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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-02-23
lions GREAT ARMY
GOES MARCHING ON
CAIN OF OVER SEVEN HUNDRED
ruOTsAND MEMBERS IN THE
UNITED STATES IN 1914.
GRAND TOTAL IS 3S,7OS,I49
All Churches Show Remarkable In
crease, But Methodist Lead in the
Gains. Third of Population AMI"
lated With Religious Bodies.

Gains. Third of Population Anil"
lated With Religious Bodies.
The religious bodies of the united
States have no cause to be dlscorlag-
ed over the results of the year 1919.
The new communicates or members
added made good all the losses addeo
by death, expulsion or withdrawal
and left a surplus of nearly three
quarters of a million. That IS the
total membership is 763,07S greater
than it was in 1913. This is an aV-
erage increase of two per cent for all
bodies. great and small, Christian
and non-Christian. Elaborate status
tical tables prepared by DR. H. X.
Carroll and issued by the Federal
Council OF the Churches OF CHRIST
in America show in detail the gains
and losses of the year.
The grand total of members is no"
38,7O8,149. All the larger denom-
nations share in the increase. Bap-
lists gained 121,125, Eastern Ortho-
dox churches $4,000, the Roman
Catholic church 136,S5O, the Luther
ans 56,248, the German Evangelical
Synod, representing the State Church
of Prussia, 29,315, the Methodists
31,460, the Presbyterians 56'Ol9'
the Protestant Episcopal church 2S'-
641.
The Protestant Episcopal church
has crossed the million line, having
gained S6,46S since 1910, and over
100000 since 1900.
The Roman Catholic church has
gained nearly million and quarter
since 1910, and more than five and
half million since 1900.
The Methodist Episcopal church,
the second largest denomination,
gained 187,487 in 1914, and nearly
100000 since 1900.
The thirty churches constituting
the Federal Council of the Churches
of Christ in America report, as Will
be seen, nearly 17,5OO,O0O members
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-02-23

somewhat less than half of the ag-
gregate for all denominations, with
100000 ministers and nearly 1884,
900 churches. These bodies have
net increase of over 100000 mem
hers. or more tina ntwo-thirds OF the
entire increase of all bodies.
There are nine denominations,
which have a million and upward,
the Roman Catholic, 1874, the
Methodist Episcopal, 3,603,265, the
Southern Baptist, 2,592,217, the Ma
tionaI Baptist (colored), 2,018,S60,
the Methodist Episcopal, South, p
0O5,7 the Presbyterian, Northern,
1.442,49S, the Disciples OF Christ,
1.363,163, the Northern Baptist Con-
vention. 1,238,323, and the Protest
ane Episcopal, 1,015,238. These
seven denominations aggregate over
100000 members, or more than
three-fourths of the entire aggregate
Of the 10 religious bodies
The effects on church membership
Of the European war in narrowing
the stream of immigration were
probably quite small, as only the last
five months of the year were lnVolV-
ed. The emigration of men to take
part in the great conflict would not
be very large factor for the same
reason. The German bodieS-Luth-
eran, Reformed, and the representa-
five of the Prussian State Churcn'
all show unusual gains for 1914. On
the other hand, Roman Cathollc
r~o;~c n 10 01litn small
The summary shows that the total
increase of ministers was 81 u
which is unusually large, while the
total increase of churches was l.
441. which is unusually small.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-02-23

Washington, D, C.-Right of way
over the Georgia judgeship bill in
favor of appropriation bills was again
granted by the speaker of the house
today. Representative Webb was un-
certain tonight when he will be able
to get the bill before the house. 1t
may be several days before the appro-
priation bills are finished, and even
then the bills of concern to the couh-
try as a whole, rather than to a par
ticular section, may crowd the judge
ship bill aside.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-02-23
THE CONSUMPTION OF
COTTON SLIGHTLY SMALLER
Census Bureau Issues an Interesting
Report ON Cotton Used.

WASHINGTON.-T census bu-
reau today announced that cotton
used in January. 1915, was 46S,S77
bales as compared with 517, 299
bales used last January.
During the six months ending in
January there we're used 1851, 09S
bales as compared with 2,S16,625
bales for the same period last year
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-02-23

The girl who says she is going to
convert Gotham to Mormonism is
carrying Goals to Newcastle if the
front pages of New York newspapers
reflect anything.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-02-23
BARTLETT BLOCKS
THE JUDGESHIP BILL
MACON CONGRESSMAN CAUSES
ANOTHER DELAY IN CONNEC-
TION WITH MEASURE.
CRISP ASKED HIM A QUESTION
Speaker Clark, to Preserve Peace,
Recognized MIR. Bartlett. Other
Bills Have Right of Way, and Flu
ture of Measure Is Uncertain.

WASHINGTON, D. C.-Considera-
ton of the Georgia judgeship bill in
the house was delayed today by the
demand of Representative Bartlett,
of the Sixth Georgia district, that ne
be recognized by the speaker to bring
the annual pension appropriation bill
before that body. Representative
Webb secured recognition from the
speaker Immediately after the read
ing of the journal and asked that
the senate's action on the bill be con-
sidered by the house.
Representative Bartlett rose imme-
diately and declared that he had at
tempted to obtain recognition, but
had been unable to get it, and that
the pension bill was the order of bus
mess. He demanded that the appro-
priation bill have the right of way.
Representative Crisp, who was help
Representative Bartlett's friends
before the house, asked why Judge
Bartlett had not pressed the pension
bill Tuesday and Wednesday when
it was as much in order as it was
today.
The speaker, wishing to preserve
peace, decided to recognize Judge
Bartlett and make way for the Judge
ship bill tomorrow morning.
Representative Bartletts' friends
placed his name before the president
for consideration of the new judge
ship, and it is known that their ac-
ton is pleasing to Judge Bartlett. He
will not be eligible for the appoint
ment. however, until after March 4,
when he will retire from Congress.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-05-27

rage.
Consul General SINNERS message
follows:
Green. Master OF American steam
er Nebraskan, in wireless address to
me. via London, reports:
Nebraskan passed Fastnet Rock
Tuesday 4.S2 p. M; from Liverpool
bound for Delaware Breakwater in
ballast. At S.24 p. m. when steamer
was about As miles west, half south
from Fastnet she experienced violent
shock followed instantly by terrific
explosion, bursting matches and throw
ing hatch beams, cargo derricks and
twisted iron into air. filing lower hold
forward completely with water. Crew
Immediately took to boats.
After standing by ship one hour
returned on board and at 1890 started
for Liverpool. About 1.25 a. m met
two vessels sent by British admiralty
in answer to our wireless call. One
has been in attendance ever since.
Occurred at Dusk
1T was dusk when the explosion
occurred. Flag had been hauled down
painted on both sides of the ship in let
ters 6 feet tall. Had no warning and
saw nothing
Ambassador Page sent the following
message:
Admiralty have reported from
Queenstown that the Nebraskan is
now on her way to Liverpool under
her own steam and is being escorted.
I am sending naval attache to Liver
pool to examine the ship, which it
now appears was outward bound from
Liverpool to Delaware breakwater
when she was torpedoed."
The message from Consul Frost said
the ship had struck a mine or tor
pedo" but gave no details.
AS soon as the dispatches were re-
ceived at the State Department they
were forwarded to the White House
and Immediately placed before Presi-
dent Wilson. AS they did not make it
certain whether the steamer had been
hit by mine or torpedo they left
unanswered the principal point that
the President and his advisers want
made
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-05-27

been impossible for him to put the
conversation into a telegram and make
it clear. Had it not been for the tele-
phone the matter under discussion
would have been lost, as 1t required a
decision within forty-eight hours.
The call was passed at 9.15, Eastern
time, or els San Francisco time, and
he talked on the conversation at 9.54
Eastern time, or 6.54 San Francisco
time. He said the transmission was
just as clear as If Mr.. Brayton had
been talking to him from another
telephone in this city. In nine minutes
the transaction was completed, which
would have taken, by personal inter
view. ten daNs.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-05-27

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team and several of the other athletes
at the institution.
In case of fire or fire drill 1t is the
duty of the patrol to take charge of
the Railways and stairs, keep the stu
dents orderly. and should anyone fall
or get hurt to give first aid. The MEM
bers of the patrol Will also be as
signed regular places in chapel near
the doors so that in case of fire they
will be the first ones in the hall.
Should any of the stairways be shut
off in case of fire. the boys are in
structed to guide the students to fire
escape or another stairway. Professor
Dibble said to-day that he intends
to try the patrol in the near future.
Each year the captain of the football
team will be president of the patrol.
A special committee appointed by
the seniors decided to have the class
trip to West Point this year on Satur-
day, June 10, the first day after COM
mencement exercises. The last eX-
animation for the seniors will be held
tomorrow. The remainder of the time
until commencement will be used in
training for the class play, to be given
June II. in Chestnut Street Audi
torium.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-05-27

bers of the graduating class will par
ticipate in the program.
After a selection by the orchestra
Mckinley Young, the class president
will deliver his address. Miss Anna
Stroup will read the class history,
which will be followed by a vocal duet
by Miss Esther Stauffer and Miss Eve
lyn Waidley. An oration, THE Value
of Time" will be delivered by Ralph
Bishop, and Miss Ethel Aungst will
follow with a reading entitled THE
Last Day at District No. g." Another
selection by the orchestra will be fol-
lowed by an Grafton, Pennsylvania s
Governor" by Frank Horstick. Miss
Ruby Thumma and Miss Edith Aungst
will then play a piano duet. The class
Will, by Miss Claire Stewart, will fol-
low. The class presentation, followed
by a selection by the orchestra, will
conclude the program. Commence
ment exercises will be held in Salem
Lutheran Church tomorrow evening.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-05-27

what else. In fact the girls learn how
to make everything small that may
be used about the home for decora-
tive purposes for stenciling, painting,
tooling leather, basket weaving and
the handling of colors-all have a
place in the course.
School Very Successful
In other words the day is past when
girls will be forced to spend twelve
or thirteen years in school studying
the same subjects that the boys must
study to fit them for the battle of
life.
Hereafter the girls will not be han
dicapped. They will study branches
that will fit them for their rightful
place in the home-just as for years
past our boys have studied subjects
that would fit them for a place in
business or some mechanical pursuit.
Altogether Steelton's vocational
training for girls is a marked success
"a success that reflects the untiring
efforts of Miss Eva F. Stoner, as super
visor; G. S. Davis, as principal and l..
e. McGinnes as superintendent-and
success that will likely induce the
school board to undertake the intro
duction of still more vocational work
In the schools.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-05-27
TAFT HOPES LOCAL
OPTIONISTS WILL WIN
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Governor was working on country
roads yesterday with a pick and
shovel. 1t was Good Roads Day."
was the reply.
That shows he is sincere" smiled
ex-President Taft. Governor Brum-
baugh is a good man and like him
very much. 1 am with him on the
local option question. believe he will
win out. hope he does
When told that Governor Brum-
baugh was likely to be a busy man
for sometime, as the legislature ad-
tourned a week ago and left the Gov
ernor with much legislation for con-
sideration, including the full crew re-
pealer. Ex-President Taft said:
Railroads should receive consid-
Grafton. 1t is not right to put them to
unnecessary expense. Railroads are a
big factor in the financial status of the
United States and should be treated
justly" Asked whether the country
was looking better from financial
standpoint. Mr.. Taft said
That confidence which means real
prosperity is not yet in sight. We
hope for better things but no one can
tell when our hopes will be realized
Governmental stringency IS not a good
thing" then he smiled.
Ex-President Tfat was busy prepar-
ing examination papers for Yale Uni
versity when the train reached Har-
Tisburg. He said: ''I have only a few
days left to get this work out. This is
why I am working en- route"
When it became known that Mr.
Taft was on the train many passen-
gers came into his car and extended
a warm greeting.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-05-27
GERMANS AGAIN RAID
COAST OF ENGLAND
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aircraft The material damage caused
appears to have been less than on the
occasion of the last raid.
Some reports say that two Zeppe-
lins took part in the raid. 1t is, how
ever, impossible to give the number
accurately because of the heavy clouds
through which the moon shone but
duly at the time of the attack.
The noise of the propellers of the
airships was first heard shortly be-
fore II o'clock. Then came at once
the shock of the explosions as the
bombs rained down from above. Some
of the missiles were incendiary and
threw out bright flares of light.
Crowds assembled in the streets of
South End to view the raiders. The
only fatality, the killing OF Mrs Fa-
bin. occurred while the woman was
leaving a street car. 1t is recalled that
on the previous raid the only victim
was a woman.
British aeroplanes went up in pur-
suit Of the raiders but were not sue
ceseful in overtaking them. Some
time later two Zeppelins were seen
over Burnham -on-Crouch, seven miles
to the northeast of South End, but nc
more bombs were dropped.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-05-27
HARRISBURG TALKS
TO SAN FRANCISCO
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featuring and Boiler Company are pro-
ducing for the Morton Truck and Trac-
tor Company. They had occasion last
evening to take up with z. L. Bray
ton, president of the Pelton Water
Wheel Company, San Francisco, Cal,
certain matters connected with the af-
fairs of the Harrisburg Manufacturing
and Boiler Company, which is asso-
ciated with the Pelton Company. AS
the matters being discussed contem-
plate a large increase in the capacity
of the plant, its facilities, and the
force of men to be employed, an i'm
mediate decision had to be reached
that prompt steps might be taken to
accommodate the new business.
S. F. Dunkle said to-day that this
decision had to be made within forty
eight hours, and required a personal
interview with Mr.. Brayton. The tele-
phone, of course, made this possible.
Had he not been able to talk to Mr..
Brayton he does not know what he
would have done, as it would have
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-05-27
Marysville Delegation to
Come on Special Train

Another big delegation from Marys-
Vile will visit the Hills tabernacle
Monday evening, June 10. A special
train has been chartered and the
Marysville band with about 500 peo-
pie will make the trip to Steelton.
A feature of last evenings services
was the singing of a song written by
Charles Pierce, a Steelton boy. and
set to music by william Yates, pianist
of the party. Lawrence A. Stahl, mus
ical director of the party. directed the
chorus.
Evangelist Hills preached on The
New Birth" During his sermon he
knocked out some of the old argu-
ments that unbaptized children who
die in infancy are lost. Mrs Hills
will preach in the tabernacle this
evening
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-05-27

sioner Jacob Meshey, Chief of Police
Longnaker and Edward Lewis, sec
retary of the Board of Health, to-day
completed their inspection of the side
walks in the borough.
Before Squire Gardner. Rada
Vrkovic, who stands six feet six in
his stocking feet, was held for court
for indecency, to-day. He was ar
rested by Constable Bomgardner.
Amos Lavinder. colored, Harrisburg.
will get a hearing this evening on
charges of furnishing liquor to a 16-
year-old boy. He was arrested by De-
tective Durnbaugh. Michael Carroll,
60 years old, a panhandler, arrested
by Constable Glib, was released after
telling a story of better days.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-05-27

On tie bureau lay valuable jewelry
belonging to Mrs. Steiner. Softly he
crept into the room. Here
Enter "DIana!"
Got Him BY the Trousers
She got him by the seat of the
trousers; he shook her off; she grab
bed him again; and down the stairs
they tumbled.
The burglar managed finally to get
loose and his trusty legs carried him
out to an alley in the rear of the house
and over the fence.
At least that's how it's all supposed
to have happened. Mr.. Steiner woke
up Just in time to hear the rumpus
see the chase. reach for his roll and
call the police.
And now Mr.. Burglar man--remem
bcr that Diana" was a mighty hum
tress-and is.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-05-27
NO DIFFERENCE

A darkey running a ferry across A
Southern river was accosted by a
poor white stranger who wanted to
cross. but hadn't the wherewithal.
Pete scratched his woody poll. per-
Dlexedly. then queried: "Doan' yo'
got no money at all?"
No" was the detected reply.
But it doan' cost YOU but three
cents ter Cross" insisted Pete.
II know, but l hain't got three
cents.''
After a final inward think. Pete re-
marked: 81 done tell you what: a
man what amt got three cents am
ies' as we'll off on dis side og de rib
her as on de odder!" National
Monthly.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-05-27
STEELTON SNAPSHOTS

Visit Lebanon Lodge.-Forty mem
bers of Steelton Lodge, No. All,
Knights of Pythias, motored to Leb-
anon last evening, where they were
guests of Acme Lodge
job Is Completed.-TheP Pennsylva-
MIA Steel Company yesterday COM
pleted an order for 2.100 tons of struc-
tural steel for the Remington Arms
Company, Of Bridgeport. Conn.
Canoists Plan Trip.-About a dozen
members of the Steelton Canoe Club
are planning a trip down the river
from Newport Sunday. Another party
of canoeists will come down the yell
low Breeches from Bowmansdale,
Monday.
Inspect Paving.-Highway Commits
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-05-27
BULL TERRIER SAVES
BIG ROLL OF MONEY
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forming of the folks snoring on the
second floor. the robber crept up
stairs At the door leading into the
room where peacefully. and mayhap
noisily, slumbered the ex-pres ident
of Commons, the thief flashed his
pocket light into the room. And he
knew there was a good haul within
for "Charlie" Steiner is linotyper for
the Harrisburg Telegraph (and who
ever knew of a linotyper without a
eoodly roll?)
In the CLEAN of the fiashlight, the
burglars eyes fell on a big diamond
stud sticking in Charles shirt front.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-05-27
MIDDLETowN PERSONALS

Miss Marion Martin. who has been at
the Good Samaritan Hospital for the
past few months as a nurse, will be
home this evening to spend a little
time with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
]. B. Martin. soy
Mrs. Hoffer and daughter from Ty-
rome, is visiting Mr.. and Mrs. H. II.
Kline.
Mrs. Mont Shuster of Remove was
visiting Mrs. E. K. Mayes Of town yes
terday.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-05-27
sS2S% 4Os55 ssO4 1923

VI no
Nearly every county in the north
eastern part of the State reported
rainy conditions and in Monroe and
Pike counties no attempt was made to
do any work. In some of the other
counties work was abandoned before
noon while in still others il was not
until afternoon that work was begun.
In Blair county fifty carloads of Gin
ders were used on the roads and three
carloads of stone.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-05-27
BREAKS ARM IN FALL

Roger Howell, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Howell, of East Emaus street,
fell from the bleachers' stands on the
fair grounds Wednesday afternoon,
breaking his arm.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-05-27
$4,000 In LABOR
ON GOOD ROADS DAY
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run the value of the day much higher.
Efforts are being made at the State
Highway Department to obtain ac-
ourate information from every county
as to the amount of road improved
and the number of men VINO worked
together with the machinery used.
Most of the counties have reported
and indications are that If the wealth
ed had been clear twice the number of
men would have worked on the high
ways. AS it is close to $4,000 men at
work are reported from less than
three-fourths of the counties and the
road mileage improved runs from 20
to almost 700, Allegheny and some of
the big counties remaining to be heard
from.
|, Carloads of material were given In
some counties and organizations which
had hired men or induced members to
go out and work were aided by wo-
men who prepared lunches and looked
after the comfort of the workers.
Governor Delighted
Governor Brumbaugh said to-day
that he was delighted with the work
and material contributed and tet
that there had been a stimulus given
to local pride which would have an
Preliminary reports were received al
Preliminary reports were received az
the State Highway Department WIN
fifteen counties to hear from, reports
show that 41,000 men work on 5000
miles of roads. This total VIII be
swelled considerably when final reports
are received from counties such as Al
legheny, Dauphin, Lehigh, SusQue-
hanna, Washington and York, none OF
which have reported as yet. The tol-
lowing table gives the results BY couh-
ties:
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-05-27
|~OBERLIN :
Swatara Class to Hold
Class Day Exercises

Glass day exercises for the senior
class of the Swatara township high
school will be held this evening in the
high school at Oberlin. Twelve men,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-05-27
PIONIC FOR STUDENTS

Miss Overdeer, teacher of the
fourth grade of town, held a picnic
for her pupils in Borough Park to-
day.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-05-27
@MIDDLETOWN. e
MIDDLETowN COMMENCEMENT
WILL BE HELD TONIGHT

The Middletown high school will
hold It's commencement exercises this
evening in the Realty theater
Specimens of work in chemistry.
bookkeeping and different other
branches of study which are learned
in the school will be displayed.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-05-27
PAGES REPORT OF
ATTACK ON STEAMER

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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-05-27
TO ESTABLISH FIRE
PATROL AT CENTRAL

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Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1915-08-13

the conditions of care and handling
might be better, but these things will
account for only nominal loss.
The change from grass to alfalfa,
corn, barley, moIasses and straw, en-
silage, ETC., must be made gradually
and herein lies the secret of the heavy
losses of lambs in the feed lots in the
early fall. The desire to get the lambs
on fattening ration as early as pos
sible and failing to appreciate the dam
ger of too heavy feeding and change
of ration has helped to make lamb
feeding an Improbable business in
some instances. A sudden change of
feed, or overlooking, must be guarded
against in the domestic animals, es-
pecialIy is this true with the horse and
sheep.