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The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-09
BOWLING RULE SHAKE-UP
Radical Changes Predicted for N. B.
A. Tournament

New York, March 9.-Major w. NJ.
Gage, secretary and manager OF the
ninth annual tournament of the Ma
tional Bowling Association, announced
last night that bowlers throughout the
country are showing an active interess
in the tournament to be held here be-
ginning March 81. Already have
received word from dozen sources
that teams are being made up and that
the bowlers are preparing to take part
in the tournament slid Major Gage.
Next Sunday the officers and COVER
nors of the National Association will
meet to lay out a sectional campaign
for tournament work and to de I'd }
upon measures to be brought to the at
tention of the delegates who win at
tend the annual convention to be held
in conjunction with the tournament.
1t is reported that several radical
changes are to be proposed in the rules
of the game
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-09
TRIES TO DIE FOR DOPE
Desperate Woman Leaps From Bridge
to lev River

Lock Haven, Pa, March 9.-Driven
to desperation because she could not
obtain drugs, as result of the rigid
law against the use of "dbpe,' which
became effective March l. Virgie Me-
Dermott, 2S years old, of this city, at
tempted suicide at 'clock yesterday
morning by leaping Is feet from the
river bridge into the icy waters of the
Susquehanna.
AS she struck the water she was re-
vived from her half-dazed condition
and her piercing screams brought two
men in a boat to her aid, and they res
cued her from sandbar just below the
bridge.
The police are keeping a close sur
veillance on other suspected dope fiends
who are growing restless.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-09
YOUTH ATTEMPTS SUICIDE
Fires Revolver Bullet Into His Head
After Quarrel With Father

York, Pa, March 9.-After at
tempting, it is said, to shoot his father,
following quarrel, Russell johnson, of
Stewartstown, sent a bullet into his
own head. The youth will recover, the
bullet from .32-calibre revolver TAX
ing an upward course at the temple.
Johnson had quarreled with his faith
er, Jacob johnson, when he had been
taken to task for drinking liquor. He
brought a revolver and tried to force
an entrance to the house of William
Day, where his father was a guest, but
was prevented from doing this by
friends. He then shot himself in the
head.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-09
WOULD JAIL UNTIDY WIVES
Court oficer BlaInes Them for Driving
Husbands to Drink


Husbands to Drink
Boston, March 9.-Women who do
not keep their homes in order should
be subjected to arrest, as well as the
man who becomes intoxicated, is the
opinion of Albert J. Sargent, chief pro-
baton officer of the Municipal Court.
"If man deserts his wife she can
have him arrested and yet the wife can
neglect her home until she drives the
man away and to drink, and go un-
punished,'' he said. "When man
is arrested for drunkenness his home
should at once be visited and condi-
tions. there Investigated. If this home
is slovenly kept the wife should be
arrested along with her better half,
and should be given the same sentence.
"There are women coming to this
Office for the money paid by their hus-
bands through the Court for their sup
port whom / feel like arresting every
time they appear. Not a few of them
were SO neglectful of their homes that
they drive their husbands from them.
If wife fails to give her husband
proper food and makes him seek the
free lunch of the barroom she should
be punished.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-09
Lebanon Company in Seventh Place

Lebanon, March g.-COmpany ii,
Fourth infantry, N. G. P, of this city,
stands in seventh place in the Spring
field Indoor League, in which matches
the company is entered together with
companies from all parts of the United
States. The local competitions are all
shot under the auspices and under the
rules of the Springfield League, which
is the biggest of the kind in the coun-
try. Company I, Third infantry, of New
York, is first, with a total of 1875
points, and an average of 6S1 IL. The
Lebanon company which has shot in the
same number of matches has 1927
points and an average of 662 IL.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-09
ARMED MANIAC AT LARGE
Man Who Tried to Kill Family Be-
lieved on Way to Atlantic City

Atlantic City, N. j., March 9.-John
Adams, maniac, committed to the
County Hospital for the Insane two
weeks ago for wrecking his home and
to kill his horses and his
family, escaped last night. Adams is
armed and is believed to be on his way
here to renew his murderous purposes.
Guards in automobiles are patroling
the shore road along the mainland be-
tween Smiths Landing, where the
asylum is located, and the boulevard
crossing the meadows to this city. No
trace of the fugitive had been found up
to midnight.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-09
CAMDEN TO RETURN
Eastern League Five to Play Harris
burg Independents

Camden of the Eastern League will
make its second appearance in Harris
burg on Saturday night. AS the Har
risburg Independents defeated the Jer-
sey five in the first game Camden will
try and even up the series.
The regular Eastern League lineup
will appear and Captain MeCord of the
Independents will put his men through
a hard practice this week to have them
in the best of condition. The game
will be called at clock and will be
followed by the usual dance. l.. P.
Dickey will give another of his inter
esting exhibition of dances between the
halves
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-09
FREED OF FIRING STORE
Minersville Merchant Acquitted of Try
ing 10 Get Insurance Money

Pottsville, Pa, March 9.-Isaac Dia-
mond, clothing merchant of Miners
vile, accused by Deputy Fire Marshal
Charles Quandel with setting fire to
his own place of business December II
in order to get the insurance money,
was acquitted yesterday afternoon after
trial lasting four days.
The fire was small one, no damage
being done, but the discovery on the
spot of piled up wood, under which was
paper soaked in oil, led to the prosecu-
tion. The insurance on the building and
stock was $7,7O0 and Diamond pre-
sented the defense that it would be alb.
surd for him to try to destroy the build
ing and stock for this sum when the
market value of the property was &c.,
900.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-09
This-and Five Ceutsi

DON'T MISS THIS. Cut out this
slip, enclose five cents to Foley & Co.,
Chicago, H.. writing your name and
address clearly. You will receive in re-
turn trial package containing Foley 8
Honey and Tar Compound, for coughs,
colds and Group; Foley Kidney Pills.
for pain in sides and back, rheumatism,
backache. kidney and bladder ailments;
and Foley Cathartic Tablets, a whole
some and thoroughly cleansing
cathartic, especially comforting to
stout persons. Geo. A. Gorgas, 16
North Third street.-Adv.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-09
American Assc. Without a Schedule

Chicago, March 9.-Georse Tebeau,
president of the Kans9s City club and
head of the schedule committee of the
American Association who passed
through Chicago yesterday on his way
West, declared that the association
is still without schedule for the COM
ing season. He said the delay was due
to the failure of the advocates of a
16S and 154 game season to agree, but
thot the program for the longer season
would be adhered to.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-09
Send Drug Fiend to Asylum

Berwick. Pa, March 9.-Deprived of
his "dope" since the enforcement of
the new federal drug law, Thomas Har-
ris, of East Ninth street, became vio-
lent, and, fearing he would carry out
his threats to kill his mother and sew
eral of the neighbors, he was committed
by the Poor Overseers of Berwick to the
Danville Hospital for the Insane.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-09
Trapped in Flaming caboose

Lancaster, Pa, March 9.-The ca
boose of freight train on the Penn
sylvania railroad broke loose yesterday
morning, rolled over and shot along the
track 292 feet. It's stove was over
turned and the cars woodwork caught
fire; but Conductor G. w. Sheasley,
Brakeman C. Campbell and F9agman
Banks. all of Enola, were rescued, badly
burned.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-09
Marietta Woman Dies Suddenly

Marietta, March 9.-Mrs. Albert
Hawthorne, so years old, was taken
suddenly i'll with h cart disease yester-
day and lived only An hour. She was
60 years of age and, besides her hus-
band, leaves two children, three grand
children and brother and two sisters.
She was a member of the Mennonite
church.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-09
Seek Heirs to S1OO.O0O

Pottsville, Pa, March 9.-A law
firm of New Brunswick, Canada, is in
communication with Chief of Police
Hopstine here, trying to locate two
miners, brothers, who have inherited
100000 from their fathers estate.
They are Hugh and James Ready. They
left home on account Of disagreement
with their father.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-09
Two Peeps From One Epg

Marietta, March 9.-Vernon Deitz.
an electrician and fancier of single
comb Black Minorcas, three weeks ago
set hen with fifteen eggs, and yes
tterday large egg, double-yolked,
brought forth two healthy chicks, the
frs time that this has been heard of in
this section. They were the first two
to arrive.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-09
Cautious, Though Courting Death

Towanda, a., March 9.-Roy Van
Luven, aged II, chopped" a Lehigh
train at Athens Sunday, rode few
miles toward Towanda, dropped off in
front of fast passenger train and was
instantly killed. Van Luven shouted:
'iBe careful, fellows!" just as he
dropped to his death.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-09
Old Undertaken Seriously injured

Marietta, March 9.-John B. Bas-
tian, SS years old, the oldest retired
undertaken in Lancaster county and
veteran of the Civil war, is in serious
condition from having fallen down a
fight of steps while shoveling snow.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-09
Belmont A. g. Organizes. Team

The Belmont A. C. has organized and
completed plans for the placing of a
strong team on the field during the
coming season. Games are desired with
strong teams. Address George Longa-
baugh, manager, 1923 North street.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-09
Member of Church Sixty Years

Warwick, March 9.-Mrs. Harriet
Carpenter, Sd years old, died yesterday
from the infrmities of age. She is sur
vived by three children, two grandchil-
dren, a brother and two sisters. For
sixty years. she was a member of the
Lutheran church.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-09
Atticks still Leading Casino Bowiers

Atticks, of the Monarchs. still leads
the Casino Bowling League with an av-
erage of 1913 for ffty-seven games,
three pins better than his nearest rival,
Montgomery, of the Senators. Basch is
third with an average of 1873.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-09

Field goals, Smell, S; Krout, s; Nc
Cauley, I; Jones, 2; Miller, q; Peifer,
1; Hall, 2; Sutch, 2. Fouls, McCauley,
5; Sweigert, 6; Hall, /; Sulteh, l.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-09
Team Averages
Sophs Defeat Freshies

The Sophomores defeated the Fresh.
men in an inter-class basketball game
in the Tech High series yesterday by
the decisive score of Sc to IA. The
Sophs, Juniors and Seniors are now tied
up for class honors. The lineup:
Freshmen. Sophomores.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-09

Field goals, Levens, 9; Lands, 6;
Houser, 8; Cassel, 8; Stoudt, 2; Pat
rick, 2; Rupert, 8; County, 2. Foul
goals, lands, 2; Stoudt, 1; Cassel, 1.
Referee, Burridge; timer, Musser; time,
20-minute halves.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-09
Reilly Falls to Central Grammar

Reilly Grammar school five of this
city was defeated Yesterday after
noon by the Central Grammar team of
Steelton on the FELTON, Hall floor By
the score of AZ to 18. The lineup:
Staelton Rely
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-09
Hummelstown Teams Clash

Hummelstown Reserves won from
Hummelstown Reos in a one-sided game
yesterday at Hummelstown, score 40
to 10. The lineup:
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-09
Sophomores,

Field goals, Davies, s; Pollock, Z;
Gregory, I; Mcfarland, 4; Wolfe, !;
Kaufman, 5; Lloyd, l. Foul goals, Pol
lock, 2; Lloyd, /; Kaufman, 1. Ref
cree, Grubb. Time, 20 minute periods.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-09
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The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-09
Forney Scrubs Win, II to @

The Forney Grammar scrubs won
from the Maclay seconds yesterday,
score IL to 6. The lineup:
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-09

Field goals, Kurtz, 2; Snoddy; Rice /;
Schreadley; Guistwhite. Foul goals,
Snyder, 2; Guistwhite, 2; Kurtz, /.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-09
PINE STREET LEAGUE

Dull team wins two games, but loses
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-09

Z. ~. N. 3. W. .. n D171k .
Barons take close match by small
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-09
HOFFMAN LEAGUE

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The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-09
D r r " M G.. A. LEAGUE

Totals :. 497 400 471-142
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1915-05-14

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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-07-20
stones and several panes of thick
glass in the car windows were brok-
en-. Wires are down to the south
and west of here.
Youth browns
IN RESERVOIR
Everett Kelley Meets Death in Wat
er at Rhodes.

Rhodes, Ia, July 19.-Everett
Kelley, 20 years old, graduate of
Union High school, was drowned
here at o'clock Saturday night
while swimming in the reservoir OF
friends. The body was recovered at
IL o'clock last night. Young KEEL
ley's parents live on farm near
here. The water in the reservoir is
from twelve to twenty feet deep. The
exact cause of the drowning is not
known. When Kelley first went
down he called for help but it is said
his friends thought he was fooline
and paid no attention to him.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-07-20
NOTE TO berlin
TO Be Definite
AS TO us. PLANS
Statement of Consequence of Furth-
er Violations of American
Rights to Be Made.
WILSON TO GET BUSY SOON
Attack on Orduna Strengthens Posi-.
ton Of This Country, Officials
Believe.

Washington, D. c., July 19.-With
the return of President Wilson the
formulation of the policy to be pur-
sued by the United States as conse-
quence of Germany's last note on
submarine warfare will be begun.
The president will collaborate
with Secretary Lansing in complet-
ing a note to the German government
that has been tentatively prepared,
to be dispatched probably before the
end of the coming week.
While details as to the course
which is to be followed are withheld
it is known that both the president
and Mr.. Lansing have practically
made up their minds that a definite
statement of what the consequence
of further violation of American
rights will be should be given to the
German government. There is little
likelihood that there will be any
further discussion of the policy in
volved.
BY the recent attempt to destroy
the British liner Orduna carrying a
score Of Americans on her voyage to
the United States with no munitions
or contraband, officials here feel that
the position of the United States as
stated in its previous notes has been
materially strengthened. They de-
clare it bears out the American con-
tention that the character of a ves-
sci, her destination and cargo can be
safely determined only by visit and
search.
AS yet official information is lack
ing to show whether the Orduna was
attacked without warning and what
the circumstances were of her en-
counter with the German submarine.
In discussion of the case stress is laid
upon the fact that the vessel was en-
route to the United States and car
ried no cargo of importance, making
the attack on vessel carrying
Americans seemingly wholly unwar-
ranted.
A statement of the circumstances
probably will be made by American
passengers aboard the Orduna to the
state department, although the
American government might take
cognizance of newspaper statements.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-07-20
THE PRESIDENT
BACK TO work
Ends Longest Vacation Since Enter
ing the White House.

On Board President Wilson's train,
New Haven, Conn.,, July 19.-Presi-
dent Wilson yesterday brought to a
close the longest and most strenuous
vacation he has had since entering
the White house. He left Cornish,
N. H., yesterday afternoon, and ar
rived in Washington early today,
prepared to give immediate consider
alton to the German situation and
other problems.
Despite the fact that no details of
the presidents return trip were Civ
en- out in advance, he was greeted by
large crowds at every stop on his
way back to Washington yesterday
afternoon. At several places he STEP
ped out on the rear platform of his
private car and shook hands with as
many people as time permitted.
Virtually all the people of Cornish
and Windsor, VT, saw their dis
tinguished summer neighbor from
the summer capital" He waved his
hand and took off his hat to the as
sembled crowds as they applauded
him.
The president paid particular at
tention to the babies at the different
stops. At Bellows Falls, w.t., he ask
ed that a small red headed boy be
lifted to shake hands with him and
at Greenfield, Mass, chucked baby
under the chin. ut is rather hot
weather for babies," he remarked to
the mother.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-07-20
R0TA IS FAC
ING STARVATION
Island Devastated by Hurricane
{" 20 =
Threatened by New Peril.

Washington, D. c., July 19.-The
island of Rota, in the Ladrone arch
ipelago, near Guam, devastated by
hurricane now has a drought and its
people are threatened with starva-
'tion.
On reports received through the
navy and state departments the Red
Cross cabled Manila to ship $500
worth of food supplies by the first
ship. A cablegram also was sent to
the Japanese Red Cross asking for
help. A Japanese warship, it is I'M
derstood here, is nearby.
Americans at Guam have already
contributed enough food to maintain
500 people for two weeks.
The island is located at a point
where the northeast trade winds
cease and the monsoons meet and
hurricane conditions are common. 1t
is volcanic island about twelve
miles wide, and part rises 500 feet
above the sea. 1t is also known by
the name of Zarpane, Sarpan and
Luta.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-07-20
Low Price of Gasoline.

Gasoline is now selling at the low
est price in its history. At wholesale
it is selling in Webster City at nine
cents delivered in 100 gallon lots.
The sharp reductions in the motor
fuel is attributed to the diminishing
price in crude oil. In Oklahoma dur
ing the past year, the price of crude
oil has dropped from $1.05 to 80
cents barrel. This is generally at
tributed to over production and the
diminishing export trade.
According to an Oklahoman, there
are no new operations going on in
the fields in his state and many
plants have closed down. Some Of
the flowing wells have been capped
because Of the small demand for
crude oil.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-07-20
VILLA TROOPS
BADLY BEATEN
Flee in All Directions After Battle
With Carranza Men-Large
Number Killed.

Douglas, Ariz., July 19.-After a
six hour battle in Anavacachi pass,
west of Aqua Prieta, General Gales,
Carranza commander in Sonora, was
reported late yesterday to have de-
feated Villa troops under command
of Gen. Jose Maria Acosta. The Cal
les forces were said to number 5000,
while those of Acosta were reported
as 1900 strong.
In message received here by A.
Guarduno yesterday, consul for Car
rama, from General Gales at Lamor-
tia, twenty miles west of Aqua Prize
ia, the Villa troops were reported as
demoralized and fleeing in all direc-
tions. The message stated that the
battle began at o'clock yesterday
morning. The Villa forces were
strongly entrenched in the pass and
for five hours the attacking soldiers
bombarded with cannon and rapid
fire guns.
During the fighting 900 men of
Acosta's command deserted and join
ed the ranks of Gales, according to
the report which estimated the Villa
dead, wounded and captured at 500.
Gales did not report his own cas-
ualties, though they were claimed to
be relatively small by officials in
Aqua Prieta. According to Consul
Garduno, General Gales intended to
press forward to Cananea as soon as
he received new supply of ammun-
ition, which left Aqua Prieta early
yesterday.
Villa representatives here refused
to admit defeat, saying that the bat
tie still continued and that a large
contingent of Yaqui Indians were
making a flank attack.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-07-20
NOW COMES
into COURT
The Town Of George, Claiming to be
Richest City.

George, Ia, July 19.-The good
town of George has thrown it's mum
icipal hat into the ring. 1t denies
the wealth supremacy of Prescott,
Ariz., with bank deposits of $500
per capita, of DEBORAH, which claims
$6S9, or even of New Albin, which
has been the strongest contender so
far, with an average of $977 in bank
deposits for every man, woman and
child.
with a population of TO Census
of 1915)," says J. A. Pardon, assist
ant cashier of the First National
bank of George, land with bank de-
posts of s791,257.25, we have an av-
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-07-20
KILLED IN AUTO
MOBILE WRECK
Victims Carried 800 Yards When
Train Hits Machine.

Monrovia, Cal, July 19.-Mr. and
Mrs. E. L. Menager of Duarte, Cal,
were instantly killed and Miss Lor-
ma Evans, relative, was seriously
injured when Managers automobile
was struck by an electric train.
Wreckage of the machine was car
ried 800 yards.
Before coming to California re-
Gently, Mr.. Menager was cashier of
the Memphis Trust and Saving bank
at Memphis, Tenn. He was 67 years
of age.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-07-20
TO SEND ULTIMA
TUM TO ROUMAN|A
Demand for Unimpeded Transit Of
War Materials to be Made,
Is Report.

London, July 20.-An Austro-Ger-
man ultimatum to Roumania is be-
ing prepared, according to the Mos
COW Russkoye Slovoe, which is quot
ed in dispatches received here. 1t is
added that large bodies of the Teu-
tonic troops are massing on the Rou-
manian frontier to give emphasis to
the ultimatum, which it is declared
will demand unimpeded transit for
munitions of war.