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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-07-24
New Swimming Records
Made in Honolulu Waters
Special 10 the Teleerabh

Honolulu, July 24.-Honolulu SWIM
mers yesterday have three new worlds
records to their credit, according to
ofhclals who timed an exhibition meet
in the Young Mems Christian Asso-
citation tank here last night.
Duke KahanamoSu made the 100
yard dash in a 20-yard tank in SO 80
seconds, breaking his old record of
"a 2-5. In the 500-yard relay event
team composed of Kahanamoku,
George Cunha, G. Lane H. Kruger and
j. keli covered the distance in
4.43 S-5. The first four named also
hung up new time when they made
the 400-yard relay in 3.44 3-5.
Both the relay records broken were
held by the Illinois Athletic Club,
whose teams made the marks of
o.O9 S-5 in the 500-yard event and
S.45 3-5 in the shorter distance.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-07-24
CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA NEWS
Civil War Soldier of rs
Battles Dies at Carlisle

Carlisle, Pa. July "a. - John C..
eohourman, a Civil war veteran, and
resident OF Carlisle for half a century,
died at his home here Saturday even-
ing from the effects OF disease which
has made him an invalid for over so
years, He was n native OF Germany
and formerly lived at Chambersburs.
He served two enlistments. totaling
four years in Company c, OF the Ninth,
and Company A of the Eleventh PENN
sylvania regiments, He participated
in 80 battles. He was one OF the old
est members OF the Carlisle Lodge of
odd Fellows. In addition to his wife
a brother, A, \. soheurman. of Cham
bersburS, survives.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-07-24
SCHOOL BOARD RATIFTES PLAN
TO MAKE PLOT PLAYGROUND

At a special meeting this afternoon
of the school board the approval of
the building committee or the park
departments request for the use of
the Third and Reilly street plot for a
playground was ratified. The park
department have already installed
equipment on the Harris street side
for the boys and the schoolyard OF
the Reilly building has been turned
over as a girls playground. The board
also approved some contracts for re-
pairs, etc, recommended by the
building committee.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-07-24
Dreams of Snakes; Awakes
to Find Rather in Room

Altoona, Pa, July "a. - George
Merritts. of Franklinville, Huntingdon
county, dreamed badly early yesterday
morning He was in den of
snakes. he heard plainly the whir OF
the rattles When he was fully awake
he stirred his companion, Samuel
Alley, in the same bed.
1t was discovered that rattlesnake
was really in their room. AS no light
was obtainable, for an hour both men
stuck to the bed. At last the snake
was killed. 1t had crawled in an open
window.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-07-24
LESS WHEAT THAN IN 1915
World Crop Estimate Given Out by
Institute at Rome

Rome, July 24.-The latest report
of the International Institute of Agri-
culture indicates that the world S
crops this year will be less abundant
than last, but that harvest prospects
are better than the average in the
ive-year period. 1909-1913.
The estimate of the total wheat crou
this year for the seven most impor-
tant countries is 396,510,0OO uuintals
"a quintal equals 220.46 pounds), or
1919 1000 quintals less than last year.
For the United States the wheat total
is estimated at 100000, 900 quintals or
20 per cent. less than last year; for
India, s7,000,000 quintals or Is per
cent. under last year; Italy, $1,000, 900
quintals or II per cent increase over
last year: Spain. 100000 900 quintals.
as compared with $1,000. 600 quintals
average for the preceding five-yeai
period. Estimates for Germany and
Austria Hungary were not obtainable
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-07-24
Father, Son and Daughter
Unable to Drop Live Wire

Pottstown, Pa, July "a. - Cora,
daughter Of Alvin Boyer of Stowe,
was unable to let go of a live electric
wire that she picked up from the
ground to-day. Her brother Paul. who
fastened to release her, was also held
fast by the wire. Their cries brought
likewise held.
A neighbor finally severed the wire
with a hatchet and the Boyers were
freed. They are all suffering from
burns and shock, but the fact that the
wire was not heavily charged saved
them from serious injury.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-07-24
Carlisle's New Hospital
Opens For Service Today
Special 20 the Telegraph

Carlisle, Pa, July "a. - After an in
upection by about a,b00 persons from
all parts OF this section, Carlisle's new
$4,000 hospital was formally opened
for the reception OF patients this morn
ing and the Todd hospital, which has
been the sole local institution for a
number of years, was closed.
In connection with the hospital n
school for nurses will be opened to
give q three-year course OF instruction
TO girls desirous OF taking up the
profession. Four have already been
entertained and have been placed on
the STAFF OF the hospital which has
accomm odations for go patients.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-07-24
Marysville Carnival to
Keep Going This Week
SteeiaI 70 the Teleerabh

Marysville, Pa. July "a = The big
baseball carnival for the benefit of the
Marysville-Dauph in-Perry league team
will open on the Seidel Park baseball
field, this evening. Extensive arrange
ments have been made for the event,
which will continue throughout the
whole week.
In addition to the big shaws, the
management of the team will have
eating booths, where ice cream, cake,
candy and other tasty edibles will be
on sale. The affair in part will resem-
BILE an old-time country picnic with
ment.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-07-24
PARALYSIS FATALITIES

New 1ork, July 24.-Another gain
in the number of fatalities and de-
crease in the number of new cases was
reported by the health department to-
day when the epidemic of infantile
paralysis entered its fifth week. Dur
ing the twenty-four hours ending at
10 a m. to-day there were 81 deaths
and SO new cases reported in the
lis new cases during the correspond-
ing period yesterday
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-07-24
TELEGRAPH COMPANY IIARIE

In a brief opinion handed down this
afternoon President Judge Kunkel de-
cided that the American District Tele-
graph Company is liable for the eight
mills State corporation tax on that
much of its service that is devoted to
the operation of fire and police alarms
IN municipalities which do not own
their own systems. The case in point
was an appeal by the company for a
refund of taxes amounting to S27S.31,
Judge Kunkel decided in favor of the
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-07-24
JOSEPH ZIMMERMAN DIES

Halifax, Pa, July "a. - Joseph
Zimmerman, aged rs, died at his
home here on Saturday after a long
illness. He is survived by his wife
and one son, Ira B. Zimmerman. Fun
eral services will be held on Wednes-
day morning at 10 o'clock.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-07-24
MRS. EMMA CALLAHAN

Funeral services will be held to-
morrow afternoon at o'clock for
Mrs. Emma Callahan, who died at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. Ardealie
Robinson, 336 South Cameron street,
Saturday night. Burial will be made
in the East Harrisburg cemetery.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-07-24
RECOMMEND CoNFIRNIAT1oN

Washington, D. c., July 24.-The
Senate judiciary committee by unani-
nous vote to-day recommended con-
firmation of John H. Clark. of Cleve-
land, Ohio, as associate justice of the
Supreme Court to succeed ex-Justice
Hughes.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-07-24
WELSH AND WHITE TO MEET

Chicago, Ill, July "a. - Freddie
Welsh, lightweight champion, and
Charley White, of Chicago, signed ar
tcles here to-day for a bout of twenty
rounds to a decision to take place in
Colorado Springs. Col. Labor Day, Sep
tember 4. The promoters guaranteed
a purse of S17,50O.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-07-24
BIG TRUCK OVER BANK

SftlllF 70 fHc tItsFaFH
Waynesboro. Pa, July "a. Charles
Warner. aged IS, of Blue Ridge Sum
nit, had a narrow escape from serious
injury Saturday when the delivery
truck he was driving skidded over the
side of the road and plunged down
the mountain near Cascades. Nd.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-07-24
BIG PACKERS CHANGE NAME

Trenton. n. j.. July "a. - The
Sulzberger and Sons Company of
America, meat packers, to-day
pany.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-07-24
NINE-pnIrNn sA1N1oN

New Cumberland, Pa, July ga
Roy Lechthaler caught nine salmon,
the largest weighing S1a pounds and
measuring 80 inches, while fishing at
Hawk Rock.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-07-24
CLEANUP AT NIARYsVILLE

Marysville. Pa, July "a. : Marys-
Vile Board of Health has issued notice
of a general cleanup for the borough
until June 81.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-07-24
NOT MERELY THIRsT-aUENcHING
Horsford,s Acid Phospbnte

But a great nerve tonic, appetizer.and
builder-up, of impaired vitality. Buy a
Observation-Disclosures.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-07-24
CAPT. JACK OF
TROOP C IS A
Passes Another Milestone
While Along the Rio Grande;
Men in Good Spirits

Camp Stewart, Fort Bliss, Tex. July
"a. = Captain George c. Jack, of
Troop c. the Governors Troop of
Cavalry of Harrisburg. yesterday cele-
brated his forty-fourth birthday.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-09
NEW AQUEDUCT
bridge NEEDED
Secretary Of War Tells Con-
gress Situation Demands
Immediate Attention.
STRUCTURE is UNSAFE
Inspections Show That Il Viii Not
Long Stand Strain Of
Heavy Traffic.

The urgent need for a new Aoueduct
Br1oge over the Potomac River IN
Seorretown. was placed before Congress
by Secretary Of War Garrison in letter,
10 the presiding officers OF the House
and Senate Friday. Secretary Garrison
tells CONGRESS that he coneurs IN the
views Of Gen KinEmau, chief OF
engineers, and Lieut. Col c. A. F.
Flagler. the engineer of5cer in charge
OF repairing the old Aoueduct Bridge
The Secretary Of War states that the
situation Is one demanding serious and
immediate consideration" and that earl,
action authorizing surveys and plans for
the construction OF a new bridge ia
highly desirable"
Action by the War Department was
prompted by special report o. Col.
FlSgler. showing the bridge 70 be unsafe
for trafic.
AS a result OF Inspections" SAYS
Col Flagler, made N connection with
the annual repairs 20 the plers OF Tn.
Aqueduct Bridge across the Potosnnc
River, / am compelled 10 report that 7
do not consider the bridge safe for the
trsfic now using Il. and DO not believe.
without radical change In the methods
employed for the maintenance OF the
bridge, that Il will long be safe for tnafilc
Of any kind
Il therefore urge that recommenda- .
tons be made 20 the Commissioners of
the District that the trsfic regulations
for the bridge be Immediately modified
as follows.
''ta). That not more than one street
railway car be allowed on the bridge.
obi. That the maximum weight II
wheeled vehicles permitted on the bridge
be three tons for sninsl drawn vehicles
exclusive OF the snimalsl and four tons
for motor vehicles
''tcl. That police supervision b. had 10
prevent excessive overlooking Of the
bridge BY trafic al any time
I'D. That during periods Of hesvy icc
movement in the river all trafic over the
bridge be suspended.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-09
RUSSIA FIELD FOR TRADE.
stanley wRshburR says fCiRFdom
VIII Want American Goods.

Untold opportunities await American
goods In Russia at the close OF the war
In Europe and American msnufsc cturers
should prepare at once to avail them
selves Of opportunities for the expansion
.of American trade, according 10 Stanley
WashbuTn. war correspondent and miii-
tary expert OF the London Times, who
has returned 10 this country after hav-
ing spent more than sixteen months at
the various Russian fronts.
Mr.. Wsshburn is at present making
his residence at the home OF Mrs.
wGshburn's father. John d. Lang
horne. 1910 Eighteenth street north
west He plans 20 return to Russia in
about two months.
Besides gathering news Of the bat
ties and the campaigns OF the great
war. Mr.. Washburn has spent a large
proportion OF his time in the past year
in studying internal conditions In
Russia and predicts that there viii
be q great market there for American
goods as soon as hostilities cease.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-09
AUTO DEATHS DECREASE.
Statistic. show Increase fh Motors
Exceed Mortality Rise.

The number OF deaths in sutomobiie
accidents has been decreasing in the
last ave years. according 20 a report
OF the Federal Bureau Of Census. The
bureau draws its inference from the
fact that the number OF automobiles
in use between 1903 and 1914 increased
more than twice az rapidly as did the
number OF fatalities caused by them.
In 1903. some 100000 automobiles
were being used In the United States.
and in 1914, l.7so.o0o were In use. the
report spproximstes- There were eS.
deaths due TO automobiles in 1903 and
2,62s in 1914 The percentage OF auto
mobile increase IN the Eve years was
IT'S and the mortality increased 2SS.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-09
WEST VIRGINIANS WILL
BANQUET NEXT MONTH
Annual Dinner Probably Viii Be
Held at the Masonic
Temple.

Tho regular monthly meeting OF tine
West Virginia Society was held Friday
night at the Willard. President Henri
5. Baker presided.
These new members were elected: Rob
ert L. Hail G. J. GrBybesl. Wilson e
Hefner. r W. Owens and Dr. MAY
Turner Stout Mr.. Nelson 5 Hefner.
Miss Eleanor White ireland. Dr. and Mira
J. X. Jennings. Mrs. A. G.. Nelson, Miss
Vivian Mclaughlin. George B. hCl.aUgh-
lin. Mrs Jossie Gillespie and Miss Ger
trude T. Swingle
A short address vas delivered by JUS
tice George W Atkinson. Of the Court
OF Claims who has been recently elected
president OF the West Virginia Bar As
sociation. A silk umbrella was given
Col J. William DeGrsnEe. treasurer OF
the society. for his services during the
c. A r. encsmpmeut. in Washington.
Corporation Counsel Conrad H. Syme.
who Is a member Of the society, also
spoke.
Mrs. Mary Randolph Dickens kept the
audience laughing with her humorous
monOlogues. AT the Photographer" "
and He Tried TO Tell His Wife" Solos
were rendered by W. Z. BrsithWaitc.
The following were on the entertain
ment committee: Col J. William De-
Grange. chairman; Mrs W. G. Brown,
MFS - broohs StIlillr MT T. II AN-
Dermott, Miss Leonors NJ DeGrange, Mr..
William E. Brsithwaite and Dr. J. Ward
Mankin,
The reception committee was composed
Of L W. Vsnmeter, chairman: Mr..
Charles Z. Stevens Mrs. Anna Gore VIII
ians, Miss Helen Stone, Miss Efne
Koontz, Mrs II. b. TritipOe, Mr.. y.
Joseph Weber, Mrs. Prank c. Green. c.
A. McGinnis. Charles Bstemsn and
Charles & Chapman.
The society voted 20 hold its annual
banquet in February. The place Win
probably be the Masonic Temple.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-09

Luncheon Sets. consisting of / Lunch
Cloth and dozen Doylies: stamped in
beautiful designs OF nnen-fnish Indian
head cloth.
Eighth Street Annex.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-09
Predicts Boom Under Single Tax.

Speaking before the Women's SnFls
Tax Club at the Public Library. Ben
jamin F. lands. president Of the South
II the system OF single taxation was
adopted here many OF the undesirsble
dwellings would give way 10 better struc-
lures IN the building boom which would
result
The Washington herald., 1916-01-09

Housedress Bungalow Aprons. but
ton front; surplice neck: kimono
sleeve and belted at waist: made Of
striped percale and solid color piping.
Third Floor.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-09

S-sOO WVofudP ptaHnets, ~K'~~'
Fine woolnap Blankets shown in both white and
A very good, durable bed covering. A pair s1.s5.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-09
JANUARY CLEARANCE SALE OF BEDWEAR
SITS Sateen Comforts, 81

prices That statement alone should bring you her
st that can be bought for the money.
SITS Sateen Comforts, S2-33.
Full-sZe Sateen Comfort, very heavy weight; bes
processed cotton filling Persian designs dark colorngs
Regular s2.75 value. Clearance price, S2.3S.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-09

$3.50 Sateen Comforts, S2.66.
Full-size satecn Comfort; borders of
plain satsen; mostly medium colorinss
that will not show the soil. Regular
$3.50 value Clearance price, s2.G6.
Fine Down and Lambs Wool
Conforts, $S.66.
Covered with the newest designs of
satine; plain satine back and border;
very light and extremely warm. $500
value. Each, s5.6e.
$l.s0 Crochet Quilt, Sl.25.
Closely woven, attractive designs; free
from starch; hemmed ready for use.
s1.25 each.
$500 Crochet Quilt, $1.58.
Heavy weight; the pattern stands out
boldly; easily laundered and very dura-
BILE. sl.5s each.
Morris tribune., 1916-06-09
Gave Holiday Fete

The following social item taken
from the Glenwood Herald will be in
teresting to Morris friends of the
young ladies mentioned. Misses
Hilma and Josie Flaten are sisters of
Mrs. H. b. Lund in this, city and
Miss Pearl Voss, a former Morris
young lady, attended:
Misses Jean Smith and Hilma and
Josie Flaten gave holiday fete for
eleven of their friends at the Flaten
home Monday evening. The guests
were appropriately dressed for the oc-
casion in costumes representative of
the different holidays of the year. At
8 30 O'Clock four course dinner
was served in the dining room where
the decorations and appointments were
in pink. Games and contests furnished
the evenings entertainment. The
guests were Mdmes. Martin Schiller,
M. j. Sorfaten, Frank Beal and Pearl
Fashant and Misses Pearl Voss, Edythe
Jacobson, Grace Werdin, Charlotte
Aal, Prenille Wollan. Beatrice Nc
Cauley and Berdie Harrison.
Morris tribune., 1916-06-09

FOR SALE.-At bargain, my 10
room modern residence, No. 316
Atlantic Ave-, two blocks from center
of city, 100 foot frontage, 14O deep;
large barn. fruit and shade trees,
lawn, hot water heating plant with
radiators in all rooms. Also a store
building with 8 rooms on second floor,
city water and lights in all rooms. A
reasonable payment down, balance at
6 per cent. Inquire of T. j. Moore.
ct.
Morris tribune., 1916-06-09
Among the Churches
CONGREGATIONAL

The morning service will be de-
voted to the Children's Day exercises
of the Sunday school. A most in
teresting program, "The Young Crus-
aders, = is being prepared and will
be given at that time. All are in
vited to attend this service. J.
Subject Of the evening sermon, A
Worthy Life Motive.'' -.
Christian Endeavor at 700 p. m.
Prayer meeting Thursday evening
at 8 100 o'clock.
You are given cordial invitation
to all the services of this church.
Come and bring your friends.
F. A. Stever, Pastor.
Morris tribune., 1916-06-09
Bowel Complaints in India

In lecture at one of the Des
Moines, Iowa, churches a missionary
from India told of going into the in
terror of India, where he was. taken
sick, that he had bottle of Chamber
lain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy with him and believed that it
saved his life. This remedy is used
successfully in India both as a pre-
ventive and cure for cholera. You
may know from this that it can be
depended upon for the milder forms
of bowel complaint that occur in this
country. ObtainabIe everywhere. adv
Morris tribune., 1916-06-09
Real Estate Transfers

H. R. Dealy to J. G. Chrysler,
sw4, sec. 16, Everglade, 81, 200. 90.
Charley Lindenberger, to John c..
Lindenberger, und. ] of nw4, sec. "a
and e3 ne4 and nw4 ne4, sec. %,
Scott, $41OO.O0.
Peter Schirmers to A. E. COTE,
SCI sec. II, Synnes. 81. other.
Stevens Co. Sheriff to E. P. keenan,
and J. W. Clarey, Sheriff's Cert. to
the 81, sec. Is, Baker, $44O9. SO.
Morris tribune., 1916-06-09
Forethought

People are learning that little
forethought often saves them big ex-
pense. Here is aHinstance: E. W.
Amber, Caldwell, Ohio, writes: 81
do not believe that our family has
been without Chamberlain Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy since
we commenced keeping house years
ago. When we go on an extended
visit we take it with u.s." Obtain
able everywhere. adv.
Morris tribune., 1916-06-09

end of bis secondhand store and will
use same for garage, and will deal
in secondhand cars. Jack Stinson
will be the machinist in charge. This
week he overnauled the first car and
has several others on the list. Jack
comes from a family of machinists
and he knows all the essential parts
of an automobile.
Morris tribune., 1916-06-09

LOST-About three weeks ago, an
English Pitt bull terrier. Responds
to the name, Jerry" is one year
old, color brindle A reward will be
given for information leading to the
return of this dog to F. A. Stever,
Morris, MINI.
Morris tribune., 1916-06-09

FOR IRRIGATED FARMS from
$3.50 to $50 per acre, close to
town and homestead Accomplishments
for $500 to $500 according to loca-
ton, write Bird & Carson, Bend,
Oregon, as know the firm to be
reliable. Yours truly, J. w. Clark.
Morris tribune., 1916-06-09
Veteran Holds Own

Fred Getchell, Civil War veteran
who is dangerouly i'll at the home of
his son in Fepperton township, is
still in a precarious condition.
Morris tribune., 1916-06-09

FOR SALE-sw4 of section 34-125-
~. One half mile from Great
Northern depot. Within city limits
of Morris, MINI. Ideal for subdivision
into small tracts. Address, Frank
Tandy, Box 354, Morris. MINI.
Morris tribune., 1916-06-09

FOR SALE-My nine room house on
east side in Morris, including three
choice lots. Address M. P. McNally,
Chokio, MINI. If.
Morris tribune., 1916-06-09

KEYS.-A bunch of keys have been
left at this office. Owner can have
same by proving property AMI paying
for this notice.
Morris tribune., 1916-06-09

PIANO FOR SALE.-Good piano
for sale cheap if taken at once. For
price and terms inquire of Fred Stin-
son, Morris.