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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-06-02
General Wood to Deliver
Address on Preparedness"

Major-General Leonard Wood and
his aid, Captain Halstead Dorey will
be in Harrisburg early tomorrow
morning for a brief stop on their way
to Boalsburg, Center county, at which
place a barbecue has been arranged
for tomorrow afternoon, to which the
public has been invited. The General
will be met here by DR.. e. E. Sparks,
president of State College, and escort
ed to Boalsburg by way of Lewistown,
where Mrs. Wood and daughter, and
Mrs. Dorey are the guests of Mrs. T. F.
Mccoy. General Wood will there de-
liver an address on Preparedness"
and it is expected that several thou
sand people will be present to hear
him.
The barbecue has been arranged by
Terry Boal and a number of Harris
burgers will motor to Boalsburg to
hear the address, among them George
F.. Ross, who will accompany General
Wood, Mr.. and Mrs. William Z. Bailey,
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. V. w. Reynders, Mrs.
Marlin E. Olmsted, Miss Sarah Hast
ings, and Vance c. Mccormick.
Captain Dorey was commandant in
charge of the businessmen camp at
Plattsburg last summer.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-06-02
4SpORTlnG~nCWSt
'WELLYS 4 CORNER

nights in Tri-state days is playing
with Wilmington in the Atlantic Lea
que. Knots is not a has-been by any
means. His only trouble is he is too
independent and at times mars his
work with indifference.
The Hummelstown A. c. is already
out for the championship this year.
and wants 1t understood that no team
will be barred. Winning from West
End A. c. last Saturday has put Hum
melstown in the running. Another
game was arranged but cancelled, ac-
cording to reports. The manager of the
Hummelstown team, II. BombcrEer,
claims West End got cold feet. To-
morrow afternoon Hummelstown will
play the Washington Hose Company
team.
Important road questions, and other
important business will be discussed
might at the meeting of the board
of governors of the Motor Club of Har-
risburg at the Mansion House, Car
Isle. The local auto -sts will leave here
about 6 o'clock Each member has in
vited a guest Supper Will be served
at o'clock and the meeting will fol-
low.
James A. Murphy. former Pennsyl-
vania State League Umpire is keeping
busy with his explanations regarding
the downfall of the organization. He
blames George Washington Heckert for
much of the trouble, and in a signed
article published in a York paper shows
up some queer financial doings. No
one doubts that the system followed
in handling finances was rather loose.
Some people in Harrisburg would like
to see Leo Groom and a few others.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-06-02
Bits From SpOrtland

Dauphin has a new baseball man.
ager. His name is C. NJ. Lyter. John
Porter was too busy to give his time
to the clubs interests. Manager
Lyter knows the game and is quite
popular with the fans.
In the Evangelical League bowling
series Atkinson leads with a total of
pa pins. Shuler is second with 2417.
Manager R. w. Sprenkle of the East
End A. A. would like game for to-
morrow. address 1917 Derry street, or
cali Bell phone, RI.
The Harrisburg Union Club will
play Goldsboro tomorrow. The
Gcldsboro management denies Chat
the Harris Park team was not fairly
treated and said the umpires were
right.
The Harris Park A. c. would like
q game for tomorrow The manager
may BE reached on Bell phone 1872
or 2336-W.
Manager Hiram NJ. SINNERS will
take his Enola shop team to York to-
morrow for a game with the Pullman
nine of that city.
West End A. C. will play Highspire
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-06-02
ENTERTAINED FOR DAUGHTER

Dauphin, Pa, June 2.-Last evening
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Frantz, of Har-
risburg, entertained Informally for
their daughter, Miss Elizabeth Frantz,
at their summer cottage Bide-a-Wee
The evening was spent pleasantly with
games and dancing. Later the entire
party hiked to the Rockville trolley.
Those present We're Misses Dora
Dyer, Rachael Digthner, Anna Ham
melbaugh. Mary Hammelbaugh, jose
pine Huber, Katharine Eveler. Helen
Loeser. Miss Welsh, Mary Roth, Eliz-
abeth Frantz, Harry Walters, Thomas
Stacks. Kenneth Stark, John Morgan,
Richard McCallister, Charles Warner
and Mr.. and Mrs. Frantz.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-06-02
Blue Ridge League
Ball Players Place Wreath
on Grave of Ote Johnson

Binghamton, n. Y, June 2-Elmira
baseball player on their way to john
son Field on Decoration day, stopped
at Riverside Cemetery and placed a
large floral wreath in the mound which
marks the last resting place of their
old comrade and loyal friend. ote
johnson.
There were many expressions of love
and esteem made among the little group
of silent mourners and here and there
the trace of a tear could be discovered
Wild Conroy was in the center of the
group OF athletes on their way to hum
BILE the Blngs.
Poor Moose" That was about al
that Conroy said as he stood with barred
head. Joe Ward and Chic Hartman
both of whom attended the funeral ol
Ote Johnson were deeply affected and
those who attended the obsequies will
recall that Ward wept like child dur
| ing the services at the church.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-06-02

Harrisburg fans are hungry for fast
baseball. Manager George Cockill yes
terday told how II may be obtained.
He believes the sport will pay, and is
willing to put up his cash with others
to prove It, Those who have been anX-
icus to get into the game can reach
Manager Cockill through the Tele-
graph. Any information desired will
be forthcoming.
The work OF Beck, the Lincoln star,
in yesterdays track events. brought
much favorable comment from officials
most of whom were former college ath
letes of prominence. Becks hurdling
and running swas the feature OF the
meet. He brought Lincoln to the front
and with little help from other boys
would have landed the victory.
Cameron athletes who won yester-
days track meet celebrated to-day.
They were out in force last night, and
to-day at school most of the morning g
was taken up by the teachers in prais-
ing the boys for good work. The Tele-
graph named Cameron as one of the
probable winners. The athletes from
this building have been working hard.
Yesterdays crowd at the grammar
school meet almost swamped City Com
missioner Gross, superintendent OF
parks, and his assistant, V. Grant For
rer. 1t was made evident early in the
afternoon that the seating capacity
would be inadequate. 1t is probable
that the Harrisburg Track Athletic
Committee will meet in the near future
to discuss plans for some big improve
ments at Island Park
Old Joe Knots, who caused George
Washington Heckert many sleepless
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-06-02
Baseball Summary;
Where Teams Play Today

WHERE THEY PLAY TO-DAY
National League
ST. Louis at Philadelphia.
Pittsburgh at Brooklyn.
Cincinnati at New York.
Chicago at Boston.
American League
Cleveland at st. Louis.
Other clubs not scheduled.
WHERE THEY PLAY TOMORROW
National League
ST. Louis at Philadelphia.
Cincinnati at New York
Pittsburgh at Brooklyn.
Chicago at Boston.
American League
Philadelphia at st. Louis.
New York at Chicago.
Washington at Detroit.
Boston at Cleveland.
Dauphin- Perry League
Marysville at Duncannon.
Dauphin at Millersburg.
Halifax at Newport.
DauphinSc Schuyikill League
Williamstown at Tower City.
fremont at Lykens.
Motive Power League
Harrisburg at Baltimore.
Trenton at Meadows.
Philadelphia at Pottsville.
Wilmington at New York.
RESULTS OF YESTERDAY
National League
Philadelphia, 4 New York, 2.
Pittsburgh, s: Cincinnati, 4.
Boston, 6: Brooklyn, l (tirst game) 4.
Boston, q Brooklyn, l (second
game).
Chicago-St. Louis not scheduled.
American League
Philadelphia, 8; New York, 0.
Chicago, 6; Detroit, 3.
Boston, / Washington, O.
Cleveland, 3; st. Louis, (first
game).
game).
International League
Richmond, 3; Newark, l.
Providence, g. Baltimore, 2.
Toronto 8; Buffalo, 0.
Rochester, 8: Montreal 2.
New York State League
Wilkes Barre. 8; Syracuse, D.
Scranton. 4: Utica, 1.
Elmira, 3; Albany, 0.
Binghamton, 2; Troy, ] Go innings).
Atlantic League
Wilmington, 4; Reading, 3.
Allentown, Z; Phillipsburg, 2.
Paterson. IA; PottsVille, 6.
Blue Ridge League
Chambcrsburg, A. Martinsburg, 3
G2 innings.
Hanover, /; Hagerstown, l Q1 in
nings, darkness).
Frederick, I; Gettysburg, 6.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-06-02
PROFESSOR RESIGNS
Special to the Telegraph

Berrysburg, Pa, June 1.-Two pro-
fessors of Gettysburg College will ten
der their designations to the trustees
at their semiannual meeting in con-
nection with commencement next
week. They are Professor H. r. Ship
herd head of the department of Eng
lish. and Professor y. r. Wentz, pro-
fessor of English Bible. DR.. Shipherd
has accepted the professorship of Eng
lish in the University of Cincinnati
and DIR. Wentz has been elected pro-
fessor in the Theological Seminary.
These, with the death of DR.. Nixon,
head of the department of mathe-
matics, makes three new professors
who will be elected TO the faculty next
week.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-06-02
MAY SELL RAILROAD LAND

Millersburg, Pa, June 2.-Taxes for
1913 and 1914 are due on various par
cells of land owned by the Midland
Pennsylvania Railroad Company, scat
tered along the proposed route of the
railroad from Millersburg through
Gratz to Ashland, and the land may be
sold by the county treasurer. Taxes
are due on land in Berrysburg, Lykens
township, Miff1in township and Upper
Paxton townships
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-06-02
Special to the Telegraph

Detroit, June 2.-Hugh Jennings an
nounces that the Detroit club has pur-
chased Pitcher Earl Hamilton from the
St Louis Americans. No price is men
toned, but IL is understood that Ham
ilton was acquired by the waiver
route.
Hamilton has been having hard time
this season. He came to st. Louis in
1910 from Joplin of the American Asso-
citation. He had his best season in
1914. when he won 10 and lost 16. A
year ago last winter he jumped to the
Federal League and Immediately
hoped back.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-06-02
HELD ON ASSAULT CHARGE

Wormleysburg, Pa, June John
Stewart, aged 10 years, was held under
$500 bail for court at a hearing before
Justice of the Peace Bowers, at Le-
moyne. last night on a charge of as
sault and battery preferred by j. Fred
Hummel burgess of Wormleysburg;
John Stewart, the young mans uncle,
who is constable of the borough, and
Justice of the Peace Coble.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-06-02
PROFESSIONAL GETS RATS

London, June 2. - A man who de-
scribed himself as a professional rab-
bit catcher and with some experience
at rafting, claimed exemption from
military duty on the ground that his
services were invaluable 10 his coun-
try. He said he had killed 10000
rabbits since August. His plea was
denied on the ground that he would
make an excellent ratcatcher for the
trenches.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-06-02
CIVIL SERVICE EXAMS

The United States Civil Service Com
mission announces the following eN-
aminatlons to be held in this city on
the dates named: June 81, 1916, trans
lat tariff assistant; June %, 1915.
general mechanic; July g. 1916. assist
ant sanitary engineer; July II. 1916.
sawyer and carpenter. Application
blanks may be secured from the secre-
tary, board of examiners, post office,
Harrisburg.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-06-02
GRADUATION AT DAUPHIN
Special to the telegraph

Dauphin, Pa, June 2.-Commence-
ment exercises for the 1916 graduating
class of the Dauphin high school were
held last evening in the Methodist
Episcopal Church. On account of
sickness, the salutatorian of the class
was unable to be present, but other
wise the program was greatly enjoyed
by a large and appreciatiYe audience.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-06-02
WEDDING AT ELIzABETHTowN

Marietta, Pa, June AT st. Pauls
United Brethren parsonage at Eliz-
abethtown Miss Bertha NJ. Conrad was
married to Charles f. Leads of Elz-
abethtown, by the Rev. r. M. Seldom
ridge.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-06-02

at Fourth and Seneca streets to-mor-
row. The games start at o'clock.
West End lost to Highspire two weeks
ago, score 3 to 4.
The Trainmens A. c. wants games
for tomorrow, June 10, IT and "a.
Address NJ. o. Eveler, 122 Charles
street.
In the Allison Hill Leage series last
night Rosewood defeated the Stanleys,
score 4 to 2. Rosewood batted timely
in the sixth inning.
Nictors in the Lucknow Shop League
yesterday were the Smith Shop who
wen over the Federals, score I to ,.
Douglass allowed the Feds but one hit.
At Bloomsbury Normal School yes
terday the P. r. r. Y. NJ. c. A. team of
Harrisburg lost to Normal school,
score s to 4.
The Dickinson press., 1916-12-02
She Had Nothing on Him,

He says that a friend Of his called
Jones had the misfortune to, get in the
way of an automobile driven by a lady
on Euclid avenue. The friend was TAX
en- to a hospital, but his injuries were
not serious, SO he was Immediately re-
moved to the police station, where his
assailant was being held. And as soon
as Jones got there the lady startedEin
to impress him with the fact that the
blame for the accident was all his.
"You know, Mr.. Jones'" she said
you must have been walking very
carelessly. I am a very careful driver.
I have been driving a car for seven
years." 9
you've got nothing on me, ma'am,"
said Jones politely. ''I'ye been walk
ing for th~irty-four years."-Cleveland
Plain Dealer. 4
The Dickinson press., 1916-12-02
An Affair Of Weight.

It is one of the absentminded Pro,
fessor Founders fads to keep himself
within certain limits Of avoirdupois.
and at stated intervals, when he does
not forget, he calls at the village
stores, tries the scales and notes care
fully whether he is going over Of un-
der the permitted 225 pounds.
On n occasion he was astonished
to observe the machine register 233
pounds. Tut, tut! Dear me, this will
never dor he frowned. Then a happy
smile twinkled in his eyes as he re-
1ected: "Of course. Last week I wore
no ~overcoat."
Removing his outer garment, he
threw it over one arm and again con-
suited the figures. Two hundred and
thirty-three pounds!
With a look Of scholarly perplexity
Professor Rounder walked out into the
cold street, still carrying the ~overcoat
ove his arm and muttering: "Tut, tut!
Dear me! Then ! am gaining! This Ia
very serious"
The Dickinson press., 1916-12-02
GETTING i BARGAIN.

]-3.IHa a" sS0IStn9
Mistress McHaudem lisa. very canny
hand at a bargain. The other day she
entered the village store and said:
''Wad We sell me assugar basin with
DOT the Govern RI
"Oh, aye said the merchant, who
would sell the shoes of his feet for q
profit. II
Hoo muckle is this, then? y; inquired.
the customer.
That's a shullin' complete"
IAN whit for the basin withoot the
.lid?,, l
Eleven pence"
Dye only tax a penny az Bllf for the
lid Pr
aWeel, the lids no worth mair nor
q penny"
"Eh, that's good news" calculated
the lady, with sigh OF relief. TITS
just the lid O mine I've broken And
SO saying she laid down a penny and
walked off with the coveted lid before
the astonished shopkeeper had time to
utter a word.-Dundee Advertiser.
The Dickinson press., 1916-12-02
GOING TO MATINEE.

Tan broadcloth gives this new YER
sion Of itself. Cut three-quarters
length, the coat has semi-itted tabs
outlining the front and the shoulder
seams, Deep side. pockets are picked
out with a strip Of seal. which trims
collar, belt and cuffs. A dashing black
velvet hat is just the right effect
The Dickinson press., 1916-12-02
Unconscious Humor.

NWtN%4gEEeHEEe
In Munro's "Homeric Grammar the
author gives a curious turn to his ex--:.
PLANTATION Of the Greek word .1ouo-
mai" which he interprets as IT wash
myself, but this Is comparatively rare.!,,
Again, Liddell and Scott in their
STANDARD Lexicon" give the meaning
Of "gnodalon" as ""any wild, dangerous
animal, from a Lion to a worm!"'3
In Nagler's "Kunstler's Lexikon,'' a
book of reference for a connoisseur OF
prints, we find: Pure Simon. The
correct name Of the English carica.
turist known as George Cruikshank.''s
Evidently some one had told the com
piler that Of the three Of that name
George was the real 'simon pure
5 Wise Fool.
jamie Fleeman, the Scotch simple
ton, lived in Aberdeenshire and was.
known is 'the laird o. Udny'sJ fule.s"s
He was q privileged character about
the estate Of Udny and did all kinds
of odd Jobs for the laird. Not infre-
quently those who looked for alaugh
vat his expense came of second best
One such asked him one day,..sWhose
fule are ye?" And the answer flashed
back: Pm the laird 9 Udny's fule.s
Whose fule are yep
Another met him on the, road one
morning and said. aWeIl, jamie, have
you heard the news22s#s II sa
srWhat neWsYs, said Jamie.
Ten miles of the sea lis burled.n
.tLosh me!!' said Jamie. But that
explains
Explains whatY said the would be!
Informant. S gss2 II
~ saw flock Of fish feein overt %
the woods ayont,' said Jamie They'll
be gaein' n big lbuild) here.
The Dickinson press., 1916-12-02
mo. MISS, IT Is NOT"

from the keys, and one Of the young
things was heard to say clearly:
II wonder If that hair Is his own !"
The old man who sat beside her was
slightly deaf, but he turned with be-
nevolent smile. &g%
"No, miss, it is not" he impaired
pleasantly; ."that Is Schubert's."
The Dickinson press., 1916-12-02
Convincing Argument.

SSsE convincing
a certain colonel's gardenerW was go
Ing through the woods belonging to
his employer when he saw a5man gath
$ering nuts. s. ss1 a \
As the colonel had given strict orders
thatSSthis was not to be. permitted, the
gardener accosted the man. you'll
have to clear out Of this, he said.
i've had orders to keep all these nuts
for the colonel this year.
:sTh,ats an right replied the man.
ss.I'm getting them for the colonel.
week later the gardener came
across tlhlessamne man,ssagain. s553s.
Look here, he said angriiysssYou
weren't getting those nuts . the colo
mel at l11.,, VS. Nv n n
II ten you was was b Yemuphatic
reply % you think was getting
en- j the shells london Globe.
The Dickinson press., 1916-12-02
Borrowed Woes.

Some of us never seem to learn 3
To take our troubles as they come.
To meet each worry in its TURF
We look ahead and borrow; some.
Just when the rose Is ruddiest
We grieve because 1t will not stay
Our hands upon the thorns are pressed;
We make tomorrow Of today.
We trade the gold Of one days Joy
For dross Of doubt and discomfort.
The fine gold we dull with alloy
OF baser metals meanly blent,
And yet tomorrow never shows ,
A dawn 81 dark or noon so gray
AS drawn by n whose borrowed woes
Have made tomorrow Of today.
Unidentified.
The Dickinson press., 1916-12-02
Not His Air.

It was a very fashionable concert,
and the artists were very well known
ones. but the two young things were
too busy with picking out their pecult.
arities to hear the music.
In the midst Of a beautiful selection
the pianist suddenly lifted his hands
The Dickinson press., 1916-12-02
COURAGE.

#T~I.., CouFage. I~1@
A timid person is frightened before a
danger, a coward during the time and
a courageous person afterward.-Rich.
ter.
The Dickinson press., 1916-12-02
- The -e
Scrap Book
X Mi.under.t.ndina.

a Misunderstanding.
A certain English foreman In one Of
the Kensington textile factories is in
the habit of having an apprentice heat
bis luncheon for him. The other. day
The Dickinson press., 1916-12-02

pail before him, gazed up in amaze
ment. sl
"You told me to eat it up. and l ate
it," he stated.
II didn't tell you to heat It up" roar
ed the irate foreman. 81 told you to
eat it up"
"Well, l didn't heat it up" maintain.
ed the youngster stoutly, Fl ate 1t
cold."-Youth's Companion.
The Dickinson press., 1916-12-02

he called a new
apprentice.
Go downstairs
and eat up my
lunch for me-"
ordered the fore
man.
The boy--a typ.
ical young Amer.
lean. with 20.
K n Q wi e d sc of
cockney English
-obeyed with
alacrity. He was
J hungry.
Ten M ! n u t es
later the foreman
came down. He
also was hungry.
Nv b els my
lunch?" he de-
manded.
The boy, with
the last bit Of
lunch In his hand
~ $500
The Southern herald., 1916-06-30

had received from his father when
he came of age, it was evident that a
conviction was a foregone conclusion.
1t was this production Of the watch,
together with the full testimony OF
the drivers, in which they detailed the
contract which they had made with
the prisoner, that convicted him; and
their evidence was corrobOrated by
circumstances that were not, and could
not be, contradicted.
The trial lasted more than week
Collins attorneys, two Of the most
prominent men at the Kansas bar, la
bored earnestly and to the best of
their ability to clear him. He was,
however, found guilty OF murder, and
sent to the state prison to await the
governors action in fixing the date
Of his execution. However, inasmuch
as 1t has always been the custom in
Kansas for the governor never to fix
the date for the execution of person
found guilty of murder, the prisoners
are usually kept in the prison for an
indefinite period, and thus sentence
Of death in Kansas usually amounts to
life term in the state penltentiary.
The Southern herald., 1916-06-30

der TO work him fOf what money ths1
could get out Of him.
You see boss" they explained, IT
looked like easy money for US, and we
knew he wouldn't dare expose US when
we failed to do what he told US. There
he was, fiinging his money around, and
we didn't see why some Of it shouldn't
come to US as well as to anyone else
They added that a certain date had
been named, on or before which the
murder was to be committed. When
that day had passed and Mr.. Collins
was still very much alive, John be-
came angry and expostulated with the
men.
you haven't given US enough
money, boss" the hack drivers told
him. Murders a pretty big business,
YOU see, and with all them police and
detectives about it's a risky ore. How
much more will you pay if we bring
off the job?"
John Collins haggled in business
like manner for some time and finally
promised to give them hundred dol
la{s more, which he did. They also
succeeded in extracting from him a
gold watch which his father had pre-
sented to him on his twe9ty-frst birth
day. This money John Collins Sc
cured by Borrowing from his friends
and also by drafts drawn on his ia
ther, as afterward discovered.
The second date made for the mur
der arrived and passed, and the father
was still alive. John Collins grew
furious and upbraided the hack driV
ers bitterly for not having carried out
their agreement.
well, boss, it's this way" they told
him. We've been thinking over this
here proposition and we've come II
the conclusion that if your fathers
got to be killed you had better XII
him yourself. We won't kill him, ant
that's all there is to it."
But I've paid you to do it, twic'
over" stormed the young man.
Sorry, boss, but we can't do it." tn
hack drivers answered. And, whats
more, we never meant to kill the oil
man. We were just working you"
John Collins, growing desperate, lef
Lawrence and went to Topeka, to hi
fathers house, where he undoubtedl,
killed him with his own gun while h,
was asleep, having previously secure'
it from the shelf. He entered the room
softly and shot him dead, escaping be
fore his mother could awaken.
With this evidence in hand l report
ed to the committee of citizens 49,