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The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-12
CHAMBER OF commerce
PLAN Second TRADE TOUR
Route to Include sunbury, Wilkes
Barre, Hazleton, Pottsville and
Reading Is Agreed Upon-Charles
w. BURNETT Heads Committee

Intense interest in the next trade ex-
tension and get acquainted trip of the
membership of the Harrisburg Cham
Der Of Commerce was shown at the first
meeting of the committee having the
matter in charge, which was I, held at
noon to-day at the Harrisburg Club.
Those present we're Charles w. Burt
nett, chairman; Brook Trout, Stanley
Jean, Carl W. Davis, j. A. Grieshaber,
Joseph Klinedinst, A. e. Buchanan,
Henderson Gilbert, president and E. L,
MoColgin, secretary.
Roughly, the route agreed upon for
the next trip will be up the Northern
Central to Sunbury, up the Susquehanna
probably as far as WilkesBarre, re-
turning via Hazleton, Pottsville and
Reading. The trip will be made on
February 10 and IL, just one month
from now.
Chairman Burtnett will announce the
numerous subcommittee in a short
time and from now until the day the
trip is started those of the membership
who are interested in out-of-town trade
will be unusually active.
The committee and officers of the
chamber desire to have it clearly under
stood that in addition to promoting
business the great benefits from the
trip are in the way of better acquaint-
ance among those who participate a
knowledge of what other Pennsylvania
cities are doing and general advertise
ment of Harrisburg as a live city; that
does not entirely rely upon business
and people coming to it, but that goes
out after it. 1t is part OF the cham
ber's general advertising and selling
campaign of the city's advantages in
order to capitalize Harrisburg.
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National Banks Here
and in Steelton Hold
Their Annual lElec-
tions This Afternoon
THE FUTURE OF
BUSINESS GOOD
Local Financiers Regard Prospects Here
AS Bright-In Most Instances the
Old Boards Are Retained Without
Any Changes

The national banks in this city and
Steelton held their annual stockhold-
ers meeting to-day as required by fed.
directors. In most cases the old boards
were retained without change.
The meetings in several cases were
made the occasions for informal discus
slons of the business outlook in the com
munity and several prominent bankers
who afterward were interviewed on the
subject took an optimistic view of the
future from the financial standpoint.
The First National bank held its
election of directors this afternoon
when the following members of the old
board were chosen again by the stock
holders: G. H. Backenstoe, James
Brady, John Fox Weiss, W. T. Hildrup,
,Ir., William Jennings, A. C. Stamm and
John X. Small
The First National bank has paid
2S per cent. in dividends on its par
stock during the year just closed or
Z per cent. quarterly. President James
Brady speaking of the financial outlook
said that it is better than last year,
caused mainly by the increased demand
for manufactures and the demand for
products that will start business along
increased lines. Money has been cheap
er for the reason that few new enter
prises have been started here.
1.-The outlook is encouraging and
conditions are looking up" said Mr..
Brady.
The Harrisburg National bank re-
elected the following directors at a
stockholders meeting held to-day: Ed
ward Bailey, J. g. NJ. Bay, H. A. Kel-
ker, Jr., Ross A. Hiekok, w. l.. Gorgas,
A. S. MeCreath, George w. Reilly ana
7. T. Wierman.
Business Prospects Good
W. l.. Gorgas, cashier of the Harris
burg National, said that the financial
outlook is better, following the bust
ness conditions. Business in Harrisburg
in December and January thus far has
been good, he said, and it is fair to
suppose that it will continue in view
OF the fact that manufactures are get
ting into better shape, and that is a
safe barometer.
The Harrisburg National paid divi-
dends of twelve per cent. during the
year, six per cent. semi-annually.
Miller Goes on Merchants Board
Directors of the Merchants National
bank were elected as follows: Louis
Dellone, W. NJ. Donaldson, w. L..
Stoey, William Whitman, John Dapp.
David E. Tracy, P. H. Zaughm, Chris
tian w. Lynch and H. o. Miller. The
directors will meet on Friday for organ
ization.
Mr.. Miller is the only new director
elected, having been chosen to fill a
vacancy caused by death.
Steelton National Board Re-elected
The stockholders of the Steelton Ma
tional Bank reelected the following di.
rectors at meeting this afternoon:
Luther 5. Bent, Joseph J. Baughman,
j. b. Rutherford, John B. Litch. 8
Cameron Young, Samuel Coulter, W. d.
Abercrombie, Robert NJ. Rutherford.
Continued en- Fourth Page
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late WAR news SUMMARY

Four distinct battles which have de-
veloped in France and Alsace are be-
ing carried on vigorously, but without
marked advantage for either side. OF
greatest immediate consequence is the
fighting near Perthes, which involves
possession of important railroads and
probably considerable section of the
fortified battle line. In this district
the French attempted further attacks,
but were beaten back with heavy losses,
the German official statement to-day
asserts.
Near Scissors, in the Aisne country,
the French statement says, German at
tempts to capture lost positions were re-
pulsed and more trenches were seized
by the allies.
In the Argonne, where the fighting
has been more continuous and stubborn
since the early weeks of the war than
almost anywhere else, the Germans are
on the offensive, and claim to have cap.
tured French vantage point.
The fourth battle in Alsace is less
active than was the case before the
reinforced Germans checked the French
advance. The Berlin War Office asserts
that French attack south of Sennheim
was defeated and that the attackers
suffered severe losses.
Desultory fighting continues in Po-
land and the German statement tells
of slow progress on the part of the
army which is attempting to advance
on Warsaw from the west.
According to Petrograd dispatch,
Continued on Ninth Page.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-12
Eighty Enter Pleas of Guilty

Indianapolis, Jan. 12.-Admitt tting
that they had participated in the al
legged conspiracy to corrupt the election
of November 8, 1914, in Terre Haute,
eighty men out of ia under arrest
pleaded guilty before Judge A. B. An
derson in United States District Court
here to-day. Sentence was not passed.
Mayor Dom NJ. Roberts, of Terre
Haute; Circuit Court Judge Eli H..
Redman; Sheriff Dennis Shea and 9th
ers who were represented by Repre-
sentative A. o. Stanley, of Kentucky,
filed demurrers to the charges contain
ing the indictment which was returned
the day before last Christmas. The
demurrers will be argued January 90.
j. E. Holler, who until a few days
ago was Chief of Police of Terre
Haute, and John F. Nugent, former
night Chief of Police, were among
those who pleaded guilty. With the
exception of Holler and Nugent, all
of the city and county officials who
were indicted filed demurrers.
After the ia men had pleaded
Judge Anderson instructed that all
those who had pleaded guilty could re-
turn to their homes and await the sum
mons of United States District Attor-
ney Frank G. Dayley. The same free
dom was granted those who had plead
ed not guilty and then the court set
January 20 as the date to hear argu-
ments on the demurrers.
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RIVER WILL RISE 2 FEET
No Danger of It's Reaching the Flood
Stage Here, However

The rain and snow in the Susquehan
ma valley last night and to-day was so
great in volume that a general rise in
the Smsquehanna river and its southern
tributaries is expected. A rise of more
than two feet is forecasted for the
main river at this point, but there is
no cause for alarm as the river had
fallen to 6.S feet at s o'clock this
morning. The danger stage here is
II feet.
The storm has passed off the Carolina
capes and clearing and somewhat cold
er weather is expected for Harrisburg
tonight, with the lowest temperature
about freezing point.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-12
Federal In di c t m e n t
Charges Terre Haute
Citizens With Cor
ruptPractices atPolls
MAYOR OF CITY is
I AMONG ACCUSED
Other City and County officials, En-
ployes Holding Minor Appoint
ments, Attorneys, Saloon Keepers
and Alleged Gamblers Are Included

Indianapolis, Jan. 12.-Charged in
federal indictment with conspiracy to
corrupt the election of November 3,
1914, in Terre Haute, ia men, includ-
ing Mayor Dom NJ Roberts, were to be
arraigned before. Judge A. B. Ander-
son, of the United States District Court
here to-day. Twenty-four Jail prison
ers, indicted for robbing postoffices and
misuse of mails, were also to be ar
raigned at the same time.
According to local attorneys, the
Terre Haute investigation marks the
first time that the Federal government
has ever attempted to have jurisdiction
over the election machinery. Frank c.
Daley, United States District Attor-
ney, for Indiana, is working on the
theory that since United States Sen
ator and member of Congress We're
elected in the election, any efforts to
manipulate the election illegally con-
stituted fraud against the United
States.
Included among the ia persons ar,
rested are ten city and county officials
among whom being the Mayor City
Judge, City Comptroller, Chief of Po-
lice, two members of the City Board
of Works, the Sheriff and Judge of
the Circuit Court. There are IA city
employees holding minor appointments,
while the remainder of the group is
composed of attorneys, saloon keepers
and so called gamblers, but chiefly of
men with occupation unknown.
Mr.. Daley says he has confessions
from several of the men and expects a
numbeS to plead guilty and throw
themselves on the mercy of the court.
Others were expected to attack the in
dicfment~ by demurrer when called for
arra ION mplt f ~
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-12
ICE GORGED 40 FEET HIGH
Man Is Marooned on Island Near the
York County Shore

York, Pa, Jan. 12.-An ice gorge 40
feet high has formed in the Susquehan-
ma river at Shenk's Ferry, and the pub
lie road is covered with ten feet of
water.
A large quantity of ice is coming
down the river on the York county
side, and a gorge at Bridgeville is caus.
ing much concern. Lee Detweiler is
maroOned with his dog on Mill Island.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-12
City Commissioners
Decide Not to Make
the Change Between
SouthandLibertySts.
SAY 1T WOULD
COST $4,000
Taylor Submits Annual Report on the
Work of the Departments He Heads
Contract to Spend $1,000 for the
Proposed River Front Fill Approved

The City Commissioners in their
meeting this afternoon authorized Park
Commissioner NJ. Harvey Taylor to en-
ter into contract with the Brown
King Construction Company, the con
cern grading the site for the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad Company's proposed
warehouse in South Harrisburg, TO
dump $1,000 or more cubic yards of
dirt over the river bank, to make the
fill along North Front street, between
Calder and Maclay streets.
The fill will cost the city $4,000,
the money to be taken out of the un-
expended balance of the $10O, 600 park
loan voted in 1913, and the work will
be begun in the latter part of this
week, possibly on Thursday. Provision
is made in the contract for getting ad
ditional filing material TO be dumped
north of Maclay street, at the rate
specified in this deal, if the commission
ers decide to make that Improvement
Immediately.
On the contention that too heavy an
expense would be incurred if the CITY.
under an ordinance passed some weeks
Continued on Fourth Page.
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WALL STREET CLOSING
By Associated Press.

New York, Jan. 12.-Lack of de-
mand and short selling produced lower
prices in the final trading, some promi-
nent issues and coppers falling under
yesterdays last quotation. United Dry
Goods, on single sale, regained over
13 points while United States Realty
lost over points on its unfavorable
statement. The closing was irregular.
With less activity and breadth, to-day's
stock market manifested tendency to
react, leading stocks in yielding on
realizing sales.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-12
Senator Beidleman Is stronger

Senator E. E. Beidleman, who has
been confined to his bed with severe
attack of grip, is reported to-day to be
much better and continuing to i'm
prove. The high fever that threatened
him seriously has broken and the SEN
ator is now able to see his more init
mate friends, but is forbidden to trans
act any business.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-12
Mercer and LeBrun Indicted

II. R. Mercer and Fred LeBrun, ac-
cused by the Harrisburg police of try
ing to defraud local banks by use of
worthless checks, this morning were in
dictea on charges of forgery and false
pretense, by the Grand Jury now sit.
ting at the January Criminal sessions.
District Attorney Stroup expected to
open the trial of the cases late to-day
OR early tomorrow.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-12
Tetanus Kills ooasting Victim

George Early, 10 years old, of Dun.
cannon, died at 1.30 clock this morn
ing at the Harrisburg hospital of teta.
nus, the disease developing from a Sc.
we're laceration of the left thigh re-
ceived in coasting accident in Dun
cannon about two weeks ago The lad
was not admitted to the hospital until
his condition became alarming.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-12
SMITH TO LOCAL HOSPITAL
Youth Accused of Staying Grandfather
Sent to Institution for the Insane


Sent to Institution for the Insane
Judge S. j. NJ. McCarrell this aft
ernoon made an order directing that
Edward G. Smith, who was accused of
Staying his grandfather, John E. Bush,
and who, jury decided, is now insane,
shall be committed to the State Hos.
plital for the Insane, just north of this
city.
Some weeks ago, or shortly after
Smith was found to be mentally unbal.
anced, the court here made an order
sending Smith to the State hospital in
Norristown. Since then the superin.
tendent of that institution has advised
the court that he cannot take care of
the local patient because of overcrowd-
ed conditions.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-12
'QUAKES In CALIFORNIA
Nine Distinct Shocks Felt at Santa
Barbara Last Night

Santa Barbara, CAL, Jan. 12.-Nine
distinct earthquake shocks were felt
here last night. The only damage report
ed was the settling of brick building
in nearby town.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-12

Bakersfield, Cal, Jan. 12.-An earth
quake from northeast to southwest
shook Bakersfield slightly last night.
The tremor was felt in Office buildings
and in the residence districts but no
harm was done.
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Joseph Montgomery Has Pneumonia

Joseph Montgomery, head of the
Peipher Line and one of Harrisburg 's
oldest native born citizens, is confined
to his home on State street with incip-
lent pneumonia, but is reported as i'm
proving.
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GERMAN CRUISER Bremen
BADLY Damaged BY A mine

London, Jan. 12, 2.45 P. M.-Ths
German cruiser Bremen has arrived at
Wilhelmshaven badly damaged by q
mine, according to dispatch received
by the "Evening Starr from Petro-
grad.
The Bremen is small cruiser and
was built ten years ago. She is 341 feet
long and has a normal displacement of
$3.50 tons. Her complement consists
of 2S6 men. The Bremen is armed
with ten Al Inch guns and ten one
FOUNDERS and is equipped with two sub
merged 17.7-inch torpedo tubes. At the
time of the occupation of Vera Cruz by
American marines the Bremen was sta
toned in Mexican waters.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-12
George D. Thorn Has Grin

George D. Thorn, chief clerk in the
State Department, is confined to his
home with the grip.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-12
PEN. FOR 2 HORSE THIEVES
Sheetz Gets From 4 to z Years ant
Burlap From . to y

Harry Sheetz and Horace Burlap this
afternoon confessed in Judge Kunkel s
court to the theft of two-horse team
about six months ago from B. Miles
Sherrick.
Sheetz was sentenced to from four
to seven years, and Burlap to from two
to five years in. the penitentiGry.
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Continued ON Fourth Page.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-12-02

LOST-A Diamond ring. Reward if
returned to Miss Creegan, -211 S.
Royal street. l-3t.
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GERMAN AERIAL MONSTER
Will Carry Artillery Petrol, Provi'
sionS and Large Crews

London, Dec. PA German bat
Sleplane steered from TIE bridge like
steamship is described by Baron
Cederstrom. director of the Swedish
government aeroplane factory ii
Soedertelge, who has been visiting
aviation centeErs in Germany, a Reu-
ter dispatch from Copenhagen says
Baron Cederstrom, the dispatch
states, says that the entire German
aeroplanc production is undergoing
complete revolution, the change be-
ng made from light to heavy mach
mes, the latter capable of carrying
immense loads, including guns wire,
signaling devices.
Describing one such machine or
which he made trip, the baron says
t was a giant battlebiplane of i'm.
proved designs and enormous dimen-
;ions, nearly three times the size
# the ordinary Albatross type, with
immense lifting power, great stabil.
ty and totable speed and carrying
IN unprecedented weight OF aIrnor
artillery, petrol and provisions and a
very large crew.
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MUST DEFER TO 5NEUTRALs
Prize Courts Cannot Have Last
Word in Disputed Cases

London, Dec. 2-"The declaration
of London has no international vail
dity and adoption of the declaration
;oy an order in council does not IN
volve the creation Of an international
tribunal" said the Marquis of Lans-
downe, minister without portitollo
in the British cabinet, in answer 10
a series of questions put by the
Earl of Portsmouth in the House OF
Lords yesterday
"We have adopted the declaration
only with very considerable and I'M
portant notifications, and we adopt
ed it only partially and for the gmd-
ance of our own courts"
The Earl of Portsmouth's cues
tions were submitted with view tc
eliciting the exact position OF Great
Britain with regard to the declara'
| ton of London and to setting at resi-
or confirming the reports that Lore
Reading had made an arrangement
with the United States government
for the reference Of claims to an in
ternational tribunal after the war.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-12-02
SWOONs AT DEPOT.
Woman Kisses Colored Porter by
Mistake and Faints.

Joliet, III. Dec. 2. When the Sis
o'clock Chicago, Rock Island and Pa
cific flyer pulled into Joliet Tuesday,
crowd surged and fought to board
it. Mrs. F. Milton Collins, of Sioux
City, Iowa, with five bags and suit
cases and three children, was pushed
in the jam at one Of the rear coaches
Half way up the steps she remem-
bered she had forgotten to say good
bye to relative who had come tc
see her off. Turning, she reached down
and planted a kiss squarely on the
lips of "Dinah" Brown, the colored
porter. Mrs. Collins tainted. The por-
ter grinned. The crowd snickered and
the train pulled out.
Thomas Poe, Of Chicago, caught
Mrs. Collins, as she swayed and car
ried her into the train.
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GERMANY MAY PAY CLAIMS
Kaiser Probably Will Consent to Dis
regard Arbitration in Lusl'
tania Matter

Washington, Dec. Count Won
Bernstorff, the German ambassador,
and Secretary Of State Lansing held
a conference Of more than hall an
hour yesterdaysrat which they dis
cussed the Lusitaniay case.
It was learned anthoritatively that
the United States no longer insists
on a disavowal by Germany OF
the act of the commander Of the sub
marine which sank the vessel. Inc
principal points which remain to DC
settled in the negotiations between
the two governments are the langu'
age in which Germany's regret 1o'
the loss of American lives shall BIZ
expressed, and the question of IN
demnity.
The position of the United States
is that Germany must acknowledge
her obligation to pay indemnity. Ger
MANY, on the other hand, insists tina
the question of her obligation, a;
wei, as the amount to be paid, shall
be submitted to arbitration.
The belief prevails among Officials
of the State Department that con
siderable progress has been made to
ward an amicable settlement Of tn
controversy, and that Germany ulti
mately will consent in this case t
pay indemnity without arbitration
with the understanding that she doe
not yield on the principle that sue
matters should rightly be settled b
an international tribunal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-12-02
RICHMOND
BOWLING ALLEY
ODpOsite Richmond Theatre
Bronchitis

When a severe cold settles on the
lungs it is called bronchitis. There j;
danger of its leading to broncho
pneumonia, and for this reason it Is
always best to go to bed and take
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as di-
rected until well along toward re
covery. Mrs. Charles F. Woodland
Sandy Creek. \. Y. writes: Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy cured me OF
bronchitis last fall. When | began
using it I was so hoarsc at tirncs
shat it was difficult for me to speak
above whisper. resorteG to the
use Of this valuable medicine and
found it very soothing and healing.
In a weeks time l was we'll" Oh
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FOUND PEARL IN OYSTER.


William Saunders. of Fairfield, Pa.
was eating oysters from the shell
1T cafe in HagerstpWn, Nd, Tues
lay night, when he bit on hard sub
stance, which he found to be fine
pearl. A jcweler offered him $500 for
he gem. There is a dispute over the
ownership of the pearl. Saunders
claims it, as he bought it in the oys.
!ers. A travelling representative Of
he oyster firm at Chincoteague, Va.
from whom the restauranteur pur-
'hased the oysters, contend,She pearl
Belongs to the company, as it sold
only oysters. not the pearl.
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VIRGINIAN SWALLOWS POISON

Standing at Fourth and Pine streets
in Wilmington, Del, fast night, Will
liam O'Neill, Of Norfolk, swallowed q
ruantity of arnica. When removed to
the Delaware Hospital. he fought with
the doctors. nurses and police so des-
nerately that he was handcuffed.
O'Neill, is a powerful man. and twist
ed the steel handouts as though they
had been tin, so he was manacled
and taken to the police station, where
It required the combined efforts of
five officers to overpower him and
>1ace him in a cell. He would not say
why he had taken the poison, and his
condition is not serious.
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WILL NOT GIVE LISTS

The Richmond board of review
yesterday announced that the banks
Of that city would not be called on
to give lists. of depositors for pur-
poses of taxation. The reason is that
there is defect in the law. which
means long litigation and delay and
the fact that no other city or coun-
ty has yet signified the intention OF
enforcing the payment of taxes on
bank deposits. The law will be amend
ed at the next session of the legisla.
ture.
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Stomach Troubles

Persons who have stomach troubles
are apt to become discouraged. They
win see by the following that their
chances Of recovery are excellent. A
X. William. independence, Va, tells
of q remarkable cure that was effect
ed in that vicinity. One of his Gus
toners was so badly afflicted with
stomach trouble that he was sent to
4 hospital, but received little bene-
fit and came home to die. Mr., Will
Hams suggested that he try Chsm-
berlain's Tablets which he did. aud
today he is well man and weighs
l75 pounds. Obtainable everywhere.