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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-09-11
FAKE SOLICITORS At
WORK ON PROGRAMS
FOR BIG CELEBRATION
Chamber of Commerce Warns
Against Giving Money to These
Smooth Gentlemen
COMMITTEEMAN ARE BUSY
Complete Program of Events Will
Be Turned Over to Manager
Hopkins Next Week
COMMITTEEMAN ARE BUSY

Don't contribute money to any
person for the great municipal
improvement celebration.
Don't place an advertisement
on any program or card with the
idea of helping the celebration.
These were the warnings given to-
day by the Harrisburg Chamber of
Commerce to its members and other
businessmen of the city. Henderson
Gilbert, president of the Chamber,
said that postcards will be sent out to
the members of the Chamber explain
ing the bodys plans for programs of
the big event and guidebooks of the
city for the visitors who will throng
into town from September % to 25.
President Gilbert said: No person
has been authorized to solicit for any
program"
The warning and statement from
the Chamber came as a result of in
formation that solicitors are working
in various sections of the city, trying
to get ads and money contributions
for supposed official programs.
The chairmen of all committees
were busy to-day preparing a COM
plete program of their part of the
program to be turned over to Cen
eral Manager c. Floyd Hopkins early
next week. Several of the committees
are still working out certain details,
but hope to be ready for final report
by Wednesday of next week.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-09-11
LANDS ON HIS FEET
UN|NJURED IN FALL
FROM ROOF Of HOUSE
Timer Has Miraculous Escape
From Death in Plunge From
Three-StOry Building
NOT ONE BONE BROKEN
Fellow Workmen Peering Over
Eaves See Him Standing
Against the Wall

Plunging from the roof of a three
story house, in Green near Verbeke
street, Fred A. Baumbach, 1908 North
Third street, a timer, employed by
H. o. Sebold, 1916 North Third street,
landed on his feet on the pavement
80 feet below, escaping with slight in
Juries, and no broken bones.
Baumbach with several other work
men were repairing several roofs,
when he slipped and fell over the
edge. The other men who were sure
that he was either killed or seriously
injured, looked over the edge and saw
him leaning against the house only
dazed from the shock.
He was taken to his home and a
physician called in. He found that
no bones were broken, but Baumbach
was Jared in every joint, and slight
internal injuries were found. Accord
ing to his physician he will be able
to go to work in a short time. Baum
bach told his fellow workmen that he
did not know how he righted himself
while be was falling and does not
understand how he escaped serious
injury.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-09-11
RIVER FRONT
PLAZA IS 4 BEAUTY SPOT
Harry Bowman Pro v For Comfort and Pleasure
All the Peope-Trees and Flowers

OF all the attractive places about the
city and its picturesque environs, none
is going to be quite so artistic and in
viting as the spacious plaza at the
city's pumping station. foot of North
street. City Commissioner Bowman,
with the approval of his colleagues in
Council, has created a place which
will make every Harrisburger still
prouder of the old home town." 1t
is a fine bit of constructive work, COM
bining utility and beauty, inasmuch as
the high, panelled reinforced concrete
retaining wall, which rises from the
top of the Front Steps of Harris
burg" protects the slope from the
encroachment of the river at high
stages and constitutes a retaining wall
for the wide open area of lawn and
shrubbery between the pumping sta
ton and the edge of the embank-
ment.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-09-11
Red Men Make Plans For
Burning of John Harris

Plans for the pageant, The Burn
ing of John Harris" which will be one
of the features of the great municipal
improvement celebration, were COM
pleted at a meeting of the committee
of Red Men in the Majestic Theater
last night.
The pageant will start with parade
along the River Front. In line will
be Wesley Crook, representing John
Harris. seated in an old Conestoga
wagon. Four trappers will march
alongside the wagon and George Tip
pet will represent the old colored serv-
ant H. n. Hart will take the part
of the Indian messenger. Pack mules
will follow on behind. Local tribes of
Red Men which will be represented
include Allequippa, No. 81; Octarora,
No. 91 Warrior Eagle. No. $40; Pax
tang, No. 243, Steelton; Ee-shah-ko
nee. No. 22; Sornplanter, No. 61;
Pokoson. No. 3S1; Wauwaseum, No.
3S2. and Tanawa, No. 431, of West
FairvieW.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-09-11
BIC TURNOUT FOR
LAST REGISTRATION
Republicans Especially Numerous;
Register Today or Lose
Your Vote

Harrisburg voters early gave signs
of turning out in force to be registered
for the primary and general election
to-day. This is the last day to enter
names on the lists and the number
registered up to noon in the various
precincts was heavier than on the
last day in the gubernatorial cam
paign.
The last opportunity to register will
be from 7 to 10 p. m. tonight at the
polling places.
1t will be difficult for any voter who
fails TO register to-day to get on the
list. Only affidavits of absence from
the city or illness will be accepted.
The registrars will be required to
make their returns to the County
Commissioners on Monday.
Two to One
Many of the men active in registra-
ton work declared to-day that to-
night would have a very heavy regis
tration and that the usual eleventh
hour rush would be surpassed. Some
of the Republican workers said that
they were surprised at the Republi-
can registration and were predicting
that the days registration would be
about two to one in favor of the Re-
publicans. 1t is believed by some men
VINO nave peen following events that
the registration in the city would
show the same proportion of Repub-
licans as the enrolment in the county
which was a heart breaker for the
Democrats and kickers.
NonpartiSan registration in the city
does not seem to be a popular thing
to-day and many of the voters who
registered that way last Fall were
frankly putting down their names as
Republicans.
1t seems that the back to the
party" movement is under way
stronger than ever and that there will
be mighty small comfort for the
Democratic bosses when the adding
machines in the County Commission
ers' office finish their work. Repub-
lican workers "kidded" the Demo-
Gratis most of the day about the
apathy in the party and occasionally
offered rewards for Washington PARTY
registrations just to keep the Demo-
Gratis from becoming too gloomy.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-09-11

Commissioner Bowman is being uni
Versally commended by the people for
the keen interest and foresight that
led him to redeem this fine frontage
Tor the pleasure and enjoyment of all
the people.
This improvement has been under
way for several weeks, but is as vet
incomplete and not quite ready tor
public use. Like the Charles River
basin at Riverside, Mass, the Harris
burg plaza will furnish an ideal place
for band concerts. the concrete roof
OF the old pumping station, with its
entrance between the Civic Clubs
headquarters and the pumping station
from Front street at North, providing
without one cent of expense a ma
tural balcony with strong iron rail-
ing overlooking the Plaza.
If sentiment was disturbed when
the old Stand Pipe" landmark was
Continued on Page 16.)
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-09-11
Ex-Governor Pennypacker
Fractures His Arm While
Asleep; X-Ray Is Used
By Associated Press

Norristown, Pa, Sept. 11.-Turning
over in bed during the night at his
home in Schwenksville, former Gov
ernor Samuel w. Pennypacker frac-
tured one of his arms. DR.. H. C. Allen
who was summoned, found the public
service commissioner in great pain
and administered relief. DIR. Allen ac-
companied Mr.. Pennypacker to a
Philadelphia hospital to have an X
ray made to determine the extent of
the fracture.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-09-11
Note on Orduna on
Way to Washington
By associated Press

Washington. d. c.. Sept. H. The
note delivered to Ambassador Gerard
by the German Foreign Offic, yester-
day, which was believed to be a sup
Elemental communication on the sink
ing of the Arabic, now is understood to
be a note on the unsuccessful attempt
to torpedo the Cunarder Orduna, sew
eral weeks ago.
The note had not been received In
Washington early to-day and the State
Department had no information of it's
whereabouts. In circles close to the
German Embassy. however IL was said
the note concerned the Orduna and
that when it's contents were known, 1t
probably would be found that the Ger
man Government claimed some sort of
justification for the attack on the liner
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-09-11
Taft Upholds Wilson
in Case of DR.. Dumba
By Associated Press

Tacoma, Wash, Sept. 11.-"In my
judgment, the administration has pur-
sued the only course open to it in the
case of Ambassador Dumba," said
William H. Taft in a statement given
out here last night. After the admis-
sions made he could no longer be per-
soma grata to the American govern
ment."
The former President delivered two
speeches after his arrival in Tacoma.
In one, in which he predicted a re-
united Republican, party he said:
"Only the colonies and captains of
the third (Progressive) party are con-
tinuing its ceremonies and forms.
There are more epaulets than there
are guns"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-09-11
Air Hose Causes Boys
Death; Arrest to Follow
By Associated Press

Allentown, Pa, Sept. II. - The
coroner's jury inquiring into the death
of 16-year-old Joseph Wean, of South
Bethlehem, who died in the hospital
of ruptured bowels last Monday night
returned verdict holding John Gresh.
aged 25. an employe of the Bethlehem
Steel Company, for his death.
Gresh, on Monday inserted a high
pressure air hose into the boys body
while the lad lay asleep, initiating his
stomach and intestines, his death oc-
curing several hours later. Gresh,
who is the father of three children.
fed and has not yet been apprehended
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-09-11
Coroner Preparing
List Of Complaints
Against H'b'g Hospital

Coroner Jacob Eckinger is prepar-
Ing list of complaints that have come
to his notice regarding inefficiency in
keeping records OF patients admitted
to the Harrisburg hospital He ex-
poets to have his report ready to sub
NIT to District Attorney Michael e.
Stroup early next week. The dis
trict attorney is visiting in the upper
end of the county to-day and will
return Monday.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-09-11
DEMOCRATS FLAY
ROYAL FOR PLAYING
OWN SELFISH GAME
Prevented His Party From Putting
Strong Candidate For
Mayor in Field
S E LF- PROFIT HIS IDEA
Democratic Machine Trying to De-
feat Taylor to Put in Own
Favorite
SELF-PROFIT HIS IDEA

Striving in the most strenuous FASH
ion to create distrust among Repub-
licans as to the several candidates
of their party, the Democratic ma
chine has utterly failed to conceal its
chagrin over the antics of Mayor
John X. Royal whose selfish procras-
tination in the matter of standing as
a candidate for another term has re-
suited in no real Democratic candi-
date for the chief Office of the city.
His dog-in-the-manger performance
has angered hundreds of Democrats
who are declaring to-day that their
party is forced to get behind a chronic
(COntinued on Page 16.l
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-09-11
Bridge Workman Hurt
in Plunge Into River

Fred Sorger, aged 25 years, en-
ployed on the new Cumberland Val
ley railroad bridge, tumbled off the
trestle work into the river this morn
ing. He fell a distance of so feet,
striking part of a derrick in his fall
and receiving a fracture of the right
collar bone near the shoulder. Sorger
was treated at the Harrisburg Hos
pital and later was sent to his home
at Lemoyne.
Workmen on the lower trestle
which is near the water, saw the man
fall and helped him out of the water.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-09-11
WILL TRANSFER COLLEGE
n .Assoeidted Prcs.

Rochester. n. Y. Sept. 11.-At yes
terday's session of the German Synod
of the East of the Reformed Church a
committee brought in a report extend
ing the right of choosing a new site
for the mission house seminary and
college. the theological institution of
the denomination. now situated near
Sheboygan. Wis. to the Synod of the
Northwest. the largest Of the four
synods of the denomination in the
United States
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-09-11
Constantine Will Not
Discuss Greek Policy
By Assoeidtcd Press

Athens. Friday. Sept 10. via Paris.
Sept Il. 11:20 A. NJ = King Constan-
tine Of Greece. received the correspon-
dent of the Associated Press to-day at
Chateau Dekeleia, the summer resi-
dence of the royal family at Tatoi. The
king expressed regret at his inability.
owing to the present critical state Of
at this junc.urc respecting the policy
which Will be pursued by Greece,
ning Constantine apparently has re-
covered completely from HIS recent
ulness, although he Is somewhat thin.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-09-11
War Governor Sprague
Dies in Paris; Aged "a

Paris, Sept. l1.-William Sprague,
famous war governor of Rhode Island
and twice United States senator from
that state, died at his residence here
early this morning at the age of 81
years. His death was due to menin-
gifts. coupled with the infirmities of
age. At his bedside were his wife and
his old friends, Captain and Mrs
Frank H. Mason. His granddaughter
Mrs. Inez Stiness, is expected to sail
from New York. Governor Sprasue
had lived in Paris several years.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-09-11
Wide Variety of Weather
Covers Entire Country
By Associated Press

Washington, D. c.. Sept 11.-with
snow falling at Helena, Mont. tenn
peratures near freezing in North Da-
kota. Montana and Northwest Wyo-
ming, the hottest September weather
on record in Georgia and heavy rains
in the Great Lakes region. the coun-
try's weather to-day presented wide
variety.
Warm weather continues in the
South, but north of Virginia and east
of the Mississippi cooler weather will
come tonight and Sunday.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-09-11
Think Driver Who Hit
Kennedy Boy BIameIess

Coroner Jacob Eckinger said to-day
that there was not likely to be any
inquest on the death of George Ken
nedy, the 13-year-old son of George
street, who died at the Harrisburg
Hospital after he was knocked down
by an automobile Thursday night
Coroner Eckinger and Colonel
Joseph B. Hutchison who investigated
the accident are both of the opinion
that Irwin c. Grove, of 1112 North
Sixth street, owner and driver of the
automobile is not to blame.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-09-11
WHARTON PROFESSOR COMING

To renew his acquaintance with
students of last year and meet pro-
spective pupils, DR.. w. w. Pierson, of
the Wharton school faculty OF the
University of Pennsylvania and pro-
fessor of business law in the local
extension. will be in this city Tuesday
evening. The reception will be held
in the rooms OF the Chamber of Com
merce.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-09-11
TJTRIx FORCEs SUCCEssFTTT,

Amsterdam. via London, Sept. IL
A Turkish official dispatch received
here claims some minor artillery sue
cesses for the Turks at the Dardanelles
between September 2 and Z and says
that in a night attack on Irak Fort
they killed four enemy officers and a.
hundred men. while the Turkish loss
was four killed and nine wounded
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-09-11
MINOR ENGAGEMENTS
BY Associated Pycss

Rome. Sept. 10. via Paris. Sept. IL
An official communication received
from headquarters of the Italian army
under to-day's date was given out
tonight as follows: along the entire
front small but important actions con-
tinue, due to the activity in offensive
by our detachments in accommodating
or to attempted surprise attacks
notabl vat night, against our advance
positions''
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-09-11
Friends of Peace in
Conference With Ford

Detroit. Mich, Sept. 11.-Methods
by which Henry Ford's millions may
be used to further the cause of peace
and by which America in general may
promote the cause will be discussed
to-day at a conference between Mr..
Ford and members of the Friends of
Peace Society
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-09-11
Mexicans Hold American
For Ransom of $4,000
Special to The Telegraph

Washington, Sept. II. - State and
War Department officials were aroused
to-day over the kidnapping of an
American citizen by Mexican bandits
at Columbus, n. NJ. A ranchman,
whose identity has not been disclosed,
was seized by band of Mexicans said
to be soldiers, carried across the bor-
der from Columbus and word sent
back that he was being held for a
$4,000 ransom.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-09-11
POST OFFICE CLERKS ADJOURN
Ru Arsncinfcd PrcSs

San Francisco. Cal. Sept. 1.-THE
National Federation of Post Office
Clerks at the closing session of it's con-
vention yesterday voted to maintain
headquarters in Washington, d. c.,
and selected Memphis, Tenn. as the
next convention city.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-09-11
RENEW CANAL TRAFFIC

Panama. Sept 1.-THE latest OBJ
struction in the canal. due to a slide
four days ago in the Culebra Cut, has
been removed and traffic was resumed
yesterday. Forty-eight ships are wait
ing to enter the canal
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-09-11
KURDS AND TURKS BATTLE

Petrograd, Sept. 10, via London,
Sept. 1.-THE following official state
ment was issued tonight at the head
quarters fthe army of the Caucasus:
There have been skirmishes between
sur cavalry and Kurds in the region
IF Duran Kara"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-09-11
THE WEATHER

For Harrisburg and vicinity; Fair
and cooler Tonight and Sunday.
For Eastern Pennsylvania Fair
Tonight and probably Sundayt
cooler; moderate, variable winds,
mostly west and northwest.
River
The Susquehnnna river and it's
principal tributaries Will fall
slowly. A stage of about 3.5 feet
is indicatd for Harrisburg sum
day morning.
General Conditions
The low pressure aren that was
central north of the Great Lakes.
Friday morning, In moving of
the North Atlantic coast. The
disturbance west of the Rocky
Mountains has remained nearly
stationary. The pressure In high
oyer central and northwestern
The temperature continues high
over the eastern half of the
cOuntryt I'm Southern New Eng
land, the greater part of New
York state and in Central Penn
sylyania 1t was to 8 degrees
cooler than on Friday morning.
Temperature; 8 n. m, 20.
sun; Rises, 5i42 n. m.i sets, 6;22
p. m.
Mooni First quarter. september
River St Stage. e s.e feet above low
water mark.
Yesterdays Weather
Highest temperature, SO.
Lowest temperature, ~.
Mean temperature, 20.
Normal temperature. 67s
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-09-11
SIR CLAUDE MACDONALD DIES

London, Sept. 11.-Sir Claude Mac
Donald. former British ambassador to
japan. died here yesterday at the age
OF SO years.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-09-11


STEAMER SUNK BY GUNFIRE
Paris Sept Il, $40 P MA dispatch to the Havas
Agency from Algeres says that Vile dc Mos
taganen has been sunk by gunhre from German subma-
rne Sixteen members of the crew. three of them wounded
have been picked up.
ESPERANTO AUTHOR is SAFE
Washington Sept t1-Abassador Gerard advised the
Esperanto his wife who have been missing several
months in good health in Warsaw. Search for Ds
zsmenhos begun during Secretary Bryans adminstra
ton the request of members of the Esperanto society
FOSs CHARGED WITH CRIHINAL LIBEL
Boston Sept. ia summons charging criminal libel
against former Governor Eugene N Foss one Of the candi
dates for the Republican nomination for governor at the
State primaries September 81, issued to-day at the
request of Dennis Eaco secretary Of the Trrdes Union
Liberty League, labor organization.
PUT BAN ON GERMAN GOODS :
Melbourne, Australia, Sept H. via London 1858 P M
The entire membership of House of Representatives
of the Federal Parliament legislative body of the Com
! purchase German goods
SIR WILLIAM VAN HORNE DEAD
Montreal Sept 11.-sir William Van Horne, for years
prominent ranscontnental railroad developments in Can
ada died to-day in the Royal Victoria Hospital here
MRS. vANDERBEcK WINS AT GOLF
Chicago Sept 11-Mrs. c. H Vanderbeck of Philadel-
pha eastern golf champion to-day womens cham
pionshp Of America onwentsia by defeating Mrs W. A.
; Gavin, of England, and g.
AUSTRIA FATTS To MAZE PEIT
Washington Sept 1Austria responded to the
Presidents request for the recall Of Dr. Dumba.
MARRIAGE LICENSES
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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-09-11
HOW AND WHEN CITY WILL
CELEBRATE ITS PROGRESS

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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-09-11
MARRIAGE LICENSES

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[Continued on Page Ill
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-09-11

Don't contribute money to any
person for the great municipal
improvement celebration.
The Parker post., 1915-03-27
gNEs
MOST PROFITABLE
BUSINESS OF THE DAY

Farming as a business is more
profitable today in all parts of the
United States than it has been in any
year since 1896, when the average
earnings per acre of all the cultivated
land was but $3.50 Today the aver
age earnings of the cultivated acres
of the United States are $16.25 per
acre. This is the highest it has ever
been since the civil war, wher
it averaged $3.50. Now is the time
to go back to the farm. The cities
and large towns are full of people
who have been raised on farms and
can do better today on a farm than
they are doing in their city place.
Arizona today offers better induce
ments to farmers than any state or
country has ever offered There are
thousands of acres of fertile land
that will produce good crops that can
be homesteaded in all parts of the
state. This land which has but a
nominal value today, will be in a
few years worth a small fortune.
According to the United States de-