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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-12
llVICTS WANT
OFIGHT IN WAR
4dress Letter to President
wilson Asking Chance to
Serve Country
AT RISO N
A4rs. John M. Gates to Inter.
cede With Governor and
Pardon Board

* With the interest of 1900 prisoners at
Tart Mrs. John NJ. Gates, 20S0 Locust
4 etreet, went to Harrisburg today to in
tsrview Governor Brumbaugh and the
mate Board of Pardons before carry
Ing to President Wilson letter from
/ Eastern Penitentiary inmates asking
. that they be given a chance to serve in
the United States army I
+ TT isn't a sudden hysteria on the part
~ the men, this petition for chance
s - actively serve their country" said
Mrs. Gates who, because of her work in
the Eastern Penitentiary and her per-
oonal interest in the inmates has been
Aubbed Little Mother of the Honor
and Friendship Club, which includes
4 virtually all the prisoners They are
s nincerely in earnest in their desire to
fehabilitate their own lives by showing
the world they can serve in manly way.
You would realize this If you could see
them drilling on the prison grounds.
They have no guns, and no military
uniform. They work against many diff
Aculties. But there Is no joking or play
about the military training. Side by
with a seriousness that is almost pathe-
TIC Negro and white alike, every man
who is physically able is eager to get
~ much training as possible
For years Mrs. Gates has made a
practice of visiting the prison each week.
The prisoners have grown to know and
love her, as well as to confide in her.
She was surprised yesterday when they
gave her a letter to President Wilson
saying they had delegated her to carry
the message.
I'VE only ask that we be permitted to
serve our country. Whether on land or
sea-" the letter read in part, "in factory
or mine, on farm or firing line is inn
material to us, so it be service. 1t is
the idleness to which we are condemned
In this hour of our country's greatest
need that so gals US and from which
we seek means of deliverance.
1T is such things as this that we do.
and gain in the doing; gain in the sweat
and blood a well-earned deliverance
From the shackles of the past. Give US
1aat the chance and we will prove our
Selves men, and worthy Of any task that
nay be given us. We ask but this, that
those Of our number physically fitted for
the bearing of arms in this country's
service be permitted that privilege, and
that some form of service be provided
for the others, the less fortunate of our
number. who may not be called to the
hivher and nobler task which will re-
move them from the possibility of being
termed slackers and towards when the
cay of freedom should eventually come,
and they be asked their contribution to
~ worlds task of saving democracy
s "Whatever our task may be we stand
"a 4. 40
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-12
WILL DEDICATE PLANT
Flag Bought by Mays Landing Work
.. - n. Roiseb

Mays Landing, y. D., June l2.IIhree
thousand workmen of the Bethlehem
Loading Company will dedicate the big
shell plant next Saturday, when they
will raise a large flag at the administra-
ton building, purchased by their sub
scriptions. Eugene Grace, president or
the Bethlehem Steel COMPANY; VIII pe
include J. T.. Mathews. vice president,
and James P. Madden, general manager
of the loading company.
nossihle The Bethlehem Steel Band
of one hundred pieces will furnish
music, assisted by a chorus of forty
voices
General progress on the plant is sat
isfactory. although il has been delayed
somewhat by difficulty in getting, ma
terial Temporary connection is being
made with a local plant for electrical
current pending the completion of the
plant on the grounds which will have a
capacity of 5000 horsepower.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-12
GERMANY PLANNING
FOR NAVAL OFFENSIVE
Report Says Sea Forces Will
Soon Engage Allied
Fleet
Washington, June ~.

Washington, June IL.
An oficial dispatch from Switzerland
says that Germany is advertising
plan to send its high seas forces against
the combined British and Grand Allied
fleet in it's effort to end the war this
summer.
"A telegram of an official nature
says the dispatch, lis being spread
broadcast in Germany which says the
naval offensive. Orders are supposed to
have been given to keep the whole fleet
in readiness, and a certain number Of
naval officers of high rank have been
hurriedly recalled from Switzerland and
other neutral countries. where they
have been spending their leave.
THE Keller Zeitung speaks of ex-
traordinary activity in the ports and
the Hamburger Post publishes an inter-
view with Won Tirpitz, who was asked
If Germany was in position to meas
ure herself with the English fleet. The
admiral naturally replied in the af-
firmative, saying that after their land
forces have pushed the French and
English back on the other side of Paris
1t would be the turn of the kaiser's
boats to drive the English off the high
seas"
II the battle does come American
naval forces will play their part. Amer
lean dreadnoughts. under Rear Admiral
Rodman, Joined the British fleet some
time ago.
In connection with the reported plans
for a German naval offensive, several
military writers are engaged in consider
cradle speculation regarding the possi-
bility of the development of long-range
naval gun along the line of the big guns
that have been bombarding Paris.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-12
WILSON TALK DEEPLY
IMPRESSES MExICANS|
Since Interview Editors Have
Discussed President Most
of Time
CLAIM HIM AS OUR MAN
Declare German Propaganda Il
Not as Extensive as Made
Out to Be
New York. June 10.


The group of twenty-one Mexican
journalists who are touring the country
under the auspices of the committee on
public Information arrived here at .
O'Clock last night from Bethlehem, Pa.
The journalists were lavish in praise Of
to war preparations in this country. All
told Of how deeply they were impressed,
with President Wilson in the half-hour
talk he had with them last Friday.
President Wilson is now our man."
declared Manuel Carpio. editor Of La
Vos de la Revolution of Yucatan and
of lie Triumpo of Havana. Senior Car
pio described the deep impression made
on him and his countrymen by the quiet
earnestness of the President. Z
Our talk with the President was the
elimination of our visit" he added He
spoke to us tete-a-tete and in his fine,
scholarly way. Day and night since our
interview with him we have done moth
ing but talk of President Wilson
What effect on the relations between
America and Mexico Is your visit likely
to have?" Senior Carpia was asked.
The psychology of people is like that
Of growing plants, he answered. III
must be cultivated in order to grow
Carlos Gonzales Pena, editor of the
Universal Ilustrado. was asked concern.
ing German propaganda in Mexico. He
said that this was not as extensive al
1t was made out to- be. Because of the
crippled condition of the country Presi.
dent Carranza was attempting to steer
neutral course. However. some might
desire intervention in the war in behalf
Of the Allies, it was impossible because
of lack Of equipment and men to send
to Europe. Senor Pena added that, OF
course. there was no question of inter.
vening en- the side of the Central En-.
pires.
Asked as to the report that U-boats
were being supplied from Mexican wa.
ters, the editor said emphatically that
this was not true
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-12
DRYS WIN S JERSEY TOWNSHIPS
Six Hotels to Be Closed, Besides
Many Bars i'm Gloucester County

Trenton. June 12.--Lambertville, Hun
terdon County with four hotels. went
dry yesterday by vote of 525 to 424.
East Amwell township, Hunterdon
County. which includes Ringoes. went
dry by 2s votes. Ringoes has one hotel.
Pennington ana hopewell townships.
both in Mercer County. were added to
the dry column the latter by .226 to 6s.
and the former by 1875 to 81 There is
one hotel in Pennington and none In
Hopewell township.
Freehold and Freehold township.
Monmouth County. went wet. the latter
by 81 and the former by 109.
Drys won in Franklin township. the
last Of the townships to hold a local OPP
ton election, by majority of 1873 votes.
The vote was 1853 for the drvs to 109 for
the vets in the first district. including
Malaga and Franklinville. and 1863 dry
and 80 wet in the second district. in
cluding Newfeld This will result in
the closing of the bars in the towns
named This will make Gloucester
County dry, except on the edges at
Paulsboro, Westville and Williamstown
which voted wet
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-12
SNAPPED new STAR m 1883
Harvard Scientists Declare They
Photographed 1t 80 Years Ago

Cambridge. Mass, June 12.-Many
observers have reported to Harvard
college observatory the Independent dis
covery Of the new star in constellation
Aquilla. announced from Washington on
June as having been seen by Prof.
c. T. Oliver. of the University of Vir-
ginia- II was first reported here by
Warren II. Cudworth. Of Norwood, Mass,
and later by many observers in this
country and Europe.
Edward c, Pickering. director of the
Harvard Observatory, said that, owing
to the difference in longitude, the star.
the brightest observed since kepler's
star, which appeared in 1904, probably
was first seen in Europe.
The prompt notification by Mr.. Cud-
worth enabled the Harvard Observatory
to photograph IL Saturday night and to
determine its early history, which
showed 1t was photographed here on
May 22,N1sss, when 1t was of the elev-
enth magnitude.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-12
DANVILLE G.. A. r. BIVOUAC
Three Hundred Veterans, With Their
Families, at SD Encampment

DsnviIIe. Pa, June l2.-Danville was
host yesterday to hundreds of members
of the Grand Army Of the Republic, and
the old blue uniform is conspicuous
everywhere. The fifty-second annual
State encampment also attracted hun
dreds of the wives and daughters OF
the veterans.
More than 900 presented their creden-
tials and gave over the afternoon to au-
tomobile trips throughout the surround
ing country. with Danville residents as
hosts.
The Women of the Grand Army OF
the Republic held their first session in
Mahoning Presbyterian Church, the
Daughters of the Veterans in the Trim
ity Lutheran Church. and the Women's
Relief Corps in the Methodist Church.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-12
OFFER PREMIUMS FOR BONDS
Bidders Appear Early at Sale of
$S,5OO,OOO City Issue

Rond bidders were early on hand to-
- for the $500, 900 sale which took
80 In Mayor Smiths Office in City Hall
non. The usual banking houses sub
7I{1ed proposals as did also the Sink
Fund Commission which hopes to
over between Sl.000,000 and s2,-
900 of the letting.
- estimates received show premium
- city on the Y per cent invest
~. and the awards will be announced
Tits afternoon after the tabulation is
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-12
NEED ADDITIONAL TRACKS
Commission to Probe Charge Govern
ment Work Is Held Up

The Public Service Commission will
investigate the charges made against the
TelfCrd Road Company. owners of the
Chester pike. that II is holding up Gov
ernment work by refusing a permit for
the laying of additional trolley tracks
leading 20 ahipysrf and munitions plants
at Chester and Eddystone.
Within a few DAYS engineers attached
to the commission will come here "a in
vestigate the transportation facilities
and the commission will take up the
formal complaint against the Telford
Company, made BY Major w. A. Gar
l;ss lS'sss|s 1' g: I: cs'''sss'. I:
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-12


noted composer. librettist and music
critic. is dead here.
Boito wrote one grand opera. "Mefis-
tofele" on the "Faustus" legend, which
is remarkable blending of the Wag-
merriam and Italian schools of operate
composition, combining the leading mo-
tiveS and symphonic continuity of the
former with the melody and passion of
the latter.
"Mefstofele" has been presented in
Philadelphia seven times. the first time
on November 81, 1880. and the last on
November 26. 1907, with the gigantic
Russian basso. Theodore Chalapine, in
the name part.
Boito was born in Padua in 1912. He
easily manifested a liking for literature
Boito became the librettist of Verdi,
and their friendship was only termi-
mated by the latters death. For Verdi
he wrote the ibretto of "Otello," "Fal-
staff" and other operas. He also wrote
some poems and novel. "L'Alfier
Memo"
"Mefistofele" was first produced in
1868 at La Scala. Milan, as a feature
Of the annual carnival. 1t caused such
violent controversy the police refused
to permit its repetition.
In 1875, rewritten in form more
suitable to the operate stage "Mefis-
tofele" was revived at Bologne, and has
been given all over the world.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-12
EDGE TO REVIEW TROOPS
Commissioned Officers and Noncom,
Will Give Exhibition at Sea Cirt

Camp Edge, Sea Girt. June 12.-The
officers and noncommtssioned officers
of the States new citizen soldiery, the
State militia. will be reviewed by Gov.
ernor Edge on the State encampment
reservation here on Friday or Satur-
in attendance at an instruction camu
will appear with full pack equipment
and will give an exhibition of company
drills prior to the review. The time OF
the ceremony will depend upon the con.
venience of Governor Edge. but will be
fixed today.
The men will march in a battalion
formation. a provisional unit of this
strength having been organized from.
the 500 student officers and noncoms
who. are here as privates for the tenure
~ the camp.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-12
THREE FLIERS Die IN FALLS
Lieutenants in Aviation Corps
Meet Death in Flight

BeiIeviIIe. H., June 12.-When their
airplane fell 400 feet. Lieutenant r.
Randwell. of New Yofk, was instantly
killed and Major Brooks, commanding
officer at Scott Field. six miles south
east of here, was probably fatally in
jured.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-12
I,u,ns Causes $4,000 Loss; 8 Hur,

rnHing, Pa, June 12.--Loss esti-
~ Al $4,000 was caused by fire. due
Eehtning, In the Maiden Creek
ory Mill, at Temple. and three men
q injured They are Robert NJ. Seidel,
nurer of the company; julius Fogel-
- and Ray Rothenberger, firemen.
kI1ng fire companies saved the main
1inG BY laying hose to creek sew
II hundred feet away.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-12
T0day's Var Names

3 Following are todsy's war names.
= nearly as they can be expressed
|,onefically in English. The names
-. IN general, unaccented:
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-12

Houston, Tex. June 12.-First Lieu
tenant Roger Montgomery, of Tunica.
Miss, in.ti uctoi III aerial & Innery, wac
killed and the pilot of the machine, Sec
ond Lieutenant William f. Hairline, was
slightly bruised when their airplane fell
at San Leon, an aerial gunnery ranse
maintained in connection with Ellington
flying field here.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-12
WATCHMAN WANTED

wATCHMAN WANTED BY WHOLESALE
HOUSE (NIGHT); PERMANENT Posi-.
TON; STATE REFERENCE AND sALARY,
EXPECTED. ADDRESS p. o. BOX 1918.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-12

San Antonio, Tex, June 12.-From in
juries received Saturday in a fall on
Stinson field, Lieutenant Harry Dodds,
of Vancouver, B. c., died at the base
hospital Fort Sam Houston. Hss ma.
chine crashed to the ground at a height
of 200 feet.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-12
NAVAL LIEUTENANT DEAD
MiddIetown, Conn.,, Man Pneumonia
Victim in London

Washington, June l2.-Lieutenant Ly-
man B. Hoops. Z. s. ~, OF Middletown;
hospital, London. on June 8. the Navy
Department announced today. Hoops
had been serving on vessel IN European
ss. gstsFs ~ va sfsesfefyee = - ~ ..
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-12
NOTED COMPOSER DEAD
Arrigo Boiio Wrote Opera "Mefstofele'
and Was Verdi's Librettist

Rome, June II. - Arrigo Boito, the
noted composer. librettist and music
critic is dead here.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-12
DEATHS

LACY:-June II. RANDOLPH W. hus-
friends. also Mt, Vernon Council. No. ST.,
Junior O. U. 4. NJ. invited to funeral
services. Fri. 1880 a. m, from residence,
near Mullica Hill. N. J. Int. Richwood:
n. i. -, ~
Relatives and friends. also members Of
Miles Lodge. No. 1000. I. O., o: F.. Corona
ana Encampment, Peerless Lodge, No oX
- ie!d OF Honor. invited to frn4ru services,
Fri. y. M. 1924 Page st Int private
HELP wANTED-FEMALE W
WOMEN. to learn chair packing, Appjy 54z
$. 9TH st.
OGRAPHER-Competent and exp, ip
oHlce OF large manufacturing concern; cen.
trally located: salary S13. so per week Ia
start. Apply 2i4 8. 9Th st.
HELP WANTED-MALE
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-06
FRENCH HEADQUARTERS
 REPORT OF MONDAYS FIGHT
French Patrols Followed Americans
 Across the VesIe,

London, Aug. 5.-Reuter's cores pondent at French headquarters in France. in a despatch dated Monday lfternoon at 2 o'clock. says;
 The enemy's artillery fire is very heavy along the whole line Of the Vesle, and the Germans are opposing very vigorous resistance to the allies Nevertheless. French patrols have succeeded in crossing the river at several points between Sermoise, east Q: Soissons. and Fishes. where the Americans crossed, and between Fismes and Mufzon"
 The Germans on the north bank are abundantiy supplied with machine guns against our troops and the enc my resistance everywhere is very stiff
 Between Muizon and Rheims. where we are firmly established on the south bank. there has been very hard fighting
 There was a hot encounter at the Nlutes farm, close to Muizon, for the passage of the river. After its cap IIre the Germans sent across two de- tdchments n an attempt to retake the arm Both detachments were re- pulsed after a severe fight.
 The artillery is very active on both sides of this region.
 West of Braisne the enemy stub oornly resisted our passage of the river opposite the La Grange farm. or the north bank of the stream.
 "On the Avre river, in the Montdi- 5ier section, the French have occupied he whole of the line of wooded hills overlooking the steep river valley from Braches 10 Mesnil-St. Georges. It is reported that there is fighting in Har- Ficourt, on the left bank of the river where the Germans hold the railroad station The enemy is still in Mori sell"
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-06
Transporting Wounded Men From France to England
 When Struck Near British Port
MANY WERE INSTANTLY KILLED OR DROWNED
Number of Dead Is Estimated From 105 to 130 and n cluding Several Women Nurses More Than $50 Sur vivors Have Been Landed-Mo Narrowing Disaster in History of Submarine Warfare.

A British Port, Saturday, Aug. 3-I (By The Associated Press-Warilda) The torpedoing early this morning of the British ship Warilda was one of the most narrowing disasters: in the history of Submarine warfare. The number of dead is variously estimated from 100 to 130 and upwards and in cludes several women nurses,
 The ship carried 500 sick and wound ed. Among them were seven Ameri- cans, two officers and five enlisted men, all of whom have been accounted for except one private.
 There were aboard S9 nurses and members of the voluntary aid depart ment, and the crew comprised about 2e0 men. -
 More than 650 survivors, brought here shortly after o'clock, were given first aid treatment food and clothing. The patients were placed aboard spe- eial trains, which had been waiting to receive them and sent to hospitals in various parts of the country
 100 Killed in Ward Room.
 The, torpedo struck the after part of the engine room. killing the third engineer and two other members of the engine room force The dynamo was destroyed, plunging the vessel into darkness. Just over the dynamo was the ward room. which contained more 1 than 100 patients. Most of these were killed outright by the explosion and 1 the others many of whom had beer freshly injured by the torpedo, found themselves trapped. It was impossi- ble for outside aid to reach them ant all, except a few who jumped over board and were picked up, perished This part of the ship quickly settled and water flooded the ward room drowning the men caged there.
 Ship FIoated Two Hours.
 Stories of the fearful struggle il the darkness to rescue the helpless invalids are told by survivors. Tn ship remained afloat more than tw hours, but for great part of the tim continued under headway because tn engines could not be stopped. Thi condition greatly hampered the rescu work and in addition three or fou boats were smashed while being low cred, throwing their occupants into tn sea.
 Heroic Work of Grew.
 All the soldier patients and tn nurses testify to the heroic efforts ( officers and crew. Notwithstanding tn excitement and confusion, which wer increased by the inky darkness, tn
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-06
THE MAN POWER BILL
 IS NEARING ADOPTION
crowder Suggests Sept. as Regis
 tration Day for 13,o0o,0oo Men.

Washington. Aug. 5.-With an UT gent recommendation from Provost Marshal General Crowder that it be enacted without delay and a sugges- tion that September , next might be fixed as registration day for approxi- mately 13,O00,o00 men throughout the country the administrations man power bill requiring the registration for military service Of men between the ages of IS and 45 years was in troduced today in the senate and house.
 Unless immediate steps are taken to provide additional men, General Crowder said the weekly registration of men as they attain 21 years of age will be necessary to fill the draft quo- tas after September 1, when only 100,- 900 of the 1918 registrants will be available.
 Upon the introduction of the bill, Chairman Chamberlain announced that the senate military committee would meet tomorrow to consider the bill. He said he did not think hear ings would be necessary and only three or four days should be required to report the bill. Chairman Dent of the house committee, said since only three members of his committee are in Washington, 1t was doubtful whether the bill could be acted upon before the house reconvenes on Aug l19.
 The bill would amend the present selective act so as to require the reg | istration of all men between Is and 1 20 years and 32 and 45 inclusive | While the total number of men in the latter classes would total 10, OPS, ,S73 l General Crowder estimates the tota.
 number who would be eligible for class
 1 would be only sol ,236, owing to ex-
 emptions for dependents or industria
 and physical reasons. Between 1S
 and 20 years, his estimates show tha- | 3,171, Fl would register while 1,787 50!
 men would be eligible for class 1.