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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-12-26
YEARS AGO TO-DAY

[From the Telegraph of Dec. &c, 1854
Hurt On the Railroad
Mrs. Il. A. Baldwin, this city. was
slightly injured in a railroad accident
on the Cleveland and Pittsburgh.
Say Prices Are Too High
Other contemporaries are criticisIng
the high prices asked by Dauphin
county farmers.
Thank Contributors
The Ladies' Auxiliary, of the Camp
Curtin Hospital. wish TO thank all con-
tributors to the soldiers Christmas
dinner.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-12-26
OUR DAILY LAUGH

Quite So!
He: Don't you
think you could
learn to love a
fat man?
She: Possibly
il that was his
only Objectionable
point.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-12-26

Quite a few veterans of the Civil
War in this city and vicinity were talk
ing yesterday of where they were fifty
years ago. 1t happens that there are
a number of Harrisburg men who We're
with Sherman when he reached the
coast and who aided in making pos
sible his Christmas present of Savan-
nah.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-12-26

- ENNSYLNANIA'S next General
- Assembly ought to give serious
consideration to the suggestion
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-12-26

II ESTABLISHMENT of the State
r. reformatory for women, an in
- stitution along the lines Of the
The Washington times., 1914-08-26
ALLEY BILL AGAIN
DELAYED IN HOUSE
Absence of Quorum Causes
Measure to Be Put Off Until
Next District Day.

Consideration of the alley bill, in
which Mrs. Woodrow Wilson was in-
crested. will be resumed by the Hous?
on next District day following slow
progress on the measure late yesterday
Gfternoon. District business was not
-eached by the IIouse until late in the
day, and then the absence Of a quorum
Matted consideration Of the alley meas
ure- Warrants for absentees are now
being planned by House leaders.
During the brief debate Minority
Leader Mann voiced his oppc sition to
the measure. Mr.. Mann did not op-
pose the principle of alley elimination.
but insisted that both the Senate and
House bills did not meet the situation.
and we're of doubtful constitutionality.
He asserted that the bill made no pro-
vision for the payment of claims.
IF John Jones has a residence, and
we take 1t away from him." said MIR.
Mann, he can make claim against the
legally. He will come to Congress and
demand probably two or three times
the worth of the dwelling. / do not
think the substitute bill ought to pass.
and there are provisions in the original
hill do not like, for il is proposed that
cf buying UP this property and sub
dividing II for resale and reuse
Congressman Zen johnson said the
object OF the bill was TO get rid OF
nnisances and to prohibit the further
use Of alleys as dwelling places. The
police power, he said, clearly extended
10 the elimination of nuisances
The House found itself without a
quorum several times yesterday, and
but a bare quorum is in the city.
Late in the afternoon Mr.. Underwood
asserted that he intended to ask for
writs to bring back the recalcitrants.
Chronic absenteeism also exesperated
Speaker Clark. and he declared that:
The men who are here transacting
the business of the House have a right
to have & quorum present, and members
who are absent are not treating the
House right or the country right-es-
pecislly those members lolling around
town who are not at home for any
The Washington times., 1914-08-26
WH|TEFORD Sits
0CCOQUAN CHARGE
Examines Employees and In
mates Regarding Accusa-
tions Made by Burns.

Charges of cruelty to prisoners and
mismanagement in the conduct of the
institution preferred by Thomas Burns
a former employe. against w. II. Whit.
taker. superintendent of the workhouse
at Occoquan. are being investigated by
Roger G. Whiteford. Assistant Corpor-
alton Counsel, by direction of Commits.
sioner Newman.
Burns several weeks ago told Com
missioner Newman that Superintendent
Whitaker was exercising too great
severity in maintaining discipline.
Several prisoners, it was alleged, were
subjected to beatings for failing to obey
the directions of guard.
Criticism was made also of Super
intendent Whittafier's farming methods
and his way Of managing the brick kiln
and other Industries at the institution
1t was declared that greater economy
might be effected II the superintendent
would depend more on the advice Of the
men directly in charge Of these indus
cation Of his own methods.
Assistant Corporation Counsel White
ford has examined several witnesses. in
inmates. The investigation probably
will be concluded the last Of the week,
and a report submitted to Commits
sioner Newman the first Of next week.
Charges of similar nature preferred
by former guards against Superintend-
ent Whitaker. three years ago. were
Investigated by the preceding Board OF
Commissioners as the result OF which
he was acquitted.
The Washington times., 1914-08-26
EARLY ACTION ON
BOOSTS" EXPECTED
Indictments in Food Cases Like
Iy to Be Returned Tomor-
row, Is indication.

Despite the decline in prices Of sugar
and other cities. indictments against
numerous dealers who have inflated
prices are expected in all the large
centers.
Simultaneous action by a number of
grand juries is not unexpected tomor-
row. Indicative of this is the fact
that the District grand jury convenes
tomorrow after almost a week of mac
tivity. The absence Of any session last
week is believed to be due to the fact
that the District attorney needed time
in which to prepare true bills ordered
week.
The vigor of the department agents
In pushing the investigation in all the
large cities, it is believed. has hasten
ed the accumulation of evidence en-
which indictments can be based. Re-
ports to the Attorney General are being
received from all sections, and the fact
that large wholesalers, packing house
operators and companies controlling the
bulk of the supply Of certain foods are
guilty of manipulating prices Is becom-
Ing more and more certain.
A detailed report was submitted by
the departments representative in
Utah in which 1t Is stated that evidence
had been procured tending to show i'm
proper methods by the beet sugar in
terests in that State. Jobbers and
wholesalers are held responsible for the
inflated prices prevailing in Atlanta.
according to a report from a United
States attorney In Georgia. The prog
ress Of the Investigations in Philadel-
York indicates that indictments will be
found.
The Washington times., 1914-08-26
Veterans to Leave Soon
For g. A. R. Encampment

Grand Army veterans who will leave
this city within the next few davs to
attend the forty-eighth national encamp-
ment in Detroit are prepared TO actively
participate in the contest for the posi-
ton OF commander-in-chief. although
having no candidate from this city. Col
John McElroy has announced his pur-
Pose to prohibit the use of his name in
future contests.
In the opinion of many Col. David J.
Palmer. of Washington, Iowa, is the
most prominent candidate. His strength
IS partly attributable TO the fact that
whfie his State is one Of the largest and
most active jurisdictions of the veterans
81 has never been honored with the
selection of a member of that jurisdic-
ton for the post.
The Rev. c. w. Blodget, of Cincinnati
fs another candidate whose strength
must be reckoned with. The great de-
ps srtment of Ohio is strongly behind him
because Of his brilliant administration
Of the office of department commander
during the flood troubles.
Others whose names are actively men,
toned to head the Grand Army CT the
Republic for the coming year are T. II.
Seward. Of Guthrie, Okla; Col. p. H.
Cnady. of Topeka: Orlando A Somers.
Of Indianapolis, and Frank B. Cole, of
Jersey City, n. J.
The Washington times., 1914-08-26
Mails Broken Bone
In W0man's Arm

Use OF a six-penny nail to reset
the broken arm of a woman pa
tient is the latest surgical achieve
ment Of DR.. Francis II. Miner. 900
East Capitol street. and reports
from the Homeopathic Hospital to-
day state that there is every indi-
cation that the fractured ends,
now nailed together, are uniting
rapidly.
The woman is Mrs. III. Gray. OF
1873 New Jersey avenue. who fell
and fractured the neck of the hu-
merus, or large bone In her right
arm several days ago The fall
also dislocated the joint and rup-
tured the joint capsule
DR.. Miner decided to perform the
open operation" perfected by DR..
John B. Murphy of Chicago. and
accordingly the flesh was laid open,
the head of the Joint put back in
the socket, the fractured ends Of
the humerus brought together. and
a six-penny nail put through the
two fractured ends and into the
head Of the joint to hold all three
pieces in their proper position.
The entire arm was then put in a
plaster Of paris cast to heal.
The Washington times., 1914-08-26
MRS. ROBERT S. MCCORMICK,
Wife of a former American ambassador
to Russia, who has sent the Czarina
of Russia a check for 81 900 for the
assistance of wounded Russian
soldiers.
Senators Will Vote on
Clayton Measure Soon

Indications point to q vote on the
Clayton bill in the Senate either this
week or early next week. Senate
leaders are trying to get an agree
ment for an early vote and are work
ing to curtail debate.
There Is some talk that the railroad
securities bill will not be pressed.
Section of the Clayton bill, relat-
ing to price Determinations. which
was stricken out last week, will ap-
parently remain out OF it. A motion
TO reconsider the action whereby il
was stricken out has been withdrawn.
The Senate has restored provisions
against exclusive contracts and "ty-
ing" contracts. Under these provi-
sions. contracts by which manufac-
turers pledge dealers not to handle
the output Of competitors would be
illegal.
Senator Shields OF Tennessee in de-
bate said the penitentiary only would
cure trust magnates Of the habit Of
violation Of the trust laws.
The Washington times., 1914-08-26
Warship Display Planned
For Baltimore Festival

Battleships. gunboats. cruisers. de-
stroyers, and submarines. composing
one OF the biggest naval squadrons,
will be seen at the National Star-Spang-
led Banner Centennial celebration in
Baltimore September to 13. Secretary
Daniels already has designated the
dreadnought Florida the battleships
Missouri, Illinois, Minnesota, and Maine
and the gunboat Dolphin, and later will
assign other craft for the display The
historic frigate Constellation and the
fourth class of midshipmen at the Ma
val Academy also will participate.
The squadron in Baltimore harbor
will be commanded by Capt. William F.
Fullam. superintendent of the Naval
Academy. Captain Fullam Will be given
a special flag rank and his pennant
will fly from the battleship Missouri.
The fourth class of midshipmen will
number 200 They will head the naval
line in the street parades.
The Washington times., 1914-08-26
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Weather forecast-Much gentler and
slightly warmer tonight; Thursday
partly cloudy and warmer.
Condition of Potomac-Clouded.
Wind-Northeast and east.
High tide-1I:4o a. m.
Low tide-s:s2 a. m. and p. m.

Yesterday afternoons rain spoiled sew
eral projected fishing parties. hope hav-
ing triumphed over experience to the
extent that a number of disciples OF
1zaak Walton had concluded to go ou,
on the river, at least for the days out
ing.
There are still few fish IN the river
a number Of fortunates have caught
some small rockfish in the past few
days, along with the omnipresent cats,
they concluded to try it once more.
Making all preparations for a mighty
haul. with enough bait to last a week,
the fishing clans slowly gathered at one
OF Georgetown's leading lighthouses.
They came by ones. twos and threes and
when 10. there came the rain!
Hopeful glances to the skies gave no
promise of relief. and with shudders of
disgust. the disgruntled fishermen set
tied back in chairs, easy and near-easy,
to talk Of what might have been.
As evening drew on, the conversa ton.
under the impetus of fishing reminis-
ccnces, took on a more roseate hue, and
the evening wound up in good old-time
swapping Of the hardest fishing lies
yond our power to repeat the staggering
allegations advanced with unsmilins
faces
Suffice 1t to say that there were not
enough laurel wreaths to go around.
They. all won.
The following places bear the reputa-
ton of being good fishing grounds: %
The Parlor." pool above Boiling
Rock, straight out from Fletcher's. The
water is deep and swift, and the pool
bears its name because the fish are
known to congregate there. t2) Middle
Rock. above the Chain Bridge. 1t Is
we'll to arrange to have a boat taken
up on the flood tide. as 1t is impossible
to make headway against an ebb tide.
3l The Hens and Chickens" of the
point of the powerhouse near Fletch-
er's; water 10 to 80 feet deep and very
swift. Care must be exercised. a. Near
the ladder, at the Chain Bridge, op-
posite the branch on the Virginia side.
6D Opposite the point OF Analostan Is
land, along the bend of the river. Water
about thirty feet deep. 6) Near the
Thurston steel plant, at junction Of Po-
tomac and Eastern branch. 90 The tt :
dal Basin. Boats and bait may be OBJ
taine6 at the Speedway boathouse. at
the western end Of the basin. (0 The
Dyke between Alexandria and Mt. Yer
non. Boats may be obtained near car
station. C) OccoQuan, above the bridge.
The Washington times., 1914-08-26
Tells Police Two COlored
Men Robbed His Place

William Morgan reported to police of
the Sixth precinct that he was attacked
by two colored men, In his lunchroom
about $3.50 o'clock this morning. and
several dollars stolen from the cash
drawer. One Of the men. held Morgan
while the other emptied the cash draw
er. They ran toward the Capitol. and
escaped before Morgan could give an
alarm.
Frank S. Keys. OF s34 L street south
west. reported to the police Of the
Fourth precinct that he was held UP by
two colored men in an alley in the
rear of his home about o'clock last
night and robbed of $21
The Washington times., 1914-08-26
Charges Discrimination
Among Navy Yard Clerks

Clerks employed on the per diem
roll of the Navy Yard are Disseminated
against in favor OF those on the per
annum'' roll. according to the complaint
of Alfred H. Rodrick. first vice presi-
dent of the National Association OF
United States Civil Service Employees
at Navy Yards and Stations. He said
members of his organization are work.
ing to have the civil service regulations
amended to remedy the present condi-
tion. Mr.. Rodrick maintains that per
annum" roll clerks get thirty days an
nual leave with pay, whereas those
known as per diem clerks get only
fifteen days. The same entrance exami-
nation is taken by all clerks. and all are
subject to the same rules and regula-
tons.
The Washington times., 1914-08-26

Guides Flowers for the Sick.
Beautiful. fragrant. long lasting flowers
at reasonable prices. 1914 F st.-Advt
The Washington times., 1914-08-26
MISS HELEN CANNON,

MISS HELEN CANNON,
Daughter of the former Speaker Of the
House, who arrived in New York on
the Principe di Udine, chartered by
a group of Americans to bring their
fellow countrymen out of Europe.
The Washington times., 1914-08-26
Vera Cruz OvercrOWded
With Destitute Mexicans

General F'unstop informed the War
Department today that the population
Of Vera Cruz is 1900 above normal. AL
though he offered no explanation of
this. it is believed, to have been the
result Of an influx of refugees from
other parts Of Mexico since the transfer
Of the government to the constitution
alists. More than 1000 former federal
soldiers are stranded there. They say
they we're told to go from Mexico City
to Vera Cruz, where they would be
given transportation to their homes in
southern Mexico by the Americans.
General Funston is perplexed to know
what to do with them as they are desti-
tute.
The Washington times., 1914-08-26
Shipping Bill Hearings
Planned by the House

Chairman Alexander. Of the House
Committee on Merchant Marine and
Fisheries. said today the committee
would hold hearings before reporting
the Administration bill for the organi-
zatton Of a corporation. controlled by
the Government. for the purchase and
operation of a steamship line during the
war period. Shipping interests are in
vited to appear and make suggestions.
The shipping bill will be introduced
House probably will act on the bill first
The Washington times., 1914-08-26
Diamond and Mandolin
Stolen From Residence

Complaint was made to police Of the
Tenth precinct by E. w. Foster that his
home at s02 Rittenhouse street north
west. was entered during the absence of
members of the family, and $75 dia-
mond ring and mandolin were stolen.
John Bardes. l Massachusetts, avenue
northwest, reported his store entered
during the night and SO worth of cigars
and cigarettes stolen.
Thieves forced a window Of the store
of Sam Frosensky. 134 G street south
west, during the night. and stole so
from the cash drawer. and several dol
lars worth of notions. George Walsh
reported his barroom at $50 Twenty
sixth street northwest, entered and s14
in cash and a revolver stolen.
The Washington times., 1914-08-26
Socialists to Hear Talk
On War Insurance Bill

Washington Socialists will assemble
this evening at Pennsylvania avenue
and Eighth street northwest. Miss
Jeanette Gershannick will speak en-
Risk Insurance Bill. The meeting
will be under the auspices of the edu-
cational committee Of the Socialist
party of the District. Elmer f. Rogers
will speak on the currency question.
The Washington times., 1914-08-26
Shot bV Accident,

Ernest E Yost. proprietor Of a pool
room at 1888 Seventh street northwest
is in Homeopathic Hospital today with
bullet wound in his right leg. He was
accidently shot by a colored employe
who was playing with a revolver in the
pool room last night
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1914-04-17
DANES AND DAUGHTERS.

Miss Frances Greeley Curtis was re-
Gently elected a member OF the BOs.
ton school board.
Every rybody," said Ellen Terry. ''is q
collector Of one sort or another My
hobby is TO collect cottageS. have
eight, ! believe, scattered here and
there in the sweet English country"
Miss Elizabeth Goucher. youngest
daughter OF DR.. John f. Goucher,
president emeritus OF Goucher college,
Is TO enter the mission field in China
under the direction of the Women's
Foreign Missionary society. She will
spend at least five years In educational
work, with headquarters at Nanklng.
Having collected pitchers from every
part Of the world. Mrs. james A.
Hensley Of Knoxville. Tenn, has what
Is considered the largest private assert.
ment IN the world. She has nearly
1000 at her home. Some OF them are
centuries old. and among the materials
represented in their composition are
gold, silver ivory, glass, chinn, wood
and pottery.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1914-04-17
Cost OF Living.

Food prices jumped 60 per cent in
thirteen years. Always n few jumps
ahead OF the consumer r-New York
American.
The price Of food has risen 60 pc,
cent IN thirteen years and the qunlit,
Of Il In the average family about 100
per cent Philadelphia Ledger.
with bacon 1885 per cent highti
than the average prices between 1890
aud 1900, II isn't surprising that II IA
rather hard 10 get enough breakfast
nowadays s-lndlanapols News
The Washington chamber Of com
mcrcc wants to prevent the use OF veal
rs food. on the theory that Il would
make beef cheaper. Why not go fur
thcr, and prevent the use of eggs ~
food, and reduce the price OF chicken1
Detroit Free Press.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1914-04-17
Town Topics.

Az n design FOR Boston's proposed
municipal fug what's the matter with
n pot of beans rampant on n field dor,
In the form. say, ~ n big yellow pump
kin plc7-l,oston Transcript.
New Workers. rs usual In summer.
went TO the country for their health.
and their return 20 the city In the fall
H. emphasized by an outbreak Of ~.
phold also ns usunl-New York World
Tho announcement that Chicago now
estimates It's population nc 2,3Ss.5O0
may remind YOU that Chicago Is one
)f the most liberal little population
ostmators that ever happened
dinnapolls News.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1914-04-17
The Big Yacht Race.

There's many slip 'twixt the cup
aud the end OF the yacht race.-wash
ington Herald.
Wlth u cup defender built In Rhode
Island and managed by Boston man.
New York wisely shares the glory and
responsibility Of thwartlng the evil de
signs Of Sir Thomas next year Boston
Herald.
Announcements that Sir Thomas
Upton IL confident that he will lift the
cup nre essential 10 the game. With.
out confidence on the part OF Sir Thorn
ms yachting would have languished
long ago Washington Star.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1914-04-17
German Gleanlngs.

Prusslan police are empowered to
prohibit the DETACHMENT OF landscapes
10y the erection Of billboaris ana other
signs and pictures.
A sound proof house IN Berlin has
nfty rooms, and musician may prac'
tice In any one OF them without inter
ferlng with his neighbor.
by the spring OF 1918 Germany will
have wldened It's Kiel canal forty-hye
feet and viii have constructed two
double locks larger than those OF the
Panama canal
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1914-04-17
Flippant filings.

4 prisoner In Philadelphia, who says
he's an actor. had 800 skeleton keys
May be- tho man who let's the ghost GU
10 walk New York Telegram.
King George has revived the order
of the Bath. The insidious lobby at the
court of St James, we Imagine. Is
maintained by the plumbers trust-St
Louis Republic.
Secretary Daniels singing lessons for
naval recruits may yet result In pro-
viding every man OF war In the service
with "Pinafore' chorus OF the best
quality. York World.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1914-04-17
Woman and Politics.

A woman In politics will never he
able TO throw mud stralght-Baltimor
American.
Possibly one solution OF the suffrage
matter might be 10 let women vote In
place OF the men who wont.-Ihiladel-
phia Ledger
II women voted could the husband
influence his wife's ballot with the
promise OF new hat2 Perhaps and
perhaps not. But what has that 10 do
with the question OF women's right 20
vote Baltimore American
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1914-04-17
Golf Links.

oulmet the enemy and they are
ours, New York World,
Il Is no small triumph TO be able to
putt scare into those English golf
champions. Boston Herald
To the benighted man In the street
one seems 10 qualify as a golf fan II
one knows that Trayers and Travis
are not the same person.-Chicago
NaWS
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1914-04-17
LEGAL BLANKS

The following list of legal blanks
are kept for sale at this office and
others will be added as the demand
arises:
Warranty deeds. Quit Claim
Dssds, Realty and chattel Mort
cages, Satisfaction of Mortgages,
sontraets for Sale of Realty, Bills
OF Sale, Leases.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1914-04-17

The purchase of a S2OOO.OO0 art col
lection at Frankfort the Main by
IAN unknown American" constitutes
another raid Of the American dollar
ON the art treasures OF Europe WIN
Europe yet class millionaire American
collectors as undesirable immigrantsy
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1914-04-17

Apparently all that the ordinary citi-
zen has 10 do IN order TO get the cor
rect time boy government wireless is 10
carry with him "A 100 foot tower and a
receiving instrument attuned TO $500
meter waves. It's going to bo great
helm
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1914-04-17

Americans are about 10 build hotel
ia Tokyo which will be reproduction
OF tho best New York has 10 Offer
This Is rather cruel way OF getting
even with the Japs for all the annoy
ance they have been causing about
California, Magdalena bay, etc.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1914-04-17

Meat and eggs that have been in a
Philadelphia cold storage house since
lD0S have been condemned, and thus
another Jolt is given 10 some shrewd
dealers, who thought that they would
help 10 boost the high cost OF living by
holding indefinitely for the top OF the
market