied and fighting is reported
among the tribes outside of Kashan,
between Teheran and Ispahan.
Since the attack on the British con-
sui at Ispahan last month a critical
situation has arisen, according to the
advices. and steps to be taken in con-
nection with It are the subject OF dis
cussion among the entente powers.
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ITALIAN STATEMENT.

ROME, September Q. via Paris. Sep
TENDER 10,
In TyroI and Trentino the enemy has
limited his activity to artillery ac-
tions, to which our artillery effect
lively replied. A reconnaissance
pushed boldly as far as the enemy's
works on the upper Cordevole showed
that remarkable damage had been
caused by our fire on the Lacorte
fort land the Renaz electric plant
In the Plezzo basin our artillery forced
an enemy column marching toward
PlezZo through the PrediI pass to
halt and turn back Another COL
umn, which, by way Of Kashutte, to
the northwest Of the Predil pass was
extending its operations toward the
Predil locality. was scattered by our
shells.
On the Carso front there is nothing of
Importance to report.
The enemy threw many shells into the
Monfalcone shipyard, causing an
other outbreak of fire. He afrerward
bombarded in an endeavor to pre-
vent the fire being put out. This op-
GRAFTON, however, did not succeed
Our aeroplanes bombarded yesterday
morning the Klause railroad station,
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STEAMER KANKANE IN,
Arrives From British Port Where It
Had Been Long Detained.

NEW YORK. September 10. - The
steamer Kankakee. formerly the Nor
wegian steamer Lapland. arrived here
today from Barrow-in-Furness. where
she had been held for a long time by
British authorities. The steamer sailed
from New York March % with a general
cargo for Copenhagen.
The steamer was held up, a portion Of
the cargo seized and the remainder trans
shipped in another vessel. The steamer
was held so long the Norwegian owners
became discouraged and sold the ship to
an American firm.
When placed under American registry
the name was changed to Kankakee.
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PARIS DEPUTIES Thank
SAVIOR OF THE CAPITAL
Address to Gen. Maunoury Says
City's Gratitude Will
Be Eternal.

PARIS, September 1o.-Members Of
the chamber Of deputies, representing
Paris and the Department of the Seine,
adopted yesterday an address to Gen.
Michael Joseph Maunoury, former mill
tary governor Of Paris. to be presented
today. the anniversary of his victory
over the Germans on the Ourcq river.
After recalling the circumstances and
what the achievement meant for Paris
the address says:
ION September 10. contemplating the
enemy's rout. you said: I had waited for
that for forty-four~ years. Your walt
had been long, but the gratitude of the
inha bitants of Paris. will be eternal"
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New Range.Finder for Artillery.

A new range-fnder for field artillery
has been adopted by the War Depart
ment. as a result of recommendation
of the field artillery board. following
tests ut tho school of fire. for field
artillery at Fort Sill. Okla. The in
strument will be carried on one Of the
horses Of q battery. 1t Is graduated
VI to a range OF 10000 yards, and
weighs about twenty-five pounds
Twelve OF the instruments already
have been issued. and others will be
obtafns1 from ths manufacturer
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FRENCH STATEMENT.
PARIS, September 10.

PARIS, September 10:
There was continued artillery fighting
last night in the vicinity of Arras,
in front of Roye and on the front in
Champagne.
In the Argonne, in the sector of La
harazee. there was fighting with
hand grenades and bombs. as well
as rifle exchanges from trench to
trench. together with effective inter-
vention on several different occasions
by our batteries.
In the Vosges the enemy yesterday at
tackled our positions between the
making use of asphyxiating gas
shells. AT Schratzmannele a trench
of the first line had to be evacuated
following the throwing by the en-
envy of flaming liquids. counter
attack made it possible for us to re-
capture the greater portion of the
lost ground and to secure a position
about thirty feet from that portion
of the trench which We could not re-
occupy. Along the rest of this front
our positions were virtually MAIN
tanned
Yesterday evening the Germans deliv-
cred an attack against our trenches
on the summit OF Hartmans-W Weller
kopf, which resulted in their win
ming a foothold during the night.
We, however. delivered a counter at
tack. recaptured the lost trenches
and drove the enemy back to his
line.
Our aviators this morning bombarded
the German mines and batteries in
the forest of Nonnenbruck, as we'll
as the railroad station at Luttebach.
Furthermore, about thirty bombs
were thrown down on the railroad
station at Grand Pre-.
Last nights French official statement
reads:
The artillery struggle continues around
Arras, in the region Of Roye and on
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an advancing enemy, was successfully
accomplished by Gen. Maunoury and
his army was ready at the appointed
time to deliver the blow that marked
the change in the tide of battle He
was wounded March IL, while inspect
ing German positions from the first line
of French trenches.
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WAR OFFICIALLY REPORTED

east OF Santa Lucia, hitting 1t sew
era1 times and also damaging the ad'
jacent bridge on the Baez river.
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RUSSIAN STATEMENT.

PETROGRAD, September Q. via Lon
don, September 10.
On the road to Rovno our troops, after
an action yesterday "wednesday
against great enemy forces advanc-
ing along the Olynta-Klevan rail-
way, are holding their advance on
positions up the Rivers Stubel and
Ikwa, where the enemy is supporting
his offensive by the most violent ar
tillery fire, which our troops are en-
during with the greatest courage.
In the Sereth district, southwest OF
Trembowla, our assumption OF the
offensive resulted Tuesday in a sue
cess as important as that at Tarno-
pol. During Tuesday and Wednes-
day We took $50 officers, 1000 men,
8 guns and SO machine guns. our
losses were unimportant. Yesterday
evening the enemy retreated IN great
haste. pursued by our troops, to"aro
the Stripa river.
Since September 3 our success on Tue
whole front of the River Seretn re,
suited in the capture by US OF $50
oficers and more than 1900 men. IA
heavy guns, 10 light guns, u ma
chine guns and 10 artillery limpers.
Altogether our armies are hrmly anu
resolutely carving out the ne intact intact
assigned. and contemplate the future
with confidence. Our faithful any.
the French army, for fifteen days
past has been bombarding the TER
man front with terrible enect.
Another Russian statement. lssueu Ao''
night, says:
In the region of Riga and also IN ina
of Friedrichstadt the situation Is un
changed. Between the Lautze river
and Jacobstadt the fighting continues hes
fore. though the Germans have Of
fered no resistance to the Russian
bayonet attacks.
The enemy is carrying out series OF
driving back the Russians on the
right bank of the Dvina in the d.
rection of Dvinsk. There has been
an artillery engagement OF particu-
lar violence at Abela. The situation
along the wilma roads is generaiiy
strongly terrifying himself.
In the direction of Grodno. southeast
of Skidel, along the left bank Of the
Niemen and in the region OF the
ing of the Russians September
hampered the enemy's offensive.
Especially persistent enemy attacks
are reported from the Skidel region.
The Russians continue their retreat
occasionally delivering counter at
tacks. At Sokohov. west OF skidel,
the Germans fed after Russian
counter attack.
Between the Niemen and the Prlpet
the Russians are retreating TO the
region of Zelwianka and Rozhany
Along the left bank Of the Pripet
there has been an energetic offensive,
and the enemy cavalry and infantry
have been held up on the Kameinka,
Kashizski. Pinsk roads.
Caucasus campaign: September Z, in
the coastal region. large column
Of Turkish scouts attempted to cross
the Arkhave river. 1t was repulsed
in the direction Of Oltf
Our scouts near the village of Khost
annihilated a Turkish guard corps.
In the region Of Glasguerd and Van
encounters have taken place between
our scouts and Kurds. On the south
ern shore of Lake Van our cavalry
scouts had an engagement with a
large force Of Turkish infantry and
cavalry.
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RUSSIANS DEMANDING
GOVERNMENT CHANGES
Reconstruction Under Ministry Hav-
ing Country's Confidence
Is Urged.

PETROGRAD. September 10. At a
meeting Of the war stores committee in
the MOSCOW industrial region a resolu-
ton was adopted declaring that the re-
construction Of the government under
the guidance of a ministry enjoying the
confidence of the country was an imper-
ious necessity. Delay. the resolution said
would be disastrous.
The Petrograd city council adopted a
similar resolution. The council warmly
praised Grand Duke Nicholas.
The council Of ministers discussed the
program Of the new parliamentary ma
Jority, which, according to reports, calls
for autonomy in Poland, a conciliatory
policy for Finland amnesty for political
and religious ofenses, complete cessation
Of religious persecution. removal of re-
strictions upon Jews and the recognition
OF the legality Of trade unions.
sympathize With Program.
NJ PolivanoH, minister of war. and
NJ. CherbatofS, minister of the interior.
have privately assured members of the
duma that they sympathize with many
points in the program
The Kiev deputies have asked Count
1gnatieff. minister of education, to pro-
test against the evacuation of the edu-
cational institutions, declaring that
this would necessitate the withdra wal
from Kiev of a large part of the popu-
lation. Ignatieff said the request
would receive his sympathetic atten-
ton.
Members Of the duma are giving their
attention to bill to abolish the feudal
privileges of noble landlords in the
Baltic provinces. These privileges in
clude the monopoly of brewing, distill-
ing and selling spirits. the selling Of
foodstuffs, the opening of markets and
the control Of fishing and hunting.
Compensation to the mobiles is not pro-
vided for in the bill.
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Will Permit Canal Construction.

The War Department has agreed. at
the solicitation of Gov. Trammell and
Senator Bryan of Florida. to issue
permit for the construction Of the Ste.
Lucie canal in Lake Okeechobee. on
condition that the state prepares to
install controlling works in aid OF navi-
cation.
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the Champagne front
In the Argonne the enemy's attacks
were not renewed; the day was
marked by q violent artillery duel
The cannonading has likewise been
quite spirited in the Woevre, at Bots
Haul, in the forest Of Apremont and
at Bots de Montmare.
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Gen. Maunoury's Task.

Cen Maunoury was sent by Gen.
Joffre to the extreme left wing of the
French army to parry the rapid ad-
vance of the German right on Paris.
The difficult task of assembling an
army transported by rail in the face of
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TURKISH STATEMENT.

CONsTANTINOPLE, September 0, via
London, September 10.
At sAnafarta our artillery fire against
enemy positions south of Hazmak
Dere caused explosions Of ammuni-
ton and shells in enemy trenches
Wednesday.
At Arr Burnu the enemy unsuccess-
fully dropped shells on our left wing.
There was feeble artillery duel at
Seddul Bahr.
The situation on the other fronts is
UNCHANGED
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District Team in Camp.

The District team, which marched
Into camp yesterday morning at 10
o'clock, was greeted by about the hot
test. most humid day the Jersey range
has seen this summer. The District
street" is the second from the front,
Immediately behind the Marine Corps
and with New York as its next-door
neighbor in the rear and the camp
mess hall door twenty jumps OF.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-19
PENNSYLVANIA STEEL
BECAME BUOYANT
Cambria Steel and Philadelphia
Company Also in Demand.
Cramp and Baldwin Weak.

Interest Of the trading element on the
Philadelphia Stock Exchange 10 GER
tam extent shifted today from the re-
cent speculative favorites To issues which
nave been lying dormant Pennsylvania
steel preferred was taken in hand and
llfted sharply to the accompaniment OF
the merger talk which was revived last
week, when Cambria Steel became active.
Philadelphia Company also came I'm for
attention and was jumped three points
without much effort The Consolidated
per cent bonds also rose over point.
Cambria Steel was no doubt helped to-
day by the announcement OF the placing
OF a part OF the big Baltimore and ohio
car order with the company.
Meantime pro1t taking was apparent in
Cramp shipbullding and Baldwin Loco.
motive despite continued reports OF i'm.
mense orders for the latter concern. In.
cidentally official denial was made OF n
rumor that the company was to erect
plant In Chicago About two years ago
the company acquired land In that city
for a plant and had the foundations in
by the end Of 1913 but work was then
discontinued and the company Ia under
stood to have no immediate intention OF
finishing the buildings The stock opened
at 20, drop Of points, but recovered
part Of the loss later
II was stated with regard to the Cramp
Shipbuilding Company that its financial
condition has improved so much Of late
that 1t IL now In a position to finance
contemplated betterments and additions
involving some S2,O0OOO0. which have been
held In allegiance for some time, while
I@O,OOO three-year notes were being paid
Off. The company is annually retiring
portions of It's serial notes which finally
mature in 1923. The stock fell points
this morning before support appeared and
the quotation rallied somewhat. There
was heavy selling OF United States steel,
rejecting the weakness in Wall street.
Cambria Steel was again active and
strong. The company not only is running
fun blast, but Is now beginning to be
benefited by higher prices for some Of it's
products Interest this week will be di-
rected to the meeting on Thursday, when
action viii he taken on the quarterly
dividend. The Street believes that cash
payments will be resumed
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COMMERCE BOARD REFUSES
HIGHER RATES ON LUMBER
New Tariffs of Various Roads Propos-
ing Advances Cancelled.

WASHINGTON, July 19.-The Inter
state Commerce Commission today re-
fused TO grant a general increase in
freight rates on lumber between various
points in the Mississippi and Ohio River
valleys and ordered Cancelled new tar
IFS OF the Baltimore and Ohio and other
railroads proposing the advances.
The increases declared unreasonable
were;
on yellow pine, southwestern territory
TO ST, Louis, East st. Louis and Thebes.
Ill. Little Rock and Pine Bluff, Ark, to
Mississippi and Ohio crossings.
Hardwood lumber from the yellow pine
blanket 10 st. Louis and Cairo III.
All lumber from north OF the Arkansas
River to ST. Louis, East St. Louis, Thebes
and Cairo.
Yellow pine from points on the Kansas
City Southern TO st. Louis; from stations
on the Texas and Pacific Railway to
Cairo; from stations on the Rock Island
to Louisville. KY, and Cincinnati, Ohio.
All lumber from Southwestern territory
to New Orleans and from Cincinnati to
Western terminals.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-19

The Electric Company Of America has
authorized distribution Of 25 cents per
share from interest maturing August l
bonds, payable August Il as registered
August 8. Transfer BOOKS will remain
open.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-19

Exports Of general merchandise at the
port OF New York for the week ended
July II totaled S23,044,4l6. an increase OF
Sll6s7555 compared with the same week
last year. Imports for the week totaled
S2l,563S4S, an increase OF S5,s45,473.
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SpECIALTES WEAK;
RAILROADS STRONG
rrucible Steel Sold OFF on Re-
mort That Dividends Were
Not in Prospect

.,rw YORK, July 19.-There was gem
seaction IN the stock market at the
nina this morning, and, In the absence
M definite reason tor the selling. the
nsrIne attack on the liner Orduna
blamed for the liquidation There
heayv selling. which came from many
.rsrs Losses at the start ranged
r 4 and points, and, In some cases.
.'y we're even greater. At the lower
Xxx some support appeared, but It was
y very feeble kind, and. while some
4.sts rallied 70 prices above the close
saturday most OF them were below
Ming the market very irregular around
fbe street drew attention to the fact
IA the attack on the Orduna but served
7. nustrate that the difficulty with Ger
.sV over the 5inkinR Of the Lusitania
~ more intensified by this action and
~ atm a big factor marketwise. end
,,,v decided to hold off until something
l.toita occurs. Every one awaited with
..gest the action President Wilson will
,.tt on the new note to Germany this
-,,k II was argued that the next would
t,sbshiy be very Arm.
~ weakest issue in the market in the
.s,r dealings today was Crucible Steel
.ssf fell 6st points In the frst few min
,tiars First was a statement by a
mlnber of the Executive Committee that
Nridends on the stock were not In pros
s,.t as the earnings would not exceed
aloooo0 for the year, and s1,750,O0O had to
n pald on preferred dividends. Another
,,ston was that official denial was made
n Ire report that the Bethlehem steel
bsfporAtion was seeking or had bought
,onirol OF Crucible. The stock rallied a
aiiie from the low point.
While specialties continued to hold at
An levels in the afternoon session, the
randard railroad issues showed a good
nnying power and virtually recovered
M prices above the close of Saturday.
ma gains. although they were mostly
fsctional were favorably commented on
4 showing a good undertone and that
nfre interests we're back of the market
mere was no inclination in any quarter
o encourage a strong upward movement.
crucibe Steel. throughout the after
room, was the weakest among the spe-
ailiies. and it was also the most active.
4 was said that wire houses had a big
srnand for It from the West and that
kt Of the stock was taken out of the
Street permanently. The closing was ir-
nfular The majority of the railroad
siues we're strong. while the specialties
unllnued weak
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-19

Director Morris L. Cooke says that an
inventory of the Philadelphia Electric
Company made on the basis Of original
cost would total between sl7,0OO,00O and
s20,Oo0C0O. The figures will probably be
used when the rate case is heard in the
fall before the Public Service Commits
sion.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-19

roREIGN TRADE CHANCEs

Ths Jolioping hst Of oPPorighittss for amer
,,,,@n 81 tks Bureau Of Foreign and Domestic
Fon1asrcs. Department Of Comnieres, and ad-
ditiondI ihformatioa mob oe Aea os 0o'''-
40 iTA3i, plate glass ana glassware An
An,srioan consular ofhcer in the East Indies
,yrites that there ig Demand IN thAt msrAet
~ Wsht plata and oTdiuery window glass
- iamp chlmneys. The conaular oineer de-
80 Nj recelva catalogs, price lists ana full IN
sl.e-es,fion ralatiys 10 thefe commodities QUO
tetiens should 81 made Tor delivery az destlna-
NNe iTBs8 marine insufanca-Ihs Bureau q
rerfirn and Domestic COMMERCE 20 ln tfetlkt
n letter from an ina4laAe- llW u NLts1
fina stating that 10 aetIfel 70 fsfAatpAt amen
N nArlnE l1laranes ctmf4nlt-l
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-19

Bids will be received by Media Della
ware County. Pa, until July 2l for $4,000
~ per cent. Improvement bonds, due
$4,000 July l. 1925. $4,000 July 1, 1885. and
$4,000 July /, 19l5
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DAIRY PRODUCTS

BUTTER.-Fancy grades OF butter were
In tair demand ana steady, but offerings were
which was dull and weak. Quotations. West
ern solid-packed creamery, fancy ,spscJ,a,s,
nrsts 25l4d26c. seconds 25c. nearby prints
fancy 3Oc, average extra, 2sd2oc.; DO, fair
34d3Tc.
EGGS.-Choice fresh eggs ruled arm. with
be sold on buyers terms, Quotations In free
cases, nearby extras, 2Ic, per dog. hrsts, 50
pcr standard case: nearby current receipts,
Sl "a per case: Western extra hrsts, 80 per
case hrsts SIS 7Od5 IS per case; fancy selected
candlsd eggs were lobblnE at 26a2Ic, per doz,
CHEESE.-Onerlngs were moderate but
ample and the market was quiet and un-
changed Quotations. New York, fun cream,
fancy new, l5hdl6ac,; do, do. fair % sood.
new llAQllAc.. DO. part sklms, 6al8e.
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PUBLIC MEANING

- NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN THAT
10 the city OF Philadslphia has aied lts
,,.tition for aud that application VII ne
h,sSs 20 the Public Servlce copafaitsiqn of
Inc COMMONWEALTH Of Pennayly4nlA Tor The
tssuancs or granting OF a ceruncate of cef-
,isestss Of public convenience 70 the said
Sity al Philadelphia for the approval of The
eisns and authorzne the construciioa of
portion Of the subway reilNeY ~ efq-o
strset between League Island And oinet
s,isnie and the approval Of the pltnF end
ssf6nririnr tie construction 81 a portion oi
- sisvatsd railway 70 BE- establishe1 lfoul
Nsront ainA Arch streets 10 Rhawn street 81
ne said city of Philadelphia the hearing oa
,,kieb will 81 hsld 10 the rooms Of tbs s4ii
Cenns,ission a. HarrisburE on tha aHfh def
~ Julv al 1850 o'clock p. m. when and
v'hsre ali persons Ia interest may appssr
and 81 heard ~ they 20 desire,
AZ MERRITT TAYLOR. Difecter
Department Of City Iransit
July i2 1918
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-19
B. & 0. PLACES BIG ORDER;
PART WITH CAMBRIA STEEL
Calls for 2O5O Cars, Valued at About
$2,5O0,OO0.

BALTIMORE, July ls-Approximately
s., 10000 worth of contracts for equipment
were placed today by the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad Company The orders call
for 1000 steel hopper cars and 80 cars for
passenger service, and immediate delivery
is stipulated,
The hopper cars will have the most
modern equipment for quick unloading
and will be built by the Cambria Steel
Company, the Pressed Steel Car Company
and the American Car and Foundry Com
pany. The Pullman Company received
the order for the passenger coaches
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-19

The American Locomotive Company
will build a shell-loadlng plant at Run
yon, n. j., where It has a eOO-acre tract.