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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-20
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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-20

SEALED PROPOSALS will be re-
ceived by the undersigned at his
office, 402 Calder Building, Harris
burg. Pa, until > o'clock +. NJ, Mon
day, April %, 1917, for the remodelling
of the Washington Hose House, in ac-
prepared by Fahnestock q Ralda-
baugh, Architects, Il copy of which
may be had upon application TO the
undersigned.
Each proposal shall be accompanied
by a certified check equal to 10 per
cent. of the bid, and the successful
bidder will be required to file a bond,
with corporate surety. for 20 per cent.
of the contract price.
The right is reserved to reject any
and all bids.
L. u. GROSS,
Supt. of Parks and Public Property.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-20
CHICAGO HOARD OF TRADE
Legal Notices

In the District Court of the United
States for the Middle District OF
Pennsylvania - In Bankruptcy -
NO. 345S - In the Matter OF Gideon
{. FeCser, Bankrupt.
To the creditors of Gideon G..
Feeser, OF Linglestown, in the County
of Dauphin, and District aforesaid, n
bankrupt
NOTICE is hereby given that the
said bankrupt was duly adjudiCated
as such on April 10. 1917, and that the
trst meeting of the creditors viii be
held at the office of the Referee, No.
at p. NJ. O'clock on May /, 1917. at
which time the said creditors may at
tend. prove their claims, appoint a
Trustee, examine the bankrupt and
transact such other business as may
properly come before said meeting.
JOHN r. OLMSfED.
Referee in Bankruptcy.
Dated April 20. 1917.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-20
WHEAT SCARS HIGHER

Chicago. April 2o.-Another sensa-
tionat advance distinguished the
wheat market to-day, based, II was
said. on heavy purchases of Septem-
ber for the allies. At the outset prices
fell q little below last nights close.
Then came the bulge. July shot up
Z cents from the bottom to SAIL and
September 1874 cents to sl.89.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-20
CHICAGO CATTLE


Chicago. Ill. April 20. - Cattle-Re-
ceipts, 1000; weak. Native beef cat
tie. $1,000 1925; stockers and feeders,
ST.15 W9.9O, cows and heifers S5.60m
100; calves. $S.50q12.75.
sheep - Receipts, 1000; unsettled.
Wethers' Sl0.60Q12.S0; lambs, s11.10
a. 1855.
Hogs - Receipts. $4,000; strong, sc
above yesterdays average Bulk of
sales, $15.40m 1885: light, S14.60m15.75;
mixed, S15.15 @15.95; heavy. $15150
1900; rough, Sl5.15Q15.4O; pigs, $1,000
q 1890.
CHICAGO BOARD OF TRADE
BY associated Press
Chicago, Ill.,. April 20. Board of
Fl"~e closing:
Wheat = May, 2s6Is; July, zoo; Sep
temher. 1.771a.
Corn-May. 1.444; July. 1401k.
Oats-May, 65 + July. 63Ss.
Pork-May. $3.50; July, 1856.
Lard-May, 2O.7T; July, 2lO0
Ribs-July, 1882; September. 1920.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-20
STRINGS TO HIS PATRIOTISM

Memphis. Tenn. April 2O-Les
Darcy, the Australian pugilst whom
American authorities have barred
from engaging in fights in various
parts of the country on the ground
that he was a Stacker" to-day
agreed to enlist under the American
colors If permission is given him by
the military authorities to engage in
several fights he has booked for next
June and July.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-20
HARRISBURG LIGHT AND POWER
COMPANY
Notice of Special Meeting of Stock khold-
ers to increase the Capital Stock
of the Company in the sum
of S25O,00O.
To the Stockholders of
LIGHT AND POWER

HARRISBURG LIGHT AND POWER
COMPANY:
NOTICE is hereby given that a spec
ial meeting of the stockholders of the
Harrisburg Light and Power Company
Will be held at the principal office of
the Company in the City of Harrisburg,
Pennsylvania, at o'clock p. NJ. on the
4th day OF June, 1917, to take action
on approval or disapproval of the pro-
posed increase of the capital stock of
the Company from Three million dol
lars (S3,O00,O00) to Three million two
hundred and nifty thousand dollars (S3,-
250,OOO), and for the purpose of trans
acting any and all business which may
properly come. before said meeting, in
eludlng, among other things, the au-
thorization OF the execution and films
or such certificates and returns accord
ingly as the same shall be deemed
proper and necessary, in order lawfully
TO create SAID increase of the capital
stock of the Company.
This notice Is given pursuant to the
laws OF the Commonwealth of Pennsyl-
Nanta and pursuant to a resolution
adopted by the board of directors of
said Company.
Dated Harrisburg. Pa. March 26, 1917.
H. w. STONE,
Secretary.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-20

NOTICE is hereby given that cou-
pO9 pO9s Nos AL l, Z 3, 4 8 g. is' FL 272;
Lewisburg, Milton & Watsontown
Passenger Railway Company per
cent. First Mortgage gold coupon
bonds due February !, 1910, were lost
on Or about July 29, 1916. and payment
thereon has been stopped.
JOHN Il. WHITTAKER,
ID l. DIEHLA
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-20
TO ACT ON ASH CoMPLAINTs

Council VIII probably be asked next
Tuesday to act on the 200 complaints
which have been received against the
pennsylvania Reduction Company for
failure TO make regular ash collec-
tions. a penalty of So for each one
will be inflicted Commissioner Gross
declared. Tho complaints are being
tabulated now by tho heauth bureau.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-20
NEW YORK STOCKS

Chandler Bros. & Co.. members New
York and Philadelphia Stock EN-
changes, North Market Square, Har-
rlsburgi 1883 Chestnut street, Phila-
delphia; 81 Pine street. New York.
furnish the following quotations.:
New York, April 20.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-20

NOTICE - Letters of Administra-
tion on the Estate of Joseph Ribkie-
wicz sometimes known as Joseph
Rybiewicz and Joseph Opolong), late
of Williamstown, Dauphin county, Pa,
undersigned residing in Harrisburg,
Pa, all persons indebted to said Es-
tate are requested to make immediate
payment, and those having claims via
please present them for settlement.
COMMONW EALTH TRUST COMPANY
(222 Market Street,,
Administrator.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-20
SUES FOR DANfaCEs

Srit was started to-day by Harry
Bowman, this city, to recover $500
from the Harrisburg Railways Com
pany, for damages alleged to have re-
suited when his auto was smashed in
an accident at Fourth and State
streets, April 6. The suit was filed
with Prothonotary Holler by Attorney
Oscar G. Wickersham
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-20

PROPOSAL FOR BUILDING BRIDGE
Office of the Beard of Commissioners
of Public Grounds and Buildings,
State Capitol Building. Harrisburg.
Pa.
ceived by the Superintendent of Pub
lie Grounds and Buildings at his of
flee in the Capitol Building, Harris
burg Pa, until two o'cIock p. NJ,
Tuesday May s, 1917, for furnishing
all labor and material necessary to
build bridge across Muddy Creek,
Crawford County, Penna., on road
leading from Cambridge Springs to
Millers Station, as indicated fully in
plans and specifications prepared by
Thomas a. Gnkey, Consulting Engi-
neer for the Board of Commissioners
of Public Grounds and Buildings of
the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Plans, specifications and bidding
blanks will be furnished prospective
bidders by applying to the Deputy
Superintendent of Public Grounds and
Buildings, Capitol Building, Harris
burg, Pa.
Proposals must be plainly marked
Proposal Muddy Creek Bridge" on
outside cover
JAMES c. PATTERSON.
Deputy superintendent.
L. w. MITCHELL.
Secretary.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-20

FOR A DRY, TICKLING THROAT
THE NEW IOe BOX PROVES THEIR WORTH
Regular sizes &c. s0c, g.. AZ DrusEsts,
SHOWM'S BRONCHIAL TRU CHES
JOHN 1. BROWN & SON. Boston. Mass.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-20

In Mesopotamia the British have
won another brilliant victory over the
Turks, routing an Ottoman army after
forcing a crossing of the Shaft ell
Ahdem, some seventy miles north of
Bagdad, and capturing more than
1900 Turks. This apparently marks
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-20
FRENCH POUND
GERMAN LINE

IContinued From First Pagel
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-20
British Defeat Turks

of Nillers-Guislain, midway
st. Quentin and Cambrat,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-20

VULCANIZING - Tires and Tubes
rebuilt. Work guaranteed. Auto Sup
plies, Accessories and factory seconds
West End Service Station. 1717 North
Sixth street. Bell phone.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-20

FEDERAL SQUARE\ GARAGE -
Court and Cranberry streets; storage
by day or month; moderate rates; "a
hour service. repairs. gas. air.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-20
Additional
Classified
Advertisements
Motorcycles and Bicycles

BlCl Gle BARGAlNS - 10 wheels IL
select from; prices from $40 up TO $45
easy terms; pay while you ride. Dayton
CNCle Z -. 9l2 North Third street
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-20

TIRE REPAIRING - Best of work
guaranteed at reasonable prices. Call
and give us Il trial. Good Service Tire
Co., 1919 Market street.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-09
COTTON GIN REPORT.
Total Prior to January 1 Was 11,O15,-
 225 Running Bales.

Washington, Jan. 9.-Cotton ginned prior to January 1 amounted to Ill., 045,225 running bales. including 1SS,- 052 round bales and 113, ,359 bales of sea island, the census bureau today announced.
 Last year prior to January 1, gin nings amounted to 10,636,77S bales, or 96.1 per cent. of the crop including 1O5,785 round bales and SS,923 bales of sea island.
 Ginnings by states follow: Alabama, 54O,S2O: Arkansas, 1,O6O,70S: Califor- mia, 28,237: Florida, 5O,355; Georgia, 1,S11,266; Louisiana, 436,337; Mississ- ippi, 777,213; Missouri, 55,727; North Carolina, 642,S24; Oklahoma, 79S,- 963; South Carolina, 922,0so, Ten nessee, 357,1 Texas, 3,52G,1 Vir- ginia,. 26,192; all other states 1l,2S3.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-09
FIREME1N WANTED.

Anyone of suitable age and health to whom the life of a fireman has attractions now has excellent oppor- tunities to become connected with the local department, both as a perma- nent fireman or call man. Chairman k. G. Babcocll has requested the press to aid him in search of suitable ap- plicants.a About 10 applicants arc wanted to take the civil service ex- aminations for appointment with ex- cellent prospects that eight will re- ceive permanent appointments soon. There is no limit to the number of applications desired for the call de- partmentA
New Britain herald., 1917-01-09
Public Utilities,
''BILLY' SUNDAY MEETING.

If the proposed trip of the local people to Boston to hear Billy" Sun day becomes a reality a Billy Sunday meeting will be conducted at the Methodist church next Sunday even ing. Hymns as used at the Sunday sessions will be sung and different people will tell of the trip. One will tell of the trip to Boston, another to the Tabernacle, another a description of the Tabernacle, another of the Sun day speech and so on until all points have been covered. Plans are pro- gressing rapidly from the New Britain end of the project and if Hartford turns out and does it's share the special train will be assured. Money will be refunded to those who pur- chased tickets if the trip fails.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-09
FINANCIAL NEWS
SURPRISE FOR LAWYEH
Clients Promised to Plead Guilty Changed Their Mintls-Sablj
 Battlers Fined $50 and S35.

Angelo Chiarallitti, alias Anl Battalllo, of IT Webster Hill was h| $50 and costs and Charles Rossa Church street $3 5and costs by Jj James T. Meskill in police court morning for assault upon each od Sunday with a razor and rcn kri They pleaded guilty upon the advicI their counsel, Attorneys Patrick McDonough and A. A. Greenbl Both were badly cut in Sundays cas at Lilac street and Berlin aveI
 Until they were arraigned, Att neys McDonough and Greenberg pected their clients to plead gu1 They were unDrepared and surpr1 when the not guilty pleas were
 tered and asked a brief intermisa for further conference.
 Clarence Burr, chauffeur for ond the Great Western Markets autoI bile delivery trucks, was fined $3 costs with Judgment suspended,
 operating a motor vehicle yester, without an operators license.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-09
Thomas Henry McKirdy.

Thomas Henry McKirdy, one of the oldest Odd Fellows in the city, in number of years affiliated with the order, having been a member of Phoenix lodge for over 39 years, died today at his home at 1120 Stanley street following a brief illness. He was 66 years and for many years had been employed at the Corbin Screw division of the American Hardware corporation. He is survived by his wife. a daughter, Mrs. w. M. Decker of Canada; sister. Mrs. Jane Sallo- bury of this city; six nephews and five nieces.
 The funeral will be held from his home at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon with Rev. Warren F. Cook, pastor of Trinity Methodist church, officiating. Burial will be in Fairview cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-09
WOMEN AT WHITE HOUSE
Suffragists Storm Presidents Baili- wick to Secure His Support for Amendment to Constitution.

Washington, Jan. 9.-Renewed pleas to President Wilson to support the constitutional amendment for wo- man suffrage were made at the White House today by a delegation of 300 members of the Congregational Union for Woman Suffrage who presented memorials on the recent death of Mrs. Inez Milho1land Boissevain.
 The women had arranged for sev- eral speeches but. because of the limited time at the disposal of the president, instructions were issued at the White House that only one woman could speak.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-09
GENERAL MOTORS
 HAS LONG DECLINE
Total Drop of Day IA IA Points,;
 "NeW Haven" Off

Wall Street.-General Motors which reflected disappointment at the one per cent, quarterly dividend, increased its loss to IA 1-4 points and New Haven's decline of 3-4 was asso- ciated with the indifferent statement of November earnings and impending labor trouble. The movement else- where was unimportant Steel was irregular and specialties were ne- glected. Atchison and St. Paul re- corded one point concessions but Union Pacific and Reading were only occasionally quoted. The market inn proved at midday, coppers leading the rise. Bonds were Irregular on heavy offerings of international issues.
 Closing-Steel and the oil issues led the list to best prices of the day in the final hour. The closing was strong
 Sales approSimated 6O0,OO0 shares.
 New York Stock Exchange uuota- tions furnished by Richter & Co.,, members of the New York Stock Ex- change. Represented by E. w. Eddy.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-09
VILLAS RANKS SHATTERED,
Bandit and Outlaw Force Fleeing
 Toward Mountains.

Chihuahua City, Mex, Jan. B. Villas ranks were completely disor- ganized in the retaking of Parral, according to a detailed report of the action there received last night at the local military headquarters. On ac- count of General Francisco Murguia's close pursuit after the battle of Jimenez Villas men had no oppor- tunity to reorganize. Panic struck them after they lost thirty five killed in the fight with Generl Favela, who caught up with them yesterday. Parral was re-occupied by government troops.
 Villa and Salazar are reported to be fleeing toward the Sierras.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-09
GLASTONBURY HAS
 DISASTROUS FIRE
Flames Consume Barn, Including Live Stock and Tobacco Crop loss
 May Reach $1S,OOO.

Glastonbury, Jan. 9.-The tobacco warehouse, barn, garage and carriage shed in which farming implements were stored, belonging to Christo- pher Handel, in Colchester avenue, were burned today. The loss is be- tween $15,00O and s1S,O0O. Insur- ance is partial, especially on tobacco in the warehouse, which alone was worth about $9,O0O. This tchacco was from twenty acres of the leaf.
 The fire began in stock room probably from a lantern left burning there. In the barn were lost a pony, a pair of mules and seven head of cat tie. Three COWS broke away from their hitching ropes and were gotten out although each was burned. An automobile taken from the garage was one of the few things saved.
 Chemicals brought from the J. B. Williams soap factory were used in fighting the fire and the house was saved by this means, as were several tobacco sheds in the rear.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-09
DEATHS AND FUNERALS,
Mrs. Cora E. Hamilton.

Mrs. Cora E. Hamilton, widow of John B. Hamilton, formerly of this city, died at her home at 40 South street in Bristol last night, following an acute illness of about six weeks and period of partial invalidism last ing over a year. She was aged 56 years and passed many years as a resident of this city She is survived by her mother, Mrs. Francis l.. Alvord of this city, one daughter and three sons. The funeral will be held from her home at 2 o'clock tomorrow after noon with Rev. l.. H. Dorchester of Bristol and Rev. Henry Still of For estville officiating
New Britain herald., 1917-01-09
LAWSON PROMISES
 TO NAME PRINCIPAL
(Continued from First Pagc)

Were there not others who might have foreseen a break in the market as you did ?"
 Hundreds of them" By a process of elimination, Chip erfield then established by questions that Lawson had no knowledge which would be accepted in court, of any broker, including Bernard Baruch, who was operating on a leak of any office of the government, who had any knowledge of 8 leak or of any mem- Der of either house who operated on the exchange during December either on 8 leak or otherwise.
 Fears For Country.
 Representative Chiperf1eld then urged Lawson to give the name of the 'leaker". He was reported to have given to Chairman Henry ir, confi- dence ten days ago.
 Again Lawson refused to answer on the ground that to make public the name would result in more serious consequences to the country than his being punished for refusing to answer.
 "Did you give any name tc Chair man Henry?" persisted MT. Chiper- field.
 "Whatever I said to him was said III SOHllucnCc
 "I'll release the witness from any consequence" replied MT. Henry.
 Did you mention any name to MT. Henry as that of the leaker2" repeat ed Chiperfield.
 1T did not.'
 1T would rather take the conse- quences than to mention the names now. There is another name that might be mentioned that would pre- cipitate even more, serious conse- Guenoes. But this is not the time nor the place."
 Representative Cantrill then asked MT. Lawson if he would furnish all the names to a special Investigating committee should the rules commit tee recommend and the house order an inquiry.
 1T will.' replied Lawson emphati- cally. ''If there is drastic. investiga- ton I'm willing, under those circum- stances, to say that it would be more serious for n,e not to give the infor- mation I have than to give it. But do believe it is too serious a matter to give before this committee has de- termined what 1t will do." ..t
 You really have no interest in any investigation about the leak any way
 
 Garrett. "Al' on earth you want is an investigation of the stock exchange that will lead to feGe:al regulation, Is it not?"
 "Yes, that's true" said Lawson frankly, arouslng the surprise Of some of the committee. "The only motive behind your agi- tation of this matter is to force dras- tic inquiry into the stock exchanges for legislative purposes" Garrett con- tinued. "Absolutelv,' said Lawson. And you are a common stock 1 gam bier, ale you not?" interjected | Harrison. ''The same as you are," retorted 1 
 'What d. you mear by that de- MT. Harrison. "Only that I deal in stocks just as | you or any other eitizen seeking in vestnent might do.''
New Britain herald., 1917-01-09
John HI. Rittner.

Following a lengthy illness, John H .Rittner died this morning at his home at PIT North street. He was born in Germany 57 years ago. For many years he had been employed as skilled mechanic at the Landers, Frary & Clark plant. Besides his wife, he is survived by three daugh- ters: Mrs. Milda Gibson and Misses Eleanor and Mary Rittner and three sons, William of Denver and Louis and Henry of this city. The funeral arrangements have not been com pleted.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-09
MEETING OF
 GERMAN BAPTISTS
Report of Pastor Roth and Various Societies Show Church in Excel
 lent Condition-OmcersE Elected.

Societies Show Church in Excel
 lent Condition-OficersE Elected.
 The annual meeting of the German Baptist church was held last evening in the chapel, with a large attendance of the parishioners present. The re- port of the pastor. Rev. Carl Roth, and the various officers showed the past year to have been successful. Although death removed from the church rolls many of the members, ther was substantial increase in the mem bership, about 155 names being enrolled at present.
 The following officers were elected: Treasurer, Fred Geschinsky; financial secretary, Ferdinand Young; trustee for four years, William Fishemenn; organist, Miss Emma Schaal; ushers, Christian Erb, Emil F. Schaal Frank Judd, Henry Witz, William Schaal, Jr., and Emeric Kalinovchan; audi tors, Emil F. Schaal and Emeric KaI- inovchan.
 At the annual meeting of the Sun day school the following officers for the coming year were chosen Super intendent, E.. F. Eichstaedt; assistant superintendent. Edward Kiesewetter; secretary, E. F. Schaal; assistant sec- retary, Emeric Kalinovchan; treas urer, William Retv; librarian, E. F. Schaal; assistant librarian, Albert Litke; pianist, Miss Carolise Sass; superintendent of the cradle roll, Mrs. Frederick Geschinsky.
 Officers elected by the Young Peoples society are as follows: Pres ident John G. Luebeck; vice presi- dent, F.. r. Schaal; secretarq, Marie Schnadt; treasurer. Emeric Kalino- vchan; pianist, Caroline Sass.
 The Woman's Missionary society officers elected. are as follows: Presi- dent, Mrs. A. F. Eichstaedt; vice president, Mrs. Carl Roth; secretary, Mrs. Marie Witz; treasurer, Mrs. Richard Schaefer; financial secretary, Mrs. Ferdinand Young.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-09
WANTED TO BE MARRIED
But Young Couple Could Not Say So Until An Interpreter Was Lurcd
 From Boot Backing Establishment.

Desiring to get married but unable to say so in English, James Caper- tone of 1hompsonville and Deaman- tia Nobougastas of this city spent an uncomfortable few minutes in the city clerks office this afternoon until Deputy City Clerk Harry Eargreaves hit upon the scheme of securing an interpreter.
 Accordingly a boot backing expert was summoned from nearby shine parlor and he translated the desires of the young couple.
 A marriage license was also issued this afternoon. to Allen w. Screen of 15 Dwight Court and Mrs. Florence Steele Albrecht of the same address.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-09
CRONA LEADS AGENTS.
Local Man Does Largest Insural
  Business of Any. With Company

Peter Crona. the well known u sorial patrlor proprietor and insura1 agent has achieved an enviable Il ord in the insurance business. represents the New England Mutt company and during 1915 led state agents in the amount of bu ness transacted.
 Again during the past year Crona was the leader among fifty-two agents about Connecticut