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Evening star., 1914-12-24

| iomasZow. Two Russian second B~,.
| tendhLs ana seven privates made a hoId
uasn 1or bivouac Of German artfilerisfs
| resting after days retreat near Soda,
East Prussia. and Captured q ten-cen.
| .iheter mortar. Believing that thew were
GD..aeAs3 D..a IN IorfeEthA Ge1nans Ned. Tte-
nossans hltched UP the German horses
fs1.A 4. sDsfeo the gun into their own Anes.-E.
Moving Against cracow,
Large bodies of Russ,,,
are moving toward Cracow m. G.
iician stronghold, from the north ana
east. An important battle apparentIv
Is developing in southwestern PoI,nd
near Cracow
Wh1le the Germans are not ro,,u
cne,r .ae,,r eHorts along the line from Socba7
c1eW to Skierniewice in the mav",,aa,
Vesterdsv warsaw. the great activity
cnow and Andrejew, immeSi,taI,
hhortheast he,, Of Cracow. The Russt.ns
have NV moved back to positions aIona ,n
irno+i nank OF the Nida river near its
east OF Cracow. The obiective ~ iities .s
nustro-German forces in this vicjnity
aa,ss ppsars 10 be kielce Their front ex,
rirht han9 anout seventy miles from til.
iilsn. pank OF the Nida Their strepcti,
Is estimated at eight to ten IL, ~
corps tS2o.ooo to 100000 men1. "'
1P11Seo austrian Rear
Nussian troops in the neighborhood o-
iucnow. Galicia, south of Tarnow n,
deserving the advance of the Goth Ans
Ian brigade today. slipped past OH
taalei ROADS and surprised the Ans
hara rear, according to reports received
,.aes, Inc Russians opened fire with
tne whole brigade.
Durins the last two DAYS fiphtinp in
soulnefn Galfcia near the Carpatbians
me russians are reported to have cap
major of the general star and fiya
otnef ofhcers. besides three heavy guns
ana seven machine guns In this re-
Slon the Russians, it is said, are NOV
Lns small attachments through the
mountain passes. In the recent Aus
TRAN sortie from PrzemysI the Rus
sians captured machine gun, which
they turned against the Austrians
The Novoe Vremya's correspondent in
the Sochaczew neighborhood. Russian
Poland. reports that along a twelve
mile front the Russians have packed
four regiments of heavy artillery. $50
light field guns and three corps OF in
fantry. The Russians alleee that pol
lsh-German sympathizers are using.
windmills in the vicinity to signal the
Germans concerning Russian move
ments.
Allies Gains Exaggerated.
AMSTERDAM, Holland, December "a
via London.-The Sluis (Holland) cor
respondent of the newspaper Tijd tele
graphs:
The undeniable advantages won by
the allies along the User have given
rise to some exaggerated reports
The fact is that the allies have
prosecuted vigorous offensive and
have gained successes at Ypres and
Nieuport, and that the Germans have
evacuated some small towns and viii
lagos which the allies have not yet
occupied-for instance. Roulers and
Middelkerke. where only patrols of the
allies so far have appeared.
The Germans now occupy good posi-
tions captured on Saturday from 4
British detachment.
Along their new line of defense the
Germans are digging trenches and
strengthening them with reinforced
concrete.
"The allies aeroplanes continue their
activity and are continually reconnoi-
tering the movements of the German
troops
Evening star., 1914-12-24
CREDITS AMERICAN ENVOY
WITH SAVING $1OO.O0O.OOO

LONDON, December ga dispatc
to the Daily Express from Amsterdam
says:
The Germans at Brussels have with
drawn their demand for new war
contribution of $100,0OO,0O presum-
ably owing to the protest of the
American minister, who asserted that
the levy violated The Hague conven-
tfon."
Evening star., 1914-12-24

At first sight. it may seem an impos-
sible Undertaking to secure the above
amounts still needed within the next
twenty -four hours. But will not those
who have enough and to spare, and
who have not yet responded to these
appeals, send in money to close each
of these selected Opportunities?
Mail a check tonight to The Star or
to 923 II street northwest, SO that 1t
may be acknowledged in the Christmas
afternoon edition of The Star. What a
splendid thing 1t will be If we can say
tomorrow afternoon that not one of
these families will have to be sepa-
rated for lack of Christmas benevo-
lence.
"Inasmuch as ye have done it unto
one of the least of these, My little
ones, ye have done unto Me-"
Is not this a real Christmas message
chat comes to all the generous-hearted
people of Washington at this time?
opportunity No. 1-Eyes for tho
Blind.
A blind mother-made such by an &C.
cident-and a father whose eyesight Is
rapidly falling, daily face the problem Of
how to shelter. feed and clothe their six
children. all of school age These chill
dren are quite normal. and are learning
to be eyes for their parents and to be-
come their ultimate support.
Previously acknowledged, s312.20: +.
c., s5; L. NJ N, So; f. O.. SIS; c. P. s.,
81; F. NJ. s., 50: J. NJ. W., ST. S. A. N,
so cents; F. T., So: NJ. s.. 81; S. 81;
Mrs w. w. B.. SO; NJ. E. b.. 81; E. S.
s.; D; NJ, 81: IN. Mrs. Il H. ico,5sat G; Potter ed
bill Through The starr. 81; F. P. D.
Through The Starr. 81; T. K Through
The starr. 81; Mrs. l. B. B. throush
| The starr, 81: l. NJ. Post (through The
star). SO cents: Mrs. c. R. G.. 81; F. L.
A, slo. Total, s37l.2o. Still needed.
s14s.S0.
Opportunity No. "A Spartan
Mother.
Previously acknowledged. s212; D. D.
L., s5 J. NJ w. 81; Mrs. H. G. Potter
Mrs 1. B. B. Through The starr. 81;
l. NJ. Post Through The Starr, so
cents. Total, S223.50 Oversubscribed,
| $3.50. Closed.
Opportunity No. 3-Fourteen-Year-
Old Hero.
Closed.
Opportunity No. 4-Let's All Back
Martha.
| Previously acknowledged, $104; f. H.
H., $3.50: F. B. W.. IS; D. NJ, 81: F. H
D. Through The Star). So; I. NJ. Post
Through The starr. so cents. Total.
s11s. oversubscribed, SIS. Closed.
Opportunity No. 5-Citizens In the
Making.
! Alone. fighting against invalidism and
poverty. this widow has for many
years been doing her full duty in the
training Of three fatherless children,
who are fast developing wholesome
ideas Of support for themselves and
their mother
| Previously acknowledged. $4l4; j. NJ
w, 81; Mrs. H. G.. Potter (through The
starr, 81: l. NJ. Post Through The
starr, so cents. Total, s416.50. Still
needed, $l03.50.
Opportunity No. 6-Our Friend Mrs.
Wiggs Again.
How do you do. my dear?" Is the
CHEEKY greeting to all comers Of a dear
old grandmother who has undertaken
to bring up her two orphan grandchildren.
Disbursing sunshine and good will
| CONTINUED on Ninth Page.)
Evening star., 1914-12-24
CHRISTMAS ISSUE

The regular edition
of The Star will be
issued tomorrow at l
o'clock and delivered
at once throughout the
city.
Classified ADVERTISE
ments must be in The
Star office by 1880
am. to insure inser-
ton in Fridays Star.
Evening star., 1914-12-24
Summary of Situation.
summary of the situation an
Inced at noon today is as follows:
A Final Appeal.

The total amount received is s2,572
and the amount still needed is $1,952.
Evening star., 1914-12-24
WEATHER.

Snow or rain tongh Friday, partly
cloudy and much colder. probably pre-
ceded by snow in the morning.
Temperature for the past twenty-four
hours: High. IS. at 3 pm. yesterday;
low 20 at IL midnight
For full report see page 3.
Evening star., 1914-12-24
To Continue an Hour.
Has Proved No Small Task,

Providing community Christmas
festival for Washington has proven no
small task for the citizens who have
served on the executive committee in
(Continued on Second Page)
The Washington herald., 1914-11-30
BUY A BUNCH OF SHINGLES. "
Pacific Coast Lumbermen Ask Will
son to Help Better Conditions.

The buy a bale" movement. started in
Washington by sympathetic Southern
Democrats in Office to assist in carrying
the cotton crop during the war period
has its counterpart in the buy a thOus-
and feet and buy a bunch Of shingles, ."
suggested to President Wilson by the
secretary-treasurer of the Kelso CWash-
ington) Commercial Club, made up in
large part OF lumbermen.
A letter. written by ]. l. Sparkling.
secretary-treasurer of the club to Presi-
dent Wilson. and made public yesterday.
sounded a disordant note in the pros
perity chorus that has been going up.
Mr.. Sparling's letter reads:
We have read with interest the move
ment OF buy a bale of cotton TO help
the growers of cotton remove their crop.
Now out here, in the Pacific Coast our
conditions are in very bad shape. our
mills and lumber camps are closed or
running with very small crews, and with
our working men out of employment,
business is poor. To better these con-
ditions. We would like to have you, as
President, start a movement to buy a
thousand feet OF lumber or a bunch OF
cedar shingles This would help to i'm
prove conditions out in this section il
the people will take hold as they have
in the cotton movement"
The Washington herald., 1914-11-30
jews BESTOW BLESSING
ON julius BAUMGARTEN
Rabbi George Silverstone Gives Tes-
timOnial to Retiring President of
Hebrew Free Loan Association.
I3ls-13zI F St.

julius Baumgarten. who is foremost in
Hebrew charities in the District. was
blesser with a blessing from the Tai
mud last night by Rabbi George Silver
stone Of Above Sholem Synagogue. The
blessed with blessing from the Tai
Oh thanks TO Mr.. Baumgarten from the
Hebrew Free Loan Association.
Mr. Baumgarten last night finished his
fourth year OF service as president NJ
the association and his work in aiding
needy Hebrews was so appreciated that
Rabbi Silverstone was asked to express
the associations gratitude to its retir-
ing president.
The Rabbi explained that baum ia
the Hebrew word for tree and garden"
the Hebrew for garden. He then retoId
one of the ancient stories from the Tai
mud, the story OF the stranger. weary.
hungry and thirsty who found a tree
loaded with luscious fruit, which gave
1000 and drink while the stranger rested
in its shade
The tree was so rich that the stran-
ger in his gratitude, was at a loss in
blessing the tree" said Rabbi Silver
stone Then the stranger prayed that
the trees offspring might do as much
good and bring as much happiness as
the parent tree.
So 1t is with me in blessing Mr., Baum
garten. He is so rich in this worlds
things. in the esteem OF his fellow man
and in the gratitude of those he has
helped that 1 can only bless him with a
PRAYER that his children may follow close
in his well chosen footsteps"
The association was addressed by DIR
benjamin Grossman, Rev. NJ A. Horo-
wiz and A. Schochet, of Baltimore. ID
Bergazin was elected president TO suc-
ceed Mr.. Baumgarten. Other of6cer.
elected were Rappaport. Paul HarmeI
ana Marcus Norman, vice presidents:
John Wolf and Mr.. Krieg, secretaries,
and Mr.. Gordon, treasurer.
During the last year the association
has made ninety-sik loans to aid He
brew families. These loans were raised
by members Of the association and NO
interest was charged. The loans ranged
from S25 to so.
The Washington herald., 1914-11-30
BURTON HOLMES ON SCOTLAND,
Second Lecture of Serie. Rs,u.,
fully EmbeIIIshed with Slide,

Picturesque features and everv-5ov
gllmpses of life in Scotland, from
Gretna Green to Inverness, furnish tba
subject matter of the second lecture
OF the new Burton Holmes series. de-
liVered by Mr.. Holmes himself with the
usual profuse embellishment Of coIora5
slides and motion pictures at the Co
lumbia Theater last night. The second
and final presentation of this subject
VIII take place this afternoon at i.3o
Historical interest is foremost in tbs
opening scenes of the ''trayeloRue 80
which includes exquisitely colored nbo-
tographs of Melrose Abbey, Sterling
Castle, Abbottsford, and other famous
places. Among the many FASCINATING
motion films are those showing The
streets, crowds and monuments ~
Glasgow and Aberdeen: the
Of the ''Kiltie" regiments:
and views of the great Forth RrId1s
from unusual points of vantage. init
mate portraits of King George and
Queen Mary are shown through tbe
motion cameras, and another film of in
terpolated interest illustrates the AL
legged intelligence of flowers.
The last part of the lecture dweIIs
on the remote and romantic beauties
Of the highland lakes and hills and the
western isles. Amusement as well as
interest Is to be found in the 6Ir,.
showing an accelerated cruise throu9h
the Caledonian Canal and the descent
Of the locks at Fort Augustus.
The Washington herald., 1914-11-30
NEGRO BEAU BRUMMEL
DECLARED TO BE SANE
Charles Daniels May Now Return to
His Work and Wear His Dan
dihed Clothes.

Charles Daniels, the cOlored Beau
Brummel emplOye OF the Bureau Of En-
craving and Printing, who was arrested
several days ago on a charge of insanity,
is not insane. This is the statement Of
aIienists at Washington Asylum Hospital
who have given Daniels his liberty after
taking careful observance Of his mental
condition.
Daniels chief fault was his love of
finery, II that be a fault, and his only
offense to the citiZenry the display Of
finery upon his person, IL that be an Of
fense. But Daniels. according to other
employees at the bureau, carried the finery
business a bit too far.
These employees who were wont to see
Daniels performing his duties as laborer
in commonplace blue overalls could not
reconcile his workadsy appearance with
his street garb. which sometimes con-
sisted of a black frock OF faultIess cut,
waistcOat OF rare design, regulation
striped trousers. patent leather shoes
with CATERS that talked, gloves from the
skin Of the chamois, scarf OF wondrOus
hues and climax in a silk hat of
Partisan shape.
So Charlie was "pinched." When the
police went to his room to take posses
sion of his belongings they found an
array OF gents clothes that would have
filled the wardrobe OF a multi-milIionaire
dandy. But" said the alienists, the
wearing OF fine clothes is not indicative
OF insanity" and Charles was set free.
He today will go to the chief clerk Of
the police department and claim his
wardrobe of twenty-five pairs Of trousers,
innumerable shoes, socks and ties in end
les number and suits suited for all occa-
slOns
Tomorrow Charles probably will go
back to his old job.
The Washington herald., 1914-11-30
BOARD TO HEAR
TALKS ON TRADE.
Interest Centers on Speeches
on German and South
American Commerce.
HANN PLANS JUNKETT
Will Invite Members to Go on Trip.
Atwood to Speak for Trade Re-
la6ons with Germany.

The meeting tomorrow night Of the
full body OF the board of trade will be
meeting distinctly IN the interest Of
trade, so far as the principal addresses
OF the evening are concerned. Although
the annual reports of SIX Of the boards
committees are to be presented, interest
will center around the speeches to be
delivered by George S. Atwood, secretary
Of the American Association OF COM
merce and Trade Of Berlin, and Samuel
II. HGhr, Of Baltimcre.
Mr. Atwood Is in America in the In
terests Of German commerce and man
ufacture. He will outline plans for the
revivifying Of commercial relations Of
the two countries, slackened by the war
Mr.. Atwood is advising the shipment Of
goods for Germany to be directed to
Holland, to circumvent seizure by the
belligerent nations.
Wants south American Trade.
Mr.. Ham is to discuss a plan pro-
posed by the Fidelity Trust Company, Of
Baltimore, for the securing OF South
American trade by industries in this
country. The trust company has char
tered the steamship Finland, one OF the
large trans-Atlantic liners, for a three
months tour of South and Central
America They are inviting representa-
tive business men, with their families, to
make the trip.
J. H. Covington, chief justice Of the
District Supreme Court, will be the
boards guest Of honor and is to deliver
an address.
The committees which are TO make their
annual reports are the universities COM
mittee, which approves the Gallinger
bill, making the regulations concerning
fha fnrOFnOrafinn ~
sites in the District more stringent; the
charities and corrections committee
which recommends additional probation
officers for the Juvenile. Criminal and
Police courts and the Board of Childrens
Guardians, and the appropriation of
$4,000 for a casualty hospital and dis
pensary in East Washington, on the do
mated Massachusetts avenue site; parks
and reservations, which endorses the
plan to convert the tidal basin in Po-
tomac Park into a public bathing beach.
Opposes New Sewerage Plans.
The committee on sewerage opposes
any plan for new methods OF sewage
disposal until need for such has been
demonstrated; approves the creation of a
sewerage board to handle the problem of
purifying District streams polluted by
adjacent towns, and would enlarge the
sewerage system in the suburbs of
Washington
The committee on streets and avenues
would amend the law which discontinues
the use OF dwellings in certain alleys in
1918 so that the owners may be COM
pensated.
The public order committee recon-
mends an increase in the number of
privates in the police department; a
pension fund for retired and disabled
firemen and policemen and their widows
and children. and the stimulating OF en-
thusiasm for the District National Guard.
The Washington herald., 1914-11-30
RUNS BACHELOR HOTEL
LIKE GENTLEMANS CLUB
Carl o. Sparrwardt. Manager Of The
Knickerbocker. on a Policy that
Is Bound to Succeed.

The first successful attempt to furnish
Washington with a satisfactory bache-
lor hotel within the reach Of the ordinary
purse has developed in recent months
in the management Of the Knickerbockcr
Hotel New York avenue and Seventeenth
street, under the direction OF Carl o.
Spsrrwardt.
Bachelor or Stag" hotels of satisfying
appointments and satisfactory rates are
rare even in large centers OF population.
In Washington until the present man
agement OF the KnickerbOcker took hold.
they have proved both unsuccessful and
unsatisfactory. Reasonable rates have
meant too little service-poor equipment
and appointments Good service and
satisfactory appointments have meant
rates that the ordinary bachelOr-tran-
sient or confirrned-did not feel able to
pay
Mr. Sparrwardt started out to furnish
a maximum OF service at a minimum OF
expense by studying the requirements OF
the average man. meeting those require
ments and going no further. He based
his policy very largely upon the plans
followed in the best clubs with living
quarters. In fact, under the new man
agelnent, tne hnlCheTDOCker DtCdHle q
living club for all its patrons. Instead
OF a lobby, the guest enters a large,
light, combination writing and reading
room. with periodicals. easy chairs, sta
tionery and other conveniences immed-
lately at hand
The guest rooms are reached by an au-
tomato electric elevator. which each
guest can operate without the possibility
OF danger. The rooms, single and en-
suite. are OF only Two sizes, and prices
vary only with the sizes Of the rooms or
through month to month tenure. Each
floor is equipped with a handsomely ap-
pointed bathroom, containing two show
ers and a large tub. available TO all
guests. and within easy access OF all
roOms Each bathroom has its especial
guardian to insure a perfection Of clean
illness. such as is maintained throughout
the establishment.
By reducing the scale and increasing
the efficiency OF his organization, Mr..
Sparrwardt has been able to furnish vir-
tually all the convenienCes OF a high
priced hotel The front rooms. facing
New York avenue, overlook the Corcoran
Art Gallery and furnish a view of the
White House and Monument Grounds
Dining-rOom service is a la carte.
The Washington herald., 1914-11-30
wouId Bottle Up villa.
tBy Special Oorresuuudentl


FL Paso. Nov. &.-While Gen. Francisco
Villa today planned a triumphant entry
into Mexico City in the most splendid
train in Mexico tomorrow, Carranza
forces, numbering more than 1000, be-
gan encircling Villa strongholds in an
attempt to hem in the northern leader
and force the surrender of his army.
The state train of President Diaz, which
cost $4,000, was sent from Mexico City
today to Tuls to bring Villa and Zapata
to the capital.
Advices from Tula today said a perfect
understanding had been reached by villa
and Zapata-
Uneasiness is felt by Villa commanders
over the movement of Carranza troops
around Queretaro, Aguas CalIentes and
Tula. To prevent the announced plan of
Carranza to bottle up his forces, Villa
today ordered commanders Of the north
ern army detachments to move between
the Carranza forces and Mexico City
and to interrupt the movement
The state Of Mlchoacan has been added
to the Villa list OF states, being turned
over today by Gen. Gertrude Sanchez.
Sanchez has an army Of 5000 men.
One thousand men in killed and wound
ed and twenty cannon captured by the
enemy Is the cost to Villas army Of the
latest attempt by Gen. Felipe Angeles to
wrest Guadalajara from Carranza con.
troll He was beaten there today for the
sixth Tina
The Washington herald., 1914-11-30
BRYAN TO SPEAK At
B.P. 0. E. Memorial
Service for Dead Members Will Be
Held in Polls Theater Next
Sunday Evening.

The Elks' annual memorial services in
tribute to their deceased brothers will
be held next Sunday evening in Polls
Theater, under auspices of Washington
Lodge, No. 15 B. P o. Elks. Secretary
of State Bryan. member of Lincoln
Lodge, No. 50, Lincoln, Nebr., will de-
liver the memorial Grafton.
Music will be furnished by the Marine
Band, under Director William H. Santel-
mann, and the choir of the Church of
the Ascension under Choirmaster Albert
W. Harmed, with Miss Corinne Lockett,
soprano, and Miss Jessie Masters, con-
tralto.
Tribute will be paid to the memory
of the ten Elks, who have died since the
last memorial services, Robert T Hum
phrey, Henry l.. Heiskell. Frank a.
Butts, William P. Liggett, Ernest W.
Emery, George A. Gerhold, Frank J.
Solan, James J. Spaulding. William r.
Householder. and Sanford B. Woodward.
Rev. W. Z. Calendar will say the open
ing prayer and benediction. The Marine
Band will play "Cavalleria Rusticana."
'Andante Religioso," Chopin's Funeral
March. GOtschalk's Last Hope" Schu-
mann's "Traumerei," and will accom-
pany the Church of the Ascension choir
in ''Hark. Hark. My Soul NO Shadows
YOnder," and Nearer My God To Thee"
A. n. Gardner will sing Vacant Chair"
as a tenor solo. Arthur S. Witcomb will
give THE Palms as a cornet solo. The
opening ceremonies and closing exer-
cises will be performed by officers Of
Washington Lodge, including Edward ].
Murphy, Samuel Richards, Charles S.
Zurhorst, William H. Clarke, William S.
Shelby, Michael G. Mccormick, Thomas
J. King, John Maxwell, Frank A. Kidd,
Joseph c. Watson, Charles F. Herman
p. ]. Foley, Samuel A. Kimberly. and Al
Huber
The memorial services will be under
the direction of the following:
Executive committee-M. G. McCor-
mick. chairman; John E. Hogan, secre-
tary; Maurice Baier, August Brill.
Charles Demonet, Charles ]. Gawler,
Frank B. German, W. F. GUIDE Hugh F.
Harvey, Thomas F. Keliher. Frank A.
Kidd, J. William Lee, Adolph Loehl, Will
liam Santelmann, Walter ]. Tharp,
James W. Thatcher, John c. Maxwell,
Fred J. Mersheimer, DR.. Tracy NJ. Pay
fair, Herman Richards. DR.. William F.
Walters, and Nathan Well.
Reception committee-Walter Tharp,
chairman; Arthur Buckman, Harry L.
CIaxton, P. F. Coffey, Albert P Conway,
Charles Demonet, Carleton R. Eagle,
William I. Evans Dominick Fowler. Wal
ter ]. Frick, John E. Fuegel, Charles B.
Gardner. Hugh F. Harvey, John w. Has
lett. Conrad Hoffman, John E. Hogan, A
A. Hollander, Joseph r. johnson, Harry
King, Leo Loeb. Adolph Loehl, William
J. Madigan, P. NJ. Maley, c. Frank Mey-
ers. Daniel r. Nihion, Michael c. o'Brien,
Howard NJ Peter, Herman Richards, |
Jake Richards, Leon Strauss, James L.
Wood, John c. Wood, and Joseph H. |
Wood.
The Washington herald., 1914-11-30
WAR STOPS WORK ON EMBASSY.

The European war has stopped plans
for a new German Embassy, which is
to be the most beautiful and impressive
embassy building in Washington, and
may even cause a change OF plans pre-
pared by Ernest Won lime, the German
court architect.
For some time the German government
has owned plot of ground here. ready
to start the new building. The plans
call for an eighteenth century English
home, modelled after the home given to
the Duke Of wellington in 1870 by the
English people. That a change may re-
suit, considering that things English will
not be popular in Germany after the war,
10 thought probable.