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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-12-05
Robs Very Place That
Sent Him Up Before
For a Four-year Term

Just FIVE days after his return from
the Grenn Mills House of Correction,
where he served four and a-half
years. for robbing the fruit warehouse
of Homer Simonetti, Second and
Chestnut streets, Levi Thomas. col
ored. is again in Jail, on similar
charge.
Thomas tried to repeat his rob-
berry at the Simonetti warehouse last
evening. and almost lost his life by
suffocation. when he locked himself
in a closet. Thoms, who is now II
years old, hid in the warehouse last
evening until he thought the place
was closed for the day. After eating
some fruit. Thomas took 16 pennies
from the cash drawer. He too refuge
in the closet when someone entered.
Mr.. Simonetti found the cash drawer
open and ordered a search. Thomas
was nearly dead when the closet was
broken open. Thomas was sen 20
Jail for court, on a charge of felonious
entry.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-12-05
Deny Germans Are
Boycotting U. S. Goods

Denial OF a boycott by Germans on
American goods was received to-day
by the Harrisburg Chamber of Com
merce in report from the American
Association of Commerce and Trade in
Berlin. The report is a four-page bull
letin, describing conditions affecting.
matters in which Americans selling
goods to Germany have an interest
The bulletin was issued November =
but mas Just been received in the Unit
ed States.
There were 476 business failures in
Germany during September. an increase
of but % over the previous month and
less than September, 1913, when 6SO
failures occurred. This favorable
showing is largely due to the organiza-
tion of bankers and special institutions
of credit
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-12-05
WANT To TAKE LONG
TRIP TO FA|RYLAND?
Pay a Visit to Dives, Pomeroy
and Stewards Store ANY
Afternoon

"A Trip Through Fairyland" for the
youngsters of the city will he taken
each afternoon and evening from to-
day until Christmas at the Dives, Pom.
eroy & Stewart department store.
Each wear the Dives. Pomeroy &
stewart managers get their decorators
busy and have n miniature stage
erected for little playlet for the chill
dren. This year it was decided to take
them to see 'Fairyland" on the trip
the youngsters arc first taken through
the Cavern of the Dragons. which is
not far from the Castle in which the
Princess of Fairyland lives
The next scene is in front of the
Castle and the Princess comes to give
greetings to Santa Claus. All the good
boys and girls of Fairyland are then
introduced TO Santa and tell him the
many pretty presents they want for
Christmas.
Old King Cole. calling for his pipe
and his bowl and flddlers three. is the
next person visited. Just before the
entry into "\urseryville," the home of
nursery rhymes. Here all the we'll
known people OF Little Folk Land are
seen. such as Humpty Dumpty, Pussy
in the Well. Old Mother Hubbard and
her dog, the Cow that jumped over the
Moon while the Dish runs away with
the Spoon and many other funny little
people.
Trip to Santa Claus Land
But the best of all is the trip to the
land of snow and ice where Santa
Claus and his many helpers really live.
The journey ends after st. Nick makes
his entrance and with a deep bow bids
the happy boys and girls a Merry
Christmas
The entire performance was planned
by Joseph Setzer. store decorator.
who. assisted by the other employees.
erected the STAGE with its many beauti-
ful scenic effects.
The electric lighting is very appro.
pirate for each of the six scenes and
the switchboard controlling IL is al
most as large as some that are used in
large theaters.
The dress of the princess was made
by a seamstress of the store and it
took several days to attire the pretty
little lady of the second act.
The store. too. is decorated for the
holidays and many funny clowns and a
whole menagerie are waiting on the.
first floor to greet the visitors
platform with a seating capacity
OF 500 persons has been erected in
front of the stage on the fourth floor.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-12-05
Steel Mast of Ill-fated 4.
Battleship Maine Stands
as Part of Memorial

Washington, d. c., Dec. 5.-Only fin
ishing touches were necessary to-day
to complete the Maine memorial in
Arlington National Cemetery to those
who perished when the battleship
Maine was blown up in Havana harbor
in February, 1898. After years of
work the memorial practically is ready
for formal dedication on February l >
next, the seventeenth anniversary of
the destruction of the Maine. The me-
morial was provided for by act of Con-
gress.
The most striking feature of the
memorial is the mainmast of the
Maine itself as it stood on the ship.
The mast stands erect from a granite
base constructed in the form of a
mausoleum and which has the contour
and effect of a turret of a battleship.
The base is IA feet high and its dia.
meter 26 feet. In panels on the outer
walls of the mausoleum are the names
of those who went down when the
Maine was destroyed.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-12-05
Detroit Newspaper
Says Lights Were Turned
Out For Champ Clark

Detroit, Mich, Dec. 5.-The Detroit
Free Press of December says:
In the middle of a lecture by Speak
er Champ Clark. of the House of Rep
resentatives. after the Speaker had
shown evidences in his actions and
words, of being under the influence of
liquor, the board of directors of the
Detroit Board of Commerce, Wednes-
day night terminated the address by
turning out the lights.
Mr. Clark had been invited to have
the lecture platform by Secretary BY
res II. Gitchell. of the board. but re-
fused TO listen TO him. The lights then
We're turned off and relighted. but the
Speaker continued in his rambling
talk. Finally the lights were again
turned off and Mr. Clark was led from
the patform.
"One-third OF the audience of more
than 1000 had left their seats abrupt
ly and walked from the hall before
any attempt was made to silence the
Speaker. Most of those who left were
women.
From the first it was apparent that
Speaker Clark was not natural in his
demeanor. His gestures were unsteady
and halting. The greater portion of the
time his hand dropped palm inward
and his chin was sunk low on his
chest His voice. too. broke notice
ably after the first fifteen minutes and
bacame a hoarse grow. The longer he
spoke the less coherent his speech and
thought became.
After Speaker Cark had been taken
from the building Mr.. Gitchell apollo
giZed to those of the audience who re-
mained and said that any who had
purchased special tickets for the lee
ture could have their dollars returned
at the door. He also announced that
for the benefit of those who had sea
son tickets. another lecture would be
added to the course
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-12-05
Two Homicide Cases
Continued by Court

Two homicide cases and another case
growing out of alleged marital inf
deity were among those continued un-
til January Quarter Sessions following
the conclusion this morning of the
special term of Criminal Court
x-Patrolman Robert F. Scott, charg-
ed with murder, was brought before
Judge McCarrell and his case was
formally allowed to go until January
because of the lack of time. More than
forty-fve witnesses will be heard by
the defense alone. and the trial will re-
quire at least three days. Theodore H.
Moltz, the youth charged with involun-
tary manslaughter. was also con-
tinued. The trial of DIR. John T. En-
sminger, Jr.. and Miss Martha Osten,
indicted with him. was postponed
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-12-05
LEGAL NOTICE

In the matter of the application for
Letters of Administration upon the
Estate Of Joseph Peters, a supposed
decedent
In the Orphans Court Of Dauphin
County. Pennsylvania.
EVIDENCE concerning the alleged
absence of Joseph Peters. lately a resi-
dent. West Hanover Township. Dauphin
County. Pennsylvania. a supposed de-
Cedent, and the circumstances and
dura ton thereof having been heard by
the Orphans Court OF Dauphin County
on the 25th day of November. 1914 It
was then ordered and decreed by the
said Court. that the legal presumption
OF the death of the said Joseph Peters.
was made out and established. and in
pursuance OF the said order and decree
you. the said Joseph Peters. II alive.
or any other person for you, are hereby
required on or before the 2Sth day of
December. 1914. to produce to the said
Court satisfactory evidence of the con-
tinuation in life of the said Joseph
Peters. II at the said date, satisfac-
tory evidence of the continuance of the
life of the said Joseph Peters, shall not
he forthcoming. a decree will be enter
ed by said Court directing the Register
of Wills OF the County of Dauphin to
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-12-05
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR
CHARTER

NOTICE is hereby given that an ap-
plication will be made to the Governor
OF the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
on Monday. the 14th day OF December
1914. by Troy B. Wildermuth, James B.
Mersereau. Isaac W. Matter and II. j.
wildermuth. three of whom are citizens
of the Commonwealth OF Pennsylvania
under the provisions OF an Act of the
General Assembly of Pennsylvania. en-
titled AN Act 20 provide for the in
corporation and regulation OF certain
corporations" approved the 29th day Of
April, \. d. 1874, and the several sup
plements thereto, for the charter OF an
intended corporation to be called the
"FRONT-MARKET MOTOR SUPPLY
COMPANY" the character and object
OF which is ma ufacturing. buying. SELL
ing. dealing in and distributing en-
Eines. tires, accessories, parts, sup
plies, goods and articles OF a similar
and cognate character of every de-
scription. for motor vehicles, motor
cycles, motor boats. aeroplanes. and
other similarly propelled vehicles, boats
and flying machines. and for these pur-
poses to have, possess and enjoy all the
right. benefits and privileges of said
Act of Assembly and its supplements
JOHN FOX WEISS,
Solicitor.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-12-05
FEDERAL BANK STATEMENT

New York. Dec 3. The statement
Of actual conditions of Clearing House
Banks and Trust Companies for the
week show that they hold Sl19.465.630
reserve in excess of legal requirements.
This is a decrease of S1i,Il0, $50 from
last week
This is tra first report of the actual
condition OF the banks since the full
statement was discontinued by the
Clearing House at the beginning of the
war.
The statement follows:
Actual Condition
Loans. $2,lSO, $4,000; increase, S22,-
1872 000
Reserve in own vaults OBJ. s336,116,-
600: decrease. $780,. 900.
Reserve in Federal Reserve Bank,
Sg4I7s.0O0 decrease, s1,410.000.
Reserve in other repositories. $3S,-
$4,000: increase. S1,794.OO0.
Net demand deposits. sl,969, 041 900;
Net time deposits. ssO,si3,OOo; de-
crease. S4.5Ts. 600.
Circulation. s65.eI6.OOO: decrease, S.
tBj or which S261 .53S. 600 is specie
Aggregate reserve, S45S.S90.000.
Excess reserve, Sll9. 465,630; decrease,
Sll7l0.460.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-12-05

county schools II a plan now being
mapped out by County Superintendent
f. F.. Shsmbaugh is successful.
Professor Shambaugh is now trying
to enlist the service of well-knowI.
business men or institutions, particu
larly the banks, in the problem with
a view to raising a subscription fund
from which prizes for best grown corn
or other products will be awarded.
To Open Grading Bids.-Bids for the
grading of Brookwood street from Sew
enteenth to Eighteenth street will be
opened by City Commissioner w. III.
Lynch, superintendent Of streets an6
public improvements. at noon Monday.
Decem Der IA.
Keystone to Print Boolls.-The Key.
stone Printing Company's bid of
S1T4.o0 for the printing of the 1918
triennial assessment books for the
county was approved yesterday by the
County Commissioners and the con-
tract goes to it.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-12-05
CRAFT ON BIG SCALE
IN INDIANA, CHARGED
Large Sums of Money Unlawfully
Drawn From Treasury,
Grand Jury Finds

indianapolis, Dec. 5.-Very large
sums of money are unlawfully drawn
out of the treasury of Indiana during
the session of the 1918 Legislature.
according to the report made late last
night by the Marion county grand jury
which indicted Lieutenant Governor
William p. O'NeiH. Homer l.. Cook.
secretary of State. and eleven other
connected with the Legislature in
1918 for the alleged signing or presen-
tation of false claims which were paid
out OF the legislative funds. The re-
port continues:
"The total amount due to the $50
members of the Legislature for their
per diem and mileage was $60.903. so.
The total money drawn from the
treasurer as expenses of the Legisla-
ture was $160,000 plus making $780,
600 of expense outside the pay OF
members of both bodies for their SER
vices.
1T is due to many members of the
General Assembly and perhaps to a
considerable majority of them, to
state that they had no knowledge of
the vast sums of money that were be-
ing paid out to so-called employees.
The evidence in this investigation
also discloses a situation that calls
aloud for penal legislation upon the
subject of what is called lobbying
about the Legislature. 1t shows that
men of great political influence, on
account of their position in some in
stances and their relation to party
organization do not hesitate to demand
and receive large sums of money, run
ming into thousands of dollars, to in
tluence and control the legislation of
the State. Men of different political
parties under so-called employment
from the same employer demand and
receive large sums of money for their
effort to control or influence legisla-
tion upon public bills. Such conduct
is inimical to the very foundation OF
Republican form of government and
ought to be prevented by severe legis-
lation so far as legislation can affect
II ="
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-12-05
Johnson Tells Prisoner
What He Thinks of Him

Notice OF what Charles Shaffer may
expect from Judge Charles Johnston
should he ever appear before that jur-
list. was served this morning upon the
prisoner when he was released follow
ing a verdict of acquittal in charge
of attempting criminal attack upon a
girl Shaffer is a married man.
Judge Johnson said he didn't pro-
pose to take exception to the jury s
finding. But" he went on. "I GER
tainly think you should be put TO Jail
and If had chance I'd put YOU there.
Personally. I think you are very lucky.
But I want to say this: II you ever ap-
pear before me for repetition OF what
you've been charged with. then look
out for the limit. I'll give you all |
can"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-12-05
PHILADELPHIA PRODUCE

PHILADELPHIA. Dec. .. - Nheat
Higher: No ., red, spot export, Sllo =
di1Si.: No. /. Northern, Duluth, ex-
Corn Steady; No. :, yellow local.
lGHs oats ~ Steady; No. ., white, SAG
54iac. -
s26.OOa 27.00; spring, per ton S-S'oVG
Refined Sugars Market steady
powdered. h2Oc: fine Granulated. 0.lOc:
confectioners' A. 5.00c.
Butter The market is unchanGed. /.
western, creamery, extras, Sjc; hearoE
prints. fancy. 1850.
Eggs = The market is hrmi
Pennsylvania and other nearby nrsts;
free cases, s10.SO per case; do. current
receipts. free cases, 50 ShI 1870 per
case; western, extras, nrsts, free cases
slO.SO per case; hrsts, free cases Ss.sV
Live Poultry - Weak; fowls, 1l@
13c: old roosters. lOc; chickens. II
a l2c: turkeys. Is q Ice; ducks, 2qlSc;
geese. 136 lac. .-,...
Dressed Poultry - Steady; turkeys.
fancy. 2OI 22c: turkeys, average. la
l9c; fowls. heavy. Il GlSc; do, average,
.l4dI6c: do, small Il a lSc; old roosters.
l3c: broiling chickens, nearby, loq -2c'
do. western. IA n 20C: roasting chickens,
western, l39 l9C; ducks, 14q l1ci geese
l2M lSc.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-12-05
Harrisburgers at Big
Meet of Architects

Harrisburg is represented at the an
nual convention of the American Insti-
tute of Architects. held at Washing
ton, ID. c., this week. The sessions Will
conclude tonight with banquet at
Shorehem Hotel.
Last evening the annual dinner was
held at which the speakers of the oc-
casions We're: c. =. Hamlin. of the Fed
land. of Harrisburg, president of the
American Civic Association; A. r. Par
dington. vice-president OF the Lincoln
Highway Association, and others. The
Southern Pennsylvania Chapter was
represented at the convention by e. f.
Willis. of York. president OF the chap
ter: NJ l. Kast, of Harrisburg, secre-
tary and Edward Leber of York.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-12-05
KAUFMAN FUNERAL MONDAY

Phe funeral of Herman Kaufman.
aged 2S years. 564 Camp street. who
died yesterday afternoon at the Har-
risburg Hospital, will be held Monday
afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home OF
his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. George w.
Kaufman. 214O North Sixth street.
Services will be conducted by the Rev.
A. s. williams. pastor of the Curtin
Heights Methodist Episcopal Church.
MIR. Kaufman was a member of the
independent order of Odd Fellows
and the Foresters. He is survived by
be made in the Heckton Mills Gene
terry.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-12-05
NOTICE

SEALED BIDS will be received by the
Board of school Directors OF Swatara
Township. Dauphin County, Pennsylva-
MIA for a duly authorized school bond
issue OF Seventeen thousand tsi7 ,000)
dollars. The bonds are payable thirty
wears from their date. but the School
District reserves the right to redeem
them at the end of ten years from
their date. The rate of interest is AZ
per cent. All bids must be accompanied
by certified check. drawn TO the order
nf r. 4. Shultz. school Treasurer, for
= per cent. of the par value of the
bonds for which bid is made. Bids will
he opened in the Higl, School at Ober-
lin. December -. 1914. at 1880 p. NJ
Send all proposals to John NJ Erb
Secretary. Harrisburg. Pa. The board
reserves the right TO reject any or all
bids.
JOHN NJ. ERB.
Secretary
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-12-05
NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF FART
NERSHIp

NOTICE is hereby given that the
partnership heretofore existing between
William Strouse and Ben Strouse, trad
ing and doing business under the firm
name and style OF W. & IS. Strouse.
The Globe" at S22 and 324 Market
Street, Harrisburg. Pa. has been dis
solved by mutual consent; William
Strouse retiring therefrom. and Ben
Strouse taking over the business and
all of the assets and assuming all OF
the liabilities. All persons having
claims against the said firm will pre-
sent them TO him for payment, and
those indebted to the said firm may at
their convenienc make payment there
Of TO him.
WILLIAM STROUSE.
BEN STROUSE.
TradiuE as w. & B. Strouse. The
Globe"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-12-05
KILLED BY HIS OWN AUTO
BY Associated Press

Pottsville. Pa. Dec. 5. - Clayton
Heiser, 26 years old. was found dead
pinned beneath the front of his auto
mobile and the wall of his garage, at
OTTigsburg, last night He had gone
to the garage at the rear of the lot to
crank his automobile preparatory to a
trip to Cressona five miles away. 1t
is believed that in cranking up he
started the machine and 1t had pinned
him against the wall.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-12-05
Jury Declares Smith
Insane; Will Be Sent
to Asylum Next Week

After hearing for nearly a week tes-
timony from both defense and State
tending respectively to prove Edward
@. Smith insane and sane, q Dauphin
county criminal jury early last evening
returned verdict of insanity just fifty
minutes following it's retirement. Only
one vote was taken. the jury unani-
mously agreeing on the first ballot that
Smith was not able mentally to defend
himself on the charge of numbering his
aged grandfather. John L. Bush, near
Inglenook. last December.
Smith will likely be committed to a
State asylum for the criminal insane
next week.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-12-05
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE

Estate OF Anna &. Jauss, deceased.
NOTICE is hereby given that letters
OF administration upon the above stated
case have been granted by the Regis-
ter of Wills, of Dauphin County TO the
undersigned. to whom all persons in
debted to the said decedent will make
payment at once; and all persons hav-
ing claims against the said decedent
will present them without delay to
c. Z. JAUSS. NJ d.
Administrator.
Or TO 1928 North Sixth Street
wICKERSHAM * METZGER,
Attorneys,
Bergner Building,
Harrisburg Pa
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-12-05
No-License League to
Elect Officers Monday

J. III. Cole, secretary of the Inter-
County No-License League, will speak
on organization to the members of the
Dauphin County League at their an
nual meeting Monday night in Grace
Methodist Church.
The election of officers and a short
business session will be held. The
on nominations are as fol-
lows: Dr. J. w. Ellenberger, chair
man; ]. f. Palmer, DIR. S. c. Swallow.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-12-05
Commercial Bank Puts
$4,000 in Circulation
Through Xmas Fund

day started at the Commercial Bank.
This institution is placing a large
amount of cash i'm circulation through
its Christmas and vacation fund.
Though only one year old, the Com
mercial Bank fund has a membership
of 500. and between $4,000 and
sac. 900 will be distributed. This bank
issues no checks. Members presented
their cards at the bank and received
cash on endorsement of the member
ship cards The fund for next year also
started to-day with a large enroll
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-12-05
10000 MEN LOST DAILY.
AUSTRIAN- RECORD

London, Dec. ., 40 A. MA dis
patch to the Times from Copenhagen
says: The latest German casualty
list contains the names of 1921 off,
GERS and men killed. wounded and
missing. This makes a total of 65S,-
4SS. not including the previous Wur-
temberg, Saxon and Bavarian lists.
An examination shows that the aver
age Austrian and German loss daily
during the last four months has been
about 10000"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-12-05
PRISONER DIDN'T GET ENOUGH
Judge johnson Frankly Saws What
He'll Do IL He ReXnkes Sentencc

When Attorney w. j. Carter. coun-
sci for Morris Muff. this morning ask
ed Judge Charles Johnson, in Dau-
phin county criminal court, to revoke
the S25 fine imposed upon Muff for
seducing preety Minnie Beckerhoff
the court astonished the attorney by
frankly stating that If he revoked the
sentence at all he would increase the
penalty. He gave Muff six months
and s25 fine. Mr.. Carter explained
that Muff couldn't raise the money,
which would mean his Incarceration
for another three months.
Judge Johnson said he should have
had from one to three years in the
penitentiary Mr.. Carter, when he
finally caught his breath, thanked the
court for the kindly tip.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-12-05
HEPTAsoPHs INVITE PUBLIC

Dauphin Conclave No. sc Improved
Order of Heptasophs. invites ali other
members of the order to visit them on
next Monday night at the hall. 321
Market street. The booster committee
will be present and refreshments will
be served so that a good royal time
may be expected.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-12-05
SUCCESSFUL RUMMAGE SALE

directors of the mothers meetings at
Lochiel, held last evening at 106 South
Second street, netted $3.50 for the
meeting fund. Only the Lochiel peo-
pie were asked to attend and eighty
purchasers secured good clothing and
household articles for nominal prices.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-12-05
TO OPERATE ON CHILD WHO
SWALLOWED SAFETY PIN

Frederick Miller, infant son of MIR.
and Mrs Newton Miller, 1921 Market
street, who swallowed an open safety
pin several days ago, was taken to
Pittsburgh yesterday to undergo an
operation. Or. Jaskson, the famous
sudgeon, will perform the operation.
An x-ray taken at the Harrisburg
Hospital showed that the pin was in
the child's aesophagus.