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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-18
Cholera Epidemic Only
In Galicia and Now Is
Conquered, Says Report

Vienna, Austria, Dec. 1S.-The extent
TO which cholera followed the war in
to Austria Hungary is shown by an
official statement TO the effect that the
disease was epidemic only in Galicia,
where the weekly number of cases in
the month OF August was from 1900
TO 1000.
Since the middle Of September OF
this year a rapid decrease was noted,
and since the first week in october
the number Of cases. occurring weekly
have not exceeded zoo
Outside Of Galieia there has been
nothing resembling an epidemic In
the period from August 18th to Octo-
Der there were, according to the
official statement. only 40 cases in
all Austria. with the exception Of Ga
licia, BowkOwina and the coast dis
tricts. In the last named two places
there were 1913 cases in the period stat
ed There have been 743 cases in all
Austria since October .
The maximum number Of cases IN
Hungary never exceeded 1000, a num-
Der Of which was reached in two weeks
of June among Russian prisoners OF
war Except for this, the maximum
was 600 cases in the beginning of Aug
ust Since September the number has
remained under 100 cases per week.
The official statement does not give
the number Of deaths from cholera
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-18

cipa1 was insistent, and in a day the
departmental head. who had years OF
experience as an organizer. confessed
his mistake. He had given women a
few hours instruction. and the trial was
sufficient to show him that. though
work would be slow at first il was
honestly done, and would progress
Render Priceless Aid.
In Birmingham. Leeds. Newcastle and
Glasgow, British women are rendering
aid of priceless value in this hour OF
stress. and without their help the force
British troops viii be able 10 apply in
the near future would lack sustained
power.
Practically every foreman told the
same story Of well applied energy, will
ingness. a readiness to do any work
placed before them. puuctuality and the
keeping Of a full hours day OF the
women workers. Wherever women are
employed il has been found that the
output is consistently increasing and
there IS not the slightest sign that en-
Jhusiasm is abating- Indeed II grows.
and the spirit OF emulation is 50 pro-
nOunced that the prizes offered for
record output in various operations are
continually being won.
Some women who cannot spare the
time to give a full weeks work at shell
making are lending their assistance in
another direction Attached TO all the
big shell making factories are break
fast. dining. and supper rooms, in
which meals are served at cost
Another 100000 soon.
When the British national factories
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-18
e" Forbidden Coast To Be
Inpaded By Americans By
Agreement With Indians

Panama, Dec. 1S.-A start in the col
onizatiOn Of the San Bias. or forbid
den," coast of Panama has been made
in conformity with recent agreements
made between the San Bias indians
and the government of the republic
President POrras has granted a con-
cessiOn to James NJ Hyatt an Ameri-
can. of Colon. to establish a large
farming colony on the shores Of Man
dinga bay, about so miles east Of Colon
The contract grants Mr.. Hyatt so
hectares Of land on which the new
town is to be built Immediately ada
cent TO the town site there are 5000
hectares, or 1880 acres. Of good agri-
cultural lands that viii be sold to the
colonists at very reasonable rates. This
is to be sold in ten and % hectare
tracts at prices fixed by the govern
ment The town lots are TO be sold
under the same conditions.
The land is located on the western
edge OF the forbidden coast" and lies
along the shores of Mandinga bay.
where the san Bias indians are the
most friendly to foreigners.
This will be the first serious effort
TO open this coast to settlement by
foreigners.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-18
CAR IS UNDER
FIRE IN TRENCH
VISIT At FRONT
Wears Private's Overcoat
and Refuses to Take Any
Member Of His Staff.
PROMOTES VETERAN
OF SEVEN CONFLICTS

n ETROGRAD. RUSSIA. Dec. 1S.-The
car was recently under fire on
two occasions when he visited di-
visionaI headquarters within range of
the German big guns Once he lunched
with a divisional staff. one of whose Of
ficars had been killed two days before
outside the house where the lunch took
place.
went into the advanced trenches while
considerable musketry fire was going
on The only precautions We're those
usually taken by a staff or inspection
officer when his work calls him to the
The car refused to take with him
any member of his staff and was &C
companied by a divisional staff cap
tain only He stayed a quarter Of an
hour. partly in an uncovered trench
and partly in a dugout over which
numerous shells exploded.
Wears Private's OyereOat.
The sOvereign's appearance in the
trenches caused surprise and incredul-
ity- The soldiers refused TO believe that
the visitor was the car and comment
ed ON the fact that he wore a private
soldiers overcOat without decorations
Promotes Veteran
The car spoke TO a veteran from
Orel province. and asked now many
fights he had seen Seven, was the
answer The soldier had fought at Port
Arthur and in the present war took
part in the battles Of Ledz and Cor
liee-TarnoV- How many children have
your" asked the car Seven captain,
said the soldier, refusing to believe
that il was the car And how many
wounds seven" was the reply
Then you must have seven heads
said the ear A Russian prOVerb says
that sergeant has seven heads. and
the car promoted the veteran to ser
gents rank.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-18
Jumps From a Sc a Week
Job To a $4,000 Seat In
New York Stock Exchange

New York. Dec 1S--While there are plenty
Of stories 10 be heard in Wall street Of for
tunes made in the stock market during the
present year. one Of the most romantic Is
brought 70 light by the recent purchase fo-
$4,000 Of a stock exchange seat by young
man who is only 81 years Of age His career
is considered TO be one OF the most remark
able in the history Of Wall street and II Is
said that within the past few months he has
accumulated a fortune OF over $500 e0o-
Ten years ago the proposed new member
of the stock exchange had Job paying
him Sc week After a few months he
left that position and secured another as
stock runner for a Wall street brokerage
house. The experience which he gained in
that capacity enabled him to secure an
other position as curb representative for
firm OF Wall street brokers' which he held
Tor several years. he then decided TO
strike out for himself. and until his recent
successful specuiatious in two Of the war
brides gave him the money and opportunity
10 seek membership in the stock exchange.
he had been in business on the curb for
himself.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-18
London S New Drink L0w
Reduces Arrests But Is
Criticized In articles

London. Eng. Dec. 1S-The new
drink regulations making il unlawful
to buy or sell any intoxicaut at any
licensed premise or in clubs except
between the hours OF noon and 2.3e
and $50 and in the evening. and on
Sundays between the hours / and 3
and between and 9. have led 10 crid-
cism-
From an American point Of view the
drinking habits OF all classes are
strikingly general here; indeed one OF
the leaders OF the British cabinet told
an Associated Press representative that
the consumption Of alcoholic beverages
here is more than double what il Is in
the United States and that the efforts
TO reduce the drinking by shortening
the hours OF sale in munitiOn centers
have as yet resulted in a reduction OF
less than Is percent in the amount
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-18
Hermit Of F5erm L Ordered to Leave
-:I:- -:ll:- ILL ILL., -:i:-
Alien Prince Held Island In Channel

y UENSE1 Channel Islands,
" Sealed Hermit Hm great landowner
at last been politely but firmly Of
1y Island which almost exactly of
no De to with
The British crown ~
t % years ago the prince accompanied by his wife
the island which had a of
me S5 west bank gntz German
"Has bIuers object in the
lornan archipelago would be difficult say certainly great
falba England France and
OUT was greatly feared that the Siin prince making a cover
C an sorts OF Vaccinations undo the
aIiand on both sides OF the English systematically searched
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-18
Berlin University Fills
Three Large BLacRboards
With Names OF Its Slain

Berlin. Germany. Dec. 1S.-At the
university Of Berlin the roll of honor
OF its students and professors who
nave fallen in the present war already
covers three large blackboards. which
are surrounded by laurel wreaths. in
the main lobby of the central build
ms These tablets contain the names
Of eight professors and lecturers. one
oIHclal, and not less than 241 students
among the latter are g. students of
theology. 80 of law. - Of medicine and
rs of various branches Of the phiIo-
sophical department
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-18
Germany to Get8,000,00O
Pounds Fresh Meat From
the Slaughter of Reindeer

Berlin. Germany. Dec. 1S.-The Swe-
dish government has permitted the
killing of 5000 reindeer for export TO
Germany. This number will later be
increased to $4,000. If the demand
proves as large as is expected. The
first shipments OF reindeer meat have
already arrived at Lubbock and Stetin.
The action Of Sweden means that
Germany viii obtain eight million
pounds OF excellent fresh meat as the
reindeer weighs about 100 pounds each
The sale of the meat, is in the hands
Of the municipalities which import it.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-18

consumed in these areas. But there
has been 4 dimunition in the number
both Of arrests and prosecutions for
drunkenness. time-keeping sheets in
the factories reveal a slight improve
ment- crews OF ships are more sober
and the transportation Of supplies is
attended with less delay.
Seventy Women Enter One Public
House in Is Minutes" Is the title of an
article that has attracted wide atten-
ton as calling notice TO the general
drinking among lower class Of women
in London It was written BY Rev. F.
H. Gilingham, the cricketer parson
who says he counted that number OF
women go into a saloon in a quarter
of an hour in one Of the poorer sec
tons OF London He adds:
I don't suppose IL continues all
day at this rate, but from many in
quiries I learn that during morning
and afternoon large numbers Of women
pass their time in these places, and
one man who is an alderman in a well
known district told me he had never
seen so much drinking in 50 years
as since the war began
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-18
Two Years Of War to Kill 100000
III III III -:l:- -:Il:-
Expert Says Civilization May Be Aided

ooN Eng Dee lSdhe total destruction OF life
here
The expressed might
ho" blessing in
vegetable fromc
plen el
ton So it is possible ultimate benefit 70
' -
Touching the lowering birth speaker
decade with the exception of Bulgarian, andr
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-18
Gen. Jofre To Wed
Paris Beauty After
War Ends Is Report

Paris. France. Dec 1s.-Paris is dis
cussing with zest the report that Gen.
Joffre. who is a widower, has fallen a
victim TO the charms OF a wealthy and
beautiful woman of this city. The we'd
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-18

are all in full running order probably
another 100000 women will be required
three months work has any doubt of
il. Every factory has applications for
employment daily. ranging from 10 or
a dozen TO a hundred To help to win
this war. the women Of Britain are
playing a worthy part
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-18
Descendant OF HarOard
Joins Grenadicr Guards

London. Eng. Dec. 1S-Among the
commissions in the army recently ap-
pears the name Of Lionel De Jersey
Harvard. the descendant Of John Har-
ward. who was graduated last June at
the American college Of which his an
cestor was the founder Dung Har-
ward has been granted lieutenancy in
the Greuadier guards. three battaliOns
or which have aireidy served in Flan-
ders. and OF which a fourth is now in
training in England
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-18
KAISER TEMPTED
AND FELL. SAYS
GERMAN PASTOR
Daring Preacher Arraigns
German Emperor in Ser
mon; Goes UNPUBLISHED.
SAYS SATAN RULES
IN THE WORLD NOW

n ERLIN. GERMANY. Dec. ia
strange preacher has arisen in the
most questionable part OF Berlin.
The press is silent about this new
evangelist. for the sermons he breaches
would look like lese majestic il repro
duced in cold type
In the pulpit OF a small, poor church
last Sunday, stood lean. ascetic look
ing man in the black gown and white
collar OF the Lutheran minister. His
thin face, pale as wax. was like that
Of a corpse, but from his eyes shone a
strange fire 1t was the face OF man
who feared no worldly authority, man
who had evidently sprung from the
loins OF the working classes. a man
who was ready, nay, willing, TO become
a martyr any moment rather than stop
the flood Of inspired words that flowed
across his lips.
In his sermon that day he reminded
his congregation that the greatest re-
ligiOus festival of the year was ap-
OF peace on earth, and good viii to-
wards all men. message which this
year like last would wall on deaf ears
throughout the entire Christian world
And Why2" he said. we have read
in the new testament how the evil one
tempted the Savior leading him TO the
Top OF q great mountain aQC showing
Him all the riches OF the world and we
know what was the answer OF Christ
'Apage satans,' get thee behind me.
satan
Tells OF Kaiser Tempted
Last year." he went on, the devil
led a great worldly ruler up upon the
top Of the same mountain and showed
him the same magnificent sight and
that great ruler, who believes himself
70 hold his power by the grace Of God
and whose instrument on earth he de-
clares himself TO be, that great ruler
succumbed to the temptation with the
result that since then satan has been
the ruler Of the world"
Our only salvation is through atone
ment." the speaker concluded. we must
give up our civil ambitions tramp1e
upon our pride. and humble ourselves,
or the Lord will surely punish US"
Indicates Peace Desire.
That sermons OF this kind. the spirit
of which must be well known to the
authorities. should be permitted to 90
unpublished in Berlin is a most signifi-
cant sign II is a link in a chain OF
symptoms which testify Of the growing
desire for peace among the masses OF
the German people. and the preacher is
permitted 10 preach as he
does because his words reach only "a
very limited circle OF people without
any influence and because an attempt
10 silence this preacher would give him
a most desirable publicity.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-18

car was recently under fire on
B two occasions when he visited di-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-18

DSRIS. France. Dec. 1S-An Paris
lennes, from the most aristocratie
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-04-09
Hats for Misses
and Juniors

Becoming shapes and colors for
every face and figure. Dozens
OF styles 20 choose from. 6ec,
csc. $i.1s, $3.50 up.
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and trimmings-we will give you
expert advice as to what is most
becoming 10 you, and trim your
hat In most approved fashion
for SOC.
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Made of white serge. white pique, Bed
ford cord, and about ! dozen dark Wool
Skirts which sold formerly at $l9S, 81. so,
sos and $3.50 Saturday, your pick,
ST 90 each.
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The recent animated cartoons
which have been shown on Seattle
screens. especially the one now APP
pearing at the Clemmer entitled
THE Police Dog" have occasioned
much comment and wonderment.
1t takes between four and five
thousand drawings to bake 1000
feet or one reel OF film. A week
is required in producing pictures OF
this length. as the drawings are
photographed one at a time.
Great speed and unvarying
accuracy Is necessary. The draw
ings are magnified on the screen
at least % times.
J. r. Bray is the most expert
artist thus engaged He has per
fected an entirely new method OF
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the All Star boys just as long as he
can. They're sure favorites with
Alhambra audiences. and as for har-
mony-well. your Uncle Dudley has
heard nothing that can touch them
for a long, long time.
Are They Born or Nader" a four
part feature, shows how II is pos
sible for environment to turn per-
sons life into unnatural and vicious
channels. There Is a good lesson in
It. An Essanay comedy and another
film complete the bill.
LIBERTY
The screaming farce. Are You
a Mason" continues to excite
Liberty patrons into gales OF laugh
ter John Barrymore will continue
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-04-09

show will be given Friday night in
the South Park field house under
the city's auspices. Acrobatics by
Pat Scott, physical director of the
Elks, and Johnny Van Dyke will be
an added feature.
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uland.
a WIDE CIRCULATION

There are about 100 copies of
every Vitagraph film distributed all
over the United States on certain
day. When a play is to be released
be had for first run az San Fran
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-04-09

and House Peters; THE Captive"
with Blanche Sweet In the leading
role. and "Snobs." featuring Victor
Moore.
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CHARLIE AS a TRAMP

The latest Charles Chaplin re-
lease is entitled The Tramp" II
comes TO the Alhambra next week.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-04-09
BUILD BIG TANK

bOTCU BIG ANN
The Keystone company has built
an immense tank that holds So. 900
gallons of water. One OF the Key
stone wits says Fatty Arbuckle
probably viii be claiming It as his
private bath tub.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-04-09

producing drawings and finds such
demand for them he now heads
an organization devoted exclusively
to making pictures of this nature.
The Police Dog" Is an excellent
example OF the rapid strides the
movie artists have made toward the
perfection OF their work.
ALEXANDRIA
The All Star trio at the Alhambra,
Oscar Lee. Ted Ullmark and Dow
Brink, spring a new one on the
bin which opened Thursday. They
sing the popular old ballad. Dear
Old Girl" while. on the screen, the
song Is acted out In a way that
brings lump into ones throat.
Manager Jensen ought TO hang onto
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-04-09

MARY'S DOG DEAD
Obit-"Rags." Mary Pickford's
pet poodle. has passed away. Peace
to his ashes.
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BIG ONES RELEASED

Lasky Feature Play company has
released three photoplays OF I'M
usual importance. They are The
Unafraid." featuring Rita Jolivet
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OMEN HAS NEW JOB

OWEN HAS NEW JOB
owen Moore, husband OF Mary
Pickford, has Joined the Keystone.
He Will play opposite Mabel Nor
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in this film extra until Sunday.
Newark post., 1915-12-08
SOCIAL NOTES

DR.. and Mrs. Steele entertain
ed on last Thursday evening, in
honor of Mr.. and Mrs. Messer-
smith, of Port Erie, Canada. Other
guests were Mr.. Norris Wright,
Miss Janvier, Middletown, Mr.. and
Mrs. Tyson, Professor Van G..
Smith, DR.. Sypherd, and Mr.. and
Mrs. J. P. Wright.
The same guests were entertain
ed by Mr.. and Mrs. Tyson on Sun
day evening.
Following the lecture at Della
ware College next Thursday, Mr..
and Mrs. R. A. Whittingham will
entertain at dinner, Governor Mil
Ter, Mr.. and Mrs. Elisha Lee and
DR.. and Mrs. Mitchell.
Newark post., 1915-12-08
PERSONALS

DR.. S. c. Mitchell and Mr.. C. B.
Evans attended the twenty-fourth
annual dinner given by the Sons of
Delaware, at the Bellevue-Strat-
ford, Philadelphia, last evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Hill quietly
celebrated their 53rd wedding an
niversary on Saturday, December
fourth.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Jester spent
, several days last week with friends
at Principle Furnace, Md.
Miss Sarah Potts is spending
several days with Philadelphia
friends.
Miss Fannie Berry was the guest
last week of Wilmington friends.
Miss Helen Slack of Iron Hill,
Md, spent the weekend with Miss
Marian Law.
Miss Reba w. Story of New Lon
don, Pa, was the weekend guest
of her cousins, the Misses Wilson.
Miss Jean Longfellow is the
guest of friends in Wisconsin.
The Rev. and Mrs. Levengood
Haupt of Washington, were the
weekend guests Of the formers
parnets, Rev. and Mrs. w. P.
Haupt, of Newark.
Mrs. Arthur Houchin spent the
weekend with friends of her son
in Philadelphia. Mr.. Houchin is
now teaching at the Kingsley
School, in Essex Fells, N. J.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. S. Messersmith
of Port Erie, Canada, were the re-
cent guests of Mr.. and Mrs. J. P.
Wright.
Mrs. E. V. Vaughn is spending
the month Of December with rela-
tives in Missouri, where she will be
Joined during the Christmas sea-
son by Professor Vaughn.
Miss Collision, of Sharptown,
Md, was the recent guest of Miss
Olive Heiser.
Raymond Barney of Harrington,
Delaware, was the guest this week
of Edward Herbener and family.
Mrs. Franklin Welch of Wash
ington, D. c., is visiting friends in
| Newark.
Newark post., 1915-12-08

basketball these last few weeks.
The line up for the season of 1915
and 1916 is as follows:
ForWards-Oscar Ewing, Wal
ter Holton; centre, Raymond
Fader; guards, Pierce Crompton,
Conrad Lewis; substitutes: Joseph
Rhodes, Ernest Cornog; instruc-
tor, Walter Ritz.
The first game of the season is
with Elkton High School at Elk
ton, Friday, Dec. 10. All students
are urged to be present as spirit"
is great incentive to the players.
Newark post., 1915-12-08

Francis Lindell; vice-president,
Ralph Griffin; secretary and treas
urer, Emile Carpenter; secretary,
Mary Mitchell; corresponding sec
retary, Anna Sanborn. A commit
tee on program consisting of Miss
Pennock, Merrill Robinson, Alice
Newark post., 1915-12-08

Singles, Anna Ritz, and Wallace
Cook was formed. It is the aim of
the student body to prepare a
Christmas program to be given be-
fore the Christmas holidays.
Basketball Work
Great work has been done in
Newark post., 1915-12-08
High School Notes

Last Friday afternoon the Liter
airy Society of Newark High School
was reorganized. The following
officers were elected: president,
Newark post., 1915-12-08

j. Frank Galloway, farmer of
the Bridgeville section was SER
iously injured when run over by a
loaded wagon one day last week.
Newark post., 1915-12-08

KENNARDS & CO.
Christmas Needs
Manv of the usual exacons holiday reduced
by doing at least part of your shopping here Care
full branch business The fullest assort
the best of line offer We the morning hours
for your shopping
Dress Goods and Silks @ @ the and best to be had for
pattern of Silk and Wool Popl black and or " 81 90 and $500
would ideal gift Quite value dsiby Broade
enras surah Cloths and Baste At silk section show all the
Chine and Crepe Meteor, $500 yard
Neatef in Novelty Oands1. a -
dozen street and evening shades at $500 yard
pEle E, exploiting of Furs at all sorts of
NenaDio ors hghounding trade selected largely
and increasing
instance being
secured for market
here Nufs scas and
anxious all regarding them
Aprons for Gifts Aprons pro nns % 5 @ u ffaas s
with inbe
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who make exclusively
You should add gift list
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$500 will 60 ask to see one the four special values bedding
satine Covered Down Quilts
Comortable
much we'll as those
select
a
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Nlu OlOV of
slo pair offer vomes Kid Gloves in white black % and so 0rs
white dokin silk lined mocha and
kid in black white clors FiRt
s1 pair the celebrated real Trefouss French kd Gloves for women
lens white and black
customers of the
of
of
gquat children
holiday umbrellas $500
land upwa
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that
umayse n
the following o
lIncy AAllllS
% holiday choosing:
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