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The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-06
PENNSY WANTS $lO0, 600, 900
Stockholders VIII Be Asked to Auth
orize Increase Of Indebtedness
By Associated Press,

Philadelphia, Jan. 6.-Announce-
ment was made to-day that at the an
nual meeting of the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company, to be held on March
8, the stockholders will be asked to
authorize an increase of $100,000,000
in the Indebtedness of the company.
The new bonds viii be used to provide
funds for the refunding Of bonds, car
trusts and other obligations maturing
this year
The bonds, it is understood, will be
issued under the general mortgage au-
thorized by the stockholders at their
annual meeting last year.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-06
FUNERAL OF MRS. KERNS
Woman Burned to Death in Cumberland
County to Be Buried Tomorrow

Kerns, 2022 Susquehanna street, who
was burned to death near the home of
her sister, Mrs. John MCGOWAN, in
Center, Upper Miffiin township, Cum
berhnd county, will be held tomorrow
afternoon at l clock at her late home.
Funeral services and interment will
be private. The services will be in
charge of the Rev. P. II. Balsbaugh,
pastor of the Sixth Street United
Brethren church.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-06
Correspondents to Meet

President George J. Bremen, Of the
Pennsylvania Legislative Correspond
ents' Association, has called meeting
of the organization at the newspaper
room in the Capitol for Tuesday after
noon, January 10, to elect officers.
There are two candidates for the presi-
dency, John R. Ball, of the Pittsburgh
POST and L. r. Goshorn, of the
Pittsburgh Dispatch, !" and the friends
of both are working for them vigor-
ously.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-06
Thanks From Mummers, Committee

j. Thomas Keesey, V. Grant Hoff-
man and Francis Fl. Hoy, Jr., a com
mittee of the Harrisburg Mummers'
Association. this morning issued a state
ment thanking all those who in any
way contributed to the success of the
New Years parade. Mr.. Hoy is being
urged for chief marshal of the next
mummers' parade
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-06
Favors Equal Suffrage Resolution

Albany, Jan. Sin his first message
70 the Legislature Governor Whitman
urged that the resolution TO provide
an equal suffrage amendment to the
constitution. passed in 1913, be passed
again this year in order that it may be
submitted TO the voters at the next cleo
tion.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-06
Decline in Wheat Market
BIZ Associated Press.

Chicago, Jan. 6.-For the first time
since the beginning of 1915 the wheat
market to-day started at a decline as
compared with the previous night
Opening quotations this morning were
down " and q to 1ss and Ia.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-06
up to States. saws Wilson

Washington. Jan. 6.-fresident VIII
son to-day reiterated to a delegation
of women suffragists his previously an
nouneed position that equal suffrage
snould be brought through action by
the States rather than through a fed
eral constitutional amendment.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-06
French Express Thanks to Americans
BIZ Associated Preyg

Washington. Jan. 6.-The French
embassy to-day expressed its sincere
thanks for the great generosity shown
oy the American people in the New
Tears gift OF 100000 offered oy
James Stillman for the war victims in
France
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-06
ENoLA YARDS Anniversary
Celebration VIII Take Place at P. &. r.
Y. M. @. A. on January is

Preparations are under way for the
celebration of the tenth anniversary of
the opening of the Enola yards January
Is. The various committees having
charge of the affair will meet tonight,
tomorrow and Friday nights to COM
plete details. The celebration will take
place at the Enola Pennsylvania Rail
road Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-06

Washington, JAN 6.-Richard Ash
ton, Chicago railroad official, was
nominated to-day 10y President Wilson
to succeed Frederic A. Delano as a
member of the Industrial Relations COM
mission. Mr. Delano was appointed to
the federal reserve board.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-06
ENOUGH TO PASS OVER VETO
Burnett Says Immigration
Bill viii Become Law

Washington, Jan. 6.-Chairman
Burnett, of the House Immigration
Committee, White House caller to-day,
predicted that if President Wilson We.
toef the immigration bill the House
would repass it with seven or eight
votes to spare.
He said he had been informed there
would be little trouble in repassing the
bill over the President veto in the
Senate.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-06
Notaries Confirmed

Governor Tener sent to the Senate
Yesterday the appointment as notaries
the names of Clinton L. Hershey and
Miss Margaret VI. Reichert, Harrisburg.
and they were at once confirmed, not
having been made during the legisla'
tive recess.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-06
Will Prcbated

The will of Henry {. Strohm. late of
west Hanover township, was probatei
this morning and letters testamentarv
on the estate We're granted by Register
banner to Emma R. Umberger. of Hum
messtown.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-06
Want Son to Attend Punsr,,

Efforts are being made by the police
to locate Lewis Isaac Palmer. coIored.
whose father died in Lincoln Uniyer.
sity, Pa, yesterday. When last heard
OF Palmer was in Harrisburg. The fu.
neral will be held Friday.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-06
New Governor Urges Temperance Law

st. Paul, MIMI, Jan. 6.-WinfeId
Scott Hammond, Democrat, was sworn
in to-day as Minnesota Is eighteenth
Governor. In his inaugural address he
urged that temperance law be passed
early In the session oi the Legislature.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-06

jacob Ensminger, 2s years old, en-
p!oyed by the Hershey Farm Company,
at Hershey. was admitted this morning
to the Harrisburg hospital suffering
from fractured left collar bone. He
received the injury in fall from a
wagon.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-06
CAPITOL HILL
BELL THANKS TIE JUDGES
Attorney General Pays Tribute to Ddu-
phin county's Jurists As He
Prepares to Retire

Evidently Attorney General John
Bell does not contemplate remaining in
Harrisburg in an Official capacity, as
was evidenced by his farewell to the
court yesterday afternoon at the close
Of the argument in the coal tax cases.
Addressing the court, Attorney General
Bell said:
"As this is probably the last time
that 1 shall appear officially before
your Honors, beg to take this oppor-
tunity to express to you my sense of
genuine appreciation and grateful
obligation for the uniform courtesy l
have received from this Honorable
Court Some relations in life have this
beauty, That after the happiness of hav-
ing experienced them, the happiness of
Tsmembering them ever remains"
Complains Of Station
Mary Wilson Simpson, chairman of
the Lewisburg Civic Club, complains to
the Public Service Commission that the
station facilities at Lewisburg of the
street car line operating between Mon
tandon and Miffinburg, are unsatisfac-
tory because the waiting room of the
station is closed at p. m. although
the last train does not leave Lewis
bung until 10 clock.
Want q Rate Increase
A number of traffic officers of rail.
roads In Pennsylvania appeared before
the Public Service Commission to-day,
urging favorable consideration of the
petitions previously presented for au-
thority to establish upon ten DAYS no.
tice TO the Commission of an increase
of per cent. in rates for the intra-
state transportation of freight, upon
which traffic permission to advance the
rates in interstate traffic had been
granted by the Interstate Commerce
Commission upon ten days notice to
that Commission.
A large number of tariffs will be re-
quired to provide for the rates in ques-
tion, and the companies desire that the
rates upon interstate and intrastate
traffic be published in the same tariff
and that the charges become effective
on interstate and intrastate traffic sim
ultaneously to avoid confusion between
the rates on the interstate and iutra-
state traffic.
The railroads are anxious to obtain
permission to fle such issues upon less
than the required thirty day notice to
enable them to obtain the benefit of the
increased revenue due to the increased
freight rates at the earliest date pos
sible. The Commission deferred action.
The rehearing u the matter of the
Communication rates will be held in the
Office of the Commission in this city on
Friday morning at 10 o'clock.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-06
s25, 600 Paid for Holstsin Bull

Syracuse, N. Y, Jan. 6.-Rag Apple
Korndyke, eighth, Holstein bull, was
sold at auction here last night for $25,-
600. Oliver Csbana, Jr., of Buffalo,
was the purchaser.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-06
Treasury Money

James B. SheehaD, Register of Wills
of Philadelphia, yesterday paid into the
State Treasury s5s,277 as collateral
Inheritance tax. and there was received
for automobile licenses $50, ,495. The
auto license fund for 1918 now con-
tains $434,53S.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-06
''Honus'' Held Ur

Among the gubernatorial appoint
ments made during the recess and at
present held up by the Senate was that
of Honus'' Wagner, Of pittsburgh.
the famous baseball player, as mem
Der Of the Fish Commission.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-06
Philadelphia Closing Prices
Jan. 6.-Stocks closaf
Chicago Grain Market Closing

Chicago, Jan. Close:
Wheat-May, 1856; july, 1929.
Corn-May, 75H; July, 76M.
Oats-May, 54H; July, 52h.
Pork-Jan., 1890; May, 1912.
Lard-Jan., 1857; May, 1857.
Ribs-Janr 1912; May, 1850.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-06
Marriage Licenses

William Il. kreiner. Halifax, and
= ma NJ. kuntZleman, Mcclellan.
Nick Segina and Teresiji Starasinie.
Steelton.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-06
New York Legislature Organizes
RAJ Asx14einfed Press

Albany, Jan. 6.-Thaddeus C. Sweet,
of Oswego, to-day was selected speaker
of the Assembly and Elon R. Brown. of
Watertown, president pro tenn. of the
Senate. Both are Republicans.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-06
Big Cigar Corporation Chartered

The Antonio Rolg Longsdor1, Ihe,
of Philadelphia, was chartered to-day
to manufacture cigars, with capital of
$1,e00,000
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-06
FINANCE
NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE
QUOTATIONS.. A

Furnished BY h W. Snavely, Broker.
Arcade Building, Walnut and Cours
Streets
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-06
Senator Halls Death


Herman p. Miller. Senate Librarian,
received telegram from Ridgway this
morning announcing the death of for
mer Senator James X. Hall, and stating
that the funeral will be held on Satur-
day next at the Episcopal church,
Ridgway, at noon. Mr.. Miller at once
notified President Pro TEN. Kline at
Pittsburgh, and it is expected, in view
of Mr.. Halls long service in the SEN
ate and the fact that he retired from
that body only in December, Sena-
toriaI committee will be appointed to
attend the funeral 1t is thought that
Senator Sones. of Lyeoming, will head
the committee, which will leave here
Friday night and return on Saturday
night. The Senate will send floral
tribute to the deceased, who was very
popular as Senator.
The entire committee as announce ed
bv President pro TEN. Kline this aft
ernoon. is as follows: Senators Sones,
Lyeoming, chairman; McNichol, PhTla-
deEphfa; Sproul. Delaware; Beidleman,
Dauphin; Gerberich, Lebanon; Dewitt,
Luzerne; Hilton, Mexican; Hindman,
Clarion; Crow, Fayette; Kurtz, Jeffer-
son; Graft, Armstrong; Magee, Ale
gheny; Clark, Erie; Washers, York;
Herbst, Berks, and Kline, Allegheny.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-06
Troops of General Car.
ranZa Retake t h e
City They Evacuated
a Month Ago
VILLA-ZAPATA
FORCES BEATEN
Fan Of Puebls Came After Six Hours
OF Most Furious Bombardment to
which Any Mexican Force Has Yet
Been Subjected
81 Associated Press

vera Cruz. Jan. 6.-Puebla, capital
OF the State of Puebla, which WAS
evacuated month ago bv the troops
of General venustiano Carranza, was
retsken yesterday after campsisu
which began with the capture of Te.
pesea, short distance to the southeast
OF Pueois, six days ago.
The fall of Puebla came after six
honrs of what is described as having
oeen the most furious bombardment TO
winch any Mexican force has vet been
subjected.
Washington, Jan. 6.-Black smallpox
mas broken out in Vera Cruz and the
tropical town is in the throes OF an
epidemic, American Consul Canada 10.
DAY reported to the State Department.
Carloads OF dead and wounded from
the osttle OF Puebla were being brought
IN to-day. Thee onsul's only informa-
tlon from Csrranza sources was that
me Nllia-Zapata troops had been de-
fested heavily.
hear Admiral Howard. commanding
the American squadron on the west
coast or Mexico, to-day reported condi.
Mons favorable nj San Blaz, where he
nsd been instructed. 10 protect a Ger
many colony at the request of the Ger.
man embassy there. Details or the
battle of Puehla, supplementinc the
news dispatches OF last night from
Vera Cruz, were given TODAY in dis.
patches dated January 5 TO the Car
rama aSencv here.
General Obregon is in complete
control Of the city and Its environs." !"
said the dispatches. Dead and
wounded filed the streets when the low.
alists entered the city and the number
was greatl yaugmented by sharp street
nghting, the fighters in many instances
coming to bayouet points. Ii is be-
lleved the rebels lost several thousand
IN killed and wounded. Five thousand
or more were taken prisoners. with all
munitions, arms and provisions.
1t is believed Mexico City Is the
next objective
Laredo. Texas. Jan. 6.-Geuersl Car
ranza, az Vera Cruz. Ia a telegram TO
relatives here last night, said his troops
Killed two brothers of General Santi.
baneI, whom they were pursuing in an
effort To reeapture General Jesus Car
ranZa. brother to the first chief. who,
i Is said, had been threatened with
death by Santibanez. The pursuit is
Through the mountains of Guerrero
State.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-06
What is phenomenon, Uncle

"a phenomenon is small boy
about your size who never bothers any
body. st. Louis Globe Democrat.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1915-12-17
MISS VIOLA WILLIAMS
ENTERTAINS

On last Tuesday evening Miss
Viola Williams entertained a
number of her friends with a
card party.
There were three card tables
and quite a number of different
games were played.
Mrs. Cherry and Miss Daugh-
try played the music.
A basket was passed around
for the young men to draw part
ners for supper, which was serv-
ed at eleven O'Clock and consisted
of wine and cake, gelatine,
and all kinds of fruits.
The guests were Misses Anna
Hall, Margaret Hoskins, Mary
Daughtry, Ruth Norwood, Mary
Cherry, Ruth Taylor, Annie
Powell, Susie Medlin, Alma
Wood, Mr.. and Mrs. B. F. Cher
ry, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Pinchard,
Mrs. S. c. Cook, Mrs. r. Taylor,
Mrs. Harry Smith, Mrs. j. B.
Moody and Mrs. G. c. Fits;
Messrs. Frank Taylor, Haywood
Cherry, John Humphreys, Henry
Motley, f. N. Norwood, F. M.
Coburn, Jerry Hockaday, Sam
Hockaday, Lewis Pepper, Dewey
Crutchfeld and G. N. Stanley.
After spending a pleasant ev-
ening the guests returned to
their homes at twelve o'clock.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1915-12-17
TWO HANDSOME CHURCHES
TO BE BUILT HERE

The community is to be con-
graduated upon the fact that
two handsome new churches will
be built on Roanoke Avenue in
the next few months.
Lots have been secured by the
Episcopal Church at the south
east corner of Roanoke Avenue
and Seventh Street. Excava-
tions for a stone church to be
erected on this site will begin in
the next few days.
The First Christian Church
has secured three lots at the
northwest corner Of Ninth Street
and Roanoke Avenue and actual
building operations will begin
on their handsome church build
ing early In the spring.
Plans for both churches have
been drawn for some, time and
they would have been erected be
fore this time had it been possible
to secure the lots they wanted.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1915-12-17
RECORDERS COURT TRIALS
AND TRIBULATIONS

Claude Spain, drunk and dfsor-
derby, third appearance, $25. 90
and costs, to be paid in three
weeks or defendant must leave
town, coupled with a warning
from the Recorder that his next
infringement in this direction
would be punished by a road SEN
tence.
Curtis Mosely, drunk and dis
orderly, first offense, $500 and
costs.
Ed Day, drunk and disorderly,
first offense, $500 and costs.
S. H. Fayad, selling goods on
Sunday, $1.00 and warning.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1915-12-17
CORPORATION COMMISSION
TO ORDER new DEPOT
Disrepu.able Station at Roanoke juno.
ton Will Be Replaced by New and
Up-to- Date Structure If Peo-
pie Here Will Push
Matter
CHAIRMAN E. L. TRAVIS SAYS SC

If the people of this community
will get busy and push the matter
of a new freight and passenger
depot at Roanoke Junction they
can get it on short order. Such
was the statement made the 9TH
err day by Mr.. f. l.. Travis,
Chairman Of the State Corpora
ton Commission, in converse
ton with Mr.. w. F. Horner.
AS will be remembered, the
Seaboard Air Line had plans
drawn in the summer of 1914 for
a new depot at Roanoke Junction,
but the plans were held up while
efforts were being made. to get
the Seaboard Air Line tracks re-
located at point more convent
ent to the two towns. The re-
location fell flat, and in the de-
moralization following the out
break of the European war the
new depot idea was indefinitely
postponed.
Mr.. Travis now states that bus
mess conditions have reached the
point where it will work no hard
ship on the Seaboard to build this
new depot. and if the people here
will bring the matter before the
Corporation Commission, that
body will order the erection of a
suitable depot at Roanoke juno
ton without further delay
The citizens Of the community
should get together Immediately
for this purpose, and while they
are petitioning the Corporation
Commission for a new depot,
they should not omit to petition
for the depot to be kept open,
warmed and lighted, with a tick
ct seller in attendance for all
the night trains. This is a con-
sideration due the travelling pub
lie, and we have no doubt an or
der to this effect will be issued
if the matter is brought before
the Corporation Commission in
the right manner.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1915-12-17
Clarence Topping Entertains

Clarence Topping entertained
quite number of his friends on
last Friday night at the residence
of his father Mr.. T. J. Topping
in Roanoke Rapids. The enter
tainment was given under the
name Apron Party, all of the
masculine guests having to bring
pieces of cloth to make the aprons
and much fun was experienced
in the sewing contest which fol
lowed. J. B. Stanley developed
the greatest ability as seamstress
and was awarded the prize.
After the sewing contest cake
was served to the guests and diff
ferent games were played.
Among those present were; Miss
es Lucille Topping, lrma and
Eunice King, May Jones, Lucy
Etheridge, Mrs. Mamie Topping,
Eddie Hulk, Minnie; Macarthur,
Josie Ezell, Lille Saintsing, Ad-
die Sula and Birdy Williams,
Annie, Virgie and Lillian Elmore,
BERTHE May Matthews, LESSEE
Lakewood, Bette Brown, Iva
Wheeler, Edna Hargrave, Liona
Killiebrew, Messrs. Clarence
Topping, George Butts, Rufus
Thompson, Cola Vaughan, Joe
Williams, Clyde and Clarence
Kicks, Jim Brown, Aleck Holly,
Henry James, Bush Hux, Ken
meth and Rev. R. L. Topping,
and Buford Stanley.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1915-12-17
ROSEMARY BAPTIST
CHURCH CALLS PASTOR
"a. P. Thompson)

The Baptist Church of Rose
mary has called Rev. A. C. Chat
fin, of Schoolfield, Va, and:take
this method of announcing his
acceptance. He will be at his
post of duty at once and will
preach Sunday morning and
night Dec. 10Th.
The church has called him for
full time and will have services
every Sunday morning and night.
This is the bugle call to bigger
things and it is hoped that every
member of the church will rally
around their pastor in hearty CO.
operation and loyalty that Gods
name may be honored and glori-
fled to the extension of His King.
dom and salvation of many souls.
We are doing great things for
God and expect great things of
God. II we expect great things
of God we should do great things
for God.
Let every member resolve with
in themselves that they will do
more next year than ever before.
Everything worth while has it's
price. Certainly a progressive
church has its price. Let every
member give their time and
means to the support of the
church and attend every service
unless providentially hindered.
The public is cordially invited to
any or all services and visitors
and strangers are always well
come.
Must Jesus bear the cross a.
lone and all the world 60 free?
MOI, THERE'S a cross for every
one and there's a cross for me. "
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1915-12-17
ROANOKE AVENUE
CHANGES HANDS
Biggest Real Estate Deal Ever Contaminated Announced
Last Monday Five Hundred Lots Sold at
Price Reaching Approximately a. Quar-
ter of Million Dollars
THE BARS ARE DOWN FOR GOOD

This community was electrified
on last Monday morning by the
announcement of the biggest
real estate sale ever occurring
here, same being the transfer OF
every..lot on Roanoke Avenue
owned by the Roanoke Rapids
Power Company from First
Street in Roanoke Rapids to Rca-
noke Junction, a distance consid-
erably over a mile.
The transfer was made to
Messrs. C. A. Wyche, W. l..
Long and J. T. Chase, the con-
sideration being nearly a quarter
of a million dollars. These
gentlemen are Incorporating for
the purpose of developing this
property, under the name of the
Roanoke Avenue Development
Company, with an authorized
capital stock of one hundred
thousand dollars.
The new owners of Roanoke
Avenue intend to reverse almost
completely the policy which has
been so strictly adhered to by
the Roanoke Rapids Power Com
pany in the sale of lots. As is
we'll known, the attitude of the
Power Company hasbeen to force
the sale of lots in what has al
ways seemed to this community
an illogical direction and it has
attempted to accomplish this
means by withholding desirable
lots from the market, thus fore
ing development in a prede-
termined direction. The Roa-
noke Avenue Development Com
pany will sell any of the five
hundred or more lots they own
on easy terms. The Power Com
pany has also placed restrictions
in its sales of lots regarding the
kind and class of buildings to be
erected, etc. These restrictions
were deemed necessary, and cor
rectly so, during the first years
of growth of the community in
order that the development might
proceed along orderly and
harmonious lines. These restric-
tons, although chafed against to
a considerable extent, have prov
ed to be of untold value to
the community. Any one who
compares the uniform regularity
of the building growth here with
the haphazard, heller SHELTER
development of other towns,