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The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-08
Commuters La wy er.
Who Attacked Com
mission. Is Heard Aft
er a Lively Spat
SAYS HE HAS
NO APOLOGY
Former Governor, AS Member Of Board,
Rules Attorneys Fifteen Cues
tons Are Irrelevant and Declares
Hearing Is Given on "Sufferance"

The meeting of the Public Service
Commission this morning was character.
lied by the hveliest scrap that has
ever marked its proceedings, the par.
ticipants being former Governor Sam.
uel w. Pennypacker, chairman of the
Commission, and Edwin NJ. Abbott, the
Philadelphia attorney, representing
commuters, who recently filed charges
against the Commission because of its
actions in making known to the rail,
road companies the decision on the
rates for passenger service.
Mr.. Abbott was the principal counsel
at the recent Philadelphia hearing of
the commuters who protested against
certain features of the railroads new
passenger rates, and he afterward
claimed that he should have been in
formed of the change in the rates as
fixed by the Commission at the same
time as the railroad companies were in
formed. Indignant over the action of
one of the members of the Commits
sion he prepared a series of fifteen
questions, all bearing on the alleged
sins of omission and commission of the
Commission, which questions he not
only sent to the Commission but also
to Governor Tener. -.-....
Furthermore, Mr.. Abbott was report
ed as saying that if cognizsnce was not
taken of the Commission Is actions by
the Governor and if an investigation
was not held, he would request Gov
ernor Brumbaugh, when he takes office,
TO withdraw the nominations of the
commissioners, which would have the
effect of ousting them. Failing in that
he would go before the Senate Com.
mittee on Executive Nominations and
endeavor to have it make an adverse
report on the nominations. Governor
Tener acknowledged receipt of the
questions but upheld the Commission
ers.
Pennypacker Defends johnson
To-day was fixed for the rehearing
in the matter of the passenger rates
for commuters and others before the
Commission. this hearing having been
asked for by Mr.. Abbott and Others
who were dissatisfied with some fea.
lures of the rates, and quite a crowd
was present in the Supreme Court room
at the capitol, where the case was ar
gued. Attorneys representing the Com
muters and Philadelphia United Busi-
nese Men S Association were present,
along with attorneys for the Pennsyl-
Continued on Second PaRe
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Fractures HID In Fan on Stairway

Mrs. Margaret Friese, II years old,
1898 North Fifth street, suffered a
fracture of the right hip yesterday aft
ernoon when she fell down fight of
steps at her home. She was admitted
to the Harrisburg hospital for treat
ment.
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100000 Soldiers in All
Are Engaged and
Both Sides Are USING
Heavy Guns
CASUALTIES SAID
TO BE ENORMOUS
Battle Has Been Resumed On the Ser.
Wan Front With the Servians Being
Reported Victorious in An Engage
ment Near Belgrade

Geneva, via Paris, Jan. 7, 1855 P.
M.-The fighting in lower Alsace is
daily growing in intensity around
Steinbach, Cernay and Thann. Villages,
houses and trenches are taken and re-
taken at the point Of the bayonet and
the casualties on both sides have been
extremely heavy.
1t is stated that about 250,000 in
all are engaged and that both sides are
using heavy guns. The Germans are
continuously hurrying reinforcements
from the Rhine forts.
General Pau, it is stated, is in com
mand of the French forces which have
made progress despite the fierce resist
ance of the Germans. French aviators
from Belfort are assisting the artillery,
the booming of which is heard day and
night in the ueighborhood of the frou-
tier.
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READY TO move ARCHIVES
FROM TURKISH CAPITAL

Sofia, Bulgaria, Jan. s, Via London,
1924 p. M.-Dispatches reaching
here from Constantinople describe the
situation in the Turkish capital as in
creasingly alarming. The local authori.
ties appear to apprehend not only at,
tacks from outside, but internal diser-
ders as well. The archives of the
state have been packed up ready for
removal from the city and many of
them have been sent away
Preparations have been completed
also for the removal of the treasury
and locomotives are kept constantly
under steam in tn, railroad yards of
Stamboul to meet the possible neces-
sity of conveying the officials of the
government to place of safety at
short notice. Preparations have been
made at Adrianople for the quarterine
of the state officials should eventualities
cause the Porte to decide to quit the
present capital.
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Value of American Dollar Increases

Value of American Dollar Increases
Berne, Switzerland Via Paris, Jah.
s, 1910 A. M.-The American dollar
is now worth five francs % centimes
($1.O5) at Berne. This represents
remarkable rise since the opening of
the war, when checks on America
yielded only three francs so centimes
60 cents). The rise in exchange i,
due to heavy buying of grain in th3
United States for Switzerland.
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Fighting on servian Front Resumed

Fighting on Servian Front Resumed
Paris, Jan. s, 3.05 a. Mitigating
has been resumed on the Servian front,
according to an official communication
issued at Nish, Servia, and forwarded
to the Havas Agency here. The fight
ing in which the Servians were the Vie
tors, according to the statement, occur
red near Belgrade. The communication
follows:
"Strong forces of the enemy oceu-
pied the island of Tziglia, near Bel
grade, on January 8. Small detach-
ments of our troops surprised and
routed the Austrians during the night
of January 4, capturing IS soldiers,
sergeant major and two sergeants. Our
loss was insignificant. Beyond this en-
gagement there is nothing important to
report on any of the fronts"
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Austrians Admit Falling Back

Vienna, Jan. 8, via London, 12.17
P. M.-An official statement on the
progress of the war was given out in
Vienna to-day. 1t follows:
Gin the Carpathian forest lands and
in the southern part of the crown land
of Bukowina, regard for the safety of
our advance troops obliged us to fall
back on the principal mountain passes
before an enemy numerically superior
to ourselves.
con the Hungarian.G Galician front
everything is quiet; in the higher dis
tricts there is some frost and snow.
con the Dunajre river and in Rus
sian Poland there have here and there
been smart exchanges"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1915-10-15

Too late for our last publiea ioa
;ama the news Of the cani V we l.
ding Of the Chief Executive OF ON
nation, l'lesident Woodrow Wils,a
NJ. Wilson will ere the ides /
December have passed, place an
other Mrs. Wilson in the Viii 4
House as the first lady Of the la "a
tie " Il within the next few months
marry Mrs Gait Of Washington, a
widow of auouf eight years. The
country rejoices with the Presid -nt
in his happiness end bids him Gad
speed in his second venture in matri-
mony. OF course some people will
criticize tie President, .,nt while we
d sagree with him 10 politics and as
to some Of his policies, nevertheless,
we recognize that he like the rest of
the male portion Of the human fam.
lily appreciate the true worth Of an
excellent WOMAN and what her great
counsel means in the time Of wnrry,
such as the President has been
through in the last few months due
to the war across the water and the
Mexican situation. From every
source We have been able to gather
the information, the coming hr-i
lady Of the land is most charming
wonls ., possessing all the traits 81
true womanhood and wi presid
with grace and honor over the Exc
eutive Mansion at Washington We,
therefore, with the people Of the
nation, r'joi . with tie p esideni
in his happiness and extend him our
congratulations.
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Secretary Dnisls on Tnssd y Of
last week said he expected TO an
nounee in day Or two the action Of
the Navy Department on the ques-
ton OF increasing wages at the
washington navy yard Until be
had reached lipal decision in the
matter, lie said, e you'd not make
public the report Of the naval wags
board nor would he admit even that
the board had recommended a gen
erai increase in all Glasses of labor.
All the delails u the general quts.
ton were ihieshea out at a csnfes-
ence at the Navy Department be-
tween oifieisis Of he Navy Depart
meLt and representatives Of the
various trades employed at the local
yards. Generally the demand for in
creased wages WIS based on the as
sumption that similar employees in
private estah ishmsnls received high
er compensation.
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business man Of the Fifth District, and
Is popular with the people in every
section d the county. lie has made
a success Of life ~ strie, a,tee1on 10
business and hard work. Mr.. Dyson,
his colleague. is the candidate repre-.
~eu'ing tie Fourth district. He halls
from tue southeastern section Of oul
county. He has never been idenli-
he'd in public life but is a young man
OF caste and character that leads to
a promising future.
For County Commissioner; Messr.
Price Gray and Robert A. Na,lor.
Nlr. Gray is we'll known to the peo-
pie OF ihe county He has before
served the people as County Com
missioner aud ieft tn, Office
with record that is both credit to
himself and the people II the county
as well. lie mas ais nsde an e.
cellent resord as school Commission
er and as member Of III Board Of
Supervisors Of Elections. He is Il
'arge taxpayer who knows the value
OF a dollar and whit Il is to keen
tne tax rate low. Mr. NayIor is a
pr9mlsing young merchant en- aged
"a By mes at Waldorf. He has
lever held public oliic4, is son Of
The late }. !. Naylor, who selyed at
one time in the same capacity in
which the son il now seeking
For Register of Wills; Hon. Chas.
N. Dement,. anothsr Young man Ia.
been nominated. lie has served the
people once before ii public office,
having been member Of the lsstlea-
islatureirom this county, which posi-
tion he filed with fidelity aud credit.
lie is a young business man engaged
10 the building AID contracting
business.
For Sheriff; Mr.. IemneI Albrit-
tain. Young Ahrittain has served
as Deputy sher if Of the county nm
'ler hi father, John w. Aibrittaii.,
and made a good record for himself
as an iiicer. He has beon engaged
IN q mercantile business fer the the
last lew years, being c,nnected With
the " Il known store OF Mr.. J. NJ.
Coehrane and the new store at Ia
'lian Head. lie is an an active and
hustilng young man.
For Orphans Court; three men, an
capable, and representing three dif-
ferent and disiinc; sections Of the
county have been named. They are,
Messrs. Charles D. Carpenter, Joseph
?. johnson and George p Goode.
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Nv message. il / have one IL AZ "A
as agricultural knowiedgp. and IL sirnn
Is to keen all lands busy All the lin,
T,egnminous crops in addition "a ~,
bacco in inteIlivent rotation viii al . 1
humus and nitrogen TO the soil These
crops my be sold or ted e. liys sfnc
and th4s,, sold OF disposed Of in M, 4,
w9v practical. such 4 svstem of arm
ing will not faii-c3n not fail. .beca,se I, I
il founded On sonnd nrinci ,,iea s,l I
nrov 4 good pracsiee
I am reiiablv informed that Won ar.
sending millions Of dollars ~ otbar
sections Of Inc country for pofk nrs. /
ducts. No man car give a senSib,e RAJ
AN for grnwine Iow.prised toh,eco ~
nav Tor bacon and ard in,t "a vro,y
ino some leDumes or ehean zoo cros
10 raise h3gs P.ssnre ~ ami
fora.e cr,,ts that viii . ow heaitas
vigorous bops N pnnd ua.;tv INNS
ever remain The b,sic fscsor n ,nc,...S
f,,l nork ugo3net q, i,s~i
Ger ain anaaut 81 or,in ,.,ied
grow hogs with lle creates, lii ..
should he used a. T, r. s,nnla,oen, -.
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| hereby give notice that / will Offer
Tor sal e at public auction on
MONDAY, October Is, 1915.

MONDAY, October Is, 1915,
on my farm Margaret Overflow the
following property, To wit;
! bay horse. sorrel mare, | double
horse farm wagon, buggy, pair repu
ting scales. ! oil tank, | set Of pillow
harness, two horse pillow, good as new.
TERMS OF sALE.-AIl sales unde,
twenty [s20 00l dollars cash; all sales
over twenty $50 00l dollars oLe.hal,
cash on the day OF sale aud the balanc.
tn six months. The deferr. d paymentA
TO be secured to the satisfaction If IN.
undersigned.
S. A. DYSON,
Pomonkey, Md.
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Republican State Ticket.

Republican State Ticket.
For Governor
OvINGT0N f. WELLER.
For slorney-General
ALBERT (. DOUB.
For Comptroller
ROBERT F DUER.
COUNTY TICKET
For States Attorney
FERDINAND c .cOoKsEY,
For Clerk OF Court
CONRAD PosEY.
For Register Of Wills
CHARLES \. DEMENT,.
For House OF Delegates.
J. SYDNEY POSEY
WIN. W. DY son, JR.
For County Commissioners
PRICE GRAY,
ROBERT NAILOR.
For Sheriff
LEMUEL ALBRITTAlN
For Orphans Court,
GEO. T. GOODE.
CHARLES d. CARPENTER,
JOSEPH p. JOHNSON.
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TIE REPuBLIcAN TICKET.

LIE XXI y DAl0ttiN N1ShLAs
~
The republicans Of this State and
County, have placed before the peo-
pie a roster Of candidates whom
every republican as well as indepen-
dents can Loyalty support in the com
ing election. They are all clean men
and of the caste and character Il pub
lie men that make good and efficient
public officers. Ii is men OF this
stamp the people want The repub-
lican party offering such candidates
to the people they should he sup
ported.
For Governor OF Maryland, ne
stronger and better qualified man
could have been named to lead the
fight tian Mr.. Weller, who has been
for nearly fonr years Chairman Of
the State Roads Commission He is a
well known business man. He first
began lis career a. 6obtar for Tn.
Gle Sam, having teen in early life
connected with the Navy. He spent
four wears at the Naval Academy
and then served two Years At sea
He resioned and sacursJ q nos;t;o,
in the p,st Off;c. Dsnar,,rsnt IN
Washington where he Al the same
fine stnd;ed law ua nysc,;sad l.u
fr some fine hut later oava i M -
anter business He became one of
the strongest men in a brokerage firm
Of Boston. Mass. IN y hic., business ne
enosped for a number Of wears. bat
later gave up and came back to his
own native heath, Baltimore Count,
where he has since lived. His re-
cor | for the past three years as head
of the State Roads Commission is
well known to the people of Mary
land. He has not only conducted
the state road work along the lines
Of economy ana efficiency but fas
constructed puolie hlghwaysin a mesl
through business IKE manner above
part'sans''lp ana win eredi' not only
TO 'le sea.e anu himself pus VIII
great sa''slactoh 70 Inc people o.
tne state Ills record as business
man ana as executive head OF 'he
States great work. aside tro'n any
'nlhg elfe strongly commenas nlm
~ 'ne Peopie VI ~ s'a' y ioi 0ie
mr.. Aleere =, Doan' ca dlaate Tor
AttNfney- General Is a wen known
me'noer q 'Ae oar q Aietany
ooshly' VINO Is gehe'a'iY ana iaVof-
aD'y known IN western Maryiafo
where ne y ana mas oeeh engaged
aceiYely IN 'ne praetiee OF Jaw iof
NUMBER OF years
Mr.. Robert +. Dner, candidate for
Comptroller is one OF the best know n
business men OF the Eastern shore
lie Is very popular. He was can
didate two years ago for Congress,
and Notwithstanding the strong
Democratic majority in the First
Congressional district, he came with
in few votes OF being elected the
representative in Congress from that
section
The local ticket Il as follows:
For Clerk Of he Circuit Court.
Mr.. Conrad Pcssy. For many years
Mr.. Posey was The proprietor Of the
La Plata Hotel. He retired several
years ago on count of lis health
from the hotel business 10 engage
in farming in which he has been sue
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ORDER NIsI.
In the Circuit Court for Charles Coun-
ty. MARYLAND. No. 1889 Equity.
Gregory Simmons, ct. al.
vs..
Francis E. Simmons. ct. al.

Ordered BY the Circuit Court for
Charles County this 9Th day Of October,
in the year 1915. that the Auditors Re-
port made ADD dl.d in the above EMIT
ed cause be ratified aud confirmed, un-
less cause to the contrary be shown on
or before the LIST day Of November. 1915 4;
Provided COPY Of this order be insert
ed in soma newspaper printed aud pub
lished in said Charles County d, CO a
week for three successive weeks before
the said Is. day of November 1918
HARRY c. CHAPPELEaR. Clerk
of the Circuit Court for Chas. CO.. Nd.
True Copy, Test
II. c. CHApPELEAR, Clerk.
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Ordered by the Circuit Court for
Charles County, Maryland, this Sth
day Of October, in the year 1915, that
the Auditors Report, made aud filed
In the above entitled case be fiually
ratified and'confirm-d, unless cause to
the contrary be shown, on or before
the Sth day Of November, in the year
1915, provided, however, that copy
OF this order be published in some
newspaper printed in Charles County,
Maryland once week for three sue
cessive weeks prior to said Sth day Of
November, in said year 1915.
HARRY G. CHAPPELEAR,
Clerk of the CT. CT. for Chas. Co. Md
True Copy, Test:
II. c. CHAPPELEAR, CLERK
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-07-23

an hour before milking time. which
shorld always be regular. and rub the
udder well with a brush OF burlap
sack. TO remove all dirt and dust that
might get into the milk.
Dry. well-drained and well-kept feed
lots assist greatly in keeping the cows
clean, hence. also in producing clean
milk Where COWS are compelled TO
stand ali day in wet or muddy feed
lot. unless much care is used. the eve
hing milk will be far from pure. A
naturally high. dry and well-drained
location Is advisable for the feed lot
during winter and spring. and IL ii can
be graded and stoned it is much better.
IL is preferable to have the feeding
pens provided with feed racks. in place
OF feeding on the ground, as the COW
Is very Clearly animal. and viii not
readily eat sOiled food IL it can be
avoided.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-07-23
LATEST IDEA IN UNDERWEAR
Comfortable OF Garments-Pretty
Decoration in Vogue.

Quite a capital notion is a sort OF
trouser petticoat- This opens from
waist TO hem at the back. and is
stepped into. small inner leg pieces
being added for this purpose. these
serving al the same time 10 curb the
exuberance OF a very full cut Of some
very light material. such as crepe de
chine. II is exceedingly likely this
model will have a notable success.
since II is replete with reason and
practicability. II would be a very
useful method for the fashiOning OF
a black petticoat Say that the petit
coat is made OF crepe de chine. or the
above mentioned double ninon.
trimmed with fiounces Of fine black
chantilly lace. each one bordered with
a cross-way fold OF chiffon. satin rib
bon dividing the two lower founces
and heading the topmost. with az the
one side 4 catherine wheel chou and
ends. OF course different colors OF
materials could be used II so desired.
An uncommcnly pretty petticoat is
made Of delicately toned tafeta. sliced
ND TO the knee to form deep tabs.
scalloped and bound al around the
edges. and mounted over plisse frills
OF net a dainty festoou Of ribbon be-
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-07-23
KEEP THE cows CLEAN
Pure Milk Cannot Be Secured
From a Filthy Animal.
Curry Comb and Brush as Essential In
Dairy Barn as In Horse Stable
Remove Bedding From the
Stalls Every Day.

The curry comb and brush are just
as essential 10 the health. comfort and
appearance OF the COW as they are 10
the horse. Clean pure milk cannot be
had from a filthy COW. A well ar
ranged barn and plenty Of bedding as
sist greatly in keeping the COW in
q sanitary condition al all times.
By the use OF good Sanctions the
cows are kept much cleaner than where
they are simply tied with a rope or
halter. as by the use OF Sanctions the
cows are not able 10 back OF and lie
down in the manure. as they do with
other methods OF stabling. Straw is
usually cheap and plentiful on most
dairy farms. and il does not pay 70
neglect 10 bed the COW well. The bed
ding should be removed from the stalls
every day. and fresh litter provided
The manure should be hauled from the
barn TO the field or storage pit often.
every day or two IL possible to prevent
II from being a breeding place about
the barn for flies. disease germs and
bad odors which faint the milk
II is a good plan TO disinfect the
stables occasionally. whether there Is
any apparent reason for 1t or not. II
is not expensive. can do nc harm
and does much good in the way Of de-
stroying lice and disease germs.
Where enough cows are kept 10 make
IL profitable It is advisable 70 use
milking machines. as we believe milk
can be produced much cleaner in this
way than can possibly be done by hand
milking
Where hand milking is necessary
see that the hands are always clean
before milking. and use a covered pail.
Curry and brush the hind parts OF tho
COW well each morning at least half
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-07-23
INJURY BY CORN ROOTW0RM
All Of corn-Growins States Of
Mississippi Valley.

CBy J. TROOP. Purdue Experiment Sta
tion.)
Numerous letters have been re
cefved by this station. concerning two
cornroot insects, viz. the corn root
worn and the corn rootaphis- II is
evident that these insects are more or
less abundant in all OF the corn-grow-
ing states OF the Mississippi valley.
The corn rootworm has destroyed
millions OF dollars worth OF corn dur
Ing the last thirty years for farmers.
and yet IL Is one OF the easiest species
OF insects to control, when once the
farmer becomes acquainted with its
habits. Like most insects OF this
class. il is useless to attempt 10 hold
II in check by the application Of poi
sons; II covers too much territory,
and. during the period when il does
Its injury. is concealed beneath the
surface OF the soil. As one becomes
better acquainted with its life history.
therefore. the more evident il becomes
that the application OF good. up-todate
farming methods is the only remedy
needed
AS the larvae do not feed upon any
thing but the corn roots. il is evident
that IL a regular rotation OF crops is
practiced. so that corn is grown on
the same soil only once or twice In
three or four years. there will be no
chance for the insects to increase.