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The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-03-23
NAVAL VESSELS
IN A BATTLE ON
BELGIAN COAST
British and German Destroyers
in Brief Clash
STILL FIGHTING AT vERDUN
Small Section of French Trench
Taken by the Germans-The
Russians Defeat Austrians in
the Czernowitz Sector

London, England-An engage
mcnt occurred Monday off the Bel
gian coast between four British
| and three German destroyers.
Two of the German vessels were
hit. -Four men on the British
boats were wounded.
The official account states that
four British destroyers sighted
three German destroyers off the
Belgian coast. The German de-
stroyers at once turned and ran
| for Zeebrugge, chased by the
British destroyers. Shots were
exchanged during this short rum
ming fight Two enemy boats
were observed to have been hit.
British casualties were four men
wounded.
The French war office state
ment announces that the German
forces again made violent attacks
against French positions in the
Verdun sector west of the Meuse.
The Germans gained no success
except that they obtained slight
footing southwest of Malancourt
wood. East of the Meuse the
night was calm. Since there has
been the usual intermittent bonn
bardment carried on by both sides
The remainder of the west front
is without notable incident.
Russians Enter Ispham
A Reuter- dispatch from Tehe-
ran, Persia states that the Russian
forces entered and took possess
sion of lspaham, the old capital
of Persia, on March 10.
There is little other news from
the Turkish Russian front, or the
British Turkish arena of opera
tions in Mesopotamia. There has
been no decisive fighting in that
section the past ten days. The
Turks continue to fall back be-
lUIt duNdllCt VI tilt ItuSold1lS WIlO
are darwing near to Bagdad and
bid fair to come to the relief of
the British forces in Mesopotamia
SOON
Russians Thrust Austrians Back
The Austrian official statement
admits the loss of bridgehead in
the Czernowitz sector to the Rus
slams, and have result led their ac-
tivity along the G; ician front
and are hammering away at the
defenses before Czerno-
witz. The Russians have been
keeping up sporadic attack in
that sector, harassing the Aus
trians day and night. A more
general attack by the Russians is
indicated In the northern sector
of the Teuton-Slav arena, around
Riga, there has been little but de-
tached fighting of late, but avtivi-
ty in that zone may be expected
with the general return of warm
er weather.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-03-23

as they multiply and segregate.
| And for the reason that many
| mot all) of these foreigners cling
tenaciously to the hyphen, men
of unquestioned loyalty to the old
American ideals felt that a syste-
matte propaganda on American
~ vas necessary, and these five
cultural movements automatical-
y came into being.
At times these societies have
ahampioned the candidacy of a
candidate, but it has been the
rare exception, not the rule.
am state lecturer for the
Guardians and have some knowl-
edge of the attitude of our con-
temporaries in the patriotic field,
and, so far as | can learn, not one
candidate has official support
from any of the societies this
year, We vote our convictions
and are under no obligations to
support no one.
What we stand for: Our slo-
gans will tell the story best
free school, '"'the American flag
free school, F" "the American flag
on every school house" and "the
Bible in every school" " "every
child a ward of the state" "ev
cry child at the public school
from 7 to IA years of age"
Many members of the five great
orders stand unreservedly for" in
spection of closed institutions. T"
Negroes are not eligible so far
as | know. | have administered
the obligation (Which is an itera-
ton of the sentiments expressed
in our slogans), to thousands of
men in several states and not one
negro was in evidence.
At a national convention a res
olution was passed which requir-
ed separate jurisdiction if they
were ever taken at all. We tried
to be white in this matter, as we
hope to do in all of our undertake
ings.
Ii we cared to strike back, we
might retort that some of our
critics are not altogether white,
for yellow streak is in evidence
occasionally. OF this am rea-
sonably sure. The man who gets
our support must conduct a con-
campaign and leave his
"little hammer" at home.
When our attitude and motives
are fully understood, we will not
lack for respect and good will
from all true Americans.
Respectfully,
S. e. BROCK.
Parker, Fla, March 13, 1916
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-03-23

Who would have thought that
the tin can is menace to the pub
lie health? The expert malaria
investigators of the U. S. Public
Health Service have found, how
ever, that discarded tin cans con-
tanning rain water are breeding
places for the mosquito, which is
the sole agent in spreading mala-
ria. A hole in the bottom of the
empty can might have resulted in
the saving of human life. Ger
tainly it would have assisted in
preventing a debilitating illness.
Empty tin cans have no business
about the premises anyway, but
if we mustasO decorate our back
yards, let's see to it that the can
has a hole in the bottom.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-03-23

Senator F. NJ. Cooper was very
agreeably surprised on his birth
day, Sunday, by the arrival the
night previous of all his absent
children, who came to celebrate
the happy occasion. They were;
Mrs. w. w. Jarratt of Mariana;
Frank NJ. Cooper, jr., and James
Cooper of Tampa The last NAM
ed was accompanied by his wife.
They had joyous reunion and
a big feast Sunday. Next even
ing, the two sons and Mrs. James
Cooper returned to their homes
in Tampa. Mrs. Jarratt remains
here and will doubtless stay till
the end of next week.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-03-23
Parker, Fla, March 13, 1916.

In ain article headed "Just for
Comparison" published in The
Herald last week, there was an
erroneous statement in reference
to the Bermont road in this spec
ial district. The grading at a
cost of 800 per mile, which is
cOntrasted with a grade being
made on the Fort Myers Marco
road variously estimated to cost
up to $1400 per mile, is on the
Willow Pens road. The cost on
the Bermont road is higher than
on the Willow Pens road, being
in the neighborhood of 5000 per
mile, but it is a different work
and at the same time the grade is
being thrown up a fine drainage
system is being provided. And
even at this higher figure, the
cost is considerably less-about
$500 less than the work with
which the comparison was made.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-03-23
Candidate Knott, probably the

Candidate Knott, probably the
leading man in the race to be
Florida's next chief executive,
says in his platform that, if elect
ed governor he will use his best
efforts to have the legislature a.
mend the present libel law, which
vitally restraints the freedom of
the press He believes in a free
press, and the legal right of edi-
tors in freer, and fuller express
sion upon all matters affecting
the state, its people and society.
The press of Florida has for years
tried to get the present libel law
amended, but without success. If
Mr.. Knott is elected, the papers
will have his powerful influence
as governor to give us libel law
that will permit some freedom to
expression.-DeLand Record.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-03-23
A r Tucker. G. A Waltmire,

A. B. Tucker, G. A. Waltmire,
A. F. Dewey and H. C. Goldstein,
after voting for the bridge and
roads proposition in Tuesdays e.
lection, left in Mr.. fuckers au-
tomobile for Ocala to attend the
convention of the Central Florida
Highway Association and look af-
ter Punta Gorda's interests in
such matters as were to come up
at that meeting.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-06-08

Clowns of every nationality are now
headed in this direction. The travelling
company numbers exactly sixty Merry
Andrews of all heights and sizes. There
is Joe Deltorelli. famous in the hippo
domes of France; Andrew Casino, for
merly jester for the Shah of Persia;
Fred Stelling, the great English panto-
mimist: Jules Turnour, who halls from
Spain; George Hartzell, known through
out America as ''the millionaire clown !"
AL Miaco, dean of all sawdust come
dians; Jim Spriggs, the most noted
of clown policemen, and others equal
ly as well known in the land of the
white tops and spangles.
Prior to the opening of the present
seasons tour, the merry band met in
convention in Chicago. Here were dis
cussed the thousand and one antics,
grotesque costumes and ingenious me-
chanical devices that now play a part
in the Ringing Brothers circus perform
ances. 1.-THE three days convention re-
suited in what is said to be the greatest
parcel of tom-foolery ever put together
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-06-08
The KIND OF
TOBACCO
YOU like
American Navy" Has the De-
liciOus. Lasting Taste
That Satisfies
FULL OF JUICY SWEETNESS

For purity, wholesomeness and de-
licious goodness, no way of using to-
bacco can equal chewing it-and no
form of chew can compare with rich,
mellow, juicy plug tobacco.
Take American Navy for example.
THERE'S a tasty tobacco for you. An
elastic, lasting chew crammed full of
juicy sweetness. A chew that holds its
savory flavor longer than any other to-
bacco.
In American Navy you get all the
qualities you like so much in scrap"
tobacco plus the richer, mellower, juic-
ier favor that only plug can give you.
American Navy has been the favor
ite of sturdy, steady chewers for years
You can't begin to get the same salts
faction out of any other tobacco.
Made of choice, ripe, whole leaf by
the most modern sanitary processes,
American Navy is better than many
chewing tobaccos that cost you more.
Be sure you're equipped with supply
of American Navy before you tackle
another days work. In Sc and lQc cuts.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-06-08
CocOanut Oil Makes
A Splendid Shampoo

If you want to keep your hair IN
good condition, be careful what you
wash 1t with.
Most soaps and prepared shampoos
contain too much alkali. This dries the
scalp, makes the hair brittle, and is
very harmful. Just plain mulsified
cocoanut oil, (Which is pure and en-
tirely greaselessJ, is much better than
the most expensive soap or anything
else you can use for shampooing, as
this can't possibly inJure the hair.
Simply moisten your hair with wa
ter and rub it in. One or two tea
spoonfuls will make an abundance of
rich, creamy lather, and cleanses the
hair and scalp thoroughly. The lather
rinses out easily and removes every
particle of dust, dirt, dandruff and ex
cessive oil. The hair dries quickly
and evenly, and it leaves 1t fine and
silky, bright. fluffy and easy to man
age.
You can get mulsified cocoanut oil
at most any drug store. II is very
cheap, and a few ounces is enough to
last everyone in the family for
months. hs.-Advertisement
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-06-08
Yuan Sh-KGi Regretted
MOnGrchicaI Movement

Peking, June 8.-The last words of
President Yuan Shi-kai were an ex-
preston of regret for the monarchical
movement which had brought disaster
to China, he said, and had hastened
his end. Calling Hsu Shih-chang, for
mer premier, to his bedside, Yuan
Shi-kai whispered:
II did not wish this end. I did not
aspire to be emperor Those around
me said the people desired a sovereign
and had named me for the throne. 1
believed and was misled."
Yuan Shi-kai then begged Hsu
Shih-chang to protect his wives and
children.
Before lapsing into Inconsistencies
the president expressed the desire that
Ii Yuan Hung. the president,
should succeed him, according to the
constitution. He authorized q mandate
transferring the executive authority.
Ii Yuan Hung took the presidential
oath to-day.
Flags are at half mast and PekinR
newspapers appeared in mourning
dress. They eulogized Yuan Shi Kal
as one of China's greatest men. Even
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-06-08
S O C. IA L
(other Personals Page 81
SUMMER FLOWERS
DECORATE HOUSE
Miss Grace Sigler to Marry J.
Miller Harper This Even
ing at Home

The residence of Mr.. and Mrs. Mar
tin A. Sigler, GIT North Sixteenth
street, is aglow with ferns and sum-
mer flowers, roses, peonies and
daisies, as a setting for the wedding
this evening of their daughter, Miss
Grace Victoria Sigler to ]. Miller
Harper, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel
B. Harper, 1919 Swatara street.
The ceremony will be performed in
the presence of the immediate fam
lilies under a floral arch between the
drawing room and hall with the Rev.
William n. Yates, pastor of the
Fourth Street Church of God off,
ciating, assisted by the Rev. DIR. ]. A.
Lyter. of the Derry Street United
Brethren Church. Howard F. Sigler,
the brides brother, will play the we'd
ding march and Mrs. Alice Myers Sig
Ter will sing 20 Promise Me-" prior
to the service and 20, Perfect Love-"
following.
The bride, who will be given in
marriage by her father, has chosen a
costume of white pussy willow taffetas
with draperies of radium lace and
marquisette and irridescent garnitures.
Her tulle veil will be crowned with
orange blossoms and she will carry
white prayer book.
Miss Mary E. Sigler, who will be
maid of honor for her sister, is wear
ing pale blue silk with overdress of
chiffon and touches of silver on the
bodice. She will carry a sheaf of
American Beauty roses. The best man
will be Lee S. Iser. Following a
Southern wedding journey in which
they will be accompanied by another
bridal couple of this evening, Mr.. and
Mrs. Carmichael, Mr.. and Mrs. Harper
will be lat home to their friends
after September / at 617 North Six
teenth street. The bride is a gifted
musician playing both the piano and
violin. She was graduated with the
clas of 1912, Central High School.
Mr.. Harper is a Hech School alumnus
and a bass singer, formerly of St.
Stephens Episcopal choir. He is an
attache of the Pennsylvania State
Library
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-06-08
Miss Durbin in Costume
to Lecture on Japan

The class taught by Miss Julia
Bishop in the Zion Lutheran Sunday
School will give a delightful program
this evening in the Sunday school
rooms. An illustrated lecture by Miss
Amelia Durbin on Japan will be most
interesting. Miss Durbin will wear the
native dress. Few have visited that
far-away empire of islands and very
few estimate the widespread influence
exerted by those little brown people
throughout the Orient. Mrs. p. ].
Decevee, an ex-member of the class,
will sing "Un bel di Verdremo," by
Puccini. Two such treats in the same
evening ought to bespeak a large audi
ence. A silver collection will be re-
ceived for the benefit of the church
house fund.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-06-08

by a gathering of skylarkers, as will
be seen when the circus comes here
Wednesday, June IA.
Hardly will the curtain have fallen
upon the final scene in the gorgeous
fairyland production of Cinderella"
whole population of clownland will
swing into view. And, during the two
hours of arenic numbers there will be
scarcely a moment when the SILLY
sixty" are not capering through the
rings, over the numerous stages or
around the mammoth hippodrome track.
In addition to the two-legged come
dians, the Ringing Brothers are this
season presenting a large number of
dumb clowns. Bears, monkeys, ponies,
dogs, elephants and even ganders have
been trained to perform laushable
tricks. Thus, in contrast with the bril-
liancy of the huge spectacle, the thrills
of the aerialists and the daring of the
riders. a plentitude of humor lends va
riety to what is said to be the greatest
main tent program yet conceived by the
famous Observation-Disclosures
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-06-08

morning to begin unloading coke.
Death had occurred only short time
before, but no one was found who
had heard shots. The corpse was
turned over to C. H. Mauk, under
taker, Sixth and Kelker streets, where
it will be held for Identification.
The man has black hair, brown
eyes, a high forehead, smooth face, 5
feet, inches tall, weighs about ITO
pounds, and is about 80 years old. He
was wearing a black stiff hat, gray
leather belt with brass eyelets, white
shirt with black pin stripes, low black
shoes, and hose, a black silk necktie
and linen collar, size Is u. No marks
were found on the body other than
the two bullet holes. Coroner Eckinger
will not order an autopsy, he said at
noon.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-06-08
LEE LAUBENSTEIN MARRIES
MISS SWARTZEL OF MILROY

Miss Ella w. Swartzel, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles A. Swartzel, of
Milroy, and Lee Alexander Lauben-
stein of this city were united in mar
riage Wednesday, June Z at the First
Lutheran Church of Germantown by
the Rev. DR.. Luther DeYoe formerly
of this city.
The bride who was unattended wore
travelling suit of tan gabardine with
hat to match. Following a honey
moon to New England Mr.. and Mrs.
LaUbenstein will reside at S2S South
Sixteenth street, this city, after July
Is. The bride is prominent in social
circles of Upper Miffiin county. Mr..
Laubenstein, son of Captain e.
Laubenstein, has been connected for a
number of years with the East End
Bank and at present is with A. B.
Leech and Co., bankers, of New York
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-06-08
AUTO TOSSES BOY
BENEATH TROLLEY
TContinued From First Pagel

AS he lodged away from the team,
witnesses declare, an automobile
driven by Adam Glad approaching
from the opposite direction struck the
lad and tossed him into the path of
trolley No. sos in charge of Motor
man James Banford and Conductor
Dan Arnold running towards Middle
town.
The crushed body was picked up
and rushed to the Pennsylvania Steel
Company hospital In Mr.. Glad's ma
chine where first aid was rendered.
Later the lad was taken to the Harris
burg Hospital where 1t was found he
is suffering from a fractured skull and
many other injuries.
Some witnesses declare that the
automobile merely grazed the youth
and that he was injured by the trolley
but the authorities say both struck
the lad.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-06-08
WED WEEK AHEAD OF TIME

Miss Catharine MOTIF, Of this city,
and ]. Melchinger Lewis, of Wash
burn, Wis, were quietly married yes
terday at the manse of the Market
Square Presbyterian Church by the
pastor. the Rev. DR.. George Edward
Halves, in the presence of Immediate
relatives. The bride is an alumna of
the Central high school and Mr.. Lewis
is a chemist in the employ of the
Du Pont Powder Company and is sta
toned at Washburn, where he and his
bride will make their home after a
brief wedding tour. The ceremony
was scheduled for June IA at the
brides home, but owing to the injury
of her brother, Theodore Moltz, in an
automobile accident, the plans were
changed.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-06-08
"AUNTIE SKINNER's CHICKEN
DINNER0 TO END m "A NC,

the Social Workers Club tomorrow
evening as expected. the first munich
pal band concert and dance to be held
memorable occasion. The program
will begin at s o'clock with a concert
by the Municipal Band and half an
hour later the dancing will begin. The
program for the dances follows:
One-step, Wen Never Let Our Old
Flag Falr'; two-step, Coed: waltz,
Good Luck. God Bless You; one-step,
America, Love YOU; two-step
You'll Be There" waltz. "Aloho Oe:"
one-step, Alabama Jubilee: two-step.
"All America; waltz. "Elain"; fox trot.
so Long. Lefty; one-step, "Auntie
SINNERS Chicken Dinner"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-06-08
LIEUTENANT ROSS IN TOWN

Lieutenant Frank K. Ross, u. S. A,
arrived in the city to-day. with his
family from Atlanta, Ca, where for a
number of years he has been COM
mandant of the Gordon Institute
there. He will proceed to State Col
lege, where on Saturday next, at the
invitation of the trustees, faculty and
students he will review the cadet regi-
ment of that institution,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-06-08
SHOWER FOR MISS COOPER,
WHO WILL BE JUNE BRIDE

A miscellaneous shower was held
for Miss Louise R. Cooper at her home,
1343 Liberty street, last evening. Miss
Cooper's marriage 10 w. Harry Ward
is to be June event. A buffet supper
was served to the guests and many
beautiful and useful gifts were re-
ceived by the bride-to-be.
In attendance were Miss Belle San
derson, Miss Carolyn Lewis, Miss Ma
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-06-08
Japanese Planning No
Chinese Intervention

Toxic, June S.-A special session of
the cabinet was summoned yesterday
to consider the situation In China re-
sulting from the death of President
Yuan Shi-Kai.
At the conclusion of the meeting the
foreign office made a statement that
Japan had decided not to make any
new political move in regard to China.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-06-08
GUESTS AT KINGS GAP

Members of Red Cross Sewing
Circle were entertained yesterday by
Miss Mary Cameron at her country
place, Kings Gap. In attendance
were Mrs. George Edward Halves,
Mrs. Rutherford, Miss Margaret
Rutherford, Mrs. r. Asbury Awl, Mrs.
Samuel w. Fleming, Miss Emma H.
Black, Miss Jean Throne, Miss Helen
Espy, Mrs. W. w. Jennings, Miss
Mary Jennings, Mrs. ]. Austin Brandt,
Mrs. William Watts Galbraith, Mrs.
W c. Armor, Miss Martha w.
Buehler, Miss Martha o. Seller and
Miss Mary B. Robinson.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-06-08
g.:STNRK
NEWS

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Linn, 2504
Derry street, announce the birth of a
Mary Elizabeth Linn, Sun
day. June 4. 1916. Mrs. Linn prior to
her marriage was Miss Edna Hutter,
of Enola.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. B. Wilmer, of Pen
brook, announce the birth of a daugh-
ter, Claire Elizabeth Wilmer, Tuesday,
May 80, 1915.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-06-08

RE Bowersox, Miss Ruth Morris, Miss
Esther Martz, Miss Elnora Shearer.
Miss Mae Wingard. Miss Stella Ulrich,
Mrs. A. Burlington, Mrs. Maude
Cooper, Miss Alyce Cooper. Miss Louise
Cooper, A. Burlington, Wilson Eber-
sole and w. Harry Ward.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-06-08
DANCE INVITATIONS

Mr.. and Mrs. j. Austin Brandt of
603 North Front street, have issued
invitations for a dance at Mount Holly
Springs. Friday evening, June 16. The
Stouffer orchestra will play and most
of the dancing contingent of this city
and Carlisle will attend.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-06-08
CHLOROFORM FAILS,
HE SHOOTS SELF
and then shot himself.

and then shot himself
The laundry mark "A. c. H." in
capital letters inside his collar is the
only clue the local authorities have to
establish the persons's identity. More
than thirty dollars in money, a set of
ebony cuff links, and mileage book
issued in West Philadelphia, July 2,
1915 were the only other articles
found.
The body was found by Charles
CLANCY, colored, of Indian street,
when he opened the car early this
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-06-08
ON MOTORCYCLE TRIP

C. E. Mengle and family, of 2155
Logan street, left on a ten-day motor
cycle trip to New York State where
they will be the guests of Mr.. Men
gle's sister Mrs. w. D. Stayman, of
Corning, n. Y.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-06-08
MRS. WoEHLE RECOVERING

The friends of Mrs. c. H Woehle,
OF Paxtang. will be pleased to know
that she has recovered successfully
after a severe operation performed at
the Hartman Hospital.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-06-08

the opposition press commends his
career up to the point at which he un-
dertook the monarchial movement.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-06-08
SON OF YUAN sHI-KAI A SUICIDE

London, June 8.-A dispatch to the
Exchange Telegraph Company from
Pekin states that the oldest son of
Yuan Shi-kai committed suicide after
the death of his father, who was presi-
dent of the republic.