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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-02-27
STOOD AT EDGES
OF GRAVES AND
SHOT TO DEATH
Report of Esthonians on Boil
shevik Atrocities Unfolds
Terrible Tale
By Associated Press

Copenhagen, Feb. 27.-Via Mont
real.-The official report of the Es-
thonian authorities on the atrocities
committed by the Bolsheviki in Es-
thonia, especially at Wesenberg and
Dorpat, unfolds a terrible tale.
The graves of persons murdered
at Wesenberg were opened Febru-
airy II in the presence of the town
governor. They were found to con-
tain eighty-two bodies. The skulls
of the dead had been battered in and
the bodies bayonetted. An eye wit
ness of the executions said that the
people were placed at the edges of
the graves and shot. The bodies were
then thrown into the graves sand
the wounded were killed with the
butts of rifles. In the vicinity of the
graves were bits of torn clothes,
fragments of skulls and hair, while
the grass was covered with CONCEAL
ed blood.
At Dorpat the people killed were
dropped into the river through holes
cut in the ice. Bodies that were
recovered later bore evidence of
brutal treatment by the Bolsheviki
In one cellar a large number of
bodies were found in a pile. These
people had been robbed of their
clothes and valuables and killed with
hatchets and bombs.
According to the report the fury
of the Bolsheyiki also ragged against
the peasantry, many of whom were
murdered or mutilated. The report
says that thirty women at Marva
were drowned, the Bolsheviki tying
stones around their necks and throw
ing them into the river.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-02-27
MILITARY DRILL
BILLS UNDER WAY
Adjutant General Beary Dis
cusses Projects With
State Officials

Adjutant General Frank D. Beary,
who has just returned from Wash
ington. where he was in consultation
with War Department officials, is in
conference to-day with Colonel Ed
ward Martin, Commissioner of
Health, and DIR. ]. George Becht,
secretary of the State Board of
Education, regarding the military
training bills. The details will be
worked out in a short time.
General Beary is preparing bills
to make effective in his department
of the state government Governor
Sprouts Ideas or administration and
business efficiency. The bureau plan
will be adpoted as in other branches.
a legislative committee is sitting
bill 1t was scheduled for this city.
Hearings will be held here and in
Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and other
places on the Rorke bill relative to
Sunday concerts. A new hearing on
the oleo bill is also likely.
The North Branch Transit Com
pany, operating in Columbia and
Montour counties. to-day entered
complaint against jitney operators
running in that section without cer-
tificates from the state; the borough
of st. Mary's complained against
Pennsylvania grade crossings and
the borough of Glassport against
Rock Run Fuel and Gas Company
rates.
The following appointments were
announced at Reserve Militia head
quarters to-day: Captain, Alvin
Frederick. Allentown, Company B,
Second infantry; first lieutenant.
Edger ]. Werley. Allentown, Com
pany B, Second; Clinton Z. Shilling.
Shillington. Company M, First; sec
ond lieutenants, Charles A. White,
NeE Brighton, Company K, Third;
Arthur D. Mcmillan, Reading, Com
pany NJ, First; Peter w. Leisenring,
Allentown, Company B, Second;
Benjamin L. Haas. Nanticoke, Com
pany G, Second.
Completion of the bill to reor-
ganize the State Department. or
Agriculture will be effected next
week. it was announced to-day. Sec
retary of Agriculture Rasmussen,
who is at State College, will return
Monday.
Another new teachers salary bill
is being drawn up. Tt will provide
n scale of minimum salaries accord
ing to terms and provide liberal in
creases for rural teachers on a diff
ferent plan from the Zimmerman
bill, which is backed by teachers.
One of the most influential legis-
lators is to have charge of it.
George Harry c. Trexler. of AL
lentown. and ex-Lieutenant-G Gov
renor John NJ. Reynolds, of Bed
ford, We're at the Capitol to-day in
regard to road improvements.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-02-27
GERMAN ARMISTICE
COMMISSION STOPS
MEETING SUDDENLY
Truce Delegates Quit Spa For Berlin Ludendo and Hind
enburg to Be in German Capital Soon; Reason
For Reported Suspension Not GiDen

sources that anything in the nature
of a crisis had developed there.
In the absence of definite informa-
tion it would seem probable that
meetings if they have been
broken. as reported, have been sus-
pended only temporarily. On Feb
ruary IA, Marshal Foch presented
to the German armistice commission
at Treves the provisions for an ex-
tension of the armistice between the
allies and Germany. These provi-
sions he received from the Supreme
Council of the Peace Conference.
They were accepted by the Germans,
after being referred to the national
assembly at Weimar, and were
signed by the German delegates on
the evening of February 16.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-02-27
TO Report on Division
Meeting of Red Cross

a report of the Pennsylvania division
meetings of Red Cross, will be given to-
morrow afternoon at the Headquarters
of the local chapter. The report includes
q most intereting account of the eX-
periences of DIR. Robert LeComte. while
in charge of the naval base hospital at
Brest. The meeting of the Red Cross
of the state was held in Philadelphia,
last week and was attended by several
members of the local chapter.
The Home Service Section announces
that it is continuing its office hours
of three to five, Monday, Wednesday
and Friday afternoons and that it will
be glad to give any advice, information
or assistance of any kind to families
of men in the service
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-02-27
Brazil Republicans
Put PesSoa on Ticket
RM Aaaoointed Preaa

Paris, Feb. 27.-Epitacio Pessoa
head of the Brazilian peace delega-
ton, to-day accepted the nomina-
ton of the Republican party of Bra
zil to be a candidate for the Presi-
dency of the republic. The nomi-
nation was officially rendered him
in a dispatch received from the Re-
publican convention this afternoon
At Brazilian headquarters to-day
it was said Senior Pessoa's election
to the Presidency was a foregone
conclusion. 1t was added that he
was a self-made man, his parents
having been very poor, and that he
was educated at the expense of the
state.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-02-27
GERMAN STRIKERS
HALT ASSEMBLY
TRAIN TO BERLIN
BY Assoeiatcd Prsss.

Weimar, Feb. 27.-The special
Assembly train running daily be-
tween Weimar and Berlin was di-
verted by the way of Leipzig yes
terday because strikers at Halle
have taken up the rails. The last
train over the former route
passed through Halle at full
speed because it had been learned
that Spartacan adherents were
planning an attack on it.
Berlin, Feb. 27.-The parlia-
mentary special for Weimar,
which left Berlin at $50 o'clock
this morning has been stopped at
Leipzig. 1t is reported that a
government courier who left here
Tuesday night has not yet arrived
at Weimar.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-02-27
TO AID HOME GARDENS

One thousand pamphlets contain
ing instructions for home gardeners
have been received at the Cham ber
OF Commerce offices and are ready
for distribution. Plans for home
garden work are beginning with re-
newed interest and intensive pre-
parations are being made to make
the gardens as successful as last
year. Shirley 3. Watts, superinten-
dent of Harrisburg War Gardens,
has reported tentative plans to the
National War Garden Commission.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-02-27
BOYS IN GOOD SHAPE

Boys of the Central Y. NJ. c. A.
gymnasium classes are lining up in
fine shape for the Hexathlon athletic
meet TO be held here in March, C. w.
Miller, physical director of the "Y"
said to-day. Last night mem Der
of the employed boys gymnasium
class made a score OF more than 200
points which is regarded as a very
fine showing A great deal of inter
est in the coming meet has been
evidenced by the boys. Excellent
records were made last night in the
shot put. potato race and broad
jump.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-02-27
By Associated Press

Geneva. Feb. 27.-This evenings
Swiss newspapers print a Berlin dis
patch stating that owing to the sud-
den suspension of armistice nego-
tions the German commission left
Spa this morning for Berlin. The
reason for the reported suspension
is not given. General Ludendorff is
expected to arrive in Berlin to-mor-
row, and Field Marshal Won Hin
denburg will go there shortly.
Negotiations between allied and
German financial economic and mill
tary missions have been in progress
at Spa for some time but there has
been no intimation from allied
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-02-27
PLAN FOR RECEPTION

meeting VIII be held In the Wes-
ley A. NJ. r. Church at sac o'clock
Tonight when plans will he made
for the reception of the 351st Field
Artillery, 2fSth Infantry and 372nd
Infantry. These regiments are sched-
uled f. mass in review before Presi-
dent Wilson TODAY and viii nrob-
ABLY he demobilized Saturday, IT was
stated
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-02-27
TO MAKE APPEAI

The appeal in the suit of the Capital
the Springfield Fire and Marine Tn
surance Company, of Springfield.
Mass, in which a verdict was return
ed in the Common Pleas Court of Dau-
phin county Will be heard in the Su-
perior Court during the session open
ing March 10. 4 number of similar
cases to thi some in which the same
firm is plaintiff against other fire in
surance companies, are pending in the
county, court
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-02-27
BANKERS TO DINE

Charles +. Zimmerman, treasurer
of the Lebanon County Trust Com
pany, Lebanon, who was elected last
week as the president of Group 8,
Pennsylvania Bankers Association,
will be the principal speaker at the
annual meeting and dinner of the
Harrisburg chapter, American In
stitute of Banking, to be held in the
Penn Harris Hotel tonight. Donald
Mccormick, president of the Dau-
phin Deposit Trust Company, will
preside. William Jennings will be
among the speakers. A special mu-
sical program has been planned.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-02-27
Harry B. Rain Found
Dead in Bed This Morning

Harry b. Rain, a well-known citizen,
of Steelton, died suddenly this morning
at 5 o'clock, at his residence 161 South
Front street, of heart disease. Rain
retired to bed last evening in his usual
health. Early this moring he went to
the room of his son, Charles. who was
suffering with heavy cold. A few
minutes later he was found dead in bed
He is survived by his wife. two sons
Raymond and Charles, and two daugh-
ter, Evelyn and Dorothy.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-02-27
Enright, Labor Agent,
Probably Fatally Hurt
by Bullet Through Lung
I'm Associated Press

Chicago, Feb. 27.-Maurice (Moss)
Enright, labor agent, wanted in
connection with the shooting of
three men Tuesday night in a fac
tional quarrel of the Journeymen
Plumbers Union, was found yester-
day in hotel. probably fatally
wounded by bullet that had passed
through the right lung.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-02-27
HEARS FROM SOLDIER

Robert Rosenberg. attorney Of this
city. has received letter FROM he
brother Corporal Wolfe Rosenberg.
Junior member of the law firm Of
Rosenberg and Rosenberg, written
from Coblenz on the Rhine. He is
with the Fifty-sixth Pioneer Infaa-
try entering the service August s
last year and leaving FOR France n
three weeks
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-02-27
HELD FOR WINDOW THEEvr

Henry Johnson, who was arrested
yesterday on the charge of stealing
more than $50 worth of merchan-
disc from Gamers Clothing and
street, was held under bail for court
He is said to have thrown brick
through plate glass window TO gain
entrance.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-02-27
GEORGE HARLACHER

George Harlacher. aged PC years.
died yesterday at his home. 217 Lin
coin street. OF tuberculosis. He is
survived by his wife and four chill
dren. Funeral services will be held
at the residence Saturday afternoon
at o'clock. Burial VIII bo in the
Baldwin Cemetery.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-02-27
PAUL NJ. HANDLEY

Paul M. Mandley died yesterday
at his home. G39 North Front street,
after an illness of several weeks
with pneumonia. lie is survived by
his wife and several small children.
Funeral services will be held in st.
James Church Saturday morning.
conducted by the Rev. ]. c. Thomp-
son. Burial will be in Calvary Gem
etcry,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-02-27
GERMAN' "KAMERAn. Gus

New York, Feb. 2. = A weapon
easily concealed in the palm of n
mans hand and which was described
as "kamerad gun" because Ii was
used by Germans after holding up
their hands ntoken of surrender. to
shoot their American captors. was dis
p. watson. q Y. M. G. A. secretary. of
Knoxville, Tenn.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-02-27
TO PLAN FOR THE
HOMECOMING OF YANI<s

Plans for the welcoming home of
the troops will be formulated az a
meeting of the Home Folks Victory
Associs tion of the World War to be
held In the Armory at s o'clock this
evening.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-06-29

White Enamel Lullabye Crib,
with woven wire springs and four
rubber-tired wheels In one Of
these cribs the baby can enjoy
comfort both indoors and out on
the porch.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-06-29
tStroLLers and Park Carts Also in the Sale

Reed Fiber Park Carts, large size. with
upholstery seat, hood. Sale enc IN
StuFEIs COIIapAIbIe Go Carts, with large
hood; as comfortable as any Ga IA
large size cart. Sale price - CIt'OO
StuFEiS COIIapHible suIky, with cpmfer-
table spring seat; one Of the most pop
ular types for travelling. Sale ca OK
price ..................... O6SOO
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-06-29

High-grade Brass Bed, in
beautiful velvet finish, with
ribbon band stripe, giving
it unusual style distinction.
2-inch post; 4 #. 6-inch
size. Made by one or the
best known manufacturers
in the country, and sold
with a lifetime guarantee
for service
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-06-29
s.. Is

Here's one of the most pop
ular summer rocker styles ever
designed. Made in splendid quail
ity fiber and built for real COM
fort. Suitable for indoors or
outdoors. One of the many at
tractive features of our display
of rockers-special at S5.7S.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-06-29
FfrewOrk In EVeninG.

In the evening, beginning at $50,
there will be a two-hour display OF
fireworks.
All OF which promises the coming
festival the greatest Fourth Of July
celebration held.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-06-29

The name Gibson is a household
word for high-grade quality and
service in refrigerators. This g.
door Family Refrigerator is one Of
the most popular types manufac-
tured by the Gibson Co. AZ inches
high, II inches deep, 81 inches
wide; ice capacity, IS lbs. Fully
guaranteed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-06-29

Natural Reed StrOllers, with reclining
back, padded seat and adjust @1O S0
able footrest Sale price -. WAS'OO
ExtFa.IarEe strOIIerS, with fancy reed
body in dark gray and natural OK IN
Fiber Park Carts, with full hood; light
in weight, and easy running. e1E TX
Sale price .....'............. O1OSsC
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-07-02
FARMER IS
BUSY WITH
HAY CROP
Second Cutting Alfalfa on In the
County; Better Quality Than
First Average Near Ton
Per Acre.

Grady county farmers are in the
midst of the second cuttfg of alfalfa.
having disposed of the biggest wheat
crop the county ever enjoyed, While
the second crop is slightly lighter
than the first alfalfa taken early in
the spring, growers say it is much
more valuable cutting for the reason
that it is easier saved
The present cutting is estimated to
average about three quarters of ton
per acre With $4,000 acres of this
crop in the county, the second crop
will yield 1880 tons The price
quoted here averages around S15 per
ton, which would amount to total
of $16S,75O for the second cutting
alone.
Not many of the farmers are selling
their hay at the present price. They
point to the fact that alfalfa, after
the first cutting is probably the
easiest crop 10 save NhereIoIe' lhey
are simply bailing the cutting and
either stp king it, or where there are
sufficient sheds provided, storing it
against the time when the price ad-
vances.
One extensive alfalfa grower here
stated, ITS just like putting poor
beef steer in the fattening pen He
increases in value every day. The al
falfa is not bringing a big price now,
so we farmers of Grady county are
oging to hold our hay in the stack
or barns until the price takes a good
healthy jump.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-07-02
HOLD PAIR
TO ANSWER
IN COURTS
Preliminary Hearing of Minco
Lads Held; Bonds Placed at
$4,000 One Makes Bail
and Is Released.

Fred Lasley and George Thomp
son, two young men of Minco, were
bound over to await the action OF
the district court following their
preliminary hearing on charge of
grand larceny in Justice Leach s
court at Minco.
Thompson's bond was fixed at
81 900 and in default thereof
he was lodged in the county jail
Lasley made bond to the extent Of
$4,000
According to William Stacey, as
sistant county attorney who repre-
sented the state in the hearing be.
fore Justice Leach. it was brought
out in the te,timony that Thompson
sold George Ilarrell a pint of liquor
The evidence further showed, Mr.
Stacey said this morning, that Las.
lev and Thompson were later seen
riding with Mr. Harrell in an auto
mobile. When Mr. Harrell recover
ed from the effects of the
intoxicants, he was lying in
bed of straw near the town OF
Minco, says the assistant county at
torney. One hundred and fifty dol
lars in his possession before he be.
came intoxicated was missing, the
man testified at the hearing. Char
ges of grand larceny were imme'
diately filed against Thompson and
Lasley.
On the strength of Thompson Z
testimony in the heaing at Mincc
yesterday afternoon, Mr. Stacey this
morning filed charges of selling Inf
toxicating liquor against Thompson
The changes we're filed in the coun
ty court. This morning, Thompson
had not been brought before Judg'
Davenport
Both Thompson and Lasley are
sons of well known farmers residing
in the Minco community
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-07-02
American is Passenger.

BY United Press.
East Fortune, Scotland July q
The British dirigible, R.34, which
started for New York at 9:40 last
night, is speeding away to America
on the first transatlantic Fighter
than air trip
AS the great adventure neared,
the crew was visibly excited. Com
mander Zachary Lansdowns, U. S
NJ. is a passenger by invitation OF
the British admiralty. He emerged
for the flight, clad in furs and re
eemblng an arctic explorer He
was smiling and chatted with the
newspaper correspondents.
q feel great. | wofGd rather fly
across the Atlantic than travel in Z
boat. The elements are smoother
and personal danger does not ever
EXIT" he told the United Press.
The R-94 disappeared in the mis-
soon after leaving the ground. Ma
ior Scott, commander of the ship
declared that he expected to arrive
en- Long Island on the Fourth oI
July.
Commander Lansdowns will be
given a hand at steering the craft
as it nears his place at Hazelhurst
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-07-02
HOLD HOPE
FOR TOWNS
By United Press.

By United Press.
Sault Ste Marie, Mich, July p
Dying winds, early today gave some
hope that the forest fires which
threatened many villages 40 mics t.
the west, have abated and can be
checked No loss of life has been
reported as yet
Communication with several small
villages has been broken. Treat
Lake is in grave danger and it il
reported that embers are falling OF
the roofs Of the houses. clearing
is being cut about the town. The
report is that the greatest danger
Is passed.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-07-02
WALKOUT
IS ENDED
By United Press.

By United Press.
Chicago, July 2.-President Koen-
kamp of the Comercial Telegraph
ers union declared that the striking
telegraphers Of the Western Union
and the Postal will go to work this
afternoon.
"The strike is off because we are
not strong enough to fight the gov
ernment as well as the companies, "
he said He issued a statement
his morning to the effect that Post
master General Burleson had mar
jhalled the government agencies tc
fight against the workers and his
party must beart the blame.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-07-02
Funeral Services
of Chick0shG Girl
To Be Held Today

Funeral services for Miss Lillian
Curtis, age 27, who died yesterday at
her home in this city, will be held
this afternoon at the home of her
stepfather J F Roberts, 1904 Dako
"a avenue. Rev. Clifford B. James
pastor of the First Christian church
here. will conduct the service. follow
ing which the body viii be interned
At Rose Hill cemetery.
Miss Curtis was a graduate Of
school for the blind located at Mus
kogee. For some time she has beer
afflicted with tuberculosis, which all
ment caused her death She is sur
vived by Mrs Roberts. her mother.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-07-02
FORMER cHIEF HERE

Ben Phillips former chief of po-
lice here, and at present night ser
geant at the state penitentiary as
Granite, is in the city visiting his
family and friends and acting as ;
witness in the Oscar Simpson case.
Big Ben as he was known to his
friends in Chickasha, was a mem
Der of the local police force during
the time Mr.. Simpson was county at.
torney of Grady county.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-07-02
British Ship R-34 En- Route to
America in First Lighter
Than Air Craft to Sail
From Europe.
CREW IS EXCITED
AT TINE OF START
American is Aboard as Guest of
British Admiralty; Says
Prefers to Fly Across
Than Sail.
BY United Press.

BY United Press.
London, July 2.-Bowling along a.
40 knots, the huge British dirigible
R-34, was 300 miles at sea on it.
flight to America.
At o'clock this morning, New
York tlme,) the wireless gave the
location Of the big snip at 55-20
north latitude, longitude L. u west
The ship began the flight at 9;4O
New York time,) taking the all
east of Fortune, Scotland The shir
has a speed of 45 knots and the re
dueed speed reported is believed tu
have been caused by the ship en-
countering strong head winds.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-07-02
CROWDS WATCH STREET
CAR CREWS IN SAPULPA
By United Press.

By United Press.
Sapulpa. July 2.-The streets were
crowded this morning, waiting to soe
the first street car, that was sched
uled to resume operations The all
was tense and the authorities were
plainly nervous because the unions
had pledged the members not t.
patronize the PATRONS of he car line
Trouble is expected if the crew
guards are found to be all.ed
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-07-02
ENLIST IN NAVY

Recent enlistments in the navy, re.
ceived at the local recruiting sta
ton. are: Leroy E. Dustin, Norge
Harold F. Martin, Detroit, Mich
Frederick G. Hardy, Pawtucket, r.
All were sent to a naval training sta
ton for training.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-07-02
STORM KILLS EIGHT

By United Press
Minnet NJ d., July Eight are
dead as the result of the storm that
swept the northern part of the state
and eastern Montana Sunday night