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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-28
5-YEAR-OLD BOY FREED
OF SISTERS DEATH
Coroner's Jury Absolves Tom
mie Cannaughan From Re-
sponsibility for Shooting.

Little Tommie Cannaughan, years old,
the youngest person ever before the Como
ner on a charge of murder, was held not
responsible for the death of his l0-year-
old sister, Caroline, today. The child
killed his sister on Randall Morgan's
Yacht Wauturus last Sunday, when In
glesful astonishment at finding revolver
he accidentally pulled the trigger and shot
her through the abdomen.
Tommie came into the Cononer.s court
dressed I'm a white sailor suit, with blue
trimmings He was In his fathers Gus
tody and was perfectly obliYious OF the
fact that he was the central fsure In the
tragedy. He tTipped lightly behind his
father as the latter took the witness
stand TO swear TO the Identification OF the
body OF Caroline.
Then Robert, Tommie's s-yeaT-old
brother, took the stand and said
"Tommie grabbed the gun and shot
sister"
Michael Carlin, watehman Of the yacht,
who was given the revolver BY his em-
ployer, testified that he looked around
suddenly and saw Tommie trying 10 hold
the gun up. II was so heavy the child
had 10 lean hack TO keep the muzzle
pointed up. Carlin sprang TO take the
revolver from the child but Ia was too
late The bleeter crashed through his
index Under and imbedded itself into
Caroline.
The Coronsrs Jury in is verdict found
that Caroline was accidentally shot ny
her brother.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-28
249 BRITISH SAILORS DIE
WHEN SHIP BLOWS UP

LONDON, May 2S,
According to the best figures obtain.
able today, at least 25i men were drowned
or killed by the explosion that destroyed
the liner Princess Irene yesterday morn
ing in Shcerness Harbor. Two hundred
and 40 men on the steamer perished, to-
gether with five on a launch which was
moored alongside the Princess Irene.
Wreckage of the Canadian Pacific liner
was being washed ashore today, but there
we're few bodies among the debris this
indicating that most of the victims ware
carried down with the vessel.
The theory was advanced today that a
bomb dropped by one of the Zeppelns
which raided the English coast east of
London was responsible for the disaster
to the liner. which had been taken over
by the Admiralty, but this was secuted
in official sources, where it was pointed
out that the explosion on the Princess
Irene did not occur for several hours
after the Zeppelins had been put to flight.
There were also many rumors that the
explosion was the work of a German
spy. but this theory was also secuted by
those in authority.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-28
RECTOR QUITS PARISH
TO WE'D SWEETHEART

Continued from Page One
even his assistant, the Rev. Franklin
Smedley Moore, that he intended to give
UP his charge. II was rumored at the
time that MIR. Mitchell was about to
marry and that he was resigning be-
cause he had scruples In regard to the
marriage OF priests of the Episcopal
Church.
SOUGHT HEALTH IN CALIFORNIA.
He had been on years leave of abb
sence to regain his health. having LETT
Philadelphia last June. lie spent nearly
nine months in California and visited
Honolulu. He returned about month
ago and appeared in the pulpit OF Calvary
Church on Sunday, May :. Many of his
parishioners had not known of his return
and they were still more surprised when
near the end of his sermon he made this
announcement:
This will probably be the last time
shall address you as your rector, as with
in a few days I intend to present my
resignation to the vestry."
The resignation was accepted two
weeks ago and Mr.. Moore Is now in
charge of the church
Mr.. Mitchell had been rector OF Cal
vary Church for seven years, having
come from Trinity Episcopal Church, Ho-
boken N. j. 1t was when he was rec
tor there that he met Miss Garnett, a
member of Trinity parish 1t was un-
derstOod that they soon became engaged
and that only the question in Mr.. Nit
chelrs mind as to whether clergyman
should marry troubled them.
II was denied today by Reynolds D..
Brown, who is at the head of the Cal
vary vestry, that Mr.. Mitchell inclined
to belief in cellbacy.
He had never heard any one in the con-
gregation express such an opinion. ne
said, and he added that he thought he
knew Mr.. Mitchell well enough to know
il he had any such scruples.
Regardless OF what may have delayed
the marriage it Is to take place at Ber-
nardsville Monday night The ceremony
will be performed by the Rev. Thomas
Conover, a cousin of Miss Garnett.
The bride-to-be is wealthy and has a
beautiful country place at Bernardsvlle,
where she and her husband will live.
Miss Garnett is a daughter of Mrs Ed
win Tarkecustin Lewis, of Hoboken, and
grandniece of the founder of the Stew
ems Institute of Hoboken and a niece of
Colonel Edward A. Stevens, Commissioners
of Roads of New Jersey. She visited Mrs.
j. r Hubbard, of 5135 Morris street, Ger
mantown, last week
Mr.. Mitchell, who is about 45 years old,
was graduated from the University of
Pennsylvania in the. class of 1850. He was
graduated from the New York General
Theological Seminary. He was ordained
by Bishop Whitaker and became assist
ant at st. Paul's Church, Chestnut Hill,
In 1887, he went to Trinity Church, Ho-
boken.
Mr. Mitchell and his bride will take a
long wedding trip to the Pacific Coast
leaving Immediately after wedding re-
ception at the home of the brides half
sister. Mrs. Charles M. Chaplin, of Ber-
nardsvllle.
Mr.. Mitchell lived In this city al SlS
Mannheim street, the rectory of Calvary
Church. His father is James Il. Mitchell
of Willow Grove avenue. Chestnut Hill
head of James f. Mitchell & Co., cotton
yarns, 122 Chestnut street.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-28

Bill threw his mattress on the ground
at Front and Laurel streets. Then he
fiopped down beside IL, lighted the oil
stove and dug out his breakfast from his
pockets The meal consisted of two eggs,
a silver of bacon, a hstful OF coffee and a
bit of bread. Things were steaming along
in good shape and the House OF Elliott
wore an air OF contentment when Police
man Reister called.
where's the roof and the windows?"
asked the cop.
II never use sich things" said Bill. un-
perturbed. The policeman hoyered
nearby while Elliott dined. Then ne teld
him 10 pack up and pay little social call
on Magistrate Scott The Judge and he
had met before; at least 30 times. on
each occasion Bin was ia an undecided
condition.
WHAT'S the damagesg' asked Bill. TO
save time.
IT think I can give you a room and
bath for three months al the house on the
Delaware" 'said the Judge.
That's looks pretty good 70 me- said
Bill
and he Was much consoled When a
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-28
FIFTH BRITISH BATTLESHIP
TORPEDOED IN DARDANELLES
LONDON. May 2s

LONDON, May 2S.
Pesslmlsm over the operations at the
Dardsneles was increased today by the
news OF the sinking of the British pattle-
ship Majestic by submarine. Closely
following the destruction Of the Triumph,
the loss Of the Majestic has increased tho
fears that the. naval operations at the
Dardanelles will be unsuccessful and that
the Allies will have to send an army of
100000 men to effect a complete victory
over the Turks.
The installation OF Arthur j. Barour
as head of the Admiralty in succession to
Winston Churchill was Immediately fol-
lowed by the sinking of the Triumph and
Majestic. No criticism is directed at Mr.,
Balfour, because the Churchill policy
could not have been changed in the few
days he has held office, but his friends
regret the inauspicious beginning of his
administration.
In less than three months the British
have lost five battleships at the Darda-
nelles, the others being the Ocean, IRE
sistible and Goliath The French have 10
one battleship, the Bouvet.
Apparently both the Majestic and the
Triumph were the victims of German
submarine which succeeded in coming
out of the Dardanelles. passing COM
and eluding the entire allied fleet and at
tacking them in or near the Gulf of Saros.
The official announcement of the loss
of the Triumph said that she was sup
porting the Australian and New Zealand
troops, which are understood to be posted
on the northern shore of the peninsula,
and the Turkish official statement de-
clared that she was sunk in the 0rf
of Saros. The Majestic is merely said
to have been supporting the army on
the Galipoli Peninsula"
The Majestic carried a crew of 757, and
was commanded by Captain II. F. G..
Talbot. Nearly all the officers and men,
II is stated, were saved.
The ship was one of the oldest British
battleships in active service having been
place in commission in 1898 contemporary
with the U, s. s. Oregon. She had a
| displacement of 14,90O tons, a speed of
about II knots and battery of four IL
inch and II six-inch guns, which, how
ever, were of old pattern.
The presence of German submarines in
the Dardanelles has been confirmed by
the sinking of the Triumph and Majestic.
IL is now believed that the loss of other
British and French battleships operating
In Turkish waters was due to their pres
ence.
According to dispatches received in
Lonuon there are now at least two OF
these dreaded raiders I'm the vicinity of
the Dardanellcs, with n strong probable
ity that several more have lately arrived
or are on their way.
Other reports from correspondents at
the Turkish front and at various points
In the Balkans have said that German
submarines were being shipped in sections
to ConstantinCple through Austria ana
Rumania. They were assembled under
the direction of German naval officers in
the Sea of Marmora.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-28

friend at the hearing promised TO look
after his household effects until the close
OF summer.
Madam, would it be possible for you
to oblige me with a dime?"
James Alexander Doodle dotted his hat
and bowed with Chesterheldian air as
he thus addressed young woman near
Richmond and Laurel streets The
woman was inclined TO scream, but she
didn't There was something In the man.
ner OF Doodle that indicated safety. She
was on the brink OF opening her purse
with an air of hesitation when James
added:
Madam, 1 had intended purloining your
portmonnaie, but after consideration I
decided TO stop and ask you like a gentle
man for the wherewithal for some neces-
saFy sustenanee."
We'll, I'm glad you didn't take my
poeketbook," said the woman, as she
handed James a dime.
The pleasure Is mutual" said he, as he
bowed himself away. Then he saw Po-
liceman Gallagher and made a blum OF
looking for an imaginary quarter which
he dropped on the sidewalk. A youngster
passing started TO help him.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-28
PRINCESS CHIMAY's PITTANCE
Millionaire Mother Cuts Off Capricious
Daughter With $1,000.

CHICAGO May 2S.-The Will of the late
Mrs Catharine l.. Morrow, of London
and Chicago, which had been filed here
cut off her daughter. Princess Chlmay'
formerly Clara Ward, of Detroit, Mich,
with only $1,000, although the document
disposed of property worth s,OOO,OOO. The
Princess, who is now Nine. Riccardi, was
said TO be living in seclusion in New York,
having recently slipped into her native
country. from which she had been prac-
hcally exiled by her mother,
Poor woman, / am sorry for her"
said Riso, the gypsy violinist and her
former husband, when informed of the
Princess misfortune. She is paying the
penalty, but, while It lasted, life was
her paradise"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-28
TEUTONs PRESS OFFENSIVE
FROM BALTIC TO BUKOWINA
Drive Along sOO-Mile Front, Petro-
grad Comedies.
PETROGRAD. NAY ?

FEI HUNITNAD' MAY 90
Though forced to remain on the defen-
sive in Galfcia the Russians are infiicting
tremendous losses on the Austro-German
armies. according to the latest official
reports received by the War Office, An
oficial statement issued at midnight
shows that the Teutonic allies are still
on the offensive along the So0-mle front
from the Baltic to Bukowlna.
on the Bobr River front the Germans
are using asphyxiatlng gas to help their
operations. On the San front and be-
tween the Dniester marshes in Galicia
the titanic struggle between the Russians
and the Teutons continues.
The Austro-Germans have paid heavily
for their successes In Galicia. According
to estimates made here today the Ger
mans alone lost 10000 men in Western
Galicia The Austrian losses are believed
to have been much heavier
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-28
GERMANS CHECK FRENCH
ATTACKS AT LIE PRETRE
Berlin Reports Trenches Lost in
- Vosges Near Metzerat.
BERLIN, AIaS

sts BERLIN, May 2s.
In the fighting northeast of the Lorette
Hills the Germans, have captured II Of
fcers and 1850 French soldiers since May
8 as well as six. machine guns.
The French renewed their attacks on
Priestwalde. Le Pretre foresD, but these
attacks were repulsed. In the Vosges
the French are again on the offensive
In the Valley OF the Frecht. German
trench was lost near Metzeral, about is
miles southeast OF Colmar, Alsace.
The French air raid over the Rhine
Valley Is minlmized In the official re-
port. It is stated that several civilians
were killed at Ludwigshafen, but that the
property damage from bombs was slight.
Some OF the French aeroplanes that
took part In the raid were forced to de-
scend at Neustadt and Nancy and II Is
claimed that German Taubes which pur-
sued the invaders. brought down one of
the French machines near Epinal. Bombs
from French aeroplane set the German
barracks on fire.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-28

NAVAL DISASTERS or a DAY
Big Scotch liner ArgBHshire tor
pcdoed on German submarine on
liverpool
British bdttieship Majestic sunk
on German submarine IN the Ddr-
ddnsileS.
Former Cdnddidn Pacific liner
Princess irene biotCn mp bB inter
nal explosion at SheerneSS, Eng.
The British steamship CddebU,
bound from Oporto TO Cdrdi6, tcds
torpedoed and sunk on the coast OF
Cornwall by a German SHbm muTine.
The cretU Of rs, four passengers aud
a stoCd,CdB tcere landed at NctCiUn
bD q fishing boat today.
Ttco Turkish munition boats sunk
bp British Submarine IN Sea Of Mar
mora.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-28
GERMANS MEET REVERSE
ON EASTERN BANK OF SAN
Berlin Admits Russian Reinforce
ments at Przemysl.

70 oIItIsIlNF NIdN 20
Admission was made by the German
war once this afternoon that General
Afaekensen's left wing has suffered a
slight reverse IN the fighting on the east
bank OF the San, north OF Jaroslau
I'm the region Of sieniava $50 miles
north OF PrzemysD We lost six cannon. -
said the offieial statement. ELSEWHERE
Ia the lighting around Przemysl the Rus
SLAMS have been reinforced, but the bat
ties are proceeding satisfactorily for
u.s.
The oficial dispatches also reported the
beginning OF a new German offensive
along the Dubisza IN the Russian province
OF koyno.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-28

Fire that spread with extreme rapldity
did 5000 damage to the store and dwell
ing OF Frank Cooper. al SIC West Girard
avenue, today Cooper. who is a tailor,
Was at work. Mrs. Cooper sent her chill
dren 10 school ana went out TO set some
groceries. The fTe was discovered BY
Policeman Miller. OF the Front and Mas
ter streets station. Engine Company No.
20 from fth street and Girard avenue,
responded 10 the alarm. By the time the
hremen arrived the entire dwelling was
sblaze.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-28
FRENCH TAKE GERMAN
DEFENSES AT S0UCHEZ
Battle in Woevre Renewed-Paris Re-
ports Gains in LIE Pretre Forest.

Battle in Woevre Renewed-Parls Ne
ports Gains in LIE Pretre Forest.
PARIS, May 2s.
French troops stormed and occupied
German earth works near Souchez in a
brilliant charge that resulted in the cap
ture of a number of prisoners.
The fighting in this region and every
where north of Arras continues with un-
interrupted violence Around Ablain the
French artillery drove the Germans out
of several strongly fortified farmhouses.
Near Angres a vigorous German on
slaught encountered rain of shells that
sent the enemy reeling In retreat. leaving
several hundred dead and wounded on the
field.
The official communique this afternoon
%pnounced a renewal of the fighting in
LIE Petre Woods; near Pont-a-Mousson.
The French realized slight advance on
the edge of the forest.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-28
BRITISH LINER SUNK;
FRENCH SHIP ASHORE

Continued from Page One
months ago she was taken over by the
French Government, and put into the
South American service. She sailed from
Colon for St Nazaire on May 3, but
stopped at a number of ports in the
West Indies
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-28
Dunn Endorsed for Maeistrate

Representative James Dunn has been
unanimously indorsed for Magistrate by
the 23d Ward Republican Club. He is
the author of the recent ordinance provid-
ing an appropriation for the national
Fourth of July celebration and the of
fetal participation of the State OF Penn
sylvania in the festivities.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-28

But Policeman Tom Gallagher knows
James Of old. He witnessed the scene un-
observed. and told Doodle TO come to
Front and Master streets.
1T Is most unfortunate" said Doodle.
Magistrate Scott was OF the same opln-
ion and expressed regret that necessity
compelled him 10 send James 20 the House
of Correction for 80 days.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-28
MOB STORMS MILAN HOTEL
SEARCHING FOR AUSTRIANS
Spies Reported Signalling to Foes Of
Italy From Roof

tIli-AE Nay IA violent anii-GermaI
Demonstration broke out here during the
niehl Aohs storIned ana ransacked the
4IsIrdroie Hotel because Of a rumor that
znaIs haa been dashsd to the Ausirians
4Iem the roof.
rae AeiFopole is one Of the largest
e.4lz e Milan. situated IN Piazza del
s1 mpch patronizsd 0y tour
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-28
WIFE WHO LOCKED 25O-POUND
HUBBY In ROOM CONVICTED
Story Of Attack and Imprisonment
Told in Court.

NEW YORK, May 2S-Femlnine bel
ligerency was dealt a Knockout blow to-
day. Mrs. Dorothy Levy was found guilty
OF disorderly conduct because she locked
her 250-pound husband IN a room and cut
up his clothes because he refused to give
her Siz6. She Will be sentenced next Tues
day.
held prisoner from Sunday night 10 Tues.
day afternoon without a bite 10 eat lie
might have been there yet II his brother.
Gus hadn't gone around 10 see why he
wasn't at w0fk
Il couldn't go to work IN my paismas." "
said Mitchell and was afraid she 5ah
ms With tbs scissors.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-28
Society at Horse Show on Page 8
Lane Addams Sees Won Jagow

LONDON, May 2s.-A news agency dis
patch from Amsterdam says that. Jane
Adams, of Chicago, and Miss MCMILLAN,
of England, delegates to the recent
Women's Peace Congress at The Hague
were accorded an interview at Berlin
with the German Foreign Secretary Herr
Won Jagow, and that Won Jagow e1-
pressed pleasure over the women's enorts
TO restore peace.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-28

Some time ago Bill Elliott heard the
"call of the open" and he's been in it
ever since Bill says that streets were
not created solely for trolleys and autos
so he believes In making use of them. He
carries his furniture-a mattress and an
oil stove-with him, His pockets hold
actual necessities, such as a plate, fry
ing pan and knife and fork. He doesn't
bother much about napkins and finger
bowls.
The weekly soliphone., 1915-09-24
Confirmation Notice.

In the Greene Chancery Court, No
 vember Term, 1915.
 R. J. Yancey,
 Petitioner EX-Parte. Notice is hereby given that the above named petitioner has this day filed his petition in my office as Clerk of said Court, in which he states that he is owner in fee sim pie of the following described land in Greene County, Arkansas, to-wit:
 Northwest Quarter of the North east Quarter of Section Twenty eight (2S), Township Nineteen
 (19) North, Range Seven CD East, in Greene County, Arkansas.
 Now, therefore, all persons or corporations having or claiming to have any interest whatever in and to said lands or any part thereof, must appear in said Court at its next regular November Term, 1915, and show cause why the title of petitioner in and to said land should not be confirmed and quiet ed.
 Witness my hand and the seal of said Court, as Clerk thereof, on this
 18th day of September, 1915. | (SeaD FRED WATSON, i (24S) Chancery Court Clerk.
The weekly soliphone., 1915-09-24
Notice of Application For Sale o1 Undivided Interest in Lands to
 Paw Dents.

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned as Public Administra- tor of the estate of Veda Clark, de- ceased, will make application to the October term, 1915, of the Greene Probate Court, upon October 18th, 1915, the same being the first day of said term, for an order of sale to sell the one-sixth undivided in terest of said deceased, as an heir at law of w. J. Clark, deceased, in and to the following described lands lying in Greene county, Arkansas, to-wit: The West 1-2 of the North west Quarter of Section Nine (9), Township Seventeen GO North, Range Five (5) East, for the pur- pose of the paying the debts pro- bated against the estate of said Veda Clark, deceased, aforesaid.
 J. A.. GROOMS,
 Public Administrator estate of Ve-
 da Clark, deceased. (249)
The weekly soliphone., 1915-09-24
Warning Order.
Chancery Court.

Grace Davis, Plaintiff,
 VS. Curtis Davis, Defendant.
 The defendant, Curtis Davis, is warned to appear in this court within thirty days, and answer the complaint of the plaintiff, Grace Davis.
 Sept. IS, 1915. (SeaD FRED WATSON, (246) Clerk.
The weekly soliphone., 1915-09-24
Warming Order.

Warning Order In the Chancery Court of Greene County, Arkansas, November Term, 1915.
 c. w. Oliver, Plaintiff,
 Vs.
 John Gregory, R. B. Maxwell, Guar dian and Curator of John Gregory, R. B. Maxwell, Administrator of the estate of Pinkey l.. Gregory, Julia Gardner, Georgia Eubanks, Anna Jackson, Fannie Maxwell and Joseph Gregory, Defendants. The nonresident defendants, John Gregory, Julia Gardner and Joseph Gregory, are warned to appear in this court within thirty days and answer the complaint of the plain tiff. c. w. Oliver.
 Witness my hand as Clerk of the Chancery Court this 23d day of September, A. D. 1915. i(SeaD FRED WATSON,
 (262) Clerk.
The weekly soliphone., 1915-09-24
Notice.

Notice is hereby given that l will, at the October term of the Probate Court of Greene County Arkansas, present a petition pray ing for an order of Court to sell all the right, title and interest of Adam Nelson, deceased, in and to Lots A and 25 of Crawfords Ad- dition to the City of aragould; j; the sale of which is desired for the purpose of paying debts due and owing by the estate of Adam Mel son, deceased.
 This Sept. 9th, 1915.
 J. A. GROOMS, Public Administrator Administer
 ing on the estate of Adam Mel son, Deceased. (23S)