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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-11-17
Jitney Driver Can Not
Be Compelled to Carry You

Declaring that Abe Baturin,
jitneur had repeatedly refused to ac-
cept him as n passenger, George
Housman, of Camp Hill, yesterday
preferred charges before Alderman
DeShong.
Baturin admitted the truth of the
charge but refused to give any reasons
for his actions
DeShonS dismissed the case say
ing "A man who pays a license to
operate jitney, does not come under
the common carrier act and can
carry whom he pleases and can op-
crate where and when he pleases,
provided be observed the traffic
regulations, as l understand the law"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-11-17
MRS. LOTTIE DODGE

Mrs. Lottie Dodge, ~ years old,
died Thursday morning at the home
of her daughter, Mrs. NJ. Fl. Nissley,
1876 State street. Funeral services
will be held at the home, 1886 State
street. The Rev. E. A. G. Bossler will
have charge of the services. The body
will be sent to Nebraska by Under
taker Fackler.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-11-17
Open House For Businessmen
at P. R. R. Y. nj. c. A. Monday

Businessmen's Night will be observ-
ed Monday night at the p. r, r. Y. NJ c.
A, Sixth and Reilly streets. Plans for
All Al, I'VE; proS ram gre unper way
or any others who will come, are wei
come. Members of the reception and
entertainment committees. and officials
of the association, will be on hand to
receive the visitors.
All privileges will be free. This will
nessmen TO inspect the P, r. r. Y, M.
c. A. building, and see the many ad-
vantages enjoyed by members.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-11-17
d "SHORT TRAINS" ON p. II. II.
SIIOItN INtINS Wv L . ~ It'
Experiments With Freight Service to
Nullify Eight-Hour Law

Pittsburgh, Nov. 7. = Hoping 10
nullifythe effects of the Adamson eight
hour law, the Pennsylvania Railroad
on its Monongahela division has been
conducting experiments in the ham
ding of its freight train service for
several weeks past.
These tests have been made to de-
termine the advisability of handling
carload freight in short trains rather
than with long trains. which require
extra men in the crews and at times a
helner engine.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-11-17
BIsHOP TO SPEAK TONIGHT

Bishop William F. Mcdowell, of
Washington. d. c. will speak in the
auditorium of Grace Methodist church,
State street west of Third, this even
ing on Methodist Union in Harris
burg and Vicinity" The meeting
will be open to both men and women,
Dr. John D. Fox. pastor of the church,
announces.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-11-17
MINERS STRIKE

Johnstown. Pa, Nov. II. - Five
thousand miners are on strike to-day
in the lower Clearfield district because
their demands for higher wages were
not met yesterday. The mines affect
ed are those owned by operators who
are not members of the Central Penn
sylvania Operators Association.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-11-17
It r. GOING TO ISLANDS

New York, Nov. II. - Colonel
Theodore Roosevelt will make a trip
to the Fiji. Samoan and Hawaiian
Islands in February, it was announced
here to-day. 1t was stated that Mrs.
Roosevelt will accompany him. Plans
for the trip. it is said, have been
under way for some time and have
now been completed.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-11-17
JTTNEURs TO ORGANIZE

Charles +. Quinn, secretary of the
Pennsylvania Federation of Labor
will meet tomorrow afternoon at 3
o clock, with jitney owners and men
who intend to operate under the newly
amended law, to form a permanent
Jitneurs' Mutual Indemnity associa-
ton. A special committee is draw
ing up proposed bylaws which will
be acted upon tomorrow.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-11-17
STOKES SUCCEEDS sADLER

Trenton, n. j., Nov. 17.-Ex-Gover-
nor Edward c. Stokes was appointed
by Chancellor Walker to succeed the
late Adjutant General Wilbur f. Sad
ler, Jr., as receiver for the Interna-
tional Power Company. His bond was
fixed at $4,000
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-11-17
TO LECTURE ON SAFETY

John S. Spicer. of the Division of
Hygiene of the State Department of
Labor and Industry, will talk tonight
at the Trinity Lutheran church, Me-
chanicsburg on Industrial Safety"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-11-17
Campaign For 100000
Started by Presbyterian
Board of Foreign Missions

New York, Nov. 1.-THE Presby-
terian Board of Foreign Missions an
nounced to-day plans for series of
campaigns to raise S1,000.000 in ten
or more leading cities of the country.
The money is to be used for mission
airy expansion in certain fields. par
ticularly in Siam and Latin America.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-11-17
C.L. ANDS.CO. TO
PAY ON MORTGAGE
Court Permits Receivers to Act
on Subsidiary Company's
Overdue Interest

In an order
handed down to-
day by the pau-
phin c o u II { y
courts. the re-
ceiverS of the
Central Iron and
S I e e | Company
are permitted to
at once pay to the
Harrisburg Trust
Company. trustee
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-11-17
ENOLA SIDE
PHILADELPHIA Division-215

to 60 after 3:15 p. M: 2SS. 212. 236.
Engineer for 236.
brakeman for -.
Conductor up: Shirk.
Brakemen up: Seabold, Malseed, Mil
Ier, Goudy. Waltman, Snyder, kearney,
Middle DIyision-116 crew first to go
after $3.50 p m: 109. 11s. 101, 107. 2S, 104.
Engineer for 104.
Firemen for 116, lis, 101.
Brakeman for 11S.
Vard Crews-To go after p. M:
Engineers for first los. third 126, 1872,
" Firemn for third 12s. first 1O2. third
Engineers up: Kepford, Passmore,
Troup Anthony. Nuemyer, Rider.
Ciremen up: Brown. Smith, Bruaw, l..
c. Hall, Waller, Sellers.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-11-17
ANOTHER SUIT FILED

Louisville, Ky, Nov. II. - Suit was
filed in the Federal Court here to-
day by the Illinois Central Railroad
to test the validity of the Adamson
law.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-11-17
uarrisburr DIytsion-1 crew first t

Harrisburg DIvision-1 crew first to
go after 2:30 o'clock: "a. 19, 6, 10, 3.
Eastbound-65 crew first to go after
o'clock.
bowers. Sweely Dermot, Miller, Stam-
baugh. Orris. Miller, Krill, Hamacher.
Longenecker, Geib.
Conductors up: Ford. Hetrick.
Brakemen up: Hoke. Mosser. Shultz.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-11-17
The PinkFreshness
of Facial Beauty
Pinples, Blemishes, Red Spots
and Other Skin Eruptions
Banished by Stuart's Calcium
Waters. They Are Won
der Workers..

send For Free Trial Package
1t takes but few days to clear the
skin of pimples ,blotches. liver spots,
hlackheads. muddy complexion and skin
eruptlons if you use Stuarts Calcium
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-11-17
Standing of the Crews
HARRISBURG SIDE

HARRISBURG SIDE
philadelphia Division-120 crew firsl
to go after $40 p. m: lis. 119, 12S, 12S,
109, 127.
Engineer for 100
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-01-09
Prairie Two Jmportant Tests.

SHAMROCK, Okla, Jan. S.-The
Prairie oil & Gas Co and the Okla
homa Natural Gas company are max
ing two important tests in township
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-01-09

News reached Tulsa yesterday Of
the death Of little Marian Campbell.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-01-09
At NClCttlSa

-lO-12.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-01-09

FOR SALE-I-4 interest .a cum.
p.ctcd well ON so acres at $40. ...
Phone Z435.-Adr.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-01-09

A cEAp-50 acres tu 2u--u-.t .,
lease for o. w.rhin 300 feet .. ..
Gyrr.Jr. Phone q. T.. line ---...
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-01-09

Free pants ST. TsHor-Aa.
Evening star., 1916-12-10
D. A. R. Regents Reception.
Continued from Second Page.)

blue satin yelled with white and gold
beaded chiffon; Mrs. Ellen Spencer
Mussey, white satin and princess lace
Cream Smallwood, brocaded violet sat
in with lace and spangle trimmings;
Mrs Allen Aldrich of California. black
velvet: Mrs Charles o. Craigie. black
cloth. fur trimmed; Miss Esther May
her, red velvet; Mrs Bella NJ. TRULY.
black satin and rose point lace; Mrs.
James A. Whiting of West Virginia,
Mrs Sally Grant Gates. silver cloth
with silver gray tuile: Mrs. Woodberry
Pulsifer, black spangled net over black
chiffon diamond ornaments; Mrs. Rob
Roy McKahan, peacock blue georgette
crepe.
Miss Polkinhorn, white lace and
satin; Mrs. Howard L. Hodgkins, gold
embroidered black net; Mrs. Wallace
Hanger, white satin; Mrs. E. P. Mertz.
lavender; Mrs. Mary St Clair Black
burn, pink satin, with a net overdress;
Mrs Clarence E. Curtis. blue satin;
Mrs. James Mathers. silver gray satin
and cream lace; Mrs. Ashton Todd,
lavender satin and black lace; Mrs Con-
stance Goodman, black satin, lace; Mrs.
Paul L. Joachim. gold lace; Mrs.
Francis ST. Clair, white satin and lace;
Mrs. Fred L. Wolland, white satin, with
pearls; Mrs. NJ. Perkins, white satin
with an overdress of black chiffon; DR..
Helen Perkins, black georgette crepe;
Mrs. Gertrude Lyons, peacock blue and
gold lace; Miss Cathrine Polkinhorn.
white satin with a gold lace bodice, and
Mrs. Frank A. Wolff, black net and
satin.
Evening star., 1916-12-10
Weddings.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS.

The marriage of Miss Sallie Lucille
zimmerman. daughter of DR.. Charles
Clark zimmerman, U. s. N, and Mrs.
zimmerman of Murrayhill avenue, and
Mr.. Leslie Paxon McDougal. son of Mr..
and Mrs. Elliot c. McDougal of Buffalo.
took place Thanksgiving night at $3.50
o'clock, at the zimmerman home, Pitts
burgh, with Rev. F. Orr Johnson Of
Christ Episcopal Church, North Side, Of
ficiating. The service was read in the
drawing room before an improvised
altar of white wicker and satin sur
rounded by palms. the mantel in the
background being banked with south
ern smilax, maidenhaid fern and flow
ers. The reception room was decorated
with large United States flags and navy
signal pennants, the ones "A" and M
draping the newell posts at the foot of
the stairway through which the bridal
party descended Behind a screen drap-
ed with a regulation navy flag was placed
the orchestra, consisting of harp, violin
and cello
The bride. who was given in mar
riage by her father, wore white tulle
over silver cloth trimmed with pearls,
silver lace and clusters of orange bios
SONS. with a train of silver and tulle.
Her veil was caught in a coronet with
orange blossoms and she carried a
shower bouquet of white roses and
sweethearts.
Miss Dorothy zimmerman, attending
her sister as maid of honor, wore a
frock of fiesh-pnk taffeta and princess
lace veiled with pale blue tulle caught
up with pink rosebuds, and carried an
arm bouquet of pink roses tied with
blue tulle. The bridesmaids were Miss
Evening star., 1916-12-10
SOCIETY IN SILHOUETTE.
A Stairway Gallery.

The kennedy-Smith wedding Tues
day with the studio residence of Mrs.
Gillett Hill as it's setting was extreme
ly picturesque. The quaint, narrow
stairway with the balcony overlooking
the studio was an excellent vantage
point from which to witness the cere-
mony. !ts walls sprayed with southern
smilax t ID it's steps banked with pref
ty women in pretty frocks, it was one
of the most decorative notes in the en-
tire picture. Miss Kitty Beale of
Georgetown. with blood as blue from
the American standpoint as 'all the
blood of al the Howards" is from the
English, in turquoise blue tulle with a
huge ostrich fan of the same shade
and her Titan hair dressed in all the
severity of the moments vogue. was in
the group; also Mrs. Fred Britten, in
mauve satin veiled in purple tulle with
shoulder straps and a narrow girdle of
iridescent seCuins outlining a high
waist line. With long pendants of
pearls in her ears and her hair dressed
high, she was very much in the pic
ture Mrs. Frederick Harris with a
high collar of chinchilla about her ears
and a becoming black hat was thrown
into relief against the bizarre back
ground of a tiger skin stretched
against the wall at the foot of the
stairway.
Evening star., 1916-12-10

Marion Pierson Of Newark, N Y, who
wore blue charmeuse silver trimmed.
and carried an arm bouquet of pink
chrysanthemums, and Miss Katherine
Johnson of Pittsburgh, who wore yell
low tulle over satin trimmed with sill
yer lace, and carried an arm bouquet
of yellow chrysanthemums. Mary and
Robert Harnden, children of Mr. and
Mrs. Arthur D. Harnden of woodmont
street. were flower girl and ring bear
er. the former wearing a frock of flesh
with baby blue ribbon and pink rose
buds, and carrying a basket of pink
roses, the petals of which she scattered
in the pathway of the approaching
bride. Mr.. Clyde McDougal was his
Evening star., 1916-12-10

ished with a deep hem. and it's fullness
was held in at the waist line by mar
row plaits Tiny taffeta buttons out
lined the close-ftting cuffs from the
wrists to the elbows; two rows of the
buttons finishing the back of the close
fitting basque. The V neck was nm
ished with a kimono collar and tie OF
white georgette crepe. With this gown
Miss Bennett wears a smart. small
black velvet hat with white beaver
crown outlined with narrow band
Of moleskin.
Evening star., 1916-12-10
Mrs. Smith in Sapphire Tulle.

Mrs. William Strother Smith, wife Of
Capt Smith, L. S. n, at her daughters 8
wedding Tuesday afternoon, wore a
stunning gown of sapphire tulle, the
skirt made moderately short and draped.
The decollete bodice was trimmed with
bands of sapphire blue jet, and there
was a narrow girdle of it.
Mrs. Penfield in Absinthe Green.
Mrs Walter S. Penfield. bride Of the
autumn, who has been widely enter
tained since her arrival here. wore
particularly becoming gown at recent
dinner. 1t was a draped model OF
absinthe green panne chenille velvet.
Both bodice and skirt were elab-
orately draped. The bodice of cloth of
silver, embroidered in paillettes and
rhinestones, had a black bird in jetted
beads at the left side.
The skirt. which was mounted on
petticoat of cloth of silver. had black
bird embroidered in jet at the hem at
one side. where the drapery parted to
form the double train, which ended In
long uQiutS.
Evening star., 1916-12-10
Mime. de Riano in Violet Coat.

Nine de Riano, wife of the Spanish
ambassador, was shopping one morning
last week when she wore a full-length
coat of violet velours de laine
1t was cut on the new straight lines.
but had considerable fullness withal.
The broad collar and cuffs of beaver
fur made charming contrast.
Her mushroom hat of black velvet was
shirred about the face, and the smart
flare at the left side gave the becoming
touch
Evening star., 1916-12-10
Miss Jervey in Shaded Blue.

Ono of the lovely gowns at the dinner
dance at the Army and Navy Club
Thursday evening was a model of
shaded blue tulle and silver worn by
Miss Jean Jervey. daughter of Col
James P. Jervey. who is visiting Col.
and Mrs. Henry Jervey. The skirt
which was Of the tulle shading from the
palest to the deepest blue. was draped
over silver cloth, while silver lace
combined with soft folds of the tulle
formed the girdle bodice.
Evening star., 1916-12-10
Miss Sims in Tete de Negre Crepe.

Miss Marie Sims Is wearing an effec-
tive afternoon gown of tete de negre
georgette crepe. combined with panne
satin of the same shade.
1t Is made with a tiny capelike collar
OF the satin, the remainder of the
bodice being of the crepe gathered into
a narrow girdle heavily embroidered in
gold.
The gold embroidery in delicate de-
sign shows on tho lower part Of the
bodice.
The skirt of georgette crepe has the
edge. where it is Joined to a broad band
OF the panne satin which forms the
hem.
Her hat is of black silk beaver, the
broad brim having a fiat trimming of
black ostrich feathers encircling the
rather high. round clown.
Evening star., 1916-12-10
Mrs. Huidekoper's Mouffant Collar.

Mrs. Frederic Huidekoper, who was in
the audience at the Playhouse Monday
morning to hear Miss Anne Morgan
speak in behalf of the American fund
with dark-br suit a modish collar
of mouffant. 1t was cut on the latest
lines. with high outstanding flare. and
came well over the shoulders. A piece
of the same fur was the only trimming
on the very becoming hat Mrs. Huide-
koper wore on the same morning. 1t was
of medium size with a brim of velvet
to match the suit and rather low crown
of white panne velvet
Evening star., 1916-12-10
Mrs. Barnett Is Smart in Black.
Miss Crawford in Pink Tulle.

One of the charming gowns at Miss
Roberta Wiley's debut tea yesterday
was delicate pink tulle worn by Miss
Dolores Crawford, one of the young as
sistants. The full, straight tulle skirt
was fashioned over a petticoat of pale
blue satin embroidered in graceful
sprays of pink rosebuds and forget
me-nots, the same embroidery design
trimming the front and back of the
bodice and outlining the tulle shoulder
straps from which the angel sleeves of
tulle hung in graceful lines.
Evening star., 1916-12-10
Mrs. Penfield in Absinthe Green.
Mrs. Hume in Black Tulle.

Mrs. Howard Hume. whose gowns are
always attractive, wore a very becom-
ing one at the Chevy Chase Club We'd
nesday evening. 1t was of black tulle.
made in dancing length. Iridescent jet
formed the shoulder straps and girdle
and made a very effective trimming
around the bottom of the full skirt. A
stunning hat worn these days by Mrs.
Hume is of black velvet with a fiat
trimming of ermine on its broad brim.
Mrs. Barnett Is Smart in Black.
Mrs. George Barnett. wife of Mai.
Gen. Barnett. commandant of the
Marine Corps. wore a very modish cos
tune at the debut tea of Miss Nellie
johnson Wednesday,.
Her gown was of black charmeuse,
combined with black chiffon and trim
med on the bodice and skirt with a
narrow fringe of jet and gold beads.
Her hat. smart little narrow-brim-
med sailor Of black silk beaver. had
a tall cluster Of black feathers directly
in the front, against the high crown.
She wore a sable scarf and muff.
which lent great elegance to her
toilet.
Evening star., 1916-12-10
Mrs. Conrad in White Satin.

Mrs. julius T. Conrad, wife of Capt
Conrad, U. S. A, who entertained at
dinner Thursday night at the Army and
Navy Club wore stunning evening gown
Of white satin. The swathed bodice was
embroidered in rhinestones. which also
formed the straps over the shoulders. At
the left side garland of pink roses ap-
peared and was entwined with the rhine
stones over the shoulder
The dress has somewhat of princess
effect, the skirt being attached at the
hip line. 1t was made quite full and the
hem was caught up with roses at one
side.
Evening star., 1916-12-10
Mrs. Helmbold in Blue Serge.

Mrs. Charles D. Helmbold. who was in
the diplomatic gallery at the Capitol the
opening day Of Congress, looked very
smart in her gown Of midnight blue
French serge. with gray woolen cro-
chsted trimming. It was made on simple
lines with gray broadcloth collar and
GUNS. Over this she wore q semi fitting
coat OF blue duvetyn with the new broad
Evening star., 1916-12-10

The marriage of Miss Martha X.
Aman. daughter of Mrs. A. c. Aman of
Woodside, Nd. and Mr.. Martin A.
Dempf. son of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph A.
Dempf. took place yesterday at Rock
vile. the Rev; S. White performing the
ceremony. Miss Aman and Mr.. Dempf
were accompanied to Rockville by Mr..
John Lgon, who acted as best'm man, and
Mr.. A. Jacoby. The bride and bride
1Continued on Fourth Page.)
Evening star., 1916-12-10

collar and cuffs of chinchlla. She wore a
large Gainsborough hat of black silk
beaver. with the crown formed of gray
breasts
Evening star., 1916-12-10

brothers best man, and Mr.. Harold
McDougal Of Chicago and Mr.. Philip Phil
lips of Buffalo Were ushers
A reception followed the service, Mr..
and Mrs. McDougal and DR.. and Mrs.
zimmerman receiving with the bridal
couple. Mrs. zimmerman wore a gown
OF flesh pink and lavendar tulle beaded
with silver. with a corsage of orchids;
Mrs. McDougal wore black lace and gold
with a corsage Of violets and pink
rosebuds; Mrs. r. s. Harnden wore
black lace over silver, with a corsage
OF vfolets; Mrs. A. D. Harnden wore
gown OF pompadour tafYeta and car
ried pink roses: Mrs B. H. Phillips
wore china blue tulle over silver cloth
and carried pink roses. Following the
reception buffet supper was served
IN the dining room, where the deco
rations were southern smilax, maiden
hair fern. yellow chrysanthemums and
pompons Among those who came from
out of town for the ceremony were DR..
n Y: grandparents of the bride: Mr..
, and Mrs. Elliot c. McDougpl Mr.. Clyde
McDougal, Mr.. and Mrs. Bradley H.
Phillips and Mrs. Philip Phillips of
Buffalo: Miss Marion Pierson of New
| ark. N. Y. and Mr.. Harry McDougal
of Chicago. DR.. zimmerman is med
| ical officer in the U. S. Navy. now sta
toned at Pittsburgh, but formerly
located at Washington, D. c. Among
his service friends present were Com
|
Reed; Lieut.. J. B. Oldendorf. U. S. N,
and Mrs. Oldendorf; Capt John s. Da-
Wis. U. S. A., and Lieut.. s. S, Brown,
q. S. N. The officers all appeared in
full evening dress uniforms of their
service. which gave pleasant touch
OF color to the occasion.
| Mr.. McDougal and his bride are now
taking a trip east and south and at its
conclusion, after January l. will reside
| in Potomac avenue, Buffalo.
A quiet wedding took place Decem-
| ber at the residence of Mrs. Mamie
Marks. sister OF the bridegroom, III
| 7th street northeast, when Miss Emma
| Oglesby of Austin. Tex. and Mr.. Ottfe
B. Taylor were married at p.m., the
Rev. J. c. Ball officiating.
The bride wore travelling suit OF
navy blue velour with a small toque to
match.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Taylor left later for New
York, where they will spend several
days, after which they will visit Phila-
delphia and Wilmington.
They will reside at Annapolis during
the winter and spring.
The marriage of Miss Martha X.
Aman. daughter of Mrs. A. c. Aman Of
woodside, Nd. and Mr.. Martin A.
I AYHH
Evening star., 1916-12-10
Miss Bennett in White Taffeta.

One of the daintiest frocks of the
debutantes seen thus far this season
is white taffeta which Miss Amy Ben
nett wore at Mrs. Archibald Gracie's S
Friday afternoon. The skirt was fin
Evening star., 1916-12-10

(Conttnued on Fourth Page.)
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-08-07
! SWITCHMEN MAY ARBITRATE-
OTHER TRAINMEN REFUSE

OF HEX | RAINMEN REFUSE
Washington, Aug. Further OPP
timism was reflected in administra-
ton circles today over the threatened
railroad strike situation when it was
learned that the switchmen involved
probably would sign an agreement
before night, accepting arbitration.
A definite report thereon from
Commissioner Hangar of the United
States Board of Mediation and Con-
Citation now at New York, is expect
ed soon.
Preliminary word from him indi-
Gates that the switchmen are the
only ones thus far to reach a deci-
sion but President Wilson and others
watching developments continue OPP
timistic as to the outcome.
New Yor, Aug. T. GBimly deter
mined, leaders of the 100000 union
lied railroad trainmen of the U. S.
today cleaned up the work of ballot
tabulatiOn and prepared for the
threatened strike which will, unless
heroic efforts prevent it, tie up 25O,-
900 miles of railroad lines in the U. S.
Formal announcement of the re-
suit of the strike ballot will be made
tomorrow when the railway mana
gers and executive officers of the big
four brOtherhoods meet. Unless the
roads, at that meeting, COncede the
eight-hoUT day and time and a half
for overtime, the most disastrous
and far-reaching industriaI~battle in
the nations history is likely.
Railroad managers again today
emphasized their point that, to grant
the demands will mean $1OO,O0O,O0~
additional cost yearly to their bust
ness.
Big Brotherhood officials today
answered with "cut off the countless
millions paid titled sons-in-law to
marry the daughters of Wall street
and you haveOmillions left over after
paying railroad employees a living