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THE SALEM NEWS A CITY OP HOMES. Mors Working Mon Own TholP Horneo In Salem Than In Any City Her Size In Ohio. TWENTY-SIXTH YEAR. 295. SALEM, OHIO, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1914.

TWO CENTS. HI LIGHT PLANT FOR SALEM BY Solons Turn Thoughts Toward Operation Of Power Plant at Waterworks as Bid For Furnishing Current Grows; Acting as Committee Of The Whole. TOLD US HE WAS SKEERED NUTHIN7 snail the city of Salem construct operate a municipal power p.ant to PJ'ly electric current to its light attributing system? Such is the question which is now uppermost in the minds of the city rilnien, and which will be con- am red at an early date as a commit- tot of the whole. matter was called to their evening when Service ctor Russel reported that he had ved a bid from the Salem Electric Power company for furnisb- mg urrent for the three years begin- with November 1, 1915, at kilowatt instead of 1.21 cents per unit, the present rate. City Solicitor Scott clinched the matter by the statement that if the il has in mind the construction of such a plant, it should at once begin planning for it.

as a year will be none too long to provide for the sale of bunds and the building and equipment of a power plant, while Councilman Hinsdale recalled the fact that same proposition was quite fully (Continued on Fifth Page.) FUND 10 GIVE A TREAT GROWS Over $60 Added Wednesday, Bringing Total to Almost $300. APPEAL FROM ARMY Gifts and Money Needed by Salvation Army for Xmas Work. While many who have been desirous of making contributions to the Community Christmas fund have already evidenced their knowledge of the proper places to make their offerings, stid others, it is understood, are not aware of the proper method of contributing money to the rapidly growing fund. For their benefit it is again stated that donations may be given to S. Grow i SALEM GIRL Gertrude Libert Has Great Respect for Henry Yee, SLie Declares.

WERE BEFORE COURT Now Conducts Laundry at Alliance; Bride Worked for Him. Of interest here is announcement from Canton of the issuance of a marriage license to Henry Yee, who now conducts a Chinese laundry iu Alliance, and Gertrude Libert, who gave Alliance as her residence also. Both Yee and his prospective bride were until recently residents of this city, from which they went to Lee- toii.a, he to conduct and she to work Father T. A Hanrahaa, or a laundry there. It.

Johnson, as members of! Shortly after this arrangement was (By Associated Press to News.) Scarborough, England, Dec. German cruisers bombarded twn of Scarborough this morning. Forty or fifty shells were thrown into the town, much property being damaged. A woman behind the counter in a shop was killed instantly and her husband was wounded. The ruins of the shop tumbled down about them.

Hartepool, Dec. of Hartepool awakened this morning by heavy gun firing. A great crowd assembled on the beach to learn whence the sounds came. Shells from German ships soon began dropping into the city, whereupon the crowd on the beach rapidly sought shelter. Mayor the finance committee; to C.

C. Gib- niado both Yee and the girl's mother son. treasurer; to R. W. H'awley.

before the court secretary, or to either Herald Lisbon on charges of contributing The News 10 The delinquency, and The fund thus far is made up as both were fined tor the offense ee follow at that time stoutly denied the charge Previously reported that he and lhe had be(M1 -Ireland in Columbus Dispatch. LIQUOR TAK MAY BE PAID DEC. 22 Lisbon, Dec. the 20th of Di ember falls on Sunday this year, making the liquor tax payable on Saturday before noon, the afternoon be- a holiday, according to law, Cobn- Treasurer Harry Hall will re- cei the liquor tax $500 without penalty. on the Monday following.

General taxes are coming in at the in-usurer's office and from now until ifter the 20 th the office will be kept open on Saturday afternoons to re- any taxes that may be brought in. Salem Merchant Will Donate To Charitable Objects Three Ter Cent Of Total Sales Tor A Week i Calumet club 10.00 i Cash 1.00 Dorcas society 10.00 Dr. W. D. Cash Billiard tourney admissions.

Chamber of Commerce Cash Salem Humane Society W. P. Carpenter 5.00 Travelers club 10.00 Total to date FOR CHECK WRITING the purchase of a check up machine of modern design, the i-- of which would prevent any pass'' ty of unscrupulous persons raising warrants upon the city treasury and reaping a monetary harvest tu- the comparatively simple fa. ation, would be a wise expendi- tur of the public funds is the belief of City Auditor George Holmes, The most substantial Christmas spirit observed this year, and perhaps for some years past as well, has just been manifested by Harold Brian, prominent local dry goods merchant, who announces that he will donate to charitable objects three per cent of his total sales for the week just preceding Christ- has. Of this amount, on the gross total of which it is of course impossible to place any acc 'rate estimate.

Mr. Brian has decided to contribute one per cent to the Community Christmas fund; one per cent to the Salem Council of Social general relief work; and one per cent to the Home for Aged Indies. USE STEREQPIICON VIEWS TO INSTRUCT SCHOOL CHILDREN An innovation in the city schools of Wellsville will be the introduction of who was engaged Tuesday afternoon i stereoptieon views as a means of in- in inspecting one of the latest ma- struction in the near future, accord- chines for this purpose, selling for $30. to decision of the boaid of Holmes declared that while there ucation at the regular meeting Tuesday record of the having ever evening, when Supt. Horton suggested lost a cent through such channels, it idea and was instructed by the is in ever-present possibility with the board to use his Judgment in the mat Mr Brian believes, he stated Wednesday morning, that not for years have there been so many men unwillingly out of work nor so many persons and families sorely in need of the assistance which he has determined to help supply.

Convinced that more is being done this year, through the Salem Council of Social Agencies, than ever before in this city to reach the really deserving and to eliminate the useless and unworthy charity of past years, Mr. Brian had at first thought to give the ent're three per cent to this organization, but after careful consideration decided to share his generosity among the three objects stated. REVISE RULES TO BROADEN SCOPE Of THE WORK Should the report of a special com mittee on revision of the rules ing members of the Chamber of Com merce be accepted by that body, a number of marked changes will have been made. report was read to the chamber Tuesday evening, and action deferred until a later session. One of a number of suggested al- "As we ran only give in proportion as we receive, we would earnestly urge those who have in the past supported our work to come to our help at this time, as gifts and money are greatly Such is the appeal made Wednesday by Captain Peter Auld.

of the Salvation army, as the holiday season draws nearer and finds the army treasury still without adequate funds for the extensive relief work which is planned to be done both on Christmas day and throughout the winter together as man and wife The license was issued at Canton only after Judge Krichbauni. of the 5 00 court, had closely questioned the couple. Yee gave his age as 35, stating that he was born iu this country and never expected to return to China, and that he is a member of the Presbyterian church at Alliance. Gertrude Libert gave her age as 21. also a member of the Presbyterian church at and a former ploye of Yee, and declared that she lias great respe for her future husband.

This is tht tlrst license granted in Stark ounty to an American and an Oriental for years. Scarborough is a seaport and fash ionable resort in Northern Yorkshire on the headland extending into the North Sea. It Is 37 miles from the important city of York and 200 miles from London. Hartepool is 40 miles northwest of Scarborough, on a promontory. It has a population of 25,000, but adjoin ing Is West Hartepool, with 65,000 inhabitants.

Whitby, Dec, German cruisers bombarded this town between 9 and 10 this morning. Rcdcar, Doc. 16 Heavy 11 rim The forms of three cruisers could haze. Firing lasted for half an hour. was heard off the roast here to- be discerned looming out of Dindon.

Dec, are current here that two Gorman cruisers have been sunk In the North Bea 1.50 3.45 10.00 .15 10.CO $288.45 FENNSY SUED FOR 550.000 DAMAOES COUNTERFEIT Youngstown. Dec. in the sum of $50,000 are asked in a per (The list of donations for Christmas sonal injury suit tiled by llat- baskets and relief work, as an- tie Johnson, administratrix of the nouneed bv Captain Auld Wednesday Glen Johnson estate, vs. the Penn is now as follows: Railroad company. Plaintiff 00 alleges her decedent was killed Nov.

Presbyterian church 3 60 22, 1914, between Crestline and Al- Silver Co. 5.00 llanee he was struck on the Dr. E. D.ybali 1 00 head by the door of a freight car on Mr. Carey 1 00 a train passing In the opposite direc- T.vpographioal Union 5.00 tion Johnson was employed as a Pots on street 14.00 brakeman and was sitting in the en- 1 gine cab watching for signals when he Hull, Dec.

persons are reported to have boon killed at Hbrtepoll and a number wounded in the bombardment, which lasted 25 minutes. It is estimated that from two to six German vessels took part in the bombardment, but never once were th ey clearly visible from the shore. Forts on the river replied to the (ire. "Pieces of shells have been found all over irartepool, and damage inflicted upon the town is said to be ro nslderable. One shell hit a gas tank and set it on flre.

Harvey Scott, of Scarborough, who arrived here after tho bombardment of Scarborough, said: could not believe it was a real attack. I thought battleships were practicing. Then 1 saw a shell fall on the roof of a house, which caught flre. and there was a cloud of smoke. also noticed that the Bramford hotel, right In the center of the town, was struck.

As 1 walked to the the statilon, shells bursting over my head, and at the station shells fell into the yard. man accompanied by wife and children ciime running into the station, saying the roof of their house had been damaged by IN P.O. DEPOSIT HALF OF EXCISE TAX FOR CITIES. LAW PROPOSED Total to date $51.60 Match Spectators Add To Xmas Funds method of drawing warrants, ter- board to pay for the slides terations is extension of the inhibition are simply made out in ordin- which could very readily be i fon the substitution of a amount, over the signature of auditor and treasurer. City are honored all over the coun- a most without question, hence omparative ease of disposing of a falsified warrant, should the ever be made.

new machines write -i the face of the check, in let- used (Continued on Fifth Page PUH TO ORCHESTRA II Lisbon, Dec. Kerr, of That a movement Is now on foot Salem, will enjoy his liberty during 'Oth printed and perforated, the among musicians in this city to or- the holiday season, having been for which it is drawn, making ganize a symphony orchestra is the leased from the county jail this morn- tically an impossibility to ever iatest announcement, from which it is ing. the warrant for any other understood that persons who have I Kerr was spnt here by Mayor John- been prominently connected with the son on September 30 on a charge of recent formation of the Alliance Sym- larceny. He was released by order of phony orchestra may be asked to the county commissioners The Chamber of Commerce rooms were en fete Tuesday evening, and all, it was declared, because an event no less noteworthy than a tourney billiard match between and had been scheduled for 9 beds, immediately after the regular business session. Shortly before the game was called hv Referee "Jim" Townsend, announced to perhaps 50 men who had gathered to attend the meeting and witness the match that a small admission, for the benefit of the Community Christmas fund, would he charged at the door to parior, and so heartily did the others fall in with the plan that in a twinkling the ready hat held $3.45.

The game itself was a dandy, with the ban on talking and "kidding" removed by mutual consent of players received death. the blow 1 bat caused his Sunday Schools Trepare Xmas Entertainments counterfeit silver dollar was found Wednesday, at the Farmers National bank, among the money turned over for deposit by George il Gee, who failed to notice the The city fathers failed to consider or take any action upon the request of the city of Zanesville that this and other cities in the state approve proposed legislation by the general aa- spurious coin when making up the which would turn back to deposit. cities and villages of Ohio 50 per cent The counterfeit escaped the notice- excise tax paid on of the bank clerk also at the first to be ounting, but was readily building, repairing and eJean- tnt. On Monday evening, December 28, the Sunday school of the First Baptist church will give a Christmas entertainment, at which time the annual treat will be distributed. first part of the program will consist of a steal given by the choirs of the Sunday school and church.

The latter part will consist of appropriate recitations and a dialogue. The annual Christmas entertainment oT the Dry Street Friends Sunday school will he held Tuesday evening, December 22. A program or music the billiard songs will be rendered, and the service will close with the giving of gifts from which baskets will he filled for the poor A fine program wilt be presented at when It was stacked with other genuine coins While very closely resembling a bonafide coin, the counterfeit was of much lighter metal, with a slightly brassy tinge, a trifle thicker than a worn silver dollar, which is was obviously intended to simulate, as out lit- ()f Hlirn fOJ. purposes stated tie detail was to be seen in the wings of the eagle and other relief work, it was dated 1902. When or where it wa passed is a mystery It was at once replaced with a genuine coin.

ing streets and highways communication from Zanesville asserts that the cities and villages contribute 90 per cent of this tax, which is assessed, collected and used by the state, and that the need and are entitled to at least half EIS MIKE REQUISITION FOR SCHOOL FOODS Albert Hayes, of tht; board of education, stated Wednesday that he is preparing to make requisition upon the county auditor for about two thirds of the money duo the board for East Liverpool, Dec. 16 -(Special i the fiscal half-year, to which it is two-story frame dwelling house titled at any time after the taxpaying on the farm of Frank Batman, one season ends on December 20. Full was iu- settlement mile east of Chester, the Christian church on Tuesday, lalJy destroyed by fire dm- day af- February evening, December 22, the occasion be- tern H)n George Gottchall and family and onlookers, and hearty was the am ing the annual Christmas entertain- 0CCUpy the house which had been re will not be made until MAYOR COHECHO STO IS EIS IASI pilice co rt was a busy piace the month of November is evi- om the report to city Tuesday evening, which states ro come here for similar endeavors, with the ultimate object of affecting a union between the two musical aggregations and giving united concerts at least once each year. It is expected that the matter will be taken Tip and some deposition made in the very near future. LOCAL WEATHEB FORECAST.

Prepared by H. W. Welscerber observations taken on at Buckeye Engine Co. ouU-e. plause and many the quip3 and jibes rnent and as an Interesting match ran its course, with the victory for at the close, to the tune of 50 to 44 Hardly had the handshake and congratulations ensued until the call came to fall to the lunch, which, known to but a very few, had prepared for the benefit of all treat.

Stereopticon cently remodeled and it is thought on will feature the tfaat the firfJ oriKinated from a defeo Kach class at this time will bring a8 it was first seen on the roof of the house, insurance was carried on the house or the contents. dinner for visions for a Christmas some poor family Vr the revi'ar hour for Sunday school at the Presbyterian church Sun- en day morning a ial Christmas pro- nt, will be given, at 1 fa time the TURNS RICE BAKERY OVER 10 NEW MR Philadelphia of Charity neat in fines and $5 for license month celebrate the centennial cf their morning, 5 above zero- one year aao were collected during the 30days. advent in that city. ,37 above. who for a time regali themselves with sandwiches, hot coffee, pickles, olives, doughnuts and 1 gars and en- jcyed Jhe lesser matches at por ket and carom billiards which held forth until a not unseasonable hour.

mem to br the Methr the Ht ibuted irnong tin ring nee gifts ly of rom MUGE wile GE MD EATER IN Will At Church. L. C. class dist Sunday school will The silk industry of Italy is partlcu- recuiar monthly Tarly affect, by th- war, exports hav- the church Thur ing virtually ceased. I Lisbon, Dec.

class of the ace case of John Popa, of Salem, vs. mo! will hold Ps the National Sanitary Manufacturing and social at company was passed Tuesday afternoon at 2:20 noon by agreement of the attorneys, laud will be tried later in the term. Assignee B. Harris on Wednesday turned over to Grant Snyder the property of what was formerly tho L. it lir bakery on Fast Main street, and it is understood that Mr, Snyder, who ently purchased the bakery at auction, wiii open for busi- Thursday morning, baking for tho first time Wednesday night.

Algeria produces geranium oil. large quantities.