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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-05-06
GIRL 5 ROMANCE IS
SUDDENLY SHAT TERED
Elderly Hero Of Ameen Shaheen
Abdellas's Story Gets 9 Months
Under Mann Act

The romance of dark-eyed 19-year-
old Ameen Shaheen Abdalla, of far
away Syria, ended abruptly this morn
the Middle District.
And Amin Laban, alias Ameen Jo-
seph Lahom. the elderly. prosperous
hero of Ameen Shaheen Abdalla's first
and only love story. who brought her
overseas to the queer America, got a
nine-month sentence in the Lacka :
wanna county Jail. She will be sent
to brother in Chicago.
Summed up that is the latest chap
ter in the curious so-called white
environs, Chicago, New York and the
police authorities of some of the ports
of the near East pretty much agog
for months. For Amin Laban had
been charged with violating the Mann
white slave act in that he had brought
the pretty Ameen Shaheen Abdalla
from her home in Syria to America
for purposes prohibited by the act.
Ameen Shaheen AbdaIIa Takes q Trip
Before Federal Judge Wilmer to-day
Laban pleaded guilty to technical vio-
lations of the Mann act and told his
curious tale. This in effect was that
some years ago he had gone back to
his home in Syria and there met the
family of the Abdalla. Laban him.
self has been a citizen of the United
States these seventeen years and when
he prepared to return to America the
family of Abdalla suggested that he
bring the girl and a girl companion
along with him. Ameen Shaheen ABB
d ALA, it was explained, was to have
been taken to her brothers home In
Chicago. The friend was to accom-
pany her.
Before the ship had cleared the
Mediterranean, however, pirt officials
discovered that the companions eyes
were diseased and that this would pro-
hibit her landing at Ellis Island. The
girl changed her plans and sailed away
to Brazil. Amin Labon. however. rep
resented his pretty young charge as
his wife-and thereby, because he was
n citizen of Uncle Sam, avoided the
necessity of showing passports for her.
As to the Church or the State?
The girl was sent on to Chicago,
however, but, according to her story,
she wanted TO return to Olyphant,
near Scranton. to Laban. The money
for the journey was sent on by Laban.
Ameen Shaheen Abdalla came East to
Olyphant and there she continued to
live with Amin Laban. He sent her
to the high school there; saw to it that
she had the hats and gowns of the
girls of the high school; that she
guage; sent her regularly to church;
in fact saw to it that she became
well-fitted to be the partner of Laban.
But the romance wasn't complete
according to the tenets of the church
or state.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-05-06
Continued on Page 81
President Wilson
Receives Letter of
Regret From Olney
Bv Associated Pyess

Washington, ID. c., May 6.-Presi-
dent Wilson to-day received Richard
Olny's letter in which the former Sec
retary of State declined the appoint
ment as governor of the Federal Re-
serve Board. The letter says:
Il feel honored quite beyond words
by your letter of the 3Oth ultimo-by
the important offer and by the friendly
expressions of confidence which ac-
company the offer.
But the act of Congress, which
very properly requires each member
of the Federal Reserve Board to give
his entire time to his work, is an in
superable obstacle to my acceptance of
the offer. In the course of a long life
| have in various instances assumed
duties and undertaken trusts which,
from their personal nature, cannot
properly be devolved upon others.
"If the conclusion / have come to
is a disappointment to you, l greatly
regret it. But you can hardly be
sorrier than l am that am able to do
so little in aid of an administration
whose first year of achievement makes
it one of the most notable the country
has ever known.
Trusting you will not suffer your
health and strength to be impaired by
the strain of the unusual difficulties
now attnding the duties of your great
office, | am, sincerely yours,
"RICHARD OLNEY.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-05-06
ECAP TAIN AND Is
MEMBERS Of CREW
RESCUED At SEA
Fourteen Men From the Burned
Steamer Columbian Picked
Up Early Today
SEARCH MADE FOR OTHERS
One Engineer Was Killed by Explo-
sion and One Man Was
Drowned Leaving Vessel
SEARCH MADE FOR OTHERS
By Associated Press

Sable Island. n. s.. May 6.-Captair
Mcdonald and thirteen members OF
the crew of the British steamer Co.
lumbian, burned at sea, were save6
ny the steamer Manhattan. a wire.
less dispatch to this effect was received
from the Manhattan by the Marcon
station here early to-day.
The Manhattan. bound from New
York for Antwerp. had been near the
scene of the burning of the Columbian
for some hours and was known to be
searching for boats containing mem
bers of the Columbian's crew. Hel
success was announced in the follow
ing message:
Manhattan picked up one boat OF
Columbian, captain and thirteen
others One engineer killed in ex-
plosion and one man drowned leaving
ship. Manhattan still searching fol
other boat"
The rescue, ii was added, was made
early this morning in 41.19 north lati-
tude and 59S5 west longitude.
Another Boat Found
Yesterday the Cunard liner Fran
coma picked up one of the Column
bian's boats containing thirteen men
CONTINUED OH Page 81
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-05-06
COURTS AND BAR
HONOR Mr.. GILBERT
Middle District Sessions Adjourned
Out Of Respect For
Dead Jurist

Funeral services for Lyman ID. Gill
bert were held this afternoon at 4
o'clock.
Prior to the services at his home,
203 North Front street, the court and
bar of Dauphin county, attorneys and
Judges of other bars and the court of
the United States for the middle dis
trict, in session here this week. united
in paying final tribute to the memory
of the noted lawyer
Federal Judge Charles 3. Wilmer,
who is conducting Middle District
court, to-day directed that the follow
ing order relative TO Mr.. Gilbert be
placed on the minutes of the court;
And row, May 6, 1911, having
respect for the memory of Hon.
Lyman d. Gilbert, a highly hon
ored and esteemed member and
friend of this court, who died on
Monday, the fourth day Of this
month and whose funeral will
take place this afternoon from his
late residence in The city of TTar-
burg, this court Will at 1890 u. m.
adjourn until tomorrow, Thurs
day, morning at $50 O'Clock.
Following adjournment Judge Wit
mer attended the memorial session in
No. courtroom at $50 o'clock.
president Judge George Kunkel pre-
sided. The United States judge was
one of large number who peid n tri-
butte 70 the work and life OF Mr.. Gill
bert.
Prior to adjournment to attend the
funeral services resolutions were
adopted.
The funeral services at the Gilbert
home were conducted by the Rev. DR..
j. Ritchie Smith, pastor of Market
Square Presbyterian Church. Burial
was made in the Harrisburg Cemetery.
FOLLOWING are among those who served
as honorary pallbearers:
Governor John K. Tener. ex-Gov-
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-05-06
CHARLES BECKER ON
TRIAL FOR HIS LIFE
FOR SECOND TIME
Crowds damned Corridors Of Grim
inaI Courts Building For
Opening Of Case
NEW WITNESSES TO APPEAR
Utmost Caution Employed in Sc
lecting Jury to Hear Evidence
Against Defendant
NEW WITNESSES TO APPEAR
By .Assoc;I'fd Press

New York, May 6.--Crowds jammed
the corridors of the criminal courts
building to-day for the opening of the
second trial of Charles Becker, the
former police lieutenant and head of
the strong arm" for the murder Of
Herman Rosenthal, the gambler.
Four men-the gunmen, so-called, re-
emily paid for the murder with their
lives. but Becker, the alleged instiga-
tor was saved by ruling of the court
of appeals.
After months in the deathhouse he
was transferred to the Tombs in this
city out of which he was brought to-
day. across the Bridge of Signs for the
second battle of his life. The scene of
the trial was the criminal branch of
the Supreme Court, the same as the
first trial, but Justice Samuel Seabury
presided in place of Justice Goff.
Charles S. Whitman appears for the
State, as he did at the first trial, but
John A. Mcintyre is succeeded as
chief council for Becker by Martin T.
Manton.
The utmost caution will be employ
ed in the selection of the jury. Among
other things the talesmen will be asked
whether the fact that the gunmen paid
penalty for the crime will prejudice
them.
Schcpps May Not Testify
Nearly 100 witnesses have been
subpenaed by the state and the de-
fense. Many of the witnesses at the
last trial have been ignored by the
district attorney. 1t is not believed
that Sam Schepps, one of the prin-
cipal informers at the previous
trial. will he called. On the other
hand new witnesses have been dis
covered; and it has been intimated that
several of the witnesses at the first
trial will change their testimony at
the second. A chauffeur named
Cohen, VIII, testified for the defense
at the first trial. has. according TO
rumor. come over to the side of the
prosecution and will supplant Schepps
as a Corroborating witness con-
cerning an alleged meeting be-
tween Becker and the conspirators
prior to the murder
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-05-06
Death of Mrs. Young, Wife
of New Cumberland Minister
Special 10 The Teiesr1fh

New Cumberland Pa. May s.--Mrs
Anna r. Young, Wife of the Rev. DR.
j. IL. Young. died of brain fever this
morning at her home, in Bridge street
Mrs. Young was born in Franklin
county and was fifty seven years old
She was a teacher in the public schools
at Dayton. Ohio. and at Chambersburg
FOR over twenty years, Eight years
ago she was married TO DR.. Young, OF
INV Cumberland, where she had won
Z host of friends Mrs. Young was a
member of BaughInan Memorial
Church. President OF the Woman :
teacher in the Sunday School. She is
survived by her husband. DR.. i. H
Young, her mother. Mrs. Martha Byers
on brother, Milton Ryers, of Kansas
and one sister, Mrs. Jason Byers. who
is on the ocean returning from the
Philippines. where her husband has
been stationed the past three years
Funeral services will be held on sat.
urday afternoon, meeting at the house
at 100 o'clock. The services will he
held at o'clock from the Methodist
Church. The Rev. J. V. Adams, assist
ed by the Rev. h. D. Rojohn. will con-
duct the services. The body can be
will be opened at the church
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-05-06
Making a Market
For Manufacturers

When manufacturer of
nationally sold product uses the
newspapers for his advertising
he is not wasting any ammuni-
-tion.
He is making a market Just
where he believes 1t will pay him
best. He is gaining the support
of the dealers in that market as
well as the support of the buy
ing public.
He can see the results at once.
He can rectify mistakes before
Ii is too late.
Manufacturers are coming
more and more strongly to real
ize that newspaper advertising
has a tremendous effectiveness
that Is not possessed by any
other mediums.
Interesting information can be
secured on this subject from the
Bureau of Advertising, Ameri-
can Newspaper Publishers AS
sociation. World building, New
York.
Booklet on request.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-05-06
George G. Snyder Dies
at New Cumberland Home
,Shccinl fn Tie TcIcrrrht

New Cumberland, Pa, May 6.-After
an illness of three weeks George B.
Second street. at 1890 o'clock. Tuesday
might. Mr. Snyder has resided in New
Cumberland twenty-four years He
was a constant member of Trinity
United Brethren Church and OF the
Mems Bible Glass, Mr. Snyder was
ffty-seven, years of age and is sur
Nived by his wife and the following
Harrisburg. James and Harry +. Sny-
der. of York county; Mrs. Shartzer. of
harrisburg; Mrs. Charles Wacker
J ork county, and Mrs. Samuel Rrinton
|of York county. The funeral will be
held from Trinity United Brethren
Church, at $50. Saturday morning. con-
Quoted by the pastor, the Rev. b. d.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-05-06
Ocean Grove Will Not
Change Its Government
By Associated Press

Ocean Grove, n. j., May Ocean
Grove decided by majority of thirty
three votes yesterday against changing
it's form of government The referen-
dunn had been ordered by the State
Legislature in the two election dis
tricts of ocean Grove on the question
o. the Introduction of borough gov
ernment to supplant the administra-
ton of the Ocean Grove Camp Meet
ing Association, which has hitherto
ruled the settlement under a State
charter of long standing.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-05-06
EXPECT CONGRESS- TO
ADJOURN BY JULY 10
BY Associated prcss

Washington. D. c., May 6.--Prob-
able adjournment of Congress by
July 10 was predicted to-day by Sem
ator Kern, Democratic leader of the
Senate, after a White House confer
ence at which the President and SEN
ators Kern. Hok Smith and O'Gorman
discussed the legislative program. Sem
ator Kern said he believed the Panama
canal tolls repeal bill will be disposed
of within two weeks and that the ad-
ministration antitrust program would
be completed before adjournment He
said he was hopeful the rural credits
bill would be reached.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-05-06
To Bury D. G. Fenno
at 4 O'clock Tomorrow

Funeral services for Darwin G.. Fen
no, editorial writer on the Patriot, who
died suddenly yesterday morning. will
be held tomorrow afternoon at 4
o'clock at the Haifeigh residence, Ills
Green street. The Rev. Lewis II.
Nudge, pastor of the Pine Street Pres
byterian Church, will officiate. Pri-
vate burial will be made in Harris
burg Cemetery.
The pallbearers will include II. B.
Mccormick, w. e. Anwyll, Dean M.
HOFFMAN, r. M. II. Wharton and two
members of the Sunday school class
in the Pine Street Presbyterian Sun
day school of which Mr.. Fenno was a
member.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-05-06
MANUFACTURERS
Of DAUPH|N COUNTY
ENDORSE PENROSE
Well-known Men Among Those
Who Sign Declaration; Based
on Business Needs
GContinued on Page 81

I'VE in Pennsylvania have passed
through the fire and we are the better
for it. We now see issues clearly, and
those of us who We're arrayed one
against another on personal grounds
are prepared to give and take in order
that we may stand shoulder to shoul-
der for the preservation of those po-
litical principles which are equally
dear to all of u.s.
In these words, S. +. Dunkle, presi-
dent of the Harrisburg Manu-
featuring and Boiler Company,
expressed what appeared to be
the sentiment Of a meeting of
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-05-06
THE WEATHER

For Harrisburg and vicinity; Fair
tonight ana Thursday; cooler
Tonight.
For Eastern Pennsylvania: Fair to-
night and Thursdays cooler to-
night; fresh northwest winds.
River
The main river will rise slowly this
afternoon and to-night and more
rapidly Thursday. A stage of
about 81 feet is Indicated for
Harrisburg Thursday morning.
The North Branch will rise rap
idly this afternoon and Tonight,
except the upper portion will be-
gin to full Tonight. The lower
part of the West Branch will rise
steadily this afternoon and to-
night; the upper portion of the
West Branch and the Juniata will
begin to fall this afternoon or
Tonight.
General Conditions
Rain has fallen generally In tho
last twenty-fOur hours east of the
Ohio river and the Lake region
and I'm the Missouri and Upper
Mississippi valleys.
1t is cooler in the Interior of New
York and In Western Pennsylya-
MIA and generally throughout the
Plains States.
Temperature; 3 a. M, "a.
sun; Rises, 1850 a. M; sets, s,Oy
Moon, Full moon, May 0, 4.s1 70. IN.
Itiver Stages 81 feet above low
water mark.
Yesterdays Weather
Highest temperature, 64.
Lowest temperature, 61.
Mean temperature, 81.
Normal temperature, 5S.
MARRIAGE LICENSES
= loft Do
Mabel Salome Rupp, Chambers Hill.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-05-06
General D. E. Sickles
Will Be Buried at
Arlington Saturday
By dtSnridtcd Press

New York, May 6.-In the National
Cemetery at Arlington, Va, amid the
graves of his old comrades of the
Third Army Corps the body of Major
General Daniel E. Sickles will be bur-
led probably on Saturday. The fam
lily reached this decision upon the re-
ceipt yesterday of telegram from
Secretary of War Garrison saying that
a plot had been selected and a mill
tary escort, firing squad and chaplain
assignd to meet the train bearing the
generals body.
Funeral services in this city for
General Sickles will be held Friday
morning in st. Patrick's Cathedral
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-05-06
Man Carrying Dynamite
in Basket Is Killed
.ShecinL to Tie T'slcgrath

Hagerstown. Nd, May 6.--Charles
WarrenfeItz. of Wolfsville. died from
the effect of wounds produced by the
explosion of dynamite after lingering
about ten hours. Warrenfeltz was car
rying dynamite in a basket when q
charge of the explosive was set off
nearby exploding the sticks he carried
A large hole was torn in his neck just
above the collarbone, his face was
mangIed and one hand partly blown
away. Charles Lewis and Professor e.
c. Stootlemyer were with WarrenfeltZ
when the accident happened, but they
both escaped injury.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-05-06
WOMAN FALLS TO HER DEATH
By Assocfated Prcss

New York, May 6. - Mrs. Louise
Etchageray, wife of Louis Etchageray,
Mexican minister to Costa Rica, fell
from window on the fifth floor of
an apartment house in One Hundred
and Twenty-frst street to-day and was
impaled on picket fence in the front
Of the building. She was rushed to
hospital, where she died
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-05-06
STRIKE QUESTION TAKEN TIP
BY Associated Pres

indianapolis. Ind. May 6.-The
question of whether a general strike
in the soft coal mining industry of
Ohio shall be called was expected To
occupy most of the time to-day of the
international executive board of the
United Mine Workers of America
which is in session here.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-05-06
WATCHES FOR CHINESE

Washington, May 6.-The United
States government to-day forwarded
six gold watches and chains TO the
legation at Peking for distribution
among Chinese officers and civilians i'm
recognition of services in saving
american missionaries held by ban.
dts at Tsao Yang in October 1913.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-05-06
INVESTIGATION RESUMED
Bu Associated Prcss

Washington, May 6.-The Interstate
Commerce. Commission to-day resumed
investigation of the New York, New
Haven and Hartford Railroad. Af-
fairs of the Billiard Company and it's
relations, financial and otherwise, with
the New Haven were the particular
subject of inquiry.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-05-06
General Funston
Given Authority
to Extend Lines
Orders Sent Out From War Department Virtually Give
American Commander at Vera Cruz to Do as He
Thinks Best; Mediators Select Niagara Falls as Place
Where Conference Will Be Held May 18

Washington May 6Orders have from the War Depart4
men to General Funston learned
extend his lines about Vera Cruz far n his Judgment
necessary"
This explained gives the commander virtually
free hand dealing with Cruz and was said
that the American lines would be extended
cations thrown up
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AMERICAN CONSUL SAFE

Washington, d. c.. May 6. - The
Brazilian minister in Mexico City in
formed the State Department to-day
that American Consul Bonney, re-
ported under arrest in San Luis Potosi.
had arrived in Mexico City with Mrs.
Bonney. Both were safe and well.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-05-06
THE PROBABLE LINEUP
HARRISBIRG
YORK
BY "UAIP''

Bright sunshine. blue sky, cool
breezes, glittering, glinting sheen on
the velvet grass-crowds on the
bleachers, the buzz and chatter of a
thousand voices.
such is the panorama afforded this
afternoon on the Island when the SEN
ators are matched against the White
Roses, York's choicest Offering OF
scientists of the horsehide sphere.
Then out comes the bunch of ball
tossers who wear Harrisburg's name
on their white uniforms. The ami
nation increases. The names of fa-
vorite players are rejoicefully shouted
by the fans as they watch the war
riors of the diamond limbering up.
And never did Olympic hero or VIC
torlous gladiator get greater well
come than Harrisburg guys and guyees
accorded this seasons champs.
The buzz of conversation dies down.
A stiffness falls across the thousands.
All eyes turn to a blue-coated figure.
He holds up his hands, bows and an
nounces:
"Th' batteries fer t'day are' -
And the great game is on again for
1914.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-05-06
Late News Bulletins



atiamta Ga May Fulton county
leo NJ frank the
here tor the murder O Mary Phagan
denying that
to the State Supreme e ~ e " " "fp'
REBELS START FOR MONTEREY
t,u. Mex May GA
ons In the rebel campaign
overland i 0 'e' "'0i '"i'"
FIRE ON FEDERAL GUNBOAT
Masningon May 6-Admiral Howard
ntrencted
ay Seday with rifles and field
oreios
lists from batteries - - N"e,"'-
WIlannsIOrt, Engbe
stone snlothered of
Uohs Oh ioosened sand poured 10
Washington May 6-Gmeral VeaC reported tn
to-day
Mexican
sucn Mexican
OF DEFENDING
May 6-The
e crisis Ambassador of
~ Naoh Argentina
$50 No'ieience "th Sec
Cosng-Chesapeake Ie,ieb valley
; faeinc iOs southern Pacific Pacific
York Central ssM: Canadian Steel 9 7s e"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-05-06
STOLE WATCH. CHARCE

Mark Shankey, charged with steal
ing q watch from his boarding mistress,
Pauline Palmer 10 North Thirteenth
street. was held for court this after
noon
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-05-06
New Faces In Idne-Up

new ldceS IN the llne-up and young
sters are scheduled to play important
parts in the game to-day Harrisburg
starts with a little DISADVANTAGE he
cause the pitchers have not been able
to get into shape. But why whimper? !?
Program Starts
The big opening celebration was
pulled off on schedule time. Crowds
gathered at Market Square at o'clock
and those ragtime airs by the Com
monwealth band surely stirred up the
enthusiasm. Following a half-hour
musical program the band made a
tour of the city.
In the meantime fans were flocking
to Island Park. 1t was a case of get
there early or sit on the grass. and
since it rained yesterday sitting on the
grass was not the most desirable thing.
At 2.45 Mayor John X. Royal made
few appropriate remarks, calling at
tention to the necessity of Harrisburg
fans remaining loyal to their baseball
team. Old Glory was then unfurled
while the band played "Star-Spangled
Banner" There were no Huertas in
the crowd. Everybody saluted the ono
and only flag. Then the pennant won
by Harrisburg during 1912 was flung
to the breeze. 1t went up while the
baseball-mad crowds cheered and pleo
for victory during 1914. Marching
back to the grandstand. the PLAYERS
took their respective places and the
practice period was on, with York taxi
ing the field first.
"Batter-e-e-es-s for to-day" came
the cry from the Jump" 1t was a sig
nal for more cheers. When Harris
burg's twirler took the mound Mayor
John K. Royal tossed out the first bali
and the first game of the 1914 season
was on.
The York team came into town at
noon and with them came q hundred
rooters. Manager George Washing
ton Heckert was given a warm wei.
come as he arrived on the field with
his players. But it was Ccckill and his
boys who received the big ovation
from the bleachers.
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Continued on Page 81
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Raymond s. Congloff, Palmyra. ant
Mabel Salome Rupp, Chambers Hill