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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-12-15
compeIs School Attendance.

special TO Times Republican,.
Denison, Dec. l5.-County School SUI
perintenden, dry of this county. has
decided to enforce with vigor the Iowa
law which compelled parents to keep
their children under IA years in school
at least six months OF each year and
100 days in consecutive days. He has
caused the arrest of one father and he
was fined $40 and costs.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-12-15
IOWA SOLDIER KILLED.
Body Of West Liberty Trooper or Way
Home For Burial.

West Liberty, Dec. 1.-THE body OF
Charles Abbott, West Liberty member
of Troop D, First Iowa cavalry, is on
its way home from the company's camp
at Donna, Tex. where Abbott died
Wednesday as the result of bullet
wounds, received Tuesday night while
doing sentry duty. A telegram bearing
these bare details was received We'd
nesday evening by his father Charles
w. Abbott, express agent at West
Liberty. The brief message stated
that it was thought the wound was
accidentally inflicted.
Abbott enlisted while the troop was
camped at North English, when 1t be-
came known that the ranks were not
to remain filed He had worked with
his father for several years and the
parent attempted to dissuade him in
his Intentions to enlist. Finley
Brooke, also OF West Liberty enlisted
at the same time and is accompany
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-12-15
EVANSTON PASTOR CALLED,
Council Bluffs Congregational Church
After Dr.. r. e. HOPKINS.

Special to Times Republican.
Dubuque, Dec. 15.-His friends in
this city have been advised that Dr.
Frederick E. Hopkins, pastor of the
Congregational church at Evanston
Ill, has been rendered a call 70 the
First Congregational church at Council
Bluffs. and that he will probably ac-
cept the call. DR.. Hopkins was pas
tor Of the First church here for ten
years, prior to going to Chicago.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-12-15
BIG -FOUR POULTRY SHOW.
Second Annual Exhibition to Be Held
at Sheldon, Jan. 1912.

Special to Times Republican.
Sheldon Dec. 15.-The second an
nual show of the Big Four Poultry
association. which is to be held here
Jan. 10. IL, u, gives promise OF. being
much larger than the show last year,
when the armory was almost filled with
high class chickens. The competition
will be close this year, according to tho
officers
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-12-15
Iowa Falls News Notes.
Special to Times-Republ!can

SpNIIdI 10 I I3NtS -lttE3U UI9TdT.
Iowa Falls, Dec. 15.-The Iowa Falls
Electric Company was recently granted
franchise by the state railroad com
mission to run high tension line from
Bclmond to Garner.
Hon John c. Crockett says that
when he IS thru with official life in
Washington and ne is ready to re
tire, he expects TO return to the county
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-12-15

the other Robert Wilkinson's. Both
have purchased tracts of land in that
section and so there to improve them.
Rev. ]. @. Robinson. who has been in
charge of the Methodist church at
Reinbeck for several years and was
formerly pastor of the Methodist church
in Ackley, has resigned to take up
chautauqua work. Mr.. Robinson is the
father OF Mrs. Z. l.. Marriage, of this
city.
The success of the municipal Christ
mas tree last year appears to have.
warranted another this year and plans
are now under way for another tree,
street decorations and a program suit
able to the Yuletide.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-12-15

ing the body home The cavalrymen1
expected their release soon, and close
friends OF Abbott say his marriage
with young lady of West Branch
was to have closely followed his re-
turn.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-12-15
MUNICIPAL TREE AT SHELDON.
Special Program Arranged For Com
,,,nn;$, HaIebr,S;a.

munisy Celebration Wednesday.
Special to Times Republican.
Sheldon, Dec 15.-Plans have been
completed for the big community
Christmas tree celebration here next
Wednesday, Every boy and girl will
be treated to special program of mo-
ton pictures and apples. nuts and
candy. The commercial club is back
of the movement. The charity COM
mittee already has the food and cloth
ing supply we'll in hand and Is plan
ming a systematic distribution of the
same turnout the whole winter instead
of feast at Christmas and d short
age the rest of the year
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-06-09
THIRTY PRIZES
TO BE AWARDED
[Continued From First Pagel

CONTINUED From First Page1
other for boys under Is. high jump
broad jump, shot-put and series OF
tougs- -of-war and canoe races for the
boys, and hundred yard dash, three
legged race, apple bobbing contest and
a special surprise party for the girls
This special party will provide for the
blindfolding of the contestant, after
which she Is given a pair of scissors
and directed toward a tree, on which
is hanging a prize, which Is hers If she
charge of Professor ]. ]. Brehm, chief
cuts 1t down. An additional feature
will be a prize finding contest for col
ored boys which should afford great
entertainment.
The spelling bee, which will be in
supervisor of the schools of Harris
burg, Is scheduled for the afternoon.
following the speeches in the auditor
ium. The open-air theater will be
free on that afternoon to all the school
boys and girls. and plenty of diversion
is guaranteed for those who will spend
the entire day at the park.
The outing will close in the early
evening with the singing of patriotic
songs led Professor E. G.. Rose and a
special feature which will be an
nounced in the early part of the week
Watch the first page of the Telegraph
for this announcement. 1t will mean
much to the school boys and girls.
Someone is coming to town who is
we'll known by reputation to every
pupil
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-06-09

ances. vitality and diseases, in selec-
tion of breeding stock.
The first requisite for birds intended
for breeding, according to the Pennsyl-
vani State College is strong vitality
! which is shown by activity in all birds
by the caclsle and song of the females
and by lusty GROW and gallantry in
males.
A cock should never be mated to a
hen which has the same weak points as
his own. For Instance. a cock nearly
ideal in size and shape of back but
slightly inferior In back formation.
mated to a hen exceptional in breast
development, even though she be
Such birds will tend to offset each
others defects. II meat production is
the objective, selection should be made
for size, shape and development; If
egg production Is the aim, the highest
producer should be selected.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-06-09
CALLS PRES. WILSON
SEGREGATIONALIST
CONTINUED From First Page1

ICOntInucl FROM ElfSt rage
This morning Blsnop Evans Tyree,
of Nashville, Tenn, presiding at the
sessions, declared that women should
not be licensed to preach but are
eligible as evangelists, when questioned
by conference delegates, after Bishop
w. H. Heard. of Philadelphia, re-
ferred the matter 10 him.
DIR. Ransom in his remarks declared
that all of the political parties know
that the colored race is not organized
and take advantage of the fact. He
then said: president Wilson, that
segregationalist in the White House,
for the same reason ignores Colored
men in making government appoint
ments. Political preparedness on the
part of the race would cure this" He
went on to say that last year so per
cent. of the graduates of the Yale
divinity school were members of the
A. NJ. E. Church.
The educational meeting opened
with a report by the Rev. r. r.
Wright. of Philadelphia, who in his
remarks said that there is a lack of
school attendance in the colored race
unparalleled in othtr races and urged
equality in the public schools. Other
speakers were the Rev. ]. p. Richards,
of Freetown, principal of the A. NJ. f.
Seminary at Sierra Leon, West Africa,
and the Rev. George w. Woodson,
dean of the Payne Theological Semi
nary, Wilberforce. Ohio.
Hear Mission Reports
The annual session of the Woman s
Missionary Society was held this after
noon. when financial and statistical
reports were presented. Conference
missionary anniversary night will be
observed tonight.
Addresses will be made by several
missionaries from South and West
Africa, after which a musical enter
tainment, using the various dialects of
races found in those regions, will be
given. The speakers will be the Rev.
]. M. P. Lebala, Germistown, Trans
vaal. and the Rev. A. J. Mabote, Kru-
gersdorf, Transvaal; the Rev. J. p.
Richards, principal of the A. M. f.
Seminary, West Africa; the Rev. ]. T..
c. Steady. of Freetown, and Bishop
Heard who returned recently as a
bishop in West Africa.
Rumors circulated in conference
circles this afternoon by a number of
persons indicated that the sessions
next year will be held in Philadelphia,
hut no official confirmation was made.
The place will probably be selected to-
morrow. Business routine will be
taken up again tomorrow morning
and afternoon. with an entertainment
in the evening.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-06-09
FOUR COPS TO PATROL. RIVER
FRONT PARK AND "FRONT STEPS,

That better protection for the river
front slopes and steps against vandal-
ism will be provided this summer by
the City Park Department was indi-
Gated to-day by Commissioner e. u.
Gross, superintendent, when the park
oh1cers for the summer were sworn in
for duty.
Heretofore only three men have pa
trolled the river p-rks To-day Mr..
Gross appointed four for that duty and
there will be at least two on the Job
until IL o'clock each night.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-06-09
NOTICE is hereby given that an a,

NOTICE is hereby given that an ap-
plfcation will be made to the Governor
of the State of Pennsylvania on the Goth
day of June, 1916, under the Act of AS
sembly of the Commonwealth of Penn
sylvania, entitled AN Act to provide
for the Incorporation and Regulation
of certain Corporations" approved
April 29, 1879. and the supplements
thereto, for the charter of an intended
corporation to be called Camp Curtin
Trust Company, the character and OBJ
1ect OF which is the insurance of owners
terested in real estate, from loss by rea-
son OF defective titles, liens and incun1-
brances, and for these purposes to have
and possess and enjoy all the rights,
benefits and privileges of the said Act
of Assembly and supplements
NJ. w. JACOBS,
Solicitor
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-06-09
LADIES PRESENT PICrrRE

One of the closing features on the
program of the Ladies of the Grand
Army of the Republic was the presen-
tation yesterday of a picture of Abra-
ham Lincoln to the students at the
Shimmell school building. The presen-
tation was made by Mrs. Anna Beebe,
Philadelphia, patriotic instructor of
the Department of Pennsylvania. Miss
Anna V. Crowl, principal of the school,
received the gift. The picture is a
life-size etching of Lincoln and hand
Somely framed.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-06-09
MAXIMUM EGG PRODUCTION
INSURED BY BREEDING Pc

The segregation of the best produo-
ing birds for mating is the purpose of
the breeding pen. Although the first
stitute the logical mating period, selec-
tion and observation should be year
round proposition on the part of the
poultryman.
The Pennsylvania State College
School of Agriculture and Experiment
Station has adopted pedigree records as
the easiest system of selecting birds for
mating purposes With these records
such factors as the history of the dam
and the sire's dam, insofar as pro-
duction is concerned, may supplement
observations as to outward appear
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-06-09
TO WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN

NOTICE IS hereby given that the sub
scriber will expose for public sale, at
City, New Jersey. on Tuesday, the goth
day of June, 1916, at 10 o'clock in the
forenoon, the following described per-
Sofa, one Claw Foot Bureau, one slope
Fall Desk, one Serving Table, two
Clothes Chests.
The said goods are being sold to set
tie a claim for storage, part of said
claim having been incurred at Harris
burg, Pa, and the remainder at Bur-
1fngton, New Jersey.
JAMES KLAAWANSKY
No. 1876 West Broad Street
Burlington, New Jersey
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-06-09

NOTICE is hereby given by Wendell
Yeager Blaming, Of Williamstown' Pa
son Law School. now with Messrs
Hargest & Hargest. of the Dauphin
County Bar, that he will on or before
"wednesday, June II, 1915, file his Gre
dentials with and make application to
the State Board of Law Examiners to be
examined by said board on the 5th and
sth days Of July, 1915 for admission 10
the bar Of the Supreme Court OF Penn
sylvania-
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-06-09
HISTORICAL SOCIETY ASKS
COUNTY FOR 5000 A YEAR

Dauphin couny was officially asked
to-day by the Dauphin County His
torical Society to assist the organiza-
tIon to defray its ordinary expenses by
contributing an annual appropriation
of 5000.
The County Commissioners promised
DR.. George A. Gorgas, Senator John f.
Fox and George W. Parsons to con-
slider the request.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-06-09
ROBBED OF S27

John H. Wilson. of Philadelphia, of
the Stromberg Electrical Company. re-
ported TO the police this morning that
while stopping in the Senate Hotel last
night, some one entered his room and
stole $27 dollars. City detectives inn
mediately began an investigation.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-06-09
TO SPEAK ON MOTHERS, PENSIONS

Miss Mary Glenn, of the State
mothers assistance fund department,
will be asked by the Dauphin county
commissioners to speak on Mothers
Pensions" at the State convnetion of
county commissioners at Meadvile in
August. President Theodore D. Beatty
of the association of commissioners
conferred with the local commissioners
on the subject yesterday.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-06-09
June Building Operations
Boosted Today by $22,5OO

Junes building operations were
boosted to the extent of nearly $4,000
day. The permits follows:
The Rev w. s. Harris. six 3-story
bricks, 200 feet east of Caemron street
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-06-09
NnTTCm

To. Bondholders of Penna. Milk Pro-
ducts Co.:
NOTICE is hereby given that holders
of Mortgage Bonds. numbers 213, 8, 81,
26, 81. 2o9, and "a. shall present them
to the Union Trust Co. Pennsylvania.
Harrisburg, Pa, Trustee, for payment
July /, 1915, after which date Interest
will cease on above mentioned bonds,
PENNA- MILK PRODUCTS CO.
HARRISBURG Penna
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-06-09
BRINGS TREsPAss ACTION

trespass suit was begun to-day by
Longabaugh and Ditty. a Millersburg
| firm. against the Pennsylvania Rail-
road and the Summit Branch Mining
Com E,GTS. ~ statement ssasss s.ttea
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-06-09
Lei gal Notices
PROPOSALS
PROPOSALS
Office OF the Board of Commissioners OF
Public Grounds and Buildings. Har-
risbUrR, Pa


ofce Of the Board of OF
sEGLEb sis9iLsi Fl PROPOSALS will be rece,v-
ed by the Superintendent of Public
Grounds and Buildings at his office in
the State, Capitol Building. Harrisburg,
June 13. 1916. for furnishing ali ma.
terials and labor required in the recon-
struction of Laundry Building and
equipment, and Power House and
equipment, damaged or destroyed by
Pennsylvania, located at Polk, Venango
County, Pennsylvania, as called for in
the plans and specifications prepared
under the direction of the Board of
Commissioners of Public Grounds and
Plans, specifications and bidding
blanks may be obtained by prospective
bidders on application to ]. NJ Murdoch,
NJ. D., Superintendent, State Institution,
Polk. Venango County. Pa. or to the
Superintendent Of PUBLIC Grounds and
A certified check drawn to the order
of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
in the sum of ten per cent. 90 per
cent? of the contract price must accom-
pany each proposal. Proposals and
checks must be in sealed envelopes,
bba,TndEy ba,H Building and Power House,
Separate proposals will be received
for Laundry Building, Boiler and
Power House.. Laundry Machinery
Power House Machinery, Plumbing
and Electrical Work.
SAMUEL B. RAMBO,
Superintendent Public Grounds & Build
ings.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-06-09

mo wasn't serious said
% FOOT In the Georgia mountains her
atmosphere her Paramount
only brought back to mind those good old happy
mother
the other children she continued
play = - ~ - Sp"ee lor pnoco
And getting of Washing Thorn os
second consideration for they
sot TO O'eA "e0H 00 %
Hazel =: this picture was oziz u, t5
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-06-09

In the Orphans Court of Dauphin Coun-
ty = In the Matter of the Estate of
William Earle Noble, Late of the City
Of Harrisburg. Dauphin County, Pa,
Deceased.
AUDITORS NOTICE
THE undersigned, appointed Auditor
by the Orphans Court of Dauphin
County, to make distribution of the
funds in the hands of Thomas K Leidy
Esq, Administrator of the estate of
William Earle Noble, late of the City
of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, deceased,
as shown by his First and Final Ac-
count" to and among those legally en-
of his appointment in his law offices,
Rooms 606-507 Bergner Building. cor
ner Third and Market Streets, Harris
burg, Pennsylvania, on Thursday, June
29, 1915, at o'clock p. NJ when and
where all persons interested may at
tend If they see proper so to do
JOHN FOX WEISS,
Auditor.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-06-09

on state $4,000; Frank whitman, re-
modelling 800 North Front, $500; Her
bert L. Smith, house and garage south
east corner Fifth and Mahantongo, s4.-
100; Elmer l.. Keener, 3-story brick
house ,2543 North sixth street, S2,700.
PARK COP FOR HERSHEY
Ralph A. Fiore, Hershey, was ap-
pointed to-day a special park police
man for Hershey Park.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-05
WHAT AMERICA NEEDS
Charles l.. Hughes believes II Ia an
Intelligent Comprehension OF
IticnlS Of Democracy.

BRIDGEHAMPTON. n. V, July A.
Charles L. Hughes. speaking ut the
nearby village of Fast Hampton to-
day, told a Fourth of July audience
that what America needs just now.
above all other things, Is an intelligent
comprehension of the ideals of democ-
racy. He asserted that the nation
needs more than thrills In its patriot
ism. and said his dream of America was
of Il country oficered by its best men
actuated by no thought OF self. IIo
devoutly hoped, the nominee declared,
for a new birth OF the sentiment OF
unity from the country's present perils.
I'VE are not rash people," he said.
I'VE are not filled with spirit OF mill
tarism. We are not anxious to get
into trouble. but II anybody thinks that
the spirit of service and sacrifice is
lost. and that we have not got the old
sentiment of self-respect, he doesn't un-
derstand the United States"
Mr.. Hughes spoke from a knoll on
the village green. Hc motored over
from his summer home here to review
tho village preparedness parade. and
had not intended to address tho crowd
at tho close OF the program. however
he consented to speak briefly.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-05
WHOLE COUNTRY BATHED
IN VAST SHEET OF HI

BERLIN, July (via London, july
D.-The correspondent of the Lokal
Anzeiger. teiegraphing on Sunday from
German headquarters in France. de-.
scribes the opening of the Anglo
French attack as follows:
For seven days and seven nights
guns Of all calibers, from field guns
to long ship guns, havo INCREASINGLY
hammered the German positions, camps
and shelters behind constantly re-
newed waves of poison gas. The gas
driftcd over, mingled with shells.
which, as they burst. threw out cor
rosivc benumbing fumes.
The country between Yprcs and
Roye was one vast hell of fire during
the long period Of preparations which
was double the length of that which
preceded the battle in Champagne last
autumnS The only pauses came when
sallies were made to determine whether
an onslaught was possible. The Ger
man first-line trenches In many
places were completely under a hail
of missiles against which the best pio-
neer work was helpless.
1T came as relief to the German
troops from an almost unbcarablo
Continued ON Second Page3
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-05
GERMANS BRING Up
RE-ENFORCEMENTS
TO HALT BRITISH
They Are StubbornIy Con-
testing Every Yard of
Enemy's Advance.
OPERATIONS HAMPERED
By TORRENTIAL RAINS
French Go Forward and Now
Are on Good Roads to
Peronne.
TEUTONS RETAKE THIAUMONT
Russian Armies Again Attacking
on Whole Length OF
Front.
Russian Armies Again Attacking
on Whole Length OF
Front.

French troops. cooperating with tho
british in tho Somme River region.
have Strengthened their line somewhat
by the capture Of BarleuS. Bclloy-cn-
Santcrrc and Estrcs. and are advanc-
ing on considerably wider front to-
ward Pcrounc. ~ Es;recs, where 500
prisoners were taken. the fighting is
still going on furiously
on the British end OF the line only
slight progress has been made at some
points Unofficial dispatches say that
while the entire British front of ninety
miles is bearing its full share Of the
battle, the heaviest fighting il 'oward
the south
a high Brl,ish officer states that
artillery preparation viii preccde ali
further infantry attacks az the re-
sourcefulncss. determination and fight
'ing qualities of the Germans, as we'll
as the power OF their defeuses. are we'll
recognized.
FRENCH ARMY FINISHES
MOST DIFFICULT TASK
although the French arc making "A
steady advance in the Somme sector,
without apparently heavy casualties.
and now face an easier task. according
10 expert opiuiun. 10 reach the river
Itself, the Nerdun army il engaged in
particularly heavy nyhtiug. the Ger
mans not having permitted the battle
Of the Somme TO Interfere with their
operations for tho capture Of the great
fortress ON th" Ncrduu front the Ger
mans have taken the Thtaumon, work
for the fourth time. after "a terrific
honnbardm.nt and hy inaSScd attack
Around this work. which has been the
'fp ~ Il
tcrattacks for many days past. thou.
sands OF m"! have fallen for this is
position which is essential - The
Germans for carrying their advance
further
TENDING THEIR STRENGTH
10 GREAT OFFENSIVE
russians aud Italians are lending all
their strength 10 the combined blow
against the central powers. All along
tie Russian front heavy cnenEcmcnts
are in progress. and the Russians,
driving north from Kolomea. have adj
ranccd more than twenty miles and
are threatening To outnank General Won
Eothmer's army and the Austro-Ger-
man forces in the Tarnopol region
Should this Russian movement prove
successful. Won Bothmcr may have 10
fall back on Lcmberg
The Russians report tho capture of
many guns and more than 5000 pris-
oners on the various sectors of tho
eastern front.
though the official communications
win respect 10 The battles along tho
Nustro-ltalian front are mcager that
ISSUED by the Italian War Office indi-
cafes mat the artillery and infantry
hshtlns is OF Il continuous and dcspcr-
atc nature The Austrian War Office is
silent regarding the operations against
the Italians