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The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-26

re-enrolling, but we ought to have a
large number of new members from
Harrisburg's list of vocalists. Each
musical rganlzation, including every
church choir, should send its quota Of
new members.
Although | am a teacher, | do not
hesitate to say to each individual sing
er that the intimate acquaintance with
choral masterpiece is worth dozens Of
private lessons, and many precious
hours often wasted in practicing in
solitary confinement. Such acquaintance
gives the singer ideas in Interpretation;
it enlarges the musical horizon; it in
duces stability in time and accuracy
in rythm, to say nothing of the know-
edge of musical structure which is un.
consciously gained.
1.-The work chosen by the Board of
Directors to be studied this winter and
rendered at the next annual festival is
Handel's Oratorio Samson. | ann sure
all are familiar with the power of the
solos and choruses of Handel's Mes
siah. Immediately upon the completion
of this oratoro Handel wrote his
Samson which is ranked as high as
the Messiah by no less a judge than
the composer himself For, when he
was asked which of the two oratorios
he considered the better, he replied that
he actually did not know to which he
could give a preference. The work has
been sung to crowded houses is tuneful
and dramatic, and thus appeals to sing
er and hearer alike.
~ am looking anxiously forward TO
this year work. and | hope we can
start off with a big, well balanced Choir
us ON January >. | will do my best
to make this term the most successful
in the Society's history, and / am sure
the chorus will do likewise. -
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-26
THE LORD NEEDS HELP

certain preacher in of the Southern States, was
preaching away one Sunday night when fire alarm broke
the attentive stiffness of the sanctuary
sit stil he cried to his disturbed congregation 'If
there fire. the Lord will take of His own, and not
let anything happen that shouldn't"
just then two children, who had stepped outside
shrieked:
"Oh, it's the parsonage! It's the parsonage'
Without q word of farewell that preacher made wild
bound from the pulpit and struck for his burning
residence.
"They is times, it seems" said lean member of the
congregation when tn Lord needs hep."-National
Monthly.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-26
Jap Soldiers for Europe?

The project of sending Japanese
army to Europe is gathering force in
Japan. 1t is understood that France
and Russia favor the idea, but that
Great Britain hesitates to call upon her
ally to go to Europe. 1t is estimated
that an army of 300,O00-the num-
ber under consideration-wou cost 5
yen per soldier daily, or about $780,
coo for all. The feet of transports
would go by way of Suez and, in addi-
tion to total equipment of arms,
would have to convey food for many
months, including vast quantities of
rice. The idea is that the expenses
would be covered by a European loan.
Baron Kato, Minister of Foreign AT.
fairs, is quoted as being opposed to
the project
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-26
HANDEL SAMSON CHOSEN
FOR The Choral society
Continued From First Page.

operation ended in a blaze of glory.
And after the splendid achievement Of
last April it would be strange indeed
if we do not find ourselves in this, the
twentieth season of the organization,
moving on to even greater things than
have been done in the past.
"The call has now gone out for the
resumption of work. No singer of Rar,
rsburg, worthy of the name, can well
afford to refuse this summons. | am
glad to learn that former members are
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-26
Says War Is Uniting the Glasses

Mrs. Waldorf Astor, wife of the
member of the House of Commons from
Plymouth and formerly Miss Nancy
Langhorne, of Virginia, was among the
women who greeted the American
Christmas ship Jason upon its arrival at
Plymouth, England Mrs. Astor also
made an address at the opening of a
relief fund bazar at LARA Wesleyan
church.
Il hope hatred will 90 out of the
world, Mrs. Astor said. "a soldier
once told me that he once believed in
God, but since he had been in tine
trenches he does not i told him that
it was not God who put him in the
trenches. This war is bringing all
classes together, and in that way it is
doing much good II we could only
make up our minds to replace hate with
love and endesvor to think that our
neighbors are doing their best, We
would all be happier
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-26

An English colonel at kit inspection
said to Private Flanagan:
"Ha! Yes, shirts, socks, f1annels, all
very good. Now, can you assure me
that adj the articles of your kit have
buttons on thems"
"No, SIR" said Private Flanagan
hesitatingly.
How s that, sirf''
''Aren't no buttons on the towels,
sir! Kansas City Star.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-26
Pure RICH BLOOD
Prevents Disease

Bad blood is responsible for more
ailments than anything else. 1t causes
catarrh, dyspepsia, rheumatism, weak.
tired, languid feelings and worse
troubles.
Hoods Sarsaparilla has been won
derfully successful in purifying and
enriching the blood. removing scrofula
and other humors, and building up the
whole system. Take it-give it to all
the family SO as to avoid illness. Get
it to-day. Adv.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-26
NOT oVER THERE

An old couple emerged from the station started mp
the street AS they passed up newsstand the old gentle
man stopped his eyes glued to the great headlines of
papers. His wife pulled nsisteny his sleeve in vain
endeavor to lead him Finally he turned toward her.
Mary" he said excitedy. "the papers say there's big
going in Europe!"
Well she replied, they're having fine weather for it!'
Exchange
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-26
Urges Safer Street Cars

''Since the public service company
law came into full force and effect the
Commission has issued protective or
ders that have doubtless brought Jbene-
fetal results. The requirements that
the ears of street passenger railway
companies he equipped with jacks, that
conductors precede the ears over the
tracks of steam railroads and that
passengers be no. allowed on the front
platform of street cars are being OBJ
served. There was an apparent dispo.
sition ON the part of some of the en-
ployes to disregard these regulations,
but when informed that the orders were
issued to be obeyed their indifference
was no longer displayed.
"There are other measures, however
concerning the operation of street cars
the adoption of which are essential to
the comfort and the safety of passen-
gers and employees.
Complaints have been received that
the steps and running boards of the
ears of some of the lines are too high
and are not only the cause of accidents,
but are a source of inconvenience. In
vestigation shows that these grievances
are we'll founded. | have, in cOnse-
auence, held conferences with represent
atives of the Pennsylvania Street Rail
ways Association with a view to the
adoption by the Commission of such
regulations as will remove this objec-
tion and will make further provision
for the enclosing of the front platform
of cars SO that the employees may have
that measure of protection to which
they are entitled.
"The equipment of all cars with
power brakes, as well as hand brakes.
and the daily operation of both brakes;
the installation of automatic couplers;
p safe and proper method of heating
cars, and the maintenance of lights. at
highway crossings and at points on the
line of the railway, such as the ap'
proaches to sharp curves, bridges, steep
grades, etc., in country districts, and a
reasonable control of the intensity of
headlights of cars on public highways
will all contribute to the elimination of
elements that figure in accidents of var
ious kinds.
The Problem of Tunnels
"The accident which recently oc-
Cured in the Phoenixville tunnel on
the line of the Philadelphia & Reading
railway emphasizes,t the necessity OF CIV
inc the matter of tunnels our prompt
and serious consideration. | have'
therefore, sent communication to the
steam railroad companies operating in
Pennsylvania, requesting them to fur
nish information regarding dimensions
of tunnel, with degree of curves and
percentage of grades;1 when construct
4. Il. e aN.,,n 10 IN,
terror lining, braeing, etc.; method of
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-26

More than half the incoming members of the Penusvl
vania Legislature served in legislative body before
Here is chance for really independent making
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-26

The proposed Christmas truce did materalize but
we hope there will be permanent rucc before next
Christmas.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-26
WEATHER FORECASTS

Harrisburg and vicinity: Fair, con
tinued cold tonight with lowest tenn
perature about 5 degrees. Sunday fair
and somewhat warmer.
Eastern Pennsylvania: Fair tonight
Sunday fair with rising temperature
Moderate variable winds.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-26
Turkish Banks in London

The two Turkish banks in London,
the Imperial Ottoman bank and the
National Bank Of Turkey, which were
placed under government control at the
outbreak of war with Turkey, have now
been granted an extended license. They
will, therefore, he treated as ordinary
banks so far as business outside Tur-
key is concerned, but will still be un-
der supervisor of the British gov
ernment.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-26

The Illinois Central Railroad has ordered 65 locomotives
That is the kind of news that cheers
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-26

Now Santa Claus is begging for a moratorium on the
debt he contracted before Christmas.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-26
Investigator Tells Serv-
ice Board How to
Eliminate More Dam
gers on Railroads
13,361 PERSONS
HURT N YEAR
Report Shows That Commission Is Ia
king Active Steps in the Direction
of Reducing the Number of Grade
Crossings in State

While recommending no drastic leg
islation in his report issued to-day to
the Public Service Commission for the
period between July 2S, 1913, to June
30, 1914, John P. Dohoney, lnvestiga
tor of Accidents for the Commission,
makes suggestions in the direction of
the conservation of human life with spe
cial reference to protection of railroad
workmen, passengers and the general
public. He presents interesting figures
regarding accidents on the rail, es-
pecially to railroad workers.
Mr.. Dohoney' s work was taken up
when the State Railroad Commission
went out of existence and was succeeded
by the Public Service Commission. The
newer Commission, in the matter of rail
road accidents, has continued that phase
of the work instituted by the original
Commission. The report is voluminous
one dealing with all of the accidents
that have occurred, and as briefly sum
married. in the letter of transmission
from Mr.. Dohoney, is as follows:
This report shows that during the
time indicated 1881 persons were in
jured on the steam railroads and the
street railways of this State. There
were 10,190 persons injured on the
steam railroads. OF this number 991
were killed. The latter embraced 32S
employees, 15 passengers, 555 trespass-
ers and SO others.
There were S,161 persons injured
on the street railways. OF this number
10 were killed, the fatalities including
8 employees, 10 passengers, 20 tres
passers and 116 others.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-26
CHRISTMAS TREES IN HOMES

1t would be difficult to compute the number of
Christmas trees that to-day Frightening homes
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-26

Now the doctor has his innings.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-26

Preaching night after night In
tabernacle such as was used in this
city during the Slough campaign is no
easy matter. When DR.. Slough came
to Harrisburg his first concern after
establishing his domicile was making
the acquaintance of an osteopath, a
leading member of that profession said
this morning. DR.. Slough frequently,
after preaching at the tabernacle would
go to his osteopath for treatment. On
one occasion the practitioner worked
on DR.. Slough s throat from II until
. clock in the morning. Other times
the evangelist was under treatment for
more than an hour. During the seven
weeks campaign ten out of the twelve
members of the Slough party were
treated by the osteopath. When the
party left Harrisburg they obtained
the name of an osteopath in Altoona
and one in Lancaster, who will be en-
gagged to treat the members during
campaigns in those places. Billy Sun
day, who is perhaps the best known
evangelist who uses a tabernacle with
"sawdust trail, ;" always has an os-
teopath attendant upon him in the
various cities he visits, member of
the profession said.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-26
20 Killed at Grade Crossings

"Included in the total number of
accidents are 70 persons killed and
222 injured at grade crossings of rail
roads and 2 killed and 70 injured at
grade crossings of street railways.
50 According to the accident reports
of railroad companies SO trespassers
struck by cars were under the influence
of intoxicating liquor, and of this num-
Der "a were killed. The street rail
way companies report that intoxicated
persons were killed and that so were
injured.
The above summary will give the
Commission an idea of the vast field for
activity along the line of protection and
the necessity for the adoption of every
practicable method with this end in
view. 1t is more important to safe
guard the lives Of people than it is to
determine whether passenger is over
charged or whether a shipper is unjust
ly assessed for the transportation of his
goods.
There are approximately 10000
publlc crossings of steam railroads at
grade in this State and it is gratifying
to know that the Commission has be-
gun the work tending to their elimina-
ton. Watchmen, gates and bells do not
constitute absolutely reliable protection.
''Our reports show that during the
period embracing January 1st and June
30th of this year "A accidents occurred
at protected crossings, by which Is
people were killed and 3 were injured.
During the same period II were killed
and So injured at unprotected cross
ings,
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-26

YESTERDAYS TEMPERATURE IN HARRISBURG
Highest, 20; lowest, Is: a. m, 25 ?. m, Is.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-26

If every woman and child knew the satisfac-
tion and real happiness of having money at specified
timeaceumulated by small and regular savings made
each week and not missed-they would join the
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-26
Insurance, Taxes, Coal

any other needs, and not be worried when these
payments become due. If you have spent during the
year, money that you really have nothing for which
experience of many, don't do the coming year.
Make up your mind to have something at the close of
1915 If You listen to this you will have. Join
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-01-27
GOg T{gAlS is NAMED
As FIRST GOVERNOR
OF the Panama Canal Zone in
An Executive Order by
President Wilson.
cpy Assoe,Arrp pREss,

WASHINGTON, ian. 27.-President
Wilson today signed an executive or
der putting into operation on April l
a permanent government for the PAN
anna canal zone and naming Colonel
George w. Goethals as the first civil
governor. Secretary Garrison made
the announcement lie said Colonel
Cocktails had not yet been officially
informed but that he would be as soon
as his name was sent to the Senate
probably sometime today.
Mr. Garrison said the cabinet meet
ing was devoted largely to q discussion
or the Panama canal government He
added that the question of tolls had
not been discussed and that the eXecu-
tive order merely makes provision for
the collection of such tolls as are pro-
ided by law.
The permanent government OF the
zone headed by a civil governor elimi-
mates the commission which is now in
charge. Members of the commission
are 10 be retained. however, until the
opening of the canal as committee
in charge of the arrangements Tor the
celebration incident to the opening
though without any administrative
functions
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-01-27
3, EXCELLENT SCHOOLS
IN MINING DISTRICTS
In This State for the Children
of west Virginia Coal
Miners.

OH AfRIIEsToN. Jan. 81 by way
of illustrating the advantages OF
West Virginia for miners who want
to enter fields where they may
bring up families in sober, moral
and enlightened communiti es, one OF
the most profinent Tnen in the Fo-
cahontas coal field recently called
attention to the erce1lent schools IN
Fayette, Raleigh, Mercer, McDoWeIi
and Mingo counties.
The occasion of this was the re-
mark anent the fine public school
buildings to be found in those coun-
ties. The operator, to explain this,
told of the money spent there w1tnlh
the last three years on new pullo-
ings.
Several years ago some OF the OPP
orators and miners noted the aosence
Of substantial school houses, with
with modern equipment, in the Po-
cahontas field. Both employers ana
employees were aroused to the need
OF such buildings and equipment and
they united in representations TO the
proper county authorities. It was
pointed out that the bulk OF the taxes
was paid by people connected WIN
the coal industry and those ltV1ng IN
the mining camps. County author-
tiles saw the point and took action.
~
today in the beautiful three story
brick buildings seen in the above
mentioned counties. Magnificent
schools are located at Bramweli, Ma
toaka and princeton, in Mercer coun-
ty. These buildings cost about 500
900 apiece and have the latest things
in school equipment. In addition
some ST the best teachers in the
state are to be found there. The re-
suit Is that the educational standard
IS high. Children of miners are get
ting the same schooling as the chill
dren of operators and sons OF en-
ployers and employees are prepa1Tllls
Tor college ide by side.
The same kind of buildings, safe
kind of school equipment and same
educational standards are to pc
found at BeclSley, in F'ayette county !;
al FSilIhorn. Ennis, Berwind, Gary,
Pageton and WEIGH in mcdowell
count, and Williamson, in Mtngo
county.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-01-27
FREIGHT RATE
PROBE NOW ON
IN P!TISgyRG.
President Harding of Clarks
burg on the Stand before a
Federal Examiner.
RATEs ARE MUCH HIeRER
Than in Pittsburg District and
Cheap Fuel Here is No
Inducement at All.

PITTSBURG, Pa, Jan. 27.-Giasa
manu- factureTs from the central DIS
trict Of west Virginia are giving tes-
timony before Examiner Kari *.
GARNER of the Interstate Commerce
Commission n the federal building
here today regarding freight rates
charged the manufacturers OF thelr
district by the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad Company. They assert that
that the rates are greater than
those charged manufacturers OF
other districts
President C. H. Harding, Of the
Central Window Glass Association
was on the witness stand all morn
ing. Mr.. Harding is connected with
q ,C1arksburg company He declared
that his city was affected by the rates
charged Fby the baltimore and OAlo
to the extent that glass manufactuF-
,ers had come to ClarlSsburg for the
purpose OF locating and then decided
on other localities on account OF
railroad freight rates.
Mr.. Harding testified that ClaFKs-
burg did not enjoy the advantages o.
rates which are allowed manufactuE-
ers Of the Pittsburg district 70 west
ern points. He added to this that
the claims for breakage against the
railroad company amounted TO prac-
ttcally nothing and that the glass
manufactures shipped his products
IN any kind of llox car which was
given him so long as 1T would roll.
Harding gave as his opinion tnae
the manufacture of glass was becoin-
ing steadily less profitable, ten per
cent OF the profit having been lost to
the manufacturer since 1907. he
also said that the supply of natural
gas was diminishing so rapidly that
where 500 cubic feet We're avatlapIe
twenty years ago, only one cubic foot
could now be had
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-01-27

Officers Are Chosen to Serve
for a Year with Earl
Dresbacf resident.
PLAYERs ABE TO SHARE
IN the Profits and a Strong
Team of Fourteen Men is
to Be Maintained.

A meeting OF baseball enthusiast
CT the city was held in the Office OF
John o. Brooks in the Empire build
ing last evening to organize a base
ball club to represent Clarksburg dur
ing the coming spring and summer.
The meeting was called to order by
Mr.. Brooks and officers 10 run the
club during the coming season we're
selected. They are Earl G. Dresbach
president; F. s. Thompson, secretary;
John o. Brooks, treasurer; L, o Bull
Smith, captain; and Jesse Sackett,
trainer The officers OF the club VIII
act as mangaer until the club is
thoroughly organized and then man
ager will be selected.
1t was decided at the meeting last
evening that all officers, players, UNI
pires and official seorekeepars would
share alike in the club this season.
The team viii be composed of four
teen OF the best players Of the city
and county No player in the county
is barred from trying out with the
team and if he makes good at the try
out, he will become a member OF the
club and share alike with all other
players.
Union Park WILDE put in condition
for practice when the winter weather
breaks. and long before the playing
season opens the grounds, diamond
and grand stand will be improved and
repaired.
The players attending the meeting
last evening are Earl Stutler, Gilbert
Oldaker, Lloyd Lowe, Orie Stegrist,
Carl Cuppitt, James Killeen, Prank
WaybrIght, Frank McGraw, A. linn,
June Quinn, Joseph Carduff Frank
Moran, Clarence Moran, Carl Louden.
Mike McAndrew, Harry Carduff L. o.
Smith and C. ReVeridge
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-01-27
KENNEDY HANGS
Around at Washington Hoping
That the Lightning May Yet
Come His Way.
,a.rerAL 81 - rr,EssAn,

WASHINGTON. -. &C.. Jan 81
notwithstanding the fact that the
reoomme ndation of Med Smith, OF
IFairmont, To be marshal for the
INorthern district of West Virginia
has been made to the president. AL
fred Kennedy, of Parkersbnrg, who
was an applicant for the position, y
still in Washington. Other applt-
cants for the place have returned
home, hut Mr.. kennedy is still here.
Just what he can accomplish, or
whether he is trying to accomplish
anything N the way of having his
own name considered, Is not appar-
Ient. Mr.. Smith was recommended
by the same parties whose recon-
mendations have been sufficient In
-other cases to bring presidential app
Continents Mr. Kennedy no doubt
has good endorsements, but they 90
come from the persons who seem to
have the car of the president, while
Mr.. Smiths endorsements are from
them. 1t is expected that within
few days the president will send the
nomination OF Mr.. Smith to the Sem
ate.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-01-27

TO the United Mine Workers.
the Course OF Fede tions
Executive Council
IM Rely 10 cEIAReEs
Made hy Charles \. Mover
President of Western Fed
Grafton Of Miners

INDIANAPOLIS. Jan.
UeI Gompers, president Of the A1tiet
can Federation of Labor, VIII artlNe
ii indianapolis Thnr dag l0Tiain
limited Nine Woke Ell Of America
cording to the nnounceileft mad
by President John r. White toda
President GompeFs viii eSp Ia
action of the executive council q the
federation In eonnectlnn w'i clia
es made in the cons ion tercla
by Charles IA Mpy err pi' esi EN- III tl1e
Western Federation 81 liners tlta
ii the copper strike in nc gan
lost 1t viii be due entirely 20 tl
activity OF the executive council ot
the AmeEicaR Federnt ION Of labor