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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-03-09
TO PUT
BIG YARDS SOUTH
OF CITY LINE?
Going After Penna. Steel Ship
ment and Other Freight
Business, Report
IMMENSE REALTY DEAL
Nav Be Joint Move With De-
velopment of Big Steel
ION Mills

Persistent rumOrs of an immense
real estate deal said to involve the
sale of many properties IN the West
side of Steelton and a large tract of
land between the borough and 1ar-
risburg, were current this morning.
The ground, according to the re-
ports, is to be used either as the site
for big railroad yards for the Phila-
delphia & Reading Railway Co, or for
the proposed expansion of the Penn
sylvania Steel Works.
While none of the persons interest
ed in the reported deal would shed
any light upon the rumors, it was
intimated that the Reading has plans
for yard expansion to enable it to
make strong bid for greater freight
shipments from this rapidly growing
manufacturing center.
After Freight Business
1T has been known for some time
that the Reading is going after freight
business from this section with re-
newed vigor and attention was called
to the advertisements now being dis
tributed hereabouts by the Reading
Railroad, pointing out its facilities for
shipping from Harrisburg to all large
trade Centers. That the reported deal
is the forerunner of big railroad
yards between Harrisburg and Steel
ton was intimated.
Since the steel trade has entered it's
present period of wartime activity
shipments from the steel works have
taxed to the utmost the facilities of
the railroads entering the plant. The
onnSylVania is now endeavoring to
get permission from the Steelton
council for constructing Il new freight
spur with siding through the borough
and the Reading recently improved its
tracks through the lower end of the
city. In the light of these htings, such
deal as rumored to-day, would not
Schwab interests are planning to still
greater increase the output of the big
steel works.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-03-09
LECTURE CANCELLED

The third number of the Teachers
Lecture Course which was scheduled
to be held in the Technical High
school auditorium this evening, was
cancelled to-day. Mrs William Calvin
Chiffon of Mississippi, was to talk on
Southern Stories" but she cancelled
the engagement this morning owing
to the death of her husband. She
may appear at later date. IF this
arrangement cannot be made. how
ever, then another certainer will
be secured.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-03-09

Paris, March Y.-The Germans have
been repulsed between Douaumont
and the village of NauX after several
heavy attacks accompanied by intense
artillery fire and violent infantry as
saults, according to the French off,
cial statement which says the attack
ers were completely defeated after
having penetrated the village of
NauN.
on the Nerdun sector west of the
Meuse the French have repulsed re-
peated attacks on the village of Beth
incourt, according to semiofficial
statement made here to-day.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-03-09
THE WEATHER

For Harrisburg and vicinity: Fair,
continued cold Tonight, with
lowest temperature about 20 de-
grees; Friday fair and warmer.
continued cold Tonight; Friday
fair and warmer; moderate west
erly winds.
No material changes will occur in
river stages or Ice conditions A
stage of about 40 feet is Indi-
Gated for Harrisburg Friday
morning.
The storm that was central on the
New Jersey coast. Wednesday
morning, has moved nOrthNard
with increasing strength to
Northern New England, with low
est reported barometer reading
this morning 2S.02 inches at East
port, Maine. IL has caused light
to moderately heavy rain and
snow I'm the Atlantic States from
North Carolina nOrthward, and
snow over the eastern part of
the Lake Region.
IL In 10 to "a degrees colder in the
East Gulf and Atlantic States aud
over the eastern part of the Lake
Region.
Temperatures n. m. ~.
sun; Rises, 8i25 a. m.i sets, 6.OG
Moon, First quarter, March II,
:33 y. IN.
River stage, 4.s feet above low
water mark.
Yesterdays Weather
Highest temperature, 30.
Lowest temperature. 30.
Mean temperature. 33.
Normal temperature, %.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-03-09
New Secretary of War
Gets Baptism of Fire
Br .4ssociated Prckf

Washington. d. c., March 9.-New-
ton Diehl Baker to-day took up his
duties as Secretary of War. He was
inducted into office at II o'clock
A few minutes later he was going
over with General Hugh L. Scott, chief
of staff, unofficial reports of a battle
between Villaistas and United States
troops at Columbus. n. NJ, in which
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-03-09
THE FUND SWELLS
SLOWLY, SURELY
FOR BATTLESHIP
Orpheum Benefit Tomorrow
Evening Will Add Materially
to the Contributions

The contributions to the battleship
fund are growing in size. The dimes
are expanding into quarters and half
dollars. Here is a letter received this
morning:
Dear Mr.. Editor:
Here is fifty cents to help build the
battleship America. Girls can't serve
their country much, so giving money
to help build a battIeship is the best
| can do.
| read stories about the navy which
tell how grand it is to serve Uncle
TCOntinued of Page g1
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-03-09
HIGH SCHOOL GIRL DROPS DEAD

Miss Thelma Hess. a sophomore in
the business course at the Central high
school, died suddenly this morning at
her home. 1851 Walnut street. Miss
Hess became i'll lust as she was about
to leave for school II is believed
death was caused by heart failure. She
is survived by her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. u. s. Hess. and two brothers.
Kenneth and Stewart Hess,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-03-09
CALL FOR HIGHWAY MEET

The official call to a meeting to be
held in Fahnestock Hall on Monday,
March 27, for the purpose of organ
izing a William Penn Highway Asso-
citation has been issued by E. l.. McCol-
gin, secretary of the Harrisburg Cham
ber of Commerce. Two sessions will
be held, at 10 o'clock in the morning
and go O'Clock in the afternoon.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-03-09
[Continucd on Page Ill
s3O.3OO VERDICT FOR MINER

Man Injured in Gas Explosion Wins
Suit Against Lackawanna Company
New York. March "a verdict of
$1,000 in favor of Walter Lawry,
miner. who was burned in a gas explo-
sion in the Auchincloss colliery, near
Nanticoke, Pa, was rendered in the
ware, Lackawanna and Western Rail-
road Company, which operates the
colliery.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-03-09
Miners Sign Agreement
For $2O,OOO,OOO Raise
BY AsSociafcd Press

New York March 9.-The soft coal
agreement, which will add from
$15,0OO,O0O to $4,000, 900 to the in
comes of the mine workers of Western
Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana and IlH-
nois, was signed here to-day, subject to
referendum vote of all the btu
minous miners in the United States.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-03-09
SLUSH ICE CUTS OFF POWER
Nhr-fnI l. Az I.rIr......AL

Middletown, Pa, March 8. - Slush
ice in the Susquehanna river put the
big turbines OF the York Haven Power
Company out of commission early this
morning and as result Middletown
was without electric light or power
from o'clock until IL this morning.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-03-09
VILLA BANDITS
KILL MANY IN
AMERICANRAD

Shrieking Battle Yes Mexcans Pour OUer Border Into
Town of Columbus at Daybreak; AtUake Townspeo-
pie With Vouey and Then Shoot Them DOwn; At
tack Camp of the 18th u S. Cavalry, but Are
Beaten Off
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-03-09
APROVE ARMOR pLANr

Washington, d. c., March 9.-The
Senate voted to-day, 55 to 10, to take
up Senator Tillman's bill to provide
for the purchase or construction of a
government armor plate plant.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-03-09
KILLS DAUGHTER FOR BURGLAR
SbeciaI e the Telegraph

Washington, Pa. March 9. Mis-
taken for burglar Della Taylor, aged
years was shot and killed yesterday
by her foster-father, Arthur Gray. a
farmer. at Zediker. three miles east of
here. Gray was not arrested
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-03-09
VOTE $4,000 FOR NEW school,

Lancaster, Pa. March 9.-The voters
of Lititz, by an overwhelming ma
iority, have authorized the school
board 10 issue bonds to the amount of
S95. 900 for the erection of a new
building in which all of the borough
schools will be housed.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-03-09

Although they first attacked the
camp of the 18th cavalry, it suffered
little, although a number of American
soldiers were killed and wounded and
a number of cavalry horses stolen by
the MeXicans as they fled back toward
Mexico after daylight.
Complete Surprise
The attack was a complete sur
prise, Villa deceivIng all the authori-
ties by dspatching a telegram to
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-03-09
HOLDS UP BANK. MAKES ESCAPE

st. Paul, Mimi, March "a ban-
dit held up the Security State Bank, on
the West Side. yesterday and escaped
with approximately $1,000 in currency,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-03-09
Houses and TOwn Are RddIed; Women and Children
Shot DOwn in Streets; Hastily Rallied Troopers
Finally Beat Them Off as Villa Details Snipers and
Soldiers to Fire Houses; Dead Dot Ground

Columbus n NJ March 0-More than 400 Mexican soldiers
believed to have been led by Francisco Villa attacked this
early to-day killed five American soldiers civilians
men and fire and pitched with
United States troops American soil
The MeXcans driven from the
than hour and the American soldiers pursuing them
said to have crossed into Mexico More than fifty
killed. according to received here before
Colonel Socum commander of the troops
bus had from death at him point
blank but the bullet hit the coonels revolver deeced
The Mexican e dead second later shot through head by
trooper who had been pursuing him
The invasion of the United
have been stroke by Villa intervention in Mexico He
has openly vowed to accomplish this
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-03-09
British and German
Battle Strength at Sea
British

British
Rattleships of 15-inch guns. 10
Battleships of 10 14-inch guns.
Battleships of 10 13.5-inch guns 13
Battleships of Ia 12-inch guns !
Battleships of 10 12-inch guns 9
Battleships of smaller arm't.. 50
Battle cruisers ........... 10
Total capital ships .... ~
German
Battleshfps of 15-inch guns. 2
Battleships of IL 12-inch guns. !
Battleships of 10 12-inch guns. 8
Battleships of IL 11-inch guns.
Battleships of smaller arm't. . 20
Battle cruisers .............. Z
Total capital ships ... 46
Both summaries contain battle
ships due to have been completed
in 1916.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-03-09

Hachta, y. NJ. last night. saying that
he was at the Nogales ranch in Chi
huahua. near the border, at least A
miles from here. The telegram was
signed ostensibly by the American
caretaker of the ranch and stated that
Villa personally was at the ranch
house.
All the while, however, the Mexican
bandit leader was making his way
[Continued on Page 12.1
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-03-09
10 SEND U. S. TROOPS 10 MEXICO

Washington.-The State Department announced this
afternoon that carranza has been asked for permission
send United States troops into Mexico conference is
being held by the President and Secretary of War Baker
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-08-12
RECOVER So BODIES IN FLOOD
DISTRICTS MISSING

Charleston, w. Va, Aug. r.
Fifty-six bodies have been recovered
and SO persons are missing and are
now known to have lost their lives in
Wednesdays flood in Cabin creek,
Paint creek and Coal creek districts,
Col. Chas. Morrison reported to Gov.
Hatfield and Adjt. Gen. Bond today.
Two officials are touring the food
swept district
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-08-12
MEDIATION FAILS IN RAIL TROUBLES
RESTLESS WILSON MAY AVERT STRIKE
Bulletin
New York.

representatives of the trainmen,
which lasted several hours, it was
admitted no progress has been made
toward bringing about arbitration.
Conference with Pres. Wilson before
direct action is taken by men is
probable.
New York, Aug. II. - Mediation
has failed in the controversy between
100000 railroad employees and the
managers of the 225 railroads af-
fected. This was the formal an
nouncement made today by Judge
Martin Knapp of the U. S. board Of
mediation and Cancellation in a COM
munication to the trainmen.
Judge Knapp's communication
read: 'In our judgment, after two
days of consideration of the Difficult
ties between the railroad managers
and the employees, there is no pros
pect Of settlement by modification
and, therefore, we suggest arbitra-
ton as a means of reaching a set
tlement."
Immediately they we're handed
Judge Knapp's communication the
executive board of the brotherhoods,
who have been empowered by a "a
per cent vote to call a strike, if in
their opinion such action is essential
to success of their fight for an eight
hour day and pay and half for
overtime, went into executive session
to consider the suggestion.
From statements made a short
time before, the board declared
unanimously and unequivocaIly that
they would never consent to arbitra-
ton.
Railroad officials, in emphasizing
their determination to insist upon
arbitration, said:
1.-THE impression seems to have
gone forth that the railroads will re-
cede from their position when a
strike is called and grant the de-
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-08-12

NAY AVERT STRIKE
a walkout. This is not true. If the
men continue in their refusal to arbi'
trate this country will see one Of the
greatest strikes in it's history.
The admitted failure of mediation,
it was believed in railroad and broth
erhOOd circles, developed the most
Ominous situation since trainmen
first mae their demands on the roads.
Washington, Aug. 12.-Pres. Wilson
has sent word to representatives of
railroads and Of four brotherhoods
who threaten strike, stating that be-
fore they. take any final action that
would result in paralyzing traffic he
wishes to talk with them.
Clerks in the offices of Chicago
railroads are being asked to sign a
promise that they will act as strike
breakers if the trainmen go on
strike it is reported.
If the big strike is called the rail-
roads plan to send bookkeepers and
stenographers to the engine throt-
Ties ana conductors cabs, 1t is said.
In some offices, it is said, the
clerks were told they could not have
their customary summer vacation of
two weeks with pay if they did not
sign.
Recently the Chicago roads made
a similar canvass of it's shopmen.
Nearly all the men signed their
names to save their jobs, but talk
among these same men is that they
will not act as strikebreakers if the
strike is called.
RECOVER So BODIES IN FLOOD
DISTRlCT-38 MISSING
Charleston, w. Va, Aug. r.
Fifty-siX bodies have been recovered
and SO persons are missing and are
New-York tribune., 1916-01-26
CHAFF ELIMINATED
ON PINEHURST COURTS
Jones and ThrOckmOrtOn Move
Up in Tennis Tournament.

Pinehurst, ~ c., Jan. 25.- Play this
afternoon in the midwlnter tennis
tournament was on wet courts. There
was a shower at noon and the pro-
gramme was interfered with somewhat.
J. d. Z. Jones, Of Providence, and
Harold Throckmorton, Of Elizabeth,
both came through with victories
though the latter had a hard battle
with Gross. of Providence. In the
doubles Philip Carter and c. +. Ed
wards won handily Play in the wom-
ems singles had several sets which
went 20 deuce.
Men. single. lthi-i rouudl-J y Jones.
Providence beat u B Mcedcu. Providence 6--l.
q I. Harold Tlruckmsrfou. Elizabeth. teat 4.
f{l.f.r bad D. = Gla-sco. Toronto. g. 6-4
n A Mckinney Providence. beat Norman John
sol Nct York t-a SO t-l
Men. doubles lnfst roGnlI Philip Garter. Mas
sau and e. Edwards. New lofk beat Harold
WIiooa. Providence. aud -. T. Cummings. Boston.
Wom,.. singles ert romdl-Mr.. G e.. Lor-
i,g p,.,u Iea Miss Hazel Treat Providence.
. - .. Ms. Balm Sew Nofs. beat Miss IsY
\.U Columbus ohio t.l 81. Mfs u
cI,.n,r spin gnc.I heat Mrs. e. Cousins. West
.fL frr Nr. Waters. Apa~ami.. I'd" ..
,iis. Priscilla BcalI inionto"t. 40, rom ,. Ms
r,,l.- Gr..s Prnvll,rcc hy default. Miss Alberta
'lir Shelter Island beat Mis- Lana Nicholson
,,o,,i,rre l. Go. Mr., b VI haines. Anus
-. i..f Miss Fuller Sew YORK. 70. t-5
New-York tribune., 1916-01-26
OLD MARKS MAY
Be BROKEN AT
IIILLROSE MEET
Track Stars from Far and
Near VIII Compete in
Games at Garden.

Athletic history may be made at the
annual indoor carnival Of track and
field sports Of the Milirose Athletic AS
sociation. TO be hold IN Madison Square
Garden this evening. Champions or
record holders from as far west as
Los Angeles viii compete, and one or
moro Of these title holders will be seen
n each race. 4 splendid programme
has been arranged which includes a
number Of special races.
!. G. Loomis. Of the Chicago Ath-
letic Association. who won the senior
outdoor national championships at 100
yards. running high jump and high
hurdles Mt Baltimore IN 1914, Will again
be seen I'm his specialties. In all three
Of the competitions the Windy City
athlete will be opposed by dangerous
opponents.
Howard 2. Drew. holder Of the
worlds record Of 3-5 seconds for 100
yards. who broke down in the national
championship at San Francisco last
August, is again himself. He is sure
TO extend Loomis in the special sew
cnty-yard dash. Other starters will be
Roy +. Morse, holder OF a junior and
senior outdoor sprint title, and Frank
L. Stephenson. In the high jump
LOomis will match his skill with Harry
Barwse, of Boston, and Eugene Jen-
nlngs. The seventy-yard low hurdle
race will bring together Loomis. Jack
Eller, the worlds champion; Walter
Bursch and Billy Meanix, worlds 44O-
yard record holder.
The "Millrose 600" is expected 10 be
one o. the most stirring races on the
card. as the five runners invited TO
compete are either champions or rec
ord holders. They are James +. Ted
Meredith. of the University Of Penn
sylvania; Tom Halpin and Dave Cald-
well. OF the Boston Athletic Associa-
tion; Joe Higgins. Of Holy Cross Col
lege and Homer Baker, who is sure to
show an improvement over his good
race at the Fund games
last week. If the pace the boys are
capable of setting is seen from the
start, there is grave danger Of the in
door record Of 1913 2-5 made by Tom
Halpin last year, being wiped out.
George Goulding. of Toronto. Can
ada. who has no peer as a walker. is
20 start in the two-mile walk. Opposed
70 him will be the best pedestrians of
'he East. including Eddie REM, Amer
lean champion, who will also receive a
handicap from Goulding. The latter
will endeavor TO better his worlds
mark Of 1888 3-5. and, judging by his
record breaking performance few
days ago. he should be successful.
Mike Devanney and sgd Leslie are
to have another little duel in the one
nd-a-half-mile run. which will also
have as starters lille Gordon and
Harry +. MahJney, Of Boston.
Hannes Koiehmainen will toe the
scratch mark in the three-mile run
against field Of twenty starters. while
in the weight events all the "Whales"
Of the local association will be seen
tossing the heavy implements to their
hearts content
New-York tribune., 1916-01-26
NEW YORK TENNIS
CLUB PICKS LEADERS

At the annual meeting of the New
York Tennis Club in Keene's Chop
house. lO7 West Forty-fourth Street,
last night. the election OF officers was
held and amendments TO the consttu-
ton adopted. II was also announced
Tat the Bedford Park Tennis Club and
the New York Tennis Club had been
amalcamated Following the meeting
an entertainment and dinner were held.
Christopher b. Whine was reelected
president. other officers elected We're:
Wallace Krugler. vice-presi dent; Lewis
f. Sisson, secretary, James J. Brown
treasurer; W. Halsey Wood. captain;
Samuel l.. Martin. first lieutenant;
Frank Oliver. second Lieutenant and
Maskell f. Fox. jr, and Robert ).
COnklin. EOvernors.
New-York tribune., 1916-01-26
CassignOl Wins
from Cochran

Frmin Cassignol ran out 300 points
at l52 balklne billiards in four in
nings. in defeating Welker Cochran,
the Chicago boy wonder, at Daly's
Academy, last night. Cochran gathered
70 points.
High runs of $50 and 80 enabled the
French expert TO complete his string
for an average Of 70. In the after
noon game Cassignol decisivelv de-
feated Julian Rice, by score Of 25)
to 49, Cassignol collected runs Of lOt
and 99 while nis average was 81 2-S.
New-York tribune., 1916-01-26
TAD JONES MAY
BE NEW COACH
OF YALE ELEVEN
PLAYED on Ted Coy'S Team
and Has Won Success
at Phillips Exeter.

New Haven. Jan. % Tad Jones will
be recommended as the new head foot
ball coach al Yale. succeeding Frank
Hinkcy. and Mike Sweeney, of the Hill
school. viii serve as his assistant.
Practical admission Of this fact was
made tonight hy Professor Robert y
Corvu chairman of the Yale Athletic
Committee. wl said IN response TO
queries as 20 She truth of the rumor
tha, Jones and Sweeney were coming
TO Yale 90 coach. "I suppose 10 Is true.
Professor Corwin stated that he was
noe ready 90 make official announce
meu' Of the appointments as yet. out
it IS expected here that the announce
mcnt viii be made shortly, probably
after meeting of the football com
mittce within the next two or three
days.
The Yale football committee consists
Of Vance Mccormick. Brink Thorne
and John Fitzpatrick. who were chosen
by the Yale Athletic Association to
make thorough investigation Of the
football situation and report its CON
c'usious 90 the association. The com
mittee also was empowered 10 recon-
mend q new football coach.
Tad" Jones was a member of Ted
Cows championship Yale team. and
since graduation has been coach OF
Phillips Exeter Academy, where he has
made remarkable record In football
There is LITTLE doubt but that Jones
Will accept the new position II II b.
rendered 90 him.
Nike Sweeney has made an equally
good record in athletics at the HlIl
School whore ho has turned out some
excellent football and track teams HIS
Yale associations are probably not so
strong as those OF the younger man
who is TO be his superior. but II IS
thought that he viii consent TO come
10 New Haven.
Sweeney was a frequent visitor AZ the
Yale football camp last fall His com
ing would not IN the least interfere
with the track coaching Of Johnny
Mack. who has turned out championship
track teams for Yale in most consistent
fashion and has won warm place IN
the hearts tsboth graduates and under
graduates ,,
The recommendation of the football
committee are merely recommenda.
tons. however. and the appointment OF
the coaches will have 20 come from the
Athletic Association. But 1t is believed
that recommendation in this case
will carry great weight as the commit
tee has had the situation under con
sideration since the close Of the foot
ball season.
Regarding the statement that sal
airy Of $4,000 a year was offered to
John Fitzpatrick 10 come TO Yale as
supervisor % athletics. Professor Cor
win said: although would appreci-
ate the services Of Mr.. Fitzpatrick as my
assistant. / know that no such offer
has been extended TO him by those IN
control of athletics az Yale. and. fur
thermore. DO not believe that such a
sum would bee sufficient TO take him
away from his business for the time
that such a position would require