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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-19
MAYOR MEALSIS
DANGEROUSLY ILL
AT HIS HOME
Organic Heart Disease and
General Breakdown Make
His Condition Serious

Mayor E. S. Meals, who has been i'll
for several weeks. yesterday took a
turn for the worse when his condition
became serious.
Mayor Meals to-day was said by
physicians in attendance to be suffer
ing from organic heart disease. In ad-
dition to this it was said at the home,
Second and North streets, that the
Mayor was suffering from a general
physical breakdown.
The Mayor spent a restless night.
DIR. George B. Kunkel and DIR. Park A.
Deckard were in attendance. Oxygen
was administered as an aid to the
heart. At noon to-day it was said
that DR.. Meals was resting somewhat
easier and that his condition was a
little better.
Mayor Meals has been confined to
his home for month than a month.
He has been unable to attend a session
of Council for the past five weeks, al
though he has been able to discuss
business with other City Commissioners
at his home most of the time.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-19
l22 Ships Sunk Since
Start of Ruthless War
122 Ships; 244,O8o Tons
Sunk Since February |

London. Feb. 1s.-Germany's sub
marine warfare against Great Britain
resulted disastrously for four English
ships yesterday and to-day, one of
them the Worcestershire, of 7.175 tons
gross.
A dispatch from Germany gives the
first information of the loss of the
Italian steamship Bisagno, of 2,252
tons, which was sent down in the At
lantic ocean on January IL. This,
however. was almost three weeks be-
fore the Teutons opened their ruthless
sea conflict.
The British steamer Ioio, of s,sos
tons gross, has been sunk, Lloyd's
Shipping Agency announced to-day.
Eleven men of the crew of the Brit
ish steamer Romsdalen, reported sunk
yesterday are missing, Lloyd's Ship
ping Agency announced to-day,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-19
SLACKENING OF RUTHLESS CAMPAIGN is
REGARDED AS REDUCING CHANCES OF OVERT ACT
Washington Hears Yarrowdale Prisoners Will Be Released
Shortly; Immediate Freeing of Sailors Insisted on
by Officials

Washington, D. c., Feb. 19.-Th'
submarine situation seemed at
standstill to-day with the government
apparently closely watching develop
ments. steadily preparing itself for
eventualities and adhering to its plans
in taking action to protect American
rights when the moment arrives.
The slackening of the ruthless CAM
paign in the last three or four days
is regarded as reducing the chance of
an attack on an American ship or loss
of American lives but with the coming
of warmer weather il is expected to
increase in intensity.
There was no further indication to-
day of the Presidents plans for 60
ing before Congress to ask for addi-
tional authority.
Through the Spanish embassy the
State Department has been informed
that the American sailors taken as
prisoners to Germany on the prize
steamer Yarrowdale would be re-
leased shortly" The State Department
through the Swiss minister forwarded
to Berlin Saturday request for their
immediate release. a previous mes
sage inquired as to the reason for
keeping the men prisoners and insist
ing upon their release
Officials Impatient
Because of the slow and uncertain
communication between Washington
and Berlin, State Department officials
were unable to decide whether to-day's
dispatch was in answer to its last re-
quest or the previous one.
State Department officials are
watching the situation with some i'm
patience.
Austria's real attitude perplexes Of
fcials here and there is hope .hat
Ambassador Penfield will find some
way to influence the Vienna govern
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treme position taken by Germany. No
answer has been received to a direct
inquiry as to whether Austria intend
ed TO follow Germany.
1t was authoritativeiy said at the
State Department to-day that so far
nothing las been heard from the CEN
tral powers as TO what course they
United States authorized the arming
of American merchant ships.
Tension Lessons
1t was stated definitely that Presi-
dent Wilson has made no plans so far
for going before Congress, although t
was not denied that he still is con-
sidering the advisability OF such q
step. In some quarters it was be-
lieved possible that he might conclude
not to go to Congress at present.
Officials generally said, however,
that some means must be found Cor
getting American and other vessels to
resume sailings. While consideration
has been given TO various suggestions
for arming and conveying merchant
men, it was considered possible that
before long the vessels may sail OF
their own accord.
Although officials maintain re-
ticence there has been an unmistak-
able lessening in the tension within
the last two or three days.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-19
SAVES BABY BOY FROM
DEATH FIGHTING FIRE

Bobby Fisher, B-year-oid son of
Mr., and Mrs, Calvin Fisher, 1409h
North Second street, had a thrilling
escape to-day from being burned to
death, and Nicholas Tack, paperhang-
er, 1916 North Third street, proved
himself a hero,
The boy was playing in the front
room of the third floor at the Fisher
home. He found matches and started
a blaze that threatened his life and
destruction of the home.
Nick" Tack, as he is known. was
working at the home of Mrs. Margaret
G. Stewart on the opposite side of the
street. He noticed flames shooting
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-19
Waterloo of Evildoers
to Be Made Into Firewood

The old dock, n landmark familiar to
evildoers at the police station for many
years. has been relegated to the cellar
for firewood. The dock was erected
eight years ago when the police head
quarters were moved from the Calder
building to the present location on Mar
ket and River streets.
During its stay in the station the
dock has confined thousands of anx-
ious wretches each wondering whether
1t would be $40 or thirty days. Back
of Its sturdy oak rails have been con-
fined the worst of the city's criminals.
The old dockroom has been made into
a reception room. The prisoners in the
future will be taken directly from the
cells to the magistrates desk, in the
basement
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-19
THE WEATHER

For Harrisburg and vicinity; I'M
settled, probably rain or snow
and somewhat warmer to-nIEht,
with lowest temperature about
freeEfng; clearing Tuesday
FOR Eastern Pennsylvania Proh-
ABLY rain or snow and warmer to-
night, followed by clearing Tuea-
dayi fresh to strong east vyIndm
shifting to west by Tuesday.
River
The SusQuehanna river and urob-
ably all Its tributaries will re-
main nearly stationary yTithout
any material changes in general
ice conditions.
General Conditions
Pressure In low over the central
part of the country and west OF
the Rocky Mountains with one
center of disturbance on the
North Pacific eoast and another az
moderate energy ovex Missouri.
Light 90 moderate rains have fail
len generally south and east OF
the Ohio river.
above zero.
sunt Rises, 6t55 n, m,
Moons New moon. February a1, ItIB
q. IN.
River Stage, 81 feet abeve low
water mark,
Yesterdays weafhes
Highest temperature. s.,
Lowest temperature, al,
Heaz temperature, -,
SsFmai temperature, es
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-19

up to the ceiling at the Fisher resi-
dence, and rushed across the street
and up to the scene of the fire, The
little fellow was sitting on the floor
with flames all around him. not one
bit frightened. Picking up the child
Mr., Tack took him to his mother and
then went back to fight the fsmes
he threw burning chair, blankets
and bedspreads out of the window
In the meantime someone had call
ed the Hope Fire Company by tele-
phone. The services of the firemen
were not needed: The 3-year-old was
none the worse after the excitement
was over.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-19
Jitney Hearings
to Be on February 28

The Public Service Commission will
probably fix February 2S as the date
for the hearing of the Harrisburg tit-
ney complaints. The matter will be
determined to-day.
All of the men mentioned in the
complaints have filed their answers
with the commission, making general
denials and asking for proof of var
ious statements made by the Harris
burg railways.
The commission will settle the
Wilkes-Bar cases which are pend
ing, very rapidly. as a number of mat
ters held in abeyance have been de-
termined by the Supreme Court.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-19
Patrolman Saves Woman
From Death in Ditch

Mrs. Joseph Thompson, of Paxtang,
last evening was saved from drown
ing in a ditch near her home in Pax
tang by Patrolman George Fetrow who
was motoring home from a trip
through the country with his family.
Mrs. Thompson was seized with a
stroke of vertigo and tumbled head
long int othe ditch. Fetrow saw the
accident from distance and by speed
ing up his machine was able to pull the
woman to safety although her head
had been submerged for little time.
Fetrow placed the woman in his ma
chine and took her home.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-19
Two Sure Signs of
Spring; Robins Here;
Circus Is Coming

Two infallible signs of spring made
their appearance to-day.
Several Cumberland county subur-
banites brought to Harrisburg this
morning reports that fat, saucy robins
had been seen in cross river districts
yesterday.
And the advance man for the frs
circus of the season arrived in tow;
about the same time. He represente
Barnum and Bailey. Assistant CT
Clerk Ross Seaman issued q licens,
to him for an exhibition here May 81
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-19
Distribution of Polish
Relief Is Continuing

New York, Feb; is.-The Pro-
visionai Zionist Committee announced
here to-day that the diplomatic situa-
ton between the United States and
Germany had not interfered with its
distribution of relief funds in Pale
Stine, Poland and Lithuania.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-19
THREE FIREMEN KILLED

Quebec Feb. 19.-Falling walls of
buildings wrecked by flames crushed
three firemen TO death and badly in
tured five others to-day. The fire was
Quebec's seventh serious one within
q month and a searching inquiry is
under way. Six business houses were
destroyed.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-19
CABBAGE AT s125 PER TON
Bv Associated Press

San Benito, Tex, Feb 1e.-Cabbage
sold here to-day at 1926 a ton, This
is said to be a record price for that
vegetable in the lower Rio Grande
valley,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-19
Police Chief, Too, Believes Study of Traffic Problems
Would Result in Much oOd to Public: Wefzel Pror,-
ises Assistance of His Department
HARRISBURG RAILWAYS DIRECTORS
WILL CONSIDER MATTER SHORTLY
Chamber of Commerce Will Back Move Declares President
Tracy; Company Executive Says Many Cars Are De-
layed on Purpose by Teamster

chief of police. Mr.. Tracy gave, his
support as head of the organization
or business men. while Chief Wetzel
said his department was willing to CO.
operate in any way possible in work.
ing out traffic conditions along any
lines needed to help out the situation.
Il believe such a survey would be a
TCOntinued on Page 111
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-19
WANT MILIIoN NEw MEMnEns

Washington, Feb. ia million new
members to aid II in the nations pres
ent crisis are sought by the American
Red Cross in an appeal TO the House
to-day.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-19
WILL GRANT. ALL LICENSES AGAINST

WILL GRANT, ALL LICENSES AGAINST
WHICH NO CIRCUMSTANCES ARE FILED
Harrisburg. - Judge George KunkeI announced this
afternoon that he would grant all licenses for saloons
against which no renoasranoes have been filed Six
reonsances have been fled against granting licenses
Washington, Feb. i9. ~ Preparedness appropriations
included in the sundry civil b reported to the House to-
yProvde $62574oO for aoes and arseaasi s5756os6
for coast dnes $47l65Oo for Panama Canal iortihca
tons and lo77ooo for infantry barracks in Hawaii The
bill carries s138242ooo which 900 less than asked
by executive department heads 100000 more than
appropriated last year.
HELD ON PUNCH BOARD CHARGE
Thomas Cough and William Doman Of Baltimore,
arrested or conducting punch boards 4I6 and 411s
Market street 1871 Strawberry street Verbee street.
and 1lo9 North Third street. held by Alderman De
shong this afternoon.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-19
MANY CUBAN REBELS CAPTURED

Havana Feb. 49, = The town Of Jatbonico, in Cana
guey province was occupied yesterday by government
forces The number Of prisoners captured Saturday a
Sancd spirtus 400 Some fifty political prisoners have
been transferred cabanas about fifty we're set free
yesterday. The government considering proclamation
Of amnesty to apply to certain restricted classes.
WEsTHAYEN TO GET CLARKS PLACE
Washington, Feb. i9 - D. c. Westhaven. Cleveland,
Ohio nominated by President Wilson United States
judge for the northern district of Ohio to succeed j. H.
Clark recently made justice Of the United States su-
prene Court
TRANSFER SHELL coNTRATs 10 u S. FIRMS
Washington, Feb 10. Contracts for navy projeodes
which Rad been let Hadelds Limited an English con
ce were to-day given to the Mvale Steel Company, the
Washington Steel and Ordnance Company and the
crucible Steel Company.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-19

CONTINUED on Page 141
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-07-21
STILL HUNTING MURDERER.
Officers Think They Have Clue Il
SLAYER of Miss Gerken.

Sioux City, July 21-The Gerken
murder mystery today developed into
man hunt, with former friend or
the slain school teacher as the objec-
tive
State agents working on the case
have satisfied themselves that the So
solution of the mystery depends up
on the finding of the young men
who is described as having been SUD-
ject to rare phase of insanity
Oscar o. Rock, chief state agent, and
James Risden, state detective, sent here
10 investigate the murder after the
police had failed, are bending their
efforts toward a search for the suspect,
who may have fled the country.
Altho nothing but circumstantial evil
dence has been gathered against this
young man thus far, the investigators
1t is said, feel certain what they have
learned about him demands a thorough
inquiry of his past, also Of his where
about on the night Miss Gerken was
shot to death at Ninth and Jones
streets.
His whereabouts at present are not
known. and inasmuch as he is said to
have disappeared from his home town
believed to be exerting unusual efforts
to locate him as soon as it is possible
to do so.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-07-21
s.nkrup.ey Notice.

In the district court Of the United
States for the southern district Of
Iowa
In the matter Of George Albert Olsen,
bankrupt, in bankruptcy No. 5133.
Order fixing date for showing oppo-
sition to discharge on July II, 1917,
A. D., upon fling and reading the pc
tition OF the above named bankrupt
for discharge herein.
It is ordered that Aug. II. 1917. A. D.,
be- and the same is hereby hxed as the
date on or before which all creditors OF.
and all other persons interested in said
estate and in the matter of discharge
in bankruptcy Of said bankrupt, shall,
IL they desire to oppose the same, hle
in my oiIice AT 1rs ssvines, Sc C
district, their appearance in writing,
in opposition to the granting of said
discharge, and also within ten days
thereafter, file in my said Office speci-
fications of the grounds Of said oppo-
sition.
Witness my hand hereto at my oh1ce
in Des MONIES, Iowa, the date herein
first above written. Frank J.. Comfort,
referee in bankruptcy
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-07-21
HosMER's DEFAULT GROWS.
Short Two Years Ago and State Ex'
aminer Made No Report.

Sioux City, July 21.-That former
County Auditor E. E. Hosmer was
short s2,l90 in 1915 and that State Ex-
aminer c. Ellis failed to report this
to the board Of supervisors, has been
discovered by the board in the second
check of the books.
Immediately upon discovery Of this
shortage. Supervisor Henry Metz went
TO Des Moines for a conference with
State Auditor Frank Shaw. Mr.. Metz
returned last night from the capital
with the assurance of the state auditor
that the department would cooperate
with the board in every way possible
on the recheck.
Now the board wants to know why
State Examiner Ellis didn't report the
shortage to the board. The disclosure
shows that Hosmer had drawn nearly
all his salary for the following year in
1915. The warrant book shows over
drafts Oil the general fund.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-07-21
TO HOLD PATRIOTIC PARTY.
Political Equality League to Entertain
For Red Cross.

The Political Equality League will
give a patriotic party for the benefit
of the Red Cross on the lawns OF
Mesdames r. E. Sears and A. F. Balch,
6. North Second street. Tuesday after
noon. July "a, at 2:30.
Invitations were sent to the mem
bers Friday afternoon, asking each one
to bring friends and also a package
containing something they can spare.
They are also to bring a quarter with
which to buy a package brought by
some one else. The afternoon will be
spent in sewing for the Red Cross for
which the ladies will supply their own
scissors and thimbles.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-07-21
poino Her Bit With Pillow.

Montezuma, July 21.-Irene Bradley,
Of Montezuma. is doing her bit to help
during the period Of war Her work
is in the shape of plowing corn. Miss
Bradley was a freshman in Grinneil
College last year and on her return
from school this summer her father
Will Bradley, who in need OF help on
his farm.
Allen Bradley, the son OF the Family
has enlisted in the army, so it left MIN
with no help. Irene volunteered TO
plow corn and her father granted her
the privilege. She now plows every
day from until II and is earning ~
day. She has healthy coat OF tan
which she proudly displays. She will
enter Grinnell college again this fall
as sophomore.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-07-21
ARRESTED As GERMAN SPY.
Clothing Salesman Known at Clarks'
vile Held in Kansas.

Special TO Times Republican.
GAINESVILLE, July PA dispatch from
Atchison. Kan, tells Of the arrest OF
man giving his name as Fred Edle.
who is suspected Of being German
spy.
Most Of the people Of GAINESVILLE well
remember this man as he spent con-
siderable time here last winter, stop
ping at the fremont hotel. He claimed
to be selling made to measure clothing,
but the goods failed to arrive. He was
suspected Of being q German spy while
here and at times was guarded by Of
ficials OF the government. While here
ne was commonly known as the "kais-
ar
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-07-21
FARMERS BUSY MAKING HAY.
Crop Outlook in Vicinity Of Greene Is
Most Promising.
Times Republican.

Special to Times Republican.
Greene. July 21.-The farmers in this
vicinity have been busy the past week
making hay. Owing TO the amount OF
rain this season the hay crop is very
good. Some of them are beginning to
cut barley and the early oats will be
ready in a few days.
The oat crop will be better than the
average in most cases this year. Many
of the fields have a very heavy crop.
The corn is about two weeks behind
this season on account of the colo
weather, but it is doing nicely now
since the weather has become warmer.
There is a greater acreage this year Of
corn than usual and il we do not have
an early frost there should be a good
Weld.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-07-21
Novel Red cro.. Contest.

Special to Times Republican.
GAINESVILLE July 21.-The Linger
Longer Club have novel contest, each
member being given Red Cross bag
and each is given six months in which
to fill 1t, which will be the Christmas
meeting. The lady having the greatest
amount at that time is to. receive a
silk Red Cross flag. The ladies are
now busy doing all kinds Of work to
add to their fund, such as giving bake
day sales. serving lunches, moving
l&wns, etc
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-07-21
Helps Asthma and h.v Fev.r

Now comes the season when hay
fever and asthma cause thousands to
suffer. II have been troubled for years
with asthma" writes E. c. Schaaf,
Creston, o.. land find Foley's Honey
and Tar the only thing that gives me
relief. 1t loosens the phlegm 80 l can
throw it off and sleep. Had to sit
nights in my chair. not being able to
lie down, before using Foley's Honey
and Tar" A standard family remedy
for coughs. colds, Group. Sold every
WHERE
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-07-21
Thousand DaIIar Hog.

West Liberty, July 21.-A bugaboo
is not such q fraightful thing after all
especially in view Of the local sale OF
one OF its important by-products.
A 702-pound Duroc hog which Nau-
man & Son and Erb & Son Of West
Liberty sold to Swegle & Schonholz OF
Steward, ILL.,, brought $1,000. The hog
was raised by Erb & Son. from one
Of their sires, and turned over to Maui
man & Son to develop. The animal
was a year old last March. This is the
highest priced hog from !oca! fields
for many a year,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-07-21

ment was not built for such RESPONSE
bilities nor can the country bear the
cost Of the new activities unless its
government be so reorganized as to se-
cure greater return to the public in
proportion to the cost of public admin
istration. During the decade preceding
our entrance into the war the cost of
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-07-21
National Budget System.

With the war and consequent In
crease in the costs Of running the gov
eminent the budget system becomes q
question of Importance. Referring to
the war and the relation of the budget
system to it, Medill Mccormick says
in the Yale Review:
1.-THE present structure of govern
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-07-21

the national government had doubled
There was very little interest In public
finance or In the EFFICIENCY OF PUBLIC
administration. Bureaus multiplied at
Washington. There have been no
budgets, no careful and scientific meth
DDS of estimate and appropriation. With
the growth of direct taxation there has
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-07-21

come . sudden and inevitable interl
in both: budgets have been adopted
some states. The national governmes
must follow this road, and quickly. "a
Washington there 10 no budget. no GO,
ordinated method Of appropriation, -
modern and uniform system Of &C.
counting"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-07-21

One Of the brooding and feeding
places of the wild r,geon in Indiana
was twenty-five or thirty mics south
Of Indianapolis in well-wooded dis
trict noted for the mast upon which
the birds feed. 1t is of record that the
latest flock Of any considerable NUM- 4
hers was seen in Pennsylvania in 1908.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-07-21
80 3 6 81 II
WATERLOO

Two-base hit-Durkin. Three base
hit-Reinhart. Struck ouf-by Elan
agan, 8; by Payne, 8. Bases on balls
by Flanagan, Ably Payne. 1. Double
plays-Sohn to Fenerborn; Fenerborn
to Runser. Wild pitches - Flanagan.
stolen bases-Eunick, Clemens. Sac
rifice hits-R. Miller (2). Hit by
pitched ball-:by Flanagan = Durkin
Umpire-Setley. Time Of game-1:35
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-07-21
Notice Ben Hur.

The dues will be paid hereafter to
Mrs. S. NJ. F'arguson, $40 South Fourth
street
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-07-21
STANDING OF CLUBS

Results Friday.
At observation-disclosures, 3; Wa
terloo, 2.
At Fort Dodge-Fort Dodge, s.; Ma
son City, g.
At Cedar Rapids--Cedar Rapids, Z;
Charles City, 6.