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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-01-22

One Of the surprises Of the autumn
was the return Of the laced boot
to fashionable favor. Women did
not take to laced boots gradually n
might have been expected after the
long era Of buttoned models; but NJ
most over night The laced .tyle leap
ed into favor and oddly enough the
laced boot is the correct thing for
dancing nov.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-01-22

Arlington. Ga. Jan. 22.-Peter Nor
ris. Eegro charged with the murder
of ]. Z Lewis, a farmer near here,
was taken from the sheriff of Early
county by a mob early today and
lynched. The negro had been arrest
ed and was being taken to Jail.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-01-22

Doubling Browns Sister-"If Lucy nod
ded when you proposed, she certainly
Brown Observation-Disclosures It was after
three in the morn;ng.''-PuclS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-01-22
WIlkilhE5Il| ArhAlleIk
HfARD.


1t was about s
o'clock Thursday evep-
ing-during the rush
hour a GRO w de d
North T pc k a car,
equipped with the GUS
tomary flat wheel.
weathered its way to-
ward Garfield park.
At Fourth street q
middle aged woman
with numerous bundles
in her arms crowded
her way into the car.
Every seat was taken.
A young man, mid
stares of appare n I
wonder from Occu-
pants of the car, gave
the woman his seat.
THAT man. con-
fded "a passenger to
his seatmate, lis evil
4
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-01-22
PoNTEE WINS SHOOT.
Rifle Club Members Hold an Elimins
ton Contest Thursday Night.

The Topeka Rifle club held an e1imina-
ton shoot at the regular range practice
Thursday night. Pontee won by eliminat-
ing Trimmer in the third set. Scores were
as follows:
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-29
.'THin Beds,

If there be such a creature as ga
jewel of maid for many reasons, it
must be the character of Norah in
Twin Beds II fidelity, loyalty and
independence are the cardinal virtues
OF maid, then Norah has them, TO say
nothing of penchant for swooping
down on burglars, while engaged in
the active pursuit of their profession.
binding, binding and locking them up
in closet and then telephoning for
the police.
Not the least of the light and laugh
ter in Margaret Mayo and Salisbury
Field s farce comedy, which is the mer-
riment festival of the present theat-
rical season in New York, is contribut.
ed by Norah. She has little use for the
acquaintance of her mistress and de-
ferentially makes that fact plain.
1t is the naturalness of 'Twin
Beds together with its rapid fire fun
NY situations, which have given it its
great vogue in New York, to say moth.
ing of the brilliancy and wit of the
dialogue. All of these have made its
sixth month at the Fulton Theatre,
where it is still playing 10 undiminish-
e1 audiences, the talk of the season.
In preparing a company and produc-
tion for a tour, Selwyn Co., have
used the same care which characterize
all of their offerings. 'Twin Beds -
comes to the Majestic tomorrow aft
ernoon and evening for the third time
this season.-Adv.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-29
George Beban in 1.-THE Italian at the
Regent To-day

There is not an actor in the country
who Ian tell in more dramatic manner
why there Should be milk societies or
ganized TO provide milk for the babies
of the poor than George Beban, the
great character actor, who is appearing
at the Regent theatre to-day in "The
Italian" Mr.. Beban has been seen in
this city in person, and will be remem-
bered as having played on both the
Majestic and 0rEheum stages. "The
Italian is undoubtedly the greatest
production brought to Harrisburg in a
year. 1t tells the story of couple leav-
ing their pretty homes in Italy to come
to America, the land of gold" They
wed and in stuffy old tenement a
child is born. Poverty adds TO misery
and there is no money with which to
purchase milk for the infant. A rich
politician is appealed to, but he scorns
the Italian. The latter, in his frantic
moments, attacks the rich man and as
result is sent TO jail. When he is
freed he learns his little Antonio had
starved to death. The rich man S child
is near death and the Italian, sneaking
into the sick room, is just about to
crush out its life when he notices lit
tie GESTURE which his own child had
used. He, spares the child and with his
wife attempts to begin life anew. The
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-29
For Catarrhal Deafness
and Head Noises

Here in America there is much suffer
ing from catarrh and head noises.
American people would do we'll to con-
slider the method employed by the Eng.
lish to combat this insidious disease.
Everyone knows how damp the English
climate is and how dampness affects
those suffering from catarrh. In Eng.
land they treat catarrhal deafness and
head noises as constitutional disease
and use an internal remedy for it that
is really very effieacious.
Sufferers who could scarcely hear a
watch tick tell how they had their hear.
ing restored by this English treatment
to such an extent that the tick of a
watch was plainly audible seven and
eight inches away from either ear,
Therefore, if YOU know someone who
is troubled with catarrh. catarrhal deaf
ness or head noises, cut out this formula
and hand it to them and you will have
been the means of saving some poor suf
ferer perhaps from total deafness. The
prescription can be easily prepared at
home for about ISe and is made as fol-
lows:
From your druggist obtain l OF. of
Parmint double Strength). about 75c
worth. Take this home, and add to it
y pint of hot water and ounces of
granulated sugar; stir until dissolved.
Take tablespoonful four times day.
Parmint is used in this way not only
to reduce by tonic action the intiamma.
tion and swelling IN the Eustachian
Tubes. and thus to equalize the air
pressure on the drum, but to correct any
excess of secretions in the middle ear.
and the results it gives are usually re.
markably quick and effective.
Every person who has eatarrh in any
form should give this recipe a trial and
free themselves from the destructive
disease.-Adv.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-29
Great BRITAIN TO TIGHTEN
|: THE BLOCKADE OF germany

London. April as.-The British
food blockade of Germany is TO De
+ |tightened. according to an announce
ment in the House Of Commons yester-
day by Under Secretary for Foreign
| Affairs Neil Primrose.
1.-The import of foodstuffs into Ger.
many through neutral states" Mr..
Primrose announced, "clearly points to
eollusion between the eonsignee and the
German authorities. Steps have been
taken to prevent its recurrence. If
these prove unsuccessful. further meas
ures will be taken.
Mr.. Primrose also declared that the
Foreign Office has no official informS-
tion TO confirm the recent reports that
Austria had approached Russia, direct
~ or indirectly, for separate terms OF
peace.
In reply 10 question by Lord
Charles Beresfcrd as 70 whether shil-
ling royalty was being paid BY the
British government &C the KFupps for
every fuse manufactured in England.
Under Seereary Of State Tennant said
he was having the matter investigated.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-29
At the Victoria

One of the most sensational feature
films that has ever been presented at
the Victoria entitled, "Three Weeks, "
has been drawing more than capacity
houses and is being held over for one
day more by special request of many of
our patrons who were unable to see this
great play. "Three Weeks" was ia
ken from Elinor Gyms famous book Of
the same name, which has been the
most discussed book of the past ten
years and read by more than S0,000,-
900 people. The film play offers Ear
more interest than the book. Miss
Madaline Traverse, who plays the part
of the temperamental queen, is coneed-
ed to be one Of the most attractive
screen stars and Mahlon Hamilton, who
plays the role of Paul, the unsuspecting
lover, is one of the best leading players.
"The Avalanche" 5-part feature,
which was to have been shown here to-
day, will be presented at future date.
which will be announced later. Adv"
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-29
INDIAN SCHOOL EXERCISES
win Be Held at Carlisle School Week
of MAY L.


Carlisle, April i29.-The annual com.
meneement exercises of the Indian
school will be held May 16 to 21, in.
vitations for which were issued by the
faculty and graduating class yester-
day.
On Sunday, May 15, the baeca-
laureate service will be held, sacred
band concert and a union meeting of
the Christian Associations will be held,
A championship baseball game will
be held on Monday; there will be the
lacrosse game and band concert. The
school room and shops will be inspect.
ed 10y visitors on Wednesday. On the
same day there will be athletic sports
and gymnastie exhibition.
On Thursday morning the gradua-
ton ceremonies will be held with a
baseball game in the afternoon and
the annual reception in the evening.
A competitive drill and dress pa.
rade will be held Friday morning. IL
the afternoon business meeting of
the alumni association will be held
and in the evening the annual alumni
banquet.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-29
SPECIAL NOTICE TO
HARRISBURG FOLKS

We wish to announce we are ex-
elusive Harrisburg agents for the
simple mixture of buckthorn bark,
glyeerine. etc., known as Adler-i-ka
This remedy, used successfully for
bowel cleanser ,s we ~s ever ss0n sold; It is 50
lieves almost ANY CASE of constipa-
tion. sour or gassy stomach. Adler
i-ka never gripes. is safe to use and
the INSTANT action is surprising
g. A. Gorgas. druggist, 16 North Third
street and Pennsylvania Railroad Sta
tion.-Adv.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-29
"The Third Commandment at Photo.
play To-day

The Kalem Company, who are pro-
ducing three-reel dramas featuring the
Ten Commandments, have made an es-
pecially fine feature in tThe Third
Commandment In this production, in
which Tom Moore and Marguerite Cour-
tot appear, they deal with false oath.
The story centers around crowd of
young people all in the same boarding
house, and the inevitable triangle of
two men and a woman. With good
photography and well acted, it is a fine
photoplay to witness. Tomorrow, the
popular star, Francis Bushman, appears
in three-act s. & A. drama, "The Re-
turn of Richard Neal.' This story, ta-
ken from the "Ladies' World" 500
Lost Paragraph Contest, is practically
the best Essanay photoplay of the sea-
son Adv
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-29
C. v. NE WS
WHITE WIVES OF COLOUED
men Get YEAR IN JAIL
Were Convicted Before Judge Gillian
Of Conducting Disorderly Houses
Raymond Gsell Accused Of Stealing
Chickens Freed by Jury

Chambersburg, April 2s.-In court
yesterday morning, Mrs. Edgar King
and Mrs. Alonxo Little, two white
women wives of negroes, were found
guilty of keeping disorderly house
in Chambensourg and each was sen.
fenced to Jail for IL months and 90
days.
Raymond .Gsen, the Greene township
youth who was alleged to be impicat.
ed with his uncle, Jacob Bruce Gsell,
in stealing chickens, was called on the
charge of larceny.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-29
New Vaudeville Joins Kolonial Kids

Wilmer & Vincent are sending three
new vaudeville acts to Harrisburg to-
day to finish out the week on the bill
with the Kolonial Kids. These. acts
will help to round out very enjoyable
show. for the boys in the band are well
up on new program for Thursday,
Friday and Saturday, and they are
hoping that everybody who heard them
during the early half of the week will
be repeater and get back again be-
fore Saturday night. The extension
profit of the whole week at the Co.
lonial, for Wilmer & Vincent promised
them that they could have all the
money to spend for uniforms that was
not needed to pay the actual running
expenses of the house. The attendance
during the first three days of the week
was very good, and many fine things
are being said about the boys who be-
long to the band-Adv.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-29
Seminary Exercises May 10 and 20

Gettysburg, April 29.-The annual
exercises of commencement week at
the Gettysburg Theological Seminary
viii be held on Wednesday and Thurs
day, May 19 and 20. The usual num-
Der of alumni and former students are
expected to return for the occasion.
On Wednesday evening the alumni
meeting will be held in Seminary
chapel and the address will be made
by DR.. NJ. j. Kline. A reception will
follow in the refectory at which in
formal speeches will be made by many
of the former students and Others who
will be here for the exercises of the
week.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-29
LORD MERSEY TOfIXP Price
FOR WILHELMINA'S CARGO

London, April 2s.-Baron Mersey,
who presided over the court of inquiry
into the sinking of the Titanic, was sp-
pointed referee yesterday in the case of
the cargo of food products which was
taken from the American steamer Viii
helmina by the British naval authori-
ties.
The cargo was consigned to Germany
and the British authorities, after its
seizure, reached an agreement with the
owners to purchase it at price which
will now be determined.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-29
BURNED BY LIGHTNING bolt
Mt. Rock Woman Stunned AS She Ad.
justed Piece Of Pipe On the
Downspout

Gettysburg, April ss.-while at.
taehing piece of pipe to a down,
spout for the purpose of running rain
water into barrel at her home dur.
ing the electrical storm Tuesday night
Mrs. Edward Klunk, of Mt. Rock, was
struck by bolt of lightning and
severely burned on the hands and
body. She was hurled to the ground
several feet distant from the barrel
and lay unconscious for several min
utes.
Members of her family found Mrs
Kluek and carried her into the house
where she later was revived by ply
sician.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-29
Want MIX Cans Sealed

At meeting of a dozen or more
city dairymen held in the offices of the
City Bureau of Health yesterday after
noon, it was unanimously decided to
urge the city authorities to establish
and enforce rule making it mandatory
that cans containing milk and cream
that are shipped into the city be prop
erly sealed. Reprimands and threats
of arrests were given eight dairymen
whose milk and cream during March,
according to the city chemists report,
did not come up to the standard.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-29
L. w. COOK

story is a beautiful one, we'll staged and
worthy of being witnessed by every
Harrisburger For tomorrow Manager
Magaro has arranged for the film ap.
pearance of Charlie Chaplin, who will
appear in brand new comedy, "By
the Sea- and Fred Mace. who stars in
George Broadhurst' comedy, "What
Happened to Jones.-Adv.N
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-29
RECEIVE l76 APPLICATIONS
Local Assembly No. 4, Pennsylvania B
r, Mutual Benefit. Growing

When local assembly No. 4, Pennsyk
vania Railroad Mutual Benefit Associa.
tion, met last night in Odd Fellows
hall, S04 North Second street, 176 ap.
plications for membership were re.
ceived. The assembly has membership
of more than 1,400.
More than 200 members of the as
sembly left last night on two special
cars for Philadelphia, where they at
tended banquet anniversary of Phila-
delrhia local assembly No. Z. Plans are
being arranged for holding banquet
in Armory hall in the near future.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-29
Whiskey Runner Confessed

Carlisle, April 29.-Pleading guilty
to charge of selling liquor without a
license. John Harr, a member of the
alleged 'whiskey runner" squad of
Shippensburg men who are awaiting
trial at the next session of court has
given himself up for sentence. He may
be witness at the trial of the other
men. 1t is claimed that some inter
esting testimony will be introduced
when Harry Forney, special officer for
the investigation, later arrested ON
several charges, is heard.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-29
Most Talented Girl in
u. s." Dashes Around
the Ring in Cowboy
Style
WEARS THE ROBES
OF QUEEN OFRING
Goes Behind the Scenes and Finds Ami.
NAL Trainers Are Natural Educa-
tors-Declares orownups Are Not
So Joyous rs Kids

Winifred sackville Stoner, Jr.. is the
most talented 12-year-old girl in the
United States. She has already pub
iished ten books Of prose and poetry.
and men Of letters have said that she
possesses the equivalent Of college ed.
ucation. Her mother is . writer and
the founder Of the system Of natural
education" The little girl wrote the
following account Of her visit TO BAR
NUNS circus in New York recently for
the Evening world:',
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-29
austrian WAR PRISONERS
: Cause TRO0DLE IN siberia

; omsk, Siberia, April ss.-Governor
Schmidt. Of the Omsk district. issued
an order yesterday reprimsnding the
conduct and curtsiling the privileges of
Austrian war prisoners in this district
who are declared to have been guilty of
abuse Of the comparative freedom
granted them.
; These officers and men have been al
lowed virtually the same privileges as
residents. Inhabitants of Omsk sur.
rendered to them the best lodgings and
supplied them with food. 1t is charged
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-29
Threatened to Kill Wife

waynesboro, April 2s.-Herman
Gale, of Madison avenue and Park
street, was placed in the lookup Tues
day night, by Constable Bretzler on a
charge of drunk and disorderly con-
duet, carrying fire arms and making
threats TO kill his wife The charges
were preferred by his wife.
He was placed in the lookup over
night and taken before Magistrate
Newman whence in default of bail he
was sent to the county Jail for trial
at court.
Gale was taken to Chambersburg
yesterday afternoon by Constable
Bretzlef.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-29
Recital at Lebanon Valley College

Lebanon, April 29.-The second Sc
nior recital in the Department of Mu-
sic and Oratory at Lebanon Valley Col
lege was held last evening in Engle
Conservatory of Music when Miss Ma
bel Bensing, pianist, and Miss Joseph
inc Urich, reader, furnished fine pro-
gram.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-29

H. X. Hess, of Middletown, an en-
ploye of the Harrisburg Pipe and Pipe
Bending Works, was admitted to the
Harrisburg hospital yesterday suffering
with broken right ankle, which he re.
ceived when plank on which he was
walking tilted and he fell several feet
to the ground.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-29
No Word of Austrian Peace Bid

London, April 2s.-The Hon. Neil
Primrose, Under Secretary for Foreign
Affairs. declared in the House of Com
mons yesterday that the Foreign Office
had no official information TO confirm
the recent reports that Austris has ap-
preached Russia, directly or indirectly,
for separate peace.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-29
Clinics to Be Held Nav 4

Upon invitation from the Dauphin
County Medical Society eight members
of the Perry County Medical Society
will attend an all-day clinic in this
city, May 4. The clinics will be held
at the Harrisburg and Polytechnic hos
pitfalls, the latter to be throat clinic.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-29

but this was the only part Of the circus
that did not delight him.
We kids had glorious time and
the other members of our party seemed
to be just As happy as We.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-29

'9Sc

$f.OO quality Ladies' fine Crepe
Gowns, in cream color-four good
styles--low neca and short sleeves
lace trimmed. Special for Friday
at, each, .7QI
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-29

Ladies' Silk Summer Sweaters In
Copenhagen, Old Rose, Black and
White and Green weaves-just the
thing for cool summer evenings-for
an outing wrap, etc. Special for Fri
day at $500
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-29
German Aviator Raids Nancy

Paris. April 2s.-A German aero
plane. flying at great height, dropped
bombs in Nancy. killing three persons
and wounding six others, according to
a dispsteh TO the Temps The Ger
man was pursued by French aeroplanes
but ESCAPED.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-29
Sligo

Odds and Ends of high grade Lin
oleum in lengths large enough for
one roon-all good, desirable pat
terms and colors-worth soc to 65c.
Special for Friday at, per square
yard, .CQr
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-29

Shirt Waist Boxes covered with
excellent quality mating - high
grade finish and workmanship-2S
inches long, f3 inches high and II
inches wide-brass handles-regu-
larly $500. Special for Friday
NJ ...... 81 .6l
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-29

25c Soft-finish English Nainsook,
10 inches wide-for children's wear
and fine undergarments--a splendid
quality. Special for Friday at, per
yard, ......... .1EA
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-29
"The Quality Store"
EXCEPTIONAL VALUES
For Fridays Busy Shoppers

EXTRA sPECIAI-Lot of Misses
and small Ladies' Suits of good
style-but not the very latest style
excellent quality fabrics - were
values from S12.5O to $25. Special
i0f friday at SIS. 90
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-29
Landisville Woman Dies

Landisville, April 29.-Mrs. Harvey
Weidle, 40 years old. died yesterday
from complication OF diseases. Be-
sides her husband. two children, a
brother and sister survive. She was
a member OF the Mennonite church.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-29

Lot of Corsets which we used on
display forms, and are soiled from
handling. Special for Friday
Lot No at e'eh' '''''' 29c
Lot NO. : at, each, CSC
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-29

ExoEPTIoNAL-White Gingham
and Madras Waists with Blue. Black
and Lavender Stripes-long and
short sleeves-Swiss collars-an un-
usual value at 79c. Special for Fri
day at .59c
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-29

S1x90 Unbleached Seamless
Sheets, made with 3-inch hens and
good serviceable sheeting that
will wash and bleach easily-55c
quality. Special for Friday at, each,
45C
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-29

Misses and small Ladies' Goats
Light Mixtures and Tan also Black
and White Checks--sizes IL, II and
10 years-values from $40 to Sf5.
special for Friday at 81. az
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-29

Lot of short lengths of the best
Prints in Blue, Black, Gray and
light colors, from to 5-yard lengths
-7c quality. Special for Friday at,
per yard, ............. SH
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-29

Ladies' black silk Isle Hose
summer weight-with very slight
mperfections-30c and SOC values.
5 Special eel sa. for Friday at Csc per Pr
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-29
Friday and Saturday

One English Flow Blue Pickle Dish and
one pound of Golden Santos Coffee for
so cents.
Grand Union Tea Store,
20S n. Second st.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-29
One More Disappointment

"Poor old Meyer is dead, see. He
led life full of dsappointments."
How glad ne would have been to
see his name in print! ''-Fliegende
lBlatter.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-29

75c BEACON" Bath Rugs, size
24xS6-with fringed ends-colors
fast. Special for Friday at, each,
CSC
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-29

SOC Embroidered Voiles, SO inches
wide, neat figures in one and two
color combinations. Special for Fri
day at, per yard Sic