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The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-31
ORDERS Ash COLLECTIONS
Health Bureau Gives Contractor Until
Monday to Resume Regular Sched-
ule or Pay Penalty

Resolutions directing the Pennsylva.
MIA Reduction Company to resume the
regular ash and garbage collection
schedules by Monday, January A, or
suffer penalties that may be imposed
under the contract with the city, were
last night adopted, by the City Bureau
of Health. This action was taken as
the result of the Health Bureau receiv-
ing no fewer than hundred complaints
from uptown residents against the
company's alleged failure regularly to
collect the ashes and garbage.
A copy sof the resolutions was sent
to the officials of the Reduction Com.
pany to-day and the City Health Of,
ficer, DR.. John NJ. j. Raunick, an.
nouneed that unless the Health Blu,
reau's orders are followed proceed
ings will be begun at once against the
company. A fine of SIS may be i'm
posed in each case where it is shown
the company has been tardy in its col
lections.
Last year fines imposed against the
company for this offense amounted tC
no less than 1886. Officials in the
Health Bureau now are of the opinion
that the company will be able to re
sumo its regular collection schedule il
a day or two. To-day the garbage col
lectors were working in the district
between Hamilton and Maclay street,
and tomorrow they expect to fnisl
the upper section of the city.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-31
Buildings in All Parts
of the City Wrecked
by Missiles of Ger
man Airships
80 ARE WOUNDED
DURING ATTACK
For Half an Hour the Whole City
Crackles With Rifle Shots and
Bombs Whcih Throw Up Dense
Clouds of Black Smoke
Bg Associated Press.

London, Dee. 81, S.SS A. M-Four
German aeroplanes few several times
over the city of Dunkirk Wednesday
dropping bombs as they went, according
to the Dunkirk correspondent of the
'Daily Mail" Soldiers in the street
fred on the machines and one Taube
seemed to be hit but all got safely
away. The official returns of the casual.
ties show that fifteen persons were
killed and thirty two wounded. The
bombs We're filled with shrapnel.
For half an hour the whole city
cracAed with rife shots and bombs
which threw up dense clouds of black
smoke. No sooner did one aeroplane
seem to depart than another arrived
Buildings in all parts of the city were
wrecked.
The first bomb fell on the fortifica.
tions, Two more near the railway sta,
tion and many others in different parts
of the town and in the suburb of Rosen,
dale and the districts of Coudekerque
and Furnes. One child had an arm
blowa~eh and an old woman was Killed
outright.
The fifth aeroplane remained as sen.
try outside rhe town, ready to attack
any of the allies aeroplanes that might
seek TO repel the air assailants.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-31
RUSSIAN ARTILLERY FIRE
PUTS THE TURKS TO FLIGHT

Petrograd, Dec. 80 Delayed in
Transmission)- The following commu-
nication from the general staff of the
army of the Caucasus was given out
here tonight:
"The battle at Sarikamysh Gin
Transcaucasus, 80 miles southwest of
Kars) against large Turkish forces con
tinues. Our artillery fire dispersed a
strong column of Turks who endeavored
to save themselves by flight after hav.
ing lost half of their contingent.
Part of the Turkish forces concen-
trated in the region of Ialiniz-Chame
Pass are marching upon Ardahan. CAR
dahan is fortified town i'll Transcau-
sasia, 40 miles northwest of Kars). The
Yaliniz-Chame Pass is southeast of Ar.
dahan."
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-31
Amazoc and Other
Point Near the City
Are Taken After a
Brisk Action
NOW FIGHTING IN
THE ENVIRONS
General Lucie Blanca, Who Remained
in Military Command of Mexico
City After Carranza's Withdrawal.
Has Been Imprisoned by Villa
By Associated Press.

Washington, Dec 31.-General Lucie
progress by the forces of General Car.
rama in their advance on Puebla is
indicated last night in reports here
According to these advices, Amozoc and
other points near Puebla have been ta
ken after brisk action and fighting in
the immediate environs of Puebla has
begun.
Washington, Dec. 31.-General Lucia
Blanca, who remained in military com.
mand of Mexico City for some time aft
er the withdrawal of Carranza forces
and pending the arrival of the Villa
and Zapata forces, has been imprisoned
by Villa, according to dispatch to.
day to the Carranza agency here from
vera Cruz. The message, dated yester-
day, says:
"Advices from Mexico City received
by the War Department from secret
service men say General Lucie Blanco
has been made prisoner by Villa and
that Blanco's staff officers nave peen
scattered among Villa regiments against
their will The State of Vera Cruz
to-day became denuded of rebel Villa
lstas and Iapatlstas, when General Sau-
virran, operating under command of
Villa, with 500 soldiers, surrendered his
force and himself to General Oregon
in Jaltipan and offered his sword to
the first chief
Carranza Evacuated Monterey Tuesday
Carranza forces evacuated Monterey
on Tuesday, taking with them the ar.
chives, according to dispatch to-day
to the State Department, sent late last
might from Laredo. Villa forces were
reported advancing on Monterey from
the south Trains arriving at Laredo
last night from Monterey were loaded
with Mexican refugees. The dispatch
adds that the railway between Tampicc
and Monterey has been cut and that
trains have been fred upon
A dispatch from Mexico City, dated
yesterday, says the Minister of Public
Instruction has resigned and that the
national convention will meet in Mexico
| City tomorrow.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-31
VETERAN DEAD after FALL
Aaron Poorman, Civil War Soldier,
Stricken With Paralysis and
Falls Down Stairs

Especial to the Star-I Independently
Middletown, Pa, Dec. 31.-Aaron
Poorman, a Civil war veteran, suffered
a stroke of paralysis at 9 O'Clock this
morning, plunged down the basement
stairs of his sons home on South Wood
street and was dead when picked up by
his daughter-in-law moment later.
DR.. G. +. Bowers, who was called to
the home few minutes afterward, said
the stroke of paralysis caused instant
death and what injuries Poorman might
have sustained in the fall were not
the cause of the fatality.
Poorman was SO years old and since
his retirement from business several
years ago had been living with his
son.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-31
CAN'T bar COLORED race
FROM. Seats IN Theatres
Athens George Loses Fight to Obtain
Retrial and Arrest of Judgment in
Case of Alleged Discrimination
Decision by Judge McCarren

To reserve certain section of a
public amusement house for the special
accommo odation of the white race and
to deprive colored patrons of the right
to occupy that particular section, is a
discrimination against the colored race,
violation of the criminal statutes and
punishable by fine, so Judge McCar-
rell decided in an opinion filed this
morning.
The decree came in the case of Ath-
ems George, proprietor of the Victoria,
Market street moving pictur, theatre
whom jury some time ago found gull
ty on charge of refusing to accom-.
modate colored patrons. The court to-
day rejected the defendants motion
for retrial and an arrest of judg.
ment. District Attorney Stroup was
Continued on Twelfth Page.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-31
1000 MUMMERS
WILL BE IN LINE
Big Fantastic Parade
Will Provide Fun for
the Afternoon of New
Years Day
RACKET WILL
WELCOME 1915
Cars Will Run Late Tonight to Accom-
modate the Crowds That viii At
tend the Watch Night Services and
Other Gatherings

A mummers parade tomorrow after
noon in which it is expected there will
be at least 1900 marchers, will pro-
vide Harrisburg with a New Year IS
Day celebration unlike any heretofore
held in this city.
All of the usual observances have
been scheduled, but the parade is an
extra added attraction, as it were, to
fill in the afternoon. There will be
open house at various Christian Asso-
Citations, and at many social clubs.
State, county and city offices will be
closed for the day and most Of the
business places will be closed. The
work on the railroads will be curtailed
as much as possible. Banks will be
closed and holiday hours will be observ.
ed at the postoffice.
The celebration will start this even
ing with watchnight services in the
clty churches to continue until mid
night. In all there will be social
hour and religious service and in most
cases refreshments will be served. IL
order that the persons can reach home
with as little trouble as possible fol
lowing the close of the meetings, the
Harrisburg Railways Company has de
eided on schedule which will run the
ears until l o'clock.
The weather tomorrow, New Year.
Day, will be such that the variou.
celebrations planned for the day can be
carried out without any discomfort
The temperature does not promise to &C
below 22 degrees tonight, according tt
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-31
entire French COMPANY
ANNIHILA1ED BY Germans

Berlin, Dee. 81 (by Wireless to Lon
don, 5 2. M.-The German official
statement given out in Berlin this aft
ernoon relates that in the village of
Steinbach, in Alsace, house after house
was destroyed by the French artillery,
but that the community is still in the
possession of the Germans. An entire
French company was annihilated on the
northern end of the line; French at
tackS south of Rheims were repulsed
in the Argonne the Germans occupied
several French trenches and captured
250 prisoners, and their artillery broke
down French attacks in upper Alsace.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-31
In the Business Since 1879
SILVER DAGGEn WIS USED
That Is Testimony CT Doctor When
Mrs. Viola Smith is Arraigned

Mrs. Viola Smith, charged with stab
bing and seriously wounding her hus-
band, w. Herman Smith. with a dag
ger, was given n hearing late this aft,
ernoon by Alderman Murray. Smith was
stabbed on the night of December 10
in the vicinity of Cowden and Verbeke e
streets, and was taken to the Harris
burg hospital where ne remained for
more than a week.
DR.. Carson Coover, of the hospital
staff, at the hearing this afternoon,
said the wound was a dangerous one
and was probably made by a silver
dagger. The case was brought before
Mayor Royal and later transferred to
Alderman Murray S Office when Smith
himself decided to prosecute his wife.
City Detective Ibach made the arrest.
Mrs. Smith was held under $500 bail
for court.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-31
late war news SUMMARY

The views of Great Britain concern
ing the detention of American vessels
by British warships were made known
to Ambassador Page by Foreign Secre-
tary Grey in London to-day. AL
though the formal reply to President
Wilson's note has not been drafted,
Earl Grey outlined the position taken
by himself and his colleagues.
The French army of invasion in Al
SAGE has made further advance, and
to-day's official report from Paris says
Continued on Sixth Page.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-31
g., 900 PRISONERS TAKEN By
GERMANS AT LODI AND LOWICZ

Amsterdam via London, Dee. 81, 4.52
P. M.-What is described as an unotfi-
cial telegram but which nevertheless
was issued to-day by the German army
headquarters, has been received here. 1t
reads:
"Our troops in Poland are pushing
the enemy. After the battles of Loiz
and Dowicz we took more than $1,000
prisoners and many cannon and machine
guns. The entire booty sonte the be-
ginning of our offensive in Poland in
November totals 156,600 prisoners,
more than 100 cannon and over 500
machine guns -
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-31
WALL STREET CLOSING
By Associated Press.

New York, Dec. 31.-A feature Of
the final hour was the weakness of the
Gould group, Missouri Pacific declining
3 points to anew lower record price of
81. This was partly offset by mod
crate demand for motor shares, while
leaders eased on profit taking. The clos
ing was irregular. The close of to-day's
stagnant session also marked the con-
clusion of the dullest year in the local
stock market since 1878.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-31
HEARTS AND MASKS"

Harold MacGrath, who has writ
ten many big sellers, was in his
lightest and gayest mood when he
wrote Hearts and Masks" grip
ping story of a masquerade ball.
The plot is novel and holds the at
tention of the reader to the end.
Hearts and Masks" will be run in
serial form in the StarIndependent,
the first instsllment appearing to-
morrow.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-31

Tomorrow Last Day for Tree

The municipal Christmas tree at
Front and Market streets will be light
ed tomorrow night for the last time
On Saturday it will be dismantled and
taken away. The platform benearn has
been removed and it will not interfere
in any way with the Mummers' parade
tomorrow afternoon.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-31
Thirty Warshins Bomhardinr Pola

Copenhagen, Dee. 81, Via London,
11.45 A. M-A private dispatch te-
ceived here from Berlin says that over
thirty French and British warships are
at present engaged in bombarding Pola,
the Austrian naval base on the Adriatic.
and also the seaport of Rouiguo, about
fifteen miles away.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-31
British Occupy Solomon Islands

Melbourne, Australia, Dec. 81, Via
London, 4.40 2 M.-British forces
have occupied Bougainville, the largest
of the Solomon Islands. 1t was an
nounced here to-day that the British
flag had been hosited over the island
on December 8.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-31
Resigns as Deputy Sheriff

J. Edward Wetzel, one Of the depu-
ties under Sheriff Harry C. Wells, to-
day rendered his resignation to the
Sheriff, to take effect this evening. The
Sheriff said that for the present, at
least, he will not appoint successor
to WetZel
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-31
Answer to No,e Will Be Friendly

London, Dee. 81, $40 P. M.-The
official information bureau this after
noon gave out the following statement:
AN answer 20 the American note
will be drawn up as soon as possible.
1t will be in the same friendly spirit in
which the American note is written. -
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-31
DR.. Slime Seeks commissionership

DR.. Henry NJ. Slime to-day confirmed
the report that he will be candidate
in the coming primary election for the
Republican nomination for County
Commissioner
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-31
Court Holds Brinser
Milling Co. Is Unfair
Competitor of Solo,
mon G. Brlnser
LATTER ENTITLED
TO GET DAMAGES
Judge Kunkel Rules New Firm, of
Which Brinser's Son Is Member,
Must Not Use Packages Similar to
Those Used by the Parent

Judge Kunkel to-day filed an opinion
deciding that the Brinser Milling and
Feed Company, recently organized
Middletown concern, is engaging in un-
fair competition with Solomon C. Brin-
ser, an independent cornmell manufac-
turer, also of Middletown, by dSpOs-
ing of cornmeal in packages similar in
size. design, color and manufacture to
those of the independent dealer.
The court further holds that the
plaintiff who. incidentally is the father
of Harry r. Brinser, one of the defend
ants, has sustained substantial damages
and that the defendants must account
to him for his losses. The amount is
to be reckoned by statements showing
what profits the milling company real
lied Through and under the name and
advertisement complained of. -
Counsel for the elder Brinser saws
he believes the damages will run into
several thousand dollars. At the sug,
gestion of the court, Fox 4 Geyer
counsel for the plaintiff, framed do
cree permanently restraining the Mil.
ing company from further using corn
meal packages (which would lead pa
irons to mistake their product for that
of the independent DEALER and it was
signed by Judge Kmkel.
In the Business Since 1879
The members of the Brinser Milling
and Feed Company are Harry r. Briu.
scr, the son of the plaintiff; Howard
W. Bausman and Alhert l.. Foltz. They
opened the milling business in Middle
town about two years ego or shortly
after the son, Harry II. Drinser, left the
Continued ot tj!s vcI.th l..-e
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-31
Reading Employees Paid

The employees of the Philadelphia &
Reading Railroad at Rutherford were
paid yesterday. More than $4,000
were distributed to the city.
The Washington herald., 1914-09-20
u. c. 7. of A.

A. the last meeting OF Flagg Council,
United Commercial Travellers of America
held September ), Junior Counselor J. X
Hunter presided in the absence Of the
senior counselor TO the satisfaction Of all
present The meeting was particularly
interesting, and a very harmonious one.
The usual amount of fun vas introduced
and all seemed pleased AT rssuits ACCOM-
plished.
Plans were adopted. details OF which
will be worked 1at later. to enter ain ,he
L. c. 7. delegates to the Nationa. Rivers
and HarbOrs Congress to be held here in
December. when many OF the high or
cials OF the order will be present
T. J. Phelps. the supreme sentinel of
the order. has bsen nomin itsd for the
legislature " est Virginia. and judging
BY reports coming from his section mas
an excellent -h,uce for election
class Eow forming for initiation will
be ready for the next meeting OF the
council. to be held Saturday evening,
October 8
The Washington herald., 1914-09-20
NEED FOR CRAFTSMEN GREAT.
supply of EIigiLIes for Government
Service Is short.

service Is short.
The examination held LAST week for the
position Of topographic craftsman in the
government service will not go far to-
ward filling the increasing need for
craftsmen in the various departments
The demand for this work has increased
100 per cent in the last year or so. and
it has been found impossible to secure
enough properly qualified craftsmen to
keep Up with it.
The Columbia School Of Drafting. OF
this city. has proven to be the chief
source OF supply Of topographic drafts
men for the government At the ex-
animation held last week there were
more candidates from that school than
all the other candidates together. which
SHOWS where the government gets most
OF its Topographic craftsmen.
Practically every department Of tbs
government has use for topographic
craftsmen and the last several issues OF
the Manuel. published by the Civil Ser
vice Commission, carried the statement
that The supply OF eligibles for this
position has not been equal to the de-
mand."
II is surprising that there care not
more young men and women trying for
these positions as Uncle Sam pays from
1900 to $500 as an initial salary, and
promotion usually comes rapidly after
appointment to those who make good.
II is believed that the reason there are
not more candidates is that comparative
few people know about this position and
especially the nature OF the work
There are a good many candidates who
come up for the examination without the
proper kind of preparation. The test
comprises the drawing OF a topoEraphic
map and the lettering Of several words
in different styles of letters, together
with comparatively simple mathematics
for those who choose to take that ad-
ditional test. OF course. persons not
trained in these lines, cannot
hope to make an impression on the ex-
aminers. The Columbia School of Draft
ing, IL is observed by departments which
have employed craftsmen from this
school, not only Prepares their students
to be able to pass the examination with
a high rating, but so trains them that
they are capable Of holding their po-
sitions with credit as thorough and COM
petent craftsmen. and they consequently
receive rapid advancement. Thus Wash
lngton has a school the counterpart Of
which probably no other city can boast.
The Washington herald., 1914-09-20


tsined in q manner betting the season
John H Shreve is chairman of the COM
mittee In charge and will soon have def
mite arrangements perfected for. this
event
Announcement has been received Of the
first ceremonial Of Alhambra Grotto, OF
St Louis, Mo-, on September IS. The an
nouncement of Monarch Anthony F. It.
ter says: Grand Monarch E L. Volge-
nau, of Buffalo, N. Y, and his retinue
Of distinguished Praphets will be present
and press the button which will set Al
hambra Grotto, No. a, to work under its
new charter"
The Grand Council Of Royal and Select
Masters Of the State OF New York has
elected George Edward Hatch TO the Of
fee of Grand Master Of the Grand Coun-
Gil of New York. He has been most
active Mason in the State OF New York
and has filed many ofhces. He was
Monarch of Lalla Rookh Grotto, No.
S, NJ. o. V. P E. R., OF Rochester, n. Y,
In 1923, and was Grand Monarch Of
the Supreme Council of the order in
1910 He is an honorary member Of eight
Grottoes
The Washington herald., 1914-09-20
Woodmen of America.

At the meeting Of Washington Camp,
Modern Woodmen of America, on Friday
evening, committee Of five was appoint
ed by the eonsul to arrange for a home
coming meeting to be held on the last
meeting nfEht in October. Matters of
much interest to the camp were gone in
to thoroughly under the order of general
business. Under social entertainment.
many fraternal speeches were made. in
Guiding those made by members Of other
camps, the consul of West End Camp,
escort Of Lincoln Camp, and Past Con-
sui Mahoney, also of Lincoln Camp.
Much qualification was expressed in the
numerous speeches on the fraterpal and
The Washington herald., 1914-09-20

rank OF page will be conferred in ampii-
fed form upon eight candidates.
There are FIVE applications now in the
hands OF committees, and many members
have pledged more applications for the
next meeting.
The visitation OF the Grand Lodge Of
fcers to Century Lodge has been changed
from October 10 to November 90 The en-
tertainment committee is hard at work
preparing an elaborate program for that
occasion
The Washington herald., 1914-09-20
Scottish Clan to Meet.

Clan MacLennan. No On, Order OF Scot
tish Clans. will meet a. lis hall. 704 Sixth
street northwest. next Wednesday even
ing at o'clock. A number OF candidates
will be admitted to the order. commit
tee will be appointed 10 make arrange
ments for a halloween concert and ball
Alexander Robertson is chief ana John d.
HigginsOn secretary OF the clan.
The Washington herald., 1914-09-20

meet at Idaho Tribe hall. Northeast Tenn
pie. Twelfth and II streets northeast on
Tuesday night, September %
White Eagle Tribe met Wednesday night
at Pythian Temple. Brother ]. E. Dough-
erty was~r reported sick and confined to
his home. The sachem asked that all
the members would make an effort to
visit the sick brother.
Usage Tribe, No. 6, met at Society
Temple, Fifth and G streets northwest.
Aonday night. The regular business was
transacted and various committees re-
ported
Waneta Council, No. 6, held its regular
meeting on Tuesday night at Society
Temple. Fifth and G streets northwest
After the regular order of business sew
eral interesting talks were given.
The Washington herald., 1914-09-20
PROTECTS HIS CREDITORS.

In order, it is said. to protect his
creditors during a temporary financial
embarrassment" Benjamin Blethyn, of
1903 Oregon avenue northwest, for many
years contractor Of this city. made
a general assignment for the benefit of
creditors yesterday. Russell H. Russell
is the assignee and Attorney Charles V.
Inlay represents him in the matter. Mr..
Blethyn values his assets at SO. 800. ana
schedules his liabilities at s2,SL5a.-
The Washington herald., 1914-09-20

numerical growth Of the camp. The talk
by J. W. Crooks. in which he recitsd
some Of his experiences during the early
years Of the order. at which time he was
a member in Illinois. was received with
much applause.
The Washington herald., 1914-09-20
Events Of Washington Eagles.

a large number Of members journeyed
TO Baltimore to participate in the fra
ternal parade during The Star Spapgled
Banner" celebration. The Washington
delegation was headed by Worthy Presi-
dent W. F. Cowen. and were guests Of
the Baltimore Aerie while in the Monu-
mental City,