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The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-02
BEouEATH1NG BRAINS TO SCIENCE

Announcement made yesterday at the closing
session of the convention of the countrys scientists
in Philadelphia, that three distinguished members
of the organization intended to bequeath their
brains to the cause of scientific research may not
have pleasant sound, yet it is greeted with appro
baton by all who would have mankind make fur
ther progress in its proper study, man.
The scientists who have offered their dead brains
in the same cause to which they have devoted the
living tissues, realize that research work is ham,
pered in laboratories through lack of suitable OBJ
jects with which to carry Investigations and
they are willing to have parts of their own physical
selves used working material by their successors
in scientific research
Examinations made from time to time of the
brains of criminals and of common tramps and
although they have resulted in occasional revela-
tions, they have of course provided no opportuni-
ties for the studying of brains Of of high intel
lects. Comparisons therefore between the brains of
lliterate and of scholarly persons cannot be sue
cessfully drawn, and it is to make such comparisons
possible that men, devoted to the cause of science,
are offering to leave their brains, when they die,
exposed to posterty.
When great intellect passes from the world it
may leave humanity richer by reason of records
which 1t has made during the period of its activity
but it cannot itself be passed OH to living human
beings. Only the physical brain tissues remain
Yet as bequests to science, they may in future be
the means of unfolding great truths of psychology
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-02
SCROFULA AND ALL
HUMORS Give WAY

There are many things learned from
experience and observation that the
older generation should impress upon
the younger. Among them is the fact
that scrofula and other humors are most
successfully treated with Hoods Sar-
saparilla. This great medicine is a
peculiar combination of remarkably ef-
fective bloodpurifying and health Civ
ing roots, barks and herbs, and has been
tested for forty years. Get it to-day.
Adv.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-02
Queen Alexandra Still Active

Queen Alexandra still is active in
public affairs. She is firm believer in
outdoor exercise and whenever the
morning weather is favorable she may
be seen strolling through her gardens
with her favorite dogs. She makes it
rule to go through her voluminous
correspondence in person and she con-
tinues to exercise the closest personal
control over her household and its ex-
penses. She passes several hours in
this business every day, going through
the accounts as they reach General Sir
Dighton Prcbyn, " c., the Comptroller
of her household. She is the head of
the Red Cross Society, of England, and
has devoted much time to the raising
of funds for the support of this work.
She follows the labors of the nurses at
the front with the closest interest, and
sent each of them at Christmas a small
personal gift.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-02
TOLD IN LIGHTER VEIN
AN ENFORCED PURCHASE

dandy went into photographers in country town
get his photograph taken. When the job done he
refused to pay the ground that the picture not
like him.
"Al right said Pat, '1eave it there"
Next day he passing the place and his picture
in showcase and under it the words big leters
"The ugliest mug in town"
He rushed in and abused Pat.
"But, man., said Pat yesterday We said the picture
was not like you, you have to complain"
Pat sold him the otograph-Pittsburgh Chronicle.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-02
POOR HENPECK!

couple of Pennsylvania farmers, and wife,
drove from their farm to the railway The
small and scared meeky beside his wife who filed
thirds of the and only spoke command Finally
station reached The hustled in settled her
bundles and sat down. Looking her goods
and ehatels she suddenly missed something and looking
about discovered that her husband had remained outside
on the platform She raped sharply the window.
"Hen' she called pointing to the bench beside her.
"Come set'-Exchange.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-02
War Changed Birthday Plans

1t has been Her Majesty's custom
for many years to spend her birthday
at her Sandringham home surrounded
by her family. Usually, too, hen
daughter, Queen Maud Of Norway, has
extended her English visit until after
the birthday, but this year owing to
the state of public affairs, Queen Alex
andra remained at Marlborough House
London, for the day, while Queen
Maud S customary visit was abandoned
entirely. Members of the Royal fam
lily and Danish diplomat were the only
persons she received.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-02
IN THE WRONG PLACE

William Dean Howells, at a dinner in Boston, said of
modern American letters
The average popular novel shows, the novess part
ignorance of his trade which reminds of Eng
land clerk In New England village 1 entered the Main
street department afternoon and said to the
clerk at the book counter:
Let me have please, the Letters of Charles Lamb .
Postofee right the street. Mr. Lamb said the
clerk, with polite. brisk smile Detroit Free Press
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-02
KEPT HIM BUSY

man in addressing Baltimore gathering of children
rather confused himself the merment of the young
sters. He member of board of trustees of the
school before which he speaking
my young friends, said the speaker, '1et urge upon
you the necessity of not only reading good books but also
of owning them that you may access to them at
all times. Why when was young man used frequently
to work all night money buy books and then get
up before daylight to read them. Exchange
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-02
DIR. and Mrs, Wright Hosts

DR.. and Mrs. c. L. Wright enter
tanned at cards at their home, 234
Woodbine street, Thursday evening.
The guests included Mr.. and Mrs.
Clarence iHench, Mr.. aud Mrs Roy
Bignall, Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Furman.
Miss Elizabeth Kobler, Chris Kobler,
Harry Finnafrock, Max Vintage and
DR.. and Mrs. Wright.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-02
Warm Clothing for Mt. Alto

Donations of warm clothing for the
box to he sent to Mont Alto can be
given any time next week to Mrs. Will
liam Henderson, chairman, 25 North
Front street. The sooner the contribu-
tions are sent in the better. The box
is sent under the auspices of the Civic
Club, but every one who can possibly do
so, is asked to contribute warm clothing
and underwear for great amount of
it is needed by the patients at the tu-
berculosis camp.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-02
Gross Bestowed Upon Woman

The Emperor, of Austria, in encour-
agement of the efforts made by the
women in behalf of the army, has be-
slowed the Cross of the Francis Joseph
Order for the first time upon a wom-
an, the wife of an Austrian lieutenant
who displayed conspicuous bravery by
her husband s side in the trenches.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-02
HERR-H ESS WEDDING
Ceremony Performed by the Rev. DR..
Meminger

Marietta, Jan. 2.-The Rev. DR.. Mem
niger, pastor of the st. Paul's Reform.
ed church, Lancaster, yesterday morn,
ing united in marriage Miss Martha NJ
Hess and j. Walter Herr, of near Mil
lersville, with the ring ceremony. The
attendants were Miss Ada Hess, Miss
l.. Mary Hess, Miss Gertrude Herr, Miss
G. Ruth Herr and R. Ralph Herr. A
reception followed at the home of the
bride.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-02
Mrs. Miller Hostess

Mrs. S. H. Miller entertained at her
home, 1910 North Sixth street, Tues
day evening, the following guests at
dinner
Mrs. H. F. Shuler, Pittsburgh; Mrs.
j. H. Seaborn, Mrs. j. Keiser, Mrs.
Fitzgerald, Mrs. n. Hess, Mrs. Harry
Myers, Mrs. w. A. Baptist, Mrs.
Snavely, Mrs. A. w. Crook and Mrs.
w. S. Zeigler.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-02

The Mummers Association is be congratulated the
excellence of the New Years fantastic parade. 1t was
beyond all question and provided holiday
persons than anything that has been
New Years day in the history of the city The costumes,
floats and other features original and funny and the
whole undertaking well managed. Let's have a num-
mers parade every year.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-02

EARN and Fireside" says: "There
is no need of weeds in walks or paths.
Either salt or blue vitrol, boiled in wa
ter pound to the gallon and sprayed
on boiling hot with watering pot will
kill them. About gallon to the square
yard will cure the most stubborn case
and the cure lasts for years. )"
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-02
PEOPLES COLUMN
The Star-Independent does not
make itself responsible for opinions
expressed in this column.
Thanks the star-Independent

Editor, the Star-Independent:
Dear Sir-Many thanks to the Star.
Independent for their able assistance
rendered in this, the finest mummers
demonstration Harrisburg has ever seen
c. o. Backenstoss, Chief Marshal.
Harrisburg, Pa, January 1, 1915.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-02
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE

First Church of Christ, Scientist,
Board of Trade Hall. Sunday IL a. m.
and 7.30 P. m. Testimonial meeting,
Wednesday, p. m. Free reading rooms,
kunkel building, 1.30 to 5 p. M, daily,
also Monday and Saturday evenings.
adv.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-02
Her Birthday December I, 1874

Since the start of the war Queen AL
exandra has followed the course of
events closely. She is kept fully in
formed of all that is transpiring on
land and sea. The King communicates
in person any message he thinks might
prove a shock to her if communicated
by any one else. A recent instance of
this was the death of Lord Roberts.
ber l, 1874, the eldest daughter of the
late King Christian TX, of Denmark.
She married the late King Edward VII
while he was Prince of Wales, on March
10, 1863, and has been widow since
May 6, 1910.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-02
Additional Personal
and Social News
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Wedding Kept Secret For Severa
Months

Bainbridlge, Jan. Announcement
was made last evening of the marriage
of Miss Edna Dearborn and Benjamin
+. Kephart, Jr., of York Haven, the
ceremony being performed by the Rev.
MIR. Ways, of Baltimore, several months
ago. The bridegroom is affiliated with
the York Haven Power Company. The
wedding was kept secret and came as
a great surprise.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-02

Speaking of harmony, there isn't much sign of it in the
Republican speakership fight 1t looks though Governor
elect Brumbaugh is going to put little sand in the
machine that the leaders have times to run so
smoothly.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-02
Tommy'S s Share

"Well, Tommy, what part Of the
chicken win you have9"
"Why, paw, you know I always take
the back when there company. '-St.
Louis Republic.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-02
THE KINGS OWN

Irate Sergeant Ito unhappy recruit who won't cut it
short)-"Silenee wild you!--whin you're spakin' to a
r'-London Opinion
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-02

Superintendent Pomeroy, of the Printing Department,
thinks the State get along without pink bills in the
Legislature Couldn't get along better also without
some of the white ones?
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-02
YOUNG AMERICA

Tommy-"What is square meal9'
Freddy-Its when you kin feel the corners stekin
you.'-New York Sun.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-02

1t is announced that the price of
diamonds is to take another rise. Lay
in your winter supply before it is too
late
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-02

Who is there to dispute President Kennedys claim tina
the Cumberland Valley is the safest and best railroad
United States?
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-02

Now that the water rates have been reduced, riding
the water wagon ought to be popular than
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-02
WEATHER FORECASTS

Harrisburg and vicinity: Fair and
colder tonight and Sunday. Lowest
temperature tonight about Is degrees.
Eastern Pennsylvania: Local SHOWS
tonight, colder in north and west por-
tions. Sunday much colder with cold
wave in north portion. Fresh west to
northwest winds.
TEMPERATURE I'M HARRIsRrIRG
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-29
War Business

Within the last two weeks it is said nc less than S0000 tons of plain wire, barbed wire and wire nails have been shipped abroad. Most of it has gone to Europe and the surmise that it is not wanted
 strict'v agricultural purposes is not likely erroneous
 isll> d r',, especially, Is one of tl.e imoortant implements of war nowadays and when battle lines POO or 300 miles long require constant construction and restora- ton of barbed wire entaglements it is easy to understand why the wire manu- lecturers express confidence that busi- ness is going to be still better for them in the future.
 American prairies and American quar- ter section farms demanded the develop .--lnt ul the barbed wire industry; nc other country can turn out this particular commodity in quantities adequate to the needs of Europe at this moment But it isn't all easy for the American manufacturer. Pittsburg was a bit dis appointed on learning that orders for 50.- coo tons of steel rails for Australia and South Africa, had gone to British makers l The Brtishers are sticking to business as usual: looking out for their sales and determined to cash in the opportunities that the war has brought to their doors. It is also to be observed that Australia and South Africa are going ahead with i business or they would not be buying such quantities of railroad materials
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-29
ONE CENT A WORD
PERSONAL

RATES-One cent n word day; no nd.
 taken for less than 25c for first inser- tion. Cash must accompany order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-29

SKIRTS-LADIES, YOU CAN BUY A $6.50 SKIRT FOR $2.95 SATURDAY AT THE REMNANT STORE, 2017 Ed AVE.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-29
BIG HISTORICAL. PAGEANT STAGED Thousands View Brilliant Schoolgirls Play at
 Columbus

Columbus, Miss, May 2S.-iSpecial) ) After having been stopped by rain yes- terday afternoon the big Columbus his torical pageant was staged this morning on the college campus, beginning at II o'clock, and four hours required in the presentation. The crowd today was equally as large as that which had as- sembled for the play yesterday. the stands With seating capacity of over 5000 hav- ing been completely filled, and many spec tators were compelled to stand during a greater part of the performance.
 The play was the most brilliant that has ever been seen in the city, the cost lmes were especially beautiful, covering every mode of dress since the days of the h. dians and the splendor of ancient courts down to the present day. The Spar ish court scene with it's armour and elaborate costuming was one of the distinct scenic features of the play. The Harrison wedding feature was especially beautiful and impressive.
 The most beautiful and artistic feature of the entire pageant was the solo inter- pretive dances by Miss Vera Parker of Ellisvflle, Miss. She Is a youns worlan of unusual charm and grace and her danc- ing was an exhibition of splendid talent and artistic finish. She completely capti- vated the. vast audience. Her rythm dancing, interpreting the various pha ses of the pageant, was a brilliant feature of the occasion, to say the least.
 The play closed with an ensemble of the entire cast of characters numbering 1000 in full costume. The scene was especially brillial.l and impressive with Indian tribes in native costumes. The splendor an1 bril- lance and glittering armour and mounted attendants at the Spanish court. The guests and attendants at the wedding scene, the early Columbus settlers attired in costumes true to style in the days gone by. The big scene was massive and re- fiected wonderfully the scope of the pa geant in all it's beauty and brilliance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-29
Notice of Special Meeting of Stock.
 holders

Notice is hereby given that a special meeting of the stockholders of the Interstate Casualty company will be held in the general offices of the com pany at Birmingham, Ala, on June % 1915, Immediately at the close of the adjourned meeting of the stockholders to be held at the same place at 10 o'clock a. m., on said date for the purpose of taking action on a proposed change or alteration of the charter Of the company, so as to restrict and limit the charter powers of the com pany to write insurance to the follow ing kinds of insurance business only. viz:
 l. Insurins any person against bod fly injury, disablement or death re- sulting from accident, and providing benefits for disability caused by dis ease
 ?. Insuring against loss or damage resulting from accident to. or injury suffered by any employe or other per son, for which accident or injury the person insured is liable.
 3. Insuring against loss by burglary or theft or both.
 4 Insurance upon glass against breakage
 5. Team and vehicle insurance, in- cluding insurance against loss or legal liability, for loss because of damage to property caused Dy use or teams or vehicles, whether by accident CT collision, or by the explosion of any en- zine or tank or boiler or pipe or tire of any vehicle; and also including in- surance against theft of the whole or any part of any vehicle. The term ve- hicle as here used includes elevators and automobiles and bicycles, but does not include ships nor vessels nor boats Tor ary railroad rolling stock.
 H. NJ. ARCHIBALD, JR.. Secretary.
 5-t5-4t-sa f
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-29

LADIES-s1000 reward; I positively guar antee my great successful monthly rem edy; safely relieves some of the longest, most obstinate. abnormal cases in three to five days; no harm, pain or interference with work; mail, S1.50; double strength. $2; booklet free. Dr.
 Southington, s Long Bldg. Kansas City. Mo. 10-15-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-29

TO SWAP-One Alaska meat box (600 pounds ice capacity) for open grocer wagon; box good as new wagon must
 be the same. J. E. Bailey, Sayreton,
 Ala. 19-4t-We- tn -sa -su
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-29
One Step Toward It

From the Kansas City Star.
 ''But riches do not bring happiness!' protested the lover.
 ''l know that" replied the sweet young thing; "but riches win buy an automo- bile, and if you have an automobile you can go after happiness"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-29
SWEATERS COLUMN

WANTED-To trade one Detroit steel boat, with 12-horse, 2-cycle Detroit ma rine engine, for secondhand automobile.
 Boat is on Lock F reservoir one-half mile west of Talladega Springs. T. s.
 Mitchell, Talladega, Ala. 5-2S-3t TO SWAP-Silver-fin finished flat cornet for gasoline engine pumping outfit. 7l2 Huntsville ave, Boyles. 5-2S-3t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-29
LEGAL NOTICES
TO THE PuBLIc

James Kelso, former employer of the Johns Undertaking company, is no longer connected with that concern All creditors are warned not to pay any moneys to said Kelso on account of the Johns Undertaking Company
 JOHNS UNDERTAKING COMPANY
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-29
FOR RENT-ROOMS

N1CEGY furnished front rooms: Rof
 bath at all hours; price reasonable
 2212 4th ave. 2-e0-tf NATIONAI HOlfSE 90ql N 93d sf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-29
NE CENT 4 WORDONE CENT 4 WORD

RATES-One cent a word day; nd. taken for less than 25c for first inser- ti0n. Cnsh must aeromrnny order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-29
Want Ads For THE AGE-HERALD can be le
By "HOp''

Florence Hotel Cigar Store 18th St. John L. Parker. goth Brown Marx Cigar a First National Bank Cigar German -Gammil Drug Kissel Pharmacy, St. Miner Co, Ave Norwood Pharmacy. Ave- N. Twentyficst Avenue Drug Isl Ave, Walker Drug Co, 2707 29th Ave, Quinn Drug Co, 800 Tuscaloosa WestE West End Drug Co. 1122 Tuscaloosa End Cheek Drug Co.,, 2200 Ave. F, S., Magnolia Pharmacy, Magnolia Point S, End 27h Reid's Pharmacy 2720 C., s, Maurice Letaw, 1430 11th Ave, s, Five Points Five Points Richmond
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-29
SWAPPERS' COLuMN

WILL swap a good soda fountain for anything you have that can be turned
 into money. Leeds Drug Co.,, Leeds,
 Ala. 5-26-3t we'd sat-si
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-29

WANTED-To buy sweet potato slips Call or write McVay Seed & Floral Co.,. Main fl.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-29
AUTOMOBILES
WANTED-HELP

ANT-1D-Experience patternmaker woman bookkeeper and cashier com bined with hotel office experience preferred; two men cooks, hotel work out city; housekeeper for widower; other openings Room 626 Chamber of Commerce.
The Northwest worker. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1915-1917, 1915-08-12
By Anna A. Maley

Workers of America, you have been
loafing on the job. That you should
loaf on the capitalist job is under.
standable, but that you should loaf
on your own job of organization is
criminal.
The price of power is organization.
The workers will never be worthy of
power until in the work of organiza-
ton they learn how to WELD it,
Capitalist management has failed.
If strikes and starvation, waste and
want are not proof of this. surely the
present war offers proof that no sane
man will question.
Invisible powers may be, and un-
doubtedly are, forcing this war upon
the world. The fact remains, that
government is the agency through
which the invisible powers function.
BY order of government, peaceful
citizens, perforce become wanton
butchers.
BY order OF government canons
belch, destruction reigns, blood flows.
No guns have yet spoken in Amer
lea, but the slower messengers Of
death Unemployment, and dear food,
are here.
Our government is the visible agent
of the powers that rule. What has it
done? 1t has appropriated certain
moneys to succor rich tourists strand
ed abroad. No worker stood in it's
councils to say, Stay, gentlemen. First
aid is needed at home. 1t may be that
our classes abroad stand in some dan
ger from the dogs of war. Our masses
at home stand in far greater danger of
the dogs Of capitalism"
Our government has fastened to as
sumo foreign shipping risks, that mas
tiers of our bread may with security
The Northwest worker. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1915-1917, 1915-08-12
SPECIAL NOTICE TO PARTY
MEMBERS

A special order of business will take
place at the regular business meeting
of Local Everett No. I, Friday evening,
August 10. The special order will be
the discussion of the water bond issue.
Members having data on the subject
should make 1t point to be on hand
and give their views on the subject.
Socialists should be in a position to
vote iptelligently on the issue. They