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The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-09

Where is the man, woman or child
who doesn't enjoy tho happy swing
of ragtime?
There's little girl at the Orpheum
theatre this week who has such a
clever way of singing the popular songs
of the day that her managers have
every confidence that she will help to
give the vaudeville house one of the
biggest weeks Of its season. Her name
is Ruth Roye and her size isn't much
bigger than her name, but her standing
on the vaudeville circuits is just that
big that she went to the Palace theatre
in New York with one weeks con
tract and remained there seven weeks
before they would let her go.
Miss Roye isn't exactly the head
liner at the Orpheum this week because
there's a musical comedy act there
called 'The Lawn Party" that occu-
pies the distinguished position of top
liner, and there's big troupe of Arabs
there too, but Ruth says she's going to
give each of these big acts run for
their money and she'll make the town
give her credit for being the headliner
anyway
A girl who can so endear herself
to the hearts of vaudeville fans that
she remains in one theatre for a whole
week ought to be able to make folks sit
up and listen all right, and that's what
Ruth proposes to do in Harrisburg.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-09
ANOTHER THEORY ON DIVORCE

The divorce evil, as it has come to be called, has
been accounted for in many ways. 1t has been at
tributed TO hundred and one conditions and all
sorts of changes have been recommended that the
divorce courts may become less Industrious Now
comes the suggestion, in address delivered before
the International Purity Congress in Kansas CITY.
that the frequent moving of American families from
place to place is back of many divorces because
young people are thus prevented from maintaining
long acquaintanceships through which proper life
partners can be selected.
No harm is done by advancing numerous SUD-
posed reasons for the growing demand for divorces
in so many states of the Union. Some of the theo-
ries may some time aid in getting at the root of the
matter and consequently in reducing the number of
separations of married couples Thus far the guess
lng surmising, supposing, presupposing, concluding
and asserting have failed to solve the problem
Perhaps the great trouble with the various theories
advanced is that they need to be proved in actual
practice.
natural supposition would be that the more
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-09
PEOPLES COLUMN
The Star-Indepsndent does not
make itself responsible for opinions
expressed in this column.
AGAINST SPANNING CHILD,
Mr.. VanDyke Takes Issue With DR..
Slough Concerning Use of Hickory

Edltor OF the Star-lndepcndent:
Dear Sir-Dr. Slough saws: "'Prsv
er and hickory make the best recip6 in
the world for bringing up kids. The
best way to start in a revival in this
town would be for you pcople TO 90
home tonight and give your Kids a
good licking. You promise that. I'll
promise to convert them.
Every parent in the audience was
urged to 60 home and beat his innocent
child. What would DR.. Slough think
IT some one bigger than he should beat
him every nighta Children are hu-
man beings and ought to be treated
as SUCH
BY a strange coincidence the next
day after DR.. Slough said the above
George Adams, of Atlantic CITY, 13
years old, was given a spanking by his
mother for 'oysteringD with his fa-
ther for week, and the boy rode all
the way hidden under trapdoor in a.
vestrbule car and was discovered when
he arrived in Harrisburg. He may take
the platform against DR.. Slough.
On this subject one of the greatest
men this country has produced said,
among other powerful things, which
space will not permit us to quote:
:" do not believe in the government
of the lash. If any one Of you ever
expects to whip your children again, 1
want you to have photograph taken
of yourself when yoa are in the act,
with your face red with vulgar anger,
and the face of the little child, with
eyes swimming in tears and the little
chin dimpled with fear, like a piece
of water struck by sudden cold wind.
Have the picture taken. If that child
should die, ! cannot think of sweeter
way to spend an autumn afternoon than
to go to the cemetery when the naples
are clad in tender gold and little scarlet
runners are coming, like poems of re-
gret, from the sad heart of earth and
sit down upon the grave and look at
that photograph and think of the flesh
now dust that you beat. I tell you it il
wrong; it is no way to raise children -
I. K. VanDyke
Harrisburg, Pa, Nov. 9, 1914.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-09

frequently families move the larger would the
young peoples circles of acquaintance become, CIV
ing them greater opportunity to choose companions
of the opposite sex,-life companions if matters
reach sufficiently serious stage,-from among a
larger number of possibilities Young men and
young women do not as rule make their frmest
friendships among their neighbors. Young people
make their acquaintance in the grammar and the
high schools, or at their work. or sometimes, unfor
tunately, on the curb stone. They may know their
neighbors of their ages to speak to or nod to-,
but they most often go for their good times, inno
cent otherwise with their friends of the schools
the offices or the streets.
The theory that the increase of divorces is due
to families moving around from place to place too
often to allow the young people to form prolonged
friendships may be fundamentally true one Yet
frequent changing of residence by families can have
nothing to do with it unless the assumption be
included that young people in the habit of
choosing their companions from among neighbors
with whom they may have nothing i'll common,
rather than from among others of their own kind
with whom their daily activities bring them into
constant contact.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-09
Buck Leaps Across Road

On his way home through the South
mountains the other evening State
Forestry Commissioner Conklin was
proceeding slowly by automobile along
the road above Mount Holly, looking az
the forest fires on the hillside. As he
turned to look ahead three fine deer
crossed the road about 60 feet in front
of the car, and they did not seem to be
in very much of a hurry. One OF them,
huge buck, to show his agility, leaped
clear across the road in one bound,
stopped and looked at the Commission
er as if to say ''You can t do that, -
and then strolled leisurely into the un.
derbrush.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-09
Deer Plentiful This Year

Deer in the country to the south of
Harrisburg are said to be plentiful this
year. Up at the Mont Alto sanatorium.
just within sight of the buildings, is
a section of State forestry land that
has been reforestrated with young pine
treets. 1t is favorite haunt of wild
deer and almost every evening for some
time the patients at the sanatorium-.
those who are permitted to walk any
distance-linger in the twilight to see
the deer come out to feed One even
ing recently nine deer were counted
feeding. Two were great buck deer
that will no doubt fall a prey to some
hunter, for the woods are going to be
full Of deer hunters this year, as there
are more deer than for many years past.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-09
WONDERFUL RESEMBLANCE

young recently introduced to voluble old
lady SISTER So-andSo the artist Instantly the old
lady exclaimed:
81 should have known the relationship my dear by the
semblance Why, it is perfectly startling.
two faces exactly alike in contour and"
But Mrs. c. interrupted the girl, 81 only his
sister r-n-law.'
(which makes it all the wonderful" continued the
other without displaying the least embarrassment hes
taton--Exchange.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-09
MILLIONS IN 1T

George W. Perkins, discussing in New York the in
iquitous prices said:
France under the heel of invading army, did not
raise the prices of her bread her wheat her milk other
necessares single cent. But we Our food spectators
tell there's good for prices They know
don't all believe them, but they say cynically
You can't fool all the people all the time, but there's
millions in foong part of the people part of the time -
Washington Star.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-09
Allentown.

IouchdoWns, Beck, ); Beach, Harrls,
:. Goals from touchdowns, Kutz, G..
Quarters, two of 10 minutes, one of
ten minutes and one of s. Referee,
Cook, Dickinson; umpire, Cannon, Le-
high; head linesman, Mofftt, Penn
State.
Substitutions. Techs Phiilipelli for
Beck, Snyder for Qless, Mckay for
Kutz, Lob for Fitzpatrick; Allentown,
Walter for Hartman, Cohen for Snyder,
Rummel for Emerson
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-09

Charles f. Murphy, the boss of Tammany Hail. who is
Hot Springs, resting after the drubbng his organiza
ton got in the election in New York declined
invitation preach last night a eolored congrega-
on at the famous Virginia resort His refusal prob
ably based his recognition of the lack of good gmen
displayed by the congregation in its selection of preacher
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-09
AMBIGUOUS

Uncle Sol threw aside the letter he reading and
uttered exclamation of impatience.
"Doggone!" he cried, "why can't people be ex-
plicit7"
whats the matter, pa?" asked Aunt Sue.
"This letter from home,' Uncle Sol answered, Says
father fell out of the old apple tree and broke limb
Youngstown Telegram
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-09
SECOND TO A BIRD

He home and found his young wife in tears
"What do you think has happeneds" she cried IT left
the cage open and canary has flown away"
He undertook to give what consolation he could and
took the poor distressed his arms As she nestled
against his shoulder succession of sobs convused her.
"Ah George" she murmured, in choking voice. now
I've only you left Exchange.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-09
STUDYING HISTORY

my DEAR you ought to up frivolous things
interest in deep subjects Take history for instance
Here is interesting item Gessler the tyrant put up
hat for the Swiss to salute"
The lady was trihe interested
"How was it trimmedf' she inquired. ed.-Louisville
CourierJournai.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-09
TOLD DlNLIGHTER VEIN
A SUCCESSFUL METHOD

Dogenes, at length convinced of the useessness of his
lantern his search without it. He returned tri-
umphant
Eureka" he shouted 81 have found honest by
the score"
How" questioned his cynic companions
by direct inquiry, answered the great philosopher
Judge.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-09
EXTRAVAGANT

Clerk-'Mr Godbug, [ am to marry, / would like
salary
Boss-"How much more do you waut'"
Clerk-"Ten dollars a week"
Boss-"My gracious! How many you going
to marry9"-Cbicago News
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-09
A Case of Necessity

"Do you write often to your hus.
band when you go away for the sum,
mers'
Yes, | have to. He never gives me
money enough at one time to last very
long. detroit Free Press.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-09
Reasonable

Candidate hope you don t believe
what the other side is saying about
me.
Pat--Not bit! All | behave about
you is phat you are sayin about the
other side.-Chicago News.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-09
NATURAL MISTAKE

Mrs Loarot, won't you draw pictures for me 2"
"Why my dear child, can't draw
Yes, you can; father you're designing woman"
Buffalo Express.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-09

The pigeon is still the champion ava-
tor, although it has too much sense to
loop the loop.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-09
COLOR DOESN'T MATTER

Here's health to the lass with the merry black eyes
Here's health to the lass with the blue ones
William Winter
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-09
WINTER AS AN ALLY

Whose ally will winter beF' demands armchair
srategist guess the coal manBoston Transcript
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-09

Sympathy for the Belgian sufferers reaches the American
heart but what is practical it also reaches the
American pocketbook
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-09

The students who home last Tuesday to vote are
busy explaining the college absence committees why
they remained home for the rest of the week.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-09

1t isn't only the people who have
autos who are always running down
their neishbors.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-09
NOT ALWAYS so

She-"We women have to stand lot
He-"Not in the street if you're pretty Boston
Transcript.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-09

A man must be we'll off who is irri-
tated by triAes, for in misfortune trifles
are not felt.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-09

It is hard for tigers,-both of the Tammany
| and Princeton varieties
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-09

1t is remarkable how much the tariff handicap
business t-fore election than aferward
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-09
Monday, November o, 1914.
N O V + NJ B E r
WEATHER FORECASTS

Harrisburg and vicinity: Fair to-
night aud Tuesday. Not much change
in temperature.
Eastern Pennsylvania: Fair tonight
and Tuesday, colder tonight in north
portion. Fresh northwest winds dimin-
ishing.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-09

YESTERDAYS TEMPERATURE IN HARRISBURG
Highest 62 lowest, 80; s M. AS; p. 80,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-12-05
AT Closing Exercises for the
Month of November at St.
Mary's Hospital.

The school auditorium OF st Maryis
high school rang out with the cheers
and enthusiasm Of the entire student
body ard parents on the morning OF
December 4, the occasion of which
was the announcing Of the reports for
the month of November.
The principal features of the exer-
cises were the announcing OF the re-
port and class standing Of each stu
dent for the month Just closed and
the recital of Evolutionary pieces and
the singing of songs.
The Rev. P. H. McDermott, pastor,
presided, He complimented those
who attained a high average and en-
couraged the laggard to, do better
next month. In his remarks the pas
tor dwelt at length on the importance
OF elocution and oratory in the curri-
culum as we'll as developing the vocal
organs. He was pleased at their eff
forts along this line and especially
SO since it was their first time to ap-
pear in any public performance. He
was also pleased at their appearance
ut divine services held especially for
the students on the first Friday oil
every month Of both the private
schools.
Many parents graced the occasion
by their presence, an encouragement;
TO both pupil and teacher. The parent
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-12-05

Butler. Joseph Defining, Raymond
Judge, George ellis, Anthony Jal-
wan, Joseph Jalwan, Frederick Sem
sci, Bernard Donohue,. Michael Dom
ohue, Anthony Cavalle, John Cooke,
James Condry, John Gaughan, Marcus
Farrell, John Flanagan, Harold
Humes, and Francis Deimling,
Those who attained seventy-fye per
cent and over, senior high school
Walter Schaffner. Luke McDonough.
Junior high school-Albert Farrell,
Ralph Condry, Ralph Hopkins, Frank
Donohue and George oDonnell.
Grammar school-Raymond Lyons,
F.. Martin B. Manchino, James Burns,
Neil Henry, Joseph WEIGH, Ambrose
Langan, James Cam, Denver Henry,
Vincent Feeney. Robert Martin. John
Ward, James Ward, John Allsop, Leo
McConlogue, Vincent Onestinghel.
John Mccain, Francis Smith, Francis
Lyden, James Rogan. Frances Malloy,
Virgil Latstetter, John Moran, John
Terry, Lawrence Caveney, Terry M.
Beck, Robert Coughlin, Philip Nc
Cam, James McDonough. Celestine
Frey, Joseph Cooke, Joseph Saunders.
Philip Gremer, Willis Saunders. Arita
Shannon, Eugene Latstetter, Thomas
Donohue, Joseph Malloy, Joseph
Lynch. Joseph Fleming. Harry Ro-
gan, John Swinsky. William Terlinde,
Joseph Bradford. Florian Rokisky and
Michael yentra.
/
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-12-05
FUNERAL
OF Daniel W. Boughner in Bap.
tist Church Marked with
Simplicity.

The funeral services OF the late
Daniel w. Boughner were held at 2
o'clock Thursday afternoon at the
First Baptist church, of which he
was an honored member. The con-
gregation filled the large auditorium.
AT the request of the family the SER
vices were very simple. There was
no address and no singing. After an
invocation the Rev. Mr.. Allsup of
the Central Presbyterian church,
read selections of Scripture, which
was followed by the Rev. Charles
Baird Mitchell who read from the
fifteenth Of First Corinthians. At
ter this the pastor, the Rev. DIR. w.
g. Taylor, led in prayer and pro-
nouncod the benediction.
Mr.. Boughner had been sufferer
for long time, but because of his
uniform sunny disposition few knew
OF his ailments, and his death
brought a shock of surprise
and sorrow to all who knew him. He
was one of Clarksburg's good men.
Open-hearted, cheerful and uniform
~ hopeful he made friends readily
and was held in highest public es-
TEEN. In his convictions he was al
NSSiuS4 Dut ucNGT.
He formed fond attachments without
|affectation. He was man of strong
and ready sympathles Without the
weakness of emotion. He was con-
scientious Christian. member of
the first Baptist church and belong
ed to that faithful band of workers
who, nearly twenty years ago, con-
tructed the commodious building in
which that church now worships.
The burial was in the family lot
in the Odd Fellows cemetery and
was conducted by the Odd Fellows
lodge, of which he was member.
The floral tributes were many and
impressively beautiful, tenderly at
testing the affectionate esteem in
which the good man was held. Thus
passes another of those who have
helped make Clarksburg, a worthful
citizen, an honored friend, loving and
lovable in his family. humble
Christian.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-12-05

property on Oak street.
j. H. NARROW now occupies his
new residence on Prospect street.
clyde Yeagus's new house in East
End Is nearing completion.
The ice plant building being erected
by r. F. Davis in the Wilcox addition.
East End. is under roof and the ma
chinery is being installed
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-12-05
Chicken sumner.

Quite a number attended the
chicken supper given Friday evening
by the women Of the Central Chris
tfan church. which was great sue
cess Notwithstanding thee incelm-
ency of the weather.
Six tables were arranged at which
the girls of the Sunday school served
the many guests In attendance.
Mrs. W.. NJ. Long was the chairman
and in charge with the following
aides: Mrs. ]. B. Smith. Mrs. w. A.
Ash, Mrs. S. C. Watkins. Mrs. RUM
hold, Mrs. Ernest Long, Mrs. WoNey.
Miss Exline, Mrs. Lewis Deem and
Mrs. Rufus Ash presided at the
fancy work table. which had ready
sales Of hand-embroidered fancy ar
ticles, bags, towels and aprons.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-12-05
SALEM

SALEM, Dec. 5.-The ladies of the
bazaar Thursday December 10 in the
basement room Of the church.
Bishop, w. NJ. Weekly of Parkers-
burg, and a high dignftary of the
a lecture at the college auditorium
next Thursday night. The proceeds
to go to the fund for the new United
Brethren church house.
Mrs. Ida NJ. Davisson left for Bar
ton, Florida, a few days ago. where
she expects to spend the winter.
Misses Mary and Katherine Cur
ron have returned from Morgantown,
where they were the guests Of Mrs.
John Carney and daughters.
Miss Frederick Longit, who is TAX
ing training at Cooks hospital, Fair
mont, has been spending q few days
with her parents here.
Mrs. C. Earl Meredith and daught-
err, are with Mrs. Meredith's parents
for several weeks stay at Morgan
town.
is critically Ill.
omer S. Dennison of Parkersburg,
was business visitor here the past
week.
The death of Fernand Troy, is
years Of age and a son Of Victor Troy,
died Saturday OF tuberculosis and
the funeral will occur Sunday.
Karl Ritter employed in Whites
Market at Clarksburg, spentsthe week
at home.
The marriage Of Prof. Nolyerton
principal Of the West End school and
Miss Bertha Gather occurred recently
at bennington. They will reside here
and will occupy the J. ". cardeI
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-12-05
STUDENTS RENDER
PLEASING PROGRAM

can see at glance Just where their
boy stands in class. Those present
were not disappointed by journeying
weather for they were well paid for
their trouble at what they Witnessed.
The entertainment co-jointly with the
announcing of the reports was in
structive and amusing at the recital
of the various numbers. The enter
tainment was as follows:
Grafton .............. On Happiness
Campbell Donohue.
Recitation ............. A Mystery
Joseph onestinghe1.
Violin solo ................. Faithful
James McAndrews.
Recitation ....................
..... Charge of the Light Brigade
j. Ralph Condry.
Recitation. The Old Maids Prayer
Bernard Donohue.
Chorus Observation-Disclosures. Divine Love
Junior choir, Benjamin Farrell, soloist
Grafton ....... Christopher Columbus
Frank McAndrews.
Recitation ............ Why Worry
Joseph Cooke.
Recitation. ......A Bath-tub Episode
James Conury.
Recitation ................ Our Flag
Hugh F. Burke. Jr
The roll OF honor is as follows:
Those who attained ninety per cent
OF more in senior high school-James
McAndrews, Carl Hopkins, Joseph
Keenan,. Bernard Heaiy; Stanley
CLANCY, Clifton oHare. Campbell
Donohue and Lawrence Fox.
Junior high school-Mark Tierney,
James McGovern. Michael Flaherty,
Michael B. Russell and Fred Kicker.
Grammar school-R Fec Foil, Har-
old schaffner. Carl Butler. Frank Nc
Andrews, Thomas Conneli, BENJAMIN
Farrell. william Coughlin, Emmett
LgdenS Joseph McAnarews Byron
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-12-05
Enjoyable Recital.

Grace of execution, a lovely tone
and poetic imagination made
Madame Mary Hallock's appearance
in recital at the Elks' auditorium
under the auspices of the Marcato
Music Club Saturday afternoon. q
very enjoyable event. She executed
a varied program and played with
so much beauty of tone, accuracy of
statement and fuency of execution
that the hearty applause which her
work ELECTED could be easily under
stood.
Madame Hallock showed at once
that she a musician and her play
ing was admirable for Its smooth
ness and evenness, and she scored a
success not usually accorded solo
list. Every evidence OF mastery
over her instrument was given by
the player.
At the close of the charming
group of numbers included in a pro-
gram which was in charge of Miss
Lamberd, an informal reception
was held for the members and
friends of the club to meet the at
tractive artist Of the afternoon.
The many guests were received by
Madame Hallock. Miss Atchison,
president of the club. and the Of
ficers, including Mrs. Charles Ri
denour, vice president; Miss Bog
Borgess., recording secretary; Mrs.
West, corresponding secretary:;
Miss Lynch, federation secretary;
Miss Byrd, assistant secretary. and
Mrs. Williams. chorus director.
A buffet luncheon was served at
a beautifully appointed table which
had for its floral decorations yellow
and greenery.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-12-05
Cbristmas Sale Held.

The parish Aid Society of Christ
Episcopal church met at 8. so o'clock
Friday afternoon in the parish house
and at the conclusion Of the BUSH
ness session the Christmas sale was
continued by the women Of the church
and tea was served all during the
afternoon with Miss Louise Bailey
presiding at the tea table.