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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-21
LLOYD GEORGE CHEERED
AS WELSH STRIKE ENDS
Miners Ratify Terms of Settle
ment-To Return to Work at
Once.
CARDIFF. July 81.

CARDIFF. July 81.
Delegates representing the 100000 strik-
ing welsh coal miners at noon today
fatined the settlement made yesterday BY
the miners Executive Council. It was
announced that the men would return 70
work at once.
Minister OF Munitions Lloyd-George,
who was in the hall when the vote Of
the delegates was taken. was escorted 20
tho platform amid cheers from the min.
ers. in a short speech he congratulated
both the miners and the mine owners
for reaching a speedy settlement and rec.
oenizlnE the rountry's interests were
above their own.
when I was first aeked TO come here
1 was horrihed at It'd thought OF taking
part in struggisf between my best
friends," said Lloyd-Georse, but now
my trip becomes a source Of joy I am
returning to- London, having shaken
hands with my fellow workmen and tho
gentlemen on the other side Of the ques-
ton"
ENGLAND faces a situation so serious
as TO call for the united concentration
and action OF every man. woman ana
child IN the nation" Mr.. Jloyd-George
told the miners The Minister OF Munl-
tions referred to the fact that the bulk
OF Frances coal nelds are in the hands
OF the Germans He urged the miners
on that account 10 make UP for time lost
during the strike by extraordinary ef-
forts.
"show France that you are prepared to
assist in the struggle for world freedom
by filling the bunkers Of her navy and
Englands navy he sald. with the help
of you men, Great Britain Will defy the
most potent enemy in the world
THE Government depends upon you to
give our gallant lighters in the trenches
fair and equal chance with their foes,
1t depends upon your efforts to aid in
speeding the production Of shells. Peace
at home is absolutely essential II Eng
land is to emerge from this war victori-
ous"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-21
FRENCH AIR SQUADRON
RAIDS COMPLAINS, NEAR
METZ; ESCAPESSAF
Thirty-one "A e r op lane s
Shell Important Railway
Junction - Beat Off At
tack of German Aviators.
Destroy Big Buildings.

PARIS. July 2t.-Thirty-one French
aeroplanes participated in a great air raid
on the railway station at Contains, in
northern France. the War Office an
nounced this afternoon. Bombs were
hurled on several buildings and the loco
motive shed was seen to burst, into
flames.
Confans lies Is miles west OF the Ger
man fortress of Metz and is the junction
point of important railways supplying the
German armies around Verdun and St
Mihiel
Three German aviators, according to
the official dispatches, made feeble at
taInpts to attack the French air fotilla.
Several French birdmep closed in upon
the Germans and quickly put them to
flight. In the chase one of the enemy's
aeroplanes was shot DOWN,
The official communique also reported
new air raids yesterday on the German
fortified city Of Kolmar. in Alsace.
The text OF the communique follows!
I'm Artois the night was marked by
cannonade around Souches and Neuville
st. Vaast.
"soibsons was bombarded during the
night.
THE enemy attacked our positions
around Tete d'Bach and also at Vauxfery,
but was repulsed.
Lively infantry actions developed in
the Vosges yesterday afternoon. At
night there was hard fighting on the
heights dominating the Fecht Valley rpuh
the least
"To the north of the Fecht (Alsace),
we made ourselves masters of part of
the enemy's defensive works and made
notable progress, almost reaching the
crest line of the heights.
"on Tuesday 81 ayiators bombarded
Contains en- Jarney, near Longuyon. an
important French railway junction. 1t
was observed that three 155-millmetre
shells and four 9O-millimetre shells we're
we'll placed, striking the station, the
round house and a locomotive"
Three enemy aeroplanes were put to
flight by the SQUADRON, one being COM
PEELED to descend rapidly.
"On Tuesday afternoon two French avi-
ators again bombarded Kolmar. -Four 1856
millimetre shells and four s0-millimetre
shells were dropped upon the railroad
tracks"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-21
LEDGER TOURISTS PICK
POPPIES IN OYERCOATs
Party Runs Into Cold spell--yisits Ft.
Scott and the Preside.

SAN FRANCISCO, July 2. - Picking
flaming peoples in Golden Gate Park
while muffied in heavy overeoats was a
new and dlverting experience for the
Ledger tourists yesterday. All San Fran
cisco went about in heavy wraps and
coats because the temperature was that
OF midwlnter. Despite the unseasonabe
blasts, which made visitors shiyer. some
of them were brave enough to plunge into
the surf
The Ledger tourists visited Fort Scott
after motoring through the Preside.
Fort Scott is the chief military port on
the Western shores and proved an inter-
esting spot.
Much Interest Is attached to the dinner
which Mr.. and Mrs. Bs T stotesbury will
give today for the councilmanic dele
cation which accompanied the Liberty
Bell 10 the coast
The bell continues the chief feature o.
attraction at the Exposition. Thousands
visited the relic yesterday, and so patfl-
otic and ferYent were their expressions
OF appreciation OF It's significance that
even the Philadelphia policemen who
stand guard about 1t were deeply affected
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-21
CHILDREN HAVE DAYS OUTING
Ellis A. Gimbel Host of 125 Boys and
Girls at Philmont Club.

One hundred and twenty-five boys and
girls from the Jewish Foster Home and
Orphan Asylum are having the time of
their lives today at the Philmont coun-
try Club as the guests OF Ellis A. Girn-
bel on their sixth annual outing. The
feature of the morning was a baseball
game In which the Asylum team defeated
the Caddies OF the Philmont Club nv a
score Of IL TO 5.
Novelty races furnished the principal
ampsement for both boys and girls this
afternoon The shrieks OF delight uttered
by the little city dwelers who gst a
glimpse OF therolllng hills arfi picturesque
valleys once year testihed TO their
enjoyment OF todaqs outing.
5lxty-two boys, and slxty-three girls
went on the outing today. They viii
return to the home late this afternoon
INinoheon was served to theb In ths
Woods adjoining the club.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-21
y. S. TO SEND REPLY
TO BERLIN BY FRIDAY
conlIaasa 80 - ons

Continued from Page One
tria's protest against munitions shin
ments TO the Allies The two notes. how
ever. viii not 60 forward simultaneously.
II developed today that al Tuesday's
Cabinet conferences there was consider
able debate concerning Incorporation IN
ne reply 70 Germany a warning that
reDeufion Of the LaHitanla affair would
be considered an iunfriendly act" Il was
understood the wording OF this clause
was 80 modified as merely 10 point out
that another such incident would be
viswed with grave concern as threaten
ing hitherto peaceful relations between
the two countries.
% Was learned also that the eommunl.
eaten maintains With unmistakable hrm-
ness Americas determination 10 insist
On respect Of ~ citizens rights
Gefmany'E proposal that neutral PAS
aeneef vessels, German ships OF -FOUR
tsereny ships be placed under tha
American nag for Transporting American
passenger. The note lsas said. 70 declare
impossible without 4 special set of con-
arsss noU Ia adioufnuent.
tnstead Of refusing polnlblank to pro-
louE diplomatic negotiations on Ger
manys undersea warfare the note ,-as
said 10 have been nodded 10 the extent
of stating that this Government eannat
Hfe. % the present situation hoW any
aaelHl end can be attained ~ further
FarIe2E
HHs keynote ef the fspiy. e e unasr-
stood here. is that Germany must bo
iadzzd hy her acts rather than hy her
eerf zHpradfHee if GsfmHA subnafino
aotlHlanders avoid futafe atlachs unon
sHiIs cafryins lbneeeul american pasa-
euEefa aHd follow rho Jules 81 iaterna-
tIenai laH fssaHliaa sasrtH aHd zeIrare
ifFaQi naod'eas Sacrifice of neutral 5fa
t .cFefnHlnl ulIi lezl thIt Ihs kaHaf
Ha o4N't e rracliel nf. r nofaa
HeeI4a - asea Be- Il
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ONE DEAD, MANY HURT
IN STRIKE RIOT
oontInued dom raEe one

Continued from Page One
from the street, the strikers battered
down the nrehouse doors and attacked
those. within. Every policeman and
deputy in the neighborhood came to the
rescue. while strikers hastened to the
attack. The flrehouse was wrecked, the
engine smashed> and those within badly
beaten before a squad of 100 policemen,
formed in a hollow square, reached the
building.
These were assaulted and as they drew
revolvers a shower of missiles sent sew
eral to EARTH unconscious. An order to
shoot into the mob was given, At the
first volley several strikers fell
They Withdrew for moment, then
shooting and hurting stones, they agaih
came to the attack. Cady's horse, shot
through the body, dropped just as
bullet tipped across the police inspec-
tors leg. Policeman Wooart was knocked.
off his nlountPy stone that caught him
on the shoulder. Patrolman Langtre was
cut In the neck by a strikers knife. Po-
llcemen Harris and McGeehan were hit
in the face by stones and knocked sense
less.
FIRE ENGINES SENT FOR
Within flve minutes more than so of
the officers were hurt so badly they were
unable to fight longer. A hurry call for
aid was sent to the City Hall, and eight
fire engines were sent to the rescue. The
shooting continued while the fire engines
were making the trip, and other strikers
fell. Cady was again hit by a stone. Two
of his men carried him into hallway,
where they were set upon by a dozen
strikers. Peter Ruch, driver OF the
Bayonne Hospital ambulance. ,drove
through the mob and single handed got
the inspector inside his ambulance The
mob attacked him and the automobile
with stones, smashing in the glass win
dows and wooden sides, and inflicting
slight cuts on both Ruch and Cady Ruch
sent his machine through the crowd and
got Cady to the hospital.
When the flremen arrived, they found
the deputies and police surrounded and
almost overpowered. Hastily attaching
their hoses, they turned the nozzles on
the crowd and forced the strikers back
ward Even then the strikers continued
TO throw stones, hitting several firemen
STREET LIKE BATTLEFIELD.
The street resembied battlefield when
II was cleared Six strikers, one dead,
and four policemen lay on the pavement.
Two ambulances made a dozen trips and
took many badly hurt and slightly in
Jured to the hospital.
The dead man is M. Stornachlk He was
shot In the head and was rushed to the
hospital where he died three minutes
after being admitted Seven strikers are
In the hospital suffering from shots in
the arms or legs. The strikers are still
gathered FIVE blocks from the battle
ground.
Every roof near the plant Is crowded
with men who throw missiles on all who
try 10 get through to the plant beyond
the police lines and there is not suf-
foient police on hand to drive them
away.
Practically all Of the strikers are for
eigners, mostly Hungarians. In the
crowd that surged around the plant this
morning were scores OF women. The
women proved harder to handle ana
paeify than the men.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-21
SUFFRAGE BELL IS
IN CLARION COUNTY
Many ovations in Days Journey From
Butler to Emlenton.

EAfLENToN. Pa. July 2i,-The party
touring the State with the suffrage lAp-
erty Bell arrived here last night, attqf
making several stops between Butler ana
here. ~ party was greeted by a eonl'
mittee OF local suffragettes, and az
meeting this evening addresses Fsis
made by Mrs Katherine w. Rauschen
berger, donor OF the bell, and Miss lar
giett w. Grim
At Chicora addresses were made
Miss Grim ana Mrs. Rausehenberger lna
next stop was az Harms City, where
great ovation was given to the bell
AZ PstroAa the Women's ChrisIl.a,
Temperance Union turned out TO gt
tho bell. Miss Louise Hall and Aal
Grim made addresses. Al Bfuin, the q
stop IN Butler County. a big demonslfi'
ton WAS held Tor the party. FoNPais
was the iirzt stop In Clarion County ana
q large delegation greeted the bell there
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-21
A. F. OF L. HEADS AND STRIKE
LEADERS DISCUSS SITUATION
Countrywide Movement to Be
Launched, Is Belief.

WASHINGTON, July 21. L President
Gompers and Secretary Morrison, OF the
American Labor Federation. held a short
but important conference today with
leaders OF union labor interested In the
Bridgeport strike situation. Al 1:O5 D. m.
they adjourned, to meet in Bridgeport at
10 a. m. Friday
While strict secrecy was observed II
was the general belief that the confer
ence looked toward a widespread move-
ment for an increase In wages and better
ment OF working conditions In all plants,
the owners Of which benefited by the 1u-
ropean war.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-21
HUNGRY COLOGNE MOB
DESTROYS FOOD SHOPS
High Cost of Commodities
Causes Rioting in Rhine Prov
ince Metropolis.
AMsrERDAM, July d

AMSTERDAM, July n.
Riots are reported to have broken out
In Cologne az the result OF the high price
Of food. Cologne lies upon the Rhine
River IN the Rhine province OF Prussia.
The industrial plants at Cologne were not
such as could be turned into factories
for the production OF war supplies, conse-
quently the city has heen hit very hard
by the war and there is much idleness
there.
Men and women stopped at the market
place and destroyed the windows in
number OF shops.
Crying, Give us bread!" and "Give us
cheaper meatr' the members OF the mobs
dehed the police and destroyed much
property before being dispersed.
The Governments is attempting TO make
popular concentrated form a food,
composed OF chemical extractions from
vegetables and meats.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-21
CzAR HASTENS TO FRONT; NEW
SLAV DEFENSE MOVE .PENDS

iterated their confident belief that the
Germans terrific attae6s could not be
maintained for long and that the heavy
losses they are suffering Ia their advance
along the front from the Baltic Sea To-
the Bug River would result in a gradual
weakening, Of which Grand Duke Nicho-
las would take full advantage.
Great reserves oi men and ammunition
have been held baek by the Russian CEN
eral Stan TO combat the hna desperate
assault OF the Austro-o8rman forces ON
the Warsaw defenass. These are now
being utilized
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-21
Wanamaker Cadets on 10 camn

Two battalions OF the John wanarnaker
Commercial Institute Cadets left today
for a two weeks encambment at ths
Wanamaker Commercial Institute camp
at Island Heights. N. j. Immediately ~
fore leaving the cadets were reviewed
by Mr.. Wanamaker In the armory on ths
ninth moor OF the building. The Institute
members IN both the New York and Phil
adelphia stores, II they have been men-
bers since before the first of NAV ~.
REQUIRED to attend the camp. THE bovs
and their officers live Ia tents ana unasr-
go ali the rgors and discipline of milItsrv
camp Life. -..s
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-21
PhlIadelphlans Marry in Elkton

ELKToN. Nd, July 91-FtYe OF the
seven couples married IN Elkton this
morning were Philadelphians. They we're;
Elwood @. Booth and Jennie +. Warren,
Lewis Genro and Mary Pastella. william
r. Story and Carolyn C. Branneck, David
Weston and LILLE NJ shiffsr ana Elmer
IL Miller and Frances y. Guenther, ali
OF Philadelphia; Clyde w. aroffi and
HANNA NJ. Piokell, Readings Harry Mason,
Elk Mills, and Ella Cullen. Aberdeen, Nd
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-21

PETROGRAD, July 2i.
Emperor Nieholas has gone 10 the mont
in Poland. Il was oniclailg announced to-
day
The departure Of the Car at this time
"a believed 10 indicate that the Russians
General Stan regards tho conflict now be-
ing waged as the climax nf the campaign.
Previous yialtg of the Car 10 the front
have been followed BY sudden and ef-
fectiye Offensive moves b. HE troops and
the military experts hers look for new
ana uneNpected strife that VIII upset the
Germans efforts to capture Warsaw
oniciala Of the War once today re-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-21
GERMANS IN EXTREME NORTH
CUTTING WAY TO sLAY NAVAL BASE

e pearins into Gtfmany from the sast-
era front So enormous ls tie number
q siav prisoners of wal taken finte me
present campaign opened that the mili-
tary anlhpglliea are severely taxed f1
care for them
Dlaraienqs from the ffo1f say that the
forcss 0f Grand Duke hichqI1a have been
Heakahea 80 gftetlr thal re kussla1s are
HrepaFu4 tr fazf tao tnczI M H1Ha1hela
tfopas = feliasfez aad Aosasr 81 she
ffefE hca ia haa ea sole i 4
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-21
OLD VAULTS DISCOVERED
Dungeon-like Structures Excite Much
Speculation.

ENcavations for 4 water main have un-
eaFthed on % street below Market sfrssl.
q net Of old vaults which have become
the source Of much speculation. rhers
are many theories ss 10 the use to .Fhleh
the vaults. which are very Old hi ao-
pearaneei we're put originally. soms 81
nsfe that they wers dungeons ussd ia
e9nneftion with jail which. II IS said. Ii
eas time oceupled the opposite corner.
ltlstz INSIST mat they were storage
sael,s ~ me basement of brewery
Which many years aRo sfeod 81 81 ~, {.
eaf cofner Al any rate. ths cesirsele--
nsfs torn down those of the tanifs s.
intsffsfe win their work ana afs Usilinr
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-21
Three Veteran Policemen Resign

Three veteran policemen handed in
their designations to Superintendent Rob-
inson today and viii be retired on PEN
sion. They are Policeman William H.
Walton. Of the s9th street and Lancaster
avenue station, whose resignation takes
erect Immediately; Acting Detective
William b. ~ selby OF the Tth and
Carpenter streets station. TO take effeet
August 4, and Policeman William Wilson.
OF the polioeboat Rsyburn. TO take effect
August l.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-21
WINCHESTER ARMS COMPANY
PLANS TO AVERT STRIKE
Directors win Institute Pension Fund
for Employees.

NEW HAVEN, Conn, July n.-fn am
evident attempt 70 allay AZ far aa nossi.
Pc any aieeontent among their 12e00, ems
pioyes. la the face of tscsni thrests ~
an extension OF the strike amaa4 mr,l-
tons inanufactuIiHs concerns Ia New
England and elsewhefe, the Winehtsfsf
Repeating Arms Company feaas. ifraanr
the board of DIRECTORS ANNOUNCED fhe
early inauguration ~ ~ emrloysss 80.
sion fhis NilI hn similar in iis Bian -
that Dut laiu faroa soms time siare n,
the American Telegraph ana Telanhsns
Company and ether concerns
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-21
POLICE SEEK SAILORS
Jaclsies Accused Of Beating and Rob.
bing Man.

Every sailor on the battIeship AIisals-
sippi, now lying at the navy yard, viii
be lined zip and closely scrutinzed today
by detectives from the Tacony police
station in an effort TO and the two jaesies.
who. IN company with a woman ana a
jitney driver, beat Thomas McGulfe. n
s22 Iona street. Narherth, unconscious last
night and robbed him Of his money and
watch
Mcclure distinctly remembers, he says
the hat bands Of the two sailors which
read ~ s. 81 Mississippi He viii -
With the detectives 10 Identify his assaIl-
ants. Mc9ulrs drew $50 from his sagsnes
ana started eut for the randerloin lasl
night ne met a woman and with the t,gs
sailors started oa a tour of the salnons
Toward morning they boarded 4 iifnEp
When they got On the Hqalleton pike nesr
the Northeast boulevard The whole four
ser pa him and beat him into ancon-
acionEness. He was treated at the Frank I
ford Hogpltal
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-21
Hope 70 Avert strlEe q 5000 Miner.

81 VI II ' -I-T-E-- Q |77TT IT--0--
other strike q $4,000 eastern Chile c6ai
ninofa iaausa tedaS Htazias snofhsr
bis aalkout tomorrow when 9hs ftms
ilmii sitea - The antfa for lhe mine
run aales 10 na lfstAilea sknIfsa 4 coa.
fasereA miaera aha OPERATORS VS. bs-
Ius - GainmbuH Today f. s4.f y.
4 Ths iseE siHt. .h.t. sndss
ia eQlunuea cae fs
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-21
Chester Heirhts camp Meeting

The Chester Heights Camp Meeting
opens this evening ana will continue unpl
August s2. Services will be held thfs,
be conducted BY the officers. The Rsty
Samuel McWllllama, Of Trinity Msthodist
Episcopal Church, Chester, will be tns
spiritual director, with the Rev Frank A
Gray, of Wissahlckon. assisting
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-21

FAhMHH Missy 4Nf4 sr Hnrae.a
uflotas az as HH1Hf i4irs tf'I. ..
81 sfiks tea ~ Aitae a
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-21
Admits Question Is Deli
cate Matter to Adjust,
Notwithstanding Nation.
al Dissatisfaction With
Policy of Free Material.
British Board of Trades Rul.
ing Indicates a Large Part
of Seized Cargoes Will Be
Ordered Sold by the Prize
Court.

LONDON. July 2ig
Another attempt was made in the Houso
Of Commons yesterday to induce the Gov.
eminent to make cotton contraband. Or
war A strong appeal toward this ebd
was made by sir Henry peizei.
Mr. Asquith, IN response to an inslstsut
demand foryprompt action in this respeot
said that no subject was receiving mora
watchful consideration at the hands oi
the Government
"But It is a very difficult matter Of
solution" he said '1t is easy, 10 bo
sure. to put forward one broad line ~
policy and to say that this has the ad-
vantage over some other line OF policy.
but there are questions so minute ana
delicate With such difficult ramiicatIons
that you may be multiplying rather than
minimizing the difficulty.
~ am not satisfied myself with tha
existing state of things, believe that
great deal OF cotton reaches GERMANY
which ought not TO. ? on the other hand.
We have TO be very careful in exercising
our belllgerent right not to impinge on
the legitimate trade interests of neutral
Powers with whom we are on terms Of
perfect nmityi
I'VE certainly do not desire to do any.
thing that Will provoke a gratuitous quar-
rel. Everything has to be taken into ac.
count with due perspective and prepsra.
tlon. The Government hopes, however,
without much delay. to obtain a moro
satisfactory and more adequate solution
of the difnculties."
A large part OF the shipments OF Anerl.
can cotton held up by Great Britain prob.
ably will be condemned by the prize court
This was indicated by a ruling made by
the Government.
The ruling was announced by the Board
Of Trade. which holds that II the owner.
ship Of cotton shipped under the agree.
ment with American exporters passes
from the American shipper to an enemy
of Great Britain 1t will not be purchased
by the British Government under the
terms of the agreement.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-21
wAsH1NGToN. July f,

WARRINGTON, July n.
An approaching crisis in the dispute
with Great Britain over her stoppage OF
American cotton shipments to neutrAls
was fofeshadowed today,
IT was learned that the State Depart
ment and President Wilson have received
masses Of information regarding cotton
shipments, normal consumption, reserve
supplies and prospective crops, foreign.
and domestic for use IN preparing an
other protest against British seizures
= Word that the British prize courts pro-
pose TO conhscate as enemy property,
without reimbursement, cotton cohhisned
to German ytms in neutral countries dis
turbed officials. II was said the Admin
istration would protest vigorously
Indications that England Is seriously
considering adding cotton to her coBtfa-
band gave a stu more serious aspect 70
the situation