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The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-20
OPPERMAN DENIES HE
AGREED TO take $4,000
Contractor Declares He Never Made
Offer to Compromise Claim for
Sewer Extras at a Figure Below
That Specified by the Arbitrators

Notwithstanding the statement of
William H. Lynch, City Highway Com
missioner, that W. H. Opperman once
agreed to settle with the City for $16,-
900 for extra work done on the inter
cepting sewer-$6,767.09 less than
was awarded to the contractor by the
board of neutrality-suspicious. to-day
declared emphatically that he never
presented any offer of settlement to
the City.
The contractor emphatically denied
that he would have settled either for
$4,000 or $4,000, and added that
he is disappointed at not getting a
larger award than the $22,767 which
the arbitrators specified. Further than
that the contractor would say nothing.
AS Opperman closed the interview
with newspaperman, J. William Bow
man and Edwin C. Thompson, members
of the Board of Public Works; City So
licitor d. S. Seitz, Highway Commits
sioner Lynch and Joel d. Justin chief
engineer of the Board of Public Works,
went into conference this afternoon.
Their purpose was to discuss the de-
cision of the board of arbitrators-
Joseph l.. Shearer, Jr., Farney Gannett
and Roy G. Cox--in the sewer matter.
Opperman s original claim for extras
under the intercepting sewer contract
was said to have been 100000, but
City officials to-day declared that $685.
900 was submitted as later claim.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-20
Hillsdale Cemetery Au-
thoritieS Invite Full
Investigation of I'm.
probable Story
SO ANNOUNCE
IN NEW SPAPER
Directors Assert Rumors Can Easily
Be Proved or Disproved by Opening
the Graves and They Are Ready
to Assist Persons Desiring It

The six directors of the Hillsdale
Cemetery Association, which conducts
the burial ground at Hillsdale, near
Middletown, last evening inserted an
advertisement in the Middletown
journal" under the heading:
"To the lot owners of the Hillsdale
cemetery"
The advertisement reads as follows:
Rumors are afioat to the effect
that large number of graves in the
Hillsdale cemetery have been tamper-
ed with. No authority can be traced
for this improbable story, and an in.
vestigation made discloses that so far
as we can learn there is no foundation
for it.
"While the men whose names are
coupled with it are all dead, this is
matter that can easily be proved or
disapproved by opening the graves,
and the association will welcome the
effort of any surviving friends in that
direction.
Hillsdale Cemetery Ass n.
S. NJ Gingrich, one of the directors
stated to reporter for the Star-Inde
pendent to-day that the plan to inser
the advertisement in the newspaper anC
also invite full inquiry into rumor!
regarding the cemetery was decided
upon at meeting of the directors helt
at his home on Main street, Middle
town; on Tuesday evening.
"We place no belief whatever in tn,
rumors that are afloat," said Mr.
Gingrich, "and we feel absolutely Ger
tain that the fullest inquiry will prov,
the reports to be untrue.
81 might add that while the direc
tors of the cemetery association, whC
have Investigated the gossip do not fec
it necessary to open the graves of tn,
dead to prove the facts, we do no
want to stand in the way of those VIII,
may desire to open the graves to salts
fly themselves. do not know whethe
any family has decided to continue tn,
inquiry further.
1t was learned to-day that the ru
mors referred to in the advertisement
relate to unsubstantiated stories circu
lated in the lower end of the county
that bodies had been removed from tn,
cemetery and sold. The cemetery au
thorities say they have convinced them
selves these stories are false and tina
they will offer every assistance in thei
power to persons desiring to investigat,
further.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-20
BEIDLEMAN IS ELECTED
AS President PRO TEN.
Harrisburg Senator Is Sworn in by
Judge McCarrell and Is Led to the
Chair, Whers He Wields Gavel in
the Closing Session

The Senate this morning proceeded
to the election of President Pro Tenn,
the names of Edward +. Beidleman, of
Dauphin, for the Republicans, and Hen
ry Washers, of York, for the Demo.
Gratis, being presented. Mr.. Beidleman
received 3S votes and Mr.. Washers IL
votes.
Mr.. Beidleman was escorted to the
chair by Senators Sproul, Daix and
Washers. The oath of Office was ad.
ministered by Judge McCarrell, of Har.
risburg. On taking the chair the new
President Pro TEN. made a brief speech
appreeiative of the honor conferred on
him. He referred to the fact that his
legal perceptor, Judge McCarrell, had
administered the oath of office.
In 1898, when Judge McCarrell was
a member of the Senate, Senator Bedle
man entered his Office as law student
ard was graduated from there two
years later. Beidleman began his po,
litical career in the House, serving two
terms, and then retiring, declining all
Office until he could be candidate for
Senator, which came in 1912, when he
was successful in gaining the seat in
the Senate which had once been held
by Judge McCarrell. The latter to-day
beamed with pleasure as he admins
tered the oath TO his former student.
On Senator Beidleman's desk was
placed two huge wicker vases contain
ing roses, the gift of friends in the
Harrisburg Republican Club and of the
Dauphin county bar.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-20
His Statement About
Uncle Sans Fighting
Ships Meets With
Wilson's Approval
MUCH PLEASED
WITH THE FLEET
President Has Interesting Journey on
the Mayhower on His Return to
Washington From Reviewing the
Atlantic Squadron at New York
By Associated Press.

Washington, May 20.-President
Wilson S impressions of the Atlantic
fleet, which he review at New York
early this week, were set forth in the
following statement issued at the White
House to-day upon the President S re-
turn:
al was greatly struck by the APP
pearanee of the fleet and the quiet
efficiency shown by the officers and
men, and l am sure every one must
have been who had the pleasure of see.
ing it assembled at New York. There
could have been no more interesting
veri6cation of Admiral Dewey state.
ment that the navy was never in a bet.
er or more efficient condition and that
the country has every reason to be
proud of it not, only, but every reason
to wish to go forward in it's policy of
steadily adding to its strength and
equipment
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-20
French Land TROOPS At z
PLACES IN DARDANELLES

The Rev. H. W. Hartsock, of Camp
French troops have been landed at
Seddul Bahr at the southern tip of the
Gallipoli peninsula and on the Euro
pean side of the Dardanelles, and are
now fighting around the Turkish posi-
tions at Krithia, according to dis
patch received by the Grecian news
paper Messenger D'Athens from
Mudros, Lennos Island. This informa-
tion was received to-day by the Havas
News Agency from Athens. The French
troops are being supported by the
French feet which is stationed in the
bay.
The British forces which dcbarked
at Gaba Tepe are directing their ac-
tion towards Krithia with the object
of surrounding the Turks. The attack
on the fortified positions at Chibaba
continues. The battle front at the lat
ter point is IL miles in width
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Continued on Ninth Page.
SHOOTS wife, KILLS SELF
Double Tragedy Near Schaefferstown
This Morning in Which Thomas
Wike Ends Own Life

Especial to the Star independently
Lebanon, Pa, May 20.-Thomas
Wike, aged 35 years, married, living
at Waldeck, in the Schaefferstown re-
gion, this county, shot and dangerously
wounded his wife this morning ut his
home, and Immediately afterward killed
himself by shooting. The wife is ex.
pected to die. The couple have a
young child. Excessive drinking is
thought to have crazed Wike and
caused him to commit the double crime,
The family are widely known
throughout the entire eastern end of
Lebanon county and also in the Ian
caster county region.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-20
Governor Names Sue
cessors For 5 of the
Tener Public Service
Commissioners
NAMES TO-DAY
ARE CONFIRMED
Pennypacker and Brecht Retained and
the New Members Are Killing, Ma
gee, Monaghan, Kiess and Ainey-
Action Causes a Sensation

Only two of the seven Public Serv-
ice Commissioners appointed by Gov
ernor Tener were retained by Governor
Brumbaugh who last night sent to the
Senate the new board to replace that
composed of the Tener appointees
whose nominations Brumbaugh recent
ly withdrew. The new commission as
nominated last night at II O'Clock
is as follows:
Samuel W. Pennypacker, Schwenks-
vile, 10 years.
John S. Killing, Erie, years.
William A. Magee, Pittsburgh, s
years.
NJ. J.. Brecht, Lancaster, I years.
John Monaghan, Philadelphia,
years.
Edgar A. Kiess, Wilhamsport, 5
years.
William D. b. Ainey, Montrose, 4
years.
The Senate Committee on Executive
Nominations this morning reported ou,
all of the remaining nominations in its
possession, sent in by the Governor uI
to the minutes, and all were confirmed
without opposition, including the new
members of the Public Service Commits
sion. The work of the committee was
then finished.
Former Governor Pennypacker, who
is again made chairman of the commits
sion, and Professor NJ. j. Brecht, of
Lancaster, are the only ones to retain
their places. The remaining five men,
bers are new appointees.
John S. Killing, who drew the see
ond prize, is an Erie Democrat and
served as chairman of the Democratic
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-20
Green BOOK DISCLOSES
ITALY'S Remuneration OF
HER treaty With TEUTONS

Rome, May 10, 1925 A. NJ, by Way
of Paris, May 20, 10.45 A. M.-Dip-
lomatc documents which disclose each
successive step in the negotiations
which resulted in Italy's rcnunciation
of her treaty of alliance with Austria
and Germany are continued in the green
book issued by the Italian government.
This history of diplomatic inter
changes begins with telegram sent
by Foreign Minister Sonnino to the
Duke of Avarna, Italian Ambassador at
Vienna, on December 8, 1914, instruct
ing him to notify Count Won Berchtold,
then Austrian Foreign Minister, that
the Austrian advance in Servia consti-
tuted fact covered in Article of
the Triple Alliance treaty emitting
Italy to compensations. Count Won
Berchtold replied that his opinion did
not agree with this view, but on De-
Continued on Ninth Page.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-20
ALLIED WARSH|PS AND TURK
FORTS IN BOMBARDMENTS

London, May 20.-The Athens cor
respondent of the "Times sends the
following regarding the operations in
the Dardanelles:
con Saturday fierce fighting occur
red above the village of Krithia while
the allies continued their efforts to oc-
cupy the heights dominating Kilid
Bahr, operating principally from the
Kirthia side.
'sSome Turkish forts on the Euro
pean side of the Dardanelles continue
to maintain spamodic fire. During the
last few days the feet has been en-
gagged in destroying the enemy's mo-
bile batteries at Erekeui on the Asia
tic shore, which were interfering with
our mine sweepers' work. -
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-20
EQUAL RIGHTS" MEASURE
Is PASSED FINALLY

The Senate adopted the report of the
conference committee on the equal
rights bill, which was sent from the
House in the closing minutes. The bill
provides fine of $50 for violation of
the law and eliminates damages and
Imprisonment. 1t applies to all places
of amusement and public accommoda-
tion, and affects all citizens of every
race, creed and color.
The conference committee on the bill
amended it so as to do away with a
printer s error and the House adopted
the report. The bill passed the Legisla-
ture finally and goes to the Governor.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-20
animals Die Wholesale
Gore Thinks Poison, Not Collie, Killed
His 2 Horses, IL Rabbits, 6
Guinea Pigs and Pigeons
Especial to the star-Independentl

tSpeclal to the Star-lndependent)
Royalton, Pa, May 20.-Although
collie, induced by feeding new rye, has
been alleged as the probable cause of
the death of two of his three horses. A
dozen rabbits, half a dozen guinea pigs
and many pigeons, John R. Gore, poul-
try fancier, to-day declared he is not
yet convinced that his stock was not
poisoned by enemies.
Many of the pigeons died on Sunday,
the guinea pigs and the rabbits sur.
vived until Monday and then the first
of the two horses expired. The second
died on Tuesday and the third now is
very i'll and may not recover.
A veterinarian advanced the opin-
ion that through the feeding of green
rye the stock became i'll from collie.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-20
Will Find Funds to Close Gap

City Highway Commissioner Lynch
said this afternoon that despite the
fact the arbitrators' award to w. H.
Opperman, contractor, for extra sewer
work will use up more than the present
balance in the sewer loan fund, plan
will be found to borrow funds sufficient
to close the "gap" in the river wall
at Market street.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-20
SUBMARINE sinks BRITISH
TRAWLER. THE CREW Saved

Peterhead, Scotland, May 20, 1.15
2. M.-The British trawler Chrysolte
was sunk by German submarine at a
point thirty miles off Kinnaird S Head
in the North sea, yesterday.
The crew of the trawler took to Their
boats and were landed here by Nor.
wegian steamer. 1t is believed that al
least two submarines are operating in
these waters
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-20
Continued on Ninth Page
MONTGOMERY AND RAMBO
AMONG THOSE REAPPOINTED

Governor Brumbaugh sent the follow
ing appointments to the Senate to-day:
Samuel B. Rambo, Harrisburg, to be
Superintendent of Public Grounds and
Buildings.
William H. Smith, Philadelphia, to
be State Commissioner of Banking.
Thomas j. Lynch, South Bethlehem,
to be a member of the Water Supply
Commission.
Thomas Lynch Montgomery, of Green
hill, Chester county, to be State Ii.
brarian
Charles Johnson, Norristown, to be
Insurance Commissioner.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-20
So, 900 FIRE AT HALIFAX
Summer and Dwelling Houses of Peter
Enders Burned-No Insurance

Especial to the Star r-IRdependent)
Halifax, May 2O.-The large dwell
ing house and summer house on the
farm of Peter Enders, in Halifax town
ship, caught fire from an overheated
stove on Tuesday and was burned to
the ground.
All the furniture, lard and old meat
were consumed. The loss is about
$4,000, with no insurance.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-20
late WAR news summary

''No one in Italy any longer doubts
that war begins to-day" says press
dispatch from Chiasse, in Switzerland,
near the italian border, to Berlin.
A dispatch from Paris says word has
been received there from Rome that
the italian Chamber of Deputies to-
day granted full powers to the Minister
of War.
Renewed efforts against the Turks on
Gallipoi peninsula have been underta-
ken by the French and British, with
Continued on Ninth Page.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-20
BABY Swallows Poison Pills

William Buyler, Jr., the 2-year-old
son of Mr. and Mrs. William Buyley,
413 kelker street, was brought to the
Harrisburg hospital at s o clock this
morning suffering from poison pills
which he swallowed while playing
around the house. Following an ex-
animation eaffein ehlorate table was
removed from the child s stomach.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-20
Italian Parlia m en- t
Meets To-day and
Declaration of Policy
Is Expected
ITALY EXPLAINS
IN GREEN BOOK
Tells Why She Was Compelled to Ig-
more the Treaty of Alliance With
the Dual Monarchy-German Press
Admits War Inevitable

Paris, May 20.-Reports have been
received here from Rome that the Ital-
ian Chamber of Deputies by virtually
a unanimous vote to-day granted full
powers to the Minister of War.
Rome, May 20, Via Paris.-Premier
Salandra introduced bill this after
noon in the Chamber of Deputies con-
ferring on the government extraordi-
nary powers in case of war. A commit.
tee was named to give this project i'm.
mediately consideration.
London, May 20.-Austria' final
proposals have been rejected unani-
mouslv by the Italian council Of min
listers, and the two nations are a step
nearer war. The Italian parliament
meets to-day. 1t is generally felt that
the momentous decision of war or peace
can hardly be postponed beyond this
sitting, although reports are current
that Austria has increased the conces'
sions she is willing to make in order to
insure Italian neutrality
The German press while admitting
that war with Italy can hardly be pre-
vented, it views the prospect calmly,
the opinion even being expressed that
Austria, because of the Italian attack,
may be compelled to make separate
peace with Russia, a course which prob
ably would result in the release of
more German troops for service in the
western frontier.
Amsterdam, Via London, May 20,
800 P. M.-"No one in Italy any
longer doubts that war begins to-day"
is the text of telegram sent from
Chiasso, Switzerland, under the date of
Thursday (to-day) and printed in the
"Berliner Tageblatt.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-20
Tarse French war Renort

Paris, May 20, $50 P. M.--The
French War Office this afternoon gave
out report on the military situation
which reads: "There has been moth
ing Wednesday night to report"
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-20
Ru Associated Press

New York, May 2O.-A sudden ad-
vance of 3 points in Missouri Pacific
followed by an equally abrupt decline
of 2 IL was the only feature of the
late trading. The closing was steady.
Uncertainty, based largely upon the
foreign situation was the dominant
characteristic of to-day's market.
Trading was trife more active, but
lacked public interest.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-20
President back in Washington

Washington, May 20.-The yacht
IMayfower returning from New York
with President Wilson and his party
a. m. to-day. The President later mo-
tored to the White House for break
fast.
The yacht remained anchored
throughout the night in the Potomac
below Washington in order to give the
President another night on the water
before returning to work.
Immediately after breakfast the
President went to his study and at
tackled an accumulation of work. He
Continued nm Ninth Page
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-20
Lawmakers End Work
of 1915 Session With
Exchange of Giftsand
FareWellS
WILL NOT MEET
AGAIN TILL 1917
Clock Is Put Back More Than Three
Hours So That the Hands Do Not
Point to IL, the Time Officially
Agreed on to Close Biennial Session

At 322 clock this afternoon the hi.
en9ial session of the Legislature came
to an end, when Speaker Amber ad-
iourned the House sine die. The law
makers. will not assemble again until
January, 1917. unless called together
in special session.
At 8 clock committee from the
House announced in the Senate that the
lower branch was ready to adjourn
and this was at once followed by re.
port from the committee to inform the
adjourn. 2 report said that the Sen.
ate had pc ned its mission and that
the Governor had nothing further to
communicate. With brief and elo,
quent farewell, Lieutenant Governor
McClain thereupon announced the Sen.
ate adjourned. This was followed al
most Immediately by the House ad
journment.
Repeatedly during the afternoon, in
both branches, the hands of the clock
were turned back so they wouki not
reach II, the time that had been agreed
upon for finally adjournment.
The closing hours of the session OF
the House were taken up with the
presentation of gifts to the Speaker
and employees Each member contrib
uted $40 to a fund of more than
$4,000 which was used in the purchase
of the gifts.
A handsome silver service was pre-
sented to Speaker Amber in behalf OF
the members by William H. Wilson. OF
Philadelphia. He said much of the sue
cess of the session of 1915 was due to
the selection of Mr.. Amber as Speaker
Mr. Amber thanked the members fol
their consideration for him during the
session and hoped that members would
have an opportunity to help use the gift
at some time.
Mr.. Baldwin, of Delaware county
presented to Thomas H. Garvin. chief
clerk, a phonograph. Mr.. Roney, OF
Philadelphia, presented to Speaker Am
bier a beautiful electric table lamp in
behalf of Chief Clerk Garvin, who later
presented the Speaker with a gavel.
A grandfather s clock was presented
to William S. Leib, resident clerk. on
behalf of the House, by Mr.. Palmer, OF
Schuylkill. A rug was presented tc
James N. Moore, chief of the Legisla
tive Reference Bureau, by Mr.. Kits
of Erie. A handsome mantle clock wa:
presented to |. Dale Meals, assistant
resident clerk The Rev. Mr.. Staley
chaplain of the House, received a purse
Journal Clerk Brackney, cut glass puncf
bowl; the assistant journal clerk, dia
mond stickpin; Reading Clerk Falken
stein, watch. Purses were presented
to the other House attaches.
A long and bitter debate on the
Buckman uniform cold storage bill il
Continued on Second Page,
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-20
Supreme Court Here Next Week

Philadelphia, May 2O.-The State
Supreme Court finished its Philadelphia
term to-day and adjourned to meet in
Harrisburg next Monday. No decisions
were announced.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-20
Portugal's Capital Remains Calm

Lisbon, May 20.-The new ministry
having definitely formed revolution
ary committee has been dissolved. The
capital remains calm.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-20
both BANKS OF San HELD
BY RUSSIANS. REPULSINC
ATTACKSOF THE AUSTRIANS
TIE 6EoRGiA. pHE NEW HAAPsHRE.

Petrograd, May 20.-The Russians
continue to hold both banks of the
river San south of Jaroslau, according
to an official statement issued from the
headquarters of the general staff last
night. The bombardment of Permysl
continues and in the sector between
Permysl and the great Marsh of the
Dniester the Russians claim to have re-
pulsed desperate attacks of the Austro-
Germans. 1t is admitted that the Teu-
tonic allies have consolidated their
positions on the right banks of the
San in the sector between Jaroslau and
Lezaysko.
Berlin, May 20, Via London-The
correspondent of the "Lokal Anzeiger'
at Austrian field headquarters has sent
in dispatch reading:
FThe Austrians have assembled re-
inforcements behind the river San and
have been making preparations for a
stand. We must therefore anticipate a
big battle in the near future. The Teu-
tonic allies already have gained several
strong footholds on the Russian side
of the river San, and the ring around
Permysl steadily is growing smaller.
A correspondent of the paper at
Chernowitz wires that fighting there is
continuous, and that shrapnel is being
used largely against the German and
Austrian positions around this city.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-20
Jury Has Barnes Libel s,,it

Syracuse, N Y, May 2O.-The
Barnes Roosevelt libel suit went to the
jury this afternoon at 3.11 o'clock.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-20
WALL STREET CLOSING

Continued on Ninth Page.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-05-19
hty Board
teedings.
April 8th, 1915.
olark of Villas county,

srsigned members OF the
III Supervisors OF Villas
] majority of said board,
ron call a special meet
9ntv board Of Supervis-
4 an the 9Th day of May
EDcIeck p. NJ, at the coun-
Sice at the court house in
Eagle River, for the Pur-
Ioizing said board and APP
j several committees and
i business that may prep
Efore said board.
Isl day of April 1915.
lannon's sup.
.enberger sup.
bck sup.
Egin sup.
KamEe sup.
Inch sup
/ River April 26th 1915.
/, special meeting of the
III Of supervisors of Villas
s,onsin.