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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-18
IN PRISON Is
YEARS, SEEKS
STATE PARDON
Final Meeting of the Present
Board Declares Against
Trivial Gases

William Webber. of Berks county.
who has been In the Eastern Peni-
tentiary for twenty-five years, the
longest period of incarceration of any
person ever committed to that institu-
tion, to-day made his fourth plea fer
pardon at the lands OF the State
Board of Pardots. His case was sub
mitted on papers and length of time
served is the plea. Webber was con-
victed of numbering his father-in-1aw
in 1894 and granted commutation.
He has been refused pardon three
times.
This was the final meeting of the
Board as at present constituted and
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Frank B. Me-
Claim declared too many trivial cases
were being submitted. This is not q
police court" said he. Secretary Of
the Commonwealth Woods also OBJ
jected to some of the pleas submitted.
especially of juvenile criminals in
whose cases no assurance was given
as to who would care for them If they
were liberated.
A plea for Communication of Luther
Knox, Armstrong, on the ground of
insanity was made and the Board may
direct an examination, while in the
case of Aziz Shehab, Allegheny. the
case was sent to the District Attor-
ney after charges of "a frameup" had
been made.
The decisions will be given tonight.
Three Dauphin county cases, Thco-
dore Miller, larceny; William Todd.
robbery, and George Miller, serious
charge, were submitted.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-18
Jitney Driver Fails
to Appear at Hearing

Considerable surprise was mani
tested at the Capitol to-day when
Howard Mitzel, who filed an appli-
cation for state certificate to oper-
ate a jitney failed to appear for the
hearing fixed for him to-day and
sent no word about the matter. The
Harrisburg Railways Company made
an objection because no notice had
been served on the company. The
commission will ask Mitzel what he
intends to do about 1t.
Plans prepared by the State High
way Department at the request of
the Public Service Commission for
elimination of the three grade cross
ings on the William Penn highway
and the Reading Railway in Derry
township were submitted to officials
of the company and property owners
at an extended hearing before Com
missioner John S. Killing to-day A
final determination will be made
when suggestions and criticisms are
considered. The belief is that the
crossings will be ordered abolished
as soon as matters are in shape for
such construction and that the line
of the road will be followed. A num-
ber of Derry township residents ap-
peared to state what they wanted.
Railroad officials and counsel also
attended.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-18
YANKS LIVED
CLEAN LIVES,
SAYS PASTOR
Kiwanis Club Hears How Men
in Uniform Upheld
Standards

"The purest and noblest lot of men
who ever graced uniform are in
the American Expeditlonary Forces
under the leadership of the great
hero. General Pershing," declared the
Rev. II. w. A. Hanson, pastor OF
Messiah Lutheran Church repudiating
statement to the effect that Ameri-
can soldiers are debauchers, in an
address at the Kiwanis Clubs noon
day luncheon to-day. The gathering
was held in the assembly room of
the Y. NJ. c. A.
In his address the speaker paid high
tribute to the American boys and
their splendid, heroic spirit He told
a number of touching stories coming
under his observation while he was
acting as a representative of the Ma
tional War Work Council of the Y.
NJ. C. A. During his tour of the camps,
he said, he met a man who was not
very brilliant in any line of work.
"Ie failed in every department in
high school and lost out in business
but when he entered the army he
was resolved to win. One day the
Germans used new kind of mus
tard gas. This young soldier was the
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-18
PRESIDENT REVIEWS
ARMISTICE HISTORY
tContinued from First Page.l

Continued from t1fSG Pagc.I
ing to Marcel Hutin of the Echo
De Paris.
NJ. Hutin states the treaty of peace
probably will be signed ct Versailles
about the beginning of June and
that Marshal Foch will lead the AL
lied armies under the Arch of
Triumph in Paris within fifteen days
after peace is declared.
President Works Late
Another raw. wet day, kept Presi-
dent Wilson indoors to-day except
for a ride in a closed motorcar. The
only conference on his program was
one with Gabriel Hanotaux, formerly
French Foreign Minister. The Presi-
dent worked late last night after
his return from the reception given
by Ambassador and Mrs. Sharp, and
slept late into this morning.
Much interest attaches TO the con-
ferences- which President Wilson
will have with King Victor EN-
manuel, who is expected to arrive
here tomorrow. The Presidents as
sociajes have said he will go further
into the subject of Italy's position
at the peace conference in his con-
versations with the King, having
already had several informal talks
during the voyage from America to
France with Count Macchi di Cell
lere. italian Ambassador and High
Commissioner to the United States.
as we'll as another discussion of these
questions yesterday.
III Sympathy With Italy
It is known the President feels
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-18

bugler who blew a warning to his
fellow-fighters. After the attack
was over they found him with the
bugle to his lips. lying in a trench.
He had blown his soul out to God in
that last note of the bugie. This
was the spirit that filled the hearts
of American boys, fighting in France
The Square. Deal
1.-THE world wants Americanism.
Americanism stands for brotherhood,
fer idealism, for goodwill. for a
square deal. The future of American
standards is up to you. The Amer
lean business man is working for
America first and himself afterward.
Americanism is in your hands. Be
real Americans! Uphold the stand
ardsW
william Strouse sent a hurry call
to his clothing store for his big
truck to transport the turkey he won
as the attendance prize. II was given
by L. V. Fritz, secretary of
the Harrisburg Shoe Manufacturing
Company. Tickets to the Victoria
theater were given as silent boosts
by Manager James A. George.
Community Singing
Abner w. Hartman led community
singing at the gathering. Members
of the club expressed their apprecia-
tion of his work by applauding voci-
ferously when his name was pro-
posed for membership. Mr.. Hartman
sang very beautifully a verse of
"Old Black joe" the Kiwanians join
ing in the chorus.
Among members who have not been
present for a long time but were
seen again at to-day's luncheon were:
Ashton D. Peace. E. ]. Hilton. Roy
Stetler, william A. Rodgers. William
M. Logan, e. K. Frazier, j. Herbert
Kellberg, DR.. George c. Potts and
James A. George. Guests included
Norman Kurzenabe, the guest of w.
A. Rodgers; Warren H. Sellers. guest
of f. ]. Wallis; the Rev. H. w. A.
Hanson, ]. B. Sible. l.. H. Hagerling
and A. w. Hartman, the guests of Of
fcers of the club.
The new officers, L. f. Neefe, pres
ident, and William c. Alexander, vice.
president, were received with rousing
cheers by the club members. 1t was
that the Christmas meet
ing will be held next Friday noon.
There will be a Christmas tree with
gifts for everybody.
AS an auditing committee to audit
the books of the treasurer the fol-
lowing were named: H. Z. Shriver,
Charles r. Beckley and W. r. Houser.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-18
SUGGEST CHANGE
IN HIGH SCHOOL
BUILDING PLANS
Co-Education Now Suggested
by Advisers Hired by
School Board

-Four important changes in the
high school program approved by
the school board in 1916, and for
which a loan of $1,250,0O0 was au-
thorized, have been recommended in
a supplementary report by DR.. James
Fl. VanSickle, superintendent of
schools of Springfield Mass, and DR..
Henry Snyder superintendent in Jer-
sey City, N. J., following joint sur
vey of the local situation which was
made recently. The latest report of
the two school experts, one of whom
formerly made a survey in 1912, and
the other in 1915, has been made
public by Robert A. Enders, pres
ident of the city school board.
Changes Recommended
The changes in the original plan
of 1916 which are urged now are:
Abandoning plan to use Gen.
trail High school for Junior
High school.
Abandoning plan to use Tech
nical High school for boys high
school, tenth, eleventh and
twelfth grades. Building in
stead to be remodeled for Jun
ior High school.
Abandoning intention of sepa-
ration of boys and girls in sem
Tor high schools and the erec-
ton of girls high school to
carry out this plan.
Erection Of q senior high
school for boys and girls of
tenth, eleventh and twelfth
grades. preferably on site near
Capitol Park.
Two serious obstacles developed in
carrying out the program outlined
in 1916, school officials, say. These
were the lack of money due to the
big amount needed for the Thomas
A. Edison Junior High school and
the Camp Curtin building changes,
and secondly the inadvisability of
the Central High school
for an intermediate or Junior school.
The experts when they came here
to make another survey together
were given the facts of the financial
situation and the objections to re-
the Central High school,
which it is said would cause big
expense.
The Plan of 1915
The plan suggested and approv-
ed in 1916 called for five building
as follows:
Erection of a junior high
school on Allison Hill.
Erection of an addition to
Camp Curtin school so that If
can be used for n junior high
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-18
Department Budgets Must
Be Pared Down Heavily

Budget estimates have been received
from all city bureaus and depart
ments, members of Council asaid to-
day, and while the total amount
which has been asked for city gov
ernment purposes for next year has
not been made public. 1t is understood
it is far above the funds which Will
be available.
An estimate of revenues which can
be used next year will be prepared
and submitted probably at the meet
ing tonight. The Councilmen said
that action on any of the departments
budgets will be delayed until all the
commissioners can be present Park
Commissioner r. u. Gross has been
confined to his home because of ILL
ness. but is expected TO resume his
duties soon.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-18
CHESTER COUNTY TO
PLAY BIG PART

Chester county is going to cut a
figure in the inauguration as it has
done many times in the past" said
State Senator T. Larry Eyre, of West
Chester, while on o visit to the Cap
itol. I'VE are making arrangements
for quarters for a large citizens del
egation and there will be organiza-
tions here for the parade which will
maintain traditions of the county in
such ceremonies
1t is understood that Fred T. Nc
Donald, Assistant Auditor General,
is to have charge of the delegation
on the big day.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-18
NIRs. EMMA ESPENsHADE

Granville, Dec. 1S.-Funeral serv-
ices for Mrs. Emma Espenshade, of
Granville, who died Sunday, will be
held Thursday afternoon at o'clock
at the Granville church. She is sur
vived by her husband and four small
children and the following brothers
and sisters: David Koons, William
Koons. Mrs. ELI Longreen. Shellsville;
John II. Rooms and Mrs. T. r Oren,
Harri Sburg
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-18
MRS. SAMUEL NJ. EPPLEY DIES

MnrysvllIe, Pa, Dec. IS. = Mrs. Re-
becca Susan Epp1ey wife of Samuel
NJ. Eppley Myrtle avenue, died last
evening after a lingering illness, aged
II. Harrison and Mrs. Harry Hackel,
of Baltimore: Mrs. c. j. Scott, Pit
cairn; Mrs. NJ c. Calman. Brooklyn;
Miss Mabel Eppley. G. A. Eppley. c.
M. Eppley and Harold w. Eppley, of
Marysville. Funeral services will be
held from her late home on Friday
afternoon. at o'clock, conducted by
the Rev. Wesley n. Wright. pastor of
the Church of God. Burial will be in
the Chestnut Grove Cemetery.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-18

Grace D'Armond. in a gripping
screen version of the celebrated novel,
"Fairfax," is the chief at
A. the traction at the Victoria
Vict0rIa Theater to-day, and 1t is
quite possible that arrange
n,ents may be made to hold the film
for a two-day engagement.
The production was scheduled for a
showing in this city at the Victoria
enza in october resulted in the order
of the State Health Department clos
ing places of public gatherings. So
much keen disappointment was ex-
pressed to Manager James George
at that time over the nonappearance
of this film. that he determined to
bring 1t to Harrisburg again at the
first opportunity and here 1t is. The
novel Is so we'll known and has been
so widely read itself that synopsis
of the screen story Is unnecessary
here. Suffice 1t to say that it presents
one of the most interesting and at
tractive themes possible.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-18
THIRD INsTALMENT DUE
ON FOURTH LIBERTY BONDS

Tomorrow the third instalment on
the Liberty Bonds of the Fourth issue
nurcha sed according to the govern
ment plan, will be due. The install
mbent is for 20 per cent. of the face
value of the bonds. Two more install
ments remain to be paid, the middle
and the last of next month: The first
uer cent, and the last for 80 per cent.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-18
DEFECTIVE FLUE CAUSE
ROR FIRE ALARM

defective fue in the house at
1902 Green street, about 10 o'clock
this morning, caused smoke TO pour
from the house and chimney and an
alarm of fire was rung from Box 81,
Third and Harris streets. No dam
age was done. Miss Anna Lupfer, u
schoolteacher, and her sister. Mrs.
Susan Lupfer. live In the house,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-18
ASSOCIATION TO MEET

New Cumberland. Pa, Dec. 1S.--
The Mt. Olivet Cemetery Associa-
tion will hold its annual meeting in
New Market, December %. in Kreig-
er'S ShOD.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-18

"The Forbidden City" shows for the
last times at the Colonial Theater to-
night. featuring the screens
At the most popular star, Norma
Colonial TaImadge. This is a power
full love story of the Orient,
rich in dramatic elements. and af-
fords Miss Talmadge excellent oppor-
tunity to display her talents as an
emotional actress. Throughout the
entire picture the stars striking per-
sonality is the dominant feature and
she endows the leading role with
much grace and charm. Much atten-
tion has been paid to details in this
photo drama. with a result that 1t is
n "anished" production in every sense
of the word. An exceptionally strong
cast of players has been chosen to
much praise.
Thursday. Friday and Saturday,
Julia Arthur will be seen as Edith
Cavell," in THE Cavell Case"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-18

The Majestic Is showing q vaude-
willie show consisting of five standard
Keith acts. The moving
At the picture at the opening of
Majestic the performance is eXcep-
tionally good, and is an
other of the popular BILLY" Parsons
comedies. The vaudeville show proper
opens with Sultan. an educated pony,
who goes through a routine of tricks
that are remarkable. Following this
is a clever SISTER" team; Flo Waters
and Ollie Waters, who sing and dance
in a pleasing manner. The remainder
of the bill includes billie" Reeves and
Company. presenting a farce comedy
entitled, "The Right Key, but the
Wrong Flat" Walter Weems. mono
logist, who has a line of material
that is good for lots of laughter, and
Hart and Diamond. in a novelty dance
offering.
A change of program takes place to-
morrow. Some of the attractions list
ed on the bill are the Werner -Amoros
Trio. variety entertainers; Fox and
Britt, in comedy. songs and nonsense;
William Ebbs, ventriloquist; Veronica
and Hurlfalls, in novelty turn. and
one other act.
Coming soon, at this theater-Uni-
versars sensational serial. THE Lure
of the Circus" with the fearless and
dashing circus aerialist, Eddie" Polo;
beautiful Eileen Sedgwick and an eX-
traordinary circus cast.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-18
slAMUSE EtsSI MENISSS

MAJESTIC
High Class Vaudeville - billie"
Reeves and Company: Walter
Weems. monologist; sultan. educat-
ed pony; Hart and Diamond, novelty
dancers; Flo and Ollie Waters. sing
ers and dancers.
Change of program tomorrow.
oRPHEUM
Three days, starting next Monday,
with matinees Tuesday and Christ
mas-"Thurston, the Great Magi-
cian."
Friday and Saturday and Saturday
matinee, December 81 and 2S - Gus
Hill offers odds and Ends" musi-
cal review.
COLONIAL
To-day = Norma Talmadge in 1.-THE
Forbidden City"
Thursday, Friday and Saturday =
THE Cavell Case" the woman the
Germans shot.
Monday and Tuesday - Tom Moore
in Thirty Week"
REGENT
To-day and Tomorrow = Charles Ray
in THE Law of the North" Roscoe
FATTY" Arbuckle in The Cook.
Friday and Saturday-Edith Clayton
in THE Girl Who Came Back"
VICTORIA
To-day = Grace. D'Armond in 1.-THE
To-morrow-"The Hand of Venge-
ance."
Friday and Saturday - Tom Mix in
'Mr. Logan, U. S. A"
A new line CT entertainment will be
offered at the Orpheum next Monday
Tuesday and We'd
ThuTston, S, esd nesday' r,,Sdth With natl att
Wednesday,, in the
way of a glimpse into the occult"
through the medium of Thurston, the
famous magician. who ut present is
in the full limelight of stage pub
licity.
The engagement promises to pre-
sent new program of magic by what
is unquestionably the only show of its
kind on earth. Thurston needs no
introduction to lovers of this time
honored style of amusement. He has
been distinctly in a class by himself
for twelve years. The offerings
which he has made during these years
in this field of amusement, are point
ed to with pride and should stand as
a guarantee of what may be expected
from him this season.
Thurston carries three times as
much paraphernalia as did the great
est of old-time magicians, his COM
pany numbering twenty-stX people,
who assist him in presenting a pro-
gram composed mostly of spiritualistic
mysteries, one of the most prominent
of which is called Ghosts; or do the
Spirits Return?" q weird and uncanny
seance. Other big features are: The
Vampires" "Gravitation Defied,'
Every Woman's WISH" Birds of the
Air" and "The Miracle" Seats Fri
day.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-18

To-day - Grace D'Armond in 1.-THE
Crucible of Life"
To-morrow-"The Hand of Venge-
ance."
Friday and Saturday Tom Mix in
"Mr. Logan, U. S. A."
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-18
sympathy For Italy

1t is known Mr.. Wilson feels the
warmest sympathy for Italy's claims
arising from the war and the Presi-
dent virtually told Count Cellere the
extent to which he was willing to
support them during the forthcom-
ing informal conferences with the
Premiers of the Entente govern
ments.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-18

MAJESTIC
High Glass Vaudeville - billie"
Reeves and Company; Walter
Weems. monologist; sultan, educat-
ed pony; Hart and Diamond. novelty
dancers; Flo and Ollie Waters. sing
ers and dancers.
Change of program tomorrow.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-18

To-day and tomorrow = Charles Ray
in THE Law of the North" Roscoe
FATTY" Arbuckle in The Cook"
Friday and Saturday-Edith Clayton
in "The Girl Who Came Back"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-18

COLONIAL
To-day = Norma Talmadge in 1.-THE
Forbidden City"
Thursday. Friday and Saturday -
THE Cavell Case" the woman the
Germans shot.
Monday and Tuesday Tom Moore
in Thirty q Week"
The Spanish American. [volume] (Roy, Mora Co., N.M.) 19??-19??, 1918-06-15
WATER WORKS
Call for Taxpayers Meetiog

At the request of a number OF
Citizens of Roy | hereby call a
mass meeting of all Citizens and
Tax Payers living within the
limits of the Village of Roy to
meet on Saturday night June 18th
at Judge Fosters Office to dis
cuss the matter Of proceeding or
postponing action on the Water
Works.
The administration has a num-
ber of,offers and other business
matters to present but does not
intend to go ahead unless q
majority Of the tax payers wish
It. 1t is your privilege and duty
to attend this meeting express
your wishes frankly in this mat
ter.
r. S. BROWN Mayor
The Spanish American. [volume] (Roy, Mora Co., N.M.) 19??-19??, 1918-06-15
Caught Again

A case of stealing, rather un-
usual in the anals of crime oc-
Cured here last week. Jose
Turietta who has twice been in
the pen for stealing is headed
that way again as a Consequence
He has been out about a year
from his last term when he was
sent up three years for stealing
Leandro Archuleta's black rae
ing mare.
This time he took a team and
wagon belonging to Leandro
Martinez, took a rifle belonging
to Roman Sandoval and also his
wife and baby and killed a fine
eve belonging to Fred Brown
and started to leave the country
Mr.. MARTINEZ ft tIlowed him and
found where he had camped at
the Will Brumage place near Roy
and caught him over west of Red
River. 1t is said Turietta Offer
ed to get Mr.. MARTINEZ several
horses if he would let him go.
and threatened to steal from him
again when he got utof the pen
if he sent him back.
The outfit was brought back to
Roy Saturday morning and Tu-
rietta bound over to the Grand
Jury by Judge Foster. In default
of bond he was sent to Jail at
Mora.
Mr.. Brown had discovered the
loss of the sheep from his ranch,
the old Barcilio Garcia place
near Solano, but hoped to be rid
of Turietta and his thefts and
intended to let it go unnoticed
rather than 60 to Mora to pro-
secute at the cost of the price of
several sheep Having him surely
caught on the more serious
offence of stealing the other
property makes action by him
Mr.. Sando6al was
angry about the theft of his rifle
but not overjoyed at the return
of the recreant wife.
The Spanish American. [volume] (Roy, Mora Co., N.M.) 19??-19??, 1918-06-15
Names of Subscribers to the
I'd Red Cross War Fund
If any mistakes are found names omitted report to
T. FIoershem, Chm. for correction.
Meet'ng

The revival meetings closed at
the Baptist Church Sunday night
with a number of conversions
and many additions by letter
and statement. Rev, Maddox
and Rev. Dawn have labored
very hard in this meeting and
the church has been greatly
benefited as well as those who
have united with it. One fea-
ture that especially appeals to us
is the stand the leaders have
taken in regard to rowdyism and
disreepect for the house of Wor-
ship which has long been evei-
denced by some of our good but
thoughtless young people. This
has long been tolerated and often
seemingly indulged by older
members of society in most of
our public gatherings to the hurt
of the young people in question.
Good behavior has been enforced
at the Meetings and we trust it
will continue to be and rule of
the new Church. The thought
lessness which ignores the
sacred things of religion grows
into contempt if allowed to run
riot.
The Spanish American. [volume] (Roy, Mora Co., N.M.) 19??-19??, 1918-06-15

Will Paxton wife and daughter
arrived Saturday in a Ford car
from their home in Illinois. They
were ten days on the road 8 days
actual travel and burned but 80
gallons of gas. He reports
crop prospects the best ever in
illinois and Missouri and also in
Kansas and Okla. They viii re-
main here until about September
and visit at the, Raxton Ranch
with his mother and brother
Seth and wife.
The Spanish American. [volume] (Roy, Mora Co., N.M.) 19??-19??, 1918-06-15
SAVINGS STAMPS DAY
A Proclamation

To the Citizens of Roy N. M.
Friday June 28th 1918 is officially
designated WAR SAVINGS
DAY by the Secretary of the
Treasury and the Governor of
this State. All loyal citizens Of
this community will accordingly
devote the afternoon Of said day
after two O'Clock to /. subscribing
for War Savings Stamps and
otherwise promoting their sale
in large amounts.
u All who are able should pledge
themselves to save and invest
the limit allowed by law.
F. BROWN, Mayor.