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The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-14
NEW YORK LOSING IT'S THIRST
Decrease of 1,O1s Saloons in State
Since 1910

Albany, Jan. 1.-THE saloon bust
ness in this State is falling off, the re-
port of State Excise Commissioner Will
liam w. Farley, submitted to the Leg
islature last night, shows. Since 1910,
when the ratio law, limiting the number
of drinking places to one for every 75O
person, went into effect, there has been
a decrease of LOIS saloons.
When the law became effective the
State had 24,S91 hotels and saloons
with population of S7S to each drink
ing place. There is now one saloon for
every 42S persons. This falling off was
accompanied by a decrease of $780,
46S in excise revenue since 1910. The
report shows that the total receipts of
the department for the fiscal year was
S,109,260, of which 17,486,615
was received from liquor tax certifi-
Gates.
During the past year forty-seven
premises were deprived of the right to
traffic in liquors for period of one
year because of gambling and disorder
ly conditions.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-14
HELD FOR CHILD MURDER
Colored Choir Leader Accused of Kill
ing Little Michigan Girl

Saginaw, Mich, Jan. 14.-A com.
plant was entered in Justice Court
yesterday charging Charles Kimbrough.
colored, with the murder of S-year-old
Rose Fernier, who disappeared from
her grandmother S home here on the
evening of January 2.
The day after the child disappeared
bones were taken from the firebox be-
meath boiler in the plant where Kim
Ibrough was employed. Prof. R. E.
tMcCotter, of the University of Mich
lgan, said the bones were "beyond any
DOUBT human bones and those of a child
between and 10 years of age.''
kimlbrough, who is choir leader in a
local church, has been detained by the
police since January 5. He protests that
he is innoceat. He waived examination
when arraigned and was bound over to
the Circuit Court for trial.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-14
At the Photoplay

Francis X. Bushman, the world s
most popular film actor comes to the
Photoplay to-day in two-act drama.
The shanty on Trembling HILL" 1t
is a drama of love and strife in the
northern woods. Francis Bushman
ABLY Portrays Scott, politician of
Canadian city, who, in broken health,
goes to the woods with friend The
many tense scenes in this drama and
the splendid work of Mr.. Bushman
make it feature we'll worth seeing.
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw and son. Russell
William Thaw, appear tomorrow at
the Photoplay theatre in "'Threads of
Destiny, five-act Lubin production.
This is return engagement, as MANY
were disappointed in not seeing the
picture last week, owing to the inclem-
ent weather. Adv.#
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-14
JACK JOHNSON TO BE SEIZED
Carranza Will Stop Juarez Fight to
Prevent Aid for Villa

FL Paso, Jan. 14.-Jack johnson,
champion heavyweight pugilist of the
world, will be seized the moment he
lands at a Mexican port, if that port is
held by Carranza troops. All Mexican
seaports are now in possession of the
Carranza government. Unless he shows
passports from the American State De-
partment he will be held pending orders
of American authorities.
johnson is expected to sail from
Buenos Aires for Vera Cruz or Tampico
on his way to Juarez, where he is sched-
uled to fight Jess Willard, on March 6
for the pugilistic title. johnson cannot
enter Juarez through the United States,
as federal indictments stand against
him charging bail jumping.
Andres Garcia, Carranza consul here.
tele9raphed to Carranza that johnson
Is a fugitive from justice and that the
Juarez fight will swell the Villa war
chest. The Carranza authorities then de.
clded on action against the nego. If
VIVA captures seaport in time the
right may be held.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-14
BANQUET OF FURNITURE MEN
Held at State Capital Hotel With Pres
ident F. R. Downey Presiding

Members of the Furniture Dealers
Association held banquet at the State
Capital hotel last evening, with Presi-
dent Frank R. Downey presiding as
toastmaster.
George Heiges of the Goldsmith
Company, gave an interesting talk on
the general business conditions of to-
day; w. H. Brown, of Brown & Co.,
spoke on @ Collections, " and Jacob Low
engard, of Burns & Co., gave an inter
esting talk on ''The Resulting Benefits
of the Organization.
Covers were laid for Samuel kades
and Jacob Miller, of Miller & Kades
Joseph Goldsmith and George Heiges,
of Goldsmith g. Co.; w. H. Brown and
Roy Beaman, of Brown & CO.. b.
Handler, Joseph Fornwalt, Joseph
MERGING, of the Peoples Furnishing
Co; w. H. Maui, of Rothert Co.; J.
Lowengard, of Burns & Co., and Frank
r. Downey, of Gately & Fitzgerald.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-14
This Is a Bad Month

The indoor life of winter, with lack
of outdoor exercise, puts a heavy load
on the kidneys. Nearly everybody suf-
fers from rheumatism, backache, pain
in sides and back, kidney and bladder
ailments. backache may not mean
anything serious, but it certainly does
not mean anything good. It's better to
he on the safe side and take Foley Kid
ney Pills to strengthen and invigorate
the kidneys and help them do their
work. They help rid the blood of acids
and poisons. Sold by Geo. A. Gorgas,
16 North Third street, and P. R. R.
Station.-Adv.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-14
NEW ALARM PUNCHES YOU UP
Difference Between Striking and Hit.
ting Shown in Deaf Mute's Device

Albany, Jan. 14.-An alarm clock
that awakens him by poke in the
ribs is owned by Earl Calkins, deaf
mute, 191 Clinton avenue. Calkins,
who is printer and has to arise early,
complained recently in the sign Ian
guage to Arthur White, 1916 st. Paul
street, Rochester, that he had great
difficulty in awakening on time.
81 III send you an alarm clock that II
get you up sure" sigpalled White.
"Quit your kidding" was Calkins
digital reply. GLOW could L hear the
alarmf'
But few days ago the "alarm
clock arrived. 1t is real clock. A
stick is attached to the alarm mecha-
nism in such way that when the set
hour arrives the stick reaches out and
prods the sleeper.
Calkins has not been late for work
since the clock arrived.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-14
PALATIAL HOME BURNS
Jackson johnson, st. Louis Shoe Man,
Suffers $15O,OOO Loss

st. Louis, Jan. 14.-The home of
Jackson Johnson, president of the In
terDational Shoe Company in University
City, a suburb, was destroyed by fire
early yesterday. Mr.. johnson, his wife,
son and daughter, were rescued by fire.
men when all means of egress had been
cut off by the flames. The damage is
estimated at $3.50, 900 or 100000.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-14
Montgomery Fair Secretary Quits

Pottstown, Pa, Jan. 14.-At a meet
ing tuesday evening of the Montgom-
cry County Fair Association w. E. Ba.
ker, for number of Years secretary,
resigned ard C. NJ. Shaner was elect,
ed. David Haag,. of Pottstown. was
chosen president; A. B. Commings. of
Reading, and Mahlon Ludwig. of Doug
lassville, vice presidents, and Ii. G.
Lessig, treasurer.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-14
1O5 Liquor Licenses Granted

Lebanon, Jan. 14.-One hundred and
five licenses to sell liquor were granted
by Judge c. V. Henry yesterday at the
annual license court held here. Five of
the ll0 applications were held up.
Four OF them owing to remonstrances,
namely, the Steitz and Majestic hotels,
this city, Washington House, Annville,
and Grouse hotel, Myerstown.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-14
Second Death in Auto Crash

Hammonton, N. j., Jan. 14.-Wil.
liam Anderson, 2S years old, second
death victim of the auto accident
which occurred here on Monday after.
noon, died here yesterday. No serious
effects are expected from the injuries
sustained by the other three occupants
of the car-Constable Antonio Pint.
his brother, Joseph, and the chauffeur.
Lawrence Edwards.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-14
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL
GUESTS OF MISS WELSH
Members of the I. N. A. Club Spent
Pleasant Evening

Miss Beatrice Welsh entertained the
L. N. A. Club at her home, 1525h
North Third street, last evening. Games,
dancing and music were enjoyed, after
which dainty refreshments were served.
Those present included:
Mildred Yeater, Helen Burns, Mary
Coss, Lenore Smith, May Grand, Mar
garet Zimmerman, Ethel Manuel, NIL
dred Bomgardner, Louise Mauk, Agnes
Rudy, Rosa Schampan, Beauty Welsh,
Beatrice Welsh and Martha Brunner.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-14
FIVE YEARS FOR Al CENTS THEFT
Hungry Man, Who Broke Into Lunch
Room. Sent to Rock Pile

Boston, Jan. IA sentence of
from five to seven years at hard labor
in the State prison was given yester-
day to William Peters, who was ar.
rested after he had stolen 4 l cents from
the cash drawer in lunch room.
Peters pleaded that he was hungry
and had entered the lunch room to find
some food, but had been unable to re-
sist the temptation to rifle the cash
drawer.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-14
Huber-Hernley Wedding

Neffsville, Jan. 14.-Miss Anna f..
Hernley, of this place, and Israel H..
Huber, were married yesterday by the
Rev. S. l.. Lands, of near town, pastor
of the United Brethren church. They
were unattended
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-14
FALL AND SHOCK FATAL
Lineman Dies of Combination on Way
to Hospital

Easton, Pa, Jan. 14.-Repairing
wires damaged by Tuesday nights
storm, Edward Parks, lineman for
the Consolidated Telephone Company,
fell from a pole yesterday afternoon
and came in contact with heavily
charged wire.
He was placed in an automobile and
taken to the hospital, but the combina-
tion of injuries sustained by the fall
and shock caused his death before he
arrived there.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-14
Concert Company Formed

The E. L. Coke Concert Company
has just been organized with E. L.
Coke as president and secretary, and
Vincenzo Orsini, manager. The COM
pany intends to take part in concert
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-14

and church work and will furnish from
five to sixty musicians.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-14
LAWYERS PAPER BOOKS

Printed at this Office in best style, at
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The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-14

To Cure A Cold in One Day
Take LAXATIVE BROMO QUINTNE
Tablets Druggists refund money If it
fails to cure. ID. w. GROVES sigma
ture is on each box. 25c.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1915-11-26
Ban on All luxufies Urged
for Economy throughout ENGLAND

London-The campaign for economy
in living as vital necessity for finan-
cling the war, which is costing Great
Britain nearly $25, 900, 900 a day, con-
tinues to be pressed. Imports are ex-
ceeding exports by nearly s5,000,0 900
day and consequently depreciating
foreign exchange, so that England
really pays about s per cent more than
the nominal prices for commodities
bought in America. Restriction of
imports is urge as one of the most OBJ
vious practical methods of economy.
Some papers, notably the Morning
Post, demand a high tariff on imports
and one so framed that the colonies
will have preference through the di-
verting of business from the United
States to them. Thus the British EN-
pire must live on its own resources, SO
far as foodstuffs are concerned, the
Post contends, and spend its money
among its own people as Germany is
doing.
Lord Devonport, who has had long
experience as successful business
man, told the House of Lords the i'm
port Of non-essential things through
the Port Of London alone reached
$l26, 600, 900 year.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1915-11-26
Serbian Armies Almost
Surrounded by BuIgarians

London = The fact that the Balkan
situation, both military and diplo-
matte, is disquieting, if not critical, is
believed in London to have led to the
visit of the British prime minister, M.
Asquith, David Lloyd George and A.
]. Balfour to Paris for conference
with the French cabinet and General
Joffre, the French commander chief.
The main Serbian army, which is
operating under General Putnik in the
north, is now encompassed on every
side but one, and, being cut off from
the south by the Bulgarian advance
beyond Tetovo, must depend on the
rough roads through Montenegro and
Albania for any supplies from the sea.
In the south the Serbian position is
almost as bad. The success of the
Bulgarian flsnking attack on Babuna
Pass and the advice from Veles have
prevented the hoped-for junction of
the Sebrian and French forces. This
leaves the Serbians only two lines of
retreat, one into Albania, where they
may be harassed by unfriendly tribes,
and the other the Greek border, where
they are in danger of being disarmed
and interned.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1915-11-26
Hog Market Good.

In general price conditions Of swine
in Portland are unchanged. Cattle
values are quoted steady with demand
for good quality. Sheep are firm
The undertone of the hog market is
inclined to be weak in view Of the
large receipts Of late, but asrsmaller
run is looked for this week than last.
Commenting on the marketing Of
swine, the Livestock Reporter says; |.
''For the period from November ! to
November IS there has been nearly
100 per cent gain made in the mar
keting. This period last year the
total receipts were 11,779, this year
for the same period 20, ,542, a net gain
of 10, ,763. For the year to November
13, 1914, there were received 1873, 471
and the same period this year 220, ,267,
gain to November IS for the year Of
81, 796, which is a very substantial in
crease and reflects in the very best
way the popularity Of the Portland
market. 1t looks as If the total re-
ceipts for 1915 at the end of this
month will more than equal the total
receipts Of hogs for the entire year Of
1914"
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1915-11-26
NORTHWEST MARKET REPORTS;
GENERAL CROP CONDITIONS

Portland Wheat - Bluestem, 95c
bushel; forty-fold, 94c; club, 92c; red
Fife, 89c; red Russian, 89c.
Millfeed = Spot prices: Bran, $24
ton; shorts, $25; rolled barley, 5000
81.
Corn--W White, s36 ton; cracked, $37.
Hay--Eastern Oregon timothy, $l6
ole; valley timothy, $12@13; alfalfa,
$13. 50@14.50; cheat, SO a 10; oats
and vetch, $11@12.
Observation-Disclosures 75c@s1 per
dozen; tomatoes, $1@1.25; cabbage.
9Oc hundred; garlic, 15c pound; pep
pers, 4@bc; egg plant, 4@6c; sprouts,
8@9c; horseradish, 8ac; caulifower,
75c@$1.25 dozen; celery, so a 75c;
beans, 8@Sac; lettuce, $2.25@2. 80
crate.
Green Fruits = Apples, 75c@s1.76
box; pears, $l@l.5O; grapes, s5c@
$1.35 crate; casabas, 1ac pound; cram
berries, SO. 50@10. so barrel.
Potatoes - Oregon, 9Oc@s1; Yaki-
mas, $1.10 per sack; sweets, $t.9002
per hundred.
Onions-Oregon, buying price, 81 +.
o, b. shipping points.
Eggs-Oregon ranch, buying prices
No. /, 40c dozen; No. 2, SOC; No. 8,
zoe. Jobbing prices: No. /, 42c doz.
Oregon storage, 26@28c.
Poultry - Hens, 113@13ac pound
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1915-11-26
Apple and Potato Crop Big.

The average yield, all crops, per
acre in the Pacific Coast states made q
very favorable showing, according to
government crop report just issued.
The comparison is made with the aver
age yields of recent years and ia
shown in percentage as follows:
Oregon, 1904; Washington, 104.3;
Idaho, 97.9; California, 1898.
In its detailed report on the Amer
ican apple crop, the department says
"The apple production for local and
farms, as well as commercial consump-
tion, as reported November |, 76,670,-
900 barrels, more than confirms the
earlier promise Of large crop. The
crop is approximately 5000, 900 bar
rels less than last years bumper crop,
but $4,000, 900 barrels above the FIVE
year average.
OF the American potato crop the
government report says:
''The estimates of potato yield show
a decline of 2.3 bushels per acre from
the promise of month ago. The es-
timated yield Of 96.3 bushels indicates
total crop Of S59, ,0O0,0 900 bushels,
1000, 900 bushels less than the large
crop Of last year, and 100000 bush
els greater than the five-year average.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1915-11-26
Dynamite Placed TO XIII ArChboId,
President Of Standard Oil Co.

Tarrytown, N, Y.-A plan to kill
John D. Archbolod, president of the
Standard Oil company of New Jersey,
was frustrated by the finding of dy-
Mantle bomb in the wheel rut of a
roadway on his estate here leading
from the financier's home, in the opin-
ion of Chief of Police Bowles.
The bomb consisted of four sticks of
dynamite, with wires and percussion
caps, and Chief Bowles said he be-
lieved the plan was to blow up Mr..
Archbold in his automobile as he was
riding over what is known as the south
roadway from his home.
The dynamite, wire and caps were
wrapped in dark yellow paper.
Chief Bowles said it was all so ar
ranged that the slightest impact would
explode the bomb.
The bomb was found Saturday, but
the fact did not become known until
Monday, when Mr.. Archbold issued in
structions to increase the number of
guards about the estate.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1915-11-26
No Longer RESPONSIBLE.

The dangers Of travel by sea at this
time have played havoc with the
nerves Of timid passengers.
Early one morning recently there
was considerable commotion on the
decks Of a coastwise vessel plying be-
tween Savannah and Baltimore, when
o scantily clad man hurried from his
stateroom and dashed toward the up
per deck. On the way he ran into
the captain Of the vessel.
whats the matter, captain?" he
managed to gasp. "Have we been tor
pedoed?" =
"Calm yourself, my dear sir, and be
prepared for the worst" answered the
official.
"Oh, don't tell me we're going
downp moaned the other. Quick,
where are the life preservers?"
"They wouldn't be Of any service al
this stage" explained the captain.
"Too late?" quavered the despair
ing passenger.
"Yes," said the captain, solemnly.
We've done all we can for you. You'll
have to look out for yourself from now
on. You see, we've just tied up to
the dock"
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1915-11-26
SON, ONCE THOUGHT DEAD,
HOME AGAIN; PARENTS COLLAPSE

Oregon City, Or.-Charles Sturgis,
AZ years old, who disappeared two
years ago after escaping from the in
sane asylum at Salem, and whose body
some months ago supposedly was bur-
led by his parents, walked into the
home Of his aging parents at Candy
Tuesday night, a rejuvenated and ap-
parently rational man.
The shock was SO severe that bis
father and mother both collapsed on
hearing the news and before they
could see or welcome him.
The sister who opened the door to
the long-lost and mourned son was able
to receive the brother; as gently as
possible broke the news to the parents
and put the younger Sturgis to bed be-
fore she, too, gave way under the
strain.
The return Of Charles Sturgis vindi-
Gates the aged mothers intuition often
expressed in the last few weeks that
her son was not dead. She often
feared that they had buried the wrong
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1915-11-26
Best Proof That
Resinol Heals Eczema

In our file of reports, covering q
period Of twenty years, literally thou.
saids Of physicians tell how success.
full the Resinol treatment Is for ecze-
ma and similar skin troubles, The
first use of Resinol Ointment and
Resinol Soap usually stops the itching
and burning, and they soon clear away
all trace of the eruption. No other
treatment for the skin now before the
public can show such record Of pro-
fessional approval.
Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soap
work so gently, and are 30 absolutely
free from anything that could injure
even the tenderest skin, that they are
ideal for healing the skin troubles of
infants and children. Sold by oil
druggists
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1915-11-26
Well Supplied.

"Ill take two cards." said the man
on the right of the dealer.
Three for me-" said the next man.
The dealer gave each one what he
had asked for and then picked up his
own hand and looked 1t over.
1--WE got enough" he announced as
he cast proprietary look on the chips
In the middle of the table.
II should say you have got enough"
remarked the man opposite. Count
ing the two you've got up your sleeve
and the three that are sticking out of
your shoe, it looks to me as If you've
got enough to play the game all by
yourself. But before you do so I'm
sure you won't mind II the rest of US
take our chips out of this jackpot"
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1915-11-26
Christmas Rush Ia Near.

Washington, ID. C.-Postmaster Gen.
eral Burleson is organizing for the
Christmas rush. He gave these direc-
tions to postmasters: Advertise that
parcels should be mailed early to avoid
the rush. They can bear the words
Not to be opened until Christmas
"Put on extra carriers, provide push
carts, bicycles, motorcycles, wagons OF
automobiles as necessary.
EDO not work clerks overtime to the
point Of hardship. Do not overlook
the fact that this years Christmas bus.
mess will be the largest ever known y
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1915-11-26
Two Diplomatic Dinners Will Be
Given to Avoid Friction.
.NHIRALs WILL BE GUESTS OF BOTH
Allies Turn to Come First; Germany,
Austria and Turkey Second
Other Dinners to Follow.

Washington, D. C.--President Will
son announced Monday gay season
for the coming winter. He and his
bride will be the host and hostess al
several receptions and dinners.
Among these dinners will be two
given for the diplomatic corps. Here
tofore only one dinner has been given.
That, however, was in time of peace,
when the British and German, the
Russian and the Austro-H Hungarian,
the Turkish and Italian, and all the
other ambassadors representing the
two armed camps of Europe, were on
speaking terms. To overcome the
present awkward situation, two din
ners will be given.
Here, again, the President, is likely
to find himself in difficulties. Which
side will be represented at the first
dinner? In other words, who will have
precedence? Again, who will be asked
to meet the allies, and who the Ger
mans and Austro- Hungarians?
The State department has careful
ly studied. this question. The dean of
the diplomatic corps is Mr.. Jusserand,
the French ambassador. Naturally,
he must be invited to the first func-
tion. This means that invitations
must be extended also to the British
ambassador, the Russian ambassador,
the Japanese ambassador, and the
Italian ambassador.
The understanding is that the repre-
sentatives of all the neutral nations
will be invited at the same time.
The second dinner will be given with
Count Bernstorff, the German ambas-
sador, as the guest Of honor. His col
leagues Of Austria. Hungary, Turkey
and Bulgaria likewise will be invited.
In order that no untoward questions
shall develop, the representatives Of
all the neutral nations will be asked
for the second time to dine at the
White House.
Here is the official program of the
receptions and dinners which the Pres
ident and Mrs. Gait have arranged;
January, Z, Friday, Pan-American
reception.
January II, Tuesday, Cabinet din
ner.
January 81, Friday, diplomatic din
ner.
January rs, Tuesday, diplomatic
dinner.
February 4, Friday, judicial recep-
tion.
February 8, Tuesday, Supreme court
dinner.
February ls, Friday, Congressional
reception.
February 90, Tuesday, Speakers
dinner.
March 8, Friday, Army and Navy
reception.