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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-06
HELPLESS WITH DOPE,
FORMER SAILOR FOUND
Young Man Picked Up-Girl for
Whom He Forsook Wife
Arrested

Charles Roberts. former United States
sailor, was found unconscious from the ef-
fects of drugs in the vestibule of roomng
house at 613 North 10th street early today.
He was taken TO the Roosevelt Hospital
where all efforts to resusicitate him have
thus far been without success.
A woman companion has been arrested
She is Pearl Fairbanks for whom Roberts
deserted his wife, according to the police
She is being held as a material witness and
will have hearing today in the 10th and
Buttonwood streets station before Magis-
trate Beaton. When District Detectives
Kirby and Wunderlich went to the room on
10th street to apprehend her pet dog be-
longing to the former sailor attacked them
and they had TO beat 1t with blackjack.
Roberts is about 25 years old Jessie
Schall and John Lazaar, OF 1909 Mount Yer
non street. discovered him about $40
o'clock this morning as they were passing
the rooming house on their way to work
They hailed a passing wagon which rushed
the man to the hospital.
The woman said she and Roberts spent
last evening in a Chinese restaurant, but
refused further to describe their movements
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-06
"EEF WAN YOU PUT OUT FIRE
ITELLA YOU" SAYS GIUSEPPE
Barber Clemento Resents Intrusion of Engine Company
Regarding the Matter Purely Personal, and
Cnches With Police Lieutenant

II your house is on fire. it's purely
personal matter. Giuseppe clemento,
barber. OF 2s4s East Somerset street, thinks
so. regardless Of public opinion
When he awoke today he found por-
ton Of his bedroom in flames. Huh. it's
a hfe." he remarked leisurely to another
member Of the family.
While the flames cracked and spluttered
he walked downstairs 20 the bathroom and
got two buckets or water, He threw the
water on the fire. but 1t burned persistently.
In fact il was creeping toward the ceiling,
u getta NOR wat" said Giuseppe, and
he did
Meanwhile thick clouds Of smoke poured
from the bedroom window The cracking
Of the wood could also be heard. Persons
in the neighborh0od concluded that the
place vas on IRE. A cop who saw the
smoke made The same deduction. There
fore hs tnrned la an alarm
II : few noInsnts the flreaen we're on
the sesns Irslda he house Giussppe vas
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-06
FRENCH EXTEND GAINS
WEST OF PERONNE
Contlnued FROM Pnre onc

Continued from PaEe Ono
French company which cut off the ave-
nues of retreat from one German
trench found several of the occupants
asleep in their dugouts.
The region south of the Somme over
which the French are now advancing
is full of historic interest. In the viii
lagc of Barloux, southwest of Peronne
and in the line of the French advance,
the Germans in 1870 installed artillery
for the purpose of bombarding Pc
rome. The village was honored after
the war with the decoration of the
Legion of Honor for it's heroic resist
ancc to the Germans.
The town of Peronne was a strong
fortress in the medieval ages. Charles
the Simple was imprisoned and died
there. Peronne surrendered to Yelling
ton in 1916 and to the Germans in
January, 1871, after most stubborn
resistance.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-06
GOD SEND GRINGOES,"
CRY STARVING WOMEN
Contrast Methods of Americans
With Harrying Tactics of
Carranzistas

FIELD HEADQUARTERS AMERICAN
EXPEDITION IN MEXICO, July (by
radio to Columbus, n. NJ, July 6).-Stary-
ing women at San Luis Potosi, in riot
when refused food, cried. May God send
the gringoes," reports reaching General
Pershing's headquarters said today. Sew
eral women were severely beaten by soldiers
who quelled the outbreak.
Reports of American gold being paid
poems for work and supplies for the puni-
tive expedition. in contrast with the virtual
confscation of foodstuffs by the forces of
the de facto Government, have increased
dissatisfaction among Mexicans, according
to the reports.
The Carranzista troops were said to be
overrunning the country, seizing everything
of value for their own use or forcing in
return the acceptance of deprecated fat
currency at a fifth of the property's value.
Lines of gaunt women and children are
being doled out corn in all the principal
Mexican cities, it is said The supply gave
out at Potosl recently and hundreds of
women marched to the Governors palace
crying for food for their children The
Governor told the mob that he had none.
The women took up the cry, May God
send the gringoes." and refused to be
sllenced until beaten and cowed by the
troops.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-06
DEMOCRATIC REVENUE
BILL HAS REPUBLICAN
POLICIES, KITCHIN SAYS
Majority Leader, in Opening De-
bate in House, Asserts Only
Reactionaries Can OPP
pose Measure
WAR EMERGENCY PLANS
Rv a stog Correspondent,

WASHINGTON, July 6.--An admission
that the Democratic, revenue bill, taken up
in the House today, contains more Rspub-
lican policies than any such measure ever
reported by Democratic Ways and Means
Committee was made by Majority Leader
Kitchin in opening debate upon the meas
ure.
This bill has been made nonpartlsan
by the Democrats on the committee, and
l believe that only few members on the
Republican side such as the old confirmed
reactionaries, Mr., Hill, of Connecticut; Mr..
Fordney, OF Michigan, and Mr. Moore, Of
Pennsylvania, and those who gravltate
about them can AFFORD to vote against this
bill," said Mr.. Kitchin.
The Democratic floor leader declared that
the income tax, the inheritance tax, the
tariff commission, all had been supported
by the Republican party at various times,
and that the special taxes in the bill to
meet war emergencies we're the same as
those used by the Republican party in
previous war taxes. He held that the pro-
lection for the dyestuffs industry was GER
tainly a Republican policy. These things,
he said. were put into the bill TO make 1t
nonpartisan.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-06
FILIBUSTER PLANNED
AGAINST CHILD LABOR
AND SHIP MEASURES
Opposition in the Senate De-
velops Both Within and
Without the Democratic
Party
SAY WILSON MUST YIELD

WASHINGTON, July 6,-Lines were laid
today by opponents to President Wilson's
legislative program to defeat by filibuster
in the Senate two measures which he con-
slders vltal-the bills for national child
labor control and for Government-owned
merchant marine.
The opposition comes from both within
and without the Democratic party.
They were numerous prophecies that
either the President must yield on these
measures or that Congress would be in
session late into the fall, not improbably
until election day
Meanwhile the Presidents leaders are at
work endeavoring to speed up matters and
openly declaring that IL filibuster were
started Senator's and Congressman would
be held in Washington from their cam
paigns until the Presidents program was
carried through.
The Commerce Committee met today,
supposedly to finish the ship purchase bill
so as to have II ready to present 1t to
a party caucus tomorrow night. Instead,
leaders found II impossible even to finish
a reading of the bill, and move by
Senator Simmons, Administration, for night
sessions was defeated.
Also, when Democratic leaders conferred
with Republicans they found the latter
prepared TO filibuster, not only against the
ship purchase bill. but against every other
measure which precedes II. Actual dilatory
tactics were resorted to on the agricultural
appropriations bill. several Senators start"
ing long speeches on economy In appropria-
tlons for poisoning coyotes
While these obstructive tactics were de-
velOpng Senator Smith (South Carolina).
who has been the chief opponent of child
labor in the Senate, announced a legislative
move definitely unfrlendly to the President.
He said he would, as chairman of the I'm
migration Committee, bring the lteracy test
bill before the Senate and II leaders re-
fused him a place on the calendar to force
the Senate to vote whether or not it would
take up his measure.
President Wilson is definitely opposed to
the principle OF this bill.
Senator Smith said frankly, too, that IL
the child labor bill were brought before the
Senate, it's passage would be obstructed by
every possible means including the fill
buster,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-06
WEDS NIECE IN SECRET;
ENDS BOTH THEIR LIVES

Continued from Pnge One
she could not imagine why William should
have done this thing that he must have
gone suddenly insane, maybe from brood
ing over his recent illness, which had
brought him near the grave. still, he had
almost completely recovered from that
The registrar and the detective tore open
Williams shirt. and there over his heart
found letters addressed to his sister and
to the authorities.
Tho letters said he had planned to kill
the girl because she was his wife and
had failed to be as faithful as wife
should be. They had been secretly mar
ried at Atlantic City n year ago. and so
we'll had they kept their secret that even
Mrs. Reynolds, living in the same house
with them, had never dreamed that her
own daughter was her own brothers. wife.
Williams was SO years old; his secret
wife. 81.
Because the mother begged and implored
Registrar White not to publish the letters
the verbiage was withheld, but the contents.
according to White, told of the marriage
which williams and his niece decided to
keep secret for time.
But the letters complain that her conduct
was dspleasing and he decided to end his
troubles by shooting her. He would shoot
her in such way that II she should sur
vivc the wounds the scar on her face would
indicate her shame through life He plead
ed with her to be good, said the letter. but
she preferred to go on, and she sought to
be free from him to go her own way.
1t is said Miss Reynolds has been receiv-
ing the attentions of at least one other
man in this vicinity. and he too, was
shocked when he heard the contents of the
letter.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-06
FRENCH HAMMER THIRD
LINE OF TEUT0N DEFENSES
IN BATTLE FOR PERONNE


The French gains west of Peronne on
the Somme River front have been further
extended by the capture of a wood north
of Hem. 1t was announced today by the
War Office. The communique makes It
plain that violent fighting was in progress
around Hem last night. The Germans. by
means OF powerful counter-assaults. man
aged to occupy two pieces OF woodland in
the same district.
The total number of guns captured by the
French up to date in the battle OF the
Somme is now 76. but several hundred rap
id-hre pieces have been taken ana IN addi-
tion to these many more were smashed by
the bombardment Of the French and British
guns
French forces north and south of the
Eomme. having smashed the first and second
lines of the Germans. are now hammering
away at the third and last line in front of
Peronne. which has already been pierced at
several points.
North and south OF the Ancre the Ger
mans have launched strong attacks against
the new positions OF the British. whose
advance by reason of the heavy German
forces mAssed there and the unfavorable
nature Of the groundioha been slower than
that OF the French.
Some German prisoners were taken dur
ing the fghting around Thiepval last night.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-06
BERLIN ADMITS LOSS OF HEM
AND BELOY- -EN-SANTERRE TO
FRENCH In OFFICIAL REPORT

BERLIN, July 6.-The German War Of
nee this afternoon officially admitted that
the French have captured Beloy-en-San-
terre south of the River Somme. and that
the Germans have also evacuated the village
OF Hem. on the north bank
The War Office also admitted the British
made minor progress, obtaining firm foot
hold In the salient south of Thiepval. Be
tween the Anere and the Somme along the
British front. the artillery fre has increased.
on the Verdun front enemy attacks south
west Of Fort Vaux have been repulsed, the
War once stated.
The text OF the official report follows:
From the Ancre River the artillery
activity has increased, but otherwise
the situation on that part OF the front
Is unchanged. From the Ancre TO the
Somms and southwark fighting con-
tinuas Minor progress made by the
British has been balanced by our
counter-attaeks. Further south they
succeeded In obtaining firm foothold
IN An advanced trench OF a salient.
We have evacuated the small village
OF Hem. IN the Somme Valley The
French have captured Belloy-en-San
tsrre. In the sector OF Estrees the
fighting has come 70 a standstill Gas
attacks against our positions obtained
no result
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REINFORCEMENTS RUSH
TO AID CARRANZISTAS
Continued from Page One

Continued from Page One
again. The battle opened at ParraL Car
rama official reports placed the strength
OF Villa at 500 men, all mounted. This
force began TO march to JIminez from San
Juan Beautisto, where they have had head
quarters.
To meet this force General Ignaclo Ra-
mos advanced with superior numbers. They
met near Parral. BY a swift attack the
Villistas threw their full strength on Ra-
mos flank. turned II In and sent II flying
General Ramos was killed as he endeay-
ored to whip his men about to make a
stand against the Villa forces. HIS death
is admitted by Mexican official dispatches.
The fighting started on July L. Until
late yesterday Juarez received reports by
wire. Then the reports abruptly stopped
and 1t was impossible TO reopen eommuni-
cations,
Villas name had almost been forgotten
IN the cFuah OF diplomatic exchanges the
development OF new border crises and the
mobilization Of the National Guard II took
more than moments thought to recall that
he was the object Of the Pershing expsdi-
ton.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-06
APPOINTED TO CITY BERTHs
Thomas H. Rebel and Thomas H
Moore Head in Water Bureau

Thomas H Rebel. 2453 North 30th
street, today was appointed superintendent
of filters, Bureau of Water salary, $500,
and Thomas A Moorehead 21 Laboratory
street. was named machinist in the same
bureau. salary. S4.25 day. Both appoint
ments were made by Director Datesman, of
the Department of Public Works. Both
passed their civil service tests this morning.
The opening of the recreation centres and
the 25 lighthouses of the city has led to
the appointment OF an unusual number Of
teachers and attendants who will serve
during the summer months, Many of the
attendants and teachers have been provi-
sionally appointed and the extra work OF
conducting both provisional and perma-
nent examinations for these classes OF
workers has kept the examining division Of
the Civil Service Commission busy for
weeks
Because OF the provisions Of the Work
mems Compensation Act, physical exami-
nations are held for many classes of ap-
plicants which heretofore have not been
required to go through this formality. This
work complicates the duties Of the com
mission In making up lists and passing
new appointees. Today 20 provisional ap-
pointments are being held up until those
named for the places can qualify for the
physical tests.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-06
TO ENTER MILITARY ACADEMY
Frederic S. Whitaker, of Northeast
High School, Given Appointment

Frederick S. whitaker, bowl man OF the
Northeast High School for Boys and right
guard on the football team of 1914, has
received an appointment to the United
States Military Academy at West Point.
He will report to the academy on July 10.
Mr.. whitaker, who has been leader
In scholastic activities since he entered
Northeast High School, was appointed
through the efforts of Congressman George
w. Edmonds and Mayor Smith. He en-
tered the local high school in 1912, after
having completed n preliminary course of
study in n country school. He was men,
ber of the recently graduated class Mr..
Whitaker was president of the school COM
munity. He has been accorded other hon
ors, among the most important being pres
ident of Sigma Kappa Fraternity, member
of the Engineering Club, contributor to
the Northeast Archive, and member of
the Rosemere and Hilton clubs He Is
son of Joseph G. Whitaker, distiler of
rosin oils.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-06

still carrying water and dousing the flames
lelsurely.
He heard a eommotion downstairs. He
went down angrlly and opened the door
Lieutenant Miles OF Engine Company No.
2s. attempted 10 enter
"Geet out |" said Giuseppe. He swung at
the lieutenant the police say.
Miles and clemento clinched and strug-
gled about the hall
"Eet's my bisanis II my house on fire."
shouted Giuseppe.
And it's my business too" said the
lieutenant as he fioored Giuseppe.
Miles then walked upstairs and found
that the flames were taking their last
breath. A bucket OF water ended the con-
troyersy
"Eef l wan you cum and put out a fire.
tell q you" said Giuseppe.
I'VE can't wait 70 get engraved invita-
tions," said the lieutenant, for the mails
are somewhat slow"
The blaze vas caused b. a lace cur
tain which Was igRitsd BY the hans of ;
gas JET The loss vas small.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-06
EXPERTS DISAGREE ON POISON
THAT KILLED MARIAN LAMBERT
State Contends Deadly Stuff Was in
Solution Form !.

WAUREGAN. ILL.,. July 6.-The question
Lambert's death was in solution or powder
form made the battle ground on which at
torneys fought for the life of Will Orpst
today Against the States contention that
the poison was in solution. the youths at.
torneys have set up that the deadly stun
was In powder form and have brought
forth medical experts and toxlcologlsts to
support the argument Experts themselves
are divided in their opinions
DR.. John w. Wesener, a toxicolosist OF
wide experience. was the chief witness for
the defense when the trial was resumed to-
day. He fatty declared that Marion LAM
bert died of powdered poison, contradicting
the testimony OF Dr. Ralph Webster that
the girls death was caused by LIQUID.
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SECOND REGIMENT
AT Ell PASO TODAY
Continued from Page Ono

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Ogreen of Company B. Each of them has
a marksman record yard long; besides,
the officers were armed.
Major K X. " Casey. OF the 1st Bat
talon and commander OF this train bearing
Colonel Turner and his stafr. sat up most
of the night. with rifles and .44-calibre re-
YolveFs ready for action. He Is the regi-
ment's crack shot. In the darkened places,
on a caboose, sat C. b, Rodgers, Texas i'm
migration agent for the Texas and Pacific
Railway, who knows this country like
book. The regiment passed through the
desert hills striking the border of Mexico.
All was calm and peaceful A few hearts
did beat faster as the train crept across
the parched plain into the crimson sunset.
The desert hills stretched like a blue bar
Of mist across the west. their barrenness
hidden by veil OF distance.
When darkness came and the train
lurched around the first curves of the hills
the lights were extinguished. Cautiously
the locomotive felt its way between the
rugged heights, blasting a trail OF yellow
light before IT, The headlight revealed
clustering rocks among which the shadows
lay black and forbidding and stretches OF
waste land, white gravel and yellow sand.
whereon clumDs OF mesquite and giant cae-
tus earned scant livelihood The scraggy
cactus threw weird shadows against the
ashy soil.
The last fun day on the train approach
ing the desert region was dusty with al
kali. II was a continuation OF the trI-
umphal journey that began at Mount Gret-
ma. Texas ranehers and merchants their
wives and daughters. cowboys and railroad
men eheered as the train passed.
Close 70 the scene OF trouble they ap-
preciated what the presence OF the soldiers
meant. The strict order preventing civilians
from mounting steps automatically became
void when the pink-cheeked Texas girls
approached with smiles ana address hooks
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-06
U. S. WILL NOT QUIT
MEXICO FOR PRESENT
Continued from Page One

was gone over thoroughly by the President
and Mr.. Lansing during their 45-minute talk
No inklng of its contents however, could
be learned Asked II It would request more
specific details from Carranza as to his
plan of cooperation with the United States
in working out n solution OF the border
difficulties, Secretary Lansing said he was
unable to discuss that or any other feature
of the reply
Mexican Minister of Foreign Relations
Agullar today issued a statement to the
Mexican people that the Government Tex
pected n completely satisfactory solution
of all questions at issue between Mexico
and the United States without injury to the
prime interests of the Mexican republic"
It is regarded as certain that President
Wilson will direct the gradual evacuation
of Mexico as soon as Carranza shows his
ability to handle the situation
lowed to handle the situation.
Since large Mexican forces have been
gathered in Chihuahua 1t is believed that
the withdrawal will be effected at once and
the field left to Carranza.
This phase of the situation loomed up in
greater proportions today following the re-
port of the crushing defeat of the Carranza
army under General Romas at Corral
ranch by VillIsta force of possibly 1900
men.
Stories that Villa or his leaders had been
recruiting an army in Durango are now
given credence here. 1t is believed the out
law chieftain is preparing TO wage Wig
orous campaign against the de facto troops.
Color was lent to the reports that Villa
was alive when State Department agents
transmitted as rumors the statement that he
has a force with him below Parral and was
moving north The message said he had
been wounded but had recovered.
What course President Wilson will pur-
sue in dealing with Carranza has not been
definitely decided. However, 1t Is expected
negotiations will be carried on with AM
bassador-designate Arredondo in Washing
tom
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-06
FIVE INJURED IN SECOND
LONGSHOREMEN'S RIOT

Continued from Page One
yanIa Railroad also added to its already
heavy guard.
Barnes, with Detectives Charles BeclSman
and Joseph Friend had been sent to the
piers to do plain clothes duty. Barnes, a
negro detective. was not walking with his
colleagues when at Delaware avenue and
CatharIne street, a large crowd of negro
strikers darted out from behind freight cars
and surrounded him.
Joseph Chambers was spokesman for the
crowd. Near him, in belligerent atti-
tude, was Glenn Perrymore.
you've been working here as a strike
breaker" yelled Chambers at Barnes
LIE is PASSED.
"I have not" said the negro detective.
you're a liar" retorted Chambers who
followed up this remark by manipulating
brick so tab 1t could be readily placed in
action.
Barnes ducked. Barrymore got a brick
ready, too. Barnes shot Chambers, the
bullet hattening on a spectacle case just
over the strikers heart, Barnes and Cham
bers fell TO the ground. struggling for pos
session OF the revolver.
Then Sawyer came along. He also got
brick. and was preparing to pound Barnes
on the head with it, when Friend arrived.
saywers attempted assault was stopped.
Acting Detective Trueman Swaine shot
him through the hip. Up TO that time
bricks and bottles had been falling In all
directions, but when the detective shot the
crowd began TO scatter. One OF the bricks
fell on Beckman's ankle. breaking It, He
was treated at City Hall by DIR. John Wan
amaker.
ASSAILANTs ARRESTED.
All the strikers in the riot, with the ex-
ception Of Sawyer were taken 10 City Hall.
where they VIII be given hearings this
afternoon on charges Of aggravated assault
and battery and melting to riot
The shooting Of last night occurred at the
Reading Railway and Gloucester ferry
house. at the foot Of South street. where
seven. negro cooks, who had been feeding
the strikebreakers on the Southern Steam
ship company's pier, fred into 500 strikers
women and children, after they had been
chased from the Christian street pier to
the ferry mouse ana barricadsd themselves
behind gaitlag rom doors.