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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-08-29
TOBOYNE TOWNSHIP
SOLDIER IS DEAD
Jacob S. Fulton Was One of Origi-
nal Sixty-five Volunteers
From District
SCHOLARS KILL BLACKSNAKE
Reptile Was Sleeping on Window
Sill in Methodist Episco-
pal Church

New Germantown, Pa, Aug. 29.-
Ed. C. Johnston. who had a stroke OF
paralysis nearly five years ago. Is no"
In an almost helpless condition'-Mar-
tin NJ. Hopple is in falling health on
account of lung trouble.-Ihe heH'
Thomas r. Gibson, of Blaln' Inaue
pastoral calls in Toboyne township oit
Friday afternoon.-The Sunday schoo,
scholars at the Methodist Episcopal
Church at Fairview killed laree
blacksnake which lay stretched OUT On
one of the window sills on the lhsiue
of the church on Sunday.-Mrs' III liz
zie Devinney, of Carnegie, Pa Is Vls..-
ing her daughter. Mrs. Leroy koontz'
and sister. Mrs. H. n. Hart-Roau-
master George NJ. Smith has teams
and men stating the A. M. Trostle
road.-James O'Donel sold hVe hea9
of young cattle to Cumperlanu
county dealer for s145.-Word was
received here from Lewistown or the
death of Jacob S. Fulton, civil war
veteran. Mr.. Fulton was a former
resident of Horse Valley. Toooyne
township. and was one of the original
sixty-fve who went to the front from
this township.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-08-29
Reformed Minister Will
Conduct Church Services
Br SteeiaI Correstondenee

Linglestown, Pa, Aug. 29.-Church
services will be held at the Church of
God tomorrow morning at the Unit
ed Brethren Church in the evening,
at Wenrich's Church in the afternoon
by the Reformed pastor. the Rev. Mr..
Reiter.-Mr. and Mrs. A. f. Heckert,
of Pine Grove, were the guests of Mr..
and Mrs. Shell Fishburn Sunday
Miss Marion Smith was the week.
end guest of Mr.. and Mrs. c. d. Lingle
at Hershey.-Mrs. Boyd Reinhart, of
Philadelphia, Is spending the week
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John
A. Keller.-Robert H. Hoke, of Mount
JOY, is spending the week at his home.
Miss Minnie Baker and Miss Annie
Schaner is spending several days at
Wilkes-Barre and Shamokin. - Miss
Vera Care is spending the week with
Miss Irene Draper at Lancaster
Mrs. Charles Swartz, of Speeceville, is
spending several days with Mr. and
Mrs. Augustus Winegardner-Dr. and
Mrs. NJ. F. Nissley, of Hummelstown,
and DIR. Douglass and family, of Har-
risburg, on Sunday were the guests of
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-08-29
Kaiser Issues Orders For
Relief of East Prussia

Berlin, via Rotterdam. Emperor
William has directed the following
telegram to his Ministry:
Main Headquarters, Aug. 27.
The trials to which my royal prov
ince of East Prussia is subjected by
the invasion of Russians fill me with
the greatest compassion, but I know
the courage of my East Prussians too
well not to know that they are ever
ready to offer themselves on the altar
of the Fatherland, and will readily
give their blood and wealth for the
sake of their country and manfully
bear the hardships of war.
Confidence in the irresistible might
of our heroic army and unshakable
belief in the help of living God, to-
gether with the consciousness that we
are fighting for worthy cause, should
give us faith in an early delivery OF
Germany from it's enemies.
wish that everything possible shall
be done by the German people for
those East Prussians who are obliged
to leave their homes With this in
View l charge my Ministry and the
various state authorities to assist in
the work of relief Take thorough
measures for this purpose and report
to me what has been done.
WILLIAM, r. 1.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-08-29
George M. Croft, Long in
ShOemaking Business,
Dies at the Age of sc

George Martin Croft, who came TO
Harrisburg at an early age from
Georgetown, Lancaster county, died
at 1.30 this afternoon at his home 255
North street. He was in his eighty
sixth year. having been born May IS,
1929 He was engaged in the shoe
making business in Harrisburg and re-
tired thirteen years ago.
Mr.. Croft is survived by his wife, a
son, Edward l.. Croft of 202 Reilly
street and a daughter, Mrs Charles
II. Kinter S04 North Second street.
He was veteran of the Civil war,
serving in the 201st regiment, Penna.
volunteers and was a member of the
G. A. r. and member of the Grace
Methodist church. Funeral arrange
ments have not been completed.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-08-29
Mems Association
Will Have Ladies' Night

Newport, Pa, Aug. 29.--Mrs. w. II.
Sultzbach, of Marietta is visiting her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Christopher
Watson.-The Rev. William c. Ney.
pastor of st. Paul's Lutheran Church.
and family who spent their vacation
at Keyser, w. Va, have returned
home-Mrs. Harry Boganrief, of Milf
finburg, is the guest of relatives
Mrs. Charles w Smith attended the
reunion of old McAllisterville pupils
in Harrisburg this week and Will
spend the weekend with her chill
dren, Mrs Frank o. Horting and Mrs.
S. Bruce Mingle.-Miss Alma Bonsall,
who spent the summer in Kansas. has
returned home.--Miss Culver, of To-
wanda. is visiting her brother, j. F.
Culver.-Miss Eleanor NJ. Hartley, of
Greensburg, was the guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. Jesse S. Butz. on Wednesday,
Miss Lena May Blatzer and her house
guest, Miss Rachael Bidgood, of Bir-
mingham, Ala, were weekend guests
of Miss Blatzers relatives at Lykens
Frank II. Wilcox and son, of Pasa
dena Cal, are visiting Mr.. Wilcox
aunt, Mrs. William II. Gantt.--Miss
Carrie Mitchell of Duluth, Mimi,
after an absence of four years. is Wis
iting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Isaiah
Mitchell.-Mr. Samuel d. Myers is
spending a few weeks at Atlantic
City.--Miss Rose Miller is spending
her vacation at Newburg
Kerr McClintic. of Lewistown, visited
his relatives, Miss Jean Kerr and Mrs
Mary Kerr Johnston on Wednesday
Miss Elizabeth Boyd Sharar, with
her cousin, Miss Edith Sharar. OF
Hagerstown, Md, are visiting Miss
Sharar's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Sharar-Harry Stambaugr Demaree
in the patent office at Washington. is
visiting his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. b
f. Demaree-The Mems Association
of Newport will have ladies night on
Thursday next when their room will
be thrown open and the fair sex re-
ceiVed and Welcomed
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-08-29
Mrs. George N. Wilver Is
Hostess For Big Party

MiIlersburR, Pa, Aug. 20. = Mrs.
ville entertained the following of her
children, grandchildren and friends at
her home, Sunday last: II. B. Wilver
Harrisburg: Mr.. and Mrs. George Stine.
of Pembroke Mrs. Emma Wilver and
Mrs. Maggie Connor, of Washington, d.
c.; Mrs. AIDA Arbogast and son, of
Dalma tia: Joseph Shive of Powls VAL
ley: H w. Dieter and family. Mr.. and
Mrs II. E. Baker e. N. Lenker and
George NJ. Wilver and family and
Henry Seiders, of Millersburg. Mr.
and Mrs. X e. Heckert are spending
their vacation at York, They Will visit
Gettysburg before their return. - Pro-
fessor ]. f. Adams and family have re-
turned from their farm, near Millers-
town, where they spent the summer,
to be ready for the opening of the pub
lie schools, Monday, September 7.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-08-29
British Deliver Smashing
Blow to German Scouting
Squadron in North Sea

London, Aug. 29.-The first i'm.
portant naval action of the war was
fought yesterday in Heligoland Blight
resulting in a smashing blow deliver
ed by the British cruisers. destroyers
and submarines against the German
scouting squadron. Four German ships
were lost
The officer in chief command of the
British force was Rear Admiral Sir
David Beatty, who married the daugh-
ter of Marshall Field, of Chicago. Told
in the dry, laconic phrases of the Off
cial admiralty dispatch the story is
sufficiently thrilling. Following is the
text issued last night by the Official
Press Bureau;
Early this morning a concerted op-
Grafton of some consequence was at
tempted against the Germans in He'll
goland Blight.
"A strong force of destroyers. sup
ported by light cruisers and battle
cruisers and working in conjunction
with the submarines. intercepted and
attacked the German destroyers and
cruisers guarding the approaches to
the German coast. Two German de-
stroyers were sunk and many dam
aged. The enemy's cruisers were en-
gagged by the British cruisers and bat
tie cruisers. The first light cruiser
squadron sank the AIainz, receiving
only slight damage. The first battle
cruiser squadron sank one cruiser of
the Koeln class, and another cruiser
disappeared in the midst, heavily on
fire and in sinking condition.
"All the German cruisers were thus
disposed of. The battle cruiser squad
ron, although attacked by submarines
and floating mines, successfully evad-
ed them and is undamaged. The light
cruiser squadron suffered no casual
ties. The 'otilla cruiser Amethyst and
the destroyer Laertes are damaged
The British loss of life is reported as
not heavy"
The Importance of this daring raid
is the fact that the British fleet passed
behind German heavily armed out
post at Heligoland and engaged with
signal success the German mosuita
fleet guarding the mouth of the Elbe
and the entrance to the Kiel anal
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-08-29
How Democratic Tariff
Idea Hits Uncle Sam

Washington, D. c., Aug. 29.-Mer-
chandise imported into the United
States during July amounted to
$3.50, O,17S,153. the Department of Com
merce announced to-day. Imports in
July, 1918, and July. 1912, were, re-
spectively, S139,061.770 and $14S,-
666, ,73S. Merchandise valued at $154,-
082,225 was exported last month, as
compared with $16O,99O,775 in July
of last year and $14S,SS5,355 in the
same month of 1912.
During the seven months ending
with July. 1914, merchandise imports
were valued at $1,141, ,094,215. a gain
of $122,445,540 over the corresponding
months of last year. Exports for the
seven-month period this year were
$1,2OO,925,440, a decrease of $780,
347,697 as compared with 1913.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-08-29
Kaiser Wilhelm Was
CoaIing When British
Cruiser Opened Fire
BN Associ!tcd Prcss

London, Aug 20. - 2:3O P. NJ. - The
Evening News publishesa dispatch from
Las Palmas, Canary Islands, giving an
account of the sinking of the North
German Lloyd trans Atlantic liner
Kaiser Wilhelm Der Crosse. off the east
of Africa by the British cruiser High
Flyer, which was reported last Thurs
day.
Lieutenant Deane, a British army Of
ficer. who was taken prisoner by the
Kaiser wilhelm Der Crosse from the
British steamer Gaiician on the high
seas is the authority of the Las Palmas
correspondents. and in an interview he
gives a graphic account of how the
liner was destroyed
Lieutenant Deane was not on board
the German liner: he had been sent
over to the Arucai, from which the liner
the Kaiser Wilhelm was doomed the
German captain sent his sword, his dis
patch box and a letter to his wife to
the collier. his secretary being his mes
senger. Previous to doing this the cap
tain of the liner had announced that he
would blow up his command rather
than surrender.
When the High FLYER opened fire on
the liner, Lieutenant Deane continues,
the collier was still fastened to her by
one hawser, and owing to some delay
certain prisoners on board the liner did
not get chance to leave the ship. The
Kaiser Wilhelm was bow high on the
High Flyer and the British cruiser had
some difficulty in finding her mark. He
maneuvered to get broadside on, and
the ensuing commanding laster forty min :
utes. All the shots from the Kaiser
Wilhelm appeared to be falling short
From the collier II was seen that she
had been hit three times and on catch
ing fire she ceased. replying to the
shots from the British cruiser
When the liner had silenced the High
| Flyer also stopped firing. BY this time
the Arracait, which had separated from
! the liner had gotten too far away to
/ perceive anything more than that she
| was still burning.
The Germans kept on board the
| Kaiser Wilhelm only her officers, her
remainder of her men We're transferred
| IN tbe collier
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-08-29

parts of his body. | was told it was eczema.
Then 1 saw the advertisement of Cuti-
cura Soap and Ointment and thought I
would try them. Before the sample was
gone my child was much relieved so l
bought some Cuticura Soap and Ointment
and after I had used Cuticura Soap and
Ointment week he was a different child
He rested well and l saw that his skin was
healed nicely l used the Cuticura Soap TO
bathe him and then l used the Cuticura
Ointment once or twice a day and II his
skin looked infiamed | used the Cuticura
Ointment oftener. In about a month no
was entirely healed" (Signed) Mrs. Guy
Collins. Jan. 30, 1914.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-08-29
PERRY COUNTY PEOPLE
HOLD BIG REUNION
Nearly 100 Members Attend Gath
ering at Bungalow in
Oliver Township
By Special Correspondence

Newport, Pa, Aug. "a family
reunion of the members OF the we'll
known Fleisher family was held at the
bungalow of j. Emory Fleisher, in Oil
Yer township, this week. A great
gathering of members resulted and in
cluded in the number were six
Feisher brothers and their three sis
ters, whose combined ages aggregate
$40 years. They are George, Daniel
Jacob, Henry, Amos and Simon
Fleisher and Mrs. William Jacobs, Mrs
Jacob Super and Mrs. Arthur Mitchell
In the above group are nearly 100
members of the families of the nine
sons and daughters.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-08-29
Natiue Troops of India
Called to Hold Britons

London. Aug. 20. - Great Brit
ain has caued upon the native
troops of India to assist in the
war of the allies against Germany and
Austria. Announcement was made to-
day in the House of Lords that rein
forcements already were on the way
to fill the gaps in the army now on
the Continent. 1t was later explained
by the Marquis of Crewe that the
statement. made by Lord Kitchener,
Secretary of State for War; had refer
ence to the soldiers from Asia.
News of this decision by the gov
ernment was taken to indicate that
Great Britain realized fully the char
acter of the great struggle upon which
1t had entered and that it was pre-
pared to carry it on unfiinchingly with
every resource at it's command. 1t
was intimated that the troops were
well on their way and that little time
would elapse before they were landed
and dispatched to join the British
army.
Enthusiastic For Service
In explaining to the Lords the en-
ployment of the troops from India,
the Marquis of Crewe said
"It had been deeply impressed on the
government that the wonderful wave
of enthusiasm and loyalty at the pres
ent time passing over India is largely
due to the desire of the Indian people
that Indian soldiers should stand side
by side with their comrades in the
British army.
India Is aware of the employment
of African troops to assist the French
army, and it would have been a dis
appointment to India { they had been
debarred from taking part in the war
in Europe.
"Our army will thus be reinforced
by soldiers-high-sou ,men-of first
rate trsining, and 1 am certain that
they Will give the best possible ac-
count ioI themselves"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-08-29
MRS. IDA McFADDEN DIES

Mrs. Ida McFadden, aged 40 years.
13 Summit street, widow of Thomas
McFadden, died at her home last
night at o'clock. She is survived by
three daughters, Mrs. Ehie Clark, this
city; Mrs. John A. Falker, of Bedder-
ford, Maine; and Miss Nettie McFad
den, of Chambersburg, and one son,
David, of this city. Funeral services
will be held from her home Monday
afternoon at 2 o'clock. The Rev. W.
n. Yates, pastor of the Fourth Street
Church of God, Fourth and Straw
berry streets, will ohiciate Burial
will be made in the East Harrisburg
Cemetery.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-08-29
Germans Seize Guns
Soon Put Forts Guns
at Namur Out of Action

London, Aug. 30, A. MA Bel
gian civic guard named Duque, who
left Namur shortly before the Germans
reached that fortress has arrived in
London. He heard the story of the
GERS after their retreat and tells the
story as follows;
AT last accounts five forts were
still holding out, though they are
bound to succumb to the improved
engines of war with which the Ger
mans are now equipped
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-08-29
Bernstof Regrets Loss
of Women and Children

New York, Aug 20. - Count Won
Bernstein the German ambassador to
the United states, who returned here
from Washington last night issued the
following statement to-day in reference
to the alleged atrocities of the German
army:
The campaign of our enemies charg-
ing the German army with cruelty is
absolutely shameful. The traditions of
the German army are above all at
tacks in this respect. Nobody can re-
gret more than | do If women and chill
dren have been killed during the fight
ing. This is, however, unavoidable If
the civilian population of country
joins in the lighting as is the case
in Belgium where German soldiers
have been shot in the back, where Ger
man wounded have been mutilated and
doctors and nurses shot att
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-08-29
MINISTER ON AUTO TRIP
Rr .StecinI corestondencc

BY Special Correspondence
Thompsontown, Pa, Aug. 20; = The
Rev Mr.. and Mrs. u. b, Triebley are
automobiling through Mifflin county
Visiting friends and relatives. Miss
Mary Speakman. of Narberth, and Mrs
William Pellman of Harrisburg, are
stopping with Mr.. and Mrs. w. Fl. Bru-
Ieker - Mrs ]. a. Cameron and
daughters Misses Helen and Ruth,
snent a day in Newport - Mrs. ]. G.
Haldeman and daughter Miss Pearl, are
,isiting J. Edward Haldeman, at Mid
11leburg. - G n. Singer. of Lewistown.
was a week -end guest of friends here.
- Margaretta and Marion Dunn. of
TCurtz VALLEY. is spending a week in
Harrisburg - Miss Nertie Cameron is
Visiting her cousin. Miss Marie Rob =
ertz. of Steelton. - Mrs. Al. Feehrer and
little granddaughter. of Milton. are Wis
itinE Mr., and Mrs. ]. w Dunn. Mrs
]. A Cameron and Miss Catherine KEEP
lar held a picnic for their Sunday
school classes on Thursday.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-08-29
Kipling Arrested as Spy
by Vigilant Countrymen

London, Aug. 29.-Rudyard Kip
ling. who lives near Brighton, on the
south coast, was recently arrested as
suspicious person while taking one
of his regular "constitutionals" along
the sea front
He entered into the fun of the
thing. In fact, he was delighted at
being mistaken for a possible German
spy, as it proved to him in a con-
vincing manner that vigilant watch
was being kept. Kipling was detained
for some time during which he was
searched. but eventually his identity
was established. and he was set free
with apologies.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-08-29
Decoration Awards to
Be Made by Firemen

Awards for the decoration contract
for the Firemen's Convention will be
made at a meeting to be held Tuesday
night at the rooms of the Harrisburg
Chamber of Commerce.
representatives from the Firemen g
Union met with the Chamber of Com
merce committee last night, and went
over the bids. The plans submitted
were very satisfactory to the firemen
and there will be no futher delays
A contract would have been awarded
last night, but bidders overlooked sew
eral details in their specifications. II
is proposed to have one contract cover
all the work.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-08-29
FUNERAI, OF CHILD

Funeral services for Violet May Inn
ber, aged Q years. who died at the
home of her parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
Matthias Imber, ia Washington ave-
nue., Wednesday afternoon, will be
held from her home tomorrow morn
ing at Q o'clock. The body will be
taken to Palmyra, where final serv-
ices will be held in the Evangelical
Church. Burial will be made in the
church cemetery.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-08-29
coMMITTEE's HOPE LOST
By Associated Press

New York, Aug. 20. An opinion
from the Corporation Counsers office
that individuals cannot be interfereC
with in boarding their property or Of
fering II for sale at exorbitant prices
practically put an end to-day to al
hope of the Mayors committee ano
other organizations for obtaining some
measure of relief from the high price
of food through criminal prosecutions
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-08-29
MAN WHO INVENTED
WATER CRACKER" DIES

Funeral services for Joseph II. Will
liams, 3S years old, 331 Chestnut
street, the inventor of the famous
Roumfort water cracker" who died
at the Harrisburg Hospital last night,
will be held from his home to-mor-
row evening at $50. The services will
be in charge of the Rev. Ellis n. Kre-
mer, pastor of the Reformed Salem
Church, Chestnut and Third streets.
Burial will be made in the Zion
Church Cemetery, Cumberland coun-
ty, Monday morning. He is survived
by his wife and two sisters, Mrs. Da-
vid K. Young, of this city, and Mrs.
M. ]. Pratt, of Los Angeles. Cal. Mr..
Williams was employed by the Roum-
fort Baking Company.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-08-29
Using Tau Opens Fire
on Japanese Cruisers

Using Tau. China, Aug. 29.-Two
small Japanese cruisers yesterday drew
the first shots from the Using Tau for
tifications. Several shots dropped
around one of the cruisers, whereupon
the vessel fired one shot in reply and
withdrew 1t is reported that one
German shell found it's mark.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-08-29

kept getting worse and
worse. The rash was red
and inflamed and the baby
was so fretful and restless
that I suppose It burned
and itched. He was so dis
figured that / was ashamed
to take him out. His face
,uns tho u-nrst and diRnrnnk
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-08-29
Samples Free by Mail

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fragrance, convenience and economy. Cuti-
cura Soap and Ointment meet with the ap-
proval Of the most discriminating. Cuti-
cura Soap 25c. and Cuticura Ointment Soc
are sold everywhere. Liberal sample Of
each mailed free. with 32-p. Skin Book. Ad-
dress postcard 'Cuticura. Dept. T. Boston"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-08-29
Business Locals
FOOD COST INVESTIGATION

Whether the war Is responsible foN
the high price of food or the spec
ulator remains to be proved. but the
fact remains that the best 25-cent
MONDAY luncheon in the city remains
the same in quality and price at the
Court Dairy Lunch. John H. Menger.
proprietor, Court and Strawberry
avenues.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-08-29
NEGRO HELM nv PoIIcD

Charles Glover, colored, Richmond,
Va, Is being held by the police de-
partment. Glover, it is believed, knows
something about the cutting of William
Mccoy, also colored. in the Eighth
Ward, yesterday. Glover says he knows
nothing about the cutting.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-08-29
Allies Resume Fire on
CGttGrO FortificGtiOnS
BN Associated Press

London, Aug. 49, T.25 A. MA dis
patch to Reuters Telegram Company
from Milan says a report has reached
there from Bari, Italy. that British
and French warships. combined with
Montenegrin guns. resumed the bonn
bardment of the Austrian forts at Cat
taro on Thursday night. demolishing
Two.