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Evening journal., 1919-05-17
". H. ARMSTRONG
BURIED TODAY
Deceased Was 95 Years
Old and Had Brilliant
Career as Lawyer
WAS PERSONAL
FRIEND OF LINCOLN

The funeral OF William Hepburn
Armstrong, aged % years, is being held
this afternoon from the residence Of
his daughter, Mrs. Willard Hall Porter,
No. SOL Delaware avenue. lnterment
will be private In Wilmington and
Brandy-Ndne cemetery.
The deceased was born September Z,
1921, at WilllamspOrt, Pa. the son OF
Judge James Armstrong. lie was grad
uated from Princeton In 1917 and at the
time OF his death was the oldest Living
graduate. lie was admitted 10 the bar
OF LycOmlng county, Pa, and had a
brilliant career as a lawyer, twice de-
clinlng a judgeshlp. lie was at one
time a member Of Congress and was
one OF the original members OF the
Union League. and OF the arst railroad
commission, under President Grant
As a delegate 10 the National Repub-
llcan Convention he was onosOf the 300
who stood for a third term for Grant,
and later received one OF the Grant Me
mortal medals lie married Ann sharp,
daughter Of Robert Sharp, OF Phlladel-
phla.
In his native town OF Willlamsport
he was a valued citizen. lie was the
builder Of the first market house. the
gas works. the water works, and paved
the city. lie introduced the Y. NJ. 9. A..
into his home town. lie built and oc-
cupled one Of the hsndsomost homes In
Williamspori. which. after his depar-
ture. was converted into and used as a
church.
lie was a prominent member OF the
constitutional convention Of pcnnsyl-
vana being chairman OF the judiciary
committee, and II was throush his CT
forts that the Orphans Court was es-
.ablished. lie was a friend Of Abraham
I. lincoln. and was one Of those who, on
the second inaugural. escorted him from
the ohio state line TO Washington. Tie
WIS an intimate friend OF Grant Arthur
and Mckinley, and throughout his long
life OF nlnety-lve years. was a stalwart
Republican, being elected to the Penn
sylvanla legislature In a Democratic dis
trlct
Evening journal., 1919-05-17
UNCLE SANS MAN
SCARES JUDGE BALL

Spectators at the hearing OF Frank
Pullella, OF Seventh and Lincoln streets,
on a charge Of selling intoxicating
liquors without a Government license.
before u. s. Commissioner Mahaffy to-
day enjoyed a laugh when j. Frank
Ball, counsel for the defendant ceased
arguing and stared at John Whitehead,
a Government agent who was fumbling
in his pocket for papers. District At
torney Charles +. Curley, startled by
the look on Mr. Balls face, asked,
whats the matter. Mr.. Ball?" and he
replied, Nothing, I thought he was go
ing to throw a flt," nodding his head to-
wards the Government agent.
Pullella denied the charge and after
the Government had produced its wit
nesses to show that he was disposing
Of five barrels Of wine month without
paying a wholesale license, a continuu-
ance was granted the defense until next
Wednesday morning.
Evening journal., 1919-05-17
HIS SUBSCRIBERS
MADE CHURCH MAD

COLUMBUS, Ohio. May i7.-seven
Bishops and preachers Of the Arnish
Mennonite Church Of Holmes county
were enioined from further 'meidening,'
hitting or boycotting Eli J. Ginerich,
a former member OF The church, in
decision handed down by Judge +. B.
kinkead Of the Franklin county courts.
The suit arose out OF the refusal OF
Ginerlch to countenance the rule OF
the Arnish Church requiring hitting
form Of boycott, because Of his in
sistence on wearing rubber IN his sus-
penders. which is against the church
rules, and because OF his Withdrawal
from the church. As a result Of his
action the seven Bishops and preach
ers issued a Uniting" order against
him, and consequently he was unable
to obtain help on his farm. cider mills
refused TO accept his applies, his
daughter was unable 10 be married in
refused TO accept his apples. his
refusing TO "mite" him. and he be-
came practically an outcast testimony
showed.
Evening journal., 1919-05-17
PITCH ARMY CAMP ON
COURTHOUSE LAWN

A model army encampment is pitch
ing its tents on the court house
grounds today. Besides the 10 tents,
there will be five huts OF a new design
submitted TO the army for testing. The
camp will carry on all the details Of
army life as It is lived in one OF the
great amilitary camps, from revellle
to taps. Major Frank C. Clemens, nth
United States Infantry, will be in
charge. There will be - officers and
60 men. the advance detail having ar
rived today. The military band will be
one Of the features that will most in
terest the city generally.
The camp will be stationed here TO
arouse the interest OF eligible young
men On army life. in the hope that many
recruits will be secured. They will have
a chance TO see how the army cots,
sleeps, works and plays.
Evening journal., 1919-05-17
LAD IMPROVES AFTER
LOSING HIS FOOT

Physicians az the Homeopathic Hos
pital today said that Jackson Warflcld
the ii-year-old son OF Mr.. and Mrs
Joseph II. Warneld. Of No. SOC Franklin
street, whose left foot was mashed by
trolley car at Twenty-sevcnlh and
Market streets. yesterday afternoon, was
improving. The boys foot was ampu-
lated at the hospital by Or. Roman, Of
Philadelphia.
The boy. who is a student at Friends
School. was with several other youths
bound for the circus, at the time Of
the accident and had jumped from the
car when he saw the tents in the dis
lance, but had tried TO board the NOV
ing car again when his foot went under
the wheels
The injured boy Is grandson Of the
late r. Jackson Shaw. a former super
intendcnt Of the Harlan and Hollings-
worth Company, and until recently a
resiGont Of Holly Oak.
Evening journal., 1919-05-17
HOUSE DEMOCRATS
STAND BY CLARK

WASHINGTON. May Il. - United
Press. Champ Clark. retiring speaker
Of the House, was unanimously chosen
floor leader Of the minority OF the
House today. .,.
Representative Saunders, Virginia
was elected caucus chairman and ASH
brook. Ohio. secretary.
Representative Rucker, Missouri nom
mated Clark, and Galllyam. Massachu-
sets. seconded Il, both getting a DIG
ovation.
REPRESENTATIVE Sander, Louisiana,
leader or the ant-Clark faction sub
millcd the steering committee resolu-
ton.
The election Of Clark means that he
will get the vote OF the entire Demo-
cratic membership OF the House for te
speakcrship on Monday.
Evening journal., 1919-05-17
HARLAN MINSTRELS
BIGGER THAN EVER

With a chorus OF close 10 co voices.
which does not include the end men
and specials, and an orchestra Of "a
pieces, all dressed in special costumes.
the annual Harlan minstrel and frolic
promises to go over bigger and bet
ter this year than ever before. Last
years performance was voted the best
ever put over by a local amateur or
ganization and with twice as much
preparation and experience the Ship
builders should eclipse their previous
record. The show will take place in
the Playhouse, May %. 30 and 81 with
a special matinee on the last day.
Numerous novelties will be intro
duced by the ship workers which will
have some bearing on civic and plant
life. The cast is composed Of perform
ers recognized as the best in this To-
cality, some or most Of them having
had professional experience.
The men in charge Of the minstrel
and frolic have been working on the
production for the past three months
and have overlooked nothing. Several
features have been introduced in the
settings and scenic arrangement that
have never been seen before i'm local
minstrelsy. On the program there will
be ten soloists which is i'm addition 10
the Harlan Harmony -Four, a quarteite
par excellence. Several styles OF dances
viii be presented while there will be
any number OF burlesques on current
topics Of the day. in the Olio after
piece Of the minstrel the Harlan Kiltic
Band will present an act Of their own.
Denncy and Burns, those funny men,
who have scored any number OF times
in local productions viii be the premier
end men and their entry will be one or
the main features Of the entire show.
Evening journal., 1919-05-17
HUNS SAY AMERICA is
GREATEST LOSER BY PEACE

BERLIN. May i6.-United Press
Delayedl-Great Britain is the greatest
winner and America is the greatest loser
as a result OF the peace terms, accord
ing to Herr Giesberst. delegate. who re-
turned recently from Versailles. He de-
clared the treaty similarly reduced
Germany 10 the status OF slave col
ony. Premier Lloyd George and Pre-
mier Clemenceau mlsled President VIII
son by forcing a peace which killed
Germany as a commercial competitor,
thereby advancing British interests,
Giesberst said In an exclusive Interview
with the United Press today. America
viii lose German markets because Will
son failed 10 compel adhesion to his
fourteen points. he said.
LONDON. May i7.-tUnited y
Evening journal., 1919-05-17
JAILED AS
MURDER WITNESS

John Powell, Negro, was taken to
the workhouse this afternoon on an
order from the coroner'S Office holding
him as a witness in the Jerry II. Teak
murder case. As Willie kimball, the
alleged murderer IS still at large, the
holding OF Powell in a case that does
not yet exist, raises an interesting legal
question.
Powell was arrested "a days ago in
connection with the case. In City Court
p. L. Garrett moved for his release on
bail. The coroner. u developed. had not
at that time ordered the man held
Mr.. Garrett proposed getting the pris-
oner out on writ OF habeas corpus.
The coroners order was given today
TO hold the man as "a witness.
Evening journal., 1919-05-17
WINNIPEG STRIKE
GROWS SERIOUS

WINNIPEG, Man, May II Omitted
Press)-The general strike situation
here became more serious today. More
than 10000 have walked out in sym
PATTY with the metal trades strikers
and the city's normal activities are ser
iously affected. Hunger threatened
last night but strike leaders decided 10
produce small amounts OF bread and
also permitted restaurants and milk de-
pots TO operate.
Commercial telegraphers OF the Ca
madam Pacific, Great Northwestern and
Grand Trunk Pacific Companies and
brokerage houses have announced they
will be the next to quit work.
Despite the walkOut OF light and
water employees, street railway officials
have managed TO keep the thoroughfsres
Illuminated. Volunteer flremen are
being kept busy answering false alarms.
All troops in the city are on duty. There
are no newspapers.
A few minor arrests have been made.
Mechanics and electricians will ind
positions through the Want Ads. o.
this week.
Evening journal., 1919-05-17
BOOM BROWNSON
LIBRARY fund.
Want to Remodel Home
Before Soldier Members
Return
IMPORTANT NEE TING
TOMORROW MORNING

At a meeting OF the committee for
the Brownson Library campaign fund
last night encouraging reports were
received. Father Waldron has great
confidence in his executive committee
his eleven Brownson campaign teams
and the knights OF Columbus team, all
OF whom are doing their part to make
the campaign a success
The object OF this campaign is to
raise sufficient money to remodel the
Brownson home at Fourth and Jack
son streets. and place IL in such
condition that it will be inviting TO
all those members who offered their
services 10 Uncle Sam and are now
cover there" and IN different camps in
this country.
10 is thought these boys viii be
home by the last Of June or the FIRST
Of Julys and 10 IS the wish Of the COM
mlttee 10 have their task completed by
that time.
There will be a big meeting in the
rooms at A o'clock Sunday morning.
Former Senator Thomas NJ. Monaghan
will preside. James ]. Ford. OF The
executive committee. win address tho
captains and members Of the teams.
All members OF the library arc urged
TO attend.
John :. Bossell, Frank p. ODonnell,
w. 4. Hannigan, Thomas r. Finn,
James G. Grant. Eugene r. Toy. r. J.
Mooney, Thomas F. Gormley, s. J.
Hcaly, VI. A. Mealey. James J. Doheriy,
Harry r. Graham. John f. Healy, ST..
William ?. Monlgle. Simon p. Dough-
erty, Martin I. Fairy and j. A. Spragg
were appointed members OF the cxecu-
tive committee, and arc asked 20 at
tend tomorrow's meeting.
Evening journal., 1919-05-17
HOUSE NOT TO
SEAT BERGER
Socialist Leader Out on APP
peal Will be Barred
from Congress
COMMITTEE SHAPES
REPORT ON CASE

WASHINGTON. May i7.-When the
House conyenes on Monday Victor Ber-
ger, elected In Milwaukee to the sixty
SIKH Congress. but since convicted OF
violating the espionage act and SEN
fenced 10 the penitentiary. will not be
seated
This was determined on by the Re
publican steering committee yesterday,
and The decision will be ratified by the
Republican caucus OF House members
tomorrow night. His case will he re-
ferrcd 20 one Of the election committees
OF the House for investigation.
Mr.. Berger was elected as a Socialist
90 succeed Representative Stafford
WIS.,, Republican. and az the time Of
his election was under indictment. AZ
present he Is 40 liberty on an appeal
and was IN Washington today. Tic is
sued a long statement defending his
right 10 a seat in the House. defending
himself and haying the judge. jury, the
press and the demon capital gener-
ally.
The findings Of a packed Jury. every
member Of which prior to his selection
was approved by the American Protec-
tive League" Berger said, (which means
the secret service, and the sentence Of a
court are not binding upon
me. nor should they be binding upon
nor carry weight with Congress.
Il am an American citizen" said he.
~ have lived an my active life here.
married here. / made my home and did
80 work here My children were born
here. All my ties or interest and atfec-
ton are bound up in the life and we'll
being Of this country Of my adoption.
we Socialists are international. We
are not anii-national ! have proved my
love for this country by a life OF labor
in 10 and for It, by striving constantly
with all my energy 20 improve The con-
dlllon Of my fellow men,"
Evening journal., 1919-05-17
GOMPERS TO QUIT
AS LABOR Chief
A. F. of L. President III
ard War Worn After
Strenuous Year
WIFE'S HEALTH
INFLUENCES HIM

WASHINGTON. May i5.-Samuel A..
GOmpers may retire rs president Of
the American Federation of Labor In
June. u was learned that move
ment is on foot in labor circles to
name him president emeritus OF the
Federation II DE persist in a reported
intention Of retiring when the next an
nual convention meets in Atlantic City.
AIR. GOmpers has held sway over the
American Federation OF Labor ever
since its organization. Frequently he
has been opposed at the annual cleo
ton but he has come out on top in
every tight. 10 has been reported in
Washington. however. that he is ready
TO retire. Weary from war work and
not in the best Of health. it is stated
that he wants TO be relieved Of the
burden. feeling that his work is done
with the accomplishments Of The last
few years.
The decision. it Is said, is Influenced
by the recent death Of his daughter and
the fact that Mrs. GOmpers is failing.
The executive council OF the Fedora
ton is meeting I'm New York and 10 was
reported that 10 was considering Great
ing the Office OF president emitus for
Mr.. Gompers should he refuse 10 con
tinue as chief. Under the plan nc
would draw 5000 a yeaf which the
federation has paid its president for
years.
Several candidates for the presidency
will be put forward II Mr.. GOmpecs re-
fuses. Among them are James Duncan,
nrsi vice-presldent Of the Federation
and president Of the Granite Cutters,
and James A. O'Connell, former presi-
dent Of the International Machinists,
and now head of the Metal Trades De-
partment Of the American Federation
Of Labor.
Evening journal., 1919-05-17
LENIENT on CIRCUS DAY "DRUNKs."

Judge Churchman followed a course
OF leniency toward men who faced him
on charge OF drunkenness in Municipal
Court this morning out of consideration
that yesterday wds circus day. About
half dozen men who forgot 10 count
their drinks were before him, but in
only one case was a fine imposed. and
in that case. the defendant appeared %
be still intoxicated. In cases Of men
from out Of town, where fines Of $40
and costs are usuaiiy imposed. the de-
PENDANTS were dismissed.
Evening journal., 1919-05-17
ANTI-RED STATE SET UP.

BASLE. May i7.-Count Jules Ksr-
olyl, nephew OF Count Michael Karolyl.
former premier OF Hungary. has set up
a government In opposition 10 the Boil
shevlki at Arad, Hungary, according 10
Nlenne newspapers.
lie has issued a manifesto declaring
70 10 be his FIRST duty TO restore law
and order and then transfer the admin
istratlon 90 a government possessing
the confidence OF all parties. The mani
festo says in conclusion that the En-
tente powers have been advised OF the
formation Of the new government
Evening journal., 1919-05-17

A wireless dispatch from Moscow TO-DAY
reported a cruiser and two dcstroyoF3
OF unknown nationality, bombardcd TIM
region north OF Ropsha. 81 miles north
OF Petrograd, without result. =
Recent unofficial dispatches have ~
ported British and French wsrships mo7
billzing at Helslngfors. preparatory ~
an attack on Petrograd, which the Boi-
shevih are reported to be evacuatino<
There Is nothing 10 Indicate, however,
that the vessels mentioned In the abov4
dispatch are either British or French. +,
VlEENA. May IS. Delayed, United
Press Foreign Minister Tohitoheri6
or Russia, today sent a wireless mes
sage to Foreign Minister Bella Kun e
Budapest declaring the UkralnIan rcd
army has crossed the Dncister Rixe9
and that The Rumanans are fleeing.
PARIS. May ~. United Press LIN
carrying out the inter-Allled occupa-
tion OF Smyrna the Greeks occupied
the city, the French the forts and Tho
British and Italians the suburbs II YVES
learned today.
~
PARIS, May II. United Press Tho
Italians have consented 10 the estab-
llshment OF Fiume as FREQ port, az
well as rellnquishlng their claims to =
portion OF the lstrian and Dalmstian
main lands, IL was earnedauthorita-
lively this afternoon. A complete sell
Element has not yet been reached, how
ever. as the Italians were said to be
pressing on their claim TO certain Adri-
alto Islands. e.
Evening journal., 1919-05-17
READING FIREMEN TO
VISIT WATER WITCH

A delegation OF fifteen or twenty
members Of the Neversink Fire Com
pany Of Reading will visit the Water
Witch Company Of this city tonight.
Il is understood they will present to
the local company a group picture OF
the members Of the Reading company.
The visitors are expected at the Water
Witch house at 100 o'clock this even
ing and a royal welcome has been
planned for them.
Evening journal., 1919-05-17
WORLD WAR COST
U. S. $23,363,OOO,OOO

WASHINGTON, May 81 United Press
Americas actual war expenditures
totalled S23.363.OOO,OO0. General March,
chief OF stan announced today. or dis
50 coo. 10000 represented normal govern
ment expenditures and S2i,2i9OOO,0OO
represented extra war costs. or this
Sii .OOO,OOO,OO0 was spent by the army.
In the Want Ads are good positions
for domestics and housekeepers.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1919-04-25
MEN Of TWO FAMOUS
DIVISIONS ARE C0MINC
Rainbow and 35th Soldiers To Be
Discharged Al Camp Travis.
Through Guthrie Next
Week

Oklahoma men u the as,h division
vii So fhrouzh Guthrie neat week
on IN n waY fo camp Travis. wh,re
they viii b. dIscharred eariy neat
month The famous RalnhoA div -.on
will also be- sent 20 Camp Travis The
starr sili b. made 'onighi from Nev
York
Apparently soe oasuais are expected
90 Camp Travis "a hin ihc mex fWo
werks. acecrdir- io Information ~
faved b ihe d.mnbl ration desach.
msni Wedns .day They wlii nor begin
20 arrive however, until next week
and he next fep das. ihs demobHi.
Eaiion deia1 hmfni vii have feu m.n
20 handle
The dsfaohmsni from fhe i2nd divi-
slor ~in inciads i-o men from she
ssh infantry who will leave Scw
York 'odsy 4 de'achmen' 81 - mn
from Base Hosafal No j. vii icave
Camp Merritt April 60 for Camp
Travis
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1919-04-25
REGISTRATION BOOKS
WILL CLOSE TONIGHT
If You Would Vote In Road
Bond Election Or For Change
of City Charter. May O.
You Must Register

Registration hooks will close AZ nl
o'clock loalehl II fou have nui -
ready rogisieffd hefIer 10 - tonight
otaersiao you eni not ho permitted
fo vote ln ne fosd bond election on
STAY
1ae election 10 amend ihe eliy char.
foa pros .aiur fof seven members 81
tho syhool board eii also h. held on
NAY 9 if sou want % vote Ia that
eie.llou sou musi register
1he latter proposition s proHahi,
more important to fae citizenship of
Guthrie az la the carrying 81 ihe rosa
houds
Men ehn have become ~ exc re.
gently men Who havr removed n0m
eir elI pres Intls ami women eHo
hase nof REGISTERED should Do 30 ia.
might without fail
fo'iowin "a fhr name anf lo.stlou
~ 'onr registrar
Guthrie CTS wari J rge.intt
1eaeuc laY
Guthrie riH Ward ; Precinct
Fn conner 0i Ela rrrklns
Guthrie cay ward 3 rfrelntfs
a q brown gfn Fasi ohishana
Guthrie tIp Ward :. rfrlln,f
} 81 krneer i0s Fast wsfne
CHiane rNy ward 3 Precinct
- a Iunfer. corner nrnad and iisf
rlfon
Cnihno cliy Ward pfeelncf
Frank rIrait rornrf raarnaef
Cuihne Ciy ward rfsf.nef
" Ihrnhari CORNER tinh and
Warner
Cuihrie city wara Z Precinct
Raiph Morraou aia Nonh MINI
Cufhuo Cify ward SIS Carrie
Afiev. 1907 West warner
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1919-04-25
Money Raised From Victory
Loan Will Bring Boys Home

New iork Afri SO The money
ralssd from ne Victor, Liberty loan
vii b. used 90 Iay for bringing Ihe
American troops home from Franco
ihe oost of fhsir demob zsfion. uarf
- she War Insurance claims - be
soldiers and sailors kiil'-l or .niard
IN the fIrhtlns. and will furnish funds
for fhe car q the wounded and for
The vocational training 81 ihs MANNED
srd other rst-wsr eKpsnsfs. Says a
r,presenfstive h.re u the iAbersy
'oan committees.
One % ilc biggest items az expense
wi b. for fbe fransgor atIon and - =
mobilization ~ the tro0ps. fhc c5si o.
which. from che fime me afmisfice
va sEntd unfi fhe army refarn.d
20 peace basis. wfu amount 70 ap-
proxim1fciy sZa-0.z7- 900. he adds
.h a safement @Thrre Nere aboaf
200 90 men oversees when enc fghf
ng ended Accord NJ % fhe army
transportation .xper'i if vii cos
tzea man 90 bring fhem from fh
fixhung lines IN France and Belg IN
% fbfir homes 10 me United States
T'his Nil make fhe fOsai transIorra-
ton bill tie40o Ho9. - which =.
Of.1 gfsl 90 rf.t.rs s.-rfe m far u thf
soliers 10 france. sl-se90.soo 'h-ir
fare Erross ihe Afianfic and slfs00.-
eo9 their transportation from United
Sisfe- pors 70 her homez
~ VIII take a. leass sen m0n1hs
the army aHthorfiet say. 20 compieas
TIE denob7izsfion % the froo-s from
overseas. Their maintenance IN that
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1919-04-25

p,F od nclu1us housing sinihang and
food. uiH amount co alou a. oopn09
ooa. q vtich i..s.tr 30 enl D. ior
fool
The dcmobll fifion tranepor ion
and malnfenan expense ~ fho
ga1 soldier who did nni get 80
Frame. wai amount 90 about So.
g1a.0V. bringing fhe total Tor fhs
whole army ~ ihe amouni already
siatrd. sz.s.1.1. .eeo. which vii make
auifo q hols ia The victory Liberty
Loan reesipss
There ar about 200 eo4 slek and
wourdei rofd'era sill being cared loF
r the Government hospitals The p.~
capita coz 0i car.n1 fo~ fh.s patients
d frurd - fhe army medicsl de-
raumeni a. So which bring fhe Soc
fs1 cest ~ shoe nos undergoing
ueafmsnt 80 fIi5too. .o80. Their are
elrhty army hosDifa~ to fhe rni'ed
State The oosf of fhoir opera'ion
-anges from = few hundred thousand
. 3 million dollars = year
The amoani ~ aar r.sk Insurance
IN Eovernmea hae outstanding ls
81 oeogs9. 900 The claims ALREADY
aied amount - 5000 ooe. nsii he
cider NUMBERING approximately
y 90 Rho were killed in action. Or
died - wounds accident and disease.
were Insured for tn full amoun' -
''e''s-, ese'h permitted under ne ian.
taeir elaine would aggregate s.zs 90
90. Payments On fhese claims will
b. made 81 the rafe 81 SO a nou-h
20 the Dependents Of each soldier.