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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-23

Churchill, head of the Adr,,s.u
that England would cornnsi ~ tsn
fleet to come out and fight m SetIsA
tions In Hellgoland may he naas opera
plan to smash the bottle that ot tm
the German battleship squadron CO. ss hsla
months. lor NAM
CHURCHILL BACK FROM rp,,...
Mr. Churchill returned todor ~
France, where he conferred Wiz 'on
French Minister of Marine. wbuo "
fcial statement has been issued a. w
subject under discussion by tho To- Us
who are directing the naval opera,to men
the western Allies, 1t is reportsd ,Sn,nls ,Sons q
took up IN detail the North Ses .ast .,sl they
and the Dardauelles, laying plans s.aun
most stupendous naval operatIo.V w
world has ever witnessed. he
In some quarters the opiniop ,r.
pressed today that a decisive 80 e
the war had been reached A d,ss.
from Rotterdam states that the n.psssea
Government has forbidden any t'nan ~.
leave Germany at present. n is .,e ne %
that such step would have bs.o eaeyA
only owing to the fact that Gern. uksu
making plans that must be gusrdSS gudSly g,..
the utmost secrecy viii
That the French have Joined that.
ish allies Is apparent from dispatch ss.t
Copenhagen, which says an Anelo.ts.i.'On i'On
squadron has been sighted in the ws,.sh ywss,nsh
to the north of StavanRer. On ~. "Net
way coast. Stavanger is almost d,. Nof'
from the Orkney Islands and on ssS
which almost marks the northern ,M
of the British patrol that guards 'aat Mli
exit from the North Sea. A Rri,iss wy
ship In that vicinity stopped and in,,.
ed Norwegian steamship. pVe
Reports continue to be received t,,-
Copenhagen, too, of the presence ~ ~ ~
man warships in the North Sea NJ
stopping of all commerce from HOLLAND
reaches of the sea and the raids 4, a Nc
marines into Heligoland Bay combln. !.
indicate to naval observers that tbn ~ /"
ing in on the German bases has 49,
and that its elimination will be tha ~, ,,s,Sa
tho crucible OF battle of ths s.sa "
months work under high pressure bv hs@
British and German navies. '''a
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-23
EIGHT ORDINANCES SIGNED
BY MAYOR BLANKENBURG
Department Supply and Other Bills
Await His Action.

Await His Action.
Mayor Blankenburg today notified Chief
Clerk William II. FELTON,, of Common
Council, that he has signed eight ord-
nances passed by Councils at the last
session.
The Mayor has not yet approved the
ordinance appropratn the surplus of
S95I9Si from 1914 revenues among the
various county offices and municipal de-
partments. The appropriation ordinance
passed by Councils provides approxi-
mately $40 600 to the Municipal Court for
about SO additional employees, including
a trial commissioner" at S250O year;
a special agent and probation officer at
5000 a year each; a supervisor Of pro-
bation officers at $500; seven probation
officers at $500; 10 probation officers at
1850; 10 more at 1920; another IL at Si020
three stenogra pliers at 1920 and other
stenographers, clerks and messengers.
Tho principal ordinances which the
Mayor has signed include those deslgnat-
ing the streets bounded by Snyder and
Columbia avenues and the Delaware and
Schuylklll Rivers from 100000 In the
sll, 800 COO loan; the street to he paved
In other sections from the 100000 Item in
the loan and other repaving. Ono of the
separate ordinances authorizes the paw
ing of Baltimore avenue from 5ith street
to Cobbs Creek Park and provides for
collection Of cost of the paving from
owners Of property fronting the i'm
provement. ~. II SH@
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-23
GERMANS RUSH 100000
MEN TO YPRES BATTLE
Reinforcements From Many Points
Brought Up for New Offensive.
AMSTERDAM, April O.


German troops have opened a new and
violent offensive on the western front.
The renewed offensive was made pos
sible by the arrival OF heavy reinforce
ments from Antwerp. Liege and AiX-La-
ChapelIe. For five days all the railroads
in Belgium have been given up TO the
transportation OF these troops, reported
here to number from 10000 to 900 men.
Severe damage has been caused by Ger
man shell at Ypres, and what was left
is being destroyed. Fires are reported in
sons have been killed,
The fury of the German attacks resulted
in some gains in the trench fighting about
Zillebeke, but on Thursday morning the
British made a counter-attack that re-
gained all their lost ground.
The new German offensive which has
developed along the Ypres front indicates
that the positions recently gained by the
British are considered of such great i'm
portance to the Kaisers strategic lines
that the Germans are willing TO sacrifice
q great number of lines to regain them.
The vast numbers OF reinforcements
which the Germans are rushing TO the
Ypres lines, estimated at 100000, must
necessarily weaken other points in their
battle front, and may give the French
an opportunity TO press home their ST.
Mihiel and Alsace drives,
The British undoubtedly have the ad-
vantage in the positions about Ypres, as
they hold Hill No. so, which commands
the country for miles around.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-23
WOMEN FIGHT SUFFRAGE
Open Headquarters Within Stones
Throw of Equal Franchise Society.

open headquarters Wlthm stone
Throw of Equal Franchise Society.
Downtown headquarters of the Penn
sylvania Association Opposed to Woman
Suffrage were opened today at 926 Chest
nut street, within n stones throw and
in full view of the Equal Franchise So
cety of Philadelphia Offices on 9Th street
above Chestnut
Antl-suffrasists. under the direction of
Mrs william w. Birdsall, Miss a. K.
Shallcross and Mrs Alison, are busting
the place and preparing it for the vigor-
Gus campaign against votes for women
which will be conducted during the sum-
mer The campaign will combat the ef-
forts of the suffragists to carry the cleo
tlon in November. when the voters will
settle the question, and 1t is probable that
the headquarters will be maintained until
the election.
The windows are decorated in n general
color scheme Of white, black and pink,
the anti-suffrage colors, denoting purity,
steadfastness and the best in woman
hood. Banners, buttons, anti-suffrage
literature and pink roses are on sale
and pledge buttons for men are prom
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-23
BoMBARDED WITH BOTTLES
Boy Held After Causing Man to Lose
His Temper and Ice Cream.

It's bad enough to have to dodge n
volley of empty milk bottles, but when
a man has to sacrifice n quart of ice
cream he is carrying home to his wife
he has a right to lose his temper.
Assistant City solicitor Scatchard's eyes
flashed today, when he submitted this
opinion to Magistrate Pennock at the Ger
mantown police station. The Magistrate
agreed with him. and held Raymond
simpson l5-year-old lad who lives at
ll9 East Duval street, under $500 bail for
court. charged with being responsible for
the disappointment suffered by Mrs.
Scatchard, when her husband returned
home empty-handed last night The City
Solicitor said he was on his way to his
home at 63i2 Ross street with the ice
cream, when he ran into the volley of
milk bottles.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-23
YIELD OR FIGHT, SAY
JAPANESE TO CHINA
Final Demands of Toxic Pre-
sented, With Notice That No
Change Will Be Considered.

PEkIN, April 23.-Japan's final de-
mands were presented to the Chinese For
eign Minister today by Doctor Hioki, the
japanese Ambassador. Doctor Hiolti
stated that no further modification of the
proposals could be made and that the
continuance OF the negotiations here de-
pended upon the attitude Of China.
The japanese Envoy said that his state
ment was not In the nature OF an ultima
tum, but in Chinese official circles II was
taken as a notice to yield or fight"
China's protest against the terms Of the
original demands made by Japan resulted
in some changes being made at Toxic,
but whether these are material conces-
sions is not vet known.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-23
LACEMAKERs FOR SUFFRAGE
Employees of Mill in Northwest
Pledge Aid to Cause.

Several hundred girls employed by the
Quaker Lace Company 4th street and
Lehlgh avenue. pledged themselves to
work for the cause of woman's suffrage
today at a MONDAY suffrage meeting
in the recreation room of the lace factory.
The girls also promised to participate in
great suffrage parade on May I, in
which girls and women from all the man.
ufaCturing establishments in the north
east are planning to take part.
The meeting was held under the direc-
tiOn of the Womcn's Equal Franchise
Society. The speakers were Miss Flor
ence Sanvlle, secretary of the Women's
Trade Union League of Philadelphia and
Miss Anna McCue, an organizer for the
Equal Suffrage Society Miss Mary Mil
Ter. an empoye of the lace company, pre-
sided. The announcement was made that
a headquarters will be opened tomorrow
afternoon at 26O2 Kensington avenue.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-23
Confer on Forcing Dardanelles

PARIS, April 23.-The best means for
fastening the passage of the Dardanelles
by the Allies warships was one of the
principal subjects of a conference yester-
day between Minister of Marine Augag-
neur and Winston Spencer Churchill
First Lord of the British Admiralty The
conference was held in the north of
France. NJ. Augagneur said the French
navy never has thought that the straits
could be forced without long preparation,
and before long the object so ardently de-
sired will be attained"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-23
SLAVS PUSH THROUGH USZOK
PASS, ADMISSION OF VIENNA
Foe Reported Repulsed, However, at
Pinnacle of Pass.

VIENNA, April 23.
Russian forces are through the Uszok
Pass, according TO an admission con-
tanned in today's War Office bulletins.
On the CaTpsthlan front. il stated.
fresh attacks against Austrian positions
On both sides OF the Uszok Pass were
rspulsed.
Ia these violent attacks, which were
stopped partly by artillery and partly by
counter attacks by infantry the enemy
suffered heavy losses before positions at
the top OF the pass. which was attacked
several times More than 400 dead we're
izft. while 1900 Russians we're captured
This IS the first indication that the
Russians have reached the Uszok Pass.
The approaches to this watershed. ac-
fcldins u All accounts. have been de-
feroed vigorously hy the Anstrians and
z4flaans ana all previous reports had
inaleated that the Cars sFHlies had been
hssd b4ek "a least ten miles from the top.
Yesterday c1leiai report definitely am
na1aeea eI'szot Pass still 3 ia our pDs-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-23
Kaiser Reviews Troops in Alsace

GENEVA, April 23.-Emperor William
during the last few days has been visit
ing the German battlefront in Alsace
Near Muelhausen he reviewed the Prus-
sian guard which fought at Hartmans-
weller Kopf. and from Colmar he visited
the trenches in the Vosges Mountains
At Strassburg the Emperor promoted
Colonel Reuter-, of Zebern fame. to the
rank of major general.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-23

of the big gamers, having value OF
1000, 900 more than It did four months
ago Baldwin Locomotive and New
York Air Brake are worth $6,4OOOOO and
So 100. 900, respectively.
Among the automobile stocks, Stuue-
baker is worth S1O,247,612 more; WHY'S
overland. $1,000 900, and Goodrich Tire,
S11, $500
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-23
GERMANS WIN IN NEW
DRIVE IN FLANDERS


of Chateau dc Vicognc the Belgians in
nictcd heavy losses upon the Germans.
To the north of Ypres, the Germans
employed a great quantity Of asphyxiat-
ing bombs. the effects OF which. felt as
far as two kilometres more than nilel
In the rear Of the French lines, forced
them to fall back in the direction Of the
User Canal toward the west and in the
direction OF Ypres toward the south.
A vigorus counter attack permitted the
French to regain the ground, taking a
number Of prisoners.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-23
Pushes Anti.German Criticism

LONDON, April 23.-Lord Beresford
who has been embarrassing the Govern
ment through the nature of his criticisms
of lack of severity toward Germans. will
launch a new campaign next week 1t
was announced today that he intends to
demand of the Prime Minister whether
England is paying the Krupps a royalty
under the ironclad agreement made pre-
vious to the war of a shilling each for
the right TO use the Krupp patented shell
fuses
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-23
GALICIAN FLANK ATTACKS
HALTED. SAYS PETR0GRAD
Foe Drawn on at Stryj and Garlice
and Then Routed.
rETROGRAD. April %.


t-szok Pass continues the centre Of ac-
tivity in the Carpathians, but the War
once admits strenuous hostile efforts on
the Galician side Of the mountains.
Thrown back from the principal sum-
mlts of the Carpathian Mountains to the
plains OF Hungary, the forces Of Austria
have been attempting to relieve the
weakness of their position along the cen
trc Of the Carpathian front, namely the
Mezo-Laborez- -Lupkow region, by two
parallel outhankiuE movements, ono OPP
Grating in the direction Of Strvj, which is
trying to bend back the Russian left. and
the other in the vicinity of Gorlico, in an
effort to surround the russian right
The results of these attempts have
heen officially announced in Petrograd
The tactics of the Russian forces were TO
invite the enemy to advance by nonre-
sistance. The Russians at close range
suddenly charged with the bayonet, with
the result that the Austrians were put to
fight. the Russians taking an unusually
large number of prisoners.
This puts a new and favorable Slav In
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-23
JERSEY SUFFRAGE VOTE
MAY BE PUT OFF AGAIN
Special Legislative Session May Be

Necessary to Correct Enabling Act.
TRENTON n. J.. April 23.-The situa-
ton in regard to the bill authorizing a
special election to vote upon the equal
suffrage amendment to the Constitution
is once more muddled. This time it is in
a deplorable condition and the present in
dcations are that Governor Fielder will
have to call special session of the Leg
iSlature If the proposed amendment Is to
be voted upon this year,
The trouble has arisen over the dis
covery that the bill introduced by Senator
Read and providing for the holding of the
proposed election October 10 next has
been found to be faulty.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-23
Car at Lemberg to Snur Marrior,

PETROGRAD, April 23.-The Car ar
rived at Lemberg today en- route to in
spect the Russian front in Galicia and
the Carpathans, Additional Russian
troors have been brought up to the Buko-
wilma front.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-23
GENEVA. April 90.

officers of the Austro-Hungaran regi-
ments on the italian frontier, now in
Switzerland on furloughs, have been or
dered TO rejoin their regiments within As
hours. This Is believed preparatory to
war between Austria and Italy
Hundreds of German families are leav-
ing Italy. Those remaining are with
drawing all their funds from the Italian
hanks
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-23

This puts A new and favorable Slav In
depreciation on the recent marked gains
Of the resumed Teuton offensive beyond
the Carpathans
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-03
BOXING MEASURE To Be
INTRODUCED IN Senate
Senator Thompson, of Beaver, Will
Sponsor Measure Similar to Perry
Bill in House-Modeled After New
York Commission

Another bill for the creation of a
State boxing commission and the in
crease of the fight limit from six to
ten rounds is to be introduced in the
Legislature next week.
The bill will be sponsored by Senator
Thompson, of Beaver; and is said to
have been prepared by the Central
Pennsylvania Boxing Association. 1t
is similar in its main essentials to the
bill introduced in the House this week
by Representative Perry, of 'Philadel-
phia.
The Thompson bill is based on the
New York law. 1t will permit 10
round fights With gloves weighing not
less than eight ounces. A commission
of three members is established, to
serve without compensation, but it can
employ a secretary at salary of
$4,000 year.
Licenses are to be granted only to
fight promoters owning their own build
ings or holding yearly lease. Pro
moters are required to file bond of
$4,000. They must pay per cent.
of the gross receipts of any fight to
the State.
The penalty for promoting "fake )"
fight is fixed at fine of 5000 and six
months suspension from privileges for
the first offense and permanent suspen-
sion for the second offense.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-03
Germans SUFFER Great
Losses NEAR BORJIMOW.
Says PETROGRAD REPORT

Petrograd, Feb. 3.-Successes for
ohe Russian arms in the region of War
saw and in the Carpathians are re.
counted in an official Russian state.
ment issued here to-day. Confirmation
Is given also to the report that Ger.
man troops have been sent to the Car
pathlans to assist their Austrian allies.
The text of the communication follows.
The engagements in the region of
Mlawa have continued favorable to
our troops. On the left bank of the
Vlstula the battle on the roads from
Bollmos proceeded on February | with
considerable intensity. A large num-
Der of heavy and light batteries par
ticipated energetically in the engage
ment.
1.-The German attack on the morn
ing of the second north of Borjmow
was repulsed with great losses for the
enemy. A violent combat was begun
south of the village of Goumine, where
we recaptured advanced trenches which
we lost January 81. The possession of
a small farm still is undecided.
"South of the Pilica near Dounaietz
the enemy increased the intensity of his
bombardment, continued night and day,
but attempts of the enemy's troops to
make progress are without success.
In the Carpathians the conflict con
tinued January 81 and February /.
Our forces advanced, fighting along the
broad front at Dukla Pass as far as
the lower San, having crossed the prin-
cipal ridge of the mountain range in
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-03
FIVE TEAMS TIED UP
Worlds Record Made in Six-Day Race
at Chicago

Chicago, Feb. 3.-With five teams
tied for leadership IS riders compel
ing In the six-day bicycle race en-
deav9red to maintain their record
breaking pace to-day to establish an
other worlds record, if possible before
the long grind is ended at II o o'clock
tonight.
A new world S record was made bv
the riders few minutes after midniobt
last night after series of sprints. In
III hours they had Travelled 2.367
miles and laps, one lap better than
the world S mark maze at Madison
Square Garden in New York last wear
Anderson, of the Danish team. won the
sprint which placed the leaders ahea
of the record.
The Berlin" system of scoring will
be used to determine the winner f..
night' The teams that are behind VIII
drop out of the race an hour before tbe
finish. Then the teams that are tie |
VIII meet in one hour lace which
practically will be an hour of s5rinting,
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-03
SACRIFICE PLAY
Heine Zimmerman Agrees to Give His
Wife Some Alimony

New York, Feb. 3.-The "Great
Heinie Zim," the Cubs temperamental
third baseman, made the sacrifice play
OF his career yesterday when papers
were signed by Supreme Court Justice
John G. Brady in the Bronx granting
$40 a week alimony during the off sea
son, and $40 week during the base
ball season to Mrs. Helen Chazar Iim-
norman, of 1865 1ntervale avenue,
the Bronx.
Mrs. Zimmerman filed papers in
suit for separation week ago. She
alleged her husband was cruel and
abusive, and did not contribute to her
support In the complaint she asserted
that he received $1,000 a year for his
services as ball player, and asked for
5000 month alimony and $500 coun-
sci fees.
The case was settled out of court by
Osborne, Lamb & Garvin, attorneys for
Mrs. Zimmerman, and J. Philip Van
Kirk. counsel for Zimmerman. Mrs.
Zimmerman was allowed 5000 for coun-
sci fees and the suit will be discon-
tinued.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-03
NO RIGHT TO HOLD HER AGE
Chicago Judges Rule Feminine Voters
Must Comply With Law

Chicago, Feb. 3.-The Younger ones
blushing aud the older frowning when
asked their ages, about 10000 new
women voters added their names to the
registration lists Yesterday This was
not general registration. 1t was de-
signed for voters who did not register
last November.
The November registration showed
l65,16S women on the lists, Of that
number about 10000 voted Yester-
day s additions swell the total to 2O5,-
600 The men s registration yesterday
was about equal to the women s. The
masculine total is 100000.
Judge Scully ruled thus on the age
questions:
~"l have to be plain The women
must tell their ages just as the men
do. The law requires it for identifi-
cation purposes, If nothing more
And why not?'' was Miss Chris
label Pankhurst' comment. "Women
are sharing equal responsibility with
men and they should obeysthe law"
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-03
CENTRAL PLAYS FRIDAY
Williamsport the Attraction at Chest.
nut Street Hall

The Central High school basketball
five will play another home game in
the Chestnut street auditorium Friday
evening with the Williamsport High
school five. This team defeated Central
at Williamsport on January IS. The
local tossers are working hard for a
victory.
The scholastic championship series
begins when Central meets Steelton in
Steelton on February 10 and soon after
that the local High school fves will
meet. Daily practices are being held to
prepare for the remaining games of the
season. Ike" McCord, forward on the
Independent team, is coaching the
High school FIVE.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-03
TAKE MARRIAGE DIPLOMA
Two Students Elope and Then Tell
Brides Parents by Wire

Philadelphia, Pa, Feb. 3.-Love did
not wait for college diplomas in the case
of Miss Stephanie Jasohn and Warren
u. Hardiean. She was student at the
Mary LYONS school in Swarthmore; he
an engineering student at Drexel In
stitute.
They ran off to Elkton, Nd. last
Saturday and were married; telegram
received yesterday by the bride IS par
ents broke the news.
DR.. Philip Jaisohn, native of Japan,
father of the bride, accepts the situa-
tion philosophically. The bridegroom
is a son of Charles E. Hardican, of
Secane, Pa. DIR. Jaisohn has a sta
tionery business at No. 1917 Chest
NUT street. His wife is daughter of
Colonel Armstrong, of Washington, a
former superintendent of the United
States mail service.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-03
TROUBLE FOR JOHNSON
Danger of Arrest If He Tries to Enter
Mexico

FL Paso, Tex, Feb. 3.-How Jack
johnson, champion heavyweight pugil-
list, will enter Mexico and by what
route he will travel to Juarez for his
fight March 6 with jess Willard was
unexplained yesterday. 1t was learned
that Federal officials are prepared to
arrest the pugilist, who is under con
viction in Chicago for violation of the
Mann act, should he attempt to pass
Through the United States. Promoters
of the fight claim that General Villa
has promised protection to Johnson, but
at this time no port on the east coast
is controlled by Villa and the occupa-
tion of Mexico City by Carranza troops
would prevent his entering from Cen
tral America
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-03

the region of Jasliska and Mezo La
borcz, where we took battery of six
cannon, two mortars, a number of rap
ld,firers and numerous prisoners. An
offensive movement undertaken by the
enemy southeast of Uszok Pass was re-
pulsed with enormous losses.
News relative to the transportation
OF German troops to the Carpathian
front finds confirmation in the fact
that on February 2 southeast of the
Beskid Pass we destroyed battalion
of the 224th German regiment, rem
nant of which notably battalion and
commanders and twenty soldiers, were
made prisoners