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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-27

LONDON March "a.
British and German fleets are believed
to have clashed Saturday in the North
Sea, off the Island of Sylt, following a
raid by British seaplanes upon German
alrship sheds in Schlesing.IIolstein. The
seaplanes were conveyed to their rendez.
vous by light cruisers and destroyers
Dispatches from Esbjerg, Denmark, to
the Berlinske Tidende, says Reuters Co
penhagen correspondent report great
naval battle between the German and
British fleets some three miles off the
Grady lghtship.
other dispatches from Copenhagen
assert that two zeppelins took part in
the battle which followed the British air
raid over Schleswig Holsten. These were
surrounded by aeroplanes when they rose
to give battle to the attacking forces.
The Zeppelin sheds at Tondern are said
to have been badly damaged and Zeppe-
lin was struck by bomb.
1t is also reported here that some Brit
ish torpedoboats were sunk by bombs
from German aeroplanes during the battle
off Sylt.
A dispatch to the Exchange Telegraph
Company, sent from Copenhagen last
night, says:
According to the PoltllSen large British
and German squadrons were observed yes
terday Saturday. along the west coast
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-27
LABOR LEADER ARRESTED
Jesse Walker, Textile Union Official,
Held Under Bail to Keep Peace

Jesse walker of New York, first vice
president of the International Textile
Union, was arrested today by Policeman
Gribben, of the Germantown station. OPP
posite the dye mills of Daniel F. Waters,
wister street and Germantown avenue.
lie was held under $500 bail by Magis-
trate Pennock to keep the peace.
A strike is in progress at the dye mills.
Policeman Gribben asked Walker to
move on" and when the latter refused to
do so he was arrested. Walker told Mag
istrate Pennock bhat he had heard that
one of the strike-breakers carried re-
volver. and he declared that he was maxi
ing a complaint to Gribben concerning the
weapon when he was arrested.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-27
LOOT OF OLD TRAIN HOLD-UP
FOUND in MICHIGAN HOME
Man and Wife Arrested by U. s.
Agents-Both Were Armed

GRAND RAPIDS, March 27-United
states Government officials in a raid on
a house in the Polish section Of Grand
Rapids arrested man and his wife, who
gave the names of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Evans and recovered they say, $4,000 in
cash and about s25,000 in securities, which
they say is part Of the loot taken by four
masked robbers, who held up a train near
Staunton, Va, about six months ago and
got 100000.
a few minutes before the raid the in
spectors learned two men left the Evans
home carrying with them bag.
The Evans home has been watched for
several days. Yesterday afternoon Evans
went TO a local express office with n
package addressed to n person In New
York. This the Federal inspectors ex-
amined, and say they found In It about
$4,000 in bills. A belt containing about
$4,000 was found on Mrs. Evans when she
was searched. the inspectors declare.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-27
GERMANS LOSE
TORPEDOB0AT IN
NORTH SEA FIGHT
Squadron Of Destroyers
N Meet When British At
tempt Air Raid
ENGLISH SHIP DAMAGED

BERLIN. March q.
A German torpedoboat destroyer was
sunk in battle with a squadron of British
destroyers in the North Sea following the
English afr attack upon the coast of
Schleswig-H g-Holstein, II was officially an
nounced today by the German Admiralty.
1t was stated that the air raid was un-
successful, only two armed fishing out
posts being destroyed.
A British torpedoboat was damaged by
projectiles dropped upon 1t by German
seaplanes
Following is the text of the official re-
port.
on Saturday morning an English
aeroplane attack was directed against
the northern part of the Tristan coast.
II failed
Two armed fishing outposts were
destroyed by the English.
our naval aeroplanes attacked the
English naval forces, scoring direct
hits.
An English torpedoboat was serious.
ly damaged.
A few of our torpedoboat destroy
ers came in touch with the retreat
ing enemy and one of them failed to
return.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-27
MAYORS PROTEGE "FLUNKs"
Herman j. Smith, Named Elevator
Inspector, Will Don Buffers Garb
Again-Fails in Exams

Herman J Smith wllpgo back TO his old
job of "minding" the dumbwaiter, as
Mayor Smiths butler, after a brief effort
to go up"
He finished 10th in a field of II pro-
visional appointees for the post of city ele-
vator Inspector In civil service exami-
nation he obtained a mark of 54.6, or 1874
too little to make him eligible for a $1,000
job. There were II candidates. He was
next to last.
well, I'm glad it's all settled and this
notoriety is ended" he is reported to have
said after he was informed that he had
"nunked," as they say at Penn. Smiths
marks were IS on experience, 10 on prac-
tical questions and laws and ordinance.
and 81 on written report.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-27
'VbAATIA VICTIM OF U-BOAT,
PlECES OF METAL INDICATE
s'sad in LifebOats and May Be Part
of Torpedo

~ s2ADoN. March Determination by
Dutch Minister OF, Marine OF pieces Of
round In two Of the lifeboats of
- -sensnd ~ Lloyd steamship Tubantia.
q ~ Noordhinder Lightship on March
49, pports the beIief that they form
y torpedo, according to a Reuter-
zsseh from The Hague.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-27

MILWAUKEE, wis, March 27.-Seri-
Gus flood conditions prevailed today in
southern Wisconsin, and badly crippled
wires brought reports of six dead in the
flooded districts
Middletown transcript., 1916-06-03
WEDNESDAY. JUNE 9TH. l9l
At l o'clock, P. M.

AT l O'Clock, 2. M,
the following described Personal Prop
erty, tOwit:
Folding table, 8 oil paintings, lot of
pictures what-not, l rocker, 3 small
Rush chairs, set of brass hand irons,
large vase, lot of window curtains, sc
yards rag carpet, antique bureau, old
medicine chest, small bureau, 2 small
stands, stands, l old bedstead, 2 goose
feather beds and bedding, 25 yards in
grain carpet, bedroom suit, walnut;
small coal stove, oil stove, 6 cain seat
chairs, 2 old clocks, old time sideboard,
davenport, parlor suit. about 40 yards
Brussels carpet, lot Of antique dishes,
stool chairs, combination bookcase and
desk. ONE COW.
TERMS: CASH.
Harry S, WOOdkeeper,
Administrator.
Middletown transcript., 1916-06-03
Hotel
Channel
Illinois and Pacific AYES.
ATLANTIC CITY. N. ].

is situated in the heart of the most
fashionable part of Atlantic City, 1t is
centrally located and is midway be-
tween all stations and within a stones
throw of the largest concrete II story
resort holel in the world.
Reasonable Rates. Open Surround
ings.
Hotel Channel has Beach Front
View, with capacity of $50. Steam
heat, running water, and private baths
The hotel has undergone extensive
repairs and renovation during the past
Winter with more private baths and
running water 1t is one of the best
modern Price Family Hotels in the City,
noted for its excellent table and best of
service.
Doors and windows screened in sum-
mer. Bathing allowed from the hotel.
Why not hit the trail and come and
spend the Lenten season with US.
Write for booklet to get terms. 18th
season. Yours Respectfully,
A. C. CHANNELL,
Owner and Prop
Middletown transcript., 1916-06-03
New Castle County, SIS.
.. THE STATE OF della ARE

To THE SHERIFF OF NEW CASTLE
COUNTY GREETING:
Whereas, Bernard J. McEntee by his
Petition to the Judges of our Superior
Court, filed in the office of the Pro-
thonotary of said Court in and for
New Castle County, for the cause of
complaint therein alleged, has made
application to our said Judges that a
decree may be pronounced dissolVing
the marriage existing between the
Petitioner and Regina G. McEntee.
We Therefore, Command You, as you
were heretofore commanded that you
summon Regina C. McEntee that she
be and appear before the Judges of our
said Court at the next term thereof to
be held at Wilmington; on Monday, the
First day of May next to answer the
allegations of the said petitioner,
Bernard J. McEntee according to the
Act of Assembly in such case made and
provided, and also to do and receive
what the Court shall then and there
consider concerning her in this behalf
as to the Court shall seem meet and
consistent with the provisions of the
said Act of Assembly.
AND HAVE you THEN THERE THIS WRIT
Witness, the Honorable Jane S
Pennewill, at Wilmington, the Sixth
day of March A D. nineteen hundred
and sixteen.
Issued March 16, 1916.
JOSEPH WIGGLESwoRTH,
Prothonotary.
Middletown transcript., 1916-06-03

pretty phrase may mean-but no actual
protective insurance against foreign in
suit or attack Could anything be more
idiotic?
AS for an increased navy, in this same
message Mr. Wilson asks the silly
question, "When will the experts tell
US just what kind (of ships) to construct
and when will they be right for ten
years together etc ?"
Therefore, Congress may fairly saddle
some of the discredit for our national
shame on to the back of this ''peace-at-
any-price" president, who also believes
a nation "can be too proud to fight"
even for the honor of its insulted flag or
the lives and rights of its outraged
citizens.
Yet even now when MIR. Wilson,
seeing how Indignantly the people
are repudiating his cowardly mouthlngs,
has himself became crazy convert for
"the biggest navy in all the world" etc.,
this same Democratic pork barrel"
Congress is doing its best to hamper his
later recommendations for larger and
better army and navy.
Middletown transcript., 1916-06-03
NtDDLETOwN, DEL, JUNE 8 1916
PRAYING SOLDIERS

DEFORE the writer lies picture of
- "A field service held by Russian
soldiers before making an assault, and
as one notes the reverently bowed heads
of these sturdy peasant warriors of the
Gar, one instinctively thinks of Crom-
well and his praying Ironsides" who at
Naseby and Dunkirk struck such effec-
tive blows against the tyrannical
Stuarts.
Nor will these devout Muscovites fail
to handle the naughty Hohenzollern
autocrat any less severely. Indeed, in
double sense is the Russian soldier
spiritually moved to fight to the death
in this war against the Kaiser, and the
Turk, for every one from General to
humblest private, feels that he IS
struggling to win for his fatherland, the
prize so long withheld, so passionately
coveted as its rightful destiny to possess
-Constantinople
1t bodies ill for the already half
starved Germany, very weary of her
wickedly provoked war, that the Presi
dent of the Duma, that dawn of popular
freedom for Russia's millions, declares
that no matter what the Allies may do,
his people can and will fight for twenty
years yet-until, in fact the Teuton in
vaders are wholly overwhelmed, and
the Turk driven from the city that bars
Russia from the sea.
Thus it is that the whole land from
Gar to peasant, is deeply imbued with
the belief that theirs is holy conflict
against the infdel Turk and his scoffing
ally the German. Warriors with visions
fight long and die hard, and these
countless Russian soldiers there are q
dozen millions more of them, if need be
not only inspired to achieve their
country's glory, but, moreover, dream
ing like the Crusaders of old, to ac-
complish the pious task of replacing
above the golden dome of the famous
st. Sophia the Cross where now CLEANS
the Crescent, may we'll at last wear out
both the Kaiser's fine soldiery, and the
fanctical Musseulmen, and plant the
double-headed eagle of Russia in that
minareted capital
Middletown transcript., 1916-06-03
CONGRESSIONAL "PORK"

NANDOR compels US to admit that
~ there have been, and yet are Re.
publican members of Congress unduly
fond of ''pork'. But for a set of men
willing to subordinate the most i'm
portant interests of their country at a
time of grave national peril, to their
own selfish ''pork- barrel" schemes of
public plunder, this present Democratic
Congress shamefully surpasses anything
hitherto known.
Ignobly reversing the patriotic answer
of Pinckney to the impudent attempt of
Napoleon's minister to levy blackmail,
Millions for defence but not one cent
for tribute, this Democratic Congress
has been saying by It's acts 'Millions
for "pork" but not one cent for the
cOuntry's adequate protection.
Forthwith upon the breaking out of
this huge confagration, Congress, in
view of the serious perils likely to arise,
and which in fact have arisen-should
have taken extraordinary steps to put
the country in condition to defend itself
both on land and on sea, and further
more, to back up every proper assertion
of the Nations rights and honor.
But no, altho outrages against the
lives and property Of our citizens for
nearly two years been perpetrated by
the score, on the sea and on the land,
not until few weeks ago, when an
angry public opinion had driven a few
members into some little show of
patriotism, has finger been lifted by
, this miserable body of so-called "states-
men" to increase either the army or the
navy-only millions needlessly voted by
this bankrupt administration to fatten
IIlS pOIh-DdIISl luI6T6SIS VI lu6
various members.
So, helpless, indeed, is our unprotected
country that even Mexican brigand-
forces have again and again with i'm
punity invaded our southwestern bor-
ders, killing Americans and destroying
their property
True, this Democratic Congress, at
first slavishly obedient to Mr.. Wilson's
merest finger crook, was in his annual
message to them at their third session,
warned that the country wanted rather
a smaller than bigger army and navy.
To quote his amazing utterances:
"When half the world is on fire, we
should be careful to make our moral
insurance against the spread of the con-
flagration very definite and certain and
adequate indeed"
''Moral insurance" whatever that
Middletown transcript., 1916-06-03
Administrators Sale
OF
PERSONAL PROPERTY

The undersigned administrator Of Mrs
Margaret s. johnson, deceased. will
sell at Public Sale, at the old Collins
Homestead, near Collins Beach, Della
ware. on
Middletown transcript., 1916-06-03

D. P. Hutchison, Auc.
Middletown transcript., 1916-06-03
Proposals !!

Proposals for Coal for supplying the
Light and Water Commission of Middle
town, Delaware.
Sealed Proposals will be received at
the Town Office, Middletown, up to
P. NJ. June 9th, 1916, for One Thousand
10000 tons more or less 2240 lbs. per
ton Bituminous Coal F 0. B. Cars Mid
dletown, the analysis of Coal must be
stated in all bids.
The Coal to be delivered as ordered
by the Commission, for the year ending
June l, 1917.
The Commissioners reserve the right
to reject any or all bids.
For further information apply to
D. w. STEVENS, CLERK,
Middletown, Delaware.
The evening world., 1916-06-08

Of nothing. I cannot see why any ono
should want to be wicked. MIR.
Wcavcrson came into my life at a
time when badly needed help and
he has always been like n son TO me.
| considered MIS-. Wonverson. as we'll
as her husband. one OF my best
friends
Mrs. Weaverson alleges that, be-
sides Christian Science, the wealthy
Mrs. Frames large gifts TO Weaver.
son aided ia weaving his affections.
In hcr bill OF particulars she as
serted that IL Mrs. Frame considered
Weavcrson as a son. how did the
Christian Scientist reconcile the fact
that she took him on extended tours
through the South and frequently
held his head in her lap while she
spoke endcaringly to him.
During the course OF the Jury pick =
ing Big CHIEF Meyers OF the Dodgers
made triumphant entrance and
took a seat between Mrs. Weaverson
and three sister Mazdaznonists. Tho
baseball hero and Mrs Weaverson
have long been good friends. and he
came to court as a witness for hor
and as an advisor.
Mrs. Weaverson was dressed plain
ly In light summer one-pIeco silk
suit Immediately back OF her Mrs.
Frame, wearing many diamonds and
heavy veil. sat among n coterie of
Christian Scientists. She was
dressed in black. Mr.. weaverson sat
back Of Aaron =. Jetwar. coun sci for
Mrs. Frame.
The evening world., 1916-06-08

Brownie Rathbone Wcavcrson against
Mrs. Caroline w. Frame. wealthy
Christian Scientist. began to-day be-
Christian Scientist. began to-day. Su-
prcme Court Justice Gavcgan IL pre-
siding.
The husband whose affections are
so highly valued Is Frederick Weav-
crson, who for a number cf years
has been secretary to Mrs. Frame
and manager OF the s2.000000 es-
tate she inherited from her late hus-
band. lie. 1t developed during the
opening OF the trial. would aid Mrs.
Frame as much as possible. Mrs.
Wcavcrson claims that soon after her
husbands employment by Mrs.
Frame. he became more than sec
rctlry To her. subscribing not only TO
her belief in Mrs. Mary Baker Eddy's
teachings. but permitting himself to
be addressed by her as MY Darling
Fritzie" and MY Great Big Darling
Man" Mrs. Frame Is scvcnty-two
years old and Mrs. Wcavcrson nearly
in the trio.
Airs. Frame and Weavorson are
members OF the Fifth Christian
Scientist Church in Madison Avenue.
the former being a reader there. Mrs.
Wcavcrson Is u member OF cult or
another cOlor--Mazdazn aznanism-somc-
times called Sun Worshipping. whose
followers derive their inspiration
from an Oriental society. They con
slider themselves pillars Of light"
The difference in religious beliefs.
II was stated to-day, would cut
large figure in the court proceedings,
since Mrs. Weavcrson has claimed
that Mrs. Frame used Christian
Science methods in winning the af-
fections of Weaverson. On the other
hand, Mrs. Frame will claim that
any one subscribing to Mazdaznan
propaganda very likely was in error
often. frequently submitting TO the
conjecture that they were wronged
when, as Il matter of fact. they were
not.
! In her original answer TO the suit
Mrs. Frame declared that she placed
implicit confidence In Mr.. Weaver
son. particularly in his business abil-
ity. To her, she declared, he was
more Ike son than anything else.
"God Is on my side" Mrs. Frame
explained to the court, "and my side
IL that OF righteousness. am afraid
The evening world., 1916-06-08
SUIT FOR S25O,0OO
OVER A MANS LOVE
IN WAR OF CULTS
Mrs. WeaverSon a Sun Wor-
shipper and Mrs. Frame a
Christian Scientist.

Before n court room audience com
posed chiefly OF Christian Scientists
and Sun worshippers, adhcrents Of
the two women opposing each other
in court. tho work Of selecting a Jury
TO try the quartcr-of- a million dollar
suit brought by Mrs.
The evening world., 1916-06-08
What the Right Soap
Does for Your Skin

Money cannot buy psry toilet soap
than Resinol Soap. And. unquestion-
ably. the healing Resinol in IL keeps the
complexion In q condition Of health that
insures clearness, freshness. and that
nsfsrsi beauty which cosmetics can only
initiate. Resinol Soap is equally good
for the hair and for bsby's skin.
Resinol Soap Is not artificially colored,
its rich brown being entirely due to the
Resinol it contains. Twenty-Five cents
at oil druggists and dealers in toilet
soods. You will like it.-Advt.
The evening world., 1916-06-08
RALLY FOR TRAINING CRUISE.
,. -. Roosevelt 20 he Among
Speakers at NRssmretiug,

massmeeting and rally to discuss
naval preparedness and the naval
training cruise for civilians will be
held in Harvard Hall. No. 81 West
Forty-fourth Street. Tomorrow eve
ming at $40 The meeting will be
open oeveryone Interested in tho
subject
Franklin d. Roosevelt. Assistant
Secretary OF the Navy. and Lieut..
Commander II. r Evans. L. s. ~. VIII
address the meeting. Gen Leonard
wood. Admiral Dewey and Admiral
Helm and also expected to be present
and speak
The evening world., 1916-06-08

0aasts 90 Havs Concert ana Drill.
z 7hs concert, drill and reception to
~ given by the cadets Of Our Lady
|, of Perpetual Help Church. Fifth Ave-
.nus and FNfty-ninth Street. Brooklyn.
Will b held tomorrow evening at the
'sDscond Naval Battalion Armory. Fiji
Ety-lhird Street and Second Avenue.
( s0rooklyn. Prof. Shannon's military
lShand has been engaged for the occa-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-07

34593-Thomas B. Brown, 500 G street
northeast. Ford.
34594-J c. Blackstone, the Farra-
gut. Hupmobile.
34595-F. X Heiadrick, 1311a Gath
street northwest, Ford.
34596-Theo dore Schwan. 1910 goth
street northwest, Cadillac.
345e7-Walter A. Brown, SPA 14th
street northwest, Ford.
3459s-H. $. Hitchcock, 400 9Th street
northwest. Overland.
34599-Cora ]. Killian, 613 B street
southeast, Saxon.
346oO-C. A. Aspinwall. 1899 Wyoming
avenue northwest. Franklin.
34601-Rudolph II. Yeatman. Munsey
building, Maxwell.
34602-Samuel l.. Richmond, ordnance
office, Overland.
34603-Mrs Mable c. Keppler, 424
18th street southeast. Ford.
34sO4-E. S. Newman, SIG 14th street
northwest, Milburn electric.
34SO5-F. NJ. Brinkley, 407 G street
southwest. Maxwell.
34606-Charles Lindsey, Potomac
Savings Bank building, Ford.
a4so7-Samuel F. Edwards. ia 9Th
street northeast, Studebaker.
3460S-S. F.. Kite, jr., 1877 Taylor street
northwest, Ford.
34609-Percy billiard, sos Alabama
avenue northwest. Ford.
34610-kenneth NJ. Moore, the North
UNI Deriand, overland.
saltwater F. Smith, 636 Park
road northwest, REQ.
34s12-Maurice Z. O'Connor, 514 I'd
street northwest, Ford.
34613-Herbert B. Nevius. 926 New
York avenue northwest, Ford.
3fS14-Adelaide Coombe, 719 Sd street
northwest, Ford.
34s15-George r. S. Boyd, 34S n street
southwest, Chalmers.
34616-Lillie Orrison, 1880 P street
northwest. Overland.
34617-R. w. Clothier. 1924 18th street
northwest bort
3461S-E. T. NJ. Franklin. 1915 18th
street northwest, Dodge.
34619-Mabel l.. Barry. 1927 Buch-
anan street northwest, Chevrolet.
34620-Theodor ]. Lowry, 1923 II
street northwest, Briscoe.
34621-George T. Everett, Chevy
Chase, Nd, Ford.
34622-E. f. Williamson. 1869 Wyo-
ming avenue northwest, Chalmers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-07
HUMAN RIDDLES
That Have Vexed the World
Was This Carolina Schoolmaster Marshal Ney?
By John E1freth Watkins

I before his death. According to this story
! the teacher was the great marshal OF
France. Wellington had interceded and
saved his life. The firing squad had been
instructed to fire over his head. but not
until he should give the signal by press
/ ing his hand to his heart. by which ac-
ton he burst a bag of red fluid secreted
| beneath his shirt To further these de-
/ ceptions. trusted men from his own army
were selected to fill the firing squad. AZ
the hospital. whittier he had been brought
upon the, litter. he was that night dis
, guised in ill-fitting clothes and started
on his way to Bordeaux. There, posing
as a servant carrying valise, he en-
barked for Charleston
/ History proves that Marshal News trial
and its preliminaries were conducted by
secret methods. Members of the assem-
| bly, who voted for his execution did so
with the understanding from the king
| that the death sentence was to be COM
muted to life in exile
1 Wishing to satisfy himself as to the
| mystery clinging to the Ney case Louis
Napoleon. after coming to the throne,
| ordered the marshars grave opened
When searched the inner coffin contained
not bone, not one relic of a human
corpse.
! Carolinians who knew Schoolnastcr
Ney. when shown portraits of the great
marshal of France. pronounced the like
ness as precisely like that of their friend
Both the teacher and the marshal were
, rudy OF face. Each slept but five hours
a night: each was a good fencer fear
less horseman. a skilled mathematician
and clever performer upon the flute
But, if Marshal Ney did escapc to
America, why did he not return to his
beloved France after amnesty had been
granted to all political exiles?