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The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-03
PRISON IS THRICE ROBBED
Third Raid on Jersey Penitentiary Net'
% Chickens

Caldwell, n. j., Feb. 3.-For the
third time within month thieves visit
ed the Caldwell penitentiary Monday
night and got away with twenty five
fowls, including white Orpington
rooster, which was highly valued by its
owner, Warden Ferdinand J. Hosp. The
robbery was discovered yesterday morn
ing when one of the TRUSTEES of the
penitentiary went to the chicken coop
to feed the fowls.
The man who is usually on guard in
the penitentiary yard was off duty Nh
day night because of illness and a sib
stitute was not available. The hen
house of the penitentary was raided
once before in the past month and en-
another occasion some thief stole n
phonograph from small building
used by the eonvicts as a recreation
room.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-03
BURGLAR TwITs HIS VICTIM
Tells Senator ST Amt Got the Heart
to Keep This Stuff''

Albany, Feb. 3.-Senate Leader
Robert F. Wagner, whose New York
home burglar entered Monday, re-
ceived a small package yesterday aft
ernoon continuing a watch, stickpin,
roll of greenbacks and sheet OF
paper, on which was written:
Il amt got the heart to keep this
stuff, Senator. When | jimmied my
way into your house didn t know who
l was robbing. Afterwards 1 read in
the papers that l had actually stolen
from Tammany Senator. Now that
you Tammany mensare on the outside
looking in instead of on the inside
looking out, as you were last year,
know that times must be pretty hard
with you. So, as l said before, amt
got the heart to keep this stuff, so IN
sending it back
The watch was toy one and the
stickpin not worth more than 10 cents;
the greenbaeks were "stage money"
"This is certainly adding insult to
injury was Wagner's good.natured
comment.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-03
OPIUM QUEEN FINED $1,000
Jail Sentence Suspended Because OF
Betrayal of Confederates

New York, Feb. 3.-Mrs. Sophie
Ghee, known to the police as the
opium queen was sentenced by the
Federal Court yesterday afternoon to
pay fine of $4,000 and to serve six
months in the penitentiary for SNUG
CLING opium into the United States. Be
cause of the aid given by her to tine
Government in apprehending eighteen
men associated with her, the District
Attorney asked that the Jail sentence
be suspended, and this was done.
Mrs. Ghee, the wife of Chinaman
living in Liverpool, left New York for
Liverpool, in December, before she was
indicted, and was deported by the Liv-
erpool authorities upon her arrival
there.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-03
MEETS DEATH IN CHAIR
Murderer of Two Relatives Paws the
Penalty at Jersey Prison

Trenton, n. j., Feb. 3.-For the mur
der of his brothers-in- law, August Mar
tin, of Jersey City, paid the death pen
atty in the electric chair at the State
prison last night.
Martin shot and killed George and
Raymond Leonard in a blacksmith shop
in Jersey City November 6. 1914. Mar.
tin, in defense of his act, said he was
intoxicated and not responsible for hi,
actions. The Court Of Pardons denied
him clemency.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-03
RAILROADS EARNING LESS
Ninety eight Roads Report Decrease
of ReYenues

Washington, Feb. 3.-Ninety.eigh
of the country's largest railroads
earned $215 less per mile during the
last six months of 1914 than during
the same period in 1913, according to
report made to the Interstate Com
merce Commission yesterday. The net
revenue per mile from July to January,
1914, was given at $2,061, compared
with $2,276 year before.
The Commission yesterday ordered
all steam railroads in the United States
to give estimates of the depreciation of
their rolling stock during the last three
months of 1914.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-03
THIRTY FALL WITH BANIsTER
Some Are Severely Injured, While
Women Spectators Faint

Mahanoy City, Pa, Feb. Bly, the
collapse of banister overhanging the
(ioor of the Armory Hall, where a bas.
|ketball game was in progress last night,
r dozen or more. persons, most of them
youngsters, were more or less seriously
hurt.
The injured are David Holland
fged IA; Blodiner Smith, Joseph
fchlager, John Yenchar, David Haley
fnd Louis Richards. Young Holland
fnd Haley are more seriously injured
fhan the others.
Over thirty persons were perched on
he banister when it collapsed and fell
Onward Is feet to the floor. Women
Epectators in the audience tainted and
we're carried out.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-03
GREAT NORTHERN IN CANAL
Ship Built Here Passes Through With
the Kroonland

Panama, Feb. 3.-The new Northern
Pacific steamship Great Northern and
the American Line steamer Kroonland,
the two largest passenger boats yet TO
utilize the Panama canal, passed
through the waterway yesterday after
noon, both of them making fast time.
The trip was without special incident.
The ships used the new channel
which has been dredged through the
slide at Cucaracha. The Kroonland
displaces 1890 tons and the Great
Northern S,255 TONS
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-03
DENTIST DIES IN MASK
Believed to Have Been Testing His
New AnaeSthetic Apnsratus

Boston, Feb. 3.-Dr Herman Z.
Stahl, a young dentist, was found dead
on the floor of his Office yesterday. with
dentist s mask, connected with a tank
of anaesthetic preparation. over his
face.
The police believe death was aeci
dental, and that the dentist was over
come while testing his new apparatus
HIS body was found by two women pa
tients, who called physician.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-03
Couple Married Forty-seven Years

Marietta. Feb. 3.-Mr. and Mrs.
Washington L, Hershey, two of our
oldest residents, to-day celebrated their
fortyseventh wedding anniversary at
their homes. Both are enjoying good
health. Mr., Hershey served two terms
in the Legislature, is a veteran of the
Civil war, former president of Borough
Council and affiliated with number
of the towns enterprises. lie is the
historian of the Hershey family.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-03
SEEKS LoNG-LosT FAMILY
Prosperous Farmer Separated 3.
Years From Brothers and Sisters

Georgetown, Del, Feb. 3.-Sepa
rated from his family for 80 years,
James Mcdonald, prosperous farmer
near Georgetown, is now seeking his
lost brothers and sisters.
Mcdonald was taken out .>of the
southern district of the Children ;
Home, Philadelphia, when he was nine
years old and brought to Georgetown,
under the care Of Morey Rogers. He
served his time on the farm, and when
he became of age bought farm of his
own. He is now Al years of age.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-03
oollapses worryine for paugbter

Margo, proprietor of local hotel, was
returning on Reading railway train
from philadelphia yesterday after plac-
ing his daughter, Mary, in the Wills
Eye hospital for treatment, he grew
violently insane worrying about her
condition and was removed to the Dan.
Vile asylum.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-03
Had $500 stolen Diamond

P0ttsville, Pa, Feb. 3.-John F.
Pierson, jewelry thief, only recently
paroled at Reading, who committed a
robbery there as soon as he was re-
leased, was arrested here yesterday by
Sergeant Smith, of Troop G., State Po-
lice. In Pierson s possession was found
a diamond valued at $500, for which
the police have been hunting.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-03
Wares Cut: Miners Strike

Uniontown,. Pa, Feb. 3.-One hun
dred men employed in the Beeson mine
of the Stewart Iron and Steel Company,
struck yesterday after being notified
that cut of Z to 10 per cent. would
be made in their wages. The mine en-
ploys 125 men.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-03
Boys Play With Loaded Rife

Marticville, Feb. 3.-While playing
with a loaded rife, Clyde Herr, aged
IL years, son of David Herr. of this
place, was accidentally shot The boy
is in the Lancaster General hospital
with a bullet in his head The lad was
playing with his brother, when the gun
was accidentally discharged. The rifle
ball, 22-ealibre, entered young Herr IS
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-03
U. S. TRADE BALANCE UP AGAIN
Exports of Cotton Also Show Large
Increase

Washington, Feb S.-The balance of
trade for the thirteen principal customs
districts of the United States for the
week ended January 80 amounted to
$35,9O1 ,535, according to the Depart
ment OF Commerce report. Exports were
s63,66S,139 and imports $27,766,604.
For the week ended January 23 the
exports amounted to $43,S71,372 and
imports .$25, ,497,05S.
Cotton exported last week amounted
TO 1871 bales, as against 239.941
for the preceding week.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-03
Retired Mennonite Minister Dies

Martindale, Feb 3.-The Rev. ia
cob B. Weaver, retired minister of
the Mennonite Church, died yesterday
from a complication of diseases. aged
II years. He served charges in vari-
Gus sections of the State and was well
known. His widow. six children, thirty
grandchildren and number of brothers
and sisters survive.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-03

red pimples. They
itched terribly and were
so disflguring that I
dreaded to. go out.
Sometimes the itching
was so intense that I
scratched until they bled.
81 used all kinds of
remedies without relief
until l heard a friend
p,antion Cuficura Gnap
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-03

and Ointment. sent for a free sample and
afterward bought some. After using them
week saw signs of improvement and in a
months time l was completely healed and
have never been troubled since" (Signed)
Miss Lena NJ. Guntz Sept 3, 1914.
Keep your skin clear, scalp clean and
free from dandruff. and hair live and glossy.
Cuticura Soap. with an occasional use Of
Cuticura Ointment will do it.
Sample Each Free by Mail
With 32-p. Skin Book on request. Ad-
dress postcard "Cuticura, Dept. T, Bos-
ton" Sold throughout the world.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-03
Burgess Named for snvdertow,

ounbury, Pa, Feb. 3.-Judge Her.
bert W. Cummings yesterday named
John C. Klase as burgess of SNYDER
town, to succeed George A. Startzen.
who resigned to leave the borough. The
new burgess has been active in the To-
cal councils of the Democratic party.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-03
Jerseyman Crushed Under Train

Tamaqua, Pa, Feb. 3,-While at
tempting to board a freight train at the
Readings s Broad street crossing on his
way 10 Shamokn to look for work,
Frank Dormer, so years old, of Glou-
cester, n. j., fell under the wheels,
having both legs cut off and his left
arm crushed.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-03
Goodbye
Dyspepsia
No More Gurgly Brash, "Lump of
Lead" Bad Digestion, Heartburn
or Stomach Troubles
Quick Relief. Costs Nothing to Try

Quick Relief. Costs Nothing to Try
The man who can't help making
faces at his stomach the man or
woman with grouchy digestion, or
with downright dyspepsia need fret no
more over stomach troubles.
The heaviest, richest dinners, the
most unspeakable quick lunches, all
can be taken care of without imposing
on the stomach. A scientific digestive
can do the digesting. where the stom-
ach either did not do it before, or did
it verv imperfectly.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-03
Butcher Killed at Tamaaua

Tamaqua, Pa, Feb. 3.-His rig
truck by Philadelphia and Reading
passenger train at the Vine street eros.
ing yesterday afternoon, Peter Barth,
10 years old, a butcher, was instantly
FILLED. The wagon was demolished and
|he horse fatally injured.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-03
Reelected President of Fair

Allentown, Pa, Feb. 9.-Dr. Victor
II. Wieand was reelected president of
the Allentown Fair Association vester
day. The annual report showed that his
administration had been successful. the
profits being upward of $4,000.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-03
Four Drown When Dredge oapsizes

Port Jefferson, l.. l., Feb. 3.-Four
men were drowned yesterday when the
steam suction dredge Eastern was cap
sized during the storm. The captain and
seven men managed TO escape, but the
others were caught in their hunks.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-03
MUST sHUN SALOON 3 YEARS
Man Convicted Of Larceny Given Un-
usual Sentence by Judge

= Wiikes-Barre, Pa, Feb. 3.-Judge
:: j.. Strauss yesterday ordered john
kreidler, of Pittston, to keep out of
saloons for the next three years. and
declared that if the court discovers
that he has stopped into a thirst en-
porum within that time Kreidler will
be sent to Jail on a charge of larceny.
to which he pleaded guilty YESTERDAY
kreidler came before the court and
confessed that he had stolen watch
and $3.50 and pleaded for mercv ON
the ground that he was drunk and did
not know what he was doing.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-03
wyoming sidesteps Prohibition

Cheyenne, Wyo., Feb. S.-The Wy
oming Senate postponed indefinitely
yesterday consideration of bill for
the submission of statewide prohibit
tion constitutional amendment.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-03
B. and O. BUYS $4,000 Tons of Rails

Baltimore, Feb. 3.-Contracts were
placed yesterday by the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad for $4,000 tons of rails,
closing options taken by the company a
few weeks ago
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-03
Bow Rescued From swollen stre.,r

Mahanoy City, Pa, Feb. 3.-Diving
into the swollen waters of MahanoT
creek, Matthew Ford rescued Charles
Winonis, 10 years old, who was being
swept down stream.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-03
Only One "BRoNO oIrININr,

Whenever you feel a cold coming on.
think of the full name, LAXATIVE
3 Bh0MO QUINlNE. Look for signature
Il. w. GROVE on box. 25c.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-03
Man Saved, Father Dies From Ga

Mahanoy City, Pa, Feb. 3.-Potts
|olliery first aid corps saved the life of
enry Schultz, victim of coal gas,
ere Monday. The father, who was also
vercome, failed to respond to treat
lent and died yesterday at the age of
4 years.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-03

| speak the truth, not so much as
would, but as much as | dare, and
dare 4 little the more as | grow older.
-Moutaiune
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-03
HARD RED P|MPLES
ON FACE AND NECK
ltched Terribly. So Disfguring
Dreaded to Go Out, Used Cuti-
cura Soap and Ointment. In a
Month Completely Healed.

31e7 Gaul ST.. Philadelphia, Pa
"Small pimples broke out over my face
and neck and gradually swelled into hard
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-03
PENNSYLVANIA cANAL COMPANY ct al
NOTIl f

TRUSTEES FORECLOSURE SALE
OF ALL THE ESTATE. REAL. AND PERSON
AL RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES WHATSO-
EVER OF THE PENNSYLVANIA CANAL
COMPANY.
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COURT OF COMMON PLEAS NO. O..
COUNTY or PHILADELPHIA.
December Term. 1910. No. 4I99.
SAMUEL RFA, Trustee.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-03

THE condemnation proceedings here
ttofore instituted to acquire y-Clarks
Ferry River Bridge (see "f' supra) have
been dismissed by the Court since this
advertisement first appeared, and there
fore the sale of said bridge will not
be subject thereto"
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1915-02-11


I'm E.R INTO THE pARroR
one was bringing up truhk' 'ioie'
wondered whose II might De.
a numbering noise on the door star
tieo ner from her nrst moutnrui OF uin-
ner' sne Jumped 10 ner reef ana, re-
memoerins her ATTIRE. opened the door
on crack TO tell the expressman ne
was In the wrong place.
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AID FOR ST. VALENTINE.
Old Time Books Instructed Lovers In
Art Of Writing Love Letters.

"Carvalho's Polite Valentine Writer:
or. The Lovers Repository" little
book published nearly a hundred years
ago, contains "a capital collection OF
all the new valentines and answers
for the recipient was In duty bound TO
respond to her lovers assault upon her
heart
The following amorous ditty In script
was subjoined TO a picture. highly col
ored. Of a girl eagerly stretching out
her hand to receive a missive held I'm
the beak of dove:
Letter from the Youth l love.
Pray give II me my pretty Dove
May Cupid both our hearts incline
To grace the morn OF Valentine
Briefly conclusive is this one:
sweetly smiling. quite divine.
chuse thee for my Valentine
A sample OF reply for a girl TO use
to an unwelcome sutton Is this:
Dear sir. you're so foppish
And scented so fine:
III not have a man monkey
For my Valentine.
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" n1tq(etfD
{A!s':Va(ei;iiiitiiM1(e

bulky. There was mo claw 10 the
sender ON the envelope
She fore omen tho message and be.
held A trunk kew folded within n type-
written note which said. This IL the
key TO your valentine"
The inside of the trunk WINS spacious
and composed OF many trsys and acc
tons. and ms the girl opeped one after
another her color decpeped and great
tears rolled down her checks
One by one she laid on the couch and
chairs all about her the most exquisite
Of garments. from satin slippers Of her
own size to a wedding gown of creamy
satin. In her widest dreams In the
days when she had been engaged to
Bob Saunders, In those happy days be
fore she had decided to come east and
make her own way in the world. she
had not fancied anything so beautiful
And who but Bob could have done II !?
II had been at Valentine party four
years ago that she and Bob had be-
come engaged.
She was startled by n third knock at
her door. this time a gentle. feminine
knock. "yes?" called Violet. driving
her eyes.
Its Katie. Miss Sargent" came In
the soft brogue Of the maid.
Come in. Katie"
The girl opened the door and closed
II behind her. She spoke in an awe
stricken voice. and her eyes grew wide
with wonder as she beheld the Devil.
dering array of unmistakable brides
finery lying about the room.
''There's-theres a lady and gentle.
men below. They want TO see YOU"
announced Katie.
who are they?" Violet asked, trem.
bling from head TO foot
They said you'd know and-AIiss
Sargent. they came in a big automo-
bile and-and it's standing outside walt
ing for them now The lady whisper
ed to me TO have you dress in--ln your
new clothes before coming down; that
they would wait"
For few moments Violet stood
looking helplessly about her, the maid
staring. At last, impulsiyeIy, she look
ed up.
Katie" she said. -please close tbs
door and helm me 10 Dress
YES. ma'am. I will .aid Katie.
IL took half nm hour TO select tho
dainty clothes and don them.
Now Katie will 1 doy', asked Viz.
LET. flushed and bnppy. A. she dress.
ed she had reasoned n all our Ioy,caIIv
I'm ber mind and tho s,,ua,,o, saom.d
as conventional ss n sb,, hal alw.vs
Known this was IN h. nor w.tdinc
night
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:. n..-,,. 49, $50
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s..s,.s.a ~. IN W." ~"
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BY RUBY DOUGLAS EVANS.

Copyright iOi5. by American Press Asso-
ciation.l
y TIOLET SARGENT slipped into a
" pretty kimono and then sought
the most comfortable chair her
small room afforded. Already
her tiny kettle was beginning to sing
over Its steady blue flame and the
miniature table was cleaning with its
white cloth and single cup and plate.
II was her custom to eat her evening
meal alone In her little hall room.
But tonight-it was the eve Of St
Valentines day-she was conscious Of
a vague longing for companlonship.
And not even lace paper heart had
greeted her in the dingy hall below to
tell her II was st. Valentines anniver-
sary. How completely the home folks
In the western town had forgotteni II
was true. she admitted. she had few
home folks left.
She was reused from her reverie by
a loud noise on the stairs below. Some
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1915-06-17
Pleasant Plains.

Mrs. James DeMoss entertained the
Eeighborhood Club last Thursday af
ternoon at the school house. After
he business before the club was
transacted refreshments OF cake and
lemonade were served and Il social
time eniyed. Mrs. Newt Delaney
will entertain the second Thursday
in July.
Mr. ~ Bobbitt has been on the
sick list part of the week.
Mrs. c. w. DeVoe received last
week the sad news of the death OF
her mother at Claremont, Cal.
The dairy meeting was attended
by several from this vicinity.
Everybody is haying these days.
Mrs. Edgar Hill and Mrs. S. f.
ioerger called on Mrs. Floyd Pierce
OF Eldorado Heights Tuesday after
noon.
Mrs. Oscar DeMoss visited at the
James DeMoss home Tuesday after
noon.
Saturday being the 18th wedding
| Hill, quite number of their friends
surprised them in the evening. The
time was spent in games and CONVEX
sation and delicious refreshments OF
strawberries and cream, cake and
coffee were served. Mr.. Hill was pre-
vailed upon to give some of the his
tory of the past Is years in little
talk which was much enjoyed by all
Mr.. and Mrs. Hill were presented
with some beautiful pieces of table
ware as a token of the high esteem
in which they are held in the com.
munity. At late hour all departed
feeling that they had spent a very
pheasant evening and wishing Mr.. and
Mrs. Hill many happy returns of theil
anniversary
Children's exercises were we'll at
tended Sunday evening. The follow
ing program was rendered: Song by
school; recitations by Hazel DeMoss
Violet Johnson. Primary Glass. Dor
othey Ioerger. Rene Nelson. Junior
Glass; song by Male Quartet; reel
tation by Kathleen Hill; reading by
Gladys Shredder; recitation by RUBY
Nelson; song by Junior and Primary
Classes; recitation by Marguerit,
Hill; duet by Mr.. and Mrs. Ioerger
reading by Mrs. Brock, and song by
Male Quartet.