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Circulation in Harrisburg ana •eerby towns Circulation Examlneo bt THE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN ADVERTISERS. TELEPHONES Private Sranoh Exchange. No. 3280 _ CUMBERLAND VALLEY private Branch Exchange. • ■ No. £43-246 ■ 1 - ■ 1 Monday, January 18, ID 15. JANUARY Sua. Mon. Tues. Wed. Thur. Fri. Sit. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 '3O 31 MOON'S PHASES— Full Moon. Ist, 30th: Last Quarter. Bth; New Moon, 15th: First Quarter. 23d. WEATHER FORECASTS Harrisburg and vi inity: Cloudy. J probably rain, ami . • w.th V Tuesday elotulv and colder. [ Eastern Pennsylvania: liain and I colder to night. lYesdav riou-.iy and U /v> colder. Moderate to fresh shifting f YESTERDAY'S TEMPERATURE IN HARRISBURG Highest, lowest, 34; S a. m., 36; S p. m., 42. = — ' WELCOME TO DR. BRUMBAUGH! ! he inauguration of Dr. .Martin G. Brumbaugh, as Governor of Pennsylvania, which will take plaee to-morrow with the time-honored ceremonies includ ing a big civil- ami military parade, means more, in one sense, to the citizens of llarrisourg. than it tio?s to the state at large. I'o the state at large it means the induction to office of a man who is the choice of a majority of the people of Pennsylvania for the hierhest post in the sjitt of the Pennsylvania electorate; a man who is pledged aud, we believe, honestly intends to strive to carry out the important promises made iu platform of the party that nominated him, — pledges that include important readjustments in the affairs of state. To Harrisburgers it means all this but in addition it means to them the welcoming of Dr. Brumbaugh as a neighbor and a fellow citizen. 1 lie departure of Governor Tent-r. who retires irom office with the inauguration of Dr. Brum baugh to-uiorrow, marks the removal from this community of a man who. a>ide Irom the perform ance <>t his official duties as the chief executive of the state, has tilled a conspicuous place in the social and municipal life of Harrisburg. We believe he has been made to feel at home here and to enjoy the society of Harrisburg people just as they have enjoyed his society. The regret that Harrisburgers leel at Governor Tener's departure has been shown in numerous ways especially in the closing weeks of his residence here. The same welcome that was extended to Governor lener on his arrival here tour years ago is now extended to Dr. Brumbaugh. Tke city's hospitality is offered to the new Governor and all Harrisburg is proud to greet him as a future Harrisburger and to express the hope that lie will become one of us iu spirit as well as in person. ENGLISH WRITERS FOR GERMANS An inquiry in "Der Zeitgeist,'' a Berlin literary publication, as to what books Germans should read at this time, has brought forth a variety of re sponses. remarkable chiefly because they attach much importance to the works of Englishmen. 1 he reading people of Germany, according to quotations from "Der Zeitgeist," are at present in search of serious books which will be of value to them "in the way of instruction, moral and spir itual uplift, and noble entertainment," and also of those which will teach them the history and inner nature of the English, that they may have a better knowledge of what one of them terms "our main | enemy." Among the works suggested in the Berlin paper as suitable above all others for Germans to read at this time of war are Shakespeare's "Henry V," Lee's "Life of Edward VII," "MaeCarth.v's ' His tory of Our Own Times," Dickens' "Tales of Two ( ities, and Carlyle s "History of Prederiek the Great." In giving these English works place among their own great poetic aud prose produc tions the Germans responsible for the selections have shown that their wide appreciation of what is good in literature is not interfered with by war time prejudices. There are some few contributors to "Der Zeit geist's" symposium, in truth, who expressed hatred for all that is English, and urged that loyal Ger- HARRISBURG STAR-INDEPENDENT, MONDAY EVENING. JANUARY 18, 1915. mans confine themselves in their reading to the German writers. These patriots recommended Goethe, Bismarek, Schiller, Luther and Leasing, and the suggestions are fine ones. —for English, French and Russian readers as well as for German, —but they are not comprehensive enough. A civil ized country cannot with profit eontine itself to its own particular literature and absolutely rcTuse to regard that of other tongues. That the predominent sentiment in Germauy so t'ar at least as expressed in "Der Zeitgeist" should be favorable not only toward English but French ami Russian works of literature as well, is assuredly gratifying. These works are all part of the genera tion's heritage in letters aud could not be disre garded by the Germans to their own advantage. The political strife in Europe ought not to bring about the drawing of dividing lines in the literature of the world, which belongs to all peoples, no mat ter of what nationalities individual authors hap pened to have been. CARLYLE AND SHAKESPEARE TIMELY "Two nations that agree in estimating Shakes peare as the highest of all poets can differ in no essential principle that relates to poetry, if they understand one another," said Carlyle, referring to England and Germany. If there are any two English writers indeed who can be read to more advantage in Germany at the present time than any others, they are Carlyle and Shakespeare. Just us Lessing made Shakespeare known to the Germans, Carlyle introduced Goethe to the English, and did ilfteh in other ways to popularize in Britain the literature of Germany. "If we yet know little or nothing of the Ger mans," Carlyle wrote in 1527, "it is not because we wilfully do them wrong but, in good part, because they are somewhat difficult to know." , That was rather a compliment to the Germans, and it is to-day a credit to the English-speaking people, including the Americans, that they show appreciation as they do, even in translations, of the works of Goethe and of other German masters, including with prominence Luther's "Table-Talk," called by Carlyle "a venerable classic in our lan guage." Shakespeare, who seems to be the common prop erty of English and German people, and whom the latter have at times actually claimed as more theirs than he is the formers', is apparently a favorite in Germany at present. A University of Berlin pro fessor says of "Henry V" that to read it or see it in a theatre "is always the most uplifting thiug in war time." Certainly "Henry V" is a warlike play, ai»d so far as Germans are concerned it has the peculiar merit of including passages which express animosity toward the French, white at the same time embody ing expressions of hatred for the English as the scene changes to France, since in the body of the piay England aud France are at war. "Now are we well resolved," says Henry V. and it must be at this point that the Germans sec in him a similarity to their Kaiser, "and by God's help and yours, the noble sinews of our power. France being ours, we'll beud it to our awe, or break it all to pieces." No less an expression of a sentiment fitting at this time, and which perhaps is the most pleasing passage in the play to the most warlike of the belligerents of whatever country, is the exhorta tion of Henry: "In peace there's nothing so becomes a man as modest stillness and humility, but when the blast of war blows in our ears, then imitate the action of the tiger: stiffen the sinews, summon up the blood, disguise fair nature with hard-favour'd rage!" Mexico has a new President. How long will he last? Let make it a day of jollification irrespective of party affiliation! Congratulations to Grandpa Wilson on the arrival of a new White House baby! The big noise will start this evening when the marching organizations begin to arrive. With the State police here, assisting Chief 'Hutchison's "finest." Harrisburg will be an unsafe place for crooks tomorrow. TOLD IN LIGHTER VEIN KEEPING THEM BUST "Joe says he gives employment to a number of men." "So he does—other people's bill collectors."—Exchange. IT'S OFT "How about you and that telephone girlt" "She has sent me back my solitaire." "Bing off, ehf"—New York World. VEBY LIKELY I wonder why it is that the man who marries in haste is usally supposed to repent at leisure!" "Because that kind of man wouldn't have brains enough to do it all at once, of course."—Fun. HEB HAT "They say he loves her so much he can even anticipate her thoughts." * "Yes, indeed. When we were coming out this evening he said, 'Yes, dear, it is on straight,' before she had said a word."—Exchange. PROBABLY HE WAS BLUFFING "Is he rieht" "I didn't think so, but he must be." "Why f" "I heard him say the other night that he lets his wife have all the money she wants."—Exchange. SOME IMPROVEMENT "How is young John getting on at college?" asked the friend of the family. "Very well indeed," answered John's proud mother. "The President has about decided to let him stay on for the rest of the term."—Bichmond Times-Dispatch. BHOBT JENK'S WAB BULLETIN "The war situation in our home is generally quiet to day," Short Jeoks announced at 3.30 P. M. "My wife struck me eight times, instead of the usual twelve. The war will come to an end next spring, as I expect to leave when the robins begin to sing."—Atchisoa Glob*. COIO GONE! HEAD CLEAR AND NOSE OPEN-ITS fit! "Pape's" Cold Com pound" Ends Colds and Grippe in a Few Hours Take "Pape'a Cold Compouud" every two hours until von have taken three doses, then all grippe misery goes and your cold will he broken. It promptly opens your clogged-up nos tril* and the air passages of the head; ■slops nasty discharge or uose running; relieves the headache, dullness, fever ishuess, sore throat, sneoxing, soreness and stiffness. Don't stay stuffed-up! Quit blowing and snuffling. Ease your throbbing bend—nothing else in the world gives such prompt relief as "Pape's Cold Compound,' which cost* only 25 cents at any drug store. It acts without assistance, tastes nice, and causes no inconvenience. Accept no substitute. —Adv. , I Tongue-End Topics] Handicap to Chinese Army Reasons why the Chinese army, al though it numbers half a million men on paper, cannot be employed to defend the republic against nn aggression, are set forth openly in »n official explana tion by President Yuan Shi-Kai. He says, in effect, that, although the mili tary expense is the largest item in the governmental bills, the evil practice of declaring false numhe's of troops con tinues to the detriment of the repub lic's defensive power. The interesting document reads, in part, as follows: * . * Officers Kept the Money "'n former days the most corrupt practice existing in the army was that the actual number of troops in each viug (.military camp) was never in ac cordance with the number paid for by the government, and the officers appro priated the surplus. People are not at all surprised nt such irregularities, as they had become common habits. The financial condition of the nation became worse, while the discipline of the army •was hopelessly neglected. * A ** EnroUed Vagabonds "I, the President, once created and trained a modern army, and all former corruptions woro wholly swopt awav: but after the revolution there was trou ble everywhere, and chiefs of political parties and arrogant commanders be came presumptuous with their military backing. In the morning they enrolled vagabonds in the streets atid in the evening they claimed to have created an army. Although the number was less than a thousand, it was proclaimed to be more than ten thousand. When the time came for disbandment of troops large sums ot money were de manded from the government. .1, the President, being unwilling to see the people suffer the consequences of fur ther rebellion, reluctantly complied with their demands, Thus order and peace were maintained. But when we think of it we are still grieved. Now. although the caucerous disease has been healed, it is impossible to say that the evil practice of declaring false num bers of troops has not continued. The largest annual expense of the govern ment is the military expenditure * * *. All generals and colouels in the armv should take warning from the past and act carefully in the future, performing their services faithfuilv and maintain ing their own integrity. Thus will they show their appreciation of the 'President's wish to reform and disci pline the army.'' * * • Threats of Punishment Threats of punishment are included n the President's proclamation. Among the institutions of the empire which have been re ived by the repub- I lican government under Yuan Shi-Kai is that of "hero worship," a term translated from the government order. It is explained that sacrifices should hereafter be offered to the spirits of Kuan Onuan-miu and Yueh Wu-mu. who rendered great services and ' showed exemplary loyalty to their sov ereigns in past eras. The Bureau of Rites is ordered to prepare a suitable form of sacrifices and worship for these aad other generals and statesmen who served their eountrv well, both-of the empire &ud the " Min Huo.'' the republic. The object is plainly stated to be the encouragement of the people to a martial spirit and the development of patriotism and loyalty in the army. SICKROOM RUBBER GOODS Hot Water Bottles, . . -75 c to $2.50 Fountain Syringes. . SI.OO to $2.50 lee Caps and Bags, . . ,50c to $1.50 Invalid Rings $1.50 up Stomach Tubes,' $1.50 up Rubber Sheeting, 75c Infant Syringes 25c Ear and Ulcer Syringes 25c Finger Cots, 5c Air Pillows $3.50 Douche Bvringes $1.50 up Rubber Gloves s()c Complete line of "Wearever" Quality Rubber Goods for Patient, Nurse and Physician. Forney's Drug Store 420 MARKET STREET i PIER FOUNDATIONS FORNEW C. V. R.R. BRIDGE FINISHED Company About Ready to Begin Work on Two-track Viaduct—lt Will Cost 9750,000—First Construction Work for More Than a Yaar 'l'ho Cumberland Valley railroad, a part of the Pennsylvania system, will wirtiiu a short time start work on its modern arch bridge to replace its pres ent steel deck truss bridge over the Susquehanna river from Mulberry street, tihis city. The new bridge will cost approximately $750,000. This will be the tirst construction work of any magnitude to be undertaken by any of the lines of the Pennsylvania sys tem for more than a year. The ibridge over the Susquehanna which the Cumberland Valley railroad is now using is a single track structure of 26 spans, supported by steel piers. The proposed 'bridge will have 4 6 spans aud will carry two tracks. The pres ent piers will tie utilised and a number of additional ones built. The bridge will be 4,000 feet long—the same length as the Pennsylvania's now famous stone bridge over the Susque hpt.na at Roekville, just above Harris burg. The foundations of both the old and new piers have been carried dowu to rock, which is practically the bed of the river at this point. The t umber land Valley railroad's forces have al ready completed the foundations to an elevation of about one foot above normal elevation of the water. The rest of the work will be placed under contract within a short time. The piers of the present Cumberland Valley railroad bridge at Harrisburg were originallv constructed to provide for two tracks, so that it will be pos Bible, bv moving the tracks over tn one aide of'the piers, to continue the opera tion of trains over the old bridge while one-half of the new arcli bridge is be ing constructed. After this the traffic will be carried on the completed portion of the bridge until the other half is finished. In connection with the construction of the new bridge, the Cumberland Valley railroad will build undergrade crossings at Vront and Second streets in the eitv of Harrisburg. The grades of these streets have been depressed and concrete abutments constructed to support solid floor steel bridges, wtilch will be covered with concrete in orna_ mental design. This work will result in the elimination of all jrade crossings of the Cumberland Valley rnilroad in Harrisburg. OVERDRAWING ACCOUNTS Little Talks on Health and Hygiene by Samuel G. Dixon, M. D„ XJL. D., commissioner of Health We are all more or less familiar with the strict rules of banks in regard to individual credit. We do not expect to b e permitted to overdraw our accounts. ißut with our drafts on the Hank ot 'Health the majority of us expect more liberal treatment. Over drafts, prom ises to pay, notes of baud we give with a prodigal spirit and growl mightily it called to account by [Mother Nature tor extravagance. Kverv one begins life with a certain amount of capital in the way of health and resistance to disease. 1 his varies in different individuals according to the physique which they have inherited from their parents plus or minus the conditions under which they developed in their youth. We start life as men and wom'eu with this variable amount to our credit. When it has 'beeu ex pended we are through. Every dissipation and every illness which means the expenditure of physi cal 'euergy withdraws just so much from your health account. It is com mon enough to hear people who have been ill speak of being "cured but physicians are well aware that this is a relative term only. Every serious illness has its effect upon the system and even though we may feel no de cided change, almost invariably there has ibeen some diminution from normal. It is the same with exhaustion from excesses, physical and mental strain. Subject yourself to these trials and after a period of rest you may recuper ate. However, if you continue this recuperation will be slower and slower and eventually the over-strained ma chinery will break down. For this rea son it" behooves everyone to exercise reasonable caution and restraint in eat ing and the expenditure of physical and mental energy. Remember that the doctor cannot restore that which is already lost. Expend vour energies with discre tion and keep the balance of your health account as much in your favor as possible, never exhausting it. MILD PANIC IN THEATRE Caused When Gallery Supports of Leb anon Academy of Music Crackle Lebanon, Jan. 18.—A miid panic was caused Saturday evening when the supports of the gallery balcony of the Academy of iMusic were heard to crackle while both upper floors were filled to capacity. IMen and women crawled over seats and a wild rush en sued to obtain a passage to the exits. Fortunately no one was hurt as the house policeman and Officer John Reed, of the local police force marshalled the crowd out in order. Every one was informed that the management would return the admission money. The Billy Allen Company had been playing to crowded houses last week and Saturday evening every seat in the house was sold. The crackling sound filled the house just a few minutes before the curtain was scheduled to rise for the first act. iManager George T. Sipang, who is also director of public safety for the city of Lebanon, stated that he would have the supports examined and strengthened to-day. The gallery was closed for the night and many had their money returned who had pur chased balcony seats. The Pisher Academy of iMusic was erected more than twenty years ago, tout has recently "been renovated. The capacity of the gallery is between five hundred and six hundred and the bal cony between seven hundred and eight hundred. Dedicate $20,000 Club House Lebanon, Jan. 18. —Saturday night the handsome new $20,000 elufb house, erected for the Men's Club and the men of St. Luke's Episcopal parish, the Yfift of two ladies of the parish, Miss Isabella Freeman and MTS. B. H. Buck ingham, of Cornwall, was dedicated with impressive ceremonies by the Rt. Rev. Efchelbert Talbo>t, of South Beth lehem, bishop of the diocese of Bethle hem. A. WISEMAN. U. a <£) JS-y noticing very slight signs of breathing. This gave them now en couragement and in 20 more minutes Mr. H—recognized one of his fellow employes. "In the meantime, Cambria Steel Company's ambulance was ordered to the scene of the accident and as soon aa respiration was fully established, he was hustled off to the hospital where further treatment was administered, principally for the burns. Tiie fact that these men were drilled in first aid work and were sufficiently composed to execute the ritjht thing at the right time is all to which we can attribute Mr. H.'s being alive to-day and suf lering only from the burns received at the tinip he received the shock." The value of this "first aid" train ing can thus be readily understood and the Department of l.a'bor and Industry would unge the public generally to be come familiar with the principles un derlying "first aid" treatment for the injured." There are many cases where treatment of this kind would be of vital importance to an injured person in cases of emergency. The department also is glad to an nounce that many establishment's tbrougout this State have taken up fliis training among their employes and have reported many cases, in which serious results from in,furies have thus been avoided. Awarded $4,750 for Loss of Leg Suntoury, Pa.. Jan. 18.—A United States Court jury here Saturday night brought a verdict of $4,750 in the case of Wasyl 'Matsok against the American Car and Foundry Company for injuries. Matsok lost his leg in its Berwick plant when a cable broke and a hoist fell on him.