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The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-19

of the House, DR.. Alice Hamilton, Of
the Bureau of Labor Statistics, presid-
ing, and the following program was OBJ
served:
LEAD Poisoning the chairman;
James j. Freil, president Stereotypers
aud Electrotypers International Union;
Correction of Lead Poisoning,' DR..
Francis ID. Patterson, director of De
partment of Sanitation and Accident
Prevention, Harrison Brothers & Com
pany, Inc, Electric Storage Battery
Company, and the j. G. Brill Company,
Philadelphia; James j. Frei, president
Stereotypers and Elestrotypers Interna-
tional Union; discussion, Abel Wether-
i'll, Wetherill & Brothers, Philadelphia; {;
:" Brass Foundry Poisoning" DR.. Ran
dali Zimmerman, Westinghouse Air
Brake Company, Wilmerding; discus,
sion, Charles r. Witham, business
agent International Molders' Union of
North America; M. Griswold, Jr.. man
ager General Electric Company, Erie.
At Chestnut Street Hall
The "safety first show in Chestnut
street hall is increasing in popularity,
LOO persons having been admitted YES,
terday. 1t was the greatest single
day s crowd since the show opened and
managers are hoping for record break,
ers the remaining two days.
Some manufacturing firms that could
not get space in this years show are so
pleased with visits here that they are
eager to engage space for next year.
Snmn nj
eager to increase their space for the
next show. The managers used every
available inch of space for this exhibi-
tion and cannot figure on bigger one
for next year because of lack of space
for exhibition purposes. But eighty.
five exhibitors could be accommodated
this year, as against 125 last year.
Special concerts are given each aft
ernoon and evening by Uudegrove's or,
chestra.
The Harrisburg Light & Power Com
pany's exhibit is attracting much at
tention. The method of lighting the
company IS booth is unusual in that il
Elimination is furnished by every type
of incandescent lamp from a wee 3,
candlepower bulb to a great 1,000-watt
new type "C' high efficiency light.
Next to the illumination, the electrical
appliance demonstrations arouse most
interest. Most any household duty
from ironing and washing to toasting
bread and boiling coffee is demonstrat,
ed and the methods whereby these lit.
tie trials and tribulations of the house
wife may be made easier by use of elec,
tricity are shown in practical ways.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-19
use DYNAMITE TO STOP FIRE
One Man Dead and $25O,OOO Worth
of Property Destroyed in Blaze
at Girardville

Pottsville, Pa, Nov. 19.-Fre
which caused the death of one man
and the loss of $250,00O worth of
property and stock, was finally got un-
der control at Girardville this morning
by the use of dynamite and the inter
vention of large brick building after
the water supply of that droughtaffect-
ed section had become exhausted.
In all fourteen buildings, used as
store rooms and residences combined,
wer. completely destroyed. The fire
companies from half dozen surround
ing towns sent assistance and water
was pumped from the black coal dirt
creek which flows through the town.
One man is believed to have had his
back broken. Several dead may be un-
der the ruins, one having thus far been
recovered burned to a crisp and his
identity not established.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-19
Germans for the First
Time Since Outbreak
of War Are Deprived
of Newspapers
JUBILANT OVER
RUSSIAN DEFEATS
Details of the Capture of Valievo, Ser
via, by the Austrians, Given by
Press Corrsspondent-over 5000
Servians Taken Prisoners

Berlin, Nov. l9, via The Hague and
London, 9 A. M.-F'or the first time
ince the outbreak of the war the Ger
mans spent the day without their news
papers, the publication of which was
suspended because fthe religious Day
If Repentance. The daily report from
war headquarters appeared as usual,
but there was no means Of circulating it
except Through bulletins posted in shop
windows and by means of a telegraphic
extract displayed in the postoffice down
own.
The streets of Berlin to day were
crowded with the customary throng. the
crisp autumn having brought out a host
IF promenaders. The crowds were scarce
E different from those seen in ordinary
pears and there seemed to be almost as
many men as usual. The spirit of the
promenaderS was confident as a result
Df the Russian defeats reported yester-
day.
The "Neue F'reie Press CORE
spohdent gives details of the capture of
Valievo, Servia. The Austrians ad-
arrived within cannon range early Sun
hay but the attack was delayed because
IF the slow progress of the other col
bmns over a difficult terrain.
The attack began at / o clock The
Austrians, despite vigorous resistance,
enveloped the Servian left wing and
srove it in. The right wing was small
and only threatened by an outfanking
movement from Roulabara and a de
fastating artillery fire completed the
discontinue of the Servians who, by 5
o'clock in the afternoon, were in full
retirement on Arandielovatz, abandon
ing fortifcations on which thev had
worked for years and which were con-
pdered impreguable. 1t is doubtful
whether the Servians will make stand
tt Arandielovatz.
The Servians had no time to bring
vi or to destroy their guns or supplies.
great quantities of which fell into the
bands of the Austrians Over 5000
servians were taken prisoners.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-19
BUILDS BRIDGES himself
Supervisor Messner Tells His Plan For
Saving the Money of the County
Taxpayers

Forty members to-day attended the
annual convention of the Dauphin
County Supervisors Association which
was held in the Grand Jury room of
the court house. Half dozen address
es were made during the morning ses-
sion, all dealing with road and bridge
building and maintenance.
The officers all were re elected by
acclamation as follows: President, Il.
ID. Messner. Upper Paxton townships
first vice president, j. X. Zoll, Derry
township; second vice president. c. F.
Harman, Wayne township; secretary,
!. f. Bogner, Middle Paxton township;
treasurer, George Aungst, Lower Pax
ton township.
Chairman Messner, who reminded
his fellow supervisors that 81 am q
talkative Dutchman,' delighted the
assemblage with chatty talks on his
experience as supervisor in the up
per end of the county. One way to
learn whether the roads are bad or
good, he said, is to accept an invita-
tion to ride in an automobile owned
and driven by man "who is always
kicking for better roads," Mr.. Mess
ner had the experience, he said. and
he had his ups and downs-not pleas
ant ones-when he went over the
breakers.
The chairman said he was elected to
six-year term as supervisor by a
margin of but ten votes and ne added:
"The next thing ! knew everybody
was asking me about the good roads
] advocated.
He added that he jumped into the
work and hustled and refused to let
contractors make profit on bridges
that had to be built in his district,
''by doing the work myself" Three
bridges were constructed for less than
$1,000 through that method he said,
and he declared they would have cost
much more if contractor built them.
after bidding on the jobs.
John G. Nissley, an attorney and
Assemblyman-elec from the Second
district, said: 81 will do all in my
power to have your wants satisfied"
F. D. Bosch, president of the Har-
risburg Motor Club. talked on "Good
Roads" Other speakers were N. ]. G..
Riland, of Reed township; j. X. Zoll,
of Derry, and J. w. Hunter, first dep
uty to the State Highway Commission
er
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-19
50 Cents Cause
AUDITORS WORRY
Continued From First Page.

Continued From First Page.
part of two days in successful search
for the errors. Only after a complete
examination of something like $500
accounts, and at least two revisions of
those same items, did they obtain fig
ures that coincide with the treasurer S
balances
The Hunt for 33 Gents
In one instance the record differed
from the amount of voucher by six
cents; another showed a loss of twenty
five cents and In two other cases the
difference was but one cent
Other items which the auditors re-
ferred to as "bunglng' were record
charges of one amount while the vouch-
er, issued under the same date and mum,
ber, exceeded that amount by 50.
These errors occurred principally in
the books of the Department of the
Poor, so an auditor sad. While for.
mer clerk to the Poor Board, now dead
was in Office according to the auditor
the record shows that the vouchers
were not entered either in chronological
or numerical order. In two instances
vouchers-the largest one calling for
$S2.75-were not entered in the rec
ord.
This so-called "slipup,' according to
an auditor, not only showed that the
amount of cash in the outstanding war.
rant fund.- differed from that indi,
Gated by the official records, but caused
the auditors days of worry and work
In at least four instances-the auditors
say there are even more-the records
show that relief vouchers for 50 were
granted to individuals by the Directors
of the Poor in 1913 and that the vouch-
ers bearing the corresponding numbers
indicated that $4 was allowed.
On the other hand, according to the
auditors, persons received 50 relief or
ders and the record indicated they
received 81. These were said to be
errors made in transeribing.
No Evidence of Fraud
Errors in recording the numbers and
amounts of vouchers also occurred
while William A. Mcllhenny was clerk
to the Poor Board the auditors said
Mr.. McIlhenny this morning explained
to the auditors that it was due to the
antique system which was in vogue in
1913. He said the vouchers were
signed by the Board and some were
handed out before proper entry was
made in the official record. Notations
were made, he said, and errors were
made in the Transmitting.
However,, with all the errors, the
auditors balances, they said, will not
show anything that would cause sus
picion of fraud. They added that
while some of the accounts do not ap'
pear in the proper order, they have
been discovered and the report should
ultimately correspond with the County
Treasurer s figures. 5,".
The auditors now are working ON the
dog tax reports, in which discrepancies
have been discovered.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-19
HIGH SCHOOLS Will Give
YELLS AT Tue tabernacle
Central and Tech Students to March
From Their Buildings to Services in
Big Street Demonstration To-mor-
row Night

morrow night will perhaps be the
biggest night of the week at the Slough
tabernacle. 1t will be high school
night. There will be high school yells,
nigh school pennants and, no doubt
hiSn school trail-hitters. A football
game won be in it with tomorrow
nights demonstration, according to the
plans of Musical Director Spooner, who
with Miss Saxman, has the event in
charge.
Invitations to high school students
of both Central and Tech to attend
the meeting were extended by Prof
Spooner yesterday. He was not
granted permission to address the stu
dents during school hours, but spoke at
the Tabernacle Baptist church, across
the street from the Central High
school building, to students of both
morning and afternoon sessions at, Cen
tral, and in the Tech auditorium after
the dismissal of school there.
thousand students, boys and girls
are expected to turn out tomorrow
night. Those from Central will meet
In front of their building, and those
from Tech IL front of theirs. Prof
Spooner, in an automobile, will start
both parades. The students will march
to the tabernacle singing school songs,
giving school yells, blowing horns and
flying pennants- anything to attract
attention.
Central will enter ON one side of the
tabernacle and Tech on the other. Seats
will be reserved for the marchers in the
front Of the building. After they enter
they will be in charge of the meeting
for a short time, giving their songs
and their yelIs.
Many Of the Technical High school
students aided in covering the roof of
the tabernacle. and boys and girls from
Central High school have taken con-
siderable part in campaign activities.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-19
AUTO CATCHES ON FIRE
Washie Driver Makes Short Work of Il
With Hand Extinguisher

A clutch on a touring car belong.
ing to Clayton Wagner of Derry
Church, caught fire this morning at
O'Clock while the machine was standing
at Second ard Chestnut streets.
George Pratt, driver for the Washing.
ton Hose Company, saw the smoke
from under the hood of the car and,
taking hand extinguisher, made short
work of the blaze, which had already
caught the dashboard and was going
toward the gasoline tank. The ma,
chine was not damaged much.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-19
WANTS TO RELOCATE HOTEL
Patrick T. Sullivan Again Files Request
to Move From Park Zone

With his hotel at 727-729 State
street, within the zone soon to be taken
over by the State for the new Capitol
Park, Patrick T. Sullivan to-day filed
with the Prothonotary an application
for the transfer of his retail iionor IL
cense to 1919 North Third street, in
Eleventh ward. The Court will pass on
the application on December 8.
Sullivan's proposed new location is
the building to which b. Leslie Potter,
early in 1913, sought in vain to remove
his hosiery from 52S State street, in
the Eighth ward. Last year Sullivan.
too, made an unsuccessful effort to re-
locate his hotel, at that time planning
to go to S54 South Cameron street.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-19
CHAUFFEUR FINED SIS
Joseph Alberts Charged With Reckless
Running on River Bridge

Joseph Alberts, chauffeur of Pack
ard car, who is charged with speeding
across the Market street bridg ge last
evening and striking a buggy on the
Cumberland side of the bridge, was
fined SIS by Mayor Royal in police
court this afternoon After the acci.
dent the Packard was chased by Robert
II. Irons in another machine.
Frank Wingard and William Funk
were in the buggy. They reported at
the police station after the accident,
saying that they were almost thrown
over the rail of the bridge into the
water. A wheel was torn from the
buggy. Alberts paid the fine.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-19
$4,000 Fire At Millheim

Bellefonte, Nov. ia big part Of
the business section of the borough Of
Millheim was destroyed by a fire to-
day, the second time within few
years. The fire broke out at a. m. and
burned until s, destroying ten busi-
ness places and residences and dam
aging several others.
The loss is estimated at from $780,
900 to $4,000, partially covered by
insurance. The postoffice was among
the buildings burned.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-19
Power Company Buys Land

Realty transactions to-day included
the recording of transfers of five prop
critics on the eastern shore of the Sus.
quehanna, near Middletown, to the
York Haven Power Company. This tran.
saction, it is expected, will make un.
necessary future litigation over the
question of water rights and the pos.
sible i'll effects that may result from
damage to meadow and farm lands by
the York Haven dam. The owners and
the sums for which they sold were: S.
Q. Collins, 500; Edward G. Gingrich,
$4OO; M. F. Metzger, $500; S. w.
Gingrich, $400, and NJ. B. Metzger,
$400.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-19
RUSSIAN FLEET PUT TO ROUT
WITH TURKS In HOT PURSUIT

Berlin, Nov. 19 (By Wireless to the
associated Press) "a Turkish feet has
Engaged Russian squadron composed
pf two battleships and five cruisers off
sdbastopol, according to an official re-
port reaching Berlin from CONSTANT.
pople to-day.
One of the Russian battleships was
Ieriously damaged, and the other YES
sels, with the Turkish Ships in pursuit,
aed to Sebastopol.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-19
Fire at Dauphin Last Might

Especial to The Star-Independent)
Dauphin, Nov. ia small building
on Canal street. used by number of
boys as a den, caught fire last even
and and was entirely destroyed. 1t is
supposed that the blaze was caused by
an overheated stove. The Dauphin Fire
Company responded to the alarm.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-19
To Demonstrate Fire Extinguisher

Tomorrow afternoon demonstration
of patent fire extinguisher will be Civ
en- at the rear Of the Capitol, close to
the Mt. Vernon Hook and Ladder Com
pany IS quarters, under the supervision
of the State Fire Marshal, Joseph l..
Baldwin. The demonstration is being
given to show to business men the i'm
portance of having some reliable fire ex-
tinguisher in their places of business.
The public is invited to attend.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-19
Three Suffer Fines

Thomas Henderson, colored, who runs
restaurant at 112 Short street; f. B.
Rose and Harry Handshaw were fined
IS by Mayor Royal in police court this
afternoon They were arrested under
disorderly practice charge.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-19
COURT HOUSE
PREPARING TRIAL LIST
Criminal Causes Being Compiled Now
for Special Court Term

By Saturday District Attorney NJ.
Il. Stroup expects to have ready th,
trial list for the continued term OF
September Quarter Sessions which be
gins November 80. Nearly a hundred
cases will be listed, included three mur-
der trials. The argument list will be
completed tomorrow and argument
court will be held Tuesday, November
"a.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-19
u,+cb,son to Attend Convention

Chief of Police Hutchison, colonel
of the Eighth regiment, National Guard,
will attend the State National Guard
convention in Pittsburgh which lasts
for two days, starting tomorrow. He
will leave for Pittsburgh this evening.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-19
To Select Eagles, Meeting Place

Howard o. Holstein, president of the
State Aerie of Eagles, will attend a
meeting of the State board of officers
next Monday at Altoona to select the
place for the next meeting of the
State Aerie. York, Allentown and Al
toona are bidding for the honor.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-19
Governor of Metz Is DE- I'd

London, Nov. 10, 443 A. M.-Gen.
sral Won Winterfeldt, the governor of
Metz, died at Weisbaden after a short
Illness, according to an Amsterdam dis
patch to the Reuter- s Telegram Com.
panv.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-19

Feather Pillows filed with guar
anteed odorless and dustless sani-
tary feathers, covered with splendid
quality of art ticking. Regular price
$500. Special for Friday at, each.
S1,35
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-19

Lot of Ladies' Neckwear in nat
and roll collars in white with col
ored embroidery. Regular 25c and
SOC values. Special for Friday at,
eacn, .10A
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-19

Mems S1.0O stiff bosom Shirts in
white with neat figures and stripes
cuffs detached, sizes II, 10, 161s.
Special for Friday at, each, 2QH
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-19

"A Unbleached Sheeting, medium
weight and fine even thread, easily
washed and bleached-worth zoe.
Special for Friday at, per yard,
15c
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-19

Gray Woolen Blankets, double
bed size, made of good clean yarns
and heavy weight-attractiv bor-
ders-sell regularly for $500. Spe-
cial for Friday at, per pair,
S2.49
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-19

lSxo4-inch Buffet and Dresser
Scarfs, hemstitched and embroid-
cred, also lace and insertion; soc
value. Special for Friday at, each,
SIC
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-19
w. @. t. U. in Seattle in 1915

Atlanta, Ca, Nov. 19.-Seattle to.
day was selected by the executive com.
mittee as the place for the 1915 con-
vention of the Women S Christian Tenn
peranee Union.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-19

Ladies' Crepe Night Gowns nicely
made and trimmed with lace and en-
broidery-a very good value at
S1.OO. Special for Friday at Coz
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-19

Ladies medium weight ribbed
Union Suits-high neck, long
sleeves and ankle length in sizes 4
to 9. A regular $1.OO value. Spe
cial for Friday at, per suit, 7EH
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-19

Ladies' Black Cotton Hose-a
good winter weight, regularly 25c.
Special for Friday, per pair, 1zt;
3 pair for soc.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-19
Voluntarily Sur
render as Latter Cap.
ture Leon and Other
Garrisons Along Line
MARCHING ON TO
MEXICO CAPITAL
American Consular Agent Carothers,
With Villa, Reports There Has Been
No Fighting Since Southern Move
ment Began and Predicts None
Bg Associated Press.

Washington, Nov. 19.-Two thou.
sand Carranza troops voluntarily sur
rendered to General Villa when he took
Leon and other garrisons all along the
line are changing allegiance to the
Northern chief, as he marches on to-
ward Mexico City.
American Consular Agent Carothers,
with Villa, reported there had been no
fighting since the southwark movement
began and ventured his opinion that
there would be no hostilities because
the rank and file of the Constitution
alist army seemed to favor Villa.
Leon was taken yesterday without
the firing of a shot and other reports
tell of the occupation of Irapuato, and
Guanaiuato, also without resistance.
No report was received here of the
alleged interruption by Villa of the
telegraphic conferences between Gen
eral Gutierrez and General Gonzales
but it was thought in official quarters
that Villa had ordered ali telegraphic
communication with the troops south
of him to cease so that the enemy
would be unable to learn Of the on
coming of his forces
The general expectation in official
circles to-day was that General Villa
would reach Mexico City without much
difficulty, fighting perhaps one battle as
his troops clashed with those of Obre
gon or Gonzales near the capital.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-19

Woolen Skirt Patterns, large full
size, all good color combinations and
all pure wool. Regular price $1.OO.
Special for Friday at .TOn
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-19

Couch Covers in beautiful Oriental
designs and colorings-6O inches
wide and 3 yards long. A $500
value. Special for Friday at
$3.50
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-19

$500 Ecru Lace Curtains-all
new and up-to-date designs-all per-
fect-3 yards long. Special for Fri
day at, per pair, 81 40
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-19

SOC Beads in red and amber.
special 'of fri0ay at 25c
SI,oo BEADS at .........5OG
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-19

36-inch Curtain Swiss in a variety
of good designs-worth 121ac and
t5c. Special for Friday at, per
yard, .10r
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-19

Lot of Ladies' Cotton Ribbed
Pants--in size 4 only. Regularly
SOC. Special for Friday at ..2SH
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-19

About one dozen all wool Smyrna
Rugs-sizes from 1SX56 to 36x72
- all good patterns - reversible.
Special for Friday at ONE-HALF
PRICE.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-19

Large size heavy weight Turkish
Towels, full bleached, hemmed ready
for use-worth 25c. Special for Fri
DAY at, each, .......,....1Sc
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-19

Large double bed size Comfort
ables filled with clean white cotton
and covered both sides with pretty
chintz-worth $1.25. Special for
Friday at, each, ....,.. .QSH
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-19

64inch mercerized table Damask,
extra fine weave, and beautiful pat
terns-5Oc value. Special for Fri
day at per yard .''..'''' '29c