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Sharp County record., 1918-09-20
IN MEMoRIMM

Again the solemn notes that be-
token the dissolution Of this earthly
tabernacle have alarmed our o utter
door and another spirit he's been
summoned to the land where our
fathers have gone before US" We
were again called upon to consider
the uncertainty Of human lite and
the immutable certainty of death
when Brother W. G. Ball, the oldest
member of Curia Lodge No. 144,
F. & A. NJ, was summoned to lay
down the working tools Of life, net
as a quarry slave, but as one who
loved his master, and quit this
transitory existence that he might
pass into the blessed beyond and
take his place among the dedeemed
hosts where the supreme architect
reiens and doeth al things we'll.
Brother Ball was a man among
men, of agreeable personality and
strong moral. christian character;
one whose presence commanded
respect and whose word was the
essence of truth. He was a man
lull of sympathy for the unfortu-
nate, ready with consolation for
the bereft in spirit, charitable and
full of counsel to the erring.
Brother Ball was q native of Ar
kansas, born October 6. 1887, and
departed this life September /,
1918, near the place where he
had lived for years, on Curia Creek
in Independence county, where he
reared q large family, some of
whom have preceded him TO that
celestial lodge above. He had for
years enjoyed the distinction of be-
lng the oldest Master Mason in this
part OF the state, having been made
a Master Mason SO years ago. He
was one of the charter members OF
our lodge. lie had been a member
of the |. O. O. f. fraternity for sew
eral years in good standing, and
had been a consistent and devoted
member of the M. E. church for Al
years.
Therefore, be it resolved, That
the community has lost a true and
patriotic citizen and neishbor, the
church a loyal and attentive men,
Der, the Masonic and |. 0. 0. F. fra
ternities a faithful brother.
Be it further resolved, That a
copy of this memoriam be spread
upon our lodge records and copies
be furnished the Sharp County
Record and Batesville Guard for
publication.
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Sharp County record., 1918-09-20
CLASS IN ARITHMETIC
WILL PLEASE RISE

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Sharp County record., 1918-09-20
FOR AMENDMENT NO. IL.
AGAINST AMENDMENT NO. 1S,

ne II Resolved by the House Of Rep
rerentatives and the senate Of the
stnte Of Arkansas, the Majority oi
Roth Houses Agreeing Therefor
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-02-26
Washington Believes
Situation Has CHANGED

Washington, Feb. 26.-Comment
from official sources on Count Won
Hertling's speech in the Reichstag
was not obtainable in WASHINGTON
last night
1t was made apparent earlier in
the day, however, that since Presi-
dent Wilson delivered his address to
Congress on February II, to which
the German Chancellor refers, the
situation with respect to peace has
been materially changed by the Ger
man advance into Russia, coincident
with the Berlin governments de-
mands for the surrender by the Boil
shevist authority of large portions
of Russian territory and the accep-
ance of humiliating conditions.
There is now a general feeling in
Washington that the German atti-
tude toward Russia has made it i'm
possible for the allied nations to put
faith in German assurances. Ger
many has violated her pledges to
the Russians and has put herself far
ther beyond the pale of international
dealings. On that account it was
generally accepted here that any fur
ther move toward peace with Ger
many would not meet with a kindly
reception by the government of the
United States.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-02-26

washed ashore, but after it was
found some of those on board the
vessel were alive all efforts were
turned toward saving them.
Were Washed From Decks
Most OF those who lost their lives
Were swept from places of safety. to
which they sought to cling. within a
few minutes after the Florizel dash
ed on the rocks. As ths vessels bow
rose in the crash those who escaped
being trapped below decks and
di owned by the torrents of water
that poured in through companion
ways scrambled forward for refuge.
Some were washed from decks and
Others We're either killed by bits of
wreckage or so badly injured they
could not reach the higher vantage
points.
Jchn s. Mum. managing director
of Bowring Brothers, Ltd, owners of
the Florizel, after seeing his little
daughter swept overheard. made his
way to the bridge deck, where thir-
ty wto escaped from the saloon had
gathered. For two hours they We're
safe, but then wall of water
wrenched the deck away and few
moments later twenty others, cling
ing to the smokingroom roof, were
silai!arly engulfed.
Thirty-two of those who escaped
were huddled in the wirelessroom.
that withstood the storm. and others
maintained a place of refuge in the
forCcastle by rebuilding a barricade
whenever the waves battered in the
door. The only one of those caught
below decks who was saved was
John Kiely. of this city, who took
refuge in the upper berth of his state
room.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-02-26
ALLIES MUST JOIN,
SAYS HERTLING
CONTINUED from First Page. ]

Ge.l
reached. There is still no court of
arbitration established by all the
nations for the preservation of
peace in the name of justice.
when President Wilson Incl
dentally says that the German Chan
cellor is speaking to the tribunal
of the entire world, I must decline
this tribunal as prejudiced, joyfully
as I would greet it, if an impartial
court of arbitration existed, and
gladly as L would cooperate to
realize such ideals.
Takes Issue With England's Aims
Unfortunately, however, there is
no trace OF similar statements on
the part of the leading Powers of
the Entente. England's war aims
are still thoroughly imperialistic,
and she wants to impose on the
world a peace according to Eng
lands good pleasure.
when England talks about the
peoples right of self-determination
she does not think of applying the
principle to Ireland, Egypt and
India.
ut has been repeatedly said that
we do not contemplate retaining
Belgium, but that we must be safe
guarded from the danger of q
country with which we desire after
the war to live in peace and friend
ship becoming the object or jumping
off ground of enemy Vaccinations.
If, therefore, a proposal came from
the opposing side, for example, from
the government in Havre, we should
not adopt an antagonistic attitude,
even though the discussion at first
might not be unbinding.
Small Step Toward Rapprochement
Meanwhile 1 readily admit that
President Wilson's message of
February IL constitutes perhaps a
small step toward a mutual rap
prochement."
World Longs For Peace
THE world is longing for peace,
but the governments of the enemy
countries again are infiaming the
passion for war There are, how
ever. other voices to be heard in
England; il is to be hoped these
voices will multiply.
The world now stands before a
final decision. Either our enemies
will decide TO conclude peace-they
know on what conditions we are
ready to begin a discussion-or they
will continue the insanity by their
criminal war of conquest
Our people Will hold out further,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-02-26

but the blood of the fallen, the
agonies of the mutilated and the
distress and sufferings of peoples will
fall ON the heads of those who in
sistently refuse to the voice of rea-
son and humanity.
Sees Peace on Eastern Front
The prospect of peace on the
whole eastern front IS now within
practical reach. The world, especial
ly the neutral world, is asking if the
gate is not open to 4 general peace,
but France. Great Britain and Italy,
stlll, 1t seems, are completely un-
willing to listen to the voice of rea-
son and humanity.
"Froom the beginning the entente
mas pursued aims of conquest. 1t is
lighting for the delivery of Alsace-
Lorraine to France. l can add moth
ing to what previously has been said
there is no Alsace Ques-
ton in the international sense"
The operations of the Central
Powers in the east, the chancellor
said, We're being carried out with
the sole aim of securing the fruits
of the peace with Ukraine. He add
ed: We do not intend to establish
ourselves in Esthonia or Livonia." 4"
The chancellor asserted the Cen
trail Powers had freed Poland with
the intention of calling an indepen-
dent state into existence. The con-
stitutional problem involved still was
being discussed in its narrower
sense, he said. by the three countries
involved
Our war aims from the begin
ming were defense of the fatherland,
maintenance of our territorial in
tegrity and freedom of our economic
development" said the chancellor.
'Our warfare, even where it must
be aggressive in action, is defensive
in aim. l lay special stress upon that
Just now in order that no misun-
derstandings may arise in regard 10
our operations in the east Their
sole aim is to secure the fruits OF
our peace with the Ukraine
President Wilson, in his address
before Congress on February IL,
laid down the following as the sole
| basis for the discussion of a general
peace:
Ffrst-That each part of the final
settlement must be based upon the
essential justice of that particular
case and upon such adjustments as
arc most likely to bring n peace that
will be permanent.
Second-That peoples and prov
inces are not to be bartered about
from sovereignty to sovereignty aS
| ii they were mere chattels and
pawns in game, even the great
game, now forever discredited, OF
the balance of power, but that
Third-Evcry territorial settle
mcnt involved i'm this war must be
! made in the interest and for the
benefit Of tho nnnnInfinnG
cerned, and not as part of any
mere adjustment or compromise OF
claims among rival States; and
Eourth-That all wclI-defincd
national aspirations shall be ac-
corded the utmost satisfaction that
can be accorded them without intro
ducing new or perpetuating old eIc-
ments of discord and antagonism
that would be likely in time to
break the peace of Europe and con.
sequently of the world.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-02-26
Record Blast LoOsens
Many Tons of Rock

Approximately 10000 tons of
rock were loosened at the Bethle-
hem Steel Company quarries at Z
o'clock last evening when thirty tons
of dynamite were discharged. The
shock of the blast shook the earth
of Steelton and vicinity. No dam
age was caused by the force of the
blast, according to officials at the
quarries this morning. The powder
for the blast was placed in seventy
one holes each six inches in diameter
and 100 feet deep. The work was
in charge of Superintendent Muth.
The blast was scheduled for $50
o'clock, but was not discharged until
half hour later. Electricity was
used in disCharging the powder. NJ
l.. Jacobs, general superintendent of
quarrfes for the Bethlehem Steel
Company, witnessed the blast, which
was the largest in the history of
Steelton.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-02-26
NEWS OF STEELTON
ARREST WOMAN
AS CHIEF WITNESS
Negro Murderer Is Captured
After Three-Hour Chase;
Mrs. Watts in Jail

After three hours chase. Andrew
thur Watts following a quarrel yes
terday, was captured by members
of the Steelton police and state
forces at Chamber Hill. four miles
from Steelton. Carry was arrested
at $50 o'clock and placed in the
Dauphin county Jail. Mrs. Bessie
Watts, wife of the murdered man,
was arrested last evening by Con-
stable John Gibb, on order of Cor
oner Ecklrger. She is being held as
an important witness.
The capture of Carry is largely
due to the planning of Steelton po-
lice officials. Chief of Police Grove,
when the murder was reported,
boarded an Oberlin car and took up
the chase of the man without any
assistance. When arriving at Ober-
lin he got in touch with some local
authorities and ordered them to get
several automobiles to take up the
chase.
After giving these orders he again
took up the chase and when reach
ing farm house about one mile
from Oberlin he was informed by
two men that the negro was walk
ing toward Rutherford on that road
and was about two miles away. The
chief at once returned to Oberlin
and sent out other orders to Hum
melstown and the squads at Steel
ton. He then returned to Steelton,
secured an automobile and took up
the chase.
Arrested at Chamber Hill
Tho anngl,t in, xx-n11
planned police net. The state po-
lice squad started from Hummels-
town, squad of local men from
PaNtang, another from Steelton and
a fourth from Oberlin. Three of the
squads met when the negro was
captured, while the automobile
which carried Chief Grove and
several onicers stuck in a snowdrift
This squad lost thirty minutes in
digging out the car. One of the cars
was driven by Miss Freeda Stees,
daughter of Justice of the Peace
Frank a. Stees.
The shooting occurred at 12S
Adams street, about Ills o'clock
yesterday morning. Carry shot five
times, four of the bullets hitting
Watts. One in the right leg. two in
the back and one in the left arm
and left lung. After the shooting
Carry threatened to shoot Mrs.
Watts. but she fed to the home of
a neighbor and concealed herself.
Carry fled over the fields and made
a safe getaway.
Chief Grove said this morning
that the murder was not reported to
the police station for twenty min
utes. The negro had plenty of time
to escape and had 1t not been for
the muddy condition of the roads
he probably would have been able
to get to Rutherford where he would
have boarded freight train for the
South, he said.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-02-26
SURVIVORS ON
FLORIZEL TELL
OF LONG VIGIL
Forty-four of Passengers and
Grew Taken Off in
Small Boats

st. Johns. \. F., Feb. 26.-The Red
Cross liner Florizel was being slow
ly battered to pieces to-day on the
rocks of Broad Cove. not far from
Cape Race. Meanwhile forty-four of
the passengers and crew brought
here yesterday by rescue ships told
of the horror of their twenty-six-
hour vigil before heroic New Found
land fishermen were able to get them
on in small boats.
Search along the coast near where
the Florizel struck Sunday morning
on a voyage from this port TO Hall
fax and New York was prosecuted
with vigor to recover bodies of the
ninety-two persons who lost their
lives in the disaster. Reports sun
day night told of seven bodies
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-02-26
MIDDLETOWN
Hold Funeral Of
Margaret Harper

The funeral of Margaret Harper
was held from the home of her
grandparents. MIR. and Mrs. William
Borrells, East High street, Saturday
afternoon. The Rev. o. NJ. Kray-
bill, pastor of the Church of God,
ofiiciated. The pallbearers We're Es-
tella Christ, Mildred Kresge, sEdna
Ney and Gertrude Myers.
Mrs. ]. c. Little, who spent some
time in town as the guest of Mrs.
c. b. Kennard. Spring street, re-
turned to her home at Prairieville,
Michigan, to-day.
Leroy Nipple, who had been coll
lector for the Prudential Insurance
Company in town for the past several
years, has resigned his position with
the company.
The Middletown praying band will
meet at the home of Samuel Reitzel
in East High street, this evening.
The Ushers Association of the st.
Peters Lutheran Church will meet
in the parish house this eevning.
Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Eckert, of
Harrisburg, were the guests of Mr.
and Mrs. II. f.. Moore, Ann street.
Mss Ella NJ. Foreman entertain
in Ann street, last evening.
A congregational meeting of the
Presbyterian church will meet at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Il. S. Kei-
per, East Main street, on Wednesday
evening. and the subject will be
True Liberty Through Christ"
Jacob Werlich, of Reading. spent
the past two days in town with his
| family in Market street.
Davil Killian, of Columbia, spent
the past two days in town as the
guest of his mother, Mrs. Mary Kill
liam, Ann street.
A special meeting of the Woman's
Club was held at the home of Mrs.
Ira Springer, corner Main and Spring
! streets this afternoon.
O. Q. Schaeffer, of Philadelphia
! spent the past several days in town
as the guest of his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. NJ. b. Schaeffer, West Main
street.
Miss Fan Gross has returned home
! from q two days visit to Camp
Meade, Md. where she visited Neal
! Yingst, a soldier boy from town, who
is stationed there.
Richard Carver, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Peck Carver, Emaus street, was
! taken to the Harrisburg Hospital
| yesterday morning.
Leroy Humes and Frederick He.
wick, members of the quartermas.
ter's corps, stationed at Camp Hill
! Newport News, Va, are visiting here
| Coyle Dupes, a student at Ann.
Vile College, spent two days in town
as the guest of his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Jacob Dupes, Emaus street
A drive for funds for soldiers anc
sailors welfare is being made by st
Peters Lutheran Church and III
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-02-26

years of success. 1t is a doctors
prescription and is guaranteed free
from alcohol or dangerous drugs in
any form. Because of the fact that
it is safe for children as we'll as old
er people, Father Johns Medicine is
used in thousands of homes by care
full mothers who have found from
experience that it keeps the children
well. relieves colds and coughs
promptly and builds new strength.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-02-26
FORMER RESIDENT DIES

Alexander ;. Prowell, formerly of
Steelton, died at the United States
Soldiers Home at Washington, ID. c.,
Sunday morning, according to word
received here to-day. Funeral SER
vices will be held tomorrow morning
at 1910 o'clock. Burial will be made
at the Soldiers Home. He former
ly lived at Lewisbury, York county.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-02-26
For Itching Torture

There is one remedy that seldom
fails to stop itching torture and relieve
skin irritation and that makes the skin
soft, clear and healthy.
Any druggist can supply you with
zemo, which generally overcomes all
skin diseases. Acne, eczema, itch, pim-
pies, rashes, blackheads in most cases
give way to zemo. Frequently, minor
blemishes disappear overnight. Itching
usually stops instantly. Zemo is a safe,
antiseptic liquid, clean, easy to use and
dependable. 1t costs only 35c; an extra
large bottle, S1.00. 1t will not stain, is
not greasy or sticky and is positively
safe for tender, sensitive skins.
The E. ". Rose Co., Cleveland. o.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-02-26

until Sunday evening the amount
raised totaled $242.
Sergeant Harry Jacoby, of Prince
ton, n. j., is the guest of his wife
at the home of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Edward Scholl.
d. NJ. Moore. of York. was the
guest of his brother, II. L. Moore.
Harry Delone, OF Philadelphia,
spent Sunday in town as the guest
of friends
Marian and Lucille King, students
at Walnut Lane, Philadelphia, spent
the weekend at their home.
Lane Brinser has secured n posi-
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-02-26
800 IIIGHSPIRE SCHOOL
STUDENTS JOIN CHAPTER

Reports were made by the local
Red Cross publicity committee this
morning that sos pupils of nine
schools at Highspire are members
of the Junior Red Cross organization
of the local chapter. Rooms taught
by Mr.. Senseman and Miss Howden
have leo per cent. records. Official
report of the drive will be made in
a few days.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-02-26

This letter. recently received from
the monastery of the Blessed Sacra-
ment in Detroit is another evidence
of the value of Father Johns Medi-
cine for colds and body building.
Father Johns Medicine is in use
and recommended by various insti-
tutions, homes and hospitals
throughout the country. Its value
has been proved by more than sixty
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-02-26
j III. GUYER ILL

]. II. Guyer, father of w. l.. Guy
er, secretary to Frank \. Robbins.
manager Of the local steel plant. is
seriously i'll at the home of his son,
$50 Pine street.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-02-26

One of the youngest sergeants in
the United States Army service comes
from Steelton. He is Leroy l.. Downs,
son of II. 1. Downs. North Front
street, and has been in service less
than year, enlisting last March
shortly after diplomatic relations
were broken with the Central pow
ers.
Downs is only Is years old, and
was student in the Steelton High
School at the time he enlisted. At
present he is stationed with Battery
c. 21st Field Artillery. Leon Springs
Texas
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-02-26
AppoINTED IxSpECTon

PresIy +. Taylor. 523 North Front
street has been appointed an inspec-
tor of Field Artillery Ammunition
Steel in the Inspection Section Gun
Division Ordnance Department of
the United States Army and is now
stationed at YOungstown, Ohio.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-02-26
LUTHERAN CAMPAIGN STARTS

MarysNiIIe, "a. + eD. Eb.-IHt NvN'
w. c. Ney, pastor of the st. Pauls
Lutheran Church, of Newport has
been appointed by William c. Hager,
state chairman of the Lutheran War
Fund Campaign, as captain of the
Perry county drive. The aim is TO
raise S75O.000 for the benefit OF
Lutheran soldiers and orphans.
Perry county's quota in this fund
is $500. There are 2,716 confirmed
members of the Lutheran Church in
Perry county, among whom this
amount will be apportioned.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-02-26
A LETTER FROM The DOMINICAN SISTERS
Give Grateful Praise to Father John Medicine
Say They "Find 1t Most Useful For Colds and Won
derful Strength Builder"

1--WE have used Father Johns Medicine for colds and
coughs and certainly willing to advertise its value
The Medicine is useful for colds, restoring lost
strength; in word wonderful strength builder Crate
Michigan.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-02-26
SEND DRAFTED MEN

Twelve men from Middletown,
Highspire and Steeltpn We're sent to
Camp Meade this morning shortly
before noon to apply to the quota Of
this district.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-02-26
FINE NIGHT PRoUI,Eu

At hearing before Burgess Nc
Entee. last night. John Weaver. of
Harrisburg, was fined for attacking
Earl Shupp, at Second and Mohn
streets, late Saturday night
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-02-26
BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT

Mr.. and Mrs. John Martin Foesel
OF Myers street, Steelton, announce
the birth of a ten-pound boy. Alfred
ShereboCker Foesel, Sunday, Febru-
airy "a, 1918. Mrs. Foesel. prior to
her marriage, was Miss Emma
Tuckey. daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
Alfred Shareholder. of Myers street.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-02-26
Dives, Pomeroy & stewart, Mems store
Dainty Crepe de Chine
Lingerie

Pink crepe de chine camsoes, lacy trimmings tailored
styles with ribbon shoulder straps
$1OO, SIPS, 81 so, $1.95 to S3. .95
Crepe de chine envelope chemise lace and satin yokes
trimmed with hand embroidery lace medaons lace rib
bon shoulder straps SZ9o $3.50 S595 to 1920
.
.
light blue
wisara '%lVO S2o $loO 10 5000
Stewart. Floor
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-02-26

tion with the Bethlehem Steel Con|
pany at Steelton.
Charles Mayer left Monday to visI
relatives at Milltown, Berks county
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-02-26
FooD MEETING AT LIvERPool

Liverpool, Feb. ga food com
servation meeting will be held in th|
G. A. r. hall on Monday, March 4
at Z o'clock. Perry County Food
Dictator Dorwart, of Newport: II
E. Ritter. of Liverpool, and otheI
speakers will address the meeting.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-02-26
LARGE TREE BLOWN DOWN

\ small boy narrowly escaped
from being struck by Il large tree
which was blown over by the high
wind at Front and Mohn streets this
morning. The tree was thirty-iive
feet high.