G <rmans and Austrians Retreat With Hea ' HARRISBURG l§sSi||l TELEGRAPH No. 304 LXXXIII— BRUMBAUGH USEES ! SPANISH 111 SCHOOLS Governor-elect Points Out Social l and Economic Values of Study ing Neighbors' Language STATE EDUCATORS HERE Many Departmental Groups Dis cuss Various Phases of As sociation's Work Study of Spanish in the schools of the State was advocated by Governor fleet Martin G. Brumbaugh in his ad dress this afternoon before the session of the sixty-fifth meeting of the Penn sylvania State Educational Association in the Technical high school audi torium. Dr. Brumbaugh declared Spanish highly important. It is "the language of the Pan-America south of us, the language of one-tenth of our own people, the language that opens to us the doors of honorable trade in a hundred harbors; the language that may, and probably will, because of the present war, become, what it once was. the language of diplomacy, throughout the world." Dr. Brumbaugh's address was a part of the program of the formal opening of the general sessions of the asso- I ciation. The meeting was the largest attended lirst-day gathering in the history of the association. At least i 2.000 members of the association are | in the city. Ilia Educators Throng City The most prominent educators of. the State are in the city, as well as ] hundreds of teachers, school superin- j tendents and college professors repre- j ■senting the 10,000 state members of | the association. In his address, "To the Pennsylva nia State Educational Association. Dr. i Brumbaugh spoke of his former tT > ee ~ ings with the association, of which he is a life member. He spoke of the > association's record of services to edu- | cation in Pennsylvania and praised it as being concerned with the most vital thing in public life, the public school, ' and pointed out the association's obli- ' gation to the public in advancing new and timely needs of the community. "In the last analysis," said Dr. Brumbaugh, "an education that does not put a larger loat on a workman s table is scarcely the kind of education tiie people should be asked to support. And this can and must be done with out any lessening of that liberal cul ture which gives tone and character to our people and Insures the leader ship essential to a progressive de mocracy. Must Produce as Well as Enjoy "We have trained our people to en.iov and this is well. We must also train them to produce the things they now know to enjoy. Thus we give the j complete equipment that a rightly or- ' ganized society requires for its per- ; petuity and for its progress. "There are 'many men of many! minds' voicing educational hopes and helps. I>et us. in this great State, j teach our children what it means to be j a Pennsylvanian. a citizen of a Com monwealth whose contributions to the j civic, economic, educational and re ligious development of our country is second to none. "There are new things to be done, vastly important ones. We shall do them one by one as they press for consideration. We can . never be a static people. The best of yesterday is but a hint of the ordinary of to-mor row. The call always has been, always will be. for men and women of great hearts and broad vision, who shall speedily lead our people into all wise and worthful things. The best is none too good. To you the Commonwealth turns to make actual for each up [Continued on Page #1 WILSON'S SUPPORT I'XAI.TERED By .Associated Press Washington. Dec. 29.—President Wilson told callers to-day that his sup port of the Jones bill for ultimate Philippine independence will not be r.ltered by the recent disturbances in the islands. He declared accounts of Ihe uprising had undoubtedly been ex aggerated. ICY PAVEMENT CAUSES DEATH By Associated Press Philadelphia, Dec. 29.—Slippery sidewalks and roadways, caused by rain which froze as it fell, caused one death and numerous accidents in this city to-day. William Murphy, 57 years old. walking in the street, because of tli • icy pavements, slipped and fell di rectly In front of a horse and was trimpled to death. All the city hos pitals treated persons who had fallen on the ice. THE WEATHER For llnrriNhurg: nnil vicinity: Ttnln and warmer to.nltfhf, Inwrnt tem po rut lire about .'{«! ileifrre*; \Vo«l --iipNilny partly cloudy nnil colder. For V-lantfrn I Vnnn.vl van In : Haiti nod warmer to-nlithtt Wednesday flood v and voider; fresh south east nhlf(lnK to northwmt wind*. Hlver The rain Indlented for the Simqur tiHnna Valley tliln afternoon and to-nlirht Mill prohalily cause a Mllirhtly Increased fltm In the Mtrcnnin, hut no Important chancer* in Ice conditions are likely to occur. tienernl Condition* The atorm *hat vta* central ovrr the For Northwest. Monday morning. hns moved rapidly southeastward with increasing eneriCT and Is now ventral over the Middle Mississippi Valley. It has caused rnln In centrnl and southern districts. A further rise of 'Z to IN degrees In temperature has occurred over practically all the territory east of the Itocky mountains, except In Texas. Oklahoma and Western Missouri, where It Is 4 to H de grees collier. Temperature* H a. m.. 21. Sun: lllscs, 7:-fl a. m.: sets, 4:42 p. m. Moons Full moon, January 1, 7:1!0 a. m. Hlvcr Mage: 2.« feet above low water mark. Vesterilay's Weather Highest temperature. ,*W. I.owest temperature. 12. Mean temperature, 22. Normal temperature. 31, GIRL KILLED BY SHOT AIMED AT ANOTHER Jealous Lover Had Intended to End the Life of His Sweetheart VICTIM IS SIX YEARS OLD George Hann, Aged 29, Sorry to Learn He Caused Death of Little Child By Associated Press Mlllvllle, X. J., Dec. 29.—The mys tery surrounding the killing last night I of Beatrice Bailey, 6 years old, who | was struck by a bullet that came ! through a window at the home of her grandmother at Buckshutem, near here, where she was spending the holidays, was cleared up to-day when George Hann, 29 years old, was ar rested anil confessed, according to the police, that he had accidentally shot \ the child while trying to kill his sweet heart. The little victim was the daughter of Mrs. William Bailey, of this place. [Continued on Page 1] BOWMAN AGAIN CUTS CITY WATER DATES I Commissioner of Public Safety Per mits Use of More Fluid Under Present Minimum EQUALS HALF-MILL DECREASE Decreased Charge Will Cost De partment $22,000 Annually; Earnings SBO,OOO Just one thousand gallons more! water than at present may be used lor j the minimum rate or $5 per year un-j der the provisions of the 1915 water j rate ordinance oft'erCd in City Council | this afternoon by Commissioner Harry 1«'. Bowman, superintendent ol public safety. The saving to the consumer had been planned by Commissioner Bow man for some months, but he decided not to make the announcement until (he had the new water rate measure [ready for introduction to Council. Early in the year Mr. Bowman re ' duced the minimum rate for domes tic consumption from $6 to $5. The !35 rate was based on the charge of \l2\i cents per hundred cubic feet, j The new rate will be 10 cents for the i same amount. Under the old mini ! mum the consumer was allowed -1,000 'cubic feet for $5; under the new ! charge he may use 5,000 cubic feet for the same minimum of $5. The con sumer who uses more than the amount i allowed under the $5 minimum will j reap the advantage proportionately. In addition to reducing this charge Mr. Bowman also lowers the manufac . turers' rate for those using less than ! 5,000 gallons rrom 10 to 9 cents per thousand gallons. For those using be tween 5,000 and less than 10,000 gal- 1 jlons the charge is pared from B',i to 1 8 cents per thousand gallons. Kquals Half Mill Decrease In a letter to Council on the sub ject Mr. Bowman pointed out the pro posed increased consumption under lthe $5 minimum will cut the income ;of the water department $22,810.10. The decrease for the manufacturers will mean an additional loss of $:i,000 ' or $ 4,000. The reduction in the water rates i is equal to about one-half mill in tho city valuation. The new rate, as Mr. Bowman points out in his letter, will affect the small hotels, restaurant keepers and all users of water who heretofore had paid the 12Vi-cent rate. In conclusion Mr. Bowman points ; out tht the water department is amply ' able to stand the proposed decrease in its annual income, as the depart ! mcnt earned during the present year, I with all bills paid to December 28, Must $80,2! ti. 45. Bowman Offers Salary and Bacteriologist Ordinances New ordinances offered in Council I this afternoon included the measure i which provides for the changes in | salaries granted for the water de partment employes, as required by law, and another, reappointing Dr. George U. Motlitt. the city bacteriologist, for another year. Both were offered by City Commis sioner H. F. Bowman, superintendent i of public safety. FIGHTING MQL'OIt TRAFFIC 11 y Associated Press Topeka, Kan., Dec. 29.—Assembled to further the fight against liquor hrotigh a systematic campaign by col lege students, nearly a thousand dele gates took part In the opening here to-day of the National Convention of the Intercollegiate Prohibition Asso ciation. Two hundred and fifty schools and nearly every State in the union was represented. ST. JOHN'S I)AV OBSERVED AT SCOTTISH RITK (ATIIKIJHAI, j Special services marked the celebra tion of the Feast of St. John, the Evan gelist Day. last night at the Scottish Kite Cathedral, at S o'clock. A pro gram had been arranged and was given by the members. he invocation was given by the lie v. J. A. Dyter, and the beendictlon by the Rev. Harry X. Bassler. The principal address of the evening was given by the llev. George Israel Browne. Others who participated were: Fred J. Kra mer. at the organ: Howard A. Ruther ford. Augustus G. Hhantz. William it. Mausteller, Edward G. Rose. Refresh ment) were served at the close of tile observance. HARRISBURG,' PA., TUESDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 29,1914. YOUNGSTERS AND GROWN-UPS HAVE FUN ON RESERVOIR SLOPES M I ■BMPIFFIH K «B Kti m 1 J^HK ' '' ' " " ACADEMY ALUMNI BOOM THE SCHOOL Permanent Association Formed at the Second Annual Reunion and Smoker Last Night OLD-TIMERS TELL OF SCHOOL William Jennings Elected President of the Association and Will Name Committees Men who attended the Harrlsburgj Academy back in the sixties and seven ties sat around and told stories and | smoked with the alumni of 1911 and) 1912, related how they used to run from policemen when playing baseball at Front and State streets and tried to sing modern songs at last night's re union of "those who went" to the historic school. It was the second annual reunion and it eclipsed any thing ever undertaken in the name of i the Academy. Over 125 gathered in the gymnasium, which was hung with the pennant of almost every college j east of the Mississippi river, including some in Canada, and after hearing about the hopes of the men in charge, [ Continued oil Page 7] Governor-elect in City; Warmly Greeted; No Announcements Governor-elect Martin G. Brum baugh. who came to this city to make an address before the State Educa tional Association, of which he is a \ former president, attended the meet ing of the State Board of Education, of which he is a member. It was prob ably his last meeting with the board. The new Governor also plans to meet a committee of men interested in agri cultural organizations before going to Pittsburgh. While here the new Governor said ' that he had no announcements to make regarding; appointments. He has made no plans regarding his com ing to Harrtsburg, hut with members of his family will probably reach here the day before inauguration day, whleh is January 19. The presence of the new Governor attracted much attention in the city and many people greeted him. Congress Reconvenes to Complete Session's Work fly Associated Press Washington, Dee. 29.—With the reconvening of Congress to-day, after a brief Christmas recess, both houses faced the big task of clearing up crowded legislative calendars. Sen ators and representatives were ready with the falling of the gavels in the Senate and House to settle down to complete the work of the session. Awaiting the action of Congress are the big appropriation bills and the ad ministration program. The supply measures have the right of way in both houses and while the House has passed two of them and some gen eral measures all are yet to be acted upon in the Senate in addition to the administration program. NO MOXEY FOR KXKMIKS fly Associated Press New York, Dec. 29.—Austria-Hun gary will require further assurances that money she pays out to redeem her 4'/2 per cent, notes expiring Janu ary 1 next will not, In any manner be diverted to citizens of countries with which she is at war. Announcement to this effect was made at the Austro -1 Hungarian consulate general here to day by Dr. Constantin Dumba, the dual monarchy's ambassador to the United States. MUST FUMIGATE THEATERS Hoboken, X. J-. Dec. 29.—Under j penalty of being closed, nil theaters i and moving picture places in Hoboken must be thoroughly scoured and fumi gated to help prevent the further I spread of diphtheria, now epidemic here. An order to this effect was issued to-day by the board of health. Nearly 1,500 cases of diphtheria have [ been reported Youngsters and grown-ups were having the time of their life on the snow-covered slopes of Reservoir up until to-day, when the rain spoiled the sport. The Telegraph's camera man snapped the youngsters and the "ski man" yesterday afternoon. Skiing lias become a popular sport in Harrisburg. Joseph Shisler. 314 Kelker street, is the chap on the ski. GAITHEI NAMED ON SERVICE COMMISSION Private Secretary to Governor Appointed to Fill Vacancy; Pennypacker Chairman — j ; litwjlfir* v ' IK. TJEIP SesSar ••• ''—— """ WALTER H. GAITHER Walter H. Gaither, private secretary to Governor John K. Tener through out his term as congressman and dur ing his administration as chief execu tive of the State, was to-day appoint [Continued on Page 4] Salem Has Election to Oust Mayor Hurley By Associated Press Salem, Mass., Dec. 29. Although Ihe weather was bad. a large vote was anticipated at the mayoralty recall election to-day. Mayor John F. Hur ley, whose recall is sought by the Bet ter Governor Association, lias served iwo years of his fifth term. The po litical charter under which he was last elected calls for a three-year term and stipulates that whenever the re quired number of citizens sign a recall petition the mayor must stand against some other candidate. Mayor Hur ley's opponent to-day waa Matthias J. O'Keefe. a manufacturer. The lead ers of the recall movement charged that the liquor laws had not been properly enforced. MUSICIANS IN SESSION fIy Associated Press Pittsburgh. Dec. 29. heading musi cians from the principal cities of the country arrived her- to-day for the j annual convention of the Music Teach jcrs' National Association which opened with an address by Colonel Samuel Hardin Church, president of Carnegie Institute. Other addresses were by Charles H. Karnsworth( New York; Hamilton C. McDougal. Wellesley Col lege; Henry H. Huss, New York; Hans Schneider, Providence, and W. J. Baltzell, Boston. j WANT MANY CHANGES IN CITY GOVERNMENT I Important Amendments to Clark Act Before 3rd Class League Tomorrow EMBODY SUGGESTIONS IN BILL Legislature Will Be Asked to Pass Upon Committee Recommendations Radical changes in the law under i which the third class municipalities | of the State have been operating for j two years will be suggested as amend- i ments to the Clarlv commission form of government act at H special session of the League of Third Class Cities of Pennsylvania to-morrow at 9.30 o'clock in the House caucus room on Capitol Hill. The proposed amendments, which, if adopted, will materially affect most of the cities of the State, including Harrisburg, were well threshed out in this city early in October when a com mittee, consisting of tho city solicitors and the mayors of the State, got to gether for the purpose. The action of this committee has been embodied in a detailed report which will be submitted to the conven tion to-morrow and the recommenda tions that may be approved will be in corporated into another bill amending the Clark act. This will bo submitted to the Legislature early in January. Among the more important amend ments suggested are the following: | Civil service to r police an<J fire departments. Redraughtlng of referendum , regulation. I Changing tenure of councilmen from two to four years, with the proviso that at the elections in 1915, the two councilmen receiving the highest votes serve for four yearn, the other two for two years. Permitting councilmen to succeed themselves. Substituting ninety days. Instead of thirty, as maximum penalty for violation of city ordinances. Changing time for collection and levy taxes. Granting mayor right to suspend appointee in his department pend ing action of council upon his rec ommendation of successor. Permitting city to purchase sup plies up to SIOO without advertis ing for bids. Declaring guilty of bribery any one who attempts to influence coun cilmen or any other official'. The art at present refers only to coun cilmen. Making tenure for city treasurer, solicitor and engineer four years. Imposing SIOO license tax on phy sicians and other professional men; on warehouses, markethouses and market companies, etc. Revision of so-called "welfare" section which applies to the manner and method application of all classes of legislation passed by tho city. Permitting the city to appropri ate funds for the erection, mainte nance and operation of municipal boat and bathhouses. Arrest Woman Who Ran Down and Killed Boy Constable Clyde M. Spcese arrested Mrs. Alma Keene, 524 Maclay ntreot, this morning on a charge of man slaughter. She was brought before Alderman George Z. Bolton, Sixth and Harris streets, and held under bail for a hearing- On October .11 Mrs. Keene, who was driving an automobile, struck and ran over 5-year-old John McCor mick at Third and Harris streets. The child died from his injuries. The coro ner's jury at the time censured the woman for not giving warning as she approached the corner. ROCKEFELLER'S CHURCH IN NEW YORK TO RE REOPENED By Associated Press New York, Dec. 29. —The Calvary and Fifth Avenue Baptist Churches, after a nine months' trial union, will | worship separately in the future if the recommendation made in the re- I port of a special committee is carried ! out by a vote of the congregation. |The report states that it has been found desirable for the two churches to separate and resume thels indi vidual services and activities, but that they do so with kindliest feeling, each for the other. The Fifth Avenue Church which John D. Rockefeller and M» son, John, Jr., attend, has been closed since the two congregations be- , gan worshipping at the Calvary church nine months ago. J 10 PAGES GERMANS AND AUSTRIANS IN EAST RETREAT Forces Are Suffering Complete Reversal in Poland and Galicia; Fighting in West Is Interrupted by Violent Storm; Berlin Views Situation With Optimism and Says Important Developments Are Near at Hand Another striking change in the mili-| tary situation in the east, where neith er of the contending forces has been able to keep the ascendancy for anv considerable period, is indicated In dispatches from Petrogran and Vien na. On this occasion the Russians ap pear to have won the upper hand. The Petrograd war office states that the Germans who have been pressing forward in Poland have been repulsed with heavy losses. In Galicia the Aus trians are reported to have suffered a complete reversal and to be retreating hastily. Their defeat apparently breaks up the maneuver aiming at a , combined Austro-German attack on jthe southern forces of the Russians, which if successful might have im periled the Russian left wing. Berlin, however, views the situation in the east with optimism, intimating that important developments in Poland may be expected shortly. Fighting Interrupted Fighting in the west has been in terrupted by a violent storm. Not j withstanding this hindrance further j progress has been made by the allies, I according to the French war office. Recent developments have given the United Stales a more direct Interest politically in the European situation. Washington has sent to the British government a note voicing its objec tion to the methods employed in hold ing up and searching American ves sels. Another important question is raised by Germany's disposition not to recognize legaf American consuls in conquered Belgian territory unless they are acceptable to Germany. Russian announcements of defeats of the Germans are disputed to-day by the Berlin AVar office, which states that the attacks of the invading armies in Poland have made progress and that strong Russian assaults have been repelled. No mention is made, how ever, of the situation in Galicia, where the Russians are described as having inflicted a severe defeat on the Austro-German forces. Progress in Alsace The French campaign for repos- Indianapolis, Dec. 29.—Four more, including E. W. ■ Talbott, city controller of Terre Haute, and George Ehren- % hardt, a member of the Terre Haute Board of Public Works, % were arrested at Terre Haute to-day by federal authorities j on the indictment returned December 23, charging con f Rpiracy to corrupt the election of November 3, last. The J arrests to-day bring the total made since the dragnet was set Christmas night, to 100. EXPORTS GREATLY ABOVE IMPORTS , i Washington, Dec. 29.—Secretary Redfield told Presi- 1 dent Wilson and the cabinet to-day that exports from the J I United ng December, until December 24 exceeded J 1 the imports • y $88,000,000. i WILSON MAKES NOMINATION I Washington, Dec. 20.—President Wilson to-day nom- | i inated Martin F. Farry, of Wilmington; Del., to be United , i States Marshal for Delaware. I On Cathedral Hall floor this afternoon the Alumni five j I defeated Harrisburg Academy tossers, score 44 to 22. 1 I On board U. S. S., San Diego, enroute to San Diego, , I Cal., Dec. 29.—8y wireless—Seven thousand troops of Gen- I I eral Carranza's forces declared to-day for General Villa, at I ) Tepic in the state of that name on the west coast of Mexico, i 1 Foreigners at San Bias and Tepic have taken refuge abo, 1 1 the United States supply ship Glacier, i Washington, Dec. 29.— Endorsement of the protests to 1 I Great Britain against the seizure of American neutral v< i eels was voiced in the House by Republican Leader Mann ' i to-day. "Our right on the High seas," he said, "must be 1 ! upheld. I commend the administr.-t : or. fo: the position it has taken." C Sunbury, Pa., Dec. 29.—One of four children of George i Krum Limeburner, of Grovania, Montour county, ran to a i neighbor's house to-day and the mother went in pursuit. I When she returned she found the house in flames and her | three other children burned to death. i Paris, Dec. 29, 5.55 P. M.—The Ministry of Marine to- I day issued an announcement confirming the loss of the i I French submarine Curie in Austrian waters. | MARRIAGE LICENSES 11. Kilnaril lliirgirr, I.jkcn*, nml Ituth Mnchaiucr, Wlroulaco. I l.cunnril Greet* and Ann* Jordan, dir. I • POSTSCRIPT session of its lost province of Alsare, one of the first objectives to the ar-' inies of the republic nfter the outbreak of the war, apparently is making: prog ress. The unofficial reports last night, that tile allies were shelling Muel hausen are supplemented to-day by the statements of the French War office that the town of Steinbacli, I'pper Alsace, has been invested. In- France and Belgium the lighting drags on, with small victories for each side. Steamer Strikes Mine and Sinks in North Sea By Associated Press London, Dec. 29, 3.10 A. M.—The Glasgow steamer Gem, a small vessel of about 500 tons has been sunk in tho North Sea as the result of striking a mine. Two of the crew were rescued but the fate of the others aboard the Gem is unknown. HEAVY LOSSES TO SHIPPING 22 Scandinavian Vessels With Their Cargoes Kunk by Mines By Associated Press Stockholm, Sweden, Dec. 29. (Cor respondence of the Associated Press) —Total losses to Scandinavian shipp ing through mine disasters were as follows up to mid-December: Sweden, eight ships and sixty lives; Denmark, six vessels and six lives; Norway, five vessels and six lives. To this total must also tie added Holland, with three vessels and fifteen lives. The total financial loss of the twen ty-two ships and their cargo will reach nearly ten million dollars. EFFORT TO PREVENT DEAFNESS By Associated Press London. Dec. 29.—(Correspondence of the Associated Press) —The an nouncement that the British govern ment is to appoint an emergency coin [Continued on Page 10]
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