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The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-28
late WAR news SUMMARY

The capture of fourteen Austrian
villages along the Carinthian front by
the invading Italian forces is reported
in an unofficial dispatch from Geneva.
It is said also that the Italians have
taken possession of three mountain
passes and are continuing their ad-
vance elsewhere along the border.
The statement to-day from the Ger
man war Office comedies victory to the
Russians in battle along the San
river, in central Galicia. The Germans
lost six cannon and were compelled to
fall back from the left bank of the
river near Sieniawa, where their posi-
tions were not defended strongly. Petro-
grad reports say that the Austro-Ger-
man advance in Galicia having been
checked, the Germans are t-king the
initiative in the north, along the line
from the Baltic to Southern Poland.
The capture of 5000 more prisoners is
announced by the German war office
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APPROVE REORGANIZATION
PLAN OF central iron CO.
Majority of Bondholders Give Assent
to Proposal and 1t Is Understood
Also That a Majority of Creditors
Also Are Agreed

A majority of the bondholders of
the Central Iron & Steel Company
have assented to the recently an
nounced plan for reorganizing the com
pany by increasing the capital stock,
increasing the bonded Indebtedness by
100000 if necessary and putting the
plant on a sound basis for extensive
operations, so it was learned there to-
day. Belief was expressed that the
bondhoders' committee and the credi-
tors committee within the next few
weeks will proceed to carry out the
general idea as outlined.
The approval of the creditors of the
reorganization plan also must be OBJ
tanned before any definite steps are ia
ken. Although formal report has not
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New York, May 2S.-Ofieials of the
Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions
welcomed the news to-day that the way
to Urumiah had at last been opened.
The city has been beleaguered since
January 2 last according to their re-
ports, and during that time no for
eigner has been able to reach it,
For more than three months persist
ent and continued efforts had been
made on behalf of the board to send
succor to the Christians at Urumiah.
Expeditions from Dilman, it was said,
have repeatedly endeavored without
success to penetrate through the Kurd
infested section lying between that city
and Urumiah. Two messengers, natives
dispatched from Urumiah by Presby
terian missionaries, have reached the
outside world with stories of tre-
mendous hardships, sustained by the
population there.
These messengers were sent back
over their perilous road to convey to
the beleaguered missionaries the tidings
that everything possible was being
done to aid them. Whether they sue
ceeded in reaching the city was un-
known to officials of the board to-day.
Representations have been made in sew
eral instances, it was said to the State
Department at Washington by indi-
viduals of the board calling attention
to the plight of the Christians at Uru-
miah, and Ambassador Morgenthau, at
Constantinople, the board was advised,
has received Turkish assurances that
the Christians would be protected
Now that Urumiah has fallen into
the hands of the Russians, relief will
be possible by expeditions sent from
the north through the Russian lines.
Such relief will be transmitted as speed
lily as plans could be perfected for do
ing so, officials of the board stated
to-day.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-28
Dwelling at Front and
Market Streets Has
Been in One Family
Since 1890
E. M. HERSHEY
is THE BUYER
He Will Transform It Into Apartments
AS Soon AS Court Procedure Faci-
litates the Transfer From the Heirs
of Mrs. Eliza B. Hummel

The old Bucher mansion, on the
southeast corner of Front and Market
streets, built 125 years ago, and which
is now part of the Eliza Bucher Hum
mel estate, will pass into the hands of a
new owner and be converted into an
apartment house provided the Dauphin
county court confirms the sale as made
to h. NJ. Hershey, a local attorney, by
the Hummel heirs who are direct de.
scendents of John Jacob Bucher who
built the house about 1890. 1t will
thus pass out of the hands of the Buch-
er family or its descendants, for the
first time.
The court will be asked on June %
to approve the sale, notice of which
fact is contained in an advertisement
which the heirs have authorized to be
published. The deed of transfer will
call for the properties, No. l South
Front street, and Nos. 101 and 103
Market street. Court proceedings to
facilitate the transfer from the several
Hummel heirs, may defer for several
months the date when Mr.. Hershey
will receive title to the property, but
he said to-day that as soon as he does
come into possession it is his plan to
proceed with the work of Transforming
the big brick structure into an apart
ment house. An architect will be en-
gagged to prepare the plans which likely
will provide for the enlargement of the
present two-and-oneh story structure
to one of three or four stories.
Until comparatively recent years the
house, which is a Harrisburg landmark,
was used exclusively for residence pur-
poses, but in later'years the downstairs
part was converted into business quar-
ters and stores.
The sale of the property is about to
! be consummated by Valentine Lorn
Hummel, Mrs. Eliza Hummel MacDon-
aid and Mrs. Helen Ray Donaldson, all
of whom are great great-grandchildren
of the John Jacob Bucher, who built
| the home in 1890; that is just after
his coming to Harrisburg, 12t5 years
ago. Mr.. Bucher was very wealthy and
at one time served as associate Judge
of Dauphin county.
When the court confirms the sale it
will be the first time for the house to
pass out of the hands of the Bucher
family or the direct descendants of
John Jacob Bucher. Judge John c..
Bucher, son of the original owner,
came into possession of the residence
after the death of his father and un-
der the will of John c., his three
daughters inherited it along with
other Harrisburg real estate. Two of
these three daughters were Mrs. Eliza
Bucher Hummcl and Mrs. Alexander
Ray, and the third died when quite
young Mrs. Hummel survived her two
sisters and after Mrs. Ray s death be-
came the sole owner. The heirs now
about to complete the sale to Mr.. Her.
shey are all grandchildren of Mrs.
Hummel and inherited the property
from her. Miss Hannah Ross, the pres
ent tenant, is the only person who has
ever lived in the house aside from the
Bucher family or the Bucher heirs.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-28
SAYS GERMAN CASUALTIES In
WEST GALICIA ARE 1906. 600

London, May 2S, 3.32 A. M.-The
Chimes " Petrograd correspondent
says he learns that the German casual
reach 100000.
An army organ in Petrograd, the
correspondent adds, declares that
Prince Joachim, son of Emperor Will
liam, and the Prince of Lippe, mar
rowly escaped capture as the Russians
suddenly stormed the kurzany position
with the bayonet. The princes,
it is asserted, fed to their staff in the
rear of the position.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-28
Famous Fortress. Cap
tured by Russians.
Menaced by Austro-
German Troops
IN DANGER OF
BEING ENCIRCLED
Kaiser's Forces Now Attempting a
Double Flanking Movement, Which,
If Successful. Will Isolate the City
From Rest of the Russian Army

London, May 2S, 1915 p. M.-The
fortress of Permysl, garrisoned this
time by Russians instead of Austrians,
is once mole threatened with invest
ment Just as the Russians, after sur
rounding Permysl and starving out its
Austrian garrison, forced the surrender
of the fortress OH the 22d of last
March. So Austro German troops, who
have driven wedge through Central
Galicia. arc LOW attempting a double
tlanking movement, and with growing
intensity of attack are seeking to en-
circle Permysl from the north and the
southeast.
According to Vienna reports, prog
lcss is being made in both directions
and. if the advance Is NOT checked,
Permysl will either be isolated from the
rest Of the Russian army or the Russian
troops which fell back to the San will
be forced into further retreat.
Position of Permysl Serious
This situation in Gaicia is unques-
at the present time and even the Brit
ISL press comedies that the position of
permysl is serious. 1t is described as
the key to the whole Russian position in
Galicia, and its fall will mean that the
railroad running eastward to Lemberg,
the main artery of the Russian supplies
in this region will fall into Austrian
hands Reports that this railroad line
already has been severed are still with
out confirmation to. day.
Fighting along the Austro-Italian
frontier still is in the development
stage There is virtually no change on
the western battle front and the British
and the French admit that the Turks
are SO strongly entrcnched on the CALI
poll peninsula that anly siege warfare
can be waged there.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-28
GERMANY TO Declare WAR
ONITALYIN 4SROURS, S,REPORT

Geneva, Switzerland, May 2S, Via
Paris, LAO p MA dispatch has been
received at Basel from Berlin saying
that Germany will formally declare war
on Italy within the next As hours, and
that Turkey will make her declaration
upon Italy later.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-28
SHIFTER HITS SIX In AUTO
One Man in Party Mortally Injured in
Grade Crossing Accident

WiIkes-Barre, May 2S.-Six were
injured, two seriously and one mortal
ly, when shifting engine on the Le-
high Valley railroad, struck an auto
mobile on a grade crossing at White
Haven, near here, to-day.
James Schatsel was probably fatal
ly injured, his legs and one arm was
cut off in the accident. With two
Others he was taken to the Bethlehem
hospital in a special train.
The men, who are residents of
White Haven, were on their way to
work in stone quarry at Moosehead.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-28
BOY WHO FIt-s..s.,, IN $4,000 SUIT
Damages Sought for Alleged Negligence
That Caused Paul Erb to Be Cripple

sparkler' in a premature Fourth of
July celebration on the farm of Mrs.
Annie B. Albitz, at Enterline, Dauphin
county, and although two skin graft
ing operations have been performed on
the lad and he has received constant
medical attention he has not recovered
sufficiently to, leave his roller chair.
On the strength of the attending
lad is certain to be cripple for life,
even though his wounds do heal, and
on the further allegation that the
boy S injuries were neglected at the
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Danish Steamer Sunk By Mine

Copenhagen, Denmark, May rs, via
London, 2.35 p. M.-The Danish team
er Ely struck mine off Stockholm
yesterday and sank. Her crew was
saved. The Ely was bound from Eng
land for Sundsvall Sweden, with a car
90 of coal.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-28
NEW SERIAL STORY

A real story of adventure on the
briny deep is "The Lady and the
Pirate" by Emerson Hough, which
will appear serially in the Star-In-
dependent beginning tomorrow. This
thrilling tale, by one of the coun-
try's best known writers of the day
tells of man who has been disap-
pointed in love, and who sets out to
capture by force the object of his
devotion. There are many humorous
situations, which 90 to make up a
very enjoyable story.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-28
WALL STREET CLOSING
By Associated Press.

New York, May 20 (Wall street) -
Recovery of 2 points in Rock Island
and losses of point each by Chesa-
peake and Ohio and New Haven were
the sole features of the final dealings.
The close was strong. Canadian Pa
cifio was the chief feature of to-day's
market Delay of the German reply to
this government S note was restrain.
ing factor.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-28
REFUSE AID TO MURDERERS
Arizona Legislature Declines to Recon-
mend Clemency to D Doomed Men
RAJ Associ0tod Press

Phoenix, Ariz., May 2S.-By a vote
of 15 to IL the House of Representa-
tives of the Arizonia Legislature de-
clined to-day Governor Hunts request
to memorialize the Board of Pardons
and Paroles reprieve the five men
condemned to be hanged at florence to-
day.
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Mother of Paul Erb
Says She Is Convinc-
ed Now He Is a Grip
pie For Life
VICTIM OF A
HARMLESS" TOY
Parent of Child Who Was Terribly
Burned BY "Sparkler" Year Ago
Seeks Damages From Mrs. Annie
B. Albitz, Charging Neglect

Almost a year has elapsed since
Paul Sydney Erb, now 16 years old,
son of Mrs. Lottie M. Erb, widow of
1904 North Sixth street, was fright
fully barned on his right leg and about
the body by 2 supposedly harmless
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-28
BRITISH STEAMER CADBY Is
SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE

Penang, Eng May 2S.-The
British steamer Cadby has been sunk
off the Scilly Island by gunfre from a
German submarine. All those on board
the vessel, including four passengers
were saved.
The Cadby was sent to the bottom
yesterday. Her crew of is men, to.
sether with the four passengers on
board, took to the boats and were later
rescued by fishing smack and brought
into Newlyn, a fishing village near
here.
After firing shot to halt the Cad
by, the submarine ceased firing while
the crew and passengers took to the
boats. She then opened fire again. 1t
required thirty shots to sink the YES
sell
The steamer Cadby was of 677 net
tons register, and 225 feet long. She
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-28
James scarlet's Barn Dynamited

Wilkes Barre, Pa, May 28.-The
barn of James Scarlet, at Luzerne, near
here, was dynamited early to-day. One
horse and two cows were killed. The
explosion shook the neighborhood,
breaking windows and causing other
damage to nearby houses.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-28
TURKS CAPTURE AND HOLD2
ENGLISH POSITIONS AT KURNA

Constantinople, May 81, by Wire
less to Berlin and London, May 2S,
S.11 A. M.-E'resh activity of Turkish
forces in the vicinity of Kurna, Meso-
potamia, is announced in a war office
statement which says:
in a night attack by volunteers in
boats we captured two English posi-
tions which we are still holding.n
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INCOMPLETE REPORT ON
sinking OF NEBRASKAN
Is Received BY BRYAN

Washington, May 2S.-Secretary
Bryan said to-day that an incomplete
report had been received from London
of the investigation into the explosion
which damaged the Nebraskan, but
that nothing would be made public un-
til the report of naval experts had
been received. Department officials said
the full report of the investigation
would be cabled as soon as possible by
Ambassador Page.
American government officials to-day
awaited the affidavit of Captain Greene,
of the American steamship Nebraskan,
regarding the explosion that damaged
his ship off the coast of Ireland on
Tuesday night. Ambassador Page at
London has cabled that the captain S
sworn statement concerning the incl
dent had been given to Lieutenant Pow
ers, naval attache of the embassy at
Liverpool, and that it would be for
warded at once.
| Officials here express the belief that
Captain Greene's affidavit may not be
more definite than a previous report by
him which said his ship either struck
mine or was hit by torpedo. In un-
official advices received here the cap
tain, who arrived with his ship at Liv'
erpool last night, is quoted as saying
that although he saw no submarines, he
was certain that the ship was torpe'
doed Officials have been unable as yet
to determine from advices received up
| to date how the Nebraskan was dam.
aged.
An examination was to be underta-
ken in Liverpool to-day by American
Naval Constructor Beckridge, TO de-
termine if possible whether the Nebras'
kan was damaged by mine or torpedo.
Liverpool, May 2S, Ill A. NJ
While none of the crew of the Ameri-
can steamer Nebraskan, disabled Tues
day night by an explosion off the coast
of Ireland, saw a submarine, the chief
engineer believes he saw the wake of
a torpedo on the starboard side, accord
ing to Captain Greene of the steamer
The captain, in reply to questions,
stated that there is a hole about TWEEN
| ty feet square in the forecastle below
the water line large enough to admit a
freight car.
The members of the crew of the Ne.
braskan admit that no submarine was
actually sighted, but nevertheless they
are convinced that she was struck by a
torpedo. They do not believe a mine
could have done this damage.
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Eager to Fight the Italians

Berlin, via London, May 2S, 10.45
A. M.-Hundred of volunteers, includ-
ing men more than fifty years of age,
have reported to the military authori-
ties at Frankfort in the past few days,
making the specific request that they
be permitted to serve against Italy.
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Kurna is on the right bank of the
Tigris river at its junction with the
Euphrates. 1t is a stopping point for
river steamers going up and down and
has a small trade.
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Continued on Eleventh Page
Danner Seeks Reelection

Roy C. Danner, Register of Wills, to-
day formally announced his candidacy
for reelection. He will be a candidate
on the Democratic ticket.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-28
Persian Town. Scene of
Turkish Atrocities.
Is Taken by Cars S
Forces
OPENS THE WAY
TO SEND RELIEF
U. s. Presbyterian Board of Foreign
Missions Welcomes News of Rus
sian Victory and Sees Way to Sue
cor Beleaguered Christians

Petrograd, Via London, May %,
7.oS A. M.-Urumiah, Persia, has been
occupied by the Russians after an en-
gagement with the Turks in the direc-
ton of Dilman and near Bachkala, ac-
cording to statement issued by the
General Staff of the army of the Cau-
casus.
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BRITISH ship. ATTACKED
BY GERMAN SUBMARINE. Is
Sending WIRELESS Calls

Liverpool, May %, $50 P. M.-The
British ship Argyllshire, which left
Sydney, n. S. w., April 16, is sending
out wireless dispatch calls after having
been attacked by a German submarine,
according to information received in
shipping circles here.
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Liverpool, May 2S, sos P. M.-The
Argyllshire reached port safely later in
the day. The harbor into which she
put has not been announced.
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The steamer Cadby was of 677 net
tons register, and 225 feet long She
was owned in Glasgow.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-12-01
FRANCES STARR WILL
PLAY TITLE ROLE DEC. 8

Frances Starr at the Powers
Theatre, matinee and night, Wednes-
day, December 8, in her latest triumph,
Marketable" the sale of seats for
which will open at the box office to-
morrow morning, Miss Starts APP
pearance in Grand Rapids will be one
OF the conspicuous theatrical events of
the season and 1T is doubtful ii any
other during the year will equal it in
popular interest or appeal. 1t is said
that no play approaching this latest
work of Mr.. knoblauch's in spiritual
beauty has been seen on the stage for
long time. Miss Starr in the title
role appears as girl of sixteen, a
novice In an Alsatlan convent, who,
until an invading party of Uhlans de-
scend upon the convent during the
Franco Prussian war of 1870, has
never seen man except the venerable
priest, who visits the convent once a
week, and Peter, the aged gardener.
1t is a role of rare poetic and spirit
ual charm, presenting this talented
and youthful artistic In characterize
ton entirely different from anything
she has heretofore attempted. The
Belasco Theatre, New York cast and
production will be brought here intact.
Matinee prices 25c to $l.50; night SOC
to $500.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-12-01
Cattle Wild AS Deer

Fred Thompson has got three head
of cattle running around loose some
where in Otisco township.
Last summer he had them out to
pasture and they became so wild that
when he tried to round them up for
the winter they made break for the
woods and he has been unable to To-
cate them. The animals seem to be
as wild as deer In his adv. Mr..
Thompson offers reward for infor-
nation which will lead to their recov-
cry.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-12-01
]. /. PATTERSON
DECLARES NOW IS
Time TO ADVERTISE

In the National Cash Register COM
pany meeting, gathered from all parts
Of this continent, reports were made
indicating the general Improvement
of business conditions everywhere. OF
the 500 statesmen present, all but one
said that his territory was moving
fast toward business boom.
On the basis of these reports, John
II. Patterson, president and general
manager of the Cash Register COM
pany, predicted that the approaching
era of prosperity would probably ex-
coed anything this country has ever
known.
AS preface to his remarks, he re-
viewed the business depression of the
previous two years. This, he said,
had affected all lines-agriculture
mining, industry, commerce and fin
ance.
Now he continued, "the boom is
on. Agricultural interests are the first
to feel it. The farmers have record
breaking crops, with a big demand.
Confidence has been re-established.
Various industries have picked up, one
after another. Then the stores need
ed goods, and factory wheels began to
move. Then commerce and trans
portation reflected the change. Final
ly, it was manifest in the financial
world. We have plenty of money and
the best banking system in the world
today"
Nov is the time for storekeepers
to advertise" added Mr.. Patterson.
He is backing up his opinion with his
money. His company is spending
more than 100000 for advertising.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-12-01
D0UBIY PROVEN
Bedding Readers Can No Longer
Doubt the Evidence

This Bedding Citizen testified long
ago.
Told of quick relief-of undoubted
benefit.
The facts are now confirmed.
Such testimony is complete-the
evidence conclusive.
1t forms convincing proof of merit.
Max Walser, retired farmer, 500
Merrick Ave, Bedding, says: "A fall
brought on my kidney trouble. My
back ached and suffered dizzy spells
that at one time / fell from a chair
to the floor. Doan's Kidney Pills did
me a great deal of good" Statement
given November z, 1906.
OVER SIX YEARS LATER, Mr..
Walser said: "All / have ever
said in recommendation of Doan's
Kidney Pills, still holds good. Doan's
Kidney Pills did me good in every
way"
Price SOC, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mr.. Walser has twice publicly re-
commended. Foster Milburn CO.,
Porps., Buffalo, N. Y.-adv.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-12-01
An Odd Apology.

This Is the classic apology of a cele-
brated statesman Of the last genera
ton: Mr.. Speaker, In the heat Of de-
bate I stated that the right honorable
gentleman opposite was dishonest
and nnprincipled adventurer. have
now. In calmer moment. to state
that am sorry for It."