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The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-08
The Governor Discuss
es the States Finan-
ces at Session O. f
Telephone Men
APPROVES CHILD
LABOR STAND
oficers of Eastern Pennsylvania Inde-
pendent Association Elected This
Morning Include Local Phone Com
pany Officials

In a brief address of welcome before
the joint convention of the Eastern and
Western Pennsylvania Independent Tel
ephone Associations in the Board of
Trade building this morning, Governor
Martin G. Brumbaugh intimated that
because of the financial depression
State appropriations for roads, ehari-
ties and benevolences will have to be
cut ''to the bone' this year.
Conditions have been very hard for
the last two years, said the Govern
or, "and the State has been as hard hit
as the industries. The case is one of
common interest and all should endeav-
or to solve the problem. | assure you
l have spent many hours in consulta-
tion with department heads, trying to
find ways and means of increasing the
States revenue without resorting to
further taxation
State Treasury Not Bullying
''The Commonwealth should be run
like well-regulated household Ev-
cry home endeavors to live within its
resources and the State must do like
wise. The pockets of the treasury are
not bulging and, therefore, our roads,
schools and charitable organizations
will have to suffer. The stress of eco
nomical conditions necessitates re-
trenehments all along the line. We all
look for better day when conditions
will resume their normal state
Governor Brumbaugh was introduced
in telephone vernacular by Henry NJ.
Tracy, of Philadelphia, president of the
Eastern Pennsylvania Independent Tel
ephone Association, as the ''real live
wire who does not allow anybody to
butt in while he is on the line"
Local Men Are Officers
Officers elected by the Eastern Penn
sylvania Independent Telephone Asso-
citation to-day are as follows: q
President, G. A. Carl, general super
intendent of the United Telephone and
Telegraph Company, Harrisburg; first
vice president, George B. Rudy, general
manager York Telephone and Tele-
graph Co., York; second Vice president,
S. H. Mounee, manager Carbon Teie-
phone Co., Lansford; secretary
er. o. X. Kines, auditor Cumberland
Valley Telephone &C., Harrisburg;
executive committee, E. NJ. Prisk, Ha-
zleton: Cameron L. Baer, Harrisburg,
and Joseph F. Stockwell, Philadelphia.
Governor Sides With Girls
The girls VINO are attending the op-
orators school being conducted in con-
junction with the convention, at the
Young Women's Christian Association,
were guests of the telephone men at
the morning session. Governor Brum-
baugh said he was in hearty sympathy
with their child labor stand and advo-
Gated legislation which would guard
their welfare. =
E. B. Fisher, of Grand Rapids, Mich,
president of the Independent Telephone
Association of America, traced the
growth of the system in speech on
% Retrospect and Prospect" lie told
of the placing of the first telephone
lines across the Areghenies and said
that present conditions promise a
splendid future He advised the dele
gates to fight strongly against an uni
versal telephone service.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-08
BERLIN PRESS REGARDS U-29
SINKING '.AS SUSPICIOUS"

Berlin, via London, April S.-The
press of the capital is virtually unani-
nous in declaring the fact that the Brit
ish Admiralty has not made public the
details of the sinking of the submarine
U-29 looks highly suspicious. The
Tages Zietung" says that although
the British made their first report re-
garding the submarine on March 26
nothing has been given out as to the
time, place or manner of its sinking.
The paper believes this prObably>is be-
cause the methods employed by the
British were 'reprehensible and adds:
"We can imagine no other reason
for this delay than that British vessels
surprised the U-29 while it was rescu-
ing the crew of a steamer''
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-08
LONDON times" PEEvED
over RESULTS OBTAINED
BY BRITISH IN CONFLICT

London, April S.-The "Times" in
its editorial on Kitchener's Is munitions
committee criticises as unsatisfactory
what it terms the piecemeal methods of
the government in appointing various
committees.
"a whole month has passed." the
Chimes says, "since Mr.. Lloyd
George promised us better management.
Now we get Mr.. Booth, who is dis
claimed by every permanent official,
evidently looked at askance in the War
Office and not associated with the Ad-
miralty at all Arc. we really going
the right way to worki After eight
months of war we see no evidence yet
of vision and insight on scale com
mensurate with our vast needs Nei-
ther Mr.. Booth nor any other man can
solve our difficulties unless they receive
more backing than has yet been forth
coming
The "Times'' SAYS England is a
long way behind France in the organi-
zation of war industries and the British
government is blamable more than the
worknen. "'Even Lord Kitchener, -
the newspaper declares. "must bear a
share of the responsibility. He has
done wonders, but even he cannot be
expected to create and train huge ar
mics and control the greatest business
in the world as well. -
"There is suspicion, amounting al
most to a certainty - the "Daily Mail
SAYS, "that, as the Americans say, Mr..
Booth fills the bill and his retieenee
may be due to the feeling that his Sc
verest handicap lies in the fact that
Mr.. Lloyd George has aroused too great
expectations as to the miracles he is
expected to perform. The war has been
battle of workshops and Mr.. Booth
has stupendous task in competing
with the Krupps and the colossal Ger
man organization -
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-08
bare QUORUM IN house
CAUSES A SHORT Meeting
Members Of Lower, Branch, After Do
feating Highway Light Bill, De-
eide to Adjourn Until 8 O'Clock
Next Monday Evening

The absence of the Appropriation
committee, which went to Pittsburgh
last night, made slim attendance in
the House of Representatives this
morning. but three more members than
quorum voting ON highway light
bill which was defeated by vote of
so ayes to Al noes. This vote fright
ened the members who feared to call
up bills and after session of an hour
the House adjourned to meet Monday
night at o'clock.
This mornings session was an
anti-elimax to yesterdays meetings
which were marked by the advance
ment of the workmen IS compensation
bill to third reading and the introduc-
tion of 13S new bills, being one of
the busiest days of the present session.
The members were tagged out and
were glad to adjourn.
Although yesterday was the last
day for the introduction of bills two
were "found" by the clerks this
morning which had been overlooked
in the rush yesterday. Both were elm
troduced" to-day.
Barring traekless trolley lines from
city streets where street railway lines
are now operated is the purpose of one
introduced by Representative Sones,
of Sehuylkill. The bill makes track
less trolley vehicles subject to the
same regulations as are imposed upon
motor vehicles. Under the bill track
less trolleys may not be run on more
than one and one-half miles of bor-
ough streets or township roads now
being traversed by trolley ears.
Representative Mcvicar, of Allie
gheny, introduced bill providing for
State tax to be used for State high
ways on capital stock of companies
engaged in manufacturing or launder-
ing.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-08
CHARLES SKINNER DIES
Had Been Ill for Past Two Years at
Home of Parents

Charles E. Skinner, 1262 State street,
died at his home this morning after
lingering illness of two years, aged ~
wears. Mr.. Skinner was member of
Emmanuel Presbyterian church, Peace
and Plenty Lodge, I. o. o. F., No. So;
Star of America Commandery, Knights
of Malta, No. 113; Cornplanter Tribe
of 1. o. R. NJ, No. 81, and Order of
Railway Telegraphers. He is survived
rby his wife and one son, Charles E., Jr.,
and his parents, with whom he lived,
tMr. and Mrs. w. H. Skinner.
The funeral services will be held from
his late home on Monday afternoon at
2 clock. Interment in the Harrisburg
cemetery. The l. o. o. T. will have
charge of the services.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-08
SMALLPOX IN UNION CITY P. 0.
Vaccination Advised For Persons Who
Receive Mail From There

Several of the employees of the
postoffiee in Union City, Erie county,
have been placed under quarantine
upon the order of the State Commits
sioner of Health DIR. Samuel G. Dixon,
it was announced here to-day. On
April 2, Charles c. Hotehkiss, a clerk,
was discovered to have smallpox.
The postoffice was disinfected and
such employees of the Office as were not
vaccinated have been quarantined.
Postmaster General Burleson has been
notified by the State authorities and
immediate vaccination advised for
those individuals who have received
mail from Union City bearing the
postmarks of April 2 or about that
time.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-08
Difficulties Confront Russians

Venice, April S.-The Russians,
who now are fighting on unfavorable
ground in the Carpathians, according to
Budapest newspapers, are experiencing
the same difficulty in bringing muni,
tions and supplies from the rear that
previously beset the Austrians.
Deep snow, impossible roads and i'm
penetrable forests are said to prevent
military operations On large scale
and permit only intermittent fighting,
in which, the Budapest reports say, the
Russians are suffering enormous losses,
while the difficulty experienced in keep
ing open communications to the rear in
creases with every step advanced.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-08
Bank Failure in Laws Hands

Washington, April S.-Comptroller
of the Currency Williams to-day an,
nounced in formal statement that ir-
regularities discovered in the conduct
of the First National Bank of Union
town, Pa, which closed its doors sew
eral weeks ago, have been placed before
the Department of Justice. John H.
Strawn has been appointed permanent
receiver to take effect April Is.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-08
HELP WORTHY CAUSES
Chamber Of Commerce Investigating
Application for Aid sli

The members of the Harrisburg
Chamber of Commerce have by signed
enrolment cards pledged themselves not
to contribute cash, merchandise or serv-
ice for any cause, not to take advertis-
ing space in any special programs or
publications unless the chamber issues
q certificate of investigation.
The object of the chamber is to pre-
vent worthless schemes getting support
and enable the worthy causes to be bet.
ter patronizcd.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-08
Charged with Robbing Sleeping Man

William Grlpman, Frank Miller and
Joseph Smith, charged with stealing
s1.10 from Winfield Heisey's pockets
as the latter was sleeping in a board
ing house at SIS Walnut street, were
each held for court under 5000 bail
by Mayor Royal this afternoon. The
men were arrested in the basement at
police headquarters after they had ap-
piled for nights lodging.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-08
Inherits Miss Garrett's millions

Baltimore, April S.-Miss NJ. Cary
Thomas, president of Bryn Mawr Col
lege, inherits Internationally the bulk
of the estate of Miss Mary Garrett, who
died at Bryn Mawr last Saturday. The
will was probated here to-day. No in.
timation of the value of the estate is
given, but it has been variously esti-
mated at from s2,000,000 to $5,000,-
600
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-08
PRIEST FOUND DEAD IN HOTEL
Apparently Stricken While Trying {,
Summon Aid by Phone

New York, April s.-The Rev.
James A. Garrigan, of Pittsburgh. was
found dead to-day in his room at the
Hotel Cheasea here.
Apparently the priest had tried to
reach the telephone to summon aid, for
his body was found at the foot of the
bed. A physician said death probably
was due to heart trouble.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-08
Mummers to Hold Banquet

The Harrisburg Mummers' Associa.
tion met last evening in the office of
Clarence o. Backenstoss, secretary to
Mayor Royal, and decided to hold a
banquet at the Wallace hotel, Cumber-
land and Wallace streets, on the even
ing of April ID. 1t was planned that
a banquet be an annual feature of the
year Is activities of the association.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-08
Powell Wants Certificates

A'F'tor General A. Z. Powell has re-
ques., the County Commissioners to
furnish him with the affidavit certif-
Gates on which county hunters collected
fbounties. He wants them to make an
audit of the charge made by Dauphin
county for reimbursement of bounty
payments.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-08
Toes Crushed in Runaway

Edward Sauerwine, 1403 North
Twelfth street, whose toes on his left
foot were crushed in runaway at the
Division street transfer of the Pennsyl-
vania railroad this morning, underwent
an operation in the Harrisburg hos
pital this afternoon to have the toes
amputated.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-08
MAKES AUTO OWNERS LIABLE
Mills Bill Puts Blame For Accidents
On Persons Holding Licenses

Senator Mills introduced this morn
ing bill of vital interest to automo-
bile owners in the State which pro-
vides that i'm any civil proceeding for
injury done by motor vehicle the
register number displayed on the ve-
hicle shall be prima facie evidence
that the owner was operating it.
If he shall prove at the hearing
that he was not operating it and re-
veal the name of the person actually
operating it, then the register mum
ber evidence is removed and the burd-
en- of proof shifted.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-08
Brief Filed In Railway Mail Case

Washington, April S.-The govern
ment's brief was filed to-day in the
Supreme Court in the so-called railway
mail pay cases, which involve $685.
000,0U0 and affect 500 railroads. The
cases involve the right of the Postmas-
ter General to change the method in ad-
justing railway mail pay.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-08
BLACKSMITH HANGS SELF
Body Of Solomon Baker Pound Su,
pended From a Rafter

Bowmansdale, April S.-Despondent
because of i'll health, Solomon Baker,
blacksmith, living near this town,
committed suicide ON Tuesday. He was
60 years of age and leaves widow
and three children. His body was
found hanging from rafter Of his
shop. by one of his daughters.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-08
Bowman to Represent q. A. R.

The County Commissioners yesterday
afternoon named William II. Bowman
as the official representative of the G..
A. X. in jackson township. He sue
ceeds the late William Whitman. The
q. A. r. representative has to do with
looking after the burial of deceased
veterans in his district.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-08
Mrs. Mary A. stansbury

Mrs. Mary A. Stansbury, widow of
Isaac L. Stansbury, died in her eighty
sixth year at the home of her daugh-
ter, Mrs. J. j. Maglauehlin, 400 North
Second street, at Las O'Clock this aft
ernoon. The funeral arrangements
will be announced later.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-08
Newsies Maiestic Guests

The newsboys of Harrisburg will
be the guests tonight of the "Pubic
Ledger" at the Majestic theatre,
where they will see the moving pie
lures of the European war.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-08
Bids for Water Pine

City Commissioner Harry F. Bowman
VIII open bids for laying water mains
in sections of Sycamore, Carlisle and
Agate streets, at 8 o'clock on Monday
afternoon, April 10. He now is ad-
vertising for bids. Commissioner Tay-
lor, will open bids for fire hose at noon
on Saturday, April II.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-08
Tax Collectors Make Settlement

Harrisburg yesterday made settlement
with the county for their 1914 tax du-
phcates. They were Melvin Balthaser,,
Ninth ward; Clarence A. Fisher, Tenth
ward, and Edwin c. Osman, Thirteenth
ward.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-08
Mrs. Hannah Rumbaugh

Mrs. Hannah Rumbaugh died at IL
o clock last night at the home of her
son-in-law at Penbrook. Funeral ar
rangements will be made later.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-08
Italy Imports Much Wheat

Romes April S.-Italy imported g.
100000 quintals (about 12,90O,000
bushels) of wheat during February
and the first three weeks in March.
This grain sold from s7.70 to $500 a
quintal.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-08
Chicago Board of Trade Closing

chicago, April S.-CIose:
Wheat--May, 1853; July, 1872.
Corn-May, 72%; July, 75A.
Oats-May, 57A; July 64A.
Pork-May, 17.10; July, 1852.
Lard-May, 1912; July, 1887.
Ribs-May, 1000; July, 1882.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-08
no Resume Passenger Service

London, April S.-The Great East
ern Railway has announced that BIZ
weekly passenger service between Lon
don and the Hook of Holland will be
resumed next week.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-08
To Repaint Bridges

The County Commissioners have de-
cided to repaint number of county
bridges and will open bids preparatory
to awarding contracts fer the work on
Friday, April 16.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-08
Marriage Licenses
Two New Houses

Adolph G., Staiger obtained a build
ing permit this morning to erect two
three-story brick houses on the north
side of Herr street, 23 feet west of
Eighteenth, to cost $4,000.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-08
VIII Probated

The win of Mary E. Livingston, late
of Harrisburg, was probated by Reg
lster Danner this morning, and letters
testamentary on the estate were grant
ell to Milton A. Livingston.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-08
Court Grants Temporary Injunction

Rochester, N. Y, April S.-County
Judge Barhite to-day granted tenn.
porary injunction to the Empire United
lines, restraining the New York State
Railways, which operates the local ear
system, from preventing the cars of
the former running over its tracks in
the city of Rochester. The court order
is returnable Saturday.
Owing to the strike on the Empire
Company's suburban lines, the State
Railways had agreed not to permit the
Empire to run cars over the city tracks
of the State Railways in Rochester,
Syracuse and other cities, where the
State company operates the local sys-
tens. This action was taken by the
State Railways to prevent strikes on
its city lines.
The injunction sought by the Empire
Company seeks to prevent the State
Railways from refusing it access to the
tracks in this city.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-08
COURT HOUSE
ROAD VIEW Is CONFIRMED
Now Highway Planned to Be Laid 0u,
In East Hanover Township

Now HIGHWAY Planned to Be Laid Out
in East Hanover Township
The report of the board of viewers
who recommended that new road be
laid out in East Hanover township, to-
day was confirmed absolutely by Judge
kunkel. The proposed road is to be 25
feet wide. The viewers allowed $S6
damages to abutting property owners:
Harry Hetrick to get $50; Jacob Ul-
rich, SIS and Christian Seaman, SIS.
Court Hearing April 10
Judge McCarrell this morning fixed
April 16 as the time for the public
hearing to ascertain the mental condi-
tion of Jacob Milleisen.
Marriage Licenses
John s. Kramer. Progress, and Hazel
A. Simonton, Harrisburg.
James NJ. Barnhart and Clara E. Ma
thias, Enola.
John H. Keath, city, and Mamie E.
Throne, Steelton. 4
Frank Yanzsa and FAM Fujz, Steel
ton.
James p. Culhane, city, and Anna NJ
VanWagner, Hainton.
David H. Pond and Anna c. Hayes,
city.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-08
British Steamer. AT RIO
JANEIRO. Creates WONDER

Rio Janeiro, April s.-The British
steamer Ismaila came into Rio Janeiro
to-day and no sooner had she dropped
anchor than speculation was rife as
to her real character.
She had on board LAG passengers
and the captain declares his destina-
tion is the Falkland Islands. Lack of
coal compelled him to come in here.
He declined any further explanation,
nor has it been possible to learn why
such large number of passengers are
going to the Falkland Islands.
British warships Are still believed
to be in the Falkland waters, and it
is being said here that the Esmaila is
a transport taking 146 officers and
men to reinforce their crews.
The British steamer Ismaila sailed
from New Castle, n. S. w., February
s. The marine records give her desti-
nation as Bombay. She has not been
reported since her departure from New
South Wales.
Austria's Rumored Peace Movements
Turin, Via Paris, April S.-The
"Gazetta Del Popolon declares reports
that Austria contemplates concluding
peace with Russia in order to better to
defend herself against Italy are not so
visionary as officials communications
issued at Vienna would indicate. The
correspondent of the paper at the
Austrian capital processes to have OBJ
tanned reliable information to the eff.
feet that the Austrian government al
ready has opened semi-offieial pourpar-
lors with two powers of the triple en-
tente and he believes dramatic sur
prise" is possible
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Entire Interurban Sys-
tenn of Central and
Western New York
Is Affected (
NOT A CAR MOVED
IN AUBURN TODAY
Strike Called Last Night Following Re-
fusal of Empire Company to Recog.
nize the Amalgamated Association
Of Railway Employees
BY Associated Press.

Syracuse, N. Y, April S.-The strike
of the Amalgamated Association of
Street and Electric Railway Employees,
directed against the Empire United
Railway lines and affecting virtually
the entire interurban system of
Central and Western New York, is in
effect to-day. AS result not car was
moving in Auburn and the Auburn and
Syracuse line was tied up, while other
systems were more or less affected. The
strike was called last night following
the refusal OF the company to recognize
the amalgamated as the representative
union body of its employees. The COM
pany has contracts with the Brother.
hoods of Engineers and Conductors on
some of its lines.
Deputy Sheriff on Each Car
Cars on what is known as the Lake
Shore or Oswego division were still
running to-day, but deputy sheriff
rode on each car, while automobiles
filed with policemen accompanied the
ears to the city limits. The Lake Shore
ears came into this city over their own
tracks which made it possible for this
line to operate.
While there is no strike on the
Rochester, Syracuse and Eastern, the
Amalgamated has prevented the
Rochester, Syracuse and Eastern from
running into Rochester city proper on
State railway tracks. The same is said
to be true at Buffalo, Lockport and
Niagara Falls ON the Buffalo, Lockport
and Rochester line.
Through the carrying out of their
plans the strike leaders declared to-day
that they had the Empire lines tied up
from Syracuse to Buffalo.