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The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-15
CUNNINGHAM RESIGNS AS
DEPUTY ATTORNEY General
kellnqmshes Post to Take Up Private
Practice of Law Despite Fact Gov
ernor Urges Him to Stay at Higher
Salary

Jesse Il. b. Cunningham, Deputy At
torney General of the State since Julv
l, 1909, to-day rendered his resigna.
tlon OF the Office to Governor Brum-
oaugh, VINO has accepted it to take eff.
tect ON March l, next. Mr.. Cunning.
nam S letter of resignation SAYS:
desire to express to you nv sim
cere appreciation of the honor YOU have
dohe me IN requesting me to continue
TO serve Ill said office during your ad.
mlnlstratioa, and to assure YOU that the
soie reason for my resignation is a de-
sire upon my part to devote my entire
time and attention to the general prac.
tee of the law in a private capacity. y
Governor Brumbaugh, i'll his letter
accepting Mr.. Cunningham IS resigna.
tlon, expresses much regret, but saws
he is obliged to accept it, "much as it
distresses me to do So" The Gov
ernor then writes:
You know that in FREQUENT con-
terence | have urged you to remain in
the service of the Commonwealth. and
have even made it plain that l would
gladly recognize your splendid public
service by any advancement in salary
or service at my command. Attorney
General Brown has also, as You know.
joined me in this appeal.
Your convincing argument that this
is the opportune time for YOU to in
augurate your long.cherished plans to
take up for yourself the practice of
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-15
Germany WOULD RELENT If
BRITAIN were TO RECEDE

Washington, Feb. 15.-Count Bern
storff, the German ambassador to-day
presented to the State Department a
note from his government announcing
that Germany stands ready to consider
receding from its announced intention
of attacking British merchantmen, if
Great Britain will withdraw its efforts
to prevent foodstutfs from going to
Germany for the civilian population.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-15
MORE BONES OF MURDERED GIRL ARE
FOUND TO-DAY BY WORKERS SITTING
CELLAR D|GGINGS IN HUNT FOR CLUE

hands had been added to the bones pre-
viously uncovered. 1t was noted to-
day the bone of one of the upper arms
had been severed from the rest of the
body which led the workmen employed
on this gruesome task to believe that
the body was cut up before it was bur.
led.
Another popularity of this bit of
bone is that it is black, presumably
charred by fire, while the vertebrae are
red-spotted like the rest of the bones
uncovered on the first day. More parts
of the skull were discovered TODAY
with another matted lock of the chest
nut brown hair.
Bits of concrete, chicken feathers
and some other miscellaneous ma
terials were found in the dirt. These,
the workmen believe, became mixed
with the earth as the latter was being
thrown in TO make the grave.
The cellar, so far as the authori-
ties have been able to determine, was
cemented about 1896. Most of this ce-
ment has now all worn away in the cell
lar. There is scarcely any indication
that cement surface had been there.
The plumbers who uncovered the
skeleton on Friday are doing the work
for the coroner in cleaning out the hole.
Charles Thomas, 126 South Thirteenth
street, this morning took three wheel.
barrow loads of the dirt from the hole
and wheeled it to the workshop of C. R.
eastman, at the rear of 206 South
Thirteenth street. At noon to-day he
said he is convinced that he had the
''old ditch - completely uncovered as
the walls at the side of the hole are
firm and do not look as if they ever
had been disturbed by pick or shovel
Murderer a Skillful Digger
The work has been difficult as the
plumbers had to 90 through gravel and
small stones. eastman said he believed
the nlfrderer used digging iron as the
-watis of che hole are unusually straight.
He was careful to get the proportions
of the old hole and with the removal
of the barrow loads of dirt this morn
ing he is convinced he has reached the
bottom of the grave He believes a
careful search of the excavated ma
terial will bring to light everything
that had been put in the hole.
A wire screen of small mesh has been
constructed and shovelfuls of the dirt
from the hole are being thrown on the
screen and carefully washed away with
Continued ON Tenth Page
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-15

Investigation to-day in the mystery
surrounding the finding last Friday of
the skeleton of young girl under the
cellar steps at 1873 South Fourteenth
street, included search for further in
formation regarding all former occu-
pants of the house and the sitting of
the diggings from the cellar excavation
in quest of clues to the identity of the
victim. Workmen, under the direction
of Coroner Eckinger, were engaged in
clearing out the hole in its original
proportions with the result that many
more pieces of bones were uncovered.
Among the articles brought to light
were parts of razor-a piece of a
blade and a part of the handle.
The Coroner this morning made his
first public statement regarding the
mystery. He said he is convinced that
murder was DONE He said the case will
require long and diligent investigation
and called on District Attorney Stroup
for aid, saying he knew that the Har-
risburg police department does not
have at its command the funds with
which to pursue the inquiry. To County
Detective James T. Walters, attached
to the District Attorneys office, was
entrusted much of the work of the in
quiry.
Walters went to York to-day to in
terview DIR. Charles Z. Ayres, one of
the former occupants of the house, at
1873 South Fourteenth street. Coroner
Eckinger is in charge of the workmen
engaged in clearing out the hole in the
cellar and has cautioned those doing
the work not to talk of their discover.
les. He has also cautioned the mem
bers of the Stoner family, who now oc.
cupy the mystery house, not to talk
about the case or to permit any curious
persons to view the hole in the cellar.
Detective Walters returned here this
afternoon after interviewing DIR. Ayres
in York. The detective said
DR.. Ayres told me about living in
the house and that he had hired girl
to take care of his two daughters, who
were quite small at that time. She
was Bessie Guyer, Is years old, of Me.
chanicsburg She left Dr. Ayres' en-
ploy to finish her schooling and he never
saw her again. He had heard, how
ever, that she married, but he did not
recall to whom | intend to learn
whether this girl still is living
More of Victims Hair Found
Every bit of earth from the hole
where the skeleton was found is being
minutely examined to-day. BY noon
pieces of the vertebra, parts of the pei
Wis bone, the breast bones and some of
the smaller bones of the fingers and the
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-15
Continued on Tenth Page.
LAWYERS TO DINETO-NIGHT
Seventeenth Annual Banquet of Bar AS
sociation at HARRISBURG Club

Seventy of the seventy-fve members
of the Dauphin County Bar Association
have signified their intention of attend
ing the seventeenth annual banquet of
the association, which will be held in
the Harrisburg Club tonight, beginning
at $50 o'clock.
D.. II. Shopp, the retiring president
OF the association, will be toastmaster.
Addresses will be made by John E.
Fox, A. Il. Brandt, Phil S. Meyer, B.
Frank Mead and Scott s. Leiby.
Judges Kunkel and McCarrell will be
among the invited guests. The ban
quet hall will be attractively decorated
with cut flowers, palms and flags.
On the committee of arrangements
are Charles H. Bergner, John Fox Weiss
and Job J. Conklin.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-15
EXPLOSION KILLS TWO
Gasoline Engine Accident Makes Widow
and Six Orphans
By Associated Press.

Reading, Pa, Feb. 15.-The explo-
sion of gasoline engine on the farm
of John Hallman, in Herford, this coun-
ty, to-day, resulted in the death of his
15-year-old daughter, Helen Viola Hall
man, and of Mr.. Hallman. Hallman
leaver widow and six children.
1t is thought that Hallman got too
close to the gasoline tank with a
match. Suddenly there was terrific
explosion and Hallman sank to the
ground with burns all over his body.
His daughter was Instantly killed and
nearly all of her clothing was burned
from her body. s
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-15
Robert Burns Lodge to Celebrate

Robert Burns Lodge, No. 464, Free
and Accepted Masons, will celebrate the
forty fifth anniversary of its institution
on the evening of March 20. A com
mittee of thirty-one, of which Frank
G. Fahnestock is chairman and Charles
z. Sehriver is secretary, win arrange
for the holding of the anniversary
which will include banquet and adj
dresses by prominent Masons of the
State
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-15
STILL AFTER VAST FORTUNE
g. R. Denim to Leave For Holland Soon
to Claim Metzgar Estate


Further discussions toward securing
the $500,000,0 1000 belonging to the
Metzgar Estate in South Holland took
place yesterday afternoon when twenty
five persons claiming themselves heirs
to the Dutch general met at 1887
North Sixth street.
The meeting was called for
o 'clock by Norman Lichtenberger and
G. r. Denim, the latter of Philadelphia,
who are after getting all the heirs pos
sible.
1t was stated at the Lichtenberger
home, 1910 North Sixth street, yester-
day, that several more persons have
taken out papers since the previous
meeting to help in securing the fortune.
1t was further said the Dutch govern
ment is waiting to pay the amount as
soon as all the heirs have signed off.
Mr.. Denim will leave on or about April
for Holland.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-15
Taft VIII Lecture Here

A lecture will be given in the Tech
nical High school auditorium on Thurs
day night, April 10, by Ex-President
William Howard Taft, according to an
nouncement made here to-day. Professor
Taft comes to this city at the invita-
tion of students of the Harrisburg
Academy. The subject of his lecture
will be given later.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-15
WALL STREET CLOSING
Bu Associated Press.

New York, Feb. 15.-Prices sagged
again in the final hour, but held above
their early low level, except for certain
specialties which declined abruptly.
The closing was irregular. The Euro
pean situation which caused a further
sharp decline in foreign exchange over
shadowed all other developments into
to-day's stock market.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-15

County Detective Wal
ters Says He Will
Seek to Learn w here
abouts Of Bessie
Guyer. of Mechanics
burg. Who. DR.. G.. E.
Ayres Says. Was EN-.
ployed by the Physi-
clan in the Four
teenth Street House
But Went Away
More Hair and Razor
Found
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-15
British Steamer Damaged bv Mine

London, Feb. 10, 225 p. M.-The
British steamer Wavelet, 1918 tons,
Captain Cole, from Pensacola, Fla, JAN
uary via Newport News January 13,
encountered a mine in the English chan
mel and was badly damaged.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-15
Czar Back From the Front

Petrograd, Feb. 15.-Emperor Mich
olas to-day returned to Tsarkoe-Selo
from a visit to the Russian army head.
quarters at the front.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-15
CORONER SURE
1T WAS MURDER

Eckinger Makes First
Pu blic Statement
Since Bones Were
Unearthed on Friday
Turns Case Over
to District Attorney
and Says it Will Re-
quire Prolonged In
quiry - City Police
Not Yet Called Into
Investigation
Arizona republican., 1915-11-24
BISHOP MOORE DIES SUDDENLY
 IF PARALYSIS
IRepublican A. F. Leased wire1

CINCINNATI, Nov 23- Bishop David H. Moore. of the Methodist Episcopal church, who was stricken with paralysis on Q train while return- ing to his home early today. died to- night. Bishop Moore had been on a visit to his brother in Chicago and was found unconscious in his berth on sleeping car.
 Bishop Moore was retired from the Methodist Episcopal church in 1912 but since that time has taken an act i've interest in important conferences of the church, including many on the Pacific coast.
 Shortly after being elected Bishop -ia 1900, Dr Moore was stationed at Shanghai, China with special jurisdic- tion over the Methodist Missionary work in China, Japan and Korea From the far east he was sent to Portland. Oregon, where he remained head of his church until appointed Bishop at Cincinnati in 1904.
 Bishop Moore entered the civil war in 1860, IS a private in company A, O fthe Eighty Seventh Ohio Infantry and for distinguished service his pro- motions were rapid. At the close of the war he was mustered as a colonel of the 125th Ohio Infantry.
Arizona republican., 1915-11-24
Hard To Supply AlQSRa Railroad
 Building Camp
Republican A. p. Leased wirel

SEWARD, Alaska, Nov. 23.- Se- we're winter weatKer and the ice con- ditions in Cook Inlet are causing the Alaska engineering commission much concern about the problem of landing supplies and construction matter needed by the governments railroad builders at Anchorage. The thermom- eter registered degrees below zero at Anchorage early tonight and the increasing ice menace in the road stead cause fears that steamers en- route from Seattle with railroad sup plies will be unable to discharge at Anchorage.
 The liner admiral Farragut reported reached Anchorage today and began unloading freight onto barges while drifting in and out with the ice floats which are carried back and forth by a seven knot tide. The government is endeavoring to obtain a tug powerful enough to tow the barges through the ice
 The steamship Kansas City I1las gone to cordova to complete engine room repairs and to obtain fuel. The Alas ka engineering commission will ask the Kansas City to return to Anchor age and will also endeavor to unload the freighter Seward there when she arrives from Seattle Monday
Arizona republican., 1915-11-24
SAN DIEGO-1916"
 TOASTED AT EXPO,

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 23-"San Diego 1916" was toasted today at the Panama Pacific exposition and as an expression of good will toward it and hope of it's continuance next year.
 A shower made it necessary to hold the ceremonies indoors. but the de- pression of the sky did not affect the enthusiasm of speakers repre- senting the two expositions.
 Charles c. Moore. president of the Panama-P Pacific exposition, presented a bronze medal commemorative of the day to G. A. Davidson, president of the Panama Exposition and with it he gave a message to those inter ested in the plan to maintain the San Diego exposition next year which circulated "We are for San Diego-1916' in sentiment and in fact with all of our facilities and influ- ence'
 Women representing the womens board of the exposition participated in the exercises.
Arizona republican., 1915-11-24
COTTAGES AND
 HOTEL WRECKED
 BY OREGON GALE
rRepublican A. P. Leased wirel


 RAY CITY, Ore, Nov. 23.-The storm which for several days has ragged off the west coast of Oregon, broke into violence today at Bar View, in Tillamook county and at Sea- side in Clatsop county. At Ear View the Bar View Hotel. an all year sea side resort, the Southern Pacific de- pot and six or eight cottages were wrecked and partially swept out to sea. The damage is estimated at s100,- 900 at this resort
 At Seaside, one of the large summer resorts on the oregon Coast, huge breakers subn erged the pier infront of the Hotel Moore, swept Julia Madden a woman aged so, off her feet and al- most into the ocean and tore railings and lawns away from the Dan J. Ma lorkey and Edgar B. Piper cottages Broadway was flooded for several blocks and the Necanium river which enters the ocean at Seaside is out of its banks.
 At Bar View which is on the ocean front just north of Tillamoolz Bay, the shore line for fifty feet back has been washed away. The government jetty showed effect of the strain and several sections were damagd The Bar View hotel had been in danger for several days and had been raised preparatory to being moved. A huge wave picked it from it's moorings at e:S0 this morning. The hotel is a wreck. The Southern Pacific depot, containing the Wells Fargo Express office and Western Union Telegraph office was washed away. The office equipment was saved. Much of the Southern Pacific track was washed out A crew of fifty men and three trains began hauling rock to make a sea wall late today. The storm showed Do abatement as darkness fell tonight.
Arizona republican., 1915-11-24
Ladies' Coats

Varied collection-in latest fashions. for afternoon, evening, sports and motor ing in white plaids. mixtures and plain colors in all the wanted textures.
Arizona republican., 1915-11-24

Refinement is the keynote in the new designs we are showing in women's and misses footwear for winter. The taste fully attired, find in our extensive show ing the most ample and pleasing of neat refined styles which have been brought out by American shoe artists. Just a few of the nifty ones may be seen in our windows. See our entire range of styles. It will give you an idea of the correct in footwear.
Arizona republican., 1915-11-24
PROTEST AGAINST PROPOSED
 NEW TAX ON MEXICAN MINES

acres up to p contiguous claims and was payable in paper at the rate of two to one or in metallic currency. The new tax calls for S1z per claim for first ten Announcements, S15 for the next ten, SIS for the next thirty and SPA per claim exceeding the fiftieth Announcement. All payments are to be paid in gold
 Senor Nieto took the protest under adrisemcnt. He told the delegates however. that while the claim tax might be modified. that on bullion for export probably would be increased.
Arizona republican., 1915-11-24
rRepubiican A. p. Leased wIre1

MEXICO CITY. Nov. 23-A commit tee representing the International Mining Association, called upon acting Minister of Finance Nieto today for the purpose of presenting a protest against the rroposed new tax on min ing properties The new law was de- creed March 1, last and has been part ly effective since that date but it goes into full effect next March. Under it, all taxes are payable in gold and it is expected that it will bring the gov ernment s7,00O.000.
 The old tax averaged six dollars
Arizona republican., 1915-11-24
FREIGHT TRAFFIC INCREASES

r ST. LOUIS, Mo, Nov. 23.-An in crease in freight traffic revenues of sS2.169,026 over the fiscal year of 1914 is shown in the annual report of the Missouri, Kansas and Texas railroad issued here today. The increased rev enue resulted from larger grain. cot ton and oil shipments.
Arizona republican., 1915-11-24
CANTOLOUPE HEARING
 STILL GOING ON

PITTSBURG. Nov. 2s.-Thos. c. Scott, of the freight depart ment of the Pennsylvania rail- road lines west of Pittsburg. tes- tified at the hearing here today in the Sherman antitrust suit against the Western Cantalope Exchange. A number of claims filed on cantaloupes in 1913. by the defendant companies. Crutch- field and Woldfolk. and the M. O. Coggins Company, were in troduced as evidence. The hear ing will be resumed tomorrow
Arizona republican., 1915-11-24
$10,oOO IN TELEGRAMS
 FROM PEACE PARTY

NEW YORK. Nov. 23.-Five thousand telegrams addressed to women's clubs and organizations of all kinds were sent out by the women's peace party tonight. The telegrams, which are to be fol- lowed by others until $10,00O has been expended for the purpose. call upon women to telegraph President Wilson, urging him to call a conference uf neutral na- tions to settle the European war. The messages bear the signature of Jane Addams.
Arizona republican., 1915-11-24
Bath Robes

Of fine quality. permanent fleeced rob- ing. warm tones in light and dark pat terms. correctly trimmed with tassels and cord, all sizes for men and women, priced at each
 $2.95. S3.95 and S4.95
Arizona republican., 1915-11-24
Fur Pieces

WHITE FOX NECK PIECES, tipped with satin bows quite modish. each
 ............ ....... ..S1.5 50 WHITE FOX NECK PIECES, 36 inches long, tipped with heads and tails. at
 ..............-. .S3.95 and $500 WHITE FOX MUFFS, in the newest styles. at each
 ....... S3.5O. S4.5O and S6.50 OSTRICH BOAS-Silk tassel tipped. 1 black, white Alice blue and black and white combinations, each-.... .....-.............S .29 to SS.TS FIBRE AND SILK SPORT ScARFS- in all the fashionable colors and color combinations, fringe trimmed ends.
 .59c. to S2.50
Arizona republican., 1915-11-24
HEARS KODAK ARGUMENTS Republican A,~P Leased Wire1

BUFFALO, N. Y, Nov 2s.-Argu- ments on the form of decree to be entered in the governments case against the Eastman Kodak company, recently adiudged a trust, were heard by Judge John R. Hazel here today. Judge Hazel reserved decision and 9 weeks adjournment was taken during which time both sides will submit briefs. H
Arizona republican., 1915-11-24
White Dresses

Late arrivals-embracing the new in dresses of white wool serge and white chiffon taffeta of exceptional fine quail ties. Trimmed in the most fashionable ways with buttons, braids and bands of self material. Skirts are flared with plain or Van Dyke pointed bottoms.
Evening journal., 1915-11-10
GOVERNMENT SHOWS
State CROPS PROGRESS

Preliminary estimates Of crop produc
tion and prices for Delaware. compiled
by the Bureau of Crop Estimates
Washington, d. c., and transmitted
through the Weather Bureau, are as fol-
lows:
Corn. bushels Delaware, G.39OOO0
4'rice TO promcers November ! Della
ware, 30 cents; year age. 20 cents.
Wheat, bushels-Delaware l,Sl2O0
Price TO producers November ] Della
ware, 81; year ago, Sl.0S.
Oats, bushels Delaware. 10000
Price to producers November l. Della.
ware. -; year ago, 46 cents
Potatoes, bushels Delaware, 900. 900
Price TO producers November !, Della
ware, So cents year ago. % cents.
Apples, barrels Delaware, $4,000
Price to producers October 10, Delaware
Sl.70; year ago. Sl.5S.
Apples, bushcls-Price to producer,
October Is, Delaware, Sl7O; year ago
l5S.
The final estimates for the precedin,
year were: Corn. 7.O92. 900 bushels
wheat. 2.337 900 bushels; oats. l45.O0
bushels: potatoes. $4,000 bushels
apples, l67 600 barrels.
Evening journal., 1915-11-10

Mr.. Kuebler. a prominent real es-
tate man in Newark, who lives at SO
Demarest St., that city, says: 81 sure
know what it means to lie awake half
the night with distress in the stomach
and bowels; TO have a sour. nasty
stomach with a furred tongue. and
feel distressed after eating and have
your friends laugh at you. when they
are eating everything, and ] had 10
eat toast and milk But those days are
gone I tried the Tonic Lax-a-Tone
and am different man I eat what
/ like and plenty of II. and | am out
for LaN-a-Tone good and strong. II
is great"
The Herbal LaX-a-Tone man is az
Miller Drug Co. 404 Market ST.. where
he is introducing this remedy TO the
Wilmington public from Q A. NJ. to
p NJ.