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Evening journal., 1914-06-19

confinement in dark underground
cells or dungeons. on a diet Of bread
and water, and all my comrades who
were daring enough to complain Of
the ill-treatment meted out to us now
lie in the Moscow cemetery The
cells were always full for we were
sent there on the slightest preteNt
Floggings were OF daily occurance,
and We We're logged singly, in
couples. or in patches On one ocea-
sion all the occupants of our cell,
then numbering twenty-four, were
ilogged in the course OF a single day.
The Assistant-Governor of the prison
used to witness the corporal punish
ment, urge the executioner to lay on
unmercifully-and afterwards compel
the victims TO thank hint Sometimes
the poor sufferer, dazed by the agony
ne mad undergone, would not under
stand the command say thank you,
son Of a dog and so remained silent.
Then, cursing violently, the Assis
tant-Goyernor would order the torn
and bleeding body to be flung back
uDon the punishmont-bench and
fogged afresh After that the cul-
prit was clapped in a cold damp cell
70 recover as best he might.
There was prisoner named
VaterlOos who declined to give the
, customary salutaton to our over
seers. For two years he spent half
the time IN an underground cell, and
| the other half in the hospital, and
finally he died of consumption Then
there was George Machviladze, the
Socialist leader. In the depths OF
winter he and spent three weeks to-
gether in dark cell, Obliged to sleep
on the stone floor One day he was
being conducted to the prison office
and IN the courtyard unexpectedly
met his wife who was undergoing a
| term of hard labor. He saluted her
and for that offence he was sent 10
the punishment cell. Three DAYS
| later he was dead
One of our number was cleaning
out our prison-room when he broke
2 corner Of the frame containing the
prison regulations. He Immediately
called guard and reported himself
for committing the misdemeanor, but
that did nor prevent the whole com
Dany from being condemned to the
cells for seven days on bread and
water. The political prisoners were
! always herded with common law
criminals, tut the latter we're the
favored ones, being far more fire.
auently pardoned and enjoying little
favors withheld from the politieals.
When ! was sent to Siberia | found
that one had to choose between dying
of hunger or escaping The latter
means three or four years Of hard
labor If one is caught, but It also
means that one becomes a common
criminal, and as such, enjoys certain
privileges denied to political
prisoners. The common criminal
eventually receives a passport and
has the right of residing where he
likes within his district. Also he Is
free to work and earn his livelihood
undisturbed, while the political exiles
remain pariahs and outcasts to the
end"
Evening journal., 1914-06-19
JR, 0. 0. A. NJ. ACTIVITIES.

On next Tuesday night Old Glory
Council of Delaware City, Jr.. o. U.
A. M. will pay a fraternal visit to
Eureka Council of this city. Eureka
Council expects to hold class initia.
ton on that day when about ten
candidates will be initiated. In addi-
tion to this class Old Glory Council
will bring about ten candidates to be
initiated by Eureka's degree team.
The Delaware City juniors have been
endeavoring for sometime to arrange
with Eureka Council to have its can
didates initiated by Eureka's degree
team, and large delegation is ex-
pected to attend this event.
On Monday night, July s, Eureka
Council will pay a fraternal visit to
American Flag Council of Newark. at
which time w. R. Clark, installing
officer, will install the newly elected
officers to their respective positions.
Evening journal., 1914-06-19
EXPERTS TO Inspect
delaware RIVER
Officers of Maritime Ex-
change at Marcus Hook
Today

Officers and directors Of the Phila-
delphia Maritime Exchange, with a
number of guests. will leave the
Ericsson Line pier this afternoon on
the pilot-boat Philadelphia, for the
annual inspection trip Of the Della
ware River and Bay. The tour is pri-
marily for an inspection of the COM
mercial facilities Of the river includ-
ing aids to navigation with reference
to their future development.
They are expected to return late
Sunday afternoon During this time
they will visit the different branches
of the Exchange, the Quarantine Sta
ton at Marcus Hook, and other points
of interest along the river.
The guests will include:
Senator Penrose and some Of the
Philadelphia Congressman; Colonel
George A. zinn, U. S. Corps Of Engi-
neers; Dr. l.. E. Cofer, u. S. Public
Health Service, Washington, in
charge of National Quarantine Sta
tions; r J. Rout, Lighthouse Inspec-
tor Of the District; John Meigs, AS
sistant Director, Wharves, Docks and
Ferries: Lieut.. Com. George w. Lam
denberger, u. S. NJ Branch Hydrogra-
phic Office; r. G. Sutton, Chief Clerk,
Y. S. Engineer Office; Or. John
Whitehead, Deputy State Quarantine
Physician, Marcus Hook; Captain
John P. Virdin, President, Pilots AS
sociation, and the following officers
and directors of the Exchange: j. s.
w. Holton, p f. Young, John w. Lib
erton, William J. Bradley, w. o.
Hampstead. f. w. Mum. John H..
Bailey, William e. Bernard and e. r.
Sherwood, secretary.
1t was hoped that all Of the Phila-
delphia Congressman could attend,
but some OF them were detained in
Washington.
Evening journal., 1914-06-19
GRANT LETTERS on ESTATES.

Register of Wills Walker has issued
the following letters testamentary
on the estate of Taylor J. Mitchell to
Mary NJ. Mitchell and Edith Mitchell,
and on the estate Of Rebecca Ritten-
house to william A. Scott. Letters
cf administration were issued on the
estate Of MARY f. Stewart 10 Ella H.
Stewart and or the estate Of Harry
F. Todd to Millard H. Haynes
Evening journal., 1914-06-19
Home Treatment
For Epilepsy or Fits

Those who suffer from this nervous
disease accompanied by its sudden
attacks Of unconsciousness and cnnvul
sions, viii be interested in knowing that
we have authorized the sale Of kosine
treatment for Epilepsy by N. b. Dan
forth.
This well-known store has our authority
10 sell the Kosine treatment for Epilepsy
on the following guarantee: Buy a bot.
Tie OF Kosine for $3.50. IL after using
YOU are not entirely satisfied, your money
will be refunded
We want the most skeptical TO try
the kosine treatment on this guarantee.
for the success Of the treatment during
the past ten years, both by the laity and
profession, has proved the merit Of the
article.
A valuable booklet on Epilepsy, con.
tanning a complete diet, given free BY N.
b Danforth. Market and Second streets.
The Kosine Co., Washington, D. O.
Evening journal., 1914-06-19

Automobile interests. exchanges.
sales and rentals are all made with
profit BY the Want Ads.--Adv.
Evening journal., 1914-06-19

6 Cakes Childs' White Floating .I7c
3 Cans Childs' Securing Powder Ioc
Glass Lemon Juice Extractors.
Large Boxes Hard Wood Tooth Picks.
SC
Lilly Drinking Cups, 3 packages for Ioc
; cups in each package. Handy, safe.
sanitary.
Childs' Pure Baking Powder Isc lb can
lOc Bottle Onion Salad .........sc SC
lOc Jar Lusk's German Style Mustard.
&c
8 lbs. Golden Yellow Corn Meal. SC
Princess Blend Tea .........I-a Id. I7c
Evening journal., 1914-06-19

3 Big Pkgs. Quaker Cornaakes. .....Ioc
Best Laundry Starch .............sc sc
lOc Tumbler Pure Jelly .....-7c
l0c Tumbler Peanut Butter ...... &c
n. B. G. Iced Kaiser Jumbles. 1. IIc lb.
A tasty honey y-flavored cake that
you'n like.
COFFEE SALE.
Childs' Special Blend a5c; 3 lbs. zoe
Childs' Cafe Blend I7c; 3 lbs. soc
Genuine Mocha and Java, aec; 8 lbs ssc
MAcARoNI SALE.
lOc Package Elbows .......... &c
l0c Package Spaghetti ........ &c
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-10-15
THE BELCIANS and english
lose HEAVILY AT Antwerp

Berlin, Oct. is, BY Wireless to Say.
vile, l.. LA telegram received here
from Rotterdam says that the losses of
the Belgian and English troops during
the bombardment of Antwerp were
tremendous. Bursting shells from the
German side repeatedly killed at one
time between forty and fifty soldiers
in the Antwerp trenches.
The statement from Russian sources
to the effect that the two German sub
marines were sunk during the attack
off the Gulf of Finland last week on
the Russian cruiser Pallada was to o-day
given official denial in Berlin.
More than 1000, 100000 marks
($5,o00,000) already have been paid in
on the war loan. This is nearly 1000,
100000 marks more than required.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-10-15
S. GIVEN FOR BELCIANS
George B. Sucker Heads List Of Con-
tributors as Result Of Appeal
Made to Harrisburgers

In response to the appeal for funds
for the aid of the war sufferers In
stricken Belgium, published in the Star
Independent last evening at the request
of p Hagemanh, Belgian Consul Gen
eral in Philadelphia, contribution of
IS from George B. Sucker was sent
to this Office this morning. This money
will be forwarded at once to the proper
agency in Philadelphia.
The Star-Independent desires to call
the attention of prospective contribu-
tors to the fact that, while the Star-In-
dependent viii! gladly forward any fur
ther amounts received, it was the re-
quest of the Consul General in Phila-
delphia that all money be sent to
"Charles C. Harrison, Jr., & Co., Laf-
ayette building, Philadelphia, treasur-
ers of the Belgian Relief Fund for
Destitute Non Comhatants, who will
forward the money direct to the Bel
gian Minister in Washington, who has
endorsed the movement"
The Philadelphia firm will promptly
acknowledge all contributions thus sent
and will send receipts to the contribu
tors.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-10-15
Soliciting Aid From
Clergymen and 9th
erS on Pretext That
He w as Robbed
POLICE CHIEF
LOOKS HIM UP
Hutchison Asserts That Redskin Is Tell
ing Conflicting Stories and Latter
Departs When Closely Questioned
by the Officer

A tall Indian, whb says he is rs
years old and who claims to be the
chief of at least two tribes of red men.
is working clergymen and police de-
partments in this section for a living.
according to Chief of Police Hutchison.
Last night clergyman tried to induce
the Police department to give some
aid to the aged man and, fearing that
he was still in this vicinity plying his
trade, Chief of Police Hutc hison decided
to make public the manner in which
the man is working.
Several days ago the Indian walked
into police headquarters and gave his
name as Frank wilson, saying he
was chief of the Oneita tribe and that
he had collected all of the Indians of
this tribe in the East and was follow
ing them to reservation in Green
Bay, Wis, when his money was stolen.
leaving HIM enough to get only as far
as Harrisburg.
Chief Hutchison wired the Indian
Bureau in Washington and in the mean
time sent the redskin to Carlisle. AT
the Carlisle Indian School, according
to Chief Hutchison, the man told an
entirely different story, claiming to be
the head of different tribe. In addi
tion, Chief Hutchison received word
from Washington that there is no rec,
ord of a chief of that name, instructing
the police here TO wire on his Indian
name for identification.
A Harrisburg clergyman walked
into police headquarters with the In
| dian chief, saying that the man had
| appealed to him for aid, whereupor
Chief iHHtchison confronted MIN with
the conflicting stories.
'If you viii tell me your Indian
name l will try and identify you anG
secure aid said Chief Hutchison
You don t want to help. me- re
piled the Indian and he walked out OF
| the office.
Last evening another Harrisburg
clergyman telephoned the police that
the man asked that collection be ta
ken for him in the church. Fearing
that other attempts would be made by
the Indian to get aid in this way, Chief
Hutchison is warning the clergymen.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-10-15
HAMBURG C-AMERICAN Liner
sunk BY BRITISH CRUISER

London, Oct. Is, 4.53 P. M.-The
admiralty announces that the British
cruiser Yarmouth has sunk the German
Hamburg American Line steamer Mark
omannia in the vicinity of Sumatra
and has captured and is taking into a
harbor the Greek steamer Pontports.
Both the Markomannia and the
Pontports have been reported previous,
ly as accompanying the German cruiser
Emden. The Yarmouth has sixty Ger.
man prisoners of war on board. The
Markomannia had a gross tonnage of
1905 and was engaged in the African
service.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-10-15
Inspectors Allege Well
Persons Are Imper-
sonating Risks Who
Are Close to Grave
ONE WOMAN is
UNDER ARREST
State Authorities Say They Are About
to Spring Trap on Others Alleged
to Have Operated In Pittsburgh and
Philadelphia

The State Insurance Department,
through Inspectors d. E. Hunihan, Of
Pittsburgh, and William H. Hazlett, of
Philadelphia, is now engaged in un.
earthing an alleged insurance swindle
that has been operated in those two
cities with some success. 1t consists
of the impersonation by a vigorous,
healthy person, Of an old, decrepit or
sickly applicant for insurance for the
purpose of obtaining the certificate of
the examining physician that the apph-
cant is a good ''risk." The party in
whose name the risk is taken does not
live long thereafter and the insurance
company pays the insurance to the
heirs Of the insured.
This scheme, according to Deputy In
surance Commissioner MeCuIloch, is not
new one, having been played in Scran-
ton last spring, where it led to the ar
rest of three persons, one of whom
pleaded guilty. The other two are now
awaiting trial.
An insurance company doing business
in Pittsburgh had reason to believe
that it was being swindled and noti-
fed Inspector Hunihan who began an
investigation. The trail led to Phila.
delphia where it was found the same
game was being played, the parties in
the two cities acting in unison. Inspec-
tor Hazlett, in his investigations, said
he found that woman named Bertha
Epstein, who was said to claim a resi-.
dence in both Pittsburgh and Philadel-
phia, was implicated, and she was ar.
rested on Saturday in Philadelphia and
placed in jail. The two inspectors are
still working on the several cases. and
will not make detailed report until
they have secured all the evidence
needed for the conviction of all en-.
gagged in the plot.
1t was said to-day that one of the
seven companies swindled was the Min.
nesota Mutual Life, doing business in
Pittsburgh, and that its agent was the
one who became suspicious of the opera
tions of the gang and called in the in
| spector. For two months Hunihan
worked on the case, and it is stated
that when he and Hazlett report their
revelations will show that the game
was widely worked one and the swim
dlers profited considerably.
The Insurance Department is deter
mined to break up this death bed
insurance" game, and believes that it
has worked the coils about the swindlers
so that thek cannot escape. Mrs. Ep
stein is the first known arrested, but
there are number of others under sur
veillance and they will be taken into
custody.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-10-15
RESIGNATION OF CARRANZA
Adjournment Of Mexican Convention
Without Taking Action Awaiting
Arrival of zapata Delegates
By Associated Press.

Washington, Oct. 15.-Adjournment
of the Mexican convention at Aguasca-
lientes last night without acting upon
the proposed resignation of General
Carranza as first chief, pending the ar
rival Of additional delegates represent
ing Zapata, was announced to-day in
official dispatches to the State Depart
ment from Consular Agents Carothers
and Kanova.
October 20 was tentatively agreed
upon as the date for reconvening the
convention.
Aguascalientes, Mex, Oct. 15.-Un-
official reports of the results of the
peace conference here yesterday say
that a successor to General Carranza
for the Presidency of Mexico is to be
named soon. These reports, which are
brief, do not explain when General
Carranza is to resign, or how, but indi.
cate that the conference finished its
work successfully last night.
Washington, Oct 15.-Colonel Hat
field, at Naco, Arizona, telegraphed
Secretary Garrison to-day that Govern
or Maytorena had at least 1000 troops
attacking the Carranza garrison, that
he was looking for 500 men from Cana
nea and that large force of reinforce
ments were expected in Nogales.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-10-15
GERMANS MAKE Spirited
attack ON THE French:
MANY SOLDIERS WOUNDED

Paris, Oct. Is, $50 A. M-The
right wing of the allies is now begin
ming to show signs of activity. Accord
ing to reports reaching Paris this morn
ing there was yet an almost continuous
firing of heavy artillery along the from
bier. A force of Germans delivered a
spirited attack on French troops in
which numbers were wounded. AS night
closed this force of the enemy was
driven back in the direction of Muel-
hausen.
Lieutenant Colonel Rousset the
French military critic, in his article to
day. declares that the recent official
communications are lacking in clearness
and that it is impossible to find in them
any indication, even an absolutely
harmless one. of the present military
situation.
Colonel Rousset says he calls atten
tion to this fact without any thought
of recrimination. He is well aware that
it is difficult to reconcile the legitimate
curiosity of the public with the safe
guarding of national interests, but when
these interests are not at stake more
liberality could be shown. The French
people have given evidence of dignity
with frmness, wisdom and patriotism
and they should be taken more into the
confidence of the government. In con
cluding his article the critic point;
out several instances in which, in his
opinion, the official communications
have been lacking.
The Hotel De Villa (town hall) al
Arras, which was burned down after
the bombardmeht of that place, was s
building of Gothic style. It was erect
ed in the beginning of the sixteenth
century and was one of the finest type;
of this style of architecture in North
ern France.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-10-15
TO TURN DOWN MAYORS MAN
City Commissioners Will Appoint Sey-
mour as Policeman Instead of Kinley

George W. Seymour, Sr., 1910 South
Cameron street, it was said upon re-
liable authority to-day, will be named
to succeed Andrew Murphy, the patrol
man whom the Mayor. has suspended
on charges of insubordination and who.
it is said, will resign.
Seymour's appointment win in all
probability be made at next Tuesday g
meeting of the City Commissioners.
Murphy has not yet sent in, his resigna-
tion, although City officials say they
expect it will be received by the City
Clerk before the Commissioners next
meeting
Seymour's appointment will come in
the form of an amendment to Mayor
Royals resolution, which has been
pending for several weeks, under which
the Mayor proposes to appoint Jacob
Kinley in Murphy's stead. The Re
publican Commissioners, it is under
stood, will back Seymour, and they
have sufficient strength to appoint him.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-10-15
PLAN FOR MUMMERS' PARADE
Association Will Have Rules Ready for
Next Meeting, November g

When the Harrisburg Mummers' AS
sociation meets Friday, November G.,
definite plans for the New Years Day
parade will be made. Representatives
of twenty one organizations which met
with the association last evening will
return to the next meeting ready to
vote on the time of parade for that day.
1t is expected that P. M. will be the
time fixed.
1t is also expected at that time that
a preliminary announcement will be
made of how $1,000 in prizes will be
distributed in the parade. One of the
important actions taken at last night s
meeting was admitting organizations to
membership in the association with a
voice in the meeting on payment of
the $5 parade fee.
All rules and regulations will have
been perfected by the association be-
fore the next meeting.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-10-15
AUSTRIAN WARSHIP BURNS
IN TRIESTE ARSENAL FIRE

London, Oct. 15, $50 P. M.-Fire
in the government arsenal at Trieste
the principal seaport of Austria Hun
gary on the Adriatic sea, has virtually
destroyed an Austrian dreadnaught un.
der construction there, according to a
Central News" dispatch from Rome
Six torpedo boat destroyers also
were damaged by the fire which quick
ly enveloped the workshop. 1t is al
legged that a quantity of wood work
in the arsenal was soaked with petrol
A number of workmen have been ar
rested. The arsenal is said to have
been greatly damaged.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-10-15
Autumnal Robe Has
Arrived on Time and
Squirrels Sea mper.
Says Space Writer
FORESTS AFIRE
BUT NO MATTER
Levi Swartz Has a 4-pound Potato, Ci-
der Is Oozing From the Presses
and Special Correspondent Mill
merry Store Has Fine Fall Opening

(From Our Special Correspondent
New Germantown, Perry County
Oct. 14.-Nature s gay autumnal robe
is changing to more sombre hue since
the fine rain we had last week and
more is badly needed now.
Farmers are busy seeding and tired
are the reapers that come from the
cornfelds these evenings, for it is an
abundant crop.
Hundreds of gallons of cider and
apple butter have been made and the
apples are being packed and stored
for winters use.
Rifles are being fitted for use and
the squirrels are doing their best
scampering after nuts, not knowing
that the hunting season is on. The
Nimrods will soon be climbing our
ridges.
Nuts of all kinds are plentiful, but
not nearly as large and perfect on ac.
count of the drought.
Sweet potatoes are fine and plen
tiful crop.
Levi D. Swartz had a sweet potato
that weighed pounds.
A forest fire is raging northwest of
town.
John odell is the potato-raiser of
this county. He had 40 bushels this
year.
A party of fakirs, eight in number
from Bedford county, passed through
town to the Newport fair on Monday.
Fine Turkeys by many farmers are
being fed foi the Thanksgiving.
The stores here have a fine line OF
winter goods, and the latest and stylish
millinery for the winter at NJ. E. Nor
rison's.
Editor Is Note-M. E. Morrison il
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-10-15
DIR. SLOUGH is SURELY COMING
Mr.. Gross Removes Wrong Impression
Given by Rumor To-day

The issuance of circular letters call
ing upon the members of the special
committees now arranging for the
Slough evangelistic campaign, to be
held in this city beginning November
/, in which it was pointed out that the
meeting tonight may determine the re-
suit of the work accomplished by the
individual committeeman, is believed to
have been responsible for the spreading
of baseless rumor that the future of
the campaign itself hinges on tonight Is
session.
IL. 2. Gross, one of the leaders i'm
the movement, said the success of the
campaign never was in question. MIR
Gross also denied rumor that DR.
Slough had decided not to come tc
Harrisburg.
Mr.. Gross declared emphatically that
DR.. Slough will positively be here. He
will arrive on November and house
for him has been opened preparatory
to his coming.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-10-15
RAT POISON KILLS WOMAN
Arsenical Preparation Taken With Sui
cidal Intent at Her Home Near
Beaver Station
Especial to the .star-Independent.)


Hummelstown, Oct. 15.-Mrs. Ruth
NJ Crook, 81 years old, died at 1890
o clock this morning at her home son
the Wright farm, mile north of Bea-
yer Station, near this place, from the
effects of rat poison, an arsenical prep
aration, taken Sunday with suicidal in
tent, according to Coroner Eckinger,
who Investigated the death this morn
ing.
No reason is given for the woman s
rash act, but persons said she had been
losing interest in life for some time
past. She leaves her husband, tenant
farmer on the Wright farm, two small
children and her mother, Mrs. Bertha
Gingrich, who resides at Beaver Sta
ton.
Funeral services will be held at the
farm Saturday afternoon. Services will
be private. Burial will be made in the
Hummelstown cemetery.