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The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-29
FOUND AFTER 1000 YEARS
yale Receivers and Is Decipherine
Babylonian Law Code Tablet

New Haven, Conn, Jan. ga
Babylonian tablet, believed to have
been buried in the earth more than
1000 years and containing the earliest
law code, recently has been unearthed,
and is now in possession of Yale Uni.
verslty, it became known yesterday.
The tablet is heavily encrusted. hui
part of it has been cleaned and de.
ciphered.
The laws are written in the Sumeriau
language, the language of Southern
Babylonia, prior to its conquest by the
Semites or Accadians. in the time of
Hammarabi. Owing TO the imperfect
knowledge of the language. the work
of deeiphering is extremely difficult.
but the university expects to have com
plete translations made and published.
The laws that have been translated
refer to legislation concerning injury to
women; the reputation of children
who have been adopted; elopement; the
hire of boats and cattle, and provision
for the killing of hired OK bv lion.
These laws ar believed to have been
written about $500 B. c.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-29
ASKS U. :. ENVOY TO ACT
FOR AUSTRIAN PRISONERS

Berlin, via London, Jan. 29.-Word
was received here yesterday from
Vienna that the Austrian Foreign Min
lister, Baron Stephan Burian, had cabled
Secretary Bryan, at Washington, ex-
pressing regret that the American dip
lomatic representative in Russia, into
whose care Austrian interests in that.
country were committed at the out
break of the war, had not been able to
afford better protection to Austrian and
German prisoners of war. Baron Burian
suggests that the American Ambassa-
dor at Petrograd make new representa-
tions to the Russian government in be-
half of the prisoners.
The condition of the prisoners, Baron
Burian says, has not been improved,
either in France or Russia, since See
retary Bryan took action in their be-
half some time ago. Baron Burian re-
quests a telegraphic reply from Mr..
Bryan.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-29
NO RIGHTS IN SUNDAY SCHOOL
Minnesota Court Upholds Discrimina
tion Against Colored Girl

Brainerd, Mimi, Jan. 29.-In the
matter of their treatment in Sunday
schools, negroes have no civil rights
This was The ruling of Judge W. s
McClenahan in the district court here
Mary c. Marshall, coolred, 16 years
old, had brought suit against the off.
GERS of Sunday school at Aitkin
Mimi, alleging she had been discrimi.
mated against while attending religious
services, being forced to sit apart from
the white members.
"No legislative body" Judge Nc.
Clenahan said, "ever specifically in.
eluded churches or religious societies in
the so-called civil rights act. For
courts to undertake to dictate how they
shall conduct their affairs would meet
with Just resentment and would be of
doubtful legality on constitutional
grounds
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-29
American Captain PILOTS
HIS Vessel THROUGH Mine
STREWN WATERSAT Bremen

New York, Jan. 29.-Captain Ed
ward I. Pinchin, who pilotei the Amer
lean steamer Elmonte through mine
strewn waters safely into the harbor
of Bremen on New Years Day, brought
his ship back to this port to-day. AL.
though Captain Pinchin 5 feat was re.
garded with amazement at Bremen, he
was arrested before his ship could dis
charge its cakgo of 5000 bales of cot.
ton, questioned at length and finally ta-
ken before a German admiral who cross.
examined him and released him.
Because of the double distinction of
guiding his ship through the mine
flag into Bremen haIbor for the first
time in A years aboard a merchant
vessel, Captain Pincbin was royalty en-
tertained. he said, during his stay in
Bremen.
Feat Performed in Fog
Captain Pinchin said that he had
steered his vessel through a prohibited
channel into Bremen harbor during a
fog. Because of the fog he eluied the
Gordon of German battleships and
cruisers stationed at the entrance. The
first the German naval authorities knew
of his intentions was when the fog
lifted and they saw Elmonte lying at
anchor.
Eimonte sailed from New York De-
cember !, stopping here on her way to
Bremen from Galveston. She arrived
at Dover, England. on Christmas Day
and had to wait till the next day, on
account Of the holiday, to obtain per-
mission from the British Admiralty to
continue her trip to Bremen. Captain
Pinchin said that after he left Dover
he was heli up by patrol boats at Deal
till a party of junior naval officers who
boarded her were satisfied as TO her
cargo and destination.
After Elmonte had discharged her
cargo at Bremen her crew of American
sailors were given shore leave. They
were welcomed by citizens with a great
demonstration, Captain Pinchin said Ell
monte brought back a cargo aof salt
from Rrpmpn
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-29

was particularly important. Here our
troops, advancing with energy, com
PEELED the enemy, January 26, to re-
treat in great haste, leaving behind
them ammunition and other war mate
rial. In the vicinity of Tsekhanie and
Dolkhiny we captured on January %
an earth work of the enemy and we
surrounded second position close to
this first one. During these operations
we took a number of prisoners, officers
and men. The exact numbers have
not yet been determined.
cat certain points along this front
the enemy has made particular efforts
to assume the offensive, but every
where their endeavors have resulted in
failure.
"There has been no change in the
situation in Bukowina. Artillery duels
and outpost skirmishes continue.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-29
At the Colonial

Distinctly oriental is the term that
must be applied to Sumika and the
Geisha Girls, a delightful song and
dance attraction that a number of
dainty misses from the Far East are
presenting at the Colonial for the last
half of the week. Elaborate stage set
tings and costumes make the act a bean
tlful spectacle. Next in line in i'm
portanee is duo of popular comedians
known as Craig and Williams; while
clever attractions also are the comedy
sketch presented by Gertrude Arden
and company and the song and dance
novelty offered by the Howell Sisters.
New and interesting attractions in the
way of moving pictures also came to
the Busy Corner Yesterday to remain
for the rest of the week. Adv.*
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-29
Howe's Travel Festival

All the world loves a blueiaeket, but
comparatively few Americans are ac-
qnainted with him. Secretary of the
Navy, Mr. Josephus Daniels. has long
been anxious to have the American
public know him better for what he
does. He decided that the most effect.
ire way to form this acquaintance is
Through the medium of moving pic
lures. He recognized, at the same time,
that Lyman II. Howe s Travel Festival
is the one attraction before the pub
lie exceptionally well qualified TO in
troduce our New Navy to the pub.
-9is because this entertainment COM
mands the patronage of the most cul-
tared, discriminating and thoughtful
audiences throughout the nation. For
this reason he extended exceptional
facilities and privileges to Howe's staff
photographers during the two years
taey Were engaged in filming every
phase of naval life which will be repro
dnced at the Majesti; to-day and to-
morrow, with daily matinees. Adv
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-29
RUSSIANS take OFFENSIVE
IN EAST PRUSSIA, DRIVING
Germans BACK. IS REPORT

Petrograd, Jan. 29.-The general
taft of the Russian army to-day issued
report on the progress of the fighting,
as follows:
In the country to the north of Til
sit, East Prussia, Russian detachments
January % took the offensive and
drove back the Germans, DESTROYING
the railroad station at Pogegen, a few
miles north of Tilsit.
1.-The fighting in the forested coun-
try to the north of Pilkalen and Gum
olnnen continues and in certain places
are making progress. Along the rest
of the front in East Prussia January
- passed quietly, except in the coun-
try to the northeast of Darkehmen.
Here the Germans attacked our posi-
tlons, but they were driven back to
their trenches.
Fighting Along the vistula
ION the right bank of the lower
Vistula encounters continue between
our advance guards and those of the
enemy. On the left bank of the Wis
tula, in the vicinity of Borjimow, Rus
sian troops, aided by sappers, delivered
an dttdch @the Hl9Hl OF January on
the trenche of the enemy, after hav-
ing the afternoon of that date success
fully countermined these trenches. In
this same locality the Germans as
sumed offensive operations, but with
out success.
"The artillery duel along the left
bank of the Vistula continued January
81. Our efficient she'll fire against the
position of the enemy silenced several
of his batteries and inflicted heavy
losses on the Germans in their trenches.
This was particularly the case near the
village of Jidomitze, where we saw
German soldiers carrying numbers of
dead and wounded from their trenches.
Russian Successes in Gaicia
"Galicia = Along the Carpathian
front the Dukla pass to the railroad
running between Stry and Mosnkateh
we were engaged January 26 and Jan
uary 81 with successful results. Our
success to the southwest of Dukla pass
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-29
Theatrical Bargain

III commercial lines have their bar
gain days and so Manager Hopkins, of
the Majestic, has arranged to give his
patrons bargain week, commencing
next Monday. This bargain will be
made attractive By the appearance of
Arthur Chatterdon. an actor of the
younger school, of rare ability and de-
eiied personal magnetism. The com
pany is far above the average. the pro-
ductions are perfect, while the acces-
series that go to make Broadway sue
cesses so delightful are also provided.
Not alone win there be bargain in
the company and stage settings, but
more so in the plays which are of a
rarely attractive kind. f'Kindling"
opens the engagement Monday after
noon. ga Grain of Dust made ia
maus by James f. Hackett. is the Of
fering for Monday night. On Tuesday
night "The Girl in the Taxi" will be
siven, in which Arthur Chatterdon and
Adelyn Bushnell give an exhibition of
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-29
Says Spies Pose as Nurses

London, Jan. 29.-The Nursing
Mirror" one of the newspaper organs
OF the trained nurses in England, points
out the danger of spies masquerading
as nurses, and says that Lord Kitchen
er caused an investigation to be made
at Southampton hospital, where four
women, indiscreet in army matters,
were discharged. At another hospital
two nurses were recently found to be
out and out spies, the Mirror says.
Both were Americans with German
sympathies and We're effectuaily dealt
with, although it is not stated what
disposition was made of them.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-29
Regent Theatre

Another successful two-day presenta-
tion OF exclusive film plays has ter
minated ami the management of the
Regent theatre is more than ever con-
vinced that film play admirers of this
city are thoroughly in harmony with
the efforts of this theatre to exhibit
films of highest grade only. The high
character of the preceding exhibitions
IS further emphasized in the presenta-
ton to-day Of recent released World
Film feature, "As Ye Sow" with Alice
Brady in the title role, giving as it
does, full sway to the dramatic quail
feations of this we'll known and Justly
esteemed actress.-Afv.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-29
Broadway-Star Feature at Photoplay
TODAY

Title, Sage Brush Gal" Liza Fill
klns, the popular proprietress of the
coffee house, falls in love with Ted. a
young Fastener, who gets in with bad
company in the mining town and gam.
bles. Trigger Jim,'' bad and dan
gerous man, induces Ted to give him
the combination of his uncle's safe.
which he robs. Liza, however, proves
her daring and resoureefulness by To-
eating the money and recovering it, al
though she barely escapes a terrific
landslide and explosion which kills
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-29
REPORTED ATTEMPT ON LIFE
OF KING OF GREECE DENIED

London, Jan. 29.-The Greek Min
lister here declares the Constantinople
report of an attempt to assassinate
King Constantine, of Greece, is abso-
lutely untrue.
This report is conveyed to Copenhag
en- in a dispatch which says that the
authority for the report is the state
ments OF travellers arriving at Constan
tinople. The attempt on the life of the
King, according to the rumors, was
made at Patras, Greece.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-29
Autos Life Nine DAVIS

Detroit, Jan. 29.-The reason war
ring nations of Europe need so many
thousands of motor trucks is because
the average life of a truck in army
use is eight or nine days, according to
British army officer, who came direct
from the trenches in France to Detroit,
placed an order for solid tires for the
British army to be shipped at the rate
of $4,000 worth per week and return
ed to his command.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-29
Marietta's Champion Tomato Grower

Marietta, Jan. William Erswil-
Ter, who was the champion tomato
grower of this section last season, rails
ing in his garden tomatoes of the Stone
variety that weighed several ounces
over a pound, yesterday had for his
supper a number of tomatoes which he
had hanging in his cellar, pulled when
green, and which ripened almost per-
fectly the past week.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-29
Swiss Near Petroleum Famine

Berne, Jan. ga scarcity of petro-
leum is being experienced in Switzer.
land, owing to suspension of importa-
tions from Russia and Rumania. Sup
plies have run so low that the govern
ment has been forced to arrange i'm
portations from America. 1t has just
purchased large amount of petroleum
at New Orleans.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-29
Half Million in Gun Cotton

Warren, Pa, Jan 29-As result
of receiving the largest order in its
history, the plant of the Warren Chem
zeal Products Company, started opera
tions to its full capacity yesterday
morning. The plant has received a
100000 order for gun cotton for use
of one of the warning European Pow
ers and will operate day and night.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-29

tango dancing. There is unusual inter
est in the 15c price for the ladies Mon
day night, when those who secure their
seats at the advance sale Friday morn
ing may select the very best seats at
that remarkably small sum. Adv
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-29
Trieste Has New Governor

Rome, Jan. 29.-Prince Conrad Won
Hohenlohe e-Schillingsfurst, the former
military governor of Trieste, who is on
a special mission to Rumania. has been
replaced by General Konopp at Trieste.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-29
ADJUSTMENTS
MAJESfIc

Tomorrow and Saturday with daily
matinees. tire Lyman II. Howe
Travel Pictures.
All next week, The Arthur Chatter
don Stock Co., in repertoire OF
successful plays.
Monday afternoon, kindiing.H -
Monday evening. a Grain of
. Dust.
Tuesday matinee, Girl from No.
where.
TUESDAY evening. Girl in the
Taxi
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-29

. Trigger jim Ted goes back to New
York. where he has left a sweetheG-t,
and marries her. Bill McTwirk, a re-
formed gambler, proves himself Liza 8
best friend. Gradually the greater love
is awakened in her nature and soon
wedding bells are heard in the little
old town of Amador Junction, where
Bill is considered a lucky man. Our
regular Friday railroad story will also
be shown tO-day.-Adv.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-29
At the Victoria To-day

An exceptionally thrilling and
strongly dramatic detective story is
"A Double HAUL featuring Edwin
August and an an-star cast, in four
reels, which heads to-day S bill at the
Victoria theatre, 223 Market street.
The story deals with the underworld
and is full of action ami breath.quick
ening events throughout the entire film
OF four parts. To-days program is sup
planted also with three other special
features of extraordinary merit. They
are THE Lucky Blowout in two
reels. 1.-The Crucifixion of Al Brady. -
in one part, and the Pathe Daily News
showing in motion pictures latest cur
rent events from different parts of the
world.
Runaway June the Victoria g
next big serial will begin Monday, Feb
ruary l. Don I fail to see each install,
ment OF this film. 1t is a wonder
ADV.
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ORPHEUM

: Every afternoon aud evening. high
class vaudev lie.
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COLONIAL

Every afternoon aud evening, higo
class vaudeville.
COLONIAL
Every afternoon and evening, vaude.
vile and pictures.
VICTORIA
Motion Pictures.
PHoToPLAy
Motion Pictures.
REGENT
Motion Pictures
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1915-04-14

Wilhelm, who formerly was in the
United States navy, declared the ship
witnessed an encounter between the
Karlsruhe and the British cruiser
Bristol. when off the Bermudas," he
said, "thc British cruisers Bristol,
Suffolk and Berwick came up and we
were forced to run. While the Karls-
ruhe was engaging the Bristol we
were stcaming straight away. We
never heard from the Karlsruhe af-
ter that, except once. Our last mes
sage from her told us that the Bris-
tol had been damaged and was MAX
ing for some port for repairs. The
message said the Karlsruhe had been
only slightly damaged and that no
one had been killed.
"On November 2l, we sank the
French steamer Anne dc Brctagnc. On
December ~, just as our coal supply
again was running short, We took pos
session OF the British steamer Bell
vuc, with 1900 tons of coal. Our next
piizc was the French steamer Mont
A2Cl. She was empty, and after trans
icrring her crew to our ship we sent
her to the bottom. On December IS
we captured thc British steamer Ilcm-
SphCrc and from her secured 3,C0O
tons OF coal.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1915-04-14
Had to STAY There.

You are not very happy In this
house." friends remarked to the rent
er. NO. can't say we are" "Your
ceilings are falling" "rhey are, and
that isn't all. Our roof leaks, our eel
lar ILLS With water every time 1t rains.
our radiators thump, our furnace Is
too small for the house, it's appetite is
TOO large for our income, our cutters
nave rustcd away, the porch says, tho
mouse hasn't he'd a new coat Of paint
Tor seven years, the wall paper hangs
loose in every room and the chimney
~ shorter after every windstorm."
why IN the world don't you move ."
because we can't find another house
with hall that our long oriental run.
ner will fit"
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1915-04-14
TIME TO ACT.
Don't Wait for the Fatal Stages OF
kidney Illness. Profit by Laurens
Peoples Experiences.

Occasionally attacks of backache,
irregular urination, headaches and
dizzy spells are frequent symptoms of
kidney disorders. It's an error to
neglect these ills. The attacks may
pass off for a time but gchorally re-
turn with greater intensity. Don't
delay minute. Begin taking Doan's
Kidney Pills, and keep Gp their use
until the desired results fare obtained.
Good work in I.aurens proves the ef-
fcctivencss of this GREET kidney rem
edy.
Mrs. J. J. Pluss, 4t5/sullivan street.
Laurens, says: "Doans Kidney Pills
are all they are represented to be and
are all that one could wish for to re-
licvc weak back and other symptoms
OF kidney trouble. Doan's Kidney
Pills must be taken according to d.
rections to receive the good that |
know they will do. | advise anyone
who is suffering from kidney cnm-
plant to give Doan's Kidney Pills a
fair trial. have used them myself
during the past five years whenever
have had any sign OF kidney COM
plant, and I have never failed to get
relief"
Price 50c at all dealers. Don't sim
ply ask for a kidney remedy-set
Doan's Kidney Pills--the same that
Mrs. Pluss had. Foster-MilhuTn Co.,
Props, Buffalo, N. Y.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1915-04-14
GUARD j. G. ROBBINS
DIES OF WOUNDS
Continued from Page Onc.)
His dogs seldom failed to follow the
trail of hunted criminals.
Slayer OF Robbins Killed by Officers.

Slayer OF Robbins Killed by Officers.
Special to The State.
Pincwood, April 10.-A posse this
morning shot to death Joel Green, the
desperate and crazed negro who fatal
ly wounded j. c. Robbins of the state
penitcntary yesterday morning al
G:30 after the guards bloodhounds
had chased the negro into Il cane
brake. The hunt for Green was stop
ped soon after he shot Mr.. Robbins
as the negro fed into the swamp.
There he climbed tree and shot
the leader of the pack Of Dloodhounds
from the pcnitcntiary, which were in
pursuit Of him.
About midnight last night Green
tried to escape from the swamp. Mem
Dcrs OF The posse and the negro cX-
changed several Shots. News of the
man-hunt spread abroad and during
the night tremendous crowd gath
cred around the swamp. Among the
officers present were Deputy Shcrill
Gamble. son Of Sheriff Gamble OF
Clarendon, who is i'll in Il hospital in
Columbia, Mir. Thomas, MAGISTRATE
Toner Of Pincwood and his consta-
BILE.
When Green was killed he was in
the swamp within % yards Of the
SPOT whore he shot the bloodhound
late last night. The negro was armed
with a single barrel shotgun. two IS
caibrc pistols and a knife. On his
breast was suspended an iron plate
about one quarter inch thick, SIX
inches wide and ten inches long. His
body was carried to PincwOOd for an
inquest.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1915-04-14
ANOTHER SEA RAIDER
SLIPS INTO SEAPORT
Continued from Page Onc.)

CONTINUED from Page Onc.)
sunk with our own guns, some VIC
blew up with bombs and in some cas-
es We were compelled to ram the
ships.
I'VE took on board from enemy
ships during our voyage moro than
10000 tons of coal.
I'VE made the uniforms for all our
crew from cloth which VIC captured
from the French steamship Guada-
loupc February %. We wanted dark
blue, but could only find this gray
blue, and SO you see We are strange
looking German sailor men today
From the Guadaoupc we also got
shoes, leather and thousands of dol
lars worth Of things which were on
their way for the French army"
Lieut. Warnckc was asked if the
Kronprnz Wilhelm had not hoped to
get help from the German steamer
Odcnwald, which was held up by the
United States at san Juan, Porto Rico
ronlv 10 ,ho o,os,ior ,,,, ,.,.
that the action on the part o. the
United States in denying clearance tu
the Odcnwald was "thr worst ,hino
America had DONE
"Why did Won Americans NOT .ivc
clearance to the Odcawald?" he asked
We heard all abou; it Lv our wireless
We didn't .ecd an ucwsuoucrs we
had good wireless apparatus aboard
all the time. The denial Of clearance
to the Odcnwald was the oniv bid
thing America has done You simnly
held that shin M i'm Porto Rico uo,il
the British Sims could CANA o,, 49,,
to catch up."
Lieut.. Warrckc said ,b,t moe, =,
the one thousand sailors ana uo.
SengcrS taken from British ana ON.
or allied ShiDS wcrc scnt from ti,nc
to time by German ships to nuoro,
Aires, Rio dc ,Janoiro pc,n,mhuc,
and Santos. Three hundred ana siv.
ty from the French steamer G,,odo.
lOupc were sent ashore nj pcrnom.
buco.
Several weeks ago the officer said
the Prinz Wilhelm was getting shor,
of coal and supplies and somc of no,
crew and prisoners were afflicted win
beri-bcri, caused by lack OF vegetable
food I had hoped to get supplies
from the German ship Macedonia
which was reported to have escaped
from Las palmas. This vessel, thny
learned. however, had been captured
by British ships. This hone gone thcv
steamed north and were in touch with