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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-05-27
Gerard Is Convinced That
Peace Is NoU in Sight
Py Associated Press

Berlin, May &c, via London, May 81.
United States Ambassador James
Gerard is convinced that peace is in
sight, according to an interview pub
lished in a Munich newspaper to-day
from its Berlin correspondent. Mr..
Gerard is quoted as saying:
Nothing can shake my confidence
that peace is on its way"
The ambassador referred to the set
tlement of the differences of the Unit
ed States and Germany as preparing
the way for President Wilson to take
up the question of peace. president
Wilson," he said has much greater
freedom of action now to deal with
the immense world problem which
will determine the future attitude of
nearly all the countries of the globe.
"I am very optimitic regarding the
progress already made of the idea that
the war should be ended, even among
belligerent nations. The wise and
moderate words of the German chan
cellor regarding Germanys readiness
to make peace had probably their
strongest echo in America and
strengthen the impression that Ger
many will take all further steps calm
ly and with confidence.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-05-27
DEMAND ALLIES
END MAIL PIRACY
Note to England and France on
Seizure Policy an UIti-
matum

Washington, d. c., May 81. - Presi-
dent Wilson has informed the British
and French Governments that the
United States 'can no longer tolerate
the wrongs which citizens of this coun-
try have suffered as a result of the
illegal practices of those governments
in seizing mails passing between the
United States and other neutral coun-
tries and the United States and the
Teutonic Powers.
The Presidents note, demanding
that the British policy shall be altered
so as to conform with international
law, was made public by the State De-
partment tonight.
The document, which had been her.
aided as vigorous one, is even more
sharp in tone than had been expected.
Mistake Right to Judge
The allied policy is characterized as
consisting of lawless practices, and
the United States declares that to sub
init to a continuance of this policy
would open the door to repeated vio-
lations of international law by the bel
ligerent powers, on the ground of mill
tary necessity of which the violator
would be the sole judge
"Manifestly, a neutral nation can
not permit its rights on the high seas
to be determined by belligerents," says
the President. "or the exercise of
those rights to be permitted or denied
arbitrarily by the government of a
warning nation. The right of neutrals
are as sacred as the rights of belliger-
ents. and must be as strictly observed"
'Only a radical change in the pres
ent British and French policy, restor-
ing to the United States its full rights
as a neutral power, will satisfy this
government" concludes the note.
In another paragraph. the note
serves notice that this continuing Of
fense has led to such losses to Ameri-
can citizens and to a possible RESPONSE
bility of the United States to repair
them that this government will be
compelled in the near future to press
claims for full reclamation upon the
attention of His Majesty's government
and that of the French republic"
Great importance is attached in dip
lomatic quarters to the tone of the
communication to the two allied pow
ers and to the fact that the President
employs the same basic arguments for
the maintenance of international law
during the war which were used
against Germany.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-05-27
IHURRYING COUNT
OF STATES VOTE
State Department Is Making
Every Effort to Advance
the Computation

With over a dozen counties to hear
from even in the matter of returns
of election of national delegates and
State committeeman officials and at
taches of the department of the Secre-
tary of the Commonwealth are COM
mencing to fear that they will have
little time to complete the list of
State committeeman before the meet
ing called for next Wednesday In
Philadelphia. In order to advance
matters requests were sent to coun-
ties that votes for national delegates
and alternates-at-large and district
and State committee members be
counted first. approximately half of
the counties reporting complied with
this request, but in other cases COM
plete returns were filed.
Efforts are now being made to get
the returns on delegates and COM
nlitteemen from the remaining coun-
ties and indications are that the de-
partment will have some work to do
on Memorial Day. However. it is
figured out that official returns will
be in hand before the Republican
national convention meets.
william Price, candidate for Re-
publican alternate-at-large filed an
expense account showing an eXpendi-
ture of $1,0O1, the largest sum car
ried by any report yet filed. OF this
amount $1,000 was paid to the
Straight Republican Ticket Com
mittee." State Chairman Roland S.
Morris, candidate for Democratic
delcgate-at-large certified to $121; w.
w. Hindman to $149; Congressman
D. F. Lafean to $521.14; John 7.
Kinsely to $50 and Fred Brenckman
to $S0.50.
Charles Palmer, candidate for su-
preme court, certified that he did not
spend more than $50 and c. B. Dough-
erty that he did not spend a cent for
a!ternate-a large. Others certifying
to less than $50 were w. P. F. Fergu-
son, candidate for Prohibition ma
tional delegate and senator; r. E.
Cochran and John T. Murphy.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-05-27
Germany Would Welcome
Col. House on Peace Mission
Bv Associated Press

Berlin, May 81. = Another visit by
Colonel e. NJ. House to Europe would
come as no surprise to the initiated
here. The American rumors to this
effect are regarded as having a certain
basis in fact, although the opinion pre-
walls that the trip would naturally he
postponed until after the national con-
ventions.
1t is hoped here that should Colonel
House pay such a visit. he will come
this time as a harbinger of peace, or
at any rate to prepare, if possible, the
foundations for a peace proposal, diff
cult as this task is recognized to be-
Whether recent events are enough to
induce the entente allies to retire from
what is looked upon here as losing
game and whether the changed tone of
the utterances of Premier Asquith and
Sir Edward Grey and what is consid-
cred disavowal of their intention to
crush Germany as a nation, and a
commercial rival or dismember the
Empire, are indicative of receptivity
toward reasonable peace proposals is
an uncertain factor in the reckoning.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-05-27
Gen. GaIlieni IdoIized
By French For SaOing Paris
and Winning Marne Dies
Ru Associated Prfss

Paris, May %, S.25 A. M.-General
Joseph S. Gallieni, former minister of
war. died at Versailles to-day.
The death of General Gallieni, while
nor unexpected. created a profound
impression, as he was idolized by the
French people, particularly the poor.
who regarded him as the savior of
Paris during the critical days of Au-
gust, 1914. His funeral will be the
occasion of a notable military and civil
demonstration.
Varied Military Career
OF all the French generals in the
European war few had better filled
life than General Gallieni, who, on
the outbreak Of the great war in Au-
gust, 1914, was appointed military gov
ernor of Paris. Born of a military
family at st. Beat, April "a, 1S4s, he
had reached the age limit for retire
ment in 1918, but was maintained in
active service by decree, the minister
of war holding that the services he
had rendered as governor-general of
Madagascar justified an exception gem
orally made only in favor of generals
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-05-27
MANY MODERATE
RENTS NEEDED
Real Estate Men Say Big De-
man Exists For Houses at
From $40 to $1S

Harrisburg needs many more homes
that may be rented at from $40 to SIS
monthly.
~ This is the opinion of practically
every real estate man in the city, and
some of them go so far as to say that
the inability to supply the present de-
mand for houses of this type has
brought about a house famine"
"At present" said Joseph NJ. Means,
manager of the rental department of
Miller Bros. & Co., with the exception
of one in Cameron's Extension. we
haven't a single house in the city listed
for rent at less than $40 monthly"
I'VE have daily calls for houses
renting between SO and SIS" con-
tinued Mr.. Means, but we have much
difficulty in meeting the demands"
1t is the opinion of many real estate
men that builders have profitable
field before them in Harrisburg If they
will design an attractive home that
might be rented at a moderate sum.
The demand already exists and ready
market can be found for homes of
such a type"
June quarter sessions sheriffs sales
will be conducted in No. courtroom
at o'clock Thursday, June s. At
least q dozen properties are scheduled
to go under the auctioneer's hammer.
Construction of the new water pipe
lines in the Bellevue Park district will
lie completed within few weeks, after
which superior service to that newly
built up section will be possible.
Alterations on the fourth floor OF
the Harrisburg Hospital will be started
early next month with view to TURN
ing the upper floors into a maternity
ward. The nurses who had their quar-
ters there will be housed at 113 South
Front street after June ].
The new Young Apartments, the
storeroom and apartment building at
"a North Second street, which had
recently been constructed by Colonel
A. c. Young, have all been occupied.
TODAY'S REALTY TRANSFERS
To-day's realty transfers include the
following: Mary NJ. Below, Jackson
township. to w. r. Snyder $3.50; NJ.
Louise Vogt. Enhaut, to NJ. Muzic, S7OO;
G. w. d. Enders. Halifax township to
Charles Matter S16O; o. G. Wickersham,
Steelton. to Sarah Sachs; Alice Snyder,
Hummestown. to r, B. snyder; Iva j..
Killinger, l 5 South Nineteenth street, to
2243 North Second street. to John c.
Herman; Fanny NJ. EbY, 502-O4 Market
street, to Samuel Dealhan, all for 81
each; George A. and Margaret White
sides executors, Fourth and strawberry
streetsfl to II. a. Gable, S9,925; william
Il. Moeslen, 1113-17 South Second street,
to Samuel Samuelss 81; +: Gerhart' s
heirs. South Hanover township, to Z. n.
Gerhart $500.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-05-27
Next German Attack Is
Expected in Northern Russia
BY AtSocinted Prest

London, May 81. - The naval cor
respondent of the Times asserts that
the next great German offensive prob
ably will be begun in northern Russia,
taking the form of a combined land
and sea attack from the gulf OF Riga
and across the Dvina, heralding an
endeavor to advance toward Petro-
grad.
In concert with this campaign some
observers anticipate simultaneous
blow at the British front in France
and Flanders, and here also, it is be-
lieved, an effort may be made by sea
as we'll as by land.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-05-27
POST NO. 118 TO HAVE CHARGE
OF PENBROOK MEMORIAL

Members of Post No. 116, G. A. r..
will have charge of the Memorial Day
services at Mumma's Cemetery, Pen
brook. Exercises will start at $50
o'clock in the morning. The veterans
and school children will march from
Penbrook Square to the cemetery. The
program will include singing by the
school children; an address by the
Rev. Luther Henry. pastor of Luther
an church; recitations, and firing of a
salute by Camp No. Is, Sons of Veter-
ans guard.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-05-27
LETTER CARRIERS MEMORIAL

The annual memorial SERVICES OF
Harrisburg Branch No. 500, National
Association of Letter Carriers, will be
held tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock
in East Harrisburg cemetery. An in
teresting program under the direction
of a committee of which Fl. c. Young
is chairman has been prepared
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-05-27
TECH BOYS TO HONOR HEROES

Tech High students viii honor the
memory of the soldiers and sailors
who died in the Civil war by placing
a wreath on the Soldiers and Sailors
monument at Second and State streets
Tuesday morning. Thomas Stacks, a
junior, is in charge of the arrange
ments to place the wreath.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-05-27
MEMORIAL DAY AT POST OFFICE

On Memorial Day the main post
office and Hill and Maclay stations
will be closed from 1 0 a. m. to 2 p. m.
All carriers will make their first de-
livery and collection and the $40,
1880 and 1920 p. m. collections.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-05-27
REMOVE MANS EYE

Physicians at the Harrisburg Hos
pital yesterday afternoon removed the
vile. Jacoby injured his eye while
cutting wire at his home last week.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-05-27
MEALS ASKS
FOR MEMORIES
CONTINUED From First Page ]

of IL all flags be lowered while,
during five minutes devoted to men,
ories, each citizen of Harrisburg,
with barred head, opens his heart
to new baptism of patriotism.
(Signed) Il. S. MEALS.
The Mayor was much better this af-
ternoon and his physicians allowed
him to sit up short time in chair.
His recovery is expected now. but
every effect is being made to keep him
quiet until he can leave the hospital.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-05-27
NADANIE DIEULAFOY DIES

Paris, May 27.-Madame Jane Dieu-
lafoy author, explorer, chevalier of
the Legion of Honor and possessor of
the unique privilege, accorded by the
French government of wearing male
apparel is dead.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-05-27
IG NEED HERE DWELLINGS AT MORE REASONABLE RENTS SAY REALTY M

a noteworthy and commendable serv-
ice in thus marking the sites of the
historic places that abound in this
Commonwealth.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-05-27
who have held a supreme command in

who have held supreme command in
the face of the enemy.
In the forty-five years of his mill
tary career Gallieni had participated
in some of the dramatic episodes of
the war of 1870, explored the Upper
Niger and imposed a French protec-
torate over the region; pacified the
colony of Indo-China. deposed Queen
Ranavalo of Madagascar and con-
quered and developed the colony. Be
tween times he had written four
notable books on exploration. For
work in Africa he was promoted a
general
Gallieni was recognized as not only
the conqueror of Madagascar, but as
the author of it's prosperity.
On August 81, 1914, with the Ger
mans threatening Paris, he was given
the important posts of commander of
the entrenChed camp and military gov
ernor of Paris.
At once his organizing ability and
energy were shown. In a few days the
city was surrounded by new field forti-
fications, heavy artillery was posted at
all vantage points, a complete system
of telephone and telegraphic COM
munication was established around
the city.
After the notable part taken by
General Gallieni in the battle of the
MdTHet Wnen ne EuSHbu oU,uUU troops
of the Paris garrison to the battle line
in taXicabs at the crisis of the struggle
and thereby turned the tide of victory
in favor of the French, he was ap-
pointed minister of war in the recon-
structed cabinet.
Eliminated Red Tape
AS war minister General Gallieni de-
voted himself with remarkable energy
to the elimination of red tape in the
administration of the army. He also
dealt with a heavy hand with officers
who had secured posts through favor
itism or political influences. His first
act was to forbid civilians to write to
the generals in the field in regard to
military matters and his next was to
send to the front a number of able
bodied soldiers who were occupying
safe billets in the rear. Like General
Joftre, he was relentless in forcing the
retirement of old officers whose ac-
tivities or abilities were not equal to
tho demands of the war. BY revision
of the exempt lists he added $4,000
men to the army.
In February of this year General
Gallieni took over the direction of the
department of aviation, but shortly
afterward he was taken ill with kid
ney trouble and was compelled to re-
sign on March 6. Since then he had
been fighting a losing battle with
death,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-05-27
VERDUN BATTLE TURNS
In FAVOR OF FRENCH

Continued From First Page.1
tack here iss on the italian positions
east of the ASA valley.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-02
Hosiery

Women's Boot Silk Stockings, full fashioned. extra high spliced heel, regular and extra size. Value 85c. Harvest Sale Price .... 59c
 Women's Full Fashioned Stock ings, black, white, brown, purple and grey. Value $1.25. Harvest Sale
 WOmen's Fibre Silk Stockings, double sole, heel and toe; grey put ty, bronze and white. Value 79c. Harvest Sale Price .......... 59c
 WOmcn's Lisle Stockings, me- dium weight, double sole. heel and toe. Value 9c.'Harvest Sale Price
 Mems silk Ldsle Half Hose, double sole, heel and toe, black, navy and grey. Value 35c. Harvest Sale price FAC
 Mems Half Hose. linen heel, ano toe, medium weight, black, grey or white. Value 19c. Harvest Sale
 Children's Mereerized Lisle Stock ings, fine ribbed, reinforced garter tops, black, white and tan. Value 29c. Harvest Sale price ...... 23c Children's School Stockings, fine ribbed, double sole, heel and toe, black and white. Value 25c. Harvest Sale price 14c
 Boys Heavy Ribbed Stockings, double sole, heel and toe. Value 25c. Harvest Sale price .......... 17c
 Infants Cashmere Stockings, silk and toe. black. white and tan. Har- vest Sale Price .............. 2Sc
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-02

he left his East Prussian farm in 1914 Hindenburg has risen from the rank of a retired Colonel-General to that of Field Marshal and Commander-in- Chief. He turned defeat into victory in East Prussia in the early days of the war, and after the great drive against the Russians he was placed in command of the Teuton forces in Russia. When the bear turned and chased the Austrians, Hindenburg was made chief commander of the whole of the Teuton forces on the eastern front, and held that job until the lat ter part of August, when he was call ed to Berlin to succeed von Falken- hayn.
 Paul von Beneekendorff und von Hindenburg is the full name If the Teuton chief of staff. Born on Oct. 2, 1847, he entered the Foot Guards as subaltern just half century ago. He fought in the war against Austria, commanding a company after the death of his captain, and at Konig- gratz. with forty men, took an Aus trian battery. For his valorf on that occasion he was given the Order of the Red Eagle, the first of many er- ders conferred upon him. He was a captain in the Braneo-Prussian war and led his company at Sedan, re- ceiving the Iron Cross, He retired in 1911, and was living the life of a gentleman farmer on his estate neas Posen, his birthplace, when the pres ent war broke out,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-02
HINDENBURG
 BEGINS 10TH YEAR

All Germany will join today in the celebration of the sixty-ninth birthday of Field Marshal von Hindenburg, Chief of the Imperial General Staff and the real war lord of the Teutons. It is not the Kaiser, nor the Crown Prince, who is now the idol of Ger many, but Hindenburg, the modern Cincinnatus who turned his plowshare into a sword. Rightly or wrongly, the Teutons attribute their victories to this old farmer soldier with the square bulldog face, and to him they look for the final victory. They will show their faith in him today by add ing thousands of nails to the colossal wooden statute of the Field Marshal in Berlin, which was erected a year ago with the idea of it's being entirely covered with iron, silver and gold nails which are sold for the benefit of the fund for rehabilitating East Prussia. The iron nails sell for five marks $1.25) each, the silver nails for ten marks, and the gold nails are given for large contributions.
 Although he stands today at the threshold of his seventieth year, the old Field Marshal has been the most energetic and resourceful of the Kais-
 CTS commanders, and his elevation tc
 the post of Chief of the General Staff
 little more than a month ago was hailed with delight and approva throughout the Central Empires. Since
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-02
Knit Underwear

Boys Union Suits, unbleached, fleece-lined, value $1.25, Harvest Sale Price .- S5c
 Children's Vests and Pants. part wool, white or grey, value 79c. liar vest Sale Price .... 49c, 55c, 59c
 Women's Swiss Ribbed Union Suits, medium weight, low neck, sleeveless or elbow sleeves, knee or ankle lengths, value $1.00, Harvest
 Women's Wool Vests, medium weight, fine ribbed, high neck and long sleeves. Value $1.00. Harvest Sale Price ........ .65c WOmen's Union Suits, medium weight, high, low CT Dutch neck, long or short sleeves, knee or ankle length. Value 75c. Harvest Sale Price ......... .... 5Oc
 Extra size S9c
 Boys Union Suits, fleece lined, grey. 2 to 16 years, Value 75c, Har- vest Sale Price .. 59c
 Children's Union Suits, part wool, grey and white, Value $135, Har- vest Sale Price ........ 9Sc
 Children's Vests and, Pants, fleece lined, grey or white, Value 39c, Harvest Sale Price 29C
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-02
Blankets

800 Pairs of $3.5O WOOlnap Blank cts, fine warm, large size Woolnap Blankets, in handsome pink, blue. gray and tan plaidS, size 66xS0 inches. These are blankets that us- ually sell for $3.50 pair. A for tunate purchase allows us to make a Special Harvest Sale Price of
 Large Size Double Bed BianHSts, Greys with colored borders, size 64x76. Harvest Sale Price, pair
 $1.0O
 Grey Blankets, Wool Finish. col ored borders. Extra Size, Extra Weight, size 72xS0. Harvest Sale
 Large Size All White Double Fac Blankets, soft and fleecy, good weight. Harvest Sale Price, pair
 ......... S1.0O
 Lombard" All Wool Blankets in Greys, White, and Blankets with Colored Borders. Largest size. Spe- cial Harvest Sale Price, pair $500
 ''Pittsfield" All Wool Blankets, in white with coiored borders, size 66 Harvest Sale Price, pair =. $8.25
 PendaIe Scoth Plaid, All Wool Extra Fine Blankets. Rich coloring fine grade wool, size 66xSO. Special Harvest Sale Price, pair .... $7.5O
 "Peterboro' Ali Wool White Plaid Blankets. in pinks, blues, tans. and grey combinations, size 66x80. Harvest Sale Price, pair
 .............. $5.75
 Ch1ldrens Crib Blankets, in blue and pink 49c Children's Crib Blankets, fancy figured 55c Childrcn's Crib Blankets double SIZo ....... S1.2S Largest Size Best Grade Califor- nia Wool Blankets 9.5O Largest Size White Wool BIan- kets, colored fancy $S.5O
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-02
Political Secrets.

Lord Morley tells a story of how a great political secret was kept by three poor Irish journalists, During the preparation of the home rule bill of 1886 Parnell asked Lord Morley for a draft of its main provisions for sub mission to half a dozen of his conf1- dental colleagues, The draft was given, duly returned, and not a word leaked out, "Three of the men to whom I showed the draft were news paper men," said Parnell, land they were poor men, and any newspaper would have given tbem f1,OOO for it. No wonderful virtue you may say, But how many of your house of commons would believe it"'-London Answers,