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The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-03
wife KILLED IN RUNAWAY;
HUSBAND Will RECOVER
Mrs. Eawood Booser sustains Broken
Neck When Fractious Colt Bolts
: and Throws Her From Vehicle Near
Elixabethtown
tspecIal to .he star-Independent.)

Especial to the Star-1ndependent)
Elizabethtown, May 3.-Funeral
services for Mrs. Catherine Booser, of
West Donegal township, near this place,
who was instantly killed in runaway
accident yesterday afternoon when
young colt bolted, being frightened
wher the bit broke, will be held We'd
nesday morning at O'Clock at her
home. Her husband, Elwood Booser,
who received painful lacerations about
the head, will recover.
Mr.. and Mrs. Booser were driving to
this place to attend church services
The bit broke and Mr.. Booser, climb
ing out of the wagon to restrain the
animal when it bolted, was thrown
upon his back. The horse tore down
the road, oyerturning the buggy, throw
ing out Mrs. Booser, who sustained a
broken neck.
Mrs. Booser was cousin of Jacob
Eckinger, coroner of Dauphin county.
He visited the Booser home shortly
after the accident.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-03
TO PASS ON OPPERMAN CLAIMS
Arbitrators Will Soon Decide Whether
City Must Pay for Extras"

Roy G. Cox, Joseph L. shearer, Jr,
and Farley Gannett, the arbitrators
who are to determine the amount of
pay for extras if any, that may be
due w. H. Opperman under his con-
tract for building the river front inter
cepting sewer, will tomorrow evening
hold what they hope will be their final
meeting before announcing their de-
cision in the case.
The arbitrators expressed hope that
they will be able to file their decision
on Wednesday. Upon this decision de-
pends whether the City will have suf-
ficient balance in the sewer loan fund
with which to finance the cost Of clos
ing the gap in the river front steps"
at the Market street coal wharf.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-03
/ WOMAN SHOOTS AT BURGLAR
Mrs. J. G. Smith Stumbles on Intruder
in Hallway at Home

Investigating a noise in the hallway
outside her bedroom door early yester-
day morning, Mrs. j. C. Smith, 317
Crescent street, stumbled over an in
truder crouched in the dark. Securing
revolver from dresser, she fred
several shots after him as he fled down
the steps. None of the shots took ef-
feet and the man got away.
= Policemen were hurried to the house,
but thorough search of the house and
neighborhood failed to reveal his hiding
place. Nothing was stolen. Mrs.
Smith told the police that she heard
a noise in the hall and thought that her
husband or cousin, who were sleeping
in an adjoining room, had been taken
i'll.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-03
Hearing Closed in British Suit

Hearing in the civil suit between the
United Iron Works and the Mainland
Ice and Storage Company, an action
certified here from the British courts
of Vancouver, B. c., to take depositions,
was concluded this morning The tes-
timony taken at the hearings held here
and in York, Pa, will be written out
and certified back to Vancouver. Frank
j. Roth, Dauphin county court stenog-
rapher, was commissioner in the case.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-03
Asleep Indeed

From the French trenches in Alsacs
comes tale of soldier who awoke
one morning after a sound sleep, com,
planned of cramp in his thigh and
said that he could not get up. AT hrst
his superiors asked that he do so, but
as he steadfastly refused they sent for
doctor. The latter found that a bull
let had come through the roof of the
soldiers shelter during the night ana
had lodged in his thigh. 1t had not
even walked him up!
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-03
John Met Geehan

The funeral of John McGeehan, who
died Saturday at his home, 1916 Mar
ket street, will he held Wednesday
morning at o'clock, from st. Fran
els Catholic church. The services will
be in charge of the Rev. D. J. Carey,
rector of the church. Interment at Lam
caster.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-03
PURSE STOLEN AT GRAVE
Small Boy Snatches Money From Wom-
an Who Was Planting Flowers

While placing flowers on grave IN
the Paxtang cemetery, with her peck, !
book, containing a 81 bill and some
small change, beside her, it was taken
by small boy, whor! she believed to
be on similar errand in the cemetery,
according to report made to the po-
lice yesterday by Mrs. George w. Wat
son, Twenty-eighth and Greenwood
street.
MOTORCYCLE Policeman Fetrow was
hurried to the scene, but the boy had
The description of the lad
has been furnished to the police.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-03
Held for Highway Robbery

George Berry, colored, was held un.
der $500 bail for court on a charge of
robbery this afternoon by
Mayor Royal. Berry, it was alleged,
asked J. E. Ebersole, of Highspire, for
money Saturday night at the Chestnut
street market house and when the latter
pulled out his pocketbook Berry
snached it and ran away. He was ap-
pretended in the Eighth ward by Po-
liceman McCann.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-03
April Hottest in 27 Years

The past month was the hottest in
twenty-seven years, according to the
monthly summary issued by the local
Weather Bureau. April averaged a
mean temperature of 81 degrees, which
is an average daily excess over normal
Temperature of 6.3 degrees. April,
1910, averaged a mean temperature of
sc. There were but twelve clear days
during the month, eight partly cloudy
and eight rainy days.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-03
Mrs. Annie E. Shoemaker

Mrs. Annie E. Shoemaker, wife of
Charles Shoemaker, died this morning
at $50 o'clock at her home in Camp
Hill following lingering illness. Flu
neral services will be held Thursday
morning from st. Patrick's cathedral,
this city. Interment will be in Mt.
Calvary cemetery.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-03
Mrs. Lucinda Bear

The funeral of Mrs. Lucinda Bear,
wife of David Bear, who died at her
home, 2105 Herr street, last Thurs
day, was held this afternoon at 2.30
'clock. Interment was in the Harris
burg cemetery.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-03
Adam G. Zimmerman

The funeral of Adam c.. thinner
man, aged 81 years, who died Satur-
day at his home, i206 South street,
was held this morning at s o'clock
The body was taken to Fisherville,
where services will be held at the Fet
terhoff church tomorrow morning. In
terment in the church cemetery.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-03
Enrolling Voters in County

Assessors of Dauphin county, outside
of the city, to-day began the annual
enrolment of electors to obtain the
voters party affiliations. The assess
ors are required to make a house to
house canvass in their districts and
make report to the County Commits
sioners before the close of this month.
Those voters who now are enrolled as
to party affiliations need not enroll
anew. They can, however, change their
party faith, through this enrolment.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-03
Cow Rescued During Blaze

Fire in a stable owned by Harry
Grant, at 1918 Currant street, did
slight damage last evening. Fremen
responding to- an alarm from Seventh
and Verbeke streets, made short work
of the blaze. A COW, which was stabbed
there, was led out safely during the ex-
citement. A carelessly dropped cigarette
stub started the blaze, according to
Fire Chief Kinder.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-03
JAMES FAIRCHILD HUDSON DIES
For 33 Years Principal Editorial Writer
on Pittsburgh Dispatch

Pittsburgh, May S.-James Fair
child Hudson, for 33 years the princi-
pal editorial writer of the Pittsburgh
q Dispatch and the author of num-
ber of works on economic subjects,
died suddenly of heart disease at his
home in Ben Avon, suburb, yestcr
day.
{ Mr.. Hudson was SO years old.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-03
Civil Case Continued

On application of the defense, the
civil suit of the Mack Manufacturing
Company against Sucker Brothers
Construction Company, of this city,
which was listed for hearing at the
common pleas court week, beginning
May 10, to-day was ordered continued
until the October term of civil court.
Charles D. Sucker, an officer and prin-
cipal witness of the defendant COM
pany, now is on an eight weeks trip
to Texas and California and will not re-
turn until some time in June. The
suit involves about S544 alleged to be
due on a contract for paving bricks
furnished the local firm.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-03
Pittsburgh Building Trades Tied Up

Pittsburgh, Pa, May 3.-Demand.
ing an advance of five cents an hour
and an eight hour day, hod carriers and
building laborers to-day joined the
striking bricklayers, virtually tying up
operations in the building trades the
Pittsburgh district. Six thousand men
were said to be affected.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-03

The Harrisburg Board of School Di-
rectors will fix the mill rate for the
coming year at the regular monthly
meeting Friday night. According to
the budget framed for the coming year
no increase in the present rate, which
is S1s mills, will be necessary, and the
rate, it is expected, will be fixed at
that. The Finance committee will meet
Thursday night to frame its recommen-
dation.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-03
Shot in Fight After Argument

Joseph Worley, of Beaver Station,
was admitted to the Harrisburg hospital
last evening suffering with revolver
shot wound in his leH thigh. He said
he got into an argument with man
from Reading and the latter shot him.
His condition is not serious.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-03
Rotary c,ub IN Nominate

The Harrisburg Rotary Club will hold
a regular business meeting tomorrow
night at the offices of the Hershey
Creamery Company, South Cameron
street. Nominations will be made for
officers for the ensuing year.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-03
Water Case Up May 1S

Hearing in the Injunction proceed
ings brought to restrain the Williams
Valley Water Company from taking its
affairs out of the hands of the officers
of the Sterling Consolidated Electric
company, holding concern, will be
held in court on May IS, so it was de-
cided this morning.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-03
Contract Is Signed

f. d. GUNNER, head of the T. D.
GUNNER & Son Company, of Cleveland,
O., this morning signed the contract
under which his firm is to supply Har-.
risburg's municipal asphalt repair plant
to he constructed at Ninth and Shanois
streets. The plant is to be ready for
operation not later than July l.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-03
Believed He Has rvuhoid Fever

Clarence Nader, 19 years old, of
Linglestown, was admitted to the Har-
risburg hospital this morning, suffer
ing from what is believed to be ty-
phoid fever. A blood test will be made
to determine if he has typhoid.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-03
Complains of Reading

Paul E. Woll, 1863 -Berks street,
Philadelphia, has filed with the Public
Service Commission complaint against
the Philadelphia & Reading Railway
Company alleging that there is dis
elimination both in regard to the SER
vice and the rates against the Fern
Rock passengers of the Third and
Berks street line.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-03
AUSTRIA IN new MOVE TO
negotiate With italy

Rome, May 2, 7.S0 P. M, Via Paris,
May 8, $40 A. M.-Reliable informa-
tion from Vienna, the "Tribune' says,
is to the effect that Count Agenor
Goluchowski, former Austro- Hungarian
Foreign Minister, is about to leave for
Rome upon a special mission for his gov
ernment. 1t is believed here this an
nouncement presages a. renewal of the
central empires efforts to prolong the
negotiations with Italy.
Rome, May 2, SIS P. NJ, Via Paris,
May 3, 5.25 A. M.-The government
has decided, unless there are unforeseen
happenings, not to change the plans for
reopening parliament on May IL, the
date originally fixed. 1t is believed the
chamber may offer valuable assistance
to the cabinet in arriving at decision
which now appears to be almost in
evitable.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-03
Has Discontinued Business

Asserting that they have no financial
obligations ana that they have no de-
sire to longer continue business, Off
GERS of the Harrisburg Building and
loan Association have petitioned the
DauFhin county court for decree dis,
solving the company. The Court will
dispose of the application on June Z.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-03
John Crl1m

John Crum, of Linglestown, died at
915 O'Clock this morning in the Har-
risburg hospital from peritonitis. He
was admitted to that institution on
April VI.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-03
Court Names New Supervisors

Charles B. Snyder, Jefferson town
ship supervisor, has removed from the
district and the court this morning ap-
pointed Claude Etzweiler as his success.
sor. Ezra Smith was appointed super
visor Of Lower Paxton township to sue
ceed G. III. Aungst, who also has re-
moved from the district.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-03
Head of Famous Knapp Battery Dies

Pittsburgh, Pa, May 3.-Captain
James s. Durmars McGill, aged 81,
former commander of the famous
Knapp Battery, officially known as Bat,
terry f, Pennsylvania Artillery, during
the Civil war, died at his home at Ben
Avon, near here, to-day.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-03
Building Permits

Building permits issued this morning
included these: Luther Minter, one
two-story frame house on Twelfth
street, Immediately north of Market,
$500; Ziegler & Hays, one-story frame
addition to 1921 Derry street. 800;
Kames Henning, remodeling 1434 Swa-
tara street with bay windows, 500.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-03
Chicago Board of Trade Closing

Chicago, May 3.--CIOse:
Wheat-May 1872; july, 135 IA.
Corn-May, 76 7.S; July, 70 IL
Oats-May, 54 SIS; July, 54 3-S.
Pork-July, 1920; Sept, 1852.
Lard-July, 1895; Sept, 1850.
Ribs-July, 1855; Sept, 1895.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-03
Company Wants Dissolution

The court this morning fixed May "a
as the time for disposing of the appli-
cation of the Eagle Tanning Company,
of Elizabethville, which is seeking a
dissolution order Objections to the
application, if any, will be heard on
that date.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-03
Bills Signed

The Governor has approved the fol
lowing bills: Clark bills, establishing
the size of fruit and vegetable baskets,
containers and trays; Lindsey bill, Civ
ing the State Industrial Home for
Women eminent domain for buying 500
acres for water supply, and providing
for board of managers when inmates
reach 10.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-03

Marriage License
Walter G. Bidaman and Marie Kraft
Harrisburg.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-03
Motor Club Governors to Meet

The regular meeting of the board of
governors of the Motor Club of Har-
risburg will be held tomorrow evening
in the headquarters of the club in the
"Patriot" building.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-03
Will Probated

The will of Kate Hetrick, late of East
Hanover township, was probated this
morning and letters on the estate were
granted to w. lE. Shell.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-03
Divorce Suits Begun

Divorce suits begun this morning in
cluded these: Charles W. VS. Anna g.
Burkholder, desertion; Catherine VS..
Eugene Fitzgerald, infdelity; Charles
E. VS.. Sarah A. Davis, desertion.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-03
Mr.. Baldwin's Loss

The house and store Of Representa-
tive Richard j. Baldwin, at Chadd s
Ford, Delaware county, were burned to
the ground yesterday, involving a loss
of about $4,000. The origin Of the
fire is unknown. Mr.. Baldwin was in
the Media hospital at the time recover
ing from slight operation for tonsil-
tits.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-03
Appointed Guardian

Clarke E. Diehl, Harrisburg's City
Electrician, to-day was appointed by
the court guardian of Miss Mary Mar
garet Craig, daughter of William and
Catherine Craig, deceased, who is heir
to an estate valued at $2,10O.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-03

You will never "get there" if you
are content just to "get by. "--Youth's .
Companion.
South Bend news-times., 1915-09-07
URIC ACID
SOLVENT
so Cent Bottle (32 Doses)
FREE

Just because YOU start the day worried
and tired. stiff legs and arms and muscles
an aching head, burning and bearing down
pains In the back-wOrn out before the day
begins-dO not think you have 10 stay in
that condition.
Those sufferers who are in and out OF
bed half dozen times at night will ap-
preciate the rest comfort and strength our
treatment gives For every form OF blad-
der trouble. scalding pains. Or weakness,
its action is really wonderful.
BE strong, well and vigorous with no
more pains from stiff joints sore muscles
rheumatic suffering aching back or kidney
or bladder troubles
The Williams Treatment conquers kidney
and bladder diseases, rheumatism and all
uric acid troubles, no matter how chronic
or stubborn. If YOU have never used The
Willisn Treatment. we will give one zoe
bottle 10 doses for your own use free.
Contains no alcohol or habit forming drug
Does not affect the heart.
Send this notice with your name and ad-
dress and 1Oc 70 help pay distribution ex-
penses, To The DR.. D. A Williams Com
pany. Dept $3.50 New Post Office Building
East Hampton, Conn. You will receive by
parcel post a regular soc. bottle GO doses i,
without charge and without incurring any
obligations One bottle only 10 a family
or address.
South Bend news-times., 1915-09-07
GETS AL DAYS
ON PENAL FARM
William DOnivan Fined 500 and
Costs and 80 Days by Judge
Warner.

William Donivan. n police regular,
was given a heavy penal farm sentence
in city court Monday morning, Judge
Warner filming him 500 and costs and
80 days, making a total OF 141 days at
the farm.
John r. Hamilton, Harry Wilson
and John Logan. arrested by Detec-
ties Shirk and Dietl and Officer Cut
ting Saturday for a series of robberies
in the city. were each given a Jail SEN
tence Of 40 days. The three men were
convicted Of robbing several rooms at
the Salvation Industrial home.
SZigity Pays Fine.
a fine of $40 and costs was paid by
Joseph Szigity, w. Division St. sa-
loon keeper, for allowing his saloon
to be open after hours. Szigity was
arrested Sunday by 7 'ective Sergeant
Barnhart and Detectives Diver and
Shirk.
The case Of r. J. Newman against
David Washburn, sic n. Hill ST., in
which Newman charges Washburn
with forcibly entering house of
which Newman was landlord, was
continued until Sept IA Cases against
George Gujalski and John SabO,
charged with violating city ordinances.
were postponed until today. Hamid
Salem, arrested by Detectives WOlterS
and Delinski for peddling without a IL
cense, Will also be tried today.
South Bend news-times., 1915-09-07
Y. NJ. C. A. TENNIS
FINALS POSTPONED
Play for Calvin Clauer Trophy TO be
Held Probably We'd
neSday.

Wet courts caused the postpone
ment OF the finals in the Y. NJ. c. A.
city tournament for the Calvin Clauer
trophy yesterday afternoon. Herbert
Forster, who has won one victory on
the present cup, and George Thor
ward, who has competed for the tro-
ply for a number of years, were
scheduled to play in the finals yester-
day.
The postponed match will be PLAYED
off the first day after today that
weather permits The finals will be
staged late in the afternoon that all
the spectators who had anticipated
watching the windup Of the tourna-
ment may have an opportunity for
seeing at least a part of the match
Providing Wednesday is a fair day the
final games will be played that after
noon, play presumably to start at 4
O'Clock.
Forster won his right TO play in the
finals by defeating Hubbard Satur-
day afternoon, while Thorwood bested
Warner.
The play in the finals should bring
out the best tennis of the year. MILL
man. who was conceded to have a
good chance, lost out TO ThOrward
Milliman opposed Forster last year as
runnerup. Forster plays an aggres-
sive game. alternating his play at the
back line with smashing net drives
while Thorward uses placement 10
advantage. The fact that both play
ers use an entirely different sort OF
play should make the game fast anC
interesting.
South Bend news-times., 1915-09-07
TEMPERANCE FORCES
TO MEET AT SEATTLE
White Ribbon Special, Carrying Dele
gates to Convention, Will
Leave Oct. 3.

The white Ribbon Special will
leave Chicago the evening OF October
9Th with Seattle as its goal carrying
a large delegation of members of the
Woman's Temperance Union, which
by the end of the journey Will reach
500.
Halts are arranged for at Omaha.
Cheyenne and possibly two In Idaho,
also later at the Dalles and at Port
land, Oregon.
The forty-second annual meeting of
the National w. c. 7. l.. will be held
in Seattle, Washington, October ia
The annual address of the president
Miss Anna Adams Gordon of Illinois,
viii be an important feature.
t. the worldwide triumphs OF to-
tai abstinence and the annihilation OF
the liquor traffic special attention will
be given: National Prohibition in
1920" will be the slogan of the Seattle
convention.
This years program includes
speaches by Daniel A. Polling of Bos-
ton. the Right Rev. Walter T. Sum
mer. u. D., Bishop Of Oregon, DR..
Hugh j. Ross Of Seattle, Mrs. Culla
J. Nahinger, president of the Indiana
W. c. It. L.; Mrs. T. 4. Patterson,
president of the Georgia w. C T. L.
DIR. Mary Stone of China CThe presi-
dent of the China W. c. T. u. and in
her home country known as "Shi Ma
Lei"
The 1916 campaign for National
Constitutional Prohibition and
peace propaganda will receive atten-
ton. Following the Seattle conven-
ton, many delegates will visit San
Francisco and participate i'm the tenn
perance conference to be held in that
CITY
South Bend news-times., 1915-09-07
NO REASON FOR 1T
When South Bend Citizens Show
a WAY.

There can be no reason why any
reader of this who suffers the tor
lures of an aching back. the annoy
ance of urinary disorders, the pains
and dangers of kidney ills Will fail to
heed the words of a neighbor who
has found relief Read what a South
Bend citizen says:
]. r. Eaton, SIS s. Carroll St.
South Bend. says: Il had pains in the
small of my back and when / stopped
l could hardly straighten. My kidneys
were weak and the passages of the
secretions were irregular. L also had
headaches and dizzy spells. Nothing
relieved me until l used Doans Kid
ney Pills. They regulated the kidney
action and relieved all the pains and
aches. Others of my family have used
Doan's Kidney Pills wl&h good re-
suits"
Price soc at all dealers. Don't sim
ply ask for a kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mr. Eaton had. Foster MiIburn CO.
Props, Buffalo. \. Y.
South Bend news-times., 1915-09-07
EVELYN WILL NOT FIGHT
Wife OF Harry Thaw i'm New York
Has Nothing TO Say.

NEW YORK. Sept. THAT Mrs.
Evelyn NeSbit Thaw has decided
definitely 10 make no defense TO the
divorce action started by her hus-
band, Harry X Thaw, in Pittsburgh,
became rumored about among her
friends Monday, following her arrival
here from Camp Jack" the summer
home Of Jacl Clifford. her dancing
partner.
Il shall have nothing to say at
present" said MRS. Thaw. Il have
no counsel and l have had suffi-
cient experience with lawyers. not to
wish TO be any further tangled up
with them. l can fight my own bat
ties"