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The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-10
Herring Catch Fairly Large
Ru Aeeocs0fod pfecs

st. Johns, N. F., Dec. 10.-Reports
from the winter herring fishery off the
west coast of New Foundland, now in
mid-season, indicate that the catch will
be fairly large. In a good year about
100000 barrels of the fish are taken
in the three centers of the industry. OF
this approximately twoIthirds goes to
the United States and the remaining
third to Canada. The herring are used
partly for food purposes, when smoked,
but are chiefly valuable as bait for the
cod fisheries.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-10
COURT HOUSE
FORTY TAX Case VERD|CTS
Special Jury Cleared UP Many Appeals
That Had Been Taken From
Auditor Generals Action

A special jury empaneled this morn
ing rendered verdicts in forty tax
cases, involving appeals from tax lev
les made by the Auditor General. This
action disposes of the majority of the
appeals which have come to the atten-
tlon of the Attorney General during
the last year or two and he is about
ready to retire from office in so far as
such cases are concerned.
Twenty two of the verdicts were
rendered in favor of the defendant be-
cause of the fact that the appellant,
after taking exceptions to the tax levy
made settlement tor the full claim with
the State Treasurer. In eighteen
Others the verdicts were in favor of
the commonwealth and ranged from
$4O.9S to $500, the total being
about $4,000.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-10
France REPORTS QUIET
REENINC ALONG Battle
Lines OF WESTERN FRONT

Paris, Dec. 10, 2.39 A. M.-The day
OF December, 8 passed quietly in Bel
gium as well as in the vicinity Of Ar
ras, according to the official statement
given out at the War Office in Paris
this afternoon. The War Office claims
French advances at several points on
the extended battle front, and makes no
mention of any reverses. For instance
near LIE Queinoy gains of from 200 to
500 yards were made; in the Aisne and
on the heights of the Mouse the French
artillery mastered the batteries of the
enemy and near Rheims French cannon
compelled the evacuation of trenches
Counter attacks were repulsed near
Perthes and il the Argonne. In the
latter locality new trenches we're taken
by the French. The text of the COM
munication follows: FL
1.-The day or December passed
quietly in Belgium as well as in the re.
glon of Arras, where the enemy made
no attempt at a resumption of offensive
operations. Further to the south in the
region of lie Quenoy and around An.
dechy we made advances varying from
zoo to 600 yards. Our gains were
maintained and consolidated.
In the region Of the Aisne and in
Champagne there has been no change.
The German artillery, over which we
gained the advantage during the last
few days, yesterday evidenced increased
activity, but was again mastered by our
heavy artillery. In the environs of
Rheims the heavy French pieces COM
pelled the Germans to evacuate several
trenches. This evacuation was carried
out under the fire of our infantry.
"In the region of Perthes the enemy,
by means of two counter attacks, en-
deavored to recapture the intrenchments
which he lost to US December s. He
was repulsed. The German position ta-
ken by us has been effectively protect
ed. In all the Argonne region we have
continued to make progress. We have
occupied new trenches, repulsed with
complete success six counter attacks
and completed and consolidated the
ground won from the enemy.
''On the heights of the Meuse there
have been artillery engagements, in
which we maintained a distinct advan-
tage, and this in spite of the very
great activity of the batteries of the
enemy. In the forest Of Pc Pertre we
have taken some new trenches. There
is nothing to report on the remainder of
the front as far as the Swiss frontier. -
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-10
SUGGESTS 2O-DAY TRUCE IN
WAR OVER CHRISTMAS TINE

Washington, Dec. 10.-Food, cloth
ing or any commodity which would in
the slightest degree serve to prolong
the European war as we'll as contra
band would be barred from export if
a bill introduced by Senator Works to-
day should so through Congress.
A resolution was introduced by SEN
ator Kenyon requesting the warning
nations in the name of the Congress
of the United States to declare a
twenty day truce over the Christmas
holidays with the hope that such ces-
sation of hostilities may stimulate re-
Election upon the part of such nations
as to the meaning and spirit of the
Christmas time and that there may
come again ON earth peace and good
will toward men,"
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-10
Japs Notified of Victory

Toxic, Dec. 10.-The British govern
ment has communicated to Japan an of
fetal account of the sinking, Decemb ,r
s, off the Falkland Islands, in the South
Atlantic of the German cruisers Scharn-
horst, Gneisenar and Leipzig, with
loss of about 1900 men. The reports
make no mention by name of the Brit
ish warships which took part in this
engagement
The Japanese navy officials say no
advices concerning this combat have
been received from the Japanese war
ships on patrol in southern waters
consequently it is to be presumed that
they did not take part in the actions.
The British squadron in the South
Atlantic, according to information Civ
en- out here, was reinforced recently by
several vessels armed with guns of
heavy calibre.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-10
HARRY B. DAVIS is DEAD
For Fl Years He Was Employed at the
Foundry and Machine Works


Harry b. Davis, AZ years old, died
this morning at the home of his sister,
Mrs. C. F. Householder, 604 Cumber,
land street, after a long illness of
paralysis.
Funeral services will be held on Sat
urday afternoon at O'Clock at the
home of Mrs. E. R. Delaney, 719 Cap,
ital street, the Rev. DIR. John ID. Fox,
pastor of Grace Methodist Episcopai
church, officiating. Burial will be in
the Harrisburg cemetery and will be
private.
He left a sister, Mrs. C. f. House
holder, and one brother, John Davis.
Mr.. Davis, who was formerly known as
" Doc" Davis, was employed for
twenty-one years in the Foundry and
Machine shops, but for the last nine
years had been employed as timekeeper
at the Pennsylvania Railroad Com.
pany's shops. He was member of the
Volunteer Relief Association.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-10
Thrown From Automobile

Ralph Andrews, 315 Hamilton street,
who for number of years was employ
ed in the office at the Harrisburg Hos
pital, was admitted there as a patient
yesterday afternoon. He was thrown
from an automobile, sustaining severe
bruises of the back and left knee. An
X-ray examination was this afternoon
made to determine if the injuries were
more serious.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-10
Divorce Case Hearing

Further hearing on the application
of the respondent to have declared void
the divorce entered in the case of Gill
ka VS.. John Brajkovic was held before
Scott s. I4eiby, master, both yesterday
afternoon and to-day. Brajkovic al.
leges that he never had notice of the
divorce action. His former wife was
on the stand yesterday and declared
that her husband deserted her and that
he remained away for more than seven.
teen years. Notice was given him of
the divorce action, she declared.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-10
OLD-TIME Remedy
makes Pure BLOOD

Purify your blood py taking Hoods
Sarsaparilla. This medicine has been
and still is the peoples medicine be.
cause of its reliable character and it's
wonderful success in the treatment Of
the common diseases and ailments
scrofula, eatarrh, rheumatism, dyspep-
sia, loss of appetite, that tired feeling,
general debility.
= Hoods Sarsaparilla has been tested
forty years. Get it to-day. Adv. ~.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-10
EvERS DOWN WITH PNEUMONIA
Famous Captain Of Boston Braves in a
Serious Condition
By Associated Press.

New York, Dec. 10.-The illness of
Johnny Evers, captain and second base
men of the world s champion Boston
Braves, took seriou s turn to-day.
The physicians who have been attending
him at local hotel reported that he
had developed pneumonia in one lung
and was in serious condition.
Evers contr acted cold early in the
week while in attendance at the annual
meeting of the National League, but
did not realize the dangerousness of his
condition until yesterday.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-10
Martin-Briner wedding

Irwin Y. Martin and Harriet M
Briner, both of this city, were married
last night in the parsonage of st. John s
Reformed church, by the pastor, the
Rev. G. W. Hartman. The couple were
accompanied by Mr.. and Mrs. Edward
L. Vincent. After they return from
their honeymoon they will reside at
2344 ElIerslie street.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-10
Inhabitants Desert Przemysl

Lemberg, Galicia, Dec. 10, via Pet
rograd and London, $50 P. M.-Pris-
oners who were taken in sortie made
by the garrison of the Austrian fort
ress of Przemysl were brought here
yesterday. They declare that all the
inhabitants of Przemysl hav desert
ed the city and that it is fast becom-
ing uninhabitable.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-10
Philadelphia, Dec. 1O.-stock closed
BRoDBEcK WILL CONTEST
Defeated Congressman in York Adams
District Will Protest Elactinn

York, Pa, Dec. 10.-Congressman A.
r. Brodbeck, Democrat, defeated for
reelection from the Twentieth Penn
sylvania district, has fled a contest
against his successful Republican op-
ponent, G. William Beales, of Gettys.
burg.
Notices of the charges, including al
legged corrupt use of money to influence
voters and illegal practices by election
boards was served on Mr.. Beales last
night. The latter declares that he has
nothing to fear from an investigation.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-10
No Appropriation Coming

Although anxious to aid the county
in financing the cost of establishing a
municipal hospital, where patients suf-
fering with contagious diseases may be
treated, the City Commissioners to-day
said the city now is unable to make an
appropriation.
The Directors of the Poor, however,
plan to go right ahead working toward
the end of establishing the hospital
By supplying nurses, furnishing sup
plies and aiding in the supervision, the
city Health Bureau will, however, be
able to assist the county materially.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-10
Major Vale Recommissioned

A commission was issued from the
AdJutant Generals Department to-day
to Major Elisha NJ. Vale, of the Eighth
regiment, National Guard. This is
Major Vale's second commission to his
present Office.
Captain Edward r. Mcbride, Com
pany NJ, Eighth regiment, has rendered
his resignation under date of November
25, and it has been accepted.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-10
WIN Withdraw Federal Troops
BY Associated Press.

Washington, Dec. 1O.-Federa
troops in the Colorado strike region
probably will be ordered withdrawn
late to-day or tomorrow. Governor
Ammons is expected to telegraph the
President that the State is ready to re
sumo control of the situation.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-10
Can Purchase whole wheat Crop

Sydney, via London, Dec. 10, 1886
A. M.-The legislative council has rati-
fled the bill empowering the govern
ment to purchase the whole of the en-
suing wheat crop of New South Wales
at five shillings a bushel.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-10
Turks CAPTURED and Disarmed

Odessa, Dec. TO, via Petrograd.-
Turkish detachment of twenty three
men landed her forces at Bouras. a
small port in the Black Sea near odes,
sa. The Turks struck inland and were
captured four miles from Tarutino Bes
sarabla. They were disarmed and
taken to the Tarutino.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-10
Governor.elect tn sneak

Programs for the annual meeting of
the Pennsylvania State Educational
Association in this city December 30,
80 and 81 were issued to-day. Gov.
ernorelect Martin G. Brumbaugh will
speak Tuesday afternoon, December 80.
Sessions will be held in the Technical
High school.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-10
Mrs. Mccauley Has Restless /,

No improvement was reported to-day
in the condition of Mrs. Gilbert NJ.
McCauley, of 13 South Front street,
who is suffering from pneumonia. She
passed restless night.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-10
Parade Committee to Meet

burg Mummers Association will meet
with traction company officials to-mor-
row evening to confer on parade plans.
The association met last evening and
fixed prize awards for the New Year g
day parade.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-10
Habeas Corpus Suit

A writ OF habeas corpus was issued
against DR.. H. L. Orth, superintendent
of the State Hospital for the Insane,
requiring him to show by what author
ity he is OBTAINING Florence Adams at
the hospital. The Adams woman some
time ago was committed to the hospital
as feeble-minded. 1t now is alleged
that she has fully recovered and should
be discharged.
The Court will hear the case to.mor-
row morning at. 10 O'Clock.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-10
Quite a Difference

The Serious Girl always work to
be engaged at higher salary than the
year before. The Frivolous Girl-And
L always try to be engaged to higher
salary than the year before.-Judge.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-10
Boston Stock Exchauge Reonens

Boston, Dec. 1.-THE Boston Stock
Exchange was reopened to-day after
suspension of trading for 109 business
DAYS due to the war
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-10
CAPITOL HILL
KALBfUS TO PAY COSTS.
cut TAKES AN APPEAL
Man Accused of Shooting Baby Deer
in clearield County Acquitted, and
Costs Placed Upon Secretary of
State Game Commission

A celebrated case, one that has agi
tated Clearfeld county for several
years, came to a conclusion on Tues
day, when DR.. Dixon, physician of
that county, was acquitted of killing
baby deer, and the jury put the costs
on the prosecutor, DR.. Joseph Kalbfus,
of Harrisburg, Secretary of the State
Game Commission. Three years ago,
during the hunting season, the State
game warden in Clearfeld found a
small buck deer, the horns of which
were scarcely liscernible, in hunting
camp, and it was said that DR.. Dixon
had killed it. Secretary Kalbfus at
once began a prosecution on a charge
of killing deer without horns, the
animal being very young, not out of the
baby stage. The case dragged along,
and at last came to trial this week.
The prosecution swore that the deer
was not of an age that it might be
killed, while the defense placed num-
Der Of witnesses on the stand who
swore that the deer was not only old
enough to have horns, but when it was
killed it was hung from branch of a
tree by the horns. The man was ac-
quilted and placed the costs on the
game secretary, but an appeal was at
once taken, under decision of Judge
Rice, of Superior Court, who decided
that an officer of the State who brought
prosecution in good faith, believing
that the law had been. violated could
not be taxed with the costs, and the
county would have to pay them.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-10
To Discuss Labor Legislation

The Legislative boards of the Broth.
erhood of Locomotive Engineers and
the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen
will hold joint session December Is
in Whites hall to discuss pending labor
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-10
DR.. Levy win Lecture might

DR.. j. Leonard Levy, minister of
a large and influential congregation in
Pittsburgh, swill lecture in the Tech.
nical High school this evening" it being
one of the lectures in the teachers
training course being conducted in
connection with the local institute.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-10
The Frisco Exhibit

State Health Commissioner Dixon is
IN Philadelphia experimenting the
preparation of the Pennsylvania Health
Department exhibit at the San Fran
cisco Pan-American Exposition. DR..
Dahlgren, who is preparing the models
to be used, has done similar work for d
number of scientific institutions.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-10

The province of Bessarabia is in
Southeastern Russia, adjoining Rumania.
Tarutino is German colony of about
1000 Inhabitants.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-10
Pay For Paving

The Pennsylvania State Launtic hos
pital to-day paid into the city treas
ury its assessment incident to the paw
ang of Maclay street from Seventh to
Cameron. 1t amounted to $5,SO2. .3S
and the money at once was given over
to the contractor, the Central Construc-
tion and Supply Company.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-10
Marriage Licenses

Carl S. Smeigh, Harrisburg, and
Madalyn Ruth Reifsnyder, Oakville.
Lyza Malectecz, Wiconisco, and
Annie Parucka, Williamstown.
William W. o. Barr and Alma p
Bonawitz, city.
Samuel Beidig, city, and Ada shep
herd, Kansas City, Mo.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-10
Feeding Birds

The State Game Commission is in re-
ceipt of letters from sportsmen all over
the State saying that they are feeding
the game birds, and that every effort
VIII be made to provide food for them
during the winter months.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-10
Increased Capital

The Pennsylvania Paper Stock Com
pany, of Pittsburgh, has filed notice of
an increase of capital stock from
$4,000 to $250,00O.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-10
Governor Home

Governor Tener returned home this
sfternoon from New York and presided
at the meeting of the Board of Public
Grounds and Buildings.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-10

Artistic Printing at star.Independent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-09

wondrous pink ribbon arrangement and silver lace. and at the belt in front there Is cluster of pink roses shaded to lav-, endar and this motif Is carried out mi the cash which completes the beautiful creation. And guess what I was told it cost? 5000 only. Could you buy that at any fashionable shop in New York for less than sl5oO0? I believe read somewhere that Grace George paid saDO for the original. An inexpensive tailor made was of back chiffon broadeoth with the fashionable long tunic and a loose be- coming coat with high fur collar was shown. This suit was only s2s5o.
 You asked especially about blouses in your last letter. This department at Ssks has the reputation. as you know. or being one of the most exclusive and up-to-date in the south and 1t well de- serves the name. A dainty model at $5.y5 was a copy of an expensive model 1t was of white shadow lace with vest ef- feet and deep girdle of white messaline
 Before l close must tell you of the Mile. Dorziat gown that was shown
 This wonderful French actress wears the original In MT. Faversharn's play The HAWK, and by the way, sne has all ways been considered one of the best, dressed women in Paris. The gown L speak of is of black chiffon messaline. It Is built in five or six riers-the skirt
 1 mean, eachtier edged with jet fringe. The eorsage is very simple Folded sur plice style from the shoulders to tho waist line is the chiffon messaline, the upper part being of black tulle yelled with white -tulle. very broad girdle is used and the gown Is sleevess-veryl simple but beautiful in style. The prico of the copy at Saks is only s65 Imagine h' Why don't you come up this week and see all these beauties for yourself q II you do I'd suggest that you come, early and avoid the rush for yesterday v, they were soing-going--and they may be gone before you know it. However, 1T you can't come and will trust to my taste, I'll send you what I consider styi-l ish. No use to go to New York when you! can get just as attractive and much cheaper things right here in Birming-' ham. Modishly yours. DOLLY
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-09
Supplies For Belgium

London, November s.-(2:05 D. m )-The American commission for relief in Bel glum reported today it had delivered to Belgian relief stations In the last fort night 23S3 tons of cereal foodstuffs Sup- plies in hand" are:
 In Holland being forwarded, 203O tons. en route from England, 3472; en route on the Atlantic, 6l0O; loading in various ports. 1000O. Also the commission has in course of collection eight cargoes esti- mated at 32.0d0 tons.
 By November 13 the commission will have delivered into Belgium about l7OOO tons of foodstuffs.
 Requirements from the first of Decem- Der will be .SO,000 tons monthly The com mission has assurances of 32,000 tons for delivery during December and January.
 The cargoes on the Atlantic are gifts from the people of Nova Scotia and the Rockefeller Foundation. Among cargoes assured are those from California and Iowa and the city of Ottawa. A movement has been inaugurated for cooperation of all women's organiza. i tions in America under the title of the Woman's Section of the American Com mission for Relief in Belgium. The ex- ecutive committee in charge of the move ment consists of Mrs. Lndon w. Bates Mrs. Edward R. Hewitt Mrs. Angus, Belmont, Mrs. William K. Vanderbilt Mrs. H. C. Hoover Miss Anne Morgan and Miss Mary Parsons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-09
TOCONS|DER THE CONST|TUT|ONAL|TY OF 4STATE LAWS U. S. Supreme Court Faced With Questions InvOlv-
 ing State Statutes
 This Week

Washington, November S.-constitu- tionality of four state laws and the question of whether a person may be compelled to pay a debt to trust will be considered this week by the su- preme court.
 Arguments are to be heard on validity of the South Carolina dispensary leg islation, the Maryland automobile license law, the Mississippi 10-hour la- bor law and the Iowa liquor injunction law In the South Carolina case the Carolina Glass company, which was held by a dispensary commission to have conspired with members of the state dispensary board to overcharge the state for bottles, Is attacking the law which authorized the state to take possession of money owed the com pany by the county dispensaries.
 The trust problem arises out of the suit of the Corn Products Refining com pany to collect S1247 from the D. R. Wilder Manufacturing company of At | lanta. Ga, as the purchase price oi l goods sold and delivered to the latter The defense was that the Corn Products company was an unlawful combination under the Sherman antitrust law. The | Georgia court of appeals held this was no defense and the company appealed.
 The court also will hear arguments on the enforceability of oil leases con taining surrender clauses in favor of the leasing company, and on tho l question of how far railroads in mak- l ing the distribution of cars among l shippers are subject to state law.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-09
MANY ASSOCIATIONS
 TO MEET THIS WEEK

Washington, November S-Leaders of agricultural research and educational work will meet here this week to dis cuss the possibility of increasing Amer ftan production to meet conditions brought on by the war. Ten national as- scciations will hold their annual gath erings during the week and approximate ly thousand delegates will attend. Sec retary Houston will open the general sessions of the Association of Agricul- tural Colleges and Experiment Stations Other associations to meet will be the Association of State Universities, the Society for the Pron. otion of Agricul- tural Teaching, Association of Farmers Institute Workers. Society of Agronemy Society of Animal Production, American Farm Management association, Land Grant Engineering association, Associa- ton of Official Seed Analysis.