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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-20

The Pennsylvanians mentioned in
the lists of yesterday and to-day are:
KILLED IN ACTION
Sergeant
William NJ Cunningham. Philadel-
phia.
Corporal
Curtis c. Gerber. Johnstown.
Privates
QalVp Valentin, Reed
Ernest q. wolff. Greentown-
DIED OF WOUNDS
Privntes
Norman Lineous King. Cory.
George A. O'Neill, Braddock.
DIED OF DISEASE
Sergeant
Frank H. Rothear. Pittsburgh.
Corporal
William w. Crawford. Kane.
WOUNDED SEVERELY
Privates
Michael Andrzejewski, Eric.
6teleanos Georgoulas. Scranton.
Michael Schmitt, Manor.
MISSING IN ACTION
Private
William Dean, Chestertown.
WOUNDED (DEGREE UNDETER-
MINED, PREVIOUSLY REPORT
ED KILLED IN ACTION
Private
John A. Waite, Bellefonte.
KILLED IN ACTION, PREVIOUSLY
REPORTED MISSING IN ACTION
Private
Edward r. Connors. Pittsburgh.
WOUNDED SLIGHTLY, PREVIOUS
LIZ REPORTED MISSING IN
ACTION
Private
Archie Suite. option.
WOUNDED (DEGREE UNDETER-
MINED), PREVIOUSLY REPORT-
ED MISSING IN ACTION
PrivRtes
John r. Creveling. Berwick.
William Smith, Shawmut.
William Sullivan. Kensington.
TO DUTY TA--rREVIOUs-
LY REPORTED MISSING
IN ACTION
Privatcs
Speedy W. McCurdy. Indiana.
Clarence H. Mossburg. McKeesport.
Il II n USLY REPORTED
WOUNDED DEGREE UN-
DETERMINED
Private
Joseph Antonio. Philadelphia
KILLED In ACIlON
Sergeant
Davis NJ. Shaffer, Bolivar.
Corporal
August J. Housser. Philadelphta-
DIED OF WOUNDS
Lieutenant
william r. Caldwell, Pittsburgh.
Sergeant
Charles W. Thompson, Willlamsport.
Edward Law. Pittsburgh
Privates
Hubert McHenry, Indiana
Christensen Snyder. Columbia.
Harry Weisbord. Philadelphia.
DIED OF ACCIDENT
Privates
Samuel z. Johnson. New Albany.
Leon w. Spiro, philadelphia.
DIED OF DISEASE
Sergeants
John Michael Cooney. Philadelphia.
Joseph M. Steen, Bellevue.
WOUNDED SEVERELY
Sergeant
Charles e. Lucas, North Pittsburgh.
Corporal
George Granville Gerhart. Porkasle.
CDEGREE UNDETER-
MINED)
Corporal
Andrea r. Gabrielle. Philadelphia
WOUNDED SLIGHTLY
WRgOncr
Charles Eberhard. Bristol
Private
william Owens. philadelphia.
MISSING IN ACTION
Privates
Samuel H. Croushore, Grapevine.
Sharpless Galloway, Lenover.
victor Kopikovski. Philadelphia
James McGinnis, Wilkes-Barre.
Joseph A. williams, Gettysburg.
DIED OF WOUNDS
Sergeant
Eugene w. Wear, Hazelton.
wOUNDED SEVERELY
Privates
Robert ]. Brose. Pittsburgh.
John Moo. Schomaker. Mars
KILLED IN ACTION, PREVIOUSLY
REPORTED MISSING
Sergeant
John C. McCabe, Philadelphia-
IN HOSPITAL. PREVIOUSLY RE-
PORTED MISSING
Private
Browne L. Moloski. Amsbry.
FOR DUTY, PREVIOUSLY
REPORTED MISSING
Private
Abraham Fleisher. Philadelphia
Church Board Offices
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-20
CASUALTIES TO
DATE ARE211,14O
But 1873 Names Included on
Lists of Yesterday
and Today

Washington, Jan. 2o.-Light casual
ties were reported yesterday and to-
day, but 373 names being included in
the three lists issued by the War De-
partment. These figures are exclus-
I've of corrections. The summary for
these days Is:
Killed in action ................ II
Died from wounds ............. 70
Died from accident and other
cat ses ~
Died from disease ............. T3
Wounded severely ............. 55
Wounded degree undeter-
mined 49,. 20
Wounded slightly .............. CO
Missing in actiln .............. 81
Total ....... s73
A summary of the total casualties
Issued to date, including those above
IL:
Killed in action ........ so,sse
Died from wounds .......... 1886
Died from accident and other
causes 2.5ss
Died from disease ......... -8,176
wounded in action .......... 134.039
Missing in action ........... 1874
Evening journal., 1919-01-24
$500 MORE FOR
CHURCH ORGAN FUND

The third return aud mark-up Of the
pipe organ campalgn held on Mon
day evening by the members and
friends OF Brandywlne NJ E. Church
was largely attended and proved a great
success when $500 was received IN cash.
The pastor presided and introduced as
The speaker Of the evening, Or. John w.
R. Sumwalt, pastor Of Grace Church,
who delivered an address on "rhe
Church and It's Work." which was en-
joyed by all. The following program
was given:
Address. "Pearly White City" ]. VIII
son Greenfield; quarter, Come Where
the Lilies Bloom" Warren Curlett, Miss
Carrie NJ. Curlett, Mr. and Mrs. J. VIII
son Greenfield; solo, "Forgotten." Miss
Teresa Records: duet, Hold Thou My
Hand" Mr.. and Mrs. j. Wilson Green
neld; solo, "A Dream" Miss Teresa
Records; quartet, we Come to Thee"
Warren Curlett. Miss Carrie NJ. Curlett,
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Wilson Greenfield. Mrs.
Teresa Records and Miss Carrie NJ Cur
lett presided at the plano.
Evening journal., 1919-01-24
MRS. /. c. MURPHEY
DEAD AT 80 YEARS

Mrs. Leurand c. Murphey. aged 81
years. OF No. 5i5 Walnut street. died
at her home yesterday. She suffered
a general breakdown on saturday. Four
years ago Mrs. Murphey broke her arm
and since that time has never been very
active, but yet was not in poor health.
Ms. Aiurphey was the daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. John Johnson, and was
born In New York City At the age OF
i've years she and her parents came to
this city. During the greater part OF
her life she lived IN Wilmington.
She was the widow OF james Murphey
who died % years ago. Mrs. Muir
phey Is survived by three children. r.
j. Murphey, OF Golllngswood n. j.;
James NJ. Murphey OF Philadelphia and
Mrs. Addie slpple OF this city Two
sons OF Mrs Murphey's have been dead
for a number OF years.
She was an active member OF Asbury
NJ. y. Church
THE funeral services VIII be held at
her late residence on Monday afternoon
at O'Clock. The Rev. George White
Dawson will be In charge. Interment
VIII be al Mt. Salem cemetery.
Evening journal., 1919-01-24
JOHN A. newell
dies OF APOPLEXY
Well Known Former Ball
Player Succumbs After
Brief Illness
PLAYED WITH OLD
BALTIMORE TEAM

Stricken with apoplexy at his home,
on Wednesday morning, John A. Newell.
aged so years, known TO thousands Of
Wilmingtonisns and baseball fans
throughout the country as Johnny
Newell" died at his home, No. 920 West
Fourth street. yesterday afternoon. Mr.
Newell, who for the past twelve years,
has been engaged in the contracting
business. had a host Of friends and his
sudden death was a shock.
Mr. Newell was a son Of the late Mfr.
and Mrs. Michael Newell, Of this city.
and In early life showed a liking for the
national sport. As he grew older he
followed this game and played at va
rious times on the ST. Louis National
team, the Baltimore Orioles, the Hart
ford, Conn, team and a number OF
western teams. In later years he played
with the Wilmington team and was
part owner, with Denny Long. OF the
Wilmington Atlantic League team.
He is survived by one son. John d.
Newell, a student at Villa Nova College,
and three sisters, Mrs. Bertha X. Fisher,
Of Haddon1eld, N. J.. and the Misses
Mary J. and Sarah A. Newell, Of this
city.
The funeral will take place on Monday
morning, with services at 81. Paul's R.
c. Church. interment viii be made in
the Cathedral cemetery.
Evening journal., 1919-01-24
S256,35S.57 FOR
NEGLECTED FAMILIES

During December s7.0ii.7s was COL
lected from New Castle county hus-
bands under non-support orders Of the
court, according to the report OF special
Agent Frank Stout for Decembe-. which
he submitted to Judge churchman In
Municipal Court this morning. Ths
report follows:
Collected from court orders Deem
Der, 1918. S7Oii.2s; total collected from
court orders. s229 1923 42s children in
vestigated. 52s; total number involved.
i00i; wives and mothers, involved, 276;
total number involved, 633.
Collected from special orders. Decem-
Der, 1918. s52i75; total collected from
special cases, s27.i35 55; children in-
volved, %; total number involved, 3i3
wives and mothers, 10 total number in
volved. 1888.
Total collected s25635s 81.
Evening journal., 1919-01-24
NO RENT boost ron sOLDIERs

LANCASTER, Pa, Jan. 24-Rents on
houses occupied by soldiers families
VIII not be raised the FIRST OF April. Il
was announced by the local real estate
men. who declared that beginning on
the settlement day, there would be a
general advance Of 10 per cent.
Protest against soldiers families be-
ing compelled TO pay the increase
brought forth the statement that the
soldiers Will be protected.
Evening journal., 1919-01-24
RoRRER BINDS MnMAN.

CHARLEROI Pa. Jan. 2i.-As Mrs.
John Bisenkamp was seated alone in her
library reading, she was confronted
by a masked burglar, who covered her
with a revolver. Warning her not to
make an outcry, on pain OF death, the
man gagged and bound her securely and
then tied her TO a small table. When
the woman's husband. who is super
intendent Of a government dam on the
Monongahela River, returned two hours
later, he found her hanging unconscious
from the cords which bound her. and
with the entire house ransacked.
Bisenkamp recently received several
letters threatening himself and his fam
ily. The burglar took about $500 IN
money, jewelry and other valuables.
Evening journal., 1919-01-24
JAILED FOR BEING
WET In DRY LAND

Pleading guilty TO illegal possession
Of liquor in dry" territory, Nick Glen
entino was sentenced b. Judge Con-
rad, in Court Of General Sessions this
morning to 10 days Imprisonment and
to pay a fine OF $50 and costs, in default
OF which he must serve two months
Imprisonment
Clemsntino was arrested on a car IN
New Castle with a gallon Jug Of wine
in his possession.
Salvatore Lanbone and Sosi Amedso,
charged with the same offense, failed 10
appear in court. Their bonds were for
feited and their cases continued until
the March term Of court and a capias
issued for each, returnable at that term.
The case OF Natak Gartano. indicted on
the same charge, whose bond was for
feited several days ago, was also con-
tlnued until the next term Of court and
a capias issued for him.
Evening journal., 1919-01-24
FIND HIGGINS A SUICIDE.

The coroner's jury summoned last
night to hear the evidence in the case
Of Richard Higgins, who was found dead
from gas fumes several days ago, at
his room in the house, No. iii West
Eighth street, returned a verdict Of sui
eide.
They same Jury also returned a YER
dict Of accidental death in the case OF
George Rementer, Of Elkton, Md, who
died here from a fractured spine, sus-
tained In a fall some time ago.
Evening journal., 1919-01-24
sIR.cHAsER CETs BoOZE RoAT.

NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 24-Wih rev
enue officers abroad, a naval submarine
chaser last night overhauled and cap
tured a gasoline launch carrying
whisky in Mississippi Sound. Listening
devices and other apparatus aboard the
submarine chaser used In detecting
undersea craft were employed in locat-
ing the launch.
The whisky, valued at $4,000, was
said TO be designed for shipment from
New Orleans to Mobile. Two men were
taken from the launch and brought
here charged With violating the Fed
eral laws.
Evening journal., 1919-01-24
$10O FINE ON HIM
FOR MEAN ASSAULT

Philip Julian. aged A.. was nned 500
and costs. In default OF which he will
serve three months Imprisonment. for
assault and battery on William Nc
Carly, by Judge Churchman. In Mu-
niclpal Court .hls morning. When Nc
Carly started talking TO two other men
with whom the defendant and his COM
panions were wrangllng over some dis
agreement. last night, Julian struck him
behind the ear with a steam gauge.
Evening journal., 1919-01-24
PRINCESS aPATp TO DROP TITLES

LONDON, Jan. 2i.-Klng George has
consented TO the renunciation by Prin-
cess Patricia. OF Connaught, OF both her
title Of Princess and her style OF ad-
dress as Royal Highness on her mar
rlage next month 10 Commander Lord
Alexander Ramsay. a brother OF the
Earl OF Dalhousle.
After her marriage the Princess will
be known as Lady Patricia Ramsay
She VIII receive a considerable for
tune from the estate OF her mother, the
late Duchess OF Connaught.
Evening journal., 1919-01-24
HUNS FAVOR PEACE
In OPEN MEETING
BY The United Press.

BERLIN. Jan. 22.-(Delayed.) Ger
many's delegates 70 the peace congress
favor full publicity Of all proceedings,
the United Press was offlcially inform
ed today.
In response to a query, Philip Scheide-
mann and Count Br6ckdorf-R -Rantzau
who will represent Germany at Yer
sailles, said they sustain the attitude
OF America and Great Britain that the
conferences must be open.
Germany Is in favor Of no secrecy
whatever" declared Scheidemann. "Hav-
ing accepted all OF President Wilson's
points, she wishes 10 begin with the de-
mand that the peace treaty must be ar
rived at openly"
Evening journal., 1919-01-24
DELAWARE RIVER
COUNCIL FORMED

Steps were taken 70 bring about a
better understanding among the men
in the shlpyards. when representatives
Of numerous yards met 40 the Hotel
Hanover, Philadelphia. yesterday and
formed a district marine council.
William Buckley. OF the Harlan and
Hollingsworth plant. was elected tenn
porary chairman and B. Wilson, Of the
Hog Island plant, was elected secretary
Charles F. Scott, organizer for the
Boilermakers' Union In this district.
called the meeting 10 order and outlined
its purpose
The council adopted a resolution In
dorsing government supervision OF rail-
roads. The delegates represented 1900
boilermakers, shlpbullders. and other
crafts.
Evening journal., 1919-01-24
ONE HusRANn roo MANY.

WILKES BARRE, Pa. jan 2i-Be-
cause Elizabeth NJ. Codekas had a legal
husband living when she married Con
stantine Codekas, Judge O'Boyle yester-
day annulled the marriage. II Is alleged
that the woman Is IN Buffalo, wherc
she has married a third husband. Code
kas married her In Philadelphia, August
4. 1914 She then was known as Eliza
beth Watterson. They lived together
in Pittsion until 1918. when Codekas
discovered she was the legal wife Of
Edward NJ Beardslee whom she had
married In 1904. Codekas claims ne
was led TO believe that she was single
at the time OF their marriage.
Evening journal., 1919-01-24
RETAILERS MUST
CUT HIGH PRICES
BY The United Press.

CHICAGO. Jan. 24.-Outer defenses OF
general high cost Of living tumbled here
today.
Butter, in two weeks, dropped i3
cents wholesale, the butter and egg
board announced. Pork lolns tumbled
eight cents Veal dropped i've and six
cents. Other products have dropped In
a more or less demoralized market. due
to stoppage Of government and foreign
buying.
Retailers, however. have been slow 20
follow wholesale prices. The butter
and egg board, therefore. today started
checking up on retailers who decline to
lower charges In conformity.
Evening journal., 1919-01-24

Albert r. Clark. the Pennsylvania
railroad engineer, who was instantly
killed at Severn. Md, on Wednesday
morning at ii35 o'clock, viii be buried
from the Elkton NJ. z. Church on Sun
day afternoon. Mr.. Clark had been an
employe Of the Pennsylvania railroad
for fifteen years and for the last six
years had been an engineer. He was
one Of the most popular men on the
road.
lie was a member OF the Brotherhood
Of Locomotive Firemen and Engineers,
Lodge No. 23i.
His home in this city was at No. 232
North Harrison street.
Evening journal., 1919-01-24
IN FATHERS FOOTSTEPS

LANCASTER, Pa, Jan. 24.-The Rev.
Noah H. Mack yesterday was elected a
bishop Of the Mennonite Church, New
Holland district He has been a pastor
bishop before him. He will be assistant
20 Senior Bishop Benjamin Weaver. Of
Terre Hill, and upon his retirement win
become head OF the church.
The Rev. William S. Gerhard last
night was installed as pastor OF the
East Petersburg-Eden charge OF the Re
formed Church. He Is a son Of the
Rev. Dr.. William Gerhard, Of this city.
pastor here for more than fifty years.
Evening journal., 1919-01-24
COLD ON CHEST
And SORE THROAT
ENDED OVERNIGHT
You Get Action with Mustarine.-It
Drives Out Pain In Half the Time
II Takes Other Remedies-Irs
the Quickest Pain Killer


Stops coughing almost Instantly: ends
sore throat and chest colds over night
Nothing like it for neuralgia. lumbSgo
neuritis and 20 speedily drive away rheu-
matte pains and reduce swollen Joints
Mustarlne is the original non-blisterfnr
prescription that takes the place but is NJ
times az efficient. as Grandmother's old
mustard plaster. Use N for
sprains strains. bruises. sore muscles stid
neck. swellings, sore. painful or frosted
'eet and chilblains Be sure it's Begv's /
dustarino In the yollow box.
Evening journal., 1919-01-24
WUIuFF sDRYp n :

HAZLETON, Pa, Jan. 2i.-Steamship
agents here reported yesterday that
more than 200 persons have called on
them for transportation 10 Italy. Aus
tria, the Tyrol and Russia, since the
nationwide prohibition amendment was
ratified. Many Of them say they viii
not live in dry" territory. preferring
to return TO countries where they can
get intOxicants.
Evening journal., 1919-01-24
WAR RISK CHECKs IAN. 81

WASHINGTON, Jan. Pin response
TO numerous inquiries received by the
American Red Cross and the Bureau Of
War Risk Insurance relative 10 allot-
ment checks for relatives Of soldiers,
sailors and marines for November and
December, the Red Cross sent the fol-
lowing telegram 10 all division directors.
Secretary OF the Treasury announces
all war-risk checks for November and
December will be sent out by January
81. Hence desirable to withhold in
quiries as TO those checks until Feb
ruary l."
Oflcials believe that most Of the in
duiries received about allotments for
the two months will be answered by
the receipt Of the checks by January 81.
Evening journal., 1919-01-24
ROBINS SING ILLINOIS.

BY the United Press.
CHICAGO, Jan. 24.-Robins, hints Of
greening grass and scattered women
shoppers topped with vernal millinery
today made Chicago believe its winter
has been a farce These joys and fears
were expressed by rival camps.
Optimists-No slush; no snow; no
frostbites; no coal bills; no burst pipes.
Pessimists-No winter wheat; no ice
harvest; no rabbits.
Evening journal., 1919-01-24
FoC-ROIND VESSELS MORE.

After being tied Up for as hours be-
cause Of a dense fog eight vessels
steamed up from Delaware Breakwater
and anchored safely at philadelphia to-
day.
The heavy blanket OF mist that set
tied over this vicinity Tuesday night
brought shipping to a standstill.
Evening journal., 1919-01-24
WILLIAM N. BARNARD
CONFINED TO HOSPITAL

William N. Barnard, former superin-
tendent Of the Maryland division Of the
Pennsylvania railroad company, who
was retired from active service some
time ago, is very III at the Delaware
Hospital.
DR.. James A. Draper Is the attending
physician. Il was said at the institu-
ton today that Mr.. Bsnnard's condi-
tion is unchanged. Il Is understood that
Mr.. Barnard is suffering from paralysis.
Evening journal., 1919-01-24
GARDENERS WORK IN TEXAS.

By the United Press.
DALLAS, Tex, Jan. 2i.-Texas today
had reached the mid-point OF one OF
the mildest winters In history.
With summer temperature and sun
shine prevailing, spring gardeners were
getting in good work.
Evening journal., 1919-01-24
GIFT FOR MIR. DOERR.

At st. Stephens anniversary dinner,
held in connection with the thirtieth
anniversary OF ST. Stephens Church, a
silver loving cup lined in gold. was pre-
sented to the Rev. Frederic Doerr, pas
tor OF the church. William Kurtz made
the presentation speech.
Evening journal., 1919-01-24
MILLION SICK GERMANs

~ The United Press.
BERLIN. Jan. 23.-lDelsyedl-"The
German army. including sick and
wounded, now number approximately
million" War Minister Reinhardt de-
clared in an interview here today.
Evening journal., 1919-01-24
B0LSHEVIK ARMY
QUITS PETR0GRAD
BY the United Press.

HN IIE IUIIeu FTtss.
LONDON. Jan. PA Central News
dispatch from Copenhagen today. quot
ing advices from Helsingsfors, said the
Bolshevik army is excavatlng Petro-
grad and that War Minister Trotszy had
moved his headquarters TO Niini-Noy-
gorod.
Evening journal., 1919-01-24
700 LATF no CLASSIFY.

L osT-AT FoURTH AND MARKET
II streets. Wilmington or on trolley lsaV.
Ing that point for New Castle. AZ go A. NJ
pockethook containing glasses. money ano
cards. bearing owners name Reward n
returned 10 Evening Journal Once. Jan24-2t
Evening journal., 1919-01-24
By the United Press.

STOCKHOLM, Jan. 24-The entire Boil
shevist army on the Narva front, num-
.bering 10000 has Joined the Esthonians,
according to dispatches from Helslng-
fors today.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-01-22
NEW SAVINGS BANK PLAN.
Reserve Board Considers Including
Them in system.

Important Federal legislation affect
ing State banks Is under consideration
by the Federal Reserve Board, accord
ing to a bulletin mailed by the United
States Council of State Banking Associa-
tons TO all banks operating under State
charters. Three separate proposals are
contained in the proposed legislation as
follows:
To admit to membership in the Fed
oral Reserve System mutual savings
banks which have no capital stock. and
stock savings banks with insufficient
capital stock to entitie them TO become
members of the system. under the exist
ing law. provided the surplus OF the
mutual savings banks and the combined
capital and surplus OF tho other class OF
savings banks are equal to the capital
stock required OF national banks In the
places In which such savings banks are.
To authorize the Federal Reserve
Board to prescribe conditions under
which time deposits may be classed rs
savings deposits and to provide that two
thirds or the 3 per cent. reserve against
savings deposits may consist of United
States bonds issued since April "a, 1917,
or United States certificates OF indebted
ness deposited with the Federal Reserve
bank.
To authorize savings banks which
convert into national banks to maintain
separate savings departments and ma
tional banks to establish separate saw
ings departments to be operated In sub
stantial conformity with State laws.
The outstanding feature OF the pro-
posed legislation is the third item. which.
In effect. would create a departmental
bank under national charter. inasmuch
as national banks are permitted. under
certain conditions, to conduct both a
commercial and n trust business
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-01-22
TO CONVERT BRITISH NOTES.
banking Syndicate to Undcrwrite
Issue Is Organized.

j. T. Morgan & Co. announced yester-
day that the British Treasury has ap-
proved tho organization Of tho group OF
banks and bankers to purchaie at par
and interest the uncovered balance or
February / of the 8 II per cent United
Kingdom notes, which mature on that
date: that the organization Is complies,
and that the British Government has
waived its right TO demand ten days no.
ticc OF intention to convert The amount
unconverted Is understood to approx
mate ss7,500.000. The statement issued
by the Morgan firm follows:
We are able TO state definitely that
with the approval OF the British Treas
ury. we have completed the organization
OF a group OF banks and bankers which
has underwritten the conversion upon
February l OF such Of the United King
dom Of Great Britain and ireland So
per cent notes 5 mature ur.on that date
and remain unconverted. The group IN
general will be made IN OF those Issuing
the original offering Of the notes on Feb
ruary !. 1917.
Tho bonds into which the February l
notes will he converted are the twenty
year II per cent bonds OF the United
Kingdom OF Great Britain and Ireland,
dated February /. 1917, and maturing
February !, 1897. They are the direct
obligation OF Great Britain and payable
In New York. as to principal and IN
terest. in gold, or ut the option of the
holder In London AZ the Hxed rate of
exchange of S6I, !"