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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-11
VESSEL OWNERS FINED
FOR VIOLATION OF LAW
Total Of 81, $50 Collected for Failure
to Observe the Navigation
Requirements.

within the past week fines amount
ing to $3.50 have been imposed by
the collector of customs at Baltimore
upon eleven launch and vessel owners
on the Potomac river and other tribu-
taries Of Chesapeake bay for failure to
observe the navigation and motorboat
laws. Tho fines imposed ranged from
800 to $3.50. the latter amount being
imposed upon an owner at Fishing
Creek, Md. for failure to observe the
rules for the prevention Of collisions
of vessels. Another owner at Cam
bridge. Md. in addition to being fined
500 for operating without sufficient
life preservers, was also reported to
the district attorney for Indictment
for not having aboard his boat the
means of extinguishing a gasoline fire.
Washingtonians in List.
owners OF two Washington pleasure
craft. one of whom was fined 800 for
operating after sunset without show
ing proper lights, and the other was
asse ssed 500 for not having sufficient
life pEeservers aboard.
| 4 fine of 500 was imposed upon a
Colonial Beach owner for carving
passengers for hire without having an
OPERATORS license The Department of
Commerce nov has corps of inspec-
tors in the field looking for violations
Of the navigation laws. and it was on
their report to the collector of customs
ia charge of this customs district that
tn. fines were imposed.
Ms get no report has been made of
these cases 10 the Department of Com
merce here, but will be later. The de-
partment inspection launch Tarragon
10 working i'll New England waters.
but is expected to return to the -Chesa-
peake shortly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-11
FRENCH EMBASSY
REPORTS ADVANCES
Lack Of Official Confirmation
Of Capture of Maubeuge
Also Part of Statement.

&erksd advances against the German
right wing by the French army and lack
Of Official confirmation Of the capture OF
1Eaubeuge are reported to the French
embassy here today in a cable from
Bordeaux. This dispatch was dated Sep
tenber II. but presumably was written
late last night. It follows:
To-day at 10 o'clock e PM, from In
dieations given by the war department,
marked advances against the German
right wing have been gained by our
troops. To the north of La Felt Sous
Jouarre, the first German army was
obliged to recross the Marne, and yester-
day night below line formed by the
river. Iadhfns and MeZy and Gers en-
Tardenois.
Marine Valley Free of Germans.
The Marine valley was free from Ger
man troops. according to reports by
the British aviation corps. Our troops
at Champagne were forced by the third
German army to retire to Gourgancon
and Salon. but part of what We lost was
regained.
.sThe fifth German army before Vas
sincourt in the Argonne, was attacked
by our troops. We progressed slightly.
"The fort Genicourt i'll the Meus was
attacked by the Germans.
Slight progress on the road TO Cha-
teau Saline In Lorraine by the sixth
army in the forest of ChampenoiS Fart
of that advance was lost
AS for Maubeuge we have no oficlal
confirmation of it's having been taken.
The garrison was not half what German
agencies say.
Success of Russians.
The Russian embassy has issued the
following statement:
THE success gained by our troops over
the Austro-German army at krasnik
on September is developing on the
front from Tomaszow and Rawa Rus
ska to the river Dneister. Serious fight
ing is in progress.
German troops. transported from the
western 'front.' have been concentrated In
East Prussia on the riverl ALE, Septem-
Der 9 they began to advance in consid-
cradle columns through the Mazur Lake
regions. Our advance troops, delaying
the enemy, fell back in an easterly direc-
ton
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-11
Heavy Grading" Follows.
u. S. HOLIDAY PERIOD ENDS.
Half Days Off Cease After Tomor.
row Afternoon.

Saturday half holidays will end tomor-
row for every federal government depart
ment and independent bureaus. except the
bureau of engraving and printing, as the
half holidays of the employees of that
branch of government were stopped in
July when the rush orders for the print
ing of emergency currency came. The
government printing office and Washing
ton navy yard also will end their half
holidays tomorrow.
Employees of the District government
will continue to enjoy the Saturday half
holiday until after October l. as they
did not begin until July 1, half month
later than in the federal departments.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-11
CHILDREN RAISE FUND
FOR CHRISTMAS SHIP
Sale of Old Toys by Three Little
Girls Brings in Two
Dollars.

Any little girl or little boy who feels
her or his toys are too old to be sent
to their little cousins across the At
lantic on the christmas ship" which
is being planned, might profit by the
idea through which three children of
Park place northwest have Just raised
81. These little girls-Audrey Bell,
aged nine vars, and Elinor Bell. aged
five years, both children Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Richard Bell Of 1924 Park place.
and Augusta Postles. aged nine years.
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. 2. H. Postles
utilize their old toys advantageously.
Star Story Brings Results.
Sunday Mrs. Bell read in The Star
about the Christmas ship. The chill
dren when told about the plan to send
toys to the youngsters across the wa
ter Immediately became enthusiastic
and began to think how they could
aid. .5."
Their toys, they believed, were all too
old to be sent on such journey. Final
ly, however, a plan was evolved by which
they could get money for their old play
things.
NdTclutIy gathering Wy thCi tcyoS liCy
placed them in small bags, which were
gathered at the top to prevent peep
ing" On the bags were placed price
marks-1. 2 or 3 cents-and all were dis
played on a booth in the front yard.
Then the yards were decorated.
Heavy Trading" Follows.
Next the children of the neighbor-
hood were told Of the sale, placards ex-
planning for what the proceeds were to
be used. The result was heavy trad
Ing" many idle pennies being put into
circulation.
Later the mothers donated stock of
candy, root beer. peanuts and lemonade,
which was also sold. The bazaar" was
well patronized. 1t took the children two
DAYS to prepare for the sale. but they
had lots of fun in doing it and now
have two dollars to contribute for toys
for the ship of Christmastide.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-11-21

dinner comes he refuses. At sumner
she takes a dainty meal to his room.
He says, Wife IL looks good. but 1
shall eat no more His wife goes ov-
er TO a neighbor's alarmed. She
sends for doctor. II man were TO
act that way in Homestead for a week
the papers would publish Il. II he
continued for a month the papers oil
the world would be talking about him
and everybody would be- in sympathy
with his wife and children.
There are men in this city acting
just as foolishly They are perishIng
for the bread of life. but they refuse
1t. some Of them are here II YOU
had pain in your body you would
jump up and call for a doctor. Your
soul Is infinitely more important.
Why do people neglect it, Thought
lessness. Some offer the himsy ex-
cuse. ] cannot hold out ] am weary
OF that What are you doing now
Holding out I'm SIN to your souls ruin.
What would you think II a young
couple were TO come to this altar 10
be married and IN answer to the oues-
ton. Wilt thou have this woman To
be thy welded Wife? the young man
were TO answer. I'm afraid cant
hold out We ought to be ashamed
Of such excuses"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-11-21

was gone Samson lost his power by
dallying with pleasure and multi
tudes are losing the chance OF saving
their immortal souls in the same way
now. Henry Drummond said. In the
great revivals today wo-thlrds OF the
church members are found not TO be
converted
Some times people who go through
three weeks meeting looking for
something and wake up at last 10 find
that they have let most glorious on
portunities slip away. A religious
woman has an unsaved husband. She
says to him. You must 20 with me TO
the meeting tonight No he ans
wers positively must go to lodge.
The next evening she says. Husband.
We are having blessed times al the
church and you must 20 tonight
Really, / cant. Things are all mixed
up at the store and must 20 there
ON Sunday evening she says a third
time. You must go tonight. for tho
meetings close" What. so soon? Why
cant they hold on until a man car
get stirred up?'
III man were TO pamper his body
and grow up without any cultivation
OF his mind Il would be pitiful. Bur
II Is frightful suicide for one TO care
for his body and develop his mind and
yet neglect his soul Imagine a man
saying to his wife. 7 have decided 10
eat no more on she says go 20
sleep and you will be ready for break
fast in the morning In the morninr
be says, I told you that I was done
eating. / will take no breakfast
She replied that he will be hungry
enough for dinner at noon but when
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-11-21
PAY DIVIDENDS
Two Bankruptcy Cases Uo Before
Referee Cummins Yesterday,
Each Declaring Dividends.

Two bankruptcy meetings were held
yesterday morning before Referee
Cummins, and in each case a dividend
was declared. The first meeting. tha.
OF the Universal Supply and Manufac.
turing Company Of Wellsburg. du.
clared dividend OF per cent. and
ordered that all OF the taxes and labor
bills be given priority and paid in
full.
Ths Glass Products Company. also
Of Welisburg. filed an offer Of dividend
amounting 20 1874 per cent The same
action was taken in this case regard
ing the taxes and labor bills as the
other.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-11-21
SELL THEATRE
Continusd from Last Saturday. When
s17,7oo Was 6id-SaIe at Door
Of Courthouse

The southern theatre will De offered
Tor sale this Uorning at the north
door OF the courthouse for the sec
ond time. Last Saturday a bid Of
Sld''oc was registered for the play
mouse II Is thought the building wall
De sold today. Is some of the bidders
nave expressed themselves as being
willing TO pay considerably more than
chat sum for the theatre. Auctioneer
Curtis II. Rice will conduct the sale
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-11-21
GLOVES FOR woRKHousE GANG

Mayor Kirk yesterday further dis.
played his hole-heartedncss when
he ordered the street commissioner "a
purchase gloves for the workhouse
gang. The cold wind OF yesterda =
and the red hands OF the men from The
workhouse got the mayors goat p"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-11-21

or do we use 1t as to make Il a curse?
Smiling fortune is His gift do not
mean great wealth. but the comforts
we have-the sufficiency. Friends are
His gift and so is home Some OF you
give more time to nie lodge than you
do to your wife and children. Do you
ever stop to thank God for the loves
and fidelities of home?
S-ter the Dollar.
Il fear there are men in this city
who would let the boy go to the devil
I II they could catch the dollar thy,
are after. II you parents do not get
busy about saving your children. they
Will go to the devil soon. You op-
portunity with them is now. Alas.
there are many to-day who do not
think so much about what they can
do 10 bless others as how they can
do the other fellow. Look at the bless
ings Of opportunity. Do you say.
/ Give me chance and ! will show
you what / can do2 / never had a
chance. God has been giving you a
chance all your life and what have
you done with IL?
III ever man had a chance TO find
God and live right IL is In this age Of
blazing light. There are some church
members who seem 10 be waiting for
something. They are only seat warm
ers. That Is all so far as their In
huence to save others goes II a young
Fellow perperIally stands on a street
corner he will become 20 trifling that
he will want 10 get his hand into
somc body's pocket and he will be con
fronted by man who wears a star.
God says severe things about the re-
ligious idler. People need 10 wake up.
Many wont until calamity or sorrow
COME. Then they will run 10 the
church they have cursed for help and
comfort
Too Busy 20 Co 20 God.
There are men in this town who
Wouli Do in this meeting DO they were
not 20 bury. They are 70 absorbed
ln money making that they do not
seem 10 care II the young people who
VIII make the town 81 tomorrow 20
tO boil some day they will face etsr.
nifty With bitter regrets We need an
army ni trained. cons scrntod. selfsac-
fihciu" Chr. t'4u. whO will embrace
the golden opportunity ~ today 10 win
lu souls fl Christ When Napoleon
wgs youth boz studied everything
about France BE even mapped the
country and got into his head every
road ard fence corner When the
nation needed man Tor the hour he
wa. ready
Have you ever thought % the az.
fesrnrf between bee and a butter
ff' Tho butterfly Is simply beautiful
lr its Say. Gorgeous flashing coIors Il
seems t0 eay "Sec how heautiNll 4
am There ore girls who tx up IN
such liking n.hipu that thoy remind
m" ~ rothiuE luf the butterfly They
are .unremely haqy Do they can have
como fellow tagging after them Buf
nobody ever trlrs to catch n bee. n
funEa doc honey from the flower until
loaded down. f bears it4 sweet bur
don f0 the home. where 70 is depoa.
tied. Tho fret frost tho butterfly ton
pIre over. buf 'he bee d. busy with be-
rafhsrrd fraaHirn There are hoya
and girls TODAY uhu know more about
siu tho their rraudfaffcre and grand.
mothrra ever knew. Mas Tor their
future
Losing the Chance
.ThaI.nuds uf people ere waiting
i0r some undo enable so-i o. onuor
unifY for lIt1 'rr Tuf while They
wait golden opDDr lHtr. afo gone
While Q va. busy hero and there he
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-11-21

you mr r.Fuia- Dollar psfr righf along
Win my Ercr Book without a cent An
a0vance. Then aftsr frylnn them IT r'-
HrN FOLLY nuffafIrd with fHn HarrfIf 90.
rrfrrN .ru rHr rrrH mr a flrf4r DO
rot keep your money You dsrff. -
7 taFe Vour word You can rr. fHaf
r0uIdn'f possibly make such an 4ffrr
t.nr nffrr year If were mot nnHIfI..
tNnf ms rraffa are better arI a..r..
fau nnVffinE cIan YOU cav co. frr ar.
N'rH Of FNfunafIHnI. nH matter u.Hrrn
w. Fr-s Hook and Trial Drafts sd
drfTn f'rflrrlrk Dyer DEPT MUfr ra.n
con. Mich postal win DO Wrfts lf
SOW
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-11-21
RHEUMATISM
DOO I'm
FREE {!
Illustrated with
Color Plates
Write for II
TODAY

Tells hat ever
sufferer h0u1d
ku0 abcslt the
nature origin
and cause OF
this cruel ahIic
ti0n and tell
how To- get ria Of
without fuedf
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-11-21

There are some church members
VINO seem TO be waiting for some
thinx. They are only seat warmers.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-11-21

Thousands of people are waiting
Tor some undesirable sort Of oppor-
tuntty for salvation. hut while they
wait golden opportunities are gone.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-11-21

II IN frtghtfui suicide for one 20
care for the body and develop the
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-11-21

"Eternity-Where2.S answered
ast night by 400 persons who attend.
I'd the Bellaire tabernacle services.
when they Joined the ranks OF those
who have professed christianity. since
the revival meetings began.
When Evangelist Hart gave the in.
vitation at the close of his sermon
there was a rush IN response to his
call, and converts. from all parts of
the huge building. went forward. and
grasped the hand or the evangelist.
Never In the history of Bellaire was
such meeting beld as the one last
night. The enthusiasm that prevailed.
and the JOY that lighted the faces of
the spectators. as they Witnessed the
rush. were scenes for an artist.
Rev. Hart and Rev. Magann said Il
was the greatest night in the long
years Of their work at this stage OF
the services.
II was the young peoples night, and
high school pupils, grade pupils and
many of the poung peoples socie-
ties OF the various churches were in
attendance. When Rev. Hart gave
the invitation, $50 students were the
first to respond. The boys of the
a body. amidst great cheers and ap-
plause of their friends. Then follow
ed the old folks. until il seemed that
all OF the spectators had caught the
spirit of conviction and there was
great rejoicing among all. Little
folks, too. answered the call OF the
evangelist and ran to the front BEAM
ing with smiles. and then going in
search OF their parents after a cheer
ing word brought them 10 the altar.
Announcements
Rev. Hart emphasized the following
announcements: Services will be
held this evening Three services
viii be held Sunday. morning. after
noon and evening. Sunday is to be
great day and great preparations
are being made for the mems meet
ing in the afternoon. The address to
be delivered at this meeting will, IL Is
said. open mems eyes. Hot Shot
will be the subject. II will be the
FIRST great mas meeting for men and
great crowd is expected to be pres
ent.
Next week will be devoted to lodge :
and special nights are arranged for
Delegations of different kinds are now
being arranged.
This afternoon a children's parade
will be held at O'Clock. under the
auspices Of the Bellaire Evangelistic
association. The parade will form AT
the tabernacle and march over the
principal streets OF the city
Strong Sermon.
Mr.. Harris Friday evening text was
taken from J. Kings 20:4O:
While they servant was busy here
and there. he was gone" The pris
oner had escaped but the keeper was
responsible. The latter had been put
In charge OF the former. but when the
king came the only excuse he could
give was to say: Why thy servant
was busy here and there, he was gone
We are all trustees OF the gifts which
God has bestowed. lie has put within
US estimable treasures which He re
quires US TO so keep and use that He
will be glorified. but We get busy with
secondary matters and neglect the
trust
In the rush OF business and the pur
suit Of pleasure. how many OF us stop
20 thank God for His gifts2 Life IL
His gift DO We thank Him for H.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-11-21

II ever . man had a chance 90
ind God and i've right. it n IN this
age Of biaring light
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-11-21

cue ~ simple appliance worn with.
out Inconvenience. and for O storf
Time only. on tho coles ~ thc Zoe,
Ny DraftH have proven sucrcssfri In
ao large q percentage OF cases fhtt
fhsT nHFr already unu their WAY almost
nI over fhr civilized world N.r .rr
women are Wrifrr uf fhHf mr Trnffr
save cured thrfr after lG .nH fI sr.r. o..
pain. oven after ODE most expensive
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-11-21

Many men allow business 20 be-
come their curve It comes between
them and God
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-11-21
4O7 hit
THE TRAIL"
-AsT NIGHT WAS GREATEST OF
PRESENT REVEALS IN coUN-
TY METROPOLIS.
se"' Hart Preached to Young People
and Went After Those Who Live
Alone For Money.
KARrIGRANs.

There are some men IN this city
VINO would let the boy 20 70 the
devil II they could catch the dollar
they are after.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-11-21

All stores have charge accounts and though
chandis
is addhi
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-02-28
BUMPER CROPS
ARE INDICATED

SPOKANE, Feb. 28-Every re-
port OF crop conditions in the In
land Empire rings with prosper
ity.
Crops were never better, and
farmers are more optimistic than
for many years." is the general
comment. making the old-tlmers
tell of those good old days"
Abundance of moisture and the
mild winter tell the tale. Only an
unusual cold spell can injure the
grain now, say the farmers on all
sides.
Farmers and grain men of
Whitman county state that the
prospects for wheat never were
better in that country. The acre
age of winter wheat Is about the
same as in former years and the
stand Is said to be excellent.
The farmers of Adams county
are more optimistic than for
many years. Fall-sown grain Is
In excellent condition, not too
thick on the ground and not too
advanced in growth, but Just
ready to stool out rapidly with
the coming of warmer weather.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-02-28

Silas Christofferson, pathfinder
of the air, as he appeared when he
crossed the famous Tehachapi
pass on his recent long-distance
flight from San Francisco to San
Diego. Tehachapi is the connect
ing link between the Coast range
and the Sierra Nevada mountains
and is 1000 feet high. The dar-
ing aviator sailed over the pass
nearly mile higher than the
mountains, making his total alti-
tude 5000 feet. Tehaohapi was
the most formidable barrier which
blocked the famous sky pilots
flight-course, and to surmount it.,
he fitted his aeroplane with a
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-02-28
RETURN
$500

Great Northern line across the
Cascades, last October, for re-
pairs. Trains were detoured over
the Spokane, Portland & Seattle,
and passengers from Seattle to
Wenatehee were compelled to pay
for the mileage of a haul to Spo-
kane and back to Wenatchee, and
vice versa. 1t was on account OF
this situation that the applica-
ton for permission to make re-
funds was filed.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-02-28
HOMER II. EDWARDS.

NOTICE OF PROPOSED AMEND
MENTS TO THE CITY CHAR
TER BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF TACOMA:
RESOLUTION NO. 62s7.
A Resolution to declare the inten-
electors of the City of Tacoma, at
the general election to be held on
Tuesday. April z. 1914. a PROPOSE
ton TO- amend Sections "a, So. 80,
i79. $50. ISL. 1872, 1873 and 1874 OF
and adding to the language there
OF in aid of a more comprehensive
City Civil Service System.
BE 1T RESOLVED BY THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Ia
That at the general election to
be held In the City of Tacoma on
Tuesday, April z, 1914. It be sub
mitted to the electors Of said City
whether Sections "a So. So. 179,
ed so that the same shall read as
Sec. "a. Upon the appointment
by the Commissioner of the appro-
pirate, department, and confirma-
quired, the Mayor snail commission
all other appolntive officers as in
this Article defined.
Sec. So. The Commissioner of
Public Affairs. Health and SANTA
tion shall have general supervision
Sanitation. He shall appoint, and
Health officer. who shall be a
licensed and practicing physician,
Jet w to osonfirmation by the "s ce euD.
ell. He shall also appoint and com
mission q City Chemist, Market . nj
Pure Food Inspector, and Plumbing
Inspector, He shall also appoint
and as Mayor, commission all such
and employees as may be proyidad
by the Council by Ordinance fo,
the efficient administration of this
department. Of the city government.
. SIC; w. nran ns c fnr shall BY
ment and maintenance of a Poiire
Department, a Fire Department
free Municipal Employment OSfice
the office Of License Inspector. ana
the office Of Building Inspector.
shall have supervision and control
of these departments and Offices
and upon the appointment OF tic
Commissioners the Mayor shall
mission q Chief OF the Police
B Bspatet Subject . to e eos E,so
ton by the Council, and the Com
missioner shall appoint, and fha
Mayor commission, Superintend-
emit Of the Employment office,
License Inspector, and q Building
Sec. i7s. There IL hereby e.tab-
lished q Civil Service Board, con-
sisting o. three n empe-s who shall
serve without compensation.
The Council first elected after
the adoption OF this Charter shall
as soon as practicable thereafter.
appoint one member of said Board
TO serve for one yea, another mem
third member to serve for three
years. Annually thereafter one
member shall be appointed by the
Council to take the place OF the
member whose term shall next ex-
Prs e sAs sts 92s @smssr sns
period Of three years. Il . va