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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-10
ARGONNE SCENE OF TERRIFIC
BATTLE WITH HEAVY LOSSES
French and Germans Capture and
Recapture Same Position.
PARIS, March


A narrow stretch of broken country
between Four de Paris and Bolante. in
the Argonne. is now witnessing the most
bloody fighting occurring along the
Franco Flanders battle front according
to dispatches received here today.
The French demolished a blockhouse
and pushed their trenches forward about
SO yards The enemy swept on in Wig
oroas counter-attack that drove the
French from the ground they had cap
tured. The French troops executed an
other daring charge. They sped forward
under hot machine fire and again cap
tured the trenches. The Germans early
today again counter attacked and the
engagement is continuing. The ground
is literally covered with dead and
wounded.
The fighting in the Champagne region
continues The Germans are stubbornly
resisting the French charges
Northeast of Mesnil, where the most
violent fighting has occurred for several
days, the French took German trench
yesterday and then seized the crest OF
the ridge commanding the road from
Perthes TO Maisons de Champagne
The Germans delivered a violent night
attack upon French elevated position
I'm this region, but were repulsed,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-10
GERMANS LOSE $4,000
IN FUTILE FIGHT AT GRODNO
Seizure of Warsaw -Petrograd Rail-
road Thwarted, Petrograd Says.
PETRoGRAD, March 10.

The German army that attempted to
seize the Warsaw-Petrograd Railway at
Grodno has been pushed back six miles.
according to reports reaching here from
Warsaw today. 1t is now battling with
the advancing Russians east of Angus
towo and less than IL miles from the
Prussian frontier.
In their advance into North Poland.
following the retirement of the Russians
from the Mazurian Lakes the Germans
moved eastward along the railway and
road leading from Augustowo and Grod-
no. In their retreat they have been
driven from the road. The progress of
the Russian advance has forced the
enemy to abandon a number of their
heavy guns in the swamps, Warsaw re-
ported
During the recent fighting near Grodno
single German corps lost from 1900
to 1900 killed alone. the Russian war
Ofhce announced today. 1t stated that
the additional losses in wounded and
prisoners resulted in almost total an
utilization of the entire corps of 10000
men. This defeat, the War Office added
was responsible for the German retreat
from before Grodno.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-10

preach. Doctor Prettyman prophesed
that there would be many prayer-meet-
ings in the Senate chamber If Sunday
conducted revival campaign in WASH
| ington.
Thousands were unable to gain admit
tanCc to the tabernacle last night, when
Sunday repeated his sermon on Or.
Jekyll and Mr.. Hyde" When the after
noon meeting had adjourned there were
hundreds of persons waiting to get inside
of the building. They waited until $50
o'clock when the doors were opened for
the evening services. So great was the
TusE when the thousands started to fill
the big auditorium that several women
tainted and one woman had her wrist
disloCated when her hand was caught in
n door.
News that some Of the ushers had
again been discOurteous and used poor
Judgment in taking care of persons hold
ing special passes, "A number of which
had been issued by Sunday, caused
BILLY" much discomfort this morning.
As a result he telephoned to George c.
Shane, executive secretary of the Sunday
Campaign Committee, and requested him
to call the ushers and doorkeepers to-
gether and give them some sound advice.
one man had a heated argument with
two ushers last night because they re-
fused to permit his wife to sit i'm an
when she felt i'll. He was finally COM
PEELED to leave the tabernacle.
This is only one of many instances of
lack of judgment on the part of some
of the ushers that have come to the at
tenton of the evangelist. John Baker
Tuttle, the head usher, has been trying
to have the men exercise the greatest
courtesy possible toward all persons at
tending the services; but, as usual In
such a large body of men who are en-
gagged in doing work TO which they are
not accustomed, there are some who will
disregard orders and instructions.
"Bllly" had expected that his Society"
address tomorrow would be delivered at
the home of Mrs. II. S. Prentiss Nichols.
3l5 Pelham road, Germantown, but Mrs
Nichols notified the evangelist today that
the number of guests proved so over
whelming that she had engaged the New
Century Club, 18th street above Walnut
for the occasion. Almost 1000 men and
women have been invited to attend this
service in the auditorium of the club.
The meeting is scheduled for 10:SO o'clock.
(Mr. Sundays sermon on "Thy kIna.
dom Come" was printed In the EVE
MING LEDGER January 25, 1851
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-10
MRS. BERT LAMONT
WEDDING CROWNS ROMANCE
Prank of the Wind Leads Girl to the
Altar

Prank of the Wind Leads Girl to the
Altar.
A romance which began in a chase for
June bugs in Tairmount Park has Just
had "A happy elimination in the wedding
of the youthful hunters. Ida Melrose
together with members of her class in
the Girls High School, was hunting bugs
in the park as part of her nature course.
Her hat blew Off and would have gone
the gallantry of Bert Lamont. He ran
and caught it just as the pretty headgear
was bound for the waters surface
Miss Melrose thanked him, and he ex-
pressed the hope that they would meet
again. They met quite frequently at the
girls home, 3Si9 Poplar street, and tho
acquaintance ripened into n warm friend
ship.
When Lamont left the city for Seattle,
Wash, two years ago, he promised to
write every day. He did. In his letter
he sent a proposal and railroad ticket
to the Western city. The girl accepted
both. News was received today of the
marriage of the faithful sweethearts yes
terday. 1t took place at o'clock, two
hours after the girl arrived.
Lamont is the son of Frederick La
mont, a wel-to-do grain merchant.
Two weeks ago the girls sister, Edith.
was married, and the mother, Mrs. Rob-
ert Melrose, is alone. But she is content
because both daughters are happy.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-10
NEW GREEK CABINET SWORN
IN; FACES ADVERSE VOTE
King Promises to Dissolve Parlia-
ment to Preserve Neutrality Role.

King Promises to Dissolve Parlia-
ment TO Preserve Neutrality Role.
ATHENS, March TO-
The new cabinet headed by Premier
Gounars, was sworn in today. The mem
bers are
Premier and Minister Of War NJ. Gou-
narisj Foreign Minister. Christakis zoBra-
phos Minister OF Communications. NJ.
Baltadiis; Minister of instruction, NJ.
Nozikls; Minister OF Finance. NJ. Protop-
padakis: Minister OF the Interior NJ
Trlantahllakos; Minister of National
Economy, NJ. Eutaxias; Minister Of Jus
tice, NJ. 1saldaris Minister of Marine, M
Stratas
~ Gounaris has obtained an agreement
from the King that the Chamber shall be
dissolved II the supporters OF the Min
istry are in the minority, which is re-
garded as highly probable. The new Pre-
mier Is expected TO favor the continued
neutrality OF Greece.
PARIS, March 10.
M. Rhallys, n former Prime Minister of
Greece, in an interview with the Athens
correspondent of the Matln, is quoted as
saying that King Constantine acted on
the advice of his General Staff in oppos-
ing the policy OF Intervention proposed
by NJ Nenizelos.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-10
.SLAV VAN PRESSES
HARD ON FOE TWELVE
MILES FROM PRUSSIA
Germans Reported Pushed
Back From Grodno on
H o m e Border - $4,000
Teutons Slain in Action,
Petrograd Declares.
Bloody Battle Rages in the Ar
gonne, Where One Position
Was Taken and Retaken
Several Times-Losses Are
Heavy.

Petrograd reports Illustration Of the
German attempt to seize the Petrograd-
Warsaw Railroad, with casualties of
10000. including $4,000 slain in the des-
perate fighting at Grodno. The Slav
advance is now within 12 miles of the
East Prussia border in this sector.
German retirement along the length
ened North Poland line from Plock to
Marianpol is indicated in today's COM
munique from Petrograd Invasion of
German soil is again Grand Duke Mich
olas objective.
In the Pilica River battle the German
offensive seems to have been tempo
rarily halted
Details in official bulletins issued
from Petrograd indicate German Of
fenslve movements in the regions of
Plock and Lomza.
In the Carpathians Austria claims
general successes, while Russia asserts
that the Austrian offensive has met
with crushing losses.
Further successes for the French
troops conducting a fierce offensive
against the Germans in the Champagne
region are claimed in this afternoons
official communique. II says that the
French have gained ground along the
road from Perthes to Tahure and have
also advanced beyond the ridge north
east of Mesnil.
In the Argonne both forces suffered
heavy losses In a fight for a position
that was taken and lost several times
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-10
SCHOOL NATATORS
TRAIN FOR BIG MEET
Teams Prepare for Interscho-
lastic Championships at Penn
Saturday Night.

Swimming stars Of high and pref
schools and academies in this vicinity arr
practicing hard for the annual Inter
scholastic Championships at the Unlver
sity Of Pennsylvania Saturday night. Cen
trail High School, West Philadelphia High
School, Northeast High schou, Brown
prep, ST. Luke's and Haverford Prer
havo the leading aquatic stars who will
compete.
Germantown Friends School will give q
gymnastic exhibition March 70. a big squad OF
students is working out daily for the event
The Central HiEh school relay team ,,,.ss sr,
Meiiale. ives and Henry. Il, smaliey will com.
pete in the high hurdle event
ford school The baseball candidates are train
inE In the gymnasium 5Ht + Is Prob probable @ theyS yS
tho week.
Friends Select Schools gymnasium will be
the scene Of triangular gymnastic meet March
%, with Select Moorestown Academy and
Episcopal competing.
The annual intorclass indoor games Of the
School Of Pedagogy VII take place Friday
nasium Tho students are manlfesting much
interest In the affair and big entry list has
been arranged.
This afternoon Friends Central Schools
Junior Blue and Gray sports Will he staged.
The senior Blue and Gray event Will he de-
cidcd Friday afternoon A dual meet between
Friends Central and Central High Schools
non-etter men viii bo held next Monday aft
ernoon.
uled for La Sale Colleges team this year. The
first event Is dated April 2, with st. Stephens
Prep The biggest meet on the schedule is
the Catholic Championship games, May %
which will he held under the auspices OF La
Sale.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-10
HoRsEMEN ELECT W Z $.
Bryn Mawr Horse Show As.o.....
Names preaidn..l 1leul

At meeting yesterday o. ~.
Horse Show Association Josenh ( s''n "a.
ard Dr. Thomas g. Ashton w.,. Niis,
reotors to MI the vacancies esl.seset q
reeignations Of G. Hartman Ksts ss'sa b q.
w. Harrison. The following ofr,a.. ~ Hth,
elected: President, w HlncLi. ~ ven X
president q. 4. stotesbury; secr,sso'hi ss'nl'hi ",
c. Mather; treasurer. W. Pipns..uA Ei-'
assistant secretary. St Georrs ~ s1s,a5
members Of the Board or p,rs,,aa' sOna' o,ss
sleated They are w. w Az, Wsse a.
Hampton Barnes, Edward + AiS.srbufy ~,
R B. cassatt. a. j. Anteio bsSalle. bSeale. caiss
lam ;. Ellis. Horace y. Hnrs effeux ~
Mather, Dr. J, X, Mitchell. Egs. Charis,
II. Penn Smith, Robert NJ strsstd p sNnt
H., valentine and Charles Wbes,,,oridse "a.
Onieials Ct the wilminaton
philadelphia County Fair cHSbsnn, Del. ~
meeting this afternoon nj iS5g w, win NJ
TO arrange classes for thslr MARKET stre.
August 2I to September 4 VIII. raett i
assist Byberry In selecting enis.iinlnetoa ~
berry the Wilmington meefibg .les and n
a bill to permit horse TaSino iolow
under the parl-mutuel system w m Afias
favorable yesterday by the lows. lSs afted a.
the legislature, sitting ms a cnyn,.,I,, houte +
whole AZ Phoenix Tho bill aireadIyv aipdIv'use u. d b
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-10
DESPERATE FIGHTING MARKS
CAMPAIGN ON PILICA RIVER
Germans Dash Halted, Is Report
From Petrograd.
PETRoGRAD. March 10.

TETItOGRAD. March 10.
Liquid fire" is being used by the Ger
man troops to repel the fierce attacks
of the Russian forces i'm Poland north
of the Pilica River. This innicts severe
burns upon the assailing troops.
The fighting in this district, as well
as north Of the Vistula, is of a des-
perate character. An official statement
issued here today claims some successes
for the Russians, and it is said that in
this sector the newly assumed German
offensive has been checked by Russian
counter attacks.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-10
PETROGRAD ADMITS FRESH
GERMAN OFFENSIVE IN NORTH
Attacks Renewed in Lomza and
Plock Sectors.
pFVR0GRAn March N

Il is admitted that the enemy has
aeain taken the offensive al two points
north of the Vistula. Northeast OF
Lomza and north Of Plock the Germans
have delivered attacks. The enemy ap-
reared ~ large force around Drobin, east
81 sIorpez. but was beaten on The
latest dispatches from Warsaw indicated
Ihat German bombardment Of Ossowitz
Mas confinuing.
Russian apiators have successfully at
Iactad with bombs the German positions
- ezxznesn and stasiskl Between the
Ea1f River and che East Prussian from
2at
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-10
JACK ELLER SEEKS RECORD

Tohn n Fller, Of the Treh- american A C.,
the hurdle champion, is confident that he will
set a new mark for the 50-yard low-hurdle
event az the sixth annual track and field car
niyai Of the Meadowbrook Club OF the John
Wnnamaker store at Convention Hail on SAT-
that he would attempt to break the record
was made by Secretary Dallas yesterday.
T,iier Will have every chance In the world to
accomplish this feat. as he Will face many
of the best hurdlers in tho country. Joe
innliy scheduled 20 take part In this race,
Will only compete in two events the 50-yard
dash and the running high jump.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-10
CARS FORCES ACTIVE
WITHIN HUNGARY BORDER
Win Place at Svidnik-Foe Ahead at
Boligrod in Galicia.

TEL ItOITtAD, MaTcn 10.
* The battles between the Russians and
the Austrians in the Carpathlans continue
stubborn and sanguinary. The Russians,
despite their reported continued defeats,
seem still able TO bring up reinforcements
and thus maintain the offensive.
The Russians, according 10 reports, ..p-
parently have improved their position on
the Hungarian side of the Dukla Pass.
II is asserted that the Austrlans have
been defeated near SYidnik, on the on
dawa River, a considerable distance in
side Hungarian territory. The Austrians.
however, are still attacking the Russians
south OF BoligTod. on the Galieian side Of
the mountains, east OF the Dukla Pass
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-10
a. !. eILEs MADE PREsIDENT
Will Head Glenside Tennis Club En-
srino Year.

pIsns for Increasing tho membership were
discussed Mt the annual banquet Of the Glen
side Tennis Club In the Continental Hotel
last tight. The club has i've courts. which
can easily be put IN the best Of condition,
and these permit OF use by more members
The following officers were elected Presl- :
don't A. L. Giles; vice president. Thomas
ijrn H. schnerr. and the following directors,
who with the officers, will direct the club :
WVndcrle and George RennlnRer. The directors
will choose q captain at the next meeting qnd
he will arrange for numerous interelub natgn,es
and several club tournaments, Robert HILL
tbo retIrlng president. was toastr1aster.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-10
BENEFIT CARNIVAL A SUCCESS

About $1,000 was realized at the boxing and
wrestling carnival last night at the Goth Regl-
ent Armory. New York city. The entertain-
ment. which was held under the auspices OF
the New York American and Journal In aid OF
destitute families served to bring together
many former champions OF the ring and mat
Billy Gibson who managed the entertainment,
programmed number Of attractive bouts
which were witnessed by crowd OF 1000 per-
sons. including about 100 women. Bob Fitz-
simmons. who boxed three rounds with his son,
Bob Jr,, received an ovation. did Terry Me-
Govern Jimmy Britt, Young Corbett, Jack
McAulime and other former champions.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-10

MARLIN, Tex, March iO.-Managers arc be-
sicging John McGraw for some of his surplus
players who are to he sent away when the
pruning time comes. Rain and snow ntcrfcred
with yesterdays practice and left the field in
poor condition for today's workouts.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-10
Announce Harvard Tennis Dates

CAMBRIDGE, Mass, March 10.-The sched-
ule for the Harvard tennis team was announced
last night ms follows: April 10. Agawam Coun-
Try club. at Providence, r. l.. April 20. Phlla- :
doiphia Country Club, at Philadelphia: April
90. Chevy chase Country Club. Mt Washington:
April g, Baltimore Country Club, at Balti-
more: May t. Amherst at Cambridge: Nav g.
Dartmouth at Cambridge; May rs, Cornell. at
Ithaca, n. Y; May p, IIniversity OF Pennsyl-
Princeton: May 90. Yale. at CambrIdge.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-10
CooMBs IN RARE FORM
"Iron Man" Talk of Dodgers Train
ing Camp in Florida.

DAyToNA, Fla. March 10.-From present
up to expectations this year. The hero OF the
record 2+-lnnlngs game at Boston lives out,
physical condition While he has taken few
iibcrtles with his arm he does considerable
pItrhInR lie told several newspaper men to-
day that he felt good as he did w 1nl3,
and NAV be ready to pitch IN championship
game soon. - - -.
lie viii work in all the games here.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-10

II was announced yesterday that the
Brighton-b by -the-sea Company which owns the
brighton Beach race track, Contemplntes ask
ing for race dates In the spring District At
torney Cropsey, OF New York last night re-
fused to state whether he would prosecute tho
race track men in case their plan was carried
through
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-10
John Shields Is Killed

HAMMOND, Ind, March 1O.-John shielda
veteran horse trainer, known wherever there
was a county fair track, killed yesterday
at Crown Point. He was driving a colt when
a passing street car frightened the animal II
SHE'D, throwing Shields into an electric Iirbt
pole Hil skull was fractured He bad
trained 1900 horses for the track.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-10
Il. II. Adams High Gun

+. H. Adams was high man at the annual
target shoot of the Hyde Park Shooting As
soSr>' ion, on the siub grounds. Hyde Park,
James ". Wertz was second, with an n aver. eT
age of 81 out OF 6J. and Wertman third bis
mark being 50 out OF 40. "' ms
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-10
Helm Defeats KIiny

CLEVELAND, March 10.-Edward Helm NJ
this city defeated John Killing, Kansas CITY,
80 TO rs, In an S3-nning Interstate Three.
Cushion Billiard League match here iast
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-10
Rndnlnh to Pitch Today

MACON. Ga, March tO.-The Boston Braves
play their first practice game OF the season
today when they clash with the Mercer club
Dick Rudolph will start the game, and Tyler
and one or two rockies VIII also twirl an in
ming
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-10
Jones Quits as Manager

Bill Jones, who has aided in developing one
of the best track teams ever seen at city Col
lege OF New York has resigned as manager
Jack Guinness has been appointed acting man
ager until new leader IS chosen.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-10
ALLIED LANDING FORCE
REPULSED BY TURKISH
TROOPS, SAYS BERLIN
Mine Sweeping Operations
of British Denied by Con-
stantinople - S h e | | S
Strike E n G Ii s h and
French Battleships.

BERLIN, March 10.
Troops landed by the Allies to attack
the Dardanelles forts have been driven
back to their ships by the Turks after
suffering heavy losses, according to Con-
stantInople dispatches received by the Of
fetal German News Agency today
The German press asserts that the Brit
ish Admiralty's announcement of success
in the Dardanelles is untrue, and is de-
signed to influence the Balkan countries
in favor of the Allies.
This view is borne out by a Constanti-
nople dispatch, which says:
"As an actual fact. not single ship
has reached the Turkish mine fields. No
mines have been removed. Attempts to
make an effective landing have complete
ly failed.
Public spirit in Constantinople is fun
of confidence and business life is nor
NAL"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-10
Skater Martin To Race

Freddie Martin. winner OF the last 24-hour
roller skaing race AZ New York city, Will be
featured in the sprint races on March 49, pre-
cedlng tho next long grind at the Garden.
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Fplrola Chiefiain ArIesied

H1#@H aHDaM tIazch 20 The nolorl-
isas sHisasaia kessqiH has been
HIteas' according 81 adqieaa
# tQasF
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ATHENS. March 10.

ATHENS, March TO-
During the bombardment of the Turk
ish forts on the Dardanelles on Tuesday
four shells fell upon the French battle
snip Suffren and six upon the British
battleshlp Lord Nelson, according to in
formation received here today. The ex-
tent of the damage caused by these
shells is not known The day was
marked by violent artillery exchanges
between ships of the fleet and Turkish
Forts Nos. 1S and 10 at I[ilid Bahr. The
warghips began their cannonade at
o'clock in the morning, the forts reply
ing vigorously Mine sweeping opera
tions continue and wnen they are com
pleted a combined attack will be launched
against Kiid Bahr.
Six British warships, headed by the
superdreadnouEht Queen Elizabeth, are
concentrating their fire upon the batteries
of Fort Namazieh, overlooking the Dar-
danelles narrows. A determined effort
is being made to silence the guns OF
Namazieh, which have so far swept the
strait for distance of several miles and
blocked the advance of mine-sweepers
The newest monster of the seas, the
superdreadnoughts Warspte, is believed
to have Joined the allied fleet. Admiralty
officials have virtually admitted that an
other big battleship of the Queen Eliza
beth type is in action. The Warspite was
laid down five days after the Queen
Elizabeth, was launched November 26
1913, and is now reported to be battering
the Turkish forts with her 15-inch guns.
The Russian Black Sea fleet, Petrograd
reported today. is steaming slowly west
ward along the coast of Aslatic Turkey
toward the Bosporus. 1t has sunk sew
eral small Turkish steamers utilized as
supply ships by the Turkish fleet, and is
now reported less than 100 miles from
Constantinople