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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-13
Gets Prison Term For
Mulcting AutOists

Atlantic City, Dec. 13.-Wilbur d.
Specie, former deputy sheriff OF
Harrisburg and politician in Penn
sylvania, was sentenced yesterday to
state prison at hard labor for an in
determinate term OF not less than one
year, nor more than three years, by
Judge G. c. Shinn.
Speece was convicted of eXtortion
while a magistrate at Pleasantville
He was charged with mulcting auto
mobilists to and from the resort
Aided by his specially deputized con
stables, Daniel Haff, of Egg Harbor
township, and Harry Burris, of New
ark, n. j., he reaped 4 harvest by
his practices. Motor travellers from
Philadelphia and elsewhere keenly
felt the gouge and there were many
complaints both to State Motor We
hicle Commissioner w. B. Dill and
Prosecutor Charles S. Moore.
Specie, according to witnesses, set
the fines to, fit the purse. If the luck
less driver confessed that he had a
certain amount the magistrate would
set the penalty accordingly, but was
always considerate enough to leave a
small balance for the victim. Motor
lists readily paid over amounts either
to avoid delay or publicity.
The convicted magistrate was also
sentenced to pay the costs of prose-
cution. He was admitted to $4,000
bail. Haff and Burris escaped with
suspended sentences.
Specie has been convicted and
sentenced to Imprisonment in Penn
sylvania and has also fallen in fed
eral tolls. He is known on the records
as Milton ID. Specie, NJ. Dock Specie
and Il. c. Machamer. When deputy
sheriff at Harrisburg in 1900, he was
found guilty on an indictment charg-
ing six counts. He served about a
year in prison and was heavily fined.
Specie was also arrested at York
and again at Cumberland county, Pa.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-13
Big WAR DRAMA
YBEING SHOWN
For the Freedom of the
World" at Colonial Theater
Today and Tomorrow

One of the greatest war dramas
ever presented in motion pictures is
being shown to-day and tomorrow
at the Colonial Theater as a benefit
exhibition for the Harrisburg Chap
ter. Daughters of 1917, National War
Aid, the theater management agree
ing to turn over a generous share of
the box office receipts to the organi-
cation of women for civilian relief
work.
Love laughs at even the world war
in this great drama. which was
shown for the first time in the city
yesterday. Many who saw it say II
is one of the best patriotic films ever
produced, showing just what happens
to every American man after he en-
lists, and what may happen on the
great .battlefields of France. No de-
tail is omitted and every effort has
been made by the producing company
TO have realism in the war scenes and
to show what is being done in the
tight against the Huns. The story of
the film is a fascinating one, with an
appeal to every true and loyal Ameri-
can citizen.
Gordon Harvey, a wealthy young
American, who has enlisted in the
American Legion of the Canadian
Army because he believes it his duty,
even DeIoTS ms country Is at war, to
fight to uphold the liberty of human
+lty, wins commission and the heart
of beautiful Betty Milburn. Duty calls
him to France, and his bride, distract
ed, disguises herself as a war nurse
and follows, though she knows full
well that If they are found together
at the front it means death punish
ment for them both.
Her presence behind the trenches is
revealed by a cowardly officer who
had been suitor for her hand, and
her husband is called to account. To-
gether they decide on the great sac
rihce. Rather than give her over to
a firing squad he shoots her, and as
she falls, apparently dying, he goes
out on mission he believes. means
certain death.
But Betty, fortunately. has not
been fatally wounded, and her hus-
band escapes death by miracle. He
is rescued under fire from the enemy
by Ralph Perry his treacherous
brother officer. sentenced to death on
another charge.
Husband and wife are reunited in
their great love. Harvey. who has
been promoted to a captaincy, is
awarded the Victorian Cross, and
even the villainous Perry, for his
bravery in his hour of greatest danger.
is spared>the execution of sentence of
the courtmartial.
For the Freedom of the World"
was written by Captain Edwin, Bower
Hesser, an officer of the American
Legion.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-13
M. E. MINISTER'S
CONTINUE DRIVE
Hope to Raise Balance of Ed
ucational Fund at Sum
day Services

number of Methodist ministers in
Harrisburg have been so successful
in getting contributions to the Edu-
cational-Jubilee fund from their own
churchmembers that to-day they will
turn in and help out-of-town congre-
cations which have not come up to
the mark. Among these is the Rev.
Arthur A. Bouton, pastor of the Riv-
erside Church. who completed the
canvass of his own parish with most
fattering results. Accompanied by
/ the Rev. NJ. ID. Rush. of Iowa, he
left last night for the southern sec
ton of the Central Pennsylvania
Conference, where they will assist in
rushing through the campaign, which
is scheduled to close at midnight De-
cember 20.
From the latest report it appears
that $4,000 is needed to make up
the fund assigned to this conference,
$45O,OOO. Some Of the workers be-
lieve that this whole amount will
come in next Sunday, known as
cleaning day." but others believe
the result should not be allowed to
impend entirely on that. One of the
most efficient canvassers from Har-
risburg since the campaign began is
DR.. NJ. j.. SwartZ, superintenden of
the Harrisburg district. Excepting
for a few moments. just long enough
to change his clothes, he has not
been home in one week, stirring
about night and day all over his dis
trict. I'VE will make up the amount"
he predicted in a hasty visit to the
city yesterday Director Empey is
also travelling to every one of the
$50 charges in the conference, and
his opinion is that with the aid of
cleaning day there will be no doubt
of raising the fund.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-13
MAN SLEEPS IN TREE

I'ewistown, Pa, Dec. ia man
giving his name as Matthew ]. Jar
lske, aged "a years, asleep on n hol-
low tree near Newton Hamilton,
very thinly clad and almost frozen
was discovered by residents Tues
day evening, and was brought here
by Constable Roop, at Newton Ham
llton, and locked up on a charge of
Vagrancy.
Jariske Informed Sheriff Van
Zandt that he has $1,44O.S2 on in
terest at five per cent. in the Mark
ley bank in South Bethlehem. Pa.
He had a little money on his per-
son and it was used to buy him
clothes as he was almost naked
The man does not speak English
will and it is hard to learn why
ne selected a hollow tree for q lodg-
ing place during a blizzard.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-13
Protest Made Against
Traction Company's Action

Columbia, Pa, Dec. 13.-The Mer-
chants and Manufacturers Associa-
ton decided at their December meet
ing last night to enter a protest
against the action of the Conestoga
Traction Company in deciding to dis
continue the sale of monthly and
other tickets at reduced rates. The
secretary was instructed to notify
.he traction company of the action
and also to enter a protest in the
name of the association before the
Public Service Commission. The
claim is made that the withdrawal
ct reduced rate books will affect
labor conditions because many per-
sons who work in Columbia live out
side of the borough and use the troll
lex lines.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-13
Interesting Program
For Township Institute

New Cumberland, Pa, Dec. 13.-On
Saturday aft fternoon and evening a
local institute of the teachers of
Fairview township, York county,
will be held at New Market, at which
time the program includes:
1.30 p.' m.-Devotional, e. e. Zim-
norman; Rural Education" II. D.
Rekert; recitations, Mabel Long,
Helen Stahl. Lureta Becker and Leon
Hoff; Language" IL. NJ. Sutton;
query box.
7.30 p. m.-"Manners and Morals" "
Fl. NJ. Straley: solo. w G. Cross; reci-
tations, Miss Esther Seip and Harry
Parthemore; debate, Resolved. That
the Americans of the past were more
patriotic than the present"-affirma-
tive: c. L. Haring and Karth Kelly,
negative: Walter Trout and Blain
Seitz; solo. w. G. Cross; gazette, Miss
Elizabeth Kunkel.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-13
NLASONS ELECT OTFTCERS

Columbia, Pa, Dec. 13.-Corin-
THAN Chapter No. 224, Royal Arch
Masons. has elected these officers:
NJ. h. High Priest, w. S. Oberlin: :
King. I. Scott Smith; Scribe, Charles
E Workman; Treasurer. ]. w. Yo-
cum; Secretary. Luther j. Schroeder:
trustees, John Westerman. Robert S.
Conklin and III. f. Yergey; repre-
sentative, II. b. Clepper. District
Deputy Grand High Priest. DIR. John
II. Bennett, of York, installed the
oilicers. The annual banquet follow
ed at Hotel Columbia, at which
Chief Burgess w. NJ. d. Miller. the
retiring high priest. served as toast
rlaster.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-13

actor for whom Bah has conceived an
overwhelming affection, she arranges
to have the idol call at her fathers
munitions plant seeking work. He is
TO utter phrase from the play,
whereupon he is to be thrown out by
the managers. while reporters tell the
story in the papers and thus put the
sagging play on the road to success.
Unfortunately, a representative of
the British Government, who is buy
ing shells, is mistaken for the actor,
and is the object of the enforced eject
ment. When the real thespian ar
riVes. he is put to work, much against
ms wishes. In the end, Bah blows up
her romance in most unusual way,
and lastlv develops the measles There
are many humorous situations in this
last paramount production, and many
a bright moment for the spectator.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-13

Mrs. Belle c. writes: L am informed
that / have kidney trouble and that
II is fast approaching a serious stage.
What would you prescribe
Answer: If your symptoms are the
usual ones, such as puffs under the
eyes, swelling ankles; scant, copious
or foul-smelling urine, accompanied
by headaches, pains, depression, fever,
chills, etc, | would advise the imme-
date use of balmwort tablets, very
fine remedy for such difficulties, sold
in sealed tubes with fun directions
for administration.
Miss BERTHE l.. asks: What remedy
can you recommend to reduce obesity
safely? l want to reduce about
thirty pounds"
Answer: l rely on five-grain arbo-
lone tablets as being the most effec-
tive and convenient treatment to re-
duce abnormal fat. Druggists sup
ply this in sealed tubes with COM
plete directions. After the first few
days pound day is not too much
reduction.
Mr.. G. r. writes: please tell me
what to take to get rid of pimples,
boils and bad blood. [ know 1 need a
constipation remedy"
Answer: 1t is probably neglect of
constipation that has made your blood
bad. Begin a thorough treatment of
three grain sulpherb tablets (not sui
phur tablets). Continue for several
months.
NJ. ]. E. asks: my hair is too oily
and my scalp itches with dandruff,
and of late it is coming out too much.
What is a good tTeatment%'
Answer: Obtain plain yellow
minyol from your druggist in 4-oZ.
jars and apply as per directions.
This cleans, purifes, cools and invig-
crates the hair and scalp, thus stop
ping the death of the hair. Dandruff
and itching are at once relieved. Men
and women all over the country now
use it regularly.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-13
First Winter Meeting of
High School Literary Society

Williamstown, Pa, Dec. 13.-To-
morrow evening the Literary Society
of the Williamstown High school will
hold it's first monthly meeting in the
High school auditorium. The follow
ing program has been arranged: Mu-
sic, Glee Club; reading of minutes by
the secretary, Miss Alice Meyer; in
stallation of officers; presidents in
uugural address; recitation, Miss
Martha Lewis; referred question,
What Saving of Food Means to Us
and Our Allies" John Dyer; reading,
Margaret Curtis; debate. Resolved
That Universal Military Service
Should Be Adopted by the Federal
Government" affirmative. John Moy-
er and Fred Simmer; negative, Ches-
ter Warlow and James Phillips; in
strumental solo. Miss Elizabeth Self
ridge; Current Events, James
Thompson; Gazette. William Saussa-
man; critics report, Prof. Mummert;
music. Glee Club.
TTse McNeiI's Cold Tahlets ADV
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-13

Mrs. Vernon Castle, who has been
advertised from coast to coast as the
worlds best-known and
Mrs. Vernon best-dressed woman
Insttc IN continues to live up
The Mark TO her reputation in her
OF cain" latest work, "The Mark
of Cain" in which she
IS being featured. together with the
talented star, Antonio Moreno, and
now being shown at the Victoria
Theater to-day. In this sensational
story, with its mysterious murder, the
only clue to which is the words of the
dying man. Mark of Cain'-"Cain did
it, she has an opportunity to DEM
onstrate her ability not only as an
actress. but as n young woman who
can do anything when called upon.
FOR tomorrow and Saturday Vir-
gln1a Pearson, in "All For a Hus-
band" a five-act comedy drama, and
distinct novelty in the way of mo-
ton pictures. THE Retreat of the
Germans at the Battle of Arras," the
second instalment, will be shown on
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-13
SCHOOL TEACHER WEEDS

WilliamstoWn, Pa, Dec. 13.-Mrs.
Jane Moffett announces the marriage
of her daughter, Vivian Jane, to
Lieutenant Charles Q. Curtis. Au-
gust 6. 1917. at Allentown, Pa. Mrs.
Curtis is a borough school teacher.
She is now visiting her husband be-
fore his departure for France.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-13
IA Big Ships Are Sunk
in Week by Germans;
7 Small Ones Lost

London, Dec. IA slight increase
in the losses of British merchantmen
by mine or submarine in the last
week is noted in the admiralty state
ment last night.
Fourteen vessels of more than
1,6O0 tons were sunk, as well as sew
en- under that tonnage
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-13
DELEGATES TO CONVENTION

Williamstown, Pa, Dec. 13.-At a
meeting of the United Mine Workers
of America, John Notes and Harper
Watkeys were elected as delegates
to the February convention at In
dianapolis, Indiana.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-13
MRS. MARY HOLZHAUER DIES

Marietta, Pa, Dec. 13.-Mrs. Marv
Holzhauer, aged 80 years, a native
of Strasburg township, died Tuesday
night at the home of her son-in-law,
Frank Miller. She was a lifelong
member of the Mennonite Church,
Six children and number of grand
children and great-grandchildre
survive.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-13
wOIGENIUTH- GEIB WEDDING

Marietta, Pa, Dec. 13.-Miss Grace
f. Geib, of Rapho township, was
married to Harry s. Wolgemuth of
Union Square, yesterday, by the Rev.
Henry r. Hoffer. They We're at
tended by Miss May Flory and Will
son Nissley
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-13
ENGAGEMENT ANNoUNcED

Rohrerstown, Dec. 13.-Miss Mary
Strlckler. popular school teacher
Of Rohrerstown. has announced her
engagement to Earl Lefevre, of Ian
caster. The date of the wedding has
not been set.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-13
VERY DIN WOMAN DIES

Columbia, Pa, Dec. 12.-Mrs. Pris-
ella Hill, a negress. believed to be
100 years old. died here yesterday
Three sons survive.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-13
lReDSocT7oRS
. .sAHDVICEA
ST!Dk:Z Zewzsl6akaY 0

general in character. the symptoms or
diseases are given and the answers
will apply In any case OF similar ma
Those wishing further advice, free.
may address DR.. Lewis Baker, College
Ohio, enclosing self addressed stamp
ed envelope for reply. Full name and
address must be given, but only tnl:
tials or fictitious names Th i,Et,se VIII be USED
can be filled at any well-stocked drug
store. ANY druggist can order OF
wholesaler.
Laura" says: "some time ago I
contracted a very severe cold and
cough. 1 have tried many remedies.
but they do not seem to help me at
all. wish you would advise me
what to do"
Answer: What you need is a laxa-
tive cough syrup, one that will drive
the cold from your system. The fol-
lowing prescription will check your
cold and cough: Get a 2 " -oz. pack
age of concentrated essence mentho-
laXene. and make according to direc-
tions on the bottle. Take a teaspoon
full every hour or two or until your
cold is better. This will relieve you
in a very few days
Miss c. W. r. asks: 81 have tried for
two years to diet so as to increase
my weight and improve the quality
of my blood. but in vain. Please pre-
scribe for me-"
Answer: Thin, scrawney, bloodless
people need assistance in absorbing
nutrition from the food eaten, and
for this particular purpose 1 always
prescribe three-grain hypo-nuclane
tablets. a most effective preparation
if regularly and persistently used, as
it seems to increase the red and white
corpuscles of the blood, thus afford
ing health, strength and increased
weight.
Geo. V. c. writes: Perhaps you can
prescribe for me, as | am at loss
to understand my condition. For the
past year have suffered extreme ner-
are cold. Have poor appetite, am
weak, listless and no ambition to
work or seek recreation. Am tired
all the time and in no sense the
strong capable man 1 was few
years ago."
Answer: A powerful rejuvenating
nerve medicine should revive the dor
mant sluggish condition and put new
ambition and energy into your blood
and nerves. Obtain three grain cad
omene tablets in sealed tubes, take
as per directions.
NOTE: For many years DR.. Baker
has been giving free advice and pre-
scriptions to millions of people
through the press columns, and doubt
less has helped in relieving illness and
distress more than any single indl-
vidual in the worlds history. Thou
sands have written him expressions
of gratitude and confidence.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-13
MARRIED AT LANCASTER

Greenfield, Dec. 13.-Miss Eva NJ.
Pickle, of Lancaster, was married
yesterday to Roy e. Eshelman, one
Of the leading businessmen of this
section. The ceremony was perform
ed by the Rev. DR.. Haupt. of the
Grace Lutheran Church, at Lancas-
fer
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-13

Few people know that in the fam
Gus American Legion of the Canadian
Army every man
"FOr the Freedom carried an Ameri-
OF the World" can flag over his
Mt the Colonial heart. When an
American, eager
to enter the big fight for liberty. went
up to Canada to enlist he was first
sworn in as Canadian soldier and
then his commanding officer presented
him with q small American flag,
which was pinned inside his tunic.
"I'll carry this to Berlin or bust,
was what many a man said. This, in
Ninety-seventh Battalion, around
which is written the plot of For the
Freedom of the World" Ira NJ
Lowry's motion picture spectacle now
being shown at the Colonial Theater
as a benefit show for the mothers,
wives and sisters Gf Harrisburg. who
have loved ones in the service of
Uncle Sam. Thos who see the film
have portrayed for them the romance
of young American, who enlisted in
the Canadian Army. won his commits
sion and also the love of a beautiful
Canadian girl before going overseas.
Their adventures, their wonderful
love and their even more wonderful
sacrifice form the basis for thrilling
war story. Made with the co-opera-
tion of the Canadian Government and
the United States military authori-
ties. the fIim has in it many thou
sands of regular soldiers and a series
of battle scenes which. in their real
ism, have seldom been surpassed.
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ADJUSTMENTS

ORPHEUM
Christmas, matinee and night, Decem-
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MAJESTIC
High Grade of Vaudeville.
COLONIAL
Tonight and tomorrow - For the
Freedom of the World'-Benetit
Show.
Saturday-"The Mask of Life
REGENT
To-day, tomorrow and Saturday -
Marguerite Clark in "Bab's Matt
nee Idol"
Monday and Tuesday-Sessue Haya-
kawa in THE Secret Came"
Wednesday and Thursday-Jack Pick
ford and Louise Huff in Jack and
Jill"
VICTORIA
To-day = Mrs. Vernon Castle in THE
Mark of Cain"
Friday and aturday-Virginia Pear
son in "All For a Husband"
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday -
the second instalment of The Re-
treat of the Germans at the Battle
of Arras'
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-13

the whole act is diverting and enter
Una Clayton. Harrisburg favorite,
who. with the aid of her partner.
Herbert Griffin, is presenting this
season, an appealing little play en-
fereG bsr ked keep PsS E Those anT who
lusion." you will love her in her
newest play. The Hickey Brothers.
vaudeville's cleverest trio of male
performers. are a big comedy number
on the bill. They are presenting a
variety Offering that has been scoring
- big hit all along the Keith circuit.
George Yeomans, in an interesting
talk on Topics of the Day." and the
Fabinia Sisters, in a refined vocal and
instrumental musical offering, round
out the list of attractions.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-13

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VICTORIA

A delightful musical comedy en-
titled, Garden Bellies" is included on
the new vaudeville
Una Clayton bill the last half of
Mt the Majestic this week at the Ma
jestic. From scenic
standpoint the act ranks high, and as
Tor talent-well, there is enough to
satisfy the most eNacting vaudeville
devotec. The girls are pretty and
dress attractively, while the comedy
in the act keeps the audience in d
riple of laughter. Taken all in ALL
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-13

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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-13

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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-13

A delightful
titled, Garden