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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-09
Viewers Cut in Half Claims
ofDowntownLa Holders

Viewers to award damages for
property owners affected by the va
cation of Meadow Lane, Bucher,
Cox and portions of Third, Mulberry,
Court, River and Mary streets, and
changing the grade of portions of
Cherry and Mary streets, to-day is
sued a schedule of awards. The
streets were vacated as part of the
Pennsylvania freight station i'm
provements.
The total awards are $70,335, es-
timated to be about one-half the
amounts asked. Awards according
to streets: west side, Second, total
$25,150 to six owners; east side,
$13,450 three owners: Mulberry
street, north side. S25,S00, twelve
owners; River street, west side, $4,-
050, five owners; east side, $1,SS5,
three owners. 1t is stated damages
awarded are to bear interest from
September 3, 1914. Damages for i'm
provements on vacated streets are
included. The viewers are Earl f.
Graeff, e. Clark Cowden and Paul
G.. Smith.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-09
FRENCH TROOPS
ENTER HUN LINE
[Continued from First Paae.1


up to mid-November, says that the
additional strength the Germans
have gained from the Russian and
Italian failures has largely been dis
counted. lie declares that. the ulti-
mate destruction of the German ar
mics has been brought appreciably
nearer. The offensive campaign
planned for 1917 failed of compile
ton. but on the western front the
allies gained the victories of Arras.
Vimy, Messines, Flanders, Verdun.
Champagne and the Aisne.
Germany Extends Zone
Germany has extended her sub
marine barred zone to include the
Cape Verde Islands and Madeira, off
the northwestern coast of Africa,
and part of the coast of French
Senegal. The islands. and region
about Dakar are alleged to be ZEN
emy supporting points," The new
order, which is effective January IL,
follows the one of November which
extended the barred zone to include
the Azores, which lie northwest of
Medira and north of the Cape
Verde Islands. The new order vir-
tually cuts off Spain, the only neu-
tral in southern Europe from COM
munication with North and South
America
President Wilson'S message to
Congress on objects of the war and
the possible bases of general peace
was not received in London in time
for extended comment by the lead
ing British newspapers. Second edi-
tons, however, were recast to give
the principal portions of the mes
sage greater. prominence.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-09
Who Has a Job For
Edward L. Aurand 1?

WANTED-Job as watchman or
other light work, for Edward l..
Aurand, 1925 Logan street, whose
only support, n son, gave up his life
for his country in France, the first
Harrisburg martyr to the great war.
Who has a place for him? Address
the Harrisburg Telegraph, Federal
Square, Harrisburg.
Edward i. Aurand. of 1925 Logan
street, wants a job-work as watch
man or any other kind of light en-
ployment will do. He is not particu-
lar. Just so it is something his ad-
vancing age and none too strong
body can stand; anything to keep
the wolf from the door.
Mr.. Aurand is the father of the
first Harrisburg boy to be killed in
France. lie and his wife live togeth-
er in a little house and she takes in
washing-although scarcely able to
do the work. That and the thought
fulness of kindly disposed people
provide slender income. The Au-
rands' son was their only support
They are patriotic and proud. They
don't want charity. They want to
pay their own way. Who has a job
for Edward l.. Aurand?
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-09
Treasurer's Condition
Remains Critical

Norristewn, Pa, Jan. 9.-The
condition of George M. Anders.
treasurer of Montgomery county,
who attempted suicide yesterday, re-
mains critical, his physician said to-
das. Following his attempt upon his
life Judgments aggEegating s32,g00
were filed against Ander. His nervous
condition of late had excited com
NJ" friends now attribute
this to financial trouble. 1t is said
-,.s.ained heavy losses by
ifosts In orange groves in Florida
III which he was Interested,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-09
So Cold This Man Steals
Stove to Keep Friend Warm

William Brown, colored. charged by
Venie Allstock, also colored. with the
larceny of stove, was committed to
the county Jail by Constable II. ].
Emmanuel this morning. Brown is
awaiting a hearing for the larceny
before Alderman Shaner. The ALL
stock woman claims he stole the
stove from her room at 1919 North
Seventh street, known as the Bucket
of Blood" during her absence. He
also has room in the same house.
1t is alleged he sold the stove to a
man who had some coal.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-09
CAMP ELECTS OFFICERS

Halifax, Pa, Jan. 0. = At q meet
ing of Washington Camp, No. SIG.
z. 0. s. of A.. last evening, the fol-
lowing were elected officersi
Past President, S. L. Brubaker;
president, Charles C. westfall; VICE
president. Ira b. Zimmerman; mas
ter of forms, Ross e. Zimmerman /;
recording secretary, II. s. Potter;
financial secretary, p. c. Fox; treas
urer, w, ID. Shaw; conductor, John
ii, Chubb; inspector, Myles Motter;
guard, f, G. Pottiger: trustee, John
G. Miller.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-09
K. OF c. FUND GROWS
UNDER STEADY DRIVE
IContinued from First Page. ]

iContinued from First Page.1
other Pennsylvania dioceses to mar
vel. The results in the majority of
localities, will surpass original ex-
pectations. Bishop McDevitt, of the
diocese, expresses himself as highly
pleased with the results generally,
but is sure that the grand total at
the close of the campaign will be
even better than is now forecasted.
Silk Mill Girls Pay
Young women employed at the
Second and North streets silk mill
will be contributors to the fund.
Charles Il. Pass and J. w. Roden-
haver went to the mills yesterday
noon to explain what the Knights of
Columbus are doing. 1t was the day
that usually finds some prominent
Harrisburgers present talking to the
employees during their noon hour.
Yesterday the Rev. S. Winfield Her.
man and Mrs. Caruthers. wife of the
state secretary of the Y. Nj. G. A.
were there, and when they heard of
the object of the visit of the Messrs.
Pass and Rodenhaver they urged the
young women to give as much as
possible.
Camps Make Big Hit
IIarrisburgers who have visited
Camp Lee or Camp Meade or Camp
Hancock, declare that the "huts" in
use there are popular places with the
soldiers.
Where you going this evening""
one soldier says to another.
well, let's so to the Y. NJ. c. A.
shack"
mo, we were there last night;
let's go to the X. of G.
But we were there night before
last"
well, we can go tonight, and to-
morrow night to the ""
The Rev. Robert Bagnell, of Grace
Methodist Church, who has visited
number of camps, tells many
stories of the great good the various
"huts" are doing. His story of how
he was scheduled for an address at
one hut and arrived night ahead
of time, to find a tremendous audi
and his learning that boxing show
was scheduled, has been published
in all parts OF the country. DR.. Bag
nell firmly believes that the morale
of the American troops when they
get into actual warfare will be Nigh
er than those of other soldiers be-
cause of the efforts being made to
care for their moral and spiritual
needs.
May Call For Canvassers
In the event that there are Har-
risburgers who have been awaiting
the arrival of solicitors, and who
have been disappointed, a telephone
call on the Bell line to 1916 will
bring some one for the money.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-09
Pittsburgh Coal Situation
Causes Administrator to
Follow Drastic Action
BY Associated PrcSs

Pittsburgh, Pa, Jan. 9.-The coal
situation became so acute here to-
day because of the protracted coal
that D. w. Kuhn, local fuel admins
traitor, Communicated 100 cars of
coal and delivered them to munition
plants. He also arranged to take
over another 100 cars during the
day.
1t became known to-day that not
more than sixty per cent. of the
mines in the Pittsburgh district were
operating, due to lack of cars and
the severe weather.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-09
Pershing Elected to
Honorary Membership
Bv Associated Press

Reading, Pa, Jan. 9.-The Huguenot
Society of Pennsylvania was organ
ized at a meeting held here to-day.
The Rev. John Baer Stout, of North
ampton, Pa, was elected president
John w. Jordan, Philadelphia, is one
of the vice-presidents. General John
j. Pershing, commander of the Amer
lean expeditionary forces in France,
who is tn edescendant of a Huguenot
refugee, was chosen an honorary
member and was so informed by
cable.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-09
Altoona Boy Goes From
Altar to Reformatorv

Altoona, Pa, Jan. 9.-harried Mon
day and sent to the Huntingdon In
dustrial Reformatory yesterday is the
record of George Conrad, of this city.
convicted with George Moorehouse
OF entering the store of David Parish
a grocer, and shooting him and his
daughter. Conrad was wed to Miss
Margaret L. Wicker in the Blair
county JAIL
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-09
EaciIifies Pooled

washington, Jan. 9.-Pooling of
delivery facilities by mercantile es-
Establishments for use in unloading
freight is being experimental with
here TO determine whether CONNER
cial trucks and vehicles cannot solve
the terminal congestion problem. If
successful, Director General McAdooI
probably will extend the plan
throughout the country.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-09
French Penetrate
German Positions
BY Assoeiated Press

Berlin, Jan. g.. Strong French
forces yesterday attacked the Ger
man positions on a front of more
than a mile and penetrated the line of
German posts, the German general
staff announced to-day. During the
night the Germans counterattacked
and forced the French back at all
points to their former positions.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-09
GAS LEAKS; CHILDREN OVERCOME

YORK, Pa, Jan. 9.-Thirteen pupils
were overcome by gas and tumbled
from their seats in the Loganville
school yesterday before the teacher
could ascertain the cause of their
sickness. The pupils had inhaled coal
gas leaking from defective fiue.
Miss Dora Beck. the teacher, with the
assistance of other instructors in the
building, carried the children out of
the building, where they revived.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-09
General Pershing, Stalled
in Snow, Walks Seven
Miles to His Destination

With the American Army In
France, Tuesday, Jan. S.-5lippery,
ice-coated roads have upset traffic
between the camps and headquart.
ers, General PershinE himself be-
coming u victim this morning when
his automobile stalled between two
hills and was unable to go forward
or backward. Tho general walked
several miles through the snow and
slIsh to his destination.
A largo ward in one of the base
hospitals containing many patients
with tho doctors and nurses in at
tendance has been quarantined be-
cause Of the difficulty or case OF
scarlet fever.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-09
DRASTIC MEASURES
r-.. FOR CONSERVATION

Boston, Jan. 9.-Drastic measures
for the conservation of fuel and
light are provided in an order issued
to-day by James j. Storrow, fuel
administrator for New England, ap-
plicable throughout Massachusetts.
They qinclude the opening of bust
nesshouses at 0 a. m. and the closing
at y. IN. and the closing of theatres
bars and all places of amusement
at 10 p. m.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-09
Two Survivors From
Jacob Jones Are Held
I Prisoner in Germany

Washington, Jan. 9.-Two men
from the destroyer Jacob Jones,
Summarized on December 6. now are
held prisoner in Germany. it was Of
flcially announced here. Through
the Red Cross the Navy has learned
that one is Albert De Mello, seaman,
and the other John Francis Murphy,
cook
De Mello lived in New Bedford,
Mass. Murphy, whose name was
given previously as "Marfee" lived
in Newport, +. !.
Uetaoinunetaoinune
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-09
Pass Privileges Taken
From Many Railroaders

Pass privileges will be taken away
from a number of PENNSYLVANIA
railroad employees, according to an
announcement to-day by Paul L.
Barclay, captain of police of the
Philadelphia division police depart
ment. For sometime complaints
have been received that some en-
ployes were abusing their pass privi-
leges by permitting outsiders to use
the passes, and in misrepresenting
persons travelling with them on trip
and annual passes.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-09
Bradford Administrator
Commanders Coal
BY L4ssocintcd PrcsS

WilIiamsport, Pa. Jan. 9.-With
several Bradford county towns fac
ing privations due to the scarcity of
coal James B. Humphrey, of Towan-
da, county fuel administrator, to-day
commandeered two carloads of coal
on the Lehigh Valley Railroad at
Wyalussing and distributed it in that
place and also at Sayre, Troy and
Canton. Many of the smaller towns
of Bradford have exhausted their
supplies of coal and homes and
schools are kept warm by the use of
wood cut from the hillsides.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-09
Sugar Steamers Arrive
With Huge Cargoes

Philadelphia, Jan. 9.-Two steam
ers carrying cargoes of Cuban sugar
arrived here to-day. The vessels are
the Bayamo with S,960,O00 pounds
of raw sugar. and the Ottar with
100000 pounds. The sugar will be
refined as soon as possible to re-
lieve the sugar shortage. o
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-09
CITV MIST Paw

Philadelphia, Jan. 9.-Upon the city
of Philadelphia will fall the loss sus-
tanned by railroads and dealers in
the recent coal riots here. Thousands
of tons have been stolen by the suf-
fering coalless. while police vainly
attempted to hold them back or,
sympathizing with their suffering.
gave tacit permission for the coal
grabbing.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-09
Dives, Pon1eroy G. Ste12art
Sturdy
WinterShoes
For Boys

Shoes that are "chuck"
full of hard wear - that are
made to take care of the
active feet that simply can
not resist snow piles and ice
slides. Put your boy in 4
pair of these shoes and he
will be fell shod his winter.
BOYS STURDY WINTER
SHOES
Black calf skin blucher shoes,
broad full toe last with solid
leather nailed soles-
Sizes 10 to 1S1s .......S1.75
Sizes l to 2, ...........S2 $500
Sizes y to 6, ......... $2.25
Dark brown calf skin shoes,
blucher and English lace tyles,
heavy stitched soles with broad
heelS, ............ S3.O0
Dives, Pomeroy ana Stewart.
Street FooI, Rear
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-09
K. K. Rate System .
Will Be Revised

washington. Jan. 9.-General re-
adjustment of the countrys COM
plicated rate system to fit the new
noncompetitive situation will be one
OF the early outgrowths of govern
menL railroad operation, it was of
nGially indicated to-day. Many re-
adjustments considered inevita HE
involve material increases in rates
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-09
WILL TRY FOR COMMISSION

Marysville, Pa, Jan. 9.-Joseph
Earl Rice, son of the Rev. Mr.. and
Mrs. S. l.. Rice, of the Zion Luth-
eran Church, has qualified to enter
the officers training school at Camp
Meade. Mr.. Rice was serving in the
Three Hundred and Sixteenth In
fantry. Before entering the Ma
tional Army Rice was a first year
student in the agricultural course at
State College. where he was a men,
Der of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fra
ternity.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-09
ANNOUNCE BIRTH OF DAUGuTnp

Shiremanstown, Pa. Jan. 9.-Mr.
and Mrs. Ray E. Wolfe, of East Main
street, announce the birth, of daugh-
ter, Janet Louise Wolfe. December 81.
1917. Mrs Wolfe was formerly Miss
Sara Viola Miller, only daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. ID. w. Miller, of East
Main street.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-09

New Cumberland. Pa, Jan. 9.-The
new knitting department of the
Steam Dye and Bleach Works will be
opened by A. r. Kreider next week.
A number of new machines have been
installed.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-09

New Cumberland, Pa. Jan. 9.-The
Ever Faithful Bible. Glass of the
Church of God Sunday School will be
entertained at the home of Mrs.
Georgs Watkins Thursday evening.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-09
DORCAs CTRCLE TO MEET,

New Cumberland, Pa, Jan. s.-The
Dorcas Circle of the Methodist Church
will meet at the home of Miss Luetta
Kaufman on Friday night.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-09
Big Increase in Births
Lowers Mortality Rate

With only a slight increase In the
total numbers of deaths and a big
Increase In births In the city last
year the mortality rate for Harris
burg Will be lowered. While COM
p1ete figures for the last year arc
not yet recorded at the city health
bureau offices, the death report totals :
for each month have been completed,
and the birth figures for the first
eleven months are listed.
Deaths In 1917 totaled 1853 In COM
parison with 1,l27 for 1916, nm in
crease Of only rs. Births In 1916 for
the entire years were 1853, while
for the first eleven months of 1917 the
total Is .604. or 1856 more with De
cember reports to be added. A de-
tailed record giving the causes OF
deaths. percentage of biths and deaths
per thousand population and other
data Will be prepared and submitted
TO council by DR.. J. NJ. j. Raunick
city health officer. in his annual re-
port.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-09

Constipation Causes Sickness
Don't permit yourself to become
constipated, as your system immediate.
ly begins to absorb poison from the
backed-up waste matter. Use DIR.
Kings New Life Pills and keep well.
There is no better safeguard against
illness. Try it tonight. All drngoi,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-09
BLACK DRESS GOODS

BLACK DRESS GOODS
yards Broadcloth. Value $500
thursday piece, ...................... S4.8o
2S yards Broadcloth. Value $3.50
Thursday piece, ...................... $3.50
2la yards Broadcloth. Value 5000
Thursday piece, ..................... $685.
2as yards French Serge. Value $4.75-
thursday piece, NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. $3.9o
8 u yards French Serge. Value $6.75-
Thursday piece Observation-Disclosures. S5.25
3 yards Santoy. Value $S.75-
Thursday piece .................... s7s5
AZ yards French Serge. Value $10.6S--
Thursday piece, Observation-Disclosures. Ss.49
3 u yards Coating Serge Value $10.50-
Thursday piece ..................... S6.95
~ yards French Serge. Value S10.13-
Thursday piece, ...................... S6.4O
yards Wool Poplin. Value $3.50
Thursday piece. Observation-Disclosures. S5.9o
yards Serge. Value $6.25-
Thursday piece, .................,.... $500
yards Lansdowne. Value 5000
thursday piece, Observation-Disclosures. 5000
rs yards Silk Popln. Value $9.S4--
THURSDAY piece ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. $3.50
stewart, Street Floor
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-09
Colored Cottons For Spring
SuitingS, Madras and Dress Ginghams

New spring styles of wash suitng for boys suits and
rompers 81 inches wide fast colors fifty different pat
terms. Yard 29c
Madras shrtng in white grounds and fancy coloed
stripes Yard 29c
Dress gnghams in fancy paid stripes checks and plain
shades Yard NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. zoe to 29e
Cretonne drapery for fancy work and cushion
Yard Observation-Disclosures. 2Oc to 35c
20c kimono fleece fancy designs for kmonos and dress
ing sacques. Yard 17c
29c madras shrtng in neat and fancy styles Yard 19c
Pomeroy
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-09

Only One "BROMO aUININE,
To get the genuine call for fun
name LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE.
Look for signature of T.. w. GROVE.
Cures Cold in One Day. 30c.-Ad-
vertisement.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-09
400 Remnants of Colored and
Black Dress Goods For
Thursdays Sale

of
prcesh biggest weekly O the
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-09
Women's Long Silk Gloves
in a Special Clearance

Several attractive groups of pccowercd long silk gloves
arc announced for Thursdays sale.
white long silk gloves that $10O
Special 05c
white silk gloves that Sfi5
long gloves $2OO spe-
Dives Pomeroy Stewart Floor
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-09
May Call For Canvassers

In the event that there are Har-
risburgers who have been awaiting
the arrival of solicitors, and who
have been disappointed, a telephone
call on the Bell line to 1916 will
bring some one for the money.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-09
PEACE MOVE IS
AGAIN RESUMED

IContinued from First Pagc.l
Douglas Island news., 1918-12-20
CHRISTMAS ROLL CALL

Henry P. Davidson, chairman Of the War Council of the Red Cross. has issued Co Che 3.S54 chapters and .22.OOO. .OOO members ot tho American Rcd Cross. thc following statement outlining the future policy Of the organization:
 The whole American people will be invited in tho week preceding Christmas Co enroll as members Of Che Red Cross. It is confidently be- Ilcved that there need be no fur thcr campaigns for Red Cross funds but instead the annual roll call will constitute the foundation Of the Red Cross. Wherever our soldiers and sailors may be the Red Cross will stay with them. Until they arc de- mobllizcd nothing which we may do win be left undono either for the men ln the war zone or those re- turning. for those In the camps and hospitals or for their families and homes. Co whom will continue Co be devoted Che miulstrauous Of the Red Cross home service section In this latter effort 5000 trained Red Cross workers are now engaged at 2,5OO different places throughout the land. The war program Of Che American Red Cross win thus steadily and rap idly merge itself into a peace pro- gram. The wake of the war will, however reveal the prevalence of disease and give rise to epIdemics and emergencies which in an parts Of Che world win call for unlimited vol untary effort and the manifesto tions Of those qualities of human sympathy which government action cannot display With the war has developed the striking and import ant fact that many men and women some or whom had with great sue cess devoted their lives entirely Co business. came into the Red Cross organization at the outset Of Che war simply that they might serve their country. The chapters w!ll main tain their organizations upon sculo adequate to the new demands Co be made upon them. Local committees win indeed appreciate more and moro the value of having in their midst strong and efficient Red Cross chapters The divisional or ganizauons with honorary and per manent staffs will be maintained, always ready for service. and ma tional headquarters will have a large and efficient personnel Co di-