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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-02-20

ire cooperating with the warships in
ne attacks, which had considerable
effect"
The present movement evidently is
the most formidable which has been
made in the effort to force way
through the Dardanelles, beyond
which lies Constantinople.
Another neutral vessel. the second
Norwegian steamer to meet disaster
in the naval war zone established by
Germany, has gone to the bottom dur
ing trip across the North Sea. Her
crew was rescued.
Fighting in France and Belgium ap-
parently is increasing in severity. To-
days official reports from Paris and
Berlin show that the French attempted
to break through the German line at
two points toward the eastern end, ANA
that the Germans made an assault on
the trenches of the allies in Belgium,
without effecting important results in
any attacks.
According to an Amsterdam dis
patch eight armored Anglo-French
ships bombarded the outer forts of the
Dardanelles for seven hours without
silencnG them. The enemy fired shots
from guns of great caliber
Three hostile armored ships were
damaged. One of them, a flagship.
was damaged severely"
Another version of the Turkish re-
ports as received here from CONSTANT
nople says that on the Turkish side
one man was killed and another slight
ly injured.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-02-20

A new attack has been begun by the
Russians on the fortified Galician city
of Przemysl, whose resistance of the
besiegers month after month has been
one of the striking features of the
campaign in the east. The Russians
are reported TO have brought up new
heavy guns for the assault. Elsewhere
in Galicia. according to unofficial ad
vices, the Russians have gained a
measure of success, especially near
Dunkle Pass. where the Austrians are
said to have suffered heavy losses in
the last few days.
From English sources it is reported
that the Russians have formed a line
along the Pruth river in Bukowina
and that new battle is developing.
This conflicts with recent statements
that the Austrians had succeeded in
clearing all of Bukowina of the Rus
slams.
In Northern Poland, so far as Ger
man accounts of the fighting show the
German pursuit of the Russians con-
tinues and has resulted in the winning
of several Polish cities and towns.
London believes. however, that the
first rush of the Germans into hostile
territory after expelling the Russians
from East Prussia has been stayed.
The situation in the west is as de-
void of important changes as has been
the case week after week since the
battle of Soissons. Berlin military
critic writes that in the west the Ger
mans must abandon their bold war
fare for a time and restrain them
selves to STEADY holding on"
Dardanelles Bombarded
In an attempt to force the Darda-
nelles, the gate TO Constantinople.
French anu British warships began a
bombardment of the Turkish fortiff-
cations yesterday. which is being con-
tinued to-cay. an allied fleet has
been at the entrance of the Darda-
nelles for several months and reports
from time to time indicated that dam
age was done to some of the Turkish
forts. An official statement issued in
London to-day says that aeroplanes
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-02-20
Steel Mills Close; $500
Men Out of Employment
Rr Atsocintcd PrcsS

Granite City, Ills, Feb. 20.-The
steel mills here will close to-day for
an indefinite time. An order closing
the plants will throw more than 1900
men out of work. Several days ago a
majority of the members of the Anal
gamated Association of Steel, Iron and
Tin Workers in Granite City voted to
accept a cut in wages rather than
have the plants closed down. The
reduction. however. was not approved
by the national organization and the
men were ordered to demand their
regular wages. This. the general man
ager of the company announced, he
was not able to pay, and issued the
closing order.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-02-20
Germans Are Trying to
Take Warsaw From North
Br Associated Prc..

London, Feb. 20. 1912 P. M.-The
third day of the German submarine
blockade was ushered in without Great
Britain's retaliatory policy, declaring
all food destined for Germany to be
absolute contraband being definitely
promulgated through the foreign
office. The British reply to the Ameri-
can note regarding the Wilhelmina
incident presages that such action will
be taken. and. as the document points
out, Great Britain hopes when she
takes this step to meet with no objec-
ton from neutral countries.
German movements on the north
ern extremity of the eastern battle
front hold first place in the military
situation. particularly so. as Petro-
grad believes that Field Marshal Won
Hindenburg is trying to flank Warsaw
from the north, task which the Rus
slams think Is rather daring and
fraught with great risks, unless the
German commanders forces are over
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-02-20
Cumberland Valley Bridge
Bids to Be Opened Mar. II

Reports that there might be a de-
lay in starting work on the Cumber-
land Valley railroad bridge across the
Susquehanna river were disapproved
yesterday. Announcement was made
that bids would be received March II,
and the contract started as early as
possible.
The specifications in the notice for
bids call for a modern arch bridge to
replace the present steel deck truss
bridge. The estimated cost is $780,
900. The present bridge is a single
track structure with twenty-five spans.
The new bridge will have forty-six
spans. carry two tracks and will be
1000 feet in length. This is the first
construction of any magnitude to be
undertaken by the Pennsylvania rail-
road system for more than a year.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-02-20
MISTAKES Y w. c. 4. FOR WELL
SOME OTHER KIND OF 4 PLACE
Trails Amessy Through the Lower Floors of the Building in
Search of-Somethng; Finally Set Right by Elevatorman

'Tis true the folks at the Young
Nomens Christian Association are
most accommodating. but there are
some things they simply cannot sup
ply so there. Some people are ex-
tremists anyway.
The latest extremist stepped into the
general offices yesterday. He was
big handsome chap, albeit there was
faint elusive something about him that
suggested sen-sens. The splendid fell
low seemed pretty much at home. al
though wee bit mystified. Eventual
ly he strolled over to the desk of one
of the secretaries.
Suppose the big room with the
tables is downstairs, eh Clarisse?" he
genially inquired.
Really the fellow was such a per-
feet dear about it that one hated aw-
fully to snub him.
So he was directed to the elevator
and below stairs he evidently didn't
find what he expected. Where the
deuce" or in words to that effect he
demanded of the guardian of the up
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-02-20

lift do they serve a fellow. anyway?"
The elevator man had a hunch and
proved it. The visitor. he decided,
wanted some lunch. The Young Wo-
mems Christian Association is proud
of its cafeteria and pretty lunch bar,
and the hoistman told the guest all
about il.
Marble bar and pretty mattresses to
serve, eh? Fine, oh, fine" The visi-
tors enthusiasm knew no bounds
Maybe that aroused the suspicious of
the guardian of the elevator, maybe
he too, got a Whit of that which sug-
gested use of sen-sens
say he suddenly demanded.
where do you think you are any
way"
Dunno, nor care" returned the
other gaily. Since you ask, though
where?"
why" solemnly said the elevator
man, "the Young Women's Christian
Association"
Gosh gasped the handsome fellow
las he groped his way to the outer air.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-02-20
VIEWERS APPOINTED
ON 'HARDSCRABBLE'
TO REPORT SEPT. q
Court Names Same Board to Con-
slider Opening of Front St. From
Harris to Maclay
TWO PROCEDURES SIMILAR
First Sitting on Herr to Calder
March IS; Upper Section,
March IL

Viewers to assess benefits and dam
ages incident to the opening of Front
street to low water mark from Herr
street to Calder and from Harris street
to Maclay were appointed this morn
ing by Additional Law Judge S. J. NJ.
McCarrell of the Dauphin county
court Reports to the court must be
made September %.
The first named section comprises
'HardScra bile and the courts action
to-day marks the next to the final
step in the movement to eliminate that
district from the city map.
The other proceeding is the second
definite step on the part of the city
to take over unacquired parkland.
The Viewers
The same viewers were appointed
on each board although they will act
as independent bodies in both proceed
ings. The viewers are:
Paul g. Smith.
James ID. SALESMAN.
Karl Steward.
The board will meet to begin the
. 'Hardscra bible" view at 10 O'Clock
Monday morning. March Is. This ses-
sion will be held on the ground and
ten days notice of the meeting will be
be given the affected property own
ers. The following day the board will
meet in City Council chamber to hold
hearings and these will be held there
after as often as the viewers deem
necessary.
After the necessary testimony is OBJ
tanned the viewers will prepare their
schedules of benefits and damages and
some time before the date for pre-
senting their findings to the court.
they may file the schedule with Pro-
thonotary II. +. Holler who will con-
firm it temporarily. subject to excep-
Continued on Page 81
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-02-20
j. s. AGENTS BELIEVE
SCORE PARTICIPATED
IN LOOT|NG OF BANK
Dept. of Justice Representatives
and Examiner Spend Two Hours
Questioning Hoverter
SECURE NAMES OF ENDORSERS
Jail Officials Given List of Men
Who Are Not Allowed to
Speak to Prisoner
SECURE NAMES OF ENDORSERS
Special 10 The Telegraph

Lebanon, Pa, Feb. 20.-That some
hing is about to crack in the scandal
connected with the looting of the First
National Bank, at Schaefferstown, this
county, was indicated late yesterday
afternoon, when Uriah II. Horst, presi-
dent of the bank; Howard c. Shirk,
the new solicitor; Joseph NJ. Logan,
the United States bank examiner in
charge of the bank, and representa-
tive of the United States Department
of Justice, held a conference in this
city, and later literally nailed in his
cell Arthur j. Hoverter the young
Lebanon insurance agent who is charg-
ed with abetting and aiding Alvin
Blnner TO misappropriate the funds of
the bank.
Examiner Logan and the Depart
ment of Justice representative spent
nearly two hours in Hoverter's cell
with the prisoner, and it is supposed
that they secured from him full story
as to his relations with the bank. The
nature of the interview was not di-
Vulged by the officials.
After Logan and the other man LETT
the Jail, it was announced that Sheriff
Strupp and Warden Trafford were in
structed TO permit no more visitors to
Hoverter, and the Jail officials were
given a list of nearly a score of names
OF men who are particularly barred
from having any intercourse with the
prisoner. The list is said to contain
the names of number of lawyers,
bankers in various parts of the coun-
~, and some moneyed men who are
said to have been endorsers on Hover
ter's notes.
While the primary purpose of isolat-
ing Hoverter is alleged to be 10 pro-
tect the bank and to insure the pay
Ipant of these notes by the endorsers.
"a y also rumored that attempts were
NNde to have Hoverter 'corked up
by persuasion and that the United
States officials wish to prevent such a
shielding of others who may be con-
nected with the transactions at the
bank "a
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-02-20
RIDES $4,000 MILES
FOR SITS CARFARE
"King of Train Riders" Lands
Here, Is Converted and Re-
nounces the "Cinders"

Oscar j. Mann. known in all parts
of the United States as the king of
train riders" came to this city two
weeks ago on his way to the South.
While staying here he visited the
City Rescue Mission in North Fifth
street and heard Griffith Jones, the
superintendent, speaking at the even
ing service. He became interested,
was converted and now has given up
drinking and train riding to settle
down to good, honest Christian work,
as he terms it.
Mr.. Mann has a wife and five chill
dren at Lebanon and intends to bring
them to this city to reside. He has
travelled more than $4,000 miles in the
United States and smilingly remarks
Continued on Page 81
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-02-20
Mems Bible Class Aims to
Touch "Highwater" Mark

Efforts are being made to have the
largest attendance in the history of
the mems organized Bible class of Zion
Lutheran Church at to-morrow's ses-
sion. when high watermark day will
be observed. A special program has
been arranged. The lesson will be
taught by DR.. f. f. Campbell, presi-
dent of Irving College. Mechanicsburg.
Since the first of the year. twenty
three new members have been added
TO the class, and the average attend
ance has been increased more than
twenty-five per cent. The class has
been taking a big part in church
activities at Old Zion.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-02-20
Ban on Absinthe Not
Enough, Says Reinach
Bp Attocinlcd Prctr

Paris, Feb. 10. 1880 p. MA large
public meeting was held to-day in the
interests of the anti-liquor campaign.
The prince of Monoco, Leon Burgeois,
former French premier. Joseph Rein
ach. the publicist, and other promi-
nent persons were present
NJ. Reinach in an address declared
that the limitation of bars and the
prohibition of the sale of absinthe was
insufficient. He urged a radical and
complete suppression of all drinks.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-02-20
Smoke Sufocates Man;
Baby Dropped to Safety
BY .4ssociated Press

Philadelphia, Feb. 90. - One man
was suffocated and three others were
injured during a fire that partly de-
stroyed the home of DR.. Nathan Blum
berg here early to-day. The man who
lost his life. Louis Silverman, law
yer. discovered the fire and aroused
the other inmates. He then returned
to his room and was trapped by flames
and smoke.
A 4-month-old child of Dr. Blum
berg was dropped from a window into
the arms of policeman and was un-
injured.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-02-20
Montana People to Vote
on Prohibition in 1916
Bv Associnted Prctt

Helena, Mont, Feb. 2O.-The State
Senate yesterday passed the House
Statewide prohibition bill, offered as
a substitute to the Senate bill provid-
ing for constitutional amendment.
The substitute bill provides that the
question be left to a referendum vote
of the people in 1915.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-02-20
PURSUIT. OF RUSS CONTINUES
Proceeding in Three Directions, Ac-
cOrding to Headquarters
R.,

Berlin, via London, Feb. 20, 1850
A. M-Explaining the situation in the
east Major Moraht. military expert of
the Tageblatt, points out that reports
from general headquarters show the
pursuit of the Russians is proceeding
in three directions. The northernmost
has resulted in the capture of Tau
rogen. but not without fighting along
the line from Tilsit to Taurogen. The
Russians. however, soon were forced
to retreat again, Major Moraht saws.
and 1t appears that no reinforcements
have been sent them from Kovno.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-02-20
Free Concert Boosters
Will Meet Monday

Plans for the organization of a Mu-
nicipal Band Concert Association will
be discussed at meeting to be held
Monday night at 7.30 o'clock at 225
Market street. The object of the new
association is to provide free concerts
for the public during the summer
Invitations have been sent to a num-
ber of prominent people, including
Mayor John K. Royal. the City Com
missioners and other officials. who
have expressed n desire to cooperate
in this movement
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-02-20
CATHOLIC PRIESTS
HELD FOR RANSOM
Only Those From Foreign COun-
tries Are Allowed to Leave
Mexico, Advices Say
By Associated Press

Washington, Feb. 2O.-AH the ma
tive Roman Catholic clergy in Mexico
City are being held for a half million
dollars ransom, official advices from
dtp.oEnadsts in the Mexican capital
received here to-day say and the only
priests exempted are those of foreign
nationality who have been ordered to
leave the country.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-02-20
Lusitania Doesn't Need
Stars and Stripes on
Return Voyage to N. Y.
By associated Prs,s

New York. Feb. 20.-The British.
liner Lusitania reached New York to-
day from Liverpool. having made the
trip, her officers said, without finding
1t necessary to hoist the United States
flag. On the outward voyage the liner
sailed under the Stars and Stripes
while in the Irish Sea
Fear of German submarines kept
the big vessel at anchor in the Mersey
for nearly five hours after she left her
uock unuI an hour or more after
nightfall. according to passengers.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-02-20
President Boyer Stays Late
to Write Checks For $4,000

Harrisburg's schoolma ans and
masters who hoped to do some shop
ping to-day had a splendid opportunity
to spend their money-they had the
money. The school month of Febru-
airy ended yesterday and the checks
were all made out and ready for Pres
ident Harry A. Boyers signature last
evening. So after the regular session
of the board. President Boyer oblig-
lnSly stayed late and signed checks to
the amount of about S3O.OOO
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-02-20
THIEVES AT DAUPHIN
.SfreiaI b M TcLrernhh

Dauphin, Pa. Feb. 20.-The chicken
thief who has so recently been dis
turbing the harmony and euphony of
Dauphin has again made his appear
ance. on Tuesday evening all but two
chickens were stolen from the ward
of Taylor Winn. The loss was NOT
discovered until morning.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-02-20
CHINA-JAPAN DEADLoCKED? ?
By .4ssoeiated Pre,s

Toxic. Feb. 19.-The newspapers
are absorbed with the neotiations be-
tween China and Japan. The semi
official Hochi declares that they are
moving smoothly. but other news
papers assert that they are dead
locked.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-02-20
SAUERKRAUT SUPPER
Special to 7he Telegraph

: NTttIuf 70 TIC flcgTlTN
Dauphin, Pa, Feb. 20.-This even
ing the Methodist Mite society will
give a sauerkraut supper, at the Inde-
pendent order of odd Fellows hall.
Ice cream, cake and candy will also
be for sale.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-02-20
Crew Given Ten Minutes
to Leave French Steamer;
Vessel Sunk by Bombs

Cherbourg, via Paris, Feb. 20. 2
a. M.-The story of the sinking of the
French steamer Vile de Lille by a
German submarine off the Barfeur
lighthouse. east of Cherbourg, was told
last night by the boatswain of the ves-
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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-02-20
NORWEGIAN STEAMER
DESTROYED BY MINE
Bjarka's Crew Was Saved but
Vessel Went to Bottom
Near Nakskov
By Associated Press

Nakskov, Denmark, Feb. 20, via
London. 1.55 p. M.-The Norwegian
steamer Biarka struck a mine at
O'Clock this morning and sank. Her
crew was saved.
This is the second disaster to Nor
wegian vessels since the German
blockade took effect.
The Biarka, laden with coal, was on
her way from Leith to Nakskov.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-02-20
WILL CONSIDER NEW
BUILDING THURSDAY
School Board to Hold Special Ses-
sion to Act on Resolution For
Uptown Structure

Special sessions of the School Board
and the finance committee of the di-
rectorate will be held next Thursday
evening to consider plans for the erec-
tion of a new school building at Fifth
and Mahantongo streets A resolution
authorizing the floating of $4,000
worth of bonds for the purpose was
offered last evening by Director
CONTINUED on Page g.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-02-20
THE WEATHER

For Harrisburg and vicinity, Fair
Tonight and sunday; not much
change In temperature; lowest
temperature tonight about 30
degrees.
For Eastern Pennsylvania, Fair To-
night and Sunday; moderate
north winds.
River
The Susquehanna river and nil its
tributaries Will continue TO fall
fo-niRht and Sunday. A stage of
about 40 feet Is Indicated for
Harrisburg Sunday morning.
General Conditions
The weather continues cIear I'm
eastern districts under the infiu-
ence of the high pressure which
has remained nearly statIonarv
since last report, with Ills cenfer
over the Upper st. Lawrence VAL
lev.
Temperature changes have been
somewhat Irregular. but decided.
the majority of stations renorf
ing rises of to II degrees in the
last twenty-fOur hours.
Temperatures 8 q. m. 40.
SUM- Rises. 6i46 n. m, sets, 5,42
Moon; First quarter. February Fl,
0:5S p. m.
River stage. 81 feet above Iou-
Nnter mark.
Yesterdays Weather
Highest temperature, ~.
Lowest temperature. 20.
Mean temperature. 10.
Normal temperature. 10.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-02-20
FEWER BABIES DYING
By Associnted Press

New York, Feb. 2O.-The infant
death rate in New York city in 1914
was the lowest in the citys history,
says a bulletin of the health depart
ment.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-02-20
STEAMSHIP cAMBANK ToRPEDoED

London Feb. 20 6.2o P M.-The steamship Cambauk
Of Cardiff torpedoed to-day off Amwych bay Wales
by German submarine without warning. The third engi
and two fremen of the Cambank were killed and
another member Of the drowned while getting into
boat The remainder of the was saved The Cam
bank had just taken aboard a pilot for Liverpool
Berlin Feb 20, via London, 1885 P M-The Berlin
newspapers with the exception of the Kreuz zeung pub
lished without Washington dispatch received
by Of Amsterdam in which Secretary Daniels of tho
United States Navy quoted saying no American
warshps would be used convoy American merchantmen
Harrisburg-Judge Mccarreu late this afternoon set
March as date for hearing license application Of William
H Bowman proprietor of the St Lawrence Hotel Berrys-
burg. w Stroud that Bowman sold liquor to
drunlards This that the hotel win be closed on
February n.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-02-20
cUTTER HELD UP BY sToRM


Norfolk, Va, Feb. 2O-The coast guard cutter Onon-
dsga which left yesterday to assist e United Fruit
Steamer Santa disabled with freight and passengers
of Hateas reported to-day had been stopped BY gale
As miles from the distressed ship and waiting
storm to subside before proceeding.
TURKISH PORTS DESTROYED
Athens, via London, Feb TO- ass P MI is reported
here that the AngloFrench fleet destroyed Turkish forts
the Asatc side Of the Dardaneles during the lombard
ment this morning The forts the European side subse-
quently attacked and still firing.
FORTS OF DARDANELLEs BOIBARDED
London, Feb 20, $50 P. M.-The British and French
fleets it was officially announced here to-day, bombarded
the forts of the Dardanele Friday with considerable
effect The bombardment of the Dardaneles renewed
to-day the announcement added with planes cooper
ating.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-02-20

CONTINUED on Page 81
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-02-20
General Condition.

Yesterdays Weather
Highest temperature, A..
Lowest temperature. 20.
Mean temperature. 30.
Normal temperature. 30.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-02-20
RUSSIANS MAKE ANOTHER
ATTACK ON PRZEMYSL;
lombard DARDANELLES
Austrians Reported to Have Suffered Heavy Losses Dur
ing Past Few Days, Esp eciay in Vicinity of DunkIe
Pass; Germans Take Several important Polish Cities
From Russians; Few Important Changes in Western
Theater


attacks, whfc had"c sideratle