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The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-10-29
By Associated Press.


Toxic Oct. 29, IL A. M-The British embassy hears
that the German cruiser Emden flying the japanese flag
and disguised by the addition of fourth smokestack en-
tered Penang British possession the Straits Settle
ments and fired torpedoes which sank the Russian cruiser
Jemtchug and French destroyer
The Emdens entrance into the waters of Penang was
audaclous She in under the guns of the fort and
after sinking the cruiser and the destroyer escaped
through the Strait of Maacca The fate of the crew on
board the Jemtchug is not yet known here.
Merchant vessels belonging to the belgerent nations
are taking refuge at Colombo Ceyon
The Russian cruiser Jemtchug was a boat of about
3l00 tons and laid down in 1902 Her main battery
consisted OF six 4nch guns and she had speed of "a
knots She CARED crew of 334 After the battle
of the Sea of Japan during the Russian Japanese in
1905, the Jemtchug interned at Manila.
The German cruiser Emden, after her exploits in the
Indian Ocean around india where she sank
OF British steamers has apparently shifted her scene of
operations more to the eastward to the vicinity of the
Straits Settlements On Tuesday she reported as hav
ing sunk Japanese passenger steamer bound for Sing
apore
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-10-29
Were Begun To-day for
and Against General
Advance Asked by
Eastern Railroads
DECISION LOOKED
FOR NEXT MONTH
Present Freight Rates on Produce
Shipped East and West From Pitts
burgh Held by Interstate Com
merce Commission to Be Reasonable
By Associated Press.

Washington, Oct. 29.-Oral argu-
ments for and against the application
of Eastern Railroads for a general ad-
vance in freight rates began to-day
before the Interstate Commerce Com
mission. The arguments may be con
cluded to-day or tomorrow and the
Commission is expected to take up the
case at the November conference for an
early decision.
By agreement of counsel eight hours
was allotted for argument, to be evenly
divided between the sides, and the case
will be submitted at noon tomorrow.
George Patterson, general solicitor
for the Pennsylvania Railroad, opened
the argument for the carriers, stating
the case in a general way. He was
followed by counsel for other lines, each
of whom dealt with specific commodi-
ties ON which increased rates are asked
or with the financial position of in.
dividual lines.
In opposition, Clifford Thorne repre-
senting many shippers organizations
Continued ON Second Page.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-10-29
CAN'T HALT MOUNTAIN FIRE
t1fty Men Battling With Flames That
Have Swept 600 Acres

Especial to the Star Independent
Carlisle, Pa, Oct. 29.-Fifty men
and boys, including farm owners and
employees and workmen employed by
the Holly Sand Company, to-day waged
vigorous yet unsuccessful fight
against the fire on the South mountain,
which already has swept away about
6O0 acres of valuable timber. A gen.
eral call for assistance had not been
sent out as late as o'clock this after.
noon, but it was thought that the fire.
nghters would be compelled to ask the
State Forestry Commission for help.
The fire started at a point near Bar.
nltz and has spread both east and west
Reports from the scene were that as
fast as the flames are extinguished al
one place they break out anew at an.
other. Farm buildings and the proper.
ty of the Holly Sand Company now are
said to be in danger of the spreading
flames.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-10-29
HAD TO MISS SUNDAY SCHOOL
Former Fire Chiefs Illness Caused Him
to Break Remarkaoie Record

George V. Corl, former fire chief of
Harrisburg and former Councilman, who
is In the Harrisburg hospital recovering
after a minor operation, had to break
a remarkable record for Sunday srhool
attendance as result Of his illness. 1t
has caused him to miss two SUNDAYS
IN succession in thirty nine wears,
friends said to-day.
Mr.. Corl is a member of the McCor-
mick Bible class of the Pine Street
Presbyterian Sunday school, and is said
to have held the attendance record for
the school. His condition is much i'm
proved.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-10-29
BETTING FAVORS .BRUMBAUGH
However, One Wager at Even Money
Is Laid Following Roosevelt Speeches

The political prognostieators who
have money TO back their theories and
are willing to bet OH their favorite gu
oernatorlal candidates have offered
money here at varying odds.
Less than two weeks ago wagers
were made in which Brumbaugh sup.
porters gave odds of 2 to l that the
Republican candidate would win. they
putting up $500 against $500. AS late
as yesterday an even bet of $50 was
made that Brumbaugh would have 50,-
600 more votes than Mccormick. Aft
er Colonel Roosevelt invaded Harris
burg to-day a bet was offered on Mar
ket street that the Republican would
win. y No odds were given, either
IN the amount of the bet or the plural
lty. The wager was Immediately
snapped up by Democratic enthusiast
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-10-29
NON-PARTISAN RALLY TONIGHT
Young, Lewis and Others Will Address
Gathering in Chestnut Street Hall

A so-called non-partisan rally in the
chestnut street hall tonight will be
presided over by Robert X. Young,
state treasurer, long one of the lead
ers of the Washington party in this
State and one of its organizers with
Senator Finn and Auditor General
Powell.
Among the speakers will be Dean
Lewis, former candidate of the Wash
lngton party for Governor, who with
drew in favor of Mccormick: the Rev.
DIR. c. f. Swift, member of the House
from Beaver; the Rev. R. NJ. Little. of
Philadelphia; Congressman Arthur R.
Rupley, of Carlisle, and James A.
Stranahan. of Harrisburg. None of the
local candidates will make addresses,
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-10-29
Flags Finn as a Boss
and Hurls Defiance
at Colonel Theodore
Roosevelt
BIG EVENING
RALLY OF PARTY
Senator Is Introduced by Governor Ten
er Who Praises DR.. Martin G. Brum-
baugh-Meeting Follows Parade OF
Local Republican Clubs

senator Penrose got an enthusiastic
reception last night in Chestnut street
hall from the Republicans of Harris
burg and was heard by the rank and
file of the party. He preached orthodox
Republican doctrine and threw hot shot
INTO his political enemies.
1t was the biggest Republican meet
ing held in many years that gathered
to hear the Senator, and those familiar
with the capacity of the hall said there
We're at least $500 persons present.
The meeting was preceded by short
street parade by the West End and
Harrisburg Republican clubs ending at
the hall shortly before o'clock. SEN
ator Penrose was the guest of Governor
Tener and reached the hall shortly aft
er that hour to find a cheering, good
natured crowd awaiting him. He enter
ed the hall with Governor Tener, Coun-
ty Chairman Horner, City Chairman
owes, State Committeeman Smith and
Congressman kreider, and as he took
his seat repeated calls went up, and
were heartily answered, for ''three
cheers for Senator Penrose.''
City Chairman Owes called the meet.
ing to order and introduced Governor
Tener as the presiding officer. The Gov
ernor, who is great favorite in Har.
risburg, got hearty cheer as he went
to the front.
Governor Tener made short speech
by way of opening the meeting in which
he paid high tribute to DR.. Martin G..
Brumbaugh, the Republican candidate
for Governor, his splendid efforts along
educational lines, and his thirty wears
connection with the school system of
Pennsylvania. OF the candidate he
said:
Tener's Tribute to Brumbaugh
Look over Martin G. Brumbaugh' 8
career or life and you will find only
great achievements and great goodness,
and Il am persuaded that good man
does not become a bad man by the mere
fact of his election to the Governor
ship of Pennsylvania Your interests
will be safe in the hands of Martin G..
Brumbaugh." E"
Referring to the candidate for Unit
ed States Senator, Governor Tener said:
Sc Mr.. Penrose represents protective
tariff and, therefore, the opportunity
for prosperity, and l warn you that
without prosperity there is not much
use fussing about advance in eduea
Continued on sixth PAGE.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-10-29
Football Injuries Result Fatally

Detroit, Oct. 2y.-Lester Koehler.
II years old, quarterback ON local
high school football eleven, is dead as
the result of injuries sustained in a
game week ago. He received a blow
on the head, which developed into pa
ralysis.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-10-29
FIVE OF CREW DROWNED

Stockholm, via London, Oct 29 745 A. M-The
Swedish steamer Oren, from Portugal for Gothenburg,
Sweden hit mine Monday in the North Sea and sank off
Cuxhaven. Five members of her crew were drowned
Fleetwood, England via London, Oct 20, 1245 A. M
Word has been received through trawler which arrived
here Wednesday night that another steamer has been sunk
OH Malln Head off the North coast of Ireland There are
no details of this new shipping disaster.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-10-29
GERMAN CRUISER EMDEN, DISGUISED,
SINKS RUSSIAN and FRENCH VESSELS


Kaiser's Terror of the Seas
Steals Into Penang, a British
Possession in the Straits Set
Elements, and Fires Torpedoes
Which Send Cars Cruiser
Jemtchug and a Destroyer
From France to the Bottom,
---Swedish Steamer Orer Is
Sunk off Cru1hauen, in the
North Sea, AS Vessel Strikes
a Mine - Unknown Vessel
Reported Lost off Coast
of Ireland
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-10-29

Continued ON Thirteenth Page.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1914-12-09
CALEDONIA COUNTY.

The Sunday evening services, which
proved so successful in the Globe
theatre in st. Johnsbury, have been
resumed under the auspices of the
South Congregational church. The
theatre has been very much enlarged
and can now accommodate much
larger audience than heretofore.
M. J. Caldbeck Son & Company, St.
Johnsbury, are erecting large store
house on their Bay street lot. which
will take up the entire space from the
ST. Johnsbury laundry to H. H. Carr
storehouse. 1t is expected that an
other storehouse for the same company
will be erected in the spring.
For the first time in its history ST..
Johnsbury entertained Thursday the
president of the United States
and his wife. Vice-President and Mrs.
Thomas Marshall were guests at the
home of Mr.. and Mr. Harland Howe,
where more than 300 guests, were
invited to meet them Mr.. and Mrs
Howe were assisted in receiving by the
Rev. DIR. Alfred Poole Grint and Mrs
Grint. and Mr. and Mrs. James Cos
grove. Following the reception Mr..
and Mrs Howe entertained "a dinner
party of ten. The vice president later
lectured on National Tendencies ,
He was introduced to the audience by
Mr. Howe.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1914-12-09
SOFT FLUFFY HAIR IS
FIRST AID TO BEAUTY

If your hair il not fl fly, soft and
Ia ir"us, 10 :aIHpg ut, Straaked,
faded, D / 4 -" fu-i 81 uaI druff, and
If he sea p i,c "a, DO n~b think ii
must alWays be tnab Wy, for pretty
hair is only IL matter OF care and the
use of the proper hair dressing. Your
hair is like a plant-if II gected it
SO IN dies, while with a little attention
iJ keeps f. esh nd beautiful.
Pdrls;an Sage is d scsentIDc prepar-
alton that supplies just the elements
needed to iuvig JraLe the hair roots
and stimu a6e your hair TO grow long,
thick, fluffy, soft and lustrous. 1t
removes all dandrntf viii one appli-
catioa aud quicgty IS itchi, g head
and falling aair. Ii Ia he idea hair
tonic and sna'p r. attn ent-contains
nothing injurious aud is delicately
perfnmed.
F. d. Pierce, or anv druggist, can
supply you Win Paiisian eage--it is
inexpensive You cannot be disap-
pointed with this delightful and
helpful toi'et ne"aaaity, TOR it will
surely give Y sur hair the beauty and
char n of youth.
Sold and guaranteed in Orleans by
F. J. Kinney
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1914-12-09
HEED THE WARNING
Many Barton People Have Done So.

Many Barton People Have Done So.
When the kidneys are weak they
give unmistakable warnings that
should not be ignored. By examining
the urine and treating the kidneys
upon the frat sign of disorder, many
days Of uffaring may be saved.
Weak kidneys usually expel a dark,
il~smeling urine, full of ''brickdust''
sediment and painful in passage.
Sluggish kidneys often cause dull
pain in the small of the back, head
aches, Dizzy spells, tired languid
sc ings and frequent rheumatic twin
gees.
Doan's Kidney Pills are for the
kidneys only. There is no liter
recommended remedy.
Barton people endorse Doan's Kid
ney Pills.
Charles Brooks, Water street, Bar
ton, says: "My kidneys annoyed me
constantly and suffered from lame
ness and pains across my Joins
[ did not rest~well and mornings felt
stiff and lame. Three boxes OF
Doan's Kidney Pills, procured FROM
Barron Co.'s Drug store, relieved me
and I have had no trouble since"
Price SO cents at all dealers. DOM
simply ask for kidney remedy-ge1
) Doan's Kidney Pills-the same tina
Mr.. Brooks had. Foster Mibur1
Co., Props, Buffalo, N. Y.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1914-12-09
Supposed East Ryegate Robber Kills
Himself

A man whose identity has not been
established but who. it is thought. may
have been one of the men who robbed
the store at East Ryegate election
night, killed himself near the North
Concord station Friday night by putting
a bullet through his brain. The man
appeared at the East Concord station
Thursday and remained till dark, say
ing to Mrs. Russell that he expected
friends on the train from ST. Johns
bury. The train arrived and left and
no one met the man. AS Mrs. Russell
was closing the station and prepared
to leave. the man confronted her with
the order to remain. He drew a
revolver, Mrs. Russell, who is a woma an
of So years, and strong, grabbed the
gun and the two rolled to the floor of
the station and their struggles to the
platform outside she managed to bea
him off and to get into the station and
to the telephone, when he again at
tackled her, throwing her violently to
the floor. He thereupon told her to
call whom she pleased and ran off.
Officers were notified and began a
search for the man. They received
scription was seen at Miles Pond, and
was on his way to North Concord.
They met the man at the North Con-
cord station and questioned him,
receiving evasive answers Folsom
started to get out Of the wagon and on
alightlng found himself confronted
with revolver in the hands of the
man. who ordered McGregor to alight
The mans back was toward Richie s
store. and the clerk saw the predica-
ment of the officers Grabbing a Win
chester rifle he crept out of the store
and up behind the man. ordering him
to drop the revolver. The man raised
the revolver to his head ana put q
bullet through his tempe. The body
was taken to Concord. whare it vii! be
photographed for identification pur-
poses. A man arrested on Nov. IA,
charged with the East rtvnyase but
larry, claimed that he had pal, one
Harry c. Smith of Pennsylvania, and
the description he gave fits the dead
man. who was apparently about q
years of age. 1t is thought that this
may account for the mans determine.
ton not to be take alive
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1914-12-09
WEST BURKE

O. G.. Woodruff spent several days in
Boston last week.
Mrs. Victoria Stone has been visit
ing her daughter, Mrs. G. M. Craig.
w. L. Gilman and Alva Mculton were
in Orleans on Tuesday of last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Fletcher spent
Thanksgiving with relatives in john
son.
Mrs. Wilbur Gaskell is visiting rela-
tives in Somerville and Cliftondale,
Mass.
j. M. Smith and daughter, Ethel,
visited relatives in ST. Johnsbury
Thursday.
Mrs. L. D. Hackett of Newport was
the guest of Miss Jessie Dearborn,
Saturday.
Miss Hattie Dickerman and Miss
Leila Turner spent last Sunday in ST.
Johnsbury.
Mrs. Matte Coe returned Saturday
from her visit to Woodsville. N. H.,
and Peacham.
Arthur Oaks, who is attending
school at Lyndon Center, visited at M.
H. Lewis's recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cecil Palmer and son
of St. Johnbsury were the guests OF
Mr.. and Mrs. H. G. Colby over Sun.
day.
Harry Brown, former West Burke
boy and Miss Lulu Frances Batchelder,
were married at Greensboro Bend, or
! Nov. Is.
Mrs. Tracy of Newport Center is
working at w. E. Roundy's for short
time until his housekeeper, Mrs. Susar
| Walter, is able to return.
The w. C. T. U. will meet with Mrs
F. H. Frasier Saturday, Dec. IL, a
2.3O. The subject will be dispensing
Sunshine." Everyone invited.
Mr. and Mrs. G.. R. Polzer of Win
chester. N. H.. and Mr.. and Mrs. w
B, Chase of Morgan were visitors O.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. A. Page last week.
The library has been moved from
the Hackett house, where it has beer
so long, to the home of Mrs w. E.
Allard, who will act as librarian fo
the present.
H. w. Turner has gone to Boston
where he hopes to receive treatmen
which will partially restore mis- sight
Mrs. Turner will remain with he
daughter in St. Johnsbury during hi
absence.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1914-12-09
Commissioners Notice
Estate of Henry D. Rogers

THE UNDERSIGNED, having been ap-
pointed by the Honorable Probate Court
for the District of Orleans, COMMISSION
ERS, to receive, examine, and adjust the
claims and demands of all persons against
the estate of Henry d. Rogers late of
Barton in said District, deceased, and all
claims exhibited ti in in offset thereto here re-
the purpose aforesaid, at the office of w. r.
Aldrich in the village of Orleans in said Dis
trict, on the 5th day of January, and 5th day
of May next from O'Clock D. M, until 4
O'Clock p. M, on each of said days and that
six months from the 5th day of November,
A. D. 1914, is the time limited by said court
for said creditors to present their claims to
us for examination and allowance.
Dated at Barton this 18th day of Novem-
Der, a. d. 1914.
N. L. SIMPSON,
0. G. PAGE.
47-49 commissioners
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1914-12-09
Who Next to Help Kurn Hattin?

Some weeks ago Miss E. Eliza
Sessions spoke at LyndonviIIe, in the
interests of the New England Kurr
Hattin homes. She referred to the
unfortunate fact that, with a fine build
ing at Westminster, large enough tC
accommodate at least 40 boys, and with
applications enough ON file at the
office to about fill the building, no boys
could be taken because Of a lack OF
funds to open the building That Miss
Sessions's address made an impression
is evident from an offer that very soon
came to her. A man of Vermont, Swho
modestly wished his name suppressed,
offered to give $3.50, because he felt il
a pity that, with the great need on the
part of so many boys. the building
should stand idle But he wisely
thought best to try to stimulate others
to give. that enough funds might be
secured So he conditioned his offer.
on the finding Of 80 others who would
give like sum. One of the dailies of
the state called attention to the offer,
with the result that woman of Yer.
mont sent in $3.50. 1t looked as if her
faith that the 40 people to give $50
each was so strong that she did not
think it worth while to delay her pay.
ment. Following hard after the check
of the woman came pleasant letter
from Senator c. S. Page, who had seen
the first offer. His letter read: 81
have noted that there is one man in
Vermont who is willing to give $3.50, in
case 80 others are willing to give the
same. to finance the Laura L. Aims.
worth building. 1t is always we'll to
give man an opportunity to be gener
GUS if he wants to be, and. in order
that the gentleman may not be disap
pointed. ] think | had better say tc
you that will be one of the other 80.
However this may be can't seem to
think of any better way of giving
thanks than by saying that if at any
time within 80 days the other 38 indi.
viduals can be found who will contri.
butte the $3.50 each. may be counted
upon to contribute that SUM.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1914-12-09
Estate of Abbie M. Winslow
STATE OF VERNON.

STATE OF V E6MONi
District of Orleans. SIS.
The Honorable Probate Court for the Dis
trict of Orleans:
To all persons interested in the estate of
Abbie NJ. WinSlOw late of Barton in said
district deceased. GREETING:
At Probate Court, holden at Barton
within and for said district on the 18th day of
November, 1914 an instrument purporting to
be the last Will and Testament of bbie M.
Winslow late of Barton in said district de-
ceased, was presented to the Court afore-
said, for Probate.
And it is ordered by said Court that the
18th day of December, 1914, aG F. w. Baldwin s
office in said Barton, at 1.30 O'Clock
D. M, be assigned for proving said in
strument; and that notice thereof be
given to all persons concerned by pub
fishing this order three weeks successfully
in the Orleans County Monitor, newspaper
circulating in that vicinity, in said district.
previous to the time appointed.
THEREFORE,, you are hereby notified to
appear before said Court, at the time and
place aforesaid and contest the probate of
said will, If you have cause,
Given under my hand at Newport, in said
District, this 18th day of November, 1914.
47-49 B. NJ. SPOONER, Register.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1914-12-09
Best for Kidneys- Says Doctor.

DR.. j. T. r. Neal, Greenville, So. Oar, SAYS
that in his 80 years of experience he has
found no preparation for the kidneys equal
to Foley Kidney Pills. Pain in back and
hips is an indication of kidney trOuble-a
warning to build up the weakened kidneys
make them vigorous. Kidding your blood of
acids and poisons. Foley Kidney Pills Vi ill
help any case OF kidney and bladder trouble
and 81 90 sizes. Sold by
Austin 8 Pharmacy. Orleans, VT: w. s.
Mcdowell, Evansville. VT; J. B. Holton,
West Charleston.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1914-12-09
Commissioners Notice
Estate of Isabella Chaffee

The undersigned, having been appointed
10y the Honorable Probate Court for the
District of Orleans, commissioners, to re-
ceiye, examine, and adjust the claims and
demands of all persons against the estate of
Isabella Ohaffee. late of Irasburg, in said
District, deceased, and all claims exhibited
in offset thereto, hereby give notice that we
will meet for the purpose aforesaid, at the
Town Clerks Office in the town of
IraSt1urg in said District, on the 18th day
of December and the iIth day of May next,
from O'Clock P. NJ. until O'Clock P. NJ.
on each of said days and that six months
from the 18th day of November A. d. 1914, is
the time limited by said Court for said cred
itors to present their claims to us for ex-
animation and allowance.
Dated at Irasburg this 23rd day of
November A. ID. 1914.
e. A. PIKE,
T. M. SEARS.
47-49 Commissioners.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1914-12-09
Liberation Notice

Whereas I, r. H. Johnson, have this day
given my son George A. Johnson his time
during the remainder of his minority, [
shall claim none OF his wages or pay any OF
his debts contracted after this date.
r. III. JOHNSON.
Glover, VT, Nov. Is, 1914 47-49p