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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-09

Mr.. Gerard was offered the choice
of leaving Berlin Saturday or sun
day and quickly decided in favor of
the earlier date. The train which will
take him to neutral soil will be COM
posed of sleepers and day coaches,
and probably will make better time
than the regular train service whicl.
no longer attaches importance TO
speed as in peace times.
Arrangements Completed
Arrangements for the departure of
Mr.. Gerard and his suite were prac-
tically completed to-day The delay
was caused by the number of pass
ports to be made out for the am
basadorial party and because of the
lack of news regarding the movements
of Count Won Bernstorff. The em-
bassy representatives will enjoy the
diplomatic privileges at the frontier,
and baggage inspection formalities for
the others of the party will be eX-
ecuted before leaving Berlin so that
there will be no delays at the border
a special train will leave Berlin on
Saturday evening at $40 o'clock for
Switzerland by way of Basel and
Berne. The party will then travel to
Spain where Mr.. Gerard will embark
on the first available steamer for the
United States.
The former Ambassador and Mrs
Gerard will be accompanied by nearly
all embassy secretaries and attach es
and members of the consular service
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-09
Sudden Change to Send
Mercury to Ten Above

Just when every fisherman in the
city was beginning to take down the
trusty bamboo and carefully inspect
the silk wrappings to see that it would
hold a three-pounder, along comes
Old Man Winter, gloom artist. and
whispers in the city's ear, Not yet,
you are too soon"
Forecaster r. X. Demain makes Il
official by saying that the cold already
making every one speak of the nice
day we had yesterday" will continue
to-nlght Tomorrow and possibly for
several more days to come. The mer-
curry viii drop to 10 above zero to-
night.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-09

The largest of the sunken vessels
was the Hanskinck, of 1861 tons,
while the next in size. the Storskog
registered 2,191 tons. On the third
vessel, the Ida, of LIP tons, the chief
mate and steward are reported by her
captain killed by gun fire while the
submarine continuously shelled the
steamer without warning until she
sank.
In the field of military activity the
feature remains the British operation
north of the Somme in Northern
France, where General Haig's troops
are steadily pushing their way forward
on both banks of the Ancre.
Berlin to-day, while declaring the
British attacks of yesterday unsuc-
cessful as a whole. admits the loss of
some ground north of the Ancre and
in the vicinity of st. Pierre-Vaaste
wood, near Peronne.
Only Two Escaped
The Norwegian ship Storskog, of
2,lol tons gross, was sunk Yesterday
by German submarine. The crew
was aboard the submarine when a
steamer appeared and the undersea
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-09
ORGANIZED PLAY
in SCHOOLS PLEA
OF DR.. HAMILTON
Allegheny County Superinten-
dent Urges System of Inter
class Contests
AGREE ON LEGISLATION
Seek Capitalization of Rural
Schools; Want Higher
Occupation Tax

plea for organized play as a
method of education was made bv DIR
Samuel Hamilton, superintendent OF
the Allegheny county schools, this
morning before the school directors
in session here.
DIR. Hamilton declared that since
play and recreation have been univer-
sally accepted as a vital part of the
modern methods of education it is an
obvious necessity and a duty of the
school authorities to put them on an
organized basis. Interclass contests
should be part of the school curricu.
lum and encouraged by directors a1FsI
teachers, the speaker said; but he
frowned on system that would dis
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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-09

in Germany, except a few ordered Ia
Scandinavia or to Holland and most
of the American newspaper correspon-
dents. The train will carry in all some
200 persons from the German capital
office will accompany the train to the
border which is expected to be reached
early Sunday afternoon.
Washington, d. c., Feb. 9.-Secre-
tary Lansing to-day authorized the
following statement:
Il am very loath to believe that
the German government inten-
tionally is OBTAINING Ambassador
Gerard in Berlin on any excuse
whatsoever. l should be very
much surprised if such course had
been taken"
There is absolutely no justification
out, for the detention of the ambas-
sador.
Dead Fireman English
No dispatch has been received from
Mr.. Gerard either directly through Co
penhagen or through the Spanish am
bassador in Berlin this week. No
Americans are reported to have ar
rived in Copenhagen from Berlin so
far this week.
George Washington, the negro fire.
man who lost his life in the sinking of
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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-09

Unanimous approval of the pro.
posed Valley Railways terminal al
Walnut and River streets was giver
to-day at a special meeting of the City
Planning Commission.
AS no definite plans have been pre-
sented to the Commission it's actor
is not final, but at the close of the
conference to-day the following state.
ment was made:
'The Commission considered
the proposition for the erection of
u terminal in Walnut street, and
rs OF the opinion that the plan is
the best one that has been Su9-
gested for improving traffic con-
ditions. From the information
available at present, the Com
mission docs not see why the sug-
gestcd plan should not meet with
general approval when definitely
submitted"
The Municipal League to-day sen
letter to G.. II. Bishop, president
of the Valley Railways Company, call.
ing the attention of the company tc
the approval of the terminal sugges.
tion by the league. The next step Is
up to the railways directors.
The letter from the league is prac.
ucally an endorsement of the whole
plan, as suggested at conference oil
members of the league, Plannine
Commission, city officials and repre-.
sentatives of the Harrisburg and Val.
ley Railways Companies.
Most Practical Solution
Members of the Planning Commis.
sion to-day expressed the belief thai
the proposed terminal with the
of Walnut street of.
fers the most practical solution o.
the traffic problems in Market Square
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-09
TUBERCULOSIS BEATS CHAIR

Ossining, n. Y. Feb. 9.-The state
will not take the life of John Carni-
vale. murderer. tuberculosis last
night anticipated death In the electric
chair. 1t was learned at Sing Sing
Prison to-day. Records available at
Sing Sing indicate Carnivale is the
first man to die from natural causes in
the death house. Carnivale was under
sentence of death for killing Michael
Carrano in Brooklyn in quarrel over
q woman
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-09
PIPE BENDING
PLANT OFFERED
TO UNCLE SAM
Harrisburg Munitions Works
Ready to Devote Efforts to
Government Work
OTHERS MAY FOLLOW
Large Number of Industrial
Establishments Have
Proffered Aid

The Harrisburg Pipe and Pipe Bend
ing Works. which at the present time
is at work on two large orders for the
government, one' for the Army and
the for the Navy has written the
Navy and War Departments stating
that the plant is at the service of the
government at any time.
1t is altogether likely that several
other local plants will offer their serv-
ices to Uncle Sam in case of a decla-
ration of war.
Elbert II. Gary. chairman of the
United States Steel Corporation, has
Issued d statement showing the pos
sibIe output of his company in sup
plies which would be required by the
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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-09
SHE SET FIRE TO
LOVER in FUN"
SAY WITNESSES
Mary E. Washington on Trial
For Murder of Henry
Robinson

II only did 1t in fun, Henry, 1 didn't
want to hurt you"
These are the words which wit
nesses testified Mary E. Washington,
colored, cried after she had poured
oil over Henry Robinson, colored, and
set fire to his clothing during a quar-
rel last October.
How Robinson leaped from the
couch on which he was lying, his
clothes ablaze; the turmoil and excite
ment caused by the burning of the
man, and his death two weeks later
in the Harrisburg Hospital-all were
graphically told by witnesses for the
Commonwealth.
Woman Takes Stand
Shortly before noon. the Washing
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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-09
pork" BILL REPORTED OFT

Washington, Feb. .. - The river
and harbors bill carrying a total of
SSS,500,0OO, about $4,000 more than
when 1t passed the House, was report
ed to-day to the Senate from the com
merce committee. Senator Kenyon.
Republican, of Iowa, gave notice he
would fight the bill and propose a
substitute TO appropriate lump sum
OF $22,OO0.000 for improvements
where the War Department sees fit.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-09
APPROVES spRoUL REsoLrTIoN

Governor Brumbaugh to-day an
proved the resolution presented in the
Senate by Senator Sproul and passed
by both branches of the Legislature
pledging the support of Pennsylvania
TO the PRESIDENT and the federal gov
ernment in the German crisis. Comics
will be signed by the officers of both
Houses and sent to the President and
the President of the United States
Senate and House of Representatives.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-09
BERLIN PRINTS WILD REPORTS

Berlin, Feb. s, via London. Feb. g.
The United States was virtually with
out mention in the editorial discus
sions of the Berlin newspapers to-
day, the leader writer's devoting their
attention to variety of subjects not
related to America or the existing sit
uation. The newspaper columns are
still full, however of dispatches from
all sorts of sources purporting to de-
scribe events in the United States.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-09
RYNDAM DUE WEDNESDAY

New York. Feb. Q. - The Holland
American Line steamship Ryndam re-
turning here after starting for Rotter-
dam via Falmouth, January 29. was
reported early to-day 400 miles east
of Sandy Hook and due to dock here
Wednesday. a wireless message from
the captain stating his position was
received by officials of the line here
shortly before noon. The Ryndam
with passengers and cargo, turned
back when within about IA hours of
Falmouth
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-09
swEDEs TO STAY NEUTRAL

stockholm, via London--Feb. s.
The Swedish government rejects Presi-
dent Wilson's suggestion that other
neutral countries join with the United
States in severing diplomatic relations
with Germany and declares it's inten-
tion to follow the strictest neutrality
as long as 1t is possible. Sweden's re-
ply was delivered to the American
minister to-day.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-09
Germans and Austrians
Here Seek Naturalization

Nine foreigners within the last week
have appeared before Prothonotary
Henry F. Holler and declared their
intention to apply for naturalization
papers. OF this number, five were
Germans, two Austrians, one Russian,
and one Italian.
Applications were formerly through
the United States courts, but recently
the work was transferred to the
county courts.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-09
$4,000 CAT DIES

Boston. Feb. 3. = Champion king
Winter has won his last prize. Word
was received to-day that the famous
American-bred shaded Silver Persian
cat which had won championships at
of his owner, Miss Carroll Macey. at
Ash Point. Me. Miss Macy said that
at the show in this city last month
she refused an offer of $4,000 for the
animal.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-09

and Second and Walnut streets. and
at the same time affords conveniences
for persons who use the Valley cars.
Hearty endorsement of the plan
came from Chief of Police J. Edward
Wetzel and Captain of Police Joseph
p. Thompson.
1t will be one of the best things
that ever could be done to relieve al
ready congested districts in the busi-
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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-09
TAKE OVER JAPAN oFFuCE

Toxic, Feb. 8. - Switzerland has
taken over German interests In Japan.
which were cared for by the United
States before its breach with Ger
many.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-09
THREE NORWEGIANS
ADDED TO LIST OF
U-BOAT VICTIMS

Three Norwegian ships to the list Of victims Of
the new German submarine campaign The sinking these
eating oOO tons the day result of the the under
sea craft in the reported during morning
afternoon ~ '
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-09
APPROVE
TERMINAL PLAN OF
VALLEY ALWAYS

After Considering Project Commission Says Believes
to Be Best Possible Solution of Ctys Traffic Prob
lens; Municipal League Sends Letter of Comnen-
dation to President Bishop; Hearty Endorsement by
Police Chief J. Edward Wetzel and Captain Joseph
D. Thompson
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-09
With Suite Will Travel on Special Train to Sutherland
Newspaper Correspondents to Accompany; Passports
Caused Delay
FIREMAN WHO WENT DOWN ON
TURING "APPARENTLY'' BRITISH SUBJECT
George Washington, First Believed an American Negro
Born in Alberta, Canada; U. S. Rights Technically
Violated, but No Overt Act Yet

Berlin Feb London Feb 9Former Ambassador Gerarc
and his party probably will leave Berlin Saturday evening" although
the settled definitely 1t expected they viii
travel by way of Switzerland,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-09
THE WEATHER

FOR Harrisburg and vicinity: Fair
and much colder Tonight, with n
cold wave, lowest temperature
continued cold.
tor Eastern Pennsylvania: Partly
cioudy and much colder Tonight,
win n cold Wavet probably snow
nurries I'm extreme north pOrtioR;
saturday fair, colder I'm southeast
portion; strong northwest winds
diminishing by Saturday.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-09
ROBBED WHILE Ar CHIRcu

Burglars are taking advantage OF
people who are attending evangelis-
tic services about the city. The home
of S. X. Bell, 527 Camp street, was
entered last night while tie family
was attending the services at the
Sixth Street United Brethren
Church. The thieves gained entrance
by the back door and made awal
with a pocketbook containing severa
dollars and other valuables. The
thief has not been located.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-09
General Coudi,io,.

storm of moderate energy devel-
oped over the Ohio Valley Thurs-
day, and is now central over the
Middle Atlantic States. IL has
enused snow In northern, rnin and
snow IN central md rnin in south
ern districts over most of the
country east of the MissIssInnI
river in the Iast twenty-faiIr
hours. Light snow fell also in
Nebraska. Colorado, WyOmIup
Western South Dakota and IN
Sask atchewan.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-09
Coats Longer, Trousers
Wider, Decree of Tailors

Columbus o., Feb. .. - Coats will
be much longer, shoulders will be
wider with no padding, and coats will
be high at the waistline in the mems
suits this coming season, according to
styles set here by the fashions COM
mittee of the International Custom
Cutters Association.
The cutters say trousers will be
wider vests will be cut low and will
be tight at the waist line, and browns
will be the proper shade for spring
clothes. They also indicated that the
Norfolk jacket will again be popular.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-09
ANOTHER NORWEGIAN SHIP SUNK

ANOTHER NORWEGIAN SHIP SUNK
London Pe5 g. The British Steamship. Hanna
Larsen lsso tons zross has been suns by + -abnarno
Her captain and chief engineer were taken prisoners The
remainder of the crew was landed
WALL FALLS ON TWO MEN
Columbia Pa Feb 9--CIearing the debris OF the arc-
guHea factory building here, Walter aAsnabrooh 80
years old, was fatally hurt and Harry WOLF So years
seriously, when the wind blew over brick wall The men
almost completely buried beneath the masonry shena-
brook dying two hours later in the Columbia Hospital from
a fractured skull
FRENCH REPULsE GERMAN ATTACK
Paris Feb ga German attack last nil et in the region
Of Vau las PsIaeqa southeast Of veraaa was rspulsed
by the French to-days official statement says Violent
artillery actions occurred in the Woevre eon Last night
and this morning bombs were dropped by arplanes in the
region ., Dmlrs. Four civilians were killed.
SPAIN HEAVY LOSER
Madrid Feb. g via Pars-The Spanish Mercantile Ma.
rne which, in July 1914 consisted Of 6fo vessels with an
aggregate tonnage of s4o49l up january 81 had sus-
tanned losses Of ships the value Of about 100000
pesetaa by reason Of the war.
RECOMMEND POSTAL INCREASE
Washington, D. c. Feb. e--rhe Senate Post Office
subcommittee to-day recommended to the whole committee
increase in second class mail Of oaeha per
pound for this year and additional half per pound
year The entire Committee already has receeycd
many protests against such increase It has not yet been
reeomnended 20 the Senate.
WILLARD AND FULTON MATCHES
albany Feb g. - Announcement that Jess Willard.
worlds champion heavyweight boxer and Fred Fulton
had been matched for en-round bout March 20 at New
York made here to-day by Grant Hugh Browne Of
New York.
MARRIAGE LICENSES
- " " S" ' S- '~""-
William Schessmnn and Margueri
- ~0 '""s "S"'"SS'N
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-09

NO Important changes will occur In
ne streams of the Susquehanna
river SYSTEM; coIder during az
next Few days will sObabIy cause
nm increase ia the quantity of lee
n stage of about G.5 feet ia Indi-
Gated for Harrisburg Saturday
morning.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-09

above zero.
sun: Rises. z :05 n. m
Moon. Rises, S;12 ID. m.
River Stage; 81 feet above low
water mark.
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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-09

Yesterdays weather
Highest temperature, 40.
Lowest temperature. 81.
Mean temperature, IS.
Normal temperature, 20.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-06-29
ROCKFORD MAKING
READY FOR TROOPS

Rockford. PATRIOTISM round hEE
war footing here June 10 when in the
most grimIy enthusiastic conference
in local history. Z,998 acres Of lush
farm land. comprising ~ valuable es-
tates. was relinquished to Uncle sam
TO be converted into the eantoumeRt
for the Illinois division Of the new
national army
In many instances owners sacrificed
their land 10 the country after haE-
ing occupied if since childhood. turn
ing over family homes. annually in
creasing incomes and plans for the
future 10 aid the army plan All ar
rangemcnts were made by q chamber
Of commerce committee acting as in
tcrmediary between owners and gov
eminent Leases were drawn in each
case for q nominal rental ana viii be
signed soon.
Preliminary survey Of the camp site.
with ats natural rifle and artillery
range harraek elevation and river
boundaries. has been launched By en-
EineeTs working under Major D. H
Sawyer. quartermaster department
Chicago. John ~. AIvord and Charles
p Burdick, nationally known as by
drauIic and sanitary engineers are on
the ground ia person. locating the
water supply while c. p Bennett. con
sHltiug architect and a corps OF as
sIstants locate building sites Army
officers give assurance that the work
viii 60 rapidly t0rw 81 and The army
city viii be established in September.
Rockford plans I'm cooperation with
federal authorities include establish
ment OF I0-mLie moral zone about
the Cantonment. ia which all vice VIII
be rigidIy eliminated Plans Tor two
additional hotels 10 welcome visitors
increased market facilities. eIectridca-
ton Of the Chicago. Milwaukee q Gary
steam line TO the camp limits, new
road building and general deyalop-
meut are wei under way "The army
first" has been adopted as The citys
new slogan. Church and social organ
izations already have been formed and
a wholesome entertainment program
is taking shape TO extend through the
entire first year CT camp life
Local railroad division officials have
arranged their schedules 10 take care
Of the increased traffic which VIII
sweep into the city when construction
work begins.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-06-29
w ire
FURTHER SELLING
RESULTS IN STOCKS

New York. June 29.-Further liqui-
dalton occurred in the listiess trading
of the afternoon The motors, alcohol,
Ohio Gas and inactive specialties con
linued to sag from sheer apathy
Chandler increased It's loss 10 8 points
and General Motors dropped SIS. Al
cohof yielded 81. Pullman 2 Bald
win Locomotive 18z and Beet Sugar
and Wilson company 11e. United
States steel made a gross decline OF
Ia 10 12s and Bethlehem steel lost
I-z The metal group was extremely
auiet and shippings and rails played
little part in tho more irregular opera
tons The bond market was nominal,
the only feature being a sale Of an odd
lot Of the Liberty issue at 100 $50
the RICHEST premier yet recorded.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-06-29
Omaha Livestock.

Omaha, Neb.. June 29-Hog receipt
Il. 600: steady; heavy. I#S561515s
mixed, I4.75n15.00; light. 450015.oo.
pigs. 10 500l450. bulk, 14700150o
Cattle receipts, 600 steady; native
steers. 950m12.5o, cows and heffers.
S5GU1I. 80. western steers. $500
II.T5. Gamers. 6.000 90: stoekers
and feeders. 6.5oUt050. calves. 1899
UI450. bulls. stays, etc. 8.75ul0-15-
Sheep receipts. $500 steady; year
Ijnea. 12U0113 60: wethers. no 1000
1880. ewes. 90001050; lambs, 1855
6I6.5o
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-06-29
bog Range Day 10 Dag
C:nrnnarat1va Sales.

FURNISHED ny i. u. Wagner & Co
Trj-ctty office in suite SOC Best build
Ing. E J. Mccormick manager
Chicago. June 29--Cbicaeo had 1S.-
coo hogs yesterday with prices at We'd
uesday's average so r. cents b5Eher,
Estimated for today. $4,000 The pro-
vision list has suffered in price the
past few sessions by the fact tina. s.
long interest was attracted BIS the
ri aspect of "a substantial order from
the Belgian relief commission which
Inundated when this buying failed to
materiaHze Immediately. Good abb
sorptIou of lard ana ribs continues on
all weak spots. based upon the law
az supply and demand.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-06-29

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FOR MISCELLANEOUS
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FINE. large store rooms lsI6 Third ave-
nue. Phone r. L 75i-&.
OUTSIDE room IN nreproof of1cs buIld-
tnZ. S1l Phone r (. Es9,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-06-29
ST snencar Snnarr

Tue Jaguars Claws VII be It The
Spencer square today and tomorrow.
With Sessae Hayakawa 81 Jaguar t.
the name BE bandit who rules the
northern states Of Mexico by fear. He
demands tribute from the manager Of
the American oil fields. but the man.
in fear Of his life, resigns. and the
company sends young Phil Jordan as
It's representative. Phil brings with
him his little sister Nancy, and, on
the day of their departure, marries
Beth Thomas. she agreeing to Join
them In Mexico shortly III Jagrar
sees Nancy and starts to make violent
love 20 her, but is discovered by Phil
and given q severe thrashing. Fl
Jaguar leaves, vowiug vengeance. He
attends a native wedding, seIzes the
bride and takes her 20 his home.