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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-08-26
PENROSE TAXES SLAP
At ADMINISTRATION
Addresses Members of P. 0. S. of
A. in Session at Reading on
National Preparedness

Reading, Pa, Aug. 26.-Advocating
a uniform immigration law and taking
a slap at the administration at WASH
ington for failure to support a bill Of
that character. Senator Penrose at
Yesterdays session of the fiftieth an
nual encampment of the P. o. S. of A.
declared that in view of Americas
present status with Germany this
country should prepare for her own
defense. Senator Penrose said:
The P. o. S. of A. is public
American organization and teaches
principles which, If followed, are sure
to make better men and citizens. Dur
ing the trying days of 1861-65, when
our country needed men to defend it,
thousands of members of this order
left their homes and friends to fight
for their country and its flag.
In the storm of protestations, you
fearless men go right ahead making
repeated efforts to have a uniform i'm
migration bill become law. Several
times you have been successful. and
as many times the President of the
United States vetoed the wishes of the
majority of the members of the
Senate"
Speaking of the crisis this country
is alleBed 10 De continually racing be-
cause of Germany's attitude and other
matters, Senator Penrose insisted that
the United States ought to be better
prepared. He favored an adequate
| preparedness-big navy, big army and
plenty of munitions of war at hand.
This is not a party question. Peo'
pie of all parties will unite in this
program of adequate defense. The
important elements, you ask? Oh,
think there is the building of a navy
which takes time; having in readiness
all the machines of war. such a.
! heavy siege guns, cartridges, powder
rifles. etc, as munitions of war. TIL,
United States is potentially the strong
est and practically the weakest ma
ton"
Next Session in Philadelphia
Philadelphia was selected as tn,
convention city for 1916.
Parade This Afternoon
The meeting of the State camp o
the Sons of America was concluded
this afternoon with the greatest pa
rade Reading has ever witnessed
Over 1900 men were in line.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-08-26
OLD HILL MERCHANT
HAS UNIQUE HISTORY
Josiah B. Flickinger Has Con-
Quoted Stores in Many Central
Penna. Towns

Josiah b. Flickinger, dry goods
dealer at 1920 Derry street. who re-
Gently sold mis- stock to large depart
ment store of this city, is one of the
oldest merchants of Allison Hill. Mr..
Flickinger has been in business at his
place in Derry street for twenty
three years, and said this morning
that he intends to keep the store open
but will have an entirely different line
of goods. His history in the business
is unique.
Mr.. Flickinger was born in Perry
county in 1886 and for many years
was a farmer across the river. In
1875 he went to Camp Hill and opened
q general store.
He remained there for two years,
and was postmaster of the town dur
ing that time. In 1877 Mr.. Flicldnger
won't back TO Perry county remaining
at Elliottsburg about year. He also
was postmaster there. Mr.. Flickinger
remained in the business for another
year at Eberly's Mills and then came
to this city and went into the sewing
machine mercantile work. After six
years he went to Lewistown and re-
manned there for two years in the
same business.
opens store III SteeitCIl
Preferring TO. conduct a drysoods
store, Mr. Flickinger went tc Steelton
and opened up in Front street. lie
remained in the borough for elsven
years, taking an active part in the
church and public affairs Of tho place.
For a number OF years he was super
intendent Of the st. Johns Lutheran
Sunday school. and when he retired
was presented with a gold headed
cane by the members for his service.
At present he is having the store
remodeled and is doing some of the
work himself. This morning he re-
lated his history while seated on a
step ladder, paint brush in hand.
Mr.. .Flickinger said that next to con-
Quoting a dry goods store he likes to
fish. Since he has been in the city he
has been a trustee at the Christ Luth-
eran church and is one of the oldest
members of that congregation.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-08-26
Eliminate Arabic Incident
as a Source of Discord
By Associated Press

Berlin. Aug. 26, via London, II a.
m.-The Associated Press is in a posi-
ton to state on the best authority
that the Arabic incident may be con-
sidered eliminated as a source of dis
cord between Germany and America
or, at least. is regarded by the Ger
man government in that light
Moreover Germany, in its desire to
continue its friendly relations with
the United States, had adopted before
the sinking of the Arabic policy de-
signed to settle completely the whole
submarine problem as affecting Am
erica, on the basis of good will and
mutual understanding.
This is shown clearly by the state
ment of Chancellor Won Bethmann.
Hollweg last night to The Associated
Press, particularly by his CONCLUDING
remarks to the effect that not until
all the circumstances in connection
with the sinking of the Arabic had
been cleared up would it be possible
to say whether the commander of one
of our submarines went beyond his in
structions, in which case Germany
would give complete satisfaction to
the United States. Furthermore
during the conversation the chan
cellor twice again referred to the in
structions given to submarine COM
manders. He did not specify in de-
tail the nature of these instructions
but it may be said that they are de-
signed to prevent a repetition of the
Lusitania case and to provide the op-
portunity for escape for American
noncombatants upon torpedoed ships
which the United States desires.
Will Offer Reparation
Having given these instructions
Germany asked suspension of judg.
ment on the Arabic case until the
facts were ascertained, being conf
dent it will be shown that the SINKING
of the vessel was not an unprovoked d
attack without warning by German
submarine, but was attributed either
to a mine explosion or to some action
of the vessel itself.
Should it develop, however, that a
submarine acted contrary to instruc.
tions, ample reparation will be offer.
ed
Germany is still unable to under.
stand why Americans in these troubled
times travel on belligerent ships in.
stead of taking American or other
neutral steamers, but since they in
some instances insist upon taking pas.
sage on vessels belonging to beliger,
ents, Germany will do it's utmost tc
provide for their safety.
1t is not permissible to quote re.
marks made by the Chancellor in the
course of the conversation. other thar
the formal statement which he made
1t may be said, however, that DIR
Won Bethmann-H Hollweg showed
genuine interest in the state of feel
ing in the United States concernins
the sinking of the Arabic, and ex.
pressed the hope that the American
people would not form an opinion or
the basis of conflicting statement:
giving only one side of the story He
spoke with emphasis of Germany.
desire to maintain the friendship Of
America.
The Chancellor appeared to be in
good health and spirits and greatly
encouraged by the successes achieved
by the Germans in the eastern cam.
paign. The interview necessarily was
of short duration, as the Chancellor
was hurrying away, for a conference
with Emperor William at his field
headquarters.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-08-26
Three Runaways Bound For
West Stopped by Police

Lewis Isritz, aged IS whose home
is in New York city, is being held at
the police station until his parents
send for him. Isritz said he pas per-
suaded to run away from home by
Philip Weiss and Charles Bumgarten.
The trio was arrested by Special
Officer Morrisey of the Pennsylvania
railroad. Isritz because of his age
was placed in charge of Colonel
Hutchison. The other two were sent
to Jail for illegal train riding.
Isrftz said the older boys found he
had some money and enticed him to
came along. They intended to go to
oklahoma. Isritz said he became sick
of the trip soon after leaving New
York and wants to get home.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-08-26
Alex W. Bergstresser's
Condition Is Improved

The condition of Alex w. Berg
stresser, aged 81, of 436 Market street,
who was taken to the Harrisburg Hos
pital yesterday in a serious condition
from complication of ailments due
TO his advanced age was reported as
slightly improved this afternoon.
Mr.. Bergstresser who retired from
active business fifteen years ago is a
veteran of the Civil War and was with
General Sherman on his march to the
sea. He is the Oldest member of
Robert Burns lodge, f. and A. NJ, and
for long time was it's secretary. In
addition; Mr.. Bergstresser was record
er of Pilgrim Commandery, Knights
Iemplar for many years and for some
time was recorder emeritus. He is a
member of Perseverance Chapter, No.
Il, Royal Arch Masons and is one of
the Oldest members of the Explorers
Camping Club.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-08-26
English Pound Sterling
Drops More Than 20 Cents
By Associated Press

New York, Aug. 26.-Foreign eX-
change markets were plunged into
decentralization again to-day by a
wave of foreign bills that broke early
in the business day and threatens to
carry rates down to depths hitherto
untouched.
The English pound sterling. usually
the standard of the world finance at
S4.s7, was selling within the first hour
at $4.64A, and one sale, 1t was re-
ported without confirmation, had
been made at $4.64, the lowest figure
sterling has yet reached in this mar
ket. Francs broke to $5.93, five cents
under yesterdays close on the first
transaction recorded. Lires dropped
two cents to s6.44. German money,
for reason not seen on the surface
of the market, was worth more than
yesterday, reichsmarks selling at 81 4
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-08-26

New Secretary of the Keystone State
Fair '...
Announcement was made this morn
ing by officers of the keystone State
Fair-the organization which is now
nearly ready to build "a great fair
ground and motor speedway between
I1ighspire and Middletown-that
James Fleming, for sixteen years sec
retary of the Ohio State Fair, and re-
Gently elected secretary of the Key
stone Fair, will make his home in this
city following the close of the Ohio
fair which ends next week.
Mr.. Fleming will bring his family
to Harrisburg following "a short vaca-
ton and will plunge intc the vast
amount of work necessitated by the
building of the speedway, offices of
the company, fair grounds and build
ings, and so on.
w. j. Stewart, of the Keystone
State Fair, has just received a ietter
from Governor Frank B. Willis, of
Ohio, IN which the Chief Executive of
the Buckeye State says:
Endorses Him
Mr.. Fleming for many years
has been in the employ of the
Board of Agriculture and the
Agricultural Commission of Ohio.
While | do not have personal
knowledge of the details of Mr..
Fleming's work. the former
president of the Agricultural
Commission, A. P. Sandles, in
forms me that his work in con-
nection with the Ohio State Fair
was em:nentiy satisfactory to the
Agricultural Commission
Mr.. Fleming is alert, active
and knows the fair game in all it's
details"
A. P. Sandles. president of the Ag-
ricultural Commission of Ohio. at CO.
lumbus, has also written warm praise
of Mr.. Fleming's ability. In a re-
cent letter he says:
For more than a dozen years
Mr.. Fleming has been attached TO
the Ohio Department of Agricul-
ture. He has won a national
reputation among State fair and
exposition people. For six and a
half years l have been executive
of the office of the Ohio Depart
ment of Agriculture. / am
Democrat. Mr.. Fleming is
staunch Republican. But on ac-
count of his experience and fit
ness for State fair work, he has
been retained under a Demo-
cratic administration.
The success and popularity of
Ohio State. Fair are testimonials
of his efficient and competent
service"
Mr.. Stewart announced this morn.
ing that work on the motor speed.
way will he started in about -four
weeks. as the bids will shortly be ir
the architects hands and the contract
will soon be awarded.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-08-26
GERMAN AMBASSADOR
AND LANSING CONFER
Another Communication From
Berlin Expected by State
Department
MAY HARNESS SUBMARINES
Confidently Believed in Washing
ton That No More Merchant
Vessels Will Be Sunk
MAY HARNESS SUBMARINES
BY Associated Press

Washington. D. c., Aug. 26.-Count
Won Bernstorff. the German ambas-
sador, conferred with Secretary
Lansing nearly an hour this morning
and while both refused to discuss their
meeting in any way it was understood
the ambassador reiterated that it was
not the intent of the German govern
nrent that any Americans should be
lost on the Arabic.
Another communication, supple
menting that which the ambassador
transmitted to the State Department
Tuesday, is expected from Berlin, and
pending its receipt Count Bernstorff
will remain at the embassy in Wash
ipgton.
1t is confidently believed the next
word from Germany will be an an
nouncement that pending further ne
gotiations submarine warfare on pas
senger ships will be discontinued and
that submarine commanders already
have been instructed to sink no mer-
chant vessel.
Has Nothing to Add
NOuhl bSTIlStOTII brought nOJnluS 10
the State Department to supplement
his telegram of Tuesday or the over
night news dispatches containing the
German chancellor's statement broadly
tnferring that a settlement of a char
acter satisfactory to the United States
| probably would be made in the case
OF the Arabic. The ambassador, how
ever, reiterated his previous disclaimer
| of any intent that Americans should
hQIn1n fFH1 too fnI hot
| to-day's conference was arranged by
the State Department rather than the
| AM basSador.
No engagement had been made to-
| day for the ambassador to visit Presi-
| dent Wilson and the indications were
that none would be made at this stage
| No report had been received from
| Ambassador Gerard, who was in
structed to inquire If the German gov
| ernment had a report on the sinking
/ OF the Arabic. but news dispatches in
| formed officials that the ambassador
had made inquiry and found that the
government at Berlin had none.
Better Face On Situation
Count Bernstorff's visit to Secretary
Lansing and the advices from Berlir
| containing the German chancellor;
statement have put a much better face
on the whole situation. There is {
notable relaxation of tension at the
White House and at the State Depart.
| ment. 1t was made plain at botf
places to-day that while officials were
much encouraged by the apparent de.
sire of Germany to avoid a break witt
the United States. the President will
not finally decide on his course unit
he has before him a definite statement
of the Berlin governments Intentions.
II seems certain now that there will
be diplomatic exchanges in the Arabic
case. In addition to satisfying the
American government in that single
instance they are expected to take OF
a general character covering sub
marine warfare and the general right,
OF neutrals on the seas.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-08-26
a75 LOST IN STORM

Houston, Tex, Aug. 26.-Accordins
to a careful checking up to-day OF all
published figures based on official
statements from the cities and
larger towns and localities involved,
and accounting for all persons listed
as missing who subsequently have
been found safe. tho tropical storm
that visited the Texas coast ten days
ago took 275 lives, 206 on land and
SO on water.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-08-26
CONTROLS ALL FACTORIES

Paris, Aug. rs. - The government
now has under control all factories
able to produce cannon, rifles pro-
jectiles and explosives" said David
LLOYD George, British Minister of Mu-
nitions in an interview with Charles
Humbert, new editor of the Journal.
"It also controls all founderies and
machine and tool factories"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-08-26
WILL ABOLISH MARTIAL LAW


Paris. Aug. 26, 1O.45 a. m.--Martial
law will be abolished everywhere in
France outside of the zone of military
activities after September !. The de-
cions of the government in this re-
spect is interpreted on all sides as a
sign of confidence in official circles
that the interior administration of
France will not be disturbed again by
military operationE
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-08-26
SLANDERED HIM $1,000 WORTH
By CALLING HIM THIEF

Suit for $1,000 damages for slander
was filed this afternoon by George
Justus against Albert Bolla Hudobka,
both of Steelton, on a charge of SLAM
der. Justus said he has always been
of good and upright character but
that Hudobka has ruined his reputa-
ton at least thousand dollars worth
by declaring that he. George, stole
some of Hudobka's tools.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-08-26
Unrest CAUSES ANXIETY

Toxic. Aug. 26. Private advices
received by Americans who formerly
lived in india report that the unrest Of
the northern tribesuen is causing dis
quietude. although It is believed that
the territories. aided by loyal Indian
troops, will be able to handle any in
surrection that might break out
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-08-26
REVOLUTION CRUSHED
By Associated Press

Willemstad, Curacao. Aug. 26.-Ad-
vices reaching this point from Vene-
zuela state that the revolution begun
last September in the eastern part of
Venezuela has been crushed.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-08-26
IYE nItRNs nov

Burd Nophker. aged 10. COS Dauphin
street, was taken to the HARRISBURG
Hospital. yesterday afternoon, sufferin 2
from severe burns of the face Rurd
with several companions, were pound
ing on a large can of I've near his home.
when the can was turned over, throwiIfG
the lye in the boys face.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-08-26
CHARGED WITH NONsUppoRT

Charged with nonsupport of his wife
John Yohn was held for court by Al
derman Murray after a hearing YES.
terday. Yohn. 1t Is alleged, after TAX.
ing his wife and two children to the
Associated Charities, last week de-
in Carlisle.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-08-26
sERVICEs FOR s. e, McCORNICT<

Funeral services for S. Cameron Nc
Cormick, aged rs. veteran of the Civil
War, were held this afternoon, at 2
o'clock. from his late home. He was
at one time foreman of the United
States Bridge Construction Company
and later n letter carrier. He is sur
Xiyed by his wife and four sons
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-08-26
II PERSONS MEET DEATH

Tampa, Fla, Aug. 26.-Fourteen
persons met death near Cape San An
tonic, Cuba, and the powerful wire
less station there was badly damaged
and made unfit for immediate use by
the recent tropical hurricane. Cap
tain II. o. Borden. of the schooner
Carolina Vought, brought that news
to-day on his arrival here. 1t was
necessary to beach the small fruit
schooner Roncador. The crew was
saved. i-
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-08-26
VETERANS no HOLD FEsTIVAL

An ice cream festival, under the
auspices. of Harrisburg Camp, No. s.
United Spanish War Veterans, will
be given this evening and tomorrow
evening at Front and Boas streets.
Ice cream, cake and candy will be on
sale both evenings
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-08-26
ESTABLISH SPECIAL FACTORIES
R,, d,tnr.rI.I prrrr

Toxic. Aug. 26. - The establishment
of special factories for the manufacture
assistance which Japan has decided to
give her allies in the war. IL Is learned.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-08-26
CITY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
GRANTS MANY LICENSES

Officers of the city Health Depart
ment met late yesterday afternoon for
a regular business session. Forty one
licenses were granted by the food in
cry. 1S ice cream, meat. restaurant.
and IL milk licenses. Complaints re-
ceived about sewers will be turned over
to Council next week
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-08-26

William Boyle, 21A9 Penn street. 81
fireman on the sphiladelphia. Division Of
the Pennsylvania Railroad fractured
hfs left leg, late Yesterday afternoon.
when he fell from the cab OF an engine
He was taken to the Harrisburg Hos
Dttal. Il
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-08-26
AMERICAN NOTE Published
By Associated Pre-

Vienna, Aug. 26, via London, 1890
a. m.-The American note to Austria
Hungary, in which Washington de-
clined to stop the shipment of NUM-
tions of war to Europe was published
here to-day.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-08-26
STANLEY G. SMITH a REGISTRAR

Stanley C. Smith, of 1906 Green
street. was appointed by the County
Commissioners late yesterday after
noon to serve as registrar for the Sec
ond precinct of the Twelfth ward, vice
II. w. Ayle, resigned.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-08-26
Standing of the Crews
HARRISBURG SIDE

Philadelphia DIvisiOn-124 crew first
to go after $40 p. m: 105. 1871, los, 1872,
101, 10, 122.
Engineers for los. 10.
Firemen for 124. 127, los, 1872.
Conductors for l27, 101, 110.
Flagman for 110.
Brakemen for los. 1872.
Engineers up: Streeper, Snow, Davis,
Hindman, Madenford. Kautz, Wolfe.
Firemen up: Weaver, Whichello, Beh-
man, Bleich, Huston. Martin, Yentzer,
Packer, Arnsberger, Horstick, Dunlevy,
LantZ.
Flagmen up: Clark. Banks. First.
Brakemen up: BOYD McGinnis.
Middle DiviEiOn-221 crew first to go
after :45 p. M: 226, 245, 233 243, 224,
25.
Engineer for 25
Firemen for %.
Brakemen for 90.
Engineer up: Webster.
Firemen up: Fritz. Ross, Gross.
Flagman up: Smith.
Brakemen up: Peters, Kilgore. Nc
Henry. Kane. Rissinger, Bell, Strouser.
Ward Crews
Engineers for fourth S. IS. second %.
first "a. 26. 3s.
Firemen for 6. fourth s. 16, IS, 90. %.
second %, 26, 36. IS.
Harvey, SALESMAN. Kuhn, Snyder, Pei,
ton.
,Firemen up: Klearner, Crawford,
Ulsh, Bostdorf, Schiefer, Rauch,
Weigle, Cookerley. Maeyer.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-08-26
LYNCHING NECESSARY
SAYS COLE BLEASE

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The II crew first to go after 4
o'clock: ., I.
The 81 crew first to go after 2.45
o'clock: so. 81, 5S, So. II. 50.
Engineers for 81, 2, I.
Firemen for 81. Z, l6. is.
Conductor for s.
BralSemen for 81. Z, 16
Engineers up: Pletz. Fortney, Ket-
tner,. Ferhn. Wyre, Morrison, Mid
daugh, .Wireman, Upton, Lape.
Firemen up Grumbine, Anspach
King, Keffer, Longenecker, Carl, Bing-
aman.
Conductor up: Beaver. Orris.
Brakemen up: Greagor, Little Lau-
bach. Carlin. Paxton, Bingaman, Bailey
Duncan, Dunkle.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-08-26
ENoLA SIDE

to go after s:45 D m: 2S2, 3ss, 222, 212.
Flagman for SO.
Brake1nen for SO. 80. .-"
Flagman up: Reitzel.
Middle DiviEiOn-230 crew first to go
after l p. m: 23S, 24S, 101, 1o4, 1O6, 120.
112
Fireman for 101.
Flagmen for 106. 120
Brakemen for 112. 100.
Yard Crewr-To go after p. M:
Engineers for second 1924. 130, 104.
Firemen for second 126, first 124,
104 first 106, second 102.
Engineers up: Mccormick, She'll
hamer, Sweger.
Firemen up: MeNally. Lutz. Gingrich,
Ewing, Bruaw, G.. L. Fortenbaugh
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BACK TO PARTY" is
VERY REAL THING

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NOTE-Included In the property to
be sold as the property of the Cuniber-
land Valley Telephone Company is the
lot of ground. with the improvements
Harrisburg, Pa, and occupied by the
Company as an. office. and exchange
buildings. size of lot, 2f2"x100'x23'S"x
and interest; (see Mortgage Book "a %
Vol 3. page, 460. Recorders Office, Har-
Lrisburg, PAD.
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it occurred after he had been tried
and sentenced.