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Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-07-12
CAPTAIN Blamed for Accident.

Milwaukee.-A coroner's jury inves-
tigating the cause of the accident
which resulted in the death of sixteen
persons June 80. when the whalehack
excursion steamer Christopher Column
bus collided with II water tank stand
ing on the dock of the Milwaukee riv-
er has returned verdict holding that
Captain Charles Moody. in command
of the vessel. and Captain +. {. MaNon
of the tug knight Templar did not eN-
ercise proper precautien.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-07-12
Important 10 Mothers


The young man Of age had diSobeyed
his father and joined the colorS pre-
paratory Ia going to the border. After
he had been i'm camp Il month he got a
day off To visit home.
My son" the father greeted him
Sternly. II didn't raise you To be
soldier"
The son guped Il great pulp.
Il know YOU didn't. dad" he re-
piled. "and if you could only see the
way those officers have been man-han-
ding me to correct Your mistake, you
would kick Yourself thoroughly. If you
had the slightest filial regard. Judge.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-07-12
Local coIor in Monkey Game:

Marian's mother frequently played
games with her while doing the morn
ings tasks. thus amusing the little one,
without interrupting her own work.
One morning after a visit to the zoo.
Marian asked to play monkey and
her mother laughingly answered. 'All
right I'll be the monkey, while l dust.
Now what shall l do?'
ooh. no. I'll be the monkey said
Marian. "and YOU has To 20 buy pea
nuts To feed me first
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-07-12
ROOSEVELT AND eoMPERs CLASH
Race Riots Cause Of Wordy War Be-
tween Colonel and Labor Leader.

New Nork.-Denial 10y Samuel Com
pcrS. president of the American Fed
Grafton Of Labor. that trade unions mad
had any share in the East 81. Louis
riots, which was met by vehement
the murder of helpless negroes. pre-
cplatcd tumultuous demonstration
at tt mass meeting held in Carnegie
hall Friday night in honor Of the Rus
sian mission in the United States.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-07-12

"Do You think the 'Star-Spangled
Banner j. n. good snngl"
al don't soc why II isn't a perfectly
good old anthem. You don't always get
n favorable impression ~ 1t. owing to
the fact that anybody feels free to
Tickle II. regardless of whether he can
sing lnf moi"
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-07-12
Closer Watch Instituted.

Washington.-Alih officials here
take little stock in the more sensation
al spy rumors that have followed IL"
submarine attack on the American "N-
peditionary force, it is not unlikely
that the agitation may result in more
stringent espionage regulations. espe-
cially with regard to outgoing mails
and cables
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-07-12
FOR ITCHING, BURNING SKINS
Battle With cuticura Soap and Apply
the Ointment-Trial Free.

For eczemas, rashes, itchings, irrita-
tons, pimples, dandruff, sore hands,
and baby humors, Cuticura Soap and
Ointment are supremely effective. Be-
sides they tend to prevent these dis
tressing conditions. if used for every
day toilet and nursery preparations.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard. Cuticura, Dept. l..
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-07-12
Revolution Brewing in China.

Shanghai.-Thc situation in north
China according to reports received
here is becoming more complex ana
several parties have arisen with the
avowed purpose of displacing General
Chang Hsun in power
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-07-12
Wealthy German Kills Himself.

New York-Richard Adam Timmers-
cheidt. representative of German COM
mercial interests in China. committed
suicide here Thursday by jumping
from his rooms ON the tenth floor of
bachelor apartment house.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-07-12
Socialists Get in Bad.

delpha.-Thirteen young men
and women Socialists arrested for dis
trlbuting alleged reasonable literature
were held under bail ranging from
5000 to $4,000 for trial. TWO of the
six women were charged with melting
ia riot
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-07-12
Mercantile Store Seized by Mexicans

Mace, hriz.-All goods in the big
mercantile store of the Cananea Con-
solidated Copper company. which
closed its mines. mills and smelters on
June 81, have been coniiscated by the
Mexican officials ut CanaIea.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-07-12

WED hnvv got on all right II
that snake hadn't come along and
taken cnrge of the apple crop" said
Eve.
Yes. replied Adam. "this Is the
original case OF the ultimnte consumer
getting the worst Of it at the hands OF
the middleman."
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-07-12
Bank Cashier Accused.

st. Anthony. Ida.-Heber G. Sharp
for the past twelve years assistant
cashier of the Commercial National
bank of ST. Anthony. was placed under
arrest Tuesday charged with embez-
cling funds of the bank.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-07-12
sufraoists Choose Jail Terms.

hington.-Eleven of the thirteen
suffragists arrested at their Fourth of
July demonstration in front of the
White house were tried July and
given the alternative of "A SD fine or
three days in Jail. They chose to
serve the three days.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-07-12
Argentina Demands Apology.

misunderstanding TO dispatch
from Buenos Aires to the Times the
Argentine government has demanded
nm immediate apology and indemnity
from Germany for the torpedoing OF
Argentine vessels.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-07-12

why don't You vary your utter
ances occasionally by saying some
thing OptimiSticf"
whats the use?" asked the gloomy
citizen. The last time I tried to be
cheerful the neighbors looked ut me as
II they thought l was going crazy. I'd
rather be considered sane and keep
my crouch"
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-07-12

When Il hoy In New York John d.
Rockefeller. Jr. used 10 drive his pony
10 knoll near Dyckman street and
enjoy the view. OFTEN he spoke Of Il
desire 10 own n large stretch OF the
scenery. Not so long ago he became
owner Of 20 ncres ~ II. and he has
donated u tn the city as park. The
land Is ,aln,d at about S5OOo0o0.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-07-12

IIix-IIc'S pretty clever iinancier,
isn't he?
-Finnncier nothing. Why. hs
never beat anybody ont Of anything In
his life.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-07-12
Farmers Borrowing Money.

Washington.-A total of S11 ,6S1 800
in first mortgage loans to farmers at
five per cent interest had been asked
hy the 30 farm loan associations char
tered by the federal farm loan board
M TO July 3.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-07-12
Troops to Guard Irish Election.

London.-The Central News cores
pondent Mt Ennis, County Glare, Ire.
land, says that 500 infantrymen with
machine guns have arrived for duty
during the Glare election. when trouble
is expected.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-07-12
Eormer Nevada chIef Justlee DIes.

Oakland. Cal.-James Sweeney. one
time attorney general and chief justice
for the state Of Nevada, died here July
6. after six months of illness.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-07-12

Canada's 1916 field crops were val
ned at SS0S,05I,000.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-30
CHARGES MADE
BY ITTNER ARE
UNANSWERED
Friends Say Mr.. McIlhenny
Will Have Statement to
Make Soon

The charge made by William B.
lttner, the st. Louis architect, that
through a third party George w. Nc
1lhenny offered to procure his selec-
ton as architect of the new high
school buildings if he would pay
him one-tifth of his commission re-
mained unanswered to-day.
Mr.. Mcllhenny, when reached on
the telephone at his office in Chest
nut street Hall late this afternoon,
said that he would have a statement
TO give to the newspapers before the
end of the week.
G. Howard Lloyd, designer of most
of the school buildings erected in
Harrisburg in the past twenty years,
said to-day that he felt his reputation
as an architect and gentleman had
suffered by inference in the state
ments and affidavits published Satur-
day. In his own defense, he de-
clared, he is put to the necessity of
preparing statement for the public
detailing at length his connection
with the school board in the present
controversy and covering his past re-
lations.
"In the meantime | desire TO say
that the imputation that | have been
collecting commissions either for
myself or for another are absolute
lies. There has never been hereto
fore a breath of suspicion as to my
manner of handling all of the various
contracts. and I submit whether or
not it sounds reasonable that | could
have continued business all these
years if guilty of such unethical
practices"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-30
Trolley Conductor on
Second Street Line Is
Victim of Smallpox

The first case of smallpox in the
city in two years was reported to
the city health authorities to-day.
The victim, John Theal, who resides
in Derry street near Twenty-sixth
street, is a conductor of the Harris
burg Railways Company, and was
working on Saturday on the Second
street line.
Immediate steps to prevent a spread
of the disease were taken by health
officials.
DR.. J. NJ J. Raunick, health officer,
ordered all Railways Company cars
fumigatsd, and all employees vaccinat-
ed. This was started at once.
\ warning has been issued by the
health department to all residents of
the city, advising them to be vacci-
mated so as to immunize them against
the disease.
In 1915 a case of smallpox develop
ed in the city but precautions taken
by the health officials at that time
prevented contagion, with the result
that it was the only case on record
until the one which was reported to-
day.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-30
PLANS TO GIVE
SCHOOL PUPILS
FARMING WORK
Directors Considering Pro
gram Affecting Thousands
of Students

Plans to give thousands of students
in the grammar and high schools of
the city an opportunity to do farm
work during the spring and summer
were recommended to the school
board in special session this after
noon by the teachers committee.
This step was taken as part of the
national preparations to produce an
adequate food supply during the
war. s.-,. ls.
The program as outlined by the
committee places the grade school
work under the supervision of com
mittees organized by the five district
school supervisors. Students en-
gagged in garden work are to be ex-
cused at afternoon recess.
High school students who enlist in
farm service are to be excused from
school duties after tomorrow, if the
plans are approved finally today.
The program recommended by the
committee follows:
Grade Schools
Five CD supervisors of districts
who will organize committees TO
serve for periods of three or four
weeks.
Committees to perform the follow
ing duties Make survey of city for
available garden plots; get size of
plots and quality of soil; prepare list
of pupils who are willins to do gar
Continued on Page 81
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-30
BY Associated Press

New York, April SO.-The Ameri-
.an steamship Vacuum, commanded
by Captain S. S. Harris. of this city,
left New York on March so for
Birkenhead, England, carried crew
of "a men, of whom fifteen were
American citizens, including nine ma
tive born.
The Vacuum, formerly the steam
ship Bayamon, was owned by the
Vacuum Oil Company of California.
She was built in 1912 at Ecorse,
Mich, and was brought to the At
lantic by way of the Great Lakes
and the st. Lawrence river and con-
verted into tank steamship. Since
the war began she has made fre-
puent trips to Europe She was a
vessel of 2.551 tons gross. carried oil
in bulk and was 247 feet long and
with a 49-foct beam.
Americans on Board
AS signed here before the United
States Commissioner the Americans
besides Captain Harris were:
Oscar Gales, mate, Russian, nat
uralized; Frank j. Yerney, second
mate, Belgian, naturalized; E. d
Hustled, third mate, Mount Vernon
y. y; John Kirk, chief engineer
Scotch, naturalized; John Simpson
assistant engineer, English, natural
lied. New York City; Francis j.
Dawson, assistant engineer, Swedish
naturaliZed; II. Williams. assistant
engineer, born in Wisconsin,; J. Wit
jens, Born i'm New York; w. II
Crane, steward, Brooklyn; Thomas
Ellis, Albany, n. Y; L. j. Hatton,
wireless operator, Niagara, Wis; Jo-
seph Mullen, Brooklyn, and r. Pun
zie and -- McDlog, both of San
Juan. p II,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-30
U-Boat Losses Growing
Admiralty Lord Admits

London, April 80. - Replying to
questions in the House of Commons
to-day Sir Edward Carson, first lord
of the admiralty, said that as the
number of German submarines had
been increased the danger to ship
ping must be expected to increase IN
proportion. AS matter of fact dur
ing April, he said, the loss to ship
ping in the English channel had
been less than in any preceding three
months. This was partly due to the
increase of submarines i'm other
areas and partly as the result of an
increased number of patrol boats i'm
the English channel. Generally. the
first lord said. the losses were in
creasing
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-30
BRITISH ARMY
DRIVES FORWARD
FOOT BY FOOT
Tens of Thousands of Ger
mans Hurled in Vain
Against Line

The battle of Arras still RACES with
the issues remaining in doubt. For
six days torrents of blood have flow
ed and the armies of Britain and
Germany yet struggle for the mas
terry in conflict which battles super
Tens of thousands of reserves have
been hurled against the British front
by Field Marshal Won Hindenburg
in a supreme effort to check the
British advance. but so far without
avail. Almost literally foot by foot
General Haig is forcing his stubborn
foe back. Both sides are fitting with
a resolution as grim and savage as
any the war has shown and it seems
to be question as to which can
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-30
EXPECT GUARD
RECRUITING TO
TAKE BIG JUMP
Passage of Conscription Bill 1t
: Is Believed Will Lead
Men to Join
ADVANTAGES ARE MANY
Places Rockies in Companies
With Men They Know;
Many Groups Drill

Now that Congress has passed the
Selective Conscription bill in almost
the same form as presented by the
War Department, it is expected that
by the end of the present week the
local units of the National Guard will
be recruited to their full strength.
In various parts of the city and
surrounding towns groups of from
eight to fifty-four men are engaged in
drilling under the supervision of one
or more officers and noncommis-
stoned officers of the National Guard.
This is notably true of Iummelstown
and of the main office force of the
Pennsylvania railroad, each of which
are spending two evenings a week
perfecting themselves in the school
of the soldier and school of the
squad. From each of these it is
learned n large list will apply for
enlistment during the present week,
and as each group is made up of
young men of military age, the end
of the present week should find all
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-30
PRESIDENT AIDS
IN GETTING ARMY
BILLSNTO SHAPE
Administration Very Much
Against 40-Year Age Limit
For Soldiers
BN .4ssoefafcd Prcss


Washington. April 80. = President
Wilson and Secretary Baker to-day
took up differences between the SEN
ate and House army bills. The con-
terees adjusting differences between
the two houses will be informed as
result of where the administration
stands on disputed points.
The age limits of 81 to 81, fixed in
the Senate bill are preferred by the
administration since they more nearly
approximate the desire of the War
Department for age limits of from
10 to 20 years. The limits from 21
to 49, fixed by the House, are unsat-
istactory to the administration.
\ date for the registration of those
liable to service will not be formally
fixed by the President until the bill
has been perfected in both houses.
Until that time no campaign will
be undertaken to recruit the regular
army and the national guard up to
full war strength.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-30
New Hotel Charter
Will Be Signed Today

The application for the charte for
the new Penn-Harris Hotel Com
pany, of this city, was laid before
Governor Brumbaugh upon his re-
turn to Harrisburg from Philadel-
phia late to-day.
The Governor will sign it prompt
ly as he expressed himself as heartily
in favor of the project some time
ago, especially commanding the
proposition to have it as dry
hotel.
AS soon as the charter is approved
the letters patent will be issued by
Secretary of the Commonwealth Cy-
rus T.. Woods.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-30
VIVIAN MEETS
WILSON TOTALk
OVER WAR PLANS
Groundwork Laid For Part
u. S. Is to Play in Great
Work
Bv Assoeialcd -,

Washington, April 3O.-The British
and French commissions began their
second week of conferences to-day
with preliminaries cleared away and
the groundwork laid for perfection of
the part the United States Is to take
in the grand alliance for overthrow of
Prussian autocracy.
NJ. Viyiani. head of the French mis-
sion, accompanied by Ambassador
Jusserand. had an hours conference
with President Wilson. No announce
ment was made about the meeting but
1t was understood the needs of France
and the cooperation of the United
States were fully discussed.
NJ Viviani and Marshal Joffre were
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-30
Robert B. Reeves Accepts
Secretaryship of Y.M.C.A.
Will Come Here June

Robert b. Reeves has accepted the
call to the secretaryship of the Har-
risburg Young Mems Christian Asso-
citation, according to a telegram
which was received here this morn
ing. Mr.. Reeves stated in the tele-
gram that he will probably start
work on June 1.
Mr.. Reeves has consented to spend
a month at the International Com
mittee Headquarters, New York,
working with the war council and
will help in starting the work until a
trained purchasing agent is secured.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-30
Park Extension
Bills to Be Rushed

The bills to appropriate 100000 for
the grading. street improvements and
other work in Capitol Park extension
will be on the calendars by the end
of this week.
Chairman Woodward. of the House
Appropriations Committee, will have
charge of the bill in the House. He
will present it tonight and it VIII
be referred to a joint subcommittee
tomorrow and when this committee
decides how much can be allowed
there will be a report out. The bill
should be back in the House by We'd
nesday afternoon.
Mr.. Bechtold. of Steelton, viii be a
member of the subcommittee.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-30
ANALYSIS SHOWS
1900 YOUTHS is
DAUPHIN'S QUOTA.
County Must Furnish These at
Each Call; List Low Because
of Guard Enlistments
$4,000 FROM THIS STATE
That Number Will Comprise
Army to Be Immediately
Called to Fight Germany


What the Selective Conscription
Bill just passed, means to the United
States, and what it means to
Dauphin county especially, is a sub
iect that is being discussed by al
most everyone.
Owing to the inadequate system
of military registration, exact figures
are not available, but well-informed
men say the following figures are
nearly correct:
To raise an army or 100000 men
by appointment. the Eighteenth
Congressional District, which is
made up of Dauphin, Cumberland
and Lebanon counties would be call
ed to furnish 2,759 men. The popu-
Iation of Dauphin county being
slightly less than half that of the
district, would be called on to fur
nish in round numbers 1900 men.
In addition Dauphin county now
has two infantry companies requir-
ing $50 men to bring them to war
strength, troop of cavalry, Of the
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-30

WOOD LEAVES TONIGHT
By associated Press

New York. April sO.-It is expected
that Major General J. Franklin Bell.
the new commander of the army's
eastern department. will reach Gov
ernor's Island to-day. Major General
Leonard Wood plans to leave to-nial.y
for Charleston. $. G.. where he viii
take command of the reeently-created
southeastern department
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-30
KING MAY QUIT
By 4ssoeidtcd Press

London, April 80. - The report
that King Constantine of Greece is
soon to abdicate is reiterated in Il
dispatch from Rome to the Star
which says it has been !, confirmed
from neutral diplomatic sources. 1t
is suggested that the King and
Queen may land at an Italian port and
proceed overland to Denmark.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-30
BANKS TO HELP
By Associeted Press

Washington. April 80. - Assur-
ances have been received by the Fed
eral Reserve Board from scores OF
State banks and trust companies
throughout the country that they
will enter the Federal Reserve sys-
tenn upon the passage of amend
ments broadening the scope of the
law now before Congress.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-30
MAN BURNED TO DEATH

Mt. Union. Pa. April 80. = In n
fire which occurred about o'cIock
Sunday morning, Henry Warner. was
burned to death at his home. The
cause of the fire is unknown. The
man lived alone, his wife being dead
He was a brother of Simon Warner.
whose wife and three children were
burned to death while in bed during
a fire here three years ago. -
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-30
PUBLIC FAVORS
COL. ROOSEVELT'S
DIVISION PLAN
Middle West Enthusiastically
Endorses Former PreSi-
dents Stand
Sentiment Strong
to Allow Roosevelt
to Raise Division

nUBLIC sentiment is growing
in favor of the Roosevelt di-
vision. The country as a whole
apparently believes that the Colo
mel should be allowed to raise an
army for immediate service in
France.
II want to get Americans into
the trenches of France at the ear
liest possible moment" the Colonel
said at Chicago on Saturday.
Great meeting adopts resolutions
urging Congress to adopt law for
Roosevelt division.
Senators Curtis. Smith and Lodge
endorse Roosevelt plan in the SEN
ate.
New York reports thousands
clamoring to serve with the Colo
mel.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-30
BREWERS FINED $50. 900
By Associated Press

Pittsburgh, April 30. "A total of
$4,000 in fines was assessed by
Judge w. II. S. Thompson in the
United States District Court here to-
day, against the thirty-three Penn
sylvania brewing companies which
last Saturday entered pleas of nolo
contendere to indictments charging
misuse of money in the congression-
al campaign of 1914. The fines
ranged from $500 to $4,000.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-30
p. II. n. GLEE CLUB AT nLI<s

Harrisburg Elks have a social even
ing arranged for tomorrow night, when
the Pennsylvania Railroad Glee Club
will offer a musical program. There are
more than two dozen members of this
employees of the Pennsy, and they
will give a full evening of high-class
enterta inment at the Elks Home in
North Second street. n shad supper
will be served.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-30
NEW BRIDGE FOR PENNsY

Lewistown, Pa, April 80. = The
Pennsylvania Railroad Company will
begin the erecting of a five-span iron
bridge over the Juniata river at this
point to succeed the one now in SER
vice on the Sunbury branch. This
bridge has been in service since the
flood of 1889 and has become too light
for the heavy equipment of the pres
cnt day.