davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-22

New York, between Tuesday night and yesterday morning.
 Col. Ernest Janicky, Lieut.-Col. William D. Baldwin and Rev. Percy Edrop (chaplain) of the Forty seventh regiment in Brooklyn, have rendered their resignations for busi- ness reasons and have asked to be placed on the reserve list.
 Prohibition against publication of news of the arrival and departure of all Japanese merchantmen sailing in the Pacific and Indian oceans was announced by the Japanese govern ment.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-22

Negroes at mass meeting at Ashe- vile, N. C., subscribed funds sufficient to adopt 50 Belgian babies. The money will buy food for the babies three months.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-22
UNUSUAL

Rather a notable day, this.'
 What's notable about it?' Tt doesn't seem to be a tag day. Kansas City Journal.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-22

The New York Assembly adopted a resolution formally urging Congress In behalf of New York state to provlde for a system of universal military ser vice and training.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-22

The bureau for war risk insurance has decided to issue insurance on V1r- tually all commodities crossing the AL lantic to Europe except guns, arms and ammunition.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-22

Chairmen or business CoIuIAiItooS recently organized by the Chamber of Commerce to work in connection with the Council jof National Defence will meet at Washington, April Z.
 A complete census and inventory Of the military resources of the state IS called for in the Robinson bill, re- ported favorably by the New York Senate finance committee.
 The bill granting to women the right to vote under certain condltlons in incorporated villages for all town officers. except road commissioners, was passed by the Vermont Senate.
 Consul Stephens at Plymouth 1n- formed the State Department that fve Americans were drowned in the s1nk- ing of the Vigilancia, the other 1o sailors who were lost being of other nationality.
 The comittee of nunition. manufac- turers and others connected with the munition industry, which was organ ized under the auspices of the Counc1l of National Defence, held US nrst meeting at the War Department.
 Both houses of the Rhode lslanf legislature passed an emergency meas ure authorizing Governor Beckman to call into service for public safety all military or civic organizations and to enroll a volunteer constabulary.
 Without the breaking of lock. or the jimmying of 9 door the trifle of $2,7O0 worth of postage stamps dis appeared from the State Industrial Commissions office. 230 Fifth avenue,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-22

Copper exports in January total1ed 115,771 pounds valued at $35, 5,020,662.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-22

Orders were received at Fort Tot ten assigning Col. William G. Haan, commander of the post, to be aeron- autical officer for the Eastern Depart ment.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-22
BRIEF NEWS NOTES

The American Woolen Co.,, of Bos- ton, received from the United States government a contract for 445,OoO yards of cloth for overcoats to cost $1,5O0,000.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-22

The law and order committee of the Pennsylvania House voted unanf- mously to report favorably to the House the Vickerman local option bill
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-18
$1,000 REWARD.

@lUO'VU IN gold VIII Oe PAID TO whoever Sug-
gests the name that the judges select as the one
best suited for our new remedy, the wonder tonic
Tablet.
This formula has now been completed. It
has been passed upon and pronounced good by
prominent authorities. 1t is the last word in
remedy that builds, rejuvenates, invigorates the
pale, the tired, the Iistless
1t is all ready-but the name.
We want the public to name this new won
der remedy and will give $4,000 for that name.
Send in your suggestions many or as few
as you like. The selection will be made by board
of five competent men whose decision shall be
final and irrevocable and everyone who submits
any suggestions thereby agrees to accept and abide
by the decision of the Board of Judges.
Contest is open to all excepting the em-
ployees of this Company. There are no condi-
tions, restrictions entrance fee.
Send in your suggestions promptly. Every
suggestion will be numbered in the order of its
receipt Contest closes May 1, 1917.
Mail all suggestions to the Board of Judges,
Care of The Sentanel Remedies Co., Masonic
Temple Cincinnati, Ohio.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-18
U-BOAT, DISGUISED
AS SAILING SHIP,
CHASES STEAMER
Submersible Carries Canvas
Superstructure to Hide
Identity
BY Associated Press

New York, April 1S.-A German
submarine disguised as sailing ship
carrying three masts, was sighted by
the British steamship Southerndown
on April 4 when about 800 miles west
of Lisbon and for two hours the Brit
ish freighter was chased, escaping
capture or destruction through her su-
perior speed, according to officers of
the Southerndown on arrival of the
vessel to-day at an American port.
The submarine, the officers said,
was recognized as an enemy craft
when she approached within about
one mile. What appeared to be a
false superstructure of canvas sur
mounted by the masts was on her
decks, and it was while a portion of
this canvas was being cleared away
to enable a deck gun to get into action
that her true identity was disclosed.
The glistening hull of the rounded
deck being plainly seen through
glasses. Full speed was crowded on
the engines of the freighter and for
more than an hour the race was about
even; then the steamer slowly drew
away. For some reason unknown to
officers of the ship the submarine did
not fire on her.
Yesterday when near the American
coast, the officers of the United States
cruiser Birmingham came up and on
signal the Southerndown was stopped.
An officer and an armed guard came
on board from the American warship
and established the identity of the
Southerndown before she was allowed
to proceed
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-18

Bit in the trenches, in the
home, in the Office, in the
factory, in the store, when
the body is nourished with
foods that build healthy
muscle without overtaxing
the digestive organs. Shred
ded Wheat Biscuit contains
the greatest amount of
bodybuilding nuriment at
lowest cost. It strengthens
the muscles of the stomach
and intestines by making
them do their normal work
in a natural way. A better
balanced ration than meat
or eggs, more easily digested
and costs much less. Ready
cooked and ready-to-eat.
For breakfast with milk or
cream, or for any meal with
fruits. Made. at Niagara
Falls. N. Y.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-18
GEN. WEYLER LAST
OF WAR FIGURES
Virtually All of Other Leaders
in Cuban Campaign
Are Dead

Madrid, April 15. - General Wey-
ler captain general of Cuba during the
most critical period of it's transition,
is one OF the few remaining figures of
the Spanish American War. Prac-
tlcally all the others are gone-Ad-
mlral Cervera, who was first bottled up
IN santiago harbor and then made the
dash against the fleets of Sampson and
Schley; General Linares who fought
the land fight at Santiago against Shat
ter, Leonard Wood, Roosevelt and the
others; and General Blanco who was
cuation.
General Weyler, as one of the cap
taln generals of Spain, continues to
De among the notable personalities of
public life. His high military rank
gives him permanent place in the
senate, and his short stocky figure is
seen OFTEN about the streets during
the sessions. 1t is his old rank, how
ever, and not his present part in pub
lie anairs, that gives him his promi-
hence, for new generation has come
on since his time, and the memories of
the war are almost entirely forgotten.
The Captain Generals are received
IN royal audience each year. and this
brought about a remarkable incident
IN the case of General Weyier when he
made his last call of ceremony. These
calls are attended with great formal
ity, the King in full uniform and the
captain generals also in brilliant uni
form with a staff of attendants. Cen
eral Weyler's audience had concluded
ana he was about to withdraw. AS he
poser through the outer court, one of
the sentinels of the royal guard stood
rigid at the gate. The sentinel looked
straight ahead, motionless as the cap
tain general passed, paying no atten-
ton to his exalted military rank. Not
ing this, General Weyler turned sharp
ly on the soldier, and commanded:
Present arms"
The sentry obeyed the command |
and came to present, while the cap
tain general, feeling that the dignity
Of his command had been suitably re-
spected, passed on.
But this did not end the, incident |
The sentry, being one of the royal |
guard, promptly reported the occur |
renee to the captain of the Royal |
Guards, making the point that while |
the King and royal family were in the |
palace the salute of the royal guard |
was reserved exclusively for members |
of the royal family, and that any sa-
luting of persons outside the royal cir |
Gle was derogation of the dignity due |
them.
The captain of the guard sustained ,
the sentry, but as a captain general !
was at issue the case was referred to !
the minister of war. This head of the !
establishment duly consid-
cred the case, heard the view of the |
captain general and of the plain SOL |
der, and finally gave his decision up |
holding the soldier. 1t is one of the !
few cases on record between the high !
est and the lowest rank in the army, !
IN which a soldiers view has been up |
held against captain general.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-18
Strong Black Cigars Too
Much For ''Mister Johnson

Berne. April Is. - A young Amer
lean who said he was student in
Munich and that he was caught by
the war without sufficient funds, ap-
peared at one of the American con-
sulates in Switzerland soon after the
beginning of the war and asked for
any kind of work that would enable
him to save money to get home.
He was hired and proved capable,
energetic and honest. He was known
as johnson" The consul. a genial,
generous man, was in the habit of
handing out to his clerks and assist
ants as many strong cigars as they
would take each day. Johnson"
though he made a wry face, always
accepted-and smoked-the cigars.
Eventually, however, he admitted to
a friend in the consulate that he had
accepted them because he believed
he would gain favor with the chief in
that way, but that they made him
i'll. He was sent to a hospital, and
there the inevitable revelation came.
johnson" in reality was q New York
woman who, while in Munich, had
donned mems clothes to cross the
German frontier. She returned to the
consulate but once after having re-
covered from the chiefs strong cigars
and then only to resign. Somehow,
without a passport she got into Italy
and obtained passage to America on
steamer sailing from Genoa.
CAN HEAR MONEY DROP
Rome, April IS. Because there
have been in this war a number of
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-18
ARCHITECT OF NEW
PENN-HARRIS HERE
[Continued From First Pagel


great detail. inasmuch as it is the de-
sire of those interested in this big un-
dertaking to give Harrisburg the very
best hotel with regard to appointment
comfort and attractiveness that is pos
sible. There have been unfounded ru-
mors of discontinuance of the enter
prise, owing to the high cost of ma
terials and construction at this time,
but President Wallower and those as
sociated with him are not cutters nor
are they the sort of livewires who
abandon course of action once deter
mined upon.
Construction to Start May
Mr. Wallower left for the West last
night but will return in time for the
opening of the bids and the awarding
of the contract. 1t is confidently ex-
pected that the actual obstruction
work will be started early in May, in
asmuch as the plans are so complete
in every respect that little time Is
likely to be lost in further revision.
The Bethlehem Steel Company has
had the specifications for the steel for
several days and no delay is expected
While the cost of the hotel will be
considerably greater than was first an
ticipated, owing to the changing con-
ditions, it is still the full intention OF
the hotel officials and directors to go
right ahead, especially in vie wof the
very serious situation with respect to
hotel facilities which now confronts
the city. 1t may not be generally
known that night after night men walk
the streets of Harrisburg with hand
bags and suitcases seeking a place to
sleep. This is most lamentable from
every standpoint, and particularly so
during the session of the Legislature,
when so many come here for important
hearings and to transact business with
the several departments
To Speed Up Work
The passing of the Commonwealth
Hotel without notice has been most
deplorable and there are stil those
who stop in amazement in front of the
old hostelry and wonder what has hap
pened Many do not yet know that a
fire some weeks ago ended the exist
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-18
EDITOR is JAILED

Toxic. April IS. - Daikichiro Tag
ava, a former member of the Diet
and Under-Secretary of State, has
been sentenced to five months i'm
prisonment for publishing an article
regarded as rejecting on the dignity
of the Imperial House. The article
elaborated upon the activity of the
elder statesmen in connection with
their recommendation to the EN-
peror to appoint Count Terauchi pre-
mier in succession to Marquis Okuma.
The editors of several other maga-
zines which reproduced the article
were convicted and sentenced, or
fined.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-18
APRIL 1s, 1917.

genuine cases of men who have been
struck deaf. and dumb by gun shock
1t has become a favorite form of
malingering by men who wish to
avoid the risks of the firing line or
particularly desire to be sent home.
They act as though they could hear
absolutely nothing. Neither can
nonade nor the voices of their moth
ers who sometimes are brought to see
them can they apparently hear. Un-
der these circumstances n shrewd
old army doctor has discovered that
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-18

ence of the famous old hotel. hTese'
conditions have spurred the directors
of the Penn-Harris to urge upon the
architect and contractors to lose no
time in preparing for the construction
work. Meanwhile President Wallower
and those associated with him are anX-
ious that all who have not yet taken
any stock will avail themselves of the
opportunity so that there may be no
reason to eliminate any of the better
features of the hotel in the final let
ting of the contract.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-18
CARRANZA MAKES GIFT

Mexico City, April is. = General
Carranza has made personal gift
of 10000 pesos to the town of Her
mosillo in recognition of the fact that
this city was the first to receive him
in friendly and hospitable way
when he took the field against the
late General Huerta in 1918.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-18
AOKI ON JOB

Pekin, April is. - Lieutenant Cen
eral Aoki, the distinguished Japanese
officer appointed as military adviser
to President Ii Yuan-hung, has ar
rived in Peking and entered upon his
new duties. 1t has been carefully
pointed out by both Japanese and
Chinese officials that General Aolli's
position is far less important than it
would be if he had been named mill
tary adviser to the Chinese govern
ment, as was originally contemplated.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-18

Women's black and white fibre silk
hose that sells regularly at AN =
soc, will be at Salkins on /OC
Thursday at ............ II ~
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-18
WHAT HAS BECOME
OF JOHN w. SMITH?
CONTINUED From First Page1

ing that he was going to New York
for few days. Despite the fact
| that he was going for only a few
days, according to the statement of
the people at the boarding house, he
| too three grips and everything of
! value in the room. Since then Mrs.
| Carrie e. Wagner, proprietor of the
boardinghouse has not heard from
| him. He rented four rooms from
Mrs. Wagner and paid the rent only
until April 1.
Smith claimed to be the sole pro-
! prietor of the Standard Remedy Com
pany. Without the consent of Mrs.
Wagner her house at 1900 North
| Sixth street, was advertised as being
the headquarters of the firm and used
on all stationery. The letter head also
| bears reputed capital of 100000,
| but just where the firm is chartered
could not be learned.
Two offices were also conducted in
! the Commonwealth Trust Company
! building but these were vacated April
| Z, at the expiration of the advanced
rent. On office is still maintained at
44S Hamilton street, where the firm
business is conducted by two office
girls. The force of six employees at
the Commonwealth building were dis
missed.
Bound For Labrador
The girls at the office at 44S Ham
ilton street frankly admitted they did
not know where Smith was. They
claim they have heard from him but
once and at that time he said he was
leaving for Boston and then for Lab
rador. Since that time they have re-
ceived no word as to the affairs of the
Standard Remedy Company.
Smith came to town about two
years ago. From that time until he
opened the new business in February
10 in asa1I ~,
of these trips he met Miss Mabel Noel,
of New Germantown. According to
report, he became engaged to her sew
eral months ago. They were to have
been married June s. All plans were
made for their wedding according to
statements of people at the boarding
house. They had not only selected
the house where they would live, but
an automobile as well. All plans were
made for the wedding trip and the
cities that would be visited. Miss Noel
has not heard from him for three
weeks.
Had Purchased Home
Prior to his going he purchased one
of the finest houses in Camp Hill. One
hundred dollars was made as the first
payment. The family, of course,
moved from the house to be in readi-
ness for Smith to take possession. ].
w. Matthias was engaged to repaper
and repaint the house, although the
interior could not be in better condi-
ton. Neither of the men have heard
from Smith.
"Ready Made" Medicine
Two sorts of medicine were sold by
Smith. The one was known as Pain
Relief and bore the following ad-
vice on the envelopes: Take one tab
let, repeat in half an hour If not re-
lieved. If three tablets do not ease
your pain send for your physician as
your condition requires medical atten-
ton" The other remedy was known
as Liver Relief. They were bought
ready made" from Baltimore firm
and packed at the offices. The girls at
44S Hamilton say, every week they
feel sure they will hear from him but
no word comes.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-18

CAN HEAR MONEY DROP
Rome. April Is. = Because there
have been in this war a number of
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-18
ITALY,s EXPENSES LARGE

Rome, April Is. II With the last
fourth war load Italy has contribut-'
ed to her expenses in this war over
$4,000, 100000, including new taxes
and augmentation Of old ones.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-18
RIG RTUDING SINKS

Mexico City, April ia commits
sion of engineers has been appointed
to decide on some plan to check the
sinking of the magnificent building
housing the Department of Communi-
cations and Public Works. This
building, the handsomest in Mexico.
is slowly settling into the swampy
subsoil. 1t was completed and opened
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-18

the sound of the dropping of a coin
Immediately behind them almost in
variably makes them turn.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-15
If Too Fat
Get Fresh Air
How You May Reduce a
Pound Daily and Improve
Health Amazingly

Lack of fresh air. it is said, weakens
the oxygen carrying power OF the
blood, the liver becomes sluggish, fat
aecumulates, the heart action becomes
weak, work is an effort and the beauty
of the figure is destroyed.
Fat put on by indoor life is IN
healthy and. if nature is not assisted
in throwing it off. a serious case of
obesity may result.
Don't wait until your health is
ruined thru carrying around a burden
of unsightly and unhealthy fat
Spend some time daily III the open
air. breathe deeply, and get from any
druggist a box of oil of korein cap
sules; take one after each meal and
one before retiring-at night, also fol-
lowing the other simple directions
that come with the box.
Weigh yourself every few days and
keep up the treatment until you are
down to normal. Oil of korein is abb
solutely harmless, is pleasant to take,
helps the digestion. and even a few
days treatment is likely to show a
noticeable reduction in weight. This
system has succeeded when other
remedies, etc. have failed. It is the
delight of those who wish to improve
their figure and acquire younger ap-
pearance. Advertisement.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-15
SEVEN SENTENCE SERMONS

We cannot believe Christ ourselves unless be-
ieve in Him for all the world.-Philps Brooks
The of pleasure not know what pleasure
Savage.
They slaves who fear to speak
For the fallen and the weak Lowell.
What blessed thing be able to turn up cheerfuly
after has been turned down-Anon
You may make bricks cut down hammer with
love- but you deal with without it-Tostoy
l would be true there those who trust
would be pure for there are those who care;
| would be strong, for there is much to suffer-
would be brave for there is much to dare;
would be friend of all-the poor-the friendless;
would be giving, and forget the gift;
l would be humble, for l know my weakness;
I would look up, and laugh and love and lift
No be wholly uneducated who really knows the
Bible be considered truly educated who
is ignorant of t-President Schurman.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-15
MILITARISM loses GRIP
War Lords Not Opposed to Disarma-
ment Says Austro War Minister.

Amsterdam, Dec. 15.-The Austro-
Hungarian war minister, General
Stoeger-Steiner, is quoted by the
Neue-Freie Presse of Vienna to the
effect that the relief resulting from an
armistice with Russia would depend
upon the details of the agreement but
that in any case it would relax con-
siderabIy the strain on the Transport
tat;on system.
Discussing the question of disarma-
ment, the general said he agreed with
the recent Statement of Count Ger
min, the foreign minister, that army
and navy expenditures had reached a
level it was almost impossible to main
tain permanently. He said it was In
correct to assume that soldiers like
himself were opposed to the principles
of disarmament. Even to them the
system of military states did not ap-
pear to be the ideal order of things but
disarmament will be possible only if
gradual, universal and simultaneous.
Austria and her allies, he said, dared
not place themselves in such a posi-
ton as to permit the rest of the world
to dictate to them; less than ever to-
day. when the ranks of military states
had been increased by two great pow
ers, the United States and Great Brit
ain.