Jerry on the Job CJg§= hf ! OUOViCDM'O / WWTZKT \ M j T)OG Stuff- a N\CE . I KN fR\<3H SV\Ooi.9\fc^oY—/ J T, I / 1 S \\ %If "" W " > s»™ «■» m '**^ r -"~ /L» " ' FOUR CLEM SCORES IN LIVE BIRD SHOOT To Decide State Championship on Saturday; Darkness Ends Big Handicap Event As a result of a tie-up in yesterday's annual State live bird shoot at Fourth and Division streets, Harrisburg will have another big event on Saturday. Four crack shots ended the yearly handicap event last evening with a clean score of twenty birds killed. They were, "Wellington" (G. Hepler), Harrisburg; Jzzy Hoffman. Philadel phia; James E. Schmcck, Wyomissing. and Peter Kline, of Fleetwood. Fred W. Dinger, of Harrisburg, present holder of the championship trophy quit with a score of 19. The shoot-oft on Saturday will be for the trophy and championship and will take place during the team match between Dauphin and Cumberland county shooters. There will also be a sweepstake match. Shooting will start at 10 o'clock. It was agreed late last night to have a twenty bird race to de cide the Slate honors. Shoot Ends I,ate The State shoot ended at dark last night with much dissatisfaction on the part of the officials of the Harrisburg Sportsmen's Association. Among the seventy-six entries in yesterday's event, not one shooter had any censure for the Harrisburg men. An outsider mixed things up badly, and a score of] shooters were obliged to remain in Harrisburg because he carried one of the score sheets around in his pocket until a late hour last night, making a settlement impossible until the sheet was turned over to the officials. The four shooters with high scores divided $243.30. For second money, amounting to $182.40, four shooters, including Fred W. Dinger, of Harris burg, present State champion, tied with a total of 10 with live others. Ten shooters with scores of IS di vi ted $121.60, and a large number \vLfi scores of 17 each divided fourth ifleney, $«o. so. Lights were burning and a heavy rain was falling when the last ten lncn stepped to the traps to complete their entries. An eight-bird match preced ing the championship shoot delayed the latteV and caused much inconveni ences, a number of shooters with drawing before they started on the third round. The birds were fast and the field poor. The handicaps and scores follow: Scores and Handicaps Shugnrs (28)-18; Donson (27)-18; Pyle (28)-lS; Bellman (27)-13; Oli ver (2 S ) -18: Meily <27)-12; 11. W. Cummings (2G)-11; Fergueson (27)- 15; C. P. Smith (28)-17; C. 15. Keys (27)-16; Foster (26)-18; Pomeralnlng < 27)-16; Coleman (29)-19: Crosby (2S)-18; Adams (28)-18; Dinger (2S). 19; Graves (2S)-19; K. A. Utter (27)- 16; G. C. Miller (27)-1 6; Browncll (28)-16; l!cn Reese (27)-17; D. 11. Wagner (27)-14; W. IS. Iloover (27)- 15; C. K. Tlumer (28)-18; W. H. Smith < 27)-0; Shaffer (27)-16; D. Moore (27)-17; C. Haas (28)-14; Shin ier (27)-17; Mart Stewart (2S) -17; Van LeSande f27»-13; Grover (27)-16; A. J. lloff<27)-1 5; R. M. Green (27)- 17; Schwarz (28)-12; Hunter (27)- 38; Ward Moore (28)-16; J. Purely ( 28)-l 6; W. A. Miller (27)-19; Kishe'l (28)-20: Sclimeck (27)-20; Elsenhour (27)-17: Sehnoyer (27)-1G; J. Ging rich (27)-15; Bogar (28)-17; Herr (28)-l5; W. H. Lcnker (28)-17; G. Strohm (27)-IS; C. F. Grove (28)-17; Mac Miller (27)-17; Fred Wertz (27)- 17; Dec Wertz (29)-17; Peter Cline (27)-20; Kd Hoffman (27)-17; Jake Daubert. (28)-16; C. Christ (27)-18; I. Hoffa (27)-18; Hull (27)-17; Mel rath (28)-17; Pratt (28)-13; Matte <on (27)-16: H. C. Hoffman (29)-20; Tebb (28)-19; Budd (28)-19; Spicer (28)-17; GrolY (27 )-17; Brenneman (27)-15: Shearer (271-17; Trltt (26)- 13; Trivits (27)-6; withdrawn; Buck svalter (27)-1 8; Relwig (2S)-6, with- Irawn; It. J. Alerrig (27)-6. IjUXICMIII'RG CABINET QUITS By Associated Press Luxemburg, via Amsterdam and .ondon. 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ESTABLISHED 10 YEARS ' TUESDAY EVENING, PUNK TELLS SECRET BEFORE DEPARTURE Announces a Quiet Wedding on January 30; Bride Is Firom New Oxford Special to The Telegraph Gettysburg, Pa., Feb. 23,. —"Eddie" Plank handed up another sensation last night when he announced that he had been quietly married to Miss Anna C. Myers, of New Oxford, on January 30. Plank broke his secret to friends as he was about to board the train for the South. Mrs. Plank joined her husband at New Oxford and will accompany him to the training camp. The news of Plank's marriage cauje as a complete surprise even to his most immediate friends. The pair were married at Hldgwood, N. J., and returned to their homes after a brief wedding tour. The marriage is a culmination of a ro mance that began some years ago. The present Mrs. Plank Is a daugh ter of Mrs. Sarah Ellen Myers, of New Oxford, and has been living with her mother. "Eddie" Plank has been a fre quent visitor to the Myers home dur ing his vacations after the playing seasons and has known his bride since her birth. Before ho left town Eddie said to a friend: "Yes, lam married. I suppose you will hear about it to-morrow, but I wanted to keep it a secret until I left for Spring training. Mrs. Plank will meet me and go along South where we train." Plank is 40 and his bride 26 years old. Harrisburg Giants Under New Management At a meeting at 432 South street last, night the Keystone Athletic Asso ciation was reorganized. This asso ciation will back the Harrisburg Giants, one of the greatest aggrega tions of colored baseball players in I Pennsylvania. Colonel C. W. Stroth- | ers was elected president and treas-1 urer and Ernest Clay will be the cap tin. C. W. Zedricks, sport writer, will accompany the team on trips. Other officers elected are: Secretary, J. Cann; directors, G. Barton, A. Baxter, li. Curtis, A. Quann; official scorer. J. Hoffman. Last week the Giants gave a benefit social which proved a big success. By request they will hold another social March 17, St. Patrick's Day. TheGlants this year will be composed of almost entirely new talent. Of the old mem bers that remain are Captain Karnest Clay. John Manning, Jack Potter. Budd Carpenter, A. Jordan. The new talent includes V). Baxter. IT. Jordan, 11. Dunlap, J. Bowman, P. Alexander, J. Christian, J. Hawkins, J. Manning and F. Banks. Sport News at a Glance The Supervisor's department of the Bell Telephone Company defeated the Superintendent's, margin 104 pins. G. I>\ Touchard and W. M. Wash burn won the national indoor tennis doubles championship yesterday at New York, defeating Karl Behr and T. R. Pell in five sets, 7-5, 3-6, 3-6, 6-2, 6-3. The American Association season will open April 14. Wolgast put up SI,OOO forfeit yes terday to meet Leach Cross on Fri day. The Beading Wharton school team last night defeated the Philadelphia Wharton tossers at Reading, score 29 tc 21. The Neidig Memorials lost night de feated the Ford five, score 18 to 13. Tn Ihe Casino league the Orpheums last night defeated the Nationals, mar gin 11 pins. Prank Palmer's team last night won the Pine Street Presbyterian Sunday school league game, defeating Mrs. H. B. Dull's class, margin 21 pins. The Braves won last night's P. R. R. Y. M. C. A. bowling league contest, defeating the Senators, margin 63 pins. Penn-State wrestlers last night de feated the Lehigh mat men, score 19 to 1. All hotels in Havana have been dossed against Jack Johnson. Central grammar school of Steclton last night won from Woodward five, score .'io to 13. The Waps defeated the Braves in the Elks' league contest last night, mar gin 51 pins. The Federals, in the Holtzman duck pin league, last night won over the Tri-Staters, margin S3 pin 3. PREMIUMS ADVANCED By Associated Press ' London, Feb. 23, 4.05 p. m.—The Lloyds underwriters have advanced war risk premiums on trans-Atlantic passages nearly one-half. Coastal risks also have been increased. Lloyds' rate for trans-Atlantic passages is now from one to one-quarter to one and one-half per cent. ATLANTA. 254 la. hifh WHITBY. IK i„. hi(h ARROW COLLARS TAYLOR REPUES TO GRANDSTAND MAYOR [Continued from First I'agc.] job or admit that he only offered the resolution for grandstand purposes. At the last meeting of Council the i Mayor submitted wnat he called a i "plan," merely a repetition of what [ had been discussed by the councilmen I prior to the session. However, he de clared that he had no information on the subject and ironically added that neither he nor Mr. Gorgas "were mind readers." In replying to the Mayor's letter of inquiry Mr. Taylor says: Honorable John K. Royal, and Fellow- Members of Council, Harrisburg, Penna.: Gentlemen —In response to your let ter of inquiry regarding thte work of this department I beg to say that we have always stood ready to cheerfully furnish, whenever requested, full in formation concerning its past work and its plans for the future. We are especially glad to do so in this pres ent instance, since we have no desire to accuse you of being "mind readers." In this connection I feel compelled to remark, however, that in my opinion the quickest and most accurate way in which to begin securing an answer to a problem is to frankly seek the opinion of the persons charged with the conduct of the work in question. This seems far better—not to say more courteous—than to first publish a so lution to tae problem and to then seek the information upon which to base the answer. You have inquired regarding the construction work which this depart ment plans to do during this year, and the manner in which it is to be done. The main piece of construction, and the only one of any magnitude, is the opening of the Parkway road from its present terminus to Reservoir Park. In addition to this there will be. the grading of the river banks, the in stallation of two lighting systems, the construction of a concrete arch bridge and a golf club house, and the grading of the Sycamore playground. There will, of course, be a number of other small constructions, such as the build ing of a few fountains, some small foot bridges, the rebuilding of tennis courts, and many other minor works. These latter are so small, and will be done at such odd times as our summer's work permits, that they need scarcely be considered, in connection with your present question, especially as none of them can be begun at this time. And now just a few words regarding the ilrst-mcntioned works, and the reasons for not beginning them at this season of the year.- Contracts for the golf club house and the concrete bridge were both awarded last Decem ber; thus these works are In the hands of the respective contractors, who are at liberty to begin at any time. The fact that tTicy have not begun to date is merely an evidence of their good judgment and common sense. Both of these contracts were awarded at How prictrr, ana neither contractor would be warranted in prosecuting the work, except under favorable con ditions. nor could we compel their beginning at this time. In addition, both contractors have their own or ganizations, and neither work will re quire more thah a few men. Indeed the cost for materials in both eases form the large part of the contract price. The above remarks apply with even more force to the installation of the lighting systems. These contracts were let at actual cost, and what labor is involved will be readily handled by the contractor's present organization. Moreover, to attempt this work under the present weather conditions would be to ruin the parks. In the case of the Sycamore play ground, the amount of grading to be done this year is less than you evi dently assume to be necessary. It is essentially a case of making shallow cuts and (ills, and we have every con fidence in our own opinion when we say this is NOT a time to do light grading. There remains the Parkway road and the river bank grading. This lat ter we expect to do with our own force of men, because the greatly varying conditions obtaining along the river front, and the fact that the work will be mainly the fine grading and plant ing of the slopes, make this the cheap est and the only satisfactory way of obtaining the desired results." It seems almost too superfluous to say that no such grading as that contemplated can be done while the river banks are either solid with frost or muddy with surface P.iawing. The statement has been made that wo have already done grading along these banks. This is true, and' we did it for the very sufficient reason that we could ,at that time, get the fill for nothing. It was a good business proposition for the city, but only be cause the fill was free and because we attempted nothing but rough grading which lias long since been completed' If you wish to sec the effect of grading steep slopes while the slopes and the till are in a frozen condition, we sug gest that you examine the above work The fill north of "Hardscrabble" is being placed by contract, under terms especially advantageous to the city The control of the labor on this work' of course, lies with the contractor A mere glance at the banks in this sec tion should show anyone whether or not line grading would bo feasible at this time of the year. In my report for last year I stated that the land necessary for the Park way was "practically" all acquired We are especially desirous of opening the road this year, and we expect to accomplish this. There is. however a small piece of land of about one-third of an acre to which we must get title This has been partially promised, but has not as yet been acquired. Yet this small tract controls the passing of the title (which title has been definitely promised) or that piece of land upon which nearly all of the heavy work of road grading will be done. I mention these farts to answer your question concerning the legal status of these lands. It is possible that were it de sirable, some arrangement might be made whereby the road construction might lie started, but this would be far from desirable. The construction of this road will constitute what Is known as light grading, by which it is meant that the excavations will be comparatively shallow and the fills rntlier low, and that the total yardage involved will be HARRISBURG «£%& TELEGRAPH relatively light. Your reference to the grading of the Pennsylvania Railroad freight sheds is an unfortunate com parison. To anyone acquainted with work of this character. It Is perfectly clear that a steam shovel can work rather easily and economically, mak ing cuts of from ten to twenty feet, even though the top three or four feet of, the cut be frozen so as to require blasting, or be soft from spring thaw ing. It is also equally clear to him that in shallow cuts where horses and plows would be used, such work would be highly tnipraetical. There is no parallel between the two cases. But In addition to the above points there is the very important one that we have embankments to make out of the materials from these cuts—und neither frozen lumps of earth nor a sticky clay road could well be considered lit ma terial to work with. These (Ills must be made over swampy ground, whose drainage alone Is one of the problems of this road, and a problem which we do not care to solve until we can distinguish springs and true swamp conditions from what are simply boggy condi tions due to spring thaws. We expect to have this work done by contract, because we believe that it can be more economically done in this way. To place this work under contract, however, will require that still more work be done. We have been preparing these plans at such times during the winter as opportuni ties permitted, but had laid our plans as above outlined, and have never de sired to give the Impression that these plans were complete. I have tried to give you in some de tail our plans for this year and our reasons for not beginning the work at this season. I wish to assure you that I fully appreciate the conditions of business and realize the widespread want. Indeed I myself have worked in the mills so long that I am probably more familiar than the other members with the , want existing—and which I have trtcd to alleviate, as far as I was able. Tet I cannot but feel that, had I been the one to propose starting the work in my department under present weather conditions I would have been pilloried far and wide as an unscrupulous politician, who threw common sense and honesty to the winds in an effort to give some fa vored henchman work at the citv's expense—and this too by some of your strongest supporters. I am quite well aware that my re fusal to start this work is being used as politl.-aT capital by some, but I am also convinced that the people of Har risburg expect jne to act as a conscien tious steward. This I intend to do despite all efforts to misconstrue my actions. I trust that I have furnished in suf fletont detail the informations which you desire, but if there is anything further which you desire in this mat ter, I shall be most happy to furnish it. Respectfully submitted, M. HARVEY TAYLOR, Superintendent of Parks and Public Property. Three Local Men Are Honored by Group 5, Pennsylvania Bankers At the annual meeting' of Group No. 5, Pennsylvania Bankers' Association, held at Wilson college, Chambers burg, yesterday, Donald McCormlck, president of the Dauphin Trust com pany, Harrisburg, was unanimously elected president. Andrew S. Patterson, secretary and treasurer of the Union Trust company, Harrisburg, declined re-election as secretary and treasurer, and R. H. Passmore, of Chambcrsburg, was elect ed in his place. Henry W. Stubbs, of Steelton, was elected chairman of the executive committee. The meeting at Chambersburg was one of the most successful in the his tory of Group No. 5. Following din ner at Wilson college, which was at tended by 200, Judge \V. Rush Gillan made the address of welcome for the people of Chambersburg; and Dr. Anna J. McKeag, of Wilson college, welcomed the bankers in behalf of Wilson college. Vocal and instru mental selections were given by stu dents of the college, and two addresses followed. Deputy Attorney General Jesse E. B. Cunningham, talked on "The Property Owner and His Fire Insurance Rates." "Banking" was the subject of a talk by W. S. Evans of the American Insti tute, Philadelphia. Entertainment Nets $75 For German War Relief The local fund for the Red Cross and war relief of Germany and Aus tria was swelled more than $75 by the benefit concert of the AlaennercUor Society at Uic hail at 219 North street last evening. 1 Edward Moeslcin made a strong ap peal for Americans to stand- by Ger many with moral and llnancial sup port, and brought forth rounds of ap plause from German sympathizers, who crowded the hall. The local relief fund has been in creased more than SSOO by the money and gold trinkets exchanged for the iron rings. Drafts for $2,500 and SBOO have already been forwarded to the German Ambassador. Stricken With Fatal Heart Attack at Stone Quarry John W. Duttenhofer; aged 56, 1421 Penn street, fell dead at the stone quarries at the Dauphin county alms house this morning shortly before 10 o'clock. Heart failure was the cause of death. He is survived by two daughters, Ills mother, three brothers and one sister. Mr. Duttenhofer operated the crusher used at the quarries and was standing beside the machinery when he died. FULE BRIEFS IN FRANK CASE Washington, Feb. 23.—Attorney Genera! Grioe and Solicitor Dorsey filed briefs in the Supreme Court to day In connection with their nrffument against reversal of the Georgia Fed eral Court's decision refusing a habeas corpus roloase to Leo M. Frank, sen tenced to die for the murder of Alary PUagau, a factory girl. JOHNSON FIGHT IS NOW UNCERTAINTY Colored Champion Unable to Reach Juarez by March 6; May Arrest Fugitive Special to The Telegraph El Paso, Texas, Feb. 23.—Virtual postponement of the Jack Johnson- Jess Wlllard boxing bout was admitted late yesterday by Jack Curley, the pro moter. It was believed that Johnson could not arrive at Juarez, Mexico, on the border here, from Havana by way of any Mexican seaport by March 6. Curley, however, declared that he believed Johnson would arrive safely at Juarez within a short time after the original date; but he did not make known how he would make his way through the ports held by Carranza to the. Villa lines. The Carranza officials have announced their Intention of ar resting Johnson on the ground that he is a fugitivo from justice in the United States. Johnson cabled from Cuba to Cur ley that if it were considered impos sible to hold the light in Juarez the bout, could be held in Havana. Cur ley, however, declared that he would not consent to this, since all matters hail been arranged at Juarez. Curley declared again that no other boxer would be substituted for John son. He said that Johnson would need at least a week's training at Juarez before the fight. This week, with the time required for Johnson's trip through Mexico, even should he encounter no great difficulty, would make it impossible for him to figlit on March (j. Willard Is continuing his training at his camp on this side of the boundary. SMOKERS' LEAGUE STARTS On Enola Y. M. C. A. floor last night, the Smokers league opened the season. The Even Steven team won from the King Oscar tossers, margin 5 8 pins. The Counsellors defeated the Taros, margin 4 pins. Games will be played each week. | Experienced Their Chm" | "Bull" Durham is not the smoke of novices or dabblers in tobacco enjoyment, but of connoisseurs, smokers of experience, whose tastes have been trained to a fine discrimination and appreciation of tobacco quality. These men—and their name is legion—prefer the fresh cigarettes they roll for themselves with mellow, delicious "Bull" Durham tobacco to any other kind. Their expert preference has made it smart, fashionable, correct, to "roll your own" with GENUINE BULL DURHAM SMOKING TOBACCO The delicate, rich, mellow-sweet fragrance of this leaf can only be retained in the bulk tobacco in the Ask for free pack "Bull" Durham sack, and enjoyed in the fresh- a * e of "p<>p't*" rolled cigarette. That is why "Bull" Durham Wlth '° ch 5t ' ack J&j& | hand made cigarettes have a distinctive, unique, delightful aroma, found in no other JmE cigarettes and in no other tobacco. That's why ffl ;|f SSSSSSI "Bull" Durham gives experienced smokers ill || imVlfisgL^fls throughout the world supreme enjoyment and wholesome satisfaction. JH I |Hfp Mustr»ted Booklet, showing correct I H way to "Roll Your Own" Cigarette*, and fc( ® jp <£. Tt. package of cigarette papera, will both be lui I |BbI!HWWwHHWWH i mailed, free, to any add rets in U. S. on I request. Address "Bull" Durham, Durham, N. C. H| THE AMERICAN TOBACCO COMPANY j FEBRUARY 23, 1915. EVELYN INCIDENT IS NEAHING CLOSE U. S. Not Likely to Forward Re plies to Latest British and German Notes By Associated Press Washington, Feb. 23.—President Wilson views the sinking of the Amer ican steamer Evelyn in the North Sea as a tragic aeident, h« told callers to-day and has been unofficially in formed that her captain was not fol lowing a safe course laid out for him. He added that warnings had been given that mines were planted in the area in which the Evelyn was sunk. The President indicated he has not yet determined whether replies will be sent to the recent notes from Ger many and Great Britain on the war zones and the use of the American flag. The sinking of the Evelyn and the international situation generally were discussed at the cabinet meeting which was the briefest in months. It was Indicated that no further action would be taken until further details were obtained and the administration saw nothing in the incident "able to cause international complications. It was said to be practically cer tain that no replies will be sent to the latest British and German notes. OPENING OF DARDANELLES WOULD BENEFIT AMERICANS By Associated Press New York. Feb. 23.—1f the Dar danelles should be opened by the Brit ish and French fleets, thereby releas ing vast suplies of grain from Russia and the Danubian countries, there would be an immediate and radical change in the situation which in this country is keeping up the price of wheat, according to C. H. Canby, president of the Chicago Board of Trade. This statement Mr. Canby made while testifying to-day at the in vestigation of the State Attorney Gen eral Into the causes of the high price of wheat, bread and flour. WHARTON TEAM BACK; FIRST CAME FRIDAY Members of University of Penn sylvania Alumni Will Attend; Locals vs. Middletown After an absence of several weeks from local floors the Wharton School five will resume home games Friday night. They will play the Middletown All-Stars on Cathedral floor. Last night at Middletown the Whar ton tossers lost to the All-Stars, score 32 to 30, Middletown took a big lead in the opening half. The Harrlsburg ers outclassed their opponents during the second period, but could not over come the big lead. An interesting feature at the Friday night game will be the presence of a large number of University of Penn sylvania alumni members. One sec tion will be given over to these rooters, who are anxious to see the Wharton five make good. INDEPENDENTS PLAY TO-NIGHT The first mid-week basketball game of the season will be played at Chestnut street auditorium. The Harrisburg Independents will line up against the Heading tossers of the Eastern League. In view of the fact that Harrisburg is a strong bidder for league basketball, this game will be of special interest. Heading will have their regular line-up and the game will start at 8 o'clock. PLAY ALL GAMES AT HOME Ossining, X. "V., Feb. 23. —For the third time, in history Sing Sing con vict baseball team will be permitted to play outside teams this summer—— all games to be played at home. WHEAT DROPS FIVE CENTS Chicago, Feb. 23.—Wheat prices took a big drop to-day. May deliverv falling nearly five cents a bushel as soon as trading began, selling as low as 1.55% as against. at the closo on Saturday. July tumbled 4*, t«i 9
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