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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-17
Members of New Temple
to Meet in Pythian Hall

Members of the various lodges of
Knights of Pythias from this city and
vicinity who have signed the charter
Use of the new temple of the Dramatic
Order Knights of Khorassan, VIII
meet tonight. at o'clock. in Pythian
Hall, 1855 Howard street, to elect
temporary officers and make arrange
ments for the application for the
charter.
The Dramatic Order Knights OF
Khorassan. is composed os members
of the order Knigh's of Pythias in
good standing in their own lodges, and
is organized for social and fraternal
purposes.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-17
SECRETARY RESIGNS

Carlisle, Pa, April 17.-At meet
ing of the board of directors of the
Carlisle Chamber of Commerce held
last evening, the resignation of Al
fred Jenkins, for the past sixteen
months executive secretary of the
body, was received and accepted. Mr..
Jenkins goes to New York in an i'm
portant post. To succeed Mr.. jenkins,
NJ. c. Bunyan, secretary of the Cum
berland County Unit of the Public
Safety Committee, was selected.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-17
PATRIOTIC SMOKER

Mechanicsburg, Pa, April 10
Commonwealth Council, Order Inde-
pendent Americans held a pleasant
smoker on Monday evening following
the transaction of business with the
Frank Stehle. presiding.
The speaker of the evening was en-
State Councillor Dando. of Pottsville,
who made a patriotic address. Ira d.
Fish represented the local organiza-
ton in a speech. During the social
hour refreshments were served.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-17
OBJECT TO GERMAN NAME

Directing to the name "Muench"
for an uptown street because of it's
suggestion of Kaiserism, residents in
that vicinity at meeting last night
made plans for the circulation of a
petition which will be presented to
Council. asking the city officials to
change the name. The petition will
probably be presented next week
Moltke strict is another highway
with a German name and the City
Commissioners may decide to change
it also.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-17
CONFER ON SUNDAY
SCHOOL PLANS FOR YEAR

An afternoon conference and even
ing convention constituted a Sunday
school convention held yesterday in
the Reformed Salem Church. n. L.
Johnson. of Philadelphia, spoke un-
der the auspices of the PENNSYLVANIA
state Sabbath School Association.
Last nights meeting was one of
series of twenty being held in the
county.
Another convention will he held in
Bethlehem Lutheran Church next
Thursday evening.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-17
District Attorney to Fight
Against Pardon of Convicts

Carlisle, Pa, April 17.-District
Attorney Lloyd is planning to con-
test before the State Board of Par
dons the applications of Edward
Windowmaker, George Geesey and
Cora Dayton, serving terms on the
charge of stealing railroad brass. All
have considerable criminal records
and in the opinion of officers should
serve their entire terms. Cora Dayton
gained notoriety some years ago by
masquerading as a man and with a
Charles Kramer. both alleged to have
been implicated in the Myers mur-
der, travelled to all parts of the coun-
ty. Her identity was divulged when
she objected to being placed in the
mems quarters of the local Jail.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-17
SABOTAGE BILL READY
FOR WILSON'S SIGNATURE

Washington, April 17.-The
sabotage bill, carrying penalties of
thirty years imprisonment and fines
OF $4,000 for injuring war ma
terials or interfering with war in.
dustry was made ready for thS
Presidents signature late Yesterday,
afternoon when the Senate accepted
a conference report eliminating pro-
visions designed to punish strikers
on war contracts.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-17
ANOTHER HARRISBURG BOY
REACHES FRANCE SAFELY

James A. Zimmerman, formerly a
student at Technical High School
and a member of Market Square
Presbyterian Church. has landed safe
in France, according the briefest line
from his to his mother. Mrs S. n.
Zimmerman, who now lives in Gary.
Indiana. Young Zimmerman enlisted
last December in the Ordinance De-
partment and was stationed at Camp
Dodge. Iowa, until a few weeks ago
when he was transferred to Camp
Merritt. n. j. He sailed for over
there" on Easter Sunday morning.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-17
PENNSY WORKERS
HAVE BUSY DAY
Expect to Go Over the Top in
This Vicinity; Major
Gray's Forces

Pennsylvania Railroad campaign
ers to-day have raised $11S,1 100. This
represents 904 subscribers. OF this
amount employees of the Pennsy in
Cumberland county subscribed So
500; Dauphin county, .$36,4O0. and
Perry county, $1,050.
Nine railroad meetings were held
to-day, which were addressed by the
Canadian officers now in Harrisburg.
They were held as follows:
Parade ut Columbia
At lao p. M, Maclay street shops;
1915 p. m, Lucknow shops; 2.45
p. m, SIX hump, Fl hump and CT
hump; 3.45 p. M, eastbound hump,
Enola and westbound hump, .Enola.
Meetings were also held at Enola
carshops and Enola enginehouse this
morning.
Tonight the Columbia employees
of the Pennsylvania Railroad will
hold monster parade. Harrisburg
will be represented by a division. At
SIS there will be a meeting in the
high school auditorium.
Major Gray's Forces
At the ordnance field a total of
$4,000 was reached to-day. Major
William B. Gray, whose stirring ad-
dress yesterday aroused much en-
thusiasm and brought a hearty re-
sponse in subscriptions to-day, is of
the opinion that his department will
record 100 per cent. To date ninety
per cent. has been reached.
The employees of the police and fire
departments under William ]. Feath-
erston, have recorded 100 per cent.
Late yesterday afternoon his supply
of blanks was exhausted and fur
ther subscriptions were registered
until this morning when the rush
was resumed.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-17
CUMBERLAND VALLEY
DIES AT CARLISLE

Carlisle, Pa, April 17.-After a
protracted illness, Aaron Ginderm,
widely known as a Lebanon county
schoolteacher and for many years a
minister of the United Christian
Church, died at the home of his
daughter, Mrs. P. A. Weigle, here,
aged 6 . years. He was born at Camp
bellstown, attended the Annville
Normal school and graduated from
Lebanon Valley College. He taught
for forty-two years in Londonderry
township. The body will be taken
to Campbellstown for burial.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-17
HUSBAND AND WIFE SHOT
TO DEATH By SON-IN-LAW
By Associated Press

Pittsburgh, Pa, April Thames
II. Horner and wife, who were shot
by a son-in-law, Eugene Kuhn. at
their home in Derry. Pa, last Sun
day, died in a hospital here yester-
day. The wife succumbed to her in
juries early in the day, while Mr..
Horner died late in the afternoon.
Mrs. Kuhn, third victim of the hus-
band. is said to be recovering. Kuhn
was arrested by state constabulary
men yesterday and is being held in
jail at Greensburg.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-17
LLOYD GEORGE FIRM
FOR HOME RULE

London. April 17.-George n.
Rarnes. Labor member of the Brit
ish war cabinet, without portfolio,
announced in the House of Com
mons yesterday that the government
intended to introduce a home rule
bill Immediately and would use ev-
cry pressure to pass it.
Mr. Barnes announced that the
Lloyd George government would re-
sign il the House of Lords refused
to pass the new home rule bill.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-17
GERMANS CALL CRIPPLES
TO SERVICE, PAPER SAYS

New York. April 17.-Germany is so
hard pressed for manpower that per-
manently disabled soldiers are retain
ed in the army and cripples are call
ed to the colors. This statement was
made in the Reichstag by Deputy
Ryssel, an Independent Socialist, on
February 80, according to the Berlin
NnrMaerts
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-17
SPIRIT OF FRANCE SPURS
BRITISH AGAINST DRIVE
IN .4ssoeiated Press

London. April 1.-THE same
spirit that carried your army through
1914 sustained us all again to- day
against overwhelming Odds" said
Field Marshal French, in a telegram
yesterday thanking the French gov
ernment for a message of encourage
ment.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-17
OLD TEACHER DIES

Carlisle, Pa, April 17.-Miss Mary
Lands, for many years head of the
girls High school here, and teach
er in the local schools for nearly
forty years, died at her home here
yesterday after a protracted illness,
aged "A years. She was born near
Hogestown, but lived in Carlisle for
sixty years.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-17
CONFER FIRST DEGREE

The first degree was conferred on
four candidates in State Capital
lodge. No. 20, l. o. o. F.. at the lodge
hall, 304 North Second street, by the
degree team of Dauphin Encamp-
ment, No. 10. l. o. o. f.. last night.
". II. Brown, degree master. had
charge of the ceremony.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-17
SERVICE FLAG FOR FIREMEN

Mechanicsburg, Pa, AprlI 10
The Rescue Hook and Ladder Com
pany has received its service flag
with eight blue stars representing
the members who are in the National
service. There is also one gold star In
honor of Raymond V. Short, who
died while in the service at Camp
Meade, Md. Later a special meeting
will be held in honor of the reception
of the flag.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-17
"DRYS" THRICE WINNERS
By Associated Press

Camden, n. j., April 17.-The
"drys" were victorious in three out
of four local option elections in
Southern New Jersey to-day. Moores-
town voted dry by a majority OF 1874; ;
Woodstown by 81, and Harrison
township, Gloucester county, by 90
majority. In Tuckerton the "wets"
won by a majority of 3S.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-17
TURKEY AND BULGARIA
MAY WAR OVER BOUNDARY

Washington. April 17.-Spoils OF
war have given rise to serious boun-
dary disputes between Turkey and
Bulgaria. which Germany is under
taking to smooth away to prevent
rupture between her vassal allies.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-17
CoovER FUNERAL TOMORROW

Mechanicsburg, Pa, April IL
Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah
Coover, wife of John l.. Coover, of
Boiling Springs. will be held to-mor-
row afternoon at 2 o'clock and burial
will be made in Mt. Zion Cemetery,
near Churchtown. Mrs. Coover sus-
tanned a stroke of paralysis and died
on Sunday. She was aged 40 years
and is survived by her husband and
one son, Harry Coover, of Nebraska.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-17

LenvenWOrth, Kan, April II. =
Daniel Shea, serving a five-year term
in the penitentiary for election
frauds in Terre Haute, Ind, will be
released tomorrow on parole grant
ed by the Attorney General, accord
ing TO report here to-day. Shea
was formerly Sheriff of Vigo county.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-17
TURKS TAKE CITY OF BATUM
BY Associated Pre-

London, April II. - Capture by the
Turks of the city of Batum. a Black
Sea port in the Transcaucasian terri
tory taken from Russia under the
terms of the peace treaty, is announc-
ed in an official statement issued at
Constantinople on Monday
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-17
Third Loan Totals
Reach $93l,156,O5O
BY Associated Press

Washington. April II. = Subscrip-
ions to the Third Liberty Loan, as
day, now total 1891, ,156.O50. The first
days business for the Minneapolis
district. where campaigning began
Monday, brought in approximately
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-17
N. Y DRIVES FoR RECRUITS

New York, April 17.-With the
slogan Don't walk to Berlin-ride in
the tanks" a new drive" for 1000
United States tank corps recruits vas
started here yesterday. Men from Is
TO As years are desired.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-17
RE!ISsuRATED 3!
MAGNESIIAIA =
For Dyspepsia, Indigestion

Heartburn. Belching, Sour Acid
a teaspoonful of Bisurated Magnesia
in a half glass of hot water after
eating. Is safe, pleasant and harm
less to use and gives almost instant
relief. 1t neutralizes stomach acid
ity and sweetens the food contents
so that digestion is easy and pain
less. Sold by druggists everywhere.
G. A. Gorgas.-Advertisem
Newport daily independent., 1918-05-23
RRIAGE LICENSE.

Helton to Miss Mae Will h of Elmo, Independence 'letcalf to Mrs. Emma Saw &h of Tupelo.
 Leaner to Leah Laird (col- |th of Weldon.
Newport daily independent., 1918-05-23

the top" They are meeting with en- couragement in all quarters and some of our citizens are voluntarily con tributing more than the amount as- sessed them by the committee. This is the proper spirit and there is no more pleasant feeling that can possi- bly, come over one than the conscious ness of having given to this most worthy cause all he possibly can. It is money spent in the interest of hu- manity. Let every one put his shoul- der to the wheel and help put Jack son county lover the top" with more than our maximum quota by Satur- day. For the entire county total of $13,463 was raised Tuesday and We'd nesday.
Newport daily independent., 1918-05-23
RIVER FALLING
 AT THIS POINT
Farmers In the Bottom Countries, It Is Believed, Will Soon Be Able
 to Resume Work.

White river registered 27.35 on the local guage this morning and is fall ing. This is fall of three inches since yesterday and is good news to all our citizens who have been anx- iously watching.
 Both White and Black rivers are reported falling at nearly all points and farmers in the bottoms will soon be able to start the work of replant- ing.
 The work of putting in tempora- " bridge across the lake will be started today and it is expected to be completed by Saturday. This an- nouncement will be pleasing to resi- dents of East Newport and citizens Tn the eastern part of the county who have been having to ferry" across the lake for several days, when they had business in town.
Newport daily independent., 1918-05-23
J0nhst0n Appeals To Each
 Member To Help Solicit

Campaign as result of your fine de- votion to the Cause. WASHINGTON HEADQUARTER EXPECTS US TO DO EVEN BETTER THIS TIME. We can and we will, if YOU will get one subscriber to the war fund be- tween this time and the close of the campaign Monday evening.
 We cannot afford to fail. AS your leader I URGE YOU TO CARRY OUT THIS PLAN WITHOUT DE- LAY. Do not wait until Monday to get your subscriber. Do it TODAY; do it NOW. It will be easier NOW than it will be tomorrow or Monday. Do not say to yourself that this is work for your neighbor who is a member of the Red Cross or for some one in another locality or town or city. This is YOUR work-it is the work of every member of the Red Cross in this division. And l am re- lying upon YOU. I know YOU will not FAIL.
Newport daily independent., 1918-05-23
Special to Independent.

Special to Independent.
 St. Louis, Mo-, May 23.-J. L. John ston, chairman of the Red Cross Se- cond War Fund Campaign for the Southwestern Division, issued an ap- peal last night to members of the Red Cross in the states of Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Texas to get one subscriber to the fund between this time and the close of the campaign Monday night.
 In his appeal Johnston declares that it is the duty of each and every one of the 3,250,OO0 members of the Red Cross to get at least one sub- scription that the campaign in these states may close with blaze of glory. His appeal follows:
 By J. L. Johnston, Chairman, American Red Cross, Second War
 Fund Campaign,
 Southwestern Division.
 To Each and Every Member of the
 Red Cross of this Division:
 YOU belong to one of the banner divisions of the great American Red Cross. YOU have done wonderful work since the Second War Fund Campaign started May 20. YOU have helped to make it possible for tie Red Cross to continue the great humanitarian work it is doing in Eu- rope and America Do ONE THING MORE that we may wind up the campaign May 27 in blaze of glory for the Southwestern division. This
 Solicit and obtain one subscription other than your own subscription for the War Fund. If each member of the Southwestern Division will do this the Division should LEAD ALL OTHERS when the final results of the campaign shall have been made known. The Southwestern Division led in the Christmas Membership
Newport daily independent., 1918-05-23
A LETTER TO THE VOTERS
 OF JACKSON COUNTY

I am taking the liberty of address ing you, through the press in regard to my candidacy, for the office of county treasurer. feel thoroughly qualified to perform the duties of this important office, and if elected l will endeavor to fill the office to the entire satisfaction of the public.
 I am now serving my second term as county and probate judge, l have devoted my entire time and atten- tion to the performance of the duties of the office, and hope my conduct in office has been such that will meet with your approval.
 | When I was elected county judge, it was recognized fact that Jack son county had the poorest system of public roads of any county in the state. But, as your county judge, for the past three years by careful and faithful application of my time and attention to the much needed road matters, I feel safe in saying, with out fear of contradiction, that Jack son county now will class favorably with any county in the state for good dirt roads.
 l am not claiming any glory for this faithful and much needed work, as I feel I was only performing my plain duty as your public official. And believing I have performed my duty as county judge to the general satisfaction of the people, and hav- ing the high regard for the voters of Jackson county that I do, believ- ing they highly appreciate the efforts have made in developing the coun- try, by improving the public roads of the county, I am now asking the vot- CTS to elect me county treasurer, and assure you if elected to this impor- tant office, that I will endeavor to discharge the duties of the office to the general satisfaction of the peo- pie. Therefore I am soliciting youl vote and active support at the com ing primary election on the 28th day of this month.
 Thanking you in advance for your careful consideration of my claim tc this office, am,
 Yours very respectfully, l dit wit W. D. McLAIN,
Newport daily independent., 1918-05-23
AEaA[ ACTIVITY
 TEXTURES FRONT
Atry Operations Continue At A
 lnimum and Neither Side Gives M Indication of Resumption.
ciated Press Dispatch.


 New York, May 23.-Infantry op- 2 htions on the western front con- hue at minimum. Neither side ves indication that intensive fight hg will be resumed immediately.
 Artillery is normal. In the air, However, hostilities are at high pitch. Eighteen enemy machines were accounted for by British in aer- ial fighting Tuesday, Two others were brought down by gunfire. Bri- tish bombing squadrons are active behind enemy lines both irr Flanders and Picardy. Three fires were caus- ed by bombs dropped on a chlroide factory at Mannheim. Large confla- grations were caused of railway property near Liege in Belgium. Bombs also were dropped on railway stations at Metz and Thionvillc.
 American aviators northwest of Foul also are busy.
 Lively fighting continues in the mountains in Northern Italy, with the Italians and British on the offensive. Artillery fighting along the Piavc has increased.
Newport daily independent., 1918-05-23
RIM To REG NCED. ngaged l hs Will w Job
lMBLERs HE'D I'll EE LIST.

ZMBLERS HE'D TH HE LIST Associated Press Ipatch
 Washington, M 23.7 "A drastic amendment to tn select live serylce regulations was pnoun ced today, which requires evs ery man of draft age must x or fight after July 1st. All q regj strants en- Uaped in nofful occupations will be given th9ice Q f a new job or the army. dlcrs and bucket shop attendantId tn list The new regulations inc Jude walters and attendants club $ and hotels and clerks inics. Professional ball players mfo be included, FEDERAL cd To
 MT B ATEsyILL
 Federal cogthe Norhsaste n division of hs will meet 1t Batesville TJ Jun the fou} Fh. Among the q bunty citiz |ns summoned tfs j hrOrs are;
 Grand JuJM. Dunaway and I. W. Grubhw It; " T. Alt r,,an and Rd S2s ol |Ewifton
 Petit Ju nm Walaf, J. W. Martin, 1Vpof III E hmes, Bud Graha nd0. HarisPn, of Tuckermar Ii H. Feel Of Jingle side and + pge, of Jack sonport.
Newport daily independent., 1918-05-23
YOU MUST HELP TO PUT JACKSON OVER
Total Subscriptions For the County Up to Wednesday Night Had
 Reached $13,463.

The three teams working in New port yesterday on the Second War Fund Campaign for the American Red Cross, secured subscriptions to the amount of S1 ,568, bringing the to- tai up to $7,765, or more than ninty-
 one per cent of the minimum quota for Union township. It is confidently expected by the captains in charge that today's work will put us lover
Newport daily independent., 1918-05-23
SEVERAL HOSPITALS ARE HIT
 AND HUNDREDS KILLED.
Sisters and Othes Red Cross Nurses Die When They Stay At Their Posts. Germans Said They
 Didn't See Red Cross.
AMERICAN HOSPITAL ESCAPES.
Associated Press Dispatch.

With the British Army in France, May 23.-Germans sairmen have again bombed heavily British hospitals be- hind the lines, killing and wounding some. Hundreds are among the per- sonnel of patients in the different hospitals.
 The names of several sisters, who with other women nurses stood by their posts, are recorded among the casualty list. An American hospital in the same neighborhood appears not to have suffered. The attac was made Sunday night. One Ge man airplane was brought down gunfire and the occupants made pr oners. They claimed they did not the Red Cross signs.
 Associated Press Dispatch.
 Paris, May German avia1 attacked Paris last night. Bt were dropped at various places.
Newport daily independent., 1918-05-23
His Country Saves Himself Gue to the Red Cross Until 1t F0

T. L. Burton to Miss Bertha Davis, both of Stegall.
 Lee Carr to Mrs: Dallas Ship, both of Auvergne.
 Mack Wilson (colored) of Diaz to Sophia Johnson, of Batesville.
 Levi Tims to Miss Susie Wadley of Tuckefman. w. C.(Myers of Bengel to Miss |Myra Wilson, of Grand Glaize.
 SmithE Brown, of Newark to Mabel Garrett{of Howell. (Colored).
 Willi$ Fraser to Miss Clara Haw- ley, boh of Stegall.
Newport daily independent., 1918-05-23
NOTICE.

All persons having anything contribute for the Red Cross auq sale to be held here Saturday. asked by c. A. Hillhouse to Il their contributions at the 6 Brown Drug Company Sd morning.
Newport daily independent., 1918-05-23

Associated Press Dispatch.
 London, May 23.-Heavy artillery in the Ancre valley southeast of Lens and in the Flanders salient is report cd in the official statement.
Newport daily independent., 1918-05-23
RUSS PR|SONE R2
 RETURN!
Russians Are Veritable Walking | Men As They Are Sent Hom
 By Germans.
Associated Press Dispatch.

Washington, May 23.-The al in Petrograd of the first contir of fifteen hundred Russian prise to be exchanged under the II Russo-German agreement is lept to the state department.
 patch says they are "verita Y ing dead men"
Newport daily independent., 1918-05-23
SHIP l)RtR  British nbia Worknn Will De- man1 n e Pay AsEGiven In
 United stis

Assoc iat Press Disrh.
 Vanr1 B. c. lay 23.-The s Counklecided last nipht Il out teihousand ship M IS in Brn Columbia at
 this ernoon. The
 b said, wDe called in an force the Dtion of scale ..N lequal tohat paid in the Hates for nilar work and s esar EQlla week.