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Putnam patriot., 1915-08-27
LIMIT ON INHERITANCE.
Walsh Committee Members Urge That as Industrial Unrest Remedy.

Walsh Committee Members Urge That
 as Industrial Unrest Remedy.
 Chicago.-A limit of $1,000000 on the fortune that any man may leave to his heirs is the remedy for the social and industrial unrest in the United States suggested by Chairman Frank P. Walsh and John B. Lennon. ames O'Connell and Austin B. Garrett son, three Of his associates in the Federal Commission on Industrial Re- lations.
 The five other members of the com mission do not advocate this specific limitation of inheritance. Nor do they hold that the present social and indus trial unrest is primarily due to the unequal distribution of wealth but rather that it is due to the failure to administer the labor laws and to the popular distrust of the municipal. State and national government.
 To remedy the conditions of social and industrial unrest the other mem bers of the commission, Mrs. Flor ence J. Hartman. Prof Commons and Messrs. Weinstock, Ballard and Aish- ton would establish a permanent in- dustrial commission which would be supported by an inheritance tax on large fortunes. this tax to be gradu- ated from 1 per cent. on the excess of a S25. GOO fortune left to direct heirs o 15 per cen. on a fortune more than $1.00O,000.
Putnam patriot., 1915-08-27
General

An order will he promulgated by the Russian Government abolishing during the war Jewish residential re strictions in regard to towns with the exception of Peuograd and Moscow.
 One thousand tents were furnished by the Missouri militia to persons made homeless by the storm and flood al St Louis.
 Lieut. Robert T. Merrill, of the U. s. S. Tonopah. has invented a device for raising to the surface a submarine that has become disabled while sub merged
 Aid will be asked of the American Red Cross and Rockefeller Founda- tion for the people of Albania, who are suffering from lack of food and sanitary necessities.
 A decree authorizing the importa- tien of American cattle was submitted to President de Ia Plaza of Argentina.
 Kaiser Wilhelm went to Novo- georgieysk to congratulate Gen. ven BeseIer on the capture of the fortress.
 The French Foreign Office awarded a gold medal to Mrs. w K. Wander bnt of New York president of the American Committee for Clothing the Wounded.
 L. k. WeIch. Of iFtchhurg. Mass, was elected president of the National Association of Mutual Insurance Com panies at the annual convention in Minneapolis.
Putnam patriot., 1915-08-27
ST. LOUIS FLOOD
 SEQUEL TO STORM
Hurricane Continues N0rthWard
 to Missouri City.
D0WNP0UR SETS RECORD
Storm Which Devastated Galveston Works HaVoc-Troops Called Out t- Hundreds Driven
 From Homes.

St. Louis.-The storm that devast- ated the Texas Gulf coast, sweeping northward, struck St. Louis with di- unfinished fury, bringing with il the history of the city and causing a flood that drove hundreds of city and su- burban residents from their homes
 The rainfall since the storm began was 595 inches.
 The flood here was due to back water in the storm sewers in the western part of the city and to a big rise in the River Des Peres. which went out of it's banks in the western and southern part of the city, flooded suburbs, interrupted train service and caused annulement of street car ser vice to suburban towns.
 Through train service into St. Louis was affected by the storm.
 The first regiment of the Missouri National Guard was called out to as- sist in rescue work, along the River Des Peres and members of the Missou- ri Naval Reserve were ordered to re- port for similar work.
 The citys water supply was en- dangered when creek started to un- dermine the waterworks.
 A large force of men wass put to work building embankments, about the big mains, in an effort to divert the stream. The Water Commissioner said th~t if the course of the creek were not changed the mains would collapse and the city would be without water.
 River Des Peres, running through western St Louis and St. Louis coun- ty, normally from five to fifteen feet wide, is now mile wide in places.
Putnam patriot., 1915-08-27
HELP FOR COTTON MEN.
S3oooo,ooo of Federal Money to Aid
 Southern Planters

S3o,ooo,ooo of Federal Money to Aid
 Southern Planters.
 Washington.-Th first step on the lieve the Southern cotton planters was taken.
 Announcement was made at the Treasury Department that Secretary McAdoo will deposit s30,000 900 in gold in the Federal reserve banks of Atlanta, Dallas and Richmond. if so large sum is needed, to facilitate the financing of the cotton crop. This step was decided upon as result of the action of the Allies in putting cotton on the contraband list.
 The deposits. according to the off .cial announcement. will be ''for the purpose Of enabling those Federal re- serve banks to rediseount loans made on cotton secured by warehouse re- ceipts by national banks and those State banks that are members of the Federal reserve system"
 No interest will be charged on these deposits It is intended that the de posits shall make it possible for the member banks to charge low rates on loans on warehoused cotton. and indi- cations are that the Federal Reserve Board will fix extremely low rates on rediscounted paper of this character.
 No disclosures have been made as to what other steps are under con temptation The idea Of Government officials is that loans at low rates of interest will enable cotton planters 10 hold back from the market a part of their crops. thus helping the price
 The President conferred with W. P. c Harding of the Federal Reserve Board. who has had supervision of all problems arising out of the cotton situation. Many phases of the situa- tion were gone into and steps which seem 10 be advisable were discussed. No announcement was made, however. as to what plans the President and Mir. Harding have under considers ton.
 Tn the exercise of the discretion given 10 him by law" read the Treas ury statement. Secretary McAdoo said that the Government for the time being will charge no interest on these deposits.
Putnam patriot., 1915-08-27
TEXAS STORM
 COSTS MILLIONS
Hurricane Sweeps Southeast
 ern Portion of State
GALVESTON HEAVIEST LOSER
Great causeway, Costing s4.ooo,ooo, Damaged at Both Ends-Heavy Toll of LiVes-Barge Sam
 Houston Sinks.

Houston, Tex.-The known death list in the tropical storm which has swept the Gulf Coast for three days amounted to 1S9, when a newspaper correspondent Of this city arrived from Galveston direct from the scene of destruction, and gave the first de- tails of the loss of life and property.
 Twenty-Five were drowned in Gal weston and immediate vicinity; twen- ty-five at Virginia Point, just across the bay from Galveston; fifty-fve were lost when the barge Sam Hous- ton sank; ffty=two were drowned at Texas City, including twelve United States soldiers; La Porte reports six deaths; Port Arthur, six: Seabrook three; Morgan Point. eight; Houston suburbs, two and Hitchcock. seven.
 The death list at Galveston will be increased, as many bodies were seen floating in the water, few of which have been recovered.
 Five hundred buildings and homes were actually destroyed in Galveston. not including many which were badly damaged. The buildings wrecked in- clude the big grain elevators near the bay front, the contents of which were lost One thousand feet Of the sea wall which was depended upon to save the city from destruction was washed out in front of the Galvez Hotel, but it is said the hotel itself has escaped with slight damage.
 The causeway. which cost s0O0.000 is destroyed at both ends and 5000 feet of it was destroyed in the centre, which will make it impossible for trains to enter the city for about two weeks.
Putnam patriot., 1915-08-27
iii Effects of Worry.

The effect of worry upon the in ternal glands has not been fully studied Enough is known, however to assure the physician that it affects the secretions of these glands very seriously through the sympathetic nerves. It thus becomes an important agent in producing exophthalmic goiter and a train Of other ills that can only be defined when the real functions of the glands in question are more adequately studied.
Putnam patriot., 1915-08-27

stlons. ] had fainung spells, Dloated, and could hardly stand the pain in my left side. My husband insisted that ] try Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, and am so thankful l did, for I am now a well woman. sleep better, do all my homework and take long walks. l never fail to praise Lydia E. Pinkham' s Vegetable Compound for my good health. "- Mrs. J. Nj. REscH, 1900 West Broadway, Louisville, Ky.
 Since we guarantee that all testimo- nials which we publish are genuine, is 1t not fair to suppose that if Lydia E. Pinkham' 8 Vegetable Compound has the virtue to help these women it will help any other woman who is suffering in like mannerz
 If you are ill do not drag along until an operation is necessary but at once take Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
 Write to Lydia F. Pinkham Medicine Co.,, (confidential) Lynn, Mass. Your letter vii be opened, read and answered by woman and held in strict confidence.
Putnam patriot., 1915-08-27
WOMAN REFUSES
 OPERATION
Tells How She Was Saved by Taking Lydia E. Pink hams Vegetable
 Compound.

Louisville, Ky" think if more sui fering women would take Lydia k.
Putnam patriot., 1915-08-27
olde st Writing.

According to the claims of the Uni versity of Pennsylvania museum, the oldest pieces of writing known to us are from the Babylonian tablets re. gently deciphsred by Professor Barton of the University of Pennsylvania They deal with events as far back as 5000 B. c.
Putnam patriot., 1915-08-27
SIX MORE JAPANESE LINERS.

Osaka Steamship Go. Wiil Put Them
 Into Transpacific Service.
 Tacoma. - The Osaka Steamship Company has ordered six additional 12. 1000 ton steamships built at the Osaka Iron Works Each ship will be 425 feet long with a 57 foot beam and will be used in the transpacific service following next years rear rangement of Japan's mail subsidies.
 Passenger accommodations will greatly exceed those of any Japanese steamships operated to Puget Sound.
Putnam patriot., 1915-08-27
PROGRESS MADE BY NEGROES.
Fair at Chicago shows How the Rae
 

Fair at Chicago shows How the Race
 Has Gained.
 cago.-Delegate from nearly ev- cry State in the Union are in Chicago to attend the Lincoln jubilee and ex- position marking the half century of negro freedom. which opened here.
 The exposition takes the negro at 1860. when there were 4,441730 of his color in the United State. 90 per cent nliterate, and traces his progress in education, religion. agriculture, indus try, art and miscellaneous. pursuits.
Putnam patriot., 1915-08-27
QUALITY Monuments

We erected a large number of Monuments before Memorial day and stock became depleted New designs in Monuments and Tablets coming in and being erected in yard for inspection Let show you this line and quote you prices.
Putnam patriot., 1915-08-27

lPinkham's s V egeta- 'ble Compound they
 would enjoy better health. 1 suffered from a female trou- 'ble, and the doctors decided 1 ha d a humorous grow tn and would have to
 be operated upon,
 but l refused as l do
 not believe in opera
Putnam patriot., 1915-08-27

In the Very Centre oi Everything Subway and Elevated R. R. Stations
 0no Minute Five Minutes Walk u 70 Theatres and
 the Famous shops Allatreet cars and 9th Av Motor Buses
 Pass Our Door
 COOLEST ROOMS IN TOWN Large Oatside Rooms, use of Bath, l Person, sl.oo, Persons, s15O Large Outside Rooms, Private Bath, Person, si.6O, ? Persons, s2 % Parior, Bedroom and Bath, Person, f2.oO, 2 Persons, s2.5o Special Rates Long and short Periods A Place Where Nice People Dine Your Visit to New York Is Not Complete Unless You Stop at the Famous
 Empire
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-04-30
HARRISBURG CHORAL
GIVES 10th CONCERT

The Harrisburg Choral Society gave
it's twentieth annual concert last even
ing I'm the Majestic Theater assisted by
the Russian Symphony Orchestra Miss
Marie Stoddart, soprano; Miss Marie
Morrisey. contralto; George Harris, Jr.,
tenor; Wilfred Glenn. bass.
The work chosen for this years con-
cert was Handers oratorio, Samson"
The chorus, and the. orchestra were
under the direction of NJ Fred Wolfe,
under whose instructions the Choral
Society has been studying for the past
two years. The oratorio taken as a
whole ranks on a par. If not above, the
best work that has yet been done by
the society: the work of MIR. Wolfe be-
ing marked throughout the entire
piece. The choruses were particularly
effective. and in every instance they
showed the painstaking effort of the
conductor and the sensing of the con-
ductors wishes by the chorus. The
work was so evenly good that it is diff
ficult to cite any one chorus over an
other but mention may be made of the
chorus of the Israelites and the Philis-
tines at the close of the second part.
This is a combined chorus. each faith
calling upon their God to prove that
he is God. The development of the Sc
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-04-30

lection was most excellently worked
up to a great climax Paralleling this
number was the final chorus of the ora
toria. Let Their Celestial Concerts All
Unite"
OF the soloists Wilfred Glenn receiv-
ed the greatest reception, particularly
in his Interpretation of "Harapha, a
Giant of Gath" when he sang the
Honor and Arms" aria. Mr.. Glenn's
and quality and in the numbers pro-
vided for that voice in Samson" he had
an excellent opportunity to display his
abilities. George Harris. the tenor,
as Samson" showed something of a
tendency to sing off pitch and at times
seemed rather uncertain. He reached
the height of his dramatic interpreta-
tion in the early aria of the oratorio,
Total Eclipse" which, it is recalled.
Williams in his recent appearance in
this city Miss Marie Morrisey, the
contralto, possesses a voice of rare
fiexibiity and quality and was heard
to most excellent advantage in
Manoah's aria. "Ye Sons of Israel Now
Lament" Miss Marie Stoddart who
last year sang the soprano part of the
Elijah" displayed her best work in
the number of the 1sraelitish Women
phim." Miss Stoddart did this number
with rare Interpretation.
The Russian symphony Orchestra,
which for the evening was under the
direction of Mr.. Wolfe, lent capable as
sistance to the oratorio. To the Har-
risburg Choral Society and its direc-
tors must go the honors of the evening
for in their presentation they did a
work which marks for effectiveness
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-04-30
CHILD GETS SICK
CROSS, FEVER|SH
IF CONSTIPATED
California Syrup of Figs" can't
harm tender stomach
or bowels

4 laxative to-day saves a sick child
tomorrow. Children simply will not
take the time from play to empty their
bowels, which become clogged up with
waste, liver gets sluggish; stomach
sour.
Look at the tongue. mother. II
coated. or your child is listless, cross,
feverish, breath bad. rcS"less. doesn (
eat heartily, full of cold or has sore
throat or any other children's ailment,
give a teaspoonful of California
Syrup of Figs" then don't worry. be-
cause 1t is perfectly harmless, and in
a few hours all this constipation poi
son, sour bile and fermenting waste
will gently move out of the bowels.
and you have a well, playful child
again. A thorough inside cleansing
is ofttimes all tnaI is necessary. 1t
should be the first treatment given
in any sickness.
Beware of counterfeit fig syrups.
Ask your druggist for a 50-cent bot
tie of California Syrup of Figs"
which has full directions for babies,
children of all ages and for grown-ups
plainly printed on the bottle. Look
carefully and see that It is made by
the California Fig Syrup Company"
Advertisement.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-04-30

The increasing place of the South
ern States in the religious leadership
of the United States is shown by many
symptoms. Recent, and to the point,
was the observance of last Sunday
as "Go-to-Sunday-Sc chool-Sunday' in
Kentucky. with the religious. educa-
tional and civil forces of the state CO.
operating for the common end. A
proclamation in full official form. by
the Governor Of the State, was a high
light on the occasion.
An educational-religious renais-
sance is abroad in Kentucky. with
consequence of unusual human inter-
est, as well as Importance. In a fash-
ion, the "Go-to-Sunday-S Sch hool-Day"
is linked up with the anti-illiteracy
propaganda, which aims to free the
State of illiteracy by 1920. Also Ii is
connected with the temperance propa-
ganda, and part of the Statewide eff
fort last Sunday was to secure fifty
thousand signers of a total abstinence
pledge.
When Kentucky inLuGurated this
new Sunday School method last year
it made a hundred per cent, increase
in attendance. Normally. three hun
dred thousand persons went to Sun
day School; on May 1, 1914, the num-
Der was six hundred thousand; and of
these additional visitors, fifty thou
sand enrolled SIS permanent members.
| This year the goal was fixed at a mill
| lion persons in Sunday School last
Sunday.
A Governor on the Sunday School
OF widespread interest as a novel
Sunday School document is the proc
| lamation issued. several weeks ago by
Governor James &. McCreary, and
signed also by the Secretary of State.
| The document has these suggestive
| phrases
"A, .t-
citizenship for our State should unite
in the hearty support of every move
ment which makes for character and
Christianity.
The Sunday School has something
for every life and all of life.
Therefore, l, James B. McCreary.
Governor of the Commonwealth OF
Kentucky, call upon all Kentuckians
| and the visitors within our borders to
attend Sunday School in the church
of their choice on April 25, 1915. that
! they may give encouragement and
honor to those who teach in these
| schools. that they may see the work
may in their service worship their
God"
From Cradle to Inglenook
Because the modern Sunday School
makes provision for all ages. from the
Grade rolf for infants to the home
| department" for the aged and invalids
| who cannot leave the freside. this
/ Statewide appeal meets with a COM
| prehensive response. The increase OF
| adults in the organized Bible classes
| is especially noteworthy. A veritable
| whirlwind Campai~u was organized
| with the newspapers school teachers
| pastors and lay workers cooperating
II was found easier to do big thing
! than a little one. for the impetus oil
| the campaign reached out into the re-
motest villages and cross roads. and
/ caught up the small Sunday Schools
| firing their members with a sense OF
| the solidarity of the organization, and
| OF zeal for the work.
| All of this is really but one aspect
OF the religious publicity movement
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-04-30
Candidates Would Get
Too Much Publicity,
Was Fear of Barnes

Syracuse, n. Y, April 30. - That Will
liam Barnes. in giving his reasons for
opposing direct primaries legislation,
would give too much publicity to can
didates for office, as they would be
forced to go through two campaigns.
Supreme Court here to-day by l.. w.
Frence chairman of a committee of
Young Republicans Club. OF Brooklyn.
Mr.. Frence said under oath that Mn
tion of many men could be ruined by
turning the limelight upon him. and
that he could vote the riff-raff OF the
primaries and so disgust the people
that they would demand reepal of the
bill.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-04-30
CLERICAL RATE BILL
VETOED BY GOVERNOR
Brumbaugh Declares No Special
Concessions to Any One Are
Permissible; AK Swings

The Heffernan House bill designed
to permit railroads and other trans
portation lines to issue special, reduced
or lower rates to clergymen was We
toed to-day by Governor Brumbaugh
on the ground that II is unconstitu-
tional.
In the veto message the Governor
says: This bill contemplates grant
ing reduced rates of travel on railroads
to ministers of religion. These minis
ters merit at the hands of the people
and of the Commonwealth the highest
consideration. But they must, like
all other citizens, conform to consti-
tutional and statutory provisions. They
have no legal status other than that of
citizens, however high they should be
esteemed by all persons for their un-
selfish and holy services. Second 2,
article I of the constitution clearly
intends to prohibit absolutely any un-
due or unreasonable discrimination
between individuals. No special con-
cessions to any one are permissible.
The act of May 81, 1907, indicates
clearly that this provision is manda-
tory by making IT a misdemeanor even
Ito attempt its violation. Moreover,
| the Supreme Court specifically held
(Mercur VS.. Media Electric Coz. the
class of people does not fall within
the category of items in which reason
able discrimination is permissible
The mandatory provision of section I
of the same article of the constitution
directly opposes the purpose of this
bill"
The Governor also vetoed the Lauer
House bill relative to guardians who
are residents of foreign countries
saving This may work to the preju-
dice of resident creditors since il
would require such creditors to go to
court of domicile to prove claims
1t would seem wise TO protect credi-
tors at home.
! The Dunn House bill to set aside
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-04-30

part of liquor licenses for police pen
sion funds in first and second class cit
les for police pension funds was vetoed
for these reasons: This bill sets
aside a per centum OF the liquor liz
censes in cities of the first and second
classes for the police pension funds OF
the said cities. The pension fund OF
policemen is a sacred and should
be a secure and certain fund II
should not rest, for its integrity, upon
the uncertainty of a changing and un-
certain sum such as license fees are,
and are more likely to be. Moreover,
lit is unfair to the police force of these
cities TO be embarrassed in the per-
formance of their duties or in the Civ
ing of testimony before a court of rec
ord by the effect of such action upon
a fund so vital to their own heirs and
those of their colleagues who with
them have done fearlessly a notable
service"
Bills Sgned
Two new assistant general agents
for the State Board of Public Charities
baugh to-day when he approved the
Cox bill. The agents are to receive
$3.50 salary.
House bills signed by the Governor
were:
Increasing salaries of present as
sistant general agents of the Board
of Public Charities to $2,500 annually.
Refunding $50 to Peters Packing
Co, OF McKeesport.
Creating in Allegheny county a
board to fix number and pay of all
county employees and regulating ap-
peals from decisions
Refunding So to NJ. j. Berliner, of
CORY. pair through an error.
Empowering district attorneys in
counties having between 100000 and
700, 900 population to appoint four
county detectives at $500 salary.
These Senate bills were approved:
Providing that appropriation laws
shall be printed separately from the
general laws.
Making mortgages given by benevo-
lent, charitable. philanthropic. educa-
tional and eleemosynary institutions
for permanent improvements and re-
funding prior liens to liens of the
State for legislative appropriations
made thereto.
Amending merger act of 1909 so
that when corporations arc merged the
liens against any one of the merged
corporations shall remain against the
property originally affected. but debts
not of record shall be collectible
against the consolidated corporation.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-04-30

keep 1t handy-get a large ffty-cent case from
any drug store, and then if anyone should eat
something which doesn't agree with them; if what
they cat lays like lead, ferments and sours and
forms gas; causes headache dizziness and nau-
sea; eructatons OF acid and undigested food
remember as soon as Papes' Diapepsin comes in
contact with the stomach, all such distress van
ishes. Its promptness, certainty and ease in over
coming the worst stomach disorders is revela-
ton to those who try it.