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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-14
Farmers Wife Commits
Suicide by Hanging
Special to the TELEGRAPH

Mechanicsburg. Pa, April IA. -
Mrs. George Crumlich of Winding
Hill, about two miles south of Me-
chanicsburg, committed suicide yes
terday by hanging. NO reason is
given for the act except dependency
caused by a nervous condition. She
was found hanging from a rafter in
the attic by her son at noon, after he
and his father, a farmer. returned
home from a business trip. Not finding
his mother, he commenced to search
the house, thinking she might be i'll.
when the son went to the attic and
found her dead. She was aged 90
years and was Il member of the United
Brethren church at Shepherdstown.
Her husband and one son, Jacob, at
home, survive. Also the following
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-14
BOsIer Home at Carlisle
Robbed During Winter
Special to the Telegraph

Carlisle, Pa, April IA. - When
friends yesterday went to the resi-
dence of Joseph Bosler, Jr., located in
street, to open it for the family who
have been spending the winter at
Denver, Colo, and will return this
week, they found that the place had
been ransacked by burglars and a
number of articles taken.
The robbery was performed by men
who knew the place, it is believed, as
time had been taken in going through
the house, a rear door being forced
and every room entered and examined
and closets, drawers and chests be-
ing forced open with a pickax. Cloth
ing and household furnishings were
taken, the valuables having been
stored during the absence of the
family.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-14
MONEY FOR NEW DoRMIToRY
Special to the Telegraph

Carlisle, Pa, April IA. = At a meet
ing of the committee of the Carlisle
Classic of the Reformed church with
members of the church and persons
interested, il was decided to raise the
sum of $500 by personal subscrip-
tion to be used in furthering the erec-
tion of new dormitory building at
the Theological Seminary at Lam
chster. The committee from this dis
trict consists of j. H. Millheisin, Me-
chanicsburg, the Rev. e. L. Coblentz
and j. w. Wetzel of Carlisle.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-14
Finds That Scandal Travels
1000 Yards a Second; Truth
z IL Yards in Same Time

Madison, Wis, April ID. - Scandal
travels 1000 yards per second, ac-
cording to Prof Benjamin Snow, head
of the University of Wisconsin's
physics department.
Professor Shaw bases his calcula-
tions on observation made around the
university.
Flattery has the second greatest
speed, according to the professor,
travelling from 400 to 500 yards in
the same time. Truth, however, he
declared, was slowest of all, moving
only about two and one-half yards per
second.
He said his computations were
based on the speed of the sound of an
alarm clock, which is zero.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-14
One Big Bed of Coal
Is Found by Rivermen

One big bed of river coal has been
found by employees of the Harrisburg
Light and Power Company it was an
nounced this morning, but the other
deposits this year are below the usual
despite the high water
which in former years brought down
rich deposits from the mines. All of
the barges of the company, three
pumps and three steamboats, are now
at work bringing the coal down stream
from points above the city.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-14
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION

The United States Civil Service Com
mission announces the following ex-
aminations to be held in this city on
the dates named:
May 16: Assistant pathologist in
citrus fruit Investigations (male); as
sistant petroleum chemist (male) !;
photographer (male); expert in scien-
tific and practical agriculture (male)
May II: Clerk to commercial at
tache, clerk qualified in modern
languages; assistant in the Office of
information (male) Market Station
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-14

assistant; oil gauger (male); head
nurse-operating- (female).
May 17-1S: Assistant alloy chemist
(male).
Application blanks and further in
formation concerning the above eX-
aminations can be secured by address,
ing the secretary, United States Civil
Service Board of Examiners, Post
Office, Harrisburg.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-14
DEBATE AT NEW MARKET

New Market, Pa, April IA. - RE
solved, That the United States Should
Enter on New and Enlarged Policy
of Military Preparedness will be the
subject of a debate in the New Mar
ket school building this evening.
Music will be furnished by the school
and a quartet composed of +. n.
Burns, Guerney Ruby, Park McAfee
and w. G.. Cross.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-14
Here is Proof and Nurses Letter:
What to Do For Eczema

Greasy salves and ointments should
not be applied if good, clear skin is
wanted. From any druggist for 25c or
S1.00 for extra large size, get bottle
of zemo. When applied as directed,
Il effectively removes eczema, quickly
stops itching, and heals skin troubles,
also sores, burns, wounds and chafing.
IT penetrates, cieanses and soothes.
Zemo is dependable and inexpensive.
Try it, as we believe nothing you have
ever used is as effective and satisfying
Zemo. Cleveland.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-14

brothers and sisters, Mrs. Calvin
Weaver and David Stauffer, of Me-
chanicsburg; Mrs. B. C. Nelson, of
Philipsburg; w. j. Stauffer and Mrs.
e. C. Myers, of Harrisburg; Frank
Stauffer and Mrs w. b. Finey, of Lee
moyne, and Mrs. Ralph Drawbaugh,
of Eberly's Mills. The funeral service
will be held at her late home to-mor-
row afternoon at 2 o'clock. Burial
will be made in Chestnut Hill ceme-
terV.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-14
KILLED IN BATTLE
SbecldI 20 nc TeIegrabh

Carlisle, Pa, April IA. - News was
received here to-day of the death
while fighting for his country of
James Farrabelli. %. an Italian, who
has a number of relatives in Carlisle.
He was with a headuarters staff and
had been promoted for gallantry just
before his death. He visited here
some time ago. A brother, uncle and
two cousins, all residing in Carlisle
survive,
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1916-11-18
PASTORATE ENDED

Tomorrow Sunday, November
10Th, will be the last one in which
Rev. C. C. Weir will occupy the pull
pit Of the Methodist Chur IN as the
pastor of said church. He has been
here for four years ard, according
to the regulations Of III, Methodist
Episcopal Church, Scr.h, he will ne
assigned to a new field Of labor at
the approaching session of the An
npal Conference which convenes in
Baton Rouge on next Wednesday,
November the 22ni.
Rev. Mr.. Weir has not only en-
deared himself to the members Of
his own church, but has also made
numerous friends of all those he
came in contact with during his resi-
dence in Morgan City, and in his
weekly visits to Berwick, all of
whom with his members regret to see
him leave.
His church work has been more
than satisfactory, his sermons have
always been practical and easy of
comprehension, and his daily inter-
course has been noted for his "bro-
therly kindness added to christian
fellowship.
During his four years pastorate,
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1916-11-18
RESOLUTIONS
Berwick. la

Berwick, La, Nov. 2, 16.
Whereas the Almighty God in his
infinite wisdom has seen fit to re-
move from our midst our esteemed
sovereign, Jennie Gilmore, who has
exemplified to this Grove her stead
fastness and fidelity to the precepts
and teaching of our beloved order,
who at the time of need was ever
ready to lend helping hand to ease
our burdens, and Whereas, her be-
reaved husband and family have lost
a loving and kind wife and compan-
ion, now therefore,
Be it resolved that as token of
our esteem and respect, our deep
sympathy with her bereaved husband
and family and of the loss we feel
our order has sustained, we drape
our charter for thirty days, set aside
one page Of our minutes for her
mourning and send the family
copy of these our resolutions.
Fraternally,
Louise Phillips
Ara Grow
Agnes Robisheaux
Committee
Myrtle Grove SO
W. C.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1916-11-18

Put a porous plaster on the chest
and take a good cough syrup inter-
nally if you would treat severe
case of sore lungs properly. Get the
dollar size BALLARD'S HORE-
HOUND SYRUP. With each bottle
there is a free HERRICK'S RED
PEPPER POROUS PLASTER for
the chest. Sold by Belanger Drug
Co.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1916-11-18

A child can't get strong and robust
while intestinal worms eat away its
vitality. To give the child chance to
grow these parasites must be des-
troyed and expelled. WHITES
CREAM VERMIFUGE is guaran
teed to remove the worms; it also
puts the vital organs in healthy, Wig
orous condition. Price 25c per bottle
Sold by Belanger Drug Co.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1916-11-18

he has added more than a hundred
members to his church and one
hundred and Twenty-Five children
have been baptized.
It is to be hoped that in his new
field of work, he will find the same
congeniality as the one he leaves be.
hind.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1916-11-18
DitCh'S Butcher Bow Saws:

BILL MULE SALOON
TO CHANGE HANDS
We wish to announce to the pub
on Second Street, just across the
lie that the Bill Mule Saloon located
Railroad from the Postoffice, will
pass into the hand of Mariana Mule
on January LIST, 1917. Your patron
age will be appreciated.
MARIANA MULE 1-1-17
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1916-11-18

Stop coughing! you rack The . ie3s
and worry the body. BALL. ~. m.
HOREHOUND SYRUP cneeA. ..o,.,
tation, heals the lungs anu a.. ax,
comfortable breathing. Pries ,..ss
SOC, and $1.00 per bottle D'
Drug Co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-30
TRABUE ACQUITTED
 ON MURDER CHARGE.
Nashville Lawyer Gives His Freedom By Jury After
 Short DeliberatiOn

Nashville, Tenn, November 29.-Charles c. Trabue. who has been on trial here since October Sl, charged with the mur- der of Harry S. Stokes, was this morn ing acquitted of the charge in the Da- vidson county criminal court The court room was crowded at the time the ver- dict was brought in shortly after Il 30 o'clock, but there was no demonstration
 The case was given to the jury this morning by Judge A. B. Neil after an exhaustive charge on the various degrees of homicide, the law of self defense, and the theories of the state and the de- fense The jury received the case at 1Oo9 o'clock and reported verdict of acquittal an hour and g minutes later
 The tragedy occurred on April 26, last Trabue, one of the most prominent law yers in Nashville, went to Stokes private office, he said on the witness stand, seek ing from Stokes a signed retraction for insulting things said about him. He claimed that he was attacked by Stokes and fired in self-defense Stokes was Killed instantly. At the time the two lawyers were engaged in a suit growing VI Nrc Si'y Adll scdHudl, Wnlcn Qe- veloped in the summer of 1915. Stokes nad been pressing the suit vigorously and hao achieved 8 reputation of state wide proportion. In November last Trabue en- tered the case as special counsel for the city There had previously been i'll feel ing between the two, and the hearings III the litigation before the special mas ter In chancery increased this feeling Both families here were among the most prominent in the city. The deceased was a son of the late James F. and Blanche McGhee Stokes, and was 8 years of age. He was married.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-30
TOM WATSON GOES
 ON WITNESS STAND
Many Prominent People Tes- tify as to Writers Char
 acter as a Man

Augusta, November 29-Thomas E. Wat son took the stand in his own defense here today, as his trial in federal court neared it's end. The defendant was put under oath and examined by J. Gordon Jones of Cordele, Ga, member of his counsel. He was allowed to describe the general nature of his writings other than those mentioned in the indictment as ob- scene and which he is charged with send ing through the mails.
 After giving a list of books which he had written, Watson turned to charges that he mailed the copies cited in the charges against him, and declared that not more than once in ten years had he is president, were mailed by persons em- publications of the Jefferson Publishing company at Thomson, Ga., of which he is president, were mai ed by persons eml ployed by the corporation for that pur- pose while other copies went by ex- press.
 Watson did not complete his statement before adjournment was taken until to- morrow, and it was planned that he should resume it at that time. He stated after adjournment that he might intro- duce one more witness before resting his case. It was thought that arguments and the judges charge possibly might be concluded and the case go to the jury tomorrow night The trial began Mon day.
 Earlier in the day the defense won its contention that Watson's character as a man and writer should be introduced in evidence, and twenty-seven witnesses described his character either as a writer or man as good" Former Governors Joseph M. Brown and H. D. McDaniel were among those who attested to both.
 The defense also went into detail with
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-30
High Mass for Dead Emperor

Washington, November 29.-Pontif- ical high rI ss, celebrated by Cardinal Gibbons and attended by President Wilson, Secretary Lansing, Baron Zwiedinek, charge d'affaires of Aus ia-Hungary; Count Won Bernstorff, the German ambassador, members of the staffs of the Hungarian and German embassies and a number of members of the diplomatic corps, was said here today in memory of the late Emperor Francis Joseph.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-30
Judge Oliver J. semmes III

Mobile. November 29.-(Special )-se- rious fears are felt for the recovery of Judge Oliver J. Semmes, the oldest ju- rist of Mobile, and beloved by all citi- zens. Tuesday the judge underwent a third operation at an infirmary in New Orleans. According to the surgeon, ''un- less complications set in, Judge Semmes stands every chance of recovery" Mon day word reached here that his condition was very critical. He rallied after the last operation. Judge Semmes for many years has presided over the city court. He is prominent in Confederate Veteran circles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-30

reference to Latin quotations cited iu one of the indictments to show that t Was difficult to translate,
 Renewal during tine day Of what pre- siding Judge N. W. Lambdin termed personal remarks between counser' wag followed by an admonition that if neces- sary he would enforce by fines previous rulings against such passages.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-30

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-30
DuPont Declares piY.Iend

Wilmington. Del. No, ember 2s. The directors of the F. l. du Pont de Nemours company today declared the regalar quarterly dividend of ] F per cent on the common stock and a spe- cial dividend of 241k per cent. making a total for Inc year of 100 per cent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-30
NEWS OF ENSLEY

Employees of the Tennessee Coal and Iron company are enjoying a double pay day. A half million dollars will be dis trihuted throughout the Ensley district during the present and coming week.
 All plants of the company are em- ploying all the desirable help which they are able to procure.
 In order to encourage help to come from elsewhere the company is building many new houses in and near Ensley
 Cleveland McClain and Walter Richard son, two negro prisoners serving time for larceny, escaped from the Ensley jail yesterday morning at o'clock
 The night watchman attempted to wake the prisoners for the days work yesterday and unlocked their cages while the outer entrance door remained unlocked and unguarded. The negroes perceived the open door and made their getaway. Pursuit was begun at once, but as yet the men have not been recap tured.
 W arden Puryear of the jail announced last night that the remaining prisoners would be served a. Thanksgiving dinner and given a holiday from work today. Every dish of the season will figure in the menu, he said.
 Ernest Jeter, age IT, died at the resi- dence of his mother, 2012 Pike avenue, yesterday morning at o'clock. He is survived by his mother, three brothers and two sisters The funeral will be held from the residence this morning at 10 o'clock. Burial will be made in Oakland cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-30
Dramatic Scene as Allen Announced That Defense
 Had Closed Case
SENTIMENT OF TOWN
 AGAINST OVERTON
Effort Made to Inject Wet and Dry Politics Into the Case Failed En- tirely-An Unusual Fire
 Alarm
By RICHARD F. LUssIER

During the heat of battle it is almost impossible to report anything but the grim outstanding facts.
 The same situation exists in a harrow ing hectic murder trial, such as was re- gently concluded at Huntsville, when the jury found David D. Overton, a. for guilty of having murdered Probate Judge William T. Lawler, on the night of June IA, last summer There were so many outstanding facts to report about the Oyerton trial. that many interesting, col orful, human interest incidents were overlooked in the rush of the newspaper men to get on the telegraph wires the substantial gist of what had actually taken place.
 There was no time for fanciful theoriz- ing-no time for sympathetic imagination clear forceful analysis of the evidence as brought out on the witness stand Tfere was nothing like that. From the very start of the trial, it was a con- tiruous grind to report only mere out line of what was happening as there vas so many angles to the Overton case
 
 that the reporter was of a necessity on the ''qui vive" throughout the day and night.
 But now that the trial is over, and one is away from the charged atmosphere of Huntsville, calm review of what hap pened and of some of the big moments s of the Overton case forms a more than Interesting panoramic mental picture One of especial pathos was the final closing of the defense on last Saturday afternoon.
 REBUTTAL IS OVER
 The rebuttal was over. The states counsel had shattered in part the strange weird tale of Overton, as to how the kill Ing of Judge Lawler had taken place, and then Judge B. M. Allen started the sur- rebrttal, in a final effort to place some thing before the jury that would strengthen the story of his client
 The shades of night were falling. It was nearing time Tor the adjournment of court. A crowd of fully 1900 persons was damned in the courtroom and they watched anxiously the final few mo- ments, for it was apparent that the de- fense was nearing the end. Then, as a witness came down from the stand, Judge Allen. his hands flat on the large table turned his head and looking down at the upturned face of Dave Overton, who
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1916-12-16
A. v Extending System

II Is rumored that a deal Is about
to be consummated between the
Ordway Electric Light and Power
Company and the Arkansas Valley
Railway, Light and Power Company.
whereby the Arkansas Valley Com
pany will take over the Ordway and
Sugar City business. At present the
local company is buying its power
from the 4. V. Company.
The present owners OF the local
company. Hendric & Bolthof. OF
Denver. have been giving good ser
vice but this business is little out
of their line The 4. V. Company
has been extending its system
through the Arkansas Valley east OF
Pueblo and during the past year has
brought in a line to this country to
supply Crowley and Olney Springs.
With the Ordway and Sugar City
systems the one company would
handle direct the entire business OF
the country. New-Era.
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1916-12-16
SOME MORE SHORT ONES.

See the white goods at Coltman's
Pharmacy.
Miss Hilda KEEPER. OF Rocky Ford.
spent Saturday visiting friends I'm
this city.
MIR. and Mrs. George Clesson re-
turned home the latter part OF the
week from a two weeks visit with
relatives in Arizona.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Howard Larrick.
Of Las Animas. announce the ar
rival OF nine pound boy at their
home Tuesday, December 18th.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. 4. Grimes and
son, Lloyd. and Miss Eunice John
son who we're called to this city last
week to attend the funeral OF Mrs.
Grimes and Miss Johnson's father.
r. W Johnson. left Sunday after
noon for their home in Shawnee.
Okla.
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1916-12-16
There Are Others Also

zone reason Fowler lacks a deep.
or spiritually said Evangelist
Llndgren at one OF his closing meet.
ings. rs because the town is dubbed
TO death. It is this club and that
club. and the other club, until a
woman has no time for religion and
church work. with the men it's the
Pythian lodge. the Woodman. the
Masons, the Oddfellows, and every
order known to the American people.
until the men have no time for the
Lords work. 1 never saw town
that was so thoroughly dubbed to
death as is Fowler, and the sooner
you let loose OF few OF those clubs
and lodges, the sooner you will raise
the spiritual standard OF the town -
Fowler Tribune.
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1916-12-16
DREAMING OF CHRISTMAS

III you don't b'lieve In Santa Claus,
and that your way he'll call.
Don't mind the Christmas stocking
don't hang 1t up at all,
But when Christmas winds are whis-
tin. and the home lights
burnin dim,
He rides away from little folks that
don't believe in him.
When you hear his sleigh bells jim
gle on the house-top snowy
white.
Say: The wind is playin' music for
the witches o. the night"
When he's slidin down the chimneys
OF the still and dreamy
'"Tis the wind that wants to warm
himself-the wind Is comm
down!
II you don't b'lieve in Santa Claus.
ike olHer lolhs ID lleNe,
Just walt till Fourth o. July. and
forget its Christmas Eve,
Say: The children they Just
dreamed him and they
think he's true-and-true,''
And don't hang up your stocking
for he won't believe In youi
when the floor Is piled with play
things. and the Christmas
trumpets blow.
Say no fairy-foIk have been there.
and that Santa Claus amt
When your stockings looking lone
some. then you'll know the
reason why:
You'll wish you'd made believe in
him. for Santa Claus went
by!
Your great and great grand-people
they knew him far away.
iThere's toys that he gave them in
the attic there todayD
The chair grandfather dreams in
He gave him that you know,
For bein' once little boy and
b'lieyin in him so,
But don't you hang your stocking
up. II you don't think that
way.
And know lots more bout Santa
Claus than folks that's old
and gray:
But-when Christmas winds are
whistlin'. and the mornin'
stars burn dim.
He rides away from little folks that
don't believe In him,
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1916-12-16
Freak OF the Recent Election

a freakish reversal In the political
personnel OF the next Colorado gen
eral assembly as compared with it,
immediate predecessor. Is indicated
by the official returns. Two years
ago the state senate was composed
OF eighteen republicans and seven
teen democrats. while In the house
there were thirty-nlne republicans
and twenty-siS democrats. giving a
republican majority OF one In the
senate and thirteen IN the house
when the legislature meets in Janu-
AIRY this situation viii be exactly re-
yerscd. there being eighteen demo-
Gratis In the senate and seventeen
republicans. while the house will be
composed of thirty-ninc democrats
and twenty-sis republicans. In the
1914 election the democrats lost the
senate although they had twelve
hold-ovcr senators. Thls year the
republicans had the advantage OF
twelve hold-oyer senators. yet they
lost that body by one. as the demo.
Gratis did two years ago. Indications
now point TO the election OF Boone
Best OF Kiown county as speaker of
the house by the democrats