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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-08-19

STOCKHOLM. Aug. 1.-the In
activity OF the German and British
main fleets during the war has
been puzzle to naval authorities
here.
An early clash had been expect
ed, but to date there has been no
naval fighting except for few un-
important running fights between
cruisers or scout and destroyers.
From information received today
Il is believed the German sea COM
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-08-19
BRITISH CAPTURE
200 GERMAN SHIPS

LONDON. Aug. 19--British war
ships have captured 200 German
merchant vessels since the war
broke out, the admiralty announc-
ed today. The prizes total ton
mage was placed at 100000 and
their value at 100000. 200, includ-
ing cargoes.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-08-19
REPORT BRUSSELS
NKAISER'S HANDS

LONDON, Aug lo-It is believed here that Brussels
capital of Belgium has fallen before the kaise army
French soil The foreign office Paris admitted today
had heard that the Germans had
Antwerp dispatch says King Albert with the Bel
princesses members of the cabinet and ministers
foreign countries had left Brussels and arrived in that
If the invading Germans deviate from their path
France attack Antwerp is the plan of the Belgian staff
with the allied forces to make vigorous stand 1t
believed however that attack is probable
Through Central Belgium from north to south Z
mighty battle line today.
Fighting started at dawn Tuesday and still continues
Another German force is attacking Namur
AT the front OF the lighting ne between the frontiers
Of Holland and Luxembug, is understood the kaiser has
100000 men with $4,000 held in reserve.
As todays battle between the Belgans and Ger
mans developed the conviction grew upon military
experts that the Germans trying to break
through the gap and make dash for the French
frontier
Troops are being concentrated in tremendous
strength to resist the assault.
British troops believed be aiding the French
and Belgian defense Details, however, lacking
to the strictness OF the censorship.
The Belgian legation here denies that Brussels
has already been captured
the legation states Belgian position is considered
satisfactory"
1t is known. however, that the German army of the
Mouse has effected junction with the first army of the
Mosele and that the advancing the infantry
trcnchng
Despite official denias it is persistently reported here
that the Lcge forts have fallen.
Other that their garrisons had dynamted
them after the German artillery had badly wrecked them
that they longer defensble.
From Brussels the assertion that at last
holding out"
Germany
cessfu French have poured the vosge mountains into
In tremendous numbers ana nave ae!ea.eo .ne
toward strasburs OF tho principal German a
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-08-19
REPORTED GERMANS
TAKE POLISH TOWN

LONDON, Aug. 9.-Information
was received from Berlin today
that the Germans claimed to have
occupied Mlawa. in Russian Poland.
Evening journal., 1914-12-16
INDOOR COLE NOW.

Newest and regarded by many as the
most interesting of indoor games,
Tait's Table Golf, recently. introduced
here, is increasing in popularity. All
scientific principles and hazards Of the
links have been incorporated in tho
new pastime. and this is causing many
followers Of driver and brassie TO take
it up.
The game is laid for is holes, based
on a regulation course Instead of
using dice to show movements of play.
ers, dials with spinners attached. have
been adopted. There is a dial for driv-
ing. putting, approaching, etc. The
game has been shown to leading golf
ers in all parts Of the country, and has
won their approval.
The fact that there is not a golf
rule which is not used in the game
adds much to the interest Of playing.
The game will interest the entire fam
lily, and every member may easily
learn to play. AS an aid to those who
have not taken up outdoor golf, the
game is worth much for the reason
that it enables novices to become as
quainted with golf terms, rules and
conditions. II is expected many sets
will be sold here,
II. W. yandever Company is the To-
cal agent for the game.
Evening journal., 1914-12-16
Household Economy
How TO Have the Best Cough
Remedy and Save 81 by
Making IL at Home

Cough medicines, as rule contain a
large quantity Of plain syrup. A pint Of
Cranulated sugar with u pint of warm
water, stirred for , minutes, gives you
es good syrup as money can buy.
Then get from your druggist 21s ounces
Pinex go cents worth pour into a pint
bottle and I'LL the bottle with sugar
syrup. This gives Won. at a cost of only
81 cents, a full pint of really better cough
syrup than you could buy ready made for
S2.5O--a clear saving of nearly 81. Full
directions with PineX. 1t keeps perfectly
and tastes good.
! 1t takes hold Of the usual cough OF
chest cold at once and conquers it In "a
hours. Splendid for whooping cough,
bronchitis and winter coughs.
It's truly astonishing how quickly IL
loosens the dry, hOarse or tight cough
and heals and soothes the inhamed mem-
branes in the case of a painful cough.
it also stops the formation of phlegm in
the throat and bronchial tubes, thus end
ing the persistent loose cough.
Pinex is a highly concentrated COM
pound of genuine Norway pine extract,
combined with guaiacol, and has been
used for generations TO heal infamed
membranes of the throat and chest.
. To avoid disappointment, ask your
druggist for 50 "a ounces Of PineX," and
don't accept ANYTHING else. A guarantee
OF absolute satisfaction, or money prompt
" refunded, goes with this preparation
The Pinex Co., IT. Wayne, Ind.
Evening journal., 1914-12-16
CITY PHYSICIAN
IDEA FAVORED
Councilmen, However, OBJ
ject to Place Being Given
to Vaccine Doctors
DISCUSS SUBJECT
AT MEETING TONIGHT

AS committee of the whole this
evening city Council will consider
the proposition advanced at last
weeks session Of that body by Coun-
Gilman Weller e. Stovor, that city
physician be appointed TO care for
those citizens who are unable TO OBJ
tain medical attention for themselves
or families. AT the time he made the
suggestion Colonel Stover declared
that last year alone sixteen diphtheria
deaths were due to the fact that the
sufferers were deprived throught pow
erty of medical care. Colonel Stover
also stated that other deaths had
occurred from other causes because
physicians had been called in too
late
Since the suggestion was made a
movement has started to have the
four city vaccine physicians act as
city physicians. 1t was learned thai
these doctors would accept the posi-
ton, if the $1,000 necessary for such
services would be divided among
them.
When several members OF Council
were spoken to about the subject today
they all opposed the appointment OF the
vaccine physicians in the new capacity
Those opposing the plan argued that II
vaccine physician had two calls, one
from pay patient and the other from
city case. the pay patient would be
favored. lt is argued that under the
idea proposed by Colonel Stover the on.
physician would be well paid and could
give his entire time to the work.
Evening journal., 1914-12-16
AUTOMOBILES NEARLY
RUN down BY DARK TRAIN

Levy Court Commissioner b. A.
Groves Clarence Walker, C. Candy
Hopkins and Albert silver had mar
row escape from being run down by
freight train ON Monday night at
the Kiamensi crossing OF the B q O.
railroad. They were returning from
Newark about II o'clock and as their
automobile approached the crossing
Mr.. Groves cautioned the driver to be
careful. as there is no night watchman
at the crossing. They listened and
looked both ways along the tracks but
heard no noise and saw no lights ex-
cept a green light i'm the distance
The automobile had barely crossed
the tracks when freight train passed
over the crossing. The headlight on
the engine was not burning. the auto
mobilists claim, and they also say no
bell was rung and no alarm of any
kind was given as the train ap-
preached.
Evening journal., 1914-12-16
French SeerPredicts Year More
of War and End of Kaiser

take her old place again and serve as
hyphen between Russia and Ger
many.
Turkey is doomed to 80 from Eu-
rope. She asked for war and got lt
However, she is not gone yet. | see
blood, fire and tears. | sec the en-
tire Bosphorus red with the Bulgar-
ians. Greeks. Serbs, Roumanians and
Montenegrins blessed by the crum-
bling of the last pillars.
The time has not yet come for peace
SSr entire Europe Oh. no. Servia
has not finished her wars. Bulgaria
will be rent by men of the past.
see many private dramas for America.
I discern woman singularly--even
prodigiously-gi with money and
energy. Her hour is near. But she
will meet an end she little expects.
II will be a middling agricultural
, and fine industrial year. though trou-
bled by financial crises. Seimic dis
[ twbances will be general The fore
cast FOR weather is generally dry. Vol
canoes will be active There will be
/ furious waves from burning seas
/ Lands will be covered and uncovered
Yea. lives snuffed out by thousands
We will share In this trial
The eyes OF the world will be more
than ever turned toward Europe; IN
Europe they will be turned toward
I France.
call the year 1914 Fulguration
the year 1915 Fog The days will
dawn some times hazy, later beauti-
fying-so will 1915 be.
Evening journal., 1914-12-16
ARGUE DISPUTED POINTS
IN LOAN ASSOCIATION CASE.

In Superior Court today argument
Is being heard in a case stated
wherein the parties are Nicholas
Tidance and the National Building
nd Loan Association. Fidance bor-
owed $4,000 in May. 1901, and con-
inued paying dues and interest until
November, 1911. and then ceased pay
ng. claiming that he had complied with
he charter of the association. Since
hat time the loan foreclosed under a
mortgage. The case before the court
to get a decision on points raised in
he case as to payments of dues, inter-
est and premiums.
Evening journal., 1914-12-16
Want this FELLOW
ON threat charge

Constable Bowers, who is connected
with Magistrate Broman's Office, IS
seeking Antonio Dominick, of No. Sl4
Brown street, against whom a charge OF
threatening to Kill has been made. The
complaint was made by the family OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Francis Smith, OF the same
address. 1t is alleged that DominicS,
who is their landlord. refused TO allow
the Smiths to move without they paid
him $40 for electricity used and for
window panes. The Smiths refused to
pav the bill, and when they attempted
TO remove their goods last night they
say the house owner started to chase
them with a gun.
When Constable Bowers went after
Dominick he was not to be found. Con-
stable Bowers said today that the ef-
fects of the Smith family were at first
levied on for rent. which claim the
Smiths paid. They then secured a room
in another house but Dominick has re-
fused To let them move unless they
paid him for window lights broken anc
for electricity he says they used.
Evening journal., 1914-12-16
By ED L. KEEN
d Press Staff Correspondent.

United Press STAFF Correspondent.
LONDON, Dec. 16-Germany today
struck In force at England's seacoast
German cruisers which early today
bombarded the towns of Scarborough,
Hartlepool, Seaton, Carew and Whit
by are now engaged in a battle for
their lives with the British squadron
In the North Sea.
In the engagement between the
fortress at West Hartlepool and the
German cruisers, great damage was
done TO the town. A report from West
Hartlepool declares that bursting
shells blew great craters in the
streets.
In the towns which we're shelled by
the Germans, churches, public build
ings and private homes were wrecked
or set on fire and inhabitants killed
or injured.
-Four British destroyers have en-
gagged the German warships which
bombarded Hartlepool. on that port.
The admiralty has announced that
other vessels have attacked the enemy
at various points.
There are unconfirmed reports that
two German cruisers have been
sunk and that the British fleet has
also suffered. Owing to the censor
ship which has been established over
all wires from the coast cities, confir-
nation Of the reports is impossible.
The number of German ships which
bombarded Scarborough is placed at
four. At Whitby and Hartlepool, two
cruisers were reported.
The bonbardment at each Of the
towns lasted about a half hour, about
fifty shells being fired upon the citi-
les.
Evening journal., 1914-12-16
Attractions at the Theatres

while II is on the stage. Mr.. Lancton
and Miss Lucier are among the fun
niest comedians who come TO the
Garrick.
aIARKIA" AT THE VICTORIA.
'Markia." one OF the greatest photo
plays showing today. a sequel TO Ca
birai." and one of the last cf the Ital-
ian pictures TO be shipped to this
country after the beginning Of hostil-
tiles in Europe. is the headliner at the
Victoria Theatre today. This stupen-
dous production in five parts cost
5000. .OOO TO produce. II contains a
great lesson for the school child. as
well as for the more advanced stu
dent. Il is a beautiful story and is re-
plete with immense cast and numerous
scenes. Everywhere IT is shown II
has drawn large audiences. The man
agement of the Victoria Theatre Is
leaving nothing undone TO bring to
this city the best photoplays. The
theatre is new and a delightful place
10 spend an hour or two; warm and
comfortable in the winter and cool
in the summer. This theatre has a
women's orchestra. which last year
was a star attraction with the Barnuni
and Baily Show. The feature of TO-
morrow's bill is Born Again" IL
which Miss Beulah Poynter STATS. All
this week a portion of the receipts OF
the theatre will be turned over to tho
COMMITTEES on home relief and relief
of the Belgians.
Evening journal., 1914-12-16
EnqIish- Germans in Battle
To Death In fhe North Sea;
n Killed In Bombardmenf

In all. fourteen persons are report
ed to have been killed. Many more
were injured by the bursting German
shells
The. fourth person killed at Scarbor-
ough was Mrs Merryweather. She
was behind the counter in shop own
ed by her husband, when 1t was struck
by a shell. Mrs. Merryweather was
instantly killed. Her husband was
buried in the debris of the wrecked
building.
A refugee from Scarborough ar
irving at Hull. declared he saw three
persons killed at Scarborough. Nine
are reported to have been killed at
Hartlepool. One fatality is reported
from Wlitby 50 far.
At both Scarborough and Hartlepool
the gas works were set on fire. At
Whtby the historic abbey was partially
destroyed. Three churches in Scarbor-
ough were struck by shells and took fire.
In all of the towns houses were demol-
ished and the inhabitants thrown into
panic.
There was a general exodus from the
towns during the bombardments, but
with the cessation of firing the people
hurried to the water front, hoping 70
get glimpse of the engagement be-
tween the German and British vessels.
At Hartlepool a shell crashed through
window of Iloyd's bank. II exploded
wrecking the interior and causing great
damage.
The authorities at West HartlepooI
had been warned that an attack might
no made nlonu fhe noat ~ coma finn.
and the coast defenses and fortress ther,
were prepared. The commandant Of tn,
fortress reported to the War Office that
his guns had been engaged with the
Germans between and Q o'clock
Evening journal., 1914-12-16
EYApING REYENuE LAW.

II was learned today that several
small property owners who have sold
their properties since the new inter
nal revenue stamp law went into ef-
feet have violated the law and are
liable TO arrest In the cases noted
il was learned that in disposing Of
several properties the persons had
claimed the selling price TO have been
$500, whereas the properties had
mortgages of perhaps $1,000 on them.
BY failing to place the total value OF
their houses on the transfers the per-
sons saved 81 in government tax. This
is against the law, and prosecutions
/ may follow.
Evening journal., 1914-12-16
DAMON AND PYTHIAS.

Damon and Pythias.' which is one
Of the most remarkable photoplays
which has ever been seen in this city.
will be given at The Playhouse this
afternoon and evening. II is far above
the ordinary and those who like pic
ture plays Of genuine merit ought TO
see this one. Certainly nothing bet
ter has ever been seen in Whining
ton and there is no more pleasing way
in which to spend an afternoon or
evening than by watching this excell-
ent production.
Evening journal., 1914-12-16
AT THE GARRICK.

IF it's fun you are looking for
you will find lots of It at the Garrick
Theatre this week" This is the opin-
ion of many persons who have seen
the show. It appears to please every
body. One of the funniest features of
the bill is the act being given by the
pany was here last year and made a
hit. and II appears to he even fun
nier this year. with new stunts, which
add to the interest. It is great
combination of nonsense and genuine
comedy and is in excellent hands. II
is good for a laugh every few seconds
Evening journal., 1914-12-16
HOLD HOLLAHAN TO
BE RESIDENT OF STATE.

A number of minor matters we're
before Superior Court today. Richard
S. Rodney, representing Edward
Hollahan in the case against Lena f.
Scheu. argued that Hollahan's wages
could not be attached under writ
of foreign attachment. He resides
in Washington. to which place he
was transferred, but according to his
testimony his residence is in Dela-
ware. The court reversed the deci-
sion below and held that Hollahan
is not a nonresident. and not subject
to foreign attachment.
Evening journal., 1914-12-16
PAY FOR RAILROAD MEN.

Pennsylvania Railroad Company
employees are to have money for
Christmas.
Semi-monthly salaries will be hand
ed employees Wednesday and Thurs
day of next week, thus giving the
men ample time TO make such pur-
chases as they desire. Several hun
dred thousand dollars will be paid out
by the company, and it is expected
much of this will find its way into the
hands of the merchants.
Evening journal., 1914-12-16
AFTER THE AUTO sPEEDERs.

Three residents of this city charged
with speeding on Brandywine and
New Castle hundred roads we're fined
$40 and costs each by Magistrate
Lewis last evening. Magistrate Lewis
refused TO announce the names.
II is understood that sixteen war
rants against as many automobile
operators charging speeding have
been issued. The cases will be called
before Magistrate Lewis in few
days
Evening journal., 1914-12-16
RAILROAD TRAVEL HIGHT.

Announcement was made at the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company Of
fices today that officials here do no:
expect that many extra trains will be
added TO the passenger service during
the Christmas period. II was stated
that the question of increasing service
would be governed entirely by traffic
conditions. From present indications
passenger officials do not believe ira
vel will be as heavy this year as
il has in the past
Evening journal., 1914-12-16
INQUIRE FOR MRS. REYNOLDS.

Clarence NJ Dillon, clerk of City
Council, has received request from a
Young woman nurse at the Pennsylvania
state Hospital at Norristown. seeking
he address of a Mrs. Reynolds The
inquirer stated that five years ago Miss
Nary Alexander, of this city, was a
Nurse in the hospital. Since then she
rad married. her marriage name being
Reynolds The writer says former
student of Mrs. Reynolds is trying TO
6catc her The writer said that Mrs.
Reynolds parents lived in this city.
Evening journal., 1914-12-16
MR. pF soro IMpRoYINa.

Jerome b. Bell has returned from
Brooklyn, where he visited Ralph De
Soto, formerly of this city, who is in n
serious condition. Mr.. De Soto was oper-
ated ON for swollen gland of the neck,
from which he has not recovered. His
condition was critical early this week,
but before Mr. Bell left he had taken a
turn for the better.
Evening journal., 1914-12-16
BRANDYWINE creek
AGAIN ice bound

With the Thermometer registering 10
deprecs ina the outlying districts and "A
I'M the city last night, Wilmington eN-
perieneed another cold snap. With the
abatement of the high winds which pre-
vailed ON Monday evening last nights
fall in temperature caused ice TO form
on all bodies of water The Brandywine
creek today was frozen over. while
thin covering of ,icc was noticed on the
rhristiana river.
Evening journal., 1914-12-16
FIVE no PLEAD GUILTY.

In the Court of General Sessions
tomorrow five prisoners now detain-
ed at the workhouse will plead guilty
10 the charges against them. In this
way prisoners may get lighter sen
fences on account o. saving tho eoun-
ty The cxHcnse nf rial following
incic'mcnt bv .hc grant irTy.
Evening journal., 1914-12-16
CARRIAGE CASE DROPS.

Having agreed TO pay So, the pur-
chase price of a quantity of cabbage, a
local huckster, charged before Magis-
trate Lewis last night of selling food
unfit for consumption. was dismissed
The arrest of the huckster occurred
several days ago. II was alleged that
the cabbage had been made into sauer
kraut before it was discovered that il
was spoiled.
Evening journal., 1914-12-16
ACCUSE HOOD OF LARCENY.

Pleading not guilty. Charles Hood.
colored, accused Of the larceny Of
s4.75 from Clara Bell also colored
waived a preliminary hearing in City
Court today and was held for the
Court OF General Sessions in $500
bail James Salisbury represented
Hood
Evening journal., 1914-12-16
coNrIRM RETURN OF SALE.

In the Orphans Court today. Howell
S. England made return of the sale
of real estate of Spencer Ruley and
the sale was confirmed.
The sale Of the real estate Of Leo
p. Travcrs by J. Frank Ball was Goa
irmel.
Evening journal., 1914-12-16
NEW MIGHT WArcHMAN.

George +. Green OF No. l7lo Tulip
street, was appointed night watchman
at the courthouse by the Levy Court
yesterday afternoon The new watch
man succeeds the late Joseph Hayden,
who died last week
Evening journal., 1914-12-16
SIGNS COUNTY BONDS.

President Hollingsworth Of the Levy
Court spent some time today endorsing
the sl5OOoO OF bonds sold yesterday af-
ternoonto Harris Forbes and Company,
New. York
Evening journal., 1914-12-16
AT THE MAJESTIC.

Everyone admires q good loser; but
we prefer to see men win, by pluck, en-
ergy and power The test Of a man is
in what he overcomes In the photoplay
adapted from Richard Harding Davis
great book, "Thc Man Who Could Not
Lose" what a wealth of ideas that
title brings to our mind.
Those who are familiar with the writ
ings Of Mr.. Davis know from experience
that he is a master in the art Of story
telling, and his plots are always differ
ont from any other writer. The char
acter in this plot is an exceedingly
strong one, characteristcally, as are all
of his characters, and there is a care
fully woven plot with good local color
TO make it attractive. There are some
exceedingly interesting situations
Evening journal., 1914-12-16
MARRIAGE LICENSES ISSUED.

Magistrate Lewis last evening issueo
marriage license to Miss Bertha N.
Cannon and Edward G. Siavin, both oi
this city.
Evening journal., 1914-12-16
SHERIFF SALES.

s4fSlfIas s1i.f--1l V1RTUE on 4
writ OF Levari Facias, 70 me oi
rectsd, will be exposed TO Public SAFE Al
the Court House, on Market street ne
city Of Wilmington. New Castle county
Delaware
Evening journal., 1914-12-16
HOPKINS THEATRE

The Boston convention of Odd Fell
lows, their drills. the Cleft Club, Wrights
famous band, Sam Langford and Joe
Wolcott and other noted negroes will he
seen at the Hopkins Theatre today and
Thursday.