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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-08-24
MONDAY EVENING. AUGUST "a
FAKE PATRIOTISM

IT is announced this morning in the
court bulletin of the Democratic
i candidate for Governor that he and
his associates of the Democratic
State committee are about to launch
an organization of hoys as a nonpar-
tisan league, to he called The
Friends of Pennsylvania" He eN-
plains that the organization is to
make permanent the downfall of cor
Tupt politics" presumably through
the election of Mccormick and other
Democratic candidates. The man who
wants to he Governor states that there
is nothing in its nature to tie up the
organization exclusively to any one
party. as I'VE want TO increase pride
in Pennsylvania and so to purify the
State politically that nobody will have
reason TO blush for his citizenship in
Pennsylvania
In the pledge to which the members
of this wonderful organization are
supposed to subscribe is a promise Ito
use my sincerest and most intelligent
efforts to learn the facts concerning
political conditions and candidates for
public office"
Nothing is said about the out
rageous use of money in politics by
the Democratic candidate for Gov
ernor. who is back of this remarkable
movement, or of the breaking down of
the system of merit in appointments TO
office by the Democratic machine, or
of the insincerity and hypocrisy of
the men who are seeking TO mislead
the boys of the State by fake appeals
10 patriotism.
It's fine little game to arouse some
enthusiasm for a dying cause by dis
tributing a few thousand buttons to
the boys in the hope of having them
yell for the little men who are now
wabbling around in an effort to dem
onstrate their fitness for high office.
Ii is quite probable that they will find
the boys of Pennsylvania more IA
miliar with the real conditions in this
State and it's splendid history than are
those who propose to use them in
booming small men for big Offices.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-08-24

IN'h Ht"SbpN 10 pTeS4uenI OF a
n corporation with an annual
business of 100000 in four
teen years. is the record of Max
McGraw, now. at the age of thirty
one years, one of the leading business
men Of the Middle West and president
of a manufacturing company with of
fees in Sioux City, Omaha and Los
Angeles.
And Mr.. McGraw got his start by
saving money. having embarked in
business at seventeen years of age
with $500 which he saved from the
earnings of newspaper route" which
he carried" for FIVE years and a half.
The route was seven miles and a
half long and young McGraw covered
ii twice a day on horseback. summer
and winter, all those years, and stud
led evenings.
Is it any wonder that such indus
try and thrift have so early won sue
cess?
Abiding to the fact that so many
Greek immigrants here find employ
ment as bootblacks, a newspaper wit
said: The Greeks did not do very
well at the Olympic games, but they
shine in America"
The story of Gus Travillas, of Chi
cago, shows that grit and thrift are
not the exclusive possession of any
one nationality, and the Greeks can
succeed here as we'll as persons of
any race in America, which is the
melting pot of many nationali-
ties.
Ten years ago Gus was a newsboy
on one of the busy street corners of
Chicago. He early became a savings
depositor, and as his balance in the
bank grew, he kept his eyes open for
opportunities, and with the timely aid
and counsel of his banker he made a
number of successful deals.
He now owns six nickel moving pic
ture theaters and other property. ANY
time he wants it. he can borrow
money at the bank on his note.
Colonel Mayo, the richest man in
Kentucky, died a few weeks ago.
Twenty-Five years ago he was a
struggling school teacher in Eastern
Kentucky. At forty-five he had a for
tune Of S2O,OOO,OO0. His fortune grew
from the meager earnings he saved
from his salary as a country school
teacher.
In teaching in various districts Mayo
had gained an intimate knowledge of
the mountain country's mineral and
timber resources, and became ac-
quainted with those sections richest in
mineral wealth.
He discovered that thousands of
acres were occupied by "suuatters.
many Of whom would give options for
So. Later he borrowed all the money
he could to put into these options.
When the development of the Eastern
Kentucky coal fields began he was
able to interest railroad officials and
to enlist capital to work his mines,
and was soon on the road to fortune.
Thrift always pays dividends.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-08-24
SOLDIER HURT

A soldier belonging to one of the re-
turning Ohio regiments was struck by
bridge, near Summit, on the North
ern Central Railroad, yesterday morn
ing and fatally injured. He was on
the top of one of the cars and as the
train passed through the bridge his
head came in contact with the timb-
ers. No hopes are entertained for his
recoVerY.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-08-24

Doubtless impressed by the scandal
Gus use of money in forcing unpopular
candidates on the party in Pennsylva-
MIA, the Democrats in Congress are
taking action. Drastic amendments
Hooking to the elimination of the use of
large sums of money in political cam
paigns were adopted in the Rucker bill
by the Senate privileges and elections
committee, in reporting the bill favor
ably TO the Senate. There is said to be
little opposition to the bill
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-08-24
REOPEN SOLDIERS REST ROOM

The soldiers rest room near the de-
pot has been reopened and has several
occupants. This neat little rest room
is handsomely furnished. The floor
Is neatly carpeted, and the beds are
clean and comfortable.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-08-24
WARS AGO TO-DAY
[From the Telegraph, Aug. "a. 1854
SOLDIER KILLED By TRAIN

A soldier whose name was not
learned was killed by train of cars
in the vicinity of the roundhouse o,
the Pennsylvania railroad.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-08-24
MARITIME NEWS FROM INLAND

From the Chambersburg Valley Spirit. ]
The foreign merchant vessels that
have been painted over while afioat
have as thoroughly disguised their
original lines as does the maid of
40 who has spent term with a beauty
doctor
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-08-24

The Democratic campaigners found
beer keg in tent at the Lebanon fair,
and were naturally indignant. You
see. the blame thing was empty.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-08-24
AN EVENING THOUGHT

Genius can never despise la
bor.-Abel Stevens.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-08-24
asJ9 BOOKS and "a
IIa1 MAGAZINESA MM
NSA &anEzan - nHNk4S

Harper & Brothers announce that
they are putting to press for reprint
ing the following books: THE Light
of Western Stars" by Zane Grey; I'm
der the Greenwood Tree" and Tess
of the D'Urtanvilles," by Thomas
Hardy; The Long Trail" by Hamlin
Garland. and The Vultures," by
Henry Seton Merriman.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-08-24
nv THE WAY THEY HOWL

From the JonnstoWn Leader
Deferred dividends are another way
Iof expressing Sherman's idea of war.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-08-24
NIGHT HARAss THE ENEMY

[From the South Bethlehem Globe.1
Report fails to state as to the Ger
man bands going back to the Father
| land.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-08-24
OUR DAILY LAUGH


4 Chesterfield
Gee, dis fashion
book seq square
crowned dolby
will be de rig
ger next season.
Spose ! gotter git
my lid rehlocked.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-08-24

Poor ODening
Take my tip,
kid, an don't go
in fer de literary
bizness! I been in
IL fer three years,
an | know.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-08-24

The Little Aunt, by Marion Ames
Taggart, author of six Girls and
Betty" etc. Illustrations by Ruth
Bingham NJ. A. Donahue, Chicago.
publishers, $500, A delightful story,
admirably conceived.
Girls of Mount Morris, issued by
the same publishers, rs cents. The
author is Amanda NJ. Douglas, a fa-
nous writer of books and girls.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-08-24

She - No, Regi-
nald, yous needn' t
strain yerself wit
politeness. l amt
got candy in this
bag.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-08-24
NtWGSF s. P4IIRSTSRESAR
[From the Telegraph. Aug. "a. 1851
ATTACK ON FORT MORGAN EN-
PECTED

New Orleans, Aug. 24.-Land forces
under General Granger are within
three hundred yards of Fort Morgan,
and a general assault is expected in
few days. The fleet is fully prepared.
Washington, Aug. "a. A dispatch
from Hagerstown says that all has
been quiet along the border, and that
there has been fighting in the valley
so far as 1t is known. Yesterday our
forces destroyed a long rebel supply
train on the Winchester and Martins
burg turnpike.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-08-24

on top of the Philadelphia outbreak
comes a split in Blair county. where
supporters of President Wilson and
the reorganization coterie
were defeated in the or
Blair ganization of the Demo-
Democrats cratic county ommittee.
Revolt A. V. Dively. Bryan's per-
sonal friend, stated that
he represented the ma
tional administration and the State
central committee. and both had
asked him to have the meeting ad-
journed because only a weeks notice
had been given. Ex-Police Chief b. j.
Clark, Berry's friend, after calling at
tention to the fact that Dively had no
voice in the meeting, declared he did
not propose to allow the State chair
man to dictate to the committee.
Whereupon DiVely, carrying out pre-
vtous threat. asked all friends of the
administration to follow him and left
the hall. Among the dozen who left
were Democrat ofiiceholders or expect
to-be officerholders.
The "old guard" under command OF
/ Thomas II. Greevy. former Lieuten-
ant-Governor candidate, then elected
! Thomas Lawly, of Hollidaysburg,
chairman.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-08-24

primaries, l am for the ticket nomi-
mated in November" he declared.
However, I am greatly disappointed
that the State leaders have not been
big enough to invite the Ryan men to
cooperate with them and appear to
be more concerned about strengthen
ing their faction than in promoting
party harmony.
The latest efforts of the reorgan-
izers--to establish new city commit
tee and to make a bipartisan deal with
the Washington party on State
ticket--have undoubtedly hurt the
Democracy. There is no need for u
new city committee, The city COM
mittee was good enough for Rudolph
Blankenburg in 1911 and 1t ought to
be good enough for Roland S. Morris
in 1914. 1t declared for Wilson for
President at the time that prominent
reorganizers were for Clark. Last Fall
It stood up nobly for fusion and had
three places of magistrates stolen by
our Bull Moose allies, while we were
fighting side by side with them. To
establish a new city committee will
only keep the factional feuds alive and
will do the party no good 1t is the
essence of stupidity to cultivate fac
tional discord while seeking party sue
cess.
The proposition for fusion is alb
surd. 1t is unfair to the Democrats to
ask them to agree to fusion with the
Washington party, while the Bull
Moose platform denounces the Wilson
administration and its policies. The
party ought to be big enough to stand
up and fight for the President without
entering into a deal with men who are
denouncing him.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-08-24
PUBLISHED BY

Published every evening Except Sun
day., at the Telegraph Building, As
Federal Square.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-08-24

Evidences of that overwheIminq
harmony of which we read so much
In the Harrisburg Patriot multinlv
Saturday State Senator
Richard V. FARLEY
sIarpy critlclsed the Farley
TeoFsanlzatlon leaders Raps
LOT their management ReorganiZers
of the ID m oc ratio
campaign.
''While I was a RYAN man at tho
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-08-24

-Mhile l was RYAN man at the
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-08-24
THRIFT HAS ITS OWN REWARDS

- ROM. newsboy to president of a
= corporation with an annual
business of $1,000. 600 in four
ir Ii.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-29
CONGRESS STARTS
 ON FINAL GRIND

Washington, Dec. 2s.-wath the re- converting of Congress today after a. brief Christmas recess, both houses faced the big task of clearing up crowded legislative calendars. Sena- tors and Representatives were ready with the falling of the gavels in the Senate and House to settle down to complete the work of the session.
 Awaiting the action of Congress are the big appropriation bills and the administration program. The supply measures have Athe right of way in both houses and while the House has passed two Of them. and some general measures, all are yet to be acted upon in the Senate, in addition to the ad- ministration program The admins fration ship purchase bill is awaiting action in both houses and Senator Fletcher, acting chairman of the com merce committee, says that every eff. fort will be made to bring the meas ure up for debate in the Senate as soon as possible.
 In the Senate. the immigration bill. is the order of business for today, while in the House the post office ap- propriation bill is the unfinished busi- ness.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-29
MRS. MILLER RESTING COMFORTABLY; MAY BE
 HOME LAST OF WEEK

Mrs. Frank Miller, who narrowly escaped serious injury when thrown from an auton olbile in which she was riding with MT. Miller and Elliott Up- son, a dem onstrator, in Norwa1k last Saturday afternoon, is reported to have spent a comfortable night at the Norwa1k hospital where she was taken, suffering from a, broken collar t1one, severe cuts and a general shak-
 ng up. It is not expected that Mrs.
 filler will be able to leave the hos pitaI before the last of the week.
 Mir and Mrs Miller were taking their initial ride in a handsome new electric coupe that MT. Miller had just purchased. Upson was driving. In attempting to turn from Wall street into North Main street at speed esti- mated to be about 30 miles an hour, the heavy car skidded on a patch of ice and crashed into a, telegraph pole throwing out all three occupants. MT. Miller and Upson were but slightly hurt. The car was badly wrecked.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-29
Ancient Astronomy.

A most interesting discovery in Egypt has been made, where an obz servatory has been found at AIeroe ct the bottom of a well in an under ground bathing establishment, the ad- vantage of such an observatory being that the stars could be seen by day as well as by night. This observatory, it is claimed, was evidently Q copy of the famous observatory at Assuan, where the circumference of the earth was first determined--a work which was said to have been done at the bottom of the well. The chamber in which Che astronomers instruments were placed was ideally fitted for it's purpose. Only 8 strip Of sky was observable. On one of the stHcco walls the astronomer has left record of his calculations.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-29
FLACMAN SAVES
 EXPRESS TRAIN

Stamford. Conn, Dec. 29-A Boston express on the New Haven failroad was prevented from ramning a b1az- ing freight wreck just west of this city yesterday by the quick wit of Flagman Raymond Simmons of the freight. If the express, speeding at forty miles an hour. had hit the burn ing oil and cotton cars one of the worst disasters of years might have occur red.
 The air hose of the freight broke in Selleck's cut and as the cars crashed together by the automatic application of the brakes the train of eightY-dye cars broke into three sections, two of which were sderaiIed. A gondo1a at the rear of the train was flung across track 4, on which the express, due in New York at 1:03 o'clock, was ap- preaching.
 Simmons and Conductor Fox were in the ca:boose Of the freight and when the train joIted to a stop Fox looked out and saw that a forward tank car of gasoline had broken open and was blazing hercelys setting fire to the cars behind. Simmons seized his flag and as he hit the ground began to run to- ward the express, w11ics. he could see only a mile or tgSo away. Engineer Murphy caught the frantic signal in time to stop his train less than two train lengths from the broken gondo1a car.
 The Stamford fire department work ed for an hour before it put out the fire in the wrecked train, during which time traffic was tied up.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-29
VETERAN CIRCUSMEN
 AT OBSEQUIES OF
 TRAINER OF "JUMBO''


 Nearly 50 old time employees of the Barnum & Bailey circus gathered about the remains of Matthew Scott yesterday to follow the body to it's last resting place among circus men in the Park cemetery. Services were held at 2:3o in the undertaking par lors, of CuIlinan & Mullins, where Rev. E. Fl. Kenyon, of St. PauPs Episcipal church, read the burial ritual.
 Following the service large mum Der of the old friends of 'tScotty," as he was familiarly known from the time he brought Jumbo'' to Americas followed the casket to the grave whicn was opened in the last remaining plot belonging to t"The Tigers" a. defunct organization composed of circus men. The pail bearers were William O'Hara. George veay, Harry Mooney and Al Goulden.
 Among those who gathered about the bier were many who had Travelled miles to. pay respect to the departed, and who in former days had been closely associated with him.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-29
The Stock Market

New York. Dec, 2s- Opening Lit tie Of yesterdays strength was shown in the early part of today,s stock market declines being the rule. Read ing, Union Pacific, Amalgan1ated and, several other active issues fell back a point or more. with fractional reces- sions in other parts of the list Balti- more and Ohio, and Mexican Petro- 1eun, the latter with a one point gain, were the only notable exceptions to the dropping tendency which was a,c- companied by a small outplt of stocks United States Steel was relatively frmer than other leaders 4 moder- ate rally followed.
 Noon-Washington advices giving further details of this governments S note to Great Britain concerning inter ference with American marine co1n- merce were the subject of general dis- cussion in financial circles and exer- ctsed some effect upon the market. Following the early rally prices drop ped back slightly after which trading came almost to a standstiH There was no initiative except from the short interest which entered the market from time to time in search of weak spots. Missouri, Kansas 6 Texas pfd dropped four points to within a frac- tion of it's minimum.
 Bonds were irregular.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-29
MRS. KATHERINE M. HEAIEY.

Following an illness of six months with hardening of the arteries, sKath- erine M. McKeon, wife of John T. Healey, died this morning at her home, 413 Maplewood avenue. She was well known through the West End, MT. Healey. for many years, be- ing proprietor of a grocery and pro- vision store on Railroad avenue. This was disposed of about five years ago, the family moving to the Map1ewood avenue address Mrs. Hea1ey was a devot1t member of both St. Peters and St. Augustine's churches In addition to her husband she is survived by two daughters, Miss Marion c. Healey and Mrs. Thomas J. Walsh; one son, Stephen Leo Healey who holds a posi- ton in the New York city post office; two sisters, Alice McKeon of New Ha- ven and Della McKeon, Bridgeport, and one brother. Patrick McKeon of Easton. She was born in Ireland 52 years ago. Rev. pr. Anderson of St Thomas Seminary, Hartford. who knew her well in his boyhood days, will off1ciate at the funeral.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-29
OBITUARY
MICHAEL FINN.


 Death claimed Michael Finn. yester- day afternoon, at his home, POI Har- ral avenue after a, lingering illness. The deceased was 66 years of age. MT. Finn has resided in this city all his life He was widely known and re- spected. He was a member of the Court Nathaniel Wheeler F. of A. He leaves wife, three sons, Thomas F., Benjamin j. and William B. Finn, also by two brothers, James and Matthew Finn and two sisters, Miss Catherine Finn and Mrs. David Bibbins.
 The funeral or Patrick Flynn was held from shis late home, 33s Railroad avenue, at 8:30 o'clock this morning, and a half hour later from Sacred Heart church where a high mass of requiem was sung by Rev. Thomas P. Mooney After mass, Mrs. Charles Ogren rendered Nearer, My God to Thee" There were many floral to- kens. Thet pail bearers were James Young, James Sherry, Bernard Reyn- oIds, Daniel o Hrien, William Chest- nut and Octave Germain Burial was in St. Machaers cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-29
Must llave bond Evlslsnsa.

CT tell you, Jack said the enthusiast in the Berliner Illustrirte zeftnng. 2 have a new car that is wonderful. q runs so smoothly that you can't fec it. It makes no noise at all, and thers is no smell of gasoline. And speed Why, it goes so fast that you cant see it!''
 s'Indeedr' replied his friend. @XCI can't feel it, hear it, smell it or seP t How under the sun do you NaoH you've got car. then2"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-29
AIaunarv Puzzle.

Teacher-I should like nay pupils 6 take a pride in their personal appear ance. Now, you, Thomas, how man, collars do you wear week? Thom as-Please. miss, do you mean hoE many. weeks do l wear collar? ?-Lon don telegraph.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-29
Hie ExpIanaitioIa

But, Jack, you said you adored me.
 "Did I? Well. another girl had jas rejected me and at that moment didn't much care what I said. .''-Cievt land Plain Dealer
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-29
Tnn noIlan aLaaIr.

eAnd when my days work il through said the fat plumber, Fther is nothing I enjoy so much as drop ping off to sleep and dreaming"
 eAnd what are your favoriu dreams?'' asked the bosom friend.
 'sWhy, pipe dreams. .''-P Philadelpl1i' Record.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-29
MANY PEDESTRIANS FALL
 ON ICY SIDEWALKS

Treacherous sidewalks gathered their quota of victims today, several applying at the emergency hospital for treatment. Thomas Kelley, 382 At 1antic street, received a lacerated scalp that required two stitches. William Leonard of 1874 Main street fell on Catherine street and received a frac- tured left collar bone.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-29

swind1er known to<the police as the Christmas forger'' has cheated Chicago merchants out of thousands of dollars within the last week.
 The law abo1ishing agencies, adopt ed by the voters of Washington last month, was declared valid in de- cision' of the United States Court of Appeals.
 The fifth detachment of Newfound- land naval reservists, comprising 16O men, arrived in England
 William Thaw, and Weston Hall, Americans, were appointed to the French Aviation Corps
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-29
FREIGHT WRECK HAUTs TRAFFIC

Bradford. R. l., Dec. 2s-Through traffic betweeen New York and Bos- ton over the New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad was held up for more than five hours by the deraiI-. nent of six freight cars near here early today. The cars. derailed by the breaking of a brake beam, blocked both tracks. No one was hurt.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-29
C3ITUARY
MucHAEL M,GATH.

A commibtaJ service for Michael McGrath of 82 West avenue took place at 2 o'clock this afternoon from the undertaking parlors of M. !. Gan non, 1051 Broad street Rev. T. F. Mooney of Sacred Heart church of ffciated. Burial was in St. Michaefs s cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-29

It was formerly customary to give many presents New Years day, but after Christmas nowadays one would feel like sending out letters of thanks to his friends for not sending any thing more January 1.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-29
Just We'll.

q can't accept your offer of affe, ton, my dear sir.'' please return it2,,-Baltimore Amer can.