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The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-01
DINNER FOR NEwLYWEDs
Mrs. Edwin Miller Entertains in Honor
of Newly-Married Connie

Mrs. EDWIN Miller, 636 Harris
street, gave a dinner Friday evening in
honor of Mr.. and Mrs. Paul H. Furman.
whose marriage was a recent event.
Mrs. Furman was formerly Miss Cath.
arine Weaver, of Steelton.
The guests were Mr.. and Mrs. Paul
H. Furman, Miss Catharine Since, Miss
Ethel Dorothy Miller, Ross Atkinson
aud Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Miller. of this
city, and Miss Martha Miller, of New.
port.
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B. E. Commings as Pianist

B. Z. Commings, baritone singer of
the Harrisburg evangelistic chorus, Of
ficiated as pianist at special services
held in Vine Street NJ. E. church.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Bailey at New York

Mr.. and Mrs. E. Bailey, 1917 North
Front street, are stopping at the VOL.
colt in New York city. Mr.. and Mrs.
j. H. Fox are guests Of the same hotel.
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With 32-p. Skin Book on request. Ad-
dress postcard "Cuticura. Dept. T, Bos-
ton." Sold throughout the world.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-01
lanes Miles

James Miles, 80 years of age. form.
erly of Harrisburg and more recently of
Philadelphia, died this morning of tu-
bereulosis at the home of his parents,
121 Balm street.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-01
Astronomy Versus Art

Professor-Has anything ever been
discovered OF Venus9 Student-No.
sir, there has motif the pictures are
correct.-Judge E.
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Extension Committee Meets

A meeting of the extension com.
mittee of the Y. w. c. A. was held this
morning at II O'Clock, at the Y. w. C.
A. building.
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T. M. T. M. Club to Meet

The members of the T. NJ. T. NJ.
Club will hold business meeting in
the Y. w. Q. A. rooms tomorrow night.
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WALTER REINOEHL DUBBS

Well-Known Former Employe of Penn
sylvania Steel Company Dies
Walter Reinoehl Dubbs, son of Mr..
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-01
MEADE w. G. T. U. TO MEET
Subject Will Be Motherhood at To
morrow's Gathering

The Meade W. C. T. U. will meet
tomorrow night at s o clock at the
home of Mrs. D. C. Gotwals, &c South
Nineteenth street. The subject for dis
cnssion will be Motherhood +" Mrs. j.
W. Appleby will lead the meeting.
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SUNSHINE SOCIETY MEETS

Roberta Lloyd Organization Holds Ses-
sion at Y. M. @. A.
The monthly session of the Roberta
Disbrow Lloyd Sunshine Society was
held this afternoon at $50 o'clock in
the Y. NJ. c. A.
Last week, the society sent a girl
to Philadelphia, where she was operat-
ed upon in the University hospital for
tubercular affection of the spine.
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CIRLSOf REDEEMER Church
HOLDING House SOCIALS.
First of Weekly Events viii Be Held
Tomorrow Night-Class Is Plan
ming Amateur Play to Raise Funds
for Easter Offering

The first of series of house socials
for the benefit of girls class No. s of
the Redeemer Lutheran church will be
held tomorrow night at the home of
Misses Margaret and Mary Cover, 1924
Berryhill street. The evening will be
spent in games and music.
Each of the young ladies in the class
plans to hold social at her home,
charging every person invited ten cents
admission fee. The socials will be held
weekly. The next ones are being
planned by Mrs. f. +. Whistler and
Miss Gail Wiland.
1t is expected that the socials will
lead up to the presentation of play
by the members of the class. Different
amateur productions are now under
consideration, and rehearsals will be-
gin as soon as selection has been
made. The young ladies of the class
are trying, in addition to their other
activities, to increase their member
ship. The proceeds of their entertain
mentS will go toward the Easter offer
ing of the Redeemer Lutheran Sunday
school.
Girls Aid Plans Party
\ Valentine party will be given by
the Girls Aid Society of the Visiting
Nurse Association at the Harrisburg
Country Club on Saturday. February 1S,
from 3 to clock. The society in
cludes the following members:
Mrs. George w. Reilly, Miss Emily
Bailey, Miss Frances Bailey, Mrs. W..
+. Bailey, Miss Eleanor Boyd, Miss
Eleanor Neal Clark, Miss Dora Wick
erSham Coe, Miss Louise Carney. Miss
Sara Denehey, Miss Eleanor Darling
ton, Miss Katherine Etter, Miss Mar
riday, Miss Sarah Hastings, Miss
Emily Hammond, Miss Helen Ham
mond, Miss Virginia King, Miss Mar
garet McLain, Mrs. John NJ. Mahon
Miss Helen X. Montgomery, Miss
Frances Morrison, Miss Mary W. Mil
Ter, Miss Mary +. Meyers, Mrs. J. "
w. Reynders. Miss Janet Sawyer, Miss
Margaret Stackpole, Miss Catherine
Stamm, Miss Julia Stamm, Miss Maud
Stamm, Mrs. Paul G. Smith. Miss
Margaret Williamson, Miss Mary Will
Hanson, Miss Arta Williams, Miss
Alice Wallis, Miss Susanna Westbrook
and Miss Kathreen Westbrook.
Merry Workers Meet Tonight
sewing club named the merry
Workers was formed at luncheon of
fourteen covers, given by Miss I've Nav
Rahter Cook, to her former Sunday
school class, of Grace Methodist Epis.
copai church, at her home, 935 North
Second street with the hostess assisted
by Miss Emma Melick and Mrs. Carroll
Kinter.
The officers elected were: President.
Miss Anna Marion Hartwick; vice
president, Miss Emily Sites; secretary,
Miss Harriet Stiner.
The first meeting of the "Merry
Workers will be held tonight at the
home of Miss Ruth Forster, 2126 Green
street.
Evening star., 1915-03-15
Beachey's Fatal Fall.

Alter doing some of the most re-
markable things with biplane, turn
ing somersaults in the air, riding up
side down and gliding practically
vertically from great heights, Lin
coin Beachey has been killed by a
fall in a monoplane, the wings Of
which broke as he tried to check a
vertical drop. This was the first
time in several years that Beachey
had used single-plane machine, and
the tragedy is attributed to that fact.
With the biplane he had shown him
self to be perfectly at home in the
air, his demonstration here a few
months ago having given Washing
ton its first view of the gravity-de-
flying possibilities of this machine in
the hands of capable aviator.
There was no particular value in
Beaehey's thrilling performances,
which were of the same nature as
those Of Pegoud, the pioneer in circle
turning and inverted flying. They
proved certain things that, once dem
onstrated, might have been left as
taken for granted. Just at present
practical aviation work of the simplest
and yet most dangerous form is being
accomplished every day in the war
zone Of Europe. The airInen of the
various armies in the field are braving
death hourly, and doubtless some OF
them have come to grief through
failure Of Judgment or lack Of nerve,
in addition to those who have been
slain by their enemies. The sacri-
fee Of Beachey's life is a wanton
loss that brings no gain and in no
wise advances the cause of aviation.
Evening star., 1915-03-15
Washington's Early Spring Charm.

Each season OF the year has its
charms in the parks and along the
tree-lined streets OF Washington.
There is the beauty Of the full-foli-
aged summer, and of the first fresh
ness OF spring, and also the charm OF
the autumn tints as we'll as the frank
baroness OF the winter, when the
trees are shown in all their sturdy
structure. But there is a phase of
the development OF the year that oc-
ours just now that is beyond any
other in its peculiar charm. This is
the first show Of buds, giving the
trees their faint softness OF outline
against the daily warming sky Ex-
amined closely, the buds are develop
ing rapidly with touches Of green and
pink as they unfold. From a little
distance they lend a faint gray tone
to the bare limbs and twigs. From
day to day this tone deepens and the
outlines Of the trees become more
softened, until suddenly one realizes
that spring is at hand. There is no
thrill quite equal to that of the dis
covery that the winter has definitely
gone. and that the cardinals that have
been piping and whistling for weeks
are not to be disappointed.
Evening star., 1915-03-15

tion. The popular idea is that If the
state does not present the name OF
Gov. Whitman to the republican na-
tional convention, it will that of Mr..
Justice Hughes. Mr.. Root. although
so eminent in the eyes Of eminent
men, is not at present in any serious
calculation at home or elsewhere.
Here is one bonnet the presiden-
tial bee seems never to have invaded.
1t found 1odgment, and caused great
unhappiness, in that of Clay. Web
ster, Calhoun, Marcy, Cass, Douglas,
Seward, Chase, John Sherman,
Blaine, and disquieted even as re-
served and calculating a man as
Conkling. But if it ever tried to
enter, it has buzzed in vain outside
the headpieee of the most distin-
guished New Yorker of this day.
OF all these men Mr.. Sherman had
the most remarkable, and maybe the
bitterest, experience. He was a state
quantity as carly as 1888, when he
attended a republican national con-
yention as a delegate. He was a
candidate for Speaker of the ma
tional House in 1859. He was first
elected to the Senate in 1861. He
had his eyes fixed ON the presidency
for full forty years, and during at
fe,st half of the time was an active
and conspicuous aspirant. But he
could never secure so much as a
nomination to the Office.
Three times, however, the nonina
ton Of his party. and subsequently
the Office, went to Ohio--in 1876 to
Mr.. Hayes, in 1880 to Gen. Garfield
and in 1896 to Mr.. Mckinley, not one
of whom had reached even state
wide distinction when Mr.. Sherman
had achieved national influence. He
served under Mr.. Hayes as Secre-
tary of the Treasury, and under Mr..
Mckinley as Secretary of State. But
the presidency was from the start,
and remained to the end, out of his
reach.
It is good thing for the country
that the presidency is SO strong a
lure, for while many highly deserv-
ing and competent men miss it their
and activities help to
keep high the standard OF selection.
Evening star., 1915-03-15
The Presidency,

In tribute spoken before law
ycrs' association in New York Sat
urday night, Mr.. Taft said: "Elihu
Root is the greatest statesman l ever
had the good fortune to meet in a
considerable nlingling with states
men and politicians"
A few years ago Mr.. Roosevelt
said the same thing in different
words. He pronounced Mr.. Root the
best qualified man for public busi-
mes. he had ever met. There must
be something in it" when such an
appraisement comes from two
sources so we'll qualified to speak
from personal contact and general
experience.
And yet Mr. Root has never as
pired to the presidency. and is not
considered for the Office now when
New York is expected to be so in
postant . factor in next years equs-
Evening star., 1915-03-15
The House and Appropriations.

It may be true. as Mr.. Fitzgerald
contends, that it would be wise for
the House to return to the old form
OF preparing the supply bills-put the
work into the hands of one commit
tee. Under that form the govern
Inent was we'll served, and there was
less complaint about extravaganza
then than now. The estimates passed
under the review Of few men, who
had been carefully chosen, and could
devote their whole time to the task.
The distribution OF the bills, as
now operated. had its root in fac
ton row over the tariff Mr.. Ran
dali, chairman of the old form ap-
preparations committee, had offend
ed the free trade wing Of his party
by decapitating the Morrison hori-
zontal tariff bill, and his deposition
from his place was demanded by the
revenue refor1ners. But Speaker
Carlisle was far too sensible and just
a man to do so foolish a thing.
The resentment against Mr.. Ran
dali continued, however, aud in the
end resulted in diminishing the
power OF the appropriations commit
tee. The bills were distributed, as
now prevails.
But however well the restoration
OF the old form might work as re-
spects order and system, it could not
change one most important aspect
OF the case. 1t could not weaken in
the slightest degree the truth OF
Thomas B. Reeds famous assertion
when dealing with the question, that
this is billion-dollar country. We
have grown enormously since the old
order existed, and Congress must
minister to present day conditions.
The country could not be starved to
the country's advantage.
The democracy should beware of a
second pit. 1t digged the one it is
now houndering in. Except that it
made such extravagant charges OF
waste against the republicans, it
would not today be the target of
such severe criticism. It's record
would not appear so reprehensible.
But, after charging waste and prom
isiug retrenchment, to put the fig
ures higher than the republicans ever
did was to invite and deserve de-
rision and eensure on that score.
And equally embarrassed and cen
surable would the party be were it
10 restore the appropriations commit
Tee to its former power on promise
OF an enormous saving in public ex-
penditures, only to find that the
promise could not be kept out of JUS
tice to the national need..
Evening star., 1915-03-15
Preparing for the Spring Drive.

Every day that passes brings
nearer the often proclaimed great
drive" that each side in the Euro
pean war is to make in the spring.
Both the Germans and the allies are
expected to begin aggressive move
ments on large scale some time be-
tween now and the first of May,
when the ground has sufficiently
dried from the winters moisture to
permit the movement of artillery and
supply trains. Meanwhile the attacl,
upon the Dardanelles forts continues,
and upon its outcome is believed to
depend in large measure the spring
developments in other parts of the
war field.
If the Dardanelles are forced free
passage into the Black sea from the
Mediterranean is assured, and
through this passage, it is under
stood, will be sent large numbers of
Indian troops, whose mobilization
and equipment have been proceed
ing during the past six months and
whose transport to Egypt as half
way point is believed to have been in
large measure accomplished. Further
effects Of the fall Of Constantinople
are looked for in the involvement OF
Greece, and possibly Roumania and
Bulgaria, on the anti-German side.
Consequently the most important
phase of the war at present is the
bombardment of the Turkish forts in
the narrow channel from the Sea of
Marmora to the Mediterranean.
Evening star., 1915-03-15
The Grand Untwisting.

The sunshine CLEANS across the sky,
The buds with color family glow,
As springtime bids glad goodbye
To sullen days of frost and snow.
The leaves and blossoms which we
missed
Are now beginning to untwist.
The fishing worm that soundly slept
Now stretches out his lazy length !;
And many a grub all darkly kept
Prepares to test his winged
strength.
The vernal call they can't resist
That eayly bids them all untwist.
And man likewise you will behold.
Where games are played upon the
green. &C.,
His eorkscrcw poses, we'll controlled,
Foretell the play both swift and
clean.
And every one on natures list
Is now preparing to untwist.
Evening star., 1915-03-15

ing privilege in the new appropria-
ton act. accompanied by the cancel
lation of the allowance for tickets.
It has been discovered that this
leaves the ununiformed detectives out
in the cold. They cannot ride free
on the cars in civilian clothes and
there will be no money for the pur-
chase Of tickets for their official car
riding. Some distinctive uniform
will have to be adopted for these
"sleuths in mufti," known only to the
officials and the street car con-
ductors, or else the detectives must
pay for the privilege OF being on the
ununiformed staff by deiraying their
street car expenses out of their own
pockets.
Evening star., 1915-03-15
A Detective Problem.

Lack Of team work has caused a
flaw in the provisions for the car
riding facilities of certain members
of the police force. When the rul-
ing was made that the new public
utilities law cut off the free riding
privilege an ?. ropriation was Sc
cured which provided for the trans
port of the policemen moving about
town on Official business. Then came
the direct xestogation Of the free rid-
Evening star., 1915-03-15
A Sardonic Explanation.

Father" said the small boy, "why
do nations go to war;"
"For the sake OF the general up
lift. The old methods Of uplift be-
came so slow that they recklessly
employ high explosives"
Evening star., 1915-03-15

The case of Harry Thaw is an ex-
ample Of the advantage of delay in
homicide case. Public sentiment that
was once strong against Thaw is now
comparatively Indifferent.
Evening star., 1915-03-15

Chinese in America are said to be
boycotting Japanese merchandise.
The Chinese in China scarcely feel in
a position to take such positive ae-
ton.
Evening star., 1915-03-15

Fears that the woman in politics
would forfeit customary ehivalrous
consideration have been set at rest.
The feminine vote in Chicago is in
such demand that no man with
grain of political sense will hesitate
about giving a seat to a lady in q
street car.
Evening star., 1915-03-15

4 naval commander who may find
himself inclined to sink ship should
carefully read up on international
law before doing SO. In the mean
time the ship may get away, thus
saving trouble 70, all concerned.
Evening star., 1915-03-15

The remark 1915 looks good to
me-" attributed to Prof. Taft, cannot
be construed as challenge to Col.
Roosevelt to renew the controversies
OF 1912.
Evening star., 1915-03-15
Purely Practical.

so you think our friend would
make a good official"
81 didn't say that" replied Senator
Sorghum. Il said l thought he could
be elected. 1t isn't question of
what kind of an official man would
make. It's what kind of candidate"
Evening star., 1915-03-15

Occasional cheers for Huerta in
Mexico will not be accepted by the
former dictator as a sufficiently em-
phatic call to require him to make
good his promise to return if needed.
Evening star., 1915-03-15

Count Zeppelin is now a grand
father. When grandson needs an out
ing the chances are that he will not
be taken up in an airship.
Evening star., 1915-03-15

The annual announcement of peach
crop failure serves to heighten the
mystery as to where the ever reliable
supply Of canned peaches comes from.
Evening star., 1915-03-15

There is a suspicion that Villa has
the art OF putting others forward to
do the work while exerting most of
the real authority himself.
Evening star., 1915-03-15

Switzerland is depressed, owing to
the fact that the supply of scenery
at present is greatly in excess of the
demand.
Evening star., 1915-03-15

Americans who chose to make their
homes in England are now paying
taxes at rate which is calculated
to make them homesick.
Evening star., 1915-03-15
Proof.

What makes you so sure OF Amer
ican courage?"
Statistics show that there is more
dentistry practieed in America than
anywhere else in the world"
Evening star., 1915-03-15

Having more important matters to
consider, this country declines to give
itself any uneasiness about what may
happen to Jack Johnson.
Evening star., 1915-03-15
War Experts.

From the Milwaukee Journal.
The men who explained just how the
war would proceed when the war was
young aren't talking 80 much now, but
there's always Q new crop.
Evening star., 1915-03-15

Sarah Bernhardt not only rises su-
perior to a misfortune, but makes it
the means of maintaining interest in
her career.
Evening star., 1915-03-15
From Business to Pleasure.

The base ball hero skilled and strong
Prepares to greet the galleries,
And boost the good old game along
Instead of boosting salaries.
Evening star., 1915-03-15
CITY Gardens.

From the Council Bluffs Nonparell.
A movement has been started to
make Chicago a city Of gardens That
ts an example which ought to spread
to every city and town in the country.
Evening star., 1915-03-15

Differences of opinion exist as to
whether Gen. Bernhardi's volume is
reliable treatise or best seller.
Evening star., 1915-03-15

The Treasury deficit looks almost
like an asset when the losses abroad
are considered.
Evening star., 1915-03-15
Too Neutral.

From the Duluth Herald.
1t might be said that the man who
takes no interest in local politics car
ries the neutrality idea to an extreme.
Evening star., 1915-03-15

What is your favorite opera:"
Faust" replied Mr.. Cumro1. Il
have heard it so often that there
isn't much danger of my applauding
in the wrong places"
Evening star., 1915-03-15
Dress Hats, $40 to S.

Such assembly of hghgrade Hats have exhibited be
designed handmade Hats
shapes, with French malne bns the pastel
French ber
together constitute trimmings Heron
age mounts whips shown novelty Hats
Evening star., 1915-03-15
SHOOTING STARS.
Advantage Of Familiarity.

BY pHnANDER JOHNSON.
Evening star., 1915-03-15
Smart Suit Hats, S. to SIS

To harmonic with the spring shades tailored have
color all the shades Prominent the Panama
bright blues and dreadnaught
Many feather effects, broad qus combined
with snappy ribbon used trimmings
Evening star., 1915-03-15
The Evening Star Newspaper Company

Entered as second-class mail matter Z
the post Office at Washington. D. c.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-06-19
GREAT SEA FORT
SAFE In WATER

Continued From Page One.)
~~~~~~S~~~-~-~~~~N~S~~N~
which will be equipped with electric
propulsion, being the first Of the mod
ern dreadnOughts Of any country to
utilize this recently tested and success.
ful new motive power, which promises
TO be n revolutionary invention. II IL
estimated that, byt lts use. the oil
burning California steamlng at IL
knots, will be able to steam for eleven
days longer than coal burning dread
nought, and that during that time she
could go more than three thOusanuds
miles farther. This contempdates her
using only her normal bunker supply,
but with her emergency hunkers. filled
she could steam 5000 miles farther
In other words, the California will be
able to steam about twice az far an the
Wyoming"
The secretary said that the back
bone OF the navy" Is sill the powerful
dreadnought. but declared the navy
was keeping abreast Of progress In the
building Of submarines and destroyers
He also referred 10 the laying Of the
keel at the League Island navy yard
today of the largest transport yet au.
thoriEed by congress and OF the deval-
opment Of the navy aviation school at
Pensacola.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-06-19
STEWART BID
PROBABLY WINS
Company Whose Original Bid Was
Lowest on Capitol Completion Still
Favorite In Guessing

At the end of two hours executive
session today, Governor Williams, eN.
officlu chairman of the capitol com.
mission, announced that no decision
had been reached relative to selecting
the contractor Tor the capitol building
lie was not sure that II would be done
today, though It WIS possible
The proposition " the Jumes stew.
art company, as made to the commits
sion at the open meeting " the com
mission Friday 10 build the building
" Oklahoma granite with Bedford
stone above the water table. and the
Interior NJ Georgia marble was con.
sidcrcd by the different contractors
ns probably the best bid II IL pos.
sihle that the commission II uf this
opinion still, though all others are be-.
Ing considered.
The commission probably will IN
| spcct all bids and first determine what
would be impossible under the avail.
able appropriation with this out ~
the way the commission can see more
easily whnt they may consider The
Stewart hid however, practically ac-
know wledged first To be- the best will be
thoroughly gone into before the com.
mission makes mn announcement II
Ia said that the commission, after be-
coming convinced ns to the best prupu
sltion may announce the selection ui
the contractor aud prepare the con.
tract afterwards In this event It X
possible the commission may be- able
10 announce the successful one today