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The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-23
SEEING THE SUN
A Travellers Experience Among the
Natives of Manchuria

In Thirty Years in Mukden' DR..
Dugald Christie tells the following
story of an experience that he and the
Rev. John MacIntyrc underwent on a
trip they took from Mukden to the riv-
er Yalu, the border of Korea. On their
way back they found themselves to-
ward dusk one day in a sparsely in
habited district several miles from the
only inn. They reached it by fording
swift river swollen with melting
SHOWS and found poor hovel with only
one common room and two old men as
innkeepers.
There was neither candle nor lamp,
but the end of tarred ro.e that hung
from a beam was burning, and by this
dim light / looked at my watch" says
Mr.. Christie.
What is that toy'' asked one of
the old men.
1t tells the time, | answered.
What time? What do you mean
by times"
1t shows where the sun is.
Turning to his brother, he asked in
puzzled way: But the suns down
long ago. How can he tell where it iss'
Ai-ya!' said the brother, with
awe. He can still see it in the glass.
What can these foreigners not do?'
Early the next morning we were
astir, preparing to 60 on. As our horses
were being saddled the old man ques-
toned us again:
"'How far away is your countryi'
90 Many thousand miles.
And did you ride all the way on
that horsei' -
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-23

"Give us a song!" tbs soldiers cried,
The outer trenches guarding,
When the heated guns of the camps
allied
Grew weary of bombarding.
The dark Redan, in silent scoff.
Lay, grim and threatening, under;
And the tawny mound of the Malakoff
No longer belched its thunder.
There was a pause. A gnardsman said:
"We storm the forts tomorrow;
Sing while we may, another day
Will bring enough of sorrow"
They lay along the battery's side,
Below the smoking cannon:
Brave hearts, from Severn and from
Clyde,
And from the banks of Shannon.
They sang of love, and not of fame;
Forgot was Britain's glory:
Each heart recalled different name,
But all sang "Annie Lawrie."
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-23
engineers Will BANQUET
Society to Hold Event Saturday, March
az Prominent Educators
Among the Speakers

The Engineers Society of Pennsyl.
vania will hold its eleventh anniversary
banquet at the Harrisburg Club at 7.30
o o'clock Saturday evening, March 81
Prominent engineers and educators
from various parts of the State have
signifed their intention of being pres
ent, and the total attendance is expect
ed to reach $50.
The list of speakers, which will bring
together group of men prominent in
various lines of endeavor, includes the
following: DR.. S. b. Mccormick, chan
celor, University of Pittsburgh; Dr.
John II. Harris, president of Bucknell
University; DIR. A. A. Hamerschlag di
rector Carnegie Institute of Technol,
ogy; DR.. w. A. Granville, president of
Pennsylvania College, Gettysburg; j. V.
w. Reynders, vice president Pennsyl-
vania Sseel Company; Thomas l.. Mont
eomery, State Librarian. F. Herbert
Snow, chief engineer of the Public Serv-
ice Commission, will be toastmaster.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-23
QUEEN ESTHER CIRCLE MET
Business Session Held Last Evening in
Ridge Avenue M. E. Church

The members of the Queen Esther
Circle of Ridge Avenue VI. E. church
met last evening in the Sunday school
rooms of the church. At the conclusion
of the business meeting the member.
made scrap books for the children s
wards in the hospitals. Refreshments
were served to the following:
Mrs. Roy Walborn, Mrs. David W.
Fisher, Mrs. Frank Bratten, Mrs. Frank
II. Gregory, Mrs. Harry Jordan, Mrs.
Cora Ewing Harr, Miss Maud Sites,
Miss Helen Neeter, Miss Mary Neeter,
Miss Mary Evans and Miss Amy Win
ter.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-23
PLENTY OF Ammunition IS
Essential PROBLEM OF THE
WAR, ,SAYSSIR J0HNFRENCH

Paris, March 3.-Ammunition
ammunition, nothing but ammunition,
that is the essential problem which the
war presents, in the opinion of Field
Marshal Sir John French, commander
of the English forces in France and
Belgium, according to the Havas
Agency's correspondent at British
headquarters.
Ammunition is the prerequisite of
all progress and of all pushing ahead, J"
Sir John is quoted as saying in an in
terview with the Havas correspondent.
Everyone needs plenty of ammuni-
tion but the Germans need it more
than we do. l have had feeling for
some time past that they were spar
ing with their shells. They don t squan-
der as at the beginning. They are
economizing because the lack of nj
trates necessary for the manufacture
of explosives is making itself felt in
Germany.
"Neither is the morale of the troops
the same. One gets from them an i'm
preston of fatigue and lassitude. They
had based all their calculations ON
sudden smashing victory. That plan
failed and the state of mind of their
troops has suffered as a consequence.
Economic difficulties in the interior
of the German empire are daily be-
coming more serious. No doubt the
Germans still are far from famine
but they manifestly are hampered in
obtaining a food supply and that is
great deal.
81 do not believe it will be long
war. Spring promises well for the al
lies. We are convinced, | and all those
here, that decisive and definite vie
tory awaits us at the end of all these
hard months of war
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-23

Voice after voice caught up the song,
Until its tender passion
Rose like an anthem, rich and strong
Their battle.eve confession.
Dear girl, her name he dared not speak,
Yet, as the song grew louder,
Something upon the soldiers cheek
Washed off the stains of powder.
Beyond the darkening ocean burned
The bloody sunsets embers,
While the Crimean valleys learned
How English love remembers.
And once again a fire of hell
Rained on the Russian quarters,
With scream of shot, and burst OF shell,
And believing of the mortars!
And Irish Nora's eyes are dim
For a singer, dumb and CORY;
And English Mary mourns for him
Who sang Of annie Lawrie."
Sleep, soldiers still in honored rest
Your truth and valor wearing:
The bravest are the tenderest,-
The loving are the daring
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-23
MRS. James G. HAITI Gives
Afternoon BRIDGE PARTY
Card Rooms Were Prettily Decorated
With Fragrant Pink and White
Spring RESPONSIBILITIES Luncheon
Follows

Mrs. James G. Hatz entertained at
bridge this afternoon at her home, 110
State street. The rooms were fragrant
with spring flowers in pretty color
scheme of pink and white and dainty
refreshments were served after the
cards.
Those present were Mrs.. George
King Keet, Miss Emily Frankem, Miss
Lorene Shelley, Miss Elsie Brinser,
Mrs. Sidney Sible, Mrs. Paul, Chad
wick, Miss Marion Kline Steiner, Mrs.
Robert Moorehead, Mrs. Frank Long,
Miss Katherine Worden, Miss Marian
Leib, Mrs. Howard Rutherford. Mrs.
George Porter Hammond, Mrs. H. Ed
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-23
NEWELL ALBRIGHT In RECITAL
Presented a Program of Difficult Num-
bers in Fahnestock Hall

Newell Albright was heard in recital
last evening in Fahnestock hall in a
program as varied in contrast of mum.
oers as 1t was IN the periods represent
ed, consisting of compositions from
Couperln, Bach, Beethoven, Debussy and
Scott.
Mr. Albright has made perceptible
advancement in his art and in his re-
cltai strongly exemplitied the fact that
1t is not absolutely necessary for one
to go abroad to study if the pupil is
talented and has the capacity for hard
work. Mr.. Albright and his instructor.
Prof. Frederick G. Martin, have reason
to be proud of the results attained.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-23
MRS. HERSIIEi h0SfESS
Guests Were Teachers in Sowing School
of Stevens NJ. E. Church

Mrs. L. n. Hershey enterta ned the
teachers Of the B. +. Stevens Memorial
sewing school at her home in Coverly
Heights, yesterday afternoon. llhc
ladies sewed and chattel after which
dainty refreshments were served
Those present were Mrs. Clayton A.
Mrs. j. II. Kase, Mrs. c. Gas
trock, Miss Mary Gastrock, Miss Ben
nett, Mrs. Johnston, Mrs. Herbein, Mrs.
Ray Reed, Mrs. Murray, Mrs. Runk,
Mrs. Caroline Hershey and Mrs. Z. n.
Hershey.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-23
Married at Lancaster

Marietta, March 23.-Miss Mary
Frank, of Lancaster, and Samuel 7. Pot
teiger, of Mountville, were married yes
terday at the home of the BRIDE the
ceremony being performed by the Rev.
William F. Lichliter, pastor of st.
Luke's Reformed church, Lancaster.
After an extensive trip they will reside
at Mountville.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-23
MIR. AND VI rs. l.ODDY HOSTS
Entertained a Number of Guests at
Dinner Last Evening

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Roddy enter,
tained at the.r home, 1910 Regina
street, last evening at dinner. Cover.
were laid for Mr.. and Mrs. E. n. Her.
shey, Mr.. AMI Mrs. J. p. Stouffer, Mr..
and Mrs. Balsbaugh, Mr.. and Mrs.
Loudensla9er. Mr.. AMI Mrs. Walters,
Mr.. and Mrs. Duff, Mr.. and Mrs. Bar.
rick, Chester Stouffer, Miss Kucb or,
Mr. Henry, Miss Schell and Mr.. and
Mrs. Roddy.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-23
Miss Temp'ar Hostess

Miss Bertha l.. Templar entertained
the members of the n. |. Embroidery
Club at her nome, II South Eighteenth
street. Refreshments were served to the
following guests: Mrs. George Diehl,
Mrs, George Robenson, Mrs. Arthur
Adams, Mrs. Milton Beach, Miss Mar
garot Mowers and Mrs. Wiley.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-23
High School Dance Friday

Arrangements have been completed
for the second High school dance, which
will be held in Minterdale hall Friday
evening. The dance viii be conducted
by the same committee which ha
charge of the dances held years ago in
Chestnut street hall and the same Or
chestra, the j. Claude Stauffer orches-
ira, will play. The committee includes
Edward Tregc, j lhn B. Burtnett and
Frederick Townsend.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-23
Millhouse.seifert Weddinp

Marietta, March 23.-4Miss Emma G..
Seifert, of Mountville, and Edward w.
Millhouse, of West .Hempfeld township,
were married yesterday by the Rev. A.
S. Hottenstein, of East Petersburg, at
the home of the bride. A wedding din
ner followed.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-23
Suspicious Nature

$50 you don't care for poetry9"
~ admire it, replied Miss Cay
enne. "But l can t help thinking that
it's dangerous to attach much inport-
ance to language that is selected be
cause the words rhyme instead of for
the purpose of communicating facts. -
Washington Star.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-23
Charles E. Ripper Ill

Charles E. Ripper, foreman of the
Star-Independent composing room, has
been confined to his home, 30 South
Fifteenth street, for the past week by
an attack of pneumonia. Mr.. Ripper 3
condition was slightly improved to-
day,
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-23
Barclay-Shaub Wedding

HOLLYWOOD, March 23.-Miss Helen
NJ. Shaub, of this place, and Allison J.
Barclay, of near here, were married yes
terday at the parsonage of the Trinity
Lutheran church by the pastor, the Rev.
DR.. j. E. Whitaker, with the ring eere-
mony. A reception followed at the
home of the bride.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-23
state College Banquet Postponed

The banquet which the Pennsylvania
State College Association of Central
Pennsylvania was to have held Friday
night in the club rooms OF tine En-
einoers Society has been postponed un-
til later date.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-23
Announce Rirth nf Son

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry M Balthaser,
1855 Howard street, announce the birth
of son, William Edward Balthaser,
Saturday, March 13. Mrs. Balthaser
was Miss Fannie Swartz, of this city.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-23
What We Say It Is, It Is
The Friends You
Left Out Christmas

1t is a happy and charm
ing thing to do-remem-
bering the friends you
cleft out" Christmas
with an Easter present.
1t shows that with you
presents are a tribute of
genuine fri e n d S h i p
rather than mere fol-
lowing of custom. Bud
Holders, Fern Dishes,
Vases of Cut Glass,
Silver and Mahogany,
make choice Easter
presents.
You will find excellent
selections in these, as
well as in Rosaries and
all articles of jewelry, at
Diener's.
Designs are the latest,
quality the best and
prices extremely reason
able.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-23
Mrs. Hiatt at Executive Mansion

Mrs. James s. Hiatt, of Germantown
Philadelphia, wife of the private secre-
tary to Governor Martin G. Brum-
'baugh, is visiting her husband at the
Executive Mansion.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-23
CLASSIC WAR POEMS
Selected by j. Howard Vert
Nc. 3D. THE SONG OF THE CAMP


When 1854. England Sardinia
bloody
OF
assault
the singing spread right left until 80 900
The
by Pennyvanas Bayad
in
The Detroit times., 1915-03-02

TO-DAY A WONDERFUL BUSINESS
NEXT YEAR A BIGGER BUSINESS
The Detroit times., 1915-03-02
Popular Furniture Store
In It's New Quarters
1886 Grand River Avenue West, Just
Above Bagley

The old established firm ~
lanes F1tzsimons < Company Tor.
merIy located on Michigan avenue
have Just moved into their commodl.
Gus new quarters AZ Nos s4-ss Grand
River avenue, where they are re-
ceiving congratulations from their
many friends
Having materially reduced orr
rent" said Mr. Fitzsimons, By nov
ing into our present location. we
will now be able 10 quote much
lower prices than We have ever be-.
fore offered. This means much 20
our customers. for, even In the past
this store has been noted for ~
reasonable priclngs."
There are very many people o.
moderate means who appreciate.
and always buy high grade FIR
The Detroit times., 1915-03-02

niture. not alone because II is In
much better TASTE. but because
they know u Is economy in the long
run--yet these people cannot afford
20 pay fancy prices
ITO them We offer very unusual
service. We have never sold a
single piece OF furniture that we
couldn't absolutely guarantee-that
We were not willing 10 back with
our name and reputation. An en-
tire new stock Of such furniture 10
now on our floors splendid designs
In mahogany. walnut, quartersawed
white OAK. Circaasian. fumed, old
ivory. etc. and all az less prices
than one would expect 10 pay for
such quality"
Mr. fitzsimons extends an urgent
Invitation 70 all customers and
friends 90 visit the new store.
The Detroit times., 1915-03-02

moved cut woodward-ar-. OF late
the movement has branched out and
a new retail district surrounding The
Times new home on Bagley has de-
veloped with a rapidity almost re-
markable. What only few years
ago was staid residence property.
row has a new sky line from II TO
2o-stories high and stores and shops
and Offices vie In bidding for the
peoples attention.
The Detroit times., 1915-03-02
new HEART
OF DETROIT
Business District West
of Woodward Shows
r e m a RI a b lie
Growth.

Maps OF the world are constantly
changing. The marts OF trade OF one
period arc deserted I'm another and
the caravan OF the worlds commerce
takes different course. What al
one time is a busy center is deserted
later and business starts up In an
other locality.
Detroit IL no exception. The river
district. where once the retail dis
trict lay. holds now only Wholesale
and commission houses. The shop
ping district has slowly but sursl,
The Detroit times., 1915-03-02
MILLER'S
Biggest Little Store Put
Grand River on the
Map of Progress
THE TRUE STORY
WITH 4 REASON

SIX years ago opened The Biggest Little Store. In
those days used to lock up and to unch-nowadays
i seldom get chance 10 lunch. Six years ago IL man
stopped and looked in the window used 20 walk out
and get acquainted SIX years ago tried 10 get the
name and address OF every customer, Today the Gus
toners Of years find The Biggest Little Store
the busiest in Detrobut In spite OF the crowd
and hustle they ALWAYS find the friendly in.
terest taken IN visit In the days when had
time 20 talk about the weather and the baby.
MILLER EXPECTED BIG BUSINESS long, before
the days when The Biggest Little Store commenced to
be real factor in Grand River progress knew It
was destined for great Square Deal Treat
.ment and Square Deal Prices the goods that
Woodward jewelers. obliged 10 put High Rent
Price factors which the public couldn't over
Hook.
TO-DAY WONDERFUL BUSINESS
NEXT WEAR A BIGGER BUSINESS
The Detroit times., 1915-03-02

One after another stores the, nave
heen crowded on the avenue by the
high rents and crowded conditions
have moved into the new heart OF
Detroit bringing their trade with
them and making a new live shop
ping district
The Detroit times., 1915-03-02

Fitzsimons a Co.
One OF the latest Acquisitions TO
UContiaued ON Next PsEeD.
The Detroit times., 1915-03-02

ToMoRRow-Another Big Square Deal Specialize
2.0o0 ut this price.
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-12-07
All ERSE TO GOING AHEAD
 PREFERS GOING BACK

LONDON, Dec 7-"If the decIar- ation of London is in force. why, in heavens name, could we not fall hack on the old sea laws of our ancestors which gave them victory? :? The country wants to get rid of all tfls rubbish-the declaration of London and the Hague convention. We want to sweep away all judicial niceties and win this war by placing British interests and the interests of cur allies as the only interests, first and supreme"
 This from the earl of Portsmouth in the house of lords yesterday. He was trying to learn the exact posi- tion of Great Britain with regard to the declaration of London and ob tain a denial CT confirmation of re- s that Lord Reading had made an arragnement with the United States for the reference of claims to ar Aternational tribunal.
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-12-07
GERMAN PEOPLE COMPLAIN 0f
 HIGH COST OF LIVING

BERLIN, Dec. From every part of Germany come in increasing number, complaints of the ever mounting cost of living, especially of eating, says a correspondent, and coupled with them more and more frequently the charge that the mid dle-man is to blame, and that spec ulation, not shortage of food, is re sponsible for lacking up prices to an unprecedented height.
 Scarcely a day goes by but the food question is aired in at least one of the newspapers. The middle-man reprdiates the charges that he is at fault quite as regularly as it iS made, with the result, as the Tag eblatt said, that the more earnestly the true explanation is sought, the more muddled becomes the whole subject.
 Butter has been the latest com nlodity to go up. It had reached q 3-nIark-a-pound CTS cents) figure and was advancing daily when tho authorities stepped in and anchore the price at 2 marks 80 pfernings, where 1t still remains.
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-12-07
GERMANY IS SUSPECTED BY
 MANY AUSTRIAN OFFICIALS

LONDON, Dec. "A Hungarian correspondent of the Morning Post in a dispatch says:
 ''The resignation of the three Aus trian cabinet members is a protest against Germany's attempt to force a trade customs alliance on Austria and Hungary and a warning to tine people of Austria-Hungary that there is economic danger ahead.
 "Germany's tariff union policy al- ready aroused bitter opposition in both the Austrian and Hungarian governments. There is little doubt that the conference between the two emperors had reference to such a tariff and that the ministers who opposed it had to resign.
 'Dr. Rudolph Schuster vonBonnott, minister of commerce, who was a. mong those to resign, in a recent speech opposed the German scheme. He is shining light in the circles that fear that after the war Ger many, cut off from exploiting the countries, is preparing to swallow Austria Hungary under the guise of a customs union.
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-12-07
SOME PLOTTERS
 DID THE WORK
AND SUCCEEDED IN DISABLING STEAMER MINNESOTA HAVE
 RUINED THE BOILERS
HELPLESS TWO DAYS
Ass;- -ases sent Her. Is Expected Back Sometime This
 Afternoon

SAN DIEGO, Dec. 7-Radiogram advices from the big steamer Min nesota that has been helpless for the last two days, says that plotters have succeeded in completely dis abling her by destroying her boil CTS. The tubes have been ruined presumably by the use of acid. Search of the boat has failed to re- veal the guilty thus far, although several have been put under arrest and will be detained for further in- vestigation.
 The radiogram requested assis- tance which was immediately sent her, and is expected to arrive here this afternoon.
 It appears that just before the Minnesota sailed from Seattle last week secret service men received hint that ''somthing would hap pen" to the ship before she could reach her destination, London. Her cargo consisted of foodstuffs and lumber consigned to England. It was positively denied just before her sailing that there was explos- ives or munitions of war aboard the vessel.
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-12-07
MILLIONS OF RUSSIANS WILL TAKE PART IN NEXT DRIVE
Czar Biding Time For The Most
 Terrific Onslaught

PETROGRAD, Dec. T-The next forward movement of the Russian armies will be in numbers of mil lions, not army corps, says high army official. The armies are in better shape than for many months, said this official, and quite capable of moving forward at any point. But the new plan of campaign contem- plates much more than the taking of towns and territory by drives at this point and that.
 The Russian staff is well satis- fled with the net result of strategy during the summer, and, it is assert ed, is willing to bide its time for the inception of the new campaign. A contented army, we'll fed, clothed and housed and weekly steam clean ed, is the first Russian army, as seen by the Associated Press cor respondent during 10 days visit to the positions along the eastern front There are quarters for the officers and for the men, officers clubs, and, strangest of all, steam baths in which the men take turns in squads at being thoroughly steamed and scrubbed; then they are given fresh under garments.
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-12-07

 PREPARES BILL
c COMMISSION FORM OF GOVERN MENT THAT HAS THE SUP
 PORT OF SECRETARY

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7-Dele, gate Wickersham in an interview said that he had prepared a bill which he would introduce at the first opportunity for a commission form of government for Alaska. He said that the bill met with the fuf approval of the Secretary of the It. terior, and had many other strong supporters.
 The bill has for its object the transfer of all the power now eXer- cised by officials at Washington t. a certain number of commissioners who will be stationed in Alaska, thereby facilitating all matters that have to be dealt with through de. partmental bureaus at the nations capital.
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-12-07
ACTUAL CONSCRIPTION EXISTS
 IN NEW ZEALAND

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 7-Aetual conscription exists in New Zealand in order to obtain recruits for the British army, said P. I. Sullivan, of the party of seventy Irishmen who arrived here today on the steamer Moana.
 "When we were aboard the Moana," government officials came to question us. We all stuck to the story that we were going to England to Enlist. That was our little Irish joke as we intended to make our home in California. We had to lie in order to get away.
 "Five thousand recruits a month were promised by New Zealand" de- elared MT. Sullivan.