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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-02-22
HIS ONLY CHANCE
Manchester Union.

l-NaiNhSslei IHlOH'J
1t appears that the word obey"
was omitted from the ritual at the
Tellegen-Farrar wedding, but we sup
pose Mr. Tellegen will have to obey
just the same
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-02-22

SO far as we poor newspaper
folks are concerned, George Washing
ton might Just as well never had a
birthday.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-02-22
EDITORIAL COMMENT
Old NATURES TOO SLOW

lSt. Louis Globe-Democrat.l
In Turkey and Mexico nobody
waits for some one else's shoes. He
evidently removes him from his shoes
Delays are vexatious.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-02-22

The man who puts more trust in
the starch in his shirt bosom than
that in his backbone seldom gets very
far.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-02-22

Wilson may recognize Carranza, but
Wall Street will not lend him any money.
without money the Carranza Govern
ment cannot maintain ITSELF
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-02-22
TUESDAY EVENING, FEB. %.

II the day looks kinder gloomy,
An yer chances Kinder slim;
II the situations puz=liH,
An the prospects diVtW grim;
An perpIerities Keep preSSiR'
'TiH all hope is nearly gone
Jest briStle Up an grit yer teeth.
An Keep on Eeepin on. -AHoN
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-02-22
WASHINGTON

LIE was no hero Of romance; there
L L was nothing of romantic heroisni
Ln his nature. As a warrior, he was in
capable of fear, but made NO merit of
sefHinS danger. He fought for a cause,
but not for personal renswR. Gladly,
up his sword never agnIn to take il
down. Glory, that blatant word, which
haunts some military minds like the
bray of trumpet formed no part of his
aspirations. To net Justly was his in
stinct, to promote the public veal his
constant effort, to deserve the "affec-
tions of good men" his ambition. with
such qualifications for the pure exer-
else of sound judgment and eOmprehen.
siVe wisdom, he ascended the Prcsiden-
tisI chair.''-W ashington Irving.
And this from the pen of Jefferson,
as the result of long observation and
Cabinet experience. and written In after
years, when there was no temptation to
insincere eulOEy;
"His integrity was most pure; his
justice the most inhcxibIe 1 have ever
known; NO motives of interest or con-
EanEuinity, of friendship, or hatred. be-
Ing able to bias his decision. He was,
indeed, in every sense of the word, a
wise, q good, and a great man,"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-02-22

1t used to be that one could pass
Judgment with fair accuracy upon the
character of the woman who ap-
peared in the street with paint on her
face. Now one can be sure only about
the few who do not paint.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-02-22

Our idea of an easy thing is being
hrebug on the Hill and escaping the
police.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-02-22
DO YOU KNOW

That Harrisburg makes steel
which is used for making car
coupIcrs?
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-02-22
TELEoRAPH'S PERIScOPE

After observing some of the new
Spring costumes, one wonders why
they never refer to a young woman
as a STRIPPING of girl.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-02-22

Published evenings except Sunday by
THE TELEGRAPH PRINTING Co..
Telegraph Building, Federal Square.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-02-22

Ia J.eTACKPOLE. Pres'f aa6 Edifsr-in- Chief
=. r. OYSTER. BaSiHsSs MGHdGer.
Gus NJ. STEINMETZ. MaHGsiHg Editor.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-02-22

HISTORIC HARRISBURG
A canal was projected for tht
city as early as 1925.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-02-22

Iititz has new postmaster. War
rem :. Buch succeeds A. II. Litch, and
win assume his duties to-day.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-02-22

The first nominating petition for
the May primaries turned up at the
Capitol to-day. being filed by William
II. Rodgers, druggist and dentist OF
Miffiintown. who aspires to be the Re-
publican candidate for the House in
the Juniata county district. He was
a candidate once before.
IL is expected that there will be
plenty of nominations entered before
long as papers have been sent out lib
orally and there appears to be a gen.
eral demand for legislative petitions
Most of the Statewide candidates
have had their own papers prepared.
Evening journal., 1916-03-14
CITY Er,.DEAVORERS
Elect new Officers

At the meeting Of the Wilmington
Christian Endeavor Society held last
evening in West Presbyterian Church
the following officers were elected;
Neal Smith. president; Ervy Davis, OF
New Castle. first vice-president n.
Dushane Cloward. second vice-presi-
dent: Miss Elsie Morrow. correspond
ing secretary: Miss Sarah Tammany,
recording secretary; Stanley Keen,
treasurer; r. Harrington Jones. Choir
ister; Miss Elizabeth Gooding. super
intendent OF, junior and intermediate
work.
A report Of the new bylaws was
submitted but this matter vas held
over until the April meeting A copy
OF the new bylaws was ordered sent
10 each society.
Announcement was made that the
annual spring rally would be held
the first week in May in ST. Paul's NJ
E. Church Reports from the watch
night. Thanks giving services and
from the banquet held in December in
st. Pauls NJ +. Church. were given.
A delightful solo was sung by +
Harrington Jones. following which ;
social hour was enjoyed
Evening journal., 1916-03-14
nv ]. p. YODER

United Press Stan Correspondent
WASHINGTON, March ll.-Final
orders for the villa hunt were In
General Funston's hands today. Word
was momentarily expected OF the
American march into ASexico. Tele-
graph wires hummed with the de-
tails Of the punitive expedition and
all Washington was waiting for the
news of the border crossing.
A few isolated American troops
may already have touched Mexican
soil, II is thought, but army officers
believe the start Of the main expedl-
tion under General Pershing from
Columbus will not occur before TO-
morrow. Pershlng was due 10 arrive
at Columbus this afternoon from FL
PnSO.
All reports today told Of quieting
effect upon Mexican popular senti-
ment OF the reciprocal arrangement
with Carranza. The attitude OF the
FIRST chief was not known. but he was
expected TO raise no further obiec-
tions to the American expedition.
Border reports that Carranza forces
were mobilizing and threatened arm
ed resistance TO the American expedi-
Evening journal., 1916-03-14
State A. D. j. v.
IN Session HERE,
BANQUET TONIGHT
Death and Suspensions Dur
ing Year Cause I47 Net
Membership Loss
Grand MASTER makes
MANY RECOMMENDATIONS

Reports of officers and committees
were made at the twenty-fourth an
nual session Of the Grand Lodge. A.
o. U. W.. Of Delaware. which opened
in Worlmens Hall. this morning
While the reports show the financial
affairs of the order to be in good
shape. there was a falling of in the
total membership. Several recommen-
dations arc made in the report, urg-
ing members to make renewed efforts
to get in new members the present
year Members OF the Grand Lodge
will be rendered banquet at Hanna's
Cafe tonight.
The report OF Grand Master Work
man Or. l.. Heisler Ball showed
net loss in membership for the year
Of ia The report in part follows:
During the year 1915 there we're
admitted to membership in the Order
so new members and 80 suspended
members were re-instated, making
the total admission 80. During that
period AZ were taken from us by
death and 1SS were suspended and 2
withdrew by card. making a total
loss for the year 237, and a net loss
OF 147.
"The report is unsatisfactory. not
only to your Grand Master Workman.
but must be TO every brother OF this
jurisdiction. Our suspensions con-
tinue TO be too many. and the admis-
sion too few That we might develop
Continued on Page Is.
Evening journal., 1916-03-14
CITY ASSESSMENT OF
1916 READY FOR review

Members Of the Board OF Assessment
and Revision completed their work
this morning on the city tax books.
and they we're ready for the throngs
OF property owners who are expected
10 visit Council chambers between to-
morrow and the end OF the month 70
examine the assessment. II was said
today that no material changes had
been made by the assessors this year.
although many readiustments have
been made. The largest increase noted
is on the Queen Theatre. Fifth and
Market streets. The old Clayton
House. which stood on the site OF the
theatre. was assessed at S15O.0O0. The
theatre is assessed at 100000.
Numerous readjustments were made
on properties in Market street be-
tween Eighth and Ninth streets. as
well as properties in the Ninth ward.
Evening journal., 1916-03-14
EATS AND TALKS" FOR
The NEWPORT CHANGERS

Delaware Grange OF Newport. held
an interesting session last night. A.
NJ. Pollard. in charge of the egg lay
ing competition at Delaware College,
gave an instructive talk on Trap Set
ting" This has become the prevail
ing idea so that the eggs OF laying
hens. are not mixed.
FRS. Frederick c. Snyder not only
talked on Salads but demonstrated
their usefulness by having a supply
of choice salads to tickle palates.
Cherries stuffed with nuts and delight
full chicken salad caused many com
pliments, on the splendid work done
by Mrs. Snyder. A delegation was
present from Rose Hill Grange.
Announcement was made by the
worthy lecturer that March % would
be Mems Night" anC April 2. "Wo-
mems Night" On the latter night the
home economies subject will be
Bread and 3read Making"
Evening journal., 1916-03-14
AUSTRIANS lose
TWO OESTROYERS
IN NAVAL FIGHT
Many Sailors Perish in H.
Hour Battle With Italian
Fleet Off Durazzo
SURVIVOR Tells OF N
HORRORS OF The Scene
BY HENRY WOOD.
United Press staff Correspondent.


ROME, March l4-An eleven hour
naval battle of the Albanian port OF
Durazzo preceded the sinking Of the
Austrian destroyers Lika and Triglav,
IL was learned today. The ministry OF
marine recently announced the sinking
of the enemy war craft. A letter from
Franz Lugano, an Austrian sailor of
Italian origin, from the Austrian pris-
oners' camp to relatives in Italy,
brought details Of the action.
Coming out OF our naval base TO
lombard DuraNo. our fleet encountered
the Italians Lugano wrote. "We had
notable successes, but lost two destroy
ers. thanks 10 Italian submarines. Des-
tiny marked out my own boat, the
Lika. for one OF the victims.
THE battle occurred just off Du-
razzo. The first shot was fred at
Z a. m. and the fighting lasted until
in the evening. Shrapnel was burst
ing all over our deck and I don't
know how many men | saw die The
dying we're calling for help. but there
was nothing we could do in the
midst OF all this the Lika was struck
Her boilers and magazines exploded
and she leaped into the air. breaking
in two.
"Of 10 men on the Lika. about so
were saved. Ten OF us were picked
up by Italian lifeboats. I had been
floating on some debris for two hours.
The others we're hauled aboard the
destroyers with ropes"
Evening journal., 1916-03-14
GREECE Objects TO
WARLIKE MOVES BY
The ENTENTE nations

By The United Press.
BERLIN, March 1.-THE Greek
government has refused several re-
quests contained in a note presented
by the Allies and has advised Allied
Ambassadors that attempts to carry
out the Ango-French military pro-
gram would disturb present relations
between Greece and the Allies.
Premier Skouloudis. following a
cabinet conference. informed the En-
tente Ambassadors that Greece would
not hand over the northern railroads
to the Anglo-French military authori-
ties Greek troops will not be with
drawn from Kayalla and Florina.
strategic points near the Bulgarian
and Serbian border. Greece is OPP
posed 10 the occupation Of COrinth
Straits by the Allies and also to the
establishment Of wireless stations.
Evening journal., 1916-03-14
Germans believe A
MINE Sent SILIUS TO
BOTTOM OF THE SEA
BY The United Press.

By The United Press.
WASHINGTON, March 14.-Trouble
between the United States and Ger
many over the sinking of the Norweg-
ian bark Silius is altogether unlikely,
il was said on the best Of German au-
thority today.
Should II be proved that a German
submarine tOrpedoed the bark with
out warning. endangering the lives
of seven American sailors. Germany.
Il was said. would undoubtedly dis
avow the act of the submarine COM
mander and make all reparation re-
quired.
No report on the incident has been
received by the German and Austrian
embassies. They are waiting for in
formation from the State Department
OF the Norwegian legation. In the
meanwhile doubt is expressed that the
vssel was torpedoed, in view OF its
apparently inOhensive character.
lt is declared that any idea that
the sinking Of the Silius has bearing
on the armed merchantmen decree OF
March I is wrong. The Silius, ac-
cording to all reports. was not armed
and flew the flag OF a neutral nation.
There would be no purpose on the
part OF the Teutonic Allies in destroy
ing her. Teutons believe in the alb
sence Of any real information that a
mine must have been responsible for
the disaster to the bark.
The injury OF one American. John
Hartman. Of No. 244i Coral street,
Philadelphia. was verified in State
Department cablegrams today from
the Havre consul.
Evening journal., 1916-03-14
ASSAULT 5.
ON HAUDRENONT
AGAIN REPULSED
French Artillery Also Breaks
Drive OF Foe in lie Pretre
Forest
WOEVRE REGION is
SHAAEN BY HEAVY Guns
BY CHARLES P. STEWART.

United Press Stan Correspondent.
LONDON. March German troops
broke the long lull in infantry fight
ing round Nerdun by vicious attacks
in the Haudremont forest. near Dou-
aumont. the French war Office report
ed this afternoon. No large force
was employed and the Germans were
driven back. Paris reported. The
French war Office also announced the
repulse of German attempts TO re-
conquer trenches taken by the
French Sunday night in lie Pretre
forest. forty-five miles southeast of
Verdun. The Germans returned TO
their trenches in each instance with
out following up the attack. The Teu-
tons continue a heavy bombardment
on both banks Of the Meuse. par
ticularly around Vaux village and
Fort Vaux. and also in the Woevre
region, Paris reported. but the expect
ed grand assault on the Verdun forts
has not yet begun.
The German official statement was
silent this afternoon on operations
Continued on Page %
Evening journal., 1916-03-14
RICHARDSON PARK
Wants LIGHTED Streets

Residents Of Richardson Park. the
population Of which is estimated az
500. have set aside tonight as Light
Night when a mass meeting Will be
held in Tinsman's Hall TO consider
plans 20 have the village properly
lighted
According to residents OF the vii
lage. there are 125 houses there and
no lights are TO be found along the
streets. AS a result it is necessary
for the residents 10 wade through mud
when they wander from the cinder
paths in the darkness.
Evening journal., 1916-03-14
ROBBED ON Street
OF MONEY AND CLOTHES

Attacked by highwaymcn at Lowering
avenue near the b. & o. Railroad Com
pany bridge about II O'Clock on Satur-
day night. William McShay, aged 80
years. of Augustine Mills. was Knocked
unconscious and robbed The highway
mon not only took 81 from McShay's
pockets. but stripped him of his shoes
and overcoat as well, and left him un-
conscious in the street.
The victim rcgaiucd his senses early
Sunday morning and made his way 20
his home, where he again lapsed into an
unconscious state. lie rallied on Sunday
afternoon. Mr.. McShay was badly beat
en- about the head and body and is now
confined to his home.
Evening journal., 1916-03-14
BORDER BARS DOWN,
ARMY IS READY FOR
BANDIT HEAD HUNT
Bv The United Press.

BY The United Press.
COLUMBUS, N. NJ, March r4.-Under
the personal direction Of Brigadier-Gen-
eral ]. J. Pershing, conqueror Of the
Moros in the Philippines, organization.
Of the main American division to invade
Mexico in pursuit OF villa, began here
today. Colonel II. J. Slocum, who re-
pulsed villa in the Columbus raid, was
appointed to command the "hying
squadron" Of cavalry, which is expected
to comprise the larger part OF the armed
forces to enter Mexico south Of here.
To investigate reports that the Car
rama mobilization at Palomas in tn'
direct line Of the contemplated pursuit
may be planning opposition, pershing
arranged a conference with General Ber-
.ani, the csrranza oommandant, today.
The two commanders will meet or
American soil.
Evening journal., 1916-03-14
MR.. CURLEY PROMISES
best ENDEAVORS AS
District attorney

Charles r. Curley, who was con-
firmed several days ago by the
United States Senate as United States
District Attorney for Delaware, was
sworn into Office In the United States
Court room this morning. Federal
Judge Edward G. Bradford admins
tering the oath. The induction OF
Mr.. Curley into the Office made va
cant by the retirement OF John p.
Nields. was attended by the court at
tendants. Postmaster James J. Eng
lish, Timothy J. Mooney deputy col
lector OF internal revenue. United
States Marshal Martin J. Fairy and
his assistants and a number Of
friends Of Mr. Curley.
II Tas IL O'Clock when Court
open.n, and as the commission from
President Wilson appointing Mr..
Curley to the position was read. all
present stood up. The oath was then
administered.
After assuming his new position,
Judge Edward G. Bradford. address,
ing Mr. Curley. said: "The Court de-
sires to extend to you our hearty con-
gratulations and we express the hope
and believe that you will have a sue
cessful career"
Mr.. Curley replied that he was
thankful for the Courts kind words
and said he would endeavor to dis
pose OF business coming before him
i'm q satisfactory manner
Friends and relatives of the new
district attorney had sent numerous
bouquets OF carnations and roses and
these had been placed on the desk in
his office in the Federal Building.
Following the oath-taking court ad-
iourned for the day.
Evening journal., 1916-03-14
|. 0. NJ. PLANS SOCIAL.

Members Of Wilmington Lodge. No.
lS4. International Order of Machin-
lists. have set aside the third Thurs
day evening OF each month as a So
cial evening. The first of these events
will be held on Thursday evening.
March %. when an entertainment will
be given and refreshments served.
Prominent speakers will address The
members.
Evening journal., 1916-03-14
YORK AND ERIE OFFER
BID FOR c. ]. SCOTT

Clifford ]. Scott. superintendent OF
city schools. has received a number
OF offers from other cities to become
superintendent at an increase Of sal
airy. Both York and Erie. Pa. are
after him and are each willing to pay
him $4,000 a year. His salary here is
$4,000 a year.
Members OF the Board Of Education
are hopeful OF getting Mr.. Scott 10 re-
main in Wilmington and an effort
will be made to give him a salary in
crease next year, making provision
for it in the budget
Evening journal., 1916-03-14
FREIGHT WRECK on r. & 0.

A freight wreck on the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad. near Baltimore,
with traffic on that road
last night. It was necessary to run
several OF the Baltimore and Ohio
trains over the p, b. g. W.
Railroad tracks between Bayview and
West Yard. this city. One freight
car OFF the track caused all the trou-
bic. No one was injured. The tracks
were cleared about midnight
Evening journal., 1916-03-14
ELK CHIEF TO YISIT CITY.

District Deputy Grand Exalted
Ruler John L. Ward, Of the Benevo-
lent Order CT Elks. OF Washington.
ID. C., will pay an official to Whining
ton Lodge OF Elks next Monday night
The members are expected 10 turn
out in number TO greet the Grand
Exalted Rulers representative.
Evening journal., 1916-03-14
TEXAS nnrnA no GrARD BORDER.

By rbe United rress
DALLAS. rcsas. March if-connanderV Of Tease nin's
eompaasa haye received orders nom Brissd'er General q
Lyon commander Of tho National Guard 20 recruit W
commands 70 strength of $50 II the sassnof o s
for youueers the order stated depletion Of The aoe
guard Of Federal troops may nsses the services q '
Tezas mHius on tse border.
Evening journal., 1916-03-14
PURIM DANCE.

An informal Purim dance will be
held by the Young Mems Hebrew As
sociation Wednesday evening for Y.
NJ. II. A. and Y. w. II. A. members in
the Y. NJ II. A. Hall.
Evening journal., 1916-03-14
OrFICER nnMMAN ia.

Traffic officer Robert Bowman is
co7ined TO his home by illness. and
Patrolman Bullock has been detailed
TO duty at Eighth and Market streets.
Evening journal., 1916-03-14
FATHER DOUGHERTY
At ST. PAUL'S

The Rev. John J. Dougherty, chan
cellor OF the diocese Of Wilmington
will be the preacher at the Lenten
service in st. Paul's r. c. Church.
Fourth and Jackson streets, tonight
az 7.45 O'Clock.
Evening journal., 1916-03-14
GIRLS CLUB MEETS.

An interesting meeting of the High
School Girls Club was held yesterday
afternoon in the Y. w. C.. A. building
The constitution and bylaws were
adopted. About 40 girls we're present.
Evening journal., 1916-03-14
NEW PAVEMENT TO SCHOOL.

When the kennett turnpike is resur-
faced from the city line 10 the first toll
gate the company viii place a new side
walk to the DUPONT school on the road
in order to protect the children.
Evening journal., 1916-03-14
FALL DOWNSTAIRS FATAL.

The funeral OF Charles II. Mason. Of
No. 1906 West Second street, who died
on Friday as result Of falling down
stairs, was held yesterday afternoon
with interment in Mt. Salem cemetery.
Evening journal., 1916-03-14
NAY CALL SPANISH wAR VETS no sERyICE.

by The United Press
WASHINGTON March fi-Represgntative Dyer nstiDrll
commander the spanish war Veterans od5
m commanders notify him how avliI
obie service MEXICO President
Dyer ninss he can raise 5000 =en-
Evening journal., 1916-03-14
6AN ANTONIO HErORTs MEXOAS DASH.

sAS ANToNIo REPORTS MENOAS DASH
By United Press
under tho lshie possible eurnrt
supplied With weeks ratons and plenty Of
ne border early today persstenuy asserted in CLOSES
tor.a with srmy circles
Evening journal., 1916-03-14

by The United Press.
. WASHINGTON. March ii-The
State Department Is considering
issuing again warning 10
Americans against remaining In
Mexico while conditions are un-
settled. Such n warning as was
given at the height OF the Car
ranza-Nilla lighting may be re-
peated. Today State Department
officials would only say lit would
be n wise thing for Americans
to depart. COnsuls In Mexico are
expected to give this advice when
asked.
tion were declared by officials to bs
grossly exaggerated. While not as.
sured that Carranza's troops viii co.
operate IN the villa hunt. IL was con.
IDENTIFY believed they would not be or,
dored TO oppose the United States
troopers.
Censorship hit the movements OF
both American and Carranza troops.
Secretary OF War Baker indicated that
he might not receive word Of the ac-
tual crossing OF the United States
troops until some time after the chase
was begun.
The United States force may finally
be much larger than the original
planned was limited today. Three ex-
petitions tentatively agreed on. It is
said. from Columbus. El Paso and
Douglas OF Hachita. may be swelled
to 10000 men. II was believed GER
tain the main expedition would drive
direct south from Columbus. headed
by Pershing This is the most direct
route as the crow flies and over a
splendid trad. Six miles opposite at
Palomas. 1 500 Carranza troops we're
reported waiting-whether to join or
oppose the Americans was not known.
Some army officers suggested that
starting the other expeditions from FL
Paso and Arizona might be delayed
until the attitude OF Carranza becomes
settled To use the railroad south
from III Paso. IL was thought the as
sent OF Carranza might be first Sc
cured. to prevent a clash with the
.Carranza garrison at Juarez. or any
difficulties for the troop trains leaving
the border.
Reports TO the Justice and Treas
CONTINUED ON Page l5.)
Evening journal., 1916-03-14
TODAY,S TEMPERATURE.

Al the Evening journal Once.
500 a. No.. IS 1901 p. NJ. al
1000 a. Me-. 40 L3o p. NJ. 4sI
Evening journal., 1916-03-14
WEATHER

Cloudy tonight and We'd
neSday, probably rain or
snow; moderate, possibly
fresh, northeast winds.