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The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-10-21
WINTER WARDROBE missing
Burglar Outfits Himself in Store of A.
Garner to the Extent of
$100 Worth

A burglar with a rs head, a thir-
ty-seven chest measurement and a
weakness for four in hand neckties out
fitted himself in the haberdashery of
A. Garner, 1909 North Third street.
during the wee small hours this morn
ing.
A little thing like the lack of money
did not hamper this burglar, who went
into the Garner store by prying open a
shutter at the rear of the store and
then pried off some iron bars on the in
side of the window. One hundred dol.
lars worth of vanished clothing and
furnishings this morning bore evidence
of his visit.
The thief took new blue serge suit,
thirty seven chest measurement; a bal.
macaan light overcoat, a chinchilla
overcoat, raincoat, a brown felt hat,
size 6 rs; two sweaters, blue and ma
room with shawl collars; six four-in-
hand neckties and several of the latest
round-cornered collars.
1t was quite haul and to get away
more easily he packed his winter ward
robe into two suitcases from the stock
and a handbag which is the al
property of Mr.. Garner. He then made
his escape from the window through
which he gained entrance. The shoes
to complete the outfit were stolen from
nearby store several weeks ago, prob
ably by the same thief. In the chap.
ter of petty robberies committed recent.
ly this has been the greatest haul.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-10-21
The City Manager Idea
Withdrawing j. S. FORCES
Mexican National Convention Approves
Plan of American Consul Silli-
man and General Aguilar
BY Associated Press.

Washington, Oct. 21.-The Mexican
National convention at Aguas Calientes
has approved the arrangement made by
American Consul Silliman and General
Aguilar for withdrawing American
forces from Vera Cruz.
General Carranza is expected to issue
a proclamation giving guarantees to
citizens of Vera Cruz who have served
the United States.
The convention granted all the re-
quests made by the American govern
ment as prerequisite to the withdrawal
of the troops. The United States
asked that customs duties collected dur.
ing the American occupation, as well
as local taxes, should not be reimposed
and that the Mexicans who had served
the United States in civil capacity
and all clericals should be given every
protection.
The American government, it is un-
derstood, however, will not order with.
drawal of the troops or ships until Gen
eral Carranza has formally issued his
proclamation. There were some intima.
tions that Carranza S authority to issue
the manifesto might be doubted by the
Villa faction and some pronouncement
from the convention might be made in
its place.
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Continued on Eighth Page.
TO FILL CAPS IN PARK way
Plans Are Started to Effect Complete
Loop About the City-Mr.
Manning Departs

Warren H. Manning, of Boston,
Mass, Harrisburg's landscape archi-
tect, who was here on a three-day park
inspection trip, departed for his home
last evening. By the time he visits
Harrisburg again, which will be some
time next winter, it is believed the
Park Department will have acquired
the ground necessary to complete the
link in the Harrisburg parkway from
tho intersection of the Cameron park
way with the poor house lane around
the city to the intersection of Reilly
street with Paxton creek.
Herman p. Miller has offered to the
city a plot in the vicinity of Prospect
Hill cemetery; the Dull estate, owning
adjoining land, has made a similar of
fer, and negotiations are now under
way for acquiring land owned by Bel
let Lawson and the Rutherford estate.
After acquiring this ground and a
small strip north of the city, officials
will turn their efforts toward opening
the parkway from Iron avenue to Cam
eron street. Then there will be con
tinuous parkway loop around the city.
Mr.. Manning yesterday afternoon
conferred with officials of the Pennsyl-
vania railroad as well as the State
Water Supply Commission regarding
features of the proposed improvements,
although no definite action was taken
it being decided first to prepare plans
Of the proposed South Harrisburg park
way, showing just what the city de-
sires.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-10-21
GERMANS ABANDON DIXMUDE
AFTER BIG ARTILLERY DUEL

London, Oct. 21, 4.40 A. M.-The
Germans in force attacked French nosi
tlons during the night of October 1917
says the "Times" Dunkirk CORRESPOND,
ent, telegraphing Tuesday.
1.-The assault began about midnight
Large numbers of infantry advanced
against the trenches outside the town
The troops holding them were outnum.
bered and compelled to retire on the
town, where they held on grimly in the
outskirts.
'Relnforcements arrived about dawn,
when a counter-attack was delivered
and with the help of the artillery fire
the Germans were driven back and the
trenches won again. During the course
of the day the heavy artillery duel
continued with the result that the Ger.
mans withdrew from Dixmude.n
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-10-21
Boy Who Went in Ambulance To-day to
Testify in Liquor Case

carried the youth into the building.
The stretcher was placed on chairs in
front of the Alderman S desk and
young Erb gave his testimony from his
reclining position. .....,... .'...
Erb was visiting the Albitz farm, he
testified, and was given beer and wine.
He said it was given to him to make
him rest easier because of the pain
from the burns, principally at night.
Information made by Constable
Grove charged Joseph Albitz with fur
nishing liquor to Erb on July 3. 1t
was on that day that the boy was car
rying a pocket full of "sparklers, :"
when an older companion ignited them.
The boy was terribly burned about the
right hip before the fire was extin.
guished. 1t was two weeks before the
boy was removed to his home in this
city. Alderman Murray held Albitz in
$500 bail for court. Bail was entered
following the hearing.
A large part of Erb Is wound has
failed to heal properly and skin
grating operation has been declared
necessary. DIR. David |. Miller, the
attending physician, has decided to per-
form this operation next week at the
boys home. Stewart Forney, friend
of the burned boy, will permit some of
his cuticle to be transferred to the
burned surface. About so square
inches will have to be taken from For
ney's body.
The trip to the Alderman s office on
stretcher did not endanger the boy S
chances of recovery, according to the
physician, and on request of Alderman
Murray and the bows relatives the po-
lice ambulance was pressed into service
to haul the boy to and from the office.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-10-21
WORK AGAIN FOR 500 MEN
Central Iron & Steel Company Will Re.
sumo Operation of Three Mills
on Monday

Three of the four plate mills of the
Central Iron & Steel Company, which
have been idle during the last few
weeks, will resume operations on Mon
day, giving employment to 500 more
men, both night and day force. En-
ployes said they had been so informed
to-day.
Efforts were made to have the report
officially confirmed but communication
with the receivers of the company
could not be established this afternoon.
The report was confirmed, however,
from several unofficial sources. The
mills to start working Monday are the
Universal and No. 2, bridge plate being
the product of the former and boiler
plate the latter. No. 2 will, it is ex-
planned, actually constitutes two mills
in itself.
1t was said among plant employees
that number of small orders will be
worked out.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-10-21
TRUANTS IN suicide PACT
Fear of Punishment for Playing
Hockey Probably Drove Lads to
End Lives in Tragic Manner
By associated Press.

Freeland, Mich, Oct. 21.-Albert
Woodruff and Lloyd Pierce, aged 10
and II years respectively, are dead as
the result of a double attempt at sui
eide last night caused, it is believed,
fear of punishment for having played
hockey during the afternoon.
The boys failed to appear at their
homes for supper and when inquiries
revealed that they had not been al
school during the afternoon searching
parties were organized and for three
hours men with lanterns patrolled the
nearby woods and river banks.
In the meantime the boys had been
seen hurrying back toward their homes
and a bystander informed them of the
cOmmotion their disappearance had
caused. Ten minutes later two shots
were heard. The lads were found lying
side by side in front of the Pierce
home. Each had bullet wound in his
forehead and a small revolver clutched
in his hand.
They were hurriedly taken to a hos
pital in Saginaw, but efforts to save
their lives failed.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-10-21
U. S. PROTESTS TO Great
BRITAIN ON Seizure OF
American OIL TANK Vessel

Washington, Oct. 21.-The United
States has protested to Great Britain
against the seizure by British war
ship of the American tank steamer,
John d, Rockefeller. This was an
nounced to-day by Acting Secretary
Lansing, of the State Department
AS the Rockefeller was American
owned and flew the American flag and
no change of registry was involved, the
American government considers the
seizure unwarranted. She had American
officers and crew. The ship was bound
from one neutral port to another, leav-
ing Philadelphia on September 2 for
Copenhagen and carried Illuminating
OIL which Secretary Lansing said had
not been classed as contraband in any
notification received from Great Brit
ain. The vessel was taken to the
Orekney Islands.
Mr.. Lansing said no representations
or protest had been made in the case
of the steamer Brindella taken recent
~ W hdilldA anu tHal ne was await
ing further information as to the char
acter of her cargo and the conditions
under which she was seized.
The protest was made to the British
government through Ambassador Page
at London, who was instructed to ask
for the immediate release of the Rock
efeller.
As the cargo of the Brindilla was
the same as the Rockefeller s, the gov
ernment s action to-day was taken to
foreshadow another protest and de-
mand for release. unless some difficulty
in the change of the Brindella's s reg
istry mot yet developed, comes up.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-10-21
German CRUISER EMDEN
sinks FIVE british Ships

London, Oct. 81, 4.55 P. M.-The
German cruiser Emden has again been
sinking British steamers, this time al
point $50 miles southwest of Cochin
British India, according to a report re.
ceived by the Admiralty from Colombo
Ceylon.
She has sent to the bottom the Brit.
lsh steamers Chflkan, Troilus, Benmohr
and Clan Grant and the dredger Pom.
rabble, bound for Tasmania. The Brit.
ash steamer Exford was captured by the
Emden.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-10-21
Boy. 13. T e S tifie S
While Reclining Flat
on His Back in Alder.
mans Office
ACCUSED MAN
HELD FOR COURT
Jacob Albitz Charged With Having
Given Beer to the Youth-Child
Was Burned July 3 and Will Have
to Undergo Skin Grating

After being confined to his bed for
sixteen weeks suffering from terrible
burns as the result of an explosion of
fireworks in his trousers pocket, Paul
l.. .Erb, 13 years old, 236 Charles
street, was taken from his bed on a
stretcher in an ambulance this after
noon to be the principal witness in Al
derman Murray's court in a case
against Joseph Albitz, 27 years old, of
Enterine, who is charged with having
provided the boy with liquor ..,
When the ambulance arrived at the
Alderman S office policemen lifted the
stretcher on which the bov Law and
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-10-21
Negro Maid Gives Evil
dence Damaging to
Woman Accused of
Killing Mrs. Bailey
SWEARS ACCUSED
SAID: SHOT HIM"
Servant Also Asserts That Doctors s
Wife Exclaimed, "oh Celia, What
Did Kill That Woman For? Hope
God Will Forgive Me-
BIZ Associated Press.

q Mineola, n. Y, Oct. 21.-Celia Cole
man, the negro maid in the Carman
household and star witness for the
State, testified to-day at the trial of
Mrs. Florence Conklin Carman, accused
of the murder of Mrs. Louise Bailey,
that Mrs. Carman had appeared, revol-
yer in hand, moment after Mrs. Bail
ey had been shot, and said:
'' shot him. -
Celia thought Mrs. Carman referred
to her husband, DR.. Carman.
THE next morning about daylight
Mrs. Carman came to my room,' Celia
continued. "She said, 'Oh, Celia, what
did | kill that woman for2 hope God
will forgive me. You stick to me and
if anything happens to you I'll take
care of your little boy
Under the questioning of District
Attorney Smith, Celia told her story
as follows:
Negro Maid s Story of Murder
. am from Charleston, S. c. l went
to work at Dr. Carman S May Is, 1914.
On the night of June 80, served din
ner at 6.45 O'Clock. After dinner l
started to wash the dishes.
"While | was washing the dishes,
Elizabeth, Mrs. Carman S daughter
came into the kitchen. Soon afterwards
Mrs. Carman came ill., She was dressed
in a kimono and had shawl around
her neck. She told EiizabeGA to go
back into the house. Then Mrs Carman
went out the back door. A minute
later / heard crash of glass and the
report of pistol. Mrs. Carman came
in the door again.
1 was standing in the door between
the pantry and the kitchen. She said
Continued ON Fourth Pare
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-10-21
REBEL OUTBREAK PUT DOWN
Head of Revolutionists in Portugal Has
Been Arrested
By Associated Press.

Lisbon, Portugal, via London, Oct.
81, 1887 p MA revolutionary out
break in the cities of Braganza and
lMafra under the leadership of Adriano
Beca, former colonel, has been prompt
ly put down, according to official an
nouncement made to-day. Beca has
been arrested and band of the revo-
lutionaries who went from Mafra are
being pursued by the troops.
Beyond the cutting of the telegraph
wires and the stopping of trains, moth
ing seems TO have been accomplished.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-10-21
LOSS OF NATIONS IN WAR WITH
GERMANY PLACED AT $50 600

Berlin, Oct 21, by Wireless.-The
military expert of the "Kreutz lei.
tung" estimates the losses of the
French, the British, the Russians and
the Belgians, in killed, wounded and
prisoners at least three quarters of
million men.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-10-21
HOPES TO ADJOURN SATURDAY
Congress Still Hanging Fire on Differ
ences in War Revenue Bill

Washington, Oct z1.-After con-
ference with President Wilson on dis
puted points between House and Sen
ate on the war revenue bill, Represen-
tative Underwood and Senator Sim.
mons took under consideration ten
tative proposal to reduce the Senate
sax of $1.75 barrel ON beer and to
restore the House tax on gasoline.
Both leaders were hopeful of an
agreement and that Congress would ad-
iourn Saturday.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-10-21
Allied Front withstands Attacks

London, Oct. q, 1910 A. M.-The
Bordeaux correspondent of the ''Star D
sends the following:
"On Tuesday the Germans made an
other great effort to burst the narrow
ing circle of steel that is hemming
them in. They tried vainly at no few
er than six points to discover weak
spot on the allied front, the main effort
being made at La Bassee.n -
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-10-21
Pardon Board Decisions

The Board of Pardons this after
noon held the case of Mike Peterson,
convicted as fim-fammer, under ad-
visement. A pardon was denied Flor
ence Wilson, charged with keeping a
disorderly house and pandering. Ray
Timberlanke, charged with burglary,
was pardoned.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-10-21
STANDARD OIL STEAMER IS
Seized BY BRITISH Ships

New York, Oct. 21.-The Standard
Oil Company steamer Platuria, living
the American flag has been seized by
British warships off the coast of Scot
Land and taken into Stornoway, a port
in the Lewis Islands, according to
cablegrams received here to-day by the
company from her captain.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-10-21
No Important Changes, Says Berlin

Berlin, Oct. II, by Wireless to Say
ville.-According to information given
out in Berlin to-day there has been no
change of Importance in the military
positions on wings or in the center of
the western theatre of the war.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-10-21
Many Persons Entered
Letters Choosing the
Most Liberal Offer on
Page Of Ads.
3 PRIZES FOR
BEST REASONS
Winning Communications Written by
Fannie Maugans, E. P. Ochs and
Mrs. A. A. Poist Were Judged on
Merits of Subject Matter

The first awards for the three best
letters submitted in the Star -Independ-
ent s Bargain and Educational Cam
paign are to-day announced by the Bar
gain Editor as follows:
First prize, SO, Fannie Maugans, 623
Dauphin street; second prize, So, E. P.
Ochs, 1851 Walnut street, and third
prize, 81, Mrs. A. A. Poist, 1913 North
Sixth street.
From the appearance of the first page
of bargains last Wednesday until the
close of the contest last Monday noon
many letters were received giving selec-
tons of what the writers considered
the greatest bargain on the page, and
stating reasons for the choice. The
widespread interest which has been
shown in the contest has been very sat
isfying. ..... ..,,.,.
The prize-winning letters were Sc
lected by the judges without knowledge
of the names Of the writer's. and pen
manship and grammatical construction
were not taken into account in making
the selections. The winning letters give
concise and logical reasons why the
writers consider certain offers of local
merchants the best bargains on the bar
gain and educational page, and accord
ing to the judges are 1ore convincing
in tone than other entries. ...-.
The letters winning the prizes are as
follows: .,.,....2s, .,,
Letter Winning First Prize
Bargain Editor:
Dear Sir
90 consider B. B. Drums advertise
ment the best because bargain price is
convincing without printing the regular
value for comparison; because it is net
an advertised saving, but an actual saw,
ing at reduction of 20 per cent,
proved by a comparison of market
prices; because his advertisement tells
he has a bargain; his selling price
proves it is a bargain; he gives his ar
ticles standard as fresh pork, 'the
best. sauerkraut, 'Mity-Nice Bread
and the regular value has not been over
rated with view of making the spe-
cial price appear to be a greater reduc-
ton; also because he has told all that
was necessary and has made his adver-
tisement attractive by paying for
enough space to properly display it.
''Fannie Maugans."
Letter Winning Second Prize
"Bargain Editor:
"Dear Sir
Pomeroy's bargain of 10 pounds
of sugar for $1.00. The above bargain
L consider the best on your "Bargain
page, for the following reasons: The
majority of people deal. by book or
credit system, buying sugar in small
Continued on Eighth Page.
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By Associated Press.

Paris, Oct. 81, 2.40 P. M-The French official com
muncaton given out this afternoon says that the attacks
yesterday of the enemy Neupor Dxmude and La Bas
see all repulsed by the allies. The text of the
munication follows:
During the day of yesterday the attacks of the enemy
were particularly violent at Neuport, Dxmude and
La Bassee They all repulsed by the allied armies
with great energy.
Sat all other points the situation is without notable
change
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-10-21

NlOlenC ATTACKS ana counter attacks for OF
the seacOst In the extreme north of France continue with
out decisive results.
Only official statement-that from Paris-had
through early this afternoon It threw little light on
the situation being brief and referring events of veser-
day The attacks of the Germans especially at Nie
port Dixmude and La Bassee Tuesday, repulsed,
says the French War Office There was no noteworthy
change elsewhere on the battle front
News dispatches indicate the sharpest fighting in the
vicinity OF Lille with renewal of activity at various points
all along the line Counter claims regarding the situation
IN the east leave much to speculation There appears
however little doubt that the German advance in Russian
Poland has been successful that Warsaw is seriously
threatened Przemys remains possession Of the Astro
German forces.
There has been renewal of activity in Eastern Prussia
without definite result statement from Vienna issued
yesterday says that the fighting in Central Gaca has
become more and that the Austrian attacks are
progressing
news dispatch from Copenhagen says that German
torpedo boats have been engaged with enemy in the
Baltic OFT the PruSSlan coast No details were given
Albania looms again possible influence upon the at
titude Of Italy towards the The Italian government
to-day denied that Italian troops had occupied Avlona
which has been threatened by insurgents since the abdca
ton of Prince William At the same time the Giornale
DIaa of Rome declares that there state of anarchy
at Avona Estimates that Greece is taking advantage of
the dsturged conditions and declares that the Italian
government has notified the powers that it will not tolerate
violation of the integrity of Albania Rome reports Of
tclay that the AngloFrench fleet is still bombarding
Cattaro, Damata.
Turkeys attitude is matter of concern of all the
belgerents The Sublime Porte reported to have for
hidden Wa1ships to enter the gulf of Smyrna The nhab
itants of Smyrna recently were said to have been in
fear of a naval attack. An Athens dispatch says
revolutionary outbreak in Portugal is reported Be-
yond the statement that the was suppressed
few details given message from Lisbon 1t is
probable that the Royas have seized the opportunity
afforded by the departure of large contingent of the
army Tor Portuguese possessions in Africa.
There are further 11mOrs of German intention to
begin great aerial campaign Following reports that air
sheds were being constructed at Brussels and Antwerp
Continued on Fourth r.s.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-10-21
Committee of Third
Class City League Is
Here Considering
Urging Amendments
A CITY MANAGER
MAY BE FAVORED
Under This Plan the Commissi
Would Have Only Legislative
Duties--Proposod Also to Give
Mayors Power to Fire Policemen

Radical revision of the Clark com
mission form of government act, under
which Harrisburg and all other third
class cities Of the State are now and
have been governed since the first Mon.
day of December, last, was being cou.
sidered by special committee of the
League of Cities of the Third Glass,
which went into session in the Court
House here this afternoon at 1.30
o clock.
The committee is composed of tha
city solicitors of the third class cities
of the State and includes also Mayor
John X. Royal, of Harrisburg; Mayor
William j. Slime, of Erie; Mayor vii.
liam Ward, Jr., of Chester, and Mayor
Ira W. Stratton, of Reading.
The session this afternoon was the
committee S first since the convention
of representatives of cities of the third
class, held during the summer, and it
was not thought likely any final action
would be taken before adjournment of
| to-day s meeting.
Some members of the committee are
of the opinion that the work of formu-
lating proposed changes,-which Of
course must be submitted to and sane
toned by the next Legislature,-could
be accomplished more expeditiously
, through the appointment of sub-com-
mittee of three or FIVE, whose sugges.
tions should first be approved by the
general committee before being submit
ted As recommendations to the Legis-
/ lature.
The City Manager Idea
Under tentative plans, committeeman
said, the object of the committee is to
rid the Clark act of antiquities and
conflicting sections and also to effect
such changes as will better apportion
Continued Fourth Page.
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BoMBARDING OF CATTARO

Rome, Oct. e. $50 p. M-Iate news from the Adriatc
is to the effect that the bombardment of Cataro Damat
continues with great violence.