THE WEATHEB RAIN TO-NIGHT AKp TO-MORROW OMiIM Mtpsrt r«f> • VOL. 77—NO. 143. ESTABLISHED DEC. 4. IS7H. LEGISLATURE ADJOURNS AT 3.22 P. V. Law-makers End Work of 1915 Session With Exchange of Gifts and Farewells WILL NOT MEET AGAIN TILL 1917 Clock Is Put Back More Than Three Hours So That the Hands Do Not Point to 12, the Time Officially Agreed on to Close Biennial Session At 3.21! o'clock this afternoon the bi ennial session of the legislature came to an end, when Speaker Ambler ad journed the House sine die. The law makers will not assemble again until January, 1017, unless called together in special session. At 3 o'clock a committee from the House announced in the Senate that the lower branch was ready to adjourn, and this was at once followed by a re port from the committee to inform the Governor that the Senate was ready to adjourn, < report said that the Sen ate had pi mod its mission and that the Governor had nothing further to communicate. With a brief and elo quent farewell. Lieutenant Governor McClain thereupon announced the Sen ate adjourned. This was followed al most immediately by the. House ad journment. Repeatedly during the afternoon, in both branches, the hands of the clock were turned -buck so they wouKt not reach 12, the time that had been agreed upon for finally adjournment. The closing hours of the session of the House were taken up with the piesentation of gifts to the Speaker and employes. Each member contrib uted $lO to a fund of more than 52.000 which was used in the purchase of the gifts. A handsome silver service was pre sented to Speaker Ambler in behalf of the members by William H. Wilson, of Philadelphia. He said much of the suc cess of the session of 1915 was due to the selection of Mr. Ambler as Speaker. "Mr. Ambler thanked the members for their consideration for him during the session and hoped that members would have an opportunity to help use the gift at some time. Mr. Baldwin, of Delaware county, piesented to Thomas H. Garvin, chief clerk, a phonograph, Mr. Ronev, of Philadelphia, presented to Speaker Am bler a beautiful electric table lamp in behalf of Chief Clerk Garvin, who later presented the Speaker with a gavel. A grandfather's clock was presented to William S. Leib, resident clerk, on behalf of the House, by Mr. Palmer, of Schuylkill. A rug Was presented to .lames X. Moore, chief of the Legisla tive Reference Bureau, by Mr. Kitts, of Krie. A handsome mantle clock was presented to I. Dale Meals, assistant resident clerk. The Rev. Mr. Staley, chaplain of the House, received a purse; •lournal Clerk Brackney, cut glass punch bowl; the assistant journal clerk, dia mond stickpin; Reading Clerk Falken stein, a watch. Purses were presented to the other House attaches. A long and bitter debate on the Buck man uniform cold storage bill in Continued on Second I'agc. ANIIKIALS DIE_WHOLESALE Gore Thinks Poison, Not Colic, Killed His 2 Horses, 12 Rabbits, « Guinea Pigs and Pigeons (Special to the Star-Independent.) Royalton, Pa., May 20.—Although colic, induced by feeding new rye, has been alleged as the probable cause of the death of two of his three horses, a dozen rabbits, half a dozen guinea pigs and many pigeons, John R. Gore, a poul try fancier, to-day declared he is not yet convinced that his stock was not poisoned by enemies. Many of the pigeons died ou Sunday, the guinea pigs and the rabbits sur vived until Monday and then the first of the two horses expired. The second died on Tuesday and the third now is very ill and may not recover. A veterinarian advanced the opin ion that through the feeding of green rye th ( > stock became ill from colic. Baby Swallows Poison Pills William Buylcr. .Jr., the 2-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. William Buyle», 1115 Kelker street, was to the llarrisburg hospital at 8 o'clock this morning suffering from poison pills which lie swallowed while playing around the house, Following an ex amination a caffein chlorate table wap removed from the child's stomach. ®ie Star- Snkpenktvt U. S. GIGANTIC ATLANTIC FLEET AS This Interesting photograph shows itio gigantic ALUuilk fleet ieuving New lurk Liuibur ut the conclusion of Uic monster uavul uuraUe, ou its way out to sea to eujtaite in mauouvre against an imaginary uaval force attacking New York. BEIDLEMAN IS ELECTED AS PRESIDENT PRO TEM. Harrisbtirg Senator Is Sworn in by Judge McCarrell and Is Led to the Chair, Whers He Wields Gavel in the Closing Session The Senate this morning proceeded to the election of President Pro Tem., the names of Edward K. Beidleman, of Dauphin, for the Republicans, and Hen ry Wasbers, of York, for the Demo crats, being presented. Mr. Beidleman received 3& votes and Mr. Wasbers 11 votes. Mr. Beidleman WHS escorted to the chair by Senators Sproul, Daix anil Wasbers. The oath of office was ad ministered by Judge McCarrell, of Har risbtirg. On taking the chair the new President I'm Tom. made a brief speech appreciative of the honor conferred on him. He referred to the faet that his legal perceptor, Judge McCarrell, had administered the oath of office. Jn 1893. when Judge McCarrell was a member of the Senate, Senator Beidle man entered his office as a la£' student ard was graduated from fnere two years later. Beidleman began his po litical career in the House, serving Iwo teims, and then retiring, declining all office until he could be a candidate for Senator, which came in 1912. when he was successful in gaining the seat in the Senate which had once been held by Judge McCarrell. The latter to-day beamed with pleasure as he adminis tered the oath to his former student. On Senatoi - Beidleman's desk was placed two huge wicker rases contain ing roses, the gift of friends in the Harrieburg Republican Club and,of the Dauphin county bar. OPPERMAN DENIES HE AGREED TO TAKE $16,000 Contractor Declares He Never Made Offer to Compromise Claim for Sewer Extras at a Figure Below That Specified by the Arbitrators N T ot withstanding the statement of William H. Lynch, City Highway Com missioner, that W. H. Opperman once agreed to settle with the City for $16,- 000 for extra work done on the inter cepting sewer —$6,767.09 less than was awarded to the contractor by the board of arbitrators —Opperman to-day declared emphatically that he never presented any offer of settlement to the City. The contractor emphatically denied that he would have settled either for $16,000 or $25,000, and added that he is disappointed at not getting a larger award than the $22,767 which the arbitrators specified. Further than that the contractor would say nothing. As Opperman closed the interview with a newspaperman, J. William Bow man and Edwin C. Thompson, members of the Board of Public Works; City So licitor 1). S. Seitz, Highway Commis sioner Lynch and Joel I). Justin, chief engineer of the Board of Public Works, went into conference this afternoon. Their purpose was to discuss the de cision of the board of arbitrators— Joseph L. Shearer, Jr., Farney Gannett and Roy G. Cox-»-in the sewer matter. Opperman's original claim for extras under the intercepting sewer contract was saiil to have been $30,000, but City officials to-day declared that $25,- 000 was submitted as a later claim. Will Find Funds to Close '' Gap'' City Highway Commissioner Lynch said this afternoon that despite the fact the arbitrators' award to W. H. Opperman, contractor, for extra sewer work will use up more than the present balance in the sewer loan fund, a plan will be found to borrow funds sufficient to close the "gap" in the river wall at Market street. Portugal's Capital Remains Calm By Associated Press. , Lisbon, May 20.—The new ministry having definitely formed a revolution ary committee has been disssoived. The capital remains calm. HARRISBURG, PA., THURSDAY EVENING, MAY 20, 191*5—12 PAGES. W 2 OF II MOFFIEE Governor Names Suc cessors For 5 of the Tener Public Service Commissioners NAMES TO-DAY ARE CONFIRMED Peniiypacker and Brecht Retained and the New Members Are Billing, Ma gee, Monaghan, Kiess and Ainey— Action Causes a Sensation Only two of the seven Public Serv ice Commissioners appointed by Uov eruor Teucr were retained by Governor Brumbaugh who last night sent to the Senate the new board to replace that composed of the Tener appointee* whom nominations Brumbaugh reciyit 'ly withdrew. The new commission as 1 nominated last night a>t 11 o'clock is as follows: Samuel W. Pennypacker, Schwenks ville, 10 years. John S. Rilling. Erie, 9 years. William A. Magee, Pittsburgh, 8 years. M. J. Brecht. Lancaster, 7 years. John Monaghan, Philadelphia, 6 years. Bdgar A. Kiess, Williamsport, 5 years. William D. B. Ainey, Moutrose, 4 years. The Senate Committee on Executive 'Nominations this morning reported out. all of the remaining nominations,in its possession, sent in by the Governor up to the minutes, and all were confirmed I without opposition, including the new members of the Public Service Commis sion. The work of the committee was then finished. Former Governor Pennypacker, who is again made chairman of the commis sion, and Professor M. J. Brecht, of Lancaster, are the only ones to retain their places. The remaining five mem bers a.re new appointees. John S. Rilling, who drew the sec ond yirize, is an Erie Democrat and served as chairman of the Democratic v Continued on Mnth Page. MONTGOMERY AM) HAM BO AMONG THOSE REAPPOINTED Governor (BTum'baugh sent the follow ing appointments to the Senate to-day: Samuel B. Ramoo, Harrisburg, to be Superintendent of 'Public Grounds and Buildings. William H. Smith, Philadelphia, to •be State Commissioner of Banking. Thomas J. Lynch, South Bethlehem, to be a member of the Water Supply Commission. Thomas Lynch Mnotgomery, of Green hill, Chester county, to be State Li brarian. Charles Johnson, Norristown, to be Insurance Commissioner. "EQUAL RIGHTS" MEASURE IS PASSED FINALLY The Senate adopted the report of the conference committee on the equal rights bill, which was sent from the House in the closing minutes. The bill provides a fine of SSO for violation of the law and eliminates damage; and imprisonment. It applies to all places of amusement public accommoda tion, and affects all citizens of every race, creed and color. The conference committee on the bill amended it so as to do away with a 'printer's error and the House adopted the report. The (bill passed the Legisla ture finally and goes to the Governor. Jury Has Barnes Libel Suit Syracuse, N V., May 20.—The Barnes-Roosevelt libel suit went to the jury this afternoon at 3.11 o'clock. DEMON UFNAVYVERIFIED His Statement About Uncle Sam's Fighting Ships Meets With Wilson's Approval MUCH PLEASED WITH THE FLEET President Has Interesting. Journey oti the Mayflower on His Return to Washington From Reviewing the Atlantic Squadron at New York By Associated Press. Washington, May 20. —President Wilson's impressions of the Atlantic fleet, which he review at New York early thi& week, were set forth in the following statement issued at the White House to-day upon the President's re-! turn: ''l was greatly struck by the ap pearance of t.he fleet and the quiet efficiency shown by the officers and men, and 1 am sure every one must have been who had the pleasure of see ing it assembled at New York. There could have been no more interesting verification of Admiral Dewey's state ment that the navy was never in a bet er or more eflicient condition and that the country has every reason to be proud of it not, only, ibut every reason to wish to go forward in its policy of steadily adding to its strength and equipment." President x>ack in Washington Washington, May 20.—The yacht 'Mayflower returning from New York with President Wilson and his party docked at the navy yard here at 6.30 a. m. to-day. The President later mo tored to the White House for break fast. The yacht remained anchored throughout the night in the Potomac below Washington in order to give the President another night on tho water 'before returning to work. Immediately after breakfast the President went to his study and at tacked an accumulation of work. He Continued nn Ninth Page. SHOOTS WIFUILLS SELF Double Tragedy Near Schaefferstown This Morning in Which Thomas Wike Ends Own Life (Speciail to the Star-Independent.) Lebanon, Pa., May 20.—Thomas Wike, aged 35 years, married, living at Waldeok, in the Schaefferstown re gion, this county, shot and dangerously wounded his wife this morning nt his home, and immediately afterward' killed himself by shootng. The wife is ex pected to die. The couple have a young child. Excessive drinking is thought to have crazed Wike and caused him to commit the double crime. The family are widely known throughout the entire eastern end' of Le-ba-non county and also in the Lan caster county region. Supreme Court Herd Next Week By Associated Press. Philadelphia, May 20.—The State Supreme Court finished its Philadelphia term to-day and adjourned to meet in iHarriffbnrg next (Monday. No decisions , were announced. TUNG WITH CRAVES IS DENIED HillsdaleCemetery Au thorities Invite Full Investigation of "Im probable" Story SO ANNOUNCE IN NEWSPAPER Directors Assert Rumors Can "Easily Be Proved or Disproved by Opening the Graves," and They Are Ready to Assist Persons Desiring It The six directors of the Hillsdale Cemetery Association, which conducts the burial ground at Hillsdale, near Middletown, last evening inserted an advertisement in the Middletown "Journal" under the beading: ''To the lot owners of the Hillsdale cemetery." The advertisement reads as follows: "Rumors are afloat to the effect that a large number of graves in the Hillsdale cemetery have been tamper ed with. No authority can be traced for this improbable story, and an in vestigation made discloses that so far as we can there is no foundation for it. "While the men whose names are coupled with it are all dead, thin is a matter that can easily be proved or disapproved by opening the graves, and the association will welcome the effort of any surviving friends in that direction. "Hillsdale Cemetery Ass'n." S. M. Gingrich, one of the directors, stated to a reporter for the Star-Inde pendent to-day that the plan to insert the advertisement in the newspaper and also invite a full inquiry into rumors regarding the cemetery was decided upon at a meeting of the directors held at his home on Main street, Mid He town; on Tuesday evening. "We place no belief whatever in the rumors that are afloat," said Mr. Gingrich, "and we feel absolutely cer tain that the fullest inquiry will prove the reports to be untrue. "I might add that while the direc tors of the cemetery association, who have investigated the gossip do not feel it necessary to open the graves of the dead to prove the facts, we ,lo not want to stand in the way of those who may desire to open the graves to satis fy themselves. I do not know whether any family has decided to continue the inquiry further." It was learned to-day that the ru mors referred to in the advertisement relate to unsubstantiated stories circu lated in the lower end of tho county that bodies had been removed from the cemetery and sold. The cemetery au thorities say they have convinced them selves these stories are false and that they will offer every assistance in their power to persons ■desiring to investigate further. $2,000 FIRE AT HALIFAX Summer and Dwelling Houses of Peter Enders Burned—No Insurance (Special to the Star-fiKlependent.) Halifax, May 20.—Tho large dwell ing house and summer house on the farm of Peter Knders, in Halifax tftwn ship, caught tire from an overheated stove on Tuesday and was burned to the ground. All the furniture, lard and old meat were consumed. The loss is about $2,000, with no insurance. Terse French War Report Paris, May 20, 2.50 P. M.—The French War Office this afternoon gave out a report on the military situation which reads: "There has been noth ing Wednesday mght to report." BOTH BANKS OF SAN HELD BY RUSSIANS. REPULSING ATTACKS OFTHEAUSTRIANS Petrograd, May 20.—The Russian!) continue to hold both banks of the river .San south of .laroslau, according to an official statement issued from the headquarters of the general staft' last night. The bombardment, of Permysl continues and in the sector between Pcrmysl and the great Marsh of the Dniester the Russians claim to have re pulsed desperate attacks of the Austro- Oermans. It is admitted that the Teu tonic allies have consolidated their positions on the right banks of the San in the sector between .laroslau ami Lezaysko. Berlin. May 20, Via London—The correspondent of the "Lokal Anzeiger*' at Austrian field headquarters has sent in a dispatch reading: "The Austrians have assembled l re inforcements behind the river San and have been making preparations for a stand. We must therefore anticipate a big battle in the near future. The Teu tonic allies already have gained several strong footholds on the Russian side of the river San, and the ring around Permysl steadily is growing smaller." A correspondent of the paper at Chernowitz wires that fighting there is i continuous, an-! that shrapnel is being used largely against the German and Austrian positions around this city. SUBMARINE SINKS BRITISH TRAWLER. THE CREW SAVED Peterhead, Scotland, May 20, 1.15 P. M.—The British trawler Chrysolite was sunk by a German submarine at a point thirty miles off Kinnaird's Head, in the North sea. yesterday. The crew of the trawler took to their boats and were landed here by a Nor wegian steamer. It is believed that, at least two submarines arc operating in these waters. FRENCH LAND TROOPS AT 2 PLACES The Rev. H. W. Hartsock, of Camp French troops have been landed at Seddul Bahr at the southern tip of the Gallipoli peninsula and on the Euro pean side of the r>ardanelles, and are now lighting around the Turkish posi tions at Krithia, according to a dis patch received by the Grecian news paper " Messager D'Athens" from Mudros, Lennos Island. Thin informa tion was received to-day by the Havas N<*ws Agency from Athens. The French troops are being supported by the French fleet which is stationed in the bay. » The British forces which debarked |at Gaba Tepc are directing their ac- I tion towards Krithia with the object of surrounding the Turks. The attack on the fortified positions at Chibaba continues. The battle front at the lat ter point is 3 1-2 miles in width. ALLIED WARSHIPSANO TURK FORTS IN BOMBARDMENTS "London, May 20.—The Athens cor respondent of the "Times" sends the following regarding the operations iu the Dardanelles: "On Saturday fierce fighting occur- I red above the villaige of Krithia while the allips continued their efforts to oc cupy the heights dominating Kilid Bahr, operating principally from the Kirthia side. ' '