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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-20
SEEMS PROBABLE.


 '.Now, don't tell me that Opportunity has never knocked at your door," said the didactic person.
 "I wouldn't make such a statement" replied the disconsolate individual, ''be- cause I'm not sure of the facts, but I'm reasonably certain about one thing'' And what is that?''
 "If she ever did so she probably knocked just about the time some chump came along in his automobile and footed his horn 50 loudly I couldn't hear her."
 PROBABLY ABOUT PITCHERS. ''Those two men over there seem to be having warm argument about some- thing or other.'
 T dare say 1t is either prohibition or preparedness"
 "You might have guessed right week ago, but the baseball season is open now"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-20

The advent of summer will increase the country's floating population to a sur prising extent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-20

Mr. Chaplin is said to have lost some of his care-free ways since the idea pene- trated his brain that he might really learn to act.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-20

Another safe bet is that Cyclone Davis of Texas will retire to private lire at the expiration of his present term.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-20

The strident campaign for better babies looks like a reflection on couples who have already achieved parenthood,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-20
ALABAMA PRESS

Dothan Eagle: The colonel Is probably wondering what this country is going to do for the only man who ought to be President after he passes away.
 Double Springs Herald: Long distance telephone messages from Birmingham to San Francisco were heard distinctly at each end of the line the other day. The connection was made all the way through in less than three minutes, feat seldom accomplished on some lines we know of which are considerably shorter.
 Tuscaloosa News: There are, accord ing to the latest census, somewhat over 1O0 0Oo,Oo0 people living under the pro tection. of the United States in it's ter ritory proper. Of these it appears not 20,0O0 are willing to enlist in the army with prospects of immediate service. What a prospect for the nation in time of war!
 Huntsville Mercury The United States officials are offering 5000 reward for the capture of Birmingham's gentle man. train robber, Henry Grady Webb. Here's a chance for Atlanta to get even. Catch him, and he will probably be an inmate of one of her institutions for longer period than he has been citizen of Birmingham.
 Montgomery Advertiser: Georgia seems to have recovered, to a great extent. from it's ancient malady of Hokeism- -Joeism, Jack Slaton was not representative partisan of either faction, nor is Gov ernor Harris. Georgians are now talking about celaning up their lynchers. We'll support any real reform movement that is started for Georgia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-20

pacifist nowadays Is almost as lone- some creature as the husband of an active suffragette.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-20

Former King Emanuel probably feels about now that it is lucky head that has been dispossessed of crown.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-20
UNUSUAL MoDEsTY.

q am a firm believer in the uplift,'' said the indefatigable moralist.
 "So am l." replied the citizen of in- different worth.
 ''But I don't hear you making speeches, you don't work with our com mittees your name does not appear in the newspapers as leading light of re- form"
 That is quite true. Early in life I discovered that the necessity of com- batting my own shortcomings would re- quire all the time could reasonably spare, 50 have been compelled to leave the reformation of my neighbors in stronger hands"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-20

Georgia probably does not appreciate the willingness of other southern states to assist in her reformation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-20

men recruiting office should be opened in evey small town instead of only in large cities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-20
ADRIF'T WITH THE TIMES
KEEPING TT DARK.

Did I understand you to say that your friend is a retired capitalism"
 "Yes."
 How did he make his money?"
 T don't know. When the government was unable to find out how he made his money, I knew it was a waste of time for me to investigate"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-20
KING CEoRGE,s RELATIONs

From the Arkansas Gazette.
 King George has 900 cousins. We sup pose that those who have not been in stalled in castles at least have gotten
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-20
SHAKESPEARE THE MAN

From the Philadelphia Public Ledger. ''The folk who lived in Shakespeares day And saw that gentle figure pass By London Bridge his frequent way
 They little knew what man he was"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-20

An indubitably dead Villa would create considerably more satisfaction than the news of his capture.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-20

MORE IDLE CURIOSITY.
 'Tve been told that Professor Diggs knows more about the American Indian than any other man in this part of the country"
 "Yes. He's quite & famous ethnolo- gist."
 Maybe he can clear up certain mat ter for me-"
 What is it?" ion those Apache scouts who went after Villa wearing wrist watches can stand as many hardships as their rugged fore bears"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-20

Suspicion always haunts the s"uts mind;
 The thief doth fear each bush an of ao.r Henry VI.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-20
WHAT'S THE USE.

I'm told the monkey language
 Close study will repay, But cen could I converse with them,
 I'd nothing have to say.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-20

Dothan Eagle: The colonel is probably wondering what this country is going to do for the only man who ought to be President after he passes away.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-06-05
ASK WHY AUDIT
COSTS INCREASE
County Commissioners Hold
Up Attorney w. B. Boyd's
Bill of 1927

Payment of a bill OF S427 presented
by Special Auditor william B. Boyd
was held up to-day by the county COM
missioners pending an inquiry into the
method Of compiling the report and
the reason for the big increase over
previous charges for preparation.
Attorney Boyd to-day submitted his
report of the audit OF the books and
accounts of the prothonotary, the re-
corder of deeds and the register OF
wills for 1915 and the Dauphin county
court directed IL to be filed. III no
objections are made within thirty days
the report Will be approved The au-
dit as submitted shows that the
amounts of fees reported by
Messrs. Holler, Wickersham and Dam
ner during the past year, were correct.
The county commissioners, how
ever, were curious as TO the big bill
which Mr.. Boyd presented to-day, Al
though the same work was covered
during the previous three years, they
pointed out the charges have mater
tally increased For instance In 1915
Auditor Boyd charged S3st.50: in 1914,
the audit was completed al n cost OF
S2s2.50 ant I'm 1913, the charge was
only $3.50.
Wen take this question UP with
the court before paying this bill" said
Commissioners II. NJ. Stine to-day. "and
naturally we want to look into the
charges little and determine whether
or not the report has been completed
properly. The growing increase. The
cost of this work Is a matter of some
moment as Il materially affects the
purses OF the county's taxpayers"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-06-05
METHODIST MEN
TO MEET HERE
Statewide Convention of De-
nominations Laymen in
October

A statewide convention OF the
Methodist men of Pennsylvania will
probably be held in Harrisburg the
latter part Of October.
Plans for this meeting are being
made by a local committee including
the pastors Of the city Methodist
churches. and tomorrow evening a
rally Of the men Of Harrisburg and
vicinity will be held in Grace Metho-
dist Church.
II is expected that three bishops Of
the church viii be present and address
the men. One Of these is Bishop Ham
ilton who was elected TO the position
at the general conference in May.
Bishop Joseph Fl. Berry Of Philadel-
phia. and Bishop Mcdowell. OF Wash
inzton. are also expected TO be pres
emit
The October convention will un-
doubtedly bring several thousand men
to Harrisburg and the meeting to-
morrow evening will arouse interest
and enthusiasm among local Metho-
dists. and fix the final place for enter
tanning the men.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-06-05
Hershey to Build Cuban
Sugar Mill and Railroad

Hershey. Pa. June 5.-M. S.
Hershey returned on Saturday from
Cuba. where he spent the last six
months in the sugar growing section
Of the island. He arranged for the
building OF a large sugar mill in the
province OF Matanzas and has pur-
chased plantations covering 10000
acres He will also build a railroad
through his sugar fields and TO the
mill. necessits ting about thirty miles
or more Of construction 10 will be
called the Hershey-Cuban Railway
and will start At Casa PIanea on the
eastern side Of Havana harbor and run
to Matanzas. Final surveys have been
made and work will be started at both
ends OF the line in q short time. This
investment is being made TO insure a
steady supply of sugar for the Hershey
chocolate business here.
The line will touch the Hershey
sugar mills 50 that II will be possible
20 load the sugar on the Hershey plan
tations and unload 10 from the same
cars az the Hershey factory in
Hershey. the freight ferry across the
Straits % Florida being used 10 carry
the cars from Havana 20 Key West.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-06-05
NO LETUP in
GERMAN EFFORT
TO TURN LINES
Driving Unsuccessfully Against
Fort Vaux With Undi-
minished Violence
RUSSIANS RETREATING
Turks Force Them to Retreat
% Miles West of
Erczerum

There is virtually no letup in the
German effort to push back the
French lines on the Verdun front
northeast of the fortress.
After falling in an assault yesterday
afternoon northwest of Fort Vaux the
Crown Princes troops returned to the
attack last night. driving against the
French between the fort and village
OF Damloup. to the southeast There
as I'm other efforts, they we're unsuc-
cessful and General Nivelle's forces
still remain in possession of the fort,
Paris declares to-day.
The Turkish war office claims fur
ther successes against the Russian
army operating west sof ErZerum.
The Russians. who recently were COM
PEELED to evacuate Mamakhatum.
west of ErZerum. have been
forced TO retreat some 25 miles alto
gether, according to Constantinople,
sustaining large losses.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-06-05
SUFFRAGE CAR TO PASS
THROUGH CITY THIS EVENING

The special car containing the
Pennsylvania delegates from the east
ern part Of the State TO the suffrage
parade in Chicago on June Z will ar
rive In Harrisburg AT 1913 o'clock to-
night The delegates from the coun-
ties vest OF Altoona will leave Pitts
burgh az tonight IN another spe-
eial. II is expected that Pennsylvania
will have about one hundred women
in line Pennsylvania suffraRists will
carry two huge banners bearing the
Inscriptions. "3s5,34s Men Voted For
Suffrage In Pennsylvania" and "33
Counties Carried For Suffrage in
Pennsylvania 4 delegation OF Uar-
risbuTg sunragists will welcome the
party At the station.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-06-05
Saloniki Is Placed Under
Martial Law by Allies

London, June 6.-The Allied troops
have occupied the telegraph offices,
the port and customs house al Sal
loniki. according to Reuter- dispatch
from that city. At the same time
they have taken extensive precautions
airy measures about the town to pre-
vent possible opposition.
The commanders Of the gendarmes
and the police have been relieved of
their functions. the dispatch adds. and
martial law has been proclaimed.
Paris, June 5.--A dispatch from Sa-
loniki says the proclamation by Cen
eral Sarrail OF martial law i'm the en-
tire zone occupied by the entente al
lies. a step taken as a result of the
occupation of Fort Rupel by Bull
garian and German troops. has been
favorablv received by the population.
The crowds manifested their friendly
CONTINUED on Page i'll
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-06-05
Five Arrested Charged
With Snoring" in Park

Because they we're snoring in the
park In South Harrisburg, Warren
Wilmer, Charles Yeager, Charles
Wells, Frank Moyer and Charles
Corkle were arrested this morning by
the police. The men, according 10 tho
officers, were sleeping off the effects of
a celebration" They were held for
hearing.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-06-05
BAYLI;S I'LL At DESK
Clerk to Poor Board CrumpIes Over
Chair While at Work

While at work this morning at his
desk In the Poor Directors office Will
liam J. Bayles. chief clerk 10 the Poor
Board, and formerly alderman Of the
Seventh ward. was seized with a sud
den heart attack anc crumpled in
little heap over his chair.
Startled friends who happened to
be in the Office al the time hastily
called taxi and n doctor and hustled
the former magistrate to his home. At
late hour this afternoon he was rest
ing fairly comfortably.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-06-05
NOW IT'S ALDERMAN DEsHoxG
Twelfth Ward Leader Appointed 10
Succeed George Y. Bolton

DIR. James u. Deshong. a well-known
uptown druggist and one Of the lead
Ing Republican ward leaders Of the
city. to-day was appointed alderman
OF the Twelfth ward TO succeed George
v. Bolton, who resigned a few days
ago to take over the wholesale liquor
business of Frank +. Siess. 900-02
Market street.
Mr. Bolton. who was we'll known
throughout the city as proprie' or OF
the old Hoy barber shop had been ap-
pointed several years ago TO succeed
Alderman Lutz. Mr.. Bolton and his
brother. John T. Bolton. formed a
partnership i'm buying out the Siess
LIQUOR establishment.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-06-05
= MONTHS Old. SHE GOES To
DATpHfN COUNTY JAIT

The small daughter Of Mrs. Lille
NuH ~ s2{ Ash street. got into IAN
early yesterday morning just because
she vas 20 very, very Young She
j. only three months old and shortly
after her mother and May Cressman
were arrested hf the police IN 4 dis-
orderly house, j. was deemed adtis-
ahie ~ take the youngster TO its
another.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-06-05
READY FOR JUNK HEAP?
DR.. Wells. New York. VIII Give Inter
cstlng Talk at Chamber
Luncheon Tomorrow
When a man OF affairs lose

when a man OF affairs loses his
health he Is ready for the Junk heap. i"
That will be the keynote of an in
teresting talk which Dr.. Franklin G.
Wells. medical director OF the EaiIit-
able Life Assurance Society, New York
city. will deliver tomorrow at the
noon luncheon of the Harrisburp
Chamber of Commerce. "Conservs7
ton OF Health" will be the subject Of
DR.. Wells talk.
In announcing the luncheon tho
Chamber of Commerce calls attention
10 the fact that luncheon tickets
must be presented TO obtain admission
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-06-05

Chicago JHHs sfhs f5f the of Justice
Hughes to-day took ibs aspects 9i geHfne boom.
Arriving delegations brought evidences Of in favor Of
s lsi aid who have been identified with the Old Guard
The Republican party declared that many delegates
others were ready W their him after the first ballot
The lack Of sy#HfHx leadership bt the who
posed ihe old GHaf emphasized every hand They express
themselves at+Hg Justice Hughes fer person
@ bH bssaHss dag4sz bringing first hand rerts Of scnt
HHt from the States believe be- BE- the haruoizer who can
thaliaie hf tafi3 ad bring the Progressive strength
I, z, Sentiment Pals Crystalline
on every band explanations sgHg If the failure Of expected
sentiment of Colonel kageeif crystalline. week ago
Fh9 opposed the o Roosevelt fearful Of stampede
10 him bH H1H said that impossible Many cannot Under
stand what brought ihis change
Republican leaders aitef canvass to-day declared that Colonel
ko9se'dfs ultimate strength "gsd he than 200 delegates
He and they believe the member v,gd he nearer f5O
delegates asserted tha the remaining 80 of 800 delegs
would not vote igf tim HHdef aHy circumstances
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-06-05

THE WEATHER

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fazHtEHf AMI HFHhahtf THsSHaf3
moderate temperature
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ahiF fats iazHiEht aHi tassaHt3
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which al continue go rise si6wts
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6sasFai Conditions
taN haFHHetFte pressure nsfstafs
atef the greater part 81 The
Hilsd states except ~ ths NBfth
Fsflnf states ana ntef British
HlNWhiai where " IL moderated
hleh fas ihe ssassH, sna IN ths
ReHtheAsfeFa states where N fs
HsHFif HHftHait
~ T. somewhat ssaiss thar aa sHf-
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'HhhatHH Provinces the Nafth=
west states HHd is Narthefa
s., s'sn's issas.ss s..e .,, !. nis.sss,s. .,ssss,
New Metteai the interiaf af Teras
sHa u ths tnrsf 0hia taiisrt
sissWhsfs " ts siiEhtir warmer.
Temperature a. nf4 80
AHsi Hisss, fiHT =. nHd sets. Ti5a
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Hessl rir., sasf,sr. June :. $3.50
- 80
Htset stsnet ns feet above tow
Watef nafhs
Nss,eraat's wes,hes
tttHhest temperature. ~.
Lowest Temperature 81.
Nsan Temperature. "a.
Nsfwst Temperature. ~.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-06-05

REST and recreation will not be
complete unless you have all the
news from home daily The Har-
Hshura telegraph will hil the sap.
Don't spend your precious Faca-
ton time irving 20 get used" 70
strange newspapers
fuhf drop postal or call the
Circulation Department and the
nest Issue viii meet sou. no mat
where nu are
aafa p Weef
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-06-05
PAPER GOES TO TWO CENTS

Scranton. Pa. June g. Beginning
with this mornings issue. the Scran-
ton Republican announced that its
price would be raised from one to two
cents q COPY.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-06-05
BABY SWALLOWS JACK"

Tea-monta-od Minnie Lepsitz $50 South Third street,
steelton brought the institution by her frantic
mother late to-day the infant having swallowed Jack
It was removed
London June Slater reports received by the British
Admiralty declared show that the German losses in
the Jutsnd naval battle comprised battle cruisers;
one at least and probably two badsshps four light orus-
ers, eight desuoyers and submarine
Vienna, June a. via Berlin, and Wireless to Sayyille
Notwithstanding saunch resistance by the Italians,
the AustroHungaran troops have made further gains
their oensivethe office announced to-day and yeser-
day took $500 prisoners
Peuograd June S. via London. Russian forces have
won great successes along the front from the PPss marshes
the Runania frontier according official statement
issued here to-day 1t is stated that the Russians took
1900 prisoners.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-06-05

THOMAS NIMBETIS
Chairman ~ Local Committee on
Arrangements.
The most important event of the
week in Harrisburg will be the fftieth
annual cncampment of the Depart
ment Of Pennsylvania, Grand Army of
tho Republic which will bring be-
tween three and FIVE thousand veter-
ans Of tho civil War from all parts of
Pennsylvania TO this city.
while the encampment will not 20
into business session until Thursday
mGrning convention headquarters
we're opened this morning In the
Continued on Page ~
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-06-05
MOVE FOR HUGHES
TAKES ON ASPECT
OF GENUINE BOOM

Arriving Delegations al Chicago Bring Evidence Of Sent-
ment In Favor Of Jarsij Old Guard Leaders Declare
Delegates Instructed For Others Are Ready to Turn
Their Votes 10 Him After First Ballot; 1t Is Believed
He Can Be Harmonizsr Who Can RehabilitGfe the
Party and Bring in The ProgressiDe Strength
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-06-05
BRITISH CLAIM
GREAT VICTORY
In NAVAL FIGHT
Expert Asserts German Fleet
Was Outfought and Lost
Heavily
.HINDENBURG WAS SUNK
Survivors Say Pride Of German
Navy Was Sent to Bottom
and Seydlitz Damaged


Berlin. - 4 statement by the
admiralty given Out to-day leaves
much Ia be explained OT Ger
maHy's part in th,. big sca fight
and IL IL said that This statement
for Obvious reasons leaves untold
fnc tale of DAMAGES sustained by
tlIc German units and the IO4ses
in personnel" The Germans con-
tent themselves by saying they
were outnumbcred by the British.
London. June 5,-Brtfisb off,
erS Of the fleet which participated
ia fhe JHtInBd battle and have re-
turned here identity fyo Of the big
German uHPsbips sunk NJ the Hin
deBburR and Lufz0w. The seydiitz,
another dreHdnn1gbt cruiser, f. also
reported sunk.
LATEST Type Wnrships
The Lutzow. y battle cruiser ~ 10000
tons. was built A. Danzic. and COM
pleted in 1915. she was armed with
eight l2-inch. twelve s-inch and twelve
24-pounder guns and equipped with
FIVE torpedo tubes. Her arm0r belt
was about - inches in thickness amid
ships. She was $50 feet long. % feet
beam and drew 27iz feet She was oi
the latest and most powerful battle
cruiser type.
The Hindenburg II not listed IN the
latest naval records. n has been rec
ported. however. that she wag battle.
ship NJ the largest and most powerful
dr"adnaught type, launched IN the Fal
Of 1915.
London. June 1.-THE naval battle
OF the coast of Jutland is claimed "a
have been a complete victory for the
British by the naval expert Of the
Morning Post. who writes IN this
mornings issue.
The salient fact is that the Ger
man fleet was completely Outfought
lost heavily and was chased in dis.
orderly retreat into it's ports. Ad.
miral Jellicoe brought his forces u
bear upon the enemy al a time and
place chosen by him.
The outcome Is described in the
morning Telegraph under the headinl
or The Greatest Naval Battle IN His
tory as absolutely favorable TO the
British. The Telegraph says:
Whatever hopes the Germans have
entertained Of interfering with the al
lied control Of the maritime communi
cations OF the world must be aban
doned proba bly, for the whole Of thi
summer. The movement by sea o
troops and their equipment will pro
coed with greater safety even than n
the past. Thus this action will di
rectly contribute 10 the strength 0
the allied armies everywhere.
ScydlItL Badly Damaged
The battle cruiser Seydlitz was on
Of the German vessels which suffere,
heavily In the Jutland engagement o
last week. according to reports #
Sweden. These alleged that the Seyd
TG'nnftnnFI
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-06-05

London June 81 Reuter- dispatch
from Zurich saws that members of the
German Tandsfurm class of 1917 who
are living abroad have been ordered
to return home Immediately.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-06-05

The Landsfurm - n home defense
force which includes. in addition 10
trained soldiers between the aras ~
"a and f5. nu those between tn ares
of i1 AMI - who have received no
military training.