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Monday. May 24, 1915.
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MOON'S PHASES—
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First Quarter, 21*t; Full Moon, 28th.
WEATHER FORECASTS
llarrisbuig autl vicinity: Unsettled, jfl
probably showers this afternoon or to- \
night. Tuesday partly cloudy. Not
much change in temperature.
Kastern Pennsylvania: Thundersbow- J
ers this afternoon or to-night. Tuesday \J'
partly cloudy. Moderate shifting winds.
YESTERDAY'S TEMPERATURE IN HARRISBURG
Highest. 75; lowest, 60; 8 a. m., 64; 8 p. ni., 68.
ITALY ENTERS THE WAR
Italy formally declared war on Austria-Hungary
yesterday and the first clashes at arms already have
occurred on the frontier. Thus another great and
powerful nation, after maintaining its neutrality i'or
about ten months of the European conflict, becomes
involved in the terrible struggle.
Italy 's formal entrance into warfare with Austria
amounts to her going to war with Germany also.
In Italy's official declaration to Austria it is set
forth that on tlie fourth day of this month "Italy,
confident in her good right, proclaimed annuled
and henceforth without effect, her treaty of alliance
with Austria-Hungary, which was violated by the
imperial and royal government, and resumed her
liberty of action in this respect."
Italy's repudiation of the treaty with Austria-
Hungary amounted also to a repudiation of the
so-called "Triple Alliance," including also Ger
many. Indeed a dispatch from Berlin, character
ized as "official," declares that "The Italian gov
ernment. by its inexcusable attack against the Dual
Monarchy, lias also broken, without right or without
ground, her allegiance with Germany."
These statements leave no doubt that it is t!:e
understanding of both Italy and Germany that the
former nation's declaration of war against Austria
amounts practically if not officially to a declara
tion of war against Germany. Italy, therefore, must
be regarded ay having ca.st her lot on the side of
tlie French, British and Russians and against Aus
tria and Germany in the major struggle.
The question that naturally arises, therefore, is
whether Italy, with the added strength that she gives
to the Allies with her coucededly tine fighting force
capable of being mobilized to the number of 3,000,-
OOtl men on land, and her powerful navy, will be
able to force the European struggle to an earlier
issue than would have been the case had she rs
maincd out of it.
The German-Austrian combination will have three
frontiers to defend now instead of two. Although
it is conceded that Germany has succeeded at least
in holding her own against the Allies on the West
and that Germany, aided by Austria, has been suc
cessful in making tremendous gains against t l e
Russians on the East, the Kaiser and his ally are
confronted now with the necessity of further divid
ing their strength. Can they do it and continue to
check the advance of their increasing foes?
The chief reason for Italy's entrance into the
struggle is understood to be- to wrest back from
Austria former Italian territory whose inhabitants
are unwilling subjects of the Dual .Monarchy. The
world at large, however, is more concerned in learn
ing whether Italy's plunge into hostilities will
hasten an end to the whole miserable conflict.
TIPS FOR WOMEN'S POCKETS
If upon alighting from a railway coach in London
an Englishman at this time last year had been
suddenly relieved of his heavy luggage and rushed
into a taxicab by a strange woman before he could
comprehend what was v happening, his first awful
impression might have been that he was being kid
naped, or that an elopement was in progress in
which he was an involuntary participant.
If the same Englishman were to have such an
experience now, however, he would think nothing
of it, and \would mechanically tip the porter, for
such he would recognize the strange woman to be.
The porter, or more strictly speaking, the porteress,
would accept the tip in a most business-like tip
receiving manner, and deposit it in a pocket pro-
HARRISBURG STAR-INDEPENDENT, MONDAY EVENING, MAY 24, 1915.
vided for the purpose. For, be it known, women
porters are the latest thing in London since the
male tip-takers have gone to war.
In that city it was not long after hostilities broke
out before elevator boys became elevator girls,
street car men became street car women, delivery
men became delivery women, and male telegraphers
became female telegraphers and now the porters
have become porteresses. If the women in England
are not satisfied with these opportunities to become
the equals of men. they are a difficult lot to please.
England's Great Central Railway Company had
before the war but fifty or sixty women employes.
It now has about four hundred all told. The inno
vation involving the porteresses appears to have
attracted most attention and criticism, but it is re
ported to have met with success, since the women
have now been taken for granted in their new
official positions by practically all railway pas
sengers.
It is barely possible that the porteresses, espe
cially the attractive ones, are harvesting tips larger
than the average, and if such is the case they must
surely be considered to be achieving success in their
occupation.
PAN-AMERICAN CONFERENCE OPENS
Commercial relations with the Latin-American
republics have for many years been fostered by
Germany, England, Fiance and Italy. These Euro
pean nations are now all engaged in the Old World
conflict, and are of necessity neglecting their New
World trade. Much has been said of the opportu
nities open under these circumstances to the I'nited
States. There is now a possibility that more defi
nite plans will be made for developing business
relations among the republics of the hemisphere, for
there was opened to-day in Washington a six-day
conference of delegates representing nineteen of
these nations, including the United States and ex
cluding Haiti and Mexico.
There was evidence recently of political unanim
ity in the hemisphere, when approval of President
Wilson's note to Germany was expressed through
out South America. The war has also been the
means of bringing the republics closer together be
cause of the interruption of foreign trade, which
has brought about the present Pan-American move
ment. The conference in Washington comes oppor
tunely, and it is to be hoped that the consequences
will be definite, that they will be the beginnings of
co-operative efforts which will be able to meet more
than the present temporary conditions.
Although the trade of the United States with its
sister republics seems to have been increasing in
recent years, it had done so without the assistance
of proper banking facilities prior to the extension
of our Federal Reserve System, or of established
steamship lines, with the exception of one which
only recently ceased flying the British flag. It has
been pointed out that there is at present no regular
American steamship service to any port south of the
isthmus except to several in Venezuela and Colom
bia, and that Argentina. Brazil, Chili, Ecuador and
Peru do not know the Stars and Strips on regular
ships of commerce.
Banking and transportation facilities are of
course needed, but there are other conditions'also
required before the I nited States can protit largely
from South American commerce. The former are
only instrumentalities. What we need most is to
have for sale the goods that are in demand in the!
Latin-American countries, to offer them at prices j
as low as those of our competitors and to allow j
credit as do Europeans, instead of demanding cash j
settlement of accounts. If we cannot meet these
requirements, banking and transportation facilities
of the very best will be of little benefit to us.
There is much upon which the delegates in Wash
ington will have to deliberate, and when they are
through deliberating there will be much to which
capitalists of this country will have to give careful
consideration. It would be well if during this week's
conference the 1 nited States could learn just what
the Latin republics need commercially, and the
latter could'be informed just what the former pro
poses to supply. When the materials of trade have
been fixed upon, the facilities for trade can be ar
ranged.
Austria is about to come in contact with the toe of the
boot.
Colonel T?oosevelt is so elated at his success in the libel
suit that he seems actually willing to talk for publication.
It would be interesting, in view of the latest declaration
of war, to know just where Italy has her powerful navy
concealed.
Now that the Colonel has been vindicated by the jury
for having said hard things about Boss Barnes, may be he
will feel encouraged to make a few remarks about some
more of his political enemies.
International treaties, as viewed in Europe, are docu
ments drawn up in times of peace by Secretaries of State
to keep them from having enough time on their hands to
make pin-money on the Chautauqua circuit.
TOLD IN LIGHTER VEIN
THEN YOU'LL REMEMBER THIS
When other lips and other hearts
Their tales of love shall tell,
Beware! a scandal often starts
Which courts of law can't quell.
—Ginger.
THE REASON
"You have no ancestry," said Mr. Newblud to Collie Bert,
who wished to marry Miss Newblud. "You are a man of no
family."
"That's why T wish to marry," replied Collie. "I wish
to start a family."—Ginger.
SAFETY FIBST
"Johnnie!"
"Yes'm."
"Why are you sitting on that boy's facet"
"Why, I—"
"Did I not tell you to always count a hundred before
you gave way to passion and struck another boyf"
"Yes'm, and I'm-doin' it. I'm just sittin' on his face so
he'll be here when I'm done countin' the hundred."—Hous
ton Post.
[Tongue-End Top icsjj
Tried to Save Regimental Color*
A Kiev newspaper publishes the fol
lowing account of the Austrian officer*'
attempt to save the colors of the fort
ress of Permysl:
"At the surrender of Permysl the
standard of the fortress and the colors
of regiments constituting its garrison
disappeared. A few days ago a party
of captured officers, with General
Tomashv at their bead, was quartered
in Kiev. In General Tomashy's hand
bag was discovered, complete and in
perfect condition, the standard of the
fortress of Permysl. A further search
disclosed long colored strips of material
hidden away in the lining of the offi
cers' headdresses. These strips proved
to be parts of the regimental colors.
It appears that on the eve of surrender
of the fortress all the regimental colors
were cut up into strips, numbered and
then handed over to the officers of the
garrison. These officers, on return
from captivity, were to give back to
the authorities the pieces of color en
trusted to them, so that it would be
possible to remake the colors and in ttiis
manner give the regiments concerned
the right of further existence."
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How to Get Along With One Arm
Soldiers in hospitals of the Somme
who have lost an arm are being trained
in the use of the remaining member by
Leon Coblence, of Abbeville, who, dur
ing 35 years of experience, has de
veloped a marvelous dexterity with one
aim. Monsieur Cobienee lost his arm
in a railroad accident. Little by little
he became able to dress himself, make
his toilet, lace his shoes, tie his cravat,
peel fruit, do his own gardening and
trim his ,own linger nails. He swims,
rides a bicycle, plays the piano and |
has a license as a conductor of a motor
car. Now he is spending his time in
the hospitals wherever there conva
lescents lacking an arm, showing them
how they can get along in life nearly as
well as if they had two.
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Which Paper Was "Faking?"
Another case of alleged faked war |
pictures has been exposed by "Der|
Tag,'' an illustrated daily published by I
the "Lokal Anzeiger" company in j
Berlin. A London newspaper in its |
edition of April 2 printed a picture of j
a big crowd of men standing in line, I
each with an empty metal bowl in his |
hand. Above the picture was the in- j
scription, "German worker feels the i
pinch." and below it the following in-j
scription:
"The above crowd lined up for ra
tions is a familiar sight in Germany. |
It reveals one aspect of our naval
power.''
Alongside of this- picture "Der Tag" I
reproduces its original taken from its !
own issue of August 13 and bearing the
inscription:
"How we treat interned Kussians j
and French; they are standing in line |
waiting for their food to be given out." j
The two pictures are identical in ev- j
ery respect.
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Saving Seed in Germany
Xo detail is too small to be over
looked by the German government in
its measures to make the most of the j
food supply. A formal order of the j
Federal Council even prescribed the j
amount of oats that might be used in
sowing this-spring, setting it at about
bushels each hectare, which
amounts roughly to 4 1-6 bushels an 1
acre. An appeal has gone out to the j
farmers to use drills as much as possible
in sowing, since a greater amount of
seed than that prescribed is generally j
| used in broadcasting, the system still ]
j employed by the great majority of Ger
! man farmers. Farmers who own drills
! are asked to lend them to their less
i fortunate neighbors.
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:nch Studying German Methods
The officers of the Association of
I Little Manufacturers of Paris have
asked Monsieur Thomson. Minister of
i Commerce, to organize an exposition of
• ierman-Austrian articles in Paris,
j This exposition is not for the general
public, but is intended to inform the
manufacturers of little articles such as
are generally known as "Articles de
Paris" concerning the ways of manu
facture, the mateiials employed and
give them as good an idea as possible
j of the reasons why the Germans wore
j able to undersell them in this branch
lof manufacture. By a combined effort,
I and with proper information, the asso
ciation hopes that the French manu
facturers may regain the trade they
| formerly held in these articles abroad.
No Difference '
Jinks —Which women have the worst
tempers, blonds or brunettes? Binks—
I My wife has been both, and I could not
see any difference.—New York Times.
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THE NECESSITY FOR FIKE
DRILLS
Almost daily accounts of successful
tire '<l rills as a means of saving life ap
pear in the newspapers. It was former- !
Iv thought that fire drills w*re simply i
an amusement proposition or used be j
cause the law demanded it. At the J
present time, however, all well-think- '
ing people believe in their value and j
numerous instances have occurred in
which their practicability has been
proven.
Not long ago a disastrous fire de
stroyed the dormitory of one of the
prominent women's colleges. This fire
occurred in the middle of the night
when all were asleep. However, no
lives were lost owing to the admirable •
system which had been installed for i
the carrying out of tire drills.
The value of such drills has also been <
demonstrated very frequently in insti- j
tutions where large numbers of chil- |
dren are either temporarily gathered ,
or are lodged permanently. Children
have repeatedly been led in safety from
burning school buildings without any
danger whatsoever and in every insti
tution where an efficient ,fire drill has
been conducted periodically there lnu»
never been any extensive loss of life.
The value of such drills, however, is
due entirely to the exactness with
which they are carried out in practice, j
Fire drills to be effective at the I
critical time should be practiced peri- i
odieaily nt unexpected times. Too
often drills of this nature are carried
out after an announcement has been j
given that they will be held. This an- i
nouncement tends to destroy any bene I
tit which might be obtained from hold- |
ing drills at unexpected times. If chil
dren or adults, for that matter, know
that a drill is being held for practice j
only, they will, probably not consider
the drill in a serious manner. Further
more, when the drill alarm is sounded
at an unexpected' time, they realize im
mediately that an actual tire is in
progress and the timid ones are apt to
become excited and cause confusion
and delay to all the occupants of thej
building.
If, however, drills are held periodic
ally at unexpected times and rigid
discipline is enforced the danger is lost
sight of by even those of the most tim
id nature and they carry out the drity
as a matter of routine. If then a lire
should occur unexpectedly and the call
for the drill thus becomes necessary,
they arc not alarmed unnecessarily but
are inclined to believe it is a drill for
practice. They may not learn that a
fire has occurred until they have reach
ed safety on the outside.
The Department of I>abor and In
dustry accordingly recommends that a
tire drill be hel l periodically and at un
expected times to those taking part in
the drill and that rigid discipline be
maintained at alt times. ,lf tlus is done
and those taking part in the drill act
promptly, there will be no occasion for
confusion and disbiM'er attending any
tire which might occur, and the chances
are one thousand to one that all occu
pants of a building will be able to
reach the outside in safety.
Penrose Gives Bibles to Lodges
Shiekshiliny, Pa., May 24. —Senator
Penrose has presented a Bible to the lo
cal P. O. 8. of A. camp. The Senator is
a member of the order, and presents
every new camp that is instituted with
a Bible. He sent a Bi\de to the new
camp recently organized at Hunlock
' Creek.
Bind together your spare hours by
the cord's of some definite purpose. —
William M. Tavlor.
MIDDLETOWN HIGH SCHOOL
TOI9 GRADUATES ON N
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The nineteen graduates of this year's class at the Middletown High School will receive their diplomas on Thurs
day evening when the thirty-ninth commencement exercises will be held in the Realty Theatre. The class is larger than
it has been for several years. Class honors were divided between Clarence H. Philips, as valedictorian, and Ilarohl L.
Kauffman, as salutatorian. The address of the evening will be made by Dr. J. George Brt?cht, secretary of the State
Board of Education.
Shown in the above picture are, left to right:
Top row —John C. Liugle, Harold G. Hess, John A. Keiper, Harold L. Kauffman, H. Maxwell Brandt, Clarence H.
Philips and Harry C. Beard.
Middle row—Oma S. Lutz, M. Romaine Kennard, Ruth V. McNair, Mary B. Foltz and Adam .T. Kain.
Bottom row—Eva J. Blecher, Kdna M. Sheaffer, Mary H. Long, Sarah K. Deimler, Elizabeth 1. Beltzcr, Marv B.
Ettele and Amy K. Roop.
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OFFERS THE MOST ALLURING BARGAINS
S2O Summer Suits at $14.75
Featherweight suits of tropical worsteds —two-piece suits and
some with vests—as little lining as possible and all seams piped
in silk.
Every new model is here.
Other Suggestions For Decoration Day
White Flannel and Serge Trousers at
Knitted Sport Coats at SIO.OO
The new Kiifjlisli Norfolk model.
Khaki Trousers at SI.OO and $1.50
The New Sport, Shirts at SI.OO and $1.50
AVjtb adjustable collars.
Soft White Duck and Crushv Silk Hats at 50^
Ladies' Fibre Silk Sweaters at $5.00
A beautiful model of lustrous silk in nil colors.
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THE CAKE OP WOUNDS
Little Talks on Health and Hygiene
By Samuel O. Dixon, M. D., LL. |
D., Commissioner of Health
V
The scratch of a poisoned ring was
often sufficient to effectually dispose
of an enemy during the Middle Ages.
Such procedure is no longer fashionable
and many people are careless in neg
lecting slight wounds, not thinking
them worthy of consideration.
It is easily possible for any cut or
abrasion which is sufficient to draw
blood to become infected with possible
serious results. Not that one should
worry over a cut finger or the like, but
there are certain precautions which
should be given to even the slightest
wounds,
This is beeavse through puncture,
scratch or cut some of the many micro
organisms may find entrance and result
in infection. As these little trouble
makers are found everywhere and are
apt to be on almost anything we touch,
it is obvious that some protection
should be given any open wound.
First, however, the wound should be
cleansed, preferably with water which
has been boiled. After this is done
some antiseptic should be applied. A
two per cent, solution of carbolic acid
or tinctyre of iodine applied, around
the edge and directly in the cut will
satisfactorily disinfect smaller wounds
and can be easily obtained. A piece
of sterile guaze or linen should then
I be applied.
The wound should not be hermetical
ly healed, as many of the most danger
ous infecting agents are those which
only thrive when the nir is shut away.
Among those is the germ of the derail
ed tetanus or lockjaw. For this reason
court plaster should not be used.
It is wise for travelers, campers
and vacationists to provide themselves
with sterilized bandages before start
ing on a trip. These are put up in
convenient and compact form and are
a material aid in caring for wounds.
In case sterile bandages are not at
hand, linen can be sterilized bv press
ing on both sides with a very hot iron
or by dipping in some antiseptic solu
tion.
Deep cuts and wounds of a more se
rious nature should always be treated
by a surgeon.
TO RELET ACADEMY BIDS
Offers of Contractors Prove Unsatis
factory, Say Trustees
When the ten offers from contractors
of Philadelphia ant New York for the
new dormitory at the Harrisburg Acad
emy were received hv the trustees Sat
urday they proved to be unsatisfactory,
according to a decision of the trustees.
It was decided to relet the specifica
tions in a modified form, so that tho
new bids may be received by Friday.
Work on the new building will bo
started at once so as to be completed
at the opening of the fall term. The
dormitory will accommodate 42 pupils.
Oil Well Shooter Takes His Life
Kane, Pa., May 24.—That Lee Roe I,
an oil well shooter, committed suicide
was the verdict of the coroner's jury at
the investigation held at Bradford yes
terday afternoon. The dead man's
father and brother were of the opinion
that Reed had been murdered.