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The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-13
T h e Western Front
Scene of Struggle Be-
tween Germans and
the Allies
ACTIVITY SHOWN
IN EAST PRUSSIA
Reported Victory of the Kaiser's Forces
in the Cars Domain Causes Sub
jects of Emperor William to Renew
Faith in Ultimate Success

Paris, Feb. 13.-Heavy fighting is in
progress once more in the Argpnne and
the Vosges which have now become the
most bitterly contested sections of the
western battlefront. Otherwise the op-
posing armies in that war theatre are
at a standstill. The activity of German
submarines is believed to have been
responsible for the sinking or injuring
OF three, more merchantmen. Great
Britain s spectacular aeroplane raid,
her reply to this menace, was directed
at the German submarine bases.
The event of immediate Importance
in the east is the German victory in
East Prussia, which according to Ber-
lin reports, was an imposing one. It is
assumed in Germany that danger of
Russian invasion in that region is end
ed, but it is not yet clear to what ex.
tent the conduct of the campaign will
be affected.
In the Carpathians the battles for
possession of the passes are still unde-
cided. A Geneva dispatch states that
the Austrians have suffered heavily
from Russian bayonet attacks in Dukla
Pass.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-13
EARLYREPLYfROD|
EXPECTED
BritiS h Governments
Answer to American
Note Probably Be
Forthcoming Soon
USING NEUTRAL
FLAGCONTENTION
London Newspapers Unite in Express
ing Opinion That U. s. Cclors Will
Be Displayed Only on British War
ships Under Certain Conditions
By Associated Press.

London, Feb. IS, 1915 P. M.-That
the British government will have no
difficulty in giving an early reply to
the American note on the use of the
American flag by British merchantmen
is the contention of the afternoon pa
pers of London, which virtually unite
in expressing the opinion that neutral
flag will be used by British vessels only
as an intimation to German warships
that there are neutral passengers and
goods aboard.
The "Pall Mall Gazetteo attaches
"ipmense signifcanee" to the phrase
in the American note to Germany
"or cause the death of American citi-
zens ''-as meaning that Americans
aboard British ships will be equally
protected by the home government as
those on board American ships.
The Evening Standard, - basing its
Judgment on the tenor of the American
notes, says: cit is plain in which di-
rection America looks for the possibil-
ity of trouble. If Germany does not
now understand the meaning of the
note and realize the false position into
which she has been led by the AFRO
gance of the official minds in Berlin she
must abide by the issue"
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-13

was two feet below the surface.
eastman is certain that he has dis
covered the original dimensions of the
grave, for the earth surrounding it is
firm and does not have the appearance
of ever having been disturbed. An old
opening can be detected readily ten or
fifteen years after it is made, according
to eastman.
Just as the plumbers had to remove
the cellar steps to dig, so the murderer,
if murder it was, had to remove the
steps to dispose of the evidence of his
crime" said eastman.
eastman has been ordered by Cor
oner Eckinger to keep the hope open for
further Investigation and has stopped
work there.
cit looks to me like foul pay"
eastman said. "The hole is so small
that the body was either doubled up
and crowded into it, or it was cut to
pieces before burial. The bones looked
to me as though they we're burned by
acid. 1t looks as though the murderer
threw acid over the body to hasten
decomposition to cover up the crime,
for the men complained that the water
burned their hands while they were
washing the bones.
Skull Appears to Have Been Cleft
''The bones are discolored, being
mostly black with red and white spots.
The skull looks to me as if blow
from sharp instrument, like a hatchet,
had cleft it on the left side near the
nose. That part of the skull is miss
ing. The back of it is missing also,
but small fat pieces of bones were
found. These may be part of the
skull.
''The tuft of hair was matted but
when washed was a beautiful shade of
chestnut brown. What l ait first thought
was piece of flesh, the size of the palm
of man S hand, was found. To this
was attached piece of cloth. l am
not sure now that it was flesh. The
cloth is double thickness-a part of a
hem something like the end of an apron
string. 1t seemed to me as though it
was white muslin.''
The house is now occupied by Elmer
f. Stoner, who moved in on February
IA, 1914, according to w. E. Jones,
real estate agent, who has charge of the
property for Miss Minnie Burtner, PIP
South Fifteenth street, the owner.
Jones took charge of the property in
1918 and first rented it to jefferson B.
Regar, who occupied it for three months
but left in February, 1914. 1t was va
cant for few days until Stoner moved
in.
AT the home of Miss Burtner it was
said that the house was occupied pre-
vious to February, 1914, by a family
by the name of Hopes, who resided
there six or seven years. The property
was purchased by Miss Burtner from
man by the name of NJ. H. Wagner,
who now resides in Lebanon. Miss Burt.
ner has never had much to do with the
house, she said, for she has always had
a real estate dealer care for it, except
for time while the Hopes occupied
1t when she collected the rent herself.
Noticed odor in the Cellar
The Regars still reside in Harrisburg
Continued ON Twelfth Page.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-13
Lusitania Flies British Flag
Bu Aasocidted Press.

Liverpool, via London, Feb. 13, Ala
P. M.-The Cunard line steamer Lusi-
tania, the vessel which few the Ameri-
can flag across the Irish sea on her last
trip in, as a measure of protection
against German submarines, sailed from
Liverpool for New York at her usual
hour to-day under the British flag.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-13

Hurled to Death in Stone crusher

Especial to the Star-Indep
Rheems, Pa, Feb. 13.-When his
clothing was caught by rapidly NOV
ing belt, George Shields, Jr., Il years
old, was thrown bodily into one of the
big stone crushers at the Lands Broth
ers' stone quarry here yesterday after
noon and so badly injured that he died
shortly afterward. His parents survive
him.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-13
CALLS In FIRE MARSHAL
Chief Kinder Investigates Blaze in
Tailor Shop

Fire was discovered in the tailor shop
of Lewis Bergfeld, 621 North Second
street, this morning at clock by
neighbors. The Hope Company was
called and chemical streams extinguish-
ed the blaze. Fire Chief Kinder in
vestigated the fire and has turned it
over to the State Fire Marshal for fur
ther investigation.
A slight fire in one of the guest
rooms at the Pennsylvania hotel, 313
Verbeke street, this morning, destroyed
the basket and burned small portion
of woodwork before. extinguished by
hotel attaches. No firemen were called.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-13
ZAPATA IMPER|Ls CAPITAL
His Forces Destroy the Water Works
in Mexico City and Situation
Becomes Critical
By Associated Press.

Washington, D. c., Feb. 1S.-zapata
forces have destroyed the water works
in Mexico City, the food famine has
become more critical and indications
are that Carranza forces may soon
evacuate, official advices to the Ameri-
can government say to-day.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-20

which as yet does not appear as an over
shadowing innovation.
It is far cry from the days of the man
nish tailor-made with canvased fronts, and
the stif1y boned fitted waists to the supple
garments of the coming season. To-day,
costuming is rather the business of dress
makers than of men tailors. The frills
and furbelows, whether few or many seem
more within the province of the fair sex
to make as well as to wear.
The models illustrated on this page are
a few of the palmer types which will be
worn for practical outdoor service. That
on the left, (coat S133, skirt 1911 is a
very smart design used as well for silk as
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-20
This Draped Cowrt Retains Long Lines

signers depend TO A. great extent for their
appeal in the creations We shall see and
want to duplicate in the coming weeks of
spring and summer sewing.
Among the favored colors are turquoise.
salmon pink, sulphur, lettuce green, coral
pink, all the amber and yellow tan tints;
black and white.
Net and chiffon plaitings, lace rufies
and batiste embroideries are coming into
greater favor with the fluffy fashions de-
signed for delicate thin wash materials.
lacey evening frocks, and lowered tafetas.
But in the handsome reception modeK.
there is no other decoration than the or
naments on the front Of the girdle, and
on the sleeves. The bodice is surpiice,
and the skirt is draped with the modish
pee-tou effect. Pattern No. S21S will re-
produce this model, and it has beside
guimpe and fichu accessory. The price
Is IS cents.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-20
Smart lo88ey 6r Om-of&2 BBl1org4

sleeves are short, though long ones will
be used also, as noticed in the other street
suit at the right (coat 1855, skirt, 7420).
This coat suggests the tailor-made more
than most new models. 1t has long
straight back, and fronts cutaway in lines
that are becoming on stout woman.
Plain cheviot in navy blue is the material,
with a blue and white skirt that has three
straight breadths, and is two yards on the
bottom. The other checked skirt is narrow,
and tunic effect may be had with the
pattern from which it can be copied.
As for separate wraps, fashion en-
phasizes the loose coat made of many kinds
Of soft wooden and cotton materials, Col
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-20

for wooden material; and also smart for
many kinds of cotton fabrics which will
vie in favor with more expensive weaves.
The jacket has the loose back that every
woman will have sooner or later, for it is
the newest idea for outer wraps of every
description and use. The back section
forms the sleeves, and joins the front with
raglan seam giving the yoke effect. A
soft plat in either side of the front gives
fullness enough to make the garment right
for either slender or stouter figure. 1t
is just as smart for misses as for grown
women. The belt of black and white
check matching the contrasted skirt is an
other style feature of the moment. The
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-20

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49, Soeurs of Paris, whose latest
creations are said to be entirely differ
ent from those of their rivals. and not
extreme. One of these admirable styles
which American women of conservative
taste will appreciate is the gown of gray
satin charmeuse having the flowing grace
full lines that add height and dignity mo.
S21S). The train is less in evidence, since
dancing has become so popular, but for
formal occasions many older women prefer
TO wear gown with 1t. This is character
izedby the elegant simplicity" which many
couturiers are Offering and which we can
approve for more reasons than one. Such
dresses help to solve the dressmaking prob
iem, and to reduce the cost of good dress
ing. 1t is on the fabrics of wonderful tex
lures and coloring that the notable de.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-20
To Clean Delicate Lace

Real laces which become soiled from
wearing may be cleaned by applying
powdered magnesia or French chalk to
them. Lay the pieces out smoothly on
tissue paper and dust the powder over
them. Fold and put away for several days.
Then brush with a nail scrub, and if the
soil has not come out give a second APP
pIication. Laces that have grown yellow
need to be bleached with chemicals used
nv professional renovators.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-20

UTOODWORK which has grown dull
w with time and the accumulation of
dust may be restored by first clean
ing thoroughly with kerosene on flannel
CLOTH 1t should then be polished with a
mixture of two parts Of turpentine to one
OF linseed OIL Apply this with a soft cloth,
and rub with flannel until every trace OF
the liquid seems to have disappeared. Re-
peated applications and continued rubbing
will give rich gloss, to wood trim or ma
hogany furniture.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-20
Washing Soda for Cleaning

To easily and effectually clean oil cruets
put some washing soda into the cruet and
shake it with little water. The oil and
soda will make soap, which then cleans the
glass, and leaves 1t shining. Washing soda
sprinkled on a greasy girdle Immediately
after frying. and dissolved with little
boiling water, will similarly turn the
grease into soapy mixture and make the
cleaning task much easier,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-20

fine is the craze, and it comes in beautiful
light colors that set off summer dresses.
Light weight wooden materials are also
shown in the model of the picture, No.
S130. This sports coat is featured in all
sizes. 1t has the raglan front, and square
loose back, with a wide belt and pockets
adding 'swagger" look that is approved
for the, purpose. The simple style, and
the absence of tailoring mentioned hereto
fore, make it possible for any woman who
can sew to have this fashionable necessity
for very little money. The dress shown
with the coat. (S05S) is made of black
and white checked ratine. It has tive
tier skirt. Each pattern is Is cents.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-20
Practical Hints for the Housewife

b
Cheese pastries are growing in favor
for dinner and luncheon dishes. There are
delicious puffs made with grated English
cheese as follows. Rub together two table
spoonfuls of butter and -four, add one-half
cup of milk, and put in double boiler for
ten minutes, stirring constantly to prevent
burning Take from the stove, add the
beaten yokes of three eggs, and a cupful of
grated cheese. Allow the mixture to cool.
Fold in the beaten whites Of the eggs about
twenty minutes before serving, put into a
pudding dish and bake in a moderate oven.
Serve at once.
.S0rdines ou Grotin
Sardines will make an unusual luncheon
dish served au gratin. Into a shallow bak-
ing dish sprinkle fine bread crumbs, and
place layer of sardines on it. Add few
drops of lemon juice, a layer of bread
crumbs, and bits of butter to moisten them.
Cook for ten minutes until the fish are
thoroughly heated and the crumbs are
Drowned.
Goldfish Souf7e
To one eupful of boiled and faxed cod
fish, add one cupful of mashed potatoes,
one-half cupful Of milk, one beaten egg, salt
and pepper to taste. Put this into but
tered baking dish, and bake in the oven
until Drowned. Other fish may be SINH
iarly served. Where ramekins are used,
this dish win make an excellent luncheon
course, cooked in the individual portions,
with a very little cheese grated on the top
Just as the fish Is put into the oven.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-20
Embroidered Between-Mea1 Cloth

An effective durable betweenmeals cloth can be made
of tan linen crash with the conventional design shown
above The rouger surface of the crash is artistic for
the if embroidery cotton of silk floss is used
Three shades old will be good that should
chance be with the color scheme OF the room tur
n;sbinrs The cloth is twenty-five inches in diameter
The patteTa is Is cents.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-20

as breadth, and made of plain and fancy
fabrics. Suit coats are 'cutaway in front,
while the backs are full, plated or cir
cular. Some skirts are bouffant, others
have tunics and tiers; and still others in
troduce plaits in new ways which actually
give greater breadth at the foot, though
its existence is disguised. From these facts
and many more notifications of recent
modes, we conclude that there is group
ing about for the something altogether new,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-20

PRING fashion openings in
Paris have brought out an IN
equalled variety of two and three
piece suits, having jackets and
nnntn nf d;HnronA lounAhn q q mall
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-20

4 Patterns for designs shos1a on fhis page
caa be cbeafned from any agency seliing I
III LADIES HOME JOURNAL PA TTERMS |
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-20

Scrap baskets designed to match other accessories of
bedroom library oener appropriate than odd
basket The shown above is made of linen covering stiff
paseboard The decoration is stencied in color 1t is
of five patterns which ready for stamping stencng
under number 1896 single motif this may be
used ampshades curtain bureau and table scar
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-20

Cutaway Coat with Vest
Matching Odd Skirt
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1915-04-16
GENERAL MARKETS

PHILADELPHIA steady:
winter clear, s6.35@ $50; city mil ),
fancy. $7.5QM8.
RYE FLOUR steady, at s6.50@6.'5
per barrel.
WHEAT firm; No. 2 red, $1.5615 .
1.61h.
CORN firm; No. 2 yellow, S0@8lc.
OATS firm; No. white, 631s 964c;
lower grades, Gle.
POUI.TRY: Live steady; hens, le
@17c.; old roosters, 111a @12c. Dire 8.
ed firm choice fowls, 19c.; old roo t.
ers, lac.
BUTTER firm; fancy creamery, 8 lc.
EGGS steady; selected, % @ 25";
nearby, 22c. western. 22c.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1915-04-16
Constable Murdered.

Michael konopka, for six years a
constable in Oil City, Pa, and March
10 the victim of unknown assailants,
who terribly beat him, was mysteri-
ously murdered by two unidentified
men.
Konopka's wife was also attacked
and brutally beaten. The woman told
the police that she went to the kitchen
to investigate noise which awakened
her, and was confronted by two men,
oen of whom pointed revolver at her
he'd and the other tied her. One of
the men struck her & heavy blow in
the face. The body Of Eonoplsa was
found in bed. Ec had been beaten 10
death.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1915-04-16
THE PRINz EITEL
WILL INTERN
The German Raider Was Wait
ing For Hell P.
TO TIE UP At NAVY YARD
Washington Authorities Decide That
Cruiser Shall Be Taken to Norfolk
Until End of War.

Cruiser Shall Be Taken to Norfolk
Until End of War.
Commander Thierichens, of the
German auxiliary cruiser Prinz Eitel
Friedrich, informed the collector OF
customs at Newport News, Va, that
he desired to intern his ship in Amer
lean waters for the war.
The commander said he had been
obliged to determine upon this course
because relief, which would have
made possible dash for the sea, had
failed to arrive.
Commander Thierichens sent the
following communication to Collector
Hamilton:
ITO Collector of Customs-Sir: |
inform you I intend to intern H. M.
S. Prinz Eitel Friedrich. The relief |
expected to appear not arrived in
time, so the number and force OF the
enemy cruisers watching the entrance
of the bay makes to me impossible the
dash for the open sea with any nope
for success. | have decided not to de-
liver crew and snip TO this fru1tless
and certain destruction. Being obliged
for the courtesies shown by all United
States authorities, am expecting your
orders. | have sent the same lnfor-
nation to Rear Admiral Helm, U. 5.
S. Alabama"
The collector Immediately notified
the treasury department at Washing
ton and later went into conference
with the naval authorities as to the
procedure.
Later word came from Washington
that the navy department hal decided
that the Eitel should be taken to the
Norfolk navy yard for interment, and
her officers and crew bound not to
participate further il the war.
The action of the German captain
in interning the Eitel fulfilled the eX-
pectatious which treasury department
officials have held since their first ex'
animation of the ship on her appear
ance in Hampton Roads three weeks
ago.
Officials had believed all along that
because of the condition OF the en-
gines of the Eitel, rs we'll as because
of the strict guard being kept by the
three English and French warships
outside the capes the German govern
ment would decide to intern the ship
for the war.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1915-04-16
Willard Knocks Out johnson.

Jess Willard, the Kansas cowbo",
Is the new heavyweight champion II
gilist of the world.
He knocked. out Jack Johnson, t.,
holder, in the twenty-sixth round i:
their fight at Havana, Cuba, glVl.
him the title.
A right smash to the jaw ended tie
battle.
The result came as complete su :
prise to everyone. For twenty-to' :
rounds the colored man had held t. !,
lead and landed blows almost at w ;,
but he did not possess the sting
old, and Willard was able to take al
the punishment without willing.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1915-04-16
TWINS LEFT IN PARLOR
ChiIdIess Wife Had often Wished Fol
One; Gets TWO.


One; Gets Two.
An infant boy and a girl, probably
twins, about three weeks old, were
left in the parlor of the home of Isaac
Mccormick, a section foreman, IN
Franklin, Pa, and his wife by some
person, who got into the house
through window.
During the night Mrs. Mccormick
heard a baby crying, but thought 1t
was that of a neighbor. The husband
found the babies in basket when he
arose at six o'clock.
In the basket were several articles
of handmade clothing and a note,
which requested that the children be
we'll taken care of. The writer asked
that they be given oat meal Cruel and
sugar of milk.
Mrs. Mccormick, who has no chill
dren, had often wished that child
would be left on her doorstep, but she
never wished for two. She will keep
one of the children and give the other
to her daughter-in-law.