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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-19
u. B. CHURCH
BISHOPS CHOSEN
The Rev. w. H. Washinger, of
Chambersburg, New Mem
ber of Board


Wichita, Kan. May 19. = At the
general conference of the United
Brethren Church yesterday, five
bishops of the church for the next
quadrennium were elected as fol-
lows: William NJ. Bell, II. II. Fout
w. II. Washinger. Bishop Wash
niger. the new member of the board,
is from Pennsylvania, living al
Chambersburg, and has been super
intendent of the Pennsylvania con-
ference of that denomination for the
last fifteen years. 1t is not yet known
to which district he will be assigned
Other officers elected are: DR.. w. r.
Funk, publishing agent; DIR. j. Nj
Phillippi, editor Religious Telescope;
DR.. c. b. Brane, associate editor Re-
ligious Telescope.
After Bishop Washinger's election
was announced he was escorted to
the platform by the Pennsylvania con-
ference delegation and addressed
the conference relative to his work
for the church.
DR.. A. T. Howard was elected for
eign missionary bishop. Bishop
Howard addressed the conference on
"Unoccupied Areas"
Two veteran ministers. the Rev
c. w. Miller and the Rev. George
Miller, are brothers, and have been
in the ministry 67 and So years re-
spectively. Their addresses to the
conference were impressive. DIR. w
Il. Funk, publishing agent, who ar
ranged a special Pullman train from
Dayton which carried one hundred
and SiXty-three persons to Wichita
is arranging a similar return train
from Wichita to Dayton on the ad-
iournment of the conference next
Monday.
Victor Murdoch, senator from
Kansas and editor and proprietor OF
the Wichita Eagle, addressed the
general conference on the sup1ecl
THE Vests Work For the East" In
which he described his visit to
France during the war, seeing the
hospitals where $4,000 wounded
were treated, and one hundred thou
sand widows, and to China, blighted
by centuries of governmental malad-
ministration. He declared that our
country was going to win the war not
for conquest or power but for the flag
and it's principles of humanity and
liberty, and that democracy is going
round the world. He expressed the
wish that President Wilson would
shut off the use of grain for the dis
tilling of liquor.
Bishop Weekley, who served as the
Bishop of the East District for the
last four years, and who retired from
official life at this conference on ac'
count of failing health, will be made
bishop emeritus.
Five cities are competing for the
session of the general conference ir
1921, Detroit, Mich, indianapolis
Ind. Columbus, Ohio. and Washing
ton, ID. c., invitations from which viii
be given to the conference. The de
cision will be made by the Board ot
Bishops and Publishing Board an6
Agcn1.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-19
Home Defense Company
Take Part in First Drill

The Home Defense Company of
the Stevens Memorial Guard met
last evening for the first drill under
captain George S. Davis, who put
1t through the first steps in the man
ual OF arms. The mem bership of
the company includes men and bows
over and under the military age
and Will be used for emergency dur
ing the period of the war.
Forty-tive members of the Stevens
Memorial Guards mobilized this aft
ernoon Tor their drive on the plot of
ground at Seventeenth street and the
Philadelphia & Reading Railroad.
The plot was divided into smaller
lots and each boy will be held re-
sponsible for his own particular lit
Il ecorner. Potatoes will be the chief
crop and the boys are studying every
phase and angle of the potato grow
ing industry. Walter Vanaman has
been directing the BOYS.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-19
T. R. DENIED RIGHT
TO RAISE AN ARMY
serious business Of making war or
Germany.


serious business Of making war on
Germany.
Regret Expressed
Colonel Roosevelt's friends in Con-
gress who fought so hard for the pro-
vision in the army bill which made IT
possible for him to lead a division TO
France, If the President had author
lied it, expressed deep regret to-day
that President Wilson had decided not
to avail himself OF the Coloneps Of
fer.
Senator Johnson, of California. the
Colonefs running-mate in tht cele-
brated Progressive Presidential cam
paign, only said:
Il am very sorry; very sorry"
Senator Harding, who wrote the
amendment to the army bill authoriZ-
ing sending the Coloners division. is
sued a formal statement, saying he
thought ii a "regrettable mistake" to
refuse the offer.
Foreign of Politics
THE intent was not political" said
Senator Harding. there was no pur-
pose to glorify Colonel Roosevelt.
Frankly we were trying to popularize
the war, to do something to awaken
the American spirit and mollify the
hostility to the conscription plan.
But, we are enlisted for the war,
and good soldier salutes the COM
mander-in- chief"
Senator Harding predicted the Colo
mel would set service at the front as
major general in the New York Ma
tional Guard. Such a commission has
been offered him by Governor Whit
man.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-19
Recruiting Age Here Is
l8 to 40; Taken in to
Serve Only During War

Captain w. f. Harrell of the local
recruiting station this afternoon re-
ceived a message from the War De-
partment giving several new lights
on the recruiting situation for this
district.
The age will be from Is to 40, the
only educational requirement will
be an ability to speak English. \Any
alien not a subject of Germany or
her allies may be enlisted. The oath
taken when recruited will be
changed to read For the period of
emergency unless sooner DISCHARGED. F"
Captain Harrell said this would re-
heVe tn eminds of many young men
VINO nave been afraid of enlsting
lest they should be forced to serve
four years or period longer than
the war.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-19
KNOX SUPPORTS
SHIP SEIZURE
Tells Senate Congress Must
Give All Possible Powers
to President

Washington, ID. c.. May 19.-Dis-
agreeing with many of his Republican
colleagues who are opposed to giving
to the President blanket authority to
take over ships that are under con-
struction for foreign Governments in
American yards, senator PnIianuer Z.
Knox, OF PennsylvanIa. maze speech
in the Senate in which he SAID the
Chtef Executive would never utilize
the maximum authority granted.
He said the effect of giving the
PRESIDENT such WIDE powers in hand
ling the existing situation would
show that Congress meant to make
good on its pledge TO furnish all the
resources of the country in winning
the war against Germany.
Il think the more responsibility the
President is clothed with and the more
real power, tnaG is given him to prose
cute this war the higher the standing
OF the United States will be in the con-
scientifically drawn that the super
structure Will topple over and fall be-
cause its foundation is so weak.
This is a most extraordinary and
itself in 1t is called upon Tor the
first time to fight upon foreign soil,
and IL we are to take any active,
manly part in this conflict we must
must reach this by ships. We must
transport troops and supplies more
than 5000 miles, and our BOTTOMS are
unequal to the task.
Vessels in the coastwise trade all
are being drawn into the Mort Allan
tic service and made to serve the pur-
poses of this war. There is no danger
IN conferring the powers described in
this bill, except to the United States
II they be withheld. This power never
will be used to the maximum extent
and possibly not at all. The only
purpose is to empower the Govern
ment to utilize facilities DrOmDtlV and
effectively. We can't build ships faster
than the facilities of the shipyards,
but l know the managers are prepar-
ed to deliver materials as rapidly as
the shipyards can use them.
1t is good to have 1t go out to the
world that Congress is going to live
up to its word and will pledge all the
resources of this country to the war"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-19
GOVERNOR WILL
SOON ISSUE DRAFT
PROCLAMATION
First Conference Hree Tues
day ;Plans Are Fast
Maturing

Governor Brumbaugh will issue
his proclamation calling upon the
young men of Pennsylvania within
the class covered by the Presidents S
draft proclamation to appear for
registration as soon as he returns to
this city on Monday. Copies of the
statements of the secretary of War
and the provost marshal general
were received at the office of the
Governor to-day.
Two-thirds of the sheriffs of the
counties of the state and of the
mayors have replied to the Cover
nor's request for them to come here
| Tuesday to discuss the registration.
7 practically all are expected to ap-
pear.
Governor Brumbaugh sent the
following telegram to the sheriffs of
the several counties of Pennsylvania
last night:
I'm order to comply completely
with the directions of the President
concerning registration of all men
available for military service in this
Commonwealth l hereby summons
you to meet me in the Executive
Chamber, Harrisburg, on Tuesday,
next, at three-thirty o'clock p. m.
Wire acceptance.
me SdIlc telegram was also sent
to the mayors of the following
cities:
Allentown, Altoona, Chester, Eas-
ton, Erie, Harrisburg, Johnstown,
Lancaster, McKeesport, New Castle,
Philadelphia. Pittsburgh, Reading,
Scranton, Wilkes Barre, williams
port, York, and to the burgess OF
Norristown having a population of
more thon 10000; also to the boards
of registration commissioners of the
cities of Philadelphia, Pittsburgh
and Scranton.
The Department of the Secretary
of the Commonwealth has received
supply of the cards for the regis
tration to be used in emergencies,
the sheriffs and mayors having been
sent their allottments, and the de-
partment is preparing to take care
| of the registration lists when filed.
The supposition is that the lists will
be sent to Harrisburg and sent to
Washington by the Governor
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-19
CORONERS TA MEET

Coroner Jacob Eckinger will be
among the representatives at the
state Convention Of Coroners who
will meet at Wilkes Barre. Tuesday.
Wednesday and Thursday of next
week. The Elks' club will be the
headquarters of the delegates. Dir.
Charles l.. Ashley. of Plymouth, cor
oner of Luzerne county, will deliver
the presidents address. T.. j. Jami-
son, of Pittsburgh, is vice. president.
The following speakers have been
announced: DR.. w. r. Delaney, Will
Transport; DR. w. S. Wadsworth.
Philadelphia; Dr. G.. M. Moore, Potts
Vile; John r. McGlathery, Norris
town: DR.. f. p. Steck, Shamolxin; DR..
John Price Jackson, Harrisburg; State
Commissioner of Health Dixon. and
DIR. McClintock and Deputy Coroner
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-19
Will Represent Pilgrim
COmmandery at Conclave

Division Commander, Arthur d.
Bacon, Commander Il. c. Neely, and
Captain-General w. a. Boil will
represent the Pilgrim Commandry No.
IL, knights Templar, at the annual
state conclave which will open at
Pittsburgh, Monday. The conclave
will be in session until Thursday.
The meeting this year will be a
strictly business session. On account
of the war all demonstrations have
been called off. Right Eminent An
drew G. Williams, of Butler. Grand
Commander. will retire at this ses-
sion and his successor will be chosen
at the election, Wednesday, The in
held Wednesday,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-19
Courthouse Notes

Common Pleas Court. - Mr.. and
Mrs. John L. Koons, of Palmyra,
were awarded a verdict of $3.50
damages against the Philadelphia
and Reading Railway Company, be-
cause of an accident which resulted
In the death of their son, Lester.
The case was closed late yesterday.
Mrs. Annie Bordner, of Carsonville,
awarded $40 because of alleged SIAN
derous statements said to. have been
made against her by George Paulus
In courtroom No. 2 to-day before
Additional Law Judge S. ]. NJ. Nc
Carrell, the suit OF Ovid r. Girvin
against Joseph /. Shearer. Jr., was
started.
Divorces Granted. - Roy X. AL.
bright was granted a divorce from
Dora NJ Albright was granted di.
vorce to-day by the court Florence
M Foutz also was given a divorce
from Oscar ". Foutz.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-19
$268,OOO to Be Applied
to Retirement of Bonds of
Central Iron and Steel

The Girard Trust Company, Phila-
delphia, trustee under the mortgage
of the Central Iron and Steel Com
pany, dated August l, 1905. has ad-
vertised that the receivers of the
company have turned over SECS, 900.
which is to be applied to the pur-
chase and retirement of first mort
gage five per cent. bonds and certif-
Gates of deposit. Sealed proposals
will he received until June Is at 3
o'clock, and the bonds offered at the
lowest price viii be purchased on
June 10. All arrears of sinking fund
payments due under the mortgage
have been made. The. purchase of
these bonds will mean big reduction
in the debt of the company. Nester-
day the discharge of the receivers was
asked by President Robert II. Irons.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-19
TWO-MONTH-OLD CHILD
is DESERTED BY PARENTS

Deserted by his parents two-month-
old Jesse Austin Hawkins has been
turned over to the county poor au-
thorities and taken to the almshouse
Mr.. and Mrs. Wyant Hawkins, par
ents of the child. have been residing
at III South Fourth street, Steelton
with Mrs. Matte Williams. according
to information obtained by Clerk j.
William Bayles. of the County Poo~
Board. The child was born March
10. on Thursday. according to Mrs.
Williams story, the parents left, de-
sertng the child. Nothing has been
heard of them since.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-19
Golden Jubilee Observances
Closes Spring Reunion

The golden jubilee celebration of
the Scottish Rite bodies of the Har-
risburg consistory closed the spring
reunion last evening.
Fred j. Kramer opened the pro-
gram with an organ recital followed
by prayer by Joseph II. Mussel-
man. Introductory remarks were
mander-in- chief. w. II. Boyer sang
a solo.
Three members of the Supreme
Council, William Peiffer Weiser, Cam
den, n. j.; William Munroe Hamil-
ton, Pittsburgh, Pa, and Rollin Wes-
ton Meeker, Binghamton, N. Y, made
speeches.
A duet by W. L. Dietrich and w.
II. Boyer was followed by an ad-
dress by Arthur ID. Bacon, Half
Century of Scottish Rite Masonry in
the Valley of Harrisburg" After
music of the Consistory quartet JOS
eph Allen Lyter pronounced the BEN
edictiOn.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-19
Ross BOas Ordered to
Fl. Myer Training Camp

Ross III. Boas, formerly of 115 State
street, this morning received word to
go to Fort Myer to enter the training
camp for a commission in the reserve
corps.
He is a graduate of Lafayette Col
lege and has been connected with gold.
mining in Nicaragua. copper mining in
Utah and has lately been living at
Franklin. n. j.. where he was em-
ployed by the New Jersey Zinc Com
pany. He is % years of age.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-19
14O Missing After U-Boat
Sinks British Transport
in Mediterranean Sea
Bv .isSocidicd Press

London, May 19.-The British adj
miralty issues the following state
ment for newspapers:
THE British transport Cameronia
with troops was torpedoed by an
enemy submarine i'm the eastern
Mediterranean on April 10. One hun
dred and forty men are. missing and
are presumed to have drowned"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-19
Over Half of City Cleaned
First Week of Campaign

The first week of the spring clean
up campaign in the city closed to-day,
with a little more than half of the
city covered by the gangs OF men
sent out by the Pennsylvania Reduce
tion Company.
While figures had not been complet-
ed late this afternoon, it is believed
totals for the first week for removal
of ashes, refuse and garbage will
equal If not better any previous mark.
Next week the men will be sent to the
district from Market to Division
streets. Progress will be slower, it is
believed, than in the hill section. be-
cause of the larger accumulation of
ashes during the winter months.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-19
Fishman Purchases Block
of Chestnut St. Propertie:

Announcement was made to-day
that Samuel Fishman has purchased
the properties from 331 to 339 Chest
nut street. from the Commonwealth
Trust Company, acting for the Harris
burg Light and Power Company.
The block is 10i feet by 210 feet. Mr..
Fishfhan announced that he intends
TO build large garage on the site
to accommodate at least 600 automo-
biles. The consideration for the prop
erty was not made public
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-19
"a Allied Vessels Sunk
During Austrian Raid

Vienna. May ia British cruiser
was sunk during an engagement
with English, French and Italian
vessels after an Austrian naval de-
tachment had made successful raid
in the Strait of Otranto, on the
southern coast of Italy, according to
an official announcement made to-
night by the admiralty. Italian de-
stfoyers, three merchantmen and
twenty armed guard vessels, the
statement adds, became victims" OF
the Austrian raid.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-19
RECOVER LOnT

Much of the loot stolen Thursday
evening from the home of Frank Glib
son, 1925 North Second street, was re-
covered yesterday afternoon at the
rear of the lot at 124 Pine street. 1t
was reported that a number of Valu-
able articles had been found at that
address and Detective Hyde Speese in
vestigateu. With the exception of the
potatoes that had been stolen most
of the other articles were recovered
and returned to their owner
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-19
HOWELL NJ. BEoHT HoNoRED

Howell NJ. Becht, son of DIR. j.
George Becht, of the State Board
of Education, has been elected a
member of the Sophomore Honorary
Society at Lafayette College. the
Calumet Club. At the end of the
first year, the members of the
Freshman class who have, by their
accomplishments or personalities,
distinguished themselves among
their fellows are elected to this So
cietV
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-19
Technical High Senior
Dies After Long Illness

H. Bruce Williams. aged IS. died
last night after a lingering illness at
his home, 1921 North Third street He
was a Senior at Technical high school
and would have graduated in June.
His parents. Mr.. and Mrs. L.. G. Will
liams. a sister. Esther. and one
brother, Paul. survive. Funeral SER
vices will be held Tuesday afternoon,
at 2 o'clock, from the home, the Rev.
A. NJ Stamets officiating. Burial will
be made in the PaXtang Cemetery.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-19
w. A. GARvERICH DIES

William A. Garverich, aged So, 1884
Bellevue street, died at his home last
son, Charles M, of Enola, and daugh-
ter, Mrs. Arthur Reynolds, of Ruth
erford Funeral services will be held
Wednesday afternoon, at 2 O'clock,
The Rev. Harry N. Bassler pastor of
the Second Reformed Church, will Of
ficiate,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-19
PLAY AT COURTHOUsE

The Elizabe ethville aBnd. which par-
ticipated in the parade at Steelton
this afternoon, after arriving in Har-
risburg this morning, marched to the
courthouse and gave a short concert.
Percy Swab is leader of the band
which is composed of thirty-two
uieceS
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-19
CRUISER ESCAPES

London, May 19-The British ad-
miralty announced to-day that four
teen drifters had been sunk in a
raid by Austrian light cruisers in
the Adriatic Sea and that the Brit
ish light cruiser Dartmouth was sub
subsequently torpedoed. but reacher
port safely. The official statement
follows:
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-19
TWO GIVEN uEAR1Nc

Lee and Kiner Brownawell. of PEN
brook, were arrested last evening by
Detectives Murnane and Shuler. They
were suspected of having stolen wire
a hearing before Alderman DeShong
this afternoon
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-19
AGED CONGRESSMAN DIES

Washington, May 19.-Repre-
sentative Daniel w. Comstock of In
diana died here early this morning
of pneumonia. He was II years old
and one of the few remaining vet
Grams of the Civil War now serving
in the House.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-19
EYNON FUNERAL MONDAY

Funeral SERVICES Tor Lewis Eynon,
aged n, will be held Monday after
non. at 2 O'Clock. from his home, 1881
Zarker street Burial will be made III
the Steelton Cemetery He is sur
vived by his wife, one daughter, Mrs.
r. c. Herman. and five sons, James,
William. John. Thomas and Lewis
Eynon.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-19
INFANT DIES HERE

Lozlne Biser. a ten-month-old in
FAINT, was taken to the HARRISBURG
Hospital yesterday afternoon and died
a short time afterwards. The parents
were enroute from Toledo. Ohio, to
New York CITY.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-19
sTEELWORKER BURNED

James d. Clay, 1884 Forster street.
is in the Harrisburg Hospital badly
burned about the arms and hands.
lie was injured at the Central Iron
and Steel Company.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-19
SERGEANT TO SPEAK IN CHURCH

otTb tdIII ITd IdTIIH, OF the local
recruiting station, will go to Dun
cannon tomorrow to deliver an ad-
dress at patriotic services to be held
in the Presbyterian Church. mis-
morning three young men from near
by towns Joined the colors at the re-
cruiting station. Each went into a
different department of the service,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-19
sERyIcEs ron Mrs. HOsAN

Funeral eervices Tor Mrs Susan
Hosan were held from her home. 2s2
Xerbeke street. Thursday afternoon,
The Rev. q, w. Hartman. pastor OF
tho ST. Johns Church. officiated She
Is survived by her husband. William
Hosan; one son, Charles. and her
and sistcrsi William H., Simon ID
Jacob B. Elias NJ George F. and Harry
RI. Sherk, Mrs. Susan Il. Laser. Jennie
NJ. Sherk and Mrs. E. B. Sunday
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-19
MRS n. NJ HOERNER

Funeral serVices ror MIS-. Edwin NJ.
Hoerner, aged 35, will be held to-mor-
row afternoon, at 2 o'clock, from her
home, in Hummelstown. Burial will be
made in the HummelstoWn CemeterY.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-19
PRORATE WILL

The will of Mrs. Mary Hubley, of
Middletown, was probated and letters
issued by Register Roy C. Danner to
the daughters, Mary and Lila.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-19
KICKED by MILE

George a. Bruner, 1928 Derry
street is in the Harrisburg Hospital
suffering with a broken leg. Bruner
got too close to a mule.