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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-08
THREE VESSELS
SAIL WITH 7,4l9
YANKEE TROOPS
President Grant Due January
Is; Montana and South
Dakota Next Day
BY Associated Press

Washington, Jan. S.-The trans
port President Grant, the battleships
Montana and South Dakota, and the
hospital ship Comfort, have sailed
from France for New York with 2s4
officers and 7,419 men.
The President Grant is due Janu-
ary 16 with the Second Field Artil-
lery, Eighty-first Field Artillery,
Eighty-third Field Artillery, Head
quarters Detachment, Eighth Field
Artillery Brigade, Company II, Three
Hundred and Forty-seventh lnfan-
try, One Hundred and Thirteenth
Trench Mortar Battery. Sixty-nlne
casual officers and about Zoo SICK
and wounded. Most of these are reg
ular army units, except Company H.
Three Hundred and Forty-seNentn
Infantry, which is assigned TO camp
Dix and the One Hundred and mir
teenth Trench Mortar Battery.
The battleship Montana, due jan
uary II, has ON board the Third and
Fourth Trench Mortar Battalions,
complete, and a detail of seventeen
officers of the Fifty-sixth Coast Artil-
lery Regiment.
The battleship South Dakota, due
the same day. is bringing the Fifty
sixth Coast Artillery Regiment, less
Battery f, and the Four Hundred
and Forty-fourth Aero Squadron.
The Comfort. due January lin ad-
dition to naval personnel. has on
board seven officers and thirty-one
men of the army as sick and
wounded.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-08
Deaths and Funerals
Thomas A. Woods, Old
Nurseryman, Dies at So

Thomas A. Woods. aged SO years.
died Monday night at his home, 1918
North Sixth street. He was a wide
ly known nurseryman, holding the
record of planting approximately rs
per cent. of the city's shade trees.
Mr.. Woods was born in Perry
county. April 6, 1886, moving to
Harrisburg in 1912, where he has
since resided. He was q member and
an officer in the old English Pres
byterian Church, now the Market
Square Presbyterian Church, and
has been prominently identified with
the religious and chuch work of
the city during his entire life. He
is survived by a son, Robert w.
Woods and a daughter, Mrs. Leila
Hemperly.
Funeral services will be held at
his late home, Friday afternoon at
2 o'clock, the Rev. George Edward
Hawes, pastor of the Market Square
Presbyterian Church officiating. The
Rev. Henry w. A. Hanson, pastor
of the Messiah Lutheran Church,
will assist in conducting the servi-
ces. Burial will be in Camp Hill
Cemetery.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-08
Republicans Seek to
Learn Manner in Which
Large Fund Will Be Spent

Washington, Jan. S.-Republican
opposition to the 500, 100000 appro-
priation requested by President Will
son for European relief was mani
tested yesterday in both branches
of Congress. In the House, Repre-
sentative Moore, of Pennsylvania,
blocked consideration of a bill carry
ing the appropriation by refusing
unanimous consent to take it up
either to-day or Thursday. Chair
man Sherley, of the appropriations
committee, said. he would seek a
special rule to get action Thursday.
Senators Borah and Smoot an
nounced in the Senate that they
would oppose the measure unless
more information regarding plans
for the use of the money was forth
coming.
IF we have no more informa-
ton than is given in the Presidents
message" said Senator Borah, Il,
for one, will not vote for the appro-
priation. We are entitled to know
where this money is going, what
peoples are to be fed and the plans
and methods of carrying out the pro-
ject.
"I shall note vote this 500, 100000
| il it is to be expended by Mr.. Hoover
in the manner he expended funds
in this country. I'm not willing to
vote on generalizations. We must
have detailed facts"
Senator Smoot said he was sure
the appropriations committee would
not approve the Presidents request
unless more information was given.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-08
CHARITY BALL
NPENN-HARRIS
ON JANUARY 81
To Be One of Winters Social
Features; War Prevented
Last Years Affair

The big annual Charity Ball given
for the benefit of the Harrisburg
Associated Aids Society will again
be one of the big SOCIAL events of the
winter in Harrisburg. The affair
was not given last year because of
war conditions, but with the conflict
ended the financial committee of the
Associated Aids Society has become
busy and is planning IN event that
will surpass those of the past in both
size and quality.
The committee met yesterday aft
ernoon and made preliminary ar
rangements for the big event. Fri
day evening. January 81, was Sc
iected as the most suitable date for
the holding of the ball and the Penn
Harris Hotel as the most suitable
place.
The entire lower floor of the build
inS has been reserved for the ball,
a fancy dress affair, and dancing will
be held in bo.h the lounge and din
ingroom. These rooms Will be taste
fully decorated Tor the cveu:rg.
The space is limited. consequently
t1e number of tickets will be limited,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-08
Says Strong Drink Made
Him Climb Wrong Fire
Escape in Middle Of Night

Ed Sellers. Ala Granite street, was
called to police court for a hearing
to-day following his arrest shortly
after midnight when he was discov-
cred on the fire escape at the seo-
ond floor window sof the Rooms
Apartment, Third and Kelker str eets.
Howard Barnes, who lives on the
third floor, was reused from his
sleep when he heard the screams of
a woman on the second noo-. Rush
ing to his window. he said he saw
Sellers on the fire escape. He raiicd
to him to throw up his hands, and
Sellers obligingly complied, even
though Barnes did not have any gun,
he says. Police are inclined to ac-
cept Sellers statement that he made
O mistake. because he was declared
to have been drinking.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-08
MRS. SARAH MAMIE RILEY

! Mrs. Sarah NannIe Riley, aged II
years., died yesterday at, the home
of her daughter, Mrs, Charles Sartz,
511 South Front street. She is sur
vived by her daughter and the fol-
lowing sisters: Mrs. Kathryn Shirley,
Mrs. Ella Zollinger, all of this city,
and Mrs. Samuel McClune, Lancas-
ter. seven grandchildren and seven
great grandchildren. Funeral serv-
ices will be held Friday afternoon at
2 o'clock. Burial will be in the East
Harrisburg Cemetery. Mrs. Riley
was widely known and had many
friends here.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-08
TO HOLD COMMUNITY MEETING

A community meeting will be held
in the Stony Creek School, Middle
Paxton township, next Friday
evening. January II. Professor w
r. Zimmerman; assistant county
school superintendent, and H. G.
Niesley county, farm agent, will
speak. Miss Mayme willard is the
teacher of the school.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-08
MRS. KATHARINE THOMPSON

After lingering Illness Mrs. kath-
arine Thompson, of Tyrone, Pa, died
Monday morning. In former years
she was resident of this city, be-
ing the sister of Mrs. Harriet Mar
shall. of $50 North Sixth street.
Mrs. Thompson was in her seventy
sixth year and is survived by four
children, several grandchildren and
two sisters. Many friends in this
city and elsewhere mourn her de-
mise. Her funeral has been arrang-
ed for this afternoon in Tyrone.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-08
County School Directors
to Meet Here Next Month

School directors of Dauphin county
will hold their midwinter session in
Harrisburg Friday evening, February
ii and Saturday. February Is, in
courtroom No. /.
Addresses will be made by num-
Der OF speakers on topics of interest
to members of the directors associa-
tion. Professor Edwin E. Sparks.
president of Pennsylvania State Col
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-08

Mrs. Marlin +. C'msted chairmon of
the financial rommittea. which VIII
serve as the executive committee for
Tho ball, told to-day. Other mem-
bers of the committee include Miss
Arne Mccormick, Edwin 5. Herman,
Frank J. Brady and Henderson Gil
tert. Other committees are to he
announced later.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-08
STEEITON CLUB ELECTS
OFFICERS FOR YEAR 1919

The Steelton Club elected the fol-
lowing officers for the year: Presi-
dent, Frank A. Stees; vice-president,
Charles Newbaker; treasurer, w. f.
Houseman; secretary, Walter l..
Keister; board of governors, George
Bolton, Harry Coleman, Thomas
Gaffney and II. L. DrNss.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-08
DIES OF INFLUENZA

John D. Quinn, aged 81, 10 Chest-
nut street, died at $50 this morning.
of Spanish influenza, at the Harris
burg Hospital. He was admitted
there December 26. He was en-
ployed by the government at the
Marsh Run ordnance depots. A num-
Der of other influenza patients are
under treatment at the hospital.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-08
FRACTURES LEFT SHOULDER

Mrs. Edward Brown, aged SO. is
suffering the results of fall down
the cellar steps at her home at 324
Curtin. street. which caused a frac-
ture of her left shoulder. She was
admitted to the Harrisburg Hospital
late yesterday. Her condition was
reported as fair this morning.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-08

'ece; DIR. John /. Woodruff. of Sus-
quehanna University: Lindley III.
Dennis, state director of agricultural
education: and H. q. Niesley. Dau-
phin county far magent. will speak
at the sessions to be held here.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-08
MISS JOSEPHINE BOWERS

Miss Josephine Bowers, daughter
of j. c. Bowers, GAL Hamilton street,
died Sunday evening at Westminster,
Md. Funeral arrangements will be
announced later. Surviving her are
her father, a brother and q sister.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-08
IDAHO HOUSE ALSO RATs44Es

Boise, Idaho. Jan. qualification
by unanimous vote yesterday of the
national prohibition amendment
was the first legislative action of the
lower House of the fifteenth Idaho
Legislature, sworn in Monday morn-
ing.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-08
Colorado Is 18th State
to 0. K. Dry Amendment

Denver. Col, Jan. S.-The Senate
of the Colorado Legis' ature late
yesterday unanimously voted rati-
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-08
DAY OF PRAYER
FOR THE W.C.T.U
Special Services Tomorrow in
Zion Lutheran Church With
Different Leaders

The Day of Prayer arranged by
the w. C. T. U. of this district, will
be held tomorrow in the Zion Lu-
theran Church. beginning at 10 a. m.
For the first hour, 10 to IL o'clock.
Mrs. c. M. Spahr. president of the
East Harrisburg Union. will preside;
the Rev. DR.. S. Winfield Herman will
conduct the devotions and an ad-
dress will be made by the Rev. AL
fred n, Sayres. From IL. .05 to 1905
Mrs. Margaret Ellenberger. honorary
president of the Harrisburg Union.
VIII be in the chair. Brief addresses
Will be made by the Rev. DR.. Robert
Bagnell and Mrs. Sylvia Norrish.
From 1910 to 1.10 Mrs. Walter NJ.
F1shel, acting president of the Meade
w. c. I. u. will have charge Mrs.
). b. Wilson will conduct the devo-
tional services and John T. Olmsted
and II. b. Turner will speak.
From lis to ais Mrs. Samuel
Gardner, of the Harrisburg Union,
will preside. Mrs. ]. Carroll Kinter
will have the devotions and the Rev.
DIR. William NJ. Yates will be the
speaker. Special music will be a fea-
ture of the sessions.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-08

ratified the federal constitutions
prohibition amendment.
In the Senate the vote was unani-
nous. Eight Representatives voted
against the ratification in the House,
Oklahoma is the nineteenth state to
ratify the amendment.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-08
ANNOUNCE ENGAGEMENT

Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse F. Smith, of
Colonial Acres, Progress. Pa, an
nounce the engagement of their
daughter, Miss Margaret Smith, 10
Ray Griffith Hoover, of 226 North
street. this city. The wedding will
be pre-Lenten event.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-08

fication of the federal prohibition
amendment.
The House of Representatives
previously had acted in favor of the
resolution. Colorado, dry state, is
the eighteenth state to ratify the
measure.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-08
Oklahoma RatiGes;
Only 8 Oppose Action

Oklahoma City, Okla. Jan. s.
The oklahoma Legislature yesterday
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-08
Children's Ribbed Hose

Sale Price, thursday, Pair
These are fine two-thread ribbe
fast black. Sizes range from to
markably special.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-08

Sale Price, Thursday
Here's a big value. Fleeced lin
ed, high neck, long sleeves and an
kle length in sizes "a to SO. All at
thu one price.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-08
Ladies' Black Cotton H

Sale Price Thursday, Pair.
Fast black cotton hose, double 81
heel, slightly imperfect. Sizes. S1A to
wonderful lot of hosiery.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-08
"When a Child Droops ="

Hurry mother Relieve the little stomach, liver and
bowels of souring food, bile and posons Look at the
tongue Children love take harmless "Cascarets" be-
Cascarets like candy-only 10 cents tool
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-03-10
IRISH OFFICERS
ASK HOME RULE
Men Who Served in the British Army,
ton King George Asking That Irish
Homo Rule Be Submitted to Peace
Conference.

London. March 10.--A petition has
been submitted to King George, signed
by a number of Irish officers who
served in the British Army during the
submitted to the peace conference.
Among the signers are Major Gener-
al Sir William b. Hinkle. commander
of the sixteenth irish division in
France; Brig. Gen. Dayreli T. Ham
mon; Col Sir Henry Q. Grattan- Bel
lewe, descendant OF the famous Irish
statesman Horny GraStan; Col Sir
Thomas c. Miles; Stephen l.. Gwynn,
former member of the house of COM
mons for Galway; Capt. Healy. nephew
of Timothy NJ. Healy; Sir Thomas II.
G. Esmonde. on behalf OF son killed
in the battle OF Jutland, and Mrs.
William H. X. Redmond and Mrs.
Thomas NJ. Kettle on behalf of their
husbands who were killed in the war.
The petition claims that 100000 men
in Ireland and an equal number of
Irish from Great Britan's overseas
dominions volunteered for service in
return home, Notwithstanding the fact
that the home rule act was a great ma
tional demand they find the situation
worse than ever and therefore pray
the king to submit the issue to the
peace conference in Paris"
Sim Feiners who have been In
termed in England have been released
in patches during the last few days. A
score returned to Dublin on Sunday.
Among those recently released from
Holloway prison. London, was Count
ess Georgina Markievicz, who, accord
ing to the Daily Sketch, is likely to at
tend the meeting of the house OF COM
mons on Monday and claim the seat
for st. Patrick,s-division of Dublin to
whicH stFs" was elected at the recent
general elections.
1t is pointed out that the question of
her eligibility to the seat will arise. as
her husband is a Polish count who
was never naturalized. She. therefore,
is said to be legally Pole.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-03-10
COMMITTEE OPPOSES
TEMPLE OF JUSTICE
Reports Bill For Indefinite Postpone.
ment and Warm Debate Results -
Bill in House Calls For Resubm,s-
sion Of Suffrage Question.

Dcs Moines, March l0.-Warm de-
bate resulted today In the Iowa SEN
ate when the appropriations commit
tee recommended indefinite post pone-
ment OF the Kimball bill to appropriate
$75o,O00 for temple of justice and SOL
der and sailor memorial building on
the capitol grounds. Senator kimbail
Senator Ball opposed the bill.
The appropriations committee favor
ably reported the bill to appropriate
$4,000 to send returned members OF
the l6Sth infantry to meet the Rainbow
division when 1t returns home.
Full suffrage for women thru consti-
tutlonal amendment was proposed in
the Iowa house today by Wilson. OF
Mahaska, and referred to committee.
In the senate the Hoidoegol bill
granting women primary suffrage was
made a special order for tomorrow a.
IL a. M. on motin OF Senator Fraile,
after the author of the measure had
sought to set action for Wednesday
next week.
Before the full suffrage amendment
could be submitted to popular vote 1t
would have to pass both houses Of two
successive legislatures.
Opponents OF the primary suffrage
bill declared the action OF the senate
in making the bill a special order Of
business for Tuesday indicated prob
able defeat OF the measure. The vote
the six absent senators could decide the
issue.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-03-10
WILSON HAS A COLD.
President Forced 70 Remain In His
Room on Board Ship.

Hoom on oooFo SUlp.
[By Wireless to the Associated Press.
On Board the U. s. 8. George WASH,
ington, March l0.-President Wilson Is
suffering from q cold and altho 1t Ia
less troublesome today no remained In
his room the greater part Of the time
on the advice Of Rear Admiral Carey
T. Grayson. his medical attendant. that
he keep as quiet as possible.
The president Is spending most Of his
leisure on the voyage In reading. The
George Washington Is expected to ar
rive at Brest, as originally planned.
March 13, and the president will pro-
ceed Immediately thence to Paris. VAR
ious conferences are being arranged by
wireless for him to take place Friday,
March IA.
President Wilson expects to take UP
at once work OF the most active order
upon his arrival in Paris. There will
be no letup until the most important
matters are disposed of. Then he
probably will take the expected trip
to Belgium and the devastated regions
of northern France. The date Of this
journey, however. has not been decided
upon by the president.
President Wilson atterded church
services Sunday morning in the mess
hall Of the George Washington, the
crew minsling with the congregation.
which consisted principally of blue
Jackets
The president received several wire
less messages from Secretary Of State
Lansing at Paris relative to the pro-
ceedings Of the peace conference.
As the George Washington plowed
ahead today she encountered q fresh
ening wind and heavy seas.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-03-10
PAPAL CoNslsToRY TODAY.
Pope Will Appoint New Bishops and
Review War Work,

Rome, March 9.-Pope Benedict will
hold a secret consistory on Monday
The purpose Is to appoint new bishops.
but 1t is understood the pontIn will
take this opportunity to deliver an al
location in which, after recapitulating
what the holy see did during the war
to benefit humanity, he will touch on
the grave. problems of the present mo-
,mcnt.
Another consistory Will be held after
peace has been concluded, probably
next December when Pope Benedict
will announce the names of two cardi-
nails chosen in the consistory of De-
cember. 1916. formal announcement OF
whose names has been reserved. 1t IS
supposed they are the Archbishops Of
Munich and Prague.
The pope is expected at that time to
create several new cardinals, the name
of Monsignor Bonzano, apostolic dele
gate at Washington, being mentioned in
this connection
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-03-10
IOWA BOY CITED FOR BRAVERY.
Arthur r. Brandt Deesassd, Cited Fer
Extraordinary Hsroism.

Washington. March 10.--AmonG this
citations for bravery among overseas
forces is the following.
Corporal Arthur r. Brandt tdcceas-4
cd), Company Il. 16sth Infantry, "a. =.
No. 100a4a.l For extraordinary heroism
In action northeast OF yerdun. France.
Oct. 10. 1918. After his company had
heen in action three days during the
attack on the Cote DC CAst!!icn md
was 10 be relieved. cc=::>c=.! rsndts
volunteered, &c :.!AA thA eomnany To
n position Of security in tho rear which
he had selected. While tho relief was
being made under shell fire. this soi-
der and four others were severely
wounded by q, bursting she'll Rcaiix-s
ing that his wound would prove fatal.
Corporal Brandt, while being carried
on n stretcher. indicated the route to
be taken by the company, being
wounded in the face and scarcely abba
to talk Through his extraordinary
fortitude and will power the company
was able to reach its position over Diff
ficult terrain and under enemy fire.
Corporal Brandt died from his woundo
! next day Next OF kin. Mrs. W. u.
Brandt. mother, Postville, iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-03-10
WANT DISABLED SOLDIER NAMES
Federal Board For Vocational Educa-
ton Ready to Aid Injured Men,

Washington, March 10.--Some $4,000
disabled men were discharged from the
army before the federal board for vo-
cational education were permitted to
establish contact with such men in
army hospitals in order to deal with
their cases. The board now desires to
get in touch with these men so as to
acquaint them with the benefits which
congress has provided for them
The board in statement today,
asked persons knowing of any such
disabled soldiers to send their names
and addresses to its headquarters in
Washington.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-03-10
SHIP BUILDERS
RETURN TO WORK
Seattle Strike Declared Officially End.
cd by Metal Trades Couneii--45. 900
Mon Return to Shipyards Tomorrow
at Old Wages and Conditions.

Seattle Wash, March lo.-The strike
of $1,000 shipyards workers in Seattle
Tacoma and Aberdeen, in effect since
Jan. 81, was officially decared off by
officers of the metal trades council last
night and tho owners Of steel ship
plants at Seattle and Tacoma an.
nounced today that the yards viii re-
open tomorrow morning. The men are
to return to work az the wage scale aud
under :hc working conditions prevail
n. whom the strike was called,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-03-10
FORMER UNION WOMAN DEAD.
Mrs. j. G. Lounsberry. Of Near OeIrich.
S. D., Passes Away.

Special to meS-Repuhncan.
Union, March 10.-Word was re-
ceived here today Of the death Of Mrs.
}. G. Lounsberry, at her home near
Oelrich S. D., and announcing the fun
eral here Tuesday The cause of death
was not given In the message.
Mrs. Lounsberry was n resident OF
Hardin county nearly all her life. Her
maiden name Mas Jane Whitney. She
left here about three years ago 10
make her home in South Dakota.
Mrs. Lounsberry Is survived by three
sons, Fl. c. and Dell Iounsbcrry. of
Oelrlch. S. d., and w. G. I-ounsberry.
of Conrad. A sister, Mrs. Martha
I.ounsberry. and three nephews. II. c.
and c. c. Lounsberry. and Judge r. +.
Cummings, live at Marsilaiituwii.
The funeral viii t,e here T"es =
day. The body Is expected to arrive
here today.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-03-10
NATIONS LEAGUE SUBSTITUTE.
Senator Frelynhausen Proposes Inter.
national Agreement,

Washington. March 10 "A statement
favoring international agreements be-
tween the nations 10 prevent war II
possible but opposing the proposed
league OF nations. was proposed today
by Senator f'reiynhausen, republican,
OF New Jersey. He advocated specific
provisions providing for the withdrawal
OF nations, for exclusion OF domestic
questions from the leagues members
and not binding the United States to
fight wars for other nations.