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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-06
Mrs. W. n. Baker Seriously mi

Mrs. w. Harry Baker. wife Of the secre-
tary Of the Republican State Committee,
Is seriously I'll at her home In Harrisburg.
Ar. Baker. who attended yesterdays CON
ference az the Bellevus-Stratford as a dele
gate-at-large 70 the Republican National
Convention received word during the con-
ference that Mrs. Baker had suffered re-
lapse. and ne hurried to Harrisburg at
once Are. Baker was operated on recently
ana vent 10 the seashofe until 2 few days
ago 70 reeuperate.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-06
GERMAN RIGA LINES
PIERCED BY RUSSIANS
Continued from PAGE One

continued from GhSe One
"The enemy has been repulsed and put to
flight on the right bank of the Dniester
We now have in our possession a sector
comprising a fortified position west of Issa.
kov and Jivatchon Hundreds of prisoners
were taken. We have captured Mikuliczyn.
"In sectors on the left flank of our troops
on the Riga front we have taken the first
line positions of the enemy. We made many
prisoners and took numerous machine guns
Counter-attachs were thrown back. North
and southeast OF Baranovichi the battle con-
tinues. We have captured 81 officers and
1000 more men.
The Russians have cut the Delatyn-
Kolosmezo Railway. southwest of Kolomea,
a line of communications for the Austro-
German forces defending Lemberg, and
have routed the enemy on the right bank
of the Dniester, according to official
statement issued by the War Office.
At least half a million Austrian troops
have been killed, captured or badly wounded
since General Brusiloff began his sweep
through Vohynia, Galicia and Bukowina.
That number will be unavailable for the
summer and fall campaigns of the Central
Powers.
General Letchitsky's advance in Southern
Galicia after the capture of Kolomea, has
been so rapid that his army not only
menaces the important city of Stanislau, but
Lemberg and the whole OF Eastern Galicia.
The right wing of the Austro-Cerman army
is under heavy pressure.
The Austrians are staggering back along
the muddy valleys of the Pruth and Dnester.
abandoning great quantities OF material.
The roads in this region, always bad, have
been converted into bogs by heavy rains.
Pressing the disheartened Austrians are
Russian soldiers in high spirits over their
continued success and the allied victories
in France.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-06

Mayor smith today approved the award
e q cantract 10 the Arm OF Day 8 thinner
man for $4,000 for the construction OF
coEaEete bridge over Pennypaek Creek
81 TIE lsne Of Bensalsm avenue. When
enInpieled the bridge viii be the largest
esncreEa strueEura OF its kind IN the county
Hith the single exception Of the Walnut
hlis Azldse aeEoss Wlssahlekon Greek.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-06
WORTH BROTHERSPLA
RE-ENTRY INTO STEEL
MANUFACTURING FIELD
Firm Which Recently Sold Big
Coatesville Works to Midvale
Contemplates Resuming
Business
CANT IDLE TIME AWAY"

CoATEsvILLE, Pa, July 6.--worth
Brothers. the steel men who sold their
immense properties here last spring TO the
Mdvale Steel and Ordnance Company, are
planning to re-engage in the steel business.
Just when and where they don't know, but
there is probability that they won't locate
again at Coatesville.
j. Sharpless Worth was asked today why
he and william p Worth wanted to go
back into business, why they didn't spend
their time instead by enjoying the millions
of dollars they got for their plans. He
answered.
We'll. we have to do something; we
can't idle our time away"
Then he added as IL 1t was the most i'm
portant reason OF all:
And we must take care of our boys"
He meant particularly the office organiza-
tlon; the wage-earner went right on work.
ing when the transfer in ownership of the
plants was made, but many of the salaried
employees In the Worth Brothers organiza-
tion were not taken care OF this way.
will you set up again here in Coates
ville?" he was asked, and he replied:
I'VE really don't know. The thing is
still in the air. We are just thinking about
1t, and haven't made any definite plans at
ALL"
The Worth Brothers sale of the plants to
the Midvale people was aired considerably
in Philadelphia courts recently when
Thomas Newhall, of Edward 3. Smith &
Co., bankers sued for nearly million
dollars In commission for helping negotiate
the sale. The suit was settled out of court,
and whether the Worths or the Mldvale
people paid the large compromise sum was
never made public
Samuel Vauclain, vice president of the
Baldwin Locomotive Works, was asked to-
day IL there had been any understanding
when the sale of the Worth Brothers plants
was made to the effect that the Coatesville
parties were not to re-engage in business.
There was not" he said. THE buyers
simply wanted the physical properties
which they bought and paid for. That was
all there was to It,"
He said, too, that nobody could control
the supply of raw materials. and that If
the Worth Brothers were going into busi-
ness again they would encounter no trouble
on that line Their intention, he said, was
news to him
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-06
pennypack Bridge win Be Repaired

Director Datesman. OF the Department of
Public Works, awarded contract today
10 the Households Construction Company,
OF New York. for repairing and repainting
the bridge over Pennypack Creek. on the
line OF Rhawn street The amount involved
Is S15,07T.O4.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-06

BERLIN, July 6.-The Russians have
suffered heavy losses in fierce fighting east
of Worodische and south Of Darowo il was
officially announced this afternoon. The
results We're favorable 10 the Germans.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-06
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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-06
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HAND KNITTERS-SeyeTa exp. hand knitters
pies 81 you're work, cali Thursday sl day.
july q Olympia Mills, 24th and ElsHdrth
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-05
G. o. P. LEGISLATURE
 CONFINES AT BOSTON

Boston, Jan. 5.-The overwhe e1ming Republican majority in both branches made certain the reelection of Chan ming P. Cox, of Boston, as speaker of the House of Representatives and the election of Henry G. Wells. of ffaver- hill, as president of the Senate when the legislature convened today. Sen ator-eIect Samuel Mccall and other state officers will be inaugurated to- morrow.
 The usual flood of bills has been filed ana the session probably will last for several months. Taxation prob 1enns will occupy much. of the time of the legislature, the adoption of a con s;tftutional amendment last fall having paved the way for changes in the tax laws which previously were impossl- ble. Under the amendment the leg is1at11re is empowered to tax socal1ed s.fntangibIes. at a different rates from real estate and personal<property.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-05
DECISION FOR DIR. BLUMER.

In the action of pr. Louis Runner against the Young Mems Christian as sociation of this city, Judge Joseph F. Futile filed s6 decision at Hartford yes terdav with the clerk of the superior court. He overruled the defendants s demurrer to the conplaintI overruled the defendants motion that the com plaint be made more specific, except that Dr. Blunner is requiredt to state the name of the person who acted for the defendant in making the contract with Dr. Blumer The judge also de- nies the defendants motion that mat
 ter be stricken from pr Bluner's pr. Rlumer rented War ner hall, which is owned by, the de- fendant. Subsequently, the defendant cancelled the contract. Dr. Blumer sues to recover the loss he alleges he sustained because of the cancellation.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-05
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

A pleasant surprise was given on Miss Margaret Lavery at her home, 197 Orchard street, Monday evening. Miss Margaret was taken back which fact made the event more interesting. Games, singing, dancing and playing were enjoyed by the merry crowd Leslie Cole sang many vocal selections, while Miss Hazel Cavanaugh's piano playing scored a hit. Numerous violin solos were played by Miss Irene Me Donald.
 Later in the evening a dainty lunch con was served after which more en- tertainment ensued. Those present were the Misses Hazel Cavanangh, Irene Mcdonald, Beatrice Lavery, Catherine Nolan, May Nolan, Thilma Bakus, Catherine Brady, Margaret La very, May Navatney. Gertrude Card, Evelyn Cavanaugh, Lena Canf1eld, Gladys Flynn, and Harold Squires, Leslie Cole, Frank Jabbex, Al. Mur- phy, Vincent Co1gan, Steven Kane, Walter Shand1er, Francis Foley, Eddie Paterson, Louise Whitney, Charles Hanson, Christy Swtrtz, Robert Witches, Jack Ryan.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-05
NEW RAVENS EMBARGO
 NECESSITATES ONE BY
 BOSTON & ALBANY ROAD

Boston, Jan. 5-Notice of an en- 1argo on all freight. consigned to New
 England points, except livestock, per- ishable foodstuffs, for human con- sumption, and coal, was sent by the Boston & Albany railroad to it's con- nections at Albany, N- Y, tonight. This step was necessary it was stated because of the volume of business diverted to the road through the em- barge placed by the New York, New Haven & Hartford railroad on Dec. '. Under these conditions, it is stated freight has accumulated west of AL! bany moneI rapidly than the Boston & Albany can move it East The mo- tice adds that all freight billed prior. to and including Jan. will be ac- cepted and the hope is expressed that with. good weather conditions, the em- bargo will be lifted in short time.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-05
SALONIKI IS SWEPT
 BY SHELLS AS NAVY FIGHTS AIR RAIDERS
Terrific Battle Between TeutOnic Entente Warshps Is Related by Brother of Greek Exing-City TerPorized Bombs Airships Kill and Many Soldiers

Athens, Jan. 5-Prince Andrew, of Greece, brother of King Constantine, in an interview today with the cor respondent of The Associated Press, described the aerial bombardment, of the allies camp at Zeltpenlik, on the outskirts of Saloniki, on Dec. 80.
 '"The bombardmenr and the reply of the fleets anchored in the roads at Sa1onizi,'' said the Prince, twas one of the most extraordinary sights imag- mornings work with my regiment about 1O:30 when I was startled by a deafening explosion some 200 yards away A great cloud of black smoke arose followed shortly by three more explosions at regular intervals. Then came the familiar rocket-Iike sound evidently fired by one of, the warships in the harbor.
 Naturally, my first thought was that for some reason the fleet was. SaIoniki. Therefore, rode straight to the nearest British post, which happened to be a hospital not far from the Greek camp. Why are you bombarding the city?' T asked the officers. Then for the first time [ looked up and saw three ma chimes fully 5000 feet high flying in fine from the northeast and turning just over the harbor toward the north west in which direction they finally 
 The bombs dropped with the great est precision one after another killing and woundings a number of the allies
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-05
SURVIVORS
 OF PERSIA" SINKING
 TELL THRILLING TALE
Only Two Children Aboard Torpedoed Liner Explosion Coming at Luncheon Time Traps Scores Dining Saons-Big Vessel Sinks Within Minutes After Attack.

CTS went in quest of their children and never returned. Only two chil- dren were saved. The chief officer is said to have been Nin his cabin at the time of the explosion He rushed to the bridge and did all that was humanly possible. He went down with the ship but was rescued from the water. He thinks that the captain sank with the ship although some pas sengers said they saw thee aptain swimming.
 Many of the passengers of the Per sia believe that in addition Nto the boats in which they were saved two other Hfeboats got clear of the sink ing steamer according to a Reuters s despatch from Alexandria. The chief officer of the Persia, however, thinks that this is improbable and that if ether boats were seen as some of the passengers declared, they were empty boats which broke loose when the steamer turned over and~went to the bottom. This view is supported By the other surviving officer
 The survivors lost everything they, owned and during the 80 hours they spent in the boats suffered severely from the cold. None of them had warm clothing There was a suffi- c1ent supply of water land provisions, however as the boats were already stocked in accordance with marine regulations
 Everything possible is being done here for the comfort of the survivors Charles Grant, of Boston, who so far as known IS the only American now able to tell the story Of the disaster, is a guest on board the United States crusire Des Moincs.
 l. Sixty-three LascarS among the sur vivors include a fireman and several stewards. Only one of the steward eSSeS was saved
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-05

soldiers but not touching the city
 Meanwhile, the firing of the fleet grew thunderous. It was impossible to hear yourself think. In a short time it be- came evident that the fire from the heet~was more dangerous than the bombs of the aeroplanes as some of the shells, aimed wild, whistIed di- rectly over the town, one narrowly
 missing Major Metxasi and a troop of Greek cavalry returning from exercise over the city, one even piercing two itself in the ground cellar, The pop ulace, not understanding what it was all about, were greatly excited.
 Toward noon a fourth aeroplane arrived following exactly the same course as the others, though flying lower The black maltese crosses were plainly visible on it's wings. My wife and watched it's flight from the bal cony of our house,
 Riding home along King George street towards tea time I was as founded to see French soldiers and a, dense crowd surrounding the German consulate. Further along the street other consulates presented the same sight. The consuls were hustling through the crowds, talking to the French commander, General Sarrai1, cross examined, then put aboard the battleship Patrie to the accompani- ment throughout of the stares and comments of curious crowds.
 Despite appearances" the Prince said, 'FSa1oniki is still Creek
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-05
DAVID w. HUDSON.

David W. Judson, an expressman, died at the family pesidence, 32Os Main street, Stratford, last evening, after an extended illness. Mr. Jud- son was TT years of age. For 25 years he conducted an express business be- tween Stratford and Bridgeport. Ten years ago he abandoned that pursuit and established a small grocery store on North avenue, Stratford. He had been ailing for a long time with heart trouble, but had been active around the house and store up to two days ago. F'raternally, he was a member of the Oronoque lodge of Odd Eel lows. He leaves to mourn his loss three daughters Mrs. Julian S. Clin- ton, Mrs. Amy Holmes and Mrs. SheI- don Treat, all of Stratford.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-05

London, Jan. 5ATfet survivors of the British stea mslip Persia, which was torpedoed in the Mediterranean last Thursday, reached Alex andria, Egypt, according to the account sent by Reuters correspondent at that point, all bearing traces of shock and hardship. Most of them had badly bruised and bandaged limbs. One woman is in a hospital with broken leg
 The tragedy was enacted so unex- pectedIy that the survivors say they hardly realized what happened, con- sequently they had little to tell. The passengers were sitting quietly at luncheon, everyone in good humor and an atmosphere of gaiety prevail ing. Five minutes later those who es- caped were in boats or cEnging to wreckage and the luxurious liner was completely gone.
 Luncheon had just started when tn ere came a terrific explosion. The liner trembled a moment later listed sharply to port Only those who left their seats instantly and those who saloon had any chance to escape. Many seemed para1yzed with fear and sat as if glued to their seats. Their indecision was fatal as the water poured in and the list increased. Some of those who gained the deck lost Ln01C 4OOLlnS, d1d S1ppSd 1InInGO1aCSly ir.to the sea while others were swept away by waves.
 It was possible to launch boats only on one side of the ship and only the prompt action by officers and crew enabled them to launch the boats. All the passengers praise the coolness and quickness of the crew. There were no signs of panic. Every one made the most of the few remaining mo- ,nents.
 One young woman described her experiences as follows:
 1T was just sitting down at table when the explosion occurred. I ran aJ once to my cabin for life pre- server and twice was thrown down in the passage by the rocking of the ship. I got to nay cabin, snatched 3, life belt Nand rushed to the~deck. had the utmost difficulty in keeping nay footing and was again thrown down. As I reached the. deck the liner 1urched heavily and I fell Although badly shaken and bruised quickly managed to adjust the 4ifebelt and jumped into the sea where was res cued 15 minutes later.''
 Two men going to Egypt rushed to the bridge and dived into the water from which they were saved. Moth
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-05
STOCK MARKET

New York. Jan. 51Opening- Higher prices prevailed. at today s opening, standard shares, specia1ties and coppers scoring gains with new uninaportant changes Lackawanna Steel was the chief feature, soon ad- vancing 5 1-2 points to 82 1-2 and Tennessee Copper rose a full point New York Central again led the rail- road opening at a slight decline but soon advanced sufficiently to recover it's quarterly dividend of 1-4 per cent U. s. Steel was in denandsA ris-. ing well above yesterdays final quota- ton. New York Airbrake led the specia1fies, advancing 3 1-2 to 149, later increasing this gain-
 Noon- The market developed a fe- verish tendency tone after the open ing, with abrupt declines in some spe- cialties, xpartieulArly the war group. Bethlehem steel fell 15 to 445, Frucible Steel 5 to 65 and oil and motor issues were 2Sto 4 points under. U- S. Steel fell from 8S 1-S to ST IA and rails were similarly affected. Trading was ac- i've on the setback but by midday nost losses showed full recovery. Bonds were irregular.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-05
Mediterranean Shipping
 Insurance Rate Jumps

New York, Jan. 5.-The activity of submarines in the Mediterranean caused an advance in war risk insur- ance by local companies today on cargoes for Mediterranean ports and shipments for the far east through the Suez Canal A rate of 10 per cent is quoted on cargoes in ships of beI1igerent countries as compared with s of one per cent. before the sinking of the Ancona and the Yasaka Maru.'
 { Underwriters say their action was suggested by information from London that Lioyds have Virtually refused to write war risks on Mediterranean bus mess.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-05
Weather Forecast

New Haven, Jan. 5-FOrecasf: Rain tonight; Thursday clearing and colder.
 Connecticut: Rain tonight, Thursday rain or snow and colder.
 Tho western disturbance has moved eastward and is now cen- tra1 over the lake region. The front edge of it has reached the north Atlantic coast. It is caus- ing 1otal rains with high winds from the southern districts north east to Maine and snow north ward to Michigan. The temper atures are high from Mississippi valley eastward to the coast, but are low from the Mississippi val ley westward to the Rocky Noun tains. The temperature falls from 50 and so degrees in IlIi- nois to 80 and 40 degrees below zero in Montana. The lake storm will probably pass ont the St. Lawrence valley late tonight oi. on Thursday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-05
Monroe Doctrine Gets
 Pan American Boost

Washington5 Jan. 5.-Chief interest in the work of the Pan-Anerican eci- entif1c Congress today again appeared centered in the section for the study of International law where almost all the speakers discussed some phase of Pan-Americanism
 An avowaI of a policy of non-in- terference was advocated as an un- avoidable necessity in the creation of a greater Pan-American unity by Dr. Luis Alfredo Ottero. of Columbia
 Unequalihed support of the Mon roe doctrine and what he characteriz- ed as it's complement, the Drago doc- trine, was given by pr. Manuel CavaI- canti. of Brazil, in an address on problems of international lay peculiar to America
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-05
GEORGE LAUDER, YACHT
 ENTHUSIAST, DEAD AT 37

Greenwich, Jan. 5-George Lauder, Jr., a prominent yachtsman, whose schooner yachI Endymion. finished fourth in the Transatlantic race inI 1905. died a this home here yester- day of pneumonia, aged 37 years. He had also taken part in the Sandy Hook ocean races and was a contes- tant in the New York to Cape May races and many other yachting events. He was @ member of the New York Yacht club and was one of the syndicate which built the De fiance, a candidate for defender of the American cup in the international yacht races.
 Recently with his sisters, Mrs. J. c. Greenway of Greenwich, and Miss Elizabeth Lauder of Pittsburgh, Pa, he gave a new building to the Yale. Medical School. He was a nephew of Andrew Carnegie.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-05
U. S. Mails In England
 Delayed By Censors

London, Jan. s.-In conseauence of the inauguration of censorship of mails arriving in England from the United States, the letters brought in last Sunday on the steamships St. Paul and Noorham have not been distrf- buted although the government states first class mail is not to be delayed longer than A hours after it's arrival.
 With the automobile show and haIf a dozen conventions on, New York hote1keepers report their hosteIries damned,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-05
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-05
Five Antiquated U. s.
 WarshipS to Junk Pile

Washington. Jan 5-F1ve ships no longer fit for even reserve duty have been stricken from the navy list by orfzarA of the department Two of them, the old monitors Terror. anc Miantono1noh, now at the Philadel- rlaia navy yard, will be used as tar gets.
 The other ships are the old wooden steam frigate Lancaster, and gunboat Concord, and the fuel ship Justin
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-05
OBITUARY
DEBORAH BOUNDS.

The funeral of Deborah, wife of James Bounds, was held at 10:30 o'clock this morning from the late residence, 119O Stratford avenue, and a half hour later from St. Luke's Episcopal church, iStratford avenue Rev. William H. Jepson, rector, ofi- ciated at the services. There were many sorrowing relatives and friends present. Burial was in Union ceme- tery, Stratford