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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-19
BOY MURDERER
TO GET RETRIAL

The State Supreme Court at Philadel-
phia to-day handed down decision
granting a new trial in the case OF
Ernest Haines, the Jefferson county
youth convicted of first degree MUIR
der with Henry Ward Mottern, also OF
Jenerson. for the killing of Haines
father.
The cases of the two youths attracted
much attention here as they were be-
fore the State Board OF Pardons for
three months last fall and recommenda-
tions for clemency were refused. Coun-
sci for the two then took an appeal to
the Supreme Court, seeking a new trial
While this was pending Governor
Brumbaugh withdrew the death war
rants for the electrocutions. respites
having been previously granted. When
the warrants were withdrawn the Gov
ernor stated that he would await pend
ing legislation to abolish the death pen
atty.
Sentiment in Jefferson county, which
was against the boys when they were
convicted, is reported as now much op-
posed to their execution.
The Supreme Court also handed down
these decisions:
Penrose's estate (Bucks); appeal sus-
tanned at appellee's COSTS
affirmed
commonwealth VS.. La Priesta Lack-
awanna); judgment affirmed.
Hannigan VS.. Philadelphia and Read
ing Railway Company (Bucks); judg-
ment affirmed.
Beitzinger ct al. VS.. Becker ct al.
CSchuylkilD; appeal dismissed and de-
cree affirmed at appellants costs.
Black ct al. vs. Eastern Pennsylvania
Railways Company (SchuylkilD; judg-
ment affirmed.
Lebanon Valley Consolidated Water
Supply Company VS.. Commonwealth
Trust Company (Lebanon) ; appeal dis
missed at appellants costs.
Visions estate - Visions appeal
(FranlSlin; decree affirmed.
Bixler eD ak,, VS.. Swartz (Northamp-
tom; appeal dismissed at cost of of ap-
pellant. ,n
McMennimem VS.. Lehigh Valley Coal
Company (SchuylkilD; judgment af-
firmed.
Shaafer ct al VS.. Woodside ct al
(SchuyllIilD; judgment reversed, RECORD
remitted.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-19
TROLLEY RIOTERS
PLACED ON TRIAL

Echoes of the trolley strike last July
were brought up again to-day in Dau-
phin county court when d. c. Greenly
and A, H. Yingst. charged with throw
ing stones at street cars were placed
on trial before President Judge George
Kunkel, in Courtroom No. /.
Two other similar cases which have
been continued from September ses-
sions in 1915, are listed also. One of
these has been continued until Thurs
day The Greenly case was called
shortly before noon, and was resumed
again at 2 o'clock.
In courtroom No. 2 Edward Slower,
of Derry township, appeared against
Joseph Blumson, charging the latter
with giving him note for $16S which
proved to be worthless. The note was
given as payment for four cows.
When the grand jury was called this
morning Joseph A. Rooms, of Susque-
hanna township, was made foreman.
Benjamin Nj. Bowers, this city, was
excused. and DEPUTY Sneriff Hoffman
reported that Charles M. Care, of
Lower Paxton township, could not be
located.
No true bills were found against
James Johnson, charged with assault
and battery; Daniel Poorman, aggra-
waited assault and battery, and John
Conroy, rape.
OF the petit jurors George Arbaugh,
city, was excused because of slightly
defective hearing; Augustus Baugh-
man, Swatara township, because ol
quarantine. Others excused were Ad-
Olson Fackler, Harry w. Keeny, and
William P. Shuey. Two cases listed
for Thursday We're continued by re-
quest because of illness of attorneys
or witnesses.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-19
LAW is HELD
BINDING BY COURT
CONTINUED From First Pagc]


trainmen's maximum and minimum
wages to require compulsory arbitra-
tion of labor disputes which may seri-
ously Jeopardize movement of traffic
ana to take measures effectively ia
protect the free flow of commerce
against any combination, whether OF
operatives, owners or strangers"
Justice Pitney for himself, and Jus.
tice Van Deventer, delivered dissent.
ing opinion expressing concurrence N
the view of Justice Day that the Adam.
son law is unconstitutional because
Congress. although confessedly not In
possession of the information neces.
sary for intelligent and just treatment
OF the controversy between carriers
and the trainmen, arbitrarily imposed
upon the carriers the entire and
enormous cost of an experimental in
crease in wages, without providing foI
any compensation to be paid in case
the investigation should demonstrate
the impropriety of the increase.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-19
Commonwealth Now on
European Plan Hotel

The last meal to be served American
plan, in the historic old Common
wealth Hotel, Market Square, was
served last night at supper time. Com
mencing this morning the hostelry will
be conducted on the European plan,
until July l, when it will discontinue
business.
The Commonwealth Hotel is the
Oldest hostelry in the city and has been
the headquarters of politicians and
statesmen since the time of George
Washington, who honored the hostelry
that stood on the same spot with his
presence. Abraham Lincoln stopped
there during the Civil War and the
late King Edward, of England, then
the Prince of Wales was the guest of
the hotel during his visit to America.
G. A. Clements, brother of j. A.
Clements, the present proprietor of
the Commonwealth, after Nav / will
take over the management of the his
toric Eagle Hotel Gettysburg.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-19
Wedding Plans, Lawyers
Reason in Asking Court
For Continuance of Case

Because Eugene M. Cohen, member
of the Dauphin County Bar Associa-
ton, must be out of town several DAYS
this week to prepare for his wedding
on Sunday, the Dauphin county court
continued the case against Charles
Scandlious, charged with indecent as-
sault. Mr.. Cohen represents the de-
fendant and when he called the atten-
tion of President Judge George Kun
KEEL to the case. and explained his rea-
sons for requesting q continuance, the
latter humorously remarked: You
shouldn't be mixed up in such a Scan
kdalous case"
After the laughter in the courtroom
subsided, Judge Kunkel granted Me-
Cohens request.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-19
NAVY'S BEST SHOT Is
DISMISSED FOR DRINKING

Washington, March 19.-While the
navy department has been making a
canvass of young officers sufficiently
skilled in gunnery to protect American
armed liners the most expert young
officer in the service, Lieutenant Thos.
Nj. Upton, has been dismissed from
the service by Secretary Daniels on "a
charge of intoxication.
The case has caused stir in naval
circles because every officer on the
court which tried the young officer
pleaded for clemency, and Rear Ad-
miral Leigh c. Palmer, chief of the
bureau of navigation, added an earnest
appeal of his own to save him.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-19
Ultimate
Test
of Coal
EDUCATIONAL

THE coal consumer is confronted to-day
= with conditions greatly different than of
few years ago.
At one time, coal was just coal
But to-day, in the light of modern re-
search, there are amazing differences re-
vealed in the various kinds and their uses
Sun-Glo
Coal
was selected for customers after many tests
covering long period of years. From every min
ing region is taken several qualities of coal, good
ordinary, and inferior.
Sun-Glo Coal is the best coal from the following
districts: Wilkes-Barre, Lehigh Nanticoke
Mahanoy, Lykens, Lincoln, Brookside etc.
We operate two coal yards in this city-that's
why we can carry so many kinds
Test out for yourselves Sun-Glo Coal so YOU NAV
determine the kind you should store for next winter
United Ice & Coal Co.
Forster Hummel a Mulbsrrx
Third s. Boas 10 & Chestnut Sta
Also Steelton, Pa.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-19
OPEN STREETS IN
ELIZABETHVILLE

Petitions were filed
with the Dauphin
County Court to-
day for the ap-
pointment of view
ers to assess bene-
fits and decide dam
ages in the opening
of a number of
streets in EliZabet
streets in Eliza beth
vile. Preparations
are being made for
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-19
WAR VETERAN is DEAD

Samuel w. Sheesley, aged 81, vet
eran of the Civil War. died last night
at the Polytechnic Hospital. He was a
member of Company A, of the cloth
Regiment, Pennsylvania Infantry. Fu-
neral services will be held Tuesday
evening at 7.30 o'clock from the home
of his son-in-law, Frank Gerhart, 20
North Eighteenth street The Rev. ].
A. Lyter, pastor of the Derry Street
United Brethren Church, will have
charge. Burial will be made in Longs S
Church cemetery, near Matamoras, Pa.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-19
DULL, SPLITTING,
SICK HEADACHE
DR.. James Headache Powders
relieve at once - 10 cents
a package.

You take a DR.. James Headache
Powder and in just few momentsyour
head clears and all neuralgia and pain
fades away. It's the quickest and
surest relief for headache. whether
dull, throbbing, splitting or nerve
racking. Send someone t. the drug
store and get dime package now.
Quit sutferlng-its so needless, he
sure you get DR.. James Headache
Powders-then there will be no disap-
nt.-Advertisement.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-19
Would You Gain a Pound
A Week for Three Months. I.

Then begin taking regularly three
grain hypo-nuclane tablets. which are
made from a health germ of ordinary
yeast and combined with hypophos-
phites and an absorptive phosphorus
Physicians and chemists assert that
this tablet is very largely used for in
creasing the weight and improving the
nervous system because of its aid to
digestion, assimilation and absorption
The food clements which go to make
blood and solid tissue is retained when
this treatment is regularly used for
several months. Most physicians and
apothecary shops supply them in sealed
packages.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-19
APPOINT TRUSTEES

The State Board of Education at its
regular meeting held last week, ap-
pointed the following persons as trus-
tees of the Millersville State Normal
School: A. w. Snader. New Holland;
Jonus B. Martin, Lancaster; II. Edgar
Sherts, Millersville: NJ. r. Hoffman
Maytown; Daniel Fleisher. Lancaster;
Charles /. Landis. Lancaster: John, II
Lands, Millersville; c. Elmer Smith
York; John w. Smoke, Lebanon.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-19
URGES LOCAL Option

Washington, March 19.-Secretar nv
Tumulty has written a letter to
Thomas f. Martin. secretary of the
state of New Jersey, urging that the
Democratic party in New Jersey sup
port local option in the liquor traffic.
He suggested that the Democrats of
the New Jersey Legislature can, by
cooperation with the Republicans,
make this question nonpartisan.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-19
JOHN sK ANE DIES

John Skane. a well-known contractor,
died yesterday at his home, 4O5 Kel-
ker street Funeral services will be
held Wednesday afternoon at 9 o'clock.
from the home. The Rev. +. T.. Curtis.
pastor of the Westminster Presbyterian
Church, will have charge of the se1.v-
ices. Mr.. Skane is survived by his wife.
four daughters, Miss Mary L., Miss Bes-
sic, Mrs. George Aibaugh and Mrs. A. ID.
Hingst; also five grandchildren
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-19
REVOLT pLEAsEs ENGLAND

London, March 19.-Premier Lloyd
George to-day announced in the
House of Commons that on Thurs
day he would move a motion of con-
graduation to the Russian Duma.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-19

eral interest. particularly those relat-
ing to business. will be given extensive
publicity. So far more than 500 bills
have been introduced in the House
and almost 400 t. the Senate.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-19
STEAMER WAS INSURED

Washington. March 19.-The Amer
lean steamer Illinois, sunk yesterday
by a German submarine, was insured
by the governments war risk bureau
for $25O,0O0. The government had
issued no insurance on the City of
Memphis or the Vigilancia.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-19
ENGLIsH MAIL BAGS RIFLED

New York, March 19.-Twenty-six
mail bags addressed to Washington
and the British embassy at Washing
ton, were found to have been rified
on board the Cunard liner Saxonia
upon her arrival here to-day.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-19
TO pEMoRoLIzE GUARD

Washington. March 19.-It was au-
thoritatively stated To-day at the War
Department that demobilizauon of the
National Guard would continue as
planned.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-19
TO STUDY LECIsLATIoN

Study of all pending legislation will
be made by the Pennsylvania State
Chamber of Commerce, Paul Little
field announced, and all bills of gen-
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-19

centennial celebration in the bor-
ough and part of the plans include
opening and widening "a number of
streets.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-19
Harrisburg Telegraph

With its large growth in circulation the acquisition of the
Star Independent the Harrisburg Telegraph presents
tisers the opportunity to tell their messages in
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1917-07-06
Monument Erected in Memory OF Cal
liant Deeds Of Engine-Room Heroes
Of British Navy.

At the Princess Pier Head in Liver
pool, a granite tnohhment has been
sfected in memory of the valiant deeds
IF the engine-rOom heroes Of the Brita
lsh navy, according to Popular Me-
chanics Magazine. In addition to the
interest the memorial attracts az
work of art, it is notable for two
things 1t Is one of the very few shafts
ihdt HAVE ever been raised anywhere
in honor of the fiiafg courageous sea-
going engineers, mechanics, and CO.
workers who have stuck to their posts
In the face of death and performed
their duties with self-sacrifcing pa
Tiotism equal to that. of any soldier
II Sailor. The other noteworthy point
Is that the memorial is the only impor-
tant English work of its type that has
ever been executed solely in granite.
1t is 4S feet in height and consists of
nm obelisk surmOunting heavy base,
on two sides of which are sculptured
groups representing the different di-
visions in the personnel of an engine
room staff. The other two sides of the
rectangular support carry inscriptions
AT the corners of the top part of the
base are four figures symbolicll of
earth, air, fire, and water. Behind
these figures and supposedly supported
by them is q ea-circumscribed globe,
on each side of the back of which Il
flaming sun is visible. A group of
light1y-draped feminine figures, holding
wreaths, crowns, the shaft, which at the
apex is surmounted by fiery torch.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1917-07-06

The farm has an area Of about 60
square miles and the water varies IN
lcpth from to 10 fathoms. The farm
ar selects the spots where the larvne
Of oysters are most numerous and then
he plants small rocks and stones.
Those arc soon covered with oyster
spat. Trey IRE then removed and
placed in special beds, where they lie
undisturbed until the third year.
It.is said that an oyster will not pro-
duce pearl unless It be irf1tated by
some foreign substance. AS soon M IL
feels this lt proceeds to cover 1t wits
nacre, layer on layer, until after few
years 1t has made pearl. When large
enough the oysters are takenH from
their beds and carefully opened; a tiny
speek of some foreign substance is in
troduced int5 their bodies, and they
are replaced in the sea. BY the end OF
from three TO five years the oyster has
coated the foreign substance with
nacre and this has becOme'a pearl.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1917-07-06
WHERE PICNIC IS A PASSION
In Australia People obtain Maximum
of Recreation Without Country
Clubs or Amusement Parks.

AS in the United States, the emo
vles" often constitute the chief indoor
amusement, but the universal recrea-
ton in Australia Is the picnic which
reaches high development. Men,
women aud children, families, clubs
churches lodges and miscellaneous
groups are out on plcnics afternoons,
Sundays and holidays.
Two picnics a week are not Unusual
a yohng lady of my acquaintance bad
five to her credit. The picnickers WALK
ride horses, take wagons, or go by mo-
tor street car, train or boat. They go
to the shore to the woods, to rivers.
TO picturesque hillsides, or to the ZOO
logical and botanical gardens, which I'm
Australian cities are used, not guarded
by '1leep off the grass" signs. The
time is occupied by gosslping, reading.
sewing, writing letters, playing simple
games, eating lunch or supper, fishing.
swimming studying flowers or insects,
or "plain resting"
America has much to learn from the
southern continent of the use of parks
and the attainment of recreation with
ont the expense of country clubs and
Coney islands.-National Geographic
Magazine.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1917-07-06

lie. "But what's happened to Jane
wondcr?7
"I'm Jane" said the girl you see,
we're ell trying 70 eorn money for the
new clubhouse, and whei ! saw your
sign 7 thought I'd like to try It here.
And don't you think when i've side
tracked so many people today you
might give us little donation? Just
n small one would do--a hundred dol
lars OF So"
Doctor Charlie dropped Imply into
u chair. Il Lose" he said weakly.
And, after The suffragettes had their
buiidiig ana Doctor Charlie and Jane
were married. size told him how she
did It,
"There wasn't a soul there to sec
you that day for subscriptions" she
confessed. II made it all up"
Copyright, 1917, by the Mcclure Newspa-
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1917-07-06
poinu Without Copper.

In Germany, where almost all ire
copper is needed by the army, some In
genious substitutes have been found
for it in the peaceful arts. In house
wiring. for instance, iron wire has
taken the place of copper. Iron cannot.
however, be- used as o conductor OF
electricity for long distances, nor
where exposed to the air, because 1t
would cost too much and because 1t
rusts too quickly. Nor can it be used
for telephone wires.
Locomotives are now built with
scarcely any copper Slemens steel TAX
ing it's place. Enameled iron is now
used in breweries, kitchens and other
places which had to give up their cop
per tanks and kettles. go
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1917-07-06
OYSTERS FORCED TO WORK
Japanese Scientist ConceiVes Idea Of
Teaching" BiVaIVes to Pro-
duce Pearls.

The japanese conduct great oyster
farms where the blvalves are taught"
TO make pearls. 1t was Doctor Mkt
notO, a well-knOwn scientist, who
conceived the idea that oysters might
be educated and made to work for man.
After many years of costly expert
mentation he discovered the method in.
use today.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1917-07-06
eusIneaa IlYdrce athY.

The use Of water as an anaesthetic
Is now declared to be old practice,
even in major operations. It is IN
derstood that water has been exten.
sively employed by operators in re
moving countless millions Of dollars
from the American people
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1917-07-06
TIE other Way Around.

Mr.. Angus-"If you. knew how to
cook we could save money" Mrs
Angus-"If you knew how to save
money we could employ a cook"
Answers.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-10-23
" rllr NEEDLE 10 Tlir roll.

10 vain we try 20 make her spilc;
Sh, mopcS about an day
a picture of distress tn" while
She SLOWLY pines away
Nut sundacs have no lure for her.
The film play thrillcrs pail
Shs quite dctests the theater;
In fact. she loathes them an
For. OH her hearts ln >pir'uuhurg
Camp Lewis and Camp Meade.
Where Ted and John and Ton have
gone
To serve their couutrN's need,
At Plattshurg sherman, Prosidio.
with Bob and IIll ANA Jim
Ana each is glad 10 know she's sad,
And Just because Of him.
AVID when we whisper words Of cheer
Her thoughts are lar away,
Upon her dropping lids ID tear
ForbiJs az tu he gay.
She. once $50 trimming iull OF fun,
Sits lonely and cast down.
Her being conferred ON tn, one
who Just last week left town.
The one who's gon go Spartanhurg.
The one who's gone TO join
The boys al uiN, and five or six
At Rockford and pcs Moiuos,
At P%lattshurg Sherman Preside.
where Bot and Bin and Jim
Each one is glad hat She r. sad
Eccauso she misses him.
James =. Montague.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-10-23
ALASKA NATIVES LIKE TNNIs.

High white topped shoes and Silis
ana satin party gowns. work by MAJ
tive Nlasktu- are cited by j T. Nc
Ihorsou of the Seattle chamber of
commerce a. uroof Of the prosperity
being cnloroI uy the residents ~ that
TERRITORY
Mr N'Nhrrsou. who has returned
fr"l % Sis weeks trip to Alaska. says
That the present FAD of the Ertchikan
natives is taxi riding at u cost OF 81
nu hour The seven tdXicahs recently
Installed u' kctrhikau are doing q
land ofnc. business, he says. To bid
goodbye tu 10 native dcpartiur ON
uf mo boats. an entire family OF
native hI,uUs rode down to the dock.
1Iiphtcd uH shook hands with him
wishing Don. good voyage, l,-,u-
tered their motor car ana the head
Of the fluiI' uirily waved tn tho
chauffeur Hume. James
With rh,., .lpidN acquired 'lst" fur
the latest .ft.'- ~ clothing Mr Mo
rhorsuu H has become Y Inorul
@patruuuF, uf inc hoothlook b, both
the m,u ,ua women much To tho dc
light OF tHr |alptblurk Seattle POST
lut',ureH."r
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-10-23

PATRoNIzE the MAN At Hosn

Notwithstanding the nationwide
campaign waged for years against the
mail order houses we find thst thou
SANDS OF people throughout The roun-
try continue 10 patronlze those con.
Germs, TO the deiriment. II course ~
the home merchants.
a cataiog seems "a have q peculiar
fascination for people particular
TAey win scan II from cover
O. cover from Alpha a. Omesa. from
Genesis % RevelatlOns-and mentally
aevonr everything from prunes 10 pale
pills for pink psopie and from aair-
pins 90 pianos-and then SIT doWu ana
order q lot of ~io0. wait q month for
81 20 CONT oniy 20 find when II doe,
arrive this, they could have duplicated
the order with ANY one 81 the reputa
BILE merchants In their home town
The home merchant deserves your
patronage fi- pays takes here and
helli suuDnrt ppr " lsBt.3s. ifnp s,i the
city and run the county and state
governments. n the hat h p1ssed for
the purpose ~ raising funds 20 carry
through snsne project calculated 70
benefit the " he Is one % the
first men 70 chip In lie IL a citizen
In ths community and naturally has A
pride IN It's welfare. It's progress, aud
everything contested with Is success.
TEs mail order eoncern is an out
law ~ does not contribute q cent to-
ward heipinr the city n pays uo
taxes-noi ewes an occupation tax.
Furthermore, II you want an accom-
mediation from IL you can't get h. IN
case you nre hard ~ n want credit.
u - deuied o Every order you
send IN musi be accompanied by tho
cash. witness. for Instance the fol.
iowlne
"~xxxNNN received eol 600 orr
aers Tor goods. accompanied Boy cash
ymcnfs a~sgresuting ~ egs 900 Mon
day, "a rcrord figure IN The hist"fr -
the mail order bmtiress The highest
previous toisl was $500 600 81 r,-a
Decenasar n 1919"
me foresoing Statement the
firm name printed ther-.n. at9earei
IN the Kew York American fohruary
~. gsiT. and We have no reassn -
question SIS You VIII 'o''oe