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The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-11
URGES EFFORTS TO RECOVER
1,lO0 OF LUSITANIAS DEAD

London. May 11.-Walter H. Page,
the American Ambassador. received A
message from Wesley Frost, the Amer
iean consul at Queenstown. urging
him to make clear to the Cunard com.
pany and to the British Admiralty that
really effective measures to recover
the LOO missing bodies from the
Lusitania are imperative
In this connection Mr.. Page said to-
day that the embassy was doing ev-
erythlng possible to expedite the re-.
covery of bodies and that he had as.
surances from the Admiralty and the
company that they were doing and
would continue to do the same.
The embassy has taken steps to have
the bodies of Americans embalmed and
upon Identification it will see that they
are returned to America
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-11
NEW RAPID FIRE GUN.
Water Cooled Weapon That Has Beer
Adopted by Uncle Sam.

Water Cooled Weapon That Has Been
Adopted by Uncle Sam.
After series of tests the United
States army has adopted water cool
ed rapid fire gun of the type now in
use on the European battlefields. The
barrel of the gun is incased In waaer
jacket to prevent its becoming over
heated. This Is refiled during heavy
firing, but when water is not easily
available an apparatus is employed
which condenses the steam generated
in the jacket and allows the water to
be used over and over again.
The gun, which is operated by recoil,
has a maximum firing speed of about
500 shots minute, a somewhat slow
er speed than the air cooled guns I'm
ordinary use. but the water cooled
guns are expected to fire a greater
number Of shots in long period be-
cause of the saving Of the time con-
sumed by the air cooled gun in insert
ing the short feed strips.
The regulation 80 caliber cartridge
is employed, and the range is 1,500 to
1900 yards. Ammunition is fed into
1t by belt which holds 250 rounds,
the shells being automatically insert
ed and elected as long as pressure is
exerted on the trigger.
The gun, which weighs ninety-six
pounds. is set on tripod so construct
ed as to make the weapon available
for use against air craft.-Indianapoli
News.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-11
MOOSE CONTEST Is ON
Twenty-four Organizations in Race for
Silk Banners

Twenty-four organizations have been
voted for in the Loyal Order of the
Moose banner and flag contest, Prizes
offered are silk banner and flag
valued at SIS and s25 respectively.
All organizations are eligible to epter
the contest and the standing will be
issued to show how the contest is run
ming. The following organizations
are entered:
Harrisburg Bowling Association,
Knights of Malta, No. 90; West End
Republican Club, F. o. Eagles, Civic
Club, Hope Fire Company Juniors, NJ,
w. A., No. $3.50; Cornplanter Tribe
Red Men, No. 61; Brotherhood of Rail
way Trainmen, Sons of Italy Band As
soeiation, Allison Fire Company. Camp
Curtin Fire Co, Knights of Pythias,
No. 1913; Knights of Pythias, No. All;
Knights of Pythias, No $50; Warrior
Eagle Tribe, Red Men; Knights of
Pythias, No. SO; P. o. s. of A., Junior
Order L. o. A. NJ, Odd Fellows,
Knights of st. George, A. o. H., Reilly
Hose Company and Royal Fire Com
panV.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-11
BILL AFFECTING COUNTY
BONDS PASSES IN HOUSE

Almost tine entire session of the
House of Representatives this morning
was taken up with debate on the two
Senate bills extending the powers of
the Lake Erie Il Ohio canal commission
and authorizing the issuance of bonds
by counties after the question had been
submitted ~ the vote of the people.
Both bills passed. the former receiving
a vote of 1l9 ayes to 20 nays and the
latter ll5 ayes TO 80 nays.
The report of the Susuuehanna canal
investigating commission was present.
ed TO tine House by the Governor. The
commission recommends that the basin
Of the old Susquehanna canal from
Wrightsvile to the Maryland line be
drained and used as 4 State road.
The Catiin Senate bill amending the
anthracite coll mine laws so that min
erS may come under the provisions of
the workmen's compensation act was
passed finally without dissenting
vote. The amendment provides for the
employment of foremen other than
those selected by State examiners and
removes the objection of the mine own
tIs thaJ IheN were not responsible Tor
accidents in their mines because they
were not free to choose mine foremen
The Senate bill authorizing the Com
missioner of Health to lease a right of
way through lands connected with the
CreSson sanitarium in Cambria town.
ship was passed finally.
The Hollingsworth bill recognizing
the State meat inspection service.
which was recalled from the Governor
for amendment was passed by vote
of 130 to 3.
The Baldwin bill providing for a
standard form of policy contract by fire
insurance companies operating in Penn
sylvania was passed by vote of 125
TO %.
The Phillips resolution proposing a
change to the Constitution to provide
for a change in the meeting time of
the General Assembly was postponed
for the present.
The bill regulating corporations
furnishing electricity in the matter of
discrimination in service was passed by
a vote of 122 to IA. Shortly after
noon the House took recess until
$50 o clock.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-11
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS MEET
Annaul State Convention Being Held
in Philadelphia
Bv ASsOcintcd Pres,

Philadelphia, May 11.-Delegates TO
the eighteenth annual State convention
o! the Knights of Columbus paraded in
Broad street this morning and after
ward attended mass at the Roman Cath.
olic cathedral. The mass was cele-
brated by Archbishop Prendergrast and
the Sermon was preached by the Rev.
John\J. Loughren, S. T. D., of Scranton.
The first business session was held
to-day, in the Girls Catholic High
school. Mayor Blankenburg welcomed
the delegates to the city. Responses
were made by James A. Flaherty, su.
preme knight, and A. S. McSwigan,
State deputy.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-11
TOO PROUD TO FIGHT, SAY
PLACARDS In LONDON TOWN

London, May II, 2.14 p. M.-The
words "too proud to fight cover in
huge letters most of the plaeards dis
played on the streets of London to-day
to advertise the evening papers of the
city.
The text of President Wilson s
speech at Philadelphia last night, print
ed here to-day reached London to late
for general comment as yet. The
Evening Standard, however, in an
editorial remarks:
President Wilson is high-minded
man ami We cannot understand what
he meant by this rather unpolitieal re-
mark. Unfortunately Germany does not
understand this kind of righteousness.
Ii America could only, As the Presi-
dent says, convince Germany of her in
justice 70 mankind, how dignified and
useful would be her position as a neu-
trail. -
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-11
STATE SEXES CAR OF MILK
Accuses Chicago Concern of Mis-
branding the Containers

\ carload of canned milk received
by the Witman-Sehwarz Company,
wholesale grocers in this city, from the
Hcbe Manufacturing Company, of Chi
cago. was seized this morning by
Charles c. Lintcn, a special agent of
the State Dairy and Food Department,
on the ground that the cans were not
labeled according to the contents.
Commissioner Foust said the milk
contained certain fats and other stuffs
which were not mentioned on the labels,
which, therefore, misreprescnt the con
tents. Foust said suit will be brought
against the Hebe company for trial be-
fore the next term of Federal court.
The Witman-Schwarz company is in
no way involved in the controversy
which is solely between the State and
the Hebe company.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-11
COMMISSIONERSLEARNRO HOW
ANTS WORK FOR THE CITY
Forester Mueller Describes How the
Little Insects Care For the Trees,
With Honey Dew AS Their Only
Reward-Asks For Appropriation

How the common, ordinary black
ant races up a shade tree, catches the
green plant louise by the back, of the
neck and with its prey, romps back to
its home in hole in the ground and
subsists on the honey dew that the lit,
tie louise produces, just as COW pro.
duee milk, all was explained in detail
by City Forester II. j. Mueller, to the
City Commissioners at their meeting
this afternoon.
This talk was an object lesson to the
Commissioners and was offered as one
OF the many reasons why the forester
should have financial appropriation il
he is to carry ON the work of a forester
as all other skilled foresters would have
1t done. Finance Commissioner GorgaS
has been asked to make search of
city Golfers with view to obtaining
sufficient money to enable the forester
TO take care of the trees along the
city streets.
Park improvement work coming un-
der the supervision of the forester will
be paid for out of the park mainten.
anee fund. The commissioners are in
fear, they said, that money cannot be
found to take care of the work on the
trees skirting the streets.
The forester pointed out that the
ants do aid somewhat in removing the
lice from the trees but he said the diff.
iculE rests in the fact that the lice
family becomes so large in such an in
credibly short time that it is impos,
sible for the ants to take more than
a few of the green insects away.
The Commissioners passed finally the
ordinance giving the Philadelphia 4
Reading Railroad Company permission
to cross Tenth street with railroad
siding, TO connect with the proposed
new warehouse Montgomery 4 Co. ,x
peet to build \ resolution adopted by
the Commission makes the railroad
company liable for any damage it may
cause to sewers and water pipe in
Tenth street through the construction
OF the siding.
The Mayor was authorized to sign an
agreement whereby the City assumes
liability for any damage that may be
caused through the construction of a
section of the Derry and Carlisle street
sewer main beneath the tracks of the
Reading company. Final action was
taken by the Commission on the ordi.
nance providing for the site for the
new Royal fire house at Derry street
and Boyer alley.
Harry D. Reel, City Sealer of
Weights and Measures. will be asked to
explain the purpose of an ordinance
which he has asked the Commission TO
adopt and which requires that hucksters
and vendors wear badges. The Commits.
sioners thought the ordinance too gen.
eral, Reel will be heard next Tues.
day.
The Commission passed finally the
ordinance providing for the eontinua-
tion of the twelve-ineh sewer in Mar
ket street, from Court street to Market
square.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-11
D. P. 4 S. FOREIGN MANAGER is
AMONG LUSITANIA VICTIMS

Examination of the latest list of
passengers saved from the Cunarder
Lusitania convinces officials of the
Dives, Pomeroy & Stewart store in this
city that John Fenwiek, manager of
that firms ST. Gaul, Switzerland,
branch office, has perished.
He was in this city only recently
in the interest of foreign orders and
sailed on the Lusitania for Switzer-
land. Mr.. Fenwick made semi annual
trips to this country for orders to be
filled for the stores in this country. He
was native of Scotland.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-11

AS Smithers, Havana cigar in mouth,
came out of an expensive restaurant
and started to get into his automobile
creditor held him up.
~ tell you what 1t is, Mr.. Smithers." I"
said the creditor, you wouldn't go rid
ing round in fine automobile like that
IL you paid your debts"
"Ha," said Smithers, quite right!
My point Of view exactly! Glad to
know you're in agreement with me.
The golf club, Alphonse. Exchange.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-11
MILLS Asks SENATE TO
URGE u. S. TO Sever ALL
RELATIONS With Germany

In the Senate to-day Mr.. Daix intro
dueed two bills appropriating Sl6,soo
to nav the expenses of the Second reg
iment. National Guard, to represent the
State at the Panama Pacific Exposition.
Mr.. Stewart introduced bill regulating
the use of lamps in hituminous coal
mines. Mr.. Mills, Bradford, introduced
ioint resolution calling ON the Pres'
dent and Congress TO sever diplomatic
and commercial relations with Germany
because of the torpedoing of the Lusi-
taaia. Ii was referred to the Commit
tee on Federal Relations. 1t is as FOL
lows;
Whereas, The people of the United
States, in common with citizens or all
civilized countries. view with horror the
act of Germany in destroying, without
lust provoeation, the steamship Lusi.
tania. thereby sacrificing the lives OF
hundreds Of innocent non-eomoatants,
and
Whereas. This act was not Justined
bv any rule of so-ealled civilized war
fare and STAN ; the nation responsible
for il as an,outlaw among the civilized
governments of the world, therefore be
It
Resolved. BY the Senate of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the
House of Representatives coneurring,
that the General Assembly does hereby
call upon ;he President of the United
States and Congress 10 take such action
as will sever all relations, both dlplo-
matte and commercial, between tals
country and Germany as notice that
the people OF the United States, while
desirous of going TO all honorable eN-
tremes To avoid plunglng this country
into the horrors of world war. can no
longer hold communion of any sort with
the government responsible for tne
needless destruction of the lives of so
many OF its citizens.
Ms Saius. Philadelphia. offered 3
Joint resolution endorsing the plank in
the Republican platform demanding
equal rights for Jews in Russia, which
was sent to the Committee on Federal
r Relations.
The bill guaranteeing equal rights 10
citizens regardless of race, creed or color
in public places af amusement or ae-
eommodation, was re.repOrted from com
mittee with the Imprisonment clause cut
ont. the amount of fine fixed at from 50
to sl00 and the damages AZ s1OO.
The Beidlemap bridge bill permitting
tine submission of competitive plans tor
county bridges provoked a long discus
sion between Snyder. of Blair. in op-
position. and Beidleman. ana then
passed finally.
The Ware bill providing for female
watchers at the polls next November
when the woman suffrage amendment
, is TO 30 before the voters, was called
up one final passage and after debate
As 10 whether the present election Of,
hcers would not act fairly, the bill
passed finally. 35 yeas TO 10 nays.
When the bill to consolidate the
Western and Eastern penitentiary WAS
preached on final passage, Senator Me
Niehol asked 10 have it 90 over in its
order. but this was objected to by
Senator Thompson. who succeeded in
having special hour, next Monday
evening at II o o'clock, fixed for its
considera tion.
After clearing its calendar of first
and second reading bills, the Senate
adjourned at las clock this after
noon until 100 clock tomorrow morn
ing.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-11
Chicago Board of Trade Closing
PRACTICAL HEALTH HINT.


The quickest remedy for the
trouble is water. Drink one
tumbierful of water after an
other as rapidly as possible until
six az eight have been taken.
This method dislodges the irri-
tating substances in the stomach
and causes vomiting and instant
relief from the pain and intense
nausea, After all the undigest-
ed foods have been removed lie
down ana rest and suck pieces
of Ice until the stomach is com
Portable, A little brandy in ice
water n teaspoonful poured over
a few pieces of ice, may be sip
ped every few minutes to re-
lieve the weakness and while
waiting for the doctor to arrive.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-11
PREPARE TO GREET MITCHELL
Foresters Arranging Reception for AS
sistant Supreme Chief Ranger

Announcement was made to-day that
Assistant Supreme Chief Ranger
George A. Mitchell of the Independent
Order of Foresters, of Toronto, Canada
will be in this city next Monday even
ing He expects to address a large
gathering of the members of this order
from Harrisburg, Marysville, Enola and
this vicinity at the lodge rooms in
Harrisburg.
An elaborate program is being pre-
pared and this, together with the re-
freshments which will be served, should
make this a very enjoyable evening fol-
the members of this fraternity
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-11
COURT HOUSE
CITY Case IS EXPECTED
TO Be LONG DRAWN OUT
Both Sides in Damage Suit Have Many
Witnesses and Trial May Last
Greater Part of This Week-one
Case Non-Suited

From the progress that is being
made in the trial and in view of the
fact that both sides intend to call many
witnesses belief was expressed in court
this morning that verdict in the dam
age suit brought by C. j. Mahoney
against the City of Harrisburg for al.
legged losses sustained when two Nau.
dain street houses fell into a section of
the old Fifteenth street sewer, will not
be rendered before the latter part of
the week.
The owners of the houses this morn.
ing endeavored to show by several
witnesses that the city became liable
for damages that might be caused by
the Fifteenth street sewer when il
took over the sewer as city property.
Others of Mahoney's witnesses confined
their testimony to the property values.
just before the noon adjournment n
jury was selected in Judge McCarrell s
side of Common Pleas to try the ease
of Riley Bogner who is suing the
Northern Central Railroad Company
for damages for injuries alleged to
have been sustained when Bogner fell
at the foot of the steps of the Dauphin
subway.
Bogner claims to have been per
manently injured. The accident is sup.
posed to have occurred on October 3,
1918. Just before this case went to
trial Judge MeCarrell granted a non.
suit IN the case of John j. Baughman
against Carl Lewis Altmaier. Late yes.
terday afternoon the suit of Daniel and
l.uanna Eyster against the Boyertown
Mutual Fire Insurance Company was
settled on the basis that the plaintiff
shall be paid $500, or $100 less than
the amount of his claim on an insurance
policy held on house destroyed by
fire.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-11
H0STON'S DEFENSE POOR
Dogcatcher Had Onions Instead of
Chicken, Small Matter, Though

mayor, if ia had them chickens
would | had fried potatoes and onions
for breakfast . asked Joe Hoston, the
city's official dogcatcher, as he plead
ed for leniency from his Honor when
arraigned on a charge of stealing
chickens. 1t did no good and Joe and
Mrs. Hoston, who was jointly charged
with him in the act, were held for
court under 500 bail yesterday after
noon.
The charge was made by Jennie
O'Neill, who said she recognized Joe
at a chicken coop after she heard
suspicious noises like a chicken being
choked. Mrs, Hoston, she charged,
acted as ''lookout - for Joe. The chick
ems were the property of Abram Le-
win, us North. Seventh street.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-11
Last Hearing on Compensation

The Senate Committee on Corpor.
ations, it w9s announced this morning,
would hold an open session at 2.30
this afternoon to give last opportun.
ity for friends and opponents of the
workmen s compensation bill to be
heard. Chairman Crow said that at
this meeting the last word in public
will be heard by the committee which
will hold an executive session tonight,
attach such amendments as may be
agreed upon and report the bill out to.
morrow.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-11
AEROPLANE BOMBS DROP ON
ST. Denis. WOUNDINC SIX

Paris, May IL, $40 P. MA Ger.
man aerOplane passed over st. Denis, a
suburb of Paris, shortly after I o clock
this morning and dropped FIVE bombs.
One bomb fell through the roof of
an apartment occupied by Nine. Boil
leker, bounded from the bed where her
9-year-old son was sleeping and then
struck the floor, where it exploded.
Fragments of the bomb slightly wound.
ed the boy.
Another missile on explo5ino
wounded five men who were sleeping in
a shed. Two other bombs damaged an
apartment house.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-11
Ordered to Protect Won Buelow

Paris, May 1.-THE Milan CORE
spondeut of the " Excelsior telegraphs
his paper that a dispatch to the Secolo
from Lagano, Switzerland. says the po-
lice of Lugano have been instructed to
make preparations to protect Prince
Won Buelow, German Ambassador to
Rome, when ne passes through that city
on his way home.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-11
FLYING SQUADRON COMING
Prohibition Speakers Will Be at Grac,
Church Latter Part of Month

The advance agent of the Flying
Squadron of America, William Brad.
ford, was in this city yesterday to con.
fer with clergymen and laymen on the
coming visit of the squadron to this
city. Meetings will be held May 81,
% and 20 in Grace Methodist church
in effort to arouse sentiment in favor
of a national prohibition amendment.
Among the speakers who will be
here is DR.. Charles NJ. Sheldon, whose
book "In His Steps" has had wide cir
culatlon.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-11
Z. N. HALDEMAN BURIED
Services Were Held az the Cemetery
at 3 O'clock This Afternoon

I The funeral services of Edward NJ.
,Haldeman, who was found dead in bed
sat his apartments, 204 Locust street,
Sunday, was held this afternoon at 3
o clock at the Haldeman plot in the
Harrisburg cemetery. The services
were in charge of the Rev. William B.
Cooke, pastor-in.charge at the Market
Square Presbyterian church. Interment
was made in the Haldeman plot.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-11
Eternal Curiosity,

$50 you think all public entertain
ments should be censored?"
"Yes. and I'd like to be one of the
eensors."
what for?"
$50 as to be sure Of not missing any
Thing. ."-Washington Star.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-11
German Sent Home by Police

Rome. May 10, Via Paris, May H.
Anaseas Hermes, head of the section of
plant disease in-tAe International Insti-
tute' of Agriculture. who had returned
to resume his post after leave of alb
senee, was sent home on the next train
oy the police, VINO are said to have
learned that he is connected with the
German General S.cf.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-11
BANQUET For Germans Cancelled

Washington, May ia banquet
and reception for the officers of the
interned German commerce raiders
sKronprinz Wilhelm and Prinz Eitel
Friedrich, which was to have been held
here within the next few days, has
@een abandoned by its promoters. Word
shas been sent TO the Offices at the Nor
~folk navy yard that because of the
s.Lusitania disaster, it was thought best
not to carry out the plan.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-11
Maxwell Motors Declares Dividends

New York, May 11.-Maxwell No.
tors Company to-day declared an
initial quarterly dividend of 1sl per
cent. on the first preferred stock and
an additional or extra dividend of "a
of l per cent. for account of aecumu-
lated back dividends on this same class
of shares.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-11
"Professors."

A professor" may mean many things,
including conjurer or dentist. Orig
inally, I believe, professor" meant
man who professed to be a converted
man or a Christian and so could be
called unon to have an unpleasant time
for the entertainment of his neighbors.
C. X. Chesterton in Life
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Turn Out 3 Submarines a Month

Geneva, May II, Via Paris. 11.5O
A. MA Swiss engineer who arrived
here to-day from Hamburg said the
ship yards there are turning out three
finished submarines a month. Two of
them are of the larger class and one
of the smaller type used for coast de-
fense.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-11
Entertainment at Salem Church

The Young Women s Missionary So
eiety of the Reformed Salem church,
Third and Chestnut streets, will pre-
sent this evening at 7.45 clock in the
Sunday school room the demonstration
of "The Child in the Midst" and use
the slides of "Child Life in the
World''