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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-05-10
Want a Pet Skunk
Juniata County Man
to Sell Them Here

{. ID. Markell, of East Salem. Juniata
county, dealer in general merchandise.
Hour and feed. stencil manufacturer,
and bicycle repairer, is planning to
bring some pet skunks to HARRISBURG.
TO sell them. according to a letter re-
ceiVed by Mayor e. S. Meals this
morning.
Mr. Markell. of course wants to do
it lawfully, so he wrote for informa-
ton about a license TO carry on his
line OF business in Harrisburg. His
letter to the executive Is as follows:
Mayor: Kind Sir-I am planning
to take some of my pet skunks to your
city in a showcase fastened on a baby
carriage running gear. viii ! have
to pay any license to try to sell them? =?
1f so, how much? Waiting reply. |
am, Yours, G.. d. Markell"
Mayor Meals after reading the COM
munication decided that it would be
All right, but turned the letter over to
his secretary to deliver to William
.. Block, special city license officer.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-05-10
Believe Early Agreement
on Army Reorganization
Bill Will Be Reached
Rv dtsocinfcG Prct,

Washington, D. c., May 10.-Work
or the army reorganization bill was
resumed to-day by the conference
committee of the House and Senate
with indications of an agreement be-
inE near at hand. 1t was expected that
virtually n new bill. the result of a
compromise. would be ready to be laid
before President Wilson next week.
Prospects are that the Senate con-
ferees Will have to give up the volun-
teer army provision for a reserve of
26l,0O0 men in view of it's reputation
by the House. Senate conferees hope.
however, to strengthen the House pro
vision authorizing citizen instruction
camps which would afford the nucleus
of volunteer army.
1t was expected that a regular army
with a peace footing of approximately
1856 men with the Senate expansive
organization system for 100000 men
in time of need would be agreed to.
The House provision for reorganization
and liberalization of the national
guard, which would provide for a de-
fense reserve of about 1000 men.
also probably will be approved, IT
was regarded as likely that the House
amendment for a nitrate plant to -ost
$40, 900, 900 would be accepted.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-05-10
FulGlls Oath Of Vengeance
to Avenge His Mother by
Killing Aged Uncle

Bridgeport, Conn, May 1O.-As d
result OF an oath of vengeance to kill
the man who wronged his mother,
made when he was n boy of thirteen
at his Grandfather's knee, Michael
Rizzo, American born, and former
soldier at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, so
shot his uncle. Angelo Rizzo here last
night that he died from the wound
The man who does not fight for
ms mother is coward" said young
Rlzzo after he had calmly walked to a
police station and given himself up
for the murder.
Ten years ago, while Mrs. RiZZo,
with her four small children, was visit
ing their grandfather in Palermo,
italy who was too feeble to come to
this country, she was assaulted by her
husbands brother. and four years
later died as result of the attack.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-05-10
French Battleships Are
Searching Atlantic Off
Coast For German U-Boats

West Chester, Pa, May 10. - The
British steamer Kinmount, which ar
rived here to-day from Cape Haitien
reported that on Monday afternoon al
five o'clock, about 100 miles southeast
of Cape Henlopen, Del, the steamer
was stopped by two French battleships
which inquired If the Kinmount had
seen any German submarines
On being told that none had been
sighted the battleships with three
cruisers, which had been waiting some
distance off, proceeded north to-
ward New York. The warships. the
Kinmount reported, were equipped
with steel nets strung along their
sides.
1t is believed here the warships
were searching for supposed sub
marines recently reported near the
Am erican coast.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-05-10
New Communication on Way
to Washington Asserts Com
mander Was Punished
PROMISE r E p A r TION
Imperial Government Is No
Longer in Doubt That Sussex
Was Boat Torpedoed

Washington, ID. c., May 10. -
secretary Lansing received a mes
sage from Ambassador Gerard to-
day giving notice that a new note
on the Sussex case had been
handed him and was on the way
TO Washington.
IL has been indicated that the
German government now admits
attacking the Sussex, gives notice
that the submarine commander
responsible has been punished
and promises tn make rcparation.
Amsterdam, May 10. semi
official dispatch from Berlin says tha
as the result of the German govern
ment's investigation concerning tn
explosion which damaged the steam
ship Sussex il can no longer b
doubted that the vessel torpedoed b.
a German submarine on the supposi
ton that it was a warship was in fac
the Sussex.
The dispatch says the German gov
ernment has acquainted the Unite,
States government with this fact, add
ing that in accordance with the not
of last month Germany will draw it
from the evidence whicl
now has been adduced.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-05-10
Deficit Between $95,OOO and
100000 Must Be Met,
Says President. Stamm
HAS BEEN PILING UP
FOR LAST FIVE YEARS
Little Waste, He Finds; New
Rate Would Cover Ex-
penses of New High School
Loan

The school board this afternoon took
up the report of the finance commit
tee, adopted yesterday afternoon, in
creasing the tax rate in Harrisburg
for the coming year at ten mills. The
tax rate last year was Sla mills.
President stamm. when asked by
representative of the Telegraph as to
it is absolutely necessary. What else
is there to do" said he. THE board
finds itself with . deficit of between
$4,000 and 100000, and with an in
come of $4,000 or $4,000 too little
at the old rate to meet current ex-
penses. This deficit has been accumu-
lating for five years. 1t began in 1912
with the arbitrary and unlocked for
addition by the School Code of one
month to the school year The tax
rate for that year had been fixed long
since when, of course. the Board was
not contemplating this additional eX-
pense. The Board seems to have gone
along from year to year without in
creasing the rate. in the hope, doubt
less, that either the assessments would
increase or the expenses would de-
crease and enable il TO get through
without increasing the taxes, but
neither hope was realized"
Deficit For Year 100000
"The defncit for the current year
alone will be approximately $4,000.
There seem to be no two sides 10 tho
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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-05-10
BASEBALL LID
BLOWS OFF in
STATE LEAGUE
Six Clubs in AL. Lawson's Cir
cult Also on Schedule For
Opening Day

The baseball lid blew off in six cities
to-day. Tomorrow there will be more
uncovering exercises in six more cities.
The Pennsylvania State League IN
cludes Harrisburg, York, Lancaster,
Lebanon, Reading md Shamokin. The
Atlantic League includes Reading, AL
lentown, Chester, Paterson, Pottsville
and Wilmington The Inauguration of
baseball in these cities to-day marks
the revival of league sport in Central
Pennsylvania. f..
Unusual interest is manifested in
both these organizations because it
promises TO be a fight for supremacy.
The State League, which was promoted
by Leo Groome and Abraham Rosen-
bluth, will have protection and a salary
limit of 50 1000. The Lawson circuit
has no protection and limit of S 900.
Each league has a team in Reading
and Allentown. Sunday baseball will
also be feature of both organizations.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-05-10
HEAVY FIGHTING
BEFORE FRENCH
FORT SLACKENS
Desperate Struggle in Vcrdun
Region Is Diminish
ing

Paris reports diminishing activity in
the Verdun region following the des-
perate fighting of the past few days.
On both banks of the Meuse the ar
tillery fire has slacliened, that east of
the river being described as inter
mittent.
German attack on the French
lines near Moulain-S n-Sous-Toutvent was
completely checked
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-05-10
GContinucd on Page 81
EDISON IN PARADE
By 1sS0cidicd ffc5s

New York May 10. - Thomas A. Edi-
son, the inventor and chairman of the
naval consulting board, expects to
march at the head of twenty engineers,
all of whom are members OF that board
in the great preparedness parade in
which nearly $4,000 persons will take
part here on Saturday. The consulting
board is composed OF "a members and
all of them may march in the parade.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-05-10
British Destroyer Badly
Damaged in Fight With
German Torpedo Craft
Br .Assoeiaicd Prcss

Berlin, May 10 (By Wireless) - In
on Monday between German and
British torpedo craft. a British de-
stroyer was badly damaged by artil-
lery fire, according to official an
nouncement by the German admiralty
under date of May 9.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-05-10
CIVIC CLUR GETS HOME

To-day the 30-day time limit al
lowed for filing exceptions to Presi-
dent Judge Kunkers decision allowing
the Civic club of Harrisburg to enjoy
possession of Mrs. William r. Flem-
ing's bequest OF overlook" her Front
street residence, expired, and up until
late hour this afternoon eX-Judge NJ
w. Jacobs, counsel for the Central
Trust Company. New York, Mrs. FIem-
inGs administrator, had filed none.
John Fox Weiss, attorney for the club.
said he will advise the club to take
possession at once unless exceptions be
filed to-day.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-05-10

in the Philippines in the Canal Zone
and in Alaska. there are few regular
troops left available in this country,
beyond those now in Mexico or on the
border. Consequently if the need for
additional troops arises. it appears
necessary to call upon the National
Guard of the various States"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-05-10
GOVERNOR REFERS
HIS INQURERS TO
COL. KOLB TODAY
Says Treasurer of Campaign
Committee Told the Truth
About $1,000 Contribution

Governor Martin G. Brumbaugh to-
day referred TO Colonel Louis ]. KoIb,
of Philadelphia. treasurer of the
Brumbaugh Citizens Campaign COM
mittee all inquirers for statements re-
garding the charges made by Rep
resentative Isador Stern, of PhfIa-
delphia, to the effect that 5000 had
not been accounted for in his cam
[Contnued on Page Ill
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-05-10
Drug ViolatOrs From
This City Sentenced to
Penitentiary and Jail

Sunbury Pa. May 10.-Judge Wit
mer in the United States court here
to-day sentenced William Phipps. Har-
risburS, and Harry Price, Scranton,
found guilty of violating the Harrison
drug act, TO one year and one day each
in the federal prison at Atlanta, and
William Burns and Albert Wise, Har-
risburg, 10 four and six months, re-
spectively, in the Dauphin county Jail
for the same offense
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-05-10
SUSPEND BLOOD rEUDs
By Associated Pres.

Berlin. May 9.-According to a dis
patch from Scutari. the chiefs of all the
Albanian clans, in a meeting there.
have voted unanimously to suspend for
six months the custom of blood Ven
gcance. Blood feuds have been uniyer-
sal in Albania for centuries.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-05-10
I 900 MORE TAmORs our


Chicago, May 10. - One thousand
tailors employed by 3. Kuppenheimer
and Company. were called out to-day
to join the six hundred cutters and
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-05-10
LINER TORPEDOED
WITHOUT NOTICE
US. CONSUL FINDS
Cymric Sent to Bottom Tn
warned; Wake of Projcctiles
Clearly Seen
By associated Press

London, May 10.--Wesley Frost,
American consul at Queenstown, sent
telegram to-day from Bantry to the
American embassy here announcing
definitely that there were no Ameri-
cans ON board the Cymric. Mr.. Frost
said no warning was given but that
the wake of a torpedo was seen, and
GContinued on Page Ill
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-05-10
German Casualties During
War Placed at 2,S22,O79;
in Last Month I,I62
BN Associalcd PrctS

London. MAY 10.-An official British
estimate of German casualties in April.
issued here to-day, places the total at
sl,162cn The number of German casual
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-05-10
Insist Upon Placing
Withdrawal of Troops
Ahead of Cooperation
BY .fssociaicd Press

III Paso, Texas May 10.-Increasing
confidence in the ability of Genera Is
Scott and Obregon 10 effect an agree
ment as TO the status of the American
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-05-10
THE WEATHER

Harrisburg and VlcInltyI INSET
tied weather tonight and Thurs
day, probably showers. Warmer
Tonight, lowest temperature about
30 degrees.
Eastern Pennsylvania; Unsettled
Tonight and Thursday. probably
showers. Warmer Tonight. Winds
becoming south and increasing.
River
The Susquehanna river and all
Its branches Will probably fall slow
ly or remain nearly stationary. 4
stage OF about 4.S feet In Indicated
for Harrisburg Thursday morn
ing.
General Conditions
The disturbance that was central
over Wyoming Tuesday morning
has moved rapidly eastward with
increasing strength and now COW
erE the middle part of the country
with its center over the upper Mis-
siHHippi valley.
u In to 10 degrees cooler in
England.
Temperature; n. M. -.
Suni Rises, J.O4 n. MT Sets, T.Oa
n. m.
Moon, Full moon, IL. Oil n. m.G
River Stage. 40 feet above low
water mark.
Yeaterday'a Weather
Highest Temperatures. 66.
Lowest temperature. 80.
Mean temperature, az.
Normal temperature, go.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-05-10
VIRTUALLY ALL u. S.
TROOPS MODELLING
FOR BORDER SERVICE

Ten Thousand Men Including Militia Regulars, Coast and
Field Artillery Getting Ready For Service; National
Guard of Other States Will Be Called if Situation War
rants; Americans in Mexico Preparing to Leave
PROPOSED MILITARY AGREEMENT BETWEEN
CARRANZA AND U. S. is STILL UNSIGNED
Three Hours Conference Last Night Ends Without Definite
Decision; Continuing T Oday; Pennsylvania Troops
Will Probably Be Among Next Detachment to Be
Called Out; Men Are S plendidly Drilled and Fully
Equipped
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-05-10

aHss-S1NSs=INs
LORD LIEUTENANT OF IRELAND RESIGNS
London May lO-The Marquis of Crew announced in
the House of Lords to-day that Baron Wmbone Lord
Lieutenant Of Ireland had resigned Premier Asquith
the House of Commons there reason believe
would be further necessity for with
the Irish rebels !
4 CITY SCHOOL TAX RATE 10 MILLS
Harrisburg.-After waiting some time to procure :
quorum the this afternoon Directors
samm Yates Boyer Houtz Endsrs and Werner present
sOsn after converting the report of the finance
advancing the school from 81 mills for the
coming year presented Without or discussion
adopted all six directors voting for it The
: for the coming year will be ten mills. {
c. c. ZIMMERMAN DEAD
Harriburg-Charles C. Zimmerman, aged 50 years.
clerk in the County Commissioners Office died at his home
8 in Halifax this afternoon.
AGED WOMAN HANGS HERSELF
Lancaster May 1o-Mrs. Annie wenditz, aged H. /
propretress Peoples Restaurant committed suicide
by hanging herself railing rear stairway this
morning She the wife Of City Councilman Wenditz
8 SEIZE MILLION ROUNDS OF AMMUNITION
Laredo, Tex, May 1o.-one million rounds of rifle !
munton, which Mexcans attempted smugg the
river into Mexico concated by troops here
to-day It believed the ammunition was intended for
Of bandits in Mexico.
CIVIL ENGINEER KILLS SELF
Media, Pa. May lo-E Mervin Lewis civil engineer
OF the Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington Railroad
shot and killed himself to-day the home of Horace
Manley.
q
MARRIAGE LICENSES Z
sSyests5 Sly sl EshshsrEer he and Nelly Gresg city 49,.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-05-10
GenernI CondItIonn
: n. M, -.
Yeaterdnxa Wenthe,

Yeaterday's Weather
Highest temperature, Sc.
Lowest temperature. 80.
Mean temperature. 81.
Normal temperature, 80.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-05-10

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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-05-10
CIVIL ENGINEER KILLS SELF

Media, Pa May 1o,-E. Mervn Lewis, civil engineer
OF the Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington Railroad.
shot and killed himself to-day at the home of Horace R
Manley.
The Washington herald., 1916-10-17
PAPER COLLECTIONS
TO BEGIN THURSDAY

FIRST collections OF waste paper frou
the public schools Of the District viii bs
made on Thursday morning.
Assistant Superintendent Of Schooif
stephen Elliott Kramer said last nfgf1f
mat from reports which he had recefveo
from the various schools. the accururia-
uon OF old newspapers and other printed
matter which would otherwise be tbroup
away, would amount 20 several tons Al
70 cents per 100 pounds which Il fs ex-
pecteo to realize from the sale OF ths
stock, a considerable item viii be tukned
INTO the playground and social activities
funo, which benefits from the receIpts
Assistant Superintendent Kramer es
now working on a plan which will have
ne various schools, classes and indi-
vlouals compete for nominal prizes O.
iered each week for the greatest amount
turned into the sale.
We have received quite a number Of
offers from parents without children. who
are pleased with the movement and are
anxious to assist Il TO success. he said
last night "One case today IS typical
l was offered 800 pounds Of useless Con-
gressional matter, which will be accepted.
The Washington herald., 1916-10-17
LOCAL MENTION.

star of the East flour, $500 bbLt "a
lbs. Old Time flour 800; white pota-
toes, 4Oc peck; 8 cans z. J. peas lBc;
large cans aspars gus, lsc; Wisconsin,
peas, TIC; macarOnL 7hc lb: lbs
head rice, 25c; lbs black-eyed peas,
Z5c; lbs. lima beans, &c; II lbs white
meal. SOC; 3 loaves bread. Zoe, pure
pepper, 25c; grape Juice, quarts 12o;
Jelly Mints l5c; large mackereL 7hc;
peanut butter, lOc; Wonder coffee, zoe;
Wonder tea. 2sc. e26 Pa Ave and All
the J. T. D. Pyles stores.
Oxford eagle., 1916-07-27
Dillard Dots.

The hot weather continues and
the grass and the boil weevil are
hourishing.
Alexander Pegues, who has
been visiting relatives here, for
the past month has returned to
Columbus.
Miss Lydia McGowan of Co
lumbus spent the weekend with
the Dillard family about ten days
ago.
Miss Newtie Cathey, of Bur-
gess. was also a visitor here Tues
day afternoon.
Miss Emma Cathey and Mrs.
Louis Mills rode over on horse
back from Burgess.
There was divine service sun
day afternoon at Dillard's chapel.
The new organ added much TO the
interest of the occasion
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Browning
are on the sick list this week
George Foster was operated Ou
for appendicitis. Is now in Bran.
lett's hospital improving rapidly
Mrs. Kate Bradshaw IS quite II
with fever.
Several parties from this placs
attended the picnic at Whites snc
and report a fine time.
Watermelons are plentiful now
Oxford eagle., 1916-07-27
i .YRIC
THEATRE

Thursday-Paramount picture,
"Clarissa," featuring Haze
Dawn.
Friday Mysteries of Myra,' y
the spirit drama: Hazards OF
Helen, and a comedy.
SaturSlsy-Paramount picture.
The Spider" featuring Pauline
Frederick.
Monday Paramount picture,
"Pudd'nhead Wilson, featuring
Theo. Roberts.
The Lyric shows Paramount
pictures on Monday, Thursday
and Saturday night; The Cir
and the Came on Tuesday
nights; Mysteries of Myra- OF
Friday nights; The Selig Tri
bune" on Wednesday nights
The Hazards Of Helen" on Fri
day nights.
No show in the state has &
stronger program than the Lyric
Oxford eagle., 1916-07-27
Holly Springs District
Missionary Meeting

The Holly Springs district mission
ary meeting Of the Methodist church
was held in Oxford Monday night and
Tues ay Of this week About thirty
five out-Of town delegates and visitors
were in attendance. Mrs. J. ". Con-
ger, of Walden. Conference President,
and Mrs Helen Woodward, OF
Starkville, were the guests Of honor.
Among the delegates were many
choice young women who are giving
their lives to the upbuilding OF the
kingdom of the Lord The work of the
good IS progressing as never before
and larger things are being undertaken
and carried forward by the women of
this district Is community clubs among
the negro women, looking towards
cleaner living, better sanitation, bet
ter morals, and the uplift Of the negro
race generally.
An elegant lunch was served the del
egates and visitors at the noon hour
ard delightful automobile ride closed
the exercises of the day
Miss Lizzie Horn, Of Grenada, the
district secretary, presided over the
meeting, and Mrs. E. 5. Lewis served
as secretary Being compelled by
reason of poor health to resign her
position Miss Horn will be succeeded
in the secretaryship by Mrs. Brooks
Patton, Of this city.
The next district meeting viii be
held in Grenada.
Oxford eagle., 1916-07-27

Sow early in August l0-cent
package each red valentine beans,
Georgia colIards, drumhead savoy
cabbage, it viii grow out doors
all winter: BIoomdale spinach.
dwarf German kale; China rose
winter radish. strap leaf turnip,
seven top turnip for greens, coun-
Try gentleman sweet corn, big
Boston lettuce and Southern curl
ed mustard. This viii give your
family fresh good things to eat
every meal until Christmas, and
enough may be canned TO furnish
vegetables until spring. PlanI
half an acre of Irish Cobbler pota.
toes, using SIX bushels of seed.
Oxford eagle., 1916-07-27
WHEN YOU HAVE COLD

Give i attention. avoid exposure. be
regular and careful Of your diet. also
commence taxing Dr. Kings News Dis
covery- Il Contains P.ne-TaI. Antiseotc
Ols and Balsans- Is slightly laxative.
DR.. Kings New Discovery eases your
cough. soothes your throat and bronchial
tubes checks your cold. starts 10 clear
your head In short time you know
your cold IS better It's the standard
family cough syrup in use over 40 years
Get 4 bottle az orce- Keep il in the
house as cold insurance. Said at your
druggist Adv.
Oxford eagle., 1916-07-27
HIS BACKACHE CONE

Just how dangerous backache, sore
muscles. aching joints or rheumatic
pains may be Is sometimes realized
only when life insurance. IS refused on
account Of kidney tronble. Joseph G.
Wells of Geeen Bay, Wis. writes;
Foley Kidney Pills relieved me of a
severe beckache that had bothered me
for several months" Take Foley
Kidney Pills for weak lame back and
weary sleepless nights. Sold Every
where. Adv.
Oxford eagle., 1916-07-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Nelson left
this week for Chautauqu, n. Y.
where they will spend a few
weeks They will go from there
to New York City before return
ing home.