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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-06-12
BUSINESS MEN OPEN
WAR ON GAMBLING
Raise Fund for Payment of De-
tectives to Keep Watch on
Employees.

Prominent business men aiming to pro-
tect themselves against the embezzle-
ments of down and out" clerks have
raised fund of several thoustand dol
lars to conduct a campaign against the
gambling houses in Philadelphia.
Police Captain Harry c. Davis, who has
been in charge OF the activities by the De-
partment of Public Safety against the
gamblers, made an announcement TO that
effect this afternoon. He said that the
merchants and manufacturers, some Of
whom are the heads of Phlladelphia's
largest commercial institutions. have
hired 10 private detectives.
The majority of thees investigators were
formerly members of the police bureau,
and are familiar with the haunts and
methods of the underworld The detec-
tives will cooperate with the city detec-
tives In obtaining evidence.
According to Captain Davis many of
the patrons of the gambling houses are
clerks and other employees whose small
salaries are disproportionate to the
amounts they spend in games of chance.
1t is the intention Of Captain Davis and
the public and private detectives to fol-
low their movements and learn the names
and addresses of their employers
Frequent visits to the gambling centers
on the part of these men will be reported
to the firms where they are emploved
1t Is believed the fear of losing thir
Jobs will impel them to discontinue their
Illicit investments.
Captain Davis would not divulge the
names Of business men who have raised
the tund nor would he state the number
of persons who had been donors
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-06-12

The formal answers of Generals
Carranza and Villa to President Will
sons warning note on conditions in
Mexico were made known today. Car
rama, in a proclamation issued at
Vera Cruz and addressed ITO the Ma
tion," makes a strong bid for recog-
milton by the United States on the
ground that the constitutionalists'
military forces now are supreme. He
gives assurance that in such case he
will call a general election and retire
in favor of the President chosen by
the people. He guarantees safety to
foreigners and promises many sweep
ing reforms.
General Villas reply is on it's way
to the State Department and has
reached FL Paso, Texas. In it Villa
denies there is anarchy in Mexico,
says he is contending for the princi-
pies of the Madero revolution and
blames Carranza for civil warfare in
the country.
The replies of Carranza and Villa
in substance are appended:
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-06-12
CARRANZA MAKES BID FOR
RECOGNITION BY THE U. S.
Tells President Constitutionalists Now
Virtually Control Mexico.

WASHINGTON, June 12-General Car
ranza's reply to President Wilson's Mexi-
can declaration reached the State De-
partment today,
1t was in the form of n proclamation
issued by Carranza at Vera Cruz Friday.
It makes a bid for recognition by the
United States, asserts that the Consti-
tutlonalists virtually control Mexico and
contains an assurance that Carranza will
call a regular election and turn over his
authority to the President chosen.
The document is of about 5000 words.
Consul Silliman forwarded the procla-
nation. which is dated June II and in
cludes an appeal to the opposing fac
tIons to accept CarranzIsta control.
"At last after Ave years the revolu-
tion is about to end" was the saluta-
tion of Carranza's proclamation ITO the
Nation" 1t is not a direct reply to Presi
dent Wilson's statement, but was prompt
ed by it and is accepted as stating Car
ranzas position in case a formal reply
is made.
The chief points are:
Contention that the United States should
recognize the Constitutionalists
Declaration that the Carranzistas con-
troll all seaports but one and have author
ity over 20 of the q Mexican States and
nne-tenths OF the population.
Assertion that the Mexican National
Congress will call an election for Presi-
dent and that the FIRST chief" will de-
liver over executive authority 10 the
President so chosen.
Notwithstanding that one of my first
actions was to send a note to the State
Department, one OF the greatest difficult
ties has been a lack of mutual under
standing with the countries of the world
including the United States" Carranza
states. complaining OF the non-recornI-
tion policy of this nation. He said that
events were now shaping themselves 40
that closer relations were possible.
THE COnstitutionalist Government "a
now in actual possession of sovereIgntv. ="
Is another assertion.
II think the time has come TO call at
tention TO the opposing factions OF tbA
futility OF their action" Carranza de-
clares' Il eXhort these factions 10 sub-
init TO Constitutionailist government"
Detailed promises OF reforms are prop,-
ised and guarantees are given that for
eigners will be protected in their life
liberty and property and that indemnItiss
for damages because OF the reVolution
will be paid as far as Is fair ana possI- |
BILE" Re-establishment Of peace ana or
der are promised.
In settling the land question Car
ranza says eonhscation OF the cientiheoS,
and VIII not be resOrted to, the plan me-
ns 10 distribute Government land not al
Feauy paFeeied out and to purchase other
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-06-12
YOUTH FLEES FOLICE,
Is SHOT AND KILLED
John Murtaugh Slain by Patrol
man John Archibald as He
Runs From Pawnshop.

John Murtaugh, % years OLD, Of 235
/ Mcclellan street, a former marine. was
shot and killed today by a policeman
He was shot while fleeing from a pawn
shop where he sought to pledge a ladies'
gold watch The watch was stolen yes
terday from a house In South Phlladel-
phia by Murtaugh, while his aged mother
thought he was searching for employ
ment
The shooting of Murtaugh occurred
after he had been chased by two police
men and a large crowd He was warned
several times to stop running by the po-
licemen before he was shot through the
right ear. He was killed Instantly.
Murtagh entered a pawnshop at 2lst
and Morrln streets today and showed a
ladies gold watch TO the clerk. He asked
for loan Of s.. A few minutes before
the clerk IN the pawnshor had received
message from the detective bureau to
keep a lookout for watch answering
the description OF watch shown by MUIR
taugh. The watch shown by Murtaugh,
according to the police, was stolen yester-
day from the home Of Mrs Anna c.
Fleming, Of 20i6 Carpenter street.
The clerk became suspicious and tele-
phoned from booth In the rear of the
store to the Detective Bureau. A patrol
wagon with Policemen Louis Booker and
John Archibald, OF the goth and Federal
streets station, arrived. As the two
policemen entered the store MurtauRh ran
out The policemen called to him several
times to halt" and fred several shots in
the air
Instead OF coming to a halt the young
man ran faster, turning into several side
streets and alleys. At 25th and Morris
streets, Archibald. who has been on the
force only three months, fred another
shot. The shot struck Murtaugh In the
right ear He fell forward on his face.
Persons who happened to be near the
spot where he fell said they heard him
humble a few words.
The body was placed In a patrol wagon !
md driven to St Agnes Hospital Ply |
'icians said that the man must have died |
instantly. Murtaugh's father is dead He |
ived with his aged mother and sister.
Policeman Archibald was placed under
'rrest by Lieutenant Bennett, Of the 2Oth
md Federal streets station, pending an
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-06-12
CONNELLY PROMISES
QUICK FORMATIONS or
HOUSING DIVISION
Gives Definite Assurance
That Councils Will Take
Necessary Action Before
Adjourning for the Sum.
mer.
PROVISIONS or HOUSING AoT
SIGNED BY THE GoVERNor

The Director of Public geo,.,
shall eDercise authority orer tt.
occupants Of Dwellings, holdino ,ass VIZ
than three fdmilies "'Vfe
Manufacturing and other tbi.
ptendcin0 the public health t,gs XXX,
not be carried on In dtCellinoo ~" ,,..
less In manner that SHAH u,ss, ~
toith the approval of the beoEt
authorities. "
cellar occupancy for Hvino opo,
ters Is abolished.
Underdrdtnd1e tDiH not be toleyot.,
IN cellars, and then shah he Le.4
tCeH ventilated and damp proof ="
Fire escapes shall be Kent ci,..
and not eticumbered tUith refpss :.
household articles.
FotCis and animals not to be Lo..
tUhen Kept adjacent to H1,in1 o,as ~
ters a license fee Of so cents 10 bs
enacted. Oo
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-06-12
VILLA AND OBREGON
FIGHT DRAWN BATTLE
Former Retired, But Carranzistas Are
to Weak to Follow.

WASHINGTON, June 12.-The battle of
Leon between the forces of Generals
Ellla and Obregon, has ended in a draw,
Consul Carothers reports to the State De-
partment today.
villa was forced to evacuate Leon.
SAID Carothers, and retire to LIBERIA, but
Obregon Is too weak to follow.
The Nillistas we're described as appar-
emily having been assured of victory
when a hanking movement by the Car
ranzistas forced the formers right wing
TO retreat. In doing so. however 1t was
SAID the Villistas made important cap
lures from their enemies and burned a
Narranzista munltion train.
Carothers did not give many details.
put lndications were that the struggle
was of tremendous violence and thai II
was divided into two battles, which left
the general situation still undecided
though in dispatches to their agencies
mere both sides have claimed victory.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-06-12
NEWSPAPER TO WITHHOLD
BRYAN TALKS FROM READERS

ATLANTA, June 12.-The Atlanta Com
stitution says in an editorial TODAY; "NTr
Bryan's continued statements. at This
particular juncture, make of him nothing
less than a public nuisance.
Determined, therefore, not TO be a
party to this unwarranted embarrass-
ment of the Administration, which is
ably dealing with our present crisis, the
Constitution will not at this time publish
any more OF Mr.. Bryan's statements.
nor will 1t deal with them beyond such
brief news references as may be war
ranted by the discussions of any private
citizen"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-06-12
CARRANZA AND VILLA
REPLY TOPRESTDENT'S
MEXICAN PEACE NOTE
Constitutionalist & n l e 1
Makes Strong Bid for U.
S. Recognition and Prom
ises a General Election
and Reforms.
PRESIDENT HEARS FROM
CARRANZA AND VILLA

President wilson received toord Of
Carrdnsds repiv TO-DAY to his recent
note on the lfeDicdn situation, IN
,rbich he earned the contendtng
factions to accommodate their dD-
ferences" and bring order out OF
chods. General villas reply has
reached Et PdSo. Tcr., and tOtt reach
the President today.
CARRANzA'S REPLY
Asks for recognition by the
united states, on the ground that
the Con8titutiondHsts UirtudllV con-
troll Me1ico.
GiUes assurance that he t0iH coll
regular election and turn oUer
authority to the President chosen.
Promises reforms, protection for
foreigners and indennities for losses
because Of the revolution.
VILLAS REPLY
Denies anarchy Is rei0nin0 IN
MeEico.
SdUS tdctionS are stHl fighting for
principles Of Mddero revolution.
Bidmes Cdrrdnsu for ciUh Udrfdre.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-06-12
ASSERTS U. S. SHOULD SPEND
$5OO,OOO,OOO FOR DEFENSE
Colonel Rubert M. Thompson, of Naval
League, Pleads for Action.

WASHINGTON, June 12.-Pleadlng that
Congress should Immediately authorisa
an issue OF $500 100000 in bonds 10 proylds
for naval and military expansion, colona
Robert N. Thompson. chairman OF ne
executive committee OF the Nava
League, In a magazine article issued to
day declares that the present expenditure
for the navy Is money wasted.
"A navy that. in time OF war, mas
hide itself behind fortihcations or mines
Is OF no use." he said. "our navy needs
battle cruisers like the English ouesn
Elizabeth. i must have more seoas
cruisers, more destroyeTs, more supms'
rines and aeroplanes. The expenditure
OF S00O00,000 extended over hYe yeai'
means the labor of 5000 men or one-nftsa
Of ! per cent, of the men OF the Unitsa
states available for labor.
Is II an unWtse expenditure 70 alss
one-hfth OF per cent. OF labor TO be en-
ployed In assuring that peace shall ig
main within our borders and the horrors
OF war be unknoWn2 The amiable ps
elneistsi who are too proud or too ara.
70 night, may answer that question =
they will, but the men OF the Unlesa
States can have but one answer 10 T.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-06-12
NAVI AUSTRIACHE CATTURATE
DAGLI ITALIAN A PORTO ROSEcA
LIE lruppe de Generate Cadorna Attaccano ora ali A,
Nord dele Posizioni Ne,niche

un teesramnla da Roma dice e itsIana
oses dove sono eaneH Vi hanna ceupao Porto
~ atoFe che Vi 81 cono dea c. "euhe nayi
s iuppe ltalane hanno oecupato d Gradisca a1
O9 eoulnlsho isonzo
iortza HoecPazone Gradisca che star poni austraehe
da sud - 'SA's possible attaeeare Gorzi anchs
m lsl9ma "a Roma dice che italan con II poss. -
1or an o Soho mesa in
en- sp N eg uPpe eOHineianO graven.nt @ suPe
"a eHlo passare
per -te gu ausFiaci ~ AoFa d GoTiza
accan
2ass ofu pzoni che PER possesso
1-'s oAteie aliane oloeats s.lS
D llaIano3 Pig aettasnate suls rB.--.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-06-12
FRENCH GAIN NEARLY MILE
BETWEEN ARRAS AND AISNE
German Line Bent Back Along Front
of l 1-3 Miles.

PARIS. June l2
The French have bent the German line
on a length Of more than two kilometres
q l-S miles) and on depth OF one kilo-
metre (two-thirds Of a mile) In the region
OF the ToutYent Farm TO the southwest
OF Hebuterne northeast of Amiens. half
way between ArTas and the Aisne) an
ofheial statement issued last night says.
Bodies OF dead Germans, IN this section.
Il Is declared, can be counted by the hun
dreds.
The afternoon statement reported prog
ress IN the Labyrinth" In the Arras
region.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-06-12

i got a right TO say what mean. =.
eontended schmidt, and words ami
enough when you can have action"
You Ike 70 hear crashing noises.
supposef' asked the Judge
Yes, J don't mind them" the uris-
oner replied
your wish shall bs sratiasd The Ma
istrats added You can hear ne stones
crash at the House Of Correction Tor ~
ne2t 50 aaya
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-06-12
LINsENGEN's ARMY RETAKEs
ZARAVNO IN DNIEsTER STAND
But Berlin Admits slav Pressure in
Galicia.
BERLIN. June p

BERLIN. June r.
The Au-tro-Germany army Of General
Won Linsengen has engaged the Russian
forces that we're advancing against his
left wing in Galicia.
General Won Linsingen has recaptured
ZaravnO, 20 miles east Of Stryj, driving
the Russians from the bridgehead and
across the Dniester, It was officially an
nounced.
This Is the first indication from either
Berlin or Petrograd that the Russian
drive had swept the Germans out Of
Zaravno.
A mighty conflict is raging around
zurawno on the Dniester. the town hav-
ing changed hands twice.
The Russians have also been driven be-
yond the bridgehead at Meinska.
Southeast of Zarnvno the War Office
admitted the Russians are on the Of
fensive and attacking the German posi-
tions near Halitz and Stanislau. All
enemy attacks. however, have been re-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-06-12
SLAVS TAKE OFFENSIVE
IN NORTH POLAND ARENA
German Attacks Admittedly Vigorous
Along Dubysa.
PETRoGRAp. June

To the north, in the region of Shawl
and along the Dubysa River. the Rus
SLAMS. after repelling strong German at
tacks. have taken the offensive.
West of Shawl on Thursday night
and Friday the enemy renewed his de-
termined attacks on line extending
from the village Of Konjllacerakaivo to
Einoritsy," said the official statement;
"the Germans were repeatedly thrown
back, leaving piles Of dead and wounded
on our trench fronts
North Of Shawl, enemy cavalry ad-
vanced slightly in the direction of shakl-
noyo. on the left bank Of the Dubysa,
around Betigola, we assumed the Of
fensive"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-06-12
BoLLsTATTER DIVORCE SUIT
Woman Awaiting Trial for Conspiracy
Sues Her Husband.

Mrs. Juliet c. Boiistatter. head of i.
private detective agency, who was hsl1
uhoer sSsO0 ball for court this week
charged with conspiring 70 "manlifac.
ture' evidence In divorce cases, began ana
for divorce agaist her husband. Howari
bolstatter IN Common Pleas Court "a !
today
she charges cruel ana barbarous treat
ment. They have been married b years
aifs. bollstatter vas married before and
divorced her husband
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-06-12
GERMANS PRESS OFFENSE
ON PILICA AND NIEMEN

T y IINOIthUl June ".
There are signs that the Germans are
developing great activity north Of Pilica,
In Poland, and toward the Niemen.
Heavy artillery and chemical labora-
tory are employed as weapons in the re-
newed onensive. In hopes OF drawing the
main Russian strength there.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-06-12
BIG-sCALE FIGHTING RACES
on OLD WARSAW FRONT
Berlin Reports Successes at Przasnysz
and soehaezew.

BERLIN. June Y.
Hostilities have developed On big
scale along the old Warsaw mont where
tae Germans have won two important
ths other Al sochaczew 70 he Wesf
Ine German war once ID an officiaI
settlement today declared that $50 Rursian
prisoners had been taken al Przasnysz
aud aoehaezew and that the siav posi-
nen lad been broken AZ the latter piaee
AZ Frzasuyaz the Russians were driven
tt94 z sifQnE position and lost 80 pris-
easrs - veil IS machine guns and Rina
l1ToaeEa
AZ -cen4e-eH. where the Russians lose
~ prisoners. their position wa broken
lelone he determined German assauifs
sochafzeA . a1 me Ioaiez- farsa4s
faIiHaX e Was l1am 6&lsa1.
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&8BB7yAgsiHH}EB &R88B5B2EagH H$B $ov,oE5

II John Conroy could sleep until din
ner time, and then after a good meal Ia ke
a long nap until supper life would be one
long, pleasant dream When Johns not
asleep he's cranky and those around him
would rather that he remain soeiably
asleep. The microbe of Morpheus seems
to cling TO Conroy constantly, He was
sleeping peacefully In Cobb's Greek Park
despite the fact that changing trolley cars
and a gang OF workmen were pounding
nearby.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-06-12
Rose Fete for Holiday House Bsnsal

Five hundred members OF the centfA
foung Women's Christian Association
and other branches in this city held 2
rose fete this afternoon IN Carpentsfi
Woods, Germantown Elaborately COS
tuned fancy dances were the prominea'
features of the program. The fete esa
siyen for the benedt Of the Penllyn hoa'
aay House, q vacation home for yolps
women. it vas under the direction 2
Miss Edith j. stauEer. executive zees
tary Of ths association IN this city eHa
Atias haith Yea slyke. assistant s4.ss
sion secretary
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-06-12

land Extension Of public education IS
also promised. ..,. FORMAL
replv win be received in few days
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-06-12
Linsingen's Column
Hard Pressed by Pur-
suers on Dniester
River.
Austro-Germans Retake Zurav-
no, Berlin Says-H eavy
Muscovite Pressure Admit
ted Petrograd Comedies
Hostile Offensives on North
Poland Fronts.

Attempts Of the Austro German
army OF Mackenzen to push eastward
from Moskowa to Lvov Uemberg)
have been stopped short by the re-
newed Russian offensive, Petrograd
announces. The army Of Won Linsen-
gen whose drive northward toward
Lemberg was checked on the east
bank of the Dniester, has been com
PEELED to retire
The Germans have taken stand
near the .Dniester, according to an Of
flcial report from Berlin. zuravno has
been retaken in the battle waged with
the pursuing Russians. Heavy Musco-
vlte pressure is admitted
Retirement of the Russian forces on
the line of the River Pruth was made
necessary by the Austro- German ad-
vance at Stanislau, Petrograd con-
cedes.
From the Dubissa River to Beissa-
gola the Russians have definitely as
sumed the offensive. Teuton activity
is acknowledged on the Niemen and
Pllica, in an attempt to weaken the
Muscovite Galician line by diverting
forces to home defense.
Berlin's late afternoon report an
nounces successes at SoChac2ew and
Przasnysz, on the old Warsaw front,
indicating a resumption of activity
against the Polish capital.
The French continue their success
full attacks on the German lines in the
Arras region. The Germans have been
driven back nearly a mile along a front
of one and third miles, near Amiens, /
between Arras and the Aisne. Hun
dreds of dead Germans were found on |
the field.
PETROGRAD, June u.
Under heavy pressure from the Russian
left wing, General Linsingens Austro-
German army that attempted to move on
Lemberg from the south is being rolled
back all along the Dniester. The Rus
slams have launched an encircling move
ment against the foe.
An official statement today reported the
capture OF 1000 Austro- Germans In a bat
tie at Ottynia, 20 miles southeast of Stan
islau. The War Office today admitted the
evacuation OF Stanislau by the Russians.
Reinforced by the Bukowina forces the
Russians under General Ivanoff have |
hurled themselves against Won Llnsen-
gems line, driving the enemy back upon
the Dniester and then across the river.
Until the Austro- Germans receive rein
forcements no fresh attempt to reach
from the south is expected,
Unofficial dispatches from Lemberg to-
day estimated the Austro-G German losses
In dead, wounded and prisoners In
battle at zuravno at 10000
Less than half the -enemy's forces who
crossed the river at that point escaped
slaughter or capture.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-01-11
NO TUBERCULOSIS
DOrnwOOd Herd of Jerseys Are
DOubly Tested for Disease.
Tests Made for Same Reason
One Insures Against Fire.

Taylor Riddle, state sanitary live
stock commissioner, did not go to the
Thomas Doran farm to- see the results
Of the intr&dermaE system Of tse1ix1
dairy cows for tuberculosis. explaining
that another engagement prevented w
L. Porter, city commissioner of parks,
DIR. Leslie Rowles, city MIX inspector,
and W. 1. Miller, were taken by Mr..
Doran to his model dairy at Dornwood-
The results OF the tests were decidedly
satisfactory and especially pleasing to
Mr.. Doran for every cow critter" on
down to the smallest, but equally aris-
tocratic calf had been subjected to the
test and was proven to be free from
the disease. 1t was on Mr.. Dorans
own initiative that the tests were made,
he having secured a veterinarian from
ST. Joseph, No. to come here and do
the work, at the same time inviting
DR.. Leslie, city milk inspector. to be
present.
The tests were not made because OF
any particular reason for believing tu-
berculosis might be present. but for the
same reason that a man takes out an
insurance policy on his home or stock
Of merchandise There is probably no
dairy herd in the state Of Kansas in
which each Individual animal repre-
sents as large a sum Of money as do
the cows of the Dornwood herd of Jer-
seys. many Of which have been i'm
ported direct from Europe. For this
herd to become infected with disease
would mean a loss Of thousands OF
dollars. Naturally nothing is left I'M
done in the matter Of cleanliness and
sanitation But precautions do not
cease with mere cleanliness. Twice q
year every animal is subjected to a test
for tuberculosis. There never has been
any tuberculosis among the animals OF
the Dornwood dairy and with the pres
ent system of cleanliness and vigilance
there never will be.
Mr.. Doran now has the satisfaction
of having the only herd in the county
which has been tested by both methods
and found free of tuberculosis. His
model barn makes the production Of
milk under the cleanesf methods pos
eible. The high breeding of his Jef-
seys assures milk OF rich quality and
the double testing for tuberculosis
makes him doubly sure that disease is
not present