MME. SCHUMANX-HEINK'S ACTOR SON AXD TEACHER HE IS ENGAGED TO WED n'"~~ ~' SOIUMANN I YB K : v'^w Mls6> EU&IE S>TRAUMANN i—mr « « Mr. Henry Schnmann-Heink. son of the prims donna Mme. Ernestine Rchumann-Heink. and Miss Klsie Strautnsnn will be married Saturday, Decern ber •_'(>. in the rectory of St. John's Roman Catholic Church of Paterson, N. J She is a daughter of Mrs. Kate Strnumann. of Paterson The bride was a teacher in a public school, but resigned to prepare for her marriage. Mr. Schu manu-Heink. who was born in Hamburg in ISS6. has led a varied career, haTlns been in turn a mechanic, actor, politician, detective, government agent and police court clerk. NEWS OF THE SPORTING WORLD HARRY H. HBNSEL RETIRES FROM THE LANCASTER A. C. Proprietor Gives Up the Game After Twenty-five Years With Unblem ished Record—He Started Many Youngsters to Successes The ILancaster Athletic Club, the old est boxing club in this country, ha* its doors, so far as Manager Har ry H. Hensel is concerned. Mr. Hensel is now an inmate of a hospital in Lan caster with a sore foot, and lie no long er cares to worry with the boxing game. Whether any one will take up the sport as his successor remains to be seen. The club was established almost 25 years ago by Mr. Hensel, and he has since been connected with its manage ment. In that time some of the most prominent boxers of the world have appeared in the Lancaster ring, from bantamweight •'Louisiana" to Jack Johnson. Many good bovs owe their start to Mr. iHensel, and the lovers of that line of sport will miss him. Mr. Hensel en joyed the reputation of being square with his patrons, as well as the boxers. He was never known to cut a bout from a bill, even if he knew the show was to be a financial failure, but always gave what he advertised. He never cut a boxer's pay and paid hotter prices than most of the clubs in large cities. Mr. Hensel had an extended experi ence in the game and is well known to ring patror.s. He is sporting editor of the (Lancaster '• Intelligencer" and has o spicy column on boxing, writing over the name of "Joe Hep.'' Mermaid for Breakfast A stranger meal than any ever par ' ak.-n by Frank Buck land or the most rardened and cosmopolitan traveler is described by Juan Pran isco de St. An tonio in his account of his travels and adventures in the Philippine Islands, published at Man.la in 1735. In this ■ urious little work the author tells us that he once breakfasted off a mer maid, and he further gravely describes its davor as beiug like fresh fat pork. j ; j SIT STAR INDEPENDENT. ~fs j; S ABRAHAM LINCOLN IS COMPLETE 111 ! ! ♦ f. 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A *" miles; 10 wnti 15# to tOO mtlas; for rr«ttir dIitAOCM uk your poitnmiM J •mount to include for t pound* < ► NEW YORKS GO INTO HANDS GF COL JACOB RUPPERT Deal Is Financially Closed In Chicago —Presence of McGraw Starts the Mathewson Rumor All Over Again Chicago, Dec. 22. —President Ban John-ton. of the American League an nounced officially last ni»g:Jit, that the Now Yi>rk American League baseball ' club had been sold to 001. Jacob Rap jH'rt. Jr., and Captain Tilidnghast L. Huston, of Netv York City. The nego tiations were terminated successfully at a special mee:ing of the American League here yesterday. Farther than to state that the in i terests of Frank Farrell, W. 8. D«very, j Tom Foley and Elkus—who had in their possession every share of the club stock—had been taken over en tirely by the new owners, Mr. Johnson would not commit himself. The terms and conditions for the present will re ; main a secret, Mr. Johnson did say that a new manager satisfactory to the , new owners had been selected and that his colleagues had guaranteed to their latest associates the tive sterling play -ers upon whom Messrs. Ruppert and ' Huston insisted. The names of these six Mr. Johnson refused to divulge. Mr. Johnson promised that a full public announcement of the transac tion -would be forthcoming to-day. Then he hopes to be able to effect a transfer of the stock. It wus said, though the announcement lacked of ficial confirmation, that Frank Farrell had been summoned here from New ork as soon as the American League rlub presidents finally agreed to give in to the demands of the new owners. Xot the least prominent member of yesterday's conference was John J. MeG-raw, manager o Lancaster's Favorite Brew RIEKER'S BEER I JNO. G. WALL, Agt. I Harrisburg, Pa. Frank J. Rieker, Mgr. AMUSEMENTS, f MAJESTIC Christmas Day, matinee and night, "A Pair of Sixes." ORPHEUM Every afternoon and evening, high class vaudeville. COLONIAL Daily continuous /audeville and pic tures. -* "A Pair of Sixes" Edward Peple's play, "A Pair of .Sixes," returns to the Majestic as the Christmas attraction Friday matinej? and evening. This American author's ability to write three plays so distinct, different and of such distinguished merit, has been the subject of much wonderment and newspaper comment. "A Pair of Sixes" is as thoroughly American in topic and treatment as it is in title. The story is most ingeni ous in its basis and development, and a factor greatly to its credit is that it is good, clean, wholesome fun, the kind of humor that men can discuss freely not only with their own women folks, but with the women folks of others. "A Pair of Sixes" sounds like a very small hand, but it will take a mighty good combination to beat it. This is doubtless partly accounted for' by fact that there is an addition to the pair, a queen of hearts in the play, which is sufficient intimation that the play is not only funny, but has a strong love interest. Adv. ••• / At the Orpheum Santa Clans, himself, came to the Orpheum yesterday and for the grown ups he left a choice assortment of Keith vaudeville, and for the "kid dies"— well, he came with toys and the bill has several acts that are bound tfr win great favor with the little tots. • I^MEDYFOVMENI i Santa Claus will appear at the Orpheum Lfor ©a«'h matinee during tlie week, up ■ until the day before Christmas, and 1 each time will have little present* for ' each girl and boy. When it comes to mentioning the best attractions of the bill, things will have to be left to the I individual taste. "The Dream Pirates" are a cute and clever bunch of young sters and they offer a sketch of fun, frolic, and song that is very entertain ing. Flo Bert, a fascinating miss, is fea ; tured in the act and the doings on the | deck of an ocean liner are all supposed to be the realization of "her dreams. | Catchy songs are interpolated, one es pecially good comedian is in the act and the pretty scenic effects and fetching I costumes make their offering quite a : "sight" act. ''Dogville On a Busy Day'' evoked prolonged laughter for I the last person in the audience. This ■ dog and monkey comedy should he seen Iby every girl and boy in Harrisburg. i Also Josephine Joy is here again after ■ a four-year absence, and she gave ex ! cellent account of herself with a classy repertoire of new songs. The whole Orpheum bill is clever and entertaining. Adv.— At the Colonial One of thp best all 'round offerings seen at the Colonial is the one that came to entertain tired shoppers as well as amusement seekers at the Co lonial for the first half of the week. One of these is a fine comedy playlet with Walter D. Neland and company; Norman and Clare, also of thin bill are the cleverest youngsters seen on a local stage for some time; the Nikko Troupe, famous exponents of Oriental skill, and Von Dell, in impersonations of famous composers and musicians, round out the roster. Much interest is being mani fested in the Colonial's Christmas Coun try Store, which comes off at the "Busy Corner" on Wednesday evening. In order to encourage early shopiping, the management has announced that the store begins at 7.50 in the even ing. Adv. "* * Photoplay To-day Two feature productions are present ed to-day at the Photoplay, "A Receut Confederate Victory," a. two-act war drama, made by Ijubin and "The My stery of the Yellow Bun Bonnet," a two-act Kalem drama. Along with these two features, we present a Vitagraph comedy, "The Athletic Family" and a famous George Ade fable "The Bush l/eague I x»ver Who Failed to Qualify. These George Ade fables, in motion pic- ; turcs. have become famous the world I around. Adv. *** Victoria Features To-day i Due of the strongest combinations of > mtvie features ever offered in Harris burg will comprise to-day's big special bill of headliners at the Victoria thea tre, 223 Market street. Topping the bill is "The Old Fogy,'' a sensational | Pathe master drama in three reels, in j which figures a love story, a circus and ■ a wild lion. Another equally strong feature to-morrow is "The War of the I World," in multiple parts, showing the first actual motion picture record of the European war, including the assassina tion of the Austrian Crown Prince and I recent battles in Belgium and France. | As usual, the program at the Victoria I to-jlav will be featured by a Keystone i comedy. To-day's is "Ambrose's First I Falsehood," which is one continuous ! laugh throughout the -»vhole reel. "The I Old Maid," in two reels, is another ex i ceptioua l photo-drama, which concludes j the Vitcoria bill to-day. Adv.*** TO HOLD BIBLE CONFERENCE The Rev. Mr. Scofield Will Talk on "From Genesis to Revelations" The Kev. ('. 1. Scofield, D. D., will conduct the annual Bible conference to be held mule the auspiees of the Young Men's Christian Association. The con ference will open in Fahnestock hall 'Sunday afternoon, January 3, 1915, and will continue in the same place un til and including Saturday night. The general theme of Dr. Scoiield's talks will be (in "From Genesis to Revela tions," his talks being illustrated by charts and maps. Sunday school superintendents and teachers and Christian workers of ail denominations are invited to attend. It is planned to make this one of the best conferences ever conducted under the auspices of the association. WOMAN'S PLAN FOR JOBLESS As Overseer of Poor She Hopes to Put All Unemployed to Work Elizabeth, N. J., Dec. 22. —Roselle's woman overseer of the poor, Mrs. T. M. Lamberson, has started the "buy a cord of wood'' movement to aid the unemployed of the borough. After getting the written endorsement of her plan by Mayor Low and other - official* Mrs. Ijamberson arranged for the or ders that she expects will be filed with her. Farmers who agreed to furnish the supply of wood lirst promised Mrs. 9 JiHinhcrson that the putting of tho greou woo di anil its delivery should •>« dono under her direction by those in the borough who are out of work. Those who buy the wood will allow it to be split on th<» premises by those who are unemployed. Mis. Lamberson believes the co op eration already promised means some thing to do for the remainder of the winter for those who want work. Literally " Hoo/.e always creeps upstairs nights in his stocking feet." "Afraid of his wife, eh!"' ''Scared out of his boots."—Boston Transcript. r ------ ■ ■ < ■ Directory of Leading Hotels of Harrisburg THE PLAZA Market St., Harrisburg, Pa. At tku Entrance to the P. 11. R. Station EUROPEAN FLAN F. B. ALDINGER, Proprietor Hotel Columbus Absolutely Fireproof 90 Booms and Baths European Flan Maurice E. Russ, Proprietor Third and Walnut Sts., Federal Square The Lo Corner Market and Third Streets Entrance on Third Street EUROPEAN PLAN Rooms providod with ileal, Hot and Cold Water. Baths i>oe to guesU. W. H. BYERLY, Prop. HOTEL" DAUPHIN SOO MARKET STREET European Plan. Hates |I.OO per day and up. Rooms single or en suite, with private baths. Luncheon, 11.30 to 2 p. m„ :i."»r Dinner dally, 5 to 8 p. m.. Kop Special Sunday Dinner, 12 noon to 8 p. m„ 75c A la carte service, 6 a. m. to 12 p. m, HORTI-VC « MIMULK, I'raprlcturs The Metropolitan Strictly European For something good to «at. Every thing in season. Service the best. Prices the lowest. hotel" victor" No. .25 3outh Fourth Street Directly oppoMlte Union Station, eijulppetl Htth all HoU«rn Improve* ■ifutMt running water In every room« lin«. botht perfectly nnultary; nicely turnlahed throughout. Rate* moderate. • Uuropenn I'laa. JOSErH CUUSTI, Proprietor. "7 THE BOLTON Market Square Large and convenient Sample Room*. Passenger and Baggage Elevator. Elec tric Cars to and from depot. Electric Light and Steam Heat; Rooms en suit* or single wit!) R"ths. Rates, 12.60 per day and up. J. H. at M. S. Butterworth, Proa*.