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The Washington herald., 1916-04-23
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS.

Easter has attracted many to the
Grcenbrier at White Sulphur Springs
and while the Baltimore colony is small,
many society people with Baltimore af-
filiations are here and Washington is
also represented. Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac
T. Mann. of Washington, who have spent
a fortnight here, gave a farewell luncheon
on Tuesday at the Log Cabin before
leaving for town to spend Easter
Mrs. Harry White and Miss Priscilla
Ridgley White. OF Baltimore, left on
Wednesday to the regret of their many
friends here Mrs. White was an inde-
fatigable worker in the Red Cross room
where society women are working every
morning and afternoon on hospital sup
plies for the allies, and Miss White who
spent a part of each day in the saddle,
was popular with the younger set. Later.
she will go on to Boston for the wedding
of Miss Edith Elliott and Mr.. Edmund
p. Rogers. Mr.. Evander B. Schley, of
New York, who is now here, will also
go to Boston for this wedding.
Mrs. S. Proctor. Brady is expected to
join friends at the Greenbrier over the
Easter holidays, coming direct from the
Ober estate at Luthervile which she is
now occupying.
Mr.. William Pitt Cresson. Of Washing
ton, first secretary Of the American EN-
bassy at Petrograd, is spending some
time at the Greenbrier where he dimes
frequently with Lady Ross and her sis
ter, Mrs. Adams, of New York, who are
there to take the cure. They go on
later to spend little time in Washington.
Mr.. and Mrs. Honore Palmer and the
Countess Gizycka have left the Green
brier, where. on the evening OF their de-
parture, they were guests Of honor at a
large dinner given by Nine. Diaz AL
bertini.
Mrs. Wesley Merritt, of Washington,
has Joined her mother, Mrs Norman
Williams. at the Greenbrier for the
spring season.
The Washington herald., 1916-04-23

Lieut.. Owen Bartlett. U. S. N; Lieut.. w.
w. smyth, L. S. N; Lieut.. F. s. Chsm-
bers, U. S. NJ; Lieut.. Green, L. STN.;
Mr. w. Bowie Clark, Mr.. John f. VIII
kins, Mr.. Manning Stead. Mr.. Edward
Dewey.
The Washington herald., 1916-04-23

Relation to Germany" and many recl-
tstions by Ernest Gichner, of the most
famous scenes from Hamlet" "'Othel-
10" and Julius Caesar"
The public is cordially invited.
The College wOmen's Club is clos
ing its social season with a tea at the
Raleigh Hotel on Monday afternoon
from to s. Members of the board
are hostesses Of the day and a fea-
ture Of the program will be a college
song.
The question of future headquarters
will be up for discussion. and a large
representation of the club is expected.
The Washington herald., 1916-04-23

In consequence of the decrease of
drunkenness In Russia, due to the prohi-
bition of the gale of vodka, fires have
largely DECREASED.
The Washington herald., 1916-04-23

MISS CATHERINE LANSING, sister of the Secretary of State who has
returned her home N y after spending the winter at the
Capital Miss Lansing extremely popular official circles and the
recipient of much attention.
The Washington herald., 1916-04-23

Mr.. Irving Suasburger has returned
to his home in New York after a short
stay with relatives in Washington.
The Washington herald., 1916-04-23

Mr. and Mrs Emil West have returned
to their home after r visit to Baltimore.
The Washington herald., 1916-04-23

Cards have been received announcing
the marriage Of Miss Selma Heyn and
Mr.. Bernard Katzenstein. which took
place last Sunady in Baltimore.
The Washington herald., 1916-04-23

Mr.. and Mrs. l. Levy have returned to
their home in Philadelphia after a short
stay in the city as the house guests
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Simon Oppenheimer
The Washington herald., 1916-04-23

Mr.. David Oettinger has returned to
his home in Baltimore after a visit to
his mother. Mrs. Oettinger
The Washington herald., 1916-04-23

Miss Edna Steppacher. Of Philadelphia,
will spend a short time in town this
week as the guest Of friends
The Washington herald., 1916-04-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene BeclIman will
come to Washington this week for a visit
The Washington herald., 1916-04-23

Miss Rhona Block will return to her
home in New York this week after a ten
days stay in the city as the guest of
Miss Sara Koenigsberger.
The Washington herald., 1916-04-23

The marriage OF Miss Alma Kaufman
and MIR. Le Roy King. both of Wash
ington. will take place Wednesday, April
26, at l. o'clock at the home of the bride
in MacCOmb street. Only the family and
intimate friends will be present to wit
ness the ceremony
The Washington herald., 1916-04-23

The members of the Octagon- Excelsior
Club will entertain their friends at
Chinese CanCe on Monday evening at the
Washington Suburban Club.
The Washington herald., 1916-04-23

Miss Florence Levy is visiting in
Charleston. W. Va, and is the guest of
her mother. Mrs. Levy
The Washington herald., 1916-04-23

Miss Celia Oppenheimer is spending the
Easter holidays in the city, and will
make a short stay in Baltimore before
returning to Bryn Mawr
The Washington herald., 1916-04-23

Mrs B. Koenigsberger entertained n
number of the younger set at a dance
in her home in Belmont street Sunday
evening in honor Of Miss Rhona Block,
of New York.
The Washington herald., 1916-04-23

Mr.. S. Danziger. of this city, is spend
ing some time in New Hampshire before
returning to his home in washinCton.
The Washington herald., 1916-04-23

Mr. and Mrs, A. Dembitz have returned
to their home in the city after a short
visit to relatives in Baltimore.
The Washington herald., 1916-04-23

Miss Edna Oppenheimer has returned
to her home in kalorama road after a
trip to Baltimore
The Washington herald., 1916-04-23

Mr.. and Mrs. A. Kuhn have returned
to their home in Belmont street after a
stay of some weeks in Richmond
The Washington herald., 1916-04-23

DR.. Lazaron, Of Rochester. has re-
turned to his home after a short stay in
the city.
The Washington herald., 1916-04-23

Mrs. S. Schuyler has returned to her
home in Winthrop, Va, after a stay of
some weeks in the city as the guest of
Mrs. B. Einstein.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-11
GOVERNOR GETS
BIG OVATION AT
BOROUGH MEETING
Delegates Break Into Cheers
and Interrupt Speech-Making
When He Appears
URGE CO-OPERATION
Population of Towns Growing;
Will Discuss Better
Legislation

Governor Brumbaugh was given a
big ovation this afternoon when he
stepped into the hall of the House OF
Representatives while Commissioner
of Labor and Industry, John Price
jackson, was addressing the delegates
who are here attending the fifth an
nual convention of the State Associa-
ton of Boroughs. The convention
delegates arose and applauded as the
Governor appeared and Commission
er Jackson was forced to stop talking
until the Governor seated himself on
the rostrum after bowling an acknowl-
edgment of thanks TO the big gather
ing. In concluding his address, Com
missioner Jackson paid high tribute
to the Governor and then introduced
the Chief Executive. When the Gov
ernor arose he was given another
hearty applause and there was not a
man in the assembly of more than
800 who did not take part.
The Governors Speech
After welcoming the delegates, Gov
ernor Brumbaugh pledged to them the
best efforts of the administration to
improve conditions in the smaller
communities of the State. THE bor-
ough." said he, lis a small city en-
deavoring 10 do with a limited income
what the large city endeavorers to do
with a large income based upon its
congested population. THE result is
that most of our boroughs are finan-
cially embarrassed. In their endeavor
to do the largest good to their citizens
they find themselves hampered and
hindered by financial limitations inn
posed upon ;uem. This is further aug
TCOntinued on PAGE 1o1
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-11
BY Associated Press

El Paso. Texas, April II. - The
airy pursuing Francisco Villa has been
so rapid that it has carried Col. Dodd
and his troops far beyond all lines of
communication.
officials of the Carranza government
in JuareZ are making attempts to
gain information over the Mexican
land lines in regard to the advance
position of the American troops No
official word of the Whereabouts of the
advance guard has been received for
days.
Army officers at Fort Bliss believe
that when the eXpeditionary COM
manders get in touch with Major Cen
eral Funston they will report that the
American troops have engaged,. The
Villa forces in battle. Reports that u
battle has been fought with Villa
bands south of Sutevo were received
early to-day but there was nothing to
confirm these reports.
While the American cavalry are
Combing the country at the far end
of the attenuated line of communi-
cations. there was little apprehension
over their position, for it was felt at
Fort Bliss that Dodd's men could fight
themselves out of any uncomfortable
position.
FortifyinG Durango
Scouts and refugees with knowledge
of the country south of Parral say
that the American troops will find ii
Continued on Page 12.1
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-11
SUPREME EFFORT
OF GERMANS IS
BEING REPULSED
Assaults Center on Dead Mans
Hill; Beaten Back With
Losses
$4,000 FRENCH CAPTIVES
Berlin Claims Many Prisoners;
Activity Increasing on All
Fronts

The German assault on the derenses
of Nerdun is still centered on the all
important key position of Dead Mans
hill, west of the Meuse. Advancing
from CorbeauX wood, the Germans
last night succeeded in gaining few
elements of French trenches. Other
wise the French War Office announces
they were beaten back with heavy
losses.
In the sector betwee Douaumont
and NauN which has relatively the
same strategic importance east of the
Meuse the Germans also renewed the
attack. There are French report
says, they gained no success.
See End of Campaign
Paris regards the present attack of
the Germans as their supreme effort
in this greatest of battles. French
commentators suggested it may mark
the close of the Nerdun campaign,
whatever the outcome. The general
offensive launched on Sunday over Il
13-mile front is represented as one
of the heaviest blows struck by the
Germans in the war. According to
Continued on Page 10
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-11
S1OO REWARD FOR
BODY OF DROWNED
BRIDGE WORKMAN
Grayce Construction Company
Anxious to Recover Victim
From River

One hundred dollars reward has
been offered by officials of the Robert
Grayce Construction Company for the
recovery of the body of &. ]. Troy,
1447 Berryhill street, who fell from
the new Cumberland Valley railroad
bridge into the river yesterday after
noon.
Troy. who was employed by the
company on bridge construction
work, lost his balance while on one of
the piers and dropped 35 feet into the
water Fellow worlSmen instantly
rushed TO boats and organized search
ing parties, but were unable to locate
the body.
This morning the Robert Grayce
company, employing Troy, offered the
500 reward. This is the first man
working on the bridge to lose his life
in the river. other men have dropped
into the Susquehanna but were rescued
or swan to shore themselves. One oc
these accidents occurred in midwnter
when The temperature was below
freezing.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-11
Policemen Beaten by
Striking Steelworkers

Cleveland. April 1.-Two police
men were beaten and injured here this
morning by mob of 800 strikers and
strike sympathizers at the Corrigan,
Mckinney and Company steel plant.
Police reserves were called to disperse
the mob and rescue the beaten Off
GERS. Two of the crowd were arrested.
The attack on the policemen was
made when they tried to clear a path
through the mob to the factory en-
trance. Stones and bricks we're hurl-
ed and other policemen were felled by
Che missiles and then dubbed.
The strikers left their work yester-
day because of a dissatisfaction over
working conditions. They have made
no demands on the officials of the
plant, the latter say and labor leaders
admit the strikers are not organized.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-11
PUBLISHERS ASK
EMBARGO AGAINST
EXPORT OF PAPER
Price of Every Item in Newspa-
per Makes Jump From One
to 5000 Per Cent.

If the three lovely little ladies who
figure so entrancingly in Giuseppe
Donates fountain don't get out in
seasonable time this year to do their
Dance of Eternal Spring" the en-
tire blame can't honestly be heaped
upon the weary shoulders of the
weatherman for waiting so long to
hand out the Spring stuff.
City Council also, is to blame.
The question of whether or not Mr..
Donates bronze girls would fling
joyous ankles and grapes aloft from
the edge of the fountain basin, or
whether they would continue to dance
for the sole edifcation of the freight
handlers in the darkness of the Mont
gomcry and Company warehouse,
hcbbed up in Council this morning
when Harry 7. Neal, an insurance
CContinued on Page 12.1
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-11
Canton Peaceful as Rebels
Establish Headquarters
BY ASSOCIATED Press

Shanghai. April IL. The city of
Canton and the surrounding districts
are peaceful and the naval forces are
favorable to the southern revolution
lists.
Revolutionary leaders from Yunnan
and other southern provinces are on
their way to Canton, which will prob
ably he made the temporary capital
of the revolutionary government.
Their chief problem for the moment
is a financial one, as their treasury is
empty and business is at standstill
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-11
British Cruiser Lurking Off
Cape Henry Chases Tramp
BY Associated Press

New York, April 1.-THE presence
of q British cruiser off Cape Henry
was told of by passengers on the
United Fruit Company's steamship
Metapan which arrived here to-day
from Colon and Havana.
The warship of the Essex class, was
observed yesterday in pursuit of a
tramp steamer. The cruiser fred one
shot whereupon the freighter which
had been flying no flag, ran up the
union jack and the warship abandoned
the chase.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-11
Fifteen Families Found
Evading Quarantine Law

Fifteen families who were evading
quarantine because of measles. were
found this morning through the re-
ports of neighbors who learned that
the parents had been treating their
children at home.
DR.. J. NJ. j. Raunick, city health Of
fcer, is determined to stop evasion
of quarantine, and each of the cases
reported were investigated by DR. A. u.
RitZman, assistant health officer. and
the houses We're quarantined. Other
cases have been reported by people in
the city and were being Investigated
this afternoon.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-11
Bill Will Appropriate
$4O,OOO,O0O For Ports

Washington. April 1.-THE annual
fight in the House over the rivers and
harbors appropriation bill was draw
ing TO close when work was resumed
on the measure to-day. Only a few
minor details remained TO be worked
ont. and prospects were that the bill
would he passed during the day.
The hill will be approved by the
House virtually as it came from com
mittee. Attempts TO reduce the appro-
priations for the bigger projects have
been without success. The measure
appropriates approximately 100000
600
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-11

the famous Battle OF Monmouth. "a
massive bronze marker, with appro-
pirate tablets, the whole mounted on
a granite base. will be unveiled over
the grave of the famous woman of
history.
the towns most prominent men, who
died about month ago, sent petitions
all over the State asking patriotic or
CARNATIONS and citizens to urge the
State Legislature to appropriate enough
money to secure n suitable marker for
the grave of Molly Pitcher. The ap-
preparation was made and Governor
Brumbaugh signed the measure, which
called for $4,000. in June, 1915. A
commission. known as the Molly
CONTINUED ON Page 81
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-11
Paxtang Children Are
Building Birdhouses

School children in PaXtang are
working industriously this week
building birdboXes and writing essays
on birds The Rev II. b. King. pastor
of the Paxton Presbyterian Church,
has offered prizes of books to the boy
who constructs the best birdhouse
and similar prize to the girl who
writes the best essay Postmaster
Loeser has also offered two prizes of
money to the boys who construct the
best wren and flicker boxes. The
boxes and essays must be finished until
Friday afternoon when the Rev. Mr..
King and the postmaster will award
the prizes. The awards will be made
at the borough Schoolhouse
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-11
COUNCILS FAULT
If NYMPHS FAIL
in SPRING DANCE
Weatherman Not at Fault if
Spring Maidens Don't
Appear in Season

Washington, d. c., April 11.-Pub-
fishers throughout the country and
other users of paper continue to COM
plain TO members of the House and
Senate against the increase in the
price of paper. In some instances it
is asked that steps be taken to place
an embargo against the shipment from
this country of paper and paper
making materials.
The price of practically every item
employed in making newspapers has
gone up since the European war
started in August, 1914, the increases
ranging from one per cent. in some
cases to 5000 per cent in others. The
making of war munitions and cloth
ing for the men in the trenches has
taken so much material necessary for
tContinucd Oh Page i2.l
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-11
MOLLY PITCHER MONUMENT TOBE
UNVEILED AT CARLISLE, FITTING
TRIBUTE TO MONMOUTH HEROINE

Carlisle, Pa, April 11.--On June 2S,
177S, the husband of Molly Pitcher,
one OF the most famous women of
Revolutionary War times, was killed
in the Battle of Monmouth He was a
gunner and when a British bullet
felled him his wife took his place at
the cannon. She helped to bring vic
tory to the Americans.
Molly Macaulay won the name Molly
Pitcher after she had carried water to
the soldiers on the battlefield for many
days. BY the name Pitcher she be-
came famous and it is by this name
that she is best known. She was a
resident of Carlisle and her body now
lies in the little old graveyard here.
TO UnvciI Monument
on June %, 1916, 13S years after
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-11
GLASSWARE SOARING

Pittsburgh, Pa, April IL. - The
principal glass tableware manufac-
turers to-day announced new prices,
some factories advancing certain goods
ten and fifteen per cent. 1t was also
announced that no business would he
taken for delivery after June 80, 1916,
at these prices. The almost prohibt
tive cost of potash and the steady adj
vance of all other materials entering
into the manufacture of glassware was
given as the cause of the increase.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-11
British Ship Missing;
Dutch Vessel Beached

London. April 11.-Iloyd's reports
tho British steamship Ellaston is miss
ing and presumably has been sunk.
All hands have been picked up. The
was unarmcd.
The Dutch steamship Riindiik
which struck mine of the Scilly is
lands last week has been beached. Her
cargo is damaged by water.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-11
Roosevelt Refuses to Go
on Montana Ballot

Missoula. Mont. April 11.-Former
United States Senator Joseph NJ. Dixon
announced to-day the receipt of a
telegram from Col. Theodore Roosevelt
which specifically requests abandon
ment of a movement to put stickers
bearing his name on the ballot in the
Montana presidential primaries to be
held April 81.
For the reasons given in my Trini-
dad statement" the telegram read IT
must apply to Montana the rule which
have applied to every State con-
test
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-11
[Continued on Page II
PREsBYTERY IN SESSION

Quarterly sessions of the Carlisle
Presbytery opened this afternoon, at 3
o'clock. In the Pine Street Presbyterian
Church, with the Rev. Il. h Curtis,
pastor OF Westminster Presbyterian
Church. moderator of the Presbytery
in charge; Following the devotional
services the Rev. Mr.. Curtis spoke to
Robert Wells Naach. OF Philadelphia
VIII speak. Business sessions will be
held Tomorrow.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-11
WEST SHORE FIRE
UNION Is OUT FOR
IMPROVEMENTS
Water Company Petitioned
and Statement Will Be
Forthcoming
Special to the TeIeernbh

Enola, Pa, April 11.-Following a
meeting of the West Shore F'iremen's S
Union at Enola last evening it is
likely that the Riverton Consolidated
Water Company and representatives
of the union will get together for the
betterment of conditions in West
Shore towns. Members of the organ
ization charged that rates for fireplug
are not uniform and that
dead ends in some places interfere
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-11
SAILED WITH SUGAR

Philadelphia. April 1.-THE British
steamer Ellaston. reported missing
and presumed to have been sunk,
sailed from Philadelphia February II
for Queenstown for orders with q
059. 400 pounds of granulated sugar
valued at S42S,10S. According to the
local sugar brokers who handled her
cargo, the Ellaston finished discharg-
ing the sugar on March II at q port
which they are not permitted 10 re-
veal
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-11
MAY ENDORSE DU PONT
.Sbccf1l TO the Tsfegrdbh

Dover, Del, April IL. - The Re-
publican State Convention, which met
here to-day, is expected to endorse
General T. Coleman Du Pont as Della
wares choice for the Republican
presidential nomination. The con-
vention will name six delegates and a
number of alternates to the RepubH-
can National Convention.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-11
Declares 10000 Persons
Starved in Albania and
100000 Others in Want
By associated Press

Washington. d. G., April 1.-THE
United States will never assume its
place in the family of nations until
politics ceases to play an important
part in the selection of American dip
lomats and in the army and navy, de-
clared Henry White, former ambassa-
dor to France, in an address to to-
days session of the convention of
Navy League of the United States. He
was speaking on The Baneful Influ-
ences of Politics Upon Our Foreign
Relations"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-11
Passage of Sugar Tariff
Bill Virtually Assured
Bv Associated Prrss

Washington. April II. - Debate on
the sugar tariff bill was continued In
the Senate to-day with it's passage vir-
tually assured. A final vote was to
be taken before adjournment under an
agreement reached last Friday.
The Senate has thus far withstood
ali attempts at amendment. includ-
ing Senator Lodges proposal to in
clude a tariff on coal tar dyes. This
was voted down by vote of Al to
25.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-11
REV. G. w. BULL DIES
Bv Associated Press

Scranton, Pa, April II. - The
Rev. Griffin w. Bull, noted among the
Presbyterian ministers of the country
who came here ten years ago from
Atlanta, Ga, to the pastorate of the
Al years old.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-11
PLOT is UNEARTHED
BY FIFTEEN ARRESTS
Ell Paso Police Trying to
Break Up New Revolution
Hatched by General Sala-
zer, Who Is in Mexico Or
ganizing Bends to Attack
Supply Lines
Villa Dead and Buried?

General PcrshinG's Headquarters
at Front. April 10. 10 y. M, via
Mexican Telegraph to JuareZ, Mex,
April 1f.-Rcncwcd reports have
been received hero by General Per-
shing that Francisco Villa is dead
and buried. These reports are UNI
der investigation. Meanwhile the
hunt for tho villa bandits is pro-
Ceeding with renewed vigor with
the arrival at the front of General
Pcrshing.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-11
ONE DEAD IN POWDER BLOW

y sTANVtTtI1VU 7 TtNS
Scranton, Pa, April 1.-THE press
mill of the Du Pont Powder Works at
Moosic, near here, blew up to-day
killing one man, David Miller, who
was blown to pieces.