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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-06-29

Helen sat with little account book
before her. a pencil in her mouth and
q forehead much wrinkled. in an eff
fort to balance properly. The month
ly accounts were always a hardship
TO Helen, who hated figures, but she
had determined to manage as eco
nomioally as possible and toiled faith
fully with her book every time the
bills came in.
She had the months grocery bill
before her. 1t seemed almost impos-
sible that with such a small family
30 many things were necessary. When
had they eaten all that fruit, and
surely they had never eaten canned
lobster. Helen thought faithfully, but
could not recall any time that she
had purchased canned lobster.
For one thing, Warren did not ap-
prove of canned meats or fish. and
besides, as she scanned the bill she
discovered that there were more items
of the same kind. Several cans Of
lobster. sardines, and some expensive
cheese.
Nora had gone out and had taken
Winifred. Helen was beginning to
worry about Winifred. She had
looked pale for several days. and
Helen dreaded the hot weather. She
wondered if Warren would approve
of her taking Winifred away some
where for the summer. She would
be perfectly satisfied If they could
go anywhere, just so long as it was
cool and comfortable. Last year she
had gone away with Warren on his
vacation, SNt the two weeks wore all
that shs SAA taken. Winifred had
not been with them, and this year it
was different.
Helen tried to decide whether to
wait till Nora came in, or to go out
40 he 1{of fn h af
was the trouble. She finally decided
to interview the Italian who kept the
fruit and vegetable place near where
she lived. She knew we'll the useless
mess of trying to economic by trying
a cheaper place to trade. Once last
year they had changed places, and had
at Warren's suggestion, carried home
parcels to save a few pennies. She
had discovered that it did not pay.
Most of the stores where the price
was less had fewer opportunities to
deliver, and it was a nuisance.
The streets seemed hot and the
children more prolific than ever.
Helen felt little uncomfortable as
she noticed several people look at her
closely. She had gone out without
a coat, thinking it too hot to bother
with one, and as her dress was charm
ing it made her look more conspicu-
Gus than she wished.
She reached the store at last and.
bill in hand waited for some one to
come up and ask what she wanted.
The store was cool and permeated
with the odor of fresh green vege-
tables and fruit. Vaguely Helen re-
membered the wharf at Colon and the
smell of bananas and grain. She
would never smell bananas Lgain
without thinking of that morning they
landed in the tropics. Some one came
up to her at that moment and asked
what she wanted, and Helen prof
fered her bill and asked what the
items meant.
"I am sure I never bought them"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-06-29

Dauphin county court for the hearing
of argument as to the ability of Miss
Henrietta Eaton, an alleged weak
minded person, to take care of her
estate. The inquiry will be directed by
Attorney Charles c. Stroh, counsel for
the petitioner.
To Sell Drug Business. - John c..
Orr, recently appointed by the Dau-
phin county court as receiver for the
Bowman, Nell and Company drug
stores, will sell the store, equipment
and stock on the precises, 1347 How
ard street, at 10 o'clock Saturday
morning, July II.
Commissioners Go To Stroudsburg.
County Commissioners Samuel S.
Miller, John H. Eby. and Isaac S. Hoff-
clerk, and County Controller H. w.
Cough left this morning for Strouds-
burg to attend the State convention
of county commissioners.
Wanted to Save Home For Father.
Efforts of Samuel S., John n. and
Mark E. Johnson, sons of Joseph M.
johnson to save the house of their
father from creditors, elected an opin-
ion from the Dauphin county courts
and a victory incidentally for Attor-
ney w. L. Loeser, counsel for the
Johnson boys. Each of the boys had
a judgment against the property of
their father but the boys decided that
they would satisfy their claims them
selves provided the house could be
sold and bought in again for their
parents. The plan would have carried
had not the Millersburg Manufactur-
ing Company, another judgment hold
er raised the bidding at the sheriff S
sale to such an extent that the sons
could no longer bid. The. close bid
ding at the time between the contest
ing attorneys was an amusing feature
of the sale. The Millersburg COM
pany won out, however, and the sons
stood to lose all their own claims had
it not been that Mr.. Loeser petitioned
the court to allow a re-opening of the
judgment. In an opinion handed
down yesterday Judge McCarrell sug-
gested a method for distribr ting the
shares among the boys.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-06-29
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she said. following the man to the
desk, where he produced his book
| and proceeded to look up the con-
| tested items.
Helen had traded there for some
time, and the man was obsequious
and evidently ready to rectify any
mistake.
You did not send anyone else to
the store, did you Mrs Curtis?" he
said. This first item is plainly
marked in the book. Look for your
self"
Helen satisfied herself that the man
was speaking the truth. She had had
lurking feeling when she had come
out that something was not quite
right. 1t did not seem likely that so
many mistakes would be made, and
yet who could have bought the ar
ticles?
Helen was plainly puzzled, and de-
cided to telephone home. Perhaps
Nora had come in and would know
about it. She stepped over to the
telephone and a moment later had
Nora on the wire.
Mora, 1 am down at the fruit
store. Do you. know anything about
any lobster charged on the bill? Or
sardines?"
Nora denied any knowledge, as
Helen was sure she would. She would
have suspected herself sooner than
Nora.
There must be some mistake" said
Helen positively. MY maid did not
purchase them, and l am sure 1 did
not"
The man had discovered the other
articles, plainly marked, and seemed
little uncertain as to how to pro-
ceed. "I'll let it go for "a day or So"
said Helen, finally. You will surely
find out the mistake, and you can let
me know" She had felt like adding
something about carelessness, but de-
cided not to. in case she was to blame
in any way.
At home she questioned Nora close
ly, showing her the bill, and the two
tried to think out a possible solu-
ton to the puzzle. Altogether the
bill came to over three dollars for
the things that Helen was sure she
had not bought. 1t was too much to
pay for principles sake, if nothing
else, when she was sure that she had
never bought them.
Warren's key in the latch came in
the midst of the discussion, and Helen
flew out to meet him. Nora called her
the next moment, and she left him to
hurry to the telephone.
"Oh, you did. we'll I was sure you
would. Yes, of course, the two names
are dllke. All rlBnL, nS up the Dill
and send it in again. Please be care
full next time"
Well that was over at least.
Yes, dear. the bill at the fruit
store" she said in response to War
ren's inquiry. Lobster and things on
the bill that I never bought"
You'd never had any trouble like
that If you would stop this Internal
charging" said Warren unsympathet-
ically. Some day you'll wake up to
the fact that was right, but I won't
get any credit for it,"
Another incident In this interesting
series will appear on this page soon.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-06-29
Civil War Veteran After
SO Years as Hermit Dies
at Hagerstown Hospital
Special to The Telegraph

I Hagerstown. Md, June 29.-Henry
Graybill, aged Sc years, a Union vet
eran of the Civil War, who spent the
last half century living the life of a
hernAt in South Mountain, died at the
hospital in this city after an illness of
five weeks. Graybill was found in his
log cabin home in the mountain east OF
Edgemont partially helpless and sick
and he was brought to the hospital for
treatment. At the time a considerable
sum of money was found in his bed
and later it was learned that he had a
big deposit in a bank in Waynesboro.
Graybill had been receiving a pension
OF sac month from the government
for a disability received during the
war and he had saved nearly all of it.
The aged veteran made a will before
being brought to the hospital, but the
contents of 1t are not known. His
nearest relatives are cousins.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-06-29
Constable Gruber Not
Drowned; Merely Drunk

About the time the people of Dau-
phin were preparing to drag Stony
Creek for the body of John Gruber,
constable of Middle Paxton township,
yesterday afternoon. Gruber was
standing before Mayor John K. Royal,
of this city, in the police dock. He
had been arrested for being drunk and
disorderly, and had been in the Dau-
phin county pail for seevral days. He
was fined $5.
Gruber was last seen walking along
the dam at Dauphin, and it was sup
posed he had fallen in and been
drowned. Preparations were being
made to drag the stream when he
came speeding to his home in a jit-
ney.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-06-29
MANY AT CoNfMUNIoN SERVICES
Special to The TeIeeydbh

Blain. Pa, June 29.-One hundred
and twenty-three members COM
muned on Sunday at st. Paurs Luth-
eran church in Madison township,
conducted by the Rev. ]. c. Reighard,
pastor.
A large congregation also attended
communion services on Sunday morn
ing in the lions Reformed church,
the Rev. ]. w. Keener, pastor. The
number at this church was 14s.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-06-29
GET MESSAGE 50 YEARS OLD
Relatives of Soldier Told OF His Death
at Gettysburg

SPetIdT 70 TIC eIegTdpH
Laurel, Del, June "a message 50
years old has just reached the rela-
tives of James Riggin in Laurel. Will
liam Thurston, a Civil War veteran,
visited Laurel and told of Higgins
death in the battle of Gettysburg, and
his last message to them. Thurston
and Riggin, as comrades, promised
thta should one be killed in battle,
the survivor would search for the
family of the other and tell of his
death
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-06-29
LIGHTNING STRIKES CHURCH
Special :, The Telegraph

Hagerstown, Nd, June 29.-During
brief thunderstorm that passed over
this city bolt of lightning struck the
tower of Trinity Lutheran Church and
knocked off 200-pound stone cap and
damaged the ornamental work on the
tower of the building. The stone was
partly buried in the concrete pavement
in front of the church.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-06-29
MoToRCAR COMPANY BANKRUPT
Special to The TeIseyabk

Special to The Telegraph
Detroit, June 29.-The Briggs?De
troiter Company, motorcar manufac-
turers, was adjudicated bankrupt by
Lee S. Joslyn, referee in bankruptcy,
here to-day. The liabilities of the con-
Germ are estimated at $350,0OO.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-06-29
YOUNG GIRL BADLY BURNED
Special to The TcIegrahh

Hagerstown, Md, June 29.-Miss
Mary Poffenberger, aged is, of Will
Transport, was probably fatally burned
by her clothing taking fire at a coal
oil stove at her home yesterday. Her
clothing was nearly burned off and she
was saved from a horrible death by
neighbors eXtinguishing the flames.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-06-29
WEDDING A SURPRISE
Special to The Telegraph

Dauphin, Pa. June 29.-Miss Fannie
Gruber. of Clark's Valley, and Charles
M. Douglas, of Dauphin, were quietly
married on Saturday morning at Har-
risburg. The wedding was a great
surprise to friends and relatives here.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-06-29

near dying. When
I got able to go
about, my back
hurt so when 1
would bend over
that 1 would have
to take hold Of
something wit h
my hands to get
up. Ny husband
got me two bot
ties of DR.. Pierce's
Favnrita Prascrin-
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-06-29
MARRIED AT HAGERsToWN
Special to The TeIegraeh

OFeVItIE tIsBFuFW
Hagerstown, Md. June 20. - Miss
Duty Roddy and Herbert N. Eckhart,
both of West Fairview, Pa, were mar
ried here yesterday morning by the
Rev. E. K. Thomas, pastor of the
First Baptist Church.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-06-29
'AWOS6MGOtS

The vaudeville bill at the Paxtang
Park Theater,, this week. makes
strictly first-class show in every re
spect. There is not an act in the bill
that would not be acceptable as part
of any vaudeville show we have ever
seen.
Madam oberta and her girls present
an act that is positive sensation as a
spectacular production. 1t is probably
the most beautiful offering ever pre-
sented on the park stage. The electrical
effects are really wonderful, and last,
but, not least, the dancing done. by
Madam oberta and her girls has that
grace and ease that is absolutely neces-
sary to make this style of dancing a
pleasing performance.
Billy Humphries, the musical mimic,
gave most unique performance, and
had his audience applauding from the
very start. Mr.. Humphries gives some
wonderful vocal limitations of musical
instruments and finishes with a whist
ling solo that is altogether pleasing.
Thessin's Dogs give about the classiest
canine performance in vaudeville. The
intelligence displayed by the pretty lit
tie fox terriers defies description and
can only be appreciated by those who
see their performance. To any dog lover
this act alone is worth the price of ad-
mission to the park playhouse.
Permane, the italian wizard of the
concertina, was the recipient of sew
forts, while George Moore "a comedy
juggler, proved that even at this late
day 1t is possible to create new feats
III IIc art VI JuBBlcTy.--AQNeTIl
"NTHE NEW GOVERNOR" AT THE
VICTORIA TODAY
This great masterfu1 production, that
deals with a serious problem which will
sooner or later confront the nation, will
be shown for the last time to-day at
10 a. m, IL 80 a. m, l p. M, 2:30 D. m,
p. M, $3.50 p. m, p. m, $3.50 p. m.
Philip Morrow grows to manhood in
the belief that the blood in his veins is
the most aristocratic in the South.
Cliff Noyes, a distiller of whisky of
the fiery brand made for negro con-
sumption, persuades Morrow to run for
Governor. Upon his election to the
Governorship he decides to sign a pro-
hibition bill, which means the ruin of
Noyes' business Noyes visits Morrow
and proves that there is a taint of
negro blood in Morrow. Morrow signs
the prohibition bill. resigns as Governor
and sacrifices his love to devote the rest
of his life to the uplift of the negro.
Tomorrow we present the fourth in
stalment of THE Goddess" in which
Anita Stewart and Earl williams are
featured. On Thursday we will offer
one of the greatest features we have
ever shown at this popular theater,
THE Sins of the Mothers Every
parent should see this remarkable
picture. 1t drives home" lesson
with telling effect-Advertisemen
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-06-29

The problem is now in the hands
OF Judge Charles Johnson, Union-Sny-
der district, sitting specially in the
Dauphin county court to decide.
Judge johnson slipped into town
yesterday at noon and for an hour
heard argument on the question in
Judge McCarrell's chambers, the ques-
ton having been raised by Attorneys
John Fox Weiss and John r. Geyer,
counsel for ]. Clyde Myton, secretary
of the Motor Club of Harrisburg who
appealed for a new trial following his
conviction in March quarter sessions
for violating the Middletown auto
speed laws. Attorney Weiss pointed
out that the "blow-your-horn' signs
were evidently erected by the consta-
bles on the edge of the town without
any municipal authority, and he de-
clared the establishing of such a
"horn-trap" without permission of the
municipal body was unconstitutional
To Apply For Charter.-Applicatio
to the State for a charter for the in
corporation of the United Stores" a
grocery firm, will be made by Attorney
Elwood T. Ramer Curtis L. Conover
and Wilson T. Hoy, July 81. The no.
tice has been fled by Mr.. Ramer, one
of the new members of the Dauphin
bar.
Wants Guardian Named. - July IL
at 10 o'clock has been fixed by the
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-06-29
A PENNSYLVANIA
WOMAN TESTIFIES

Back Neutrality-suspicious..
Cherry Tree, Pa.-"Eight years ago
when nv little girl was born I came
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-06-29
WHO SAID MOTOR|ST
SHOULD BLOW HORN :?
Question of Constable's Authority
to Place TRAP" at Middletown
in Dauphin County
Can a town con-

Can q town con-
stable erect a
blow = your mo-
to horn sign
where he pleases
without authority
of the town coun-
Gil, township su-
pervisors or city
commissioners and
arrest the motorist
who doesn't heed
the warning?
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-06-29

Another incident In this interesting
series will appear on this page soon.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-06-23
GRAND

Seldom has interest In serial
motion picture been held ms Sc.
curely as that IN The Diamond
From the SKY" the Grand's run.
ming moving picture story. The
eighth chapter will be shown, be-
ginning today The story reached
an exciting point In the last serial.
Several mysterious incidents are
scheduled for explanation in this
installment. Three other films.
"Fanchon the Cricket" lone reeD
Animated Weekly" and dis
mantled Beauty" will supplement
the bigger attraction.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-06-23
A PONY EXPRESS
RACE TO Be seen

When the West was young. the
superlative In rapid transit was the
pony express.
Express messengers then car.
ricd the mail over long miles OF
trail. at break-neck speed. horses
and riders changing every few
miles.
II was a dangerous business. and
the pony express messenger was
looked upon as one of the most ro-
mantle daredevil figures OF those
early days.
A pony express race will be one
Of the features of the Western
Stampede and Roundup at Madison
park, July 10 TO i6. during Shrine
week.
In this event. mounts must be
changed frequently while the horse
Is In motion. and riders will be re
quired to take the saddle without
touching the stirrup. swinging
from the ground 20 the back of the
horse at full gallop
There will be many other events
and contests. all governed By the
fixed rules OF roundup exhibitions.
which demand the spectacular and
which are framed to show the COW.
boys and cowgirls at their best.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-06-23
MISSION

a varied bin consisting ~ n
threepaFi drama. one.reel West.
ern play and a comedy. II offered
~ the Mission for the rcsi Of the
week The headline drama comes
from the famous Luhin studios.
where the smaller features are
made a speciality. II II called The
Darkness Before Dawn" in which
The popular Octave Handworth and
Ethel Hall have the leading roles
The Western drama. Fighting
blood Is a Vitaeraph reissue and
was directed bv Griffith. the si00..
Qon-B.yenr director. The comedy Ia
sonny Jim ~ the Mardi Gras."
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-06-23
ALEXANDRA

While IN point OF advertising
Charles Chaplin has distsnccd the
other films on this weeks Alham-
bra program. the rest OF the pic.
lures are corkers Leah Baird and
Loo Delaney are principals OF The
Way OF the Transgressor." strong
thrce-pari drama II Is one OF the
best photoplays any local house has
ever shown In addition there is an
interesting Hearst Selig week y and
Wild animal film. THE Angel Of
the Springs"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-06-23

lng today Hart again enacts the
role OF q bad man" IA two.part
Western drama. The Conversion
OF Frosty blake" The story con.
Germs the bad mans" enmity to.
wards a young parson. kav, Horace
ilrlghtray. which succeeding Incl.
dents finally turn into devoted
friendship Hart IL supported by
Louise Glaum and Charles Ray.
The Chaplin comedy. Mabel NJ the
Wheel. Is IN two reels Il has
been shown In Seattle before.
COLONIAL
Clara Klmhnli Young II making
her greatest local film success at
the Colonial this week. where she
has the star role IN Hearts In
Exile" drama OF Russian life
Crowds are fiocking to the big
Fourth ave house TO see the film
and the s. r. O. signs have been
hung out every night There are
some great snow scenes IN the pic
iure
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-06-23
HlBERNlAMS give
HARD TIMES DANCE

A hard times dance and straw
berry festival will be held in the
Ancient order OF Hibernians' club
house on Thursday night by mem.
bers Of division No. ?. ladies aux.
Hilary. All members and friends are
invited to attend In old clothes.
and cake. unlimited as
to quantity. and guaranteed as 10
quality. will be served.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-06-23
SECURING
DOMINION
FOR MEN
BY OLSON GARDNER

I.AGGAN, Alberta. Canada. June
% Step over the line into Canada
aud the war becomes a much nearer
thing II obtrudes Itself upon the
sight and into the every day peace
ful affairs Of work aud pleasure.
When you are waiting 10 take
your train. there are officers In
the kings khaki" on the platform
and you learn that company ~
about TO entrnin for camp, and.
later In August. they are TO go
over seas to help fill the gaps
around Ypres
You talk 10 the officer and find
that he IL the last OF four brothers
TO follow the colors and the other
three are already dead
Did he feel II necessary 10 add
himself 10 the three Ills widowed
mother had her doubts this he did
admit-but TO him u seemed the
only thing 10 do They had started
and there was but one thing TO do
To go thru
Ladies' Orchestra knits Socks
AZ the hotel where you stop there
IL a ladies' orchestra and between
dance numbers the musicians knit
go do the young girl dancers and
the chaperons always the heavy
gray wooden socks worn by the
soldiers
From your train you observe that
AZ every tunnel and bridge there Is
the khaki uniformed sentry with
his bayonei tipped rife. At every
small station and In the country
hotels are typewritien news bull
letins with the latest about the war.
In which the Germans are uni.
formly spoken OF as Huns" while
the kings troops are as uniformly
heroes.
And at every big town there IL a
standing invitation 10 workmeu and
citizens 10 become heroes by don.
ming the kings khaki and helping
to make up the additional $4,000
Canadians called for by the pro.
ylncial government
Soldiers Banqueted
The other night at Calgary a
beautiful banquet was given by the
Chamber OF Commerce TO members
OF the local biographical union.
vho had announced their intention
to enlist.
Enlistmenis In the industrial
army are also sought England has
sent out call TO the provinces for
artisans. men to work In the ship
yards and the ammunition plants
and there are two members OF the
British parliament now securing the
small towns OF the Canadian North.
west In search OF skilled men who
are willing to 30 TO England at
agreed wages " their expenses are
paid by the government
Tho war II long way off-hut
the casualties strike very close
home The Canadian losses al
ready total $1,000 Almost every
day the papers here carry long lists
OF the killed. wounded and missing.
Among the injured. about every
sixth man is described rs suffering
from poisonous Eases.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-06-23
cLEanER

Fine Feathers. ono - the most
successful shows ever presented
on the sneaking stage, is now In
picture form and - having It's first
showing IN Seattle today AT the
Ciemmer
II Is the story ~ Ycung woman
who endures agony FOR her foolish
aspirations sitter fine feathers tn
order 20 crafty her vanity The
picture has some remarkable sets
sh0 Wing night life AZ Murrays rcA-
tanrnnt. New YORK. the bursting ~
n dam. and the flooding ~ the sur.
rounding country Janet hescher
a. the star
CLASS a
William S. Hart. the Hroncho
artist Of "Twn.Guu Man fame. and
Charles Chaplin. world'renowncd
comedian. are the D alanfrs ~
the Ctrss As nsw bin. commsnr.