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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-06-12

William NJ. Robson was chairman
of to-day's Rotary Club luncheon at
the Columbus Hotel II was a lively
affair and the attendance was the larg-
est in the history of the club. Ad-
dresses we're made by Arthur D. Ba-
con, former president, on business
conditions of the present and imme-
date future. and by DR.. f. E. Downes,
city superintendent of schools, on the
folly of applying the most advanced
discoveries of science to the destruct-
i've purposes of war instead of the
constructive tasks of peace. There
was much singing and plenty of
stunts" for the amusement of the
members mixed in with the more seri-
Gus part of the meeting.
President Howard c. Fry announced
that the club will go to Lancaster to
attend the outing of the Lancaster
club next Tuesday. meeting in front
of the Telegraph building at o'clock.
The regular meeting of the club will
be held Monday evening at the head
quarters of the Worden Paint and
Roof Company. The first Friday in
August the Rotarians will have an
automobile run to Hagerstown On
the last Friday in the month the men,
bers and their wives will have an
automobile run to Buena Vista.
At the conclusion of the meeting
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-06-12

son Street Baptist Church in Scran-
ton, Pa, and the Justice has many
friends and some relatives n the
Lackawanna Valley. The action of
the convention in selecting him after
the most admirably poised and truly
deliberative sessions 1 have ever
known is a vindication of Republi-
canism at its best. I predict for the
nominees of this convention an over
whelming victory at the polls, a vic
tory in which Pennsylvania will glor-
iously lead"
The delegates of Lancaster county
are elated over the nomination of
Justice Hughes" said Congressman w.
w. Griest. -Four years ago the dele
gates from our county voted for
Hughes, and in this convention. after
giving a complimentary vote to the
Governor of our State, they led in the
ting for the distinguished son of the
Empire State"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-06-12
INDICr READING COMPANY

The Philadelphia and Reading Rail-
way Company was indicted for the
third time by the Federal grand jury
at Philadelphia on Saturday. charged
with violating the interstate commerce
and Elkins act in failing to file tariffs
of its rates and charges for coal trans
ported over its barge lines from Port
Richmond to points in New England
1t is also charged that the defend
ant violated the Elkins act in failing
to collect demurrage from shippers on
coal held by the company over the
time allotted by law.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-06-12
POLICE PLAN OUTING

Officers of the city police force are
athletic meet next month at Paxtonia
A committee has been appointed by the
officers to complete arrangements and
plan a program for the day. Luncheon
and contests will be included in the
sport. Arrangements are being made
by Officers Hess. Demma, Wieseman,
Balthaser. Motorcycle officer Fetrow.
and Detective Schelhas.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-06-12
TROOP VETERANS, REUNION

To-morrow the veteran Association
of the Governors Troop, Pennsylvania
Volunteer Cavalry, which served in
the Spanish war in 1898, will hold it's
eighteenth annual reunion on the
camp ground occupied by the COM
mand at Mt. Gretna during the mobili-
zation of the Pennsylvania National
Guard at Camp Hastings.
The members will leave here on the
Pennsylvania railroad at o'clock
in the morning and will spend the
day on the camp site near the Hotel
Conewago.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-06-12
EXPRESS. COMPANY DIVIDEND

New York, June 1.-THE United
States Express Company has declared
a dividend. in liquidation of SIS a
share.s The company began to wind
up it's affairs three years ago. There
remains about $5,000,000 worth of
real estate, including a building here
and, it is reported, about 100000
worth of securities. Last October q
dividend of $25 share was ordered
maid.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-06-12
spECTLATOR KILIs sELF

T. James, 4s years old, for many years
operated one of the largest theater
ticket agencies in this city, commit
ted suicide to-day. Business reverses
involving large sums prompted Mr..
James to end his life. according to
statement of his son.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-06-12
HAS LEG FRACTURED

Gilbert Bair, aged Is, 2l18 North
Sixth street, laborer on the Philadel-
phia Division of the Pennsylvania Rail
road, sustained a fractured left leg
when some heavy pipes struck him.
He was taken to the Harrisburg Hos
pital.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-06-12
ROTARY CLUB HEARS SPEECHES
AND ENJOYS LUNCHEON STUNTS
TDo Automobile Runs and Trip to Lancaster Are Announced
Meeting Nert Monday EUening

Chairman Robson was presented with
the original of the accompanying car
toon. with the compliments of the
Telegraph.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-12-15

Because most city lots are deep and
narrow, it is unusual to see a house
designed as a city home which has its
longer dimension across the front.
Aside from the few cases already men,
toned in which 1t is necessary to cut
lots of peculiar shape on account of
streets intersecting at sharp angles, the
only place where a house with wide
front is likely to be used is on corner
lot which offers frontage on two
streets. Even if plenty of room is
available, the usual custom is to build
q house with its narrow side to the
front, even though such practice robs
the owner of space which might be
used as a large front or back lawn and
presents the ARROW side of the house
as the only part that is ever noticed
by passers-by.
The design shown here presents an
unusually attractive appearance from
the street. Since the gable roof is
placed with its ridge parallel to the
street, the tile-covered surface, broken
by the dOrmer with it's six square win
dows, is prominent feature. The up
per floor is finished with shingles,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-12-15
To Pet a Horse.

"Not many people know how to pet
a horse-from the horses standpoint,
at any rate" said a trainer. every
nice-lBking horse comes in for a good
deal of petting. Hitch fine horse
close to the curb, and you'll find that
half the men, women and children who
go by will stop for a minute, soy,
Nice horsey,' and give him an affec.
Tomato pat or two. The trouble Is
they don't pat him in the right place,
First rub his eyelids. Next to that
form of endearment, horse likes to
be rubbed right up between the ears
In petting horses, most people slight
those nerve centers. They stroke the
horses nose. While well-behaved
horse will accept the nasal caress COM
placently, he would much prefer that
nice, soothing touch applied to the
eyelids. Once in a while a person
comes along who really does know how
to pet a horse. Nine times out of ten
that man was brought up in the coun
try among horses, and learned when 9
child their peculiar ways"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-12-15
DIDN'T RELY ON GUESSWORK
Youngster Found Out for Himself Just
What Was the Hidden Force in
Teachers Bicycle.

A certain country school teacher, in
endeavoring to explain to his class
what compressed air was, brought his
bicycle into the room and leaned it up
against the wall.
Now" he remarked, under the out
tr covering of that back wheel there
is a hidden force. What is it,"
"Injy rubber" said one smart youth.
mo. Try again"
The boy tried again, as did nearly
every member Of the class, but without
success.
At length one of the youngsters, who
had been making a close inspection of
the machine turned on the teacher
with beaming face.
81 have it," he exclaimed ITS wind
jest windw
After commencing the youngster,
the teacher asked how he discovered
the hidden force"
"Why,' was the astounding reply,
I've just stuck my knife in it to
seew
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-12-15
Flrst-FIoor Plan.

houses in the block. If the division of
the property into lots Is carried to the
apex Of the triangle with lot on each
street as the final division, each Of the
houses ON these lots should be designed
in the manner of house which Is to
face on two streets. This division Of
lots Is often preferred to the division
which places a single lot at the apex,
on account of the fact that the last
house, in the latter case, Is exposed on
three sides to public view, and incl
dentally the owner Of this lot has the
Improvement of two streets and two
street sidewalks to contend with In
case these developments are brought
into effect.
The remaining small triangle which
cannot be used for residence purposes
is an excellent spot for the city or town
to take up and improve with shrubbery,
flower gardens and ornamental con-
crete or stone work. The Frightening
effect which these little beauty spots
have in towns and cities ia attested to
by any number Of examples Of this
treatment throughout the country.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-12-15
Nicarauua GETTING Up-to. Date.

Work has been commenced on an au-
tomObile road to connect Bluefields
with the rest of the Republic of Mica
~ragua, at an estimated cost of S120,000
gold, according to "CentrO-America."
A new line of tramways is proposed
for the capital.
An ice factory has been established
at Leon, another is being constructed
Mt Matagalpa, and a soap factory is
being installed in BoacO.
-Four new elementary schools have
been established in the capital. school
of arts and trades in Granada and Il
private school for young women in
Matagalpa.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-12-15
Improvement In Illumination.

Nearly every year has brought out
a better, and at the same time cheap
er form of light. Nobody knows when
experiments in electrical illumination
will be terminated, or when some I'M
known form of light may be brought
into use. The Museum chronological
exhibit at Washington goes as far
as the simple carbon fllament
light, but in the division Of mechanical
technology In the older building there
are many interesting examples Of early
electric lamps and lighting apparatus
together with later improvements
showing the many phases of develop
ment in the art of illumination.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-12-15

and back through hall to the toilet.
The hall has space provided for coats.
The living room occupies the entire
end Of the house on one side of the
reception hall. The fireplace is built
into the center of the wall opposite
the hall. This room has two easement
windows at each end and two windows
on the side. The dining room is on
the other side Of the hall. A buffet is
built under the window in the front
wall of the house. Arrangements for
serving meals are especially well han
died, since the dining room may be en-
tered from both the kitchen and the
pantry. The latter room is a model Of
convenience. A wide shelf is built I'M
der the window with case on either
side. The refrigerator, which is iced
from the rear porch, is handy to this
shelf.
Four bedrooms, a sewing room and
bath open from the hall on the Sec
ond floor.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-12-15
The
Atonement
CE22
By
GEORGE ELMER COBB
Copyright, 1916, by w. G. Chapman.)

"YOu must beg me Off"
at can't be done, Mr.. Walton"
II have q most important deal on
absence from my Office or neglect might
imperil thousands"
"Sorry, but the judge absolutely re-
fuses to accept an excuse. Should you
fail to respond to the summons you
risk a Jail sentence for contempt of
court"
Thus over the telephone, Arthur Wal
ton at one end, his lawyer at the other,
both anxious and excited.
Arthur Walton, broker, hung up the
receiver with almost groan. He
glanced at his watch. He was sum-
moned for jury service at ten. 1t
lacked only twenty minutes of that
hour.
II am going to court" he CURLY in
formed the otnce boy. Hold any call
ers till eleven. BY that time I will
either return or send a message"
Then Walton swung from his office,
distracted and worried. He tried to
think up all kinds Of excuses to present
to the judge to release him from jury
duty. Three squares proceeded, a
GREATNESS hail halted him. 1t came
from his office boy.
ooh, Mr.. Walton!" painted the boy,
''Mr. Gregory is at the office and says
If he can't see you at once he will have
to go to some other broker with those
Interstate Electric bonds"
Walton waverec. He grew almost
pale. To lose the sale of the bonds
meant to lose possible five thousand
dollars.
Tell him I can't come" he fairly
groaned, recalling the warning of his
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-12-15
Second-Floor Plan.

while the first floor walls are Of brick,
trimmed with white stone or stock ter
"a Gotta. Details are carefully worked
out to produce nicely balanced ap-
pearance. A special feature of the
front porch construction is the manner
in which the brick columns are carried
up through the roof and capped with
white stone or terra Gotta slab. Or
namental vases may be placed on these
columns and flowers planted in them
in the summer time. The canopy over
the windows on either side of the chin
ney is covered with tile similar to that
used on the roof.
The front door opens into a recep-
ton hall from which cased openings
lead to the living room, dining room
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-12-15

the best possible effect in the appear
ance of the houses built on the narrow
lots. OF course, it will be necessary
to design these houses with the larger
dimension across the front. This often
helps the room arrangement rather
than causing difficulty in grouping Of
rooms. AS far as the exterior appear
ance is concerned, there is an adj
vantage in the wider side of the houses
being placed near the street, in that
many pleasing effects are possible in
the window and porch design, and the
wall finish is more effective than in the
case of a smaller wall surface. An
other advantage of this type of house
Is found in the possibility Of artistic
and distinctive roof treatment.
The building line should, Of course,
be maintained in accordance with that
which is established by the majority Of
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-12-15

lawyer. Maybe at noon. Moreland"
Walton shouted the name and dashed
across the street. He caught sight Of
stability dressed, dissipated looking
man. There was an expression in Wal
toms eyes like to that of shipwrecked
sailor catching at a life buoy. He
grasped at the arm Of the man, pulled
him to one side and demanded abrupt
ly:
"Moreland, do you want to make
hundred dollars|
The other stared at his interlocutor
Incredibly. Then his tricky eyes gilt
tered.
"Do II" he cried GENEROUSLY. "Try
mel"
"Can trust you? Are you sober and
honorable enough to carry through
what you undertake? Listen, and don't
lose moment. Here is writ sum-
moning me as juror in branch 2 Of
the criminal court. Here is my card.
l can't serve without losing a lot Of
money. Go as my substitute. Answer
to my name. No one knows me In the
court. Serve the week, or two weeks,
as Arthur Walton, and-yes, I'll give
you two hundred dollars the day you
bring me your juror certificate"
"Thats settled" announced More
land, scamp and constituencies merce-
nary. ''Ill do the job and none the
wiser. An advance would give me bet
ter courage, though"
Here" and Walton counted out fifty
dollars. "The balance when you are
discharged from jury service. Don't
fail me-" and off rushed Walton, re-
lieved, joyful, never realizing the re-
suits of his impetuous action.
Retribution was q first consequence,
he verify believed, when, having put
through his bond deal, the securities
went down the next day and he scosed
quite loss. However, he was glad he
had escaped possible two weeks exile
from his beloved money-making.
Bad luck pursued him during the
week. Two deals he made engulfed
half of his capital. He was not in the
best of humor when one day Moreland
attired in decent suit, but well filled
up with liquor, sailed into his Office.
"Well, / served on the jury like O
little manw he Wanted. "Came after
the balance of the two hundred"
Walton paid the money silently. He
regretted now, the way affairs hat
turned out, that he had juggled with
the law, placed load on his conscience
and tempered with schemer of the
caliber of Moreland.
] ut was easy!" chuckled Moreland
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-12-15
Subject Not in the Curriculum.

Lewis, the six-year-old son Of Joe
Statsenburg, farmer living near st.
Paul, has gone to school just exactly
three weeks. Each evening when he
comes home he never fails to tell his
mother what he has learned new"
during the day.
The other day he came home and
his mother said:
"Well, Lewis, what did you learn
new todayT
Mother" he replied seriously, II
learned new way to spit."-Indian-
apolis News.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-12-15
Brick and Single House That
Meets Conditions Frequently
Existing in All Towns.
ATTRACTIVE IN EVERY WAY
Placing the Building With Its Wide
Side to the Street Is an Advantage,
Both in the Matter of Looks
and Conservation of Space
Porch Made Feature.
BY WILLIAM A. RADFoRD.


Mr.. William A. Radford will answer
questions and give advice FREE OF
COST on all subjects pertaining to the
subject of building, for the readers of this
paper. On account of his wide experience
as Editor, Author and Manufacturer, he
is, without doubt, the highest authority
on all these subjects. Address all inquiries
to William A. Radford, No. 1927 Prairie
avenue, Chicago, ILL.,, and only enclose
two-cent stamp for reply.
There is often found condition, in
laying out the streets of a town or
city, which necessitates the formation
of several lots which are not of stand
ard depth. Such condition might ex-
list where two streets intersect at an
angle other than 80 degrees. In such
case lots are laid out on two sides
of the triangle as near to the apex as
they may be carried without cutting
down the depth to value which will
hamper the sale of the lots. If the
angle of intersection of the streets is
small, there will be a rather large piece
of land which is usually not suitable
for residences. That the size Of this
strip can be cut down by making the
lots wider near the apex may be real
ICED by properly designing the houses
built on the shallow lots is a certainty.
The shallow lots would be preferred
property If assurance could be given
that the houses would look well in
their peculiar positions.
There are a few conditions which
may be observed in order to produce
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-12-15

as he slowed away the roll of bills. "A
big satisfaction, too. Say, l want to
thank you for putting me In the way
of paying off an old score"
"What do you meanY demanded
Walton.
"Why luck would have It that one,
Ned Severn, an old acquaintance OF
mine, was on trial for embezzlement,
Say, the evidence hadn't been half
given before every mothers soul of us
on the jury knew it was a frameup of
jealous fellow clerk. / put him
through, though. You know I'm
clever talker. Well, eleven of the jury
were for acquitting him. / tired them
ried the day."
"And the man was Innocent" cried
Walton.
"Sure thing, but you see he is the
fellow who cut me out with the only
girl 1 cared for and married her. l
got him five years. and the ignoble
wretch gloated over his malicious VIC
tory.
Arthur Walton arose in a cold per-
SEPARATION. He was white to the lips.
In horror he realized how capable he
had been in trusting to mercenary,
heartless human wreck the sacred
functions of the law.
"You miserable wretch" he uttered
hoarsely. "Sit down at that desk and
write out every circumstance of what
you have told me, or 1 will go to the
bar of justice, confess my share in this
hideous crime and make you share the
penalty. Write!"
Thoroughly cowed, Moreland did as
ordered. Then Walton thrust him
from the place. He took an hour or
two to arrange his business affairs.
Then he proceeded to the court where
the trial of Ned Severn had taken
place. He entered the Office of the
judge.
II have come to right a wrong"
spoke Walton. II ask no leniency for
what l have done, but, at any cost,
justice must be surrendered" and he
presented the confession of Moreland
and told the story. Next day Arthur
Walton was sentenced to one year in
the house of correction and Ned Sew
ern within the week had a retrial and
was set at liberty.
The young man and his sister came
to see Walton in the warden's Office
few days later. Even amid this his
humiliation, the gentle condolepce of
Edith Severn was a balm to broken
spirit, but one experiencing a certain
joy in the vast sacrifice he had made.
And out of it came a proposition
from Walton to have Severn manage
his business during his sentence. He
could consult daily with Walton, for
the house of correction was located
not two miles from the office.
Then at the end of six months Edith
Severn brought to Walton great sur
prise. She bore him his pardon, and
in her face and words he could read
more of O. sentiment of admiration for
his noble atonement, than condemna-
ton for the innocent part he had
played in the unjust conviction of her
brother.
A second surprise greeted Walton
at his Office So well had Severn con-
Quoted the business entrusted to him,
that he had not only covered previous
money losses but had placed a large
surplus against the investment &C.
count.
There came a day when Walton
called Severn his partner and fair
Edith the guiding, cheering friend of
his life.
''If l am only worthy Of you," Ar.
thur Walton prefaced his ardent con-
fession of love, and Edith returned
lis glance with one of perfect conf
dence as she made reply:
you are the noblest man I ever
knew!"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-12-15
TORTURING SKIN TROUBLES
That Itch, Burn and Disfigure Healed
by Cuticura. Trial Free.

Battle with plenty Of Cuticura Soap
and hot water to cleanse and purify.
Dry lightly and apply Cuticura Oint-
ment to soothe and heal. This stops
itching instantly, clears away pimples,
removes dandruff and scalp irritations,
and heals red, rough, sore hands.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. L.,
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-12-15
A Stimulation.

"Theres only one thing ask" said
the loser of freak election bet"
"What's that" inquired the winner.
eff you're going to stand by and see
that l eat all this molasses with a
toothpick, / want you to admit that
you won the bet and are insisting on
Its payment. Don't you pretend that
you are my keeper"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-12-15
No Peace for Him,

Willie was out walking with his
mother, when she thought she saw a
boy on the other side of the street max
ing faces at her darling.
willie" asked mother, us that hor-
rid boy making faces at your"
"He is" replied Willie, giving his
coat a tug. "Now, mother, don't start
any peace talk-you just hold my coat
for about five minutes"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-12-15
His Standby.

"Kind sir" said the weary way
farer, II have lost nearly everything
money, friends, self-respect There
is but one thing that has never de-
serted me-"
"Poor manw said the sympathetic
listener. Heres a penny. And that
one thing isl"
"My thirst" replied the weary way.
farer as he moved quickly away.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-12-15
Mr.. Gioom's Triumph.

On the day following election that
weil-knOwn hater of his species, j
Fuller Gloom, went about sternly de-
handing to be Informed with whom
Selander X. Billfnger served as vice
president, and spreading humiliation
among the patriots who squirmingly
confessed, after vainly trying to
change the subject, that they did not
knOw.-Kansas City Star.