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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-15
INDICTMENT AGATNST
OSBORNE, EX-SINC SINc
WARDEN, DTSMISSFn
Prosecution Failed to psi
Evidence Showing Wilfnll NUS
Perjury, Justice Tomp.
kins Rules
PROBE CALLED ILLEcA,

WHITE PLAINS. N. Y. Marcb :.
Indictment against Thomas Mott Tia
former warden Of Sing Sing prisoO Osoofnt osnt
Ing perjury. was dismissed tods,u ,hafs'
preme Court Justice Tompkins ny oy ~
defense was to begin presenting q, ne
A wild demonstration bv nss s case
friends, who jammed the conrtroasV yes
lowed the announcement from tbo's tbe Iol'
Spectators surged to the front w yeneh
room TO wiring Osborne's bans lna
others cheered, unmindful OF the While
rapping of the bailiffs. When oss frantic
restored the jury was dismissed UO' was
Justice Tompkins held that th.
had not produced any evidence otats
wilful perjury on the part of tbe 9sso.Nlns s..s
ant, and that DR.. Rudolph DiedIino-S Ss,sna- au,I
commissioner, had no authority, ~ p.'sen e
any investigation such as he ooUsluake nake
at Sing Sing. SV"uuc'ed
Friends of the former wardan a..
that the action of Justice To,nn,inss' us'ared ~
a complete exoneration of Mr. nshasA was
The motion to dismiss the Ind,s,.
was made yesterday by George Ge'nsN GosS.N
Battle. NVruon
Before Doctor Diedling's inves,,s...
began he knew there were cases es sI'Oh ,a4
morality among the convicts and bo I'M UNI
that Mr. Osborne was also aware ~ NV
therefore, Mr. Osborne could not haya 9,n' y.
ceived him. as charged" ruled the tud..
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-15
MAYORS S0N-FN-LAW
GETS CITY HALL JOB

Continued from PAGE One
mission and to do everything in my power
to benefit the city.
Robertson, who cheerfully admitted that
he is n loyal Republican" Is an active
member Of the Germantown Republican
Club He is a member OF Hiram Lodge,
No. 81. f. and A. NJ, and Is a Shriner
His home Is in the 22d Ward. His father
was the late James G.. Robertson, Sr., a
mill foreman.
JOB FOR FORMER BUTLER.
Another personal appointment made by
the Mayor, that of Herman Smith, his
former butler, to the position of city ee-
vator inspector, satisfied the appolntee.
Smith said lie was not anxious to get out
Of Service" but wanted to return TO his
trade, elevator construction.
"I Just took up this work to get my
health back" he said. referring to his
service in the Smith household. six
years ago l was working In Pittsburgh
for an elevator construction firm. That
is my business Then l fell eight floors
in n building there and broke myself up
looked around for work that would not
call for much strength and finally be-
came a valet for relative Of the Tricks
in Pittsburgh. I've been with some good
people I've been with the Smith family
for some time" He would not say how
long.
81 thought I'd rest up In this work
and then get back at my old business"
he explained Il took a preliminary ex-
animation last Friday, and I'll have to
pass another before 1 can get the job"
Smith showed no enthusiasm about the
prospect of changing the character of his
work.
nm used to this and it's fine" he said
of his occupation for the last six years.
But, knowing the elevator work, want
to get at II again"
The Civil Service Commission today is
sued the following statement relating TO
Smiths record
Herman j. Smith is 33 years old and
was educated in the schools of Easton,
Pa. He was an elevator constructor in
The employ of the Otis Elevator Company
AZ Pittsburgh from 1906 to 1911. Later
he worked in different machine shops at
tIaston, Pa, before coming to Philadel-
phla.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-15
Rocking Chairs for BlockIey Women

The old straight. backed benches and
chairs used by old women inmates at
Bloclley will become a relic of the past
Comfortable rocking chairs purchased
from fund which is being raised by DR..
William p. Wilson, director of the Com
mercial Museum, win be installed. Sew
eral weeks ago Doctor Wilson noticed the
old women's discomfort while sitting on
the straight.backed benches Later he
spoke to several of the old ladies, who told
Him that they would feel more comfort
able il they had rocking chair, Doctor
Wilson brought the matter before the
members of the City Club and contribu.
tions toward the purchase of rocking chairs
followed
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-15
WILLIAM H. FRANCIS DIES
Noted Engineer, III Two Years, Sue
cumbs to Pneumonia

William II. Francis, a noted engineer
of this city and New York, died at s
O'Clock this morning of pneumonia. Mr.,
Francis had been Ill for two years. He
died In a sanltarum in New York State.
He was "a years old and unmarried He
is survived by brother n. G. Francis.
who has apartments at the Belevue-Strat-
ford Mr.. Francis was member Of the
Union League and lived there during his
residence in Philadelphia.
Mr.. Francis was a partner in the cleo
trical engineering firm OF Francis Broth
ers & Gellett He was a 32d degree Ma
son. n member OF the 9TH Regiment and
the Crescent Lodge, New York. The fu-
neral services will be held on Saturday
morning at the Church Of 81 Luke and
the Epiphany. 1nterment will be prl-
vate.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-15
SNOW FOLLOWS RAIN
Makes Walking Uncomfortable-Will
Be Colder Tonight

After siesta of muggy rain the mo-
notony OF both water In the air and under
foot was changed shortly before noon to-
day, when a light snowfall made walking
conditions uncomfortable.
Skates will be needed tonight If the
forecast of the Weather Bureau Is cor
rect. for IL drop in the temperature to 15
degrees is predicted. along with the stop
i'm the snow. The snow and rain are due
to a storm coming up the Atlantic coast
n mild March storm, that the weatherman
says is not dangerous to ships on the
broad, blue sea.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-15
More walk Out at WeIsbaeh Plant

Men employed in the machine shop and
paper box department OF the Welsbach
Company, at Gloucester, who went on
strike yesterday declare that they have
been Joined by 100 other men today They
assert that more than 800 are out. About
1900 girls and 400 men are employed in
the plant. The strikers have decided 10
ask for 10 per cent wage Increase. This
Is the first strike at the plant In the 25
years Of its existence. Il is said.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-15
ACCIDENTS HOLD UP TRAFFIC
Camden Mans Leg Broken When
Trolley Car Hits Him

Traffic on Market street, between 18th
and 12th streets. was virtually at a stand
still for half an hour before noon today
as result OF two accidents Scores of
persons near 18th street saw a trolley
strike Stanley Chudinski. so years old, of
3SB Lansdowne avenue. Camden, as he
WAS crossing the street. At the jefferson
Hospital II was said that his right leg was
broken.
Market streets, The rear axle OF a heavy
truck owned by the LITTER Ice Cream
Company broke and several hundred
pounds of freezing salt was scattered over
the street
Twenty minutes elapsed before the
truek was removed from the path of
traffic
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-15
Made Lieutenant in National Guard

Grenville ID. Montgomery, n banker,
with offices in the Morris Building, has
been appointed first lieutenant of company
II, of the I'd Infantry Regiment of Penn
sylvania, by Governor Brumbaugh. Tho
appointment has met with great favor.
Lieutenant Montgomery has been with the
regiment, which Is in command of Colonel
Hamilton Turner, for six months He
served with distinction in the Spanish
American War and in the insurrection in
the Philippines. His home is at Wynne-
wood.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-15
/. Neutrality of Belgium

Ihe United States has never been a sig
natory. 20 any treaty guaranteeing the
neutEality of Belgium. The treaty Of
1888. providing that Belgium should form
een Independent State Of perpetual neu-
tfaIlty." was signed BY Prussia, France.
England. Austria and Russia. as guar
anloD Of q treaty concluded on the same
aax peta@eens the King Of the Bslgians
and the King Of the Netherlands. "A sim
uaF treaty had been signed by the Powers
"a ls11- What the United States signed
was Ths Hague Convention declaring the
territory Of ali neutral Powers inyiolable.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-15
s1OO ON ALLEGED MILK THIEF
Crisp Bank Notes Found in Prisoners
Pocket

Crisp gold certificates amounting to
800 were found tucked away in the vest
pockets of Peter Knecht 40 years old. of
274O North Hicks street, when he was
arrested today, accused of stealing To-
cent bottle of milk. Knecht neither gave
an explanation about his hidden wealth
nor how the milk, which was left on a
doorstep, came into his possession.
The arrest was made by a private
watchman at 18th and Settler streets.
Knecht was locked up in the Ridge and
Atidvale avenues station, where he will
be given hearing before Magistrate
Price
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-15
Camden Man, Hlt by Auto. pIea

LinWood avenue. Camden, died today In
the West Jersey Homeopathic Hospital of
injuries sustained two months ago when
he was struck by an automobile at Sth
and Market streets Camden. John f.
WhoIey. OF 4s22 Windsor avenue. this city
driver OF the automobile, Is being held in
1900 bail for further hearing before
Recorder Staekhouse ON March 29.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-15
Cynwyd Club Elects

Frank II. Sykes last night was elected
president OF the Cynwyd Club, to succeed
William Il. Kraft. Other officers elected
were first vice president, Frederick c.
Jr, Clarence Gardner, second
vice president treasurer, ]. Randall VIII.
liams secretary, John II. Faunee.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-15
BOy Struck BY Automobile

Harry Hesson, 3 years old, of st1 North
Goth street. was struck By an automobile
at 18th street and Girard avenue and sus-
tained serious injuries He was taken TO
the Mary J. Drexel Home. The boy, L Is
said. ran directly Ia front Of tbs car 10
avoid being struck ~ a stone thrown b.
! playmate GeoFEe ". Renlzshler. II
zz48 North 5elh street saa held under
$500 haii tadax y AaElsEsate WATSON. EIe
4Ee aee|aset esegF#ea yesterday
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-15
Want Big PostOffiee at Atlantic CITY

~ WASHINGTON, March 15.--A subcom.
-naittee OF the Public Buildings Committee
OF the House heard a plea today for en-
larging the pOstoffiee at Atlantic City.
Representative Bacharach said that an ad-
Joining piece Of property. worth $50, 900,
should be acquired. Chairman Ashbrook
said that II an omnibus building bill were
introduced this session, the Atlantic City
item would be included
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-15
Fed Umpires Land Jobs

CHICAGO. March l5.-TwO former Federal
League umpires, Barry Mccormick and Joseph
O'Brien, are Included in the American Asso-
citation stan announced by President Chiving-
ton. The others are James A. Murray.
William f. FTiel, George II. Johnson, Louis
W. Knapp. Frank r., Connolly and ]. r..
GoehlsF, the latter OF the Central League.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-15
Ants erp,s Defenses

AntWsrp was sefended BY two chains
~ stroBB forts tan inner and an outer
clrele) aRd BY rampafts. The Belgian
arny also made use OF an armored train,
aeaopianes aad- aailes of electrified barbed
ElHs
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-15
FRENCH ATTACKS HALT
FOES WEST OF MEUSE'

Continued from Page One
Of lie Mort Homme CDead Mans HilD,
northwest of Verdun. IL was officially an
nounced by the German War Office today,
Capture of the heights Is one OF the
hardest blows dealt the French lines on
the front northwest of Vcrdun.
Four French counter-attacks were
launched, but the official statement OF the
War Office announced that all were re-
pulsed.
Twenty-Five officers and more than 1000
French soldiers were captured by the
Germans.
Advanced English positions in the re-
gion of Neuve Chapelle have been blown
up with mines, the British suffering heav-
lily.
British artillery is again bombarding
Lens very violently.
Tho following is the text of the official
report:
We blew up advanced English po-
sitions in the region Of Neuve Chap
pelle. together with their occupants
The English are bombardng Lens
heavily.
French artillery has been very ac.
tive against our positions at Vile
Aux Bois northwest of Rheims) and
also in Champagne.
on the left bank of the Meuse
(west banl) Slleslan troops have
pushed forward our lines west of
Corbeaux Forest to the heights of
LIE Morte Homme Dead Mans
HeiRhD.
Twenty-Five officers and more than
1000 men were captured.
Four French counter-attacks against
our lines were all unsuccessful.
on the right bank of the Meuse
there has been bitter artillery duel
on the eastern slopes of the hills.
From the Vosges southwark French
accommodating parties were repulsed.
An English biplane has been shot
down at Bapaume.
Two more French aeroplanes have
been shot down, one at Vimy and the
other at Sirvey. The occupants were
dead.
At Haumont battleplane was shot
down and the occupants were made
prisoners.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-15
CON ODONNELL'S HOPELESS FIGHT
ENDS WITH DEATH IN HOSPITAL
alcoholism" Say Men of Medicine Who Tried to Save
Human Derelict but Sympathetic Cops Attribute
Tragedy to Commercialism

crushed. Then he started TO drink again,
and wandered about until fate led him to
rest under the bridge which proved to be
his tomb.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-15

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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-15
PARIS, March is.

PARIS, March is.
Counter attacks by French troops dur
ing the night resulted in the recapture Of
part of the trenches taken by the Germans
on the west bank OF the Meuse yesterday,
according to the official communique is
sued by the War Office this afternoon
The French won their success in hand-to-
hand fighting, near Hill 265, using the
bayonet and grenades to drive the Ger
mans from the trenches.
The text of the communique follows:
West of the Meusc the enemy made
no new attack during the night on
our front between Bethlncourt and
Cumieres. Counter-attacks with the
bayonet and with grenades enabled us
to recapture part Of the trenches oc-
cupied yesterday by the enemy in the
direction of hill lG5.
We hold Bethincourt, the heights
Of lie Mort Homme dead Mans
Height). the south border of Gu
mieres forest and the village of Gu
mieres
The bombardment has continued
with intensity in the entire sector
our artillery replying energetically to
that of the enemy
No important development was re-
ported on the right bank OF the
Meuse or In the Woevre region,
where the cannohade has been inter-
mittent on both sides
The night was calm on the rest Of
the front.
1t was announced today that the French
losses at Verdun have been only one
fourth of those inflicted upon the attack
ing Germans,
Recent reports have put the German
losses at Verdun as high as 2O0 0O0 II
these were correct. the French have ap-
parently lost $4,000, The Germans claim
TO have taken more than $4,000 prisoners.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-15

Galleries Resume on Full Time
louisville, Pa, March 15.-Au -,
lieries In this section. which have hs,s
idle because of the freight embargo nav.
resumed work on full time. ~' "a''
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-06-02
Saturday Afternoon
Closing

Following the custom of this store,
we will close Saturday afternoons
during the months of July and
August This IS effective on and
after Saturday. IulY 9Th.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-06-02

Nowadays BY ambiguous
Manu- The absence advertising
hch descriptions merchandise listed Without The wholesale mef
English telling fortunate eqund buying To get al the me0tOf
these the and COMPARE VALUES
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-06-02

Store NewS and
Features for
TOMORROW
Ladies' Tailoring Depart
ment a New Feature
We have been very fortunate IN Sc
curing the services of Mr.. B. Edil-
son, formerly of New York and
Colorado Springs. who will open a
Ladies Tailoring Department. This
department will make a specially of
Tailored Suits. Evening Gowns.
Riding Habits and Auto Goats. To
introduce this department special
rates will be IN effect for the next
thirty days. If you are contem-
plating new outer apparel. a talk
with Mr.. Edison will prove profit
able.
Saturday Afternoon
Closing
Following the custom of this store,
we will close Saturday afternoons
during the months of July and
August. This Is effective on and
after Saturday, July 9Th.
Summer Rates On
Dressmaking
Summer rates are now IN effect IN
our Dressmaking Department. Mrs.
Cas- Is now able to give you per-
sonal attention. This means you
Will get first hand information on
the latest ideas IN Summer Dress
styles. Visit her department on the
second floor at any time.
Free Art Glass
Free instruction IN Art Needle
work IS given every day IN our Art
Needlework Section-fourth floor.
Saturdays from 9 to | a. u. are
reserved for the Juvenile class. at
which time the children are given IN
dividual instruction IN this useful art.
Flowers At Cost
Our Not-for-Proht Flower section
receives something new nearly every
day, which are sold at cost to our
many customers. Tomorrow as
usual we Will sell Long Stem Spen-
Ger Sweet Peas at Sc per bunch.
Do You Give Card
Parties?
IF so. you viii be interested to know
that we sell regular 35c quality play
ing cards at 2 packs for 25c. Our
Advertising Department being
charged with the difference as our
ad Is printed on the back. This ad
does not IN any way detract from
their artistic appearance and playing
qualities.
Children's Art Prize
Award
The name Of the winner of Every
body's Special Prize for the best
poster submitted IN the McClintock
An Contest for El Paso school chill
dren VIII be In our Sunday ad.
Watch for It.
Prize Letter Contest
Closes
The cash prizes offered by this store
for the best letter written on the
''One-Pnce-tO-All'' policy will be
awarded Saturday night The
names of the winners will appear IN
our ad IN the Sunday newspapers.
You'll be interested to know the
winners.
EUening Dollar Savers
From P. m to p. N. only.
IN several departments trade is ordi-
iinsrily a trifle slow during these
hours and they are offering extra
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-06-02
Summer Rates On
Dressmaking

Summer rates are now IN effect IN
our Dressmaking Department. Mrs.
Cas- Is now able to give you per-
sonal attention. This means you
Will get first hand information on
the latest ideas IN Summer Dress
styles. Visit her department on the
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-06-02
Economical Summer

The following items that Will appeal you for they will
hep you solve the problem of clothing your boy comfortably
prices that Will fit your purse.
BOYS MUSLIN UNION SUITS-Made of good quality
bar muslin. Sleeveless and knee length. Sizes DE-
"a to "a Is to II years. Each .............A OC
BOYS SILK AND WASH HATS-RahRah and cruher shapes.
In white blue and brown. All sizes. SOC values 90
Saturday special ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. OO(
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-06-02


Whether you are going
away or staying at home
your personal comfort de-
mands a cool. light weight
corset. Bien Jolie corsets
are made of Grecian Tn
cot, the highest corset ma
terial made. which insures
personal comfort. Our
experienced corsetieres
will give you a scientific
fitting free.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-06-02
Free Art Glass

Free instruction IN Art Needle
work Is given every day IN our Art
Needlework Section-fourth floor.
Saturdays from 9 to ! | a. N. are
reserved for the Juvenile class. at
which time the children are given IN
dividual instruction IN this useful art.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-28
Official Report

Ten German torpedo boat destroyers
attempted to raid the British cross
channel transport service last night
but the attempt failed, says an official
statement issued by the British admi-
rally today. Two Of the German de-
stroyers were sunk and the others were
driven off.
One British torpedo boat destroyer. the
Flirt, is missing, the British statement
adds and another destroyer. the Nu-
bian. was disabled by torpedo and ran
aground. Nine members of the crew
of the Flirt were saved.
"H. NJ torpedo boat destroyer Flirt,
Lieut.. Richard p. kellett. r. ~. is miss
ing and 1t is feared she may be lost but
nine of the crew have been saved" says
the statement
III. NJ. torpedo boat destroyer Nubian.
commander Montague BERNARD, A. NJ
was disabled by a torpedo and taken
in tow but owing to the bad weather
the tow parted and she has grounded"
the statement says.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-28
Alvin I. Hert
Sees Confession
Of Democratic
Desperation

Chicago, Oct. 27.-Alvin T. Hert, man.
ager Of western Republican national
headquarters, today issued the following
statement:
mo more complete confession of the
weakness of the administration policy
toward Mexico could have been made
than is contained In the statement given
out by Secretary of War Baker TINS
morning that enemies Of the administers
ton were conspiring with Pancho villa
to attack United States troops or to RAID
border towns in order to influence tne
pending election. The truth is, the ao-
ministration is fearful that an outbreak
will occur in Mexico which will show the
utter failure of the administration u
cone with the Mexican situation.
1.-THE statement is given out to antlci-
nate what may occur and to confuse the
public mind. 1t is to the credit OF Sec
retary of State Lansing that he supple
ments this bare faced charge against
American citizens with the explanation
that MIR. Baker had not intended to in
innate that American citizens were IN
the bandit attack plot"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-28

key, every guarantee for success and
victory. A people of 100000 imbued
with spirit is unconquerable."
The Armenian question has been dis
posed of, said HALL Bey. The position
of our government in this respect has
never been fully understood, he went on
Il wish to say that the young Turks
have always looked upon the Armenians
as valuable asset to the Turkish En-
pre. The fact is, we needed them. We
did not look upon them as valuable
chattals. however. We were willing 10
give them an equal share in the gov
eminent, which we did, as is shown by
the fact that before the outbreak of the
war we had large number of Arme-
mans in the Chamber of Deputies and
also several senator's and a minister.
Armenian Movement
after the revolution all went we'll for
a time and the young Turks hoped they
had finally found a solution to the prob
lem which had vexed the old regime in
Turkey for many years and had re-
tarded the progress of the country. The
mans to again take up their separatist
movement. They formed an organization
with the intention Of securing for the
Armenians an autonomous government.
Il think l would be the last man to
Continued on Page 4-CoIumn ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-28
Troops ''Fighting WelP'

Our troops are fighting well every
where" said HALL Bey, in speaking of
the military situation" and have just
themselves in Dobrudja
which is the best answer to the state
ments made now and then that Turkey
is about to make separate peace with
the Entente. We stand or fall with the
Central Powers. and at present there
is nothing to indicate that any of our
troops will fall-not so long as we have
Germany to head the combination.
Teutonism's Guarantee
1.-THE Germans cannot be beaten in
this war, because with the spirit to
win they combine an unusually high
ability as organizers. Germany's will to
win and her organic Rtion are for Tur-