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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-05-25
PLAN SPEEDWAY As
STATE FAIR FEATURE
Keystone Association May Have
Track Similar to That at
indianapolis

The world famous speedway at In
dianapolis may have opposition in the
East next year. The Keystone Fair
Association of Harrisburg plans to
have a speedway in connection with
its fair project similar to that at In
dianapolis.
At Indianapolis on Saturday the an
nual fifty-mile race will be held. Thou
sands of automobile enthusiasts will
go to that city for this memorable
event. Referring to the western speed
way, P. P: Willis in the Philadelphia
Press says:
Aside from being a sportsmanship
proposition of international import
ance, the Indianapolis Motor Speed
way is business enterprise. unique,
and without a precedent in the world.
IT is a business venture that a few
years ago caused friends of the four
men responsible for it, to laugh at
them because they had the courage
of conviction to spend thousands of
dollars to convert isolated corn fields
into the worlds greatest speed arena.
Worlds Greatest One-day Show
The Speedway is the worlds great
est one-day show. 1t is a 'manufac-
turing" plant that must build and sell
its produce one day out of every 365.
The public pays the price of a iitney
to see $4,000 movie film, where the
expense of having two trains smash
one another is incurred in order to
furnish a thrill and the public thinks
that this is a lot for the money
But 1000 film Is not to be compar-
ed with the fabulous cost to produce
and manage the eight hours show at
the Speedway.
When a theatrical producer brings
out a $4,000 show, Broadway sits up
and takes notice. They think that the
producer is some spender, but he is not
in it when il comes to spending, as
compared to the Speedway. More than
a million dollars invested in the plant
itself; every one of the forty cars
worth at least $4,000; about one hun
dred drivers, relief drivers and
mechanicans, at least worth $4,000
each; more than a quarter of million
dollars in prizes will have been given
away at the end of this, the fifth inter-
national 500-mile race, May %. Add
to this, the cost of the railroad sys-
tenn; the cost to which factories go to
prepare cars; the cost of tires; the
cost of trophies: the cost of maintain
ing an organization sufficient to man
age this mammoth gasoline circus, and
it is easy to see where the Speedway
makes the adding machine work over
time to compute its cost"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-05-25
Recent Deaths in
Central Pennsylvania

Shippensburg.-Mis Bereta Kege-
reis died at the home of her mother,
in Washington street. She is survived
by her mother, two brothers and one
sister.
Columbia. Mrs Anna Elizabeth
Moriarity died at her home here on
Saturday night aged II.
Waynesboro. - Mrs. Alice Balsley,
wife of George j. Balsley, died yes
terday morning, aged IS. She was
born in County Cork, Ireland. March
II, 1S47, and came to America when
she was 81 years of age. She is sur
vived by her husband, three sons and
daughter
Marietta.-Funeral services of Mrs
John n. Pinkerton were held this aft
ernoon from the Zion Reformed
Church The Rev. E. Elmer SEN
senig. of the Marietta Reformed
Church, and the Rev DR.. Panne-
becker. of the Reformed Church, CO.
lum bia. officiated
Tower City.-The funeral of Arthur
Henry, who died very suddenly at
Reading. was held at the home of his
parents at this place on Saturday aft
ernoon. He was SO years old and is
survived by his widow and one child.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-05-25
Meredith For Captain;
Junior Athlete PopuIal
Special to The Telegraph

Philadelphia, May 25.-Regardless
of what the showing is of the Univer-
sity of Pennsylvania track team in the
coming intercollegiate. the honor OF
captaincy of next years team is almost
certain to fall upon James E. C"Ted")
Meredith. the sensational runner and
holder of the Olympic SS0-meters
championship.
Meredith is junior and appears to
be the logical person for the position
He is without doubt the most popular
athlete in college, and, aside from this
carries the admiration of every athlete
in the amateur ranks.
The speed demon is a graduate OF
Mercersburg Academy, having entered
that school from Williamson Trades
School.
4 banquet will be held in honor of
the Penn track team Saturday evening
following the intercollegiate races and
the election of captain will take place
at this festival. 1t is doubtful If any
other track man will oppose Meredith.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-05-25
TENNIS FINALS TODAY
Fifth Attempt to Play Matches r
tween Tech and Academy

Fifth Attempt to Play Matches Re.
tween Tech and Academy.
Tennis finals between Tech and
Harrisburg Academy were again post.
poned yesterday afternoon. A fifth
attempt to play the matches was made
this afternoon at Reservoir Park. The
contestants lined up as follows:
Singles
Horton, Academy VS.. Pollock, Tech
Holmes and Broadhurst VS.. Ger
berick and Lloyd, Tech.
Schreiner, Academy vs.. Beard, Tech,
Doubles
Horton and Hoke, Academy VS.
Pollock and Eager, Tech.
Holmes and Broadhurst w. Gerber.
lex and Lloyd, Tech.
Schreiner and Senseman, Acad envy
VS.. Beard and Ramey, Tech.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-05-25
HARRISBURG STARTS
LOCAL TEAM SERIES
Play P. R. R. Y. M. c. A. at
Island Park Tomorrow
Afternoon
By McMonus

In the first of a series of games to
determine the local championship the
Harrisburg Independents will meet the
p. r. r. Y. NJ. c. A. tomorrow after
noon. The game will be played at
Island Park and will start at 3.15.
Rain prevented game between
these teams last Saturday. The Penn
sylvania Y. NJ. c. A. aggregation has
always been considered one of the
strongest baseball teams representing
Harrisburg.
1t is probable that Babe" Alcorn
will pitch for the railroaders, and
Wertz for Harrisburg. There will he
a change in the local lineup. Lew
jenkins will umpire the game.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-05-25
Harris Park Players
Attend Ommert Funeral

Members of the Harris Park Base
ball team, attended funeral services
for Guy w. Ommert last evening. The
Rev. Harry Nelson Bassler, pastor of
Second Reformed Church. conducted
services at the home of the parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. s. Charles Ommert, 1114
Green street. Burial took place at
Lehmaster, near Chambersburg. this
morning.
Guy w. Ommert, was struck in the
head with a pitched ball during a
baseball game at Palmyra SATURDAY.
afternoon. He died at the Harrisburg
hospital Saturday night.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-05-25
Sport News at a Glance

West End A. c. will play Oberlin
A c. at Fourth and Seneca streets Sat
urday.
Belmont A. c., of Elizabethvlle
wants games with strong amateur
teams. Address Edward Ditty, Eliza
bethville.
The H. A. c. Juniors want a game
for Monday. May 81 Address L.
Shearer, II North Third street
Ike" McCord, who was playing sec
ond base for the Raleigh, N c., team,
is i'll at his home. $40 Muench street.
Camp Hill High defeated Curtin
Heights in a flve-inning game last
evening; score. 3 to 3.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-05-25
Big Fireworks Display For
Hummelstown Celebration

Hummelstown, Pa, May 25.-At the
meeting of the general committee to-
morrow evening the program of events
for the Fourth of July celebration will
be arranged. The committees solicit
ing funds have been busy during the
past week and the results of their
efforts will be reported at the meeting.
The people of the borough are re-
spending generously to the appeal for
funds and the general committee is
endeavoring to arrange for a cele-
bration that will meet the approval of
the citizens who have been so liberal
in their contributions. The principal
idea of the celebration is to afford
sufficient amusement so that the resi-
dents will spend the day at home. A
display of fireworks will be given in
the evening which will be one of the
best ever shown in the borough
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-05-25
FRUIT GROWERS ASK CHARTER
Special to The Telegraph

Waynesboro, Pa, May ESP. II.
Bikle, r. NJ. Renfew, J. S. McIllvane,
II. W. Skinner and r. T. Crisweli,
Chambersburg, will apply for a char
ter on June II for a corporation to
be called the Cumberland Valley
Fruit Growers" the object of which
is to transact a horticultural business
and to act as an agent for selling the
products.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-05-25

Persistency brought second high in
dividual honors for Henelfnger of
Tech on Saturday. The captain of the
winning relay team gave Beck a hard
chase for honors. Heffelfinger was en-
tered in the broad jump. Coach Hill
requested this star to get out of this
event and rest up for the sprints. Hef-
felfnger smiled, and walked away
from the field. When his name was
called, however, he took his trial. He
jumped 20 feet, 6 q inches. Heffel-
finger won first place.
This boy also scored first in the one
hundred yards: made the gain that
helped Tech win the relay, and won
first in the two hundred and twenty
yard dash.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-05-25
HERMANN PREDICTS DISASTER
IF HIGH SALARIES CONTINUE
Says Big League Clubs Are Going Bankrupt; Must Make Cuts
Close Plants

big league clubs are going bank
rupt, unless the present high salary
system is wiped out. Players will have
to accept big cuts, or else the owners
will be forced to close their plants"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-05-25

Cincinnati, May 25.-Financial dis
aster for the national game is pre-
dicted in an alarming statement made
yesterday by August Hermann, chair
man of the National Commission. He
said:
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-05-25
WHERE THEY PLAY TOMORROW

National League
Chicago at Philadelphia.
Cincinnati at Boston.
Pittsburgh at Brooklyn.
st. Louis at New York.
American League
Philadelphia at Cleveland.
Washington at Detroit.
Boston at st. Louis.
New York at Chicago.
Federal League
Baltimore at st. Louis
Buffalo at Chicago.
Brooklyn at Pittsburgh.
Newark at Kansas City.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-05-25
TECH IN READING MEET
WIN Have WiIliamsport and SteeItor
to Cnnfand With

"
Tech high will send its track and
field stars to Reading on Monday. The
annual meet of the Reading high
school will be an afternoon feature in
that city. Steelton high will also send
their stars. Central will enter three
men.
, At this meet, Tech will go up against
IWtlliamsport, and other high schools
that have been winning honors. This
will be the final meet of the year for
Tech.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-05-25
WHERE THEY PLAY TO-DAY
National League

-NuIIUIhI I1Cds U5
Chicago at Philadelphia.
Pittsburgh at Brooklyn.
Cincinnati at Boston.
st. Louis at New York.
American League
Philadelphia at Cleveland.
Boston at St. Louis.
New York at Chicago.
Washington at Detroit.
Federal League
Baltimore at St. Louis.
Newark at Kansas City.
Buffalo at Chicago.
Brooklyn at Pittsburgh.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-05-25
RETURNED FROM HOSPITAL
SfeeiaI to The reIerrnht

Waynesboro. Pa. May 25.-D. NJ
Good. former president of the Geiser
Manufacturing Company, has arrived
home from Baltimore, where he had
been for the past three months under
the care of q Johns Hopkins specialist.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-05-25
Baseball Summary;
Games Past and Future
SCORES OF YESTERDAY

National League
Philadelphia Cincinnati, rain.
Chicago. Q; Boston. 1.
New York k-Pittsburgh. rain.
Brooklyn-St. Louis, rain.
American League
Philadelphia, 5 Cleveland, 4
Detroit. 4; Washington, O.
Chicago. 5; New York. 4.
st. Louis, 4; Boston, 3.
Federal League
Kansas City, 2; Newark, /.
st. Louis, 2; Baltimore, 1.
Chicago. 4; Buffalo, 8.
Pittsburgh-B Brooklyn, rain.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-05-25

Washington. D. c., May 25.-The
Post Office Departm has announced
the appointment of Edward r. Dis
singer as postmaster at Mount Gretna,
Pa. vice John H. Mease.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-02-17
but n means increased pay Prizes .re

but Il means increased pay Prizes are
offered by the Navy department. srr
the high scores with tlrret ana broacs
side guns Of each caliber Every mem.
her Of the crew gets money psize.
ranging from S. to $50 each Gun
pointers making qualifying score are
assured of an increase of from So 10
$40 In their monthly pay The winning
Crew. if their scores warrant ii. then
have the right to paint the Navy ..lss :sS
meaning excellent. on their tutrets and
gun shields and every mansof the crew,
IS furnished by the Department With a
small letter E. to be worn on bis
sleeve for q year This is even more
appreciated by the crews than the cash
reward II signihes for them that the
honor Of the ship stands out pre.eni.
nently as the one thought in every
officers and mau,s mind. and the homo,
Of carrying the trophy Of Her class "a.
mains more eagerly contested for than.
ail;the money prizes put together The
big picture shown here is q remarkable
reproduction of tl,e prize winning crew
with their much cherished champion.
ship. OF "Eticlency" pennant,. trophy.
ete not 70 forget their dog and parrot
@sscots inathe foreground
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-02-17
high mark Of efiiciency Itwas

necessary to- make strikingly
Interesting Reproduction In the Howe
films without revealing any Of the Sc
crets of the Navy, The Howe organi.
zation did this so well thar the censors
at the Navy department In Washington
could find no technical objection to any
OF the scenes. The photographers
spent many months At sea With all the
types Of warships. Their experiences
DIN climbing through the big masts Of
the super. Drcadnoughts give the spec.
tator in the theater. a vivid realization
OF how It feels to follow the sailors 10
their strenuous occupations
The measure of battle efficiency In d
ship Of war is to deliver the greatest
number Of hits An the shortest possible
time This shits per minute contest
the acid test Of efiiciency- forms a very,
spectacular feature Of Howe's film to
be seen here soon. It has aroused a
tine spirit Of rivalry between the crews
OF the battleships To the men it 81
not only matter Of pride and glory.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-02-17
President Wilson Says I'VE Shall
Take Leave to Be Strong Upon the Seas
Secretary Of the Navy MI Daniels Present Strength and
Adopts Efficient Method
to Film Our Nayy--Howe Show Here soon

- DR. Soldiers Of the Sea" have
of late been so much under
fire. from critics and the
Navy has been made target
tcr.so much discussion in Congress and
By newspapers that the Secretary Of
the Navy has been prompted to estab.
lish another precedent. AS a newspa.
per publisher, he believes in publicity,
and he wants Che American public to
get better acquainted with the Navy,
~ 10 well worth while too. especially
since the events OF the past few
months have demonstrated so fully
that the destinies Of other nations
largely depend on their Navles Some
day our national life may depend on
Z ours That is the reason Mr. Daniels
would like American citizens to know
/ more about our Dreadnoughts, cruisers,
Sdestroyers, gunboats, submarines. etc
which we have afloat on the high seas
and life aboard Them
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-02-17
You US a taxpayer are a Joint owne

You US a taxpayer are a Joint owner
In our Navy. which as 1t exists today
represents an investment Of over half
billion dollars. You are partner In
a business-the business Of insurine
our national safety-that costs $780,.
100000 year to maintain Are we
expanding all these millions upon a
real live. asset and one that will be
extremely alive" at any instant an
emergency might arise. or is It 10,
"frippery and gimcrack?" Mr. Dan.
iels determined on new way to, an.
swer this much mooted question. So
that the general public could investi.
gate the Navy on its own merits and
at very close range he has employed
that ultra modern medium,
the moving plcture-to yisu:
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-02-17

altze more wildly q degree. Of info
nation which cold type has fall
ed to impart hitherto. He Sc. ~
lected Lyman 81. Howe as - -''''
a "tilm photographer ex. :.
traordinary' for the task 81, 4
and authorized him To- pho. -
'tograph the Navy from submarine
Dreadnought and the daily life Of
bluejackets from revellle to taps"
films show how each unit OF the N,
is operated aud the day to day
training necessary to keep the
thousands of men to their -
The Cordova daily times., 1915-12-09
MONSTER UNION ORGANIZED IN
 ENGLAND

LONDON, Dec. g. - The largest organization in the history of Eng land was completed today. The new organization win have a total mem bership of over two million workers, and the purposes of the association is to wage a more active offensive and defensive campaign for better working conditions, including in' creased wages. The new body is a combination of the Miners Fedora ton, the National Union of Railway men and the National Transport Workers Union.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-12-09

ing a rifle. As he entered the door
 he called to the patrons of the place to stand to one side, as he was going to shoot Christopher and did not wish to hurt anyone else. A by stander named Swanson grappled with Barber and attempted to take the gun away from him, while Christo- pher endeavored to escape through a window. Barber wrenched himself free from Swanson and fired at Christopher, but the bullet went wide. The others present then overpowered Barber, and in the scuffle which fol- lowed he was badly used up, being kicked in the face and badly man handled.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-12-09
ATTEMP TED TAKE LIFE BROOKS
 SALOON MAN

FAIRBANKS, Dec. 9. - The first case to come before the new com missioner at Brooks, in the Tolo- vana. is scheduled for today, and in- wolves a shooting affray in the saloon of Anton Christopher Sam Barber, a prospector. appeared in Christoph- CTS saloon yesterday and demanded that the proprietor make him pres ent of a bottle of whiskey. Christo- pher refused to come through, and Barber insisted that he had better give him the whiskey if he did not want to be killed. On Christopher still refusing, Barber left the saloon, but returned in fifteen minutes carry
The Cordova daily times., 1915-12-09
ElCLES' DINNER
 WAS HAPPY EVENT

The Sourdough dinner, given by the Fraternal Order of Eagles last night, was a big success, and will undoubt- edly result in the immediate erection of a big hall 5Ox1OO feet, on the pro perty on Front Street owned by this pioneer organization.
 One of the big features of last evenings entertainment was the ex- cellent music rendered by the Cor dova string orchestra, which was highly appreciated by all present.
 The camp fire effect produced by the hall arrangement awoke mem ories of the past in a number of old sourdoughs present, who added much 10 the evenings entertainment by relating many humorous anecdotes of days gone by. Interesting talks were made by Rev. Ziegler, Judge Medley. Charles Goodal. Geo. Dooley, Attorney Capers, Dr. Chase, and others. Fred Schrenger was up to his usual stand ard with all the good things which make an old sour dough's mouth water, Brown bread, beans, dough nuts and coffee were included in the bill of fare.
 This is the first of a series of en- tertainments to be given during the season by the local order, and from the enthusiasm expressed about town today 1t will not be long before the order will be installed in their new home, which will not only be credit to the erder, but substantial monument to the city.
 Let every business man in Cordova get in and boost for the success of this most worthy cause.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-12-09
CAPT. RUDE TRANSFERRED.

The many Cordova friends of Cap tain Gilbert T. Rude, who has been in command of T. s. Coast and Geo years past. will be glad to know of his good fortune in being placed in command of the Isis. that fine yes sel the government recently pur- chased Captain Rude took charge of the boat on November 27 at Sa- vannah, Georgia, where Mrs. Rude will probably live. The captain will be on deep sea work, but will get fin port every two weeks.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-12-09
SPENCE CHARGES HAVE REACHED
 WASHINGTON

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9.-The fight which the Alaskan Democrats are making against District asAttorney N. Spence of Valdez, was given pub licity here today, when the attorney generals department announced that definite charges had been filed against Spence. Charges have been preferred by the Democratic territor- ial committee, and also by the Valdez commercial bodies. The things brought against Spence are numer- ous, alleging incompetency and the fact that he has never shown Himself to be a Democrat since coming to Alaska, the specific charge being made that he opposed the election of the regular Democratic candidate for delegate to Congress at the last cleo tion. It is charged that Spence did all he could to elect Delegate Wicker sham, who has always been a Repub- lican, and will run again next year as a Republican. When Mir. Wicker sham was interviewed here on the matter he denied all knowledge of the facts of the case, but said that he had heard that Spence had aroused the antagonism of the Guggenheim interests in Valdez.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-12-09
CANNERY r ALL 5 WITH HEAVY
 LIABILITIES

SEATTLE, Dec. 9. - The Seldovia Salmon Cannery, which was peti- toned into bankruptcy some few days ago, filed its schedules today, show ing liabilities of $2O6,O0O and assets of only $670OO The Seattle National Bank is the largest creditor of the defunct concern, 1t having cashed the company's paper to the extent of $62,OO0.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-12-09

The freighter Latouche is due to- night or tomorrow morning. She has a quantity of coal for Cordova, which is badly needed as there is a scarcity of fuel here.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-12-09

All the music of all the world Columbia Records. E. 4. Hegge Agent
The Cordova daily times., 1915-12-09

Furnished Cottages -- Third Ave nue and Observation Knoll. Apply Alaska Transfer Co.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-12-09
JUST ARRIVED.

Excellent assortment of Nugget Jewlery for Christmas trade. Come in and look 1t over.
 CLAYSON, The Clotheir.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-12-09

A meeting of the Cordova Fire Department will be held Thursday evening. All members are expected to attend.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-12-09

NORTHWESTERN IN MORNING.
 The steamer Northwestern is due from Seattle tomorrow morning at : o'clock.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-12-09

Don't overlook Fuller's barber shop Located at Alaskan hotel, not Cordova House.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-12-09

The Blum, O'Nefll Co, announces Q decline in Centennial Best Flour to s1.75 a 49rb sack.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-12-09

The steamer Admiral Evans is due from the westward tomorrow evening.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-12-09
F L olU R

Centennial Best Flour s1,75 a sack at The Blum, O'Neill Co.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-12-09

All the Real News in the Times.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-12-09
EASTERN STAR WILL MEET ON
 THURSDAY.

There will be a regular meeting of Cordova Chapter, No. f, O. F. S, on Thursday at o'clock p. m Election of officers. All members earnestly requested to be present
 0. c. MEYERS, Secretary.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-12-09

Miss Madeline Anderson, teacher of piano, Borden Building, Room 1.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-12-09

Advertise your holiday goods.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-12-09

F. 4. HEGG, agent Columbia Graphophones and Records