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The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-12
Meant Money for Lawmakers

Governor Pattison called the extra
session in order to compel the Legisla-
ture TO perform a constitutional duty
and pass apportionment bills, but the
Senate was Republican and the House
Democratic, and, although measure aft
er measure was submitted by one or
the other of the houses, they never
could agree, and finally, when the Gov
ernor declined to prorogue them they
took the bull by the horns and ad-
Journed despite the Governor s pro-
tests. At that time Legislators were
paid $40 per day for every day, and
many of them made nice thing of it,
drawing from $500 to $4,000, in
cluding mileage. As it was the day of
legislative passes on the railroads
hardly anybody paid fares and the
mileage counted in the aggregate. At
present the salary is $1,500 for reg.
ular session and $500 for an extra
session, without regard to its length,
with mileage and allowances for sta
tionery and postage.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-12
HARRIsBURG's BASEBALL FUTURE

The disbanding of the Tri-State League which
as provided Harrisburg with good baseball for
even years is regretted by great many people
Tho have derived much pleasure from witnessing
ne games at Island Park but it appears to have
een inevitable in view of financial risk that contip
ance of the organization would have placed on
hose few men who have assumed this burden in
he past.
We doubt if anybody ever made great amount
money out of Tri-State baseball Indeed the fact
pat Harrisburg was provided with the high class
xhlbltions it witnessed in the last eleven wears
Jas due more to the love for the sport that
Fompted few individuals to finance the team
fther than to any expectation on their part TO
AXE money out of it. These men, therefore. can
|ardly be blamed for not being willing to assume
he risk in the coming year when, Judging from the
rst season, there is not very much prospect for
inor league baseball being self-sustaining in this
|art of the country.
harrisburg, however will not be without good
Rsebal attractions. Not only will the two high
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-12
So Called Water Cure"
and Other Methods
Used to Subdue Re-
calcitrant Girls
ASAFETIDA AS A
MOUTH CLEANSER
Report to New York Legislature De-
scribes the Awful Torture That Vic
tim Undergoes in the Application of
the water Cure

Albany, N. Y, March 13.-The
"water cure' and other disciplinary
measures alleged to be in use at the
State training school of girls at Hud
son were described in report received
by the Legislature last night from the
Department of Efficiency and Economy
The report recommends the removal of
DR.. Hortenze w. Bruce, superintendent
of the institution. 1t says:
''When profane or immoral words
are spoken, the mouth is washed out
with four tablespoonfuls of compound
of asafetida, gentian and nux vomica.
In more serious cases strips of court
plaster are placed over the mouth for
"a hours. We life the plaster at
meals the report says.
"Where girl has been impudent,
has refused to obey an officer or is un-
duly unruly, she is punished by what
might be termed as the water cure, -
it is set forth. "The girl is taken to
her room by the assistant superinten-
dent, accompanied by the trained nurse
of the hospital ami one of the matrons
of the cottage. The bedding is removed
from her bed, blanket rolled in place
on the wire springs. The girl s clothes
are loosened and her hands are hand
euffed behind her back and leg irons are
put on her feet. In this condition she
is laid across the roll of the blankets
on the bet. The assistant superinten.
dent sits on the knees of the girl while
the hospital nurse dips a towel in water
and holds it. sopping wet, over the
girl s mouth for ten minutes The girl.
being frightened, strangles, and in the
endeavor to breathe through the wet
towel, draws in the water. This treat
ment either 'strangles or suffocates her
and is kept up until the girl gives in. Z"
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-12

schools have fast teams in the field but this city
is to be represented in the Central Pennsyvania
League, composed of teams from towns in the i'm
mediate vicinity of Harrisburg which had re-
markably successful season last year The financial
risk involved in having team in the Central is
nothing like great that of maintaining team
in the Tri-State League has been, for there is far
less expense involved in transporting the players
to the nearby towns that compose the Central than
there was in carrying them around the Tri-State
circuit whose cities at much greater distances
apart
Another good feature of the Central League is
that the members of the teams are more nearly rep
resentative of the towns they play for, and this
adds element of local interest to the efforts of
individual players that makes the game all the
interesting. We hope the Central will have pros
porous season.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-12
1ongue-End Topics
Adjournment in Other Years

The House having fixed upon May
9th as the date for final adjournment
the resolution now goes to the Senate
for concurrence. This is the earliest
day set for final adjournment since
1909, when the legislators got away
on April is, and in doing so left a
large lot of uncompleted legislation in
the picking watts of the various COM
mittees, and an equally large lot ON the
various calendars that was never
reached. The longest session ever held
was by the Legislature of 1897, when
it adjourned finally on July /, but that
was to great degree caused by the
burning of the old Capitol, The session
of 1883 lasted until June 8, and on
the following day the Legislature was
convened in extra session that did not
adjourn until December 6, and it
might have been continuous session
but for the one days adjournment
sine die.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-12
DEATH OF PROFESSOR STEELE

In the death yesterday of Professor William Sher
man Steele Harrisburg lost not only High Schoo
principal who has accomplished more good for the
Focal academic institution in the last decade than
ian ever be measured, but also a noble citizen of
Fhe sort that helps to make community better and
greater.
Ten years have passed since Professor Steele be.
Fame principal of Central High School, During
hat time the institution has made pronounced prog
fess. Much of the advancement was due directly to
he efforts of the principal who in all he did had
he support of fair-minded directors, teachers and
tudents.
Professor Steele, not long after entering upon his
uties at the institution, expressed dislike for the
ctivties of high school fraternities and sororties
md set himself in opposition to the secret organiza
ions existing in the school He fought to extermi
ate these societies and he won his fight As con-
equence, students inclined to resent too careful a
upervlslon of their affairs came to the conclusion
hat they had principal to deal with who meant
stand for what he considered just and right and
p put his convictions into practice. The head of
ne school had his ideas about proper conduct for
tudents and the students made their actions con-
orm to those ideas
When the overcrowding at Central High School
Pegan some years ago, fresh responsibilities were
placed on the principals shoulders His problems
multiplied as classes grew larger When the double
esslon plan was put into effect, and then the
ourses OF study rearranged, his difficulties became
Ven greater. His last years as head of the school
Fere most exactlng ones, and would have been
nough to tax unduly the energies of any man.
During his ten years residence in this city Pro
essor William Sherman Steele made friends of
housands OF students who knew him as a principal
avlng their best interests at heart of school direc
ors and teachers who knew him as an educator of
marked Abilities and of many citizens who knew
I'm as man of strong personality and high moral
FORTH.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-12
Many Greeted Justice orlady

Justice George B. Orlady, of the
Superior Court, is always certain of a
warm welcome to Harrisburg when he
comes here to attend the sittings of
the court. 1t was interesting to note
the progress of Justice Orlady on his
journeys to the Capitol building this
week. At almost every step he was
stopped by some friend who wanted
to shake hands and renew old ac.
quaintance, and on some occasions he
held quite levee on the Capitol walk.
For years he was visitor to Harris
burg when acting as counsel in i'm.
portant law eases and when summoned
here on important legislation. He was
made member of the Superior Court
by appointment by Governor Hastings
and reelected by the people.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-12
PROF STEELE'S BODY TO Be
BROUGHT Home TONIGHT
Continued From First Page.

| lutioHS Oh regret or PROFESSOR steele S
death. Both the student body and the
faculty at the Central High school will
take similar action, High school ath-
letic activities have temporarily been
stopped on account of his death.
Mrs. Steele Called to Bedside
Professor Steele was taken III on No.
vember %. His last work for the
school was in connection with the prep
aration for the Kunkel oratorical con
test, which was held November<26 He
was confined to bed at his home, 1922
State street, remaining there until after
Christmas. He seemed to be growing
stronger and went to the New Jersey
institution to regain his health. The
first intimation of the seriousness of
his condition came yesterday morning,
when Mrs. Steele received a telegram
calling her to his bedside.
He was afflicted with hardening of
the arteries and excess blood pressure.
1t was complication of heart and
kidney trouble.
Professor Steele was born on
farm near Canandaigua, n. Y, and
worked his way through the public
| schools and later through Hamilton
law course in Michigan University, in
Ann Arbor, and praeticed law and
taught school, his first responsible posi-
tion as teacher being in Springville,
N. Y, where he was principal of the
High school. Later he became prin-
cipal of the Olean n. Y, High school
and was holding that position when
elected to the principalship of the To-
cal school in July, 1905. He taught
fourteen years before coming to this
city. He was elected when the late Dr.
L. S. Shimmell declined to serve after
being chosen for the post.
Professor Steele was splendid
teacher and stern diciplinarian and
was successful in coping with some of
the most difficult problems of his ca
reer when the two-session plan was
adopted at the local institution after
loan for new High school was re-
jeeted by the voters. The school main
tanned its high standard under his di-
rection and many changes to modern
methods were made at his suggestion.
Professor Steele took up educational
work at Mt, Gretna soon after his ar
rival here and was chancellor of the
Nhdubduqudy
that post few weeks ago on account
of his i'll health. He was a member of
the Board of Trustees of the Harris
burg Public Library, president of the
Harrisburg Teachers Association and
a member of the Teachers Retirement
Board.
He was a past master in Masonic
circles; member of the Olean Lodge,
F. and A. NJ; Pilgrim Commandery,
No. IL, Knights Templar; Harrisburg
Consistory, Scottish Rite Masons, and
Zembo Temple of the Mystic Shrine.
He was also member of the local
chapter Modern Woodmen of America.
He was a member of the Market
Square Presby church.
Besides his widow, Professor Steele
left two daughters, Dorothy and Flea
nor, and one brother.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-12
SPEAKER CLARK TO BE GUEST
He viii Attend Friendly Sons of St
Patrick Dinner

Philadelphia, March 12.-At the
144th annual dinner of the Philadel
phia Society of the Friendly Sons OF
st. Patrick, at the Bellevue-Stratford
on March II, the chief orator will be
Champ Clark, Speaker of the House .oi
Representatives. Speaker Clark is down
on the program to respond to the toast
"United States.''
Other speakers will include Governor
Brumbaugh, representing. Pennsylvania
City Statistician Edward J. Cattell, who
viii speak for Philadelphi and
Michael Monahan, who will respond to
the toast, "Irelapd. Bishop Thomas
j. Garland will ask the blessing.
The committee on arrangements in
cludes Michael j. Ryan, Theodore F.
Jenkins, Joseph p. Rodgers, ]. Joseph
Murphy, Harry H. Hepburn, W. H. Me
Elwee, T. F. Dooner and Thomas ID.
Ferguson. Theodore F. Jenkins will
be the toastmaster. Covers will be laid
for 500.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-12
USING
AMOLOX With
GREAT SUCCESS


Amolox. the new remedy for eczema
and all diseases of the skin, is curing
thousands of eczema sufferers that have
been unable to find relief after trying
everything else. A well-known physi-
clan, who had patient with bad
case of eczema of the scalp,--head al
most entirely covered with scaly sores
rapidly becoming bald, reported after
one weeks treatment that the hair
stopped falling out, scalp was rapidly
healing and new growth of healthy
hair just starting. Quoting the exact
words of the doctor, THAT Amolox is
great stuff"
Amolox applied to the skin stops all
itch and burning instantly. Win cure
eczema and oil skin troubles and will
clear up muddy complexion, or pim-
Piles on face in "a hours
All sufferers from eczema, salt rheum,
letter. acne, barber's itch and pimples
on the face should 80 to their druggists
at once and get bottle of Amolox and
box ointment. If you are not satisfied,
it will not cost you cent Geo. A.
Gorgas and Fl. C. Kennedy will return
your money if not satisfactory. ADV.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-12

this is all aside from the real cause of
Elkdom s anxiety about the bridge.
For those who don t understand il
might be explained that to come from
Carlisle via train the Cumberland Val.
ley bridge must be crossed. Now for
the last few weeks the Cumberland Val.
ley have been moving the bridge lust
MS IL stands several feet off its base
IN order to make way for the new
structural work without interfering
with traffic. Trains moved very slowly
across the viaduct. Below the water
is mighty high just now. Train move.
ment of the Carlisle Elks was not with
out its possibilities.
To-day the last general movement of
the bridge was completed Hence the
easier breathing of the Elks. Now for
something about tn show.
The Carlisle association will make
its bow with Leo Mcdonald S "They re
at it again Monday evening in Car
Isle. That will be a three.night stand.
Lots of local Elks, by the way, can t
wait until Friday evening; many are
going up to Carlisle Monday
The play will be produced here under
the direction of the social committee of
Harrisburg Lodge of Elks, but indica-
tions are that not only the Harrisburg
contingent, but scores from tht sur.
rounding towns will journey to this
city to see the show. They re remem,
bering George Brady S Dream and
the fact that by the time "They re at
1t Again" appears here the creases of
the first night will be pretty well ironcd
out.
just a final word about the beauty
chorus and the gowns of the "girls. -
They've been designed by Ralph
Harris, a brother of Dean Harris, this
city, and, take it from the regular
girls-sisters or wives of the Carlisle
Elks who had peep-Mr. Harris
creations are "iust darlingsN
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-12
GETS SEAT IN CROWDED CAR
Polite Man Yields Place to Woman
With a Doll

Kansas City, Mo-, March 12.-One
woman learned recently how to get a
seat on a crowded Kansas City street
car. Whether her maneuver was made
purposely or by accident is not known,
but she obtained seat just the same
The woman carried something
wrapped in a blanket. She watched it
carefully and handled it tenderly as
she entered a Rockhill car at the Union
station. Several men jumped to then
feet. "Have my seat" said ap aged
man with a courteous bow. The woman
accepted.
One corner of the coverlet fell and
the passengers saw a gayly paintea
wooden doll such as is used by ven.
triloqusts, instead of the baby they
thought she was carrying.
A 1ew laughed. The courteous old
man grew red in the face. The woman
looked out the window until she reach.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-12
Organ Recital at St. Stephen S

The fourth Lenten organ recital will
be given tomorrow afternoon at 5
O'Clock in st. Stephen Episcopal
church by John Denues, organist of
st. Johns church, York, assisted by
Master Adam Hamme, also of York.
Following will be the program;
Prelude and Fugue in L minor,
Bach; Traumlied Frysinger; Suite
Gothique, Boellmann, (a) Choral; (b)
Menuet Gothique; (c) Priere Notre
Dame; solo, "These Are They. 3"
(Holy City,, Gaul; Canzona, Demar.
est; Jubilate Amen, Kinder.
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The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-12
BEAUTY Chorus feature
OF ELKS' entertainment
Big Company of Sixty Men Will Pre-
sent They're at 1t Again at the
Majestic Theatre Friday and Sat
urday

Elkdom in and out of Harrisburg
heaved great big sigh of relief to-
day after it became definitely certain
that the crisis in the movement of the
Cumberland Valley bridge across the
Susquehanna had been passed..
Ever since announcement had peen
made of the coming to the Majestic
Friday and Saturday, March 19 and
20, of the Carlisle Elks' Theatrical AS
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-12
Viewers Hold Meeting

Paul G. Smith, Earl E. Graeff and
Joseph W. Umberger yesterday inspect.
ed bridges over Armstrong and Wisco-
nisco creeks in upper end of the county
with view to deciding whether they
shall be rebuilt. County Engineer Clin-
ton NJ. Hershey accompanied the view
ers.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-12

sociation the Mister Elks, the Missus
Elks and all the little Elks, figuratively
speaking, had worried lot about that
G. V. bridge. And rightly so.
Here s the reason:
The Elks' Theatrical Association, the
big 60man company of Elks which
made such splendid hit here last year
in George Brady's Dream" is to put
in two-night stand, with matinee,
next week in '"They re at 1t Again"
Is song revue, with side-splitting
plot and mighty clever music. But
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-12
CRIMINALS ON THE FIRING LINE

decrease in crime in London, Paris, Berlin and
other important European cities has been reported
since the outbreak of the war; 1t has been attrib-
uted to the palmer life of persons high in society,
which lessons temptation among those of lower
stations as well to the dearth of dime novel lit
erature and other mediums through which crime is
fostered. We might contribute the additional sug-
geston that there is less crime in the cities because
some of the criminals are ON the firing lines.
AT the time when mobilization was beginning in
European countries the fear was expressed that a
period of awlessness would start in the larger COM
munities Such state of affairs might we'll have
been anticipated, since the maintenance of law and
order is difficult undertaking in times of great
general excitement. That crime should have de-
creased instead of increased in the cities is therefore
not little surprising and must depend for its solu
tion on the whereabout of the criminals from whom
reign of terror might have been expected to have
had its origin.
Though men of the criminal classes may by their
absence be permitting decrease in crime in the
cities, they doubtless seeing to it the field
that their abilities to pilage, to despoil to injure
and to kill being we'll exercised, and that their
criminal tendencies in consequence being de-
veloped from day to day. They have merely ex-
changed the narrow confines of cities as the scenes
of their activities for the broad fields of battle
where they satisfy many of their criminal in
stincts not in violation of the law but in compliance
with it.
Within the last half year crime in Europe has
had remarkable increase, despite the insignificant
reports from various cities which are for the pres
ent comparatively secure in the absence of some of
the plunderers and murderers. The accounts from
the fields of battle of wholesale homicide carried
on daily and hourly the real sources of informa-
ton regarding the spread of crime in the warning
nations
Distinctions must most certainly be drawn be-
tween the ethics involved in the killing of soldiers
in time of and in the killing of civilians at any
time but such distinctions do not make human lives
less precious the shedding of human blood less
horrifyng. Violence and destruction accomplished
in the name of vaor, honor and patriotism, even
though glorifed, revolving to all but the blood
thirsty.
Crime has fallen off in London Paris Berlin and
other cities, perhaps, but at what gigantic cost to
Europei
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-12
HIS WAR RECORD

Naval Recruiting Officer (o actor who has applied
join the Naval And what experience have Won
had?'
Actor Quite considerable was two years midshp-
man in H. NJ. S. Pinafore. a lieutenant in half dozen
ulays and admiral in the Chinese HONEYMOON Lon.
don Opinion.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-12
HIS woULpN'r wEpDING

It's FIVE years ago to-day, and In going to celebrate
my wouldn't wedding"
Wouldn't weddinga Wooden, you meant
NO Wouldn't Five years to-day since I asked girl
if she'd marry and she said she wouldn't t"-Browning
Magazine
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-12
GETTING OLD

Hokus-'I feel like the oldest person in the world"
Pokus-"What are you talking abouti You're not a
day So"
Hokus-"Yes but I've just been listening to 16year.
old boy tell about the things he used do when he was
a kid."-Life.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-12
When the Capitol Came Here

On Thursday, April l., will occur
the lO3d anniversary of the, removal
of the Capitol of pennsylvania from
Lancaster to Harrisburg. The sessions
of the Legislature were held in the
old Court House until the completion
of the Capitol in 1919.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-12
WHAT HE DID

The returned hero was received with open arms
Society focked to him in swarms and droves mobs
They made a lion of him.
And he?
He made monkey of himself.-Philadephia Ledger
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-12
A BANK DIRECTOR

"Wel, I'm bank director now.'
go way"
yep Stranger asked to-day to direct him to the
nearest bank, and l done it it'-Browning's Magazine
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-12

No. gentle reader. the arrival of German warship
Newport News not in anticipation the invasion by
the Pennsylvania legislative party.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-12
TOLD IN LIGHTER VEIN
ONE FOR THE oPTIMIsT

Upifter-'I can see good in all things"
Pat-"Can you see good in fog9 9"-Judge