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The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-23
CH|LD'S TONGUE
BECOMES COATED
IF CONST|PATfD
When Cross. Feverish
and Sick Give Cali
fornia Syrup of
Figs"

Children love this fruit laxative
and nothing else eleanses the tender
stomach, liver and bowels so nicely.
A child simply will not step playing
to empty the bowels, and the result is,
they become tightly clogged with waste,
liver gets sluggish, stomach sours, then
your little one becomes cross half sick
feverish, don't eat. sleep or act nat
urally, breath is bad, system full of
cold, has sore throat, stomach-ache OF
diarrhoea. Listen, Mother See if
tongue is coated, then give teaspoon
full of California Syrup of Figs" and
in few hours all the constipated waste,
sour bile and undigested food passes out
of the system, and you have well,
playful child again.
Millions of mothers give California
Syrup of Figs" because it is perfectly
harmless; children love it, and it never
fails to act on the stomach, liver and
bowels.
Ask your druggist for 50-cent bot
tie of California Syrup of Figs" which
has full directions for babies, children
of all ages and for grown-ups plainly
printed on the bottle. Beware of eoun.
terfeits sold here. Get the genuine,
made by California Fig Syrup Com.
pany." Refuse any other kind with
contempt.-Adv.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-23
NEWS OF STEELTON

sauerkraut supper was served from
krout made by Elmer Kline, chairman
of the committee of entertainment. He
was ably assisted by the following
members of the company: Samuel
Haehnlen, Uriah Brown, John S. Weav-
er, William Smith, Warren Leonard.
Richard Etter, Joseph Leedy, Herbert
Robinson, Charles Gallagher, Robert
SAMSON, Frank Jamison and Claude
Hoover.
Chief Burgess Aaron D. Klugh and
the following members of the borough
council, were guests of the company:
Harry Ulrich, president; s. A. Book,
secretary; Postmaster X. F. Matthias
treasurer, c. B. Shelley; Charles Z.
Leidig, George A. Hoover and r. l.,
Brown.
Plates were set for the following
members, guests and the company s
two mascots, Masters George and Ed
gar Etter:
Homer Eetter, Ivan Meffert, William
Whittle, Clifford Erisman, John Whit.
tie, Martin Barnes, Frank Jamison,
Wilson Cobaugh, Robert Brashears,
Eugene Orris, Roy Borcholtzer, Walter
Alleman, Merle Bonholtzer, Charles
Cover, Harry Ulrich, Roy Bonholtzer,
Lloyd Bienhour, Leroy Hahn, William
Leonard, Charles Householder. Paul
Dintaman, Charles MeAllister, Clarence
Shatfner, Roland Matthias, Frank Miller,
Z. B. Shelley, Claude Hoover, Jacob
Matthias, Charles Woomer, Ralph Byers,
Charles Brasheas, Harry Switzer, Her.
bert Robinson, Donald Mumma, George
Etter, Edgar Etter, Miles B. Kelley,
Herbert Green, Reuben Lereh, William
j. Kline, Harry Fink, Jacob Stutzman,
Joseph Cover, Frank Brown. Elmer
Duncan Ahen Miller, Abner Huff, Har-
old Ruth.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-23
ENTERTAINED YOUNG FOLKS
Mr. and Mrs. John F. Noonan Were
Hosts to Young Folks

Mr.. and Mrs. John F. Noonan enter
tained from to O'Clock yesterday
afternoon at their home, 253 North
Trout street, in honor of the sixth
birthday anniversary of their grand
daughter, Anna Mary O'Donnell. The
decorations were of red, white and
blue, with mementoes of Washington
and a large cake with six candles
graced the table. The entertainment
consisted of selections on the piano and
talking machines.
Mr.. and Mrs. Noonan were assisted
by Mrs. Kate Lynch, Miss Mary
Lynch, Mr.. and Mrs. Michael Noonan,
Miss Mary Morrisey and Charles
Lynch. The following young folks
were present:
Marie Fisher, Mary Reagan, Nora
Guddy, Mary E. Lawler, Marcella Nor
ris, Helen Morris, Catherine Dempsey
Helen Green, Margaret Callaghan, Ag-
mes Weidman, Mary Gaffney, Margaret
Gaffney, Sarah Louise Gerdes, Helen
idennesy, Elizabeth Wieger, Pauline
Weiger, Mary Sullivan, Anna Sullivan,
Charles Good, Andrew Morris, Edward
Dempsey, Joseph Gerdes, William Kelle,
her, Joseph Mannix and James O'Don-
mel,
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-23
DON'T FUSS WITH
MUSTARD PLASTERS!
Musterole Works Easier, Quicker and
without the Blister

There's no sense in mixing up mess
of mustard, -four and water when you
can so easily relieve pain, soreness OF
stiffness with little clean, white MUS
TEROLE. .
MUSTEROAE is made. of pure oil of
mustard and other helpful Ingredients,
combined in the form of a pleasant
white ointment. 1t takes the place of
the out-of-date mustard plaster, and
will not blister!
MUSTEROLE gives prompt relief
from Sore Throat, Bronchitis, Ton.
silitis, Group, Stiff Neck, Asthma, Neu
ralgia, Headache, Congestion, Pleurisy
Rheumatism, Lumbago, Pains and Aches
of the Back or Joints, Sprains, Sore
Muscles, Bruises, Chilblains, Frosted
Feet, Colds of the Chest Git often pre-.
vents Pneumonia).
At your druggists, in 25c and SOC
jars, and special large hospital size
for $3.50.
Be sure you get the genuine MUS.
TEROLE. Refuse imitations-get what
you ask for. The Musterole Company,
Cleveland, Ohio.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-23
THE READING

p, H. and P.-After 4 p. M: 1, IA
20, Is, 4, "A, 19, 5, %, 16, Z, s, 6.
Eastbound-After 3.15 p. m.-57,
II, "a, SO.
Conductors up: German, Hilton, Or.
ris, Gingher, Philabaum.
Engineers up: Sassaman, Woland,
Middaugh, Richwine, Martz, Wyre,
Wireman, Upton, Morne, Morrison,
Crawford, Glass, Massimore, Barnhart
Fetrow, Wood, Kettner, SweeIey. Pletz
Firemen up: Beecher, Bingaman,
Anseaeh, Rumbaugh, Longenecker
Chronister, Sullivan, Nye, Fulton,
Boyer.
Brakemen up: Fleagle, Greager, Ely
Hoover, Mumma, Maurer, Miller, Shear.
er, Duncan, Ware, Kohl, Miles, Shader
Epley, Lauks, Slentz, Hinkle, Grimes
Page.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-23
DRINK HOT TEA
FOR A BAD COLD

Get small package Of Hamburg
Breast Tea. or as the German folks
call it, Hamburger Brust Thee" at any
pharmacy. Take tablespoonful of the
tea, put cup of boiling water upon
it. pour through sieve and drink q
teacup full at,any time. 1t is the most
effective way to break cold and cure
grip, as it opens the pores, relieving
congestion. Also loosens the bowels,
thus breaking cold at once.
1t is inexpensive and entirely vege.
table, therefore harmless.-Adv.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-23
PERSONAL

Mr.. and Mrs. Warren w. Karstetter,
3O4 Christian street, announce the birth
of son, John Walter Karstetter. Mrs.
karstetter was formerly Miss Rather
inc Hams, of Millerstown, Pa.
Joseph Zacks, South Front street, has
returned from a short visit to relatives
at Pottsville and Tamaqua.
Mrs. David P. Baker, South Second
street, is entertaining the following rel
atives: Her grandmother, Mrs. F. Kades,
Reading, and her sister, Miss Sarah
Kades.
Ward Thomas and George Burns,
Hummelstown, were Sunday evening
guests at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. s.
A. Book, Market. street, Highspire.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. C. bort have return.
ed from Honolulu after a stay of three
years and are guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Lewis White, Locust street.
Charles P. Turner, chief engineer for
the Pennsylvania Steel Company. and
G. H. Rand. of New York, president of
the Spanish-American Iron Company.
have gone to FELTON,, Cuba, to visit the
subsidiary plant of the local concern.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-23
FATHER AND THE BOYS"
Miss Lamson Will Close Y. M. G. A
Star Course in Strong Play

The closing attraction in the Y. NJ.
G. A. Star Course will be Miss Lillian
Leighton Lamson, Friday evening of
this week, in Fahnestock Hall, at SIS
O'Clock. Miss Lamson will present, for
the first time in this city, that cele-
brated New York success ''Father and
the Boys This is the play that made
such famous hit in all of the great
cities, running for months in Boston,
New York and Chicago. AS a charac-
ter impersonator, Miss Lamson ranks
with the best now before the public,
and this is said to be her greatest eff
fort. She is well known in this city,
where she has appeared with success on
former occasions. Fahnestock Hall
should be filed with those who are fond
of high class Lyceum entertainments,
because Of the popularity of the artist.
Doors will open at 7.30 O'Clock. Sin.
gle admission tickets may be purchased
at the box office-Adv.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-23
STEELToN NOTES

The paving of Swatara street, from
Second street to Sixth street, is being
strongly agitated by prominent resi-
dents and property owners of that sec
ton of the borough and it is likely an
ordinance for this improvement will be
introduced at the next meeting of Coun-
ell.
H. C. Wright has started excavations
for the erection of a double semi-bunga-
low dwelling on Spruce street, near
Sixth street.
The Highspire Rod and Gun Club
will meet Thursday night in the Hoff-
man house at Harrisburg.
DR.. Fannie r. Stees, of the Woman g
hospital, Philadelphia, is assisting DIR.
Hunt in some operations at the Harris
burg hospital.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-23
FOOT AND MOUTH DISEASE
Thirty -one Head of Cattle Killed Near
Borough Yesterday

The foot and mouth disease has
gained foothold in this section of
Dauphin county, two farms being quar-
antined within one week where the
dread disease has been discovered. d.
NJ. Thornton, residing on the Cameron
farm, north of the borough, had 80
head of cattle and pigs killed and
buried yesterday, and announcement
was made to-day that almost a like
number of cattle. would be killed for
Harvey Wolf, near Highspire, either
to-day or tomorrow. Several other
cases in the township are under sur
veillance for traces of this disease.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-23
Orpheum Theatre Tonight

The Lineup at Police Headquarters In
Producing New York's Most Famous
Detectives and Police Commissioner
George S. Dougherty. A six-reel
picture sensation.
His New Job. Sterling Universal.
Comedy.
The Widows Last. A mastery blend
ing of tears and laughter. Universal.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-23

This great three-reel special which
Will feature the program at the Stand.
ard Theatre tonight will show how
Cissy Fitzgerald, assisted by the all
stars and the entire stock company of
the Vitagraph organization, made good
by running the gauntlet of their pranks
and her many startling, experiences
Adv.*
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-23
KEEP DOLLARS AT HOME

Harvey A. Long, of the Harrisburg
Poster and Advertising Company, is
using filler on the bilIboards about
the city, containing the following:
Dollars spent in Harrisburg remain
here and work for us. Dollars sent out
of the city are gone forever. Money
talks boost for our home town.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-23
PHoToPLAY TODAY
Great vitagraph Comedy, Breaking
In," Featuring Lillian Walker


Jones, a selfma'de millionaire, and
his family are typical Westerners, and
after purchasing a grand home ON Fifth
avenne, invitations are sent out to
various society people, among whom
are clique known as "The Big Six, F"
all Wall street 6nanciers. The so.
called aristocrats emphatically snub
the Joneses, resulting in their recep-
tion being failure. Jones finds his
daughter sobbing bitterly, and, swear
ing 70 get even, plunges into the Wall
street game himself and beats the
fnanciers to stand-stin and eventu-
ally has everyone of the "Big Six" in
his power. A girl detective series with
Ruth Roland, "The Disappearance of
Harry Warrington" two reel Kalem.-
Adv.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-23
In a Quandary

"It-er-seems, said he, regarding
the unfortunate with scientific interest,
" that the attacks of fever and chills
appear on alternate days. Do you
thinks it your opinion-that\ they
have, so to speak, decreased in vio-
lence, if 1 may use that wordS"
The patient smiled feebiy. "Doc,' -
said he, con fever days my head 8 so
hot I can't think, and on ague days l
shake so l can't hold an opinion. .
New York Globe.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-23
Knitting

Knitting is Scotch invention of the
hfteenth century. Soon after its in
vertion guild of stocking knitters was
formed, with st. Fiacre as its patron
saint. Hand knitting was supplement
ed by machinery as early as 1889,
when William Lee invented the knit.
ting frame
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-23
The Lineup at Police Headquarters

Some remarkable scenes which will
feature the presentation of this great
play at the Orpheum Theatre this even
ing: The battle royal on a Curtiss fly
ing boat going at so miles an hour"
"Dougherty's fight for his life with
bare hands," "The dive from an ocean
greyhound and fight in the water"
THE raid in Chinatown, and leap from
the roof of a skyscraper." and many
others.-Adv.*
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-23
Address by B. M. Mead To.ripbt

b. Nj. Mead s address to the Men s
League of the Presbyterian church
this evening on the subject, GA Bor-
derland Home in Wartime,' will con-
sist of recital of the speaker expe-
rience while, resident of Chambers
burg when that town was burned and
sacked by the Confederates in 1853.
The meeting this evening is one OF a
series of meetings at which some good
speaker will entertain with an interest.
ing address.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-23
SUPPORT OF GERMANY URGED
$40 Proceeds of Maennerchor Concer
to Go to War Sufferers

Edward Moeslein, at the benefit con
cert given last night by the Maenner-
ehor, made a brief speech in which he
said that the support of Americans
should be given to the German cause.
The proceeds of the concert, amounting
to SIS, will go toward the fund being
raised in this city for the relief of
Teuton war sufferers.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-23
RESCUE WORKERS SERVICES
Meetings Will Open Sunday at Market
House Hall

The American Rescue Mission Work
ers will open meetings in the Market
house hall on Xerbeke street next Sun
day night, following repairs in the
hail. During this month and next meet
ings will be held every week night ex-
cept Monday Adjutant Lew Smith and
wife will be in charge, assisted by other
officers
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-23
RAILROADS
Crew BOARD
HARRISBURG SIDE

Philadelphia Division-121 crew t.
go first after $50 p. M: 1913, 1O7
12S, ia, 10S, 116, 101, 1875, 105
127, 1875, lis, 11s, 110, 1879.
Engineers for 122, 129.
Firemen for 107, los, 1872, 1913.
Conductors FOR 110, ia, lis, 116
122, 124, 126.
Flasmen for 1O6, ITO, 116, 11s
1S1, 1873,
Brakemen for 1O7 (2), los, 11S
1876.
Engineers up: Suppfee, Young, Snow
Long, Foster, Mcclure, Kennedy
Streeper, Speas, Bissinger, Smeltzer
Wolfe, Layman, Everetts, Earhart
Grass, Henneeke, First, Huber, Sober
Smith.
Firemen up: Rhoads, Balsbaugh
Whiehello, eBleich. Dunlevy, Penwell
Harmer, Mulholen, Cover, Copeland
Barton, Martin, Packer, Shaffer, Spring
Arnsberger.
Conductors up: Ford, Ropp, Fesler.
Fiagman up: First.
Brakemen up: Moore, Gouse, Cox
Albright, Malseed, INLAND, Brown
Hivner, Coleman, Crosby, Desch, Koch
enouer, Mumma, Pague.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-23

Middle Divisions crew to 60 first
after LISP. M: 1, II, %, 81, 16, 10
Is, %, Is, 20, IS, III, "a.
Engineers for II, IS.
Flagman for %.
Brakemen for s, %, Is, III.
Engineers up: Garman, Mumma
Kugler, Knisely, Moore, Free, Hertzler
Wissler, Havens, Smith.
Firemen up: Arnold, Ross, Wright
Fletcher, Zeiders, Kuntz, Seagrist
Liebau, Fritz, Sheesley.
Conductors up: Huber, Keys, Cant
Bymes, Fralick.
Flagman up: Miller.
Brakemen up: Plack, McHenry, Hen
derson, Frank, Matthias, Bell, Wenrick
Lower, Roller, Myers, Fritz, Kohl
Kane, Kipp, Kerwin, Peters, Kieffer
Kilgor, Baker, Pipp. Fleek, Schoffstall
Bickirt, Put, Heck, Spahr, Stahl, Reese
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-23
Middle Division-10s crew to o,

Middle Division-103 crew to 60
after Las P. m: 105, 1O1, 1OS, 119,
116, 106, 102, Ill, 104; 112, 11O,
113, 11S, ia, 1870.
Engineer for 105.
Elagman for 10S.
Brakemen for 10, 113.
Yard Crews-Engineers up: Hoyler
Beck, Harter, Biever, Blosser, Brene.
man, Thomas, Rudy, Houser, Meals,
Stahl, Swab, Crist, SALESMAN, Snyder,
Pelton, Shaver, Lands.
Firemen up: Shipley, Crow, Revie,
Ulsh, Bostdorf, Schieffer, Rauch,
Lackey, Cookery, Maeyer, Shelter,
Smell, Bartolet, Getty, Barkey, Sheets,
Bair, Eyde, Myers, Boyle.
Engineers for 2260, 1922, 1916,
: Firemen for 2'26O, 1916, 1920,
1888.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-23
DEATH OF MFRS. ELLA ATKINSON

Mrs. Ella Atkinson, formerly resi-
dent of the borough and wife of Ne
Clellan Atkinson, died in New Bloom
field yesterday morning. The body will
be brought to the borough Thursday
for burial.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-23
ENOLA SIDE

Philadelphia Division-204 crew to
60 first after 3.45 p. M: 205, 210,
2S6, 202, 24S, 21S, 235, 24O.
Engineer for 236.
Firemen for 204, 23S.
Conductors for EOS, 215.
Flagman for 205.
Conductors up: Devices, Kugle, Gun,
die, Stauffer, Miller.
Flagmen up: Corrigan, Harris.
Brakemen up; Vandling, Knight
Werts, Deets, McPhearson, Waltman
Twigg, Felker, Goudy, Mumma, Shuler
Musser, Shaffner, Kimes, Taylor. Lutz
Jacobs, Wolfe.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-23

Miss Marie Wiseman, the visiting
nurse employed by the Steelton Civic
Club, will be in her offices from 8 a. m.
to a. M, from 1880 p. m. to 1870
P. m.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-23
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

PROPERTY sol Bessemer St, Steelton.
consisting of corner lot 6Sx100 feet,
with 1-story Groom house thereon: ex-
cellent garden. Inquire 404 N. Third
street. Steelton.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-23
REAL ESTATE FOR RENT.

FOR RENT-Houses with all improve
ments, on S. Fourth ST.. Steelton. No.
318. $1,000; No. 322. $11.00; Nos. 353 and
355. $500 per month. Apply 31e s.
Fourth St. Steelton.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-23
LAWYERS PAPER BOOKS

Printed at this office in best style, at
lowest prices and ON short notice.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-23
A Full Feature Show at the
Standard Theatre To night

Runaway June. Second episode.
How Cissy Made Good. Broadway star
feature in three reels, featuring the
entire stock company and all the
stars.
Lutte and False Alarm.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-23

1T PAYS TO USE STAR
INDEPENDENT WANT ADS.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-23
Want 500 by April

One of the keynotes of the evening
sounded by the various speakers was
the boosting of the membership to 500
before April /. The membership is
now we'll over 800, and the Derry
Street church boasts of the largest
Men s class in the city.
The music during the banquet was
furnished by the class orchestra of
twelve pieces under the direction of
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1915-03-12
Rev. Woody's 57th
Birthday Honored by
His Church People

sunday March 7th, was the 57th birth
day OF Rev. G.. w. Woody, ID. d., pss-
tor OF Rock Hill Baptist church at Gary.
The young people ri the church and
community honored him with . sacred
concert Sunday night which was par ex-
cellence. The pastor. stting in usual
seat behind the rostrum showed every
sign OF complete enjoyment Of the fine
program. In further testimonial Of the
peoples approval and appreciation Of
their pastors church Management and
spiritual inhuence A. well ~ community
uPlift, there ws a substantial silver Of
fering lifted st the door in which con-
trbutions ranging from 5Oc ~ 500 we're
dropped in the basket for Rev. Woody.
Mr- Emily Penn had charge Of this Of.
ferIng. The whole occssion Wa infused
with the vsrme-t feeling. Of real friend
ship. Expressions for long life, yea a.
long again, " it he the Will Of the Master.
were common among those Who made
speeches in behalf Of the pastor. Those
Who were the principal conductors OF che
musical part Of the program may b>
mentioned Mes-rs. Wm. Young. Ben
Harris and Mrs. Maggie Young. All
and everything went % attest the sppre-
cistion Tor Rev. Woody's past ministerial
lafors
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1915-03-12
A Progressive Business
Woman.

Blue6eld, W. Va, March 4. The most
progressive business woman ~ this CITY
is Mrs. Ardeiis Williams, q colorsd uo-
man. Mr. Williams is grsduste man
'euri-t and opened psrIos here in octo-
Ter OF last year. She started in busioe-s
with about go eA<h. bat since opening
-he has paid Cor the furnishing and ar
ture- oi the most modern equipped %
tsblishment Of IL kind in the stste and
has - her patrons the leading Issie- in
the white society Of Blneheld. Her work
= absolutely 6rst clss and she hs~
eyery facility that science has invented
70 besutify and Keep beautiful woman
kind. Mrs. williams = nov installing
nev inovatson for the ladies' OF this
city and tbst y . shoe shining stand in
her psrior vith . girl boot black, which
viii be the only one Of is kind in The
state. This lsdy de-ervs great credit
Tor her work She hss two children thss
she q educssirg and she hss rnsd~ rod
IN her profsnnon without snis<anos.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1915-03-12
TWO-CENT RATE
LAW HELD UN-
CONSTITUTIONAL
SUPREME COURT HOLDS THAT
WEST virginia EXCEEDS
POWER IN IMPOSING IT
UPON n. 8 N.

Washington. March s.-The we~t yi,.
ginia t~o-eent passenger rate Law -.
amulet as unconstitutional TODAY nv
the supreme court ~ To the bu.ins,. of
The Norfolk and Western Railroad Co.
In announcing the courts dec,.ior
Justice Hughes said:
In making a reasonable afiu-tment
oi tile carriers charges the state in undsr
n" obligation 20 secure the same rate of
return from each of the principal depsrt.
ment- of business. passenger .nd frrish,
put the state may not select either Of
These departments for arbitrary control
IL II apparent that the statutory rate q,
most affords very narrow margin over
'''e cost OF the traffic. IL is clear that
by the reduction in rats the co,npsnv |.
'"'"'~i I" carry pa-sengers, IL not at or
'rio~ cost. with merely nominal r.-
"Hrd considering the volume of the tr.f-
ne a'i'~'t'~i. We lind no bais whntevrr
upon ~h'rh the rate can ~ supported
anu II must hc conclusis-i ia the light Of
''" Prn"iple governing the regulation Of
rate" that the state excee.isSi it, power
IN imI"sing IT,"
J"st'cr i'itney alone li--snt.~i from th,
courts opinion.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1915-03-12
Resigns Position at Ex-
celsior Drug Store

Dr. q. X Thomas. Who hs- BEEN r-x-
'-tere'i phsrrnscist st the Excelsior Drux
store IN kinball for the past two years.
has tendered his resignation 20 tske sf-
i'rt the lJth Of this month. The res.on
Tor - doing is that hs ~ going INTO q
business Of bis own in Ansn.polis. Nd.
The name Of the drug store which he pro-
po~es - open, and which 10 already nn-
der way, will be known e. the Leonard
Pharmacy, Thomas 4 Stepney, pr,pri-
eto-s. The prediction is that Dr. Thomss
viii Be succe-sful especially n hon~~sv.
Politene-s and gentility in busineu. coups
Tor anything, becsuse no pharmacist cor
r'e- away better Recommendation for
ali the traits and characteristics Of . hin
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