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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-19
SAYS COCKTAILS ADMITS
HE WAS MISINFORMED
Embassy Issues Statement That Brit
ish Ship Had No Wireless to
Violate Neutrality.

Col. Goethals, governor of the Canal
Zone. according to information to the
British embassy today. which was com
municated to the State Department., has
found that the British collier which
was thought to have violated the neu-
trality of Panama Canal Zone waters
by sending a wireless message actual
ly had no wireless equipment. 1t is
understood the message in question
was sent by another British ship,
which. however, was outside the three
mile limit At the embassy this state
ment was issued:
According to a telegram received
from the British minister at Panama,
British ship employed as a collier
OF the British government arrived at
Panama without bill of health and
was indicted for violation Of quaran-
tine regulations. and was condemned
by the court to pay a. nominal fine
Of $50.
No Time to Await Clearance.
AT Balboa she received orders to
leave at once and. being a govern
ment ship, had to choose between vio-
lation Of neutrality rules or violation
Of customs laws by leaving without
clearance papers which she had not
received She left at once. The clear
ance papers were ready. but she had
no time to wait for them.
She was also accused, Of having
used her wireless in Canal Zone limits.
A. she had no wireless. telegraphy tn
otal1eSfon the governor OF the Zone in
|a written communication admitted
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-19
HoUsER TO COACH COLBY.
Former Oriole Given Charge of Col
lege's 1915 Base Ball Team

WATERVILLE. Me-, December 49,
Ben Houser. the big. first sacker. who
was with the Baltimore Orioles two
years ago. has been appointed "A
coach Of the 1916 Colby College base
ball team. Ben is by no means lacking
in experience to hold down his now
job. having served a couple seasons as
assistant coach of the Pennsylvania
University.
Last year Houser finished up in the
New York State League and has re-
ceived an overture to manage a club
of that circuit in 1915. However, he
has a paying farm in the northern
section of this state, and is thinking
seriously OF quitting the game for
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-19
Votes for Women. Her Theme

Federal Suffrage for Women and
the Power of Congress to Grant IT. is
announced as the subject of an ad-
dress by Mrs. Clara Bewick Colby OF
the Federal Suffrage Association be-
fore the Washington Secular League
at Pythian Temple tomorrow at pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-19
Blocks immigration Bill Vote.

Unanimous consent for a vote on the
immigration bill January 4 was de-
feated today in the Senate by the re-
fusal of Senator O'Gorman to agree to
the proposal made by Senator Smith
of South Carolina, in charge of the bill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-19

James Henry Jones, dean, of the AS
ISOLATION Of Oldest Inhabitants. hav-
ing been in his ninety-eighth year,
died little after 1 o'clock yesterday
afternoon at the home of his daughter.
Mrs. William Lacey, at Seat Pleasant,
Md. Mr.. Jones had been an invalid
for several years, but had not been in
especially bad health until Tuesday,
when he experienced difficulty in his
breathing, and was forced to take to
his bed. Death was due to pneumonia.
Funeral services are to held Monday
afternoon at 2 o'clock at the chapel
OF Congressional cemetery, under au-
spices Of Harmony Lodge, No. 9. I. o.
o. F.. Of which the deceased at the
time OF his death was one of the oldest
members. Interment will be in Con-
sressional cemetery. The Association
of Oldest Inhabitants will participate
in the services.
Born in Montgomery County.
Mr.. Jones was born at Middlebrook.
montgomery county. Md, August 9.
1878. He was the son of James Ed
monston Jones and Mildred Coleman
Degge. both of Virginia. He was one
year old when his mother died. and but
six years old when he lost his father
In 1873 his guardian, Jesse Leach, put
him to work with John Barrett to learn
the tailor's trade, and he remained with
Mr.. Barrett for two years. In 1927 he
was sent to John Dickson's painting
shop. in Georgetown. and while with
, him he went at intervals to the Ian
caster School, where Robert Old was
the teacher
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-19

Zimmerman. in 1904. at a total cost
of s13.150.000. The company also adj
vanced S.,600,000 in new money to the
Pere Inconsistencies for which adj
vance were now defaulted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-19
Ready Money

Tho quickest way to change
an unused article into ready
money is through the Sale Mis-
cellaneous column Of The Star.
This is the big bargain counter
for used articles. Many trades
of personal articles are made
through the For Sale MisceIlan-
eous.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-19

when 2 High Ball 10 ordered, ask that IL +.
ne Red Top Rye-Aa%sssii:s;;.:: 4ai a:''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-19
Was Twice Married.

For the last several years he had
been unable to attend any of it's meet
ings, but a silent tribute was always
paid him by the members of the asso-
citation on his birthdays. as the years
passed, and it was hoped that he would
live to attain the age attained by but
one member of the association. w. NJ.
Starr. who lived to be an hundred
years old.
Mr.. Jones was twice married, his first
wife being Miss Eliza P. Adams, who
died in 1858. He next married Miss
Martha c. Thomas, who died in 1890.
Mrs. Lacey is his only living child.
Twelve grandchildren and two great
grandchildren survive him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-19
Made Associations Secretary.

A. A. Ormsby, assistant chief clerk
of the Department of Agriculture, was
unanimously elected secretary of the
association to fill the position left va
cant by the removal of Lee Wilson to
Seattle. George L. Clayton, acting Sec
rotary, was commended by the associa-
ton for his work as chairman of the
finance committee Of the rose show
held last May.
John OConnell gave a talk on street
safety. S. d. Boss. chairman Of the
membership committee. presented the
names OF the following for member
snip IN the association. and they were
admitted: Stephen Smith and John
Maley.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-19
Carried Torch for Fire COMPANY.

When fourteen years old. Mr. Jones'
friends say, he carried the torch for
the old Vigilant fire company of
Georgetown. and was present at the
fire at the Treasury Department in
1888, and at the Post Office Department
fire in 1896. He was present at the
opening of the old Baltimore and Ohio
depot. September IL, 1886, as a member
of the militia.
It was one of Mr.. Jones' boasts that
he helped haul the corner stone of the
Washington Monument to it's resting
place. He became a member of the
Association of the Oldest Inhabitants
in 1855. when that organization was in
it's infancy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-19

When he was taken from school he
was placed in Mr.. Dickson's shop to
learn the trade of painting, and work
ed there until. 1897. when Mr. Dickson
retired from business. Young Jones
then went to Columbus. Ohio, where he
remained until 1872, when he returned
to Washington and opened grocery
store at the corner of Sth and NJ
streets northwest. He afterward open
ed a notion store at the corner of Sth
and l. streets southeast, and subse-
quently formed partnership with
John Riggs in the housepainting BUSH
ness.
During the civil war Mr.. Jones was
a master painter at the Washington
navy yard. He retired from active
business in 1884
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-19

Contributions received through the
office of The Star for the benefit of the
fourteen Opportunities" are hereby ac-
knowledged as follows: Previously &C.
knowledged. s133: Kate D. Mills. for
No. s. 81; Mrs. W. L. H., for No. 2. So:
e. B.. for No. 4, 81: o. c., for Nos 4
and IA, $40, and Fl. S. F. for No. 1. So.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-19

Whether to keep at work, long hours
away from her children while they
were running wild. or to stay at home
and be their real protector, was the
we will call Mrs. Smith. The father
record as a me-breaker-he is serv-
ing a long sentence in the penitentiary
showed the need of saving the chill
dren from repeating their fathers mis-
takes.
Previously acknowledged. s23; 3. s..
So; sympathizer. Sc; total, 1874. Still
needed, SABA.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1914-12-03
OFFICIAL FIGURES ON ELECTION.
Senator Smoot Wins Over Moyle by
3,053.

Salt Lake City.-The total vote in
the state on the various state offices
at the recent election follows:
For United States senator-Smoo,
(RO. 56,2S1; Moyle OPP. 53.12S; .
Parsons (S), 5.257. Shoots plurality,
1858.
For justice of the supreme court =
McCarty (R). $1,000; Stephens 3D.
P). 52,SO1; Scott 50. 5,721. Nc
Carty's plurality, 2299.
For state SUPPLEMENTARY atheson
(R), 1851; Gowans OPP. $3.50;
McHugh 50. $3.50. Gowanss plu-
rality, 4,O6S.
For congress. First district-Howell
(R), 29,4S1; Larson OPP, 27,440:
Jansen 50, 2,S12. Howell spluraA
ity. 2.041.
For congress. Second district
Leatherwood (R), 25,459; May OPP.
25,617; Kempton (S), 1851. Mays's
plurality, 1853.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1914-12-03
VILLA CONTROLS At
MEXICAN CAPITAL
PART OF HIS FORCES ENTER
MEXICO CITY, BUT THEIR
LEADER REMAINS AT TUlA.
Planned by Officials Of the Conven
ton Party to Reinstate Members
Of the House of Deputies
Under Madero.

81 Paso, Texas.-A part OF General
Villas forces have entered Mexico
City, but Villa remains at Tula. A
train, the first in many weeks, left
Mexico City Friday for Juarez. This
was learned when rail and wire com.
munications were opened between the
national capital and the border An
official Villa report Friday said that
General Cabalerro. the Carranza lead
er. whose troops hold Tampico. had
recogSized the convention party.
General Ornelas. the Villa comman.
| der in Juarez, said Friday that it was
planned by officials OF the convention
party to reinstate members OF the
house OF deputies under the govern.
ment OF ex-President Madero In this
way 1t was expected formal recogni
ton the United States OF the conven-
ton government could be gained.
Most OF the deputies terms have
expired. But the convention officials
will hold, 1t was declared, that Huer.
ta's government had prevented their
completion. The oldest terms thus
would expire several months hence.
By this arrangement the convention
party would assume the direct sue.
cession OF the Madero governments
constitutionality by election and al.
low the readjustment of the govern.
ment before another election was
held. The Mexican house OF depu.
ties is similar to the United States
house OF representatives.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1914-12-03
BRITISH WARSH|P
BULWARK SUNK
DISASTER OCCURS NEAR LON.
DON, CALAMITY BEING DUE
TO EXPLOSION.
Most Appalling Catastrophe Suffered
by the English Navy During
the War, Only Fourteen of
the Crew Being Saved.

London.-The British battleshiI
Bulwark was blown up and sunk in
the estuary of the Midway river al
1853 o'clock Thursday morning. Be
tween 700 and 500 men were lost. in
GLIDING Captain Guy Belater. her com
mander, and all her officers. Only
fourteen of her crew were saved. 1t
is announced officially that the explo-
sion was interior and originated in
the ships magazine.
Inc disaster is the most appalling
the British navy has suffered in the
war. 1t is even more of a shock than
the loss of the Aboukir, Cressy and
Hogue at the hands of a single sub.
marine in the North sea, for the Bull.
wark was destroyed from within de-
stroyed utterly and instantly. The
men aboard her had not a fighting
chance for their lives.
The band was playing aboard the
Bulwark. Near her were anchored
several other ships. The morning was
calm and but for the presence of the
battleship swinging at her anchor
chains there was nothing to suggest
anything but peace. Alongside the
Bulwark was a lighter. From it were
being loaded over the side of the 15.-
OOO-ton battleship fresh ammunition
stores for her Pinch and 6-inch
guns.
Suddenly terrific explosion &C.
Cured in the bowels of the ship. A
great cloud of smoke arose, envel.
oping the Bulwark and shutting her
from sight. great white flash of
fire streaked through the black veil;
the smoke cloud thickened and rolled
out and upward.
The great black curtain spread, and
as 1t spread it began to lift. When
the spot which had been the Bull
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1914-12-03
ADVANCE ON CALAIS
HAS BEEN CHECKED
EFFORTS OF kAlSESS ARMY TO
CUT THROUGH ALLIES LINES
COSTS THEM DEARLY.
Three Regiments Of the German Ad.
vance Body Thrown Out to Draw
Fire of French and British Al
most Annihiated.

The initial effort of the kaiser 3
past Arras. where a newly concentrate
ed army of 100000 has been assem-
bled. was defeated. according to the
official statement OF the French war
office ON Sunday
Advance guards of the great army
whose slogan is 'On to Calais" were
met and driven back north OF Arras.
Three regiments OF the German ad-
vance body were thrown out to draw
the fire OF the French and British in
the trenches. But the bait was taken
with such energy that the German
troops were hurled back with severe
losses.
Following the administering OF this
repulse the allies leaped to the coun.
ter offensive and in their turn hurled
troops forward in several different di.
rections. effectively dsorganizing the
offensive program OF the enemy
The engagement reported Sunday is
but preliminary to what promises TO
be one OF the most important OF the
major operations OF the war.
Opposing tie army OF 100000 Ger
mans. General Joffre has assembled
several massed corps on the advanced
line OF defense between La Bassee
and Arras. The allies occupy strongly
fortified defensive positions along the
banks OF the La Bassee canal, the most
Important strategic positions in this
field
serve some 250.00J men ready to be
hurled forward to reinforce any part
OF the line which proves to be too
heavily assailed by the Germans.
In carrying the fighting to Arras
the Germans have passed southwark
Of Armentieres and have reinforced
heavily in big guns and in men from
the line facing the allies on the User.
Apparently the German plan is to Sc
cure control OF the canal routes now
occupied by the allies. These are OF
the greatest strategic Importance, as
they lead direct to the seacoast
The attacking OF the French front
In Flanders has already cost the Ger
mans dearly for. according to the war
office statement, the allies infantry
on Sunday captured several important
supporting positions to the north and
to the south OF Ypres. which previous
ly were held by the Germans.
Partial confii nation OF unofficial re-
ports that the Germans have been
Withdrawing their heavy guns from in
front OF Ypres is contained in the Of
fetal statement that the German can
nonading. while more active than on
preceding days. was limited to the fire
OF 17-millimeter pieces. the heavy ar
tillery making itself felt in an almost
negligible degree.
Reports from other points from the
battle front indicate general resump-
ton OF the fighting. made possible By
Improved weather conditions. At
every point where the allies were In
contact with the Germans the French
and British troops were successful.
Everywhere the artillery fighting
has turned to the advantage OF the al
lies in a greater degree than formerly.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1914-12-03
TEUTONS CAUGHT
IN RUSSIAN TRAP
GORDON STEADILY GROWING
TIGHTER AND INVADERS ONLY
HOPE TO BREAK THROUGH.
Russians Claim Great Victory over
Germans, While Won Hilderberg
Says Germans Have Brought
Russian Offensive to StandstIl.

London We have succeeded in
making progress at certain points, "
is all that Grand Duke Nicholas, Rus
sian commander in chief, permits him.
self to say of the battle of LODI in
which, according to information from
unofficial but usually credible sources,
the Russians have gained a great vic
tory over the German armies which
made the third attempt since the
commencement of the war to advance
to Warsaw. This brief reference to
the battle, added to what was said in
the previous report from Russian
headquarters, is taken here to mean
that if the Germans have not been
defeated already. the Russians have
drawn Gordon around them from
which they will have great difficulty
in escaping.
Some correspondents in Petrograd,
who quote the highest military sources
for their information, repeat that this
Gordon is steadily tightening and that
the Russian guns are spreading death
among the German armies caught in
for the Germans, who are said to mum.
der 100000, is that the two army corps
sent to their relief may be able tc
break through the Russian line which
they are attacking at Lenezyca,
northwest of LODI.
That the Germans have not given
up hope is shown by the Berlin off.
lcial account of the operations, which
says the Germans have recommended
their attacks and that the fighting
continues.
General Won Hindenberg, who has
just been made a field marshal by
Emmperor William, in recognition of
the protection he and his troops have
given the East Prussian frontier, in
an army order issued at Thorn, says
the Germans have brought the Rus
sian offensive to a standstill and in.
ficted heavy losses.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1914-12-03
OFFICIAL CANVASS IN IDAHO.
The Vote Cast for Leading Candidates
at Recent Election.

Boise, Idaho.--The official canvass
by the state canvasing board OF the
votes cast in this state at the last
general election was completed here
and announced November q. The
canvass does not change the result.
The Republican ticket, with the ex.
ception of governor, was elC cted from
United States senator down 60 inspec.
tor of mines. Governor Haines Re.
publican, was defeated by Moses AL
exander, Democrat.
The vote cast for the leading can.
didates follows:
Senator-Republican j. H. Brady
47,4S6; Democrat, ]. H. Hawley, Al.
266; Progressive. Paul Clagstone, TO-.
321.
Congressman-Republican, Addison
T. Smith, 1896; R. NJ. McCracken,
43.s1S; Democrat, ]. H. Forney, 49,.
1886; B. H. Miller, $1,000; Progress
sive, c. w. Luck. 1895; E. H. r. ttig
1899.
Justice supreme court-W. NJ. Nor.
gan, 25,596; E. A. Walters, 21,5O6.
Governor-Repnblican, John NJ
Haines, 4O,349; Democrat, Moses AL.
exander, 47,61S; Progressive. H. E.
McElroy, 1858.
Lieutenant governor-Republica
H. H. Taylor, 4O,7SO; Democrat. ]. w
Tanner, 403l6; Progressive, c. E. B.
Roberts, 1850.
Secretary of s.ate-Republican. G.
R. Barker. 41,50s; Democrat, w. T.
Dougherty. Ss,OS4; Progressive. FINS
Bentley, 1856.
Auditor-Republican, f. L. Huston
4O,O64; Democrat, A. |. Lehuquet. a..
234; Progressive, Clarence Vandeu
sen, 1881.
Treasurer-Republican, ]. w. Eagle
son, 39,4SS; Democrat, L. NJ. Capps
1851; Progressive, C. o. Broxon. 49,.
784.
Attorney general-Republican T. A.
Walters, 4O,314; Progressive. 1885,
Superintendent of public instr,lssion
Republican, Bernice Mccoy, 44.S78:
Democrat, Florence Zumhof, 32159:
Progressive, o. w. Morrison, 11.O2O.
Mine nspector-Republica r N
Bell, 44,156; Democrat, J. II. Nord.
quist, 36,016 Progressive, ]. w
Caples, 1903.
The three proposed const. eutional
amendments were lost.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1914-12-03
ANOTHER ARMY SENT TO FRANCE
Million and Quarter Fresh Troops
Sent to Front by ENGLAND.

Havre, France.-Orectly following
Lord kitchener's speech at the lord
mayors banquet in London. in which
he said he had 1,25O.OOO men ready to
and In France. there has been a
steady stream Of transports from Eng.
'and TO Havre. AS many as 200 ships
d various sizes have been lying out
side the narbor at one time. Men are
being landed as fast as the ships can
hnd berths. The troops are mostly
territorials. but well seasoned. After
march from the docks through the
streets Of Havre. cheering and being
cheered, they disappear.
The incoming troops seem in high
spirits and sing and whistle on the
march.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1914-12-03
WANTED n, N.
A Startling Answer.

Mr.. Brown had just had telephone
put in connecting his office and house
and was much pleased with It.
Il tell you. the telephone is a won.
derful thing. I want you to dine with
me this evening. and | will notify
Mrs. Brown to expect you" Speaking
through the telephone: My friend
Smith will dine with us this evening. a."
Then TO his friend: Now listen and
hear how plain her reply comes
back Mrs. Browns reply came back
with startling distinctness.
Ask your friend Smith II he think
We keep a hotel"
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1914-12-03
Placing the Blame.

A teacher. instructing her class in
the composition OF sentences. wrote
two on the blackboard. one mis-
statement OF fact. and the other
wrong dramatically The sentences
were: The hen has three legs and
who done it?"
Harry she said 20 one OF thu
youngsters. go TO the blackboard and
show where the fault lies in those two
sentences"
Harry slowly approached the board.
evidently studying hard. Then he took
the crayon and wrote:
The hen never done It. God done
N
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1914-12-03
When the Minister Was Puzzled.

At marriage service performed
some time ago in little country
church in Georgia. when the minister
said in solemn tone: wilt thou
have this man to be thy welded nus
band?" instead OF the woman answer
ing for herself. gruff mans voice
answered Il will"
Again the minister looked up sur
prised. not knowing what to make OF
1t. when one OF the groomsmen at tna
end of the row said:
"Shc Is deaf. | am answering lot
her. "-Lippincott's
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1914-12-03
kHEDIvE HAS BEEN DEPosEp
Woman Betrays Plot of Her Lord te
English.

Cairo.-Abbas the Second, khedive
OF Egypt, has been deposed and Prince
Hussein Pasha reigns in his stead. 1t
is unknown what title the new sover
eign will assume.
Abbas the Seconds undoing was
brought about through the rage ano
Jealousy of a discarded woman. It
was she who disclosed the political in.
trigues of her late royal master with
Turkey and Germany. The result is
that Abbas the Second has left Egypt
somewhat hurriedly and is not likely
ever to return.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1914-12-03
He Did faot Blame Them.

The new baby had proved itself the
possessor OF extraordinary lung
power. One day baby's brother III
tie Johnny. said to his mother:
Ma, little brother came iro"
heaven. didn't he?'
Yes. dear" answered the mother
Johnny was silent for moment
and then he went on:
81 say, ma"
What Is 1t. johnny"
Il don't blame the angels Tor SING
ing him out, do you?"
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1914-12-03
May Settle Coal Strike.

Observation-Disclosures Wilson has
announced the appointment of Seth
Low of New York, Charles w. Mills
OF Philadelphia and Patrick Gilday of
Clearfield, Pa, as commission
through which future differences be-
tween operators and miners involved
In the present Colorado coal strike
may be settled.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1914-12-03
Child Gored by Bull.

Pocatello, Idaho.-Mr. and Mrs. jay
Taylor were in the city from Arimo
They reported that their infrant child
was nearly killed by a bull a few
days ago. The child was in a pasture
where some cattle were feeding and
was attacked by the hull and badly
gored before help came.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1914-12-03
Proclaim Holy War.

Constantinople.-The proclamation
OF holy war, announced for the frs.
time some ten days ago. was pub
lished here Friday. 1t is signed by
the sultan and twenty-eight Moslem
priests and calls upon the Moslem
world to participate in a holy war
against Great Britain. Russia and
France
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1914-12-03
German General kiIIsd

Beriin.-Lieutenant General FerdI-
nand Waenker Won DankenschweiI.
IN command of German infantry divi.
sion. has fallen on the battlefield in
Russian Poland. He was the possex
sor OF the iron cross first class.