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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-09-11

Mrs. Pat Hendley of Mayfield.
Kentucky. who has been the guest
of Mrs. Y. ID. Kemble. left yesterday
morning for Fort Worth.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-09-11

Mrs. ALI Crumley, who has beer
the guest of her sister, Mrs. NJ. Mid
dleton. in University addition, left
Friday for Paris, where she and Mr.
Crumley will make their future
home.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-09-11

Mrs. s. Fl. Watson. who spent the
summer in Corpus Christi with Mrs.
A. b. Small and children of Dallas.
is now making visit to her daugh-
ter. Mrs. Keith Matthews, at Waco.
Mrs. Watson has been quite sick
since her visit in Waco, but DIR. Har-
ris Watson, who has been down there
to see her. reports her condition
much improved
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-09-11

Miss Theresa Coates left today fol-
Corsicana, where she goes to re-
sumo her duties in the public
schools of that, place.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-09-11

Miss Margaret Barcus at Hillsbore
is entertaining house party of Wax
ahachie friends, including Misses
Jennie Kenner. Margaret Edwards
Thelma Cole. Reba Singleton. Gen
nevieve Holland and Rainey Harri-
son.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-09-11

Mrs. p. A. Chapman and daughter,
Miss Ruth, have returned from a va
cation spent in Colorado and other
western points.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-22
Forestry Measure Will
Come Up For Passage

Consideration of the forestry ordi-
nance presented by Commissioner M.
Harvey Taylor is part of the council
manic calendar for tomorrow after
noon. The ordinance will come up on
second reading and for final passage.
1t is understood that some amend
ments will be made.
Commissioner Taylor will also pre-
sent for approval the contracts for
three tractors and two motor COM
hination chemical and hose wagons
for the fire department. The success
full bidders will not be made known
until tomorrow. as Commissioner
Taylor is awaiting an answer to an
inquiry regarding the time required
to complete and deliver the tractors.
An ordinance will also be presented
providing for the purchase of large
scales to be used at the Verbeke, Hill
and Chestnut street markets.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-22
PHILADELPHIA PRODUCE

Philadelphia. March %. Wheat -
Lower; No. 2 red. spot. export. sl.64 y
Sort q 1;s2; go; i Northern Duluth eN-
Corn - Weak; No. 2. spot export
5!@ 1sc; No. >. yeiIow. local.
Oats - Lower; No. 2. white. s5@
Bran - Steady; winter, per ton
s26.50@2 $500; spring, per ton, $26.00@
1880.
Refined Sugars - Market Arm; pow
fectioners' A. 5.SOc.
Butter - The market is irmer;
western. creamery extras, 29c; nearby,
EGGS - the market is higher;
Pennsylvania and other nearby firsts,
free cases, s6.l5 per case; do;
case; western, extras. f1rsts, free cases.
S6.15 per case; do, firsts, free cases.
$500 per case.
lie: old ROSTERS. II z "a lee; chickens,
l4017c; turkeys. 15017c; ducks. l5W
l6e; geese, i2@lsc.
ansy DgessfS PoStrT do fair to r% Ro9 tgsG5ssS
is@ iSc; do, unattractive, il @i5c; Old
roosters. i4c: bro!i'aS "hic1"ns. n-sr-
ing chickens. I7@2Oc. "Gcks. l:0lsc:
Potatoes - Market weak; Penn
per bushei. 45660c: New York. per
bushel. 35G 4Oc: Jersey. per basket. so
D25c..
Flour - The market is weak; winter,
clear, S3.5@4I0: straights. Pennsy1-
vania. $7.00@L25; spring, straights
$7.25 q $50; do patents. $500 500;
t75: Kansas straight. .Jute sacks. e4.is
Ui.SO; spring, frsts. clear. $4,000 $40;
tira snts. s4.20@4.s0; patents. $S.3S0
$50.
Hay - The market is weak; tim
medium ii no bales si7.5o@ is.Cc No. & :. dc.. =
sa@pss 1873 SS dG no sraSs siiSG
@12.00.
Glover mixed hay. Light mixed.
$17.00@17.50; No. !. do, $4,000 1850;
No. ., do, S1450115.50.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-22
Washington Prepares
Note For Great Britain
BY Associated Press

Washington, March 22.-1t was stat
ed definitely at the White House to-
day that note TO Great Britain max
ing representations on some features
of the order in council is being franz
ed and will be dispatched to London
in few days The basis of the repre-
sentations were not disclosed.
Representations to Germany for re-
paration for the loss of the American
sailing ship William p. Frye and her
cargo, sunk in the South Atlantic by
the German auxiliary cruiser Prinz
Eitel Friedrich, also are being prepar-
ed and will be dispatched to Berlin in
two or three days.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-22

orrcE,--Ne have a proposition for
von0r. married men between ages OF
81 and 40 years, that can furnish peSs
of references and real estate oIIi1e eThi1 at
yeta ou aiia6irect to the consumer. you can
make from $50 to sS5 per week, with
e%eeiient chance of prom,oti0GGi ,od0Grv h4r OR
beiter1, drivers preferred. Men who are
DSt DS fts AFRAID aid Of Of work viii be result get
ters. Guaranteed salary and commis7 MS
sion to start with. Can also use use 1rI zen
Steady work for those making good
AnnIv. or write. stating experience,
level Tea Co, 269 Broad street.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-22
SPEC|ALT|ES AGAIN
IN PROMINENT PLACE
Bethlehem Steel Once More
Overshadows All Other
Issues

New York, March %. Specialties
We're again the central figure at the
outset of this week S operations on the
stock Exchange. Bethlehem Steel once
selling up to 69%, a gain of 31s from
last Saturdays close and a new high
record price. Motor shares came next
In prominence. with gains of one to
over three points. The so-called lead
ers, or former speculative favorites,
were comparatively backward.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-22
PRzEMYSL FALLS
BEFORE RUSSIANS
Siege of Fortress Was Under Way
Since Early Days of
Great War

Petrograd, via London, March %,
2.54 p. Mt was announced official
~ here to-day that the fortress of
Przemysl surrendered to the Russians
to-day.
The siege of Przemysl, an Austrian
stronghold in the province of Galicia,
has been under way since the early
days of the war. 1t has been q bitter
and relentless siege which has never
been relaxed for a day since the Rus
slams invested the city.
With the fall OF Przemysl the only
important fortified town in Galicia
which is still in the hands of the Aus
trians is Cracow, in northwestern Ga
licia close TO the German border.
The siege of PrZemysl has been one
OF the most picturesque phases of the
war in the east. Its original garrison
numbered 10000.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-22
Bargains in
Real Estate

N. Front st. Lots
100x17O IT,, between woodbine
and Emerald streets.
6215X125 IT., northeast corner
Front and Hamilton street.
c5O0 Agate st.
Two-story brick with rooms
bath and furnace-front and
back porches. Lot 121sXS1. Price
$1,ObOj and on easy terms.
1871 Fulton st.
14x10O IT., improved with a ?.
story frame houses rooms-fur-
nacc-front and back porches. A
very special price until April 1st.
1914 n. Third st.
Three-story brick-nine rooms
A96. ' 80"
: This would make a good busi-
ness or professional location.
1903 s. Twenty-seeond st.
40x115 IT. (corner) improved
with a 2-story frame house - 6
rooms-electric light-granolith-
ic walks. Special at $1,000.
CAN'T HILL
Park Avenue-Plot 4Ox15O II
improved with a double 21k-story
brick. and frame house - each
side has seven rooms - bath -
furnace cemented cellar -
front and back porches - bav
windows on second floor
This property is rented at $500
q month. side. At the price
$4,000. you will realize a safe 6
per cent. on your money.
MILLER BROTHERS & co.
REAL ESTATE
Fire Insurance Surety Rondr
Locust and Court Street
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-22

\ F<&RMY OF UNITED STATES. MEN
WANTED. Ablebodied, unmarried men
between ages of IS and So; citizens OF
United States of good character ana
temperate habits, who can speak, read
land write the English language. FOR
Information apply to Recruiting Ohieer'
|Bergner Building Sd & Market SITS.
Harrisburg; As \: Queen St, Lancsster'
R53 Pine ST, Williamsport: 81 w. Mar
Elet St. York, or 113 Independence ST.
Pa.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-22
AUSTRIANs REFUSED
Rr Arsncinfc1 Prcss

Havre. via Paris. March ga dis
patch from CettinJe SAYS the Austrians
heavy artillery fire on all
the Montenegrin fronts on March II
and IS Several Austrian infantry at
tacks directed at points near Grahovo
are said to have been repulsed by the
who suffered only slight
losses.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-22
Snn Men Wanted

To 1oin our Pressing Club-four ns Su,es
steamed and pressed and Kept IN Snits snap a
MONTH This Special Price is for y
months months only. See US now and SAVE SAVE
money. Drop us a card G,nSnins and ms AND AND
call. The goth Century Clea Clent above
Paiace Confectionery, Sam Adelstein'
Mgr.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-22
SnENnERApHER

PERMANENT POSITION for
bright. industrious young man
tChristian). 2O-2S: with at leIst
three wears experience. Must be
good scholar. first-class steno-
graphe and typist. and have the
hest of references. Salary. to
begin. $50 month. To be given
consideration applicant must state
fully experience and age.
PANGBORN CORPoRAIlON'
Hagerstown, Md.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-22
CHICAGO RoARn OF TRADE

Trade closing:
Wheat-May. 1.51a4; July. 1909.
Corn-May, rs; July, 1855.
Oats-May. so; July. 54is.
Pork-MaY, 1890; July, 17.75.
Lard-May, 1917; July. 1915.
Ribs-May, 9.y2; July, 1925.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-22
LOST
1ncketbook

LOST - Lady's pocketbook' "a 40
Marty who took bag from Regent Thea-
~ SATURDAY night has been identheo,
TO avoid further action return intact ov
mail to p. o. Box 4lf.
roeT op sTRAYED - White and
hrindIe bnlIdor. male; small round spot
in center of head. Reward IL retui heN
TO 1851 Swatara street.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-22
DIED

WILSON = George Wilson died March
Il, 1915. in his 18th year, at tne noliS m
of his daughter. Mrs. j. {. Mltcneii'
Funeral services will be held Tues-
,lay night, at o'clock, at the apove su
dress. Burial Wednesday, at Newport
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-22
ROOMS WANTED

WANTED - Two people would like
TO rent two or three unfurnished sec
ond floor rooms, or small apartment
centrally located. Address W., 231O,
care OF Telegraph.
WANTED - Connecting, furnished
rooms for light housekeeping, within
walking distance of Market Square.
Address r., 1906. care of Telegraph.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-22
SNOW IN WILLIAMsPoRT

DIV .INS0cidIcG PTfSS
Williamsport. Pa, March D. The
second day of Spring brough a belated
snowstorm which started early to-
day. The temperature fell below freez-
ing.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-22
GARD OF THANKS

MRS. W. S. STEELE desires to ex-
press her grateful appreciation to the
friends and neighbors, who so ably and
kindly assisted her in her recent be-
reavement.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-22

MEN - WOMEN WANTED - Coy
ernment Jobs. S65.00 to $4,000 month.
Franklin Institute, Dept. SsI-G. Roches-
ter. y. Y.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-22

WANTED - An experienced moulder
o make and cast bronze and bearing
ate expected. Also give references
ADDRESS H., 2301, care of Telegraph.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-22
FURNISHED ROOMS FOR RENT

FOR RENT Gentleman desiring
cosy room. private family, home COM
forts, fifteen minutes walk to business
section, address X, 1904, care of Tele-
graph.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-22

MEN WANTED to become practical
rhauffeurs and mechanics. AS opportu-
pity affords students will be given
chanee while learning to earn 3Oc an
hour on overhauling work. Make ap-
E,lications at once Special course for
aides. Day and night schools. Auto
Transportation School and Machine
Shop. 81 North Cameron street
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-22

THOUSANDS Of chauneurs VIII pc
the city of Harrisburg for public taxi
cab service Prepare yourse1 AT one;
make application for training 10 nd T'9
North Cameron street. Harrisbu "a.
Full and unlimited course $So'oo' 6oth
nhones.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-22
HELP wANTED-Female

WANT ED Girls over 10
years of age to learn cigarmaking.
Paid while learning. Apply Har-
risburg Cigar Co., 500 Race street.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-22
FOUND
HELP WANTED-AIale

WANTED. AT ONCE = First-SC,laas ,C,l s s 5
paperhanger. Apply IO6 North I'M
street
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-22

WANTED - Boy over IS, for grocery
euce. G.. 231l, care of Telegraph.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-22

LAND TO LEASE for trucking; rich
SOIL. near city: rare opportunity
Farmers, know-hows, get busy. pull the
stuff, attend market. make money
Elmer Zimmerman, 1455 Walnut. Har-
risburg.
FOR RENT No. 205 West State
street: three-story brick; city steam,
etc. Inquire 1904 North Second street.
Bell phone 22S4R
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-22
MONEY TO LOAN

LOANS-$5 TO $500
for honest working people keeping
house. Rates less than legal. Pay
ments weekly or monthly. No
notification of employer or friends.
COOPERATIVE L. & |. co.
204 Chestnut Street
Authorized capital. 100000
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-22

WANTED - Two flrst-class house
painters. No booze holsters need APP
ply, union men preferred. J.. *. Ben
|nett 1602iR Logan street.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-22
ROOMS FOR RENT

rooms with bath; steam heat; electric
light; phone: three minutes walk from
Gapitol; centrally located. Apply 257
Forster street.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-22

MONEY 20 LOAN on Real Estate
security in any amounts and upon any
terms TO suit borrower. Address P. o.
Box ia. Harrisburg, Pa.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-22
APARTNfEH rs FOR RENT

FOR RENT-Two apartments at No.
l121 North Third street. Second story
apartment four rooms and bath, $40. 90.
Third floor apartment, two rooms and
bath, $1,000. Heat furnished. Apply at
Room No. 212 Arcade Building, 219
Walnut street.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-22
REAL ESTATE WANTED

WANTED - To rent or purchase, a
small farm of about ten acres or less.
located near station within twenty
miles of Harrisburg. Address, giving
full description of buildings, distance
TO station, price, etc, TO p. o. Box 5S7,
Reading, Pa.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-22

l WANT to hear from young men
Iyho are willing to spend all or part
me as my assistants. Those accus-
omed to office work preferred. Ad-
|iress 2S05. care OF Telegraph.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-22

ANY person needing money in
amounts from $5 to $50 holding a SAL
aried position. would be benefited by
calling on us. Employees Discount CO.,
Sc North Third street.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-22
STORAGE
STORAGE

IN 3-stOry brick building, rear 4O8
Market street.
Household goods In clean, private
rooms. Reasonable rates. Apply to
T.. G.. Diener, JeweIer, 4OS Market st.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-22
REAL ESTATE FOR RENT

FOR RENT No. 931 North Third
street; suitable for physician or dentist
IL rooms and bath: will rent whole or
a part. Apply 1919 Green street, or 613
Forster street.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-22

FOR SALE-$2400 will buy an i'm
proved frame house, lot 95x105, corner
property. considerable fruit, chicken
house. Inspect this property and other
cheap property. Bell Realty Co.. Berg
ner building.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-22

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

FOR SALE--Store proposition for
sale at Halifax. complete fixtures. Also
in different localities. Full particulars
at Bell Realty Co., Bergner building.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-22

BILLY SUNDAYS MESSAGE and In
ternational Bibles. We want several
Men and Women TO help distribut.
Spare time may. be used. Get our
terms. Wholesale Supply House. 20
North Third street. top.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-22
HELP wANTED-MaIe or Female

WANTED-Railway Mail ana Postal
Clerks; examinations soon; over 1000
appointments yearly; prepare at home
write for Plan No. 10, of payment after
appointment. Philadelphia Business
College; Civil Service Dept. Philadel-
phia, Pa.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-22

STORAGE - 40 Broad street for
household goods and merchandise Prl-
vate rooms, 81 to So. Wagons rs cents
per month. Apply ID. Cooper q Co, al
Broad street. Both phones.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-22

FOR SALE Three three-story
bricks, on Hummel street; all modern
Improvements; ceep lots. to a drive al
ley. Prices, $1,000, $4,000 and $3.50.
II. G. Pedlow, 10 South Thirteenth
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-22
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

FOR SALE-Three-s story brick house
modern improvements, nine rooms
front porch. ideal place for automobile
garage on rear. 604 Woodbine street
opposite Camp Curtin school building.
Sor terms apply above number.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-22

FIRST FLOOR APARTMENT FOR
RENT - Six rooms and bath; large
closets and pantry; all the modern con-
veniences. No. SOS North Third street,
opposite Capitol Park. Apply to DR..
James.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-22

WANTED - Filter for &omen's
coats and suits; also alteration hands.
son, Tuesday morning, after $50. Bow
man and Co.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-10-29
POLICE
HOLD
MAN

After careful check OF the
damage done by an ineendiary
fire. which practically destroy
ed Pier IL. Thursday night,
and ruined the greater portion
OF valuable merchandise stored
inside. \. +. HaineS. local
manager for Dodwell * Co.
who operate the pier. Friday
Estimated the loss at we'll over
100000.
n The Star was told Friday in re-
liable water front sources that
5000 bales OF cotton. valued at
about 100000. destined for Russia.
were burned when Pier No. IL was
destroyed.
Cotton is essential In the manu-.
facture OF explosives.
Says Only 500 Bales
Dodwell 4 Co. Limited. great
English shipping firm with
branches In all parts OF the world.
which operated the dock. denied
yhfi Its local manager that any
such amount OF cotton was on the
pier.
He placed the amount at about
500 bales"
r. Wilmann. longshoremsn. ar
r<Bted after the fire k<scau-s ~ an
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-10-29
MAY ASK SPAIN
TO SETTLE " AR

WASHINGTON. II. C.. Oct. %. ~
Whether America or Spain Presi-
dent Wilson or King Alfonso viii
mediate in the European war. was
the absorbing question among Of
ficialg today as n result of renewed
interest in the question OF peace.
The war Is being fought in the
capitals Of Europe cabinet mem.
ber said Developments there
look as tho the war is about over. "
Many authorities believed that
Spain. rather than the United
States. will be the mediator when
Europe Is ready to lay down arms.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-10-29

note.
He told Judge Frater that he had
tried every means 10 raise money
but owing 10 chaotic business con
ditions could not lay hands on a
dollar.
lie has tried to raise 800. 900 on
the Seattle Orphcum property,
without success
y couldn't even get dlcke-." no
said
How about all your diamonds" ?"
inquired Attorney George II. Rum
minis. examining him II suppose
you have also parted with them ?'
Yes. months ago" replied Con.
sidlne. They brought only drop
in the bucket. and the money was
spent long ngo."
Have you any In hock?" asked
the examiner
No" retorted ConsIdlne II sold
them outright. never hooked any
thing
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-10-29
q TINY BODIES
LIE IN MORCUE

PEABODY. Mass. Oct 2e-The
dim light In Peabody's gloomy
morgue shone today on a ghastly
sight--the half-burned. twisted
corpses Of 10 children. victims Of
the holocaust In st. Johns paro-
chial school yesterday.
Two other little bodies lay in the
st. Thomas hospital morgue. vic.
Tins OF burns and shock in the pu-
pills mad flight for safety.
The ashes OF other victims are
believed to be mingled with the de.
bris inside the fire-swept halls OF
the school
Tho firemen yesterday reported
that q bodies had been recovered.
a checking-up PROCESS today show.
cd the total known casualties were
2t.
Crepe decked doors. and silent
groups Of children complete the
most pitiful tragedy ever known In
Massachusetts.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-10-29
BOARD SAYS FIRE ESCAPES AREN'T NEEDED

While Seattle has some of the
most up-to-date fireproof school
buildings. It also has 43 wooden
achoolhouses. and 80 Of these have
no outside fire escapes
Members of the school board say
there is Ho need for tade fire es'
eapes, because all the schools are
provided with plsnty OF interior
fire escapes"
The interior fire escapes" are
stairways nothing. moreS or less.
Every dwelling house in Seattle has
some OF these interior fire es-
capes." In frame schoolhouses, the
interior fire escapes are wooden
stairways. In some OF the brick
buildings, the staIrways are also
wooden.
In some schools there are many
stairways. In others there are not
40 many
In the Washington school. for In
stance. there are only two stairways
from the second floor to the first.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-10-29
AMERICAN
-TROOPSIN
A BATTLE


BROWNSVILLE. Tex. Oct.
pa sr,ali detachment Of the
Twenty-eIsnth infantry. which
arrived last week. was twice at.
tackled between midnight and
daylight today.
One American soldier was
wounded In this baptism Of
fire, but the Mesiezns. tho
caught between two fires In
their second attack. suffered
no casualties.
The American was wounded dur
ing the first attack at the Capots
ranch. north OF Hidalgo.
Signal rockets were sent up "a
attract aid. and after 20 minutes
firing. the Mexicans fled bach
across the river.
Meantime, troop Of cavalry ar
rived from Hidalgo. The Mexicans
after two hours. came back to ths
American side. and resumed theil
attack
The cavalry. however. drove
around their flank and attacked
from the rear. while more rein
forcements came up TO help in dis
persing tho raiders.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-10-29

Fire Marshal Bringhurst point out.
however that the doors In Seattle
schools swing outward instead Of
inward.
In Peabody, the children jammed
against the main door and 1t could
not he opened In Seattle. the
pressure would open the doors,
In the new buildings the heating
plants are located in separate build
ings, and not In the basemeuts of
the schools. In the old buildings
the heating plants are still in the
Easements.
THE roof may be burning %
one OF our new buildings" says
Judge Winsor, and still the classes
could go on in the building with
out any danger. They are strictly
fireproof to that extent"
In the older buildings, which
are not fireproof.' says Eckstein,
improvements have been made
during the past few years to make
them rs safe IRON fire as frame