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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-31
DEFINITE CHECK
 GIVEN GERMANS

Petrograd. December 30.-(Via Lon don, 6.35 D. m-)-The Russian view of recent developments in Poland is that . definite check has been administered to the Germans. Their evacuation of Afistrzewice. five miles north of Socf- aczew, is regarded by military critics as ringing down the curtain on the saw"
 At a. tremendous loss to themselves the Germans had succeeded in estab- fishing foothold in Mistrzewice, or the east bank of the Bzura, but three weeks of persistent sledge hammer at-
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-31
U. s. IS CONFIDENT
 DIFFICULTIES WILL
 SOON BE ADJUSTED
Note Continues to Absorb Interest of Washington Officials-3O Ships
 and CargOes Have Been Detained

Washington, December 30.-While the American note to Great Britain protest ing against Interruptions to the com nierce of this country continued today to absorb official Washington, there was confidence that difficulties of the last five months eventually would be amIcably ad- jrsted..
 Already the discussion mad turned to measures the United States could take in cooperation with Great Britain to reduce the necessity for extended search of the high seas. It became known that treasury department agents acting with the state department. in one case already had inspected cotton cargo and that the Inspection had satisfied the British em- bassy and facilitated progress of the shipment to It's destination.
 The belief was held in official quar- tcrs that an understanding might be reached whereby cargoes could be certi- fled before their departure. and thus made immune from detention.
 High officials of the Washington gov ernment were somewhat surprised the American note had been regarded as 'brusque" in some London quarters. They said the British cabinet after single reading of the document must be con vinced that the United States had spoken in the most friendly spirit, though rone the less earnestly and emphatically.
 Those familiar with the contents of the note say it is matter of fact, and flank statement of the difficulties ex- perienced by American shippers and the failure of the British government to rieet the various protests which have been made.
 Thirty Ships Detained
 In all, it became known today, 30 Amer ican ships and cargoes, their value to- talling millions. have been detained. The note points out specifically, however. that reimbursement alone cannot cure the situation, as the British fleets activity has restrained many American exporters who fear risks involved in shipments. With respect to cotton shipments, the case of one or two illegitimate cargoes. 1t is recognized, has caused the British l ee vernment to suspect all shipments. The United States has no evidence that there has been contraban6 concealed in cotton cargoes, but England has made | two specific complaints and the Amer | ican government has issued a warning l that ore fraudulent shipment must pro- duce embarrassment to cagoes generally | Secretary Bryan declined to give any (Contlnued on Page Six) ?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-31

tack December 22 but was repulsed. All the ground gained by ps remains In our possession Tho German ma rines and the German coast artillery have not been successful in roeaptur- ing from us the positions we have taken
 December 23 to the north of Ypres the fighting concentrated near steen- straett and near Bixchoote in the vioin- ity of the kortalSer Inn and at point further to the southeast where thef Q IS a windmill. December Ii we cap tured in one engagement several trenches. -four machine guns and made 150 prisoners and advanced 500 yards. During December IS we took one by che the houses close to our lines. The next day the inn came under our con trol. We swept up the surrounding country and took possession of a for est, certain houses and a redoubt. On the 22d of December we gained an other 100 yards. The enemy delivered counter attacks but in vain. Tho Jper- ations of December F and Is repre- sented together an advance of more than 700 yards.
 "To the south of Ypres, near Vel dock and near Zwartelen. we gained on December 16 a total of 100 yards. De- cember IF and the days following we continued our advance capturing two machine guns, certain caissons and several groups of houses.
 "December 21, 22 and 23: At this point also the ground presented great difficulties It was necessary for our men to fight in the water. Neverthe- less our advances were continuous and never once did we falter.
 
 Brilliant Actions
 From the Lys to the Disc in the re- zion of Lens and of Arras there occurred several very brilliant actions, which ir their entirety presented the same charac teristics as those which developed to tn, north of the Lys. To the north of Lens in the region of Bermelles we made gains not far from Notre Dame de Consola- ton on December 16 running from 200 tc 300 yards. On the 17th a further rush for ward won us 100 yards in one direction and 300 in another Our total advance December IS was 800 yards. December 2: we made further progress of 150 yards which brought us to the junction of tho roads from Loos to Rutoire and iron Loos to Vermeles. In this fighting oul artillery was strikingly successful. II spite of his efforts at resistance, the en emy was compelled to abandon unknow ingly his ground.
 ''ro the south cs Lens there was fight ing in the region of Caency and of Notr, Dame de Lorrette. Here the territory ever on the heights is clayey and filled witl (Continued on Page Nine)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-31
Allies Progress Slo7v But Sure,
 Says French Detailed Report

of announced d
 f he y ge has b t with ~@ ease ry ever a S t d % has bee d very by to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-31
Reports From Galicia Con firm Disastrous Defeat of Austrians at Hands of Czar's Forces
ALLIES STEADILY
 HAMMERING AWAY
 AT GERMAN LINES
With Guns Clogged With Mud Hand-to-Hand Fight ing Features Assaults on Western Front

London. December 31.-t3,3s a. m) Four German aeroplanes flew several times over the city of DunIdrk Wednes- day, dropping bombs as they went, nc- cordfng to the Dunkirk correspondent of the Daily Mall. Soldiers in the streets fired on the machines and one Taube seemed to be hit but all got safely away.
 The official returns of the casualties shows that 15 persons were killed and 82 wounded. The bombs were filled with ehrapneI.
 Tolkf0, December 31.-(11.2S .. m.) The foreign office says reports In cir cuIatfon that Japanese troops have landed at vIadivostok or at any other place on their way to Europe are abso- Iutely untrue.
 London. December 31-1,05 a. m.) News reached Dover last night that a Dunkirk yesterday. Cwednesday) and dropped bombs.
 Lemberg, December 30.-(via Lon- don. 6,:B5 P. m.)-The simultaneous at- tack of the Austrians in western Gs- sicia and from the Carpnthians has proved a complete failure. Unofficial reports state that Austrian losses were enormous and that Enc Russians have taken as many as 5O,OOO prisoners, in- cIuding many Germans.
 TrsinIoads of guns and other war booty pass daily through Lemberg.
 London. December s0.-(10:20 D. m.l Since the Russian dafeet of tho Aus. trians in Galicia, which, while not ir- reparable, is likely to affect the whole Austro-German campaign in the east, there has been no important develop ment on either front.
 The allies, although making no dra- nnatic attacks on the German lines, are steadily hammering away with their artillery and when opportunity offers push their lines a few yards forward. . A French eyewitness, describing bat ties from December 16 to 24, gives a good idea of the fighting and records gains, which, while each is only in yards amount in the aggregate to a considerable advance at many points.
 Fight With Fists
 A few hundred yards in Flanders were taken by primitive methods. Hay ing the brooches of their rifles choked with mud the allies used them as clubs and in many cases fought the Germans with their fists.
 In one little French village within sound of the guns Princess Patricias light infantry, the first of the Can sdian contingent to go to the front is billeted, waiting its turn to go into the trenches. The men were accorded a splendid reception by their comrades in arms and the French villagers.
 with the defeat of the Austrians in GaIicia and South Poland and the re- tirement of the Germans across the :. Bzura, Petrograd believes the turning point has been reached in the battle of the Polish rivers. The chief fight ing now is taking place on the Filica where the Germans still are on the offensive and have brought up big guns.
 Losses in these battles have reached enormous figures in dead, wounded and prisoners and must have been largely increased by disease, for the men fought under dreadful climatic con ditions and in mud for which Poland js notorious.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-31
To Train in Augusta

Pittsburg, December 30.-The Pittsburg Federal League club announced tonight that the team would train for the 1915 sea son at Augusta, Ga. The team will leave here the first week in March.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-31
FRANCE

sot1o:s5 m)-The following official communication issued office tonight; bombardments
  which seems ohavebe pronounced d~eathe the greater part of the front"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-31

London. December 31-1s05 q. m.) News reached Dover last night that squadron of seven aeropIanes flew over Dunkirk yesterday. Wednesday, and dropped bombs.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-19
P. R. R. SEEKS REPEAL
OF "FULL CREW" LAW
Statement Says Act Causes Useless
Expenditure of Sl,1Oo.ooo.

Voters are interested in an appeal made
by the Pennsylvania Railroad to people
OF Pennsylvania, New York and New
Jersey for their corporation In trying TO
obtain the repeal of the full crew" law
which was enacted by the Pennsylvania
Legislature on June 10, 1911. and was
signed by Governor Tener.
Samuel Rea. president of the road,
wrote the appeal. which has been printed
on placards and sent to all stations east
o. Pittsburgh and Erie, where they were
posted on the station bulletin boards. The
appeal to the people of Pennsylvania
points out that the law causes an annual
waste of Sl,100,OO0 in the employment OF
unnecessary men and that this money
might better be used In the elimination
OF grade crossings. improved tracks, sig
mails and bridges or tho buying OF steel
cars.
The law at present demands that n
freight train OF 20 cars have = crow Of six
men, trains having less than this number
o. cars must have at least nve men,
while a similar number is required on all
passenger trains of three coaches and a
baggage car, or six men for four coaches
and baggage car. Pullman employees are
not considered as part OF a train crew in
this law.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-19
RESULTS OF THREE CIVIL
SERVICE TESTS POSTED
Fifteen Applicants Qualify for Three
City Positions.

Fifteen Applicants Qualify for Three
City Positions.
Lists made public today OF applicants
qualifying in the recent civil service ex-
aminations for positions in city service
are:
HnAp LAUNpRrMAN. DEPARTMENT OF
PUBLIC HEALTH AND CHARITIES
Salary. $500 per year.
Charles b. Duran. 26lT y. 24th ST., 90.
Frank Morse. 1927 Sanso4n st., Ia
Charles ". Craig, oO2 n. Fallon st., Ts.
Lester r. 5chall, ls4 Green lane, Manayunk.
I65.
Claude G. Dulln, Philadelphia Hospital for
Contagious Diseases, 10.
sTENOGRAPHER AND CLERK. MALE.
Salary. 5000 20 lees than $500 per year.
Everett Rowland, 262 S. Cecil ST., 00.b
George W. WelmRn. i+02 &. saith ST., S5
Harry NJ. Grossman, SlIO Wilt ST.. TIA.
CLIMBER, ELECTRICAL BUREAU.
Salary. 500 per day.
Charles FaIrmRn, 3B42 RedneT ST.. el,s.
Marx d. A Brady, PAT 5. THAN ST., 500.
George q. XandeT $50 n. b5th st., s5.T
CeorTs Garland 1898 Dover ST. 500
Bernard McNicholl, 22OS :. Juniper ST.. so I.
Nelson Dean Hindman, 1881 N. Front st.,
T4s
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-19
MARK CENTENNIAL
OF SUNDAY SCHOOL
IN CHRIST CHURCH
Protestant Episcopal Clergy
men From All Parts Of
Diocese Attend Anniver-
sary Services in Historic
Edihce.

Old Christ Church. Second street above
Market was crowded with Protestant
Episcopal clergymen from all parts Of
the Diocese of Pennsylvania this morn.
ing when special exercises were held
in aommemoration Of the Tooth Anniversary
of the founding Of the Sunday school
in the United States.
This celebration was the opening ses-
sion Of the 4sth annual meeting and
teachers institute Of the Sunday school
association of the diocese The institute
was continued in the Church Of the Holy
Apostles, 21st and Christian streets, this
afternoon. Tonight there will be a con-
ference. with Bishop Rhinelandcr pre-
siding.
The anniversary exercises in Old Christ
Church were opened with the observance
Of Holy Communion, at the close o.
which the Rev. DR.. Louis c. Washburn,
dress in which he traced the history OF
the Sunday school in this country.
In the autumn of 1914, he said, two as
sietant ministers to Bishop White, who
was then rector of Christ Church, as
we'll as bishop OF Pennsylvania, started
Sunday school in a mission Of the
church in Northern Liberties. The two
ministers were the Rev. Jackson Kemper,
who later became bishop in the mission
ary field in the Northwest, and the Rev
James Milner. 1t was claimed that this
was the first Sunday school started by
any denomination in the country.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-19
CONVENTION HOSTS
WILL SOON GATHER
FOR ANNUAL MEETS
Many Organizations to Hold
Sessions Here During Next
Two Months - Boomers
Have New Slogan.

philadelphia. the Worlds Grsatsst
| Workshop" is the slogan which MEM
bers Of the Merchants and Manufae-
use on their printed matter and In the
course Of correspondence.
| Adopted at a recent meeting Of the
! board of directors of the association, the
slogan is considered appropriate in con-
nection with the Boom Philadelphia"
campaign.
Philadelphia might also be called Con
vention City" judging from the long
! list Of conventions scheduled to be heid
in this city before January l. The list
prepared by the association shows that
representatives Of nearly all trades will
visit the city fsom widely separated
points.
Tho Electric Vehicle Association of
America opens its convention today in
the Bollevue-Stratford. Among the other
conventions scheduled for the month are
those Of the American School Hygiene
Association and the Investment Bankers'
Association
Additional conventions listed are:
November 2-PriEe Winners. High School
Agricultural Clubs OF California
November 5-S-State horticultural So
cicty.
November 5-7-Metal Trades Depart
ment OF American Federation of Labor.
November 9-American Federation of
Labor.
November i2-14-conference OF American
Mayors.
November 1921 - American Speciality
Manufacturers Association.
December 3-Ohlo Corn Boys.
December 16-17-Pennsylvania State Ho-
tel Mems Association.
December 25-31-Jewish Chautauqua so-
ciety.
December 2s-American Association for
the Advancement of Science.
December 29-American Association for
Labor Legislation.
Others scheduled for December are the
American Folklore Society, the National
Lodge of Good Templars, the Supreme
Forest and the Tall Cedars of Lebanon.
From April II to 16 the 5Oth anniversary
Of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion
Of the United States will be commem-
GRATED. On December II the 18th anniver-
sary Of the Old Guards, Second Regiment
Infantry Corps, y. G. p, will be cele-
orated.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-19
AEzAeHzTM GAeuEW WAE1eT o. CIV
COURSE IN PUBLIC SPEAKING
Will be Opened Tonight With Free
Lecture at Central Y. M. C. A.

The course in public speaking at the
night school of the Central Y. NJ. c. A.
Will be opened with free session to-
night, when the speaker will be Dale NJ.
Carnagey, OF New York Mr.. Carnagey
has been an instructor for some years
In New York and Brooklyn Y. NJ. C. A.
schools, and is we'll known to educa tional
association workers throughout the coun-
try. His subject tonight is to be Self
Confidence and Talking to Win"
The course will be offered each Monday
night during the winter.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-19
FoRESEES NEW RACIAL ERA
DR.. Felix Adler's Prophecy Impresses
Educators and Lecturers.

Educators. lecturers and business men
who heard DR.. Felix Adler. of New York,
predict that an era when racial bitter
ness would be dissolved was rapidly APP
preaching, stated today that they were
impressed by the statements of the leader
of the Ethical Culture Society.
Doctor Adler spoke yesterday before.
2OOo persons in the Broad Street The
atre. His subject was The Meaning OF
the World Crisis" The SPEAKERS words
were applauded when he declared that
racial bitterness would soon be elimin-
ated.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-19
WILL RECEIVE NEW PASTOR
The Rev. T. E. Winter to be Enter.
tained by Third Christian Church.

The Rev. T. f. Winter. OF Fulton. Mo
has accepted call to become pastor
OF the Third Christian Church. Aspen
street and Lancaster avenue. Members
Of the congregation will give a receD-
tion for him and his wife tomorrow even
ing.
The Rev. Mr. Winter is a graduate
from Hiram College. and completed his
studies in Yale University, the University
Of California and Berkley theological
Seminary, Hs has been pastor OF the
Christian Church in Fultsn, Mo ,or
more than four years. and previous IN
that work was professor N the R,bI.
College Of Missouri. at Columbia.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-19
rs YEARS IN PRIESTHOOD
Archbishop Presides at Father Cogh'
lan's Anniversary Celebration.

With Archbishop Prendergast and more
than 100 priests from this and other cities
in attendance, the Rev. Gerald p. Cosh-
Ian yesterday celebrated the 25th ami
versary of his pastorate at the Roman
Catholic Church Of Our Lady OF Mercy.
Broad street and Susquehanna avenue.
and also the :5th anniversary of the
erection OF the church.
More than 1000 members of the con-
greGation attended a Solemn High Mass
with Father Coghlan officiating. The
Rev. Charles w Lyons. Of Boston Col
lego, preached the sermon. In the eve
ming Father Coghlan sang solemn ves-
pers, and q sermon was preached by the
Rev. William G. Carrigan.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-19
TODAY IS SEMI-CENTENARY
OF "SHERIDAN'S RIDE"
Veterans Revive Memories of area.

veterans Revive Memories OF Great
cavalryman's Famous Exploit.
White-haired veterans of the Grand
Army OF the Republic are quietly ceIe-
ornting today the 5Oth anniversary Of
General Phil Sheridan's famous %
milo ride from Winchester to Cedar
Creek. that turned rout into victory
for the Union forces.
Men who served in cavalry commands
during the Civil War. and especially those
who were in the victorious battle follow
ing sheridan s ride, are telling the story
TO-DAY to their grandchildren. Old books
OF verse are being thumbed for tho noar,
by Thomas Buchanan Read, "Sheridan's
Kide. Inspired by the exploit of the
dashinS cavalryman.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-19
COUNCILS REORGANIZATION
AN ISSUE IN CAMPAIGN
Every Legislative Candidate Must Go
On Record for or Against II.

On Record for or Against 1t.
Every candidate for the State Legisla-
ture will be compelled to go on record
for or against the principle Of a smaller
and reorganized Councils.
This question will be presented 10 the
candidates by independent political lead
ers Of the city. according to FranL,Iin
Spencer Edmonds. candidate for the
state Senate on the Washington party
ticket from the Germantown-Mana
district, who made an announcement 10
this effect yesterday. saying that every
candidate Will be asked to sign a pledge
committing himself on the subject
MIR Edmonds said a bill for the aboli-
tion of the dual officeholding evil had
also been drafted and would be presented
TO the next Legislature.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-19
1900 MARINES COMING BACK
Sea Soldiers in Mexico to Return to
Philadelphia.

Preparations are being made at the
Philadelphia navy yard today to receive
100 marines, now on duty at Vera Cruz.
This indicates, naval men say that the
local yard will continue TO be the advance
OF the Marine Corps.
While officials deny that one Of the
three military companies of the Marine
Corps at Vera Cruz viii be returned to
Philadelphia, it was said at the navy
yard that portion of the artillery equip-
ment arrived recently on the supply ship
Lebanon.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-19
CHURCH BURNS MORTGAGE
Baptist Congregation Wipes Out Old
Debt at Celebration.
BuInInE q mortEage for Ils. d

buFnlnB mortgage Tor p8 600. the con-
gresatlon OF the Bethlehem Baptist
Church, 18th and York streets. has ended
us mn shhlseIsAFy eelebration. The
mortgage had been reduced from wear -
year, and the silver anniversary -
nads the occasion OF WiplnE Il out "a
Rev. DR.. +. ". Farr. the pastog. -
GATED and preached sermon.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-19
DENMARK AFTER MORE ARMS
Kings Agent Sends Inquiry Here
Asking Cost of Rifles.

Evidence that King Christian OF Den,
mark Is contemplating an increase IN
the hghting strength OF his nation is
shown by Inquiries received here asking
the cost OF 1000 rines. This is one OF
several recent requests OF a similar
nature which have been made in this
country
The inquiry was received on Saturday,
signed BY A. Karissn. one OF Denmark's 5
military contractors, who not only re-
quested prices. but also the names OF re-
liable inspectors OF material who might
be employed by his Government.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-19
UNIVERSITY EXTENSION WORK
Program Of Ninety Lectures on MANY
Topics Announced.

sn, treat interest has been aroused bv IN.
announcement o. OF program OF 90 lseturss
J.. great variety OF topics which has
sion SItansea by the University EIten.
=, mere .',,, Will be six illustrated Lectures
81 me Ascent of Man" BY DR. g ~
Shlhucker and hye lectures on ShaL.S-
PsarsSn can topics by Prof. stockton ATson
~ Hlee University, Texas. brother a.
s lale Mrs. Woodrow Wilson. Intsr,
national problems win be discuss-s g. 81.
oL william Starr Myers, OF Prince,
Fror. Samuel Arthur King ~
w. I'm Ma"T will give hve lectures on
7 10. representative Interpretations OF
san sul oe delivered by Prof J. Dun
,,,i interpretations OF American sespsrvI
~, -" ee given in four Illustrated lecture
- LteL Deaslas " Iahnaan- al g.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-19
Famlly Aw.y, Thisvs. Tsks wan,

Detectives today ara making EFFORT %
md valuable violin stolen from tbs
home OF Marcus Matthias, $3.50 BelasIJ
avenue, in the absence OF the family. The
thieves shtred a side window at the Ger
mantoWn home despite the fact that nSnv
extra plainclothes men had been PLACED
In that part OF the city 10 put an end To-
the robber4es.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-19
DIRECTOR HARTE WARNS
AGAINST TWO AILMENTS
Advises Parents of Perils of Diph-
liberia and Scarlet Fever.


As safeguard against the spreading
Of diphtheris and scarlet fever. Director
Harte. OF the Department OF Health and
Charities. advises that children with sore
thrOats be separated from their families
and playmates until they have been sx-
anlned by a physician.
sore throat may be the advance sig
nal or a serious mslady. said Doctor
Harte in his weekly bulletin He added
People are too prone 20 try home
remedies hrst or TO walt FOR some serious
symptoms before consulting a physician,
who Is the only person qualihed 70 make
a proper examination OF the throat ana
who can have a culture made II neces-
sary. Delay Is especially dangerous whom
the sore throat happens 10 be dlphtherla-
In this disease II is highly important that
the cure for II. diphtheria antitoxia. b
Siyen - early e. possible" =