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The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-26
Record breaking heat
Lures TO Swimming. Holes
Mercury Touches 93 Degrees, the
Highest for This Month in the %
Years the Harrisburg Weather Bu-
reau Has Been in Existence

There is little in the weather situa-
tion to-day to indicate early relief
from the record-breaking temperatures,
according to Weather Bureau officials,
who carefully scanned the map in
quest of cooling blasts from the north,
which did not materialize. The tenn
perature tonight and tomorrow will
remain far above the normal for April.
1t is hardly likely, however, that the
April record for twenty seven years,
which was established yesterday with
a maximum of 93 degrees will be
broken.
The highest official temperature to-
day was 81 degrees at l p. IN. At 2.30
O'Clock this afternoon the thermometer
registered SO degrees.
The Washington office of the Wealth
er Bureau predicted at least forty
eight hours more of the hot spell The
territory affected is east of the Misss-
sippi river. The absence of rain, ex-
cept for scattered showers, is being felt
in many sections and crops are suffer
ing.
When the mercury touched the maxi
Hium VI 30 ueSreeS au 4 o CLOCK yeSter-
day afternoon it broke by one-half a
degree the April record of 92h which
was established on the 18th and 10Th
of the month in 1896.
The general conditions which
brought about the high temperature
changed little in the forty-eight hours
preceding noon to-day, hence the dis
appointing forecast, which says econ
tinued warm" There are three we'll
defined low pressure areas, one in the
st. Lawrence valley and two to the
west.
Probably because the hot spell came
on Sunday, when there was minimum
number of out-of door workers, the suf
fering was not so great as it otherwise
would have been. By to-day many per-
sons had accustomed themselves to the
hot weather.
Many sought relief in canoe rides
and not few venturesome youths went
swimming yesterday. Thousands of au-
tomobilists went into the country for a
cooling breeze and scores of straw hats
blossomed forth.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-26
MONEY FOR BAND CONCERTS
Three Contributions Sent in Before So
Hcitors Start Out

The Harrisburg Band Concert Asso-
citation, which proposes band concerts
in local parks throughout the summer
months, got flying start this morn
ing in its campaign to get the $1,000
necessary to run the concerts. Before
the officers of the association started
out to gather funds three voluntary
contributions were made.
j. n. Kinnard was first with $5; Rob-
ert Mccormick, second, with $25, and
third contribution was cash, 81. The
officers are sanguine of success with
money coming in before it has been So
lieited. 1t is expected that the board
of directors of the Harrisburg Railways
Company will hold special meeting to
decide on contribution to the fund.
Clarence o. Backenstoss, secretary to
Mayor Royal, is treasurer of the asso-
citation.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-26
ALLIES BEGIN new ATTACK
ONDARDANELLES, ISREPORT

London, April 26, 4.25 p. M.-The
following official announcement was
given out in London to-day:
''The general attack on the Darda-
nelles by the feet and the army was re-
sumed yesterday.
''The Decentralization of the army,
covered by the feet, began before sun
rise at various points on the Gallipol
peninsula, and in spite of serious oppo-
sition from the enemy in strong en-
trenchments protected by barbed wire,
was successful.
:" Before nightfall large forces were
established on shore. The landing of
the army and the advance continue.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-26
War Big Thing for the U. 81

Rome, April 26, via Paris, sos A.
M.-The opinion prevails in Parlia.
mentary circles that if no definite deci-
sion as to Italy's participation in the
war is reached previous to May IL, the
date upon which the Chamber of Depu-
ties convenes, Parliament will be pro.
rogued.
International questions could not be
discussed in Parliament while they were
still under negotiation, it is argued, and
it would be absurd, it is argued, and
fed for Parliament to discuss trifing
matters when such highly important
questions were before the country.
Furthermore, tic Chamber has given
full powers to the Cabinet and nothing
has occurred to destroy this confidence.
Referring tc the international fnan-
cial situation created by the war, the
"Giornale D Italia says the United
States, at the end Of hostiities, will be
the only country to have secured large
economic profit. This paper then gives
statistics to show the increases in
American exports and says further
"This war, which is devouring Eu-
rope, is a magnificent thing, financially,
for the United States"
King Victor Emmanuel met the
members of the Cabinet in conference
yesterday. He talked with Premier Sa-
landra and Foreign Minister Sonnino
on the situation at length and after
they had gone he was closeted for an
hour with Minister of War Zupelli.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-26
AUTO SPEEDERS BEWARE! !
New Police Motorcycles VIII Go 65
Miles an Hour

After this week auto scprchers will
have to go some to get away from the
motorcycle policemen, who will be
mounted on special police motorcycles
guaranteed to make sixty-fve miles an
hour.
Two special machines have been or
dered and it is expected will be-received
by the local agent for the department
some time this week. The cycles are
equipped with special motors to stand
the strain of police work. In addition
to being unusually fast the motors are
flexible and will not be damaged by the
frequent stops and starts the policemen
are compelled to make.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-26
late WAR news SUMMARY

The new German offensive in Bel
gium, styled by some British COM
mentators the greatest battle of the
war, is being pushed on with all the
power of the army Germany is reputed
to have assembled along this front.
The official announcement from Berlin
to-day reports impressive victories, al
though no admissions to this effect are
made at Paris or London. The Ger
man statement makes no specific claims
as to further territory conquered but
described the attacks In which 1t Is
said large numbers of prisoners were
taken including 1000 Canadians. The
Belgian statement of yesterday that
Lizerne had been recaptured is char
acterized as untrue.
The official Paris statement gives
few details of the fighting in Belgium.
It is said German attacks were check
ed by the British.
The German attack is developing
with great force over q large part Of
Continued on Eleventh Page.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-26
MACK PUTS CLAMP ON BAKER
Head of Athletics Says He Is Through
With Spectacular Third Baseman

Boston, April 26.-Connie Mack,
manager of the Philadelphia Athletics
said in an interview to-day that so
long as he remained at the head of the
club, J. Franklin Baker, of home run
fame, would not be a member of the
team.
81 am through with Frank Baker
as a ball player Mack added, "and
it is my intention at the present time
not to allow him to become the prop
erty of any other team in the Ameri-
can League. | would not sell him for
s1,000,0O0 in cash.
Late in the winter Baker announced
his intention of retiring from base
ball, but according to Mack, he played
on the Upland team of the Delaware
County League, Pennsylvania, on Sat
urday.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-26
Former Fortifies Entire
Frontier. Expecting
Attack From Hum
bert's Troops
VILLAGES READY
FOR THE COMBAT
Diplomatic Negotiations Will Prob
ably Offset Apparent Trouble Be
tween the Dual Monarchy and Italy
Still Hoping For Settlement i

Belluno, Italy, April 25, $50 A. NJ,
via Paris, April rs, 9.3S 4. NJ
Italian refugees from Austria report
that Austrian troops have fortified the
entire frontier, even building entrench-
ments of concrete and cement behind
which have been placed cannon of
large calbre. Officers are said to have
declared that if policing is begun, the
villages nearest the lines from Selva
least of Lake Garda in Italy) to
Laste, Italy, (2O miles to the north
Of Selva) will be razed.
This information has done much to
counteract the effect of reports that
Austria is disposed to conduct diplo.
matte negotiations regarding the ces-
sion of the territory to Italy.
Verona, Italy, April 20, $50 p. NJ,
via Paris, April 20, 9.35 A. M.-Dis.
patches received from the frontier de-
scribing conditions in the province of
Trent, states that commerce and in
dustry are paralyzed and agriculture
at a standstill because of the lack of
workmen, 10000 have been called to
the coiors. All horses and oxen have
been requisitioned.
The lack of sulphate of copper has
seriously threatened the silk worm in
dustry, one of the chief resources Of
that section.
Austrian military authorities are
said to be rapidly completing their
preparations for defense. Twelve thou
sand troops are quartered at Trent;
1000 at Roverete; 1000 at Riva and
$4,000 altogether at various smaller
places. Arrangements are being made
for housing five thousand Prussians,
5000 at Trent and 1000 at Mezzo
leonardo.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-26
Mercer. Who Tried to
Cheat Local Banks
Out Of Thousands.
Gets 9 to Is Months
SHORTER TERM
FOR LEBRUN
Court Sentences Him to Six Months in
County Jail But His Inability to
Pay Fine and Costs Will Extend
Period to Nine Months

H. r. Mercer, the New York crook
with a criminal record, who was ar
rested by the Harrisburg police three
hours after he began trying to work
a bad check game here on November
Z, last, was this morning sentenced by
Judge Kunkel to penitentiary term
of not less than nine months and not
more than fifteen months
This sentence was imposed on one
count charging forgery. On a similar
count and three additional charges of
false pretense Judge Kunkel said he
would not pass judgment in view of
the fact that county Jail sentences only
could be imposed as the penalties. The
sentence, Judge Kunkel directed, shall
be computed from January 15, last,
the date of the defendant s conviction.
Fred LeBrun, the Frenchman, who
was Mercer's colleague in the him-
fam game by which the New York
crook tried to work off two bogus
checks for $1,000 each on banks in
this city which Mercer called a "jay
town, " also went before Judge Kunkel
this morning and got a sentence of six
months in Jail, the sentence to date
from January Is, last. Chicago and
Florida business men had informed the
court that LeBrun previously bore
good name. +" For sixteen years prior
to becoming Mereer's pal he was a
cigar manufacturer in Chicago. Costs
and $50 fine also were imposed ON
LeBrm and as he cannot pay them
his total jail term will actually be
nine months, the three months addi-
tional representing the unpaid fines
and costs.
Says Mercer Falsified l
Judge Kunkel explained his reason
for dealing more leniently with LeBrun
than with Mercer by saying that Mer-
Ger deliberately falsifed on the witness
stand. Also the court took into consid-
Grafton Mercer IS record, which shows
that he previously had been convicted
Of working the bad check game.
LeBrun thanked Judge Kunkel for
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-26
American Correspondent Threatened

Washington, D. G., April 26.-
Philip Z. McCleary, an American news
paper correspondent at Vera Cruz, has
been imprisoned and sentenced to be
shot by Carranza authorities for hav-
ing sent out unauthorized news dis.
patches. Secretary Bryan received an
appeal for aid to-day from John w.
Roberts, another American correspond
ent there, and instructed Consul Sill.
man to take the question up at once
with General Carranza. No. official re.
port on the affair had reached the de-
partment.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-26
NEW PRINCIPAL ACCEPTS
Prof. Dibble Gets Two Weeks Leave
of Absence From LambertyilIe

Howard G. Dipple, of Lambertville.
n. j., recently elected principal of the
Central High school, will arrive here
on May 10 to spend two weeks in Har.
risburg to become familiar with the
workings of local school.
He has formally accepted the Har-
risburg offer in letter to Secretary
Hammelbaugh of the local board. He
has received two weeks leave of alb.
sence in Lambertville and it is those
two weeks he will spend here. He will
return to his present school for short
while arriving here early in June to
take up his permanent position.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-26
Ask wilson's Aid to Resist Japs

Honolulu, April 26.-Chinese resi-
dents of Honolulu ata mass meeting
last night decided to send an appeal by
cable to President Wilson and to the
British Foreign Office at London, asking
their good Offices to assist the Chinese
to resist the demands of Japan to the
end that China may avoid war with
honor.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-26

Hardscrabble Hearing April 30

Paul G. Smith, Karl Steward and
James D. SALESMAN, the "Hardscrab-
bleo viewers, decided definitely to-day
on Friday, April 80, as the time for
the next hearing at which testimony
will be taken on the question Of
Hardscrabble property values.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-26
viii of Louis Fink Probated

The will of the late Louis Fink, 312
North Second street, late manager of
the Livingston store, 8 South Market
square, was admitted to probate this
afternoon. Letters were granted to his
wife, Sarah Louise Fink, who is made
sole beneficiary. The value of the es-
tate was not fixed in the will.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-26

New York, April 26.--Heaviness
prevailed In the final hour, Reading and
other leaders declining abruptly. The
closing was heavy. Higher prices for
coppers and specialties and later pres
sure against investment issues were the
chief features Of to-day's irregular mar.
ket,
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-26
John Bunny. Movie Actor. Dies

New York, April 26-John Bunny,
the moving picture comedian, who made
millions laugh, died at his home in
Brooklyn to-day. He had been i'll for
about three weeks of complication. of
diseases.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-26
x. of G. Supreme Head Dies

Chicago, April 26.-James Maher,
national supreme director of the Knights
of Columbus, died at his home here to-
day. He was native of Illinois and
was 55 years old.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-26
Sentence of Simpson suspended

Sentence was suspended on Edward
Simpson in court to-day on his own
plea for leniency. He was charged
with robbing gas meters.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-26
forest Flames AGAIN
menace MOUNT HOLLY
Spreading Rapidly in Cumberland Coun
ty To-day Notwithstanding Efforts
of Hundreds of Men to Check Them
CLAY Works Are in Danger
Especial to the star-Independent J

Especial to the Star-I independently
Carlisle, Pa, April 26.-Fire which
broke out again in the South Mountain
near Toland, Cumberland county, late
yesterday afternoon, has to-day spread
over an area of eight hundred acres. 1t
is making rapid progress in different
directions despite the efforts of hun
dreds of men who are fighting it con-
stantly.
The flames are this afternoon ap-
preaching the lake at Mount Holly
Park. The park is believed to be in
danger for the second time within sew
eral days.
The efforts of the fre-fighters were
concentrated last night near Barnitz
Station, where buildings were threat
ened The flames approached close to
the saw mill of A. C. Gibler and the
stave mill of J. Harvey Lime.
The Philadelphia clay works and the
South Mountain mining works, near
Mount Holly are in danger this after
noon and the employees have all desert
ed their usual work to help fight the
flames.
The State Forestry Commission this
morning had no official reports of for
est fires throughout the State other than
those that had been received by noon
on Saturday, but it was unoficially
learned there that the fire that devas-
tated the region in the Cumberland Val
ley up and across the South Mountain
to Hunters Run Valley and thence to
Pine Grove broke out again yesterday.
No reports have been received of the
damage done to State forestry reserva-
tions.
Commissioner Conklin and Deputy
Commissioner Williams will visit the
Pine Grove, Caledonia and Mont Alto
reservations this week to ascertain the
damage done to State property. Mean.
time bills for service are coming in
daily from the men who have been
fighting the fires.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-26

Continued On Ninth Page.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-26
WALL STREET CLOSING

Continued ON Eleventh page.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-02-22
CENTERVILLE

Mrs. Jennie Ham of Germantown
spent Saturday with Mrs. Rose Cham
berlain and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Marsellas GeitzeI.
Mrs. Irene Walker, Mrs. Florence Vo'
gle, Mrs. Alice Commons were enter
tanned to Sunday dinner by Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Land.
The X of P. Lodge celebrated their
annual roll call on Friday evening an
interesting program was one of the
interesting features, very sumptu'
Gus supper was served to two-hundred
members and visitors.
Mr.. and Mrs. Steven Shank spent
over Sunday with her parents Mr.. and
Mrs. Burris, south of town.
Mr.. Raymond Bertsch returned Sat
urday evening from a weeks visit with
his brother, Mr. Robert 'Bsrtsch of
Tennessee.
Mrs William Kempton, Mrs. E. NJ.
Bowers and Mrs. Chan Smith. attend
ed the funeral of Mr.. Omer Cheesman
at Dublin, Friday.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-02-22
DISCUSS NECESSITY
OF HOUSE CLEANING
Cambridge Women Argue
Both Sides of Annual Rem
Ovating for Homes.

CAMBRIDGE CITY, Ind, Feb o.
The February meeting of the Home
Emonocis club was held Friday after
noon in the town hall. In a spirited
debate, Resolved, That old fashioned
house cleaning days be eliminated -
Mrs. c. F. Hageman presented the af-
firmative, advancing the argument
that If in accordance with newer meth
DDS the house or rooms day by day be
systematically kept clean, there will
be no necessity for the yearly event,
while Mrs. Henby, on the negative, ar
gued with equal FEASIBILITY that for
the health of the general household,
that the rooms should be given the an
nual renovation with soap and water
as factors in the process.
The arguments on both sides of this
momentous question were so clearly
and convincingly stated that the jury
failed to agree on the verdict.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-02-22

way superintendent are not experienced we'll
qualified road builders. The postoffice depart
n,ent reports more than 10000 miles Of post
roads in Indiana in bad condition the whole or
part of the year. The office of public roads also
reports much unfit material being used in road
construction, due to the fact that while the Off
Gals are honest they have no means of testing
these materials and ascertaining whether or not
they are up to required standards. It is esti-
mated that Indiana spends on road building and
maintenance more than $15,0OO,OOO and more
than 4,5OO road officials have charge of the work.
1t does not appear that this vast amount of mon
ey that is expended brings the results it should.
It is suggested that a board be created, composed
of the state geologist, the head of the civil eno;
neering department at Purdue university and
one member to be appointed by the governor,
these men to serve without pay and to engage the
services of skilled state engineer whose salary
and necessary expenses shall be paid out of the
automobile license fee funds. 1t is not proposed
to levy any additional tax for road building on
the maintenance of state bureau of roads.
While the farmers of the state are, generally
speaking opposed to an expensive system of
state road building and maintenance, they are
nevertheless in favor of state supervision that
will enable the counties to become more prof.
cient in the construction and upkeep of their
roads.-Lafayette Courier.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-02-22
SYRUP OF FIGS" FOR
CONST|PATEO CHILD
Delicious "Fruit Laxative" can't harm
stomach, liver and
bowels.

Every mother realizes, after giving
her children California Syrup of
Figs" that this is their ideal laxative,
because they love its pleasant taste
and it thoroughly cleanses the tender
little stomach, liver and bowels with
out gripping.
When cross, irritable, feverish or
breath 10 bad, stomach sour, look at
the tongue, mother! II coated, give a
teaspoonful of this harmless fruit
laxative" and In few hours all the
foul constipated waste, sour bile and
undigested food passes out of the
bowels, and you have a well, playful
child again. When its little system
is full of cold, throat sore, has
stomach-ache, diarrhoea, indigestion,
colic-remember, good inside
cleansing" should always be the first
treatment given.
Millions Of mothers keep California
Syrup Of Figs" handy; they know a
teaspoonful today saves a sick child
tomorrow. Ask your druggist for a
5O-cent bottle of california Syrup of
Figs" which has directions for babies.
children of all ages and grown-ups
printed on the bottle. Beware of coun-
terfeits sold here, so don't be fooled.
Get the genuine. made by California
Fig Syrup Company" adv.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-02-22
Economy Happenings

One Of the big events of the season
was the tea and social given by the
Economy Friends Missionary society
Wednesday afternoon from 2 to !
O'Clock at the home OF Mrs. Ellen
Clark IN honor Of Mr.. and Mrs. Carl
Hartman Of Garrison, Neb. There
were fifty-three persons present, and
all Joined in a towel hemming con.
test
The NJ. e. Aid society celebrated
Washington's birthday Wednesday af-
ternOOn at the church. There were.
forty present. Mesdames Emma Bal
lenger. Dora Cain, Stella and Letha At
ktnson were the entertaining commit
tee.
At the NJ E. Missionary society en-
tertainment Sunday night, Rev. Han
nah Stanley will give the closing ad-
dress. The Kings Band will help with
the program.
Those from a distance who attended
the Mumbower funeral were Mr.. and
Mrs. Griffith of Indianapolis, Jesse
Mumbower of Ridgeville, Lewis Smith
of Hagerstown, Mr.. and Mrs. Ad Num-
bower and daughter of Richmond,
RUDE Jenkins and son OF Kokomo and
John Hardwick.
Patrons day at school was we'll at.
tended.
Mrs. Retta Willis and children of
Muncie are visiting Mrs. Burnett.
Mr.. and Mrs. Enos Veal were at
Richmond Wednesday.
Miss Verge Stanley visited in town
Wednesday night.
Mrs. Edna Replogle is recovering
from an attack Of grip.
Albert Atkinson was at Richmond
Thursday.
Albert Atkinson was at Richmond
Thursday.
James Clements Of Williamsb
was here Wednesday,
Mrs. Blanche Bartlett was the guest
Of Mrs. J. l.. Replogle Wednesday
afternoon.
Mrs. Maude Manning led the w.
c. T. U. meeting Friday afternoon.
Subject, Child Labor.
Mrs. Alice Frasier helped her daugh-
ter. Mrs. Ora Edwards. fix up her
rooms in the country house Wednes-
day.
Farmers are sowing clover and 9th.
err grass seeds.
Farmers will commence sowing oats