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The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-07
PEOPLES COLUMN
Tho Star-lndependent does not
make itself responsible for opinions
expressed in this column.
MISSION IN NEW QUARTERS
Rescue Work Now Is Being Done From
1O7 IL South Second Street

Editor, the Star-Independent:
Dear Sir:-Harrisburg youngest
philanthropic institution, the City Res
cue Mission, one of the chain of "Mel"
Trotter Missions for the "down and
out" has more than justified its exist
enee since its organization last fall.
Owing to the lack of accommodation
at North Fifth street to carry out
the needs of the Mission, the directors
have for some time been ON the look
out for more commodious building
which has now been secured at 107 IL
South Second street.
A large room at this address, with
basement, will be occupied sometime
this month, as soon as alterations have
been completed, The main floor will
be fitted for meetings, which are held
every evening, but the rear will be fit
ted with shower and other baths for
the use of the male unfortunates who
frequent the Mission. The basement
will be fitted as store room for cloth
ing which is donated to the Mission by
friends.
The Mission is endorsed by leading
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which fathers might be enlightened, but those mem
toned seem to be of principal Importance.
1t is of course a question whether fathers would
ever read magazine published for their benefit, if
such a periodical existed. The newspapers consti-
tute the principal reading matter for the many men
who are not inclined to waste their time on things
intended to entertain or to advise rather than to
inform. There would have to be very. attractive
smoking sets or some such inducements given with
subscriptions to fathers magazine if such peri
odical were to have respectable circulation.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-07
WHY NOT BIDS IN BUYING LAND9

We are informed that in connection with the
proposed purchase of site for municipal play
ground which appears to be very much needed in
the northern part of the city, desirable plot was
offered to the City Commissioners for $27 900; that
subsequently the owner of another desirable plot,
presumably of the same SIZE offered it for 800,
and that after that the of the plot originally
offered came down to $4,000.
81 These circumstances suggest the possibility of
applying the competitive bidding method to buying
land for the city, just it is applied to buying
municipal supplies. City Commissioner Bowman, in
the annual report of the Water Department. which
is under his control says that the greater part of
the $32 600 saved for the city during 1914 by this
department can be traced directly to the introduc
tion of the competitive plan of awarding contracts
for supplies. Indeed it long has been recognized
fact that the competitive plan of awarding
tracts is great moneysaver for municipalities, and
the competitive plan of disposng of municipal bonds
also is In general use as an economic.one.
If money can be saved by this plan of buying
water pipe fire engines of building sewers or
of selling bonds for city, why it not also be
applied generally to the purchase of land?
Why not, for instance, when the City wants to
buy plot for an asphalt plant or a playground
have specifications drawn up to requirements
and have bids submitted in the regular way? Bids
could be made the basis of so much per square
foot of land. While it might not be practicable
always 10 make the purchase from the lowest bidder
in view of the fact that differently located plots
often actually vary to values, such plan at
least would tend to persons having real estate
for sale to make the fact known and to offer at
the lowest prices they would be willing to take for
it. and the CITY Commissioners could then determine
what site would be the best for the purpose intended
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citizens and by the Police Department
of the City. A great work is being
done under the direction of the super
intendent, Griffith Jones. There were
II confessions in Jesus Christ during
March, and abundant testimony to a
change of heart by the outward conduct
of many of the converts.
The number of Christian workers
who are taking part in the work OF
the evening meetings and an interest
in the Mission generally shows a steady
increase. The aim of the Mission is not
to set up separate organization, but
resident converts are handed over ia
the church denomination of their choice
and become useful citizens.
R, G. Webster, Director.
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Mrs. Rebecca Dunlap

The funeral of Mrs. Rebecca Dunlap,
wife of David Dunlap, who died at her
home, 1920 North Second street, Satur-
day, was held this afternoon at 2
o 'clock from the Covenant Presby-
terian church. The Rev. Harvey Klaer,
pastor of the church, officiated. Inter
ment was in the Harrisburg cemetery.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-07
TOLD INLlGHTER VEIN


OF SPRING HoUsECLEANING
Twas soapsuds and the scrubbing-pail
Did mop and scourine in the slush
All varRish the carpet fail,
And fresh paint dusting brush.
Beware the carpet Tack, my son,
THE broom will scratch the whtewssh bite;
Beware the hot I've soap and shun
1.-The elothes-line in its fight!'
He took his ceiling brush in hand,
Long time the cobweb foe he sought,
Then rested he by the hammer tree
And stood awhile in thought
And as in washtub thought he stood.
The carpet tack, with eyes of flame,
Came coalsoot through the serubbrush wood
And dustpanned it came.
One, two! One, twol And through and through
The eeiling-brush went snicker-snack,
He left it dead, and with its head
He metal-polished back.
"And hast thou slain the carpet tack?
"Come to my my pearline boy.
"Oh window rag! Oh soiled clothes bag!"
He vscuumeleaned in joy.
Twas soapsuds and the scrubbing pail
Did mop and seourine in the slush,
All varnish the carpet fall
And fresh paint dusting brush.
Harvey Peake in Philadelphia Record.
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Hindo will be featured the Majestic
daily mainees when Leroy Tama BoseO and of fifty mga
will be
first local Of the celebrated trio mystery people who have baaed
Tams and BOs The Hndoo trick in which small boy who climbs
performed the Hndoo
Three African lions 100 head other live stock and Of parsph
filing Along
the
world.-Adv.s
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WASTED PRAYER

little city girl had been taught to morning prayer
in verse, two lines of which
"All through the day. humbly pray
"Be thou my guard and guide"
One day. whenshe had finished she electrified her mother
by exclaiming
Mamma, that's the most foolish prayer heard
What do 1 want garden guide fort We haven't any
garden."-Boston Transcript
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DISCRETION

did you meet the professor'"
''Yes"
Fine conversationalist of eoursef"
81 don't know He only spoke Asked some
thing about couple of foreign mutts-friends Of his
suppose"
"What was it he askedi"
"why. he asked if considered Nietzsche original
than Treitsehe."
What did you tell himf"
Il was pretty careful I heard of the Founders.
you know but didn't want to show my ignorance
"What did you sayf"
II said was neutral "-Cleveand Plain Dealer.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-07
Music as a Cure for Wounded

Music as an aid in the recovery of
mental faculties lost as tine result of
narrowing experiences at the front, is
being used with success at the hospital
for paralysis, MaidaJvafe, London. The
hospital authorities pointed to the case
of Bandsman A. G. Reynolds, of the
Second Wiltshire regiment, as typical
of cases of this class. He was buried in
trench for thirteen hours by the ex-
plosion of a German shell at Ypres, and
for three weeks afterwards his mind
was a complete blank. He was brought
to London and given treatment" with
the piano and other musical Instruments.
He began TO improve immediately, and
to assist the treatment, pieces of music
which had been played to him were
left in his room and on his bed. Gradu-
ally he began to read the musical nota-
tion and later the ordinary printing.
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suffering terribly, but when invalided
back home are apt to spread disease.


- ~---o @~~>ss
The thin man is eulogized by the
'koelnische Zeitung'' not only IS q
food saver as compared with the stout
man but as more active and useful
member of society.
'The thin man." says this paper,
"has need of much less food to sustain
life than the stout man. Every step
we take every movements, makes de.
mand on noarishment equal in proper.
tion to the quantity of fat used up in
the movement. Whoever, therefore, has
diminished his weight by ten per cent,
for example, diminishes at the same
time the quantity of food that he needs
by ten per cent. Very thin men enjoy a
physical vigor and energy that is really
extraordinary. Hence in these days,
when We are constrained to economize
in our meals, it becomes at the same
time sacred duty toward the Father.
land and an individual duty to reduce
ones food consumption and ones fat
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-07

The combination of rise in the temperature and the
of the local oponists here yesterday doomed the
grape juice business at the soda fountains
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-07

The cold water people forgot pass resolution thank
ing City Commissioner Bowman for reducing the price of
that commodity.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-07

1t sounds rather incOngruOus to talk about making
City Forest,"-but, why mott
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-07

We beg to suggest that the Eel pay that little bill for
sinking the Frye before she slips of Newport News
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If the Eel makes dash the British warships will make
a splash.
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Artistic Printing at Star Independent
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WEATHER FORECASTS

Harrisburg and vicinity: Fair to-
night and probably Thursday. Some
what cooler tonight with lowest tenn
persture sbout 40 degrees.
Eastern Pennsylvania: Fair tonight
and probably Thursday. Moderate
northwest winds.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-07

Yesterdays TEMPERATURE IN HARRISBURG
Highest, eS lowest, 40; a. M, 40; P. M, 62.
The Springdale news., 1915-07-02
UNION SERVICES
 START SUNDAY
Will Be Held in Park at Auditor ium-Music by Local
 Band

The union services recently an- nounced to begin at the Auditorium Park, will begin Sunday night, July 4th, Ample seating arrangements will be made, stand erected for the choir and band, and services will ba held there ach Sunday night during the summer.
 Quite novelty is attached to these union services, for this summer. in view Of the fact that the local brass band has promised to furnish music before each ser vice. This is the first time in the history of Springdale where a band has been used in religious meetings 4 separate stand will be arranged for the band, and few selections will be rendered each Sunday even. ing, just before the beginning of the services.
 It is anticipated that large crowds will attend these open air meetings Dr. J. NJ. Carter, district superin- tenndent Of the NJ. E. Church will preach Sunday evening, and cor. dial invitation is extended all to at tend. The choir will be composed of singers from the different church. es represented.
The Springdale news., 1915-07-02
Celsius
MT.S SPRING

We are informed II. Roscoe Duncan is improving fast
 NJ and nrs. II. E. Ware visited with Roscoe Duncan Sunday eyenninf -Niu Robertson is spending his va esttonn with Harry Ware this sum sz.ee
 Miss Dove Bel of Fayetteville fs visiting wisa her sister Mrs. Henry Pits at present.
 Mr. and Mrs. E. c. Mason visited with the formers parents Saturday night and Sunday
 Mr and Mrs. W. L. Johnson are visiting with Mr and Mrs. ] L.. Mason at present.
 Dock, the son of Mr and Mrs. H. NJ. Boatright is reported very low with the appendicitis,
 Mir and Mrs. J. L. Mason are re joicing over a newly born girl of the 22nd. Both mother and baby are doing fine
 Prof. N. E. Gayer give one lesson on uhe rud diments of vocal music on Wednesday night of each week at this place
The Springdale news., 1915-07-02
M. Ii. WEIR
 PASSES AWAY
Springdale Citizen Crossed Great Divide at Four O'clock
 Thursday Morning.

After a severe illness lasting over several months, during which time he suffered considerably, NJ c. Weir passed away Thursday morning at four 0 clock
 Grave reports came from his bed side late Tuesday afternoon, and it was then feared he could not survive, and his prolonged illness was such that his mauy friends in this city were not surprised to hear of his passing. Death was due to a eempli- cation of diseases, tuberculosis of the spine and diabetis melitis.
 The deceased is survived by six children, two s9as and four daugh- ters, all of whom were present at the time Of his death. They are: Mrs. Maud Dean. of >Wichita, Kan sas, Mrs. Ida Sullivan, of Tahlequah, Okla, Mrs Susie Summers. of Barron Springs, Mich, Mrs. Ollie Carter, of this place; and the sons of the de- ceased are Arthur Weir, Of Laredo, Texas, Harley Weir, of Joplin. Mo. Archie Dean accompanied his wife.
 The deceased was a member Of the loeal order ef Odd Fellows.
 Funeral services were held at the family residence Thursday afternoon at one thirty, conducted by Rev. A. L. Cline, hterment in Elm Springs cemetery.
 II. c. Weir MS well and favorably known in sprtagdale, andZby his splendid qualities as gentleman, held friends when he made them. Being content 10 spend q quiet life, he=Was littl. ia tse public =ese. al- though he served as peace officer in sprlnedale tos short time.
 The News joins with the many friends in extending all sympathy to the grieyed children.
The Springdale news., 1915-07-02
BETHEL.

Plenty of rain.
 Com is growing fine and So are the weeds.
 J. T. Wright made a business trip to Springdale last week
 Roger Reed has had a pretty bad case of measles, but is getting along fine now
 Miss Emma Smith is contemplating trip 10 Wisconsin where Miss Ar gie Pogue is
 Messrs, NJ. Y. Nail and J w. Pogue went to Lowell Saturday night to attend the lodge
 G. W. Mabry, of War Eagle was up in this vicinity Saturday and Sunday, seeing how farming was progressing around here.
 Mrs. Willie Beasley expects to starr for New Mexico to visit her folks. soon. Willie owns a f60-acre tract Of land out there
 Every body is busy putting up their olt crop. whenever the sun shines few hours. There will be lots of oats ruined by tie rains.
 Lightning sltuck a large oak tree in this vicinity during the electrical disturbances the ohter day. and tore abont half Of 1t into kndiling wood
 Mr. and Mrs. Jessie Kendrick left last week for points in Kansas Jes- sic will work in the harvest fields while his wife will visit with her relatives up there.
 4 nice time was enjoyed by large crowd at the ioe cream social given by the Lowell band boys, at Lowell. last Saturday night. On account of the bad weather it was given in the Barr Hall instead of under the Ma ples as was .lnncunc ed.
The Springdale news., 1915-07-02
HAB B E RTON.

Mrs Wi2 Slaughter visited !.ser vile la1 IT part of iast week.
 Roger Q. Frost lost fine mare with blind staggers Sunday night
 Miss Ida Harvey Of springdale is a guest of Misses Clara and Mary Naires.
 Mrs. J. T. Nelson and Miss Winnie Stobaugh visited Springdale friends Sunday and Monday.
 Put t away n your note book fer remembrance that "19l5 was year noted for heavy rains. '
 Jno. Whabock and niece Mrs. Otto Ralston of Springdale were Sun day guests Of Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Nel son.
 Much interest is being manifested in the prayer meeting on Sunday ey- enings at 7.30 o'clock at the Baptist Church.
 Mrs. Jeff Cunningham of Muskogee is visiting her parents Mir. and Mrs Wiley Harp. They are thinking of locating in Springdale.
 Rev. Lively of Round Mountain. filled his regular monthly appoint ments at the Baptist church Satur day and Sunday.
 Dr. Smithette of Muskogee is in the vicinity today looking over the situ- ation of locating here. Dr Smithette comes highly recommended.
 i'reralation is beng made for an + i,y s.ngine, sl).t program aua dinner on the ground at the Peo'ist Church next Sunday, July I.
 The continued raining has caused local farmers +o let their oat crop practically all go to waste. It is es- timated that "Old Oxford Bend" farmers will lose between $500 and 5000 from the oat crop, as their was large acreage Of Of oats sown this year.
 Sarah Jane
The Springdale news., 1915-07-02
BIG REVIVAL
 IN SEPTEMBER
Will Begin Sunday, September 5th- Rev. Hankins and Prof.
 Thomas.

In a communication from Rev. Hankins received fore part of the week, Sunday, September 9th, is def initely arranged as the date for the beginning of the union revival ser- vices in Springdale
 Rev Hankins, wife and children are in Sigorney, Iowa. this week. visiting the parents Rev. Hank ins, and resting and reeuperating from the strenuous meeting just re gently closed at Cassyille, Mo. After this week they go to Mavsyille, Mo. where they will begin meeting. Sunday, July 4th
 4 large tabernacle will be erected near the Auditorium. in the park, about S0x1o0, capable of seating l5oo people, with special roof, and com fortable seats. The choir is to be under the direction of Prof Thomas with Mrs. Thomas at the piano, these two being co-workers with Rev Hankins, with the voices made up of singers from the different choirs of the city. It is expected that there will be at least loo in the choir.
 This will be the biggest revival campaign ever launched i'll Spring dale and in which four churches will be interested The large tab ernacle will be erected along a diff ferent order from the common large tents used in the past. and with Rev. Hankins delivering the sermons. there is 10 reason why Springdale should not respond in large numbers. and make | q grand success.
The Springdale news., 1915-07-02
BADLY INJURED
 IN RUNAWAY
"Uncle" George Vaughan Gets Col lar Bone Broken in
 ash-up.

4 runaway shortly before loon Tuesday, came near proving disas- trous to Geo. Vaughan. of this place, and Robert Vanzandt, who works for MT. Vaughan.
 As it is, Mir Vaughan is lying at his home on Maple street w5tt4 q broken collar bone. and Vanzardt is injured about the chest, and s.th 2 badly sprained ankle.
 Just what caused the runas.s5 k | question. Mr. Vaughan and Eas.z adt were driving a team of rsuies, be- longing to Mr. Vaughan, and al though they have demonstrated their ability Q run on other occasions. they are not considered Ga-ser9ss.
 They were hauling large load Of lids for peach baskets, which were to be stored in the barn Of Mr. Vaughan. The lids were piled loose ly on the wagon, and were making quite little noise, sliding and moving around, but not enough to scare the team.
 When near the residence Of J NJ Pool, Oh Maple street, the team start ed to run. and Roy Joyce, sonzin-aaw of MT Vaughan, who was riding on the rear end of the 1oad jumped off. The mules turned sharply into side street leading to the barn. and Mr. Vaughan fell off. breaking his collar bone. The Vanzandt boy also topplet off the load The mules then ran short distance, were they met the delivery wagon Of the New Gro cery Co driven by.L49y Lisl41sster and when he saw the team coming jumped. The maies ran over the horse 10 the delisesss ss=agoa. aad= onIt stopped when the=aorse thrown underline front w24eezs.
 At last reports bota Mr Vaughan and Fanzandt Were resting nicely. and unless further complications arise, both will recover nicely. Mr. Vaughan's age VII prove a consider able handicap 10 him, as @tncle George is getting along in years, and cannot stand many such acci- dents as occurred Tues day, without more disastrous results
The Springdale news., 1915-07-02

itors of Mr. and Mrs. L. s. Welch Sunday
 The Apostolic Brethren or Holy Rollers, are holding meeting in their new church. We hear they are having an interesting time
 Mr. Letseheras are expecting rela- tives from Waterloo Ia, to visit them soon The party is travelling by auto and got waterbound in north. ern Kansas last week.
 Rural Carrier Cowan Of Lowell in stalled new switch board at the Valley last week The instrument works fine, and will add much to the efficiency Of the service.
 If the way Of the transgressor ev- CT gets as rough as the rural route road, bet-he'H quit transgressing. An ear of corn lying in the bottom ot the mail cart had all the grain she'll ed off in one trip. If anyone doubts Il i show him the cob.
 Ne are greatly obliged to Will h. gram, J A. Reynolds and O. NJ. Lucky for working the road down the hill to War Eagle. Harve Gra- ham worked the road along the bluff north of the saw mill Ii the two rocky places this side Of D. '. Pur- years were worked great improve ment would result
 On account of high water Thurs day We only covered part of the route and Friday and Saturday we had to go horseback on account Of washed out roads. l.. A. Goger got out with q force of hands Saturday and repaired the worst places. We have never seen the man who doesn 1 enjoy good road, but most of them want someone else to make the roads. There must be little of the sense Of shame in a man who al ways wants to enjoy the fruits Of others industry.
The Springdale news., 1915-07-02
JOHN SON.

Hal Crum made business trip to Bentonyille last Thursday.
 Marion and Priestly Thompson of Robinson are visiting relatives here
 ]. E. McClenaen. Of froctor Okla is n Johnsoa today on business journey. ,
 Prof. Rou.hac and family returned Friday from a visit with relatives at Greenland, Ark.
 Rev. Moody, of Goshen, will begin a protracted meeting here Thursday evaning of this week.
 Prof. J C Roulhac went up to Pea Ridge today fo look alter af- fairs on his farm there
 Uncle Jim Banks is seriously i'll from eomplcat on of diseases and his advanced age renders recovery doubtful
 Georga Anthony is home again iron short stay in Kansas where he got sick before he put in much work n the harvest fieelds.
 The rains are keeping Clear Creek so "riled up that it is no pleasure to try 10 fish during these record breaking drizzley days.
 The rainy weather Saturday kept lot of folks from attending the Sunday Schools ice cream supper at the berry shed Saturday night
 Charles and Corinne Sisk, of OK ford, Miss, are visiting their grand parents, Mr. and Mrs B. F. Johnson They are the children of Mrs. Ina S1sk, who died some two years ago.
 Mrs. Sylvia Reed returned Sunday to her home in St. Louis, Mo. after spending several weeks here with her mother, Mrs. Linda Maxey, who is conYalescing nicely from her re cent severe illness.
 Aunt Mary Pearson is visiting relatives near Gravett, Ark. Her brother. Will Lichlyter, resides on q farm near there. He returned to Arkansas year or so ago after a long sojoun n Kansas.
 John Robison is down now over loo feet with that well, and no water yet. John lives over among the Clear Creek Hills, and may have to drill quite a bit more before seeur- mig a supply of water.
 So much rain lat " that folks