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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-01-04
RUSSIAN CROOKS
FIND SAFETY IN
THE RED ARMY
Stories Vary as to Size of Forces
of B0lsheviki.
by CARL SANDBURC
!. Il. 4. Staff CORRESPONDENT

u' ~. II. ~. StuH Correspondent
Christiania (By MALL We were
four passengers in Il coupe coming from
Stockholm. sat at window and
rchearsetl lines from the, worlds great
est poetry while Il mOOnlit Swedish
landscape Of birches and pines and vel
low cottages fitted by.
They were travelling statesmen, the
other three. They talked in Swedish
about trade and markets, women, wine
and hotels. money, cabbages and kings.
",Thc last five months have come
from kiev to Moscow and Petrograd."
said the heavyweight from under thick
blond mustache. The questions and an
swcrs between Mr.. Heavy and his COM
paniOns ran this way for IL while:
els the Red Guard getting stronger
or are the Bolslleviks bluting?'
"Thcy said-in some places there arc
now a million Red Guards in the army.
Sometimes they said there are two mil
lion, but did not hear that figure
often. Recruiting offices are open in
all cities. towns and villages. Many
young men are going in who don't care
about Rolshcvism. They want to see
some fighting. And they get better to
eat.
MONOPOLY ON ROBBERY ss,
$50 many thieves have been shot
down on the streets that Il good healthy
thief prefers army life to the risks Of
street robbery. It is Il common s;lyin.
that ALI the old professional crooks
have either gone into the army or into
other countries. There are Stun dis
tr;ctS and old hanS-outS of criminals
where the BolShevik rifles have work
cd freely" And then with Il 'l,lugll
that might almost have shook tho win
1ows. "The Bolshcvik government is
trying to establish q monopolyson rob
berry. The motto is: If there lis going
to be amy stealing let the sovicts do it."
Further along he volunteered this :
s'rhere is Il new milft:.rism intsRuSsia
Six hours work a day and two hours
a day military drill was the rule in all
the shops and factories l heard spok-
en- Of"
III this city ! met Arvid Hansen,
a left socialist avOwing, BOlshcviSt prin-
.ciplcs, and recently returned from Mos
cow as a correspondent for the Norwe-
gian labor papers. He said:
"A wild drive is on to get an army
of 3,OOO,OOO Red Guards. They claim
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-01-04
REMOVING WOUNDED.

Fire Island, Jan. 4.-Removal of 200
wounded, the last of the army trans
port Northern Pacific's soldier pas
senger list aboard the stranded liner
was begun early today under clear
ing skies and an even sea. Submarine
chasers and naval launches were ex-
pected to complete the operation be-
fore noon. .-... 'E-. -.
Two powerful wrecking tugs made
an effort during high tide this morn
ing to free the vessel.
Many Of those remaining on board
are. litter cases.
When darkness halted rescue oper-
ations yesterday, 2,401 troops besides
259 soldiers and Red Cross nurses
landed the day before had been safe
ly brought ashore.
with her decks cleared from army
personnel and orders issued for the
transfer, of half her crew, wreckine
barges today closed in on the strand
ed Northern Pacific beginning opera
tons which were expected with the
next flood tide to free the liner from
the sand.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-01-04
WOULD CONTINUE
RAIL SCHEDULES

Washington. Jan. 4.-Existing rate
schedule would continue if railroads
were turned back to private control
until changes were made by orderly
legal procedure even where states
have specific rate laws. in the opin-
ion of Director General McAdoo, on
the resumption of the hearings before
the Interstate Commerce Committee.
The Interstate Commerce Commits
sion has power to revoke rates, and
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-01-04
FIND s5.17o / SUBMARINES.

London, Jan. 4-One hundred and
'eventysubmarines all under copstruc-
ton We're found when the allied ma,
val committee visited Germany for
the purpose of making arrangements
to carry out the terms of the, arml-
stice. These will be turned er TO
Phone 75 city Enllet 81
For the 1 s Be =! Coal
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-01-04
BRAZIL COFFEE CENTER M.
fs% BUT U. S. DRINKS MOST

N. ga: Special to The Tribune.
Rio De Janeiro-Erazil produces
three-fourths #of the worlds coffee.
crop Of 100000 pounds. The
United States consumes, nearly half
of it. The value Of the world crop is
estimated at $500, 100000 a year. The
average annual consumption in the
United states is. said to be ten pounds
The average import price Of coffee
from all coffee growing countries is
81 cents. This does not include
transportation. but is. based on the
prices I'll the country where raised. :
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-01-04

will leave tonight for st. Louis to sit
on the bench in the United States
circuit court Of appeals for several
weeks.
81 know nothing Of the case. 1t is
an issue between the state of North
Dakota and Mr., Burleson. We are
IonlyF employees Of Mr.. Burleson.'
Frank Bracelin of Fargo. district COM
mercial manager for the Northwestern
Telephone company, said today.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-01-04

this power would be invoked declared
NJ. McAdoo.
Mr.. McAdoo expressed the opln-
ion that railroads operating private
" could maintain joint ticket offices
without violating interstate commerce
laws.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-01-04
&c CASUALTIES
IN RU Ssh A

Washington, Jan. Am official re-
port received from American mill
tary attache with Ambassador Fran
els in Russia shows today deaths from
all causes in the American forces in
the Archangel region up to Novem-
Der rs to the sc. Of there nine were
killed in action, seven died Of wounds,
three were drowned, and two died as
result of accidents and Ga from dis
ease. So 49,
{ Late official :, reports, r., General
March said, showed the military sit
uation at Archangel is entirely in hand
and that the, troops are adequately
fed and clothed ~ winter campaign
ing in that section: l-S$s,
Carney Coal Phone 81
10. E. Anderson. Lbr. Co.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-01-04
RETURNED SOLDIERS TAKE
NOTICE.

Knowing you will want a new suit
or oyercoat, | will allow you 10 per
cent off any made-to.measure SUIT:
overcoat or both and allow terms OF
payment. Klein, tailor and cleaner.
IL 10 mo.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-12-03
GAS SUPPLY IS
THREATENED BY
FUEL FAMINE
Coal Shortage at the Steelton
Mills Would Make Har-
risburg Dark

Any serious curtailment in the
fuel supply of the Steelton plant OF
the Bethlehem Steel Company may
mean the immediate withdrawal OF
the city gas supply. This announce
ment was made to-day by officials OF
the Steelton plant at the same time
that it was announced that fires in
one blast furnace and one mill had
been banked as u method of coal
conservation.
While there is a possibility of the
cutting off of the plant supply, the
situation is not expected to reach
such a crisis. More coal is now be-
ing consumed at the Steelton plant
than is being received, but there is
no immediate danger unless the
shipments are cut down consider
ably.
Optimistic View
This latter possibility. it is gen.
orally believed. will not result. 1t
is expected that all public service
companies will receive full supplies
of fuel. So by reason of it's furnish
ing gas to Harrisburg and Steelton.
CONTINUED OH Page 15.1
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-12-03
Dividend Is Declared
on Penn-Harris Stock;
Big Return First Year

Directors of the Penn-Harris
Hotel Company, the corporation op-
Grating the .city's chief hotel, had
an important meeting yesterday
and declared its first dividend-six
per cent. on the preferred stock of
$4,000, and ten per cent. on the
common stock of 100000. This
distribution of earnings is divided
in the proportions of forty-nine per
cent. to the Harrisburg Hotel Com
pany, owner of the property. and
fifty-one per cent. to the United
Hotels Company, which is manag-
ing several other important hotels in
addition to the Penn-Harris.
1t is expected that the Harrisburg
Hotel Company will declare a six
per cent. dividend later this month
on its capitalization of over a mil
lion dollars. This is the company
formed by Harrisburg people to
build the hotel.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-12-03
Ice Encrusted Crews
of Barges Are Brought
to Land by Guards
BY Associated Press

Westerly, r. l.. Dec 3.-The Watch
Hill coast guards brought ashore to-
day under difficulties the crews Of
the barges. Rita Howard and Peter
Howard, after they had been blown
off the coast by heavy gale in biting
cold. Captain w. S. Tripp, of the
Peter Howard and his wife. and Cap
tain Herbert Robinson and George
Butler. crew of the Rita Howard.
were ice encrusted when they were
landed, but suffered no lasting in
jury.
The coast guards went II miles out
to rescue the people of the distressed
barges After a breakfast at thor
station, the guardsmen set out again
to bring in the crews of the tug Ne
ponset and two other barges, which
were also in trouble.
The Neponset. with four barges in
tow from Boston for New York, had
engine trouble when off MontauK
Point late last night Finding that
her anchors would not hold, the tug
cut the Rita Howard and Peter How
and loose, signaling to the coast
guards for assistance.
When the coast guardsmen reached
the scene they found 1t impossible to
approach the barges in their power
boat because of the storm. A dory
was launched from the powerboat and
the people on the barges were low
cred into it by ropes.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-12-03
u. B. HEADS FROM
ALL OVER WORLD
GO INTO SESSION
All Corners of Earth Repre-
sented at Important
Conference

One of the most important con-
ventions in the history of the Unit
ed Brethren Church opened this aft
ernoor in the Derry Street Church,
Fifteenth and Derry streets.
The conference includes joint ses-
sions of the Foreign Mission Board,
Home Mission Board. Church Erec-
ton Board. Board of Education and
Board of Bishops.
Among those attendant upon the
conference are missionaries from
the fields of Africa, China, Japan,
the Philippines and Porto Rico.
The sessions. beginning this after
noon, will continue throughout the
week, closing Saturday morning. On
Sunday the visiting officials will fill
various United Brethren pulpits in
the Allegheny, East Pennsylvania
and Pennsylvania Conferences.
This afternoons session opened
with five-minute addresses by bish-
ops and conference superintendents.
Bishops Bell and Fout presided. Re-
ports of the secretaries and treasur-
ers of the several bodies, together
with the appointment OF committees,
comprised the business of the after
noon.
Tonight DIR. j. S. Fulton will pre-
side and addresses will be given on
UNCONVENTIONAL missionary prob
lens and training of the necessary
leadership for this work by DR.. A. r.
Clippinger and DR.. A. b. Station.
The conferences throughout Thurs
day, Friday and Saturday will cover
in detailed fashion the work of the
Women's Missionary Association. the
Church Erection Society, Home Mis-
5ionS, and so on.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-12-03
William S. Leib on
Stand Makes General
Denial Of Charges
By Associated Press.

Philadelphia, Dec. William S.
Leib, of Pottsville, took the stand
in his own defense to-day and made
general denial of the forgery charges
against him. He declared positively
he first saw the tax receipts he is
charged with forging when they were
presented in court by the prosecution
as evidence.
Leib. commissioner of Schuylkill
county, and former resident clerk of
the House at Harrisburg, is on trial
here charged with signing the names
of clerks in the State tax office to re-
ceipts he gave the Merchant and
Evans Company, of this city.
Leib was cool when sworn by a
court officer. He answered unhesi-
tatingly questions put by John Whe-
Ian, his counsel.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-12-03
FUEL CUT is
MAKING PUBLIC
OUTLOOK GLUM
Prospect of Further Curtail-
mcnt of Industry as Result
of the Coal Strike
By Associated Press

Chicago, Dec. 3.-Further disrup-
ton of the national industry because
of the fuel shortage brought about
by the strike of bituminous coal
miners was in prospect to-day. Re-
gional directors of railroads had au-
thority to annul passenger trains
where the public would be least in
convenienced, and many additional
manufacturing plants throughout
the country faced shutdowns either
through exhaustion of their coal
supplies or the strict rationing de-
cree by the Federal, Fuel Admins
traitor. saAH t,t..si, Il. .iEAt
State executives. %ho3 under ap-
peals fron Their constituents for aid,
have sought ways and means for re-
plenishfng the dwindling fuel supply
to-day Virtually were without en-
couragenient as regarded Increased
production. Only in isolated in
stances %ere there reports of
change of front by the miners. Gen
orally the workers adhered to their
attitude of remaining away from
the mines until better terms than
Continued OH Page oil
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-12-03
LAX METHOD OF
GIVING BUILDING
PERMITSSCORED
Commission to Supervise New
Work and Remodeling
Projects Is Asked
ROTARY CLUB ACTS FIRST
Present System Permits Con-
tractors TO Erect Unsanl-
lary Structures

Criticism of the method of grant
ing building permits in Harrisburg
of. the methods of construction per-
mitted and the lack of proper zon-
ing of Harrisburg from, building
standpoint were voiced before q
meeting of the Harrisburg Rotary
Club last evening at the offices OF
the Bell Telephone, North Third
street, where the Rotarians were the
guests of District Manager William
II. Fetter.
The discussion arose over the
following resolution, offered by re-
quest by James w. Barker which
was finally adopted:
Whereas, 1t is very important
and of interest to every citizen
of Harrisburg that buildings TO
be erected shall be of u perma-
nent form and credit to our
city. and
Whereas, In the past and at
present buildings have been ana
are being built or rem odeled af-
ter a fashion that is hazardous
to surrounding property ana IN
a manner that depreciates ad-
joining property and on plan
that permanent sanitary condi-
tions cannot be maintained;
therefore, be it
Resolved. That the Rotary
Club of Harrisburg through the
Committee on Public Affairs
take up at once with the city
commissioners of Harrisburg the
question of appointing a building
commission which shall have
authority to approve and super
wise all building operations
whether new or remodeling
within the city limits of Harris
burg.
1t was brought out at the meet
ing that while Harrisburg has
building inspector it is the custom
to grant building permits merely up
on the statement of builders and
contractors and without even plar
being submitted. Inspection and SUI
| pervision are not thorough. it wal
said. and many buildings of a dan
gerous character are being erected
Proper regulations are required
along certain lines for certain build
! ings by the State. it was reported
but so far as general regulation b
the city is concerned there is yer
little done effectively.
J. William Bowman. of the Cham
Der of Commerce housing commit
tee, told the members of the plan
now under way to better condition
| CONTINUED OH Page 15.1
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-12-03
Stomachs VS.. Press

London, Nov. "a - Why the
peace with Germany was signed
at Versailles at 3 o'clock in the
afternoon was explained by Sir
George Biddell in the course of
speech at u recent luncheon to
French journalists here.
Sir George said that when ar
rangements were being made for
the time at which the Treaty
should be signed he suggested to
Premier Clemenceau that it
should be at eleven o'clock in the
morning for the benefit of the
press.
NJ. Clemenceau replied: NO, it
is impossible. What about lunch
eon?"
Sir George said What about
the press %
NJ. Clemenceau replied: What
is the press to coo suffering stom-
achs? 1t will be 8 o'clock on Sat
urday afternoon. ] hope the ques-
ton will not be raised again.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-12-03

Municipal improvements,
commercial welfare, social well
fare, community service, trans
portation problems, and agricul-
tural interests, comprise the five
planks of the comprehensive
program outlined for the en-
deavors of the membership of
the Harrisburg Chamber OF
Commerce during the coming
year. The program was made
public to-day after it had been
worked out by the officials OF
the organization.
A solution of the housing prob
lem, consideration of a city county
governmental building, contagious
disease hospital, city armory, and
aviation field, are the projects listed
under civic improvements. The nee
essity of some definite plan which
will give the unhoused of the city
suitable homes at prices within their
reach is emphasized in the program,
which cites a special committee
whose duties consist of a study and
solution of this difficult civic prob
lem.
The encouragement of home trade
and the expansion of local markets,
for wholesalers, retailers and manu-
factureTs are the endeavors outlined
under the commercial plank.
The establishment of n Fedora
tiOn of Charities to he financed on
the budget plan. and foundation
to handle estates and bequests of
a beneficiary nature through board
OF trustees appointed by the court
through an incorporated body, are
other projects under the considera-
tion of the Chamber of Commerce,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-12-03
BIG PERCENTAGE OF AUTO
OWNERS BREAK ROAD LAWS
Nearly 1900 Volaors Checked Up in Two Months in Dau-
phin and Cumberl land Counties

The new bureau of law enforce
ment of the State Highway Depart
ments automobile division has turn
ed up over 5000 violators of the
automobile code of Pennsylvania in
less than two months. The new bu-
reau which is headed by John II.
Glass, has a force of five men and
almost 1900 of the violations were
discovered in Dauphin and Cum
berland counties. And hundreds of
other violations were found in Phila-
delphia, Allegheny, Lackawanna,
Lancaster Northumberland, Schuyl-
kill, Luzerne and several OF the
eastern counties.
Mr.. Glass to-day called attention
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-12-03
Jenkins Writes From
Mexican Penitentiary
After Refusing Bail

Nashville. Tenn. Dec. 3.-"I am
now in prison. because l refuse to
give bail for one cent, as l will not
even compromise with them under
any circumstances" w. Q. Jenkins,
the American consular agent at
Puebla, Mexico. declares in a letter
received to-day. by John Il. Edgarton,
of Lebanon, Tenn. who was captain
of the Vanderbilt football team when
Jenkins played tackle.
Writing in the Puebla penitentiary.
Jenkins said:
II regret very much the great no
toriety that has been given to my
hard luck, in being carried away by
some bandits who live near here, but
it has been unavoidable. although the
incident would have been forgotten il
the authorities had not tried to cover
up their criminal responsibility in
allowing this city to be unguarded. by
charging me with my own abduction.
CONTINUED on Page 1871
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-12-03
MILLION DOLLARS TO BE
PAID OUT FOR CHRISTMAS
Savings of Year TO Be Distributed by Banks in Time For
Holiday Shopping

Christmas savings dollars. slightly
more than one million of them VIII
or ten days in checks among hun
dreds OF people of Harrisburg and
nearby towns. The systematic savings
OF these same hundreds of people,
ceipt OF these checks. covering the
full amount raid in together with in
terest -
The amounts TO be distributed this
wear. promises to exceed the distH-
button of last year by 10 per cent,
according to one well-known banker.
lie said the amounts to be distributed
by his bank are that amount greater
and that conditions are believed to
be the same with other savings ac-
counts. Last year was slightly below
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-12-03
MEXICO places
MIDDLE BEFORE
ITS PRESIDENT
Solution of Difficulties Aris-
ing Out of Affairs With.
I. S. Up TO Him
HOLD A SECRET SESSION
Senate Behind Closed Doors
Decides Not to Make ANY
Legislative Intrusion
BIZ AAG0cfnfed PreaR

Mexico City, Tuesday, Dec. 2.
The solution of difficulties
arising out of international al
fairs with the United States was
entrusted to President Carranza
without legislative intrusion by
the Senate at secret session
held to-day. Relations with the
United States were declared
during the session as being
very delicate"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-12-03
CITY IN GRIP OF
COLD WAVE

Real winter gripped Harrisburg
to-day with the arrival of the crest
of a cold wave. The mercury this
morning had dropped to the eight
cen degree mark.
No material change in tempera-
ture is expected during the night,
according to the weather mans
forecast. More seasonable wealth
.er is expected tomorrow.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-12-03

of number of applicants for 1920
registration to the fact that they
had been reported for violations of
features of the law. and this plan
will be followed. A number of pros
ecutions for serious violation have
taken place. '"The majority of the
violations have been for operating
without regard to speed limit or the
rights of the road, using one tag or
none at all and disregard of the
truck regulations" said Mr.. Glass.
The new automobile and truck code
has been in operation long enough
for everyone to know what 1t means
and there is no excuse for this num-
ber of Violations
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-12-03
PLAN NEW SHIPS
RaI ASsOci0ted Press

New York, Dec. 3.-Two tank
steamships of 20,500 dead weight
tons each. which will be the largest
bulk oil carriers in the world, have
been ordered by the Standard Oil
Company. it was made known here
to-day. The tankers will cost ap-
proximately $3.500,000 each and will
have cargo capacity for 10000 bar
rels of liquid fuel. Other additions
to the tank steamer fleet OF the
Standard Oil and subsidiary COM
panies for which contracts have
been placed. will be fiye vessels of
10000 tons and six of $500 tons
each
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-12-03

PLACED ON SALE
Mayor Daniel T.. Keister hopes to
be able to make a definite announce
ment regarding the sale of food in
Harrisburg by tomorrow afternoon.
Several propositions are under con-
sideration. One is to place the food
and government supplies on sale at
local stores, two having made appli-
cation. Another is to rent a large
room and place a committee in
charge.
The Central Labor Union appoint
ed committee on Sunday. The lat
ter will confer with the Mayor this
evening.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-12-03
EXTENSIVE PROGRAM
FOR IMPROVEMENTS
OUTLINED BY C.. OF C..
Housing Will Be Studied Along With
Commercial and Social Welfare
Developments in Coming Year !.
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS TO
GET FIRST CONSIDERATION

which has set itself to the task of
solving such problems and provid-
of the city.
With the idea of community serv-
ice in view, a special bureau with 4
competent manager has been estab-
llshed by the Chamber as a part
OF its activities, to carry out the rec
concentrations of the fourth plank of
the program. Two special commit
tees to study local and railroad traf-
fic problems have also been brought
into existence to carry out the points
Continucd on Page 9.1
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-12-03
72ND SHIP LAUNCHED

BY 4SSocfdtcd Press
Philadelphia. Dec. 3.-The 1925
ton steel cargo carrier Cold Harbor,
which was named by Mrs Woodtaoi
Hog Islands seventy ship
which was named by Mrs Woodrow
Wilson. was launched to-day. Mrs
p. S. Collins, of Wyncote- Pa, was
the sponsor.