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The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-10-08

Algeron S Martin, Deputy Secretary of Agr
culture in Pennsylvania, is authority for the state
ment that the county fairs held in this state this
year were the most successful in history, both in the
quantity and quality of the exhibits and also in the
"a attendance This remarkable success Mr. Martin
ascribes not only to the splendid weather that pre-
vailed but also to the fact that the farmers and
others who have things to exhibit have taken
greater interest this year than ever before and
made special preparations, through increased scien
hhc knowledge Of agriculture, to have their ex-
hibits of a superior character.
The success of the county fair in Central Penn
syvania has been most marked Beginning with
the horse and cattle show at Hogestown, not
county fair exactly but mainly representing Cum
berland county, each successive fair was success
Middletown, Lebanon, Gratz, Reading, Lancaster
Allentown, Oxford and York have all held fairs
this year, each of which would reflect credit on
statewide exhibition
There has been a larger and finer variety of
fruits flowers, vegetables. grains fine horses and
cattle and dairy and home products placed on exhi-
,biton this year because the farmers are conducting
their farming operations along educational lines
They have attended the numerous farmers insti-
tutes established by the state they have paid care
full attention to instructions in fruit culture as i'm
parted by experts they have inquired into the best
methods Of breeding fine horses and cattle; have
studied the best dairy and poultry methods and
best OF ALL have put into practical operation what
has been learned in the lectures on physiology and
hygiene and other health measures for it must be
acknowledged that without good health the work
IN carrying out progressive ideas on the farm Ian
guishes.
All of these advanced ideas are noticeable in the
exhibits at the county fairs and have more than
anything else contributed to their success. 1t is
interesting also to learn that county fair assoca-
tons generally this year observed the law and per-
mitted no gambling on the fair grounds The time
is past when people who go to county fairs can be
swlndled by sharpers on the grounds That char
acteristc of the old time fair has been eliminated
forever, it is hoped
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-10-08
Dictionary EXPLAINS
BIRDMEN'S PARLANCE
Contains Latest Aviation Illustrations
and Is UP to Date In Every Par
ticular-Book Yourself On the New
Words Now Being Used

Your boy is interested in aviation.
OF course he is, every boy is inter
ested in the conquest of the air, and
you yourself would like to be able to
make talk" about the birdmen with
out getting tangled.
The STAR r-Independent is prepared to
make matters easy for you in con-
versing about the new world of con
quest, as upon thousand other topics,
for the New Modern English Illustrated
Dictionary, which is yours in exchange
for certificates clipped from issues and
small expense bonus. not only gives
definitions of the terms, slang and
technical expressions of aviation, but
by illustrations and charts make it
easy for you to understand the con-
struction of aeroplanes and dirigible
balloons, and gives you the correct
pronunciation of the words.
Aviation is no longer a fight of
fancy; it is reality-the newest
thing in the world to-day, you ought
to have this hand book of the most
progressive human achievements
Your children have right to have the
information in order that they may
easily follow the development of this
new field of endeavor. You should read
what Alfred W. Lawson, editor of
Aircraft" has written on aviation in
this new dictionary.
A portion of the valuable contents
of the dictionary which has been little
written about but forms one of the
most attractive and valuable features
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-10-08
THE CENTURY OF PEACE

1t is unfortunate that the commemoration Of the
hundred years of peace between this country and
Great Britain should fall at this time when war
is engaging much attention, or rather that the
war should have come just as the great English
speaking nations about to turn to thoughts of
peace. There is something of the irony of fate in
the coincidence
1t does not seem necessary, however that the
celebration of the peace centenary should be omit
ted. So far the United States is concerned if
seems to be particularly necessary that the festv-
tiles be held as planned. The fact that this great
republic is not involved In the consuming yar, war
rants it in not only praying for future nterna
tiona peace but also in celebrating the peace which
1t has in the past enjoyed
England is too greatly absorbed in war TO con-
slider extensive celebration of its century of peace
with the United States. 1t could not well become
Juoant over peace with a country across the ocean
while it is excited over war with nations across the
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-10-08
Few Firemen in War Time

"There was a time in the affairs of
the FIRE department of Harrisburg, y
continued the old fireman, ''when there
were scarcely enough members of the
different companies here to man the
apparatus in case of fire. | refer to
the period of the Civil war. There were
but few fire companies in the city at
that time and few of the active mem
bers who were not in the ranks of the
Union army. When an alarm of fire
was sounded everybody ran to help haul
the apparatus to the scene of contiagra-
tion, but few understood the workings
of the old hand machine. They were
ignorant concerning how to attach the
feeder from the plug to the old hand
engine, but they could lend hand
when it came to doing the pumping.
The men who understood how to make
attachments were in demand but they
were almost all in the army. So. too,
with dragging the hose carts to the
fire. The men generally joined in haul
ing the engines, for they were neces-
sary, but in many instances | saw the
hose carts drawn by mere boys. The
Hope company had hose cart called
the Fat Hose" light of build and
easy to run, not being weighted down
with too much hose, and on more than
one occasion that hose cart was taken
to the fire pulled exclusively by boys
between II and 16. When they got
to the FIRE, however, the boys turned
the cart over to the older members.
who unreeled the hose and did the
work. Some of those boys are still
living. Some of them are members of
the Hope company now, and they all
delight to tell of the days when they
used to jump the old fat hose to a
fire, -
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-10-08
TOLD IN LIGHTER VEIN
HOLDING THEIR OWN

regiment of regulars making long, dusty march
the rolling prairie of Montana 1t was hot bs
ering day and the longing for rest were
impatient to reach the town. rancher rode past
Say, friend called of the men; how far is il
the next town."
"Oh, of two miles or so reckon" called back
the rancher Another hour dragged by rancher
encountered.
How far to the town" the asked him eagerly
"Oh, a good two miles,
weary half hour longer of marching and then third
rancher.
Hey, how far's the town."
Not far" the encouraging answer, "ony about
two miles"
Well, sighed the optimistic sergeant thank goodness
we're holdn own, anyhow!"-Pittsburgh Chronicle
Telegraph.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-10-08
How Firemen Got Revenge

An incident in connection with the
burning of the State lunatic asylum
near this city, in the late fiftieS, is still
remembered by the older 6remen.
When the alarm was sounded the Har-
risburg companies responded, the ap-
paratus, as usual, being hauled by men.
just across the canal, at Herr street,
one of the men engaged in pulling the
fire engine of one of the companies
slipped and fell and the engine passed
over his body, mortally injuring him.
He was not dead when picked up and
his comrades carried him to a nearby
house along the canal to find resting
place until a doctor could arrive. The
owner of the house refused to let the
firemen carry the injured man in-in
fact, shut the door in their faces
and they were obliged to carry the man
to the home of a poor widow in the
vicinity The man died, and so fierce
was the resentment of the Harrisburg
firemen against the man who had re-
fused to let their injured comrade into
his house that they took revenge in a
unique way. The owner of the house
operated truck farm along the canal
and sold his vegetables in the lower
market house in Market square. On
market mornings, after the death of
the fremen, Harrisburg fremen took
turns in standing near the man s stand
where he sold his vegetables and warn
ing would-be purchasers against buying
from him. 1t is said that he had to
quit the business and turned it over
to his son.
THOMAS NJ. JONES.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-10-08

channel. England is only party to the peace
celebration, however, and this country could hold
festivities enough for both. The fact that England
is at does not lessen the Importance of the fact
that the United States is at peace.
Before the outbreak of the great war in Europe
preparations begun at the Bureau of Engrav-
ing and Printing in Washington for the issuance of
special postage stamps commemorating the century
of peace. According to accounts from Washington
these stamps are to be ready for use, but may
not be issued by the Postoffice Department The
matter rests with Postmaster General Burleson
The word Peace" appears prominently on the
stamps which are of two-cent and fivecent denomi-
nations On the former the Stars and Stripes appear
beside the Unioh Jack, which is doubtless the OBJ
jectionable feature in view of the trouble in which
the Union Jack has become involved since the de-
signs for the stamps were approved.
In maintaining it's neutrality this government
must watch closely its every move. Its postage
stamps are its direct products and are supposed
to reflect its impulses. If it were to display too
great friendliness for Great Britain at this time
by fervently clasping hands the globe on its
postage stamps its intentions might not be properly
understood by contending countries which have
their own conceptions of peace
1t may be well to postpone or to call off entirely
the issuance to the public of the peace stamps, yet
there is no reason why the celebration of the cen
tenary itself should be omitted. Canada will join
with this country in the festivities, and good feel
ing between us and our northern neghbor should
be cultivated. The suitable eommemoration of the
century of peace first suggested by Canadian
cabinet member w. l.. Wing. and even though Eng
land is otherwise engaged Canada strongly favors
reciprocity with the United States in peace and
good will
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-10-08
OH, WOODROW!

Apropos of the human side of President of the United
States the President ride in his motor ear
afternoon The machine passed a small boy standing be.
side the road.
"Dd you notice what that boy did when we passed ?'
the President asked
mo, Mr.. President; did not"
He made face at me-
is it possible? exclaimed the shocked companion az
didn't observe him.
HE did,, said the President; but did you notice what
L didi"
"No, sir"
"We" answered the President happily, 81 made face
right back at him!"-Exchange.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-10-08

the parish house at Nineteenth and
Market streets, to take further steps
toward organizing a men S club in con-
nection with the church. The first
meeting was held last month at the
home of the junior warden of the
church, f. w. Watts, in Bellevue park.
1t is expected that permanent or
ganization will be effected tomorrow
night, including the adoption of rules
to govern the club and the election of
officers The plan is to have an or
ganizaton so elastic as to include any
men who wish to join and not merely
members of the church.
The club will hold frequent meetings
at the parish house during the fall and
winter, which will be of social and
educational character.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-10-08
Mrs. Anna r. Steever

Mrs. Anna Rebecca Steever, aged rs
years, died at the home of her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Lille Sturgeon, $40 North
street, yesterday of heart trouble. She
was a member of the Pine street Pres
bytcrian church. Mrs. Steever is sur.
yived by the following children: Mrs.
Lille Sturgeon, Mrs. Susan Fagen,
Mrs. Katie Neal. Mrs. Elizabeth Doan,
Miss Mary, John W., Robert F., and
George W. Steever, one sister and one
brother.
The funeral services will be held
from her late home Saturday afternoon
at . o'clock. Burial will be in the
Harrisburg cemetery. The Rev. H. w.
A. Hanson, pastor of the Messiah Lu
theran church, will officiate.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-10-08

of the work is the Treasury of Facts.
Here, condensed into a small space at
the very back of the volume, is found
great fund of useful information to
all classes of readers. These final
chapters of the work are causing a
great deal of favorable comment.
Do not he left behind in the rush
for this condensed volume of practical
information. Get one to-day
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-10-08
Edward Clouser

Edward Clouser, aged 50 years, died
yesterday afternoon at clock in the
Harrisburg hospital. The remains will
be taken to Newport by Undertaken
Charles H. Mauk tomorrow morning
where services will be held at $50
clock that afternoon. Burial will be
in Newport cemetery. The Rev. &. f.
Collins, pastor of the Newport Church
of God, will officiate.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-10-08
Mrs. Sarah Jane Smith

Mrs. Sarah Jane Smith, aged Sc
years. wife of Daniel w. Smith. died
Monday night at her home, Second
street and Fulton avenue, Wormleys,
burg. The funeral services will be held
tomorrow morning at 10 o clock. The
body will be taken to Hiehspire for in
erment by c. Fl. Mauk. Mrs. Smith is
survived by her husband and one
daughter, Mrs. David Crossley.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-10-08
OLD-TIME REMEDY
| makes Pure BLOOD

Purify your blood by taking Hood s
Sarsaparilla. This medicine has been
and still is the peoples medicine be-
cause of its reliable character and its
wonderful success in the treatment of
the common diseases and ailments
scrofula, catarrh, rheumatism. dyspep-
sia, loss Of appetite, that tired feeling,
general debility.
Hoods Sarsaparilla has been tested
forty years. Get it TODAY. Adv.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-10-08
A GOOD WORD FOR THE DEVIL

An old Scotch woman famous for speaking kindly
No sheep dark but she could discover some white
spot to point out to those who could only its black
ness One day gossppng neghbor lost patience with
and said angrily
"Wumman, yen hae guild word to say for the devil
himself"
Instantly the reply:
"Weel he's vera industreeous Observation-Disclosures
Record.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-10-08
William Watson

The death of William Watson, aged
so years, occurred at the Harrisburg
hospital Monday night. Funeral services
will be held tomorrow afternoon at
the undertaking parlors of c. H. Mauk,
Sixth and Kelker streets. lnterment will
be in Lincoln cemetery.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-10-08
Mrs. Ellen McoarvilIe

The funeral services for Mrs. Ellen
McCarville were held yesterday from
the home of her daughter, Mrs. Milton
Yetter, 1899 North Second street, the
Rev. Father O'Donnell officiated. In
terment was made in Mt. Calvary Gem
etery. Hymns were sung by Miss Edith
Rourke. The pallbearers were William
Dune, William Rodenhaver, John Hen
mig, James McDermett, George Nolan
and Edward Guarin.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-10-08
Two.Year.old Child Dies

Albert Lahley, the two-year-old son
of Mr.. and Mrs. John F. Lahley, died
last night at the home of his parents,
1869 North Twelfth street. Funeral
services tomorrow morning at 10
o clock. Burial in East Harrisburg
cemetery tomorrow
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-10-08
A REASONABLE REQUEST

Harry, she said thoughtfuly.
What is G responded the worried business man rather
shortly.
Il wish you could rearrange your business little bit
"How!'
SO to be bear Wall Street instead of at home
Fun
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-10-08
IN LEGAL JARGON

who writes you many letters, dear:'
"a young lawyer
And does he write nice letters9"
I'm legal yes. He says have beautiful ewes and
constantly audng to what he calls the aforesaid eyes,
orbs visual organs. Pittsburgh Post
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-10-08

The Patriot interpret anything optimiscally from
the Democratic viewpoint For instance it says to-day,
with reference to the city registration figures: Heavy
Republican Roll Indicates Great AntiMachine Vote in
November
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-10-08

Harrisburg has every to feel proud of its enter
tanment of the fremen this week No other city in the
state could have done better
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-10-08

Auditor General Powell believes in looking into things
especially commission expense but he insists that
his administration is either of the ham sandwich or
champagne breakfast variety and he believes in up.
holding the dignity of the state
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-10-08

England is shutting OF her wool exports, but American
taiors will manufacture clothing with the
that it is 'al wool but the buttons
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-10-08

Secretary Bryan is going to speak for peace" at a
meeting in Philadelphia Monday night. Are to
understand that the gentleman has been into Penn
syvana to patch up between the Od Guard" and
the "Reorganizers!"
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-10-08

Governor Glynn, of New York, is taking chances He
has assumed the leadership of the state Democracy will
conduct his campaign If he is sincere it looks like
slap at Tammanv.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-10-08
FUNERAL THIS AFTERNOON
Services for Kingsley A. Price Held
From Home on Second Street

This afternoon at clock the flu.
neral services for Kingsley A. Price,
who died at the Harrisburg hospital
Tuesday night, will be held from his
home, 2015 North Second street, the
Rev. j. d. Fox will oficiate. Burial
will be made in Bloomfield, n. j.
Mr.. Price, who was cashier for the
New York Life Insurance Company,
is survived by widow and infant
daughter, his mother, father, two
brothers and two sisters.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-10-08
MEN FORMING CLUB
Plan Is to Admit Non-Members of ST.
Andrews to Membership

Male members of st. Andrews Pro-
testant Episcopal church and their
friends will meet tomorrow night in
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-10-08
Tonaue:End Topics
Hope company,s Beehive

Among the devices employed in the
handsome decorative scheme of the
Hope Fire Company along Second
street from State to North is the bee
hive. Many have asked why this de-
vice is used to represent the Hope COM
pany, and an old fireman volunteers the
explanation. When fire companies were
first organized in Harrisburg the public,
being very proud of the different or
ganizations, bestowed upon them some
pet name. Regarding the Hope COM
pany, it was remarked that they were
very effective set of fremen, always
on hand at the first alarm of FIRE and
exceedingly efficient workers. They
became known as the Busy Bees, y
and on top of the original Hope engine
house was g beehive, symbolic of the
fact that the members of the Hope
lived up to their name. In time the
Hope members, from the device on top
of their building, came to be known as
the "Hivers,' and they are known
by that name to this day, although they
are seldom referred to in that way. The
beehive always forms part of the Hope
company S decorative scheme.
na*
Friendship the Red Rabbits
In the early days the members of the
Friendship Fire Company were known
as the "Red Rabbits pet name
earned because of their celebrity in get
ting to fires. At the first alarm of
fire the red-shirted Friendship 6remen
could be seen seurrying to blaze like
pack of red rabbits, drawing their
hose cart or hand engine, and thus they
got their name. The Paxton is known
as "Big Six because of its number,
and the Mount Vernon as the - Hook
les, it being the original exclusively
hook and ladder company in Harris
burg. Other companies had hook and
ladder trucks before the Mount Vernon
was organized, but they were engine
companies also.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-10-08
OCT 3 F. R
WEATHER FORECASTS

Harrisburg and vicinity: Unsettled NlNWcHD
tonight and Friday probably showers. kG IN
Not much change in temperature NMJ:c
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Gentle to moderate southerly winds
YESTERDAYS TEMPERATURE IN HARRISBURG
Highest, 81; lowest, 81; a. m 81; p. M, SO.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-10-08
SUCCESS OF THE COUNTY FAIRS

ighest, 81; lowest, 81; a. M, 57 p. M, So
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MINERAL POINT OF TODAY
NOTES BY IIIE DEMOCRATS
NEWS CATERER.

b, 4. Prdeaux, Jr. has returned t.
Carter, Montana, after spending severa
months at home.
Miss Mary Harris was home from
Appelton last week spending few
days vacation.
Mrs, Arthur Phillip and daughter
went to Chicago last Thursday on nc
count of the illness Of her mother
Miss Catherine Burke is enjoying n
visit among Chicago relatives and
friends
Mrs. }. G. Baxter and Mrs. Fred l..
Cork spent Thursday in Darlington.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Philips and fam
lily have moved to n farm near Gala
mine.
Miss Nina Warne Of Plattevillc was
a visitor here last Wednesday.
Miss Josephine Hutchinson of Appleton
has been visiting Mt home.
N. GRADER and son Henry were in
Chicago on business last week.
Miss Carolyn Dornieden of Gratiot
visited mt the Mess home from Satur
day until Tuesday.
Mrs. G.. T.. Brown of Millln was
here Friday, combining business with
pleasure.
w. d. Brown spent u few days Of
last week in Chicago.
Harold Wallace was business caller
in Janesville last Wednesday.
Mrs. George Reiser is visiting her
son Harry in Chicago She will also
visit her daughter Mrs. jerome Probst
in Detroit before returning home.
Mr.. and Mrs Edward +. Lenahan
passed through here last Thursday on
their return to Spokane from Boston,
Misses Eoise and Anna James re-
turned Tuesday from II several days
visit in Chicago.
Mrs. Anna Niedemeyer of Highland
in visiting at the Aide home.
Mrs. Ella Sims spent Sunday in
Darlington.
Mrs. Theron Beers and daughters
visited relatives in Darlington Satur-
day and Sunday.
Mrs. Carlos Healy, Sr. spent Satur-
day afternoon in Darlington,
Mrs. Fred Golliner was nm over Sun
day visitor in Darlington.
Miss Lorena Jacka returned Monday
from visit in Warren.