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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-20
Removes Ban Against
Children Attending
Services on Easter

DR.. J. NJ. ]. Rauniok. city health
officer, announced to-day that all chill
dren, regardless of age, may be ad-
mitted to services on Easter, removing
the ban which kept boys and girls
under 20 years of age from Sunday
school April 9 and 16.
Although last week it seemed almost
necessary to close the Sunday schools
to children again on Easter because of
the measles epidemic, DR.. Raunick
said to-day that the cooperation dur
ing the last few weeks made it possible
to remove the ban from the Sunday
schools. Only twenty-five near cases
o. measles were reported to-day.
The Health Bureau at it's meeting
last night authorized DR.. Raunick to
select the date for the annual Spring
cleanup in Harrisburg. but the health
officer said to-day that unless the
PENNSYLVANIA Reduction Company gets
back on schedule in making ash and
garbage collections it will be almost
impossible to have a cleanup week.
The bonding company for the reduc-
ton organization was notified to-day
of the situation here since the recent
strike of ashmen and will probably
take action.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-20
FATHER SHOOTS
DAUGHTER, THEN
TAKES OWN LIFE
Former Customs Collector
Sends Two Bullets Into Back
of Young Girl

Binghamton, y. Y. April 2O.-Al-
fred l.. Sharpe, for several years pre-
vious to coming to this city, collector
of customs at Ell Paso. Texas, is dead
and his 1S-year-old daughter, Holland,
is in a hospital to-day, seriously
wounded. following quarrel last
night between father and daughter
which ended when Sharpe seized a
revolver and after shooting the girl
twice in the back. sent a bullet
through his own heart.
Doctors say the girl has a chance
to recover. The bullets passed through
her left lung and out Of the breast.
Sharpe until recently had been build
ing superintendent for his cousin, Will
lis jKilmer. of this city.
Money matters are said TO have
caused the quarrel which led to the
shooting. Sharpe. according to report,
had recently lost heavily in a business
deal in Texas and his daughter want
ed him to relinquish the trusteeship
of property left by her mother and
turn it over to the lawyers in San
Antonio. This Sharpe refused to do
and the shooting ended the quarrel.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-20
Congress Will Enact
Legislation Repeating
Free Sugar Clause
Br .4SSncinte1 PrcSS

Washington, April 20. - Legislation
repeating the free sugar clause of the
tariff which was to have become eff
fective May / next. will be enacted i'm
mediately by Congress.
This was decided upon at caucus
of Senate Democrats last night when
they voted TO accept the House repeal
bill instead of the Senate substitute
providing for the retention of the eX-
listing duty of one cent pound on
sugar until 1920. AS a result the pres
ent duty will be continued Indefinitely.
The caucus action was influenced by
arguments of House leaders that the
government was greatly in need Of
revenue. Senate leaders had hereto
fore insisted upon free sugar, con-
tending that a tax on a necessity of
life was contrary to Democratic pol
ICY The Senate majority were to vote
to-day to recede from the disagree
ment with the House, thus putting the
caucus action into effect.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-20
75O,OOO,OOO Barrels of
Oil on Public Domain
By Associated Press

Washington, April 2O.--The Senate
Public Lands committee had before
it to-day for its information q COM
municatlon from Secretary Lane in
which he estimates the petroleum con-
tent of the public domain at $50, ,OOO,-
600 barrels.
The area of oil-bearing lands in
public ownership is placed at approx
imately three million acres, most of
which is in Utah, Wyoming, Califor-
MIA and Montana, with small acreages
in Arizona, Colorado, North Dakota
and Louisiana. In addition, mention
is made of the two naval petroleum
reserves in California and Wyoming,
embracing a total of nearly fifty thou
sand acres.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-20
GOVERNOR HOPES
TO BE BACK IN
TOWN FOR EASTER
Illness Not So Serious as Re-
ported; Speaks in Boston
Tuesday

Governor Brumbaugh expects TO be
back in Harrisburg for Easter Sun
day according to word which came
from Washington shortly after noon
to-day. The Governor is rapidly re-
covering from his attack of gall stones
and present plans are for him to keep
engagements in Boston next week and
to make speeches in his campaign the
following week.
Private Secretary William III. Ball
to-day received a telephone message
flom Mrs. Brumbaugh from the home
OF Mr.. Crosby personal friend of
the Governor, with whom the Brum-
baughs have been staying, to the effect
THAT the Governor was much i'm
proved and eager to return to his
worl; at the Capitol. The physicians
will probably allow him TO leave
Saturday, although If he can do so he
viii come here earlier.
The Governors illness occurred on
Saturday, it is understood. He had
an attack some time ago, but it was
thought to be Indigestion. He was
much Frustrated, but word that came
last night was that he was i'm
proving.
To Boston Tuesday
The Governor plans to go to Boston
on next Tuesday and is to deliver two
speeches in that city. His campaign
plans are in the hands of the cam
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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-20
FATHER SAVES
CHILDREN FROM
BEDROOM FIRE
Flames For Time Threatened
Big Section at Tenth and
Market Streets

Crossed wires in the ceiling of the
first floor of 1O16-A Market street,
owned by I. r. Lyme, plumber, started
a blaze early this morning that for a
short time threatened a number of
other properties in the block, used as
apartments and small business con-
Germs.
The fire was discovered by Mrs.
Fred Harris, who with her husband
and three children, occupy three
rooms in the building, over the plumb
ing shop. Mrs. Harris awoke about
4:30 o'clock and found the rooms
filled with smoke. She called Mr..
Harris who first rescued his small son,
John, aged :, and his two little daugh-
ters, Martha, aged ., and Anna, aged
5. carrying them downstairs in their
nightclothes. The children were re-
vived with difficulty.
An alarm was sent in minute later
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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-20
BRYAN HERE, Is
FLATLY AGAINST
WILSON'S MOVE
Declares 1t Would Be Crime
Against Civilization to Go
Into War

William Jennings Bryan, former
Secretary of State, who passed through
Harrisburg to-day on his way to Wash
ington, let it be known that he is de-
cidedly against the Presidents latest
move in the German controversy.
Il believe it would be a crime
against civilization for this country to
go into this war, and therefore unwise
for the country TO do anything that
would increase the chances of going
into war declared Mr.. Bryan.
The eN-secretary was en- route from
st. Louis to Washington, d. c. He
had intended going to New Orleans to
attend a teachers meeting there, but
after reading the ultimatum to Ger
many in the papers he decided to go to
the capital. The train from the West
was late and stopped IN Harrisburg
but five minutes. Mr.. Bryan bought
several newspapers and shook hands
with half dozen station attaches.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-20
River Sports Committee
Will Discuss Ways For
Raising Carnival Funds

Card notices of the meeting Friday
evening at 1880 o'clock of the river
sports committee recently named by
City Planner George w. Reilly have
been sent out to the members and a
big attendance is expected. The ses-
sion will be held in the offices of the
park department.
Discussion of ways and means for
raising funds with which to conduct
Harrisburg's water carnival during the
coming year will be the feature of the
evenings program, it is understood.
The committee may formally put the
question up to Council as a request,
and, if funds are unavailable from
this source, the cooperation of the
Chamber of Commerce and similar
bodies will be asked.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-20
Two Killed, One Hurt When
Speeding Auto Overturns
By Associated Press

Easton, Pa, April 2O.-Stanley e.
Gomringer. 25, taxi service proprietor
of this city. and Frank Schmid, 20,
architect, of Phillipsburg. n. j., were
killed and Thomas 7. Miller. %, of
this city, received decorations about
the head, hands and face when the
automobile in which they were riding
struck a rut and upset at Broadway,
\. J., ten miles from here, late last
night Miller is in the Easton Hos
pital and it is said that he will re-
cover. Gomringer and Schmidt suf-
fered fractured skulls when the ma
chine upset and they were thrown out.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-20
ELEVEN KILLED,
SCORES HURT IN
WESTERN STORMS
Succession of Tornadoes Sweep
Eastern Kansas and Western
Missouri
TOWN LAID IN RUINS
Six Dead and Fifty Injured in
Slower; Relief Trains
Are Sent
TOWN LAID IN RUINS

Kansas City, Mo-, April 2O.-Eleven
persons were reported dead to-day
and scores injured, several seriously,
in a succession of tornadoes which
swept through the central portions of
Eastern Kansas and Western Missouri
last night.
Property damage is believed to be
heavy, although accurate information
was unavailable early to-day because
of disabled telegraph and telephone
service. The storm areas centered
north of Topeka.
Six persons are reported dead and
about fifty injured in Slower. Morgan
county, Missouri, with the town laid
in ruins as the result of a tornado
last night A special train was sent
from Eldon, Missouri to the relief OF
the stricken populace of Stover.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-20
Rioters Beat Conductor
and Smash Trolley Car

New Kensington, Pa. April 20.-A
street car on the Allegheny Valley di-
vision of the West Penn Traction
Company's lines where a strike has
been in progress for eight months,
was attacked late last night by a
mob and almost demolished.
A. Keener, the conductor, was drag
ged from the car and beaten into in
sensibility. He was rescued by the
police who beat a path through the
mob with thei: clubs The riot marked
the close of a labor onstration in
which fully $500 workmen of the
.ower Allegheny Valley towns took
part.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-20
CONNECTING LINES
BEING STRENGTHENED
General Pershing Is Prepar-
ing to Move in Large Units
to Prevent Such Warfare;
Believe Men Will Encoun-
ter More Difficulties in Re-
turn Than During Ad-
vance; Villa Last Report
ed in Durango

Ell Paso. Texas, April 20. - Willie
the American punitive expedition is
marking time to-day In its f'lsrsuit OF
Villa, efforts are being made to
strengthen the army bases and lines
of communication.
Fears are openly expressed by army
officers that should an order come to
withdraw the American troops, the
Villa and other maraudin% bands will
raise the cry that the American troops
are in retreat with the result that
American soldiers will be subject to
constant night attacks and sniping as
they retire from Mexico.
To prevent such warfare against
his columns, General Pershing is pre-
pairing to be i'm a position to move his
forces in large units. The belief is
general at Fort Bliss that the troops
will encounter more difficulties in q
withdrawal from Mexico than they did
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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-20
Get Reservoir Tennis
Courts Ready For the
Big Opening" Saturday

If the weatherman only continues
to behave, Reservoir Park tennis
courts will be ready Saturday for the
Spring opening"
Two of the courts, the upper-tier
pair on the Whitehall street side, were
rolled and lined to-day and by Satur-
day V. Grant Forrer assistant park
superintendent. expects to have the
others in condition for the scores of
ent usiasts who are patiently await
ing chance to timber up for the
Spring.
The weather of the last few days
has stirred the tennis players all over
town and the phone in the park de-
partment offices has been jingIing
right along with inquiries.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-20

tions. His manner to-day indicated
that he was not so sanguine.
After returning to the embassy.
Count Won Bernstorff prepared a long
dispatch which probably will he sent
to this government before night. The
ambassador was authoritatively rep
resented as having sought the Secre-
tary's views in regard to a tentative
proposal that Germany issue imme-
diately a declaration covering all sub
marine operations similar to that is
sued on January : for the operations
in the Mediterranean. How the sug-
gestion was received was not divulged
but the general belief is that no step
will be considered until some direct
response from Berlin has been re-
ceived by the Secretary of State.
Urges Immediate Action
Ambassador Bernstorff was under
stood to have been impressed by the
necessity of prompt action by Ger
many. In his message yesterday to
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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-20
Troopers Quell !. w. w.
and Mine Workers Clash
By associated Press

Wilkes Barre. Pa. April 20. - State
troopers from the Wyoming barracks
We're called out to-day to quell trouble
between organizers of the Industrial
workers Of the World and members of
the United Mine Workers of America at
TWO collieries of the PENNSYLVANIA Coal
Company here
The Industrial Workers of the World
men appeared early to-day at the BUT
Ter Colliery and the Boston settlement
colliery and attempted to detain the
union men from going to work A
number of clashes occurred before the
state troopers drove away the Indus
trial Workers of the World men.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-20
[Contnued on Page III
APPOINT RECEIVERS FOR
BIG REAL ESTATE FIRM
n Associaied Prrst

New York. April 2O.--FederaI re-
ceivers 70 rthe American Real Estate
Company, capitalized at $3,00O,O0O and
holding properties in and about New
York city appraised at about
S24, 100000. were appointed to-day by
United States Judge Hand in an equity
suit brought by Olin j. Stephens. Inc,
and others on behalf of the mortgage
bond holders.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-20

Count Won Bernstorff. the German
ambassador, went to the State De-
partment to-day for conference with
Secretary Lansing on the submarine
warfare situation and also to discuss
The arrest in New York of Wolfe Won
TgeI, secretary of former German mill
tary attache Won Papen. They were
in conference fully twenty minutes.
After the ambassador had left, the
Secretary OF State would make no
statement regarding the discussion
which took place.
Early Reply Impossible
After the conference it was learned
that German diplomats regard the re-
ceipt of a reply from Germany within
two or three days as physically impos-
sible. 1t was thought a reply could
not be received here before ten days
1t was pointed out that Easter Mon
day is holiday in Germany and that
necessary consultations of officials
would cause almost another week to
elapse before the German decision
could be transmitted here.
Ambassador Bernstorff refused to
discuss his convention with Secretary
Lansing but indicated his call was not
prompted by the arrival of instruC-
tions from his government.
Prospects About Even
Regarding the hope held by Ger
man officials here for an amicable set
tlement, one official described the
prospect as a toss up"
Secretary Lansing explained in de-
tail to the German ambassador the
position of the United States and is
understood to have expressed the sin
rere hope that the attitude of the
German Government would he so ad-
5usted as to meet the position taken
by the United States.
The ambassador was understood to
have informed the Secretary of the
details of message he sent yesterday
u his government making certain
r. concentrations which he believed.
II acceptable to his government, would
be satisfactory to the United States.
Not Sanguine
In addition the ambassador in
formed the Secretary of message of
highly confidential nature he had re-
ceiVed from Berlin.
Last night Count Won Bernstorff an
peared hopeful that some way would
be found to prevent a break of rela-
SPresident Wilson's Note to GERMANY
Will be Found on Page t3l
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-20
FINDS 1906 QUARTER
Foreman Picks Up Coin While al
Work on Tcnth st. Opcration

An old silver quarter. dated 1906,
was dug up this morning on South
Tenth street near Mulberry by George
Sible, a foreman employed by w. S.
Miller, contractor in charge of the con-
struction of new warehouse for
Montgomery & Co. Foreman Sible
found the coin in a pile of black dirt.
Later he discovered bones of horses
and parts Of leather harness.
The coin was found about sixty feet
from the Tanth street line. 1t was
learned that during the Civil War the
United States government had stables
in the vicinity of Tenth and Mulberry
a.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-20

Washington April 2OThc United States government having
said word Germany the submarine controversy turned
to-day with grave expectancy Berlin where rests the decision
whether the imperial shall abandon its present etodS
of submarine warfare break with Washington.
President Wilson probably will wait at least until the end OF the
reply his virtual uimaum which declares
the intention of the United diplomatic relations un-
less the Berlin government Immediately gives the OF sub
and policy with
the principles OF humanity and international law.
No time limit in the communications but the President Is
known hold the opinion that three four would be
able period allow Germany tor decision II none IS forth
coming within reasonable time the accomplishing break in
relations with all its possibilities will be taken Count Won
ambassador would his passports and
home.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-20
FRENCH LAUNCH NEW
DRIVE NEAR VERDUN
Capture German Trenches,
RedOubt and Many Prison
ers on East Bank of Meuse;
Fierce Counter Attacks
Frustrate Crown Princes
Plan to Get Squeezing Tao
tics Working on Right
Flank

Russia has come to the aid of
France and Great Britain in the great
struggle on the western front. sending
a strong force of troops to fight with
the entente allies there.
The Russians disembarked at Mar
seilles at noon to-day, their arrival
being noted by General Joffre, in the
order of the day, the French COM
mander-in-chief citing their coming as
another striking proof of Russias de-
Notion to the common cause of the
allies.
The Russians are believed to have
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-20
4. W. BRNY IS dead

Orange y. J.. April 20.-Andrew
Watson Bray. former Weep resident
general of the Sons of the American
Revolution. died at his home here yes
terday at the age of 61 years.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-20
[ContinueC on Page 81
BRITISH ART CRITIC DIES

London, April '20.-The death is re-
ported at Florence of II. z. Thorne.
one of the foremost British art critics.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-20
FOREST FIRE IN YORK HILLS

Marietta, Pa, April 20.-A forest
fire is raging on the York county hills.
opposite Gainbridge. There are no
buildings in close proximity, but the
loss to the timberland will be consid-
erable.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-20
THE WEATHER

For Harrisburg and vicinity: Prob
ably showers tonight and Fri
day; warmer Tonight, with low
est temperature about SO degrees.
For Eastern Pennsy lvnniai Prob
abiE showers Tonight and Fri
day; warmer tO-night; moderate
southeast and south winds.
River
The Susauehanna river and all its
tributaries will fall slowly or re-
mntn nearly stationary. stage
of 0.S feet is indicated for Har-
risburG Friday morning.
General Conditions
The western disturbance has NOV
ed slowly nOrtheastward with
little change In intensity and in
'Ow central over Southern Min
nesOsa. II has caused showers In
the last twenty-fOur hours over
the Plains States, Upper Missls-
slppi Valley and in the Lake Re
EiOn and local rains and SHOWS I'm
the Northern Rocky Mountain
region.
There has been general rise OF
to IL degrees in temperature enst
OF the Mississippi river and In
Southwest, while from the Rocky
Mountains eastward to the Mis-
sissippI river temperatures gem
orally have fallen to Is degrees.
Temperature; a. M. 30.
Suni Rises, 5iI9 n. M; sets, 6,49
y. m.
Moon; Rises. 10.11 y. M.
River Stnge: 7.5 feet above low
water mark.
Yesterdays Weather
Highest temperature, 81,
Lowest temperature, 40.
Mean temperature, ~.
Normal temperature, -.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-20
-~-ON~.~--aN~.~~aN...~~0N-'~--NN~'~--O
MOTHER SEES CHILD CRUSHED

EIa--sbur2-WhIa his mother looked on, Leroy Shoes
ley zsaoa son of 3Ir and Mrs. John saessay lucknow
was rua down AID struck by Rockville trolley near his
nom. Bo-- legs were crushed and the child may die He
vas picked lip by tine frantic mother and c. r. Wilt and
lands Johnson the crew and rusasa to the Harrisburg
Hospital !
CHANGES AT FIRST NATIONAL !
Elanis5urs-A. S. Bannmller teller at the First Ma
oul Bank Market street has been made assistant cashier
newly created position. He will take over some Of the
duties performed by E c. CLANCY cashier who has be-
come general manager of the Riverson Consolidated Water
Company, Lsmoyns The changes were made at meet
ing Of directors yesterday s
NOTE RECEIVED BY GERMANY 7
Berlin April 2o-Tso Amsrioaa nots to osmzay arriv-
ed is Berlin late last evening Argassador Gscara will
probably present foss ssico carly m afteraoon
KOLB SAYS GOVERNOR rs DOING FINE" {
Philadelphia April 20-Governor Brlabaugh who is /
i'll in Washington at the home Charles Corby form
ery business associate of Louis Kolb ts city, the
Governors friend was to-day be improving
rapidly and nearly his old self" Mr. Kob gave first
definite information the patients whereabouts and told
of his condition, He said he had talked with Governor
yesterday by telephone and doing
Ene." I
CARRANzIsTAs FIRE ON AVIATORs
General Pershings Camp the Front April IS, via
Asroplane to Columbus N NJ, April zO-Amerean
planes have been fired upon several times by Mecans and
in at least the assaants Caranza soldiers
ley, 2yaeold Of MI and Mrs John shesey Lucknow.
CABINET CRISIS SETTLED s
London April 2OIt is stated authoritativoly that
settlement has baan reached in the cabinet crisis s
MARRIAGE LICENSES
VI .andI Lulu
JsneP
and athryyn FOuI c
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-20
ARMY MEN FEAR
TROOPS WILL BE
FIRED ON WHEN
THEY WITHDRAW

Express Belief That Should
Order Come to Return to
American Soil, Marauding
Bands Will Raise Cry That
Soldiers Are in Retreat
With Result That They
Will Be in Danger of Con-
slant Sniping
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-20
u. s. HA WING SAID LAST WORD
TURNS Ora VELY EXPECTAAT
TO BERLIN FOR REPL YIN CRISIS

Decision Rests With Germany Whether Imperial Govern
mont Shall Abandon Present Methods of Submarine
Warfare or Break With Washington; President Will
Wait Until End of Week For Answer to Virtual Ulti-
m0fum
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-20
REPLY WITHIN THREE DAYS is PHYSICAL
IMPOSSIBILITY, DIPLOMATS ASSERT

Necessary Consultations With Officials Will Take Week,
Count Won Bernstorf Tells Secretary Lansing at Con-
terence; Prospects For Amcable Settlement OF Con-
troUersy Are About Even; Ambassador Will Send
Long Message to Kaiser
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-20
Not Sannuine

SPresident Wilson's Note to Germany
Will be Found on Page 13)
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-20

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