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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-08-07
CHARGE CHURCHMAN
WITH LOOT|NG MAIL
Railway Mail Clerk, Who Formerly
Lived Here Is Trapped
at Johnstown
LOCAL OFFICER MAKESARREST
President of arent-Teachers' Lea
que and Sunday School Leader
Held For u. S. Court

Johnstown, Aug. 7.-On charges
Of embezzlement, Joseph A. Bell, aged
80, who during his residence in Har-
rlsburg several years ago was an ac-
tive churchman was held under 81 900
bail for United States court by Gov
ernment officials, yesterday. Bell is
mail clerk on the Black Lick branch
of the Pennsylvania Railroad.
Mail containing money had been
strangely disappearing on the Black
Lick branch for some time, and
scheme was made to catch the of
fender. Two test letters containing
money consisting of marked bills.
were sent by the post office authorities
to an address in Indiana, and the let
ters failed to reach their destination.
Bells arrest yesterday afternoon fol-
lowed, and it is said the missing let
ters were found on him. He admitted
taking $7.25 from three letters at va
rious times.
Bell was a tennis enthusiast, and
had all afternoon to play, as no trains
with mail stopped at Cresson. He was
iarrested yesterday afternoon by Post
Office Inspectors w. NJ. Calvert, of AL
toona; A. b. Crawford, of Harrisburg
and j. V. Holtey, of Philadelphia, as
he returned from a tennis court and
was attired in white flannel trousers.
He is being held in the city prison
here.
He has been employed on the Black
Lick branch since January 1, 1913,
and formerly had resided in Harris
burg and Philadelphia. He is presi-
dent of the Cresson Parent Teachers
Association, and assistant superinten-
dent of the Cresson Presbyterian Sun
daV school
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-08-07
YEAR OLD WOMAN
NABBED IN A RAID
Police Arrest Eight Inmates of
Disorderly River Street
House


In. raid this morning at 227 River
street, an alleged disorderly house,
the police found eight inmates, includ-
ing Mary Thompson, aged 81 years.
Christie Law, whom the police claim
was routed from Cherry street. is said
to be the proprietress of this place.
Frequent complaints have been re-
ceived at the police department re-
garding practices at this house.
When the police learned that a beer
party was in progress to-day Sergeant
Eisenberger, Detective Ibach and Pa
trolman Schelhas swooped down on
the house and surprised the inmates.
Those found in the place besides
the Law woman and Mrs. Thompson.
were: Lottie Weaver, Bessie Bow
man, Mrs. Nick Santers, Rachel Bier
bower. Daniel Lessus and George
Siess.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-08-07
FINISHING TOUCHES
To RIVER SLOPES
Construction of Ramp" Nearly
Done; to Plant Shrub
berry

Finishing touches in the general
scheme of treatment of the River
Front slopes in South Harrisburg from
Paxton to Dock street are now oc-
cupying the attention of City Commits
sioner NJ. Harvey Taylor, superintend-
ent of parks.
The construction of the ramps
from the top of the embankment to
the river walk is practically finished
and preparations for the planting of the
barbary and otner shrupbery are be-
ing completed. The pretty effect of
the young trees, recently planted, al
ready conveys some idea of the beauty
of the new section of park in the near
future.
Hundreds of yards OF parkland have
been reclaimed in this section and the
commissioner is adding what touches
are necessary to put the slopes In first
class shape. The park head, like the
other city departmental superintend-
ents are devoting all the time they
can spare to cleaning up In anticlpa-
ton of the big three-day celebration
that is to mark the completion of
Harrisburg's public improvement pro-
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-08-07
Telegraph Invites Views
of Boys and Girls on
City improvements

In view of the great interest in
the September celebration of the
first big program of improvements
for Harrisburg, the Telegraph de-
sires to get the views of the girls
and boys of the city upon the value
of these Improvements to them.
In order to encourage these ex-
pressions from the school girls and
boys of Harrisburg the Telegraph
is going to offer a series of three
prizes for papers not to exceed zoo
words in length upon the theme,
why is Harrisburg a Better City
For the Girls and Boys as a Re
suit of Improvements of the Last
Fifteen Years"
This contest will begin Septem-
ber 1st and continue to September
5 inclusive. All papers will be
submitted to a committee of COM
petent judges and prizes of $500,
$500 and $500 will be awarded for
the best three papers.
Further particulars will be an
nounced later. Public and private
schools are included. The most
meritorious of all the papers sub
mitted will be printed.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-08-07
Officials Do Not Know
When Work Will Start
on New Freight Station

Nothing is known here as yet when
work on the new Pennsylvs mia Rail-
road freight station in South Second
street will be started. At the office of
Superintendent William B. McCaleb of
the Philadelphia division, 1t was said,
that no appropriation has yet been
made in Philadelphia to cover the cost
of the improvement.
At the office of w. F. Martin. the
engineer in charge of this work, it was
said that outside of work on inlets,
there is nothing doing in South Har-
risburg. In information has been re-
ceived at Mr.. Martins office as to the
time for starting of work on the new
buildings.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-08-07
DR.. Eager Will Try to
Walk 81 Miles on His
61st Birthday, Sept. Z

On Tuesday, September Z, DR.. John
Fl. Eager. 1884 North Sixth street, will
be 81 years of age. AS is his custom,
try to cover a distance equal to the
number of years he is old. Last year
he walked sixty miles on his birthday
anniversary.
The walk this year will be by way of
Jamestown road to Johnstown, Leb-
anon county. thence TO Lebanon, and
homeward by way Of the Reading
turnpike. DIR. Eager is in daily train
ing for this pedestrian feat. He walks
about thirty-five miles three days each
week. DR.. Eager recently walked to
Clarks Ferry and home by way of
Duncannon, Marysville, West Fairview
and Wormleysburg. Next week he
will walk to Lancaster by way Of Co
lumbia-
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-08-07
BY Astoeinted Prsts

Washington, Aug. Z. - Secretary
Lansing after consultation with Sec
retary Lane and other administration
leaders in touch with the Mexican sit
uation was to-day completing the
draft of the Pan-American appeal to
the factions in Mexico which will be
presented to President Wilson before
the third meeting OF the conference is
held in New York.
Meanwhile the six Pan American
diplomats invited to confer with Sec
retary Lansing on the Mexican prob
lem, have submitted reports to their
governments, replies to which proba
bly, will be received before the meet
ing in New York which was called by
the Secretary to meet early next week.
The meeting place was transferred to
New York because the various diplo-
mats are spending the summer in the
vicinity of that city.
To Discuss Possible Steps
Discussion at that meeting will deal
more particularly with the possible
steps to be taken should the appeal
to the Mexicans to end the Civil war
themselves fail of its object.
All of the conferees, however, are
in accord with President Wilson's gen.
eral plan and have pledged individ-
[Continued on Page 81
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-08-07

The threat of danger to the Russian
troops who evacuated Warsaw and are
supposed to be still making their way
eastward into Russia seems to-day to
be greatest from the south.
The advance of the German forces in
the territory southwest of Dvinsk is
set forth in considerable detail in the
newspaper dispatches from London
and this military movement supported
by railroad connections from Libau
and Shawl constitutes, in the opinion
of British observers real menace to
the forces of Grand Duke Nicholas.
An indication of the extent of the
German progress in the Baltic pro-
vinces of Russia is found in a dispatch
from Copenhagen which says that the
city of Kovno some so miles to the
west of Wilma, is being evacuated by
the Russian municipal officials as well
as by the civilian population. Furthe
more Riga, at the mouth of the river
Dvina, is expected to pass to German
possession at any time.
A dispatch from Athens indicates
that Greece is holding out against the
allies in their evident efforts to win
this over a key to the entire Balkan
situation, to their side. The adherence
of Bulgaria and Rumania is depend
ent largely on the attitude of Greece.
An Italian submarine has been sent
10 tne boJtom IN the Adrlauc by an
Austrian submarine, according to a
news dispatch from Rome.
Italian forces are reported to have
captured Monte San Michele on the
Austrian frontier, a position which
threatens Gorilla.
Sweden to Be Neutral
The official statement of the French
War Office recites the continuance OF
hand grenade fighting and artillery ex-
changes. The engagements with
grenades were very spirited in the AR.
[Contfnued on Page 81
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-08-07
TRIES To HURL BABY
OUT OF WINDOW
Punches Wife's Face When She
Interferes; He's Now Be-
hind the Bars

And Dushe, 641 Calder street, at
tempted to throw his 3-year-old baby
daughter out the kitchen window this
morning. When his wife interfered
he punched her in the face. The po-
trolman Schelhas arrested Dushe. He
was sent to Jail for hearing on a
charge of assault and battery.
At the police department it was
said that Dushe gets on the rampage
at frequent intervals. Sometime ago
he beat his wife. He had been drink
ing this morning and was in an ugly
mood, according to Patrolman Schel-
has.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-08-07
John S. Musser Officer
in National Electric Assn.

John S. Musser. president of the
Dauphin Electrical Supplies Company,
was notified to-day of his election as
third vice-president of the National
Electrical Contractors Association at
the convention held recently in San
Francisco. The association is made
up of representative electric contract
ing concerns in all parts of the United
States. Mr.. Musser was elected presi-
dent of the PENNSYLVANIA Electrical
Contractors Association at a dinner in
Philadelphia over which he presided
as toastmaster.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-08-07
SUNDAY BATHERS WARNED TO BE
CAREFULBECAUSE OF HIGH WATER
Police Chief Points Out Dangers of Current and Depths and Urges
Hundreds of Swimmers Exercise Every Caution Tomorrow

Owing to the fact that the river is
much higher than usual at this time
of the summer, Col. Joseph b. Hutch
ison, Chief of Police, this morning is
sued a word of warning to the hun
dreds who take dip in the Susque-
hanna every Sunday afternoon, along
the river shore and on the island
beaches.
full and take no foolish chances by
wading out too far from the shore
The frequenters of Independence
Island were particularly warned by the
Police Chief. Ordinarily in August,
the water at this resort is very lobv,
but the river is about four feet higher
here than usual and is over the depth
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-08-07
APPEAL FOR PEACE IS
NOW BEING DRAFTED
Lansing, Lane and Other Leaders
Are Completing Note to
Mexican Factions
CONFERENCE NEXT WEEK
Pan-American Diplomats Will Hold
Next Session in New
York City
CONFERENCE NEXT WEEK

Washington, Aug. 7.-On behalf
OF General CarranZa, a formal
brief on the Mexican situation was
filed with Secretary Lansing to-
day, practically asking for politi-
cal recognition and proposing
that CarranZas Washington
agents meet any of the other fac
tions in peace conference.
The brief submitted by Charles
y. Douglas, General Carranza's
American counsel, sets forth the
formal suggestion of peace con-
ference in the following language:
We have in Washington, MFR.
Arredondo, in the capacity of a
special representative of the con-
stitutionalist government and. at
this time Mr.. Cabrera, a member
of Mfr. CarranZa's cabinet is here.
They are men of fine ability and
excellent character and are anx-
ious TO serve their country in the
highest and best sense. Either.
or both of them am assured will
be glad to confer with any element
of the Mexican people, with a view
to furthering the common inter-
est, the peace and the welfare of
the nation"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-08-07

After your swim in the ocean,
you will be ready for a quiet rest.
Then is when you will want your
favorite paper, so that you may
know what is going on at home,
Going on your vacation and read
ing strange newspapers is like
breaking in a pair of new shoes
Enjoy reading comfort by hay-
ing the Harrisburg Telegraph
mailed to your vacation address
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-08-07

of most swimmers very short dis
tance from the shore.
There is always big crowd OF
bathers about Independence Island on
a Sabbath afternoon said the Colonel
'and most of the accidents there have
occurred on Sunday. The water is
high and the, current is terrific.
Bathers should take these conditions
into consideration Tomorrow. l would
advise all swimmers to stick close to
the shore. And those who cannot
swim must of course be doubly care
full
Patrolmen along River Front have
been instructed to keep a sharp look
out for possible accidents and a pull
motor will be kept in readiness for
emergency calls.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-08-07
Thousand Feet of Slabs
Still to Be Placed
on the River Dam

There is still remaining to be placed
about a thousand feet of slabs along
the breast OF the river dam and this
work cannot be done until the river
shall have receded to the usual sum-
mer stage. 1t is also likely that the
higher level will not be created until
the gap at Market street shall have
been closed.
Tt is believed this can be done in q
short time If the work Is pushed, as
Commissioner Lynch will doubtless
push 1t after Council has finally an
proved the ordinance next Tuesday.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-08-07
DYNAMITE USED To
CLEAR AWAY DEBRIS
Coroner Hanley and His Deputies
Will Conduct Inquest at Erie
Monday
By Associated Pres,

Erie, Pa. Aug. 7.-Eleven victims
of Tuesday nights flood were buried
to-day while Coroner ranley and his
deputies were arranging for the in
quest which had been scheduled for
Monday. Competent engineers were at
work preparing data for presentation
to the War Department at Washing
ton with a view to federal regulations
that would prevent further filling in OF
the Mill Creek channel and thus tend
to avert a repetition of the disaster.
The investigation of the channel was
in charge of Charles H. English, city
TContinued on Page 9.1
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-08-07
THIEVES RANSACK
FRONT ST. HOUSE,;
MISS $500 IN CASH
Herr Home Turned Topsy-Turvy
During Absence of
Family
TOOK SHOE BLACKING OUTFIT
Safety Razor Sets Also Stolen. but
Money in Church Envelopes
Is Untouched
TOOK SHOE BLACKING OUTFIT

Thieves turned the home of Mrs
A. ]. Herr, 19 North Front street
topsy -turvy sometime during the last
three weeks.
All that is known TO be missing is
a shoe blacking outfit and several safe
ty razor sets. The thieves missed $500
in cash in their ransacking operations,
The money was in sealed church en-
velopes in a desk drawer which had
been opened and searched. Other
valuable articles were overlooked.
Several empty jewelry cases were
found. but 1t is believed the jewelry
was placed in safety vault a short
time ago.
The robbery was discovered this
morning by Daniel Herr, attorney, son
of Mrs. Herr, who has just returned
home. Mr.. Herr and his mother have
been visiting in New Jersey. Mrs.
Herr is expected home on Monday
when an inventory will be taken to
ascertain what other valuables are
missing.
Cut Screen Door
The thieves gained an entrance by
cutting the wire in the screen door at
a rear entrance. They then broke the
glass in the doorway. placing the
broken pieces of glass on a pile at the
side Of the step.
The thieves unlocked the door by
reaching through the hole made in
the broken glass. But the robbers
found bolt at the bottom of the door
so they had to climb through the hole
in the door.
Greasy finger marks were found on
the outside and inside of the door,
indicating efforts on the part of the
robber to find the bolt
Worked BY Candle Light
Two rooms were ransacked on the
fret floor. The thieves used a candle
taken from q mantle. The money
was in the desk in one of the rooms,
but the thieves evidently missed it.
On the second floor the rooms of Mrs
Herr, Miss Elizabeth Clendennin, the
housekeeper, and Mr.. Herr were WIS.,
the contents were scattered over the
floor, The razors and shoe backing
outfit stolen were in the bathroom.
valuable pin with amethyst and
diamond settings belonging to Mrs.
Herr was found on the floor of her
sons bedroom. 1t was taken from one
of the bureau drawers, and 1t is be-
heved was dropped when tie thieves
hurried to get away. The thieves
made an exit from the house through
the front door. Burned matches and
part of the candle were found in the
vestibule.
Work of Boys, Theory
The police department is of the
opinion that the robbery is the work
of boys. and that very little of value
has been taken. Miss Clendennin the
housekeper is on a visit to Aque-
duct. There has been no one in the
house for several weeks. a small boy
and hired man have been looking
after the garden and were working
this morning. They had not discov-
cred the broken glass in the door.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-08-07
PROHIBITION MEETING CALLED
Shtetal to Tie Teleernhh

Shippensburg, Pa, Aug. Z. J. C.
Rummel. chairman OF the Prohibition
Party of Cumberland county, has called
a meeting in the Courthouse. at Car
lisle, Pa, on Tuesday, August 10 at Q so
for the Campaign and the transaciingg 5as ing
of any other business that may come
before It A number of county offices
are to be illed at the November cleo
ton
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-08-07
FORMER RESIDENT DIES
AT GOSHEN, INDIANA

Goshen. Ind. Aug. 7.-Volpert Fink.
n years old. and a former resident OF
Harrisburg. died at his home here last
night after an illness of several
months. Mr. Fink came to Harrisburg
from Germany in 1855, and in 1856 Io
Gated in Goshen. lie was the father
of Mrs. Frank L. Cook, of Harrisburg.
and a brother of Henry and Frederick
c. Fink. of Harrisburg. both of whom
were prominent residents of the city
and who died several years ago.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-08-07
DIR. t. NJ. BUICK DIES

Cancer Specialist Passes Away After
Two Weeks Illness
DIR. T. Nj. Buick, of 317 North Sec
ond street. died this morning follow
ing an illness of two weeks. DR..
Buick. who was past 70 years old,
was a cancer specialist. He practiced
for over twenty-four years In this city.
He is survived by an only daughter,
Miss Buick. No definite arrangements
have been made in regard to the
funeral, but it is probable that 1t will
be held on Tuesday. DIR. John d. Fox,
pastor of the Grace Methodist Epis-
copal Church, will conduct the services.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-08-07
THE WEATHER

For Harrisburg and vicinity, Cen
orally fair weather with moder-
ate temperature Tonight and
Sunday.
For Eastern Pennsylvania, Gener-
ally fair tonight and Sundnyt
moderate west and southwest
winds.
River
The West Branch and Upper North
Branch will fall. The Lower
North Branch will rise slightly
or remain nearly stationary to-
night and fall Sunday. The main
river will rise slowly Tonight and
begin to fall Sunday. A stage of
about 7.S feet is indicated for
Harrisburg Sunday morning.
General Conditions
Showers, mostly light, have occur
red in the last tyventy-fOur hours
over the greater part of the Lake
Region and In the Upper Ohio
Valley, Middle Atlantic and
Southern New England States.
Temperaturei 8 q. m, 6s.
suni Rises, biO9 n. MT sets, 7i14
p. m.
Moons New moon. August 10. $3.50
q. m.
River stagei IA feet above low
water mark.
Yesterdays Weather
Highest temperature, "a.
Lowest temperature, g..
Mean temperature. 6s.
Normal temperature, "a
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-08-07
CONTINUED on Page 9.)
MAYOR NOT RUNNNG-YEr

Mayor John K. Royal did not an
nounce his candidacy to-day. He'was
too busy to talk politics He said
There is a month yet before it is toe
late to file papers,"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-08-07
RIGA WILL SOON Be
GERMAN POSSESSION
Russians Expected to Give Up
Place at Amy Time Dis
patches Say
ITALIANS NEAR GORIZIA
Teutonic Forces Push Forward IN
ITALIANS NEAR GORIZIl
Teutonic Forces Push Forward ir
Effort to Surround Russian
Armies

Petrograd, Aug. Six hum
dred thousand new recruits are
on the way to the front to REIN
force of the Russian army, 1t was
announced to-day. More soldiers
will be dispatched daily. The an
nouncemcnt of the strengthening
of the forces at the front says the
Russian army retains all its CO.
hcsion, strength and energy"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-08-07

IS
Des Mones, Ia Aug Ralph De Palma set the pace }
when the drivers in the soone automobile derby were
ve9 the starting signal by Starter Jack Edwards before an
immense audience the new mile speedway here this after
noon shortly after 3O o'clock Lombard went out of the
race the lap with broken connecting
rod I'm
CELEBRATE VICTORY AT WARSAW {
Munich, Friday, Aug. O. via Berlin and London Aug
T. 313 P MA crowd of over 100000 persons, represent
ing all classes of society assembled at evening to-day on the
historic Koenig P1a Munich 20 celebrate the German
victory at Warsaw Ivangorod :
THREE LLEXICANs KILLED }
Brownsville, Tex Aug. s. - Fighting three against !
twenty three Mexican outlaws killed by posse last
night farmhouse about thirty miles north of here One
posse was slightly wounded The fight lasted not more
than ten seconds. !
TWO MEN HURT IN MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT ;
Two men were seriously hurt at o'clock this afternoon
in motorcycle accident Lawnton suburb mile west of
Rutherford Station George L. King 1886 Swatara street.
and brotherin-a Harry Filler same address, are the
injured Filler has broken leg and possible ntera
injuries King received several fractured ribs. The acc
when side car to the motorcycle in which
Filler riding broke away from the cycle throwing both
the road. Filler rushed the Harrisburg Hos
pital. King was taken home
MONTREAL WINS FIRST GAME
First gar 9-12-1. 8
ANOTHER FORT CAPTURED
Berlin, Aug 7, via Lonodn P. M-Fort Dembe COM
prising part of Warsaw forhcaons on right bank
of the Vsua river has been captured by German troops
according to official statement given to-day by the
, German army headquarters staff
MARRIAGE LICENSES
tenry nr Cyds de & KamlIier Elvi5a Welsh city
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1915-09-10
RUSSIA.
Accusations of Espionage Disproved

Although numerous accusations have
been made it is significant that so far
the Russian Government has not been
able by judicial methods to discover even
one single case Of Jewish treachery. Some
months before the Lomzha trial similar
case engaged the Warsaw Military Court,
where several Jews from Grojec were in
the dock. In Grojec many Jews, owing
to alleged military espionage, had been
condemned by court-martial to be put to
death by strangulation, and still more
were throttled by the Cossacks. Some
Jews were transported from there to War
saw and placed, not before court-martial,
but before more or less regular military
court, in order that an example might be
made of them. But the trial showed that
the entire material Of the charge was a
pure invention. Uupon the motion OF the
Court itself the trial was annulled, and
all the accused were released. But despite
this issue, the legend of Jewish treachery
is likely to last as long as the war.