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The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-10
South Cameron Street
{ Aroused at BoldneSS
! of Negro. Who Es-
capes With Plunder
POLICEMEN ARE
I POOR MARKSMEN
Mrs. William Snoddy Awakened by Bur
glar Searching for Money onder
Her Pillow-Adjoining House Loot
ed-Shoes Left Behind Clue

Residents of South Cameron street,
al the Swatara street crossing, were
tbrown into a state of excitement at
2 al n clock this morning when MIS-
Will;am Snoddy. AIS South Cameron
street found colored man in her room.
M fed. with the woman in pursuit, ana
she soon had scores of other resloents
with verv little on but nlghtcioohes'
chasing the burglar up the NH JusV
east of Cameron street, where ne u,S'
appeared. Three policemen joined tne
chase and fred shots after the man.
With the fleeing burglar went valu-
ables amounting to hundreds or dollars
taken from the Snoddy house ana the
one adjoining. that of Edward For
sythe, at 422 South Cameron street
The Forsythes did not know their mousse
had been entered until after the excTe-
meut had subsidized and they began to
search for vauables.
Leaves His Shoes Behind
The burglar left two damaging clues
baaind His shoes. which were found
in an alleyway between the two houses
aud a prescription on a drug store IN
Rochester, \ Y. which was found IN
the Snoddy house. He was hatiess ana
shoelcss as he ran away from tine eN-
cited people, but he was hugging ms
coat in front of him. In the pockets OF
the coat he had probably placed ms
ulunder. for he got considerable OF IT.
In the Forsvthe house he got nlne
riprs. gold watch and fob. some
boantv pins. a brooch and a string of
coral heads. In the Snoddy house he
got two rings, containing sixteen smail
diamonds and a revolver. In ooth
houses his plunder in money alggre-
gated $242. 1t was his greed FOR
money that led to his discovery. lie
was crouched beside Mrs. Snoddy bed
with his hand under her pillow when
she awbke She reached out and touched
his crinkled hair and, realizing it was
a negro. screamed.
Gained Entrance Through Window
The negro ran into back room.
Calling to her father to hold the door
shut Mrs. Snoddy ran to the front win
dow and shouted for help. The man
ran ont of the room. down the steps and
across the street to the wooded hill and
disappeared. In both instances he made
his entrance through front windows,
which. according TO the police, were left
unfastened.
This is the third occasion in one day
where thieves made considerable hauls
in Harrisburg. Charles H. Mort, a
trusted trucker in the home of +. F.
Bruker. Twenty sixth and Greenwood
streets. made away with $50 in money
and two watches valued at S15. accord
ing to the police. A warrant has been
issued for him.
Mort was left in charge of the house
while Mr.. Bruker and his family went
away for the day. On returning they
found the house cleaned of money and
the two watches. Mort was missing and
to destroy all evidence that might lead
to his capture he burned up a packet
of letters containing addresses of girls
he has been corresponding with. The
embers of the letters were found in
the stove. City Detectives Ibach and
White are working on the robberies.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-10
SPECULATION ON DISPOSAL
OF VANDERBlLTS MILLIONS

New York, May 10.-With Alfred
G. Vanderbilt virtually given up for
lost in the Lusitania wreck, there was
some speculation to-day as to the prob
able disposal of his vast estate, esti-
mated at from SIS, 100000 to $780,
100000.
Mr. Vanderbilt leaves three sons,
William H. Vanderbilt, born in 1901,
to his first wife, Ellen French Wander
bilt; Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt Jr.,
and George, born TO his second wife,
who was Mrs. Smith Hollins Mckim.
Mr.. Vanderblt's S attorneys refused 10
discuss the matter on the ground that
they had not received legal proof of
his death.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-10
A GOOD WORD FOR THE CROW.
Despite the Damage t1e Does He 10
Good SoaVanser.

Good ScaVenger.
In spite of the crows instinct to feed
on tho eggs and young of other species
(which he shares in commoE with sew
eral other hirdsl, who would really
wish to see him quite eXterminated,
even il 1t were possible to extermlnate
SO resourcefui Il fellow!
His destruction TO crops IS certainl.
far less than that of the bobolink in
the southern rice fields. He is an eff
cient scavenger. and his destruction OF
white grubs. cutwornls. wireworms
and grasshoppers is OF gfeht value
Above all, however, his place in our
landscape is such that his passing
would leave Il dreary void.
Winter or summer we are conscious
of him against the sky, against the
fields or sentinel on patriarch pine
In the misty mornings OF summer when
the sun has not yet rolled up the cur
tains of cloud from the mountains we
hear his voice fur off In the woods
rousing us from slumber. and wher
autumn has come and our sugar groves
are glory of crimson he is still there
his distant call floating down sweetly
from the upland woods and testifyins
in some strange way the height of the
peaks beyond.-Harper's Magazine.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-10
JAMES R. ROGERS TO SPEAK
Noted P. r. R. Official to Speak on
Adirondack Mountains" in Tech
High Auditorium Tomorrow

James R. Rogers, chief paymaster OF
the Pennsylvania Railroad Company
and member of the executive board
VIII lecture tomorrow evening in the
Technical High school auditorium on
the subject, AN Outing in the Adj.
rondacks. y For the last twenty wears
Mr.. Rogers has spent part of the sum
mef months in the Adirondack noun.
tains. Wnile in this city he will be
the joint guest of the Natural History
Society and many officials of the Penn
sylvana railroad. The lecture will he
free and illustrated.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-10
Wilson SOON TO Inform
U. S. What Steps He HAS
DECIDED ON IN DISASTER

does not intend to call Congress in ex-
ira session. This disposes for the pres
ent at least of the suggestion that Ger
many action will cause the United
States TO be drawn into the European
conflict.
Considerations such as the military
Importance of the United States to af-
feet the course of the struggle abroad
and the possibility that the entry of
this country into the war would auto
matically cause reduction in supplies
of ammunition to the allies because of
the greater need at home, have in
huenced many officials TO the belief that
the disapproval of the United States
can be voiced in far more. effective way
without declaring war,
Suggest Gerard's Withdrawal
The withdrawal of Ambassador Ger
ard without actually severing diplo-
matte relations has been suggested in
some official quarters as one way of
indicating the feeling of the American
government. Other officials intimate
that a complete severance of diplomatic
relations until complete reparations and
apology is made probably would con
form to the wishes of American public
opinion.
President Wilson continued his con-
sideration of the Lusitania disaster in
seelusion at the White House, but il
was indicated that before many days
have passed he will let the country
know what steps he has decided upon
While officials reiterated that the Presi-
dent would not allow himself to be hur-
red into hasty decision, he realizes
that public sentiment favors prompt
indication of what the United States
will do
Messages Advocate War
Messages from all parts of the coun,
try continue to pour into the White
House counselng various courses
some advocated war, but a majority of
them counseled peace, although express
ing horror over the great loss of life
Chairman Stone, of the Senate For
eign Relations Committee, was at the
White House to-day and saw Secretary
Tumulty, but did not see the President
Explaining that he expressed his own
views and not those of any officials
Senator Stone said he questioned
whether there was any reason for call
ing an extra session of Congress at pres
ent. He said he did not know what
the President was planning to do,
The President had no engagements
for to-day before his departure at 4
clock for Philadelphia.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-10
THREE TORPED0ES FIRED AT
LUSITANIA, SAYS CLERGYMAN

London, May 10.-The statement
that three torpedoes were fred at the
Lusitania was made to the Fishguardl
correspondent of the ''Daily News y
on the authority of the Rev. Mr.. Gu
vier, of the Church of England Ca
madam Railway Mission. who said the
third found its mark while the last boat
was being lowered.
When the Lusitania sank, MIR. Gu
vier said, g. submarine rose to the sur
face and came to within 800 yards of
the scene. "The crew stood stolidity on
the deck he said, land surveyed
their handiwork, | could distinguish
the German flag but it was impossible
to see the number of the submarine,
which disappeared after few min
utes,p
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-10
A Typographical Error

Through a typographical error for
which The Globe Company was in no
way responsible, tine word reservedlv -
was printed instead of reverentlv =
in the Introduction to the "Mothers
Day poem by C. P. Byrne, inserted
over the Globe 5 name in the Star-ln
depeadent on Saturday last. The in.
troductory sentence, as written by The
Globe, read as follows:
we Reverently Pause in the Midst
of Our Business Labors to Pay a
Tribute to Mothers Day"
The Star-lndependent desires thus To
make acknowledgment of its responsi
bility for the error.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-10
Incendiary Fire at Marietta

Marietta, May 10.-Fire of incendi-
AIRY origin this morning partially dc
stroyed the building owned by John A.
Mouk, Second street, and tenanted by
Bayard s. Herr as pool room and
bowling alley. The loss is covered by
insurance. A number of firemen were
almost overcome by smoke while in the
cellar.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-10
ALBERT WE'LL REPORTED SAFE
Former Secretary of Elbert Hubbard
Resigned Position Last February

Tt was learned yesterday that AEbert
Well whose PARENTS reside at 421 South
Seventeenth street, was not on the Lusi-
tania as Philadelphia reports had it.
Mr.. We'll was secretary to Eloert Hub
bard for two years, but in February re-
signed his position and is now travel
ing salesman in the employ of the
was learned at his home last night that
he was in Harrisburg a week ago.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-10
Speaker Clark on the Disaster

Bowling Green, Mo-, May To-
Speaker Clark, of the national House of
Representatives, at his home here last
night said it was his opinion that no
extra session of Congress would be
called because of the situation result
ing from the sinking of the Lusitana.
He said. "The less people talk about
this disaster the better off the country
will be. -
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-10

the loss of the Lusitania returned the
following verdict to-day:
"The jury finds that this appalling
crime was contrary to international
law and the conventions of all civilized
nations and we, therefore, charge the
officers of the submarine, and the Ger
man Emperor and the government of
Germany, under whose orders they act
ed, with the CRIME of wilful and whole
sale MURDER
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-10
FIVE PROBABLY DROWNED

Cleveland, May 10.-Five men are
missing and six were rescued after
drifting about for four hours when the
sandsucker The Junior struck break
water here last night. Two of those
rescued may die of exposure.
The Junior, unaided by lights, was
feeling for the entrance when she
struck. She sank almost immediately.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-10
TROLLEY CAR STRIKES WAGON
Henry Pritcher Painfully Injured at
Second and Reel Streets

Henry Pritcher, 2O6 South street. a
driver for H. F. Graham, concrete con
tractor, was painfully injured this
morning, when his wagon was struck
by trolley ear at Second and Reel
streets.
Pritcher was thrown from the seat,
sustaining body bruises, sprained
right ankle and laceration of the
right thigh. He was sent to his home
after treatment at the Harrisburg Hos
pital.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-10
Barred From Cotton Exchange

Liverpool, May 10.-The board of
directors of the Cotton Association
passed a resolution to-day setting forth
that no naturalized German or Austrian
shall henceforth be permitted to enter
the Cotton Exchange.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-10
Lawmaker Addresses Bows, Band

Representative Henry |. Wilson. of
Jefferson county, spent Sunday morning
instilling musical enthusiasm into the
boys of the Kolcnial Kids band Mr..
Wilson is musician of ability, being
an accomplished baritone player His
talk to the boys was received in a most
cordial way. His advice to the boys
was: "Be a real one or quit
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-10
Contracts for Fire Hose

Park Commissioner M. Harvey Tay-
lor announced to-day that he will 60
into the meeting of the City Commits
sioners tomorrow and make recon-
mendation for the award of the con.
tracts for the purchase of $4,000 worth
of fire hose.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-10
100000 Red Gross Fund Lost

Queenstown, May 10.-The body Of
Nine. Marie Depage, wife of DR.. An
tome Depage. meiical director of the
Belgian Red Cross, is among the identi
fed dead. She was bringing back TO
Europe 100000 contributed in the
United States to the Belgian Red
Cross fund but this money was in the
liner S safe and went down with the
ship.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-10
Rote Stricken in Court House

Frask Rote, stenograFher in Judge
kunkel S court, was taken suddenly ill
with nervous breakdown at noon to-
day. His condition is not serious, but
his physician has advised trip for rest
and he will leave the city next Thurs
day. His illness caused postponement
of the case of c. j. Mahoeney VS.. the
city.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-10
Extends Sympathy for Americans

Cork, May 10,-The Lord Mayor of
Cork called yesterday upon the United
States Consul at Queenstown and tend
cred his own sympathy and that of the
citizens of the city to the families and
relatives of Americans drowned in the
Lusitania disaster
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-10
Illinois woman's Body Found

Queenstown, May 10.-A body
landed at Kinsale to-day was identified
as that of Mrs. w. Willy. (The first
cabin passenger list of the Lusitania
contains the name of Mrs. Catherine E.
Wiley, of Lake Forest, IlD.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-10
Large Barn Burned at Florin

Florin, May 10.-The large barn on
the farm of Eli Shenk was totally de-
stroyed by fire last night, entailing a
heavy loss. A number of horses, farm
ing implements and grain were con-
sumed What caused the fire is a mys-
terry.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-10
False Rumor of Wilson Assassinated

Especial 10 the Starr IndeDendent)
Chicago, May 1O.-A. false rumor
that President Wilson had been assas-
sinated caused some excitement in the
Chicago Board of Trade to-day.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-10
WlLFUL AND WHOLESALE
MURDER, JURYS VERDICT

Kinsale, Ireland, May 10, 3.57 P. NJ.
The coroner's jury which has been in
vestigating the deaths attendant upon
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-10
Bids for Water Mains

Highway Commissioner Harry F.. Bow
man is advertising for bids for the lay
ing of water mains in sections of Boas
and Monroe streets. The bids will be
opened at o'clock on Monday, May
| IT,
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-10
Building Permit

1Juther Minter took out a building
permit TO build four two-story frame
houses on Summit street. north of Mar
ket street, $4,000, and for the erection
of one two-story brick building at
Bailey and Market streets, $1,000.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-10
Chicago Board of Trade Closing
Bg Associated PrcSs

Chicago, May 10.-Close:
Wheat-May, 1921; July, 1875.
Corn-May, 74A; July, 76A.
Oats-May, 513s; July, SIX.
1885.
9.95.
Ribs = July 1885,; September,
1915. 4tit .I
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-10

Charles Huntington Jacobs, Harvard.
'16, author of The prize poem Scott Nit
Uns," that so aroused Professor Kuno
Meyer that he wrote to DR.. Lowell,
president of Harvard University, declar-
ing he would withdraw his candidacy
for an exchange professorship although
Harvard had eliminated him months be-
fore his letter came is worried over
the notoriety he has received.
Mr.. Jacobs is extremely modest and
after Professor Meyer had made "Gott
Nit Uns" poem that everybody de-
sired to read the student spent days
lodging photographers.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-10
HELP wANTED--MALE.

WANTED-Good blacksmith and paint
ar Annly 545 Woodbine street
Evening star., 1915-06-19
The Comet and the War.

From the st. Louis Star.
Winneck's comet Is now a tefescordo
object in the sky. known to astronomers
but unknown to the citizen who depends
upon his unaided eye. Nevertheless. ths
London Chronicle takes occasion to COM
ment upon the fact that the people are
not laying the war to the comet. as was
customary in ancient times. But there
were giants in those days in the comet
line, and it takes a giant comet to get
people excited. We have from one to
half a dozen comets every year. SO the
astronomers tell us. but we do not see
them. The ancients had as many, but
In those days not even the astronomers
saw them. No wonder our people do
not ascribe the war to comet they do
not see and Of whose existence they
only learn from a line or two In the pa
pers. Bring on a comet as Is 4 comet
and then SEQ Vet we think about 1t.
Evening star., 1915-06-19

FOR RENT 111s 10th. 1Or b. .42.5O
2O17 NV. lsr 2b SI5 o0 1871 r. 11r, b.. 40. 90
No Melrose st. Chevy S12 18TH ST. 2b. 40. 90
Chase, 11r. Oh $500 172S 18th nv, ,Sr, b. 81 so
1918 NJ. 12r. b. BOO 20 Mich ne, Or, ,b9O. 80
1910 10th 8, 2b 900 $40 18th NV, 7r. b 20. 90
800 nv, 16r, ,1b 5000 2322 NV, 7r,w.. 20 90
144O nw,11r.b.. 800
STONEI-EIGH COURT.
few desirable apartments now vacant, from
$50 10 s165 a month
THE OLYMPIA 14th and Euclid
Very desirable apartments. 3 rooms and bath,
5 rooms and bath 10 rooms and bath, from
sos to SEQ month.
FITCH FOX & BROWN
1322 g.
Evening star., 1915-06-19
MOVING, PACKING 4 STORAGE

STORAGE.
Special rates for next few months: new, Clean
dry storage for furniture and pianos. Esti-
mates cheerfully given. Convenient loca tion
WSCHLER'S, 92O Pa. ave. NV. Phone
Main 1922.
STORAGE. 81 MONTH.
Hauled In free; compare our Sprice to Others;
estimates given: central location. dry, clean
storage rooms. open for inspection at any time.
H. BAUM 4 son. 912 Pa. ave. NJ 1854.
NOT THE YEAR. But OUR PHONE, MAIN
1915
COLUMBIA TRANSFER STORAGE CO.,
305 NEW YORK AVE.
No connection with other telephone listings.
FURNITURE packed for shipment to all parts Of
the world.
MOvING-Larce padded and careful han.
ders furnished.
KRIEG'S PRESS,
Phones NJ. 2Olo-2O11. 1926 Fl ut. NV
Evening star., 1915-06-19

FOR sALE-A HANDSOME HOME ON LANIER
place. within half block Of Columbia road
cars; this house is in excellent condition:
practically new-but has just been refnished,
papered and painted; attractive rooms, bat b,
hot-water heat electric lights: interior artis-
tically finished in hardwood, with oak floors.
snap for some one. Only s6.5OO.
SHANNON 4 LUCHS.
Phone Main 2345 713 14th ST. NV
Evening star., 1915-06-19

FOR sAIE-$10o CASH AND BALANCE
Ike rent: six large, airy rooms; tiled
bath: cold storage pantry; hot-water
heat; electric lights; handsome f8
lures: price. 50, $50: located in
growing section on good car line.
THOMAS J. FISHER 4 co., INC,
78S 18th st. NV.
Evening star., 1915-06-19

FOR sALE-ExCELLENT BRICK DWELLING,
located right OF East Capitol st. near the Ii
brary; large rooms and bath; fine hot-wa ter
heating system; large rear yard to paved al
ley; being owners home, 1t is In frst-class
condition throughout. A very cheap house at
$3.50.
SHANNON 4 LUCHS,
Phone Main 2345. 713 14th st. NV.
Evening star., 1915-06-19

FOR sALE-HoME on COLUMBIA HEIGHTS,
west of 18th st.. at sacrifice price of $4.75O.
House is a semi-detached brick, three stories.
colonial front porch. hot-water heat, modern
plumbing and paved alley. Property located
south Of Park road Address Box 359, Star
office
Evening star., 1915-06-19
FOR SALE-HOUSES.
(COnt1nued.)

WASHINGTON HEIGHTS PROPERTY
AT A BARGAIN PRICE.
Modern in every particular: handsome brick
front; IL rooms, 2 baths b. w., gas and elec. ;:
house In fine condition; or would exchange for
modern Groom suburban house near car line.
Only one fare. in northwest section.
woODLEY PARK HOUSE
Price cut from S.. 800 to 81. $50: Just OF
Conn. ave. Large front lawn and deep yard.
10 rooms. 8 baths, b. W., gas and elec.; front
and porches.
Let us show you the above.
wOoDLEY PLACE HOUSE.
OVERLOOKING ROCK CREEK PARK.
The prettest location in Washington.
LAMONT ST. BET 18th AND 10th STS.
BOTH ABOVE HOUSES BUILT
BY KENNEDY BROTHERS.
Modern in every particular.
Splendid condition.
BRICK, 3-STORY. 10 ROOMS 3 BATHS
d. W.; 2 SLEEPING PORCHES.
II you wish to secure very choice property
SwARTZELL. RHEEM & HENSEY CO..
727 18th NV.
Evening star., 1915-06-19
FOR sALE-HOUsEs,
(Continued.)

OPEN SUNDAY
FOR INSPECTION.
14O2 GIRARD ST. NV
CnQuestionaoly one Of the best bargains
that can be had in Columbia Heights. con-
venent TO cars and markets; fine neighbor-
hood rooms and bath; all modern improve
ments; newly papered and painted: elegant
new electric fixtures: fine heating systems; ;
open fireplaces: large laundry room in cellar
with new gas heater attached. If looking for
q home in this location you will miss a rare
opportunity If you do not inspect this home
Sunday. To be sold at the sacrifice price of
$825O.
SHANNON LUCHs,
Phone Main 2345. 713 14th st. NV