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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-08-09
Annual Rifle Matches
at Lucknow Tomorrow

The annual rifle matches OF the
Eighth Regiment, National Guard,
will open at the Lucknow rifle range
tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock. The
matches will continue two days and
will be under the direction of Captain
Q. NJ. Copelin, inspector of small arms
practice. Four trophies known as the
Vance c. Mccormick, Major Lane S.
Hart, William w. Jennings and E. ].
Stackpole cups will be contested for.
There will be thirteen teams. Win
ners in these matches will go to AL
lentown for the brigade match on
August 16.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-08-09
Business Conditions in
Haiti Are Improving
BY Associated Press

Washington, D. c., Aug. 9.-Admin-
istration officials were encouraged to-
day over the latest developments in
the Haitien situation. This optimism
was based upon reports from Rear Ad-
miral Caperton, in charge of the Ameri-
can forces in Haiti. saying that bust
ness conditions throughout the island
were improving, due to renewed con-
fidence on the part of the native off,
clals as to the intentions of the United
States toward the country, and. that
comparative quiet prevailed.
Admiral Caperton also reported the
taking over of the presidential election
because the time was deemed inoppor-
tune for political excitement. The
election was to have been held yes
terday.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-08-09
RUSS FORCED FROM
OLD BATTLE GROUNDS
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Austrian headquarters indicate that a
split in the Russian lines caused by
these operations may spell danger to
the forces thus divided. The proha-
bility that troops retiring from the VI
cinity of Ivangorod will protect the
line OF retreat, however, is suggested.
Military observers In London ex-
press the opinion that the entrappine
attempts will fail, gathering from the
official reports indications that the
Russians may now be expected to
reach their new line safely.
Latest official reports from Rome
recount activity by Italian mountain
troops resulting in gains. In Cadore
the Austrians have been forced hack
as far as the youth slopes of Burg
stall in the valley of sexten. the state
ment declares, while counter attacks
by the Austrians on the Carso plateau
are characterized as weak" and cas-
lily repulsed. The Austrian official re-
port declares all Italian attempts to
advance were repulsed.
Because of the possible effect upon
the political situation in the Balkans
increasing attention is being attracted
by the fighting in the Dardanelles,
where there have been recent pro-
nounced activities. Constantinople re-
ports determined trench fighting, and
claims the latest clash resulted favor
ably to the Turks.
Berlin to-day recorded the forcing
of the Vistula at Warsaw and the
taking of Praga, on the east bank,
while Austrian reports declare the
Russian armies falling back in the
Vieprz region have been divided by
telling blows. The Germans continue
to advance eastward from Praga.
Close TO Fortress
The German statement claims the
pushing of Field Marshal Won linden
burg's troops closer to the fortress
OF kovno and the cutting off of Novo-
georgievsk, in the east between the
Narew and the Vistula.
The Russians also are being hard
pressed by Field Marshal Won Mack
ensen's armies to the south. the state
ment adds. Capture of numerous pris-
oners is reported from the various
fronts.
German attacks along the western
frcnt on the allied positions are con-
tnuinS with apparently increased in
tensitY, but without success, according
to the Paris statement. One of the as
saults recorded occurred north of
SCuchez, another in the Neuville
st. Vaast sector, third in the Ar
gonne near the road from Vienna
lc-Chateau to Binarville, and a fourth
in the Vosges, where a position on
the Linge was assailed.
Berlin mentions the development OF
battle near Hooge, east of Ypres,
but does not record the outcome.
french attempts to advance in the
Argonne were stopped. ii is declared.
The shooting down of French aero
planes at various points along the
front is reported.
The French ministry of the colonies
reports further successes by French
troops in the German colony of the
Kamerun West Africa. The conquest
OF that part of the Congo ceded to
Germany in 1911 has been completed,
the statement says, and further inroads
arc being made on German-held ter
ritory.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-08-09
SMALL CAR JITNEYS
PAY; LARGE DON'T
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been observing rules and regulations
OF their own making and with safety
first" as their slogan comparatively
few serious accidents have occurred
here. Most OF the drivers refuse to
carry passengers off the paved streets
and the cars that will carry passengers
from the Hill to the upper end of the
city for a jitney are few and far be-
tween. Most of the cars run either to
tho Hill or up town, and refuse to take
people over any but their accustomed
routes.
"a great deal of interest is being
shown by the public in the future of
the jitney business and many people
are wondering whether the working
mans automobiles will be working
after the snow begins to fly.
It'll be me for a warm job inside"
said one driver this morning. after
the cold winds begin to blow. And
believe that lot of other drivers will
pass up their Jitneys until next Spring
after cold weather sets in"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-08-09
, DoRANz OUT FOR COUNCIL
Rumor Has 1t That City Treasurer
Copelin VIII Also Run

Another entry into the city commits
sionership candidacy field provided
food for thought in municipal and
political circles to-day when Albert
P. Doranz, a salesman, of 1918 Sus-
quehanna street, filed his petition for
commissioner.
Report had it that City Treasurer
o. NJ. Copelin would also be a candi-
date for a commissionership but Mr..
Copelin declared to-day rnat he had
not fully decided just what he will do
about it.
Other petitions filed to-day included
Edward L. Weaver, Republican, First
precinct Tenth ward, inspector cleo
tons; Grant Souders, Republican, First
ward, Middletown, councilman; w. ],
Kenard, Republican, Second ward
Middletown, justice of the peace;
David Gilberson, Democrat, Middle
town. high constable; John A. Snaveiy,
Republican, Derry township, con-
sta BILE.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-08-09
1915 Will Break All
Records For Rainy Weather

With a record of 64 rainy days since
April 1, this year promises to break all
records for rainfall. Rainfall records
compiled at the Weather Bureau Office
in the Federal building show an aver
age of 64 rainy days each year for the
last twenty years.
The records include what is known
as the growing season" only, from
April l to September 80.
Records for this year are April, IA
rainy days; May, 16; June, IL; July,
IA, and August up to yesterday, s.
Rain has fallen every day during the
present month
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-08-09
FEDERAL BUILDING WORK
WILL SOON BE RESUMED

Postmaster Sites does not yet know
the exact time when work will be re-
sumed on the federal building. 1t is
expected that specifications for the
second story addition and interior
work will soon be ready.
The contract will be let on or about
August 16. The contractors, who had
the original plans, failed. Their ma
chinery and material was sold in bank
ruptcy. 1t is now being removed by
the purchasers.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-08-09
|AMUSeMGNTS|
CAPTAIN COURTESY AT THE
REGENT

Monday and Tuesday, Captain
Courtesy" a Bosworth production, an
intense drama of the early California
Missions. Bosworth is the same film
company that produced the "Hypo-
critics" which was shown at the Regent
last week. Dustin Farnum mas never
in his career appeared more courtly
and gallant than in Captain Courtesy
Mr.. Farnum is glad of an opportunity
to show that he is a really expert
horseman and not a stage rider. His
feats in mountain climbing and plung-
ing over precipices, mounted on mis-
wonderful thoroughbred, attest his
skill in this line. .AE r
For the first time in this city, a
serial story, The Broken Coin" Will
be shown every Tuesday, for fifteen
weeks featuring Francis Ford and
Grace Cunard. This is one or the best
serial stories of the day written by
Emerson Hugh. This is in addition to
our regular feature program. Nothing
cut off our program. This is merely a
treat to our patrons.
Wednesday and Thursday, Jesse L.
Lasky presents Blanche Sweet in The
Captive. ."-Advertisement.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-08-09
Kaiser Thanks Almighty
For Capture OF Warsaw

gratulations from the King of Wurt-
temberg on the fall of Warsaw, EN-
peror William, according to a dis
patch received here, telegraphed the
following:
Many hearty thanks for your con-
gratulations. We can see in the fall of
Warsaw a significant step on the road
upon which the Almighty by His grace
has led US hiterto. Relying on Him
our glorious troops will continue to
fight to an honorable peace"
The dispatch adds that the En-
peror has bestowed the order Pour le
Merite on Prince Leopold or Bavaria,
whose troops captured Warsaw.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-08-09
U. S. Commerce Chamber
Sees Better Business
Special to The TeIegrobb

Washington, Aug. Am outlook
for a return to normal business condi-
tions in general lines is reflected in a
special report made public to-day by
the Committee on Statistics and Stand
ards of the United States Chamber of
Commerce. Even with the possibility
of the nation being entangled in war.
the former feeling of apprehension
that some thing is going to happen"
because of the war. has almost entirely
disappeared A pronounced belief
exists that Notwithstanding unusual
conditions, business is improving slow
ly and shows a distinct and permanent
Improvement.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-08-09
MRS. JOHN MCLAUGHLIN DIES
Ill Eight Weeks; Market Square
PRESBYTERIAN Member


Mrs Marcia Alice Mclaughlin, wife
of John Mclaughlin, 2l44 Susque-
hanna street, died last night at the
Keystone hospital after an illness of
eight weeks. Mrs. Mclaughlin was the
daughter of the late William and Anna
B. Snodgrass. She was a member of
the Market Square Presbyterian
church. Surviving her are her hus-
band, her mother, Mrs. Anna B. Snod-
gress, one brother, Robert n. Snod-
grass of Harrisburg and three sisters,
Mrs. James Peale, of Paris, France,
Mrs. Isaiah Reese and Mrs. Jno. Burk-
holder of Harrisburg.
The funeral services will be held
from her late home on Wednesday aft
ernoon at o'clock and will be con-
Quoted by the Rev. William B. Cooke,
pastor of the Market Square Presby-
terian church. Burial will be made In
the Harrisburg cemetery.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-08-09
Mayor Mitchell VIII
Learn to Be a Soldier
By Associated Press

New York. Aug 9.-Mayor Mitchell
will be one of the volunteer recruits
composing the camp of 1900 business
and professional men which begins a
months training under United States
army officers at Plattsburg, n. Y, to-
morrow. The mayor expects to remain
in camp only two weeks, which is all
the time he believes he can spare from
the city's business. One of his pur-
poses in going is to set an example for
other New York men because he ap-
proves of Major General Leonard
Woods plan for the military training
of civilians.
For two weeks the mayor expects to
dig trenches, study military hygiene
and march when ordered to do so.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-08-09
HIST! SUBMARINE IN RIvEs
Anyway, SteeltOn Man Is Sure He Say
Walrua or n SeaI


Wild rumors that something like a
SEAL walrus, or German submarine
was seen in the Susquehanna river.
near Steelton, yesterday. had many in
this vicinity on a watch to-day Up
to late this afternoon the mysterious
visitor had not been seen near Harris
burg.
While on a visit to boys camp yes
terday. the alleged water monster was
seen by w. e. Bailey. prominent busi-
nessman of Steelton, and a party of
friends. o Mr.. Bailey was enroute to Bin
go Island, opposite the Merchant Mill
He noticed a black object in the water
coming toward him. When il came
closer Mr.. Bailey and friends saw some
thing like the head of a walrus or seal
sticking out of the water. The back of
the animal. which was speeding up
stream, was also partly out of the
water.
Not having a gun Mr.. Bailey and
party thought the island was the
safest place. They watched the ami
NAL until 1t reached the vicinity OF
Hess Island, when it disappeared II
did not stop to ask Bailey If he car
ried contraband.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-08-09
ENEMY FORCES ROUTED
By Associated Press

Rome. via Paris. Aug. 9.-The fol-
lowing official statement, dated Au-
gust s, has been given out by the
italian general headquarters: "In the
Tonale Pass zone our Alpine detach-
ments, advancing boldly along a diff
cult ridge of rocks which rises from
tho mouth of Val Del Monte Noce, sur
prised and dispersed troops of the
enemy entrenched southeast of the
peak of Ercavallo. capturing bombs
fuse. cartridges and other materialn
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-08-09
THIEVES GET S12O AT PAXTANG
Ransack Home of Lontz Family While
Mife was at Church

While Isaac Lontz and his wife were
away from their home in PaXtang yes
terday morning a sneak thief entered
rear window and after ransacking
the house departed with $120 to his
credit. Lontz was at work in PaXtang
Park and his wife was at church when
the robbery occurred Lontz returned
home about 1880 and discovered the
theft. Neighbors say they saw a man
leaving the house, but they paid no
attention to him.
The same fellow had been seen in
the town for two days and Saturday
night persons remember that he vis-
tied various parts of the borough. To-
day however. he cannot be found.
When Lontz discovered his loss he
notified Constable Ed. Martin and he
in company with a number of other
men secured the town for clue. but
without avail. The State police at Pen
brook were notified and they, too. are
working on the case.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-08-09
Autos Must Be Parked
at 40 Degree Angle
in Market Square

Drivers of private cars and Jltneys
within a day or two will be handed
another traffic rule relative to letting
their machines stand in Market Square.
The new rule includes a requirement
that all autos stand at an angle of
forty-f1ve degrees with the curb line.
ulation printed in pamphlet form which
will be distributed later in the week.
after which the officers in the streets
will be instructed to enforce the ordi-
nance,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-08-09
4-YEAR-oLD DRINKS LIQUOR

Lewis Smith, four-year- son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Smith, of l621k
Fulton street, was admitted to the
Harrisburg hospital yesterday suffer-
ing from the effects of an intoxicant
the police say. The boy was taken
from a stable when unconscious An
investigation has been ordered to de-
termine whether the boy was given
any liquor by his father.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-08-09
MAN BELIEVED DENlENTED

George H. Governor. a stranger, be-
lieved to be demented, is being held
by the local police. He was arrested
Saturday night on a charge of i'm
personating an officer. Governor
wore a badge on which was the in
scription, Sewer Inspector, Asbury
Park" Efforts are being made to To-
cate his friends.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-08-09
OVERCOME BY HEAT

One heat prostration was reported
to-day. Harry Zarker, a street cleaner,
while standing on the corner at Fiji
come. He was taken to his home.
PIT zarker street. His condition is
not believed to be serious.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-08-09
Relief Fund in Erie
Passed $4,000 Mark
BY 44ssQcidted Press

Erie, Pa, Aug. 3. Relief work
among the victims of last Tuesday
nights flood has been so successful
that all the sufferers are now being
cared for, and the fund In charge of
the general committee has passed
$25, 900. Thorough search of the ruins
is being pushed vigorously but no
bodies were found during the night.
The Erie real estate board to-day be-
gan a survey of the Mill Creek Run
district to determine the exact prop
erty loss.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-08-09
COURT ASKS MIRACLE
Easy on $4,000 Man, But S4O-a-yeaI
Preacher Must Pay Wife $50

EASY OH 9zU,UUU NLAn, but S4U-H-y year
Preacher Must Pay Wife $50
Special TO The Telegraph
Lancaster, Pa. Aug. 8. - The prob
lem of making $40 year salary meet
the strain of Court order to pay his
wife 81 week support or be in con-
tempt, was laid upon the Rev. Tobias
Finnefrock. a United Brethren pastor,
in Desertion Court Saturday.
Along with this burden upon mathe-
MATES, the court provided a contrast
equally as striking.
Henry Well, with an income of $780,
900 a year-500 times that of the
Dominic Finnefrock-was also before
court on a support action.
We'll and wife were given two weeks
to decide their own case.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-08-09
FAIR COMPANY Wakes 'r-s .eF
EQUIPMENT FOR RUSSIA

The c. A. Fair Carriage and Auto
Company. 1131 Mulberry street, has
Just completed thirty sets CT curtains
and thirty sets Of backs and cushioned
seats to be used by the Russian Gov
ernment in eauipping number of large
auto trucks being purchased by that
country. The c. A. Fair Company has
more seats of the same style of equip
ment to DE completed as soon as pos
sible.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-08-09
NEW APARTMENT HOUSE
Nauss Property, Second Street. to bt
Remodeled. Announces Dealer

Remodeied, Announces Dealer
AS a result of a real estate deal
closed Saturday, the Christian Nauss
property "a North Second street,
within the next three months will be
remodeled into a modern apartment
house with large storeroom on the
first floor.
The purchaser, Arthur c. Young,
real estate dealer, of 26 North Third
street, stated to-day that he had not
completed his plans. He had been
negotiating for the property for some
time. Inquiries from several out-of-
town business firms for a large store
room brought about the closing of the
deal.
Mr.. Nauss will take up his residence
in the western portion of the city He
has not located a place for his plumb
ing shop. The price paid by Mr.. Young
was not made public. 1t is said to be
four times what was paid for the
building when Mr. Nauss was the pur-
chaser.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-08-09
GIRL A TYPHOID VICTIM

Following a short illness. caused by
typhoid fever. Alice Smith. aged Is,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. P. A. Smith.
1902 CSwden street, died last night at
the Harrisburg Hospital. Funeral ser
vices will be held from her late home
tomorrow afternoon. at o'clock.
Burial will be made in the East Harris
burg CemeterY.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-08-09
WILSON MAKES APPOINTMENT
By Associated Press

Washington, Aug. George E.
Downey, of Indiana, comptroller of
the treasury, to-day was appointed by
President Wilson to be an associate
Judge of the court of claims, and
James w. McCarter, of Bowdle. S. D..
was appointed assistant register of the
Treasury.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-08-09
STUDYING sEAMEN's LAW
BY A1soeiated Press

Cornish, n. H., Aug. 9.-President
Wilson disclosed to-day that he had
been studying questions raised regard
ing the seamen's law passed during the
last session of Congress, but that he
would reach no decision on whether
any action is necessary until after his
return to Washington.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-08-09
COMMANDER BRINsER HOME

Lieutenant t-Commander Harry L.
Brinser, United States Navy, 2301
North Front street, spent the week.
end at his home in this city on a short
vacation. He arrived in Harrisburg
Friday, leaving last evening for Wash
ington, where he is stationed. He was
transferred in June to the national
CAPITAL from the battleship wyoming.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-08-09
MAY RAISE SHIP WEDNESDAY
BY Associated Prets

Chicago. ILL.,, Aug. 9.-Raising of the
steamer Eastland, which. turned over
in the Chicago river July "a with the
loss of hundreds of lives. will not be
attempted until next Wednesday. IL
was announced to-day, but prepa-
rations for righting the vessel were
begun when the hulk was sealed and
q large Lpump made ready
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-08-09
SOLLENBERGER HOLDINGS
SOLD FOR $4,000

Seven properties, representing the
realty holdings of Diller S. Sollen-
berger, bankrupt. were sold at public
sale in front of the Courthouse Sat-
urday afternoon by Job ]. Conklin.
trustee. The entire holdings were pur-
chased for $4,000 by two men whose
names Mr.. Conklin to-day declined
to reveal
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-08-09
VOLCANO IN ACTION
By Associated Press

Seward Alaska. Aug. 8. - Pavlof vol
Cano, situated on the Alaska Peninsula.
was in full eruption the night of JULY
81, last, with flames accompanied by
heavy black af smoke shooting from the
Captain Hansen, of the steamer Santa
Ana, from Bering Sea ports. He also
reported Katmai volcano still smoking.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-08-09
INCREASE IN IMPORTS
Rn A..n.intes pr...

London, Aug. 9.-The British Board
of Trade actual figures for the month
of July show an increase in imports
OF f16.171.66S ($S0,s5s.315). the prin-
cipal increases being in food and
metals. All exports show a decrease
OF f34.721,511 (s173,605.5 $3.50, chiefly
in coal, yarns, textiles and machinery.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-08-09
POOR EARY FOR PACKERS
BY Astocintcd Prc.s

Seward Alaska, Aug. "A poor year
for salmon packers, with a falling off of
from 40 to 80 per cent. from a full pack
was reported here to-day by Captain
Hansen, of the steamer Santa Ana
which has arrived from Bering Sea
ports. The Bristol Bay canneries. ac-
cording to Hansen. lacked 40 per cent
of their usual pack, while at other
places the season closes with only half
a mack
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-08-09
CREATE NEW STANDARDS
BY Atsoeintcd Prest

Pittsburgh, Pa, Aug 9. - Work is
to be started here this week to create
government factory standards which,
1t is expected will in time be extended
to every corner of the United States.
according to an announcement to-day
by DR.. j. W. Scheneschewsky chief of
the newly created Pittsburgh branch
of the Public Health Service.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-08-09
PAyTANG PARK

One of vaudeville's real headliners
will be seen at PaXtang Park this week
when Fennell and Tyson lead the bill
at the big pavilion. Fennell and Tyson
put on what has been credited with he
ing the classiest singing and dancing
act in vaudeville. You probably have
seen many song and dance teams on
the vaudeville stage, but until YOU
have seen this one you have missed
one of the very best.
Helen Primrose who calls herself
the nut comedienne" and promises
her auditors much to laugh at will
also be feature of this weeks park
bill
Falls and Falls, an acrobatic offer
ing we'll known to local theater pat
rons. Chas. Glocker who presents a
novel water Juggling stunt and Booth
and Leandcr with a knockabout BIZ
cycle act that is said to be very funny
will complete the park bill.
A big fireworks display is scheduled
for Thursday evening and Manager
Davis promises the fireworks fans a
pyrotechnical display that will make
them sit up and take notice.-Adver-
tisement.