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The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-23
ABOLITION OF FEE SYSTEM
PROPOSED BY BEIDLEMAN
Dauphin Senator Declares That All
County Offices Should Be Salaried
Ones and viii Soon Introduce Bill
to That Effect N

The abolition of the fee system for
county officers will be one of the first
measures to be introduced in the Senate
by Senator Beidleman, but possibly not
on Monday night, as it is expected that
there viii be rush of bills on that
evening, in order to give the commit.
tees something to do on Tuesday and
Wednesday.
Senator Beidleman holds that all
county Offices ought TO be salaried ones
and the exact amount that each official
will receive will then be fixed. The fee
system is ancient, unsatisfactory, and
does not always give an official the
amount that he should receive in pro-
portion to the Importance of his office,
The Beidleman bill will do away with
all fees. 1t is in course of prepara-
tion now, and will be pushed through
Senate and House. as there seems to be
disposition in both bodies to favor sal
aries instead of fees.
Another important bin to be intro
duced by Senator Beidleman is the ere
alton of the Office of Receiver of Taxes,
to whom shall be paid all county and
city taxes. In other words, with Re
ceiver of Taxes there will be but one
person to be responsible for the collec-
tion of all taxes levied in county and
city, and but one place to receive taxes,
which, of course, would be in the court
house. This would do away with all
tax collectors and centralize the collee-
tion. But one difficulty confrpnts tne
proposition at present and that is the
separation of county and city finances,
but it is expected that the solution
will be worked out satisfactorily aud
the bill will be perfect when introduced
by Senator Beidleman.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-23
She DODCES 200 MISSILES
AS The STOVE BLOWS UP
Continued From First Page.


bred through the air like shrapnel, ere
Ating havoc with everything in their
path.
Mrs Bamherger's Chair Shattered
Pieces of the cast iron stove gouged
grooves an inch deep in the woodwork
light beside Mrs. Bamberger; the win
low in the out-kitehen was blown com
bleteiy out, holes were cut through the
plaster as if by sharp instrument,
and vet in all this rain of metal not
pne scrap hit Mrs. Bamberger, The
left back leg of the chair on which
Bhe was seated was badly splintered.
In the dining room where the range
had been, chairs and other furniture
were badly damaged by the flying mis-
Files. A coal oil lamp, standing on one
end of a mantel, was overturned by the
Explosion and il broke in falling to the
floor. The oil caught fire from red hot
roals that were showered in all direc-
lions and soon column of flame ran
From the floor to the ceiling.
The force of the explosion was so
great that door leading from the din
ing room to the living room, which was
closed, was forced open, and red hot
eoals were hurled into both the living
,room and the front parlor, burning holes
Pin the parlor carpets and rugs. All the
|panes of glass in the dining window
frames and door transoms broke.
Stove Lids Cuts Ring in Ceiling
One of the range lids was forced
against the ceiling with such power
that the exact impression of the lid
was cut out of the plastering as if done
with compass and saw. This break in
the ceiling was accompanied with nu-
|merous smaller punctureS made by
small fragments of the iron which flew
upward.
Samuel Ginerich and John Huff,
|neighbors, were the first on the scene,
and after working like Trojans with
buckets of water, which were carried
Ito them by scores of women who were
attracted bv the noise. conquered the
blaze. \ fire alarm was sent in, but
before the Highspire chemical engine
|arrived these two men had the blaze ex-
Neither Mr.. nor Mrs. Bamberger
lean account for the explosion. There
was water front in the destroyed
range, but they say this did not cause
THE accident. They also scout the idea
|of any explosive being placed in the
coal by an enemy. The loss will be
|about $3.50.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-23
Public Service Commission

The Public Service Commission ad.
journed last night, after a strenuous
weeks work, to meet on February g
No notice was given of any action in
the application for rehearing in the
case of the passenger railroad rates.
The commission finished the hearing in
the case of Philadelphia citizens against
the Philadelphia Electric Company, a
complaint of poor service and exorbitant
rates. In connection with this latter
case was one involving the approval
of the contract for street lighting be-
tween the city of Philadelphia and the
electric company, which the commission
will decide later. Dean Lewis. the Bull
Moose party leader, appeared for the
Philadelphia petitioners, and former
Deputy Attorney General Fred. w.
Fleitz for the electric company.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-23
Meade Memorial

The Legislature will be asked by the
Meade Memorial Association to make
an additional appropriation for the
Meade memorial and statue to be erect
ed in the city of Washington. President
Wilson yesterday signed the bill APP
proving the site for the memorial at
Third street and Pennsylvania avenue,
selected by committee of architects,
and the work will now proceed This
State has appropriated $4,000 for
the memorial, but more money is neces.
sary, and the Legislature will be ask
ed to be liberal. Colonel John B. Pat
rick, of the State Department, who is
a member of the Meade Memorial com
mission, has received notice of the
President action.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-23
Advice to Breeders

Carl w. Gay, Director of Horse
Breeding of the State Live Stock Sani-
tary Board, has issued a circular to
Pennsylvania horse breeders in which
he says that horse market events have
taken such definite turn that there
can no longer be any question of the
outcome of horse breeding in this coun-
try. The normal demand for business
and farm horses will be resumed this
spring. With the expectation of 800.
600 horses during the year, the supply
to meet the demand will be greatly de-
pleted. The call for our horses from
abroad will continue long after the war
is over American breeders will have
to depend upon home-bred breeding
stock. The most reliable predictions
are for unprecedented high prices in
the future. In conclusion ne SAYS to
the breeders: "Sit tight; do not get
panic-stricken but restore your conf,
dence in the horse business; proceed in
telligently; aim high. .
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-23
RETURNS TO WORK; ARRESTED
Charged With Holding UP Movie Pro-
prietor at Marietta

Marietta, Jan. 23.-Peter Guile. 40
years old, a Hungarian, was arrested
yesterday by Constable Shields and
Justice Hicks, of Maytown, on the
charges of assault and battery with
intent to kill, carrying concealed dead
ly weapons and highway robbery, pre-
ferred by Samuel Acri, manager of the
Marietta Photoplay theatre. A
About a month ago Mr.. Acr was
held up and an attempt made to rob
him, but he foiled his assailant. Guile,
who was suspicioned, left Immediately
and detectives followed him to Steelton
and Coatesville. Yesterday he return
ed to go to work, thinking the matter
settled, and he was arrested and lodged
in the Lancaster county Jail for a
hearing next week.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-23
MORE SNOW PREDICTED
Colder Weather Forecasted and Precipi.
tation May Revert to Beautiful

After five inches of snow had fallen
fising temperature which turned the
precipitation TO rain and melted what
had already fallen, Harrisburg passed
through another very sloppy day. The
storm responsible for this weather has
passed to the north of Harrisburg, to
the Lake Ontario region, and will con-
tinue to give unsettled weather to-
night. The temperature will fall to-.
night below freezing and more snow
may result.
Light snow began falling here Ute
yesterday afternoon. becoming heavier
and continuing into the morning.
Transportation companies early cleared
their tracks with sweepers and
throughout the night continued trolley
service with the result, that schedules
were not interrupted this morning.
The storm will move out during the
night. weather forecasters believe, and
in its wake will be much colder
weather.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-23
LECTURE ON GOOD ROADS
Deputy Highway Commission Speaks
Before Alricks Association

Members of the Legislature and of
the board of governors of the Harris
burg Motor Club were among the 1927
men present at the monthly social meet
ing of the Alricks Association at st.
Andrew S parish house. Nineteenth and
Market streets, last night. The address
of the evening was given by Joseph W.
Hunter, deputy State Highway Com
missioner, on 'Good Roads. -
The lecture was illustrated with
lantern slides, showing road conditions
in Pennsylvania, Following Victrola
concert a smoker was held and twenty
four new members were admitted into
the organization.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-23
LATE war news SUMMARY |



avowed purpose of testing the right Of
the British government to interfere
under certain conditions with American
shipping.
The Dacia, cotton laden, from Gal
weston, waiting moderation in the
weather to up-anchor. will determine
the question of giving American. reg
istry to German vessel, and the voy-
age of Wilhelmina, from New York
last night with American foodstuffs,
viii decide, 1t is ex )ected. whether
Great Britain can stop American YES
scls from carrying to Germany Amer
ican goods destined for consumption by
the civilian ana no. the military popu-
lation Of that country.
The Dacfs. German steamer, took
American registry since the beginning
Of the war. The British government
says 1t will stop her and test the case
before prize court. Great Britain has
said nothing as to her course in the
case of the Wilhelmina. This steamer
passed a British cruiser just outside
New York harbor last night and was
not molested. She may, of course, be
held up when she reaches the other side
and tries to enter German port.
The recent activities of German aer.
ial raiders continue to hold public at
tcntion in England to the ever-present
fear of concerted onslaught from the
clouds.
Last night there were reports from
the east coast Of England that Ger
man Zeppelins again were flying over
Norfolk, headed in southerly direc-
tion, and note of alarm ran through
the country. Hurried investigation,
however, brought no confirmation and
this morning the reports seem to have
been unfounded
But yesterday did see a fatal Ger
man air raid on Dunkirk, France. A
group of airmen threw 80 bombs on
this French port. Six persons were
killed and sixteen wounded. A Zep-
pelin was reported over the British
channel yesterday and 0stend is cred
tied with seeing one this morning.
Following the German air raid the
early part Of this week, this renewal of
activity in the air is causing much anx-
iety in England.
A report from Constantinople on
military developments has come to hand
by way of Amsterdam. It avoids any
reference to the recent Russian claims
of decisive victories at Kara -Urgan and
Sari- -Kamysh, but, on the contrary, re-
cites Russian defeat in the Caucasus,
and says that in Arabia the Turks have
defeated certain British contingents.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-23
TO PROBE AUTO ACCIDENT
Crash That Caused Miss Maugan's
Death Will Be INVESTIGATED

4 Coroner's inquest into the auto
mobile accident at Front and Walnut
streets, at IL O'Clock New Year s
night, in which Miss Grace L. Maugan,
80 Forster street, was killed when the
automobile in which she was riding col
lided with Valley Railway Company s
ear, will be held next Wednesday even
ing at 7.SO O'Clock in the rooms of
Undertaken R. X. Spicer, 313 Walnut
street.
The time for the inquest has been
delayed until the other occupants of
the machine who were injured were
able to appear at the inquest. John t.
Hargest, Jr., proprietor of the Rex
garage was driving the machine at the
time of the accident.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-23
COURT HOUSE
81 WIVES SUE HUSBANDS
Will Appear in Court on Monday and
Tell How They Have Been
Neglected

Thirty sew en- charges of desertion and
non support are listed for hearing be-
fore Judges Kunkel and McCarreN ON
Monday morning. OF that number a
dozen of the charges are new ones,
suits that>were brought since the Sep
tember Criminal Court. The remainder
are eases in which orders had been
made and the husbands are required to
report just what they are doing to pay
maintenance money.
&. M. Welsh will be called ON Mon
day to answer to a charge of violating
the game laws while at the same session
John Branagle will be called on a surety
of the peace case.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-23
FIRE WARNING ISSUED
State Industrial Board VIII Have 1t
Posted In All Work Places

The State industrial board announces
that it has adopted the following
form of order which is to be used for
fire prevention in industrial establish
ments:
"Smoking is prohibited in every
work room or stock room in any fac
tory or work shop in this Common
wealth in which readily combustible
material is used, handled or stored, and
there is an equal fire hazard.''
This form of warning is to be posted
in every factory and workshop in the
State, and the department agents will
see that its posting is enforced.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-23
Russians Killed by Austrian She'll

Berlin, Jan. %, BY Wireless to Lon
don, go A. Mt is officially an
nouneed here that the Russian railway
station near Chenciny (about ten miles
southwest of Kielce, Southern Poland)
which the Austrians destroyed by
single heavy shell, was filled with Rus
sian troops at the time, all of whom
were killed =
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-23
Russell Has Chance to Get Wei,

". s. Russell, proprietor of the Mt.
Holly Clay Works, who was seriously
burned when his home, near Mt. Holly.
was destroyed by fire early yesterday
morning, was reported this afternoon by
MS physician to be much improved.
Russell inhaled flames and he cannot
low talk above whisper, but the ply.
'ieian says he has a good chance to re-
,over, provided no complications set in.
Mr.. Russell is now at the Mt Holly
Inn.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-23
WEEKLY BANK CLEARINGS
Bradstreet's Figures for Last Week in
Harrisburg and Other Cities

Bank clearings in the United States
for the week ending January 81. as
reported to Bradstreet's Journal, New
York. aggregate s3,163,37O, 900,
against $3,079,710,000 last week and
$685., $4,000 in this week last year.
Canadian clearings aggregate $780,
$4,000. as against $132,771. 900 last
week and $157,955, 900 in this week
last year. Following are the returns for
this week, with percentages of change
frnm this weel, Last unnr.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-23
Japs Negotiating With China

Toxic, Jan. 23, 3.45 p. M.-The Jap
anese government has just embarked
on a series of important diplomatic me-
gotiations with China the object of
which is to determine the future status
of Japanese relations with China and
decide certain questions concerning the
future development of the Chinese re-
public.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-23

Jacob Levin, local merchant, has
been adjudicated bankrupt, by the
Federal court of the Middle district
Levin's creditors will hold a meeting
in the Office of John T. Olmsted, the
bankruptcy referee, Third and Market
streets, Harrisburg, February 8, at
which time a trustee will be elected
to take over the business and wind up
the affairs
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-23
Australians Sink supply Shin

London, Jan. 2S, $40 A. MA
Melbourne dispatch to Reuters Tele-
gram Company states that an Austria
liam cruiser on January 6, captured and
sank supply ship which had been act
ing as an auxiliary for German cruisers.
The officers and men of the German
ship are prisoners aboard the cruiser.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-23
Report insignificant Engagements

PetrOgrad, Jan. 23.-"On january
21, Insignificant engagements took place
on all sections of the line,' says the
official communication issued by the
staff of the army of the Caucasus to-
night, "the more important of which
were in the Transtehorokh region,
where our offensive continues success
fully in spite of obstinate resistance by
the Turks. Near Aldos we captured a
Turkish cannon
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-23
SENTENCE COURT MONDAY
Check Forgers Will Not Be Called
Pending Motion For New Trial

Half a dozen defendants commit
ted of petty crimes at the January
criminal court last week will be called
for sentence on Monday, so District
Attorney Stroup said this afternoon.
H. R. Mercer and Fred LeBrun, the
check forgers, who were caught Ave
hours after they began working their
fickle game in this ''iay town, > will
not be called on Monday and probably
not next week, due to the pending mo-
tion of the defendants counsel for a
new trial
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-23
Mrs. Matilda Roshon

Mrs. Matilda Roshon, 4O77 Market
street, Philadelphia, wife of C. S.
Roshon, formerly of this city, died
Thursday at 2 O'Clock at her home in
Philadelphia. The body will be brought
to Harrisburg Monday. Services will
be held in the funeral chapel of Under
taker R. X. Spieer, 313 Walnut street.
and burial will be made in the Harris
burg cemetery.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-23
Modern woodmen Anniversary

The thirty-second anniversary of the
Modern Woodmen of America and sew.
enteenth anniversary of Harrisburg
camp $3.50 will be celebrated next
Tuesday evening at the camp hall, Sec
ond and Walnut streets. There will be
refreshments and smoker. On the
committee are t. +. Parthemore, chair
man; H. H. Towsen, Harry Hin. J.
Robert Champion, H. D. Reel, Charles
W. Erb, l.. Guy Baugher, J. K Morrow.
George P. Satchell, George B. Nebinger,
consul.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-23
WILSON VIEWS ART
President Mingles With Students al
Corcoran Gallery Exhibition

Washington, Jan. %. = President
Wilson spent more than two hours to.
day viewing an exhibition of oil paint
ings by contemporary American artists
at the Corcoran Gallery of Art.
The President mingled freely with
groups of art students and school girls
and, although he was frequently recog.
nized, the crowd allowed him to walk
about unattended.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-23
Former Police Sergeant Who Becomes
Sixth Ward Constable

Bertram A. Wells, who during the adj
ministration of former Mayor Ezra $.
Meals, was sergeant of police, it was
announced to-day, has been appointed
constable of the Sixth ward, to sue.
ceed Constable James II. johnson, who
died suddenly a week ago. Wells will
have his headquarters in the Office of
Alderman A. Nj. lands.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-23
Colonel Seely Back to London

London, Jan. 23, 4.57 A. M.-The
Times announces that Lieutenant
Colonel John Seely, who resigned the
secretaryship of war during the crisis
at the Curragh camp in Ulster, when
British officers resigned rather than
hold command when trouble seemed
possible in Ulster, has returned to Lon
don.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-23
Rumanian Mobilization Unconfrmed

Berlin, via The Hague and London,
Jan. 23. 1928 A. M.-The Rumanian
legation has not received any official
confirmation of the Swiss and Italian
reports regarding Rumanian mobiliza-
ton for which. il is stated, the neces-
sary royal decree has not yet been is
sued.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-23
Dacia Is Still at Galveston
By Associated Press.

Galveston, Tex, Jan. .23. - The
American steamship Dacia, which
cleared for Rotterdam yesterday with a
cargo of 1900 bales of cotton for
transhipment for Bremen, was still at
her dock early to-day and indications
were she will not sail to-day, as had
been intended.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-23
JOHN RUTHERFORD ELDER DIES
Funeral Services Will Be Held Monday
Afternoon at 2 O'clock

The funeral of John Rutherford Ell.
der, "a years old, son of the late, NJ. B..
Elder, who died yesterday, will be held
Monday afternoon at 9 clock, the
Rev. H. B. King, pastor of the Pax
tang Presbyterian church, officiating.
Burial will be in the Paxton church
cemetery. Mr.. Elder is survived by two
brothers, James G., student at Prince.
ton University, and Edward, of Har-
ris0urg. He was member of the Pax
ton Presbyterian church.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-23
Mailing Fake Statements

The Public Service Commission has
issued an order that hereafter public
service companies must post as a whole
official copies of any ruling purporting
to have been made by the commission,
and not garbled copies. The Commits
sion is informed that some companies
have been in the habit of posting and
sending out Commission rulings which
it did not make, which occasion mis-
understanding, confusion and incon-
venience to the patrons of such com.
panies and to the public. To make cer-
tain that they are doing the right
thing the Commission requires that they
file with Secretary Millar copies of all
notices they post OF send out.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-23
Austrian War Loan 1870, 900, 900

Vienna, via Amsterdam and London,
Jan. 23, 1905 A. M.-The final result
of the subscriptions for the Austrian
war loan. it is officially announced.
amounted to $50, 1000, 900. OF this sum
Austria contributed sS3,0O0,000 and
Hungary s237, 100000.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-23
Governor in Philadelphia

Governor Brumbaugh left for Phila.
delphia yesterday afternoon accom-
panied by Private Secretary Hiatt He
will attend the Five O'clock Club din
ner this evening, and return here on
Monday noon. Secretary Hiatt will
present his resignation as the secretary
of the Philadelphia Beard of Education
ON Monday.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-23
DIRECTORS ELECTED
Members of Millers Mutual Fire In
surance Company Hold Meeting

At the annual meeting yesterday of
the members of the Millers Mutual Fire
Insurance Company in their offices in
the Kunkel building, directors were re.
elected for the ensuing year as follows:
John NJ Hays, president; A. C. Gott-
sehal, vice president; B. X. Huntsinger,
secretary, and Joseph H. Kreider, treas.
urer.
fhe twenty-ifth annual report sub
mitted to the directors and members
showed a contingent liability of ST.
695,327.76 and gross assets of S2,-
116,261.10.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-23
New Penbrook Company

The Penbrook Realty Company, of
Penbrcok, to deal in real estate, was
chartered at the State department. with
a capital of $4,000. The ineorporators
are M. c. Miller A. c. Leader, W. D..
Daniel, Harrisburg, and S. A. Wilson,
Penbrook.
The Keystone Motor Company, of
Lewistown, with capital of $4,000,
was also chartered.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-23
THAW BACK In N. Y. TONIGHT
Returned to the Custody Of Empire
State Officials To-day
BY Associated Press.

Concord, N. H., Jan. 23.-Harry K.
Thaw was returned to the custody of
New York State officials to-day. The
formalities which made effective more
than sixteen months of legal effort by
the New York authorities occupied less
than five minutes.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-23
Pearl Myers

Mrs. Pearl Myers, 81 years old
wife of Charles E. Myers, died early
this morning at the home of her parents,
j. 5. Schaeffer, 1906 North Second
street. She is survived by her hus-
oand, two sons and one daughter. Flu
neral arrangements will be announced
later.