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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-02-18
"REFORMER WHITE ADMITS
HE DROVE VICE FROM TOWN

A. Fl. White. who figured promi-
nently In the newspaper limehght as
sort of purifier of social conditions
In this city last Fall, and who admitted
in several newspaper interviews that
he was on the job to drive vice out OF
Harrisburg, has written an open let
ter on the subject "to the public"
After admitting that he made good
as a vice reform surveyor for the
American Civic Reform Union
White suddenly left town. He was
next heard OF in Reading. In his let
ter White took exceptions to criticism
of his efforts, but attributed the cold
ness of Harrisburg folks and newspa-
pers to an attempt TO cover up vice in
their own home city"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-02-18
Miners and Operators
to Meet Next Week in N. Y.
Shrcidl 10 a TcLcrrnhL

Mobile, Ala. Feb. is. - Unable to
feaCh an agreement on a new wage
scale for the Western PENNSYLVANIA,
ONO, Indiana and Illinois soft coal
nelds, the miners and operators in con-
pend negotiations for one week. The
Joint conference. which has been en-
deavorinS since February S to draw up
an Interstate contract, will meet again
in New York February "a i'm the same
hotel where operators and miners from
the anthracite fields will confer on
February 21. VI
Operators and miners both hone for
an agreement by arch 81, when the soft
coal contracts in the four states ey-
to give the operators time to rnrtbSr
consider the situation. The motion TO
meet again next week came from the
mine owners
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-02-18
BASEBALL PLAYER WEEDS
Special to the Tcfcgyabh

York, Pa, Feb 1S.-Chauncey A.
Hershey, of Spring Grove, a we'll
known ball player, formerly an out
fielder with the York Tristate club and
last season with Hanover, of the Blue
Ridge League, was married last even
ing to Miss Carrie NJ. Stauffer. of the
same town, formerly organist at Zion
Lutheran Church, this city
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-02-18
CENTRAL TOSSERS
WIN AT STEELTON
Victory Strengthens Local
FiveS Chances For Pennant
Honors

Central Highs chances for winning
pennant honors in the Interscholastic
League were bettered last night in a
victory for the local tossers over Steel
ton five; score. S5 to 80. The game
was played on FELTON, Hall floor, Steel
ton, and furnished plenty OF excite
ment for a large crowd. including 100
rooters from Harrisburg
Victory for Central came in the sec
ond half. Steelton played a sensational
game and honors were even until
within five minutes of the final whistle.
Brilliant goal shooting by Central
brought the answer.
Thomas Big Star
Thomas led in points for Central.
with Wallower scoring three difficult
field goals. Rote put up a great game
at guard. Dayhoff and breckenridge
We're Steeltons best point winners.
The lineup and summary:
HARRISBURG CENTRAL
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-02-18
Sensational Spurts Bring
Victory to White Roses

York High tossers last night tight
ened their grip on first place in the
League series, winning
from Tech; score, SO to 80. 1t was a
hard-earned victory for the White
Roses. Sensational spurts near the
close of the game. during which York
shooters eNcelled. brought the result
Greenawalt was again the big star,
rolling up % points. Billet came in
second for honors. Briggs. the for
ward who has been out of the game,
came back, but lacked form. Harris
and Sourbier were Tech stars. The
lineup and summary follow:
YOPE HIGH
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-02-18
BASEBALL AT HUNNIELsTowN

Hummelstown, Feb. 1.-THE local
baseball association will meet tonight
and complete plans for the opening of
the season. Harry Laucks will ad-
dress the meeting. The following
players will be in the line up for the
season:
Walters, Bordner, Keller Fenner, ANY
candidates who may wish to try out
for the team are requested to attend
the Friday evening meeting, and speci-
fy the position they wish to hold.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-02-18
TRAVEL TALK on "INDI\"

Newville, Pa. Feb. 1S.-NIrs. Will
liam Jessop, of Cairo. Egypt, who is
visiting her mother. Mrs. Ahl, gave an
illustrated travel talk on india" i'm
Big Spring Presbyterian Church, on
Wednesday evening. Mrs. Jessop spent
several years in India, with her hus
band, who is engaged in Y. NJ. c. A.
work.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-02-18
GIRLS PLAY TIE GAME

The Girls basketball teams of the
Maclay and Lincoln grammar schools,
last night played a tie game, scores
II to IL. An extra period was PLAYED
neither side scoring. Miss Mongs-
dorf, Miss Gingerich, Miss eager and
Miss Miller were stars.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-02-18
Jolly 1--WE WINS

In the Casino League bowling series
the Jolly Five last night won from the
Orpheums, scores 2S02 to 2726. Ross
bowled GA for high match honors
Basch was high individual honor man
with 232
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-02-18
YORK HIGH
TECHNICAL HIGH
Totals

Fouls called on York. %: on Tech
10. Referee, White, Steelton. Scorer
Moltz.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-02-18

Fouls called on Central. 20: on
Steelton, 25. Referee. Taggert.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-31
CLEAvELAND OUT
FOR NOMINATION
Moline Insurance Man Seeking G.. q. p.
Endorsement for Congress Three
COrnered Fight.

\ new candidate for the republican
nomination for congressman in this
district has appeared. 1t is L. X.
CIeaveland, Moline insurance man,
who is the latest to cast his hat in the
ring. He began an active canvass of
the district today. He was employed
for some years in the insurance de-
partment at Springfield.
An interesting three-cornered fight
for the G. o. Z. nomination is prom
ised. Bert E. Pinkerton, Monmouth
newspaper man, mas been campaign
ing for a year or more while W. j.
Graham. Aledo, present member of the
state legislature from this district, has
been building up his fences for
months.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-31
Inquest Is Held.
Observation From AIrship.

Paris.-An airship at 1000 yards
height is able to make Observations
over a surface Of ground 300 miles in
diameter. according 70 information
collected in the discussion OF the ser
vices that aircraft has rendered during
the war An aviator al 1000 yards
height has within his vision "A zone rs
miles in diameter. Accordingly. the
Able MOreauX of the Bourges observa-
tory has figured out that an aviator Of
the entrenched camp of Paris at 1.0)0
yards height is able to see as far as
Charities, Orleans, Beauvais Amiens,
and the German front beyond Com
piegne, with the city of Laon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-31

partment" is presided over by a lady
suporinte ndent who has thousands Of
girls under her care, 10 administer TO
their ailments and care for their COM
pleXions. It is from the high explO-
sives and Iydite sections that the girls
mostly come from for advice as to rest
from the dangerous work which turns
their faces a yellow tint If proper care
and precautions are not taken in time.
Starting with about 400 girls, the vel
fare department now has charge of
thousands. The girls are advised to
avoid jewelry, bangles and such vani-
ties, and they dress in neat blue. gray
or khaki overalls and eat at a smart
little Y. w. c. A. canteen which is deco
rated with pink walls and prcttily
decked tables.
A hosiery is already being built TO
accomm odate $50 girls just outside the
walls Of the arsenal; several bunga-
lows have been erected to accommo-
date four or five girls in the contest
riverside fashion and plans are com
plete for the accommodation of 5000
more who will have tennis, clubs and
other spare time facilities.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-31
ORGANIZES BIG
COAL COMBINE

London.-The greatest coal combine
known to the United Kingdom has Just
been effected by Lord Rhondda, bet
ter known to Americans as d. A.
Thomas, the Welsh coal magnate. He
has brought into the Cambrian com
bine, of which he is managing director.
between $500 and 1000 acres of the
richest portion of the South Wales coal
fields belonging to ID. Davis & Sons,
Ltd. The deal involves the transfer of
the colleries Of the Welsh Navigation
Steam Coal Company. Ltd, acquired
three years ago by Davis & Sons for
81 ,574,25 The combine places Lord
Rhondda at the head of an organiza-
ton with capital Of $17,765,17O.
Public interest has been so much
conferred in the war that, outside bust
ness and financial circles, practically
no interest has been taken in the gi
gantic effect Of the deal 1t is that the
Consolidated Cambrian Combine con
trolls now all of the fields producing
the renowned steam coal which has
contributed so much to the supremacy
OF the British mercantile marine and
which has been said to constitute the
life Of the British navy 1t is said that
there is no coal in the world with a
higher reputation for bunkering pur-
poses, and that more record runs by
ocean craft between New York and
Liverpool have been made with this
coal than with any other.
Details OF the deal are not available
but Il Is understood that the market
value or the shares Of ID. Davis & Son
Ltd.' have Appreciated in value recent
~ from SLd18,l26 to sl0,040,625.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-31

at the pages of history Onathe Bos-
ton commons, the first blood spilled
was that of negro, Crispus Attricks.
who arose as the first man to risk his
life against the tyrany of a mon
archy. All through the ages in "61,
in '62. in 63 and n "a, ID was the
same
And this loyalty displayed in Mex
leo, may prove a great forward stride
in the progress of the black man. Our
rights are here and our interests is
in the country's cause T. is this
which makes us loyal enough TO min
&. ,ur blood upon every battle field
Of justice and right and = maintain
protection for our citizenship"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-31
HAISELDEN TELLS
BOARD OF COLONY
Chicago Physician Appears Before
Governing Body Of State Institu-
ton and Gives Views.

Springfield, Ill, July 31.-The sight
of rosy checked girls of 18-mere
children - attending men who
could not realize the common deem
cies of humanity" at the Lincoln state
school and colony. aroused all the
manhood in him, DR.. Henry J. Haisel-
den stated at a hearing today before
the state board Of administration
which is investigating charges made
by DR.. Haiselden that the institution
is overcrOwded and insanitary.
Overcrowding, numerous flies, tu-
berucOlsis, 'hOwling patients eating
great bowls of food" girls for nurses
and filth, were among the charges Dr..
Haiselden made against the state in
stiturion after he had inspected the
place under the name OF Henry
Jones'"
report by DR.. Thomas H. Leon
ard. superintendent of the home and
school, where defective children and
incurable epileptiC patients are
housed, in answer to DR.. Haiselden's
charges, was read to the board by Dr.
George A. Zeller, alienist of the board.
The report is virtual denial of all the
charges.
DR.. Leonard admits that from 20 to
40 per cent of the dairy herd of the in
stitutiOn is tubercular, but points out
that milk cannot be infected with the
tuberculosis germ until the COW is III
the last stages of tie disease.
He denies DR.. Hailselden's statement
that 600 bowling crazq persons ate
bowls of food in the dining room" by
replying that the dining room accom-
modates only 300 and that knives,
forks, and spoons and plates are used.
tsrTha filth which Tlr HaiGp16pvl
fers to-" says DR.. Leonard, lis mere
ly the unavoidable uncleanliness of
insane patients, which is eradicated as
much as possible, aud with which our
people have worked for years without
complaint"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-31
COLORFD TROOPERS
ARE PAID TRIBUTE

Tribute to the cOlored soldiers Of
the Tenth United States cavalry, who
lost their lives IN defense of their ma
ton at Carrizal Mexico, June q of
this year, was paid yesterday after
noon when memorial services were
held in st. PauIs church. Services
were attended by representatives of
patriotic and semi-patriotic organiza-
tions and by large representation of
Moline citizens as we'll as by colored
residents OF the city.
That the spirit which the cOlOred
boys displayed on the Mexican border,
like that eyinced in the Spanish-Amer-
icsan war, is symbolic of the highest
degree OF patriotism-a sort which
should actuate all citizens of the re-
public, was the theme emphasized by
the Rev. j. w. Whitfield, first speake.
Of the afternoon.
This spirit" asserted the Rev. Mr.
Whitfield, lis the spirit which has
been manifest in the bosom of every
man and woman Of the race. In the
very face of opposition, through seq
TegatiOn, lynch law and hindrances in
Vulnerable; in spite of the fact that
often times the negro does not get the
protection of the flag under which he
is fighting and which he loves. our
boys, your brothers and mine, were
the first to show the spirit of true Da1-
Tiotism. the kind of deeds and not OF
words, when the call to duty came"
The Rev. T. W. Lewis, second speak
er Of the afternoon, declared that the
tribute being paid should not be con-
sidered from a racial viewpoint alone,
but should be spontaneous. springing
from the heartfelt gratitude of an in
debted people. LAS a race we have
come to realize that our one common
cause is the fatherhood of God and
the brotherhood of man." he said.
THE valor and bravery which the
Tenth United States cavalry displayed
in Mexico depicts the black man as a
true citizen and a true soldier. Look
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-31
Pay on Lot.

The $4,000 given by Mrs. Stephens
will be applied to amount due on the
lot Oct. I and it is hoped that her gift
will prove an inspiration to other Mo-
liners TO come forward with their gifts
at this time.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-31
THREE SUCCUMB
TO HEAT IN AND
NEAR PL0W CITY
Cook Drops to Floor nj New Home HO-
tel After Preparing Sunday Even
ing Meal.
END COMES FEW MINUTES LATER
John Lentz Expires in Bed at Room
ing House and Patient ut Water
town Has Fatal Commissions.

The heat wave which has besieged
Moline and vicinity during the last
few weeks continues to collect its toll
in deaths Three persons died from
heat pr0stration in this city and Wa
tertown between Saturday night and
Sunday morning. The victims:
John Lentz, found dead in the Reyn-
olds rooming house, 1928 Fourth ave-
nue., at 4 yesterday afternoon.
Hugh Krough, cook at New Home
hotel, died in the city hospital at 10
last night.
Marion Button, WATERFOWL hospital
inmate. died at Ais this morning.
Nearly every hour of yesterday
found physicians being called upon to
attend cases of heat prostratiOn- Only
a moderation in the weather VIII pre-
vent, it is feared, the claiming OF more
by the heat wave. Many families are
leaving the city with the hope OF find
ing relief in the country districts. Ey-
cry precaution is being taken in local
factories to protect working men.
Has Little Warming.
Death came to John Dentz in the To-
cal rooming house with little warning.
The man retired to his room shortly
after the noon hour yesterday. He
threw himself upon the bed and eX
found at by the hOusekeeper. She
became alarmed when the man failed
to answer her call.
Lentz, who was As years old, had
for several months worked in diner
ent local factories as a bOilermaker.
He leaves relatives in Michigan. Effort
will be made to locate them before the
body is buried An inquest was to be
held in the DanielsOn and Furgie
chapel late today.
Life was nearly extinct when Hugh
Trough, hotel cook, was taken to the
city hospital at $50 last night. He
died within a few minutes after ar
irving at the place. The man, who is
thought to have been about 35 years
old, prepared supper in the New Home
hotel last evening. II IS thought that
he was overcome while working over
a stove No signs of the approaching
prostratiOn were noted, however, IN
til the man fell to the floor. DR.. Perry
Vessel was called and he in turn sum
moned the ambulance. The man was
beyond medical help when the physi-
clan arrived.
Relatives at ~. Louis.
krough leaves a father and mother
in ST Louis. Coroner r. G. J. Meyer
this morning communicated with them
over the telephone and the body viii
be sent to St. Louis. An inquest Will
be conducted this evening i'll the a. V.
EsteTdahl parIors.
Commissions, superinduCed by the
excessive heat OF last evening, caused
the death of the Watertown hospital
inmate. The man was taken i'll sud
denly about midnight. An inquest was
conducted in the Angevine parlors
this morning.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-31
PLOW CITY FUND
Gets A BIG BOOST
Mrs. Ada Stephens Gives $1,000 to Help
Moline Women Carry Out
Their Project.
LARGEST CONTRIBUTION YET
Sum viii Be Paid on the Lot Recently
Purchased by the Helping Hand
Club as IA Site.

Mrs. Ada Stephens increased the Mo-
line Wonan's building fund $4,000 Sat
urday when she sent check for that
amount to the treasurer of the Help
ing Hand club, members of which are
the instigators of the movement for a
women's building in this city.
This benefcient gift is another step
toward the realization of a building in
which to center women's activities in
this city, the initial step having been
taken last month when lot was pur-
chased on Sixteenth street between
Fifth and Sixth avenues, and the Help
ing Hand club paid $4,000 as the first
installmcnt Since that time Pierre &
Co. have given 800 and smaller con-
tributiOns, amounting to $172.50, have
been sent in to form a nucleus for the
fund.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-31
MOLINE OBITUARY
james L. Lee.

James l.. Lee, resident of Moline for
40 years, died at 3,yesterday afternoon
in the home Of his son-in-law, Robert
Gregg, 1902 Fourteenth avenue, Rock
Island. Heart trouble, combined with
old age, was the cause.
James Lee was born in Evansville,
Ohio, May IS, 1851. He came to Moline
40 years ago and had been employed
by the Moline Scale company, East Mo-
line, for more than 80 years. His mar
riage TO Lizzie NJ Krone took place in
Moline 30 years ago. Mr.. Lee had
wide acquaintance throughout the city
and was liked by all who knew him.
Surviving him are the widow and
three children: James H., and Harry c..
and Mrs Robert Gregg, all of Rock
Island. An uncle, II. II. Baldwin, of
Fort Dodge, Iowa. is also bereaved.
Funeral will be from the home where
he died, at O'Clock tomorrow morn
ing and interest will be in Riverside
cemetery.
Mrs. Mary Trevor.
SorrOwing friends paid tribute to the
memory of Mrs. Mary Trevor, pioneer
resident of Moline and active church
worker, when services were held in the
Second Methodist church at 2:30 Sat
urday afternoon Burial was in Rock
River View cemetery. Six grandsons
of Mrs. Trevor acted as pallbearers and
singers were Ed Wilson, Fred Cooper,
Cadie Miller and Mrs. Emma Grantham.
Sarah Doyle.
Friends in Moline are grieved at
word of the death of Miss Sarah Doyle.
who passed from her home 828 SIX
teenth street, at 8 last evening after
suffering three months with throat ard
heart trouble.
She was born in Moline Dec. 81, 1850,
and had been a lifelong resident of the
city. She is survived by three sisters.
Mrs Mary Clark of Iowa, and Mrs.
McHenry and Miss Ella Doyle of Mo-
line. niece, Miss Ruth McHenry, is
also bereaved
Funeral services Will be held in the
Knox chapel at 10 Wednesday morning
and Will be private. Request of the
family is that no flowers be sent. In
terment will be in Riverside cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-31
EIGHTY THREE MEN
SEEK CITIZENSHIP

Examination of So candidates for
admission to citizenship started today
when Federal Examiner w. T. Birkby
arrived and commenced TO quiz the
applicants In city court.
The examination viii continue
through three days There are seven
more applications this year than last,
when 76 asked for naturalization pa
pers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-31
QUICK ACT SAVES
GIRL FROM DEATH
Street Car M0tOrman Drops Fender,
Which Pushes Body Away From
Grooming Wheels.
FEW BRUISES THE ONLY RESULT
Marie CIaeys, Five Years OF Age, Trips
in Crossing Track and Seems
Marked for Destruction.

But for a quick act by a street car
motorman, Marie Claeys, 5-year-old
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. August
Claeys, 1O6 Fifth avenue, must have
met an instant death when
she fell before an approaching
street car Saturday night The acct
dent occurred on Fourth avenue in
man dropped the fender of his car
and the little girl was saved from a
horrible death.
Marie attended a moving picture
show during the early part Of the ev-
ening firing of the entertainment,
she left the theatre before it's close.
In crossing Fourth avenue she tripped
on the track and fell in the path of
westbound car.
The scream of a woman who wit
messed the near tragedy told the mo-
tOrman of the little girls danger. The
child, demonstration and blinded by
the headlight, made no effort to regain
her feet.
The motorman with one movement
of the hand released the fender and
then threw all his strength into bring
ing the car to a stop.
Saved by Fender.
The fender served its purpose. The
girl was pushed along the pavement
but was prevented from passing I'M
der the wheels of the car. She was
bruised and her face was cut, but she
was still very much alive and able to
cry to be taken home to her mother"
Dr.. A. II. Arp was summoned and
gave the child medical attention.
Though her injuries are not serious,
she will be confined to her home for
a few days.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-31
BEAUTY PARLOR IN
WOOLWICH ARSENAL

London.-WOOlwich arsenal is about
the last place one might look for
beauty specialist. yet it is right in the
center OF that hive of death-dealing
machinery manufacture that one can
be found Right in the heart of this
great arsenal a "women's welfare de
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-31
WALTER KESSLER
is RIVERS VICTIM
Young Man browns in Rock River Ys,
terday While Swimming With Three
Companions.
IS SUDDENLY SEIZED BY CRAMPS
Tragedy Occurs Near Charles Tels,
Farm, Two Miles Below HilIsdat
Fisherman Finds Body.

Walter J. Kessler, q years old. The
son Of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kessler q,
Watertown, was drowned IN Roek
river at 8 yesterday morning near The
Charles Teller farm. two miles below
Hllsdale He was attacked by
cramp. Three companions heard his
cries for hep, but were unable to save
him.
Kesslers boy friends who accomps-
MED him 10 the river were Harry
Schwenker and Richard and Rene
Huybaerd. II is said that the victim
OF the river tagedy swan away from
his friends and while in 10 feet Of
water was suddenly stricken BIZ
cramp. He cried for help and his
friends in horror saw him sink below
the surface Of the water for the last
time.
Yankee" Robinson. a fisherman.
discovered the body two hours after
the drowning II was near the place
where Kessler was last seen TO 20
down.
Inquest Is Held.
Coroner r. c. J. Meyer conducted an
inquest last evening, d verdict Of &C
cidental drowning being returned by
the jury.
The unfortunate young man is sur
vived by three brothers, Charles Jr..
Henry and William, in addition TO the
parents. Funeral arrangements have
not been made
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-31
Railroads Use Much Gal.

Washington, July Railroads in
the United States last year used "a per
cent of the country's total coal produc-
ton according to figures compiled to-
day by the geological survey.