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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-29
MURDER TRIAL
MAY BE HELD
in ADAMS CO.
Under Old Act Gettysburg
Youths Might Face
Jury Here

1t is likely that Clarence ]. Collins
and Charles c. Reinecker. Gettys-
burg youths who confessed to the
murder of George j. Bushman, We'd
nesday, October 15, while en- route
in Bushman's motorcar from Car
Isle to Gettysburg, will be tried in
the Adams county courts. under an
act of Assembly of 1860, it was said
at the District Attorneys office this
morning.
BY this act If a murder is com-
mitted in a conveyance during n
journey, the case may be tried in any
county traversed during the Jour
ney. Thus Dauphin. Adams or Cum-
berland county may try the case, if
1t is found the law is applicable. II
is felt here that it is, as Bushman
was taking Collins and Reinecker on
a journey and his automobile was
a conveyance for which he accented
money for hire.
Residents of Adams
The murder, IT is felt, was COM
mitted in Cumberland county, at
least two miles from the Adams
county borderline. Cumberland coun-
ty authorities are reported to be of
the opinion that inasmuch as the
murderers and their victim are resi-
dents of Gettysburg, the Adams
county courts should try the case.
Dauphin county, as the place
where the body was found, and as
one of the counties included in the
journey of the night of the shooting,
also could be considered the proper
place to handle the case, 1t was ad-
mitted here this morning. The con-
fessed slayers are in the Dauphin
county Jail.
Raymond F. Topper. District At
torney at Gettysburg, will come to
Harrisburg tomorrow and take Col
Inns and Reinecker to the scene of
the shooting. which they say was be-
tween Mount Holly and Idaville.
There is no doubt in the minds of
authorities that the place is in Cum
berland county. Following the deci-
sion, the men will be discharged on
no jurisdiction grounds by Alderman
Shaner, who will conduct prelimi-
nary hearing. Then it will be up to
Adams and Cumberland county to
decide the disposal of the case. local
authorities say.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-29

caused any visible resentment in
Berlin.
Too Bad shape
The statement of the Austrian gov
ernment that it adhered to the point
of view expressed by President Will
son in his last communication upon
the rights of the peoples of the dual
monarchy and of the Czecho- Slovaks
and Jugo- -Slavs in particular-one of
the greatest concession that Austria
Hungary could make was considered
as rejecting the chaotic conditions in
the empire. Emperor Charles. it was
said, doubtless realizes that condi
tions cannot long remain as they now
are, and accordingly is eXerting even
more strenuous efforts than his ally
to obtain a peace not too onerous or
too humiliating.
In regard to this Austrian asser-
tion. it was pointed out that nothing
is said about guaranteeing the com
plete independence of those peoples.
1t was thought in some quarters to-
day that the President will demand
that such guarantee be offered before
consenting to transmit the Austrian
proposal to the Allies.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-29
M'NICHOLS NAMED
BY GOVERNOR IN
PALMER'S PLACE
Will Be Chief Factory Inspec-
tor and Acting Head of
Department

Walter McNichols, of Scranton,
former state senator and one of the
supervising inspectors of the State
Department of Labor and Industry.
was to-day appointed as chief of the
bureau of factory inspection and ex-
officio acting commissioner of labor
and industry during the absence in
military service of Colonel John
Price Jackson. He succeeds Lew r.
Palmer. of Pittsburgh, who retired
last night.
Mr.. Nichols will take the oath of
office imm ediately and take charge
of the department with which he
has been connected for several
years. He served in the State Sen
ate from 1911 to 1915. 1t is probable
that he will be acting commissioner
and that John II. Walker, of Scran-
ton, will continue as acting chief of
the factory inspection bureau, as he
was under Palmer while the latter
was acting commissioner.
The Governor made no statement
to-day as to his reasons for calling
for Palmer's resignation or Palmer's
declaration that he had not resigned,
but had been dismissed. The an
nouncement of McNichol's appoint
ment was formal and contained the
statement that under act 267 of
1a1s Mr. McNichols becomes acting
commissioner"
Mr.. Palmer to-day reiterated his
declaration that he had not resign
ed, but had been dismissed. He said
he knew of no reason except that he
had differed over appointments. The
Governor declined to make any
statement.
Palmer Quits
After sending a letter to Gov
ernor Brumbaugh to the effect that
he interpreted his letters to him as
dismissal from the state service, Mr..
Palmer. safety expert, to-day left
the offices of the Department of
Labor and Industry. of which he
had been the acting commissioner
for more than year and where he
had reorganized the states factory
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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-29
Will Of Thirteen Words
One of Shortest on Record,
Filed With Register Miles

One of the shortest Wills ever filed
in Dauphin county has been probated
by Acting Register James G. Miles.
It was written February 10, 1918,
by Mrs. Emma SCHNEIDER and con-
tains thirteen words. The will. fol-
lows: After nv death 1 will all I
have to my husband, August Schind-
ler."
issued in the following estates:
Eugene f. Baptist. late of the city,
to Mrs. Martha II. and W. Arthur
Baptist: Nicholas Negro. late of
Steelton to Mary P. Negro; Guis-
sepo DiLallo. late of the city, to
Harrisburg Trust Company.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-29
DR.. Prugh Gets 10 Cents
Mile to Visit Family
and Take Army Vote

The Rev. DR.. B. e. Prugh. chair
man of the Prohibition State Com
mittee, to-day received the choice
assignment to take the votes of the
Pennsylvania soldiers at Fort Leav-
enworth. Kan. from Governor Brum-
baugh. The doctor will start very
soon.
A few days ago Dr. Prugh, who
is quoted in Democratic National
Chairman Vance c. McCormicls's
newspaper to-day as saying that
election day will see the liquor vote
going strong for Sproul" expressed
the hope that the Governor would
give him the Leavenworth trip so
that he could visit members of his
family at Kansas City on the way.
The doctor will get ten cents a
mile as a commissioner to take the
vote.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-29
JELLIES, BROTHS
AND Gu ST ARDS
BADLY NEEDED

TELLlES. broths and custards
are needed for the sick of the
- city. Mrs. L. s. Herman said
to-day: While, the epidemic is
waning, there are still hundreds
in need of assistance. Ten new
patients were received at the
Emergency Hospital yesterday.
Our visiting nurses tell us of hun
dreds of families requiring atten-
ton. The response last week was
so generous that l know the good
people of Harrisburg will con-
tinue their splendid work as long
as necessary when they under
stand conditions"
Call Bell Phone No. Sis and ask
for Mrs. Herman.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-29
Armies Sweep Forward
For Great Gains Despite
Austria's Resistance
AMERICAN TROOPS ARE HELD
IN RESERVE BY GENERAL DIAZ
By Associated Press

With the Allied Foces the Piave, Oct 29-The last
lines OF the AuStroHungaran resistance the central
positions along the Piave river broken to-day by
the British French and Italian forces. The Austrians
were dealt smashing blow 1t resulted in the Allies
making new advances, pushing forward far as Way
OLA which taken by the victorious Italians notwit
standing desperate resistance.
Allied troops maintain their progress of the Piave and
have taken than $1,000 prisoners The Italian British and
French seriously threaten the important railroad point of Cone
gano and Oderzo and two of the three railway lines supporting
the Austro-lungarians the Piave front
On the western front in France from the Oise of the
Meuse Allied continues with gains for the French be-
tween the Disc and the Serre An artillery duel in
progress the American front northwest of Verdun.
Advance Front of 80 Miles
While the Allies have thrown forces the Piave a
front of about thirty miles the heaviest fighting has been along
stretch of miles between Conegano and Oderzo where
the Italians and British have advanced than three miles
making formidable wedge in the Austrian positions the
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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-29
u. S. is SUSPICIOUS
OF AUSTRIAN PLEA
FOR EARLY PEACE
URGE CAUTION
UNTIL AUSTRIA
FINALLY FALLS
BY associated Press

Paris, oct. 29.-"The Capitula-
ton of Austria" is the unvarying
caption with which the morning
newspapers precede Count julius
Andrassy's note to President VIII
son. The editorials of the news
papers, while accepting this con-
clusion, urge caution lest there he
a hidden snare behind the Aus
trian offer.
London. oct. 29.-Austria's re-
ply to President Wilson is viewed
here as an unconditional surren-
der. Although recognized as an
event of intrinsically the greatest
moment. denoting the breaking
up of Hapsburg power main in
terest in the situation lies in the
effect it inevitably will have on
the position of Germany.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-29
president WILL GIVE OUT
HUGHES AIRCRAFT REPORT

Washington, Oct. 29.-The Hughes
aircraft report will be made public
as soon a sit is received by President
Wilson. TINS announcement was
made Mt tho White House yesterday.
Thus far the President has not seen
the report. but 1t is expected to be
delivered to him within the course
OF the next three days
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-29
sUNKEN STEAMER CUBAN BOAT
Rv 1esocfnffd PFgex

Washington, Oct. 20. The sugar
laden ship sunk in an unexplained
manner of the New Jersey coast. sun
day night. was the Cuban steamer
Chaparro. which left Cardenas Cuba.
for New York. October 81. Officials
believe the Investigation now in pro-
gress will demonstrate that the vessel
was not torpedoed.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-29

With the American Army North
west of Nertlun, Oct. 29.-With divi-
sion after division of troops, ma
chine guns and artillery the enemy
is bitterly defending himself west of
Verdun. The German army is max
ing its most desperate effort to pre-
vent the Americans breaking through
in the vital Verdun sector. 1t is
equally or more fearful that there
may be a breach ehdangering Metz,
with the consequent necessity of
abandoning all the territory still un-
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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-29
GERMANS STRIVE
DESPERATELY TO
REPEL INVASION
Work FeveriShly to Trans
form Metz Into Invulnerable
Barrier Against Advance
BY Associated Press

With the American Army
Northwest of Verdun, Oct.
2o.-Activities along the
center of the American front
began long before daylight
this morning with furious
bombardment. The enemy
opened a heavy fire with
gas shells at 2.30 o'clock
which was changed to high
explosives between four and
FIVE. The American artillery
responded. American patrols
were active in Bantheville
wood all night.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-29
PAVE BATTLE LINE IS BROKEN ONWIDE FRONT;
15OOOAUSTRIANS TAKEN CAPTIVE BY ITALIANS
TURKEY SEEKS PEACE

London, Oct. 2e.-Turkey has independently presented
peace proposals the Entente nations according
port from Constantnope forwarded by the correspondent
at Copenhagen of the Exchange Telegraph Company The
negotiations expected to end soon it is said.
With the American Army Northwest of Verdun, Oct 29
Three German arpanes believed have been brought
down in aerial battle Bantheve late Tuesday be-
American patrol of eight machines and thirteen
Germans.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-29
Theaterncn Speak

\ number of theatrical owners and
managers attended the meeting anti
cipating that DR.. Raunick might give
an intimation of the date for open
ing their places. DR.. Raunick in
speaking TO Council said he pre-
ferred to leave his decision on the
opening of places until he had seen
more physicians of the city.
A short recess was taken during
the meeting to permit the theatrical
representatives to give their views.
G. Floyd Hopkins acted as spokes-
man. He told the councilmen that
no other institutions had co-operated
more heartily but hoped that the
closing ban would be lifted soon as
conditions here did not seem any
worse than in other eastern cities.
He explained that the theaters in
the state were losing 100000 a day
while closed, but everywhere agreed
to close without protest. Henri Clay
ton, a noted vaudeville artist, who
was scheduled to appear in local
theater few weeks ago but which
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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-29
THE WEATHER

For Harrisburg and vicInltyi Fair
tonight and Wednesday; mot
much change in temperature.
For Eastern Pennsylvania Fair
tonight and Wednesday, cooler
Tonight IN northeast portion,
Hight. variable winds, mostly
south.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-29
Belief EriStS That Dual Mon
drchy Is Making Last Des-
perdte Effort to Escape FuH
Consequences Of Defeat
KARL REALIZES THE
SERIOUS SITUATION
By associated Press

Copcnhagcn, Oct. 28.-Arch-
duke Joseph has issued Il proc
Iamation stating that Emperor
Charles has charged him with
the task OF securing the COM
pIete Independence of Hungary,
n dispatch from Budapest says.
The proclamation adds that
peace will he aspired to at once
and Hungary will join a league
of nations, her integrity and
unity being the first aim.
Washington, oct. 29.-Interest in
official circles to-day was centered
on the new peace note from Austria,
reported in press dispatches to be on
its way to Washington through the
Medium of the Swedish government.
Though no official announcement has
been made, it was considered certain
no answer will be made to the latest
communication from Germany deliv-
cred yesterday to President Wilson
Though the Austrian note, accord
ing to the unofficial text, goes farth-
er than have any of the German peace
proposals in that it asks the Presi-
dent to begin Immediately negotia-
tions for peace and an armistice with
out awaiting further exchanges with
Germany, many officials saw virtual
ly no signs of the expected break In
the alliance of the Central powers
In fact, it is believed the Vienna and
Berlin governments are working In
harmony and with a full knowledge
of the others action. The belief was
based largely on the fact that the
actions of Austria have not thus fan
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-29
River

The main river will continue to
rise slowly. All tributaries will
fnIl slowly or remain near
~ stationary. except the
Lower West Branch. which will
continue to rise slowly Tonight.
4 stage of about a. feet IL lndI-
cuted for Harrisburg Wednes-
dny morning.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-29
Health Officer to Make Com
plete Report TO City Com
missioners at Special Meet
ing Tomorrow Afternoon
CONFERENCE PLANNED
WITH PHYSICIANS
October Death Rate From In
fluenza Is Half as High as
That For Entire Twelve
Months of 1917

Health officer ]. NJ. j. Raunick,
who made brief report to-day to
Council on the Influenza epidemic
situation in Harrisburg, will make
complete statement tomorrow
afternoon at a special meeting of
the commissioners to be held at 4
o'clock.
Tonight DR. Raunick will confer
with DR., Il. Franklin Rover, acting
state commissioner of health, on the
situation in Harrisburg. and he plans
tomorrow TO confer with as many
physicians in the city as possible
to get their views and to learn the
mum Der of new cases they have had
in the last few days.
DIR. Raunick reported in Council
to-day that there had been approx
mately 500 deaths in the city from
the epidemic since it started weeks
ago, or almost half as many as dur
ing the entire year of 1917. Accurate
reports of 433 deaths, show that of
this number 326 resided in Harris
burg, 90 We're from out of town and
~ had not been classified.
DIR. Raunick's Statement
DR.. Raunick's report to-day was
submitted to DR.. 5. +. Hassler, COM
missioner of public safety. who in
turn presented it to Council. The
statement follows:
In compliance with your re-
quest relative to the present
status of the influenza epidemic.
beg to advise that epidemic.
statistics show gradually inn
proved conditions. Considering
that the number of deaths thus
far for October has been nearly
half as great as for the entire
year of 1917, we believe the
question of resembling any clos
ing orders should he determined
only after careful review of
the situation with representa-
tivcs of the medical profession.
who are in close touch with the
present situation.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-29

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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-12
TRAIL OF HUN COLD
Won BernstOrff and Albert Had
Carte Blanche.
Spent Many Millions in Propa-
ganda Here.

New York. July I2.-The trail of
German propaganda financed in
America by money raised in this coun-
try thru the sale of German war
bonds is still one which is long and
unexplored by the American invesfi-
gators, it was learned authoritatiyely
here today. Count Won Bernstorff and
DR.. Heinrich Albert. who was German
commercial attache in the United
States, were given carte blanche by
the German government. according 10
evidence declared to have been uncoY-
cred by the New York state attorney
generals office. The money which is
alleged to have been used to control
the stock of the New York Evening
Mail. according to Deputy ATTORNEY
General Becker's belief, is only a small
portion of great sums. said to aggre-
gate millions, which German agents
used in this country to influence pup
lie opinion-so it would be Favorable
to Germany. The purchase of control
of newspaper columns is said to be
only one phase of the inquiry
Accounts in Sixteen Banks.
Count Won Bernstorff and DR.. Al
bert had accounts in sixteen New York
banks Mr.. Becker said. The total
of these deposits, none of which came
from Germany, fer the reason that
sale of German bonds in America sup
piled funds considered sufficient for
the propaganda purposes. has not yet
been learned. The reason. Mr.. Becker
added was because of the successful
methods of concealment pursued by
Won Bernstorff and Albert. thru a sys-
tenn of drawing only cashiers checks
in transferring accounts and making
payments. These transferrals were
frequently made over night as further
means Of camouflage.
Evidence indicated further. Mr..
Becker declared that lar sums were
sent to South America for propa ganda
work in Latin-American countries.
This phase of the inquiry has as Yet
been only little developed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-12
WE ARE LEARNING.

The Anne lean public already has
learned a number OF valuable Lessons
as a result of the war: it probably
is destined to learn others. 1t mas
learned. for one thing, that vastly
more can be accomplished hy a COM
munity of interest. a pulling to the
than can be done by individual Affo t
Th'5 has been a fact wei known ana
understood by the leading business
men of the country. but their efforts
along tl"-s lines have been er atlv.
hampered by governmental action
both state and federal.
Since our entry into the war the
value and Importance of business conf
binations not only have bYen recog-
nized by the federal government but
they hive been expanded and the peo-
pie approve Nc politician now dares
to go before the People and tel, them
they are being robbed by the railroad
COZ 1ine and the trusts.
The principle is the same thing in
time of peace as in time of war. and
if people will respond to the common
interest in time of war by worklus
faithfully and zealously at whatever
they have to do, why should tney not
do so after the war, when they under
stand that the level of living condi-
tons for the entire community MAJ
be raised thereby? A new interest is
given to every individuals work when
it is seen to be related to the common
welfare. and a new interest attaches
to thrift and economy. capital accu-
mutations and the growth of great in
dustry when the general results are
understood.
The war, by its unusual demands.
has laid bare these relationships, and
the result should be on the one hand
keener interest on the part of the
community in developing the capacity
and usefulness of every Individual, and
on the other hand reciprocal interest
on the part of each Individual in doing
his part in the great organized scheme
of industry.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-12
FIRST
War Profits Should Be Taken
Before Taxing Necessities.
Is Attitude of Congressional
Leaders on New Measure.
OBJECT TO M'ADO0'S BILL
Unfair To Tax Buyer While
Maker Grows Rich.
Protests Pour In Against rho
Levies on Clothing.

washington, July 12.-War profit
GERS will bear the heaviest taxes unoer
provisions of the new war tax OIL 10
raise $S, 900. 100000; taxes/on uxur'es
used by the people VII e a SECONDARY
consideration. Such Is the lntenuoh
of the house ways and means commit
tee which is drafting the measure.
The schedule for taxes on luxuriee
submitted by the treasury department..
conceded to be an excellent basis
for that kind of levies when they be-
come necessary, in the opinion OF
congressional leaders, who maintain
that time has not yet arrived
Throw McAdoo Schedule In Discard
A majority of the house committee
has thrown the schedule into he dis
card, mainly because it has been
forced home upon them THAT the peo-
pie would be asked to pay heavy taxes
on many articles, the manufacturers
of which are growing rich on profits.
These profiteers. 1t was declared,
might disgorge and return to the pub
lie some share of the huge sums they
are making.
When the war profits tax SEIZED.
ulcs have been drawn. careful esti-
mates will be made by treasury ex-
perts working with the house and
senate committees to learn how much
they will yield. The remainder of the
necessary eight billion dollars Will
come from luxuries. The taxes pro-
posed in the departments suggestions
would be greatly modified.
For instance. the proposal to tax
gasoline 16 ents a gallon. if adopted
at all Is likely to be modified SO as
to require users of pleasure cars to
! pay the tax, while commercial users
escape
7 Congress Hears From Country.
Congress is hearing from the coun-
try on the proposed taxes. Hundreds
of protests are pouring in, directed,
principally against the tax on cloth
ing.
(which shows said committee
member today, that these taxes.
which may be accepted in France and
England, would be exceedingly I'M
popular here, because they would oe
considered unnecessary.
The treasury suggestions, members
pointed out. appear to have been lift
ed bodily from French and English
laws