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New-York tribune., 1917-10-27
Immediate Menace to Pet
rograd Is Removed by
Withdrawal
Naval Move Arrested
Loss of Two Dreadnoughts and
IL Other Craft Halts Ger
mans in Gulf of Riga

LONDON. Oct. 26.-The Germans are
continuing their withdrawal toward
the Dvina line on the northern Rus
sian front. The Russian forces have
advanced as far as the Riga-Orel rail-
way without discovering the enemy. ae-
cording TO the War Ofice at Petrogard.
They are now within few miles Of the
Dvina
So extensive has been the German
retreat that nearly all danger 70 Petro-
grad from land operations has been
removed. 1t is reported that the Pro-
visional Government has changed its
view concerning the advisability Of
transferring the capital TO Moscow
Immediately, and will now proceed very
slowly with preparations for a re-
moval.
Roads 10 Petrcgrad Safe
General Tcheremissoff, commander
Of the Russian armies on the northern
front, has reported to the government
that the position Of his forces is much
improved, that the troops themselves
apparently had awakened to conscious
ness" and that he had secured the
safety Of all roads TO Petrograd.
Even in their operations in the re-
gion Of the Gulf of Riga, the Germans
appear TO have come TO halt. Three
futile attempts have been made in the
last week TO land troops north ana
south of the Werder Peninsula, on the
eastern shore Of Moon Sound, the fire
of the Russians proving in each case
too much for the landing forces.
Yesterday the Teutons tried to ex-
tend their position on the Werder Pen
insula, and only succeeded in having
their grip on that territory further
menaced by Russian counter thrusts.
The German warships are still an
ehored east of Moon Island, however.
That the Germans have made no ef-
fort to carry out the great naval cam
paign in the Gulf Of Finland, which
was supposed to have been planned, is
attributed TO the fact that the losses
incurred by the fleet in its operations
against the Russians in the Guf Of
Riga were so severe as to alter the sit
uatlon entirely.
Germans Face Mine Fields
Working only against small Rus
sian squadron, which they outnumbered
and outranged, the Germans suffered
the loss of two dreadnoughts, twelve
torpedo boats, a cruiser and trans
port
In any campaign in the Gulf of Fin
land the Teuton task would be in
fnitely more difficult and dangerous,
facing as they would the great mine
fields Of that waterway and the much
more powerful Russian Baltic fleet, ly-
ing behind these defences.
To all intents the primary purpose
Of the Germans has been accomplished
in the conquest Of the Gulf Of Riga and
the establishment of a valuable naval
base there. II is doubtful if any
further extensive naval or military op-
crations will he conducted by the Ger
mans against Russia for some time.
New-York tribune., 1917-10-27
Saxons in Fire Attacks
On Verdun Positions
Berlin Claims Success at
Chaume Wood; Repulsed,
Paris Reports

LONDON. Oct. 26.-Heavy fighting
continued on the Verdun front to-day,
centring around Chaume Wood, east of
the Mouse. In this region the German
War Office tonight claims a victory,
which is not substantiated in the
French communicates.
The Berlin statement says Saxon
battalions. with fame projectors, ad-
vanced against the Chaume Wood and
stormcd the French positions on
front Of more than two-thirds Of a
mile. holding the lines against all
counter thrusts.
Paris. on the other hand, declares
that German attacks both in the
Chaume Wood and near Bezonvaux
were repulsed with sanguinary losses
and without gaining a yard.
New-York tribune., 1917-10-27
Coroner Reproved
In Riot Inquiry

EAST ST. LOUIS, H., Oct. 26.--The
story of the firing by policemen and
soldiers into g crowd of negroes here
July 8 was told today by Coroner
Renner of St. Clair County, H..
before the Congressional committee in
curing into the race riots. Renner
said the police and soldiers were under
Command of Police Sergeant Meehan,
New-York tribune., 1917-10-27
d Macedonian Towns aiken
British Execute Successful
Raid at Lake Tahinos

LONDON. Oct 26.--British cavalry
and infantry units on the Macedonian
front yesterday captured four villages
on the northeastern shore of Lake
Tahinos and brought back to their lines
109 prisoners and one machine gun,
leaving behind sixty dead Bulgarians,
according to an official report issued to-
night. The villages, all situated on or
near the Struma, were Salmah, Kispeki,
Adu and Kakaraska. The military sit
uation on that front is such that it
probably would have been impossible
for Sarrail's troops to hold the villages.
The operation was merely successful
raid.
Along the remainder of the front,
from the Vardar 10 the Monastir region,
heavy artillery fighting has been going
on for some time, but no infantry op-
erations have been reported lately.
New-York tribune., 1917-10-27
Sibert Saw French Drive
GBy The Associated Presl

AMERICAN TRAINING CAMP IN
FRANCE, Thursday, Oct. 25.-Maior
General Sibert, returning from around
scissors, where he witnessed part of the
French offensive on the Aisne front.
said that the French losses had been
extremely small because of the eff
fectiveness Of the artillery preparation.
He and the other American officers
were enthusiastic over the Importance
Of the French victory, especially as
to the amount of material and number
of prisoners taken. The American Of
ficers were impressed greatly with the
preponderance of the French artillery
over the German.
New-York tribune., 1917-10-27

Italian territory. The number OF prisoner,
taken has increased TO more than so'oov. OF
whom 100 are officers. The booty arnouh~ 70
more than 900 guns. including many he"''
ones.
might. ON the Italian front our corps
are rapidly fighting their way forward. Tho
number of prisoners and the amount OF booty
captured are increasing from hour to hour.
New-York tribune., 1917-10-27

Official Statements
West
BRITISH


o'clock this morning attacks were launched
by the French and British armies north'
northeast and cast Of Yprcs. The Allied
troops arc reported 20 be making satHiacuory
progress. , -. -,
the night and is still continuing,
FRENCH
PARIS. Oct. 26 (DAY) In Belgium we
attacked at G o'clock this morning the Ger
man positions between Dreisraehteh an"
Draeibank. Our troops crossed the 81 'a"S-
beck and the Covcrbcck. with the water UP "
their shoulders. and made important prog
in spite of the difficulty Of the ground i".
village of Draeibank. Papesoed WOOD anu
numerous farms organized as points oil sup
mort fell into our hands. We took HUNDREDS
Of prisoners. :,
The night was calm on the front horu' VI
N. Aisne. The enemy undertook no rese C'.-
ton except for feeble aruney i.in. ~" .sp.ured
troops are organizing the positions Transi
ON the south bank of the Ose-Ashe oa"a''
,,hor, the enemy blew up the bridges on "
tirng. .,,..k on our
sn,aIl nosts was without suceess' x,,,n
o. ,he right bank of the Meuse NeIdun
fo,,, ,he Germans renewed their atAoNn ','
o,,y nositions ut Chaume Wood. Ai q
,erv spirited engagement, in the souise he
wh;,h the enemy suffered serious Iorse s.o"t ~,
ras prevented from gaining ioouns 'N''
IN one of our advanced posiuohs. .,ra,red
" lNICHT)-In Belgium the enemy l;,inn.
cron, sny attempt against our new posiu'o; i1.;r1
,rbs number OF prisoners we eaptunnteoa u"'
~ mornings operations exceeds -VV. ,-
To the north OF the Aisne our uoop,,h p;gh, % ~
Ginning their successful drive TO tne rish. - =,
,hs ATTACHING front. threw back the enemy iIa na
he region TO the north OF la ChappyT,l,o y,.o
Saipte Berthe "a far as the reservoir. ~
,';iiaos Of Filain is in our hands. turtner 70
thn cast we reached the brink OF the piA'e"u
20 the north OF Epine de Chevresny' .;,..
The number Of guns captured oy US ~
,br 23d inst and counted up 10 the prssens
;s 160 among which were several m0ru..
~ 2I6-millimetre calibre and many he"''
In the Champagne the enemy. aIeF "a q
enirited bombardment Of our trencnes a'
Naisons de Champagne. attempted TWO sur
nri.e attacks. which broke down under our
Are On our part, VIC succeeded IN eh.er,nx
Tho German lines In the sector of MONK oar
nillet and brought back about ten prisoners.
On the right bank Of the Meuse an enenS
at,cmpt against our small posts to ths noFt0
of Bezonyaux failed.
New-York tribune., 1917-10-27
Italian Front
ITALIAN

ROME, Oct 26.-The hostile offensive
against our left wing on the Julian front
continued Wednesday night and yesterday.
conducted bv powerful forces.
From Monte MagSiore TO the west OF Auzzs
we have withdrawn on our boundary line. in
consequence Of which we had TO provide for
the evacuation of the Bainsizza plateau.
East of GoriIia and on the Carso the
situation is unchanged.
Ten enemy airplanes were brought down or
forced to land by our ayiatos yesterday.
New-York tribune., 1917-10-27
GERMAN

BERLIN. Oct. &c (DAY).-Profting by
the success of our breaking through the line
near Flitsch and Tolmino. our divisions are
advancing beyond Karfreit and Ronzina.
The troops on the northern wing Of the
second Italian army. excepting those taken
prisoner, have been defeated and are retiring.
Pressing forward irresistibly. the German
and Austro-Hungarian regiments. endeavor-
ing 10 outrival each other. have pressed be-
yond their objectives and thrown out the
enemy from strong rear hill positions which
he sought to hold.
Under our pressure the Italians also have
begun TO evacuate the Bainsizza- eiligengeist
plateau.
We are already fighting at many places on
New-York tribune., 1917-10-27
GERMAN

RrRrIN. Oct. 26 (DAY) Army OF Crown
Prince Rupprecht-The artillery duel way
,;,e,,, on the whole front in Flanders yes
terday and last night. Especially violent
wa. the firing from the Houtholst "ood 70
Hollebeke, where 1t increased this morning
On dr,mfre. Local night attacks BY the
French and English failed everywhere before
our line
According to reports received up to the
nrrsent time. attacks have taken place at
several points on this front since dawn.
Army of the German Crown Prinee-After G
strong artillery PREPARATION the rrehcn au,
vanced Yesterday from the northern slope OF
the Chemin -des Danes into the Aiilette re-
zion. Their attack was met at the southern
edoe of the Rinon Wood BY our advance
troops brought up the previous nlgn,. wn'.n
after a short engagement were wltndrh"n '"
the northern bank Of the Disc canal. Wo
.herefore were not successful in saving the
wood of Rinon. which was shot to pieces py
fxed guns and material which mad Deen
established in the days preceding the nghuhg.
AT other points on the battlefield. aiter
having been successful IN wardihg OH 'he
enemy thrusts our lines were withdrawh. IL.
accordance with our plans, behind the canal
near and southeast of Chavignon. Inc en-
emy sought many times later to cross the
canal lowlands. but he was eFery"heFe
thrown back by our battle troops.
ON the eastern bank OF the Meuse our
brave Saxon battalions with flame pro
jectors stormed French positions in the
Chaume Wood on a width Of more than LOO
metres. overcame the garrison and brought
back prisoners. Several counter attacks by
the enemy to recapture his trenches collapsed
with heavy losses.
(NIGUT)-To-day's combats in Flanders
developed into a great battle Strong French
and English attacks from Bixschoote TO the
Ypres- Roulers railway and on both sides of
the Menin-Ypres road broke down with SAN
culinary losses in our defensive zone, in spite
of the enemys repeated assaults.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-12
SAMUEL KAYSER'S WILL
BENEFITS CITY CHARITIES
Jewish Hospital Association and Others
Remembered in Instrument
Probated Today

Bequests of $1,000 each to the Jewish
Hospital Association and Home for Aged
and Infrm Israelites, $500 to the Jewish
Foster Home and orphan Association, $3.50
each to the Jewish Maternity Hospital and
Masonic Home. Philadelphia, and $500 to
the odd Fellows Home. Philadelphia, are
a part of the will Of Samuel Kayser, 3314
North Twenty first street which, as pro-
bated today, dsposes of property valued at
$4,000.
A bequest of 500 to the Orphans Home
and Asylum for Aged and Infirm of the
Evangelical Lutheran Church is contained
In the will of Mary A. Schultz. 2421 Turner
street which dsposes of effects valued at
$4,000.
Other Wills probated were those OF Char
lotte j. Spiese, 1912 Queen street, $91,400
Major Cassus Gillette, L. S. A, former
chief of the Bureau Of Water. $4,000; Rob.
ert G. Montgomery, CAS- North Forty fourth
street. $51S2; Thomas Peake, $50 West
Elkins avenue 5000; Harry Springman,
1924 North Nineteenth street. $4,000. and
Louis Durrenger, 51lS Cottage street, $2715.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-12
GERMAN WOMAN PAYS
WITH LIFE FOR LETTER
Criticizes Kaiser-Censor's Post
script Announces Her
Execution
WILMINGTON ne, Anril

WlAMlNGTON, Del, April IL.
a story Of the cruelty OF. the Kaser's
nlnions toward women that is almost un-
renewable came through the mails to a
resident of Wilmington this week. That
the story was permitted to pass the Ger
man censor. 1t Is believed, is due to the
nct that the individual handling this par
ncuiar piece Of mail desired to impress
upon the world at large the punishment
emperor William imposes upon those who
question the Kaisers authority.
The letter came from a German woman
whose sister is one of this citys most re.
spectabe residents and who has been living
mere for number of years For obvious
seasons she declines tC permit her name to
Be published.
Ine missive related conditions existing
Germany, told of insufficient food, how
oio people were virtually dying for want of
nourishment. and pitiful sights in the homes
" those residents of Germany where there
.ere young children. The food dictator
uoed out only as much as he deemed suffi-
sent TO keep the people alive In contrast
these home conditions, the people in their
munger were told Of how we'll fed the SOL
diers were.
Lfurther on in the letter the woman wrote
ulAt she had suffered So much and her fam
y mad been so reduced for want Of food
v.At she felt as though she could kill the
AASer II she was given the opportunity.
All or these details the German censor
yeImtted to pass uncensored Then at the
0tom OF the letter was line in the hand
wilting Of the censor. 1t read:
rour sister was executed this morning" |"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-12

TO DC at their best should be cooked almost
Immediately after they are gathered. Peas
kept even for day lose their sweetness.
consequently as much space as possible
snould be devoted TO such vegetables, and
other vegetables in which freshness does
not count so important part should
largely be used as filters to keep the ground
at work.
Effort should be made in a garden to
nave special vegetables such as okra. Of
which the family is fond and which are
ulHcult TO obtain in local markets or are
commonly high-priced. The housewife
probably will want a little. bed of parsley,
sage. chives, mint or othef herbs, not be-
cause they are expensive to buy, but be-
cause of the convenience of being able to
pick sprig just when 1t is needed.
Consult with the family to determine the
sorts of vegetables the different members
like. These they personally will be inter-
ested In raising. Confine selections to the
standard well-tried sorts. Finally, and this
is most important, is the conference between
the garden force and the housewife as to
what vegetables really are worth raising
In the back yard or small patch. 1t will
hardly pay to raise in very small space
squashes, pumpkins. watcrmeions or canta-
loupes, which occupy a large area in propor-
ton to yield and which can be bought in
nearby markets.
In general, 1t Is wise to allow two-foot
intervals between rows, three IL cucumbers
and squashes are planted one foot Is suf-
ficient between upright growing vegetables
such as beets and carrots. 1t is better to
lose few rows, however. than to have
the plants too crowded for proper nutri-
tion and too close for easy cultivation
Where there are small children in the
iamiiy separate small plot should be set
aslde Tor their play gardens. IL they have
.neir own vegetables which they are free
~. ~ pun up examine or treat as they like,
.nev are less likely to conduct their juyen-
ne botanical experiments in the garden
WHICH Is being grown for serious purposes.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-12
Elkton Marriage Licenses

ELKTON, Md. April 12.-The following
marriage licenses were issued here today:
Edwin G. Cullison and Agnes C. Sully and
John II. Costello and Madeline H. Leonard,
Philadelphia Carl H. Rube Boyds, Md,
and Nobel f. Day, Frederick, Md. John NJ
Walther and Mary e. Graham. Bear, Del |;
Paul n. Hires and Emily II. Dorsheimer,
Lancaster. Pa; Raymond Holmes and
Amanda Clunn. Wildwood. n. j.; Leon c.
Famous and Elsie T. Davis, Phoenixville ;
Alfred c. Ryan and Jean +. Guthrie. Bound
Brook, n. j.: Paul F. Hawkins and Anna
E. Gregg, Wilmington; John B. Sommer-
Vile and Katherine Anderson. Richmond,
Va. John A. Hunter and Sarah Mae Dick.
Millville n. j.; Raymond Stormer and
Elizabeth Fauver. Millville. N. j., ,and
George l.. Atkins and Ray Green, Florence,
n. ].
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-12
CAMERA CAPTURES
Mss BILLIE BURKE
Florenz Ziegfeld's Wife to Pose
in Photoplay Series for
Famous Players
BY the Photoplay Editor

The Famous Players-Lasky Corporation
mas concluded a contract for a period Of
two years with Billie Burke. by arrange
ment with Florenz Ziegfeld, whereby Miss
Burke VIII be seen in a series OF produc-
tions. This contract was closed last week
by Adolph Zukor, president of Famous
Players-Lasky, according to plans arranged
by Jesse l.. Lasky before he left for his trip
to the western studios 1t Is so arranged
that Miss Burke will do her photoplay pos
ing In the summer months. Her screen
work Will consequently not interfere with
her regular seasons as dramatic star,
ana she viii open in a new play September
under Mr.. Ziegfeld's direction.
During the term of her contract with the
Famous Players-Lasky Corporation Miss
Burke will not appear In photopays under
any other management whatsoever. Her
hrst vehicle will be THE Mysterious Miss
Terry" whimsical photoplay the scenario
OF which has been written by Gelett
Burgess.
lnce Productions, Inc. with Ralph and
John Inceas equal owners and active heads.
is the latest important addition to the pro-
ducing firms of the motion picture industry
Twelve important productions a year of ap-
proximately six and seven reels in length
will be the producing schedule. the first
release 10 make its appearance on or about
June IS.
After the success scored by Lehua
Waipahu. the Hawaiian actress who Is
seen In support of Sessue Hayakawa In the
Lasky-Paramount adaptation of Robert
Louis Stevensons THE Bottle Imp" the
Lasky company engaged Miss Wapahu to
prepare series of scenarios founded on
the legends and folk stories of the Hawaiian
Islands
For some time past Mary Pfckford has
been appearing before the camera in Cali
fornia under the personal direction of Cecil
b. DE Mile. The linking of the arts of
these two screen notables Is in keeping
with Artcraft's previous announcements
Affecting such celebrities as d. w. Griffith
Mary Pickford, Douglas Fairbanks and
George M. Cohan. The new Pickford vehi-
Gle will be released under the title of "A
Romance Of the Redwoods" and is now
rapidly nearing completion.
Quo Vadis"" the film classic. which is
credited with having blazed the way for
the multiple reel feature in the United
States. is to be revived on a gigantic scale
by George Kleine. who first showed this
film in this country. The revival should
not be regarded as an ordinary reissue,
Mr.. Kleine states. but may be accepted as
a new Quo Nadis?" inasmuch as the Aim
will be re-edited, new titles provided, new
scenes added and the entire film story
strengthened.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-12
DISCHARGED FOR ALLEGED
INSULT TO THE FLAG
P. r. R. Employe Also Threatened
With Lynching for Reported Slur
to Old Glory, Police Say

Alleged insults to the American flag and
the resultant protest from fellow workers
caused the discharge today Of Samuel Grif-
fifth, machinist In the Camden shops Of
the Pennsylvania Railroad. Griffith, who
lives at 449 Henry street, Camden. the po.
lice say, was threatened with lynching yes
terday
Griffith denied that he had either insulted
the flag or that he was threatened with
lynching. He said that he simply didn't
care for so much flag-plastering. because
he believed that 1t was used to advance the
cause of universal military training. He
said he had been asked TO resign his posi-
ton and did so.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-12
SCORES FOOD SPECULATORS
Speaker at Electrical League Luncheon
Advocates Jail Terms for Them

Jail terms for food spectators were ad-
vocated today by W. T. Therkildson. adver-
tising and sales manager or the w. Atiee
Burpee Company. when he spoke at the
luncheon of the Jovian Electrical League
in the Hotel Adelphia.
Mr. Therkdson said Congress should
pass laws which would make it po'''h,"
properly treat with the problem raised by
those food dealers who hold back l'"m
people food at normal prices, waiting nl...l
the prices rise. Teach the food speciilat RS
to be patriotic by putting them +" ~ w..
said III they won't answer any other way
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-12
s45, 100000 CORPORATIONS
CHARTERED IN DELAWARE
Big Day in Dover Offices for New Con-
cerns-Motor Company Has
s30,OOO,0OO Capital

WILMINGTON, Del. April 12.-This was
a field day for Delaware's corporation mill
AT Dover, Charters were issued as follows ::
: Eisenhuth Compound Motor Company,
New York; capital, s30,00o,0O0; manufac-
ture locomotives, cars. boilers. etc; s. b.
Howard. Arthur W. Britton and Harry b.
Davis. all New York, incorporators.
Stanley Motor Carriage Company. Will
mington, Del capital, $13.100,000; make
motors, tires, etc. Herbert e. Latter, G. l..
Rimlinger and Clement M. Edgner, all Will
mington, incorporators.
Mays Calculation Machine Company, Will
facture calculating machines of all kinds;
William f. OKeefe, George G. Steigler and
N t. parsons, Wilmington. incorporators.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-12
AUSTRIAN SENT TO JAIL
Found Acting Suspiciously in Railroad
Yard at Paoli

WEST CHESTER, Pa, April 12.-An
Austrian, aged about thirty-fve years. un-
able to speak English, is in the Chester
County prison here having been brought
last night from Paoli where he was ar
rested by Deputy Park Edwards while act
ing in a suspicious manner about the rail-
road yards.
with thoughts of the Eddystone explosion
fresh in their minds several residents made
complaints against the man and he was
sent to prison for thirty days, following a
hearing before Justice OF the Peace NJ v.
Harrigan.
Federal authorities have been notified
Through an interpreter the man claims he
had been employed in Cleveland, and ex.
hibited envelopes issued by a firm there
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-12
WHARTON FACULTY ASKS
DIR. PATTEN'S RETENTION

members Of the faculty of the Wharton
~ IL Is rumored will ask the trustees
me University of Pennsylvania to REIN
pc,,.,Dr Dr. Simon N! Patten. professor Of
sss"s.cai economy, whose retirement was re-
~ kiss'eo Tor the reason that he had reached
rss.- sAty-nfth year. A rule providing for
Stsment Sv ~ at this age was long ago adopted
sessonowing meeting of the faculty this
crs"1 noon 1t was learned that II would re-
- t. tne trustees to continue Doctor Patten
S. post While no official action In this
nnecton was taken. some members of the
,sSty SAID that such steps would be taken.
snouio such request be refused these
fr,".es OF the faculty contend that the
would be guilty of discrimination.
~ point out that John Bach McMasters.
,SS.s2r pf Aterican' history =. Dir. Edwin
M professQr. Of operative. surgery.
'Dr. Matthew H.. Crysr. professor Of
urgery, were AL retained after their
ssn ~ ysar rssardiess Of the rule 20 the
- I !. Y. -. - y u .