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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-08
GERMAN MILITARY ORGAN
LAUDS DEAD WAR CHIEF

BERLIN, June S.--The newspapers de-
vote much space to Lord Kitchener, whom
they generally acknowledged to have beer
an organizer of the greatest ability. But
there seems to be no disposition to exag
gerate the Importance of his death or to
base particular hopes thereon.
The Lokal Anzeiger, commenting rather
bitterly, declares that KitcheneHs cam
paigns were mainly won against spear.
men and half.naked wild people, and that
the Boer War was really won by interning
women and children and permitting thou.
sands to die
Count Won Reventlow. in the Tages
Zeitung, also INDUCES In personalities. The
other papers, however. for the most part.
refrain from attacking Germanys dead
opponent. The Taglische Rundschau,
naval and military organ, openly confesses
its dislike. but also admiration, for Kltch-
ener. saying:
HE was an honorable enemy He never
visited Germany to admire our philosophy
and maneuvers. He never dripped with
honeyed phrases about a rapprochement
and never pretended to love us. We thank
him In death for that. He was a brutal
man, but he was a man."
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-08
ITALIANS CHECK ENEMY
ON ENTIRE BATTLELINE
Vigorous Bayonet Counter-At-
tack Sends Austrians to the
Bottom Of Valley

ROME, June S.-Checks for the Aus.
trians all along the line of their attack In
the southern Tyrol are reported last night
by the War Office. The important ConI
Zugna position in the Adige Valley Is still
firmly held, while near Campo Mulo, north
east of Aslago, an Italian counter-attaclS
was notably successful The Austrians at
tackled also the Italian positions in VAL
larsa, Monte Spin and Posina Valley sec
tors, and the Campo Mulo Valley. The
assaults, accompanied by very violent artil-
lery bombardments, were delivered with
great energy and persistence, but were
everywhere repulsed the Italian line hold
ing all along the front at the positions to
which 1t fell back some days ago.
The official statement issued by the Ital-
ian War once last night follows:
On the night of June s, persistent
and violent attacks, supported by in
tense artillery fire directed against our
positions in the upper VallArsa, at
Monte Spin and In the Posna Valley,
and also along the Campo Mulo Valley
northeast of Asiago) were repulsed
everywhere with heavy losses
on the heights east of Campo Mulo
our infantry counter-a attacked vigorous
ly, pursuing the enemy infantry with
the bayonet to the bottom of the valley.
Yesterday along the whole front be-
tween the Adige and the Brenta there
was only artillery action. Enemy at
tempts at attacks on the Conf Zugna
and also against our positions east of
Asiago were prevented by our fire.
In the Drava Valley our lombard
ment against the Toblach and Sllian
stations continues.
In the Carnic and Isonzo zones there
were exchanges of grenades. explosions
of mines and activity on the part Of
reconnoitring detachments.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-08
GERMANS TAKE
FORT VAUX, NOW
MASS OF RUINS
French Garrison Unable to
Withstand Fierce On
slaughts of Teutons
COMMANDS VITAL POINTS

FARls, June S.--The capture by the
Gefmans Of Fort Vaux. northeast Of Yer.
dua, was off1cially admitted today by the
wrench War Office.
The fort bad been demolished by heavy
shelifire before II was given UP.
French soldiers under Major Raynal
made gallant defense of the blasted
works for seven days, during which time
the Germans attacked night and day, hurl-
ing wave after wave of troops against the
violence In the lull between infantry as
Baults.
on Tuesday night the Germans gained
foothold in the fort and all through the
rest of the night and all day Wednes.
day the battle ragged. with the men at
hand-to-hand grips. 1t was a bloody com
bat in trenches and caves and underground
passageways, where the soldiers grappled
like wild beasts. In the meantime the big
ger guns were pouring their salvos of drum
FIRE against the French rear and hurllng "A
curtain OF shells across the communication
ways to prevent reinforcements from reach
ing Major Raynal
The text of the official communique fol.
lows
In the Argonne the Germans ex-
ploded mines at Hill 2S5 and HauteI
Chevauchee without causing any dam
age We occupied the craters.
On the left bank of the Meuse there
was an intermittent bombardment of
our second line.
On the right bank there was intense
artillery fghting in the region of Thiau.
mont and Douaumont.
After seven days of continuous
bloody combat, the garrison at Fort
vaux reached the limit of IL endurance
and could not prevent the enemy from
occupying the works, which were alb.
solutely ruined by the furious lombard.
ment. We maintained the surround
ings of the fort as we'll as the trenches
to the right and left, and before which
all the attacks made by the enemy
have been checked by our fire.
The night was relatively calm on
the rest of the front except at Hart
mannsweierkopf, where the artillery
combat continues very active.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-08
FIVE PHHADELPHIANS
HONORED BY G. A. R.
Charles u. Taylor Senior Vice
Communications Others
Chosen to Council

HARRISBURG, June s-Philadelphians
were signally honored by the Pennsylvania
Grand Army OF the Republic, which went
into executive session here this morning
following a parade and review before De-
partment Commander c. F.. Gramlich, of
Philadelphia.
Charles u. Taylor, of Post 46, Philadel-
phia, was elected senior vice commander
of the Pennsylvania department, and four
Philadelphans were chosen on the council
of administration They were II. T. Stan
wood, Post 334, Frankford; John Dough-
erty, Post 8 ]. Henry Holcomb. Post 81,
and william McEwen, Post No. 1.
Dr. J.. F. Arensberg, Post $50. Union
town. was elected department commander
TO succeed Gramlich. The other officers
chosen were Thomas Numbers, Post 5S,
Harrisburg. junior vice commander; DR.. ].
z. Silliman, Post 81, Erie. medical director
Rev. M. l.. Canoe, Post 62, Chambersburg
chaplain
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-08
AMERICANS FLEE MOB,S
ATTACKS IN NEXICI
Consulate Stoned and Propertl
Damaged-U. S. Citizens
Reported Missing

WASHINGTON, June s.-conea.u.,.
official dispatches TO the State Densr,un. Den.al
.9uay SAID That all Americans, at the an
the message was sent, were feeine t.e ,ne
Chihuahua City as a result of the Merioonmn ION
uprising there last night, in which IN
American consulate was stoned. "e
Some of the Americans were said !,
missing, and IL was impossible 10 .ts ve
whether they had been killed or had ss,.!.sl .el
left the city. secretly
American affairs are being hana,.s
Chihuahua City by the British Consul IN
ing the absence of Consul Letchsri uur- u0s'
came to Washington recently for cors.u wno
ence with officials. Nohter-
Ell PASo, Tex, June "a teleerar,
Juarez says that order has been rss,a.o 70
In Chihuahua City by Carranzlsta soIeu ssou
after the violent anti-American ov,hups ,thoops
last night General Jacinto Trevino 4. x
command there. Much property VIZ. IN
stroyed and the foreign club was stor.s
by mob which took 1t for an Amsr,nse!u,
institution. ie'ican
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-08
LLOYD -GEORGESAv
FROM KITCHENER END
BY DUTIES In IRELAND
Foremost British Statesman
Originally Included in Party
Lost on Hampshire While
on Way to Petrograd
ASSISTANT SENT INSTEAD

| LONDON, June S--But for the fatetu
| circumstance that his duties as pacihcatoi
of ireland kept him at home, David Lloyd
| George foremost Of British statesmen.
would have lost his life along with LORD
Kitchener on the cruiser Hampshire
1t had been decided. says the Express
that Mr.. Lloyd-George should accompany
the War Secretary TO Russia TO discuss the
question Of munitions for the Russian army,
but the duties Of mediating the ponticeI
troubles In Ireland were so pressing that u
was later decided by the Government to
keep Mr.. LloydGeorge at home and seno
Leslie Robertson, of the Ministry OF NUM-
tions, instead.
Thus the Irish situation, despite It's
seriousness, proved a valuable agency for
Great Britain, for 1t undoubtedly saved
for the Government the powerful and I'M
portant services of the talented and pro-
gressive Lloyd-George.
It has been decided that the memorial
service for Lord Kitchener shall be held In
ST. Paul's, on June 10. Both King George
and Queen Mary will attend.
Influential newspapers have already be-
gun campaigns In favor of various promi-
nent men as successor to Lord Kitchener.
The Graphic is urging the appointment
of Lord Derby. The Morning Post faVors
Lord Miner. The Times is working for the
appointment of Mr.. Lloyd.George.
A news agency declares that the post has
been offered to Vscount John French, for.
mer commander-in.chief of the British
forces in France and now commander of
the home army.
The Daily Chronicle says that the name
of Winston Churchill, former First Lord
of the Admiralty, has been discussed In an
informal way by members of the Cabinet.
but there are no overpowering indications
that he will get the war portfolio.
Despite the vigorous search, the body of
Lord Kitchener has not yet been discovered.
weather northern
Scotland is normally stormy and the tides
off the Orkney Islands are strong and vari
able In view of these circumstances II Is
feared that the body may never be found.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-08
AUSTRIAN LINES WITHDRAWN
Is TO 20 MILES IN VOLHYNIA

ROME. June S.-The Austro- Hungarian
front in Volhynia (Russia) has been
smashed by the Russians, according to
information from semioffical source.
Luck has been evacuated by the Aus
trians, and thousands OF prisoners were
captured there by the Cars forces.
Throughout Volhynia the Austrians
withdrew from IS to 20 miles
Luck is on the Styr river and a spur
of the Kley railway. II was captured
during the drive led by Field Marshal
Won Mackensen. 1t is s5 miles northeast
of Lemberg.
Qt was officially admitted by the Aus
trian War Office on Wednesday that the
Austro-Hungarians had withdrawn to the
Luck plains,)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-08
U. S. WATCHES VILLA SPIES
TO LEARN BANDITS HAVEN

WASHINGTON, June s.--An extor.,...
and efficient spy system is being naintsI In.e
along the Mexican border by agents J.
Francisco Villa, the Department OF .Ins,,O. ~
has learned. "usuce
Information regarding the n,ovo,,,..,
and plans of the United States troa"s
which he Is receiving is aiding Villa ~.
oessfully to elude his American pursusr.
Department officials state. NImero,,s
agents of Villa have been discoverad vss y.
Gently by agents Of the Federal Burs.,,
of Investigation, and sharp watch nns'
is being kept on them in an attemnt 'Vw ~
find out what means they are using ~
communicate with Villa
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-08
YUAN'S LAST WORD MOURNED
ERROR In MONARCHTCAL MOVE
Chinese President Declared He Was
Misled by Advisers

PEKIN. June s, - The last words o.
President Yuan Shi-kai we're an expression
OF regret for the monarchical movement
which had brought disaster TO China, he
said, and had hastened his end Calling
Hsu Shi Chang, former Premier, TO his bed
side, Yuan Shi-kal whispered:
II did not wish this end. did not aspire
to be Emperor. Those around me said the
people desired a sovereign and had named
me for the throne. L believed and was
mlsled."
Yuan Shi-kai then begged Hsu Shl
Chang to protect his wives and children.
Before lapsing into Inconsistencies the
President expressed the desire that III Yuan
Hung, the Vice President, should succeed
him, according to the Constitution. He au-
thorized a mandate transferring the execu-
tive authority. III Yuan Hung took the
presidential oath today
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-08
PIERRE CATCHES DEMOCRATS"
Veteran Republican Fishes as Conven
tion Meets

BEACH HAVEN, N, j.. June s.-Missng
the Republican National Convention for
the first time In 40 years. Commissioner
George G. Pierre. of the Philadelphia Reg
istration Board. spent yesterday here on
board his eatboat Estelle and landed 40
"Democrats." In addition TO half a dozen
wealkhsh and three bluefish
Mr.. Pierre. who Is in his 18th year, has
been spending his summers here since 1858,
when he first came to Thomas Bonds old
hotel on the south point He says he didn't
feel equal to the strain OF another conven-
ton and thought II best that he stay here
and take thinEs easy.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-08
RUSSIANS OPEN ALLIES
DRIVE UPON ALL FRONTS
Continued from Page One

| Continued from Page One
of the Russian armies in volhynia. Galicia
| and Bultowina.
In volhynia the .Hungarians have
| been pressed back beyond Lusk.
| In Bukowina the Russians are driving
| against the defenses Of Czernowitz, the cap.
| ital. from three sides.
1t is believed here that German troops
| Will be rushed to reinforce the Austrians,
| although 1t is doubted II Field Marshal
Won Hindenburg will be sent into Galiciar
because the situation at the northern end
Of the battle front is too critical.
RUSSIANS WELL MUNITIoNED.
In these battles, the report says, a num-
Der of batteries of the enemy were taken
intact by Russian infantry.
This new offensive. pressed with equal
vigor in Volhynia, Galicia and Bukowina,
evidently is not threatened with the handi-
cap of a death of ammunition and arms
which hitherto has hampered Russian Of
fensive operations, the communication of
the War Office asserting that in this fight
ing "the enemy had actual proof of the
increase in our war material"
Indications are given in the official state
ment that the present campaign is the OPEN
ing of violent general movement to drive
enemy troops from Russian soil The text
ofthe report follows:
The successes of our troops in Vol
hyna Galicia and Bukowina are de-
oners and trophies captured in the
fighting, which resulted in the enemy
being dslodged from his powerfully
fortified positions, continues to increase.
Since the beginning of the recent
actions until noon Tuesday, General
Brusilof's armies have captured 900
officers. more than 10000 rank and file,
a guns, 134 machine guns, and 40
trench mortars, and, in addition,
searchlights, telephones, field kitchens,
nf n rfOE M NUa p
terial and great reserves of ammun-
ton.
number OF batteries were cap
tured In fact by our infantry, with all
their guns and limbers. In the recent
fighting the enemy had actual proof
of the increase in our war material
The actions have strengthened our con-
fidence that as this material develops,
the enemy's fortified lines will be more
effectively destroyed |
CONGRATULATE ARMY.
The valor and dash of our troops
were proved by the result achieved in
only three days fighting. His Majesty's
supreme commander at 10 o'clock last
night telegraphed from headquarters
the following dispatch congratulating
the troops of General Brusiloff on the
success attained:
Transmit to my welI-beloved troops
on the front under your command the
news that am following with satisfac-
tion their brave deeds, and that 1 ap-
preciate their bravery. Express to
them my gratitude May the good God
assist us in driving our enemies from
our territories. | am convinced that
all will hold firmly together and fight
until the glorious end for Russian arms
NICHOLAS.
Prudence does not permit us at pres
ent to divulge the names of the valiant
battalions which fought sometimes with
the loss of all their officers. 1t is
equally impossible TO publish the names
of the brave general officers killed or
wounded, or the localities where the
combats occurred.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-08
New Building for P. S. P. C. A.

The contract for the new buildings at
1924 North Broad street for the Pennsyl.
vania Society for the Prevention of Cruelty
to Animals has been given to r. C. Ball.
niger & Co., who will begin work on Mon.
day. The buildings have been designed by
Carl p Berger and include an Office build
ing, garage and stable, all of fireproof con-
struction, occupying the entire lot, 97.6 by
100 feet. The exterior will be of granite
and brick, the interior of the office building
to be finished in hardwood, and the audi
torium, main halls and toilets to be VAIN
scoted In marble
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-08
RUSSIANS CAPTURE TURKS
FORTS ON WAY TO BAGDAD
Constantinople Reports Earlier Sue
cesses of Army Against Slavs

PETROGRAD, June S.--The War Office
last night issued the following bulletin con-
cerning operations on the Caucasus front:
In the direction of Erzingan our ar
tillery stopped an offensive movement
by large bodies of Turks.
In the direction of Bagdad. in the
KhanilIin region. we occupied strongly
fortified Turkish positions after a
fight and our cavalry attacked the
Turkish trenches there. sabring several
battalions of the enemy.
CONSTANTINOPLE. June s.-A defeat
for the Russians attempting to advance on
Bagdad is reported by the Turkish War OF.
flee yesterday.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-08
REREDos AND STATUE BLESSED
Memorial in Church of Annunciation
Also Includes Communion Rail

carved reredos, with statue of Our
Lady and the Holy Child, and communion
rail were blessed at the Church of the
Annunciation, this morning, by the rector,
the Rev Daniel l. Odell. The reredos and
rail are memorial gifts presented to the
church by George Taylor Bentley, of Ger
mantown, in memory Of his mother, Ellen
w. Bentley who died April Of last year
Both the reredos and rail were designed
by Frank r. Watson, of the architectural
firm of Watson Huckel Mr.. Watson
has been in charge of the ornamentatlon of
the Lady Chapel.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-08
Aged Man Hit by Wagon

Mrs. Sarah Connard, 20 years old, of
Chester County, was seriously injured to-
day, when she was run down by a heavy
express wagon at 18th and Arch streets
The aged woman was crossing the street
and apparently became confused. The
wagon, drawn by two horses, struck and
threw her TO the ground. She was carried
into Spencer's Drug Store where first aid
was administered and then taken to
Hahnemann Hospital.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-08
shoe.Repairing Shop Burned

WEST CHESTER, Pa, June Sire
early today swept the shoe.repairing estab-
lishment of Mayor Grabovitz, on East Mar
ket street, and virtually destroyed the
building, the property of P. ]. Mccormick
The loss is about $4,000, and the tenants
loss is total one. Firemen saved the
adjoining property.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-08
vim Lend Autos TO Children

The semimonthly meeting and dinner OF
the Boosters Club was held last night at
the Hotel Metropole. 9Th and SAMSON streets.
Edward Shipp was POSTMASTER A reso-
luton was adopted offering TO Director VIII
son the automobiles Of the members for use
on Orphans Day. June a. to take chill
dren 70 Willow Grove.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-08
SCHOENBRUN CASTLE ARMED
AGAINST AUSTRIAN PACIFISTS

GENEVA, June S.-Austro-Hungarian
pacifsts have become so truculent that ma
chine guns have been mounted around the
Schoenbrun Castle, where Emperor Fran
els Joseph lives. The castle is heavily
guarded. On Monday thousands of men
marched by the castle demanding that Aus
tria make separate peace with Russia.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-08
SEVERAL WILLS PRoBATED
Martin Thoaron Estate Bequeathed to
His Family

wills probated today were those of Mar.
IIn Ihouron. who died IN the MI. Hope
Retreat Baltimore, Nd, on December 10,
faqH. leaving In trust for the benefit Of his
fHu sons al estate valued AZ more than
4ias 900, Idzzie GraYenstine. Philadelphia.
$4,000. ana John Laypoldt, 26l9 North
lreH4 aireef. $3.50.
4#e personally o. the estate Of Samuel
81 IaWiey has been appraised Al f17.s70.1o.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-08
Goethals Says He Hasn't Resionoa

WASHINGTON, June 8.-Major Censr,,
George w. Goethals, Governor of the ps = :
ANA Canal Zone, denied last night that \.
had rendered his resignation. He indcatod
however, that he would retire in the ma, |,
future.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-08
s SUBMARINE AGROUND


#asHINaToS. Jaas s-The United
es Island near Newport n i. lhs
affr=aI aIEaa,lnced this after.
IsleHz i4ezaeF commander II
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Facts Worth KnosOing

Facts Worth KnosOing
I1-rPermaneney OF Forest Hills
Cemetery Is assured. This cannot
be said BY all Philadelphia eems-
teriea. sooner or later some Of
them win have to be removed.
2-Perpetual Care Is absolutely
guaranteed
A maintenance fund has been
ereatsd and Is On deposit with =
reliable PhilAdslphis Trust Co.
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You owe it to yourself

visit this beautiful Cemetery at erpense satisfy yourself
that there is better ideal spot final resting
place than lot in Forest His-then buy.
in
There where friends have bought -
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-08

The Fact
Thousands Of people have
tsited she cemetery within
sno last Few weeks, and
ne gut or ten have pur-
chased lots. This proves
eqAclr5lyely that ear lots
is right
The Snowflake herald., 1916-03-24
Notice For Publication
Department of the Interior,
u. S. Land Office at Phoenix, Arizona.
Feb. 8. 1916.


Notice is hereby given that George Scott, of
Show Low, Arizona. who, on Jany. Is, 1872 made
additional homestead entry No. O16426, under
Sec. g. Act of April g. 1904. for the seA swA
se14, wiz seA swH, Sec. 4. neA nwA neA, seA
nwA neA, wiz e12 neA nwA, WIZ neA nwA, Sec.
9. TIP. 9 N, R. 20 E., G. & S, r. B. & M, has
made application for patent to said land above
described under sad Act said land having been
entered as additional to entry No. OF, made July
2, 1908 for n1a sw4 SEA- swA swA seA, e12
SEA swA, Sec. A. ard e1s eh neA nwA, WIZ nwA
neA Sec. 8, NJ, R. % E., G. & S. R. B. & E.
Any and all persons claiming adversely any or
all of the land first above described or desiring
to show the mineral character thereof must file
their claims in this office on or before March
Is, 1916.
THOMAS F. WEEDIN, Register
First publication Feb 25. '16.
The Snowflake herald., 1916-03-24
Notice For Publication
Department of the Interior,
U. S. Land Office at Phoenix, Arizona,
Feby. 18, 1916.

FeDy. 1S, 1916.
Notice is hereby given that William Henry
Oliver, of Show Low, Arizona, who, on Nov. g.
1909, made Org. HID. No. O145; and on Sept. H.
1918, Addl. Hd.. No. O23328. for e1a se1-4 se1-4
sw1-4 se1-4 sel-4, sR nw1-4 se1-4 se1-4, Section
IL; eh WIZ nel-4, VIE nw1-4 ne1-4, ely ne1-4
nel-4, ne1-4 sel-4 ne1-4, nA nw1-4 ne1-4 ne1-4
se1-4 nw1-4 ne1-4 ne1-4, E3 nw1-4 se1-4 ne1-4.
n1a se1-4 se14 ne14. se14 se1-4 se14 ne1-4, nell
nw1-4 se1-4. Section 13, Township 10. NJ, Range
21, E., G. & S. r. B. & M, Oist 3-497; Part of
List 3-1046, etc. has filed notice of intention to
make five year Proof, to establish claim to the
land above described, before Thorwald Larson,
U. S. Commissioner, at Holbrook, Arizona, on
the 31st day of March, 1916.
Claimant names as witnesses: Jesse j. Brady.
Charles o. Reidhead, Willard Whpple Ray
Mills all of Show Low, Arizona.
THOMAS F. WEEDIN, Register
First publication Feb. 25. '16.