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The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-24
McNichol offers Election Bills

Of the bills introduced in the Sen
ate last night by Senator McNichol, of
philadelphia, one compels nominations
by papers to be made before the pri-
mary elections; another gives the first
party column on the ballot to the party
polling the highest vote at the last gen
eral election instead of last Presidential
election as at present, and a third gives
candidates place on the ballot accord
dng to the priority of fling their pa
pers. At present candidates go on the
ballot in alphabetical order.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-24
History Of the Messudieh

How the Messudieh became a hulk is
rather interesting story. On the Mes
sudieh were to be found the two big
gest guns in Turkey, two 90 inch As
ealibre Armstrong pieces. A little while
before the outbreak of the European
war the British Naval Mission reported
to the Turkish Navy Department that
the guns in question would have to un-
dergo some modification and recon-
mended that for this purpose they be
shipped to the Armstrong works in
England. This was done.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-24
SAVING THE DOLLS

why do you put your dolls away carefulyF asked
Aunt Myra.
oh replied little Eva, 'Tm keeping them for my chill
dren to play with"
'Bu suppose you do not have any childreni queried
her aunt.
"Then," replied the little MISS 'I1l give them to my
grandchildren Chicago Tribune.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-24
BRAVE BRITISH HENS

A correspondent writes to inform that we-known
dairy company supplied him February 2s some eggs
dated March L. 1t certainly speaks well for the patriotism
of British hens that in their anxiety that should
be shortage of food here they actually be laying
eggs a day in advance.-Punch.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-24
Equal Suffrage LOSES in Mains

Augusta, Me-, March 24.-The lower
house of the Legislature yesterday fail
ed to give the necessary two-thirds vote
to q resolution to submit the women s
suffrage question to popular vote. The
had passed the Senate.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-24
RISE LIGHT THE PRICE OF rooD

The Old Skipper-"Don't you teln' me none of
your cockan bull yarns about 80 feet high Why
I've been at an boy. for nigh so years and
higher than 40."
The Young Saor-"Ah, but 'ow things are gone
up since then. kansas City Star.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-24
SHE DOES THE SPEAKING

= "Do you know Mrs. Gabb to speak tol''
"Well, I know her to listen to, if that is what you
mean" replied White.-Cincinnati Enquirer.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-24
SUPPORT LACKING

He-"You can't truthfully say haven't supported you
in the style to which you accustomed"
Shelves, I You never hold me on your lap any
more Judge.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-24
RETRIBUTIoN

II cannot understand why the Lord took my other hus
band and sent me you!'
Sorry for him and had it in for me, I reckon."-
Houston Post.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-24
THE REMAINING EIGHTEEN

Knicker-"Przemys has been captured
Bocker-"Fine; they go after the other eighteen
letters of the alphabet New York Sun.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-24
HE UNDERSTOOD

Jane, what time is it, called down the irate father
II don't know, Pa. The clock isn't going.'
but am' spoke up the young man. who could take a
hnt.-Detrot Free Press
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-24
HE WOULD GET 1T ALL

"If could get to invest thousand pounds
in that scheme of mine I could make money
How much could you makea"
why, thousand pounds Boston American.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-24
APPROPRIATE

to garden party?"
Il should suggest lawn.'-Baltimore American
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-24
THE ABsENT-M1NDEp DOCTOR

Hostess-"Dr. Spiggins, will you have some of the
tongue9'
The Doctor (absentmindedly )"Oh-erlet me look at
it, please. st. Louis Times.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-24
PERHAPS ALL OF THEM

There's movement on foot to make Chicago city of
gardens. Beer, vegetable, summer, Maryl-Washng-
ton Post.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-24
HISTORICAL DATE"

what little boy in class mention memorable date
in Roman history7" asked the teacher
"Antonys with Cleopatra" venured one of the boys
-Froth.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-24
WELL QUALIFIED

Lady (engaging nurse)-Have you had any experience
with children
Applicant-"Yis, Shure, Oh used to be a child
mesilf Boston Transcript
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-24

Disagreement with the political bosses when he
of New Jersey is what put Woodrow Wilson in the
White House. We wonder what disagreement with the
bosses in Pennsylvania will do for Governor Brumbaugh
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-24
TOLD IN LIGHTER VEIN
THREE OF A KIND

Glass China and Reputation easily cracked and
well mended.-Ben amin Franklin.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-24
TAKE YOUR CHOICE,

What is your for wanting to learn to dancer
Wel it looks foosher to sit still and look foolish than
it does to get your feet and look Washing
ton Star.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-24
Took Her Guns AWAY

When the war broke out it was
found that the Messudieh, minus her
heavy guns, was of little use. 1t was
then decided to take her secondary
armament of twelve 6-inch pieces and
her battery of fourteen 12-pounders
ashore and arm with them several anti
torpedo boat and anti-minelayer sta
tions which had been established. There
was little use the 10, 0,O00-ton vessel could
be put to after tat, and so it was de.
eided to employ her powerful search
lights at the entrance to the Darda.
nelles.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-24

The London iremen planning strike for pay
There good many advantages in having vountee
department
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-24

Just when we have electric chair working nicely
one introduces bill to abolish capital punishment.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-24
LAWYERS, PAPER BOOKS

Printed at this office in best style, at
lowest prices and on short notice.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-24

YESTERDAYS TEMPERATURE IN HARRISBURG
Highest, so; lowest, 35; a. m. Ss; p. m, As.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-24
WEATHER FORECASTS

Harrisburg and vicinity: Fair to-
night and Thursday. Not much change
in temperature.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-09-13
Say Villa Is Planning
Escape from Mexico
[Ry relesraph . L. Tnbunel

FL Paso, Sept. 12-Panic, which ap-
pears to have become general through
out Villa territory, has spread to for
eign residents in Villa territory, and in
Chihuahua City foreigners are alarmed
over the situation, and in advices to-
night Wholesale exodus is reported in
progress. Already practically all for
eigners have left Torreon. Chihuahua
City, as the seat of the Villa govern
ment and far removed from the menace
of Carranza troops until now, has been
regarded as probably more safe for
foreigners than any other city in Mex
leo. Persistent reports, however, are
reaching the border that Villa has
abandoned all effort to continue a cam
paign against General Obregon and
that Villa is getting all the money he
can with view of escaping to the west
coast and ultimately leaving Mexico.
These reports come from many
sources and come persistently. There
are several hundred Americans In Chi
huahua City and the country around,
and all are said to be either ready to
leave at a moments notice or already
are on the way to the border.
To-day's advices discredit the report
of Villas death, but 1t practically is
confirmed that Villa went in person
with Fierro to General Urbana's ranch
to demand a share of the Durango loot
and that Fierro was wounded by Ur-
bana in the fight which followed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-09-13
.CARRkNzA PLAN
COMES Up TO-DAY
Wilson and Lansing to
Discuss Proposal for
Conference.

Washington, Sept. 12.-Consideratio
probably will be given tomorrow by
President Wilson and Secretary Lam
sing to the Mexican situation and the
proposal made by General Venustiano
Carranza that the Pan-American con-
ferees meet with him in some border
city, to discuss international questions
growing out of the Mexican revolution.
After this conference plans will be
made for another meeting Of the Secre-
tary of State and the diplomatic repre-
sentatives of Argentina, Brazil, Chill,
Bolivia, Uruguay and Guatemala to dis
cuss the replies TO the recent appeal
to Mexican factions for a peace con-
ference. CarranZa's rejection and
counter proposal, it is said. will be
given serious consideration, and some
his suggestion for a meeting be &C
cepted.
When the conferees meet they will
also have before them, in addition 70
70 lies from General Villa and his
military leaders, accepting their plan
for a peace conference, a Villa COM
munication challenging the claims for
recognition made by General Carranza
in his note TO the Pan-American mem
bers and denying Carranza's charge
that Villa was bribed TO desert Car
ranza's cause.
The military situation in Northern
Mexico is being closely watched. Car
ranzas generals are planning a gen
eral attack on Villas forces at
Torreon.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-09-13
ALLIES BANKERS
TO MEET TO-DAY
First Conference on Great
War Loan To Be Held
This Morning.

Members of the Anglo-French COM
mission, who will meet this morning
with bankers Of this country for the
first of a series of discussions concern
ing a plan for extending the credit of
the Allied nations on a gigantic scale,
spent a quiet day yesterday.
Deserving their quarters at the Hotel
Biltmore, where they have stayed since
their arrival here Thursday, the six
foreign bankers divided into pairs and
became guests of American bankers
with whom they will discuss the credit
schemes. Basil P. Blacket, Of the Brit
ish Treasury, who has acted as spokes-
man for the commission, and Baron
Reading, Lord Chief Justice of Eng
land, spent the day with J. p Morgan
and several of the bankers friends at
the Morgan place at Glen Cove and
cruising about the Sound on the Cor
sair.
Sir Edward Holden, Bart, and Sir
Henry Darlington Smith, also of the
British contingent, went 10 Scarsdale,
n Y, Saturday night and remained
there yesterday as guests Of Frank A.
Vanderip, president Of the National
City Bank, at Beachwood.
French Bankers Go to Old Westbury.
The French commissioners, Octave
Homberg and Ernest Mallet, who will
also represent the Russian government
in the credit system discussions, went
TO Long Island, where they were enter
tanned at Old Westbury by Willard ID.
Straight, of the Morgan firm.
The Chamber of Commerce, in Lib
krI 10 "a
this morning Of the first of the series
of talks. 1t is said that several mem
bers of the Anglo-French commission
have separate plans for extending for
eign credit so the Allies may buy un-
limited war supplies in this country,
while certain of the American bankers
have ideas which they will expound to-
day. The system finally agreed upon
probably will be a combination of the
ideas of several. At least S75O,000,-
600 is needed by the Allies, it has been
STAYED.
John Brisben Walker, president Of
the Friends of Peace, sent TO Secretary
of State Lansing yesterday letter pro-
testing against the proposed extension
Of practically unlimited credit to Eng
land, France and Russia.
says money ls Neeucu herc.
"These millions are badly needed in
America" wrote Mr.. Walker. THE
money which Mr.. Morgan proposes to
lend can only be obtained by making
use of the United States Treasury re-
serve, putting commercial paper upon
the government and using the funds
thus relieved, or else by deceiving the
small investor into accepting a war
loan which may yet fall to 5S cents on
the dollar, as did our American war
securities, under British manipulation.
during the War of the Rebellion"
A fragrant breach Of neutrality was
the spectre which Mr.. Walker told the
Secretary Of State lowered over any
such attempt TO aid the Allied nations.
He suggested that a telegram be sent
Mr.. Morgan telling him there was a
statute which prohibited his thus Civ
ing aid 10 the financially distressed
Allies"
No message from Washington had
been received by Mr.. Morgan at late
hour last night.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-09-13
FOSS URGES HIS
RIVAL TO QUIT
Ex-Bay State Governor
Denounces the Teutonic
Backers of Cushing.
SAYS THEY TRIED
TO FOMENT STRIKE
Tells Opponent Debauching Of
Elections Was Due to
Saloon In Politics.
From star Correspondent. o, IN. Tribune

From star Correspondent Of The TrfbunsI
Boston, Sept. 12.-Ex- Governor Foss,
who sent a letter Of protest yesterday
to Secretary of State Lansing about the
German propaganda carried on to Grip
pie the Foss works. made another at
tack on the same influences to-day. In
an open letter to Grafton D. Cushing,
his opponent for the Republican nom
nation for Governor, Mr.. Foss asks
that he withdraw.
81 suppose a man may forget his
manhood In politics." Mr.. Foss writes,
but put it up 70 you as an American
citizen whether you are willing to get
down into the ditch with these political
allies under circumstances which now
suggest to you.
II have good reason to believe that
the recent attempted strikes against the
plants in which l am interested were
fomented by three forces now combined
against mo in support Of you and Mr..
McCall-the attempt Of certain pro
fessionap Irishmen to stir up move
ment in favor Of the German and Aus
tro-Hungarian allies; their Teutonic
friends, who represent the liquor traffic
and work with its supporters. and the
plants in which am interested manu-
facture articles used in national de-
fence and war.
CAS- treasurer Of the Republican State
Committee you must have suspected
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-09-13
Mexicans Hold Americans
for $4,000 Ransom
tBy Telegraph TO The Tribunal

FL Paso, Tex, Sept. 12.-Edward Led
widge, manager Of the commissary of
the Madero Company, Ltd, a Pearson
corporation in Mexico, is being held by
Mexican bandits near Madero, Mexico,
for a $4,000 ransom. Ledwidge and
two other employees Of the Madero com
pany, all Americans, were captured
near Madero as they were on the way
to Juarez. The bandits demanded $780,
00O The three Americans had $4,000
in Villa money. This the bandits re-
jected and burned when the Americans
gave il TO them.
Two Of the Americans were sent to
the border 70 get the money for Led
widge's release, the sum being reduced
70 $4,000. villa soldiers left Juarez
tonight on a special train in an effort
20 rescue the commissary manager, and
accompanying the train were Ameri-
cans with the ransom TO pay in case
the soldiers failed.
John Lowenbruck, the American cat
tlemsn seized by bandits near the New
Mexico border and held for $4,000, has
been released by the action Of four
friends who put up the amount.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-09-13
Edison Alone Can Lead,
Asserts Hudson Maxim

There will be much work for the
Naval Advisory Board when it meets
for the first time next month, in the
opinion Of members who could be
reached last night. But just how the
needed improvements in the navy will
he carried out these men could not say.
Hudson Maxim, inventor and author,
was not certain what course the board
would pursue. This, he said at his
home in Landing, y. j., last night,
could not be foretold. but would come
cut at the initial meeting.
"As for me-" he added, Il shall ex-
ereise my judgment toward securing
re hest means that will help this
country defend itself II it should be
drawn into war. Each membeL heyV
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-09-13

ever, can only offer suggestions. No
man will be able TO lead the body. un
less possibly Mr.. Edison, and | think
we will all bow TO him
Mr.. Maxim said the boards object
probably was stated best in the words
of Admiral Austin VI. knight, presi-
dent of the Naval War College, IN his
"Defenceless America"
Admiral knight expresses my very
heartiest sentiments. He says: II We
are to have a navy it should be as eff
cient as II can possibly be made This
is what we shall strive TO do-strlve
for a greater efficiency
Elmer A Sperry. chosen as one OF
the representatives OF the American
Society Of Aeronautical Engineers
with Henry A. W. Wood, said he TOOK
his appointment seriously.
"Mr. Wood and l." he continued,
Shall present only such suggestions as
our very capable board of advisers
shall direct. What believe the board
will do principally will be 10 relieve
the Offices of the department In WASH
ing of much red tape.
II was there recently and saw line
Of persons waiting while an AdmlraI 5
time was taken up by long-haired in
ventor. The men OF the bureau are
extremely courteous, and are con-
seouently overburdened. The plans
for improving certain conditions IN the
navy will undoubtedly be presented to
the board and discussed by the mem
bers, all Of whom have had experience
in different lines"
Spencer Miller. another member at
his home in South Orange, would not
discuss mis- appointment more than 10
say he foresaw a great field for use
fuiness in the board, whose members
would be called upon 20 express their
opinions regarding the feasibility OF
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-09-13

that the debauching Of elections In the
city Of Boston, recently exposed, was,
like all other debauching work. the re-
suit Of the saloon in politics. The rev.
Citations of colonization Of fictitious
voters in disreputable resorts holding
liquor licenses must suggest to you the
extent to which this and other practices
initiate against an honest vote.
"As my opponent you have read Of
the attacks on me at Onset and Spring
field and Pemberton and elsewhere by
agents Of the liquor interests. These
amount to the claim that no man shall
raise his voice against them. You re-
ceived the prefer of the support Of
those interested in the liquor business
contained in the recent invitation sent
you and Mr.. Mccall to speak at Faneuil
Hall and the threat OF political ex-
tinction, as Mr.. Ham termed It, II you
dared to favor prohibition. In all this
you have seen the purpose of certain
corporations to prevent the people
from voting on the question Of the
submission of the proposed constitu-
tional amendment prohibiting the
manufacture and sale of alcoholic
liquor
"You have seen all this. You as a
witness in court were able to observe
that wanton attack on industry, oppo-
sition 20 the drunkenness commission,
the prostitution of labor and the pros
titution of elections TO the saloon, the
intimidation of candidates, even 10 the
extent of threatening an ex-governor
with arrest and imprisonment in the
midst of his campaign merely for hav-
ing the courage to tell the people the
truth, all emanating from a single
source. In court you were grasped by
the hand of Dennis D. Driscoll, secre-
tary Of the Trades Union Liberty. You
reciprocated his cordiality.
For Cushing and Mccall.
"You can see that all the indecencies
I speak of are practised for the inn
mediate benefit Of you and Mr.. Mccall
The object is to prevent me carrying
my issue into the election and defeat
ing their real candidate, Mr.. Walsh.
"The Republican party has never
been a party of copperheads. 1t has
stood for economic efficiency and well
trained standing army of honest Amer
lean workingmen. The first problem
for patriots is to protect this army
from debauchers and traitors. In max
ing this issue l believe l am serving
the Commander in Chief, the President
of the United States. Show our 10y
atty. Fall in behind me. In times like
these the true calibre of candidates
for public Office is of the utmost I'M
portance."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-09-13

ess which insured the commercial prac-
ticability of the Photographic film;
the "metallized" filament, or gem
lamp; the mechanically working tung-
stem; the gas-flled or half-watt lamp:
the magnetic electrode arc lamp, and
the X-Ray tube.
DR.. L. H. BAEKELAND, Yonkers, a
Belgian by birth. who invented Velox
and other Photographic papers, the
Townsend electrolytic cell and photo
graphic films and dry plates. He has
been awarded medals by four American
societies, was United States delegate TO
the International Congress Of Chemis-
try in London, 1909, has been president
Of FIVE American scientific societies and
vicc-0residcnt Of two others, and holds
degrees from Belgian, German and
American universities. being at one
time laureate of the four Belgian uni
versities.