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The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-10-09
STATE AID IN SELECTING BEST BOOKS

When new books appear they are heralded in the
advertising columns of magazines and everything
attractive that can be said about them is said
Then If they are books such as merit the attention
of the worthy critics, they anayzed in the read
ing columns, to their advantage or disadvantage as
the case may be. Advertisements of new books
point out only the good features, however and of
necessity confne themselves to the volumes the
publishers are seeking to SELL while criticisms
even though they include comparisons with COM
temporary literature, give but one man S narrow
point of view, with no accompanying guarantee
that such mans judgment is infallible
The advertising and reading columns of the eur
rent magazines manifestly cannot be depended
upon to give discriminating readers dependable aid
in selecting the best books. The magazines do not
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-10-09
Tonaue-End Topics
New Things In the Parade

Judging from the display of new au-
tomobile fire engines brought here
from all parts of the State for the big
firemen S convention, the days of steam
engines and horse drawn fire apparatus
are numbered 1t was great adver-
tisement for the most modern type of
fire-fghting machines. Another inno-
walton that was noticeable was the new
kinds of uniforms that are being worn
by the bandmen. Tastes in this diree-
tion run decidedly toward the uniforms
of the warring European nations. Es-
pecially noticeable was the Russian
type of military hats, or toques, SINH
lar to those worn by the Cars Cos
sacks. One band that had headgear of
this type wore tights instead of trous.
ers. This was decided innovation.
This particular group of musicians were
well-equipped i'll physical proportions
to look all right in tights. They didn It
suggest the skinny man in the bathing
suit.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-10-09
FREE TRIAL OF SAMOSE
Flesh Forming Food Given on Approval
by Druggist H. g. Kennedy

Would you like to be fat and plump
and strong and heartyq Here is a
chance to do it without risking the loss
of a single penny.
H. c. Kennedy, our well-known drug
gist, has new treatment called Sa
nose, which he is selling on approval,
that is said to be true flesh forming
food. 1t is in tablet form, retailing
at soc box.
If it does not increase the weight,
fill out the thin, scrawny form and re.
store health and strength, there will
be no charge whatever for Samose. Go
to H. c. Kennedy's, to-day and get a
treatment of Samose with his promise
to refund the money if it does not do
all that it claims.
He really gives you a free trial of
the preparation, for unless it does in
crease the weight, it will not cost n
cent Adv.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-10-09

openly pretend to do any such thing. Contempo-
rary literature occupies toobig field to be capably
Judged in it's entirety by current periodicals.
Good guesses may be made in the magazines re-
garding some of the best books of the day, but all
the guesses cannot be good ones and all the books
cannot be guessed at. The magazine book reviews
do not reflect public opinion because they follow
the publication of the books closely. Their pur
pose is to mould public opinion, and they measure
it only if they succeed in their purpose.
Dependable aid in selecting the best books must
come, if it come at ALL from groups of experts who
pass on contemporary literature after is longer
green; after public opinion has had opportunity to
express itself If the judgment of these experts
has semiotfcial nature it carries some weight and
must be regarded as somewhat reliable
Such Judgment has been passed by the corps of
critics of the New York state library taking the
form of a recently issued bulletin giving the annual
estimate Of the 250 best books in the English lam
guage published in the year 1913. The compilers
of the list urge that in following it local librarians
make due allowance for local conditions, and do
not adhere to it too strictly. They do not intend
that their compilation be considered perfect. 1t
is evident however, that their list is sufficiently
close to perfection for the ordinary purposes of
librarians and library patrons.
Postsrity, of course, passes the final verdict on
all books The judgment of contemporary author-
ties means something for the time being yet it
must ultimately give way to the more certain test
of time. Out of the 250 books mentioned favorably
in New York S bulletin only small number will
live. Practically all the great books of the ages
which to-day throb with life could be included in
list of 250, and single years contributions to
the numbers of these eternal works cannot amount
to great many. An authoritative compilation of
the best books of year. however, forms sound
basis for posterity's judgment while at the same
time giving to present day readers of recent liter
ature aid in selection which is much needed in these
times of prolific presses.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-10-09
Ambition
Pills
For Nervous People

The great nerve tonic-the famous
Wendel's Ambition Pills - that will
put vigor, vim and vitality into nerv-
GUS tired out, all in, respondent people
in few days.
Anyone can buy a box for only so
cents, and H. G. Kennedy is authorized
by the maker to refund the purchase
price if anyone is dissatisfied with the
first box purchased
Thousands praise them for general
debility, nervous prostration, mental
depression and unstrung nerves caused
by over-indulgence in alcohol, tobacco,
or overwork of any kind
AS brain food or for any aff1ietion
Of the nervous system Wendell's Ambi.
ton Pills are unsurpassed, while for
hysteria, trembling and neuralgia they
are simply splendid. Fifty cents at
n. c. Kennedy's and dealers every.
where. Mail orders filed, charges pre-
paid by Wendell Pharmacal Co., Inc.
Syracuse, N. Y. Adv.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-10-09
Lawyers Who Were Ball Players

One of Harrisburg best amateur
baseball players in the days when the
Harrisburg Tri-State first began bust
ness and was composed principally of
home players, was Charles c. Stroh,
who is so much occupied with legal
business now that he does not find
time to engage in the national pastime.
Mr.. Stroh will attend the world s
series. Near him watching1 the games
will be Charles H. Bergner, another old
baseball player who stood behind the
bat at Princeton University and was
considered one of the best catchers
that every played on the varsity team.
Harrisburg is going to be well repre-
sented at the final contention for the
championship.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-10-09

cases where the original general order
relating to rife practice had not been
complied with This year bronze and
silver medals will be given to those
who qualify, and it is especially direct
ed that every officer and enlisted man
must fire the indoor or gallery practice
course in 1914 before taking up out
door or range practice.
No scores made in instruction or rec
ord practice courses will be accepted
unless a total score of 80 or more has
previously been made in gallery prac-
tice. The extension of the time means
that those who failed to qualify here
tofore will now be given another
chance.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-10-09
Meyer Gets Verdict of $4,000

Lebanon, Oct, &C. H. Meyer, a
Palmyra attorney, yesterday won a
verdict for $4,000 from George G.
Greiner, of Palmyra, for defaulting in
an agreement for the sale of the
Grener block in Palmyra, bought for
$4,000. The agreement had been made
by Greiner with John C. Orr, of Har-
risburg, who secured Attorney Meyer
as the purchaser but when it came to
the time of Greiner passing title, he is
alleged to have refused to comply with
a provision of the agreement.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-10-09
Republican Meetings in Lebanon

Lebanon, Oct. 9.-Chairman William
J. Noll, of the Republican county com.
mittee, has arranged for holding
series of mass meetings in all parts of
the county, in the interest of the
State and county Republican ticket,
winding up the campaign ON Saturday
evening, October 81, with mass meet
ing at the Academy of Music, this city,
when Brumbaugh, Penrose and others
will speak.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-10-09
CAPITOL HILL
RIFLE PRACTICE season
EXTENDED TO NOV. 80
Colonel Patterson Issues an Order for
the Extension, So That More Mem
bers of the Guard May Have an
Opportunity to Qualify

Through the Adjutant General S De-
partment there has been issued by Colo
mel Frank j. Patterson, inspector of
small arms practice in the National
Guard of Pennsylvania, an order to the
effect that the rife practice season for
1914 has been extended to November
80, the extent and purpose of which is
to permit commanding officers to quail
fly members of companies in certain
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-10-09
BEAUTY TREATMENT FOR BULLDOG

"A woman's devotion is a wonderful thing" said the
sentimentalist.
'No doubt of it," replied Mr.. Meekton "Where Hen
rietta places her affections her admiration unouestonng
The only she objects muzzng our bulldog that
she thinks the muzze will spoil his facial expression -
Washington Star
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-10-09
THE GIRL OF 1914

AT dinner dance after maxxe, 1914 girls partner
bespectaced young man, said to her:
Let 60 and walk in the sunken garden"
II don't want to go into the garden the girl said
shyly, without chaperon."
"Oh, won't need chaperon l assure you" said the
bespectacled young
Then" said the girl. 81 don't want to go into the
garden. Chicago Herald.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-10-09
PRIDE OF THE WEST

"I understand that beef is going to be dearer next
winter than before"
Yes" replied the Chicago packer
whats the ideal
Were going to take of the pride out of those
Eastern coal barons who thought they the world beat
as price boosters ''-Washington Star
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-10-09

Chief Marshal Hosten, all of his assistants and all the
local fremen and police who contributed the
the big parade yesterday be congratulated that
pageant carried without hitch and to the entire
satisfaction of the visiting and their thousands
of friends in Harrisburg and from other cities.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-10-09
THE FARMERS EXPLANATION

Every and then read about lot of quail fol
lowing hen up the road said the summer boarder
"Yes," replied Farmer Cornosse.
How do you explain it9"
Various ways Sometimes the phenomenon is due to
the fact that lots of people don't know difference be-
tween quail and young brown Leghorn. Washington
Star.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-10-09
HER INTEREST IN LITERATURE

Mere Author-"Why do you cultivate an acquaintance
among literary persons?'
Brutal Female-"You enjoy reading the roasting a book
gets much when you happen know the author
Puck.
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Public Service Commission

The petition of j. NJ. Laurie for a
crossing at grade over the tracks of
the New York Central and Hudson
river railroad, in Windburne, Clearfield
county, was refused by the Public
Service Commission, as was the appli-
cation of the Youghiogheny and Pitts
burgh Coal Company for permission to
construct crossing at grade leading
to its mines near Van Voorhis, Wash
tington county.
The Commission took testimony in
the matter of the complaint of the
Borough of Apollo VS.. the Apollo
Water Works Company. Another hear
ins on this matter will be held Tho
complainants allege excessive rates
for water for fire protection.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-10-09
Saturday Only.

The greatest value ever offered-a
China tea pot and one pound of Angle
Blend Coffee for 80 cents. Limited sup
ply of tea pots. Grand Union Tea Co.,
20S North Second street.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-10-09
Train Momentum

The momentum Of a modern twelve
car railroad train running a mile a
minute is equal to that of ton weight
falling from a height of twenty lone
miles.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-10-09

Commission at 10 o clock this morning
issued the order which will compel the
heating companies to furnish the serv-
ice requested.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-10-09
JACKS FORESIGHT
Papa's brought

Ethel-"Oh, Jack, be careful tonight Papa's brought
home bulldog
Iack-"Thats all right The dog used to belong to me,
and got the dealer to sell him to your father -Bati
more American.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-10-09
BETTER NOT STOP.

Chaufeu-Did yo say fo to stop in dis village, sah2
"No, go ahead now. You've hit the | intended to
see Life.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-10-09

The weather man kept his promise and gave the fire
laddies fine afternoon for marching
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-10-09
A WISE PRECAUTIoN

Patient-1 wish to consult you with regard to my
utter loss of memory"
Doctor-"Ah, yes! Why--er-in cases of this nature
always require my fee in -Phadelphia Bulletin
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-10-09
TOLD IN LIGHTER VEIN
TOOK. EVEN THE TRACES

stole three sets of harness out of my stable
Did the thief leave any traces'
"No he took traces and all."-Boston Transcript
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-10-09

The thirteen worlds series ticket scapers arrested in
Philadelphia doubtless convinced of the i'll luck
ciated with that number.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-10-09
DOWN IN THE MOUTH

You never bulldog that doesn't look pessimistic
louisville Courier Journal.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-10-09

And to the worlds series of baseball games
for entertainment.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-10-09

1t is remarkable how many Harrisburgers have imporan
business in Philadelphia this afternoon.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-10-09
Rescue the Shivering


The Public Service Commission came
to the rescue of the shivering citizens
of Bangor this morning by handing
down an opinion directing the Bangor
Steam Heating Company and the Penn
sylvania Utility Company to continue
to furnish heat to the people Of the
borough of Bangor. Steam heat had
been furnished by the utility corpora
tions for a long period of time and re.
lying upon continuation of the serv-
ice, residents of Bangor made no other
provision for heating their houses and
buildings. A few days ago the compa-
MES served notice that it was their
purpose to shut off the supply of heat,
although they were requested not to
do so because of the hardships that
would result. AS last resort the resi-
dents of Bangor applied to the Commits
sion for an order directing the com.
panies to continue the service as here
tofore.
Considerable testimony was taken be-
fore Commissioner Pennypacker in Phil
adelphia during the last few days, and
last night at clock arguments of
counsel of both sides were concluded be-
fore the Commission ait its meeting in
the Ca,pitol After consideration of
the testimony and the arguments the
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-10-09
Friday, October o, 1914.
WEATHER FORECASTS

Harrisburg and vicinity: Continued
unsettled weather with probably show
ers tonight and Saturday. Not much
change in temperature.
Eastern Pennsylvania: Unsettled to-
night and Saturday, probably showers.
Gentle to moderate winds, mostly south
er]y.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-10-09

YESTERDAYS TEMPERATURE IN HARRISBURG
Highest, 6S; lowest 57 M, 5S; p. m, GA.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-04-13
Rescucs Drowning Girl.

Chester, Pa, April 13-Screams for
heaH and the shouths of a dozen boys
and girls brought Walter McIlhenney.
a young man, to the banks Of the
Chester river YESTERDAY, where he
found Mary Guesford, II years old,
struggling in the water.
The girl had fEcated far from the
shore, and, calling goodbye" 10 her
companions on the bank, was sinking
for the third time when McIihenny
jumped overheard, swan TO the spot
where she was last seen Diving, he
brought her ashore. The child YVES
unconscious, but physicians restore.
her. Her companions said boy
Hal?ted Thale had showed Mary into the
river The police are looking for
him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-04-13

minissrataon IN the Panama Canal
tolls fight Monday. That was Jones
of the FIRST District; that arch CRIT
ic who finds so much that don't suit
him in the public life of other people.
It affords another one Of those dis
appointments in the Virginia Pro-
gressiyes which has always made
the County News rather shy of them.
Acts don't measure up with profess
sions. Jones has been the most
stalwart of administration men, but
when the administration needed him
he was lacking. Tt is but fair to say,
in view of his ship subsidy record,
that the shipping trust is opposed
to the Presidents program, and
Jones has in: his district the biggest
shipbuiding yard in the United
States.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-04-13
Washington Southern Ry.
Schedule IN effect April II, III

Schedule IN effect April II, 1914.
For Washington and points north,
caily at sos A. NJ, 8.43, S:53, 11:l3,
1901, lis, $50 through train for
New York, via P. r. r. 6:19.
S:1S, 11:33 p. M, week days, at 6:07
p. m., Suniays only S:O7 p. m.
For Fredericksburg, Richmond, and
points south at 4:37, 1853. (local) and
1O:17 u. M, 1916, 1922 SIT (locaD
7:47, 9:47, p. m. daily.
Accommodate for Fredericksburg
at 11:13 a m, daily except Saturday,
when train leaves 2:1S pm. This tram
runs through to Milford except Sat-
urdays and Sundays.
N0TE:-Times Of arrival and de-
parturs and connections not gu1Taa-
teed.
". P. TAYLOR, Traffic. NgF.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-04-13
WASHINGTON-VIRGINIA
RAILWAY co.

In Effect March l, 1914.
Subject to Change Without Notice.
Leave Alexandria for Washington
Daily Except Sundays and
Holidays.
A. Ms 90, 5 40, 6 05, 6 20, 6 80
6 40 6 So, 7 05, T Is, Z 80, T 40, so,
8 90, s Is, 8 %, s 40, 9 90, 9 20, 9 40
10 90, 10 20, 10 40, II 90, II 20, II 40,
Noon-12 90.
P. Mp 20, u 10, 1 90, 1 20, 40,
2 90, 2 20 30, 3 90, 8 20, 3 30, 3 So,
10, 25, 80, 40, So, 5 TO-, 8 %
5 35, 5 so, 6 O5, 6 20, 6 so, 6 40, Z 90,
T Is, Z so, S 90 80, 8 90, 8 80, 10 CO.,
10 30, II 10, II So.
Sundays and Holidays.
A. MI 90, 7 So, s 10, 8 20, s Az,
9 90, 9 20, 8 40, 10 90, 10 20, 10 40,
II 90, II 20, II 40 Noon-12 90,
P. Mp 20, II 40, 90, l 20, l 40,
2 90, 2 20, 40, 3 90, 3 20, 40, a 20,
4 20, 4 40, 5 90, 5 20 5 40, 6 90, 6 ~,
6 40, Z 90, 7 90, 7 80, s 90, s 80, 9 W,
9 80, 10 90, 10 80, II 10.
Leave Alexandria For Mount Vernon.
A. M.-Week Days 80, 6 46, 7 56,
8 Sc, 10 80 II so, p Mp 80, 30,
2 so, 8 80, 4 90, 5 So, 6 80, 30, S 81,
9 so, 10 so, II 80.
Sundays-A. NJ. T 90. g 80, 9 so,
10 so. II so, ~ SOP. MI so. 2 30,
3 30, 4 80, 5 so, 6 80, 7 80, s AZ, 10 1G.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-04-13
CARDINALS LOSE AND WIN.

The Cardinals opened the season
with defeat at the hands of the
fast Lincoln Athletic Club, by the
score of IA to 4.
BiSchoff who was on the mound for
the Washingtonians, twirieil a credit
able game, and was ably supported by
his team mates, who enjoyed batting
feast at the hands of Cardinals, who
clearly demonstrated the need of prac-
tice.
Score:
Lincoln A.C. :. :. ..... IA
Cardinal A. c. ;. :. :. :. -. 4
Cardinals, 7 Collegians, 8.
Sunday afternoon at the Alexan-
ardria Baseball Park, Captain Snow
den, of the Collegians, formerly mem
bers of the Cardinals. invaded the ma
room and gray stronghold. With Ris-
don, as their star twirler, on the
mount, victory was claimed, but the
Cardinals walked up an swatted the
pill to all corners, piling up runs
at leisure, a total Of u hits in T
innings, while Brown, the Cardinals
osltfielder, proved to be surprise as
a twirlcr, tanning 10 men and allowing
one hit, his little outshoot fooling
Captain Snowden twice.
The Cardinals will present strong
er lineup in the future as Dug"
Merchant and George Allensworth,
two good players, have signed con-
tracts with the team. The next game
will be played SATURDAY afternoon
at 5 O'Clock against the Columbia A.
c., Of Washington, D. c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-04-13
ASSAILED IN PULPIT.
Rev. DR.. Parkhurst Attacked During
Service by Woman Sympathizer
of |. w. W.

New York, April 13.-Jane Est,
young woman sympathizer with the
doctrines of the Industrial Workers Ct
the World, interrupted YESTERDAY the
morning. service Of the Madison Square
Presbyterian Church and WAS arrest
ed.
Rising in seat which she had pre-
empted in the pew of a parishoner in
the gallery of the church just over
the charcel. Miss Est startel an at
tack on the Rev. Dr. Charles H. Park
hurst, the pastor.
81 want to cal your attention to an
grticle in this paper the young wo-
man said," 1t was just as the prayer
CT CONSIDERATION was about to be off
cred. AS she spoke she waved news
paper This church " she replied,
has minister who repudiates
Christ"
The organist looked over his Shout
der and catching sight Of tie speaker,
began running his fingers gently over
the keys. Miss Est then cssayc. to
pitch her voice above the melody Of
the organ, but the organist changed
from the treble clef. threw on the ped
ais and fairly shook the eiifice VITA
the sonorous vibrations OF the big
pipes. Only a syllable or two Of what
tie woman was trying TO say reached
the congregation.
Hearing Of the disturbance the Sex-
ton rushed TO the street and called
policeman, ard these two men, as
sisted by members of the congrega-
ton, elected Miss Est from the build
| irg. She was taken to a police sta
ton. where she was charged with (.
turbing public worship.
, Miss Est was arraigned ans! held !r
$500 t,:,il for examination on td1Sur.
row. She was not able to furnish the
i kail and was remanded to the Jeffer.
| san Market prison, adjoining the
! court.
/ d.. Parkhurst, who was III, was no.
IN the church when Miss Est begal
| her harangue.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-04-13

materials, tools, supplies, Office fur
niture and fixtures, betting, shafts
and other personal property CT the
said Emerson Engine Company, Inco--
porated, situated in the building at
the southeast corner of Prince ard
Fairfax streets, and at the Pioneer
Mills property.
. This property comprises the entire
plant, equipment, machinery, tools
and stock of gasoline eneines.sof the
Emerson Engine Company, Incorpor-
ated. The factory is large, well
equipped and only recently complet-
ed; it has fine water front or one
size and convenient railroad facili-
ties. Will make an elegant factory
for almost any manufacturing enter
prise.
cash, and the balance in equal INSTALL
ments of six and twelve months; the
deferred payments to be evidenced
by the notes of the purchaser OF par
chasers, bearing interest d. six per
cent from the date of sale. and title
to be retained until the purchase
money is paid in 1ull, OF, at the OPP
ton of the purchaser or purchasers,
all cash may be paid.
GARDNER J. BOOTHG,
HOWARD W. SMITH,
C. f. NICOL,
SAMUEL G. BRENT,
R. D. BRUMBACK,
G.. WASHINGTON LEWIS,
JOHN S. BARBOUR,
Commissioners Of Sale.
I, Newell S. Greenaway, Clerk Of the
Circuit Court of the City of Alexan-
dria, 20 hereby certify that Howard
w. Smith, one of the Commissioners,
above ramed, has eXecutei bond with
approved security in accordance with
the terms of the above mentioned de-
cree.
NEWELL S GREENAWATE, Clerk.