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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-26
AUSTRIANS MASS MUNITIONS
ON RUMANIAN BORDER; WIRE
ENTANGLEMENTS ERECTED

LONDON, Aug. 26-Three Austrian
trains are arriving daily at Orsova { Hun
garian town on the Danube River near the
Serbian and Rumanian borders) with am
munlton. which is being conveyed in barges
to Bulgarian ports lower down the Danube,
says an Odessa dispatch to the Daily Mail,
A great quantity Of explosives and medical
supplies is being concentrated at Toplecz,
near Orsova, in which neighborhood the
work of intrenching and preparing wire en-
tanglements Is proceeding energetically.
Two German generals with staff officers,
have arrived in Orsova. says the dispatch,
for the purpose of inspecting defenses on
the Rumanian frontier.
Germany has made urgent offers to the
Rumanian export committee for the purchase
of portion of the new harvest. The COM
mlttee has deferred its decision until Mon
day.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-26
ATLANTA WOMAN MAD
OVER GEORGIA CAPTAIN
SHE SHOT, SAYS NURSE
Jealousy, Not Any Wrong,
Caused Murder of Physician
Officer in State Camp, She
Declares
PRISONER WON'T TALK

MACON. ca, Aug. 2e--Mrs. II. c.
Adams, the pretty Atlanta woman who
shot and killed Captain Edgar J. spratllng
at the state militia camp here sat in
her cell in the county Jail today and stub
bornly refused to see any one or tell
why she did It.
my only mistake is that I didn't tell
my husband sooner" she said. Beyond
that rather enigmatic statement she would
say nothing. She said she wanted to see
no one, not even her husband.
Mrs. Maude Monk, trained nurse who
had been associated with Doctor Sprating
for the last four years and knew Mrs.
Adams, told the police today that she be-
lisved jealousy prompted the woman to
kill the physician.
Doctor Spratllng had talked to me about
Mrs. Adams" said the nurse. He told me
that the woman was desperately mad about
him and that he was anxious to be rid of
her"
THREATENING LETTERS.
Mrs. Adams frequently wrote letters to
Doctor spratling, according to the nurse.
One Of these, she said, Doctor Spratllng re-
Gently showed her. 1t said that if the doc
tor did not bring her (Mrs. Adams) to
Macon she would put out his lights"
From what Doctor spratling told her of
his association with Mrs. Adams, Mrs. Monk
says she doesn't believe that there were
any intimate relations between the two.
'T believe II was merely a case of mad
infatuation and insane jealousy" she said.
This version is entirely at variance with
the statement of H. c. Adams, the womans
husband
God knows my wife was justified in
killing Srratling," he declared. His crime
against her preyed upon her mind con-
tinualy.
my wife told me few days ago the
reason which prompted her act. She then
said she wound kill him. 1 reasoned with
her and thought I had convinced her that
It was no use"
HUSBAND APPRISED,
Adams said that when his wife told him
of her relations with Doctor Spratling who
had been treating her for nervous disorders.
she also told him that Doctor Spratl!ng
band.
"She told me that Spratling said 1t would
only result in publicity that would hurt
her more than it would him"
The body of Doctor Spratling was sent
TO Atlanta today for burial.
Doctor Spratling was widely known in
medical circles here. He was 40 years old,
a graduate of Heidelberg, Germany, and
was married to niece of Senator Duncan
U. Fletcher, of Florida, who survives him.
Mrs. Adams is about 80 years old, hand
some and the mother Of three children.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-26
CAPTURE OF THIEPVAL
FORECAST BY ADVANCE
MADE BY HAIG'S FORCE

LONDON, Aug. 26.-The early capture
of Thiepval by the British under General
Haig is forecast by the official statement
of the War Office today.
II was announced that the British have
captured 400 yards OF trenches on the
Coureelette-T -ThiepYal road and have made
further progress at Moquet Farm
(Thiepyal which lies near the northern
end of the Somme front, has been under
attack by the British since the great
offensive OF the Allies opened on the first
OF July. The progress made last night by
the British all but encircled the German
garrison in Thiepval)
A German attack at Guillemont was re-
pulsed.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-26
Accused Of Robbing Employer

Josephine Clark, OF 119 West Price
street Germantown, Z 2s-yeaF-old negress.
was arrested By District Detectives Cory
and Walters. OF the Germantown police
station. charged with stealing $50 from A.
W Jordan, 425 West Hortter street, where
she vas employed The police say she Is
now under Indictment on the charge Of
forging a check for IS on the Germantown
Trust Company IN tbs name Of Mrs. John
g 1lecausland, Wood-NoFton Apartments.
Wayne avenue and Johnson street The
woman sih have hearing before Masis-
trata Penuock AZ the Germantown polioe
station tomorrow mornlnE
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-26
RUSSIANS RESUME ATTACKS
ON CARPATHIAN PASSES; TAKE
VILLAGE WEST OF NADVORNA

PETROGRAD, Aug. 26.-General Brussi-
lofts armies that are driving against the
Austro- Hungarians defending the Car
pathian passes have made fresh progress,
the Russian War Office announced today.
West of Nadvorna the Russians have oc-
cupied Guta, near the Hungarian frontier.
The text of the official statement follows
In the Carpathians the enemy was
dispersed west of Nadvorna. We occu-
pied Guta and reached the sources OF
the Bystrzyca and Bystrzyca Nadvorna
Rivers in the region Of Rafolov.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-26
GERMANS REPORT FOE
FAILS IN ATTEMPTS TO
ADVANCE UPON SOMME

BERLIN. Aug. 26.-Attempts by the
British and French 10 advance their lines
In the sectors OF Thiepval and Aaurepas,
on the Somme front. BY attacks delivered
last night were repulsed, the German war
Once announced today
At Maurepas the Allies delivered an at
tack Of exceptional strength In an effort
70 cut through to the main highway BE-
tween combles ana Peronne.
Violent artillery duela ragged neFth q -
sonme throughout the nIsht
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-26
Lost Brooklyn Man Sought Here

Search l. being made BY relatives for
John A. O'Hsill, who disappeared from HIS
youths mother has worried herself IN over
his absence. O'Helll who Is = printer. Is
"a years old He Il feet inches IN height,
weighs 100 pounds, has red hair blue eyes,
- slightly stoop-shouldered and when be
ifft home wore : blue serge suit ana
checked cap.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-26
SLAV ARMIES ADVANCING
SOUTHWARK FROM MUSH
AFTER CHECKING OTT0MANS

PETROGRAD, Aug 26. - The War
Office announced today that the Russian
forces which occupied Mush are advancing
southward. Following is the text of the
official report:
In the region of Wnkygite, in the
sector of Lake Van, there is stubborn
fighting After occupying Mush. our
troops have advanced on the Kurtzagu
ridge, where a number of Turkish
prisoners were taken.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-26

Police OF the Belgrade ana clsarasla
streets station arz atill searching for the
assallant q Herman Bair. driver for ID. d
1ifrsln q CO. naak paekeFa. who aas rob
na4 = fIa4 ~ ha4 eoilseted Tor bis nrm
uasa he Fsz1ed hls team yesterday under
ins fhliadeIphia ara Reading bridge ia
E.<&aH tIrez# between Somerset street. and
Fe4 aFeHaE Ihe man threw pepper IL
<I zaf thsa eEabhza his .aoaey
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-26
Gets on Electoral Ticket

POTTSYILLE. Pa. Aug. 26.-James A.
Noecker, solicitor for the First National
Bank Of Schuylklll Haven, has resigned
as presidential eiector on the Democratic
ticket from this district It has been de-
cidsd that counsel FOR national banks are
ofaeers OF such institutions. and therefore
Federal ofaceholdefs within the meaning
la serve as electors.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-26
BULGARS DASH UPON
KAVALA; ROUSE GREECE

Continued from Page One
the Servians and Russians are engaged,
furious infantry struggles are in progress.
More positions have been captured by the
Serbs on the high ground west of Lake
Ostrovo.
The fury of the fighting in that district is
shown by the small number, of prisoners.
Neither side is giving or asking quarter,
but all are fighting to the death.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-26
Divorce Suits Begun

The following suits for divorce were be-
gun today in Common Pleas Court No. 3:
Mary Katharine Pepper vs. Arthur Pepper
Henry r. Tones u Ether A. Jones
Peter X. Wah5 ". Catharine Wahs.
Harry A. Troop vs. Jennie Troop.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-26
win NotIiy MarshaII ssptsmbsr q

WASHINGTON, Aug 26.--Yiee President
Marshall will be notihed formally Of his re-
nomination September II az indianapolis
and VII begin his speaking engagements
September 3 at winchester, Ky.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-26
ARBITRATION BOARD.

The roads in the proposal now agreed on
among themselves request no beneficial
legislation and no increased rates. They
suggest only that, in the event of arbi-
tration and investigation of the eight-hour
working day an impartial commission do
the work,
The proposition Is less than 400 words
long. II Is the first concrete plan that has
been voted on at any time by the executives
and II met unanimous approval
It Is the only proposal that viii come
from the roads, according 10 one OF the
leading executives today, and ne added, III
Is better than the brotherhood leaders de-
serve II they don't like it they know
what they can do"
With this action agreed upon at a con-
ference last night the roads passed the
question OF a strike or peace back TO Presi-
dent Wilson and the brotherhoods.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-26
RAILROADS OFFER.

The executives declining the unqualifie,
acceptance of the eight-hour day, were pre-
pared to offer the following basis of settle
ment;
tsfThe railroads agree &c accept the
principle OF the eght-hour basic day
demanded by the President and the
brotherhoods. but propose that all de-
tails regarding the application of this
principle shall be submitted to arbi-
tration.
That the question Of wages. overtime
and other collateral details. being by
their very nature arbTFabe, an i'm
partial board or commission should be
designated 70 pass on all these mat
teFs.
That the roads will abide by the de-
eision OF such an impartial body. the
findings Of the board or commission to
take effect from the time arbitration
begins.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-26
STRIKE MENACES AS NEW
COMMISSION IS TRIED
Continued from Page One

eight-hour work day on a ten-hour
wage basis unless the unions would sub
nit the proposition-and all collateral
suggestions-to arbitration. They had
struck a snag over the exact phraseol-
ogy 10 be used by them in submitting
their counter proposition TO the Presi-
dent and did not know when they would
be able to go to the White House
The Brotherhood committee, behind
closed doors in the Bijou Theater. talked
over plans for the strike that they have
agreed shall be ordered II the railroads
do not accept President Wilson's orig
inal proposition. The men were in a
bitter mood and It would take very
little TO drive a majority of them off
the reservation. They openly asserted
that the railroad chiefs were trying
TO "hoodwink" the public; that they
had accepted the Presidents offer at
a great sacrifice, and that II he could
not make good that offer then they
would strike and put the blame on the
roads.
President Wilson remained in his
study in the White House, admittedly
gravely troubled. but determined to
continue his efforts TO avert a strike.
The only word that came from the
White House was that the situation
was serious. but by no means hope
less +"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-04
NEAR VERDUN FRENCH WIN
MORE GERMAN POSITIONS
Also Capture in Operation About
100 Prisoners and Four
Machine Guns.
ARTILLERY DUELs ELSEWHERE
Austrians and Italians Still Engaged
in Hard Fighting in Progress for
Past Few Days, but With No I'm
portant Changes Reported.

No fighting OF great Importance Is
reported from any of the battle fronts
On the sector of lie Mort Homme,
northeast of Vcrdun. the French have
taken additional German positions in
brilliantly executed attack, and cap
tured in the operation about hundred
prisoners and four machine guns On
the remainder Of the front in France
and Belgium. nothing but artillery
duels have been in progress.
In the Adamello sector OF the Aus
tro-1talian front the Austrians and
Italians are still engaged in the hard
lighting that has been in progress for
several days. but with no important
changes in positions reported.
y German aeroplane has dropped
bombs on Deal. England. Some ma
terial damage was done, but only one
man is reported TO have been injured.
The aeroplane escaped.
Thirty-six casualties resulted from
the Zeppelin raid on Tuesday night on
the northeast coast OF England and
southeast coast of Scotland
The House OF Commons. amid loud
cheering, has passed the first reading
of the governments bill calling for
immediate general military compulsion
for the duration OF the war.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-04
SITUATION UNCHANGED
IN THE EERDUS REGION

BERLIN. May (by wireless TO Say
vilIe).-Thc following announcement
was issued to-day by German army
headquarters:
Western front: North OF Dixmude
our detachments succeeded by n sur
prise attack in entering the Belgian
line. and took several dozen soldiers
prisoner.
"In the Four de-Paris sector our
patrols reached the second French line
and returned, after capturing several
prisoners.
'"rhe situation remains unchanged in
tho Meuse (Verdun) sector. First
Lieutenant Won Althaus shot down his
sixth enemy acroplanc above the Call
1ette wood. Another French aeropIane
was brought down in a combat in the
air south OF Thiaumont. Antiatrcraft
guns brought down two more aero
planes south of Talou ridge. and NTH
plano was destroyed by machine-gun
fire near Hardaumont Tho pilot Of
the aforementioned aeroplanc was
killed and the observer seriously
wounded"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-04
GERMAN ATTACK REpULSED
WITH SERIOUS LOSSES

PARIS, May 3.-A German attack in
the Argonne. near Harazee. was re-
pulsed with serious losses for the as
sailan,s, the War Office announced this
afternoon.
In the Terdun reg ion last night there
was heavy lighting with artillery.
The statement follows:
"In the Argonne district, after
spirited bomba rdment with shells which
released irritating gases, the enemy
undertook yesterday evening a small
attack, in which three companies took
part. upon our trenches between Hara
zee and Four-de-Paris. The Germans
were successful in gaining footing
for few moments in our advanced
positions, but they were not able to
maintain this success, and had to re-
tire. They sustained heavy losses by
our fire.
I'm the region of Nerdun. there has
been fairly intense activity on the part
OF tho opposing artillery forces in tho
sectors of Dead Mans Hill and Douau
mont. One of our lonE-range pieces
bombardcd the railroad station Az
Sebastopol, to the east OF ViEnculics.
Flames were observed at tho station.
''In the Lorraine district. there has
near Moncel.
''The night passed quietly on the re-
mainder OF the front"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-04
An WHITE HOUSE
ON SUBMARINE: SITCATJoS

WASHINGTON. May 3-rrcsident
Wilson Secretary Lansing and Colonel
T.. M. House held IL long conference to-
night at the White House. 1t is nm
dcrstood that tho submarine situation
was discussed. but Secretary Lansing
said later that he had received abso-
lutely no word from Berlin regarding
the character OF the German note
which press dispatches said probably
will be handed to Ambassador Gerard
tomorrow.
The President and his advisers are
keeping their minds open while they
wait for the German note. Tho long
delay very evidently has created n had
impression. however. and il was au.
thoritatively stated to-day that the
issue would have to he cleared up this
week. II diplomatic relations with
Germany were to continue.
Colonel House, who discussed the
submarine Issue with German officials
while abroad for the President several
months ago. arrived here early to-day.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-04

BERLIN. May 8 Thy wireless to the
Associated Prcss) ).--rhc German reply
to the American note on submarine
warfare may be expected ,nonenta rily.
II now appears, however, that Thurs
day may he the day on which IL will
he handed TO the American embassy.
Following the submission of the
German reply. the center Of gravity in
will rest in Washington. where it must
he decided whether the proposal which
Germany makes meets the conditions
of the las, paragraph OF the American
note
The different conferences Of high
German officials at headquarters have
been concluded, and DR.. Won Beth
mnnn-Hollweg. the Imperial Chanccl-
lor II is understood. will start this af-
ternocn for Berlin
Ambassador Gerard visited Foreign
Minister Won Jagow here this morn
ing. but continued absolutely uncom-
municativc on the situation. The
Foreign Office also declined TO have
'anytiing TO say on the subject.
The draft OF the reply to the Amcri-
can note has been finished
The reply is subject to minor nltcra-
tons. which may result from Inter
changes Of views between Berlin and
general headquarters
The attitude OF Germany viii he
stated in clear and precise terms. Tho
note will leave room for doubt
concerning the actual position assumed
by Germany, which viii communicat te
the definite nature OF Instructions that
Will be given TO submarine commanders
and other data on which Washington
itself can Judge the situation.
The Associated Press is permitted TO
make these statements, although tho
censorship on dispatches tending to re-
veal tho tenor Of the German reply Ia
still effective. Thc date OF delivery OF
the answer has not been fixed.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-04
ZEPPELIN AIR RAID
RESULTS IN 80 CASUALTIES

LONDON. May 3.--'rhe Zeppelin air
raid on the northeast coast Of Eng
land and southeast coast OF Scotland
last night resulted in thirty six casual
ties. This announcement was made
officially to-day. One hundred bombs
were dropped.
Tho statement reads:
"'rhe Zeppelin raid last night COW
cred a considerable extent of the east
crn coast Al least Ave or six airships
actually crossed the shore
Reports from reliable observers.
made at various times during the night
at many points. some as far distant as
Rnttray Head. Scotland. down to the
north coast OF Norfolk, would point
To the possibility of n greater number
Of a'rships having been employed off
the coasts The enemy. however, made
only two attempts TO penetrate inland.
About 100 bombs were dropped.
scattered over many localities. Tho
exact number is difficult to give. since
u great number fell in uninhabited
areas and some into the sea.
"lu only ~ single locality did the
IN aders cause any casualties or effect
much damage. IN this case. the bombs
amounted tn twelve explosive and four
inccmdlary. and eighteen houses were
damaged
The casualties totnlled six men,
ono or them n soldier. and three women
killcd--and nineteen men, including
three soldiers and eight women. in
jurnd, n total of thirty-six.
"The remaining seventy bombs oc-
casioncd only two casualties--ono sol-
dier and ono child slightly injured
"The damage cncctcd--on n store
house and few cottaSes-was mostly
broken glass
THE raiders only twice came within
range Of any enemy antiaircran ar
tillery. On both occasions they re-
treated without range"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-04
ZEPPELIN DESTROYED
ON COAST OF NORWAY
Several Officers and Some Members
of Crew Rescued; Whereabouts
Of Others Not Known.
DRIVEN ASHORE ON FIRTH
Air Raid on Northeast Coast of
England and Southeast Coast Of
Scotland on Tuesday Night Re-
suits In Thirty-Six Casualties.

LONDON, May 3.--The Zeppelin I.-2O
has been completely destroyed and
driven ashore on the western side OF
Hafso Firth, Norway, according to ad-
vices from Stavanser. Part OF the
crew was rescued.
The Zeppelin LEO passed north OF
Sandnnes about 10 o'clock In the morn
iing, says Reuter- dispatch from Sta
vanGcr. She was flying ut low al
titude. and was in n damaged condi-
tion. Five or six men were seen to
jump from the airshp. Boats put out
to their assistance. and the commander
and one seaman were rescued and
taken TO hospital
The Zeppelin was thor driven over
the hilltops and against hillside
After it's body broke In two and part
of ii fell to the ground, some OF the
icrew jumped or we're hurl6I. out.
The Zeppelin then rose a little and
was driven westward. but the bag COL
lapscd in the center. and the airship
descended rapidly. y torpedo boat
which h;.a been following along tho
coast. went to it's assistance and res
cued three men still in the cabin A
be fore.
OF the rescued men, three officers
and two noncommissioncd officers wero
brought ashore The wherenbou OF
the rest of the crew is not known
The Zeppelin was completely de-
stroycd and driven ashore on the west
'crn side OF the Firth, near Its outlet
10 the sea.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-04
MEX|CANS EXPECT
AMERICAN FORCES
SOON TO WITHDRAW
Northward Movement Will
Begin When Bandits
Are Dispersed.
TWO MONTHS COUNTED ON
AS AMPLE FOR PURPOSE
Obregon Pledges Himself to Use
Every Available Man in
Hunt for Marauders.
SCOTT SATISFIED WITH EVENTS
answers to Long Dispatches Sent to
Washington and to Queretaro
Not Yet Received.
Obregon Declares
Tension Is Past

FL PASO. TEN May 3.-Genernl
Aware ObreEon. Mexican Mininter
OF War, Tonight issued a abatement
70 the hssocfnted Press, in which he
aid
"As the renuit or the conference
!e"terdaJ with General scott. the
atmosphere srcms now completely
cleared up. There In a much better
feeling between Americans md
Me1icnns. and NIL tension seemx
raniHhed.
IAN agreement has not been
reached but everything is proRrcss-
ing favo1nbiy, md I have the high
est hopes that matters Will reach
auccessful cuImlna tion.-
IL uns reported on good authority
Tonight TINT General ObreEon Ind
received nnsuranccn TINT the terms
"f the tentative agreement would
he acceptable to Generul Carrnnzn.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-04
M0sBY NOT SERIOUSLY ILL
PhysfcianS State That Famous Confed-
crnte General IL Suffering
From CoIJ
Especial to The Times-Disp

Especial to The Times -Dispatch.l
WASHINGTON. May 3.-physicians
at Garfield Hospital stated tonight
that Colonel John S. Mosby, the noted
Confederate general. is not seriously
Ill. The colonel is suffering from a
cold. and 1t Is stated his condition Is
not critical. Some alarm Is felt for
him on account Of his age. One OF the
last utterances of Colonel Mosby was
that the "Mexicans will not stand up
and fight" He said a few thousand
well-trained soldiers Will march
through Mexico like streak of light
ming.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-04
PORT RECORD BROKEN
Exports From Philadelphia in April
Valued at s30.0oo.0Oo. Greatest

Tor Any MONTH IN Hfatory.
PHILADELPHIA. May 3.-Exports
shipped from tho port OF Philadelphia
in April were valued at nearly t30.-
900. 900. an increase OF s2o.o0o.ooo over
the same month last year, and the
greatest for any single month In tha
history OF tho port