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Help the Carriers The Tribune carriers now have their collecting books and we ask you to be ready for them when they call. Pay part. If not all! Weather Cloudy 50th YEAR WEEKLY ESTABLISHED 1856. DAILY ESTABLISHED 1S73. ALTOONA, MQ MORNING, JANUARY 11, 1915.

ONE CENT A COPY. TWENTY-FIVE CENTS A MONTH. TWELVE PAGES War Whs From NOTE REPLY AMICABLE IN ITS INTENT AT CLUBS AND I SCRAPPLE, ALL POOL ROOMS STOUGH FAMILY EATS MPLOYMENT BUREAU THE Europe's Capitals ARE POISONED RIGHT MOV I FROM LONDON FROM PARIS FROM BERLIN Concedes Principles of American Contentions, but Points Out Difficulties General Approbation of Plan of Charities Bureau to Give Work to Men Tabernacle Is Filled to Overflowing at Beginning of Cam-paign's Second Week Walter H. Fultz, Wife and Four Children, of 119 East Third Avenue, Escape Death Review of News from Fields of Battle Has Little of Important Developments Story from Argonne Is Somewhat Different from That Sent Out from Berlin POSITIONS GAINED ARE ORGANIZED Faris, January 10. 10.33 p.

in. The following official communication was issued by the war office tonight: "Last night in the Champaigne region, two counter-attacks by the Germansone to the north of Perthes, the other to the north of Beausejour, were repelled. In the Argonne, two minor attacks by the enemy have failedat Fontaine Madame and St. Hubert. There was a lively fusillade in the direction of Hill 263, west of Boureilles and on Le Ruisseau des rvounssons, but no attacks.

"The night was calm on the rest of the front." The following statement was issued today by the war office: From the sea to the Oise there nave been artillery duels. "Upon the Aisne, in the region of Soissons, the enemy, in spite of many attacks has not been able to recapture the trenches which he had lost At the end of the day, he again bombarded Soissons. "In the country from Rheims to the Argonne, our artillery has shelled the German trenches very effectively at several points driving away bodies of sappers. "The positions which we have gained at Perthes and around that village have been organized. A counter attack of the enemy to the west of Perthes has been repulsed.

In the neighborhood of La Ferte De Bease-jour, we have made a two fold progress by gaining ground to the west and by taking possession of a field fort to the north. "In the Argonne, the enemy has bombarded the region of Four De Paris; we have replied and destroyed a German block house. "The enemy's efforts have been continued on 'Hill "To the west of Bourneuilles all our positions have been maintained. "Between the Argonne and the Meuse nothing noteworthy occurred. "On the heights of the Meuse in the forest of Apremont one of the enemy's has been checked by the Are on our artillery.

"In the Vosges to the northwest of Watwiller (in the region of Thann) we have also repulse an attack." Pelt Germans With Missiles, Drive Them from Trenches and Level Works Petrograd, January 10. The following official statement from the general staff of the Russian commander in chief, was made -public tonight: "On the left bank of the Vistula, nothing but desultory engagements with the Germans have taken place. During the night of January 8-9 and throughout the following day the Germans directed four successive attacks against us in the northern region. Our troops, proceeding by sap-ing, pelted the Germans with hand grenades and forced them out of their trenches and leveled their works. "In the region of the Moghely farm, we advanced and succeeded in taking part of the German trenches, in which we entrenched ourselves.

"On the Austrian front no important change has occurred. Our attacks there, however, have succeeded and the Austrians everywhere retreated. We took some prisoners." Celebrating Peace Treaty. New Orleans, January 10. A ceremonial pageant representing the return of Andrew Jackson and his troops from the battlefield of Chalmette one hundred years ago, was one of the concluding features today of the three days' celebration here of the centenary of peace between Great Britain and the United States.

After the pageant a Te Deum and pontifical high mass was held in St. Louis cathedral, duplicating the thanksgiving service that followed Jackson's triumphal return to the city. IS FOR RELIEF OF JEWS Philadelphia, January 10. Another $20,000 for the relief of their co-religionists in the war zone of Europe was pledged at a meeting of Jews here today under the auspices of the Philadelphia branch of the American Jewish Relief association. More than $46,000 has been pledged since the movement was inaugurated here last Thursday.

Included in the contributions pledged today was one of $10,000 by the Independent Order of Brith Shalom. Speakers at today's meeting Included: Congressman-elect Meyer London, of New York; Dr. S. Levin, a former member of the Russian duma, and Judge Mayer Sulzberger, of thiB city. Story from Front Tells of Bad Weather and Terrible Battles With French GAINS NOTED IN SEVERAL PLACES Berlin, January 10.

(By wireless to London 3 P. The war office today gave out the following statement: "The bad weather lasted through yesterday in the western theatre 5 the war. The Lys has in certain places flooded the country to a width of 800 metres. "The enemy's attempts to eject us from our positions in the Dunes of Nieuport failed. "Northeast of Soissons the French repealed their attacks.

They were all repulsed yesterday with great losses to the enemy. We captured more than 100 prisoners. Battles at Soissons itself recommenced today. The French have again fiercely attacked. Their attacks broke down with very heavy losses to them.

We took about fourteen prisoners. "In the Argonne we have gained further ground. In this district and also in the neighborhood of Apremont, north of Toulon, the battles continue. "On the evening of January 8 the French again tried to take the village of Burnhaupt by a night attack which failed completely. Our troops took 230 more French prisoners and one machine gun so that the war booty taken at Burnhaupt is increased to two officers 420 men and one machine gun.

The French apparently suffered heavy losses on this occasion also as great numbers of killed and injured are lying before our front and in the neighboring woods. "Only trivial engagements took place yesterday in upper Alsace, at about midnight our troops repelled a French attack at Lower Aspach. "The weather in the eastern thea tre of war has not yet Improved. The situation remains unchanged on the entire eastern front. "Unimportant Russian advances south of Mlawa were tepuised." Austrians Haven't Anything New to Tell as to War in the Eastern Fields "ALL QUIET" IS MOST OF REPORT Vienna, January 10.

(Via Amsterdam to London, January 11, 1.38 a. m. The following official communication was issued today: "The general situation is without change. South of the Vistula the Russians yesterday bombarded our positions, but without result. They directed their artillery fire particularly against our position on the heights to the northeast of Zakliczyn (Galicia).

"North of the Vistula at some points there have been heavy artillery battles. An attempt by the enemy to cross the Nida with weak forces failed. "The situation in the Carpathians is quiet. Two reconnoitering detachments of the enemy in Bukowina were destroyed by machine gunfire. "In some of the advances on the southern front from a point east of Prejonje, to the frontier there was a brief artillery duel." FIFTEEN HUNDRED "I THE TRAIL" Billy Sunday Extends the Invitation and Hysterical Men and Women Respond Philadelphia, January 10.

Nearly fifteen hundred men and women "hit the trail" at the afternoon and night services In the Billy Sunday tabernacle here today when the evangelist for the first time in his campaign here asked converts to come forward and make public acknowledgement of their faith in Jesus Christ as their personal savior. Some wept while others laughed hysterically as they stepped to the platform at the conclusion of Sunday's sermon on "The Hour Is Come." The tabernacle was crowded to its capacity at each of the three services held today, morning, afternoon and night. Thousands were unable to obtain admittance at the afternoon and night services. Six hundred and sixty acknowledged their conversion in the afternoon and an even greater number at the night service. CHARLES S.

PRICE DEAD. Former President of Cambria Steel Company Passed Away In Johnstown. Johnstown, January 10. Chas. S.

Price, aged 62 years, former president of the Cambria Steel company, died at his home here today. He was general manager of the company for eighteen years previous to becoming president. FROM VIENNA PRACTICE NOT SO EASY Will Make Redress for Any Violations of International Law by Error ANSWER IS ONLY A PRELIMINARY Washington, January 10. Great Britain's preliminary reply to the note from the United States government requesting an improvement in the treatment of American commerce by the British fleet was made' public here and in London today by mutual agreement by the state department and the British foreign office. The British communication concurs in the view of the United States that commerce between neutral nations should be interfered with only when imperatively necessary and officials of the Washington government construed it as conceding that the principles expressed by the American note were just and upheld by the previously accepted usages of international law.

The only formal comment made tonight was communicated in a brief statement issued by Secretary Bryan who said: "This answer being preliminary and not being intended as a complete reply we will postpone comment until the full answer is received." Briefly, the British note, while conceding the principles of the American government's contentions, points out difficulties in actual practice, refers to alleged fraudulent practices by shippers and cites statistics showing an increase, rather than a decrease in certain neutral commerce, in support of Great Britain's suspicions that Germany and Austria have been indirectly obtaining contraband through neutral countries. The note promises, however, that Great Britain will "make redress" whenever the action of the British fleet "may unintentionally exceed" the limits of international law. Washington is Pleased. Washington While they are generally reserved in their comment, it may be stated authoritatively that high officials of the United States government regard the tone of the note as entirely friendly and believe, moreover, that the discussion which vill follow it will be carried on in the same vein, with a desire on the part of both countries to reach a satisfactory understanding. The admission by Great Britain of one of the chief points in the American note that the relations between neutrals were those of normal times, of peace, and not of war was gratifying to officials, who believed that the controversy would now resolve itself into a frank discussion of what were the actual necessities of the case which impel interference by a belligerent when suspecting that the ultimate destination of a neutral cargo is belligerent territory.

The statistics brought forth to show that commerce between the United States and neutral countries continguous to German and Austria had increased materially since the out break of the war were regarded here as misleading. It was pointed out that in view of the breaking down of the normal routes of commerce with German and Austria, many non-contra band products had been shipped through neutral countries. Similarly, the neutral countries which previously had obtained much of their supplies, from belligerents were now importing from the United States. As to the increase in shipments of copper to Italy it was pointed out that the Italian ambassador here already had explained that Italy, which had previously obtained copper from Germany and Austria for her manufactures, now was forced to import from the United States because of the embargo on exportation which the belligerents themselves had imposed. The American government contends, moreover, that if some copper has reached the belligerents through neutral countries, it is the duty of the British to make more effective arrangements with those neutral countries.

The admission of Great Britain that as to foodstuffs and conditional contraband, Lord Salisburg's doctrine, quoted in the American note would be followed in practice by the British foodstuffs being held up only when destined to an enemy force, also was pleasing to American officials. There is every reason to believe that the United States will not accept the view of Great Britain that cargoes must be taken into port for extended examination. While statistics advanced show that only forty-five cargoes qut of 773, have actually gotten into the prize courts officials here note that no mention is made in the British note of the great number of American cargoes detained and subsequently released. As a whole the note of the British government was regarded as satisfactory, though the state department will marshal statistics and facts to dispute some of its contentions. These will be set forth in the American note of reply which will follow the receipt of the note that is to follow this preliminary communication.

In the meantime, improvements being put into effect daily by the allies in the treatment of neutral commerce I are counted upon to ameliorate the situation generally. (Continued on Page 10.) PLENTY OF NEED FOUND Distributors Will Report Toda? Number of Cases Aided and Conditions of Work STATUS OF THE FUNDS JUST Altoona people are expressing themselves favorably on the establishment of an employment bureau by the Central Bureau of Charities. It Is a move in the right direction. It. 1.

I mc uyuuuu expressed in general by business men and by the heads of the accredited distributing agencies as a move to take away the sting of being dependent upon charity. It: is hoped by the Central Bureau that: the contributions will come in more liberally this week in order that a' greater number of men may be giv en employment to aid them in helping to provide for their families. For every dollar contributed thecitv will get the benefit, as the work per-' formed by the men will be done uu-' der the direction of Commissioner Frank E. Rooney, of the department of streets and public improvement. With the funds now at hand it be impossible to give more than, thirty men employment three days week.

If the contributions run to a' higher figure this week it will be possible to increase the force from-day to day until a large number ot men have been accorded the opportunity of helping themselves. A. P. Kready, who will be in charge of the bureau, on Saturday was busv getting matters straightened out to get busy in the work at the employment bureau. In addition to seeing that men are given work, he will alsi maintain a ledger for the enrollment of all classes of labor.

He will ba prepared to furnish men to any or all persons wishing to hire. men permanently or for any small jobs. will classify them as they present themselves to his office for employment. The Central Bureau has already decided that the heads of families who are now being assisted by the accredited distributing agencies shall be given the first opportunity to earn a few dollars a week to help keep the wolf from the door. Then, as the employment bureau fund increases, other men will be given work.

The men will be worked in relays of three days a week and thu will be able to earn sufficient to provide their families with the ties of life. Relief Work Continues. The Altoona and the East Sida Sunshine societies and the Salvation. Army were busy Saturday giving out relief to the numerous families coming under their special care. Each of them received new cases that were most distressing, people applying who were absolutely with out bread and other necessities of life.

More contributions are needed for both the relief and employment funds. There are practically thre months of winter yet and it wilt take considerable money to prevent; them from coming into absolute want. There are some several hun-i dred families receiving assistance' now and indications are that unless, there is a big revival in the indus-i trial situation they will have to be looked after until the end of March, i This afternoon the accredited dis-I tributing agencies will make their! first report to the bureau. It will then; be ascertained how many families they have been caring for during the first month of the bureau's The representatives will also furnish. a list of the heads of families who desire to work to earn their breadj Tribune Contributions.

The Tribune's fund for the relief ofl the city poor was last night given another boost by the congregation of thei Second Lutheran church, Seventh ave-J nue between Eleventh and Twelfth! streets. During the Christmas servJ ices the congregation's collection, amounting to $37.65 was donated the Tribune fund and last night a col lection amounting to $26.40 was lift-: ed for the fund. This church has set an example for-other churches in the city to follow in, charity work. It has already contrib-j uted $64.05 to aid in relieving distress, and suffering among the poor of the city. This church will aid many families by its contribution to the city's poor fund, the money being turned into the Central Bureau of Charities fund by the Tribune.

The Tribune begs to acknowledge these contributions: Previously reported $1,176.07 Second Lutheran church collection, second contribution 26.40 $1,202.47 Funds Deposited. Tribune funds deposited in Central Bureau fund $1,220 75 Central Bureau Fund. Treasurer Wilson, of the Centra Bureau of Charities, reports the following contributions received Saturday: Previously reported $2,654 31 Walter L. Moser 5 00 William Weil 5 00 Mrs. W.

H. Markland 5 00. Morris Lenson 5 00 $2,674 31 Total in all $2,737 63 Employment Bureau Fund. The amount noted is a monthly contribution for three months: Previously reported 146 00 PHYSICIAN SAVES LIVES Husband Crawls Downstairs to Rear Porch and Summons Neighbor Who Secures Aid INVESTIGATION TODAY PROBABLE Six hours after eating scrapple and pudding purchased at an East Side meat market Saturday evening, Walter H. Fultz, his wife and four children, of 119 East Third avenue, were 'attacked by ptomaine poisoning, 'which threatened to result fatally, but for the efforts of a local physician.

Fultz, who is a well known Pennsy car repairman employed at the Pen-Dington repair tracks, secured the Scrapple pudding at the shop of J. J. Leader, at Third avenue and Fifth street, late Saturday afternoon. His wife prepared and served a portion of each commodity for supper and all ate heartily. All Stricken During Short Time.

Shortly after 12 o'clock yesterday morning Charles Fultz, aged 6, awoke and became violently ill. His parents were aroused and endeavored to alleviate the lad's suffering, when Winifred, aged 4, developed the same symptoms. Several minutes later the third victim, Martha, aged 2, was stricken suddenly ill. While Fultz and his wife were working frantically to give the children relief, Mrs. Fultz almost collapsed and showed signs of a simi lar attack as the children had sus tained.

All complained of violent pains in the stomach. Fultz prepared to summon a physician but was next stricken, and his eldest daughter, Mildred, aged 13, was about to secure assistance frm the neighbors when she, too, was taken ill. Within twenty minutes the family of six was completely prostrated. Being powerless to call to their neighbors, the man, his wife and children remained in a state of semicoma until eight hours afterward. Fultz was partly revived before 8 o'clock yesterday morning.

He was too weak to walk and could barely talk, Father Crawls to Porch. Summoning every faculty, Fultz aroused sufficient strength to crawl down stairs and by a slow process finally reached the rear porch, where he called weakly to Mrs. Margaret Piper, of 121 East Third avenue, Mrs. Piper heard the faint cry and responded. She managed to draw the story of the family's plight from Fultz and sent for Dr.

C. W. Burket, of 523 Fourth street. Fultz sank rapidly after his exertion and the timely arrival of the physician prevented the man's death. First aid was quickly given to the other victims and the medico immediately pronounced the attacks to be due to ptomaine poisoning.

After working for more than two hours with the six victims, the physician managed to restore all to a fair condition. Last evening it was believed that all were out of danger. Fultz and his daughter Mildred suffered to a greater extent than the others, they having partaken of a greater amount of the pudding and scrapple. Investigation Likely. It was stated last evening at the Fultz home that efforts were being made to thoroughly investigate the scrapple and pudding and its source of origin.

Pure Food Commissioner James Foust or one of his deputies will likely investigate the matter today. Samples of the food were displayed at the home of the victim last evening, but there was nothing particularly unwholesome appearing about the scrapple and pudding. PRESIDENT WILL SEE Routes for Government Railroad to Northern Country Will Be Presented Washington, January 10. President Wilson tomorrow will see the members of the Alaskan engineering commission, who have been investigating the merits of various proposed routes for the government railroad to connect the Alaskan coal fields with the coast, authorized by congress last year. Under the law, the president has to decide on the route and has to determine whether railroad lines already constructed shall be purchased as a part of the system.

The members of the commission have practically completed their preliminary report on the surveys begun last June and finished in November. The president is expected to settle in the near future all questions which must be decided before the actual questions which must be decided before the actual work of construction is begun. Construction of not more than 1,000 miles of railroad at a cost of not more than was authorized by congress. PLATFORM SEATS BREAK Sensational Attack Made on Police Officials by Evangelist at Meeting for Men ARE TOO LENIENT WITH GAMBLERS With three great meetings, two of which filled the building to overflowing, the second week of the evangelistic campaign that is being conducted by Dr. Henry W.

Stough in the tabernacle at the Cricket field, began Yesterday. At last night's meeting several thousand people were unable to gain admittance, so great is the interest that is being manifested by the people" of the city and the surrounding country. The afternoon meeting, which was for men only, was replete with thrills, being characterized by sensational attacks by Dr. Stough up on County Detective James G. Span- gler and clubs which maintain sideboards, and with the collapse of a portion of the platform upon which the city clergymen and members of the chorus sit.

Fortunately, no one "was injured and the event did not Interfere with the services. Dr. Stough had just begun his address when the joists which held up Beveral tiers of the seats gave way and the seats and their occupants sank to the floor with a crash. Shortly before, the lady members of the chorus had left the tabernacle and the seats had been filled with men who had been standing at the rear end of the tabernacle. Dr.

Stough Iliad spoken but a few moments when there was a loud report and a crash of timbers and the men found themselves sitting their seats resting upon the floor. There was no oui-cry, for nobody had been hurt and there were calls to Dr. Stough to proceed. Professor D. L.

Spooner, the musical director, jumped upon the platform and gave out a hymn, so that in the singing a panic' "might be averted. But there was no panic. Everybody remained in their and an examination of the condUicns revealed that there was no fuither danger. Some of the men toci; teats elsewhere and Dr. Stough proceeded with his address.

Following the meeting Contractor J. A. Elder, who erected the tabernacle, with force of men who volunteered their service, repaired the damage and at other places strengthened the supports so that there need be no further cause for alarm. The afternoon service opened with prayer by Rev. W.

G. Walker, pastor of the First Church of Christ. It was estimated that over 9,000 were within the tabernacle. Admission was by ticket and 8,099 tickets were lilted. I while the members of the chorus tv.e I clergymen and ushers, together with 120 others, were admitted without I tickets.

In a few preliminary remarks Dr. iStough again took occasion to com- Iraend Governor-elect Brumbaugh for the stand he has taken for better conditions in the state and he declar ed that the liquor gang would make neir last stand at the coming session of the legislature. He also referred with pride to the fact that a majori-y the national house of representa- ives had voted for prohibition. Speaking of local option, he said that it wasn't right that tne power to gram licenses should be placed in the hands if the judges and that it was the Kmerican principle that the people khould be given-the' right to vote on Ihe Question. He announced that liext Sunday afternoon he would kpeak to men on the subject Red Lights and Searchlights." After the collection was taken he proceeded with his subject "Winds Ind Whirlwinds," taking his text from losea "They have sown the vind and they shall reap the whirlwind." He dwelt for some time on Ihe truth that what, a man sows he lhall reap and 'while he was thus lalking the crash came by the col- ipse of the tiers of seats.

Upon re turning his address, he asked the len if they had been at the house of tod in the morning with their fam- lies and what kind of a life they lere living. Then he spoke of the idividual responsibility that rests Innn one and the influence for good Ir'evil each one exerts. Then he de-ounced the practices of blasphemy nd cursing, and telling foul stories. This led up to the practice of gam-ling and then he launched into his ttack on County Detective Spangler. fe said that there are places in Al- bona that are breeding places of rime, run under the guise of re'spect- fjlllty that men and boys are play- lg pill pool in many pool rooms with he knowledge and connivance or rlice and the county detective.

"I'd lake Jim Spangler enforce the law get out of office," thundererl Dr. toueh. "I have no objection to Jim Iding around in an automobile, but must enforce the law. A man told le the other day that ninety per tnt. of the young men of Altoona gambling at pill pool.

If it is lly ten or twenty per its a lying shame to have our young men (bauched by the Greeks who are Inning these Continuing, Dr. Stough scathingly fnounced the foreigners who are aking fortunes in Altoona at the ex- Inse of the young men of the city, (Continued on Page 4.) REPLY TO AMERICAN NOTE QUOTED London, January 10 10:05 p. m. The British reply to the American note occupies the attention of the British press and public in the absence of any important news from the battlefields. The German and French official reports of the fighting in the western field are almost a repetition of those issued on preceding days.

A British eyewitness who has been the official historian of events at the front, lays stress on the important part played by the artillery and high explosives in modern warfare and claims superiority for the allies in artillery, which is being used to its full strength. From the coast to the river Oise, w-here the country is under water and the rivers are flooded, the big guns have been engaged continuously but the water and mud prevent the infantry from coming into action. Along the Aisne valley, however, and through the Champaigne district as far as Argonne, the French are pushing their offensive and organizing the ground which they have gained. These gains have been made at heavy cost. In western Argonne, the Germans also claim to have made gain and to have repulsed an attempt by the French to carry their trenches in the Woerve and in Alsace.

The only news from the east is the German report that the Russian offensive toward Mlawa vhas met with no success, their forces having been driven back. In the Caucasus the Turks have made a stand on the frontier near Kara-Urgan and are fiercely attacking the Russian lines. Seemingly the Russians believe the report that the Turkish cruiser Goe-ben, formerly of the German, navy, has been damaged, for the Black sea fleet, which is superior to the Turkish fleet without the Goaben, has been, attacking Turkish ports and destroying their shipping. There is no development in the near east, beyond the report from Sofia that M. Guenadieff, the former Belgian minister of foreign affairs, is leaving for Rome on a semi-official mission, the object of which Is to ascertain the attitude of Italy towards the possible future co-ordination of interests in the European war.

German Army Reported Suffering Considerably from Typhus and Pneumonia Amsterdam, via London, January 11. 2.11 a. m. A despatch to the Telegraaf from Brussels says; "A bread riot has occurred at Mar-cinelle, province of the Hainaut, Belgium. A crowd collected around the town hall and smashed its windows.

The police restored order with some difficulty and later bread was sup plied to the populace. "The German army is suffering considerably from typhu and pneumonia." BIG DEMAND FOR FRENCH LOAN, $50,000,000 Issue Already Oversubscribed, Financiers Hear. London, January 10. It was reported in the city yesterday that the applications for the 10,000,000 in French treasury one year bills bearing five per cent, interest, have already oversubscribed the issue. No official announcement has yet been made regarding the result of the issue.

Liege Honored. Paris, January 10. 11:55 p. m. A bust of General Leman, the defender of Liege, who is now a prisoner of the Germans was crowned with a wreath of laurel in the presence of representatives of the French and Belgian governments and 5,000 spectators in the Trocadero today.

During the ceremony Jean Richepin; the dramatist, declaimed "The Marseillaise." Amsterdam, via London, January 11. 12:41 a. m. The Berliner Tageblatt says that the king of Saxony has ordered that war bread shall be used exclusively in the Dresden court. The Vorwaerts of Bejlin says that public meetings which previously were permitted to be held in Saxony, without hindrance now must have the sanction of the military.

Herr Stueck-len, Socialist member of the reich-stag, organized a meeting of his constituents at'which he was to deliver an address on the subject of the world war and the task of the working classes. This meeting, however, was prohibited by the military authorities who gave no reason for their action..