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The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-14
THIEVES IN AND LIGHTS OUT
Town Wondered Till Postmaster Found
Office Burglarized

Myerstown, Pa. Jan. 14.-Thieves
who looted the postofice here Tuesday
night are believed first to have adopted
the daring plan of cutting off the bor-
ough 5 electric lights to aid them in
their work.
The lights failed suddenly at Ills
o clock, and all efforts to discover the
cause was futile. When Postmaster
James Koller reached the postoftiee yes
terday' morning he discovered the place
had been ransacked, the thieves taking
a quantity of stamped envelopes, some
stamps, couple of dollars and several
packages.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-14
odd Heart Balm Suit Settled

Reading, Pa, Jan. 14.-After being
on trial since Tuesday morning, the
$4,000 breach of promise suit of Miss
Frieda Eisman, Reading store girl,
against Charles Liebermann, who set
up the eugenic marriage law as de-
fense, came to an abrupt end in court
here yesterday, when by direction of
the Court following an agreement of
counsel, the jury gave a verdict in ia
vor.of defendant. 1t is understood that
a settlement was effected and that un-
der it, Miss Eisman received about
$500, for her wounded feelings
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-14
Five Cents Proves It

A Generous Offer. Cut out this ad.
enclose with cents to Foley & Co.,
Chicago. H.. writing your name and ad.
dress plainly, and receive free trial
package containing Foley's Honey and
Tar Compound, for coughs, colds and
Group; Foley Kidney Pills. for kidney
and bladder complaints, backache,
pains in joints. rheumatism; and Foley
Cathartic Tablets, a wholesome and
thoroughly cleansing cathartic-trv all
three for cents, the cost of mailing.
Sold by Geo. A, Gorgas. 1 6 North Third
street and p. Il. X. Station-Adv.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-14
TO BUILD 20 SUBMARINES
AT MONTREAL SHIPYARDS

Montreal, Jan. IA fleet of sub
marines for the British navy is under
construction at Montreal. An order for
twenty underwater craft of English de-
sign has been placed with the Canadian
Nickers Company, of Montreal, AZ
work has been started upon ten of the
boats.
1t is stated that the submarine work
has no relation to the order viii II
Charles NJ. Schwab obtained from the
British government for submarines, to
which the Washington government OBJ
jeeted as a breach of neutrality.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-14
HEADS FARMERS ALLIANCE
D. M. Gunter Elected President at
Williamsport Session

Williamsport, Pa, Jan. 14.-D. NJ,
Gunter, of Mexican county, was elected
president of the State Farmers Ali
ance at the closing session of the an
nual convention last night. Other of
ticers elected were: James II. Covers.
Susquehanna county, secretary; G. w.
Lindsey, Susquehanna. assistant secre-
tary, and b. A. Henry, Lycoming coun.
ty, treasurer.
The insurance department elected the
following directors: +. l.. Bailey and
w. X. Salisbury, Susquehanna coun-
ty; c. G. Lehman and J. VI, Miller, Pot
ter; n. "A. Ostrum, Cameron, and Henry
Hill. Crawford.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-14
ILLNESSES MUST FACE TRIAL,
Lose Appeal Against Extradition to
Georgia

Austin, Tex, Jan. 13.-Victor f. In.
mes and his wife, Ida Nav Innes. of
Eugene, Ore, must face charges of lar
tehy after trust in Georgia, according
TO an opinion by the court of Criminal
Appeals sustaining the action of Gov.
ernor Colquitt, in granting extradition.
they have been indicted at Atlanta
ia charged with misappropriating
Iunds OF Mrs, Blois Nelms Dennis. Mr..
and Mrs. Ennis recently were cleared
OF charges in connection with the mvs.
ferrous disappearance of Mrs. Dennis
ana her sister, Miss Beatrice Nelms
Ihe accused are in San Antonio.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-14
EDITORS FUNERAL UNIQUE
old-time Melody Sung at Services for
A. B. Clarke

Philadelphia, Jan. 1.-THE funeral
of A. B. Clarke, publisher of Cracks.
held yesterday afternoon at his late
home, 1888 South Broad street. was
unique. After the reading of the usual
funeral service by the Rev. Joseph
Earp. of ST. Paul's church, Fifteenth
and Porter streets. there was funeral
Grafton by Clement II. Congdon. Fol,
lowing this address my Old Kentucky
Home was sung. This melody had
been the dead man 5 favorite song and
was sung at his funeral in accordance
with his own request.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-14
WILLS MONEY TO MINISTERS
Landsdale Woman Also Remembers
Poor of Meeting

Norristown, Pa, Jan. 14.-Four
Mennonite ministers and the poor of
the Line Lexington Mennonite meeting
are remembered in the will of Anna
Swartley, of Lansdale. admitted to
probate here yesterday. The Rev aaron
'Fretz and the Rev. Henry B. Rosen-
berger each get $500, and the Rev. A.
o. Heistant gets $3.50.
Twenty shares of the Sehwenksyille
National bank were left to the trustees
of the Line Lexington church, the in
come to be used to relieve the poor
of the church. The estate is worth SEQ
600.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-14
PROBE CANNoN's ELECTION
Federal Attorney Ordered to Investi-
gate in Illinois District

Washington, D. c., Jan. 14.-United
State Attorney Karch, of the Eastern
district of Illinois, has been authorized
to begin an investigation of published
charges that frauds were committed
in the Eighteenth Illinois district in the
fall elections, when former Speaker
Cannon was returned to Congress.
Officials of the Department of JUS
tice here know little about the matter
except published reports that several
hundred voters went to the Eighteenth
Illinois district from Terre Haute,
Ind, just across the State line. The
department has not assigned any spe-
cial investigator to the case, and is
waiting for further data from Karch.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-14
Aged Farmer Hurt in Runaway

Lime Rock, Jan. 14.-Levi Longe-
necker, an aged farmer, was hurt in an
accident late yesterday afternoon when
the horses he was driving became
frightened and ran away, badly cutting
and bruising him and injuring him in
ternally. He was driving across the
field when the wagon upset. He was
caught beneath it and dragged for some
distance.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-14
Boy Wounded Fifty Times

London, Jan. 14.-Dr. Howard n.
Beal, of Worcester, Mass, chief of the
hospital at Paignton, England, spoke
yesterday at a meeting held here in the
interest of the institution. The Duchess
of Marlborough presided. DR.. Beal cited
the mortality in the hospitals in the
vicinity of Dunkirk. Among the injured
recently received a. the Paignton hos
pital, he said, was a1boy of 19, who had
fifty shrapnel wounds in his back and
both of whose. arms had been cut by
fragments of shells.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-14
LONG WAIT FOR CITIZENSHIP
Man Who Has Lived Here Since 1868
Receives PAPERS

Philadelphia, Jan. 14.-After resid-
ing in the United States since 1868
without becoming naturalized, Earnest
Schmi thauser, German, residing at
2059 Granite street, has applied to
Judge Stake for citizenship papers.
During >the examination Schmithauser
evinced a thorough knowledge of civil
government and the papers were grant
ed promptly. Schmithauser is the father
of is children, all born in the United
States.
Judge Stake heard and disposed of
90 applications for naturalization pa
pers during the day. Among the other
successful applicants were father and
his two sOnsti Neil Mac Eachern. Sr.:
Harry MacEaehern and Neil Mae Eacn.
ern, Jr.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-14
Marietta Citizens Want curfsw Law

Marietta, Jan. 14.-At the regular
meeting of Council this week petition
was presented from the citizens of the
community, through the efforts of Al
bert c. Reinhold. for curfew, and it
will likely pass the body Council was
reorganized with L. Grant Nipple as
president, and |. G. Heinamau as town
clerk.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-14
ENGINEERS LIVE II YEARS
Vital Statistics Presented at Western
Railroad Wage Hearing

Chicago, Jan. 14.-Dr. Henry j. Har.
ris, a statistieian of the Library of Con-
gress at Washington. testified yester.
day at the western railroad wage arbi.
tration hearing that ''the occupations
conspicuous for their high death rates
are first, the miners and workers in
stone and clay; second, the locomotive
fremen; third, structural ironworkers,
and fourth, the locomotive engineers. -
Where the normal expectancy of
death is 100, the actual deaths among
firemen is 1870, the witness said, and
among engineers, 160.
Opposing counsel disputed the aver
age life of engineers as engineers, but
II was finally shown that il is between
| | and IL wears.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-14
Fellow Men and Women. You Don't Have
To Be Cut Up. and You Don't Have
To Be Tortured By Trusses."

Captain Ceilings made a study of
himself. OF his condition-and at last he
was rewarded by the finding of the
method that so quickly made him a well,
strong. vigorous and happy man.
Anyone can use the same method;
It's simple, easy, safe and inexpensive.
Every ruptured person In the world
should have the Captain Ceilings book,
telling all about how he cured himself,
and how anyone may follow the same
any trouble. The book and medicine are
FREE. They will be sent prepaid to
any rupture sufferer who will fill out
the below coupon. But send &c right
away now before you put down this
paper
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-14
British Sailors Eat U. s. Turkey

Chicago, Jan. 1+.-SailorS in the
British navy are being fed on American
turkeys. it became known here yester-
day. Orders have been placed with
Chicago commission men for 100000
pounds Of poultry. Ten carloads of Tex
as turkeys already have been ordered
for the British Admiralty.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-14
CIVIL SERVICE ATTACKED
Pittsburgh Charge Says Girl Was Told
to Get Saloon Mans S,Ipport

Pittsburgh, Jan. 14.-Charges were
flung at the Pittsburgh Civil Service
Commission in Council yesterday when
Councilman Kerr declared that a young
High school graduate, after taking a
civil service examination, was advised
OF see prominent saloonkeeper '.who
would fix it up for her to get the job
she sought. +"
The girl, whose name has been kept
secret, has verified the story.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-14
GREAT BRITAIN APPEALS
TO WOMEN FOR RECRUITS

London, Jan. 14.-The London news
papers yesterday printed the following
advertisement from the war office:
Four Questions to the Women of
England
First. You have read what the Ger
mans have done in Belgium. Have you
thought what they would do if they
invaded England'
Second. Do YOU realize that the safe
ty of your homes and children depends
on our getting more men nowf
Third. Do you realize that the one
word "go'' from you may send another
man to fight for our King and eoun-
tryf
Fourth. When the war is over and
your husband or son is asked, "What
did YOU do in the great wari' is he to
hang his head because you would not
let him go'
Women of England, do your duty
send Your men to-day to join our glor-
ious army.
God save the Kingl
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-14
PRUSSlAN CASUALTY LIST
SHOWS TOTAL OF $40. 343

Copenhagen, Jan. 14.-Advices from
Berlin say that the 12lst casualty list
affecting the Prussian army published
yesterday brings the total OF killed,
wounded aad captured mp to S40,S4S.
This is for the Prussian army alone
and does not include the lS4 Bavariau,
80 Saxon, 50 Wurtemhurg and IA ma
val lists already issued.
The majority of the latest casualties
took place in the November lighting in
Poland, the cavalry and artillery suffer
ing most.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-14
AFFIRM BRIBERY CONVICTION
New Mexico Court Decides Legislator
Tried to Sell Vote

Sante Fe, n. NJ, Jan. 14.-The State
Supreme Court yesterday affirmed the
conviction of Jose p. Lucero for solici-
tation of bribe as member of the
first State Legislature.
Lucero was sentenced to the peniten
tiary for one year for attempting to
sell his vote and influence in connec-
tion with the election of United States
Senators in March, 1912.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-14
Another Killing by Night Riders

Paducah, KY, Jan. 14.-Night rid
ers Tuesday night decoyed Pedro Mo
hundro from his home near Lovelace
vile and shot him to death, according
to information here yesterday. Mo
hundro's death is the second recently
charged to night ,riders in Western
Kentucky. Previously Henry Allen was
called from his home in Muhlenbere
county and hanged to a tree.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-14
RUSSIAN PRIEST WEARS
DECORATIONS FOR VAL0R

Petrograd, Jan. 14.-Father Shtsher.
hakovski, an orthodox. priest, has re-
eeived the Order of St. Vladimir, third
degree, for his bravery in receiving
confession and amounting the dying ON
the field of battle under fire, This priest
is the only man in Russia, not an army
officer, WHO wears st. George dee
oration. This he won in Manehuria for
taking command of the regiment when
all the officers had fallen. and leading
it, cross in hand, in charge against
the Japanese.
Father Shtsherbakovski also wears
the Order of st. Anne, third degree, for
materially assisting in his troops vie
tory in another battle.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-14
Aged Shenandoah Citizen pies

Shenandoah, Pa, Jan. 14.-Joseph
j. Knipple, eighty-seven years old, died
yesterday morning from general debil-
ity. He was one of Shenandoah s pi-
oneer citizens, a former shoe merchant,
Councilman and supervisor. A wife,
one son and two daughters survive. He
was born in Obermarsberge, Germany.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-14
WOULD WELCOME ALIENS
hansas Governor Urges Establishment
of immigration Agencv

Topeka, Kan, Jan. 14.-EstabHsb.
menT OF an immigration agency which
would welcome to Kansas farms the
workers of Europe, driven from their
MONIES by the war. was recommended
TO the state Legislature by Governor
Artnur Oapper in his message delivered
yesterday. S''' :"
lhe governor also urged cooperative
loah associations for farmers. under the
supervision of the State Banking De.
partment.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-14
Rush Marines to New Haiti Revolt

Washington, Jan. 14.-New revolu-
tionary troubles in Haiti have assumed
such proportions that the cruiser Wash
ington, now in Hampton Roads, has
been ordered to take aboard 100 ma
rines in addition to her present force of
forty-six. She will proceed at once to
Guanacaybo bay, on the south coast of
Cuba, within easy reach of Haiti.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-14
Anti. Alien Land Law Proposed in Idaho

Boise Idaho, Jan. 14.-An anti-alien
land ownership bill was introduced in
the Legislature yesterday. 1t prohibits
the ownership of land in the State by
any alien who has not declared his in
tention of becoming citizen, except
those receiving land through inheri-
tance or the execution of lien. In
such eases aliens may hold possession
of the land five years. If they fail to
dispose of it in that time the land shall
revert to the State.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-14
SEEKS TO SWIM WITH HIPPO
New York Man Courts Death at Zoo
But Is Rescued

New York, Jan. IA man, who
said later that he was Leo Herta,
squeezed his way through the wide bars
of the cage in which Miss Murphy and
her baby daughter, the hippopotami at
Central Park ZOO, were taking their
bath yesterday morning. Before he was
discovered and hauled out, he had d-
vested himself of all his clothes. He
was poised for a dive into the tank
when attendants rushed in and seized
him.
At Bellevue hospital, where the man
was sent for observation, he said he
had only wanted to take the baby hippo
away from her mother and send her to
Emperor Franz Joseph as n gift. II
he had dived into the tank he would
have been killed, as Miss Murphy is ex.
tremely savage when strangers try to
approach her offspring.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-14
100000 Indian Troops in War

Delhi, India, via London, Jan. IT,
The Nieeroy, Baron Hardinge, in
speech yesterday at the opening of the
Nieeregal Council declared that the
troops which India has contributed to
the war numbered 100000. These sol
diers are distributed in France, Egypt,
East Africa and along the Persian Gulf.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-14
HELP FARMERS GAIN BY WAR
Federal Government Wants Producers
to Reap Present Benefit

Columbia, Jan. 4,-Describing the
bureau of markets as one of the great
est works the federal government has
undertaken. David r. Houston, secre
tary of agriculture, said to farmers at
tending the annual "Farmers' Week of
the Missouri State Agricultural
School -
me national government is trying to
aid the farmer in reaping the greatest
possible benefits from war time prices
and demands for their products.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-14
Wilson Accepts Two Invitations

Washington, Jan. 14.-President
Wilson yesterday accepted invitations
to speak at convention of the Amer
lean Electric Railway Association here
on January 20, and at banquet of the
Chamber of Commerce of the United
States. on February 4.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-14
French Socialists Ask More News

Paris, Jan. IA less rigid censor
ship ON news is demanded in resolutions
adopted yesterday 10y the Socialist
group in Parliament.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-14
''Cure Your
Rupture Like
Cured Mine'
Old Sea Captain Cured His Own
Rupture After Doctors Said
Operate or Death"
His Remedy and Book Sent Free,

HIS Remedy and Book Sent Free.
Captain Ceilings sailed the seas for
many years: then he sustained a bad
double rupture that soon forced him to
not only remain ashore. but kept him
bedridden for years. He tried doctor
after doctor and truss after truss No
results Finally. he was assured that
he must either submit to dangerous
and abhorrent operation or die He did
neitherl He cured himself instead.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-14
The Pyramid Smile from a Single Trial.

Pyramid Pile Remedy gives quick re-
lief, stops itching, bleeding or protrud-
ing piles, hemorrhoids and all rectal
troubles. in the privacy of your own
home. Pyramid Pile Remedy is for sale
at all druggists, soc a box. A single
box often cures.
A trial treatment will be mailed free
for the asking. Pyramid Drug Co., SIT
Pyramid Bldg. Marshall. Mjch.-Adv.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-14
ENGINE KILLS CONDUCTOR
William A. Sill Struck in Yards a
Chester

Chester, Pa, Jan. 14.-Willam A.
Sill, conductor of freight train on
the Pennsylvania Railroad Company,
was struck by an engine in the Thur
low yard late yesterday afternoon and
instantly killed.
He was a member of Trinity Method
ist Episcopal church and several secret
organizations and is survived by a
widow and daughter.
The Washington times., 1915-07-16

America that In spite Of the fact he had
given his word of honor DR.. Dernburg
or his compa Mons were carrying dan
gerous documents However, the Brit
ish officials contented themselves with
DR.. Dernburg's renewed pledge and he
was excused Immediately.
Less fortunate was Alfonso O.
Koelble. native of Wuerttemberg.
now a lawyer of New York and presi-
dent of the New York State branch of
the German American Alliance.
was submitted to a grilling cross
he refused to answer certain ques-
tions because they were, as he put 1t,
insulting to the American people and
Government He was held for several
hours.
Despite Mr.. Koelble's energetic pro-
test however, his baggage was sub
mitted to a rigid search. Nothing
dangerous or suspicious was found
among his belongings. THE ship was
which elected much criticism. particu-
larly from the first cabin passengers.
1T developed that the reason for
the delay in letting the boat proceed
was that Irene Sanden, a dancer born
in Germany but married to an Ameri- :
can, was suspected Of espionage. An
Englishwoman who divided state
room with the dancer made the as
sertion that dangerous German
woman spy was on board. Miss San
den was forced to submit to a search
both of her person and of her bag
gage. The suspicion proved unfound-
ed
The Washington times., 1915-07-16
to Health
During Hot Weather
Summer Conditions Con-
tribute in Various Ways
to Constipation

At no time should people be more
careful Of the condition of their bowels
than during the hot weather. Constipa-
ton should be guarded against es-
pecially. as many serious. and often
fatal. diseases are traceable to neg
lect.
Some people find that certain fruits
have a laxative effect. but this cannot
always be depended upon: a mild
laxative-tonic that will act gently. yet
positively. without gripping or shock
to the system. is far preferable. A
combination of simple laxative herbs
with pepsin. sold in drug stores under
the name of DR.. Caldwell's Syrup Pep
sin Is highly recommended as being
easy and natural in its action. pleasant
to the taste and certain in its effect.
A dose of this excellent remedy at
bedtime will restore normal activity in
the morning, carrying off the heaviness
and bloat. Salts. purgatives and ca
The Washington times., 1915-07-16
FORCED DERNBURG
TO RENEW PLEDGE
British Had Report That For
mer Minister Had danger.
GUS Documents" With Him.

BERLIN, via London, July 1s.-The
Christiania correspondent Of the Frank
furter Zeitung describes the arrival In
Bergen Of the steamship Bergensfjord,
on which was DR.. Bernhard Dernburg.
until recently the Kaiser's semi-official
spokesman in the United States.
when the ship had appeared off the
coast OF Scotland" writes the corre-
spondent ION Sunday morning It was
stopped by British battleship and
taken into the port of Kirkwan. An In
vestigating commission went on board
the following morning. The first to be
called before the inquiry board was DR.
Dernburg.
Reports had reached the British from
The Washington times., 1915-07-16
Clears Skin--Stops
Al! Blood Troubles
Goes Right Down to Where
the Germs Start
From.

The action Of 8. s. s., the famous blood
purifier, is notable in the skin. 1t is but
natural that blood impurities should seek
an outlet. Water, gas, oil and nearly all
the active products Of nature seek the sur
face. 1t seems to be a cosmic law. Even
our thoughts will undertake to find express
sion. And so whatever we take into our
system will eventually come out changed In
form, converted often into some other sub
stance, but constituting always either
waste or that which has served Its useful
purpose and must be eliminated. And the
skin Is the principal avenue for escape of
certain acids or poisons. If the skin and
blood be healthy these wastes pass of as
vapor or perspiration. tut impure blood
loads the skin with ecze a, pimples acne,
rheumatism, rash, fever listers, blood ris-
ings and other eruptions. And s. s. 8. has
been found the very best, safest and most
effective remedy to purify the blood and
thus restore the skin to clear and attractive
health Get bottle today Of any drug
gist, but be emphatic. Do not allow any.
one to hand you a substitute. Wrapped
around the bottle Is an interesting circular
that tells you how to obtain skillful advice
free on any subject concerning the blood.
s. s. s. Is prepared only by The Swift
Specific Co, 113 Swift Bldg, Atlanta, Ga.
Look for this name on the package.