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The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-19
GRANTS REHEARING ON RATES
Public Service Commission Will Re-
open Argument on Passenger Fares

The Public Service Commission ad-
journed yesterday afternoon until JAN
uary 4, after considering the applica-
tions for a rehearing in the passenger
rate cases, number of which have
been presented. Secretary Millar was
directed to notify the various petition
ers that the Commission would again
hear them, and he sent the following
notice to all:
81 have been directed to advise you
that petitions having been presented
for a rehearing in the matter of the
proceeding instituted by the Commits
sion on the question of the increase in
passenger rates, effective December l 5.
1914, upon which, after public hear.
ing, the Commission issued its finding.
determination and order, rehearing
has been appointed to be held in the
Capitol at Harrisburg on Friday, IAN.
uary 8, 1915, at 10 clock a. m. At
the above time and place any one so
desiring may appear and be heard. -
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-19
Pre- s i d e n t Rea Sees
New Era of Prosper
ity in Ruling on the
Rate Case
INCREASE NOT
AS WAS DESIRED
Nevertheless Railroad Magnate Predicts
Beginning of Broad, Constructive
Policy in Railroad Regulations I'm
peratively Required in Business
By Associated Press.

Philadelphia, Dec. 19.-President
Samuel Rea OF the Pennsylvania Rail
road Company in statement to-day
said that he regarded the railroad rate
decision handed down by the Interstate
Commerce Commission yesterday as the
beginning of broad, constructive pol
icy in railroad regulation. The state
ment says:
Il regard this decision as the be.
ginning of broad constructive policy
in railroad regulations imperatively re-
quired. 1t certainly indicates that the
Commission has been seriously i'm
pressed by actual railroad and financial
conditions, and we recognize that the
Commission has carefully considered
the entire situation and rendered what
1T believes to be fair and equitable
decision. The decision, however, grants
an increase of only about SO per cent.
of the freight business of our system
and is not SO far reaching as the rail
roads believe to be necessary, there
fore the railroads, as the Commission
emphasizes, must continue their efforts
to concerve and augment their reve-
nues from the sources the Commission
previously recommended
We desire prosperity but it is i'm
possible for the country to prosper
while railroad revenues and credit are
inadequate and therefore the increased
rates should be generally helpful. Re-
lying on the protection of public regu,
lation, we will utilize the additional
revenue in continuing our lines and
equipment in good condition to render
tne best possible public service and in
sustaining our credit on a sound ba-
sis.
''The Federal government should, in
the same spirit, award the railroads the
admittedly just compensation, so long
withheld, for the carriage of mails and
parcels post; and the citizens should
see to it that the Legislatures, Federal
and State, relieve the railroads from
enforced wasteful expenditures. Under
such, a helpful policy public regulation
rests on solid foundation and conf
dence, and prosperity will be greatly
encouraged. y
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-19
rain and WARMER TONIGHT
Mercury for the First Time Since Mon.
day Goes Above the Freezing
Point To-day

:. The weather seems to be doing a
quick change act. From fair weather in
extremel ely low temperatures it has
switched over night to rain in tenn.
Perature above freezing. The part OF
the country east of the Mississippi
river occupied for three days by cold
wave, is now cloudy and precipitation
is falling generally in that region.
This condition will continue, accord
ing to the weather forecaster, until to.
morrow afternoon when slightly lower
temperatures will occur. This condition
will not materially affect the Susoue.
hanna river, which will remain zee,
bound and near stationary.
The lowest temperature here last
night was 22 degrees, the highest in a
week. For the first time since Monday
Uhe mercury was up to the freezing
point here to-day.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-19
OUT OF PEN. CHRISTMAS
Dauphin County Prisoners Are Among
Those Paroled for Holidays for
Good Behavior

some OF the representative of Dau-
phln county in the Eastern penitentiary
VIII be released on parole in time to
ENJOY the Christmas holidays at home.
The list of those who have served that
part of their sentence that entities them
to parole, if they have been good prs.
oners, was sent to the Board of Pardons
TINS week and was approved by the
board, and yesterday Governor Tenel
aihxed his signature to the board s ap-
proval, endorsing it.
The paroles were forwarded to the
pendtentiary last night. There were
some who misbehaved and freedom was
denied to them. The following were
recommended for parole:
Edward M. RAIDER, Berks. malicious
injury to railroad; Jacob Allen, Dau.
pnin, larceny; Armstrong Sanders, Dau.
phln, felonious entry; John Victor.
northumberland, larceny and burglary
John W. Wilson, Dauphin, acceptance
OF bawdy money; Benjamin Baxter,
Ferry, burglary; Ruth Pondexter, Dau-
Phln, larceny; Mabel Hunter, Dauphin,
larceny; Hattie Jackson, Dauphin, lar,
eeny; Henry c. Marley, Dauphin, ac.
cePtlng bawdy money; Harry Shelle-
hamer, Cumberland, larceny; John Will
liam Brown, Lebanon, robbery; William
Todd, DauPhin, larceny from the per.
SON; Arthur Moore, Daurhin felonious
entry.
Paroles We're denied to the following;
Michael Fisher, Cumberland. burglary !:
Ralph Herring, Berks, rape; Levi Rosen,
berg, Dauphin, larceny as bailee; Joshua
stewart, Dauphin, robbery; Harry
M onk, Dauphin, pandering; William G..
Waiters, Dauphin, felonious entry;
braggio Considini, Lebanon, felonious
assault.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-19
DIRECTORY OF AUTO OWNERS
over Twenty-Five Hundred Automobiles
Owned in CITY and Vicinity

President j. Clyde Myton, of the
Harrisburg Automobile Club has iust
issued in booklet form directory of
the automobile owners in Harrisburg and
vicinity. The directory contains an al
phabetical list of every person in Har-
risburg and surrounding towns who
owns an automobile, as well as a di-
rectory of the dealers. A review of the
directory discloses that 1,143 people
in this city own machines and that
there are over $500 automobiles and
trucks in this vicinity AS number
of owners have two or more machines,
it is safe to say that there are over
1,2O0 in Harrisburg and the list is
growing. The directory will prove of
value to owners and dealers. 1t may be
secured from Mr.. Myton.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-19
Rosabelle's "Favah,,

Never was there a blacker daughter
of Africa than was Rosabelle jackson
when las girl of but 13 years, she
was taken into the home of CMr. and
Mrs. Deene, a childless couple. who
purposed training Rosabelle into a
maid of all work. This they succeeded
In doing, and so many admirable traits
of character were developed in Rosa
belle that they became much attached
TO the girl, and her affection for them
was pronounced. One day when she
was nearly 80 wears old she came to
Mrs. Deene to ask "favah" of some.
what startling character.
Il wants to ask jess one favah, Mis- ;
Deenc," she said. "Dis is de favah:
If ! do dies befo' you does ] want de
favah oh havin you put tombstone
ovah my grave an have on it, Rosa
belle jackson, only chile of Mistah an ;
Misses Abner Deenev New York
Post.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-19

dressed to all persons who have hit the
trail during the seven weeks, as we'll as
to other protesting Christians. There
will probably be seats reserved for all
the trail hitters, in front of the plat
form.
Women's and Children's Meetings
mass meeting for women and
young women will be held ait Ridge Ave.
nue. Methodist church in the afternoon,
conducted by Miss Palmer and Miss
Saxman. Miss Palmer will speak on
1.-The First Christmas. At Grace
Methodist Church on State street, Miss
Eggleston will speak to the children.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-19
CAPITOL HILL
Completed Testimony

The Public Service Commission fin
ished the taking of the testimony of
the Bell Telephone Company in the
case of the protest against the rates of
that company The Pittsburgh Cham
Der of Commerce, which had made pro
test, then placed Professor E. w. Be
mis-, of Chicago, a rate expert, on the
stand.
1t was testified by the experts of
the Bell Company that the valuation
of the Bell company's holdings on a
reproduction theory would be $65,-
600, 900. Professor Bemis said that
basing its conclusions on the company 8
own figures the equipment and plants
of the company could be reproduced
at $50,OO0,000 and that on cost
theory the valuation would be $685.
100000.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-19
COURT HOUSE
ENSMINGER PROPERTY SOLD
Real Estate Exposed at Public outcry
Brought Sf1.O75

The real estate left by the late Eu-
gene M: Ensminger, to-day was sold
at public outcry ait the court house. by
the executors, John M. Ensminger and
the Commonwealth Trust Company
The two and one-half story frame
house at Front and Seneca streets, was
bought by John K. Bowman for S.
625. E. N. Lebo bought the other
property, two-story frame house at
1S47 Derry street and 1S30-32 Ber.
ryhill street, for $3.50.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-19
Appeal Probate of Force Bag vii

Notice of an appeal from the 'deci-
sion of Roy G. Danner, Register of
Wills, who has probated the will of the
late Martha Adams, was filed with Mr..
Danner to-day. The case will now be
taken into the orphans court and may
be certified therefrom to the court of
common pleas. The will was attacked
by sisters of Mrs. Adams. They charged
that when she drew the instrument she
was influenced by Harrison Seiferd, an
alleged spiritualist and seller of "force
bags, " who is to receive the bulk of
the $4,000 Adams estate under the
terms of the document.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-19
ST. ANDREWS RECTOR RETURNS
Will Have Charge of Tomorrow Morn
ing's Services at Church

st. Andrews Protestant Episcopal
church, Nineteenth and Market streets,
will have its rector the Rev. James f.
Bulitt, at service tomorrow morning g
for the first time since early in No
vember. The Rev. Mr.. Bullitt has re-
covered almost completely from his re-
cent illness and will be able to resume
charge of his parish with the Christ
mas season.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-19
Board of Pardons

When the Board of Pardons meets on
Tuesday next to finish the work com.
menced last Wednesday it will have
about twenty cases on which arguments
will be made. The executive session
will follow, and it will then be made
public who will get their freedom as
a holiday present. 1t is planned to
Immediately release those who are par
dored by the Governor on the Board s
recommendation.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-19
Commissioners POSTPONE Meeting

The City Commissioners this morn
ing postponed until Monday afternoon
at clock the meeting scheduled for
this afternoon at which they expected
to pass finally upon the 1915 budget
estimates. To-day's meeting was post,
poned because of other pressing bust
ness.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-19
HELPING HAND WILL CELEBRATE
Refreshments to Be Served Men on
Christmas and New year,c

Christmas and New Years
At the Helping Hand for Men. 2O5
south street, many calls have been
made during the past few weeks. II
IS purposed to celebrate Christmas and
New Year s Day by special services, ex.
enclses and serving refreshments, as on
previous occasions, with the assistance
OF friends and all who may desire to
ald In the efforts to make the holiday
festivities cheerful to all who NAV
hnd their way to the rooms, which
have been decorated with appropriate
trimming. All donations will be thank.
fully received if left at the rooms.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-19
For U. s. Military Observers Abroad
~ Associated Press.

Washington, Dec. 19.-The army ap.
preparation bill, aggregating $1O1,-
100000, agreed upon to day by the
House Military committee, carries
special fund of $4,000 for United
States military observers in Europe.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-19

Farmer Clapole-Has that city Teller
who bought Stones farm learned any.
Thin yit? Farmer Sands-Wall, he s
larnt it dom do no good ter try ter
make apple butter in a churn.-Judge.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-19
$4,000 Loss in overheated Stove

Parkers Landing, Pa, Dec. 19.-An
overheated stove in a livery stable
here caused fire early to-day which
destroyed two hotels and number of
business blocks with loss of $4,000.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-19
QUAKERs TO MEET
Gathering Will Be Held Tomorrow Aft
ernoon at Paxtang

An open meeting will be held by sew
eral leaders of Philadelphia Quakerism
tomorrow afternoon at $50 clock at
the home of DR.. John Mullowney, Swan
and Brisbane streets, Paxtang All in
ter ested in discussion of the princi-
pies of Quakerism are invited to be
present.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-19
Marriage Licenses

Harry A. Shoemaker, Linglestown,
and Pearl Minnich, Shellsvile.
Eugene Cobaugh, Hummelstown, and
Pearl Nunemaker, Rutherford.
Clayton 6. Brown and Louisa A.
lambeth, Penbrook.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-19
Famous cigarmaker Dies
By Associated Press.


Philadelphia, Dec. 19.-Otto Eisen-
lohr, a widely known cigar manufac-
turer, died at his home here to-day.
He was 73 years old.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-19

Artistic Printing at star.Independent.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-19

Tonight DR.. Slough will preach his
last sermon here to unconverted persons,
excepting his lecture to men tomorrow
afternoon, and there will be trail-hit-
ting for the last time. The Booster
chorus will occupy the choir loft and
will have new song to present.
Tomorrow morning he will preach on
"The Sealing of the Spirit" in the
afternoon at o clock to men only on
"T'he Three Sirens" and in the even,
ing on How to Make a Success of the
Christian Life This service will close
the campaign The sermon will be al.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-31
ROOFS TOO MUCH NEGLECTED.
Valuable Space In City That 10 Seldom
Put to Any Kind Of
Use Today.

At convention Of owners and man
ayers OF "skyscrapers." held recently
in Duluth, one Of the speakers made
an interesting prophecy as to the fu-
ture uses Of the tall building. empha-
sizing In particular the neglected roof.
Bungalows built on top Of tall build
ings," he predicted. will house the
owners In summer. A permit for such
q bungalow has already been taken
out In Chicago"
The rather odd suggestion brings up
the whole problem of wasted opportu-
mites which the roof Of the average
tall building presents. Long ago the
hotels realized what an asset roof 10,
and developed the roof garden In .
number Of the middle western cities
the upper floors and roofs Of CONNER.
cial buildings are leased BY the
prominent city clubs. which thus %.
cure airy and quiet quarters with nns
restaurant location. In the very heart
Of the city. =
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-31
Turned Down.

Last night l hot-footed around to
old Mr.. Blovster's house and asked
him for his daughters hand"
"Well?"
Then cold-footed back"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-31

Young whitcomb should get on IN
the world. He's plusger."
YES. What's he doing?"
"Dentistry."-Philadelphia Ledger.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-31

Not for debutante Is this adorable
little frock, although 1t looks SO inno-
Gently young. The frock is for a
youthful matron and is Of white crepe
de chine with a draped white satin
bodice and shoulder straps OF white
ribbon.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-06-01
0UIGLEY MADE
PRESIDENT BY
THE PRINTERS
Officers For Ensuing Year
Are Chosen by Typo
graphical Union.

Thomas Quigley viii be the head Of
the FL Paso geographical union for the
next year At meeting Of the local
union, No $40, which was held at the
Union Labor hall Sunday afternoon,
Quigley was elected as president IF the
union Herbert S. Maple was elected
vice president Paul. Dodge secretary
and treasurer, and E D Smith, record
ing secretary
Among the delegates to the Central
Labor union selected were H " Walk
er and Julius Pacius. The new execu-
tive com-littee includes o. L Knapp,
Herbert stanton and s ". Dodge. The
auditing committee is F. J. SchiIling
julius Pactus and o. L Knapp Ser
seant at arms Bobbitt. the veteran Of
ucial was reelected by acclama ton.
The printers are planning to give a
welcome smoker TO the members Of the
typographical unions attending the
state convention OF labor here next
week.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-06-01

set up the provisional capital OF the
republic. according TO official an
nouncement made Monday morning "
H. Perez Abreu. Of the information Of
flee IN Juarez.
The first chief" Of the revolution
on his arrival at saltulo. viii prob
ably become the provisional presi-
dent" OF the republic. That he VIII
name a complete administration OF CdD-
inet officers he also announced. It Is
generally believed that among the pros
pective cabinet appointees are LUIS
Cabrera, Iglesias Calderon' Jose
concelas and A. J. PAM .-.-,,
That this action is taken TO forestt;all
anv movement by the A. 3. q meqla a.
tors Injurious to the "Consutuuonallst
cause is the geueral opinion. II was
known that Carranz;a did not inte mo
setting UP a provisional government l Z
IN me mn sense Of the term until MS
armies had taken Mexico City, but the
Huerta- Wilson complication brought
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-06-01
CAMP FIRE IS
HELD BY THE
WAR VETERANS
Spanish War Fighters to Or
ganize Similar Camp
Among Soldiers.

Spanish war veterans held a camp
fire in the Fraternal Brotherhood hall
SATURDAY evening. in celebration Of
Memorial day. The Spanish war vet
Grams attended the Memorial services
Friday evening and acted as an es-
cort for the aged G. A r. and Confed-
crate veterans. on Memorial day, at
tending services at the cemetery in q
body with their band, cOlors and
trumpeters. They closed the day with
a camp fire and general assembly Of
veterans Of the recent wars
The meeting had for its primary
purpose the organization Of a strong
camp of Spanish war veterans in Fl
Paso among the soldiers and civilians.
After routine business was attended to,
the boys turned the meeting into a
big chow" and camp fire More than
zoo places were arranged at the tables
for the members and guests and every
one was given a chance TO tell a war
story or sing q song
Sergt. Mai. Walter Ullrich. OF the
headquarters staff. sixth infantry.
made a stirring address and talks
were made by the comrades from Wis
consin, New York and Nevada who
were present. in addition TO the patrol
members. Before the meeting ad-
journed the soldiers made up a purse
for a crippled boy who was walking
across the country.
Kelly. Of company l. sixth infantry,
requested a good old Irish song and
comrade James S. Caldwell sang
Where the River Shannon Flows"
Regular meetings are being planned
by the Spanish war veterans and a
series of informal camp fires and
smokers are TO be included
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-06-01
MUSICAL PROGRAM
ENJOYED BY TWO
HUNDRED ELKS
First Of Series of Summer
Entertainments at Club
Home a Big Success.

While the summer breezes blew cody
through the west court at the Elzs club
Thursday night the local lodge enter
tanned its members and visiting Elks
at its first summer entertainment OF
the season. The program. which was
musical, for the greater part was en-
jOyed by about 200 members
Most notable among the amusement
features was a burleSQue statue act by
S A Brown and T. A. Raynor who de-
picited some Of the actions OF members
Of the local lodge and closed their pro-
gram with an Illustration Of the big
brother movement in which the two
principals were assisted by little Frank
Webster Another Of their features
that drew a big hand and several shouts
Of approval was the unfurling OF the
American nag and the demand on the
part OF president Wilson in the person
Of F. A Raynor, that Huerta, who was
unprecedented by Mr. Brown, salute the
flag. When the flag was unfurled the
audience gave one shout OF approval
and followed II up with a round Of
applause that made the courtyard ring
Quartet Sings Ballads
The Pass City quartet. composed Of
J. H. Phillips, Tom Crutcher, J. B.
Meagher and c. H. Armstrong, sang
several uptodate ballads.
Herbert Ward sang some songs Of
the day before yesterday DR.. Frank
Hughes gave an exhibition OF modern
dancing and T. n ,Frater. here from
Mexico, impersonated some El Paso
Elks in their gambCls during the old
days in FL Paso.
Eugene Harris told several stories
and Frank HaYers entertained with
classical violin selections
V. r. Stiles Presfdes.
Exalted ruler V r Stiles presided
introducing the various actors and
said that in the building Of a new home
the Elks should be sure to have an open
court for summer entertainments such
as this one
The program was arranged by the
entertainment committee composed Of
Charles II. Armstrong, Herbert Ward,
W II. Long, Max Miller and c. A
Brann-
It IS expected that a series Of en-
tertainments will be given during the
sumner months and the committee IS
endeavOrlnE TO arrange a more elab-
crate program for the next entertain
meut Several features, which it was
intended should be used last Thurs
day flight were omitted in order that
they might be perfected before presen-
tatfon.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-06-01
BANOUETS HELD BY
SIXTH ARTILLERY

Celebrating the seventh anniversary
OF the organization Of the sixth field
artillery, the only horse artillery in
the service. the three batteries and
headquarters in camp at Fort Bliss
had banQuets in their respective bat
terry mess nails Sunday, and afterward
the band played a concert.
The sixth field horse artillery was
organized May 81, 1907. at Fort Riley,
Kans, when six Of the old field bat
teries were united into one regiment
Battery a was formerly the second
battery 3 was formerly the 22d. c was
the 25th. the seventh. 7 the the Goth,
and F the 21st battery Of the field ar
tillery
Col William L. Kenly. sixth field ar
tillerN who has gone TO New York for
a months leave Of absence. was enter
tanned by the officers Of his regiment
Saturday night at the post. Mai. ID. z.
Aultman will be in command Of the
sixth artillery while the colonel is
away.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-06-01
ARREST SALVATION
ARMY VOLUNTEER

G. Britton or c. Brooks, who quit the
United states army TO enlist in the SAL
walton army, was arrested by the DO
lice saturday and docketed as q de-
serter. sunday he was turned over 10
the military authorities.
BrlttOn was a member OF company
x, Sixth infantry. az san Francisco,
Cal. where he is alleged TO have de-
The Sixth was transferred to Fl Paso.
After the transfer Of the infantry. the
Salvation army officials at san Fran
cisco assigned Brooks TO the e. Paso
branch. Brooks, II Is said. realized the
danger Of detection by coming to e.
Paso, but he was enlisted in the service
Of the Lord and so came to this city.
His arrest followed.