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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-22
GIL 'ENGLESI E FRANCESI
SEMPRE PIU' in AVANTI
La Germania Disposta Fare
Ogni Sforzo per Tenere le
Posizioni Francesi

Nelraltipiano dl Albert gil inglesi hanno
conquistato II bosco dl FoureauX. In
seguito ad un violento oontrattacco da parte
del tedeschi, in cui fu fatto largo uso di gas
asfssianti. gil inglesi dovettero lasciare
porzione del bosco, che 81 stanno preparando
pero' a rioccupare.
Nello stesso tempo contrattacchl
tedeschi contro lie posizioni francesl sud
di Soyecourt furono respinti con gra'i
perdite per le truppe attaccantl, ed ora le
truppe del generate Foch attendono, non
molestate, ALA consolidazione delle nuove
linee.
La conquIsta del bosco d Foureaux e.
conslderata di grande Importance, perche
domina lutte lie posizioni circostanti, ed era
un ramo solldo munitissimo della terra
Inca tedesca.
I'm dispaccio da Amsterdam riferlsce che
In Germania 81 prepara fare un supreme
sforzo nella frontiera occidentale, ed in
queste ultime tire settimane avrebbe man
dato sullL Somma $40, 900 uomini. Di essi
soltanto 100000 vengono dal depostl
mentre / rimanenti hanno gia combattuto,
guariti dl leggere ferite, ritornano ora al
campo.
Sembra che In Germania, anche a rischio
dl dover continuare la sua rltirata di fronte
al russi. vuole spendere tutta la energla
della quale ancora dispone sulla frontiera
occidentale.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-22
RUSSO-JAPANESE PACT
ALLAYS ALLIES FEARS
OF KAISER IN ORIENT
Alliance Sets at Rest Disquiet-
ing Menace of Cooperation
Between Toxic and
Berlin
BAR GERMANS FROM ASIA

TOXIC, July 22.--The alliance which has
just been completed between Japan and
Russia has effectually shut Germany out
Of the Orient and has set at rest the dis
quetlng fear In Russia and England that
Germany and Japan might strike an agree
ment
An experienced diplomat, in discussing
the conditions arising from the Russo-Jap-
anese treaty, gave the following views
The fundamental fact to be remem-
bered) Is that japan is now the most
powerful country In the orient. She is,
In fact, the most powerful country in the
world from military standpoint AL
though belligerent. Japan's army and
navy are free. All the Far Eastern
sduadrons of the European Powers have
been withdrawn and cannot be replaced
The United States Ia engrossed in the
Mexican situation. Tho net result Of ell
this is that Japan Ia able to do whatever
she chooses In Asia.
The alliance between this country and
Russia has always been desired by the
military party. IL not only strengthens the
position OF Japan, but displaces German in
huenoe from the Orient and removes the
fears OF those who have always thought
that Russia would force a quarrel upon
Japan in revenge for the defeat inflicted
by this country In Manohurla.
"Russia's desire for the treaty is more
complex than Japan's. But the funda-
mental facts in the situation are these:
rHbN' tNubslH neouS sJaDhnB nelp 10
wage war successfully against Germany.
Second. Russian wanted some security
that Japan's friendship would continue when
tho present war ends
t'Thlrd Russia feared revival of Ger
man influence in Pekln and Toxic;
Fourth. Russia wanted Japan to keep
step in China's policies 80 that the world
could not accuse Russia Of undue aggression
against weaker neighbor.
THE effect. broadly speaking is that
Germany has now been shut out OF the
Orient and Americas influence in the Far
East has been materially weakened. In
the event OF trouble between Japan and
the United States this country would be
materially weakened by the treaty, for
Russia could be relied upon to protect
Japans interests in the orient, allowing
the nation to throw her entire strength into
the nnldn
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-22
CAPE MAY BOAT SAILS TONIGHT
Steamer Cape May Begins Schedule
to Resort-Arrives Tomorrow

The Cape May, the newly renovated fam
lily steamer to Cape May, which last year
sailed between New York and Providence
will make It's first trip at o'clock tonight
from the Arch street wharf. this city, for the
Atlantic resort. IL will arrive there at
7 o'clock tomorrow morning Throughout
the season 1t will continue it's trips every
Tuesday and Thursday night
The management is under the control Of
Mayor W. L. Stevens and former Post
master James p. Taylor, of Cape May. and
associated with them are some OF the other
leading business men Of Cape May, Wild
wood and Lewes.
The landing at Cape May will be at
sewelPs Island. Cold Spring Inlet within
the protection Of the new harbor OF refuge
constructed by the nted States Government
at a cost OF $4,000. 900. II is entirely due
70 this harbor that this new steamship
line was established
Sleeping accommodations in the Cape
May are provided for 600 persons. The
management intends 10 cater to family
parties who will make their summer
homes at the resorts served by the new
line
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-22

For the first ti6tsAS- the Allies
great push on the west 1font started,
the Germans are losing the advantage
of defenses furnished by nature. Of
fetal dispatches today indicate that
with the impending capture by General
Haig's forces of the whole of the
Foureaux and DelNille Woods, the Ger
man forces in this particular sector
will be swept out Of the last vestige of
natural cover.
But II the Germans are being forced
out Of natural defensive positions, the
British forces are now encountering the
full strength of the third-line positions
Of the enemy--tho trenches, bomb
proofs sad shelters which the Germans
have n. plenty of time uninterrupted
by artillery fire to perfect.
Military experts today pointed out
that the German counter-attacks, ex-
cept in such positions where the ter
rain affords natural advantages, have
lost much of their effectiveness.
The French in the Peronne sector
now have the advantage of fighting
from heights on an enemy below them.
They have successful y negotiated much
of the marshy ground in the Sor.
lowlands and are COMPRISING their en-
veloping circle more and more closely
about the German lines. The Teutons
face the menace Of fanking move
ment in the crook in the battle line
from Peronne south to Craonne, and
If the southwark swing Of the French
army in the direction of Chaulnes con-
tinue retirement must be considered
by the Germans from the villages of
Roye, Lassigny, Ham, Noyon and possi-
bly, La Fere.
The Germans renewed their attacks
on the Verdun front last night, Paris
says. The attacks were repulsed. Teu-
ton onslaughts in the Vosges Noun
tains were likewise beaten back.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-22
FIVE GIRLS FAINT In CAMDEN
AS BOLT STRIKES FACTORY
Fire Follows and Employees Rush to
Escape-Big Storm Loss

Five girls tainted and a panic followed
at the William f. Taub hosiery plant sth
and Spruce streets. Camden today when
lightning struck the building and a fire re-
suited. There was a rush for the street
after the crash, and 1S-year-old Elizabeth
Wotten, $40 Spring street, Camden Is in
the Cooper Hospital suffering from an at
tack OF hysteria.
The girls were quleted by Coroner
Bushby who lives near the mill The loss
to the stock and the building was slight.
Damage from the storm was worse in
Camden than in this city. Three fire alarms
were sounded within five minutes. The
first brought the engines to the plant OF
the Lambert & Todd Machinery Company.
at ll9 Arch street, and fire in the warehouse
OF the Childs Grocery Company started al
most simultaneously with that in the stock
ing mill.
William Buzine. driver Of a steam engine
for Company No. s, was thrown from his
heat and his right arm was broken when
the apparatus swerved at a street corner
while on It's way to the fire at the Taub
plant.
This accident occurred near the Newton
avenue carbarn OF the Public Service Com
pany AS the driver was being removed
to the Cooper Hospital the barn was struck
and the man who took his place on the
steam engine drove first TO the factory
and then 10 the car depot.
Property losses due to the storm
amounted to many thousands OF dollars
in Camden Trees were struck by light
ming or blown down. In other New Jersey
towns the storm was equally severe.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-22
WILL BE NO RAILROAD
STRIKE, WILSON HEARS
u. S. Cancellation Board Head
Declares Both Sides Agree
to Mediate

, WASHINGTON. July 22.-Assurances
that both sides eventually will accept medi-
alton to prevent the big strike threatened
between the railroads and their men have
been received by the United States Board
or Mediation and Cqpciliation. 1t was
learned at the boards Offices here today.
Judge W. l.. Chambers. head OF the board.
has written n letter TO President Wilson ex-
planning that in his (ChambersO opinion the
difficulties between the roads and the mon
yet may be harmonized and that there will
be no strike. Judge Chambers has refused,
however, to make any public statement of
his opinion. because he expects to sit In
semijudcial capacity on the controversy.
President Wilson has had Judge Cham
hers submit to him memorandum outlin-
Ing the position OF both railroads and la
borers The President now is fully in
formed on the issues and is himself ready
TO take hand in the negotiations, II neces-
sary.
The board expects the strike vote now
being taken to be counted by the last week
of August. II a strike is called, It will be
set for Labor Day in all probability, Inn
medlately the board will proffer it's good
offices before any actual walkout can 90
cur.
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CRAZED, He SLAY.S GIRL
AND SETS FIRE TO PARK
Continued from PAGE Ono

Continued from PAGE Ono
the right eye, another in the left side, an
other in the abdomen and the fourth in the
breast. Then he fired at Mrs. Nicholas
The bullet struck her in the right arm near
the wrist. passed up her arm and came
out the shoulder. When he fired at the lit
tie girl she fell. The bullet missed her.
THREATENS PROPRIETOR,
Leaving his victims. the man ran to the
cafe. Nicholas, the proprietor, sleeps there.
He was about to retire when Gongas ap-
peared.
He had used all his ammunition.
III 1 had another bullet" the man
screamed, II would kill you! !"
Nicholas in terror ran from the build
ing, and the slayer, left there alone. poured
oil on bed and set fire to II. The flames
spread quickly. The fire department ex-
tinguished the flames arter the cafe, the
scenic railway and several amusement
booths had been destroyed.
After he had been discharged by Nicholas
the man identified as Gongas continued
TO loiter in the park and annoy Miss
Bodjeska. Finally he was ordered from
the place. He continued to worry the girl,
however, until she was forced to cause his
arrest. He was imprisoned in the work
house three months. He was released
yesterday.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-22
FIVE GERMAN AEROPLANES
SHOT DOWN ON WEST FRONT;
ALLIES LOSE TWO MACHINES

LONDON, July 22. o.
The last three days have been marked
by extraordinary aerial activity along the
entire West front. Scores of Allied and
German machines participated in air bat
ties and five German and two Allied planes
were destroyed The British War Office
issued the following statement last night:
Taking advantage of the fine weather,
the Royal Flying Corps yesterday con-
tinued their bombing operations against
points of military Importance with sue
cessful results. The hostile aircraft
were Inactive until evening. when a
good deal OF fighting took place behind
the German lines. One OF our offensive
patrols encountered IL German ma
chimes, and, as a result. three German
machines were shot down, one bursting
into flames.
Another encounter between four OF
our machines and six Of the enemy
lasted 40 minutes One Fokker was
then shot down, and another badly
damaged The remainder fled.
During other air combats a fifth
German machine was forced to the
ground. Our total loss during the day
was one machine.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-22
TROOPS OF THE CZAR CROSS STYR
IN GREAT 15-MILE SWEEP

yolynsk and Bukowina-Transyivan
fronts
The summer floods In the Dniestor rise
quickly to a height of six or seven feet,
covering wide expanses Of adjacent country
and making military operations impractl-
cable for about month. The recent ces-
saton Of the fighting in the Dniester region
on the roads from Buczacz to Kolomea
therefore, was TO be expected.
A former town councillor of Vladimir.
volynsii. who escaped, says tho town is
depopulated except for women, children
and aged persons. All able.boded persons
he reports, were compelled to work on the
defenses or were deported TO Austria. The
population is starving. The cheapest black
bread is sold at 1 ruble a pound. and there
is no meat. There is much typhoid and
other diseases
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-22
$50 PAIRS OF SHOES STOLEN
IN PASSYUNK AVENUE STORE
Thieves Also Take Bank of Boy Who
Had Been Saving Up"

One hundred and fifty pairs OF shoes,
gold rings and stickpins, chlld's bank,
containing 81; a set of false teeth and SIS
were taken last night by burglars, who
entered the shoe store OF David zitomsrsky
TAI East Passyunk avenue. while the fam
lily slept.
Zitomersky believes the theft was COM
mitted by somebody who knows the shoe
business, for the burglars took only the
best quality, leaving the boxes on the
shelves.
The jewelry belonged TO Mrs zltomershy
and the bank TO her son Joseph l2 years
old, who had been saving up so he would
have something to spend when vacation
time came.
About 4 o'clock this morning a neighbor
awoke Zitomersky and told him the rear
door of his store was open. His loss will
amount 10 about $500. The burglars also
broke furniture and eutglass.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-22
SEVEN FLEE ELKToN JAIL
Prisoners Saw Lock and Scale sO-Foot
Wall

ELKToN. Nd. July 22-After saving
lock leading to the jail yard. seven prls-
oners scaled s0-foot stone wall during
the night and escaped from Elkton jail.
Joseph Peters, negro, held for trial on
a charge OF attempted murder. and j. Wes-
ley Baker who vas awaiting the arrival
Of requistion papers Tor hon-support Of
his family Ia Wilmington, Del. 4Ts ths most
important prisoners who fed The cthars
-were young white men serving sentences
for riding on freight trains
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-22
Two Alleged Hold-up Men Caught

Two men, according 70 the police. at
tempted 70 hold up Adam Barr. Of 14g
North Hobart street early today az 5sth
and Arch streets, but falled IA their efforts
and were arrested The prisoners said they
were Edxard Dee. 81 years old. q Lans-
doNne. at Danial Thomas. 80 years old. Of
5Sth ard Market streets. They we're held
~ Magistrate harris Il fiQoo bal each for
flrlazz As4Fine on 1ag AZ.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-22

Of the sornme were subjected to a vigorous
counter-attack during Thursday night The
Germans charged the French lines south Of
soyecouft, but, the French War once an
nounced yesterday, suffered heavy losses
and were driven back IN disorder.
A strong German detachment which adj
vanced to the attack IN the Chaulnes
region was repulsed with the bayonet.
Between Solssons and Rheims the French
its defenders.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-22
Cop Finds Baby In Suitcase

A baby girl. weeks old, was found early
this morning on the steps Of the new
armory, which Is being erected at s3d street
and Lancaster avenue. II was IN q suitcase
which had one end punched out. and its
cries attracted Policeman shannon OF the
29th street and Lancaster avenue station.
he thought ne was going TO hnd a cat. and
instead he found baby. The Philadelphia
General Hospital is caring for the infant
while the police seek the parents.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-22
ARTILLERY ROARS
ON SOMME FRONT
AS TROOPS REST
Both Sides Prepare for
Counter Attacks in Fight
for Bapaume
FRENCH FIRM Avn vERDUN
$4,000 Germans Rushed
to SOHinie In Three Weeks
LONDON. July 20.
A RoTfERDAM dispatch to the


A ROTTERDAM dispatch to the
"A Daily News says:
Germany is preparing for su-
preme( effort on the western front,
and according to reliable informa-
tion has drafted to the Somme front
in the last three weeks $4,000 men.
One hundred thousand are from
depots, but the remainder are sea-
soned men who have been slightly
wounded and are now thoroughly
cured.
"The cavalry is being sent west
also.
at is certain that even at the risk
of continual small retreats on the
eastern fronts, the Germans are de-
termined to throw everything into
the west"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-22
RoekefeIIer EmpIoye Attaeked

TRINIDAD, Col, Juy 3Z. = An at
tempt was made 70 dynamite the home
OF Charles O'NeiH superintendent Of the
Colorado Fuel and Iron Company mine
AZ StaFkeilis. near here, yesterday Two
women sustained minor INJURIES from iyins
pieces q 9lass and plaster.
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ELECTRIC STORM
BRINGS HEAT RELIEF
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from the ground and the engines were sum-
moned by Samuel weissman.
The paralyzed woman was not hit by
lightning, but the force of the explosion
threw her to the ground and she struck
her head on the pavement. It was the
force Of this fall, as we'll as the nervous
shock that rendered her unconscious Mr.
Goldsten was burned about tho arms from
sparks, which flew in all directions.
Residents Of the nelghborhood were
thrown of their feet and children and old
men and women were shaken out of their
beds. panic followed, and several physl-
clans In the neighborhood were summoned
Most of the Injured persons have recovered
but the effect of the explosion on Mrs. Yetta
Goldstein because of her impaired health
may prove serious.
Traffic In the streets was delayed by the
accident, which was similar to one which
occurred on the same corner about this
time last summer.
simultaneously with the explosion today
fuse box was burned out in the goth and
Federal streets police station. Magistrate
Baker was holding hearings and many
women were In the courtroom There was
much excitement but the defendants as
well as the witnesses In the several cases
we're quieted by the police. The lights had
been extingulshed and when the report was
heard, 1t was thought that the station house
had been struck
Twelve thousand e&CurSiOniStS went to
Atlantic City this afternoon and thousands
journeyed to other seashore resorts and to
the country, The rain having stopped and
with the sky clear the "weelS-enders" left
with high hopes for pleasant weather
Weather Forecaster Bliss said there
might be another shower this afternoon,
but that 1t would probably be of short
duration and that tonight would be clear.
MAY BE CLEAR ToMoRRow.
The rain began shortly after O'Clock
this morning, 1t was heavier than the
downfall of last night. which provided lit.
tie relief from the high temperature and
heavy humidity. The Weather Bureau was
unable definitely to predict conditions for
tomorrow, but Forecaster Bliss expressed
the belief that tomorrow probably would
be clear.
FERRYBOAT HELD UP.
The Pennsylvania Railroad ferryboat
Wildwood was held in its slip at Camden
for 20 minutes during the storm today
The wind and waves prevented tugs in the
river from moving, and the path of the
ferryboat was obstructed. Hundreds of
men and women from Camden and other
New Jersey towns on their way 10 work
were late in arriving at their places of em-
plOyment in consequence OF the tie-up
The storm slightly affected telegraph
wires in and around Philadelphia. There
was no serious delay In the transmission of
messages, but the electrical disturbance was
a handicap to the operators.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-22
Find BABY on Armory lsleps

A 1-month-old girl WAS found at midnight
last night on the steps OF the armory being
built on Lancaster avenue. between 32d and
asa streets 81 PolicemaH shannon. of the
39th street ana Lancaster avenue station
The child was later removed 70 the Phlla.
afl2nia Hospital
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-22
Tobacco Crop Bigger This Year

HARRISBURG Pa. July t2.-The to-
bacco crop Ia Pennsylvania will be much
larger this year than last, according TO a
bulletin issued by the State Department OF
Agriculture today Last year the produc-
tion reached total Of 4s,s75.000 pounds
grown on 81 655 acres.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-22

Always driving a long ball. Corkran. after
the first few holes, took command of the
situation in his match with Canaan, Out
in Ss, the Baltimore golfer made the turn
that was his worst hole. Thereafter Cork
ran made few slips, the match ending on
the 18th.
The cards:
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TTIE 7 Ut.
The cards:

That youth will not be denied was shown
IN the ages OF the semihnalsts. Carkran,
who is 49, Is the Oldest OF the four Gard
ner is 81, while Canan and Maxwell are
both 10.
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Continued from Page Ono

by the Russians to keep up their mighty
offensive movement indefinitely. Although.
at some points, the Russians have advanced
far from their bases, the attacks show no
signs of weakening
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-22
EX-NEwBURGH MAYOR DIES
Benjamin B. Odell, Father of Former
Governor, Was 95

NEWBURGH. ". Y, July 22.-Benjamin
B. odell six times Mayor of Newburgh and
father OF Ex-Governor OdeIl, died here yes
terday aged 95 years,
Mr.. odell In addition to serving ~ years
as Mayor OF Newburgh was for seven years
Sherifr of arrange County, N. Y. The father
and son worked together in business as
well as in politics For years the father
was owner OF an icehouse and later he be-
came interested in the Newburgh Electric
Light and Power Company. II was largely
due to him that his son, Ex-Governor Odeli
won place Of prominence in New York
State politics.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-22
TOO LATE ron oLAssnIoATfoN
DEATHS

EYs. FEsAES y ES.rs pE3sRflEs Esl l;sio sSsd ssaTs
BSiif Building 1870 Chestnut street ss o''''s n
GROFF.--o1 July q, 1915. WILLIAM GAS
Kill; i;sa GkoFt assd 81 ye9rs Fp1eEel services
residence q hls d9ugh,eI, Mira. Charles W.
ment private Kindly omit howers
Y0CKEL. =, sydaasnily on July 20. 1919.
tiVes and friends Of the family. also William
.BsbssdS sfhasSsIc cbasss ba9ass Ne 4ls sshEsaL
No. p5, Independent order, q ODD Fellows;
ORGANIZATIONS Of which he was a member are
invited TO attend the funeral services on Non
day. at D. m- At hls late residence 02 East
Logan st.. 0ermantown. lnterment private aE
Westminster Cemetery. Remains may -
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-22

GIRLS over lG years wanted for llzht work. ns
sxparlence necessary ~ week pai4 WhIIS
learning. Apply SO N, 32d ss.
HELP HARTED-aLAI.E
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GARDNER ELIMINATES
NORMAN MAXWELL
from PaEs One

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