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The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-02
CAPITOL HILL
HEARING ON increase OF
PASSENGER Fares Dec. 10
Public Service Commission Notifies
Railroad Companies to Appear and
Show Reasonableness and Lawful
ness of Advanced Rates

The Public Service Commission has
decided to hold formal hearing in
Philadelphia on Thursday, December
10, in the matter of the proposed in
crease of passenger fares, and in mott.
flying the railroad companies of this
hearing made it plain that the burden
of proof to show the reasonableness and
lawfulness of the increased fares, lies
with these companies.
The letter TO the railroad companies
follows:
"Please take notice that the Public
Service Commission will, in accordance
with the provisions of Section 4, Ar
tiele ., of the public service company
law, and without further answer pre-.
viously filed by the respondent railroad
companies, proceed to an investigation
of the reasonableness and lawfulness of
the increased passenger fares, changes
in passenger fare tariffs, and classified
tions therein contained. proposed to be
come effective December Is, 1914, or
thereafter, at a hearing to be held in
Philadelphia on Thursday, December
10, 1914, ait 10 o'clock a. m. At this
hearing RESPONDENT carriers will be pre-
pared to present evidence upon the rea-
sonableness and lawfulness of said pro-
posed increased passenger fares''
The eomplainants are not advised to
present evidence upon the reasonable
ness of the fares, hut are simply notified
that this will be formal hearing for
the purpose of taking testimony.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-02
MISS FREED BUSY ARTIST
She Works All Day Long Painting
Postcards Which Are Attractive

Miss Margaret E. Freed, grand
daughter of Isaac Freed, 1887 North
Front street, is getting much credit
for beautiful postcards which she
paints with the help of her little broth
er and sister.
While Miss Freed is very young, yet
there is much demand for her work,
which is described as exquisite, in
many parts of the United States and
Europe. She has her regular customers
in China, Japan, England and several
countries of Continental Europe.
The young artist often stays in her
studio, which is located in the third
floor, of the home of her grandfather,
from early in the morning until dusk,
filing orders from admirers of her
work.
Miss Freed said that at first she took
up the work for a mere pastime but
now rather than disappoint her Gus
toners she has to continue at it.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-02
THE MUMMERS WANT $1,000
Ask Chamber of Commerce to Give
$500 Toward New Years Parade

The New Years Day mummers' pa
rade will move at lis o'clock in the
afternoon, according to plans made last
evening by the directors of the Harris
burg Mummers Association, who met
at the Mayor S office. 1t was decided to
ask the Harrisburg Chamber of Com
merce for contribution of $500, guar
anteeing that the rest of the $1,000,
which will be awarded for prizes, will
be raised by the association.
The finance committee started its
work last evening. A committee to
communicate with the City Commission
was appointed. This committee will
ask that the streets be roped off for the
parade and that a reviewing stand for
city officials and judges be erected.
The Mummers' Association will meet
this evening.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-02
NEEDED revenue STAMPS
ARE NOT YET HERE to-day
Confusion Is Expected to Last but q
Short While-Stickers Are to Be
of Forty-two Varieties Including
$500 and $1,000 Denominations

No additional supplies of internal
revenue stamps have been received in
this city to-day. At many places OF
business, however, there are enough of
the stickers on hand to last for several
days, and at other places where stamps
cannot be secured in the proper de-
nominations or in large enough guam
titles, records are being kept of all
sales of goods or transfer of CONNER
eial papers subject to taxation, and
settlement will be made when enough
of the stamps arrive at the internal
revenue Office.
The confusion caused by the scarcity
of the stamps promises to continue but
a few days, after which everything
will be working smoothly AS soon
as supplies of the labels arrive here,
and they are expected at any time now,
all common denominations of both the
documentary and proprietary sets will
be on sale at the internal revenue of
6ce in the Federal building.
Other Agencies of Distribution
There will be other agencies of dis
tribution too, which will facilitate the
purchasing of the stamps in any guam
titles. Wholesale dealers in the various
articles taxed will most likely handle
the stamps for the convenience of their
patrons, as will banks and places of
business in general.
The revenue stamps, as they are
placed on articles of merchandise or
on commercial papers, must be cancelled
by the users. preferably with initials
and dates of affixing. Cancellation can
also be effected by placing the labels
over boxes or cans so that in the open
ing of same the labels are torn.
Forty-two Varieties of Stamps
There are in all forty.two varieties
of the new revenue stamps, including
all denominations of both proprietary
and documentary sets. The proprie.
taries, from an eighth of cent to
twenty cents are all black, with a
monotonous design showing figures of
value. The documentaries from half a
cent to eighty cents are red, also with
figures of value prominent; from one
dollar to fifty dolSrs, colors correspond
with the cent values of regular pos.
tage stamps, depicting a liberty head,
and the 500, $500 and $1,000 val.
ues, of which none have as yet been
received here, are said to be handsome
examples of the engravers s art, pie
turing respectively Washington. Ham
ilton and Madison.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-02
HELD COURT EARLY TO OBLIGE
Had Morning Session to Accommodate
Farmer Who Wanted to Go Home

Because his home is so far from Har-
risburg that it takes day to come here
and return, a hearing was fixed by
Mayor Royal for 10 o'clock this morn
ing in police court for the convenience
of c. W. Smith, farmer, of Shermans-
dale, prosecutor in the case against
Joshua Miller, who was charged by
Smith with theft of a turkey. The
regular time for police court hearing
is the afternoon.
Alexander Wolfsong said he saw Mil
Ter steal turkey from a crate in
stable at 42S Verbeke street yesterday
afternoon. Patrolman Wilson was called
and made the arrest. Smith this
morning did not want to hold Miller
as he got the turkey back. Disposition
of the case was postponed.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-02
big oRPHANAGE DONATION
Sylvan Heights Receives Gifts Exceed
ing All Other Years

The Thanksgiving donations from
the public schools to the Sylvan Heights
Orphanage far exceeded other years and
the sisters in charge of the home thank
those who contributed so generously
The following is list of what was re-
ceived:
Ten bushels of potatoes, one bushel
of apples, one peck onions, six pump
kins, 4S cans of tomatoes, II cans of
corn, Is cans of peas, cans beans, 5
jars fruit, II pounds sugar, II pounds
rice, IL boxes cereals, boxes Uneedas,
4 quarts beans, so glasses jelly,
pounds dried corn, bags cornmeal, Is
oranges, boxes cocoa, bags salt and
6 cans soup.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-02
RECORD OF SMITHS ARREST
Blotter of Pittsburgh Police Depart
ment Is Brought Here For Use
in Murder Trial

The blotter of the Pittsburgh police
department on which is entered the
arrest in that city of Edward Smith,
now being tried in the Dauphin county
court on charge of murder, was
brought to this city this morning for
use in the trial.
The entry shows that Smith was ar
rested by Patrolman Joseph Thompson,
of the Pennsylvania railroad police
force, and that later in Pittsburgh po-
lice headquarters $2,S27,15 and re-
volver were taken from the youth.
County Detective James T. Walters, of
Harrisburg, signed the blotter when
he left Pittsburgh for this city with
the prisoner. The arrest was made at
2 a. M, ON December 21.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-02
WILL PROBE LEAPER'S DEATH
Authorities Order Post-mortem Exami-
nation in Case of frank Hodge

A post-mortem examination will be
held late this afternoon to determine
the cause of the death of Frank Hodge,
the negro who leaped from the second
story window of the Harrisburg Hos
pital early Monday morning, fractur-
ing his left leg. His death occurred last
midnight and the examination was or
dered by Coroner Eckinger.
Hodge, it had been thought, was suf
fering from epilepsy, but his halluclna>
tions were such the authorities now
think he may have died from some
other cause.
The night following his leap he in
sisted that he be confined to Jail, saying
he feared persons who were "after
him" His mind wandered until the
time Of his death. He was 80 years old
and at one time was employed at Fry s
hotel on State street.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-02
Fire Threatens MARYLAND Town

Hagerstown, Nd, Dec. 2.-Fire,
which threatened large section of
Williamsport, broke out this morning
shortly after 1 O'Clock destroying the
two frame stables owned by Charles
w. Charlton and one owned by DR.. J.
w. Letter and occupied by Luther
Belts. Two automobiles in the Charl-
ton stables were destroyed.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-02
Seized ON mail
ROBBERY charge
Continued From First Page.

Previous to the introduction of the
parcel post system, Gotshall is alleged
by the railroad police, to have opened
baggage.
According to the police the man
would jostle package from num-
Der of parcels which he was handling
IN the capacity as a porter and kick
it to place of concealment where he
would afterward get it.
No value is fixed ON the various
missing parcels, but the stolen pack
ages contained jewelry, trinkets, gen.
eral merchandise and some small pieces
of hardware.
GotshaH will be arraigned before
United States Commissioner LEROY ].
Wolfe late this afternoon for a hear
ing. He is married and has two chill
dren.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-02
Taboo Compulsory Vaccination Law

Especial to the tar-Independent)
Hagerstown, Nd, Dec. 2.-That the
State compulsory vaccination law is an
unjust and drastic measure is the opin-
ion of the County Commissioners, who
yesterday afternoon, while sitting rs
Board of Health, unanimously passed
a resolution recommending that the
health officer and others in authority
discontinue enforcing the law, allow
ing all who believe in the immunizing
effects to use their own judgment and
granting to those opposed the same
right"
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-02
EUROPE NOT YET READY FOR
PEACE, SAYS HENRY WHITE

Washington, Dec. 2.-Henry White,
former Ambassador to France and who
recently returned from Germany, dis
cussed the European situation to-day
with President Wilson.
Europe is not ready for peace yet, -
Mr.. White said ''T'here is not the
slightest chance at present of getting
a hearing for suggestions of peace
That time will come later and then it
will be time for the United States to
act. -
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-02
MANY PRIZE BIRDS ENTERED
A. J. Fell, of West Point, Will Enter
"a at Poultry Show

Indications point toward large at
tendance at the coming poultry show
which will be held at the Chestnut
street hall December s to IL. Entries
have been received from breeders of
thoroughbred birds from Pennsylvania,
New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut,
Delaware, Maryland, Virginia West
Virginia, Indiana and Ohio.
Word has just been received from A.
j. Fell, of West Point, Pa, one of the
foremost breeders of White Wyandottes
in America, that he will attend the
show with thirty four prize birds of tho
following classes: Six pullets, cock
erels, 6 hens, 6 cocks, pen of old birds
and one pen of young birds.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-02
Andrew G. Boyson Dies

Andrew C. Boyson, S5 years old,
died last night at the home of his sis
ter, Mrs. Charles G. Fry, 537 Curtin
street. Funeral services will be held
Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock, the
Rev. Harvey Klaer, pastor of Covenant
Presbyterian church, officiating. Burial
will be made in the Harrisburg ceme-
terry.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-02
MATCHES CAUSE $50 LOSS
They Catch Fire From Stove in a
Washington Street House

Matches on box under a small gas
stove in rear room on the third floor
of 1O7 Washington street this morning
took fire from the heat and created a
blaze that did damage amounting to
500 before the Paxton and Washington
companies, called by telephone, ex-
tinguished the flames.
The interior of the room and some
of the furniture burned. The room
was occupied by Mrs. Charles Swartz.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-02
Badges for English Bow Scouts

London, Dec. 2, 1.3O P. M.-The
American Ambassador Walter Hines
Page to-day presented in behalf of the
American Boy Scouts gold badges TO
twenty-five English Boy Scouts who
assisted the American Relief Commit
tee during the rush following the dec
laration of war. Mr.. Page sent letters
with badges to five Boy Scouts now
serving in the war zone.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-02
Pharmacists Meeting

The Legislative committee of the
State Pharmaceutical Association, of
whom Senator elect Snyder, of Blair,
is chairman, is holding a meeting at the
Commonwealth Hotel to-day to draft a
new law to govern and regulate the sale
of narcotics. 1t is recognized that the
present law relating to the sale of
opium, morphine and similar drugs in
this State is very lax, and it is pro-
posed to draft one that will be very
stringent in every respect. 1t will prob
ably be drawn on the lines of the law
relating to the sale of cocaine in this
State, which is recognized as model.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-02
Samuel aenslade Dies in Hospital

Samuel Genslade, IS years old, an
inmate of The Dauphin county aims
house, died at 1915 clock last night
in the Harrisburg hospital from com.
plication of diseases. He was operated
on yesterday morning in the hope Of
saving his life. He was admitted to
the hospital November z.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-02
Foreigner Struck by Train

Wallace Ludenick, foreigner, whose
home cannot be learned, was struck by
train on the main line of the Penn
sylvania railroad mile west Of Cove
this afternoon while trespassing. He suf-
fered fractured skull. He was brought
to the Harrisburg hospital for treat
menIt. He was unconscious and could
not give any information about him
self.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-02
After Food Dopers

During November the Pure Food Di.
vision ordered prosecutions in 1O6
cases of dealers caught disposing of
,adulterated food. 1t was found by the
agents of the division that there had
been authorizations of vinegar, butter,
meats, soft drinks, preserved cherries,
dried fruits, cream and milk, that rot
ten eggs, fruit and vegetables had been
sold and even champagne cider mis-
branded. The cases for prosecution
numbered 65 more than in October.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-02
Found $4,000 in His Mattress
Bu Associated Press.

Walsenburg, Col, Dec. 2.-Burt
Howard, private in Troop F, Fifth
U. s. cavalry, was arrested here to-
day following the theft of $4,000
from the postofice last night. Officials
said $4,000 was found in Howard Is
mattress.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-02
PRoGREssIvEs FILE ACCOUNT
National Committee Gave the Colonel
$1,000 for Travelling Expenses
BIZ Associated Press,

Washington, Dec. 2.-The final cam
paign expense report of the Progress
sive National committee filed to-day
shows contributions of $27,275 and
expenditures of $27,261. The principal
contributions are listed as am "unpaid
loan from New York banks" $4,000;
Progressive volunteers $10,025; Will
liam H. Childs, $3,750; T. H. Powers,
$4,000.
A payment of $1,000 to Colonel
Roosevelt for travelling expenses was
recorded. Nearly all the expenditures
were to State committees.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-02
For Men Frozen to Death
By 4 ASSOcidted Press.

Quebec, Dec -Four men we're
frozen to death in the waters of the
Lake of Septic when their canoe was
crushed between heavy contacts of ice,
according to information that reached
here to-day. The men were last heard
of ON November II. A relief party
found the iee-battered canoe.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-02
Creating of a Neutral Zone

Washington, Dec. Proposals for
creating a neutral zone in the waters
of the Western Hemisphere and con-
serving the rights of neutrals will be
laid by the United States before the
governing board of the Pan American
Union which consists of diplomatic
representatives of the 21 American re-
publics.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-02

Charles Harlacker, 205 South River
street, an employe of the Ford Motor
Sales Company, was caught in the ele-
vator in the Ford garage this after
noon, sustaining fracture of the right
leg ait the ankle. He was admitted to
the Harrisburg hospital for treatment.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-02
Against the Increase

George NJ. Henry, representing the
Narberth Civic Association, fled pro-
test to-day against the proposed in
crease of passenger rates, and protests
were also filed by citizens of Lawndale.
Cheltenham, Ryers, Rustleton, Rock,
ledge and the Fox Chase Improvement
Association.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-02
Wilson Gets Prisoners Released

Washington, Dec. 2.-On personal
representations from President Wilson
through Ambassador Gerard, Germany
has released Admiral Neeld, retired,
of the British navy and his wife, who
We're held military prisoners at Ger
man health resort
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-02
4 IN FAMILY BURNED TO DEATH
Holocaust in North Carolina as Fire
Destroys Home
By Associated Press,

Wilmington, N. c., Dec. 2.-Four
members of the family Of A. II. McNeill
were burned to death here late last
night when fire destroyed their home
The dead are Hannah McNeill, 81;
Amelia, IL; Walter, 8, and Wade, 3.
The parents and one child escaped.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-02
Soldier Executed at Vera Cruz

Vera Cruz, Dec. 2.-Tne first execu-
ton since the Mexican troops have re-
turned here occurred yesterday. 1t was
that of a soldier who was detected in
an attempt to steal ammunition. He
was tried by summary court-martial
and shot within an hour after his ar
rest,
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-02
PHILADELPHIA CLOSING
BU Associated Press.

Philadelphia, Dec. 3.-Closed steady.
Lehigh Navigation, 72; Lehigh Valley,
say; P. R. R., 52%; Reading, 69%;
Storage Battery, As; Union Traction,
S9h; United Gas Improvement Com
pany, 80H.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-02
Bad Teeth Serious Health Problem

Jacksonville, Fla, Dec. 2.-Bad
teeth cause one of the most seri ous
health problems of the day, according
to DIR. Harvey w. Wiley, of Washing
ton, D. G., who discussed that subject
here to-day in an address before the
American Public Health Association.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-02
Mr.. Wharton Here

Bromley Wharton, secretary of the
State Board of Charities, was here to.
day arranging for the presentation of
the annual report to the Governor. The
Commission has finished its hearing of
applicants for State appropriations
from the next Legislature, and will
make its recommendations in its rs.
port.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-02
Prince. of Wales Relief Fund

London. Dec. 2, 1.25 P. M.-The
Prince of Wales fund for national re-
lief to-day reached the total of A.
100000 pounds ($20,000,O0O).
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-02
sToUGH's ASSOCIATE RETURNS
Found His Wife Improving Rapidly
From Burns She Had Received

The Rev. G. T. Cartwright, associ-
ate to DR.. Slough, returned to this
city to-day from his home in Delaware,
Ohio. He found his wife, who had
been severely burned while setting
some rubbish on fire, greatly improved.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-02
SIX INCHES OF RAINFALL
One Fatality Occurs in Deluge That Wis
its Texas
By associated Press

Houston, Tex, Dec. 2.-One person
was killed and several injured and doz-
ems driven from their homes by a wind
and rain storm here early to-day.
Information here is that the down.
pour was general over the coast section
of Texas.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-02
Brumbaugh Banquet at Washington

Washington, Dec. 2.-Governor- elect
Brumbaugh, of Pennsylvania, will be
introduced to the Pennsylvania de,ega-
tion in Congress at dinner to be given
here December 7. Speaker Clark and
others outside the State will be guests.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-02
New Controller for Cambria

George M. Wertz, of Johnstown, a
former Senator from Cambria, was to-
day appointed by Governor Tener to be
County Controller of Cambria county to
fill vacancy caused by death.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-02
RESCUE WORKERS REPORT
Total Of Isl Meals Served at Mission
Within Several Weeks

The monthly report of the American
Rescue Workers from November 16 to
80 shows the number of beds given,
40; numbers of meals served, 151;
number of garments given out, III,
and Is baskets to different families.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-02
Lyddite Explosion Kills Six
BIZ Associated Press.

Bradford, Eng, Dec. "A large
stock of lyddite exploded to-day in
chemical works near this city.~ Six
men were killed and many Others in
jured.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-02
Robbed and Murdered bv Higbwavman

Scranton, Pa, Dee. 2.-Thomas Ross.
2S years old, of Jessup, was held up,
robbed and murdered by highwaymen
early to-day. Louis Shamborne, %,
has been arrested, charged with the
robbery and killing.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-02
Ely a Manager

Governor Tener has appointed John
F. Ely, of Jeanette, member of the
board of managers of the Pennsylvania
Village for Feeble Minded Women, vice
Rabbi j. Levy, resigned.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-02
CroSsen to Hang

The date for the hanging of Isaiah
Crossen, the Fayette county murderer,
was fixed by the Governor to-day for
January 7, 1915.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-05-23
DID REALLY MEAN 1T ONCE
Newspaper Mans FIowery Compll-
ments Not Altogether Complete
Case of Bunk.

William d. Hassett, one Of the
sharks on diplomacy and internation'
al affairs in Washington, covers the
state department for a big news as
ISOLATION. One day another reporter
covering the same run rushed up to
him with this request:
Bill, fix me up a nice little story
about this affair for my paper. You
know more about this than anybody"
Hassett not being particularly busy
at that time, complied with the re.
quest.
Half an hour later the same man
came back and requested:
"Bill, please fix me up another lit
tie story. You know you're the best
informed man in regard to this par.
ticular subject"
Bill again wrote the story. The 9TH
er man came back the third time.
Look here" said Bill dryly, "Tll
write this third story for you, but l
hope you don't think it's because I'm
falling for this bunk of yours about
how much know"
WELL" said the other, rubbing his
chin, lit was on the level the first
time."-Popular Magazine.