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The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-14
French Village Scenes
TOLD BY RED CROSS nurse

Washington, Dec. 14.-Seenes in a
little French village far from the ex-
citement of the battle line are dra-
matically sketched in letter just re-
ceived here from a Red Cross nurse
serving at Dinard, Brittany. With
the word pictures came an appeal to
Americans to send necessities for the
wounded.
"Where fashionable women in lux
urious motor ears sped through the
avenues wrote the nurse, "now SOL
diers hobbling on sticks and erutches
or wheeled in chairs appear. Women
and children swathed in crepe wander
in dumb groups in the espanade. The
shops are full of soldiers necessities.
Everywhere high and low. young and
old, the seamstress, the shop keeper be-
hind her counter, the young girls tax
ing their morning walks, even little
school girls, all are knitting.
"Strong vigorous young men one
never sees. Only wounded soldiers, old
men in mourning and priests ceaselessly
on their errands of consolation and
pity.
"In this hour of tributation France
has turned devoutly and reverently to
religion. The tone of the press has
ehanged-a reverent and humb e-seek-
ing after divine help is felt in their ar
ticles.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-14
PNEUMONIA
Little Talks on Health and Hygiene
by Samuel G. Dixon, M. D., LII.
D., Commissioner Of Health

This is the season when pneumonia
becomes the chief ally of death ana
slaughters thousands. During the
changeable weather when winter sets
in and again in the spring, it's great
est toll is exaeted.
Pneumonia is germ disease, the
minute organism which causes it Is
called by physicians the pneumococeus.
1t is to a certain extent contagious.
However, these germs are sometimes
found in the throats of perfectly
healthy persons. When the bodily re-
sistence of the individual becomes low
cred through physical exhaustion and
this is followed by exposure in poorly
ventilated rooms, offices, crowded
street cars, local railroad trains or ill
ventilated theatres, which are hot beds
for the infection, pneumonia is apt to
result.
Cold itself is not directly a factor.
In the Arctic regions the germ does
not exist in the pure frigid air. This
points to one of the secrets for avoid
ing the disease, seek fresh air for pnen-
monia is found where it is forbidden.
Work and sleep with the windows
open.
Men have more of tendency to the
disease than women because of addi-
tional exposure to impure air and
hardships which they must endure.
Alcoholism is factor in many cases.
The man who induiges in much alcohol
is apt to reduce his power of resistance
and thereby become susceptible.
Great fatigue should be avoided if
possible for it is a predisposing factor
in lessening the natural resistance to
this and other disease. If you are ex
posed to rough weather and get wet and
cold take rub down with coarse
towel and change to dry clothing.
Above all avoid stuffy ill-ventilated
places where crowds cOngregate.
Many people consider it impossible
to follow this advice at this season of
the year when the holiday rush is on.
Because it is or seems to be impossible
for thousands of our workers to OBJ
serve these precautions, the grim fig
ures viii head the mortality tables for
December.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-14
CANFIELD's BODY CREMATED
Widow, Son and Daughter at Funeral
Services

New York, Dec. 14.-The body of
Richard Garfield, gambler and art con
noisseur, who died last Friday from a
fracture of the skull, was cremated yes
terday at Fresh Pond, l.. /. The ashes
were shipped to New Bedford, Mass,
to-day, to be buried there in the Can
field family plot.
Prior to the cremation simple funeral
services were conducted in the Broad
way Tabernacle, Broadway and Fifty
sixth street, the Rev. DIR. William A.
Kirkwood, the assistant pastor, offici-
ating. Only Garfield S widow, Mrs.
Genevieve Garfield; his son and his
daughter, Mrs. Grace Harmon, and a
few friends attended.
Although information was refused at
the Garfield home, No. sos Madison
avenne, it was said that the gambler s
widow, son and daughter departed late
last evening for Providence, r. l.,
where Mrs. Garfield lives.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-14
NEWSBOY TO VICE PRESIDENT
Remarkable Rise of American Express
Company Employe

New York, Dec. 14.--Official an
American Express Company that H. X.
Brooks, formerly manager western fl
nancial department, has been elevated
to the position of vice president and
manager of the financial business and is
another illustration that it is not al
ways influence that counts. Mr.. Brooks
started his career as newsboy on the
New York and Oswego Midland rail
way of New York State.
He entered the employ of the Amer
lean Express Company in 1882 as clerk
in the money department, milwaukee,.
For several years Mr.. Brooks occupied
various positions in the financial de-
partment of the company, until 1904
when mis- training and ability won for
him the position at Chicago. This po-
sition ne has filed up to the present
time,
A number of years ago when the
company originated its travellers ,
cheques and engaged in foreign remit
tanceS. Mr. Brooks made a study of for
eign exchange. He is the author of sew
eral books on that subject which are
extensively used by colleges, banks and
business houses. Mr.. Brooks is di-
rector of the Chicago Savings Bank and
Trust Company, member of the South
Side Country Club, Traffic Club and
Credit Men S Association in Chicago.
From newsbey to vice president is a
record of which anyone may well be
proud. Mr.. Brooks will move to New
York, making his office at 60 Broad
way.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-14
Sales May Be Hainpered

gettysburg, Dec. 14.-Dr. G. P.
Munger, a representative of the Bureau
OF Animal Industry, Washington, D. c..
arter weeks stay in Gettysburg in
connection with the work of investiga-
ton regarding the hoof and mouth dis
ease, gave scant encouragement regard
ing the lifting of the State quarantine
before March first. No definite state
ment regarding the lifting of the eoun-
Y quarantine by the State Live Stock
Beard has yet been secured.
All the farmers in Adams county are
interested in this action. for on it
hinges the success of the spring sale sea.
son.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-14
c. Y. NE WIS
$4,000 HACERSTOWN FIRE
Two Clothing Stores Burned Out and
Three-story Building Was
Wrecked

Hagerstown, Nd. Dec. 14.-Fire
caused loss of probably s50,000 in
the business section of Hagerstown,
burning out the clothing establishments
of Max Simon and Max Ruben and
wreeking the three-story brick building
of. Mr.. Simon, in which they were To-
Gated. Much damage was also done in
the adjoining store of Duffield & Reed.
Six persons were hurt by an explo-
ssion, which hurled bricks and glass into
the crowd of spectators and which was
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-14
Lay Plans for Trolley

chambersburg, Dec. IA meet
ing of the shareholders of the McCon-
nellsburg and Fort Loudon electric line,
traversing the Sorth mountain between
these points, will be held on Wednes-
day afternoon. OF the total capital
stock, $4,000 have been subscribed
to provide for organization expenses
and preliminary surveys. --
Wednesdays meeting will be held
for the purpose of the election of di-
rectors and other officers and to pro-
vide for the granting of charter. The
capital stock will be S25,000 with 5
per cent. 2o-year bonds to the amount
of 100000.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-14
Shin Captain Punished

San Francisco, Dec. 14.-The mas
ter s license of Captain J. J. Carey, of
the steam schooner Hanalei, which
struck on Duxbury Reef November 23
while off her course with conse-
quent loss of twenty-three lives, was
suspended yesterday for two years. A
board of three United States inspectors
found Captain Carey guilty of negli-
gence and unskilful seamanship.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-14
Saw Shot Fired at Kaiser

Paris, Dee. IA Paris woman who
was dressmaker to the German royal
court for number of years writes to
the Journal des Debats' stating that
while she was on her way back to
France she saw German youth of II
fire shot from a revolver at the
Kaiser while the latter was boarding a
train for the front. The bullet missed
its mark. The German newspapers have
made no reference to this affair.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-14
Death Result of Diphtheria

Waynesboro, Dec. 14.-The first
death in Waynesboro in long time,
resulting from diphtheria, occurred Sat
nrday. Frank B. Wagner, young son
of Harry and Anna Wagner, Harrison
avenue, died of heart failure following
serious illness from diphtheria. The
lad had practically recovered from the
dlphtheria. One of the results of the
disease is weak heart and the youth
sueeumbed to this. He was aged Z
years and 25 DAYS.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-14
Red Men to Hold Shooters Parade

Lebanon, Dec. 14.-iMembers of
Swatara Tribe No. 276, Improved Or
der of Red Men, are heading a move
ment here to have another big celebra-
tion in the shape of New Year g
shooters parade in this city on New
Years eve, December 81. The mum
mers' parade on New Year Day was,
however, abandoned for 1915 for vari-
Gus reasons, principally the lack of
funds. Local clubs, fire companies and
other organizations may take part in
the celebration.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-14
Mans Injuries Probably Fatal

Paradise, Dec. 14.-Peter Grim, who
several days ago had his hand caught
in circular saw while saving wood.
is in a serious condition. His right arm
was amputated in the hope of saving
his life as blood poisoning developed.
He suffers much pain and little hope is
entertained for his recovery.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-14
Superfious Adornment

~ am now engaged on a beautiful
design for a new coin,' said the art
ist.
81 don t see why we need it, re-
piled Miss Cayenne. "You can t make
money so good-looking as to render it
any more popular than it already is"
Star.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-14
HeIninp Him

A section foreman ON a southern rail-
way heard the following conversation
between two of his dusky laborers.
Jim, you bettah come here an he d
me. rs taikin up fer you"
t'How's dat7'
"W'y, dis here man say you amt fit
fer de dawgs, an All tole him yes you
isl ''-Everybody's Magazine.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-14
Posted

'Papa, what is an escutcheon7"
"Whyf"
"This story says there was a blot on
his escutcheon.
"Oh,A yes. An escutcheon is a light
colored vest. He had probably been
carrying a fountain pen. Houston
Post.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-14
Miner Roasted in 18-Hour Fire

MinersviIEe, Pa, Dec. IA six
teen-hour fire in the interior of the
Lytle coliery, which threatened seious
damage to the coal washeries, was ex-
yesterday. Joseph Kemisky,
a miner, was terribly roasted by the
flames.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-14
Armstrong Drexel Is Ill

London, Dee. 14.-Armstrong Drexel
son of Anthony j. Drexel, who has been
serving at the front as a chauffeur
for General French, has been invaded
home. At present he is staying with
his mother in Portland Place. His in
disposition is not serious.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-14
XIII Two German officers

Athens, Dec. IA mutiny broke
out amongst the crews Of the Turkish
fleet at Constantinople, owing to the
brutal conduct of the German officers.
At the same time owing to a similar
cause. there was a revolt in the bar
racks at Stambul in which two German
officers were killed.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-14
Resting
Patienee-Did you see Pe,gf

Patience-Did You see Peggy down
at the beach
Patriee-Oh, yes.
"What was she doing flirting, as
usually
"No; she said she went down there
for rest. "-Yonkers Statesman.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-14
A Friend In Need

Soubrette-Ravenyelp thinks a great
deal of the president.
Comedian-Yes; the president did
him the best turn any one can possibly
do an actor.
Soubrette-What was it2
Comedian-Gave him an audience.
Judge.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-14

probably due to ignition of escaping
gas in an upper story. One fireman,
Henry Hagen, was so badly hurt he was
taken to the hospital.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-14
Pneumonia Causes Death

Carlisle, Dee. 14.-After a brief ill
ness, Mrs. George Line died about l
o clock Saturday afternoon at her home
on West South street, aged 6S years.
Death was due to pneumonia.
Mrs. Line was born in the county, but
the greater part of her life had been
spent here. She was an active member
of the Second Presbyterian church and
had a wide circle of friends.
Surviving her is one son, Herbert,
connected with the United States mail
service. Funeral announcement will be
made later.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-14

A music publisher says ne spent over
$4,000 to popalarize song. Still, he
got many whistle for his money.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1914-06-05
CONv|CTS AND
PUBLIC ROADS
Some Bad Features of The
Proposed Initiative !,
Measure !

Initiative Measure No. 10 requires
all convict labor of the State to be
performed upon the public highways.
Provides for compensation to de-
pendent families Of convicts, the fur
nishing Of thirty days employment
for wages to all convicts who have
served out their term.
Provides for half mill levy on all
taxable property OF the state for
State Road Fund to be expended at
such points as the State Highway
Board shall determine.
Appropriates out Of the State Road
Fund the sum Of 100000 to be used
/ in the purchase of tools and material
for use on state highways, and
Repeats the present law for a state
levy for public highways.
The proponents of this bill claim
for it that it will accomplish two
things:
FIRST, that it will reduce the cost
of constructing and maintaining roads,
and
SECOND, that it will prevent the
distribution of the state road money
as political favors by the state legis-
lature.
That it will reduce the cost of road
construction is extremely doubtful for
the reason that convict labor Is motor
iously expensive, on account Of its in
efficiency and the expense connected
10; nj
ades.
Inasmuch as the bill requires all
convict labor to be used on the public
highways, it will result in closing the
jute mill at the Walla Walla peniten-
tiary in which the state has an in
vestment of 100000.
This would cause all sacks to come
from Calcutta and be sold at their
prices.
What benefit would this be to the
farmers or the people of the state?
This Initiative bill No. 10 takes
away from the legislature the power
Of appropriating money for roads.
placing it in the hands Of the State
Highway Commission, consisting of
political appointees to expend the road
funds in localities favored by that
commission.
Another result of this bill requiring
all convict labor to be used on the pub
lie highways, will be to destroy the
purpose of the reformatory at Monroe.
an institution of which the state is
justly proud, for the reason that it
saves first offenders from becoming
habitual criminals by placing them in
an environment where they can be
truly reformed.
Further it means the establishing
throughout the state of miniature pen
itentiaries, each with its complement
of officers, clerks, guards and attend
ants, expensive stockades, housing.
kitchens, etc. These road camps or
stockades would necessarily be but
temporarily located, as they would
have to be moved when the work was
finished.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1914-06-05
FARMERS AND 8-HOUR LAW
WaIIa WaIIa Union Gives cogent Rea-
sons for Opposing Measure No. 13.

WaIIa WaIIa Union Gives cogent Rea-
sons for Opposing Measure No. 13.
"In this state harvest wages are
based upon long hours and the wages
paid are far above that which could
be obtained by men of similar skill
and ability in any other line of work.
This is done because the harvest sea-
son Is one of great risk to the farmer
and unless the harvest is gathered at
the proper time az quickly as possible.
the farmer risks the loss Of his crop,
in whole or In part, through exposure
to the destructive action Of the ele-
ments. A single storm may wipe out
his income for the entire year and in
voive his labor for two years.
ION account of the short season, it
would be an impossibility to conduct
harvest operations with q crew labor
ing only eight hours per day. without
sustaining great loss before the last
of the crop is secured It ID q diff
cult matter to secure proper help at
the best and 1t would be an impossi-
bility, owing to lack Of laborers, to
work two shifts Of men eight hours
each, even if the farmer were able to
pay the additional expense. Report
Of committee of Farmers Union Of
Walla Walla, Columbia and Garfield
counties.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1914-06-05

ADJT. JOHN L. BLAIR, 6. A. r.
Who gave torceful address on ''PatI iotism "
viving old soldiers in attendance
and participate in their exercises
in memory Of their departed COM
rades
The veterans present this year
yWere JAS. Scribner, commander of
Silas Casey Post, G. A. r.; John
L. Blair, adjutant; George Dight-
man, George w. Smith, j. w.
Smoots, John Hankinson and A.
K. Ridley.
The program was Of more than
ordinary interest and the appre-
citation of the audience was quite
manifest. The address was deliv-
cred by Rev. A. Robertson, who
spoke most eloquently, taking for
his text the injunction from Prov
rection of Mrs. G.. B. briggs, the
choir consisting of Misses Frances
and Nettie Jensen, Wilverna and
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1914-06-05
Falls Dead While
Talking To Pupils

As he was being introduced to a
group of Cascade school, Seattle. pu-
pills to whom he was to speak on the
occasion of their annual Memorial Day
exercises, Henry Fry, rs years old
was stricken by heart failure and
died within few minutes.
Mr.. Fry had just addressed the
younger pupils who were assembled
in the lower rooms of the building
and had gone to the upper floor
where the older boys and girls were
gathered. He had but one leg and
the walk up the stairs greatly fa-
tigued the old veteran.
After short rest he walked with
Charles Pagan, principal, to the
room of Miss Ortha Timmons, where
the memorial exercises we're being
held. Mr.. Pagan had just introduced
Mr.. Fry, who was to tell the pupils
some of his "reminiscences of the war,
when the latter, in response to the in
PRODUCTION stepped forward, tottered
and fell over dead. As he collapsed
he was leaning on his crutch, facing
room full of eager children.
"My comrades who had spoken to-
gether with me at this school last
year have since passed on,'' said Mr..
Fry previously in the afternoon when
speaking to the youngsters on the
lower floor, "and very soon perhaps
I will have joined them"
Mr.. Fry was born in Oswego Coun-
tv. New York, Feb. IL, 1889. In
1861 be enlisted as a private with
Capt. George II Stevens Company
K, Fifth regiment, Iowa Volunteer
Infantry. He was wounded at Jack
son, Miss, two years later by a piece
of shell in his left. hip, which necessi
tated the amputation of his left leg.
He received an honorable discharge
on July 80, 1864, and five years later
was married to Nancy W. Landon at
Prairie du Chen, Wis. He leaves
besides his widow one son, George.
Mr.. Fry was at one time resident
of East Sound and is a brother OF the
| late John Fry, pioneer of Orcas
island. and well known in this county.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1914-06-05
TAX COMMISSION BILL

10 It Constitutional? Anyhow It Over.
burdens Public Service Body.
Initiative Measure No. IL abolishes
the state board of tax commissioners
and vests their functions in the public
service commission. 1t also provides
that the valuation fixed by the public
service commission upon the property
OF. public service corporations shall be
for purposes of taxation and rate-mak-
ing.
The bill is, in our judgmen-, uncon-
stitutional, as embracing more than
one subject.
Many of the duties of tie present
tax commission, to-wit:
The administration OF the inheri-
tance tax law;
The escheating of estates;
The collection OF state liquor IL
censes;
It's duties in connection with TIE
board of state land commissioners,
having nothing in common with the
duties of the public service commls-
sion
The public service commission Is
now overburdened with duties reiat
ing to it's particular functions, and the
enactment of this measure woulo
merely result in turning over the I'M
portant duties now performed by the
state tax commission to mere clerks
in the office of the public service com
mission, as the public service commls
sioners themselves could not even su
pervise, much less give their personal
attention to these additional duties.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1914-06-05
Real Tourists Not
Barred From Victoria

The Victoria Colonist, of last Sun
day reprints an article published in
the Islander few weeks ago, taken
from a Port Townsend p per, relat,
ing to the enforcement of the recent
Canadian order in council which pro-
hibits the entrance of all artisans and
laborers into the country for the next
six months. Commenting upon it the
Colonists says:
No genuine tourist is refused a
landing at this port, and the various
transportation companies wish to
make this clear. Large numbers OF
artisans and laborers are continually
arriving here from Puget Sound
ports, and when detained by the I'M
migration men endeavor to evade the
regula tions by asserting that they
were tourists.
"In the case of the Canadian Pacl
fic and the Grand Trunk lines, special
Canadian immigration officers are
stationed at Seattle where all intend
ing passengers have to get their
tickets marked before they are al
lowed on the boats. In the case OF
the Iroquois and Sol DUO, the regu-
lations are different, as these vessels
are subjected to the scrutiny OF the
local immigration men, who suD]ect
the arrival to close cross-questlonlng
before permission is given to come
ashore. In other words, it IS up to
the immigration officials to distln-
euish the tourist from the artisan
and laborer."
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1914-06-05
IMPRESSIVE MEMORIAL SERVICES
HELD IN THE VALLEY CHURCH

Martha Francis, Josie Churchill
and Charlotte Bell, Mr.. w. w,
Gould and Mr.. T. P. Christensen,
There was also a trio, "Sweet
Flowers of May" by Mr.. Gould,
Mr.. Christensen and Mr.. Harry
Copeland, and two patriotic songs
by the school children of District
No. L., under the capable direction
of their teacher, Miss Garfield.
Lincoln's immortal Gettysburg ad-
dress was read by Miss Juanita
Murray, and there was an appro-
erb1, Remove not f. g ancient
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1914-06-05
The members of Silas Casey Pos

The members of Silas Casey Post,
G. A. R.. wish to extend a special
vote of thanks to Mrs. B. Mord-
horst of Stuart island. for his very
generous floral Offering on Memoir
ial day, Mrs. Mordhorst sent .
whole wagon load of flowers which
helped out wonderfully and were
greatly appreciated.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1914-06-05

Decoration Day, May 80, was
most fittingly observed at the Val
ley Presbyterian church, which
was crowded, as usual on that oc-
casion, by an attentive audience
assembled to do honor to the sur