Harrisburg telegraph. (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, December 13, 1915, Image 1
Boys and Girls, Watch For "Uncle Harry's HARRISBURG TELEGRAPH LXXXIV— No. 291 ALLIES FLEE TWO TOWNS AHEAD OF BULGARIAN FORCE Pursuers Are Within Five Miles of Greek Border; Crossing May Be Disputed LOSE 8,000 IN FIGHT Anglo - Frpnch Mow Them Down With Machine Guns; in Bloody Fray Bulgarian troons are now within five miles of the Greek border in Serbia, a .Saloniki dispatch says. Both Dorain and Gievgeli, close to the border, have been evacuated by the Anglo-French forces, according to the message. An Athens newspaper declares that Greek troops are moving toward the Serbian border at a point where Bul garian troops are preparing to cross the boundary line and that the Greeks apparently intend to dispute the cross ing. The Italian chamber of deputies has voted confidence in the Salandrla min istry. The vote was 391 to 40. It was taken during debate on the bill giving full financial powers to the govern ment for six months. British losses in officers from the beginning of the war to November 2!J lotalcd 21,171,. of which number 0,572 officers were killed. Greek Situation Serious The ditlicult effort of Greece to maintain neutrality in Die face of the allied retreat on Saloniki and the pur suit of Bulgarians and Germans con tinues to be the chief matter of in terest at the entente capitals. The latest decision of Greece, according to Athens dispatches, is to withdraw all considerable bodies of her troops im partially from danger of contact with entente troops in Saloniki and the Ger lpanic allies on the northern front, leaving only small groups of soldiers for police purposes. Whatever the future holds for! Greece, her effort to clear her position toward the belligerents seemingly dis poses of any idea that the allied forces on Greek territory are to occupy a privileged position with anything in the nature of open Greek support. The Greek arms at Saloniki is to be re duced immediately in numbers to as f suro liberty of aetion to the entente 1 roops there. At the same time Greek soldiers along the railway will be with drawn to avoid complications when- ! ever Germans, or Bulgarians i enter Greek territory. i Kulgnrs Lose Heavily So far as is known, the bard-fought attacks on rhe British in 'Macedonia ihus far have been delivered entirely by Bulgarians, without German assist ance. A dispatch to the Times says ihe Bulgarians left more than 8,000 dead or wounded on the field after two assaults on the British line. "On the second attack," the dispatch i-ontinues, "our combined fire of artil lery rifles and rapid-firers was opened on the advancing masses at a range of about 500 yards. The Bulgarians faced the murderous hail at a run for 500 yards, then broke into flight, which quickly became a helter-skelter rout." The possibility of various flanking movements through Greek territory is opened by the Greek decision to per mit the country to become a field for the belligerents. It is rumored, for ex ample, that British troops already are landing at Kavala, and that the first detachments of Serbians have been brought around from Durazzo, Al bania, to Saloniki, Discuss Food Problem Allied squadrons continue to pay close attention to the Greek coasts and lestrictions on Greek commerce are unabated. In the other fields of activity there are few developments of large impor tance. Russian troops have defeated [Continued on I'agre 10.] 1,500 Pounds of Dynamite Is Exploded by Fire By Associated Press Pinole, Gal., Dec. 13.—Fire in the Hercules Powder Company's plant here caused an explosion yesterday of 1.500 pounds of •iatine dynamite. The mixlnghoute in which the explo sion occurred was destroyed but there were no casualties as the fire was dis covered in time to permit all employes to escape. It was purely accidenial. j THE WEATHER] UnrrlnbarK and vicinity: MrM snow thin nfternoon. I'nrtly cloinly to-night and Tiipailay. .\ot much change In temperature. lOamtern I'cnnx.vlvanln: Prnbnhl? mow thin afternnon and to-night. Tup«rtny partly cloudy. Not much • 'linnitr In tempera! lire. Frrnh went winds. RIVER The Sunquebannn river nnd all It* branches will fall mlowl.v or re main nearly Mtatlonary. A rttuicr of about feet In Indicated for llnrrlnliurir Tuenday morning. GENERAL CONDITIONS fa Cnnettrd weather prevail* this W morning over nearly all the terri tory enat of the Mlmnlnklppl river im a reault of two niiinll rilnturhancen, one central along the Virginia <*oa*t and the other near Buffalo. Snow ha* fallen la the laat 24 hour* over the Inke region and In the Ohio vnlley and Tennrwep and anow nnd rain In the Atlnntlu State* from \e« Knglnnd to Mouth Caro lina.. From the Rocky Mountain* caat ward to the Ml*al**lppl river. In cluding the Eaat tiulf Stntea and the southern portion of the South Atlantic State* there ha* been a general fall of 2 to !IO degree* In tempernture alnee Saturday morn ing. Temperature—S a. m., 26. Sum niaea, 7.0S a. m.| *ct*. 4. aft p. ni. Mooni Fnll moon, December 21, 7..12 a. m. It Iv er Stage: 3.< feet above low water mark. YESTERDAY'S WEATHER Highest temperature. 34. I.nweat temperature. ID. Mean temperature, 26. Komal temperature, 33. SUICIDE, HURT, OR HAS SHE R WMgfr ' ''.j jstJflll V : 7 v MRS. GERTRUDE WEIDENMYER The police are completely at a loss concerning the whereabouts of Mrs. Gertrude Weldenmyer, of the Foun tain Apartments, 123 5 Derry street, who disappeared November 30. Whether she is in some hospital, has committed suicide, or has been hurt in an accident, the authorities and her husband do not know. A search is being made everywhere, and police de partments of other cities are being called upon to aid in the hunt for the missing woman. She was last seen in the Pennsyl vania railroad station November 30 at about 9 o'clock in the morning. The railroad authorities and employes do not know whether she was only rest ing or left the city on one of the trains. Mrs. Weidenmyer had been in deli cate health atid despondent for some time according to her husband and her son. Samuel Weidenmyer, her husband, is almost frantic with grief. His son returning from school the day WHEN WILL SHERLOCK HOLMES BE HERE? AH! THATS City Agog Over Visit of Sly Gentlcman; Watch For His Scarf Pin; It's Sure Way to Catch Him Sherlock Holmes, Jr., the man of mystery, is already beginning to be the talk of the town. In restaurants, hotel lobbies and business houses there is much specu lation as to this mysterious gentle man, and it is safe to say that when the bridle is off the fun will com mence in bunches. Wlien He Is Expected When asked about the arrival of Mr. Holmes, a gentleman arranging for his appearance said: "That Is hardly a fair question. I was a little premature in stating in the paper that we would tell the exact date of his arrival, for that Is just what we will not do. And, to be per fectly honest about it, if you can tell you can do more than I can. Sher lock Holmes, Jr., has a peculiar way of doing unexpected things, and the Wants His Name Placed On "Jag List" That He May Get No More Drinks Detennined to quit drinking, R. D. Sheaffer, of 1722 Logan street, called at the police station this morning, and asked to have his name put on the "jag list" furnished to the saloon keepers In the city. lie claimed that some of them will take his money and sell him the drink, after he has told them not to give it to him. He then called at newspaper offices and asked for "lots of public ity," because he says he wants to quit drinking. DRIVE JAPS FROM TOWN Wenatchee, Wash., Dec. 13.—A mob of 200 men drove two Japanese from Oroville, a mining town 150 miles north of here to-day. They wrecked tb<a. laundry owned by the Japanese and threw the furniture into the street, where it was burned. THIEVES ROR CIGAR STORE Thieves early this morning entered the cigar store of George B. Hess, 41G Market street, going in the front door with a key, according to the police. Six meerschaum pipes and $5 in cash were missing this morning when Mr. Hess discovered the theft. - ■ Tausig Christmas IF you know of n worthy poor fnntlly In lfarrlKhiiri; whoap home In likolj to lack CliriMtniaM clictr this year. All out the lilnnk below nml forward It to tlie Teleeraph. The tlrin of Jacob I'linxlg't Sona jeweler*. 4'JO Market atreet. ha* Klven the Telegraph »r.OO with whleh to' pure ha He Chrlatiuaa hnaketa for 200 raiulllea. The Aaaoelated t'harltlea will liiventlftntc the name* aent to It unit will deliver the basket* the dar before Christina*. Fill out Itelow. * Kollowlnu I* the name and address of a worthy poor family | atiKirest aa worthy of a Taualig Clirlntmaii basket! 1 Xante : Street addreaa Slcned HARRISBURG, PA., MONDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 13, 1915. his mother disappeared found the fol lowing note: "Good bye, my son; you will hear from me later. Be a good boy. "Your mother." The case is one of the most baffling the local police department has ever been called upon to solve. Mrs. Weid enmyer Is 34 years old, but looks to be younger. She is about & feet three inches tall, and weighs about 145 pounds. She has dark brown hair, brown eyes, has a small mole on the left side of her chin and wears gold nose glasses. When she left home she wore a black suit, trimmed with fur and vel vet, a black hat trimmed with pansles, brown muff and neckpiece to match. It was reported to the police to-day that a woman answering the descrip tion of Mrs. Weldenmn'i, was twit on a train enroute to Pittsburgh. They have notified the police there and it Is probable that a search will be made in the hospitals of that city. very time that I think I have my fingers on him is the time I find I haven't. I remember very distinctly upon one occasion in Memphis. Tenn., when I thought Holmes was several hundred miles away, I stepped into a cafe for a lunch. Looking over the bill. and glancing up, there sat the gentleman right at my side, looking straight into my eyes. However, you can believe that when he arrives he will let the fact be known In no mis taken terms." As a safeguard to the public, as well as to Sherlock Holmes, Jr., his picture will be deposited under seal, In some prominent bank where it will be kept until after the proposition closes. It will then be withdrawn and placed on display for every one to [Continued on Page o.] Wormleysburg Grade Crossing Case Laid Over Until Next Week Special to The Telegraph Carlisle, Pa., Dec. 13.—Because of the inability of one of the attorneys to be presfcnt, the viewers appointed by the Cumberland county court to look into the advisability of closing tlio grad.? crossing at Ferry street. Worm leysburg, did not meet this morning. The case may not be taken up until the latter part of next week. Persons who have been following the case closely say they believe the viewers will favor the closing of the crossing If the railroad company will widen the subway at. Walnut street and give a substitute road for the. one which would be closed. It is under stood that when the proper time comes some concessions are to be made. 61 500 ANIMALS USED IN CANCER TESTS By Associated Press New York, Dec. 13. The George Crolter Cancer Research Fund lab oratory at Columbia University, used 64,500 animals in the course of its investigations concerning cancers dur ing the past year, as shown in its an nual report issued to-day. NATIONAL G.O. P. CONVENTION MAY BE HELD EARLY Sentiment Develops inNational Committee For Meeting Before Democrats TO DECIDE TOMORROW Many Favor Getting the Politi cal Advantage; San Fran cisco Wants Session By Associated Press Washington, Dec. 13. Sentiment began to develop to-day in the Re publican National Committee in favor of holding the Republican convention before the Democrats meet to choose a Presidential candidate. The Demo cratic convention will begin in St. Louis, June 14. The committee will meet in formal session hero to-morrow to decide the time and place for holding the Re publican conventions. Members who want an early convention favor having the party get all the political advan tage it can by holding the lirst conven tion. Those who favor a date after the Democratic convention contend the Republican party should not frame its line of attack until the Democrats have made their nomination. Another argument used against the proposal for an early convention is that several States hold primaries for the election of convention delegates in June. Talk about the convention city was largely divided to-day between Chi cago, St. Louis and San Francisco. Philadelphia, some of the committee seemed to feel, was virtually out of the race. San Francisco showed strength to-day that surprised many members and it was understood that St. Louis might throw her votes to the Pacific coast city in case it was ap parent that St. Louis could not. get the convention. Much of the opposition to Chicago is based on the fact that it was there the party was split In 1912. S. A. Perkins, of Washington, was elected chairman of the committee on calls, which frames the notice for the convention. The committee and Republican leaders in the Senate and House met late to-day to consider the reduced representation from Southern States. A majority of the committee was said to favor holding the convention early in June. G. 0. P. Leaders Believe Hughes Is Strongest By Associated Press Washington, D. C„ Dec. 13.—With Republicans gathering in Washington from all parts of the country for the meeting of the national committee on Tuesday, the one fact that seems to stand out is that all talk centers on i Elihu Root and Justice Hughes as possibilities for the Republican nomination. There is no enthusiasm for Hughes among the leaders. IThe idea of nom inating him they found distasteful, i but the fact remains that the thought uppermost in the minds of most of the | leaders is how to win and many of | them, after reviewing the qualiflca | tions of the long list of Republican aspirants, acknowledge grudgingly | that Hughes probably possesses the j greatest element of strength. i FIRST REAL SNOW I HITS HARRISBURG Two and a Half Ipch Fall; Colder Weather May Set In Two and one-half Inches of snow fell in the city and vicinity between midnight and 11.30 o'clock this morn ing, according to E. R. Domain, local weather forecaster. It was the first big snow of the winter and thousands of youngsters hunted up sleds for the opening of the coasting season. A light snow is expected late to-day or to night, followed by partly cloudy weather, with no change in tem perature. Two storms, one centering near Buf falo and the other off the Carolina coast, caused snowfall over the Middle Atlantic States. ' Little trouble was reported In the city in train or trolley traffic. Street cars lost a little time early in the morning on the first trips, but they soon regained schedule time. The City Highway Department im mediately after the snow had stopped falling sent large forces of men and carts over the city to open the cross ings. Plead Not Guilty to Charge of Destroying Ships Carrying Munitions to Allies By Associated Press New York. Dec. 13.—Max Breitung, Dr. Herbert Kienzle. ICnglebert Bronk horst, Robert Fay and Walter Scholz, recently reindicted in connection with alleged activities to destroy munitions ships of the allies, pleaded not guilty to-day when arraigned be fore Federal Judge Mayer. The original bail of 120,000 was continued, but the defendants, Fay and Scholz, who were unable to give bail, were remanded to jail. ANOTHER BRITISHER SUNK By Associated Press London, Dec. 13, 1.06 P. M.—The British steamer Pinegrove has been sunk. Her crew was saved. The Pinegrove, 2847 tons gToss Rnd 312 feet long was built in 189S and owned in Ulasglow. AIFTRIANTONSBFRN SEES LANSING ON ANCONA SINKING Baron Zweidinek Has a Con ference With Secretary of State at His Own Request U. S. WANTS DISAVOWAL No Boom Left in Note For Con troversy Point to Ger many as An Issue By Associated Press Washington, D. C„ Dec. 13. —Baron Erich Zweidinek, charge of the Aus trian embassy, had a conference with Secretary Lansing to-day at his own request. When it was over Secretary Lansing said the general subject of the Ancona case had been discussed and I declined to answer any questions whatever. Further action by the United States Government on its demand of Austria- Hungary as set forth in a communi cation regarding the sinking of the Italian liner-Ancona. the text of which was published to-day, now rests with the Austrian Government. Formal demand is made in the communica tion for a prompt disavowal of the sinking of the Ancona by an Austrian submarine, punlßhment of the subma rine commander and reparation for the American citizens killed or injured. Baron Zweidinek was said to have attempted to obtain an Indication of what action would be taken by the United States should Austria-Hungary decline to accede to the views of the United States. Baron Zweidinek was also repre sented as being of the opinion and to have so told Secretary Lansing that if the facts in the case were as the L T nited States had cited them in the note, the Austro-Hungarian govern- ] ment would without doubt accede to the demands. Text of United States Note to Austria-Hungary on Sinking of Ancona Washihgton, D. C„ Dec. 13.—The text of the note to Austria-Hungary follows: (Continued on Pa*e II.) SCHOOL CHILDREN SELL THOUSANDS OF SEALS More than eleven hundred dollars have been raised already by school children selling Red Cross seals in this city this yfcar. The sale so far throughout the entire city, according to the committee in charge, is about 80 per cent, more than the totals for the period last year. Cameron building leads the school children with $225, Forney second with $l4O, and Camp Curtin third with SIOO. EX-SENATOR COCKRELL DEAD By Associated Press Washington, D. C„ Dec. 13.—Fran cis Cockrell. former United States sen ator from Missouri, died here to-day. Infirmities of old age, resulting in I serious illness during the past two weeks, caused death. PACIFICISTS ROW ON DEFENSE STEP Prominent Members of Ford Party Refuse to Sign Paper Condemning Preparedness By Associated Press On Board The Steamship, Oscar 11, (By Wireless via Steamship Nordam) Dec. 13. A resolution condemning President Wilson's preparedness policy brought a protest from some of the prominent members of Henry Ford's peace party last night when it was presented for adoption. The resolution was drawn up by the Rev. Jenkin L. Jones and the Rev. Charles F. Aked and others who asked that it be signed by all the members of the party as their platform. More than a dozen members, In cluding S. S. McClure, of New York, and Judge Ben. B. Lindsay, of Denver, refused to sign on the ground that the resolution was unpatriotic. Some of them even threatened to leave the party after it reached Eu rope if the proposed platform was put through. Its supporters said the opponents of the resolution failed to [Continued on Page 9.] Phila. Firm to Make Ingredients For Shells t Philadelphia. Dec. 13.—The first plant ror the manufacture of the essential in gredients of munitions of, war to be located within the limits of the city of Philadelphia Is about to be built on a tract of twenty-six acres on the Dela ware liver, between Harrison and Bris | tol streets. The Keystone Reduction Company a company recently organized with a Delaware charter, whose purpose is the manufacture of sulphuric, nitric and picric acids and other such chemicals has bought the property. The first three adds are the most essential in gredients of the modern high explo sives, whose destructive effect has been Illustrated in the European war. Of these three, picric acid is far the most powerful. THOMPSON TO PAY FIXE When Joseph P. Thompson, Captain and acting Chief of Pollco cashes his pay warrant to-morrow, he will re ceive only one week's salary, $29.17, a similar amount having been deducted by Mayor Royal as a fine imposed by the City Commission. 12 PAGES 'MOWIR NEW STACK AT PENNA. STEEL CO. MILL Plant Now Has Average Daily j Capacity of 1,400 Tons . j of Iron 5 BLASTS W OBKING No Prospects of Operating Old Lochiel Furnace Say Officials The Pennsylvania Steel Company yesterday "blew in" its No. 2 blast fur nace at Steelton. This stack has a | capacity of 250- tons of pig iron dally. With the placing into operation of No. 2 furnace the entire five stacks at Steelton are operating for the first time in more than two years and an average of 1,400 tons of iron daily Is now being produced. The Pennsylvania Steel Company al so owns the old furnace at Lochtel but this stack, it was stated this morning, will not be put into operation. At least no plans for blowing in this stack are entertained at this time. Clerical Changes Announced by Bishop Shanahan The following changes have just been made among the Catholic clergy of the Diocese of Harrisburg, by the Rt. Rev. Bishop J. W. Shanahan, it was announced to-day The Rev. F. C. Wagner, from St. An drew's Church. Waynesboro, to St. Herbert's church, Danville; the Rev. E. O. Flynn, from Sacred Heart church, Cornwall, to St. Andrew's church, Waynesboro; the Rev. H. B. Strickland, from St. Mary's church, Fairfield, to Sacred Heart church, Cornwall; the Rev. H. B. Gies, from St. Mary's church, York, to St. Mary's church, Fairfield; the Rev. M. O. Flynn, from St. Mary's church, Mc- Sherrystown, to St. Mary's church, York; the Rev. V. T. Broz.vs, from St. Joseph's church, Danville, to St. Mary's church, Roaring Creek. I EARL OF GLASGOW DIES 1 , i London Dec. 13.—David Boyle Glasgow, seventh Earl | t i of Glasgow, died to-day at his home at Fairlie, Scotland. ' ) I He was 82 years old. I [ACCEPT CHINESE REPUBLIC REPRESENTATIVE ' I Washington, Dec. 13.—Dr. Wellington Koo, the new j Chinese minister, presented his credentials to Secretary » Lansing today and was accredited as representing the 9 S Republic of China. t) J CONFIRM LANSING'S APPOINTMENT J % Washington, Dec. 13.—Secretary Lansing's appoint- ' ■ ment was confirmed to-day by the Senate. The Secretary ' 9 has been serving under a recess appointment given while , ■ Congress was in adjournment. 1 STATE EFFICIENCY ORGANIZATION f 2 Harrisburg. State officials are holding a meeting | J this afternoon at the office of Secretary of the Common- a J wealth Cyrus E. Woods to form a social organization for ¥ m discussion of their work and for promotion of efficiency and t 3 co-operation. C 1 TELEPHONE TO SOFIA J Berlin, Dec. 13, by wireless to Sayvillc.—Direct com # munication by telephone between Berlin and Sofia has been ■ opened. The first conversation, by way of Nish, Orzova M and Budapest, was held by the Bulgarian and German wai j j mirtistera., I N3ET HEAVY GLASS ORDERS FROM ALLIES I f Wheeling, W. Va., Dec. 13.—An order for 140,000 ■ ■ gross of glass bottles has been given by the British govern -1 ment to the Hazel-Atlas Glass Company of this city and %-i V the Williamstown Glass Company of Williamstown, N. J , 1 | r delivery to be made as quickly as possible. The bottles ' i are to be used in sending liquid food, such aa soups, milk, |[ P etc., to the soldiers in trenches. \ v.- 'l| r GERMANY OPENS WATERWAY ij f Berlin, Dec. 13, by wireless to Sayville.—The Minden >j f Hanover waterway was opened to-day. This is the last link ' (j C in the Rhine-Hanover canal which has been under con- , t L struction for several years, at a cost of more than $60,000- 1 j" 000 '! MARRIAGE LICENSES ' ,j John 1.. Anderaon, I'm brook, and Alice Jeaale Clouaer. Newport. I ' Albert I.oula Hetrlrk and Anna Irenr Vortj, Eaut Hanover. M | William Otla and Mabel Dlvel), *>teelton. 1 William C. Bower, Halifax, and Klda Agaei Snyder, Jackaon luwnablp. |j ■ Cheater W. Deflbaugh, Altoona. and Clara France* Mich, elty. POSTSCRIPT— FINAL "FE-FI-FO-FIIM," — T. R. LIRE GIANT IN MOTHER GOOSE Senator Tillman Says Ha Snores and Roars Around Like Veritable Bull DENOUNCES BRYAN, TOO Asserts He Has Lost His Poise During Address in Senate on National Defense fl.v Associated Press j Washington, D. C., Dec. 13. De claring William J. Bryan as "simply obsessed" and Theodore Roosevelt as "the giant in Mother Goose" Chairman Tillman of the Naval Committee, ad dressed the Senate to-day on national defense and assailed what he charac terized as the greed of private manu facturers of war materials. Senator Tillman upheld Secretary Daniels' administration of the Navy Department, and characterized as "simply outrageous" critics of the de partment, numbering among them formei Secretary Meyer. "Fe, I i. l'o" "Mr. Bryan, the evangel of peace !at any price, is bitterly opposed to | any and all increase, lie s, ems to bo simply obsessed on this subject and has lost his usual poise. Ex-I'resldent Roosevelt,, on the other hand who snorts and roars like a veritable Bull of Bashan, poses as the god of war ana clamors for a very large standing army and great reserves. He reminds lone of the giant in Mother Goose-- " 'Fe, fi, fo, fum, " '1 smell the blood of a German man, " 'Be he alive, or be he dead, " 'l'll grind his bones to make my bread.' " The Senator said he realized thn neecs.- ty for a greater army, but that the navy "our first line of defense" shouhi come first. " The country ought to rcg-M-! .12 a public enemy any senator or mem ber or' Ccngress who tries to delay or thwart this purpose," Senato- Tillman declared. "We have an armor trust now," be said, "just as wo hv.c had all along and It is doing business at the same old stands Bethlehem, Carnegie and Midvale."