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The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-06
CRIMINALS OF DIFFERENT KINDS

New York Judge who has presided at a thou
sand criminal trials and has mtde study of the
psychology of criminals has placed offenders against
society in three classifcatons Instructive crimi-
mails, whose otfenses are habtual; occasional Grim
inalS, who do wrong because they tempted, and
criminals who mentally defective. He asserts
that because the inmates of State prisons represent
these different types, the theory of prisoner 5
republic within prison walls under present condi-
tions will not produce beneficial results, and that
what is needed is the segregation of the instructive
from the occasional criminals. The former, he de-
eares resist all processes designed for their reform
while the latter are more docie and might with
benefit be trusted to govern themselves.
1t certainly sounds logical that the inmates of
prisons ON whom attempts at reform have posSibil-
ties of doing the most good the occasional crim
inals,-the unfortunateS who are not hopelesSly
wicked but who like the Rev. Mr.. ROLES in Steven
sons 1.-The Rajahs Diamond are subjected to
temptations which their wills are too weak to resist
The methods of reform to be applied to such pris-
onerS of course. have TO differ from those aimed at
the habitua criminals if they are to be effective.
The suggestion that these two classes be separated
as the first step toward efeetua reforr:. although
it may may not be practicable is worthy of con-
sideration.
Were the object of Imprisonment to afflict of
tenders rather than to reform them, conditions
which permit contact between men who are crimi-
nails by design and those who are criminals by acc-
dent, could be considered to provide punishment
enough for the latter by subjecting them to ''psy-
chic eontagion from diseased morals" and perhaps
as consequence a complete running of their lives
The reforming of wrong-doers, however, calls for
~, IL. L., Al,
means of relieving inmates of what criminal tenden
cies they possess and not of implanting in them
additional ones
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-06
Anvil. Date Back of History.

The anvil was known in the earliest
times. being spoken of In the Bible. the
prophet Isaiah saying chapter Al.
verse q. so the carpenter encouraged
the goldsmith. and he that smootheth
with the hammer. him that smiteth
the anvil" 1t is not known who first
used it. but of course the anvil of an
uauity was unlike that of today as
perfected by modern workmanship.
The anvil still used In the orient. how.
ever. is boot shaped piece OF metal
inserted In a section of oak or walnut
log. Larger or smaller 1t Is used by
tinsmiths, shoemakers, silversmiths
and blacksmiths. The anvils used In
this country are commonly made of
cast iron faced with steel and are of
par,llelopiped form, with a steel cone
or beak Mt one end and "handy hole"
for inserting chisel or other tools at
the other end.-Boston Globe.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-06
MUSTER0LE. E.---QUlCk
RELIEF! NO BLISTER!
It Soothes and Relieves Like a Mustard
Plaster Without the
Burn or Sting

MUSTEROLE is a clean, white oint-
ment, made with the oil of mustard. 1t
does all the work of the odfashioned
mustard plaster-does it better and
does not blister. You do not have to
bother with a cloth. You simply rub it
on-and usually the pain is gone.
Doctors and nurses use MUSTER
OLE and recommend it to their pa
tients.
They will gladly tell you what relief
it gives from Sore Throat, Bronchitis,
Group, Stiff Neck, Asthma, Neuralgia.
Congestion. Pleurisy. Rheumatism,
Lumbago, Pains and Aches of the Back
or Joints. Sprains, Sore Muscles,
Bruises, Chilblains, Frosted Feet, Colds
of the Chest tit often prevents Pneu-
monia).
At your druggists, in 25c and soc
jars. and special large hospital size
for $3.50.
Be sure you get the genuine MUS
TEROLE. Refuse imitations-get what
You ask for. The Musterole Company,
Cleveland, Ohio.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-06
Dog Story No. =

Another dog story: Half dozen
pigeons were tiitting along the main
walk in the Capitol Park, intent on
getting something to eat and taking no
note of what was passing. A man lead
ing a small terrier passed up the walk
the dog s;raining at the leash when
he saw the pigeons. The leash broke
and the dog dashed into the flock of
pigeons, seized one and broke its meek
with its sharp teeth. A park watch
man hurled his cane at the dog. The
terrier scampered away and the pigeon
was picked up. 1t was dead. TMere
was pigeon broth for an invalid that
evening.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-06

John ii. Palm, Clarence Stipe, William
Rutherford, Frederick j. Swartz, Ro-
sier Leon vass. John ]. Green, James
2. Nichols, John l.. Drake, Herman
Bauman, Howard l.. Croft, Calvin Har-
ner, George MeCann, Oscar Moeslin,
Philip Harris, Robert Geary, Charles
f. layman, Howard G. Proudfoot, Earl
Beebe, Daniel Best, Horace NJ. Cumh-
Ter, Oscar Haley, Charles jackson, j.
NJ, Lenney, Edward Messner, Louis A.
Smith, Elmer j. Yocum, John G. Flora.
John Branagle, surety of the peace.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-06
CHARTER NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that an appli-
cation will be made to the Governor OF
Pennsylvania on March 22nd, 1915, under
the Act of Assembly entitled "An Act
to provide for the incorporation and
proved April 29th, 1874, and the sup
plements thereto, for the charter of an
intended corporation to be called the
acter and object of which is the manu-
facture of bread. rolls, cakes, pies and
all other baked products, and for these
purposes to have, possess and enjoy all
the rights benefits and privileges of
said act of Assembly and the supple
ments thereto.
FOX & GEYER,
Solicitors.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-06
Dog Story No. 3

Still another: Four eats sat on the
covering of the steam heat conduit in
the middle of Locust street below See
ond. They were holding a caucus aud
discussing the high cost of-and how
hard it was to get a-living. A canny
white bulldog crept out of the alley and
saw them. He was on the quartet like
hurled thunder5olt and grabbed a
big Maltcst eat by the back. Only
one grab, one crunch and a broken
back. The eat was dead The caucus
adjourned without day.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-06
Lost It.

There is good deal of talk about
the English being slow to appreciate
joke" said Marshall p. Wilder once.
II have not found that to be the case
at all, although one Englishman did
come to me for an explanation after
had made the remark that L dreamed
one night that was dead but 1t was
so hot that | woke up
~ beg your pardon, Mr.. Wilder he
said, but it must be deuced hot in your
country"
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-06
Severe RHEUMATIC
PAINS DISAPPEAR

Rheumatism depends on an acid in
the blood, which affects the muscles
and joints. producing inflammation.
stiffness and pain. This acid gets into
the blood through some defect in the
digestive process.
Hoods Sarsaparilla. the old.time
blood tonic. is very successful in the
treatment of rheumatism. 1t acts di.
rectly, with purifying effect. ON the
blood, and improves the digestion.
Don't suffer. Get Hoods to-day.
Al,
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-06
SOUNDS TRUE

What is your for believing the nebular hy
pothesss asked the who is always seeking infoma
tion.
Il don't know that exactly believe in it," replied the
scientist, but after has gone the trouble of find
ing whati is. is shame to contradict it,
Washington Sar
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-06

Old Player-Well, how do you feel
after your first twosome at golf ?
Duffer-Feelf Huh! / started ahead
of about forty twosomes and half
dozen foursomes, and | had so many
people say would you mind our 60
ing through yousn that l fell like a
human sieve,-Chicago News.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-06
Zeigler.Whit Wedding

Bainbridge, March 6.-Miss Mabel
NJ. White and Harry J. Ziegler, of
Golds5cro. weremarried last evening at
the parsonage of tine Methodist Episco-
pal church, York, by the Rev. Richard
Brooks. The couple was unattended.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-06
Circumstantial

"Patricia denied that young Wasser-
by kissed her in the conservatory, but
the evidence was against her. -
Glow so9'
"There was large hole in her com
plexion on the left side of her face. -
Birmingham Age-Herad.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-06
Legal

THE ANNUAL MEETING of the stock
holders OF the Commonwealth B. and
evening. March 15 al Is N. Third st.
Election of officers and reading annual
report. By order,
j. 7. W. MLAUGHLIN,
Secretary.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-06
WHY. YES. OF COURSE

Passengers who have to sleep in day clothes
arders be ready for anything that may happen
strongly with that mody truism of Tecumseh Sherman
Otherwise they may be little vague esehatology-
Brooklyn Eagle.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-06
Annual Banquet of Sunday School Glass

One hundred and twenty-five MEM
bers, with their friends, will attend
the annual banquet of Mrs. Clayton
Albert Smueker's 5 Sunday school class
Thursday evening at the Stevens Ne
morial Methodist Episcopal church.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-06
NEEDLESS INVENTION

native of India invented machine by which the deaf
can hear with their Some of the styles
in the windows displaying spring goods would seem
to make the of such appliance
land Plain Dealer.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-06
His Talents

"What makes you think Daubber
will succeed as painter?'
He has the soul of an artist and the
perseverance of a book agent. =
Philadelphia Ledger.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-06
CORRECT,

Here's fellow, said the Answer to Correspondents
editor, who wants to know what musical pro-
duces foot notes.
Judge
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-06

One untensored dispatch from the European war zone
says I'VE made strategic backward movement" Sounds
like polite way of telling about a retreat.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-06

The Colonel is ready lead General Woods reserve
The Colonel may always be found the forefront
of the Willing Workers
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-06
WHEREIN ITS WISDOM LIES

Figg-"Wonder why people say 'as smart as a steel
trapf could anything particularly intelligent
in a steel trap
Fogg-"A steel trap is called because it knows
exactly the right time to shut up.-Boson Transcript
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-06

The Harrisburg Hospital is open
daily except Sunday, between l and
2 o'clock p. m. for dispensing medical
advice and prescriptions to those unable
to pay for them.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-06
GETS A REST NOW

Among the Morgan art works recently sold Love
Pursuing Dove but the gentle bird is being petered
present with that of Observation-Disclosures Post
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-06
NO ECONOMY IN IT

"A Judge somewhere says wife is entitled TO a regular
salary for cooking. washing and doing housework."
Then there's economy in getting married. Gin
cinnat Enquirer
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-06
Don't Whip Children

Or scold older persons who wet the bed
or are unable to control their water
during the night or day, for ii is not n
Kidney, Bladder or Urinary Weakness,
write to-day for Free Package of our
Harmless Remedy. When permanently
relieved tell your friends about it. Send
no money. Address ZEMETO CO., Dept.
S93, Milwaukee, wis.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-06
TOLD IN LIGHTER VEIN
ZERO POINT OF LOVE

MOther-Are you quite that you have ceased to
love him2"
Daughter-"Absolutely! l don't even care if he has
pretty stenographer in his odiee."Indianapos Star
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-06
HE NEEDS IT

"Jiggs' wife speaks ten languages
Il adopt resolutions of sympathy and send them
to Jiggs."-Buffao Express.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-06

President Wilson, your coming is well deserved
Congress is no longer ION your hands"
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-06

We state with that the repairs viii
not begin to-day.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-06
WEATHER FORECASTS

@T-N WEATHER FORECASTS
20 s !: = =:
E/ZlAl Harrisburg and vicinity; Rain
E/(0S41 snow tonight. Sunday unsettled with
WON Il probably rain
~ @EI/eI Eastern Pennsylvania: Rain r.snow
kS~I tonight. Sunday unsettled weather
A<ZS/ with probably rain or snow.
YESTERDAYS TEMPERATURE IN HARRISBURG
Highest, ST; lowest. IS; a. m, IS; p. m' 81
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-04-20

FOR SALE
Don't Buy Until You Have Seen
Those Houses
BEING ERECTED BY MR.. DUNCAN on v ST.
NV, NORTH SIDE. BETWEEN NORTH
CAPITOL AND LIST SITS.
They are duplicates of the houses adjoining,
which sold so quickly.
$500 Each
The only new houses in the northwest under
5000. unless you go away out in the sub
urbs.
Perfect Gems"
Size of Lots, 20 by I4o.
2o-Foot Alley in the Rear.
The homes are built of handsome high grade
brick by white hricklayers, reinforced steel
construction.
They have wide covered porcheS front and
rear: hardwood polished floors.
Heated by a high-class hot-water heating
plant much more expensive heating plant
than would likely find In the average
house offered for sale.
Lighted by gas and electricity, the rooms
artistically decorated and finished.
The bathroom is tiled. has porcelain lined
tub stationary washstand. etc.
The cellar has wide entrance to the front
and rear. complete laundry tub equipment and
also toilet.
Terms: $500 or MORE CASH, balance in
small monthly payments. By paying down
each month a sum ONLY $500 MORE THAN
MONTHLY rental you are saving the aver
age Of $500 month, which will be applied
in payment of the Indebtedness
STONE & FAIRFAX,
1912 New York Ave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-04-20

FOR sALE-PRICE s4,aoo: AN UNUSUAL OF,
ferlng in detached home located west OF
tanning eight and bath. front porch,
two-story rear porches: house in excellent con
dtion Possession can be given by Ma! l.
BOSS K PHELPS INcD. IA 18th st. NV
FOR SALE : PRICE. $500; A BEAuTIFUL
corner house right downtOwn and close to lain
St Note the description Three story bay,
window brick. containing nine rooms. modefn
bath first floor kitchen: screened throughout
and the whole property in splendid repair.
BOSS & PHELPS uNC.,. IA 18th st. NV.
FOR sALE-PRICE, $3.50: CLOSE TO THE
cathedral; near the intersection of Massachu-
sets and Wisconsin avenues big bargain IN in
two floors. attic hot-water heat and electric
lights. first trust loan of $4,000 can be
BOSS & r PHI y 'iScn. ia 18th ST. NV.
FOR SALE-PRICE. $3.50: OFFERED NEAR
ly 1000 under cost few years ago: an at
tractive well built sxroom house: located In
one of the best blocks in Bloomngdale, not
far out and Just off from list street.
BOSS & PHELPS INC.,. IA ltth st. NV.
FOR SALE PRICE. $3.50; IN CHEVY CHASE.
block from Connecticut avenue cars: an
entirely modern detached house. containing
eight rooms and bath: hot water heat: elec,
trio lights and porches This house Is situated
fine lo s eentans Go square feet OF
BOSS & PHELPS uNc.,. IA l4th st. NV.
FOR SALE-PR1CE. $500. FOR a BEAUTI-
full home on Newark street. in Cleveland Park ;
owner. leaving city permanently. will sacri-
fee built -to-ord"r horse: nine rooms and bath:
hot water heat: electric lights: open fireplace
in living room: large let. with plenty of trees
and shrubhery. Terms can b" made.
RoSS & PHELPS 'tNC-A. ia l4th st. NV.
FOR SALE PRICE. S5,;No. FOR 4 HOME N
Mount PIcasan; that will compare favorably
with similar new houses at $500: containing
eight large two floors: colonial front
porch, screencd-in porch of from dining room
and large sleeping porch. Deep LOT to paved
alley. with room for garage.
RoSS & PHELPS INC., IA 18th ST. NV.
FOR SALE PRICE. $3.50. FOR ONE OF
those beautiful detached homes on Park road.
west of 10th street: containing eight rooms
like this in such beautiful block is seldom
offered for sale at such low figure.
ROSS & PHELPS 1NC.b. III 14th st. NV.
FOR SALE-PRICE. 1900: ORIGINALLY SOLD
for S11.I'n: house built by one Of the best
builders in the city: lot about 90 by 40 to
wide paved alley: containing ten unusually
large rooms. two baths. t-water heat: locat-
ed on Columbia Heights west of 14th street.
in block of expensive homes.
BOSS & PHELPS tINCl. IA 14th st. NV.
FOR SALE-PRIcE. ST.. 900 OWNER. WISHING
to come into the city. will sacrifice entirely
modern suburban home with all conveniences.
This property contains - acres of land. has
had great deal of money spent it. is sit
uated not far out and will interest you If you
contemplate purchase in Maryland where
values rapidlv enhancing.
BOSS & PHELPS uNt.l. ia 14th st. NV.
FOR SALE-PRICE $1,000 ON TERMS OF
$500 cash and s27 30 per month. to include
principal and all interest for attractive.
nearly new sixroom modern colonial brick
BOSS & PHELPS GNCD. ia 14th st. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-04-20
In Foot Hills of White Mountains
New Hampshire

One acre Of ground. picturesquely sit
mated between Lakes Squam and Wfnpep-
raukee. House on hillside contains 10
rooms and bath. On edge OF thriving
town. Fine fishing. Perfect state roads
in all direction. Through sleeping car sery-
Ice from New York II hours. 3 hours
from Boston. Price. So
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-04-20

FOR SALE-AN UNUSUALLY ATTRACTIVE
bargain is offered in this 3-story brick dwell
ing: conveniently located in best section Of
Columbia Heights. near 18Th st. ~ nicely
arranged rooms baths and all modern i'm
provements. servants toilet: steam heat cleo
trio lights; front and stai-wnys- II look.
ing for we'll built home in this location yo,
will never get a better bargain than this prop
erty at Sc. 700.
SHANNON LI-CHS.
Phone Main 2345. 1l3 18th 81. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-04-20
FOR SALE-HOUSES.


FOR sALE-HANDsoME NEW BUNGALOW.
nicely located on large lot. 50x2o0 feet. In
Chevy Chase Md: s large. bright rooms: spa
cious tiled bath. ot-water heat: electric lights:
open freplaces and large sleeping porch: very
best hardwood finish and concrete cellar under
entire house. THIS is an ideal home IN an
Ideal location. An inspection will convince
you that the price ia extremely low at $500.
SHANNON & LrCHS.
Phone Main 234J III 1fth ST. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-04-20
FOR RENT-H0UsEs.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.

FUR REsN +
THOS. J. FISHER 4 CO.. INC,
Real Estate, Loans and Insurance.
I-NLcI-R
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-04-20
FOR RENT-HoUsEs,
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.

UNFURN1SHED-CO
134S Gina I'd st. NV. Tor. and baths. SIS. 90
oil Eye st. NV. IL rooms and 2 baths. $500
1923 Church st. NV. rooms and bath. $35. 90
944 Westminster ST. NV. Or. and bath. 1880
1915 Inglesde terrace, Tor. and bath. -. $3.50
los Q st. NV, rooms and bath. 800. $27 so
6O2 VI st. Sc. rooms and bath. ....... $3.50
1912 36th st: NV, s rooms. ............ $500
'AsF o. coLoRED TESASTs. - 'i-'''
q &. ST. nv wv" rooms and ai ha,h. sso 90
1905 18th St NV. 2nd A.. rooms. $3.50
w" Mov Rase ric III ;e THEATER. 5000
2i14 18th st. NV. GARAGE $1,000
s21 18th ST. NV s s&ons g. ft.'.'...'s1oo.oo
81 49, ST. WI, WEAVER : 5sgm EROS $3.50
735 18th st.
FOR GOOD COLORED TENANT
The Wilson. 2412 18th: located in good
tion, where help i in demand at good wages;
bath. s16ao and $3.50. See janitor
SHANNON a s LTcHs. Renting Service
oR E MsIrpss 1tts ot NV ~ 11re IS 9"
Chase. 11r, %. So. 90 1871 X. 11r i. 1000
1913 1913 II st Inv Il: s 18th ss s.
81. NV. 16r III. 1000 80. NV. II. ". 200
SrONELEIGH COURT.
few desirable apartments now vacant, from
THE OLYMPIA l4rh and Euclid
y. -
rooms and bath to : rooms and bath, from
go to ~ r1TcM; FoX 3 BROWN.
925 R. l. AVE NV. Or. AND BATH. :. SIS. 90
1875 st. NV. 10 rooms and bath. ..... 200
1925 R. + a r;s ne '0 Iancdon IL b.. 5000
MeEAsHLEN BANKING &C coKPokATIos. '
10th and g sts NV. Main 49,.
FOR EENT.P; ? TMoMrsoS & Co; 1885 FN;W
So So me- ST. 1ss E n ss
1$a4 ne Or 20 % 1881 Gale, Ne g 81 90
1908 G ne. 6r. b. 2o.5o COS 18th ne. sr.b 1850
40 ] av nw. sto ~ 2424 18th nw,4r.b. 90
1243 Md av ne. er.b 1850
FOR REST s55 PER MONTH: 70. 1886 RHODE
CIIAs. A. SHIELDS 1885 NEW YORK AVE
70: 2s EANpoLrH r ra- W. ROOMS Isl, AN D
OWNER. at &c Randolph. Phone North $12sJ.
FOR RENT-RY JOHN I. KNOTT. DIS r ST.
,oTd rFe aey $780, o ST. 10
good repair water on all floors. sss So 1919
Riggs place, II rooms. cellar. back double
er. $50: 1906 Riggs place. o rooms; 5000;
ss1 y c ave Sc rooms Large a cellar; good good
urbs. $1,000 per year. will rent for summer.
1910 srd ST. Ne. ECKNGTON: CORNER: I
rooms and bath will be papered and painted ain 60
'u 1s1s srd ST. ne. lexington; rooms and
b.; newly papered painted throughout. $50. so
sO4 S st. ne. lexington rooms and b.:
newly decorated throughout. ......... VIZ 30
SIC Newton St NV: rooms and b.; hot
water heat: excellent order.
These are all unusually attractive little
houses and in very desirable summer locations.
Possession at once RENT TO START MAY !.
THE f H. SMITH COMPANY,
sis 18th STREET.
FOR RENT = 2049 PARK ROAD OPPOSITE
Rock Greek Park; Q rooms, . baths; sleeping
porch: rent $50 one month free FULTON
r. GORDON Colorado bldg: N. 1921.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-03
LIVE CHURCH NEWS
 OF WHOLE WORLD
Churches in Belgium At
 tended as Never Before
TEMPORARY MERGER
Fifth Avenue and Cavalry Baptist Churches to Discontinue Holding Union Services-Canal Ports Val
 uable for Bible Distribution

New York, January 2-(Speeiai.l- Henri Anet, for many years Christian leader in Belgium, has just sent to Amer ica by the way of London some account of present religious conditions obtaining in his suffering country. He states that never were churches, Protestant and Catholic, attended as they are now. Even in Malines and Louvain, which suffered worst, temporary places of meeting and worship have been provided Churches are made distributing points for food in many cases. and also for gatherings to make fuel answer to keep many warm
 In the vast majority of casee. accord ing to Dr. Anet clergy have gone to the front. Without them the people are holding parlor prayer meetings. He de- clares there Is no thought that Chris tianity has failed because Belgium is in- vaded Many incidents have occurred that got Belgian congregations into trou- ble with German authorities. At Char 1eroi German chaplain was killed while talking with a Belgian missionary The latter was held responsible for the death and kept as hostage Vigorous mea sures were taken to find out who fired the shell.
 Dr, Anet reports that Catholic cathe- drals, being large and conspicuous, have suffered throughout Belgium in far larger measure than the smaller Protestant halls and chapels. In Liege, Louvain. Char leroi. Malines, Ypres and Brussells prac- tically none have been injured. How to get money to maintain them during the winter it is impossible to say. Food and shelter are the great things needed. and churches are doing what they can and appealing to England and America Man ufacturers and commercial men are ruined and unable to support churchesA The drain of money to pay German demands has taken almost the last available stay for Christian effort Catholic and Prot estant.