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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-01
7. R. WOULD RAISE
CAVALRY DIVISION
Plan Announced For Organization
of First Reserve of 250,000
or 100000 Men

New York, March Formal an
nouncement was made here to-day of
the formation of an organization of
first reserves. to be known as the
American Legion, to be composed of
former army, navy and militiamen,
which will better insure the nations y
preparedness in case of war. Captain
Gordon Johnston. aid-de-camp to
Major General Leonard Wood, COM
manding the Department of the East,
made the announcement on behalf OF
group of army and navy men, who, in
an unofficial capacity, are acting with
civilians in promoting the movement.
CAPTAIN Johnston said that 1t is plan
ned to establish within a short time a
first reserve of between 250,000 and
100000 former army and nay militia
men for instant call in case of emer-
gency.
Major General Wood already have
given the plan his unofficial indorse-
ment and ex-President Roosevelt has
written a letter approving the pro-
posal. Numerous other public men
have indorsed the project, and a state
meat by the promoters says that for
mer secretaries of the navy have indi-
Gated their willingness to act in an ad-
NiSory capacity.
Asserting that he and his four sons
Colonel Roosevelt, in letter to the or
ganiZers, says that in the event of war
he intends TO ask Congress for per-
mission to raise a division of cavalry.
Mr.. Roosevelt's letter. in part. follows:
Il and my four sons will gladly be-
come members. ! earnestly hope and
pray that there will be no war; but
the surest way to avert war is to be
prepared for it; and the the only way
10 avert disaster and disgrace in war
is by preparation, both military and
naval, in advance.
I'm the event of war / should ask
permission of Congress to raise a di-
vision of cavalry; that is nine regi-
ments, such as the regiment l COM
manded in Cuba; and. unquestionably.
the ranks of these regiments would
largely be filled from the men of the
Legion; for in event of war there will
he no time to train the men first called
upon in such duties as shooting, rid
ing and taking care of themselves in
the open.
I'VE should have.a a nation, begun to
prepare ourselves the minute this war
broke out seven months ago. II is alb
solutely impossible to be sure, when
there is such tremendous war, that
we shall not be drawn into il against
our will. The people of this country
are only beginning to realize the eX-
tent of our military and naval unpre-
paredness."
Colonel Roosevelt says he will glad
ly serve as chairman of the legion
board of honorary advisers, and hopes
that the legion will accomplish It's
purpose in organizing a first reserve,
for he says
1T is idle for us to trust to arbitra-
ton and neutrality treaties unbacked
by force. Let us act justly toward
others and let us also be prepared with
stout heart and strong hand to defend
our rights against injustice from
Others"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-01
CAPTAIN WALLACE WAS.
PICTURESQUE FIGURE.
Led Famous Bible Company" of
125th Regiment Through
Civil War

Captain William Wigton Wallace,
who died at his home in Philadelphia
Thursday was one of the most pictures
que figures in the State. He was born
in Chester county SO years ago, and
lived in Harrisburg thirteen years. He
was a son of William Q. and Eleanor
Wallace and is survived by an only
sister. Mrs. Thomas L. Wallacs, of
Pine strce-.
Funeral services were held from the
Mutchmore Presbyterian Church, Phil
adelphia, this afternoon and burial
will be made in the old family plot at
the Harrisburg Cemetery, tomorrow
morning, at 11.30 o'clock.
Captain Wallace was here last year
for the transfer of the battle flags
and found only two of the old boys
whom he used to know so we'll,
"Dorie" Klein and Jerry Greenawalt,
the latter having since died. He pub
lished a little booklet of his reminis-
cences of old Harrisburg and of the
Civil war and presented copies to
friends here just a short time ago.
Captain of Bible Company
During the Civil War he was COM
missioned by the governor as captain
of Company c. One Hundred and
Twenty fifth Regiment of Pennsylva-
MIA Volunteers. the color company of
the regiment, also called the bible
company because the patriotic peo-
pie of Huntingdon presented every
member of it with a Bible.
Captain Wallace was in many en-
gagements and at Antietam when sew
eral colorbearers were killed he furl-
ed the flag and kept it from capture
by making his way across the field 20
the rear of the nearest battery and
there unfurled it for the comrades to
rally around.
Prominent in G.. A. r. circles and a
member of the Loyal Legion, Captain
Wallace was beloved by, a host of
friends and comrades. An ardent Pres
byterian he was one of the founders
OF the Mutchmore Memorial Church
of Philadelphia and greatly interested
i'm all its work. especially that con-
cerning the boys of Philadelphia.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-01
Allison Hill Men Will
Elect Officers Tonight

Calvin Fl. Rooms talked to the ALI
son Hill mems Christian Association.
at Lennys theater yesterday afternoon
on "a Strong Man and His Strength" :"
An impressive feature of the meet
ing was a silent devotional held for
George S. Duey, a member of the as
sociation who died Saturday. Selec-
tions by the orchestra and a service
of song were features. j. P. Brasel-
man. president of the association, pre-
sided and Walter l.. Vanaman directed
the singing.
A business meeting of the associa-
tion will be held this evening at p. m.
GERS will be elected for the coming
year.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-01

[COntinued from First Page.J
would make all announcements on the
subject.
Since the first report from London
that the allies had decided to hold up
all shipping to and from Germany, a
notification along this line has been
expected here but officials have re-
Trained from expressing any opinion
as to the course of the American Gov
ernment i'm recognizing the validity of
the proposed measures until the text
of the declaration to be made has
been carefully examined.
1t WIS pointed out here that while
there might be no precedent for such
wide range of action as the allies
propose there was likewise no prece-
dent for the German submarine block
adc of the British Isles. NeutraIs have
not always recognized the validity of
blockade. and mnny contests have
arisen where beIIigerentS have at
tempted to cOnhscate ships and ear
goes seized for running bIOckades that
was alleged to be not in accordance
with the rules of international law.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-01
L|FEBOATS ON LINER
HELD READY FOR USE
American Steamer New York
Passes Safely Through
War Zone
BY associated Press

New York, March 1.-The Ameri-
can liner New York arrived to-day
from Liverpool after taking unusual
pains to make known her nationality
while passing through the war zone
declared by Germany around Great
Britain. In addition extraordinary
precautions against mines were OBJ
served. to the extent of having life
boats swung outward, ready for imme-
diate use if necessary.
Flying the American flag, the New
York left her dock in Liverpool shortly
after midnight on February 20. Her
lights were all burning as she steamed
out to sea and some of the passengers
said that searchlights played on the
American flags which flew from almost
every mast
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-01
$4,000 Men Are Prompt
to Pay Income Tax

amounting to $4,000 or over are not
going to be caught for a heavy fine
this year. With the exception of Il
few local applicants, who secured
blanks early to-day. local men sent in
their reports last week. Deputy ReVe-
nue. Collector William S. Bricker said
that after to-day it will cost more to
tell the United States government what
your income is each year. In order to
accommodate those who put off filing
papers until the last moment, Deputy
Collector Bricker remained in his office
until midnight Saturday and also ac-
commodated several applicants yes
terday.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-01
Commissioner Bowman
Denies Free Tax List

City water and politics do not mix
now and to my knowledge they never
have" declared City Commissioner
Harry Il. Bowman, superintendent OF
public safety. when questioned TINS
morning as to the newspaper reports
of his investigating so-called 'tree
lists
"All | can say is, continued MT.
Bowman. that I have been misquoted.
Since 1 assumed office l have collected
a lot of back water taXes-but this is
always the case. They're just delin-
quent taxes, just as we have in the
city treasurers office and they've no
connection, so far as l know with
politics."
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-01
EDWARD S. SINNERS DIES AT
HIS HOME IN CHICAGO

Hiram MCGOWAN SINNERS, former
Police Department clerk, now en-
ployed at Enola, was called to Chicago
to-day by the death of his brother.
Edward S. SINNERS. The funeral will
be held tomorrow afternoon.
Edward S. SINNERS was a former
Harrisburger, but went West fifteen
years ago and had been In the employ
of the General Electric Company. He
was a son of George w. SINNERS. who
is now a resident of Chicago. and be-
sides his widow, is survived by the
following brothers and sisters: James
B, New York city; Thomas W., Idaho;
HIRAM McG.. Harrisburg. and Mrs,
r. Parfet, Washington, ID. G..
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-01
4. s. SPITLER, CIVIL
WAR VETERAN, DIES

Alfred 5. Splitter, aged by, died yes
terday at his home, 1914 Swatara
street. after an illness of several
months. He was county detective,
and also a private detective for many
years. Later he was inspector of city
streets.
He was was a veteran of the Civil
War. member of Company G, 2OOth
regiment of Pennsylvania Volunteers
He is survived by the following chill
dren: Mrs w. A. Southard. Mrs. F..
NJ. Tritle and John A. Splitter, all of
this city; Mrs. w. f. Harris, Whining
ton; and Mrs Il. F. Sherk. of Brook
lyn The funeral Will be held from the
home, Wednesday at 2 o'clock. Burial
will be made in East Harrisburg
Cemetery
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-01
George S. Duey Dies
After Brief Illness

George S. Duey, aged 6S, 1927 North
street, died late Saturday afternoon at
his home. For more than thirty years
he was an employe of the Harrisburg
Burial Case Company.
Less than a year ago he visited his
sons in Panama, and then returned to
his work, remaining at it until his
DEATH He was born in Quincy. Frank
lin county
He is survived by the following chill
dren: Charles and William, of Panama;
Herbert. Cincinnati; Mrs. James IL.
Dare, Miss Maud Duey, of Harrisburg;
Mrs. Betterton. of Hullville. Cal, and
six grandchildren. His wife died six
teen months ago. Funeral services will
be held tomorrow afternoon, at
o'clock, the Rev. John Warden, pastor
of the Bethany Presbyterian Church,
officiating, assisted by the Rev. George
w. Harper pastor of the Pleasant View
Church of Cod Burial Will be made IN
Shoop's Church Cemetery.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-01
COURTHOUSE NOTES

building Permits Issued. - William
f. Schmidel took out a permit Saturday
to build two two-story brick dwellings
on the east side of Fourth street south
of Emerald at a cost of $4,000. Joseph
Chiari got permission to build S4O0
garage in Hickory alley in the rear OF
1O141a North Seventh street.
Testing city Scales - The new city
scales that are to be used in the mar
kethouses are now being tested by city
Sealer II. ID. Reel. with a view to in
stallation early this week.
fers Friday included the following:
Peter Rhoads to George Belle, East
Hanover, $1,S00; r. \. Carl to William
Fackler, Lawnton, 81: J. b. Ewing to
H. X. Brenneman, Steelton. 1925; II. X.
Brenneman to ID. Fleming, Steelton,
S4O0; James NJ. Cook to Lille NJ. Fisher
1112 and 1113 Capital street $4,000
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-01
Mothers Little Angel"
Is Classic Expression

In a sermon full of pathos, and inn
presentations of a mothers actions and
love for her child, the Rev. Clayton A.
Smucker, pastor of Stevens Memorial
Methodist Church, spoke on Mother
Eve and the First Child"
He scorned the women who prefer
to have a cold-nosed poodle dog as
their first object of concern and allow
a colored girl to act as maid for the
baby. He urged the young men and
the young women not to disappoint
their parents as they grow up, and
called the language used by a mother
in speaking of her child as "mother's s
little angel" as classic.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-01
Late Senator M. S. Quay's
Estate Sued by Daughter

Beaver. Pa. March Mrs. Mary
Quay Dawson, now residing in Buff
falo, n. Y. has started litigation in
the county courts here in connection
with the estate left by her father, the
late United States Senator Matthew
Stanley Quay, of Beaver. A petition
has been filed by Mrs. Davison's attor-
ney. which asked that a citation be
awarded directing the executors, Rich
ard r. Quay, of Sewickley, and the
Union Trust Company. of Pittsburgh,
to give an accounting of funds left
under the provision of the senator's
will.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-01
MRS. HATTIE WENRICH
DIES OF HEART ATTACK

Funeral services Tor MIS- Hattie A.
Wenrich, aged SO. wife of ]. j. Wen
rich, who died of heart failure at her
home, 1888 Briggs street, Saturday
night, will be held from the home
Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. She
was a member of Pine Street Presby-
terian Church. Silver Star Council, No.
1870, Daughters of Liberty and Ladies
Circle. Grand Army of the Republic,
No. 20. She is survived by her hus-
band and the following children. Mrs.
David Arnold. Mrs Harry Schultz, j.
j., Jr., William r.. Irwin Il. and Clay
ton X Wenrich, of this city
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-01
OWNER OF DACIA HAS NOT
BEEN NOTIFIED OF SEIZURE
BY Associatcd Press

New York. March Official noti-
fication of the seizure by the French
government of the steamship Dacia,
formerly of the Hamburg American
Line. has not been received by +. N.
Breitung. new owner of the vessel. In
a statement published here to-day Mr..
Breitung said: II know our govern
ment will, If necessary, ask for repa-
ration due to any American citizen
acting within his rights" Continuing,
the statement says:
''I know of no statement of inter
national law that can be invoked
against the Dacia and purpose to
demand my rights"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-01
1875 CONFERENCE
TO Be HELD HERE
Harris U. E. Triumphs Over PhiIa-
deIphia Church; Four Young
Men Ordained

Bethlehem, Pa, March 1.-The
1916 session of the East Pennsylvania
conference of the United Evangelical
Church will be held in Harris church.
Harrisburg. This church was selected
by a vote of Sc to 67 over Christ
church. Philadelphia.
Ministers will probably be assigned
to their charges for the coming year
at the session tomorrow afternoon.
The Rev. c. l.. Hunt, of Bangor,
who was appointed assistant editor of
The Evangelical" will move to Har-
risburg within the near future.
Four young men were ordained
into the Evangelical ministry yester-
day. Bishop w. Fouke performed
the ordination rite, assisted by Bishop
L. F. Swengle and the three presiding
elders. The ordination sermon was
preached by Bishop Fouke.
Those who received preaching or
ders are w. w. Wirand, of Maple
wood. Wayne county; John Smith, of
Lansford; E. Lehman, of New York
City, and F. G. Yost, of Sunbury.
The election for ministers to make
up the trial court resulted in the
choice of the Revs. A. W. Warfel.
j. Nj. Rinker, d. S. Stauffer j. p. Mil
lcr, A. G.. Brunner, c. ID. Huber, A. b.
Saylor, A. L. Hangen and C. e. Hess.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-01
Lectures to Ministers
on Domestic Science

Methodist ministers of Harrisburg
and vicinity were addressed at their
regular meeting this morning at the
Y. Nj. c. A. by Professor Millard B.
King, of the State Department of Edu-
cation who spoke on Modern Ten
dency of Education"
Professor Millard spoke Interestingly
regarding extra educational facilities
such as night schools for working chill
dren and adults and domestic science
instruction for girls.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-01
ASSUMES FULL CHARGE
Of COMMERCE SCHOOL.
W. K. Keller Sells Interest to
D. L. M. Raker; Dissolves Part
nership of Eight Years

The partnership of Messrs. Keller
and Raker. who have successfully con
merce for the past eight years at NO
is South Market Square. has been dis
solved by the purchase of the entire IN
Raker who has been principal of the
school during the partnership period.
Mr. Raker has assumed full control
and will continue the school IN tne
corps of five instructors.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-01
EDITORS OF SUNDAY SCHOOL
PUBLICATIONS ARE RETIRED

Two widely-known writers for Sun
day school papers, who retire from
active service to-day are the Rev. DIR.
Edwin w. Rice, for forty-four years
editor of the American Sunday School
Union, Philadelphia, and the Rev.
Mosely II. Williams, associate editor
after twenty-six years work. They
receive tho honorary titles of editor
and assistant editor, respectively. and
are succeeded by James McConaughy,
editor, and the Rev. A. ]. r. Schu-
maker assistant editor,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-01
DISCUSS SCHOOL BUILDING CON.
TRACT

At a special meeting at 4.30 O'Clock
thi safternoon the school board took
up the question of permitting the
surety which acted as bondsman for
the John w. Emory Company, con
tractor, to proceed with the erection
of the new Shimmel school building OF
Allison's Hill. The board at a recent
meeting decided to take the contract
away from the Emory company be-
cause of his failure to complete the job
on fima
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-01
Congress Enters Closing
Week of Present Session
By Associated Press

Washington, ID. c., March Con
gress to-day entered upon the closing
week of the session in a rush to wind
up all business before it when final
adjournment is taken on Thursday. a
large amount of work Confronts the
Senate, but in the House business is
pretty we'll cleaned up.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-01
MAY DECIDE TO ExHUME BODY
IN .Associated Press

New York, March AT a confer
ence day between Coroner James p.
Dunn, of White Plains. and District
Attorney Martin. of Bronx county. the
question of exhuming the body of one
of the eight inmates of the German
Odd Fellows Home whom Frederick
Mors confessed he poisoned, is to be
decided
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-01
ALABAMA MAN DIES AT iOs
By Associated Press

Bessemer. Ala, March I. = Asa
Goodwin. said to be the oldest man
in Alabama. died here yesterday on the
eve of his one hundred and eighth
birthday of pneumonia. Goodwin was
born in Georgia. 1e had "a grandchil-
dren, 227 great-grandchildren and 10
great-great-g t-grandchildren.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-01
FIRE AT sHOEMAKERsvILLE

Reading, Pa, March Fire at
Shoemakersville. this county, this
morning destroyed the Mansion House
Hotel the storeroom occupied by j. r.
Keim. a warehouse and lodge hall in
the same building and caused loss
of S25, 900. There is some insurance
ol.<the property.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-01
Revenue Receipts Here
Mount to $4O,75O.44

Business at the office of Deputy
Revenue Collector William 5. Bricker
showed a big increase during Febru-
airy. -,
The total receipts from sales of all
stamps including the war tax stamps
were S4O.75O44. During February, 1914
ing January of this year they were
slightlN less than for last month.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-01
MRS. ENIITH BURIED

The body of Mrs. Rebecca Smith,
Winchester, Va, was shipped here to
Undertaken S. Speese, yesterday morn
ing. Services were held at noon after
which burial was made in the Gene
terry at Progress.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-01
FERRuARY,s BUILDING RooM

February building operations looked
piled in the Building Inspectors office
Eighteen permits at an estimated value
of S3S, ,425. were issued. In January
seven permits valued at S7,575 were is
sued. In February 1914, twelve permits
We're issued. totaling Si1,S75.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-01
NINE E. SNYDER DIES

Nine e. Snyder, aged 20, died Sat
urday at his home, 1947 Kensington
street. Funeral services will be held
tomorrow morning at $40 o'clock, the
Rev. e. Victor Roland officiating.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-01
BURSTING PIPE THREATENS
POLICE AND FIRE ALARMS

The bursting of a steam pipe in the
basement at the police station cameI
nearly putting the fire and police pa
troll alarms out of BUSINESS. The water
covered the floor of the battery room,
but was shut off in time. Repairs
were made promptly.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-01
MRS HAIL DIES

Mrs. Louisa Hall, aged So. wife of
George Hall. 1910 Logan street, died at
her home Saturday night. She Is sur
vived by her husband and the follow
ing children: Mrs. Colbert, Mrs. Sam
uel Jackson. Jessie and William
Thomas.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-01
Doctors and Druggists
Rush to File Papers

Registration of physicians. druggists
and patent medicine manufacturers
under the Federal drug act, in effect
to-day, caused a big rush of business
at the office of Deputy Revenue Collec-
tor William $. Bricker.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-01
MANY LIcENsEs INABERKs

Reading. Pc. March 1.-The Berks
county court granted S75 liquor licenses
for the coming year. The applications
Il 3S landlords were held under adj
lsement. These hotels are located in
,ity and countyA
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-01
.pIrpIEn m NoRRIsTOWN

The funeral of AsaeI ;. NadakIn, 90
evening. at $3.50 O'clock. the Rev. Harry
n. Bassler officiating. after which Pill
grim Commandery. No. II, knights
Templar. held a service. Burial was
town.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-01
CHINESE BoYCOTT JAPs

San Francisco, Cal, March 1.-The
japanese boycott instituted at the di-
rection of the Chinese Six Companies
because of Japan's demands on China
was being observed in cities through
out the Pacific coast to-day with the
exception, it was said. of Los Angeles
and Seattle. It was definitely known
to be in operation in San Francisco,
Oakland. Fresno, Sacramento, Stock
ton, Portland. Vancouver and other
coast cities and towns having an ap-
preciable number of Chinese and Japa-