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The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-20
TO URGk FREE CONCERTS
Meeting VIII Be Held Monday to Or
ganize Local Movement

4 meeting Tor the purpose Of form
ing the Municipal Band Concert Asso-
citation Of Harrisburg will be held al
225 Market street Monday evening.
Notices have been seat TO twenty
Eve prominent Harris0urgers by Clar-
enee o. Backenstoss, secretary TO May
or Royal The purpose of the organi-
zation viii be TO provide free concerts
for Harrisburg during the summer
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-20
Woman Suffrage Theme Of Debate

Il a meeting q HARRISBURG Tent
No. PSI, Maecabees of the World, in
their rooms. 81 North Second street.
last night 4 number Of new members
were elected TO the order. An inter
es1ing feature of the evening was a de-
bate on whether .'Weman Suffrage
Would Benefit the Nation, with A.
Franken6urg and H. Mann on the az
frmstive and l. C. stephens and R. T.
Cook on the negative Both sides were
heavily spplauied and decided by the
judges in favor OF the affirmative 4
large class Of candidates will be ad-
mitted 70 the order next Friday even
ing and the entertainment COMMITTEES
say they viii have a surprise for ali
who attend.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-20
Late WAR news SUMMARY
ce.ti.aea From First Page.


many. has gone to the bottom during a
trip across the North Sea. Her crew
was rescued.
Fighting in France and Belgium ap-
parently is increasing in severity. To-
days oficial reports from Paris and
Berlin show that the French attempted
to break through the German line at
two points toward the eastern end, and
that the Germans made an assault on
the trenches Of the allies in Belgium.
without effecting important results in
any attacks.
A new attack has been begun by the
Russians on the fortified Galicisn city
OF Prsemysl. whose resistance of the
besiesers month after month has been
one Of the striking features of the cam
paign in the east. The Russians are
reported TO have brought up new heavy
guns for the assault. Elsewhere in Ga
hcis, according 20 unofficial advices. the
Russians have gained measure of sue
cess, especially near Dunkle Pass. where
the Austrians are said TO have suffered
heavy losses in the last few days.
From English sources il is reported
that the Russians have formed line
along the Pruth river in Bukowina, and
that a new battle is developing. This
conflicts with recent statements that
the Austrians had succeeded in clearing
al Of Bukowina of the Russians.
In Northern Poland, so far as Ger
man accounts of the fighting shows, the
German pursuit Of the Russians con-
tirues and has resulted in the winning
Of several Polish cities and towns Lon
don believes. however. that the first
rush Of the Germans into hostile terri
tory, after expelling the Russians from
East Prussia has been stayed.
The situation in the west is as devoid
of important changes as has been the
case week afterNweek, since the battle
Of Scissors A Berlin military critic
writes that in the west the Germans
must abandon their bold warfare for a
time and restrain themselves to a
steady holding on
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-20
ATHLETE, TIED BY SOPRS,
RESCUED BY CLASSMATES

tory and compelled him to- accompany
them to the hotel in the college town.
An hour or so before the appointed
time for leaving for this city yester-
day Palms classmates instituted q
search for him.
Through rear stairway in the hotel
they got to the bed room in which the
student lay helplessly fettered. Three
Sophomores were on guard. Persuasive
eloquence was of no avail aud the
sturdy first year men broke in the door,
brushed aside the Sophs and cut the
rope that bound Palm. Then all the
Freshies made their escape over roof
and Skinned down an awning post.
Palm came with them to Harrisburg
and attended the dinner.
About seventy members of the Fresh.
man class were present, including
twenty-five girls. After the banquet
speeches were made by the following:
G. \. Koser, Harry Sellers, Herbert
Beam. Miss Constance Spanger, Porter
Worner and A. Maurice Palm. Prof. NJ.
G. Hitler, Prof. and Mrs. F. Z. Craver,
and DIR. and Mrs. G. H. Shadinger. of
Dickinson College, were ehaperons of
the affair.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-20
Business IS Evangelist
Teaches Much in Ser
mon on Personal
Inventory
HARD WORK THE
WAY TO SUCCESS
Every Day Brings Out Opportunities,
and Speaker Cautions Attention to
Details to Prepare to Handle Big
Things-Next Talk on Tuesday

Frank Jewell Raymond. a new force
in the industrial world. spread his won.
derful enthusiasm throughout his ca.
pseity audience in the Technical High
scnool auditorium last evening in tne
hrst OF his three talks 10 retailers and
their employees
Together his series will sum up un.
der the title, U'Msking Good in Busi.
ness. ;" His suo-topie for last night
was Personal Inventory, and not =
little OF his humorous references caused
q lot of intrespeetion in the audience
anu some nervous laughs punetuated
ms remarks at times. Raymond can
adapt himself TO any part he wishes TO
play, from the department store clerk
through the various steps to the en-
ployer.
A few OF the business epigrams that
will linger longer in the minds of his
hearers than the aneedote which
brought them forth are:
''Success is not at bequest, but at
conquest.
''It is necessary TO have an inquest
for all those who by their own neglect
fail
'Are you investing your money in
yourself % on yourselff''
1.-The person who is careful of the
little things to-day will be the one to
handle the big things tomorrow
People who are satisfied with
themselves are easily satisfied
''No one can expect complimentary
ticket 70 the theatre of success
Mr.. Raymond's 5 lecture lasted sixty
three minutes and throughout his talk
there WAS suggestion of the moral he
wanted TO emphasize that every day
brings forth chances for success His
second lecture in the series win be on
Tuesday night in the Chestnut street
auditorium. His subject will be
"Measuring Men,
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-20
Marriage Licenses

Prank ]. Hite, Union Deposit, and
Hannah R. Potteiger, West Hanover
3 township.
Levi Fink, York, and Fannie L.
Hetrick, Dillsburg.
Samuel B. Strominger, Camp Hill,
ami Edna VI. Hess, Etters.
Omen r. Wagner and Berlin H. Sny-
der. Bainbridge.
Robert 4. Peiffer. Chambersburg.
and Alva a. Putt. Camp Hill
Samuel GiPe and Lulu NJ. Forester,
Union Deposit.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-20
Americans Reach London

London, Fec. 20, : P. M.-Ameri-
cans TO the number of about 100, VINO
were temporarily marooned in Paris as
result of the cancellation os sailings
between English Channel ports because
of the German submarine blockade,
arrived in LoRdoa to-day. They i'm
mediately left for Liverpool to beard
the American liner New York. whose
sailing was prepared al request of
Ambassa 5or Page until the Americans
could arrive.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-20
BOYS. CALLSFIREENCInES:
Scared WREN They COME

had been. The flames had been beaten
out with brooms in the meantime.
Turning n deathly white the boy saw
visions of Jail ahead of him and until
Chief Kinder quietei his fears he
could not even tell his name.
The same companies responded to a
cali from box No. $50, Walnut and
Balm streets, az 11.55 O'Clock last
night. The alarm was struck when A.
/. Exkert, SO Balm street, smelled coal
gas coming in from an adjoining house
and believed it Indicated the presence
of fire.
Owing to the fact that the Fire De.
partment heads had made no arrange
ments to have chauffeur for the
Friendship motor engine to respond to
first alarms on Friday nights when
George Irwin, the regular driver, is of
duty, the Friendship engine did not an.
swer the cali. Wilhelm ]. Mehring, DO
lice chauffeur, who has been asked by
Fire Chief Kinder to act as substitute
for Irwin on Fridays, was on hand in
time to have taken the truck out on
second call had it been necessary.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-20
A Suecious Plea

''Your honor, if we can show that
serious errors were made in the choos-
ing of the jury would you grant US a
new triallr
THAT depends. What serious errors
were made7''
"There were awelve of them. We
thought we were selecting men who
would acquit our client. Louisville
Courier Journal.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-20
Mrs. Jacoh Eaus

The funeral of Mrs. jacob Faus. who
died Thursday AT the home of her
daughter, Mrs. ]. s. Carpenter. EOS
South Twenty -and-one- Half street. will
Oe held Monday afternoon at clock.
The services viii be in charge of the
Rev. E. Victor Roland, pastor of the
Lutheran Church OF the Redeemer. In
terment will be made in Paxtang eeme-
tery.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-20

Jesse L Livernore, once famous as the
.uccessful "boy speculator" of Wall street.
has filed a voluntary petition in bank
ruptcy. giving his liabilities - S102,474
and his assets as unknown.
From the days of his boyhood liver
more was born speculator. He orce de-
scribed himself as bucket shop graduate.
His capital. when he started on his first
bucket shop experience, was $S.12, which
by the time he was twenty-one he had run
up to between $1,000 and $4,000.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-20
TO FIX VALUE OF
TRANSFERABLE


discuss the sHardscrabhle' question.
win be held on the site Of the proposed
city improvement on March 10, while
the meeting involving the land situ-
ated little farther up Front street will
be held two days later. March II.
The proceedings in these cases will
not in any way differ from others
which have been conducted by boards
of viewers but they are certain to be
long drawn out, complicated and hotly
contested. This is because of the many
property owners being concerned. Some
of the residents. in "Hardserabble "
have openly declared that they will not
surrender their homes '.until compelled
so to DO by force
First Hearing ON March 10
On March i6, the day following the
6rst meeting in the "Hardscrabble -
ease. the viewers are directed to con-
duet hearings in the rooms of the City
Commissioners, in the court house, at
which testimony will be taken from
owners of the affected properties and
also from expert real estate dealers
who will be questioned on the present
day value of the homes.
City officials say il will be many
weeks before these hearings are ended.
The viewers will have authority to con-
tinue hearings from time TO time and
after all of the testimony has been
presented, they then will make up the
schedule of damages to owners of prop
critics on the west side of the street
those homes that are to be razed-and
also show what benefits result to the
property owners on the east side of the
street by reason of the Improvement.
That schedule win be exhibited at a
meeting, the date of which is to be
fixed by the viewers. The affected per
sons must be given ten days notice of
that meeting. When the schedules in
both cases finally are completed, they
are TO be filed with the Prothonotary
of the Dsuphin county courts, who will
mark them confirmed temporarily. -
II no exceptions be filed to the report
within ninety days they then will be
confirmed absolutely by the court.
Appeals May Be Taken
If appeals be taken from the de-
eisions bf the viewers that will mean
the trial of such issues by the court
and jury. The cases also can be
taken TO the. States appellate courts if
the county court decisions are found TO
he unsatisfactory. either by the prop
erty owners or the City.
In any event. City officials now are
of the opinion that the cases will not
Oe in snase for the City to order the
tenants out of tae properties for at
least yesr. That, they say. means
that the actual work of Strengthening
the lines OF Front street. between Herr
and Calder, cannot be begun until the
summer of 1916, al least.
The lan,i 10 be acquired by the City
through tae opening of Front street.
between Harris and Mselay, is to be
used for park purposes. This section of
the street never has been formally
opened.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-20
ALBERT SwIGERT HELD UP
Relieved of 50 by Two Negroes, He
Tells Police

Albert Swigert. 1926 Logan street,
reported TO the reserve police early this
morning that he was held up on the
street at midnight by two colored men
and robbed of SO.
One of his assailants was tall and
slim and the other short and fat, as
he described them to the police.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-20
PHI KAPPA SIGMA BANQUET
Representatives of Six Colleges at Din
ner in the Harrisburg Club ,, :,

Members and guests of Harrisburg
Alumni Chapter, Phi Kappa Sigma Fra.
ternity, to the number of seventy, at
tended the annual banquet in the Har-
risburg Club last evening. Represent
atives were there from chapters of. the
University of Pennsylvania, Washing
ton and Jefferson, Penn State, Dckin-
son, Franklin and Marshall and the
University of West Virginia.
Thomas Lynch Montgomery, State
Librarian, was toastmaster and re-
sponses were made by John Price Jack
SON, George Comstock, Professor F. E.
Downes and George Ross Hull. The
committee that arranged the dinner was
Harry Loeser, Thomas Martin and
Neill Kennedy.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-20

Washington. friend to truth! of soul
sineerel
In action faithful. and in honour elearl
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-20
Referendum Vote Final
BY associated Pres

Pittsburgh, Feb. 20.-Oficials OF the
Amalgamated Association Of Iron, Steel
and Tin Plate Workers al headquarters.
here to-day said that the referendum
vote taken on the wage reduction re-
Gently was final so far as the asso.ia-
tion was concerned and the next move
must be made by the manufacturers,
as there is now no question of wages
before the association.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-20
Hitch in Prohibition in Montana

Helena, Mont. Feb. 20.-The State
Senate yesterday passed the House
Statewide prohibition bill offered as
a substitute TO the Senate bill provid-
ing for a constitutional amendment.
The substitute bill provides that the
question be left to referendum vote
OF the people in 1916. The Senate
amended the bill to make prohibition
effective December 81, 1918, the
House making. it effective December
81, 1919. The bill now goes to con-
ference.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-20
Guarding stsamSr in Gale

Norfolk, Va, Feb. 2O.-The coast
guard cutter 0nondaga which left here
Yesterday to assist the United fruit
steamer Santa Marta, disabled with
freight and passengers off Hatteras, re-
ported to-day she had been stopped by
a gale 45 miles from the distressed
ship and was waiting for the storm to
subside before proceeding.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-20
Business Brisk in Coke Industry
By Associd:ed Press.

Connellsviile. Pa, Feb. 2O.-Con-
tinued improvement in the coke indus
try was manifested to-day when orders
were issued by the H. c. Frick Coke
Company placing S1s additional ovens
in blast. This brings the total of idle
ovens fred during February to 3,773.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-20
WANT TO WRITE A NOVEL?
Well, Here's Your Plot All Ready Fer
the Little Details.

Well, Here's Your Plot All Ready Fer
the Little Details.
Take one ocean liner plying between
San Francisco and the Philippines.
Add young man going to Hawaii on
business and an heiress and her aunt
going nowhere in particular. Mix the
two young folk gradually among the
other passengers, with an occasional
half hour alone away from the watch
full eye Of the aunt. Turn the ship into
the center OF one tropical storm. Mix
gradually until they come to a froth.
the sea and the bowling of the winds.
Beat the vessel slowly against jagged
rocks until it is we'll pounded up.
Throw in looks of despair to suit the
taste. Add one binding fash Of light
ming that rent the heavens" to
'convulsive heave OF the stout old hull
that had braved the southern seas for
years"
Pour wave mountain high on the
ship. mixing the passengers briskly
together: then turn the entire mass
suddenly into the sea. Put the young
mans arm providentially against
floating spar. chicken coop or a door
torn of a stateroom. Have another
convenient wave sweep the maid in
his direction. Put In a strong young
arm" Add then all grew black"
Drop in a sandy beach Unexpectedly.
Put the hero on the beach. Have him
come to" with the sun shining bright
or brightly. Close by put the maid,
a Ia the daughter of the skipper of the
schooner Hesperus, minus the salt sea
being frozen on her hreast.
Inject into the situation at this point
one handy cave. with another ditto
near by. Add signals daily to passing
ships. After baking thoroughly for
SIX months on the island put In a res
cue after hope had been abandoned, a
trip to the good old q. s. 4. and one
church close to the corner. Mix In
sufficient detail to suit, place in an at.
tractive cover and serve to the public
at $1.35 per serve.-Indianapolis News
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-20
o. S. Marines in Haitien waters
By Associated Press

Washington, Feb. 20.-Rear Admiral
CaPerioR, commanding the American
squadron in Hait.en waters. in a repors
to-day. made no mention of the landing
OF marines although unofficial reports
said force had been placed. Admiral
Cspsrton said there was some disorder
at Port au Prince with occasional desul-
tory firing and uneasiness among the
lima bitants.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-20
Mrs. Mary Strock

The funeral of Mrs. Mary Stroek,
aged "A years. vino died at steelton
yesterday, will be hela Monday after
noon from her home, 626 Muench street.
The Rev. John Henry Daugherty. pas
tor of Ridge Avenue Methodist Epis-
eopal church, will have charge of the
services.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-20
Infan. Death Rate Reduced

New York, FEB. 20.-The infant
death rate in New York City in 1914
was the lowest in the eity's history.
The rate for children Under one wear
was s4.6 per 900. The next lowest
rate was that of st. Louis, 1888. Bal
timore was the higest, 1916. The de-
crease here since 1907, when the rate
was IA per 1000, is credited by the
department to the work Of its bureau of
child hygiene
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-20
Guilty Of Using Mails to Defraud

Birmingham. Ala. Feb. 20-The
Standard Home Company, a Birming-
ham loan organization, which did bust
ness in many States, and its three
chief officials were found guilty in Fed
eral court here to-day of using the
mails to defraud. Sentences will be
pronounced later.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-20
Mutiny Of Hindu Soldiers ouelled

Toxic, Fe6. 19.-A report received
here from Singapore, Straits Settle
ment. says the mutiny of the Hindu
soldiers has been quelled. Eleven Eng
hshmen and women were killed in the
lighting and some Japanese were
wounded.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-20
Romaine E. Runkie

Romaine Elizabeth Runkle. aged 2
years, daugater of Mr.. and Mrs. Edward
Runkle, died yesterday at the home of
her parents, 1911 Regina street. Fu-
neral services will be held at the home
of her parents Monday afternoon at 2
0 clock.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-20
o. S. steamship Arrives at Amsterdam

Amsterdam, Eco. 20. 127 P. NJ
The American steamship ]. L. Lucken-
bach, which left Boston January 81
with cargo of cotton and wool for
Bremen. arrived at the latter port to-
day. The pilot, who boarded the yes
sci at Ymuiden, was arrested, but later
was released on proving that he was
Dutehman.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-20
FIRST FED COUNTERFEIT OUT
II Is a S5 Note on the Dallas Reserve
Bank

Washington. Feb. a0.-The first
counterfeit Of a Federal reserve note
has appeared. Il is S. note Of the
Dallas Federal Reserve bank, printed
from poorly executed etched plates, the
Secret Service SAYS, on two pieces OF
paper with silk thresds between.
The note is 3 quarter of an inch
shorter than the genuine note and,
Chief Flynn says, is sueh poor piece
of work that il should readily De de-
;ected.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-20
WATCH AND PIN RECOVERED
1, J. Higgins Property Found I'm Q
1 Piffahurah Pawn Shan

A watch and diamond pin. taken from
H. ]. Higgins, on the night of January
19, at the White House Lane, was re-
covered in a Pittsburgh pawnship and
forwarded to Chief of Police Hutchison
this morning. These articles were pawn
ed by two men for $3.50. The pin, con-
tanning seven diamonds, is valued by
the owner at 5000.
John E. Bibb and Albert Heagy. both
of Steelton, are under arrest for this
assault and robbery. $500 bail has
been entered. by both men for their
appearance in court
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-20
Hearings on Charges of Lobbying
BY associated Press,

Washington, Feb. 20.-The special
Senate Committee appointed to inve,ti-
gate charges of lobbying in connection
with the government ship purchase bill
resumed its hearings to-day. Wallace
Downey, New York shipbuilder, had
been summoned to testify, concerning
his interest and activities regarding
the shipping bill.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-20
Germans Capture Russian Treasury

Amsterdam, Via London, Feb. 20.
$40 A M--The Germans operating in
East Prussia captured a Russian mill
tsry treasury containing s125,00O,
telegraphs the "Maasbode s." Berlin
correspondent from Berlin.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-20
The Japan-China Negotiations

Toxic, Feb. 1s.-The newspapers
are absorbed with the negotiations be-
tween China and Japan. The semi-of-
fetal Hoehi declares that they are
moving smoothly, but other newspapers
assert that they are deadlocked.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-20
Lusitania Arrives at New York

New 10-k- Feb, .0.-Tne British
liner LusitaRia reached New York to-
day from Liverpool. having made tine
trip, her officers said. without finding
It necessary 70 hoist the United States
flag. On the outward voyage the liner
sailed under the Stars and Stripes while
in the Irish Sea.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-20
Mrs. Catherine Craig

The funeral of Mrs. Catherine Craig,
VINO died yesterday at her home, 40S
Briggs street. viii be held Monday at
Danville, where the body will be taken
by Undertakers Hoover & Son. She is
survived by one daughter. Mary NJ.
Craig. and one son. Bert VI. Craig.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-20
AIleged Fugttive captured Here

Walter Hardeastle, alias NJ. Castle,
was arrested at 2047 Swatara street
this afternoon by City Detective White
ami Patrolman Hicks on a warrant for
warded from Norristown charging him
with larceny and jumping a bail bond.
He was taken to Norristown late this
afternoon.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-20
Bank Reserve Shows decrease

New York, Feb. 20.-The statement
of the actual condition of Clearing
House banks and trust companies for
the week show that they hold $751;
174,450 reserve in excess of legal
requirements. This is a decrease of
$2,6ss,s00 from last week.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-20
warships to Garry Painted Flags

Savannah, Ca. Feb. e0.-Tne Amer
lean steamships Vigilaneia and Medina,
loading cotton here for European ports,
are having the United States flag paint
ed on their sides and viii carry on deck
large canvas signs bearing the national
coloTs as q precautiOE against attacks
while crossing the new German sea war
zones.