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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-04-20
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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-04-20
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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-04-20

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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-01-14

injuries totaled 1862, or 1O.7 per 100,-
90. This number includes fatalities
resulting from collisions between rail-
way trains and vehicles at grade
crossings. The death rate from rail-
way accidents and injuries is the low
est on record and shows a most mark
ed and gratifying decline as compared
with the rate for 1918, which was 13
per loo, 900, and still more pronounce
ed drop from the average for the five
year period 1906-1910, which was 15
per 100000.
Deaths resulting from street car ac-
cidents and injuries numbered 1878
or 2.5 per 100000. This rate, like that
for railway fatalities, is the lowest on
record and shows a material falling off
as compared with 1918, when it was
81 and as compared with the aver
age for the flve-year period 19O6-191O,
which was 81.
Suicides
The number of suicides reported in
1914 was 1O,9S3. or 1875 per 100000
population. OF this number, S,2S6
accomplished self-destruction by the
use of firearms, 5000 by poison, 1862
by hanging or strangulation, 1,419 by
asphyxia, 65S by the use of knives
or other cutting or piercing instru-
ments, 619 by drowning, 225 by jump
ing from high places, SO by crushing,
and S5 by other methods.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-01-14
VANISHING IDEALS

AT the beginning of the great war
there was one ideal-bright, noble, re-
fulgent-which lifted itself like shin
ing pillar Of fire before the eyes of
Americans. We would observe toward
all nations alike. the attitude of a
friend, and when the auspicious mo-
ment came we would endeavor to win
them back to the paths of peace. It
was an attitude that gave promise Of
an opportunity for real service to the
world, and to which our people as a
whole gave most cordial assent. Peace
was the dominant thought in all minds.
Then there came a change. In the
hour when the traffic in war munitions
began, we lost touch with our ideal.
There were thousands who had the
clearness of vision TO perceive this;
and when the traffic took on astouud.
ing proportions and uge cargoes of
war material were crossing the Allan
tic at short intervals, they felt the con-
viction that nothing but bitterness and
regret could come of it.
And this is the cloud that obscures
our high ideal. We plead with God for
the worlds redemption and that the
struggle in Europe may be followed by
the dawn Of better day. We sym
pathize with the nations in their affiic.
tion we send missions of mercy and
messengers with words of peace and
goodwill on their lips. Yet we fan the
flame into a greater confiagration.
1t is a lamentable confession tn mako
that we have lost our ideal. And the
saddest part of it is that it is true
THE CHRISTIAN HERALD.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-01-14
Gs2Hs' 9'sS' A StriCh'Sf fs2sSp SsSH <.

the Yuma Valley, has been in opera
ton daily since February and has
carried 100000 tons of rock besides
frequent shipments of other freight
which are increasing. Passenger
traffic has been light. owing to the
unpopulated region through which
the road runs, but considerable pro-
.gress has been made in the settlement
of the country and a townsite IS
miles from Yuma has been opened.
Construction of the railroad. the
second government-owned line. was
deemed a necessity by officials of the
United States Reclamation Service.
They had been unsuccessful in ef-
forts to interest private capital which
considered the prospect doubtful for
the payment ever of its expenses. AS
"a system of rock revetment was re-
quired by the Yuma Valley reclama-
ton project the engineers decided the
material could be placed economi-
cally only by use of a track laid upon
the levee which protects the Yuma
Valley from the overflow of the
Colorado River. Work was begun
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-01-14

His early ambition had been to become
q lawyer, and he was admitted to the
bar in Pittsburgh in 1875.
The next year he became assistant
United States district attorney, an Office
he held for a year. After resigning
he entered in partnership with James
II. Reed and they soon had a large
and lucrative practice. One of the
clients of the firm was the Carnegie
Steel Company.
When Major Mckinley became
President he asked Mr.. Knox to serve
as Attorney General, but the offer was
declined. But when Attorney General
Griggs resigned, in 1901, Mr.. Knox
succeeded him in President Mcl[inley's
Cabinet. He remained i'm the Office
under President Roosevelt until Gov
ernor Pennypacker appointed him sem
ator, to succeed NJ. S. Quay, in June,
1904. While in the Attorney Generals
office Mr.. Knox instituted the famous
merger" suit against the Northern
Securities Company, which was carried
to a successful issue. In the Senate he
gave close attention to many matters
of importance. Senator Knox has
made many valuable public addresses.
He was talked of as a possible candi-
date for the presidency in 1907 and
had the backing of the potential Re
publican leaders of PENNSYLVANIA.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-01-14

April ., 1914 and the first spike driven
May /, of that year. The annual
summer of 1914 delayed construction
work but it was completed to the
Mexican boundary in February 1915.
The line is 251 y miles long including
sidings.
Equipment of the road consists of
a gasoline motor car bearing in bold
letters the inscription: United States
Reclamation Service, Yuma Valley
Line The car carries 10 passengers
and makes regular trips daily to the
boundary and return from Yuma. A
contract has been made with a trans
continental railroad for joint use of
tracks at Yuma. Carload shipments
destined for the Yuma Valley are
taken over by the Reclamation Serv-
ice and carried on it's line, charges be-
ing regulated by the Interstate Com
merce commission
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-01-14
Cough and Cold Syrup
Made at Home, Touches Spot.

A great big, full pint of laxative
cough syrup of the finest quality
known to the medical world can
readily be made by any woman or even
child. To a pint of granulated sugar
add half pint of boiling water; stir
and cool. Obtain at drug store 2M
ounces Essence Mentho-LaXene, empty
1t into a pint bottle and I'LL up with
the syrup. A teaspoonful every hour
or two will check or stop cold in the
head, and cure any cough that is cur
able. 1t will pay any family to keep
1T always in the home to avoid the
diseases due to colds, such as pneu-
monia, bronchitis, sore throat, diph-
iberia and consumption. 1t is marvel
ously quick in action and permanent,
too. Contains no opiates or poisors.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-01-14

my friends in securing his nomina-
ton and election"
Secretary of the Commonwealth
Cyrus e. Woods, who was in confer
ence with the Governor when he re-
ceived the newspapermen, said that
he cordially concurred in all that the
Governor had said about Mr.. Knox,
who had been his friend of many
years standing.
Statement of Mr.. Knox
Patterson, Sterret and Miller, OF
Pittsburgh, Mr.. KnoX's attorneys, gave
out the following statement last
night:
81 appreciate the generous offer of
support rendered me by Mr.. Bah
cock in his statement announcing
his intention not to become a can
didate for the United States Senate.
1 would not be candid did I not say
that it is my intention, within the
period provided by law, to file the
necessary papers announcing my
candidacy to succeed United States
Senator George T. Oliver. who vol
ment at the end of eight years of
his faithful and efficient service. |
have been persuaded to this course
by prominent men throughout the
State, representing all shades of
supposed difference in rne party
councils, but all believing in the
fundamental principles of the Re-
publican party"
The leaders unite in saying that
Knox will be the only candidate out
side of the Democratic party. Many
Washington party leaders, including
ex-senator William Finn, are for
Knox.
A Notable Figure
Philander Chase Knox is one of the
most conspicuous figures in official life
in Pennsylvania. AS a lawyer with
large practice and offices in Pittsburgh,
as Attorney General under Presidents
Mckinley and Roosevelt, as Secretary
of State under President Taft, as
United States senator appointed by
Governor Pennypacker in June, 1904,
to succeed Matthew Stanley Quay, and
then elected to the same office by the
Legislature, he made remarka BILE
public record.
Senator Knox is about 60 years old
His father was a bank cashier in the
little Pennsylvania town of Browns
Vile. AT the age of 10 the son was
graduated at Mount Union College,
Alliance, Ohio. While there he be-
came acquainted with Major McKin-
ley, prosecuting attorney of Stark
county. Young Knox entered a bank
after he left college and earned money
enough to secure his legal training.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-01-14
DANGEROUS VARICOSE
VEINS CAN BE REDUCED

If you or any relative or friend is
worried because of varicose veins. or
punches, the best advice that anyone
In this world can give is to get pre-
scription that many physicians are now
prescribing. t4
Ask your druggist for an original
two ounce bottle of Emerald Oil (full
ing to the swollen enlarged veins.
Soon you will notice that they are
growing smaller and the treatment
of normal size. So penetrating and
powerful Is Emerald oil that IT dis
solves goiter and .wens and causes them
to disappear. II can always be secured
at all drugEists.--AdY. -t|
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-01-14
Fine Musical Program
For Services on SUNDAY

The musical program for Sunday
services of the Bethlehem Lutheran
Church will include: Morning-Pre-
lude, Communion" Batiste; solo,
There's Beautiful Land on High"
Taylor, Mrs. Bressler: offertory, Lii
tany," Schubert; postlude, Guilmant.
Evening-Prelude, Legend Fred
erlein; chorus, Thou Lamb of God, i"
Wagner; quartet, There Is q Bless
ed Home" Mack; offertory, "Ber-
ceuse," Hollins; postlude, Clark. Mrs.
A. ii. Hull director; Miss Cromleigh,
organist.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-01-14
RED MEN TO CELEBRATE

Special TO the Telegraph
Duncannon, Pa, Jan. 14.-Wen- dote
Tribe. No. 305, Improved Order OF
Red Men, of this place, is preparing
for a big pow-wow in their wig-wam
on Thursday evening, January 20, in
celebration of their prosperity.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-01-14
BANK OFFICERS ELECTED

R7IV-'H' ''TI
Duncannon, Pa, Jan. IA. --- At the
regular monthly meeting of the local
banks yesterday the following officers
were elected:
Duncannon National Bank-Prcsi-
dent. George Pennell; casnter, =. T..
Duncan; teller, w. Stewart Duncan;
clerk. Frank Pennell.
Peoples National Bank--Presdent,
Sylvester s. Shelter; Vice-president,
DR.. E. +. Bealer; cashier, NJ n.
LiShtner; clerk, Rex Ziegler
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-01-14
GOVERNMENT R. R.
LINE SUCCESSFUL
Runs 25 Miles Through Arid
Yuma Valley in
Arizona

Washington, D. c., Jan. 14.-Suc-
cessful operation of government
owned railroad, which private inter-
ests could not be persuaded to build,
is causing much satisfaction to In
terror Department officials. The line,
extending 25 miles from Yuma, Ariz.,
to the Mexican boundary line through
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-01-14
SAYS:

DON'T WORRY-Don't let can<er
disfgure your birds or make them
blind. Stamp the disease out with
CONKEY'S CANKER SPECIAL.
Lay in a package to-day. Dealers
Everywhere.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-01-14
ApopleXy

ApopleXy was the cause of 51,272
deaths, or 77.7 per 100000. The rate
from this malady has increased grad
ually, with occasional slight declines,
since 1900, when it stood at 67.5.
Arterial diseases of various kinds
atheroma, aneurism, etc.--caused / o.
044 deaths, or 22.S per 100000, in the
registration area.
No epidemic disease produced q
death rate as high as IS per 100. 900 in
1914. The fatal cases of diphtheria
and croup-which are classed to-
gether in the statistics, but practicaiIy
all of which are of diphtheria-num-
bered 11,7S6, or 17.9 per 100000, in
that year, the rate having fallen from
43.3 in 1900. This decline of nearly
| 80 per cent. is relatively greater than
that shown by any other important
cause of death. The rate has not
fallen continuously, but has fluctuated
somewhat from year to year.
Diabetes was the cause of 1866
deaths, or 1872 per 100000. The rate
from this disease has risen almost
continuously from year to year since
1900, when It was 81 per 100000.
The mortality rate from typhoid
fever has shown most gratifying de-
cline since 1900, having decreased
from 35.9 per 100000 in that year to
1914 in 1914. or by 81 per cent. This
decline has been almost as great, rel
atively, as that for diphtheria, and has
been greater than that for any other
principal cause of death. The total
number of deaths due to typhoid
fever in 1914 was 1915. The marked
decrease in the mortality from this
disease gives emphatic testimony to
the effectiveness of present-day meth
ods, not only of cure but of preven-
tion. The efficacy of improved water
supply and sewerage systems of the
campaign against the fly. and of other
sanitary precautions is strilSingly
shown by the reduction of the typhoid
mortality rate to the extent of more
than five-ninths in IA years.
Whooping Cough, Measles and Scar
let Fever
The principal epidemic maladies of
MISUNDERSTANDING cough, measles,
and scarlet fever-were together re-
sponsible for no fewer than 1851
deaths of both adults and children, or
i23.7 per 100000, in the registration
area in 1914. the rates for the three
diseases separately being 1913, 6.S and
&C, respectively. In 1913 measles
caused a greater mortality than either
of the other diseases, but in 1914
whooping cough had first place. In
every year since and including 1910,
fas well as in several preceding years,
measles has caused a greater number
of deaths than the, much more dread
ed scarlet fever. The mortality rates
for all three of these diseases f1uctu-
ate greatly from year to year. The
rates for measles and scarlet fever in
1914 were the lowest in 10 years, while
that for whooping cough was consid-
erably above the lowest recorded rate
for this disease, ,6.5 in 1904, although
far below the highest, 1873 in 1903.
Railway and Street Car Accidents
Deaths due to railway accidents and
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-01-14
CLASSIFY CHIEF
CAUSES OF DEATH
Heart Disease, tuberculosis
and Pneumonia Found
TO Lead List

! Washington, Jan. 14.--&ccording to
a preliminary announcement with ref
erence to mortality in 1914, issued by
, Director Samuel L. Rogers, of the Bu-
reau of the Census. Department of
Commerce and compiled by Richard
4 Z. Lappin, chief statistician for vital
statistics, more than 80 per cent. of
the S9S,059 deaths reported for that
year in the Registration area" which
contained about wo-thirds of the popu-
lation of the entire United States, were
due to three causes-heart diseases,
more than so per cent. to eleven
causes the three just named, to-
gether with Bright's disease and neph-
ritis, cancer, diarrhea and enteritis,
apoplexy, arterial diseases, diphtheria,
! diabetes and typhoid fever.
| The deaths from heart diseases (or-
ganic diseases of the heart and endo-
carditis) in the registration area in
1914 numbered 99,534, or 1903 per
| 100000 population. The death or
mortality rate from this cause shows
a marked increase as compared with
1900, when it was only 1891 per 10O,-
1000.
! tuberculosis in it's various forms
claimed 96,903 victims in 1914, of
which number S4,366 died from tu-
berculosis of the lungs (including
Iacute military tuberculosis). AS re-
Isult of more general understanding
of the laws of health, the Importance
of fresh air, etc, due in part, no doubt,
| TO the efforts of the various societies
! for the prevention of tuberculosis,
there has been a most marked and
gratifying decrease during recent
years in the mortality from this
scourge of civilization. In only de-
cade-from 1904 to 1914-the death
rate from tuberculosis in all its forms
fell from 200.7 TO 1865 per 100000,
the decline being continuous from
year to year. This is a drop of more
than 25 per cent. Prior to 1904 the
rate had fiuctuated, starting at 201.9
lin 1900. Even yet. however, tubercu-
losis has the gruesome distinction of
causing more deaths annually than
ANY other form of bodily illness except
heart diseases, and over 40 per cent.
more than all external causes-acci-
dents, homicides, and suicides COM
bined.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-01-14

him. The Governors statement con-
tanned some interesting bits of politi-
cal history.
Governors Statement
The Governor said the former Sec
retary of State had been told Spe-
officially on December II last, that
the Chief Executive and his friends
were for Mr.. Knox. Mr.. Knox will en-
ter the primaries in May.
When asked what he knew of the
Knox boom, the Governor said:
''Early in December last, a group
of gentlemen interested in Pennsyl-
vania and anxious to have her repre-
sented worthily in the United States
Senate. concurred in the judgment
that ex-senator Knox would be fit
ting candidate, worthy TO represent
this great Commonwealth in its Ma
tionai Senate. Among the gentlemen
who were conversant with the situa-
ton and participated in its con-
cIusions were Mayor-elect Smith, At
torney General Brown, Commissioner
Ainey, Commissioner Magee, Con-
gressmen Griest, Ware and Kiess, and
myself"
In answer to the question, did
Senator Knox know of this?' the
Governor said:
This information was conveyed to
Mr.. Knox on December II with the
assurance that he, by reason of his
honorable career at Washington and
his legal training, especially was fit
ted in this crisis to serve the State in
the National Senate"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-01-14
KNOX ANNOUNCES
HIS CANDIDACY

[Continucd From First Page. ]
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-01-14
Pneumonia Rate

Pneumonla (lncludlng broncnO-
lpneumonia) was responsible for 3d.
SO4 deaths in the registration area
in 1914, or 127 per 100, ,000-the low
est rate on record. The mortality rate
from this disease, like that from tu-
berculosis, has shown a marked de-
cline since 1900, when it was 1905 per
100000. It's fluctuations from year to
year, however, have been pronounced,
whereas the decline in the rate for
tuberculosis has been nearly continu-
Gus.
The only remaining death rate high
er than 100 per 100000 in 1914 was
that for Bright's disease and acute
nephritis, 1924. The total number of
deaths due to these maladies in 1914
was 67,545, more than nine-tenths of
which were caused by Bright's disease
and the remainder by acute nephritis.
The mortality from these causes in
creased from SO per 100000 in 1900
to 1884 in 1905, since which year ii
has t1uctuated somewhat.
Next in order of deafness come can
GER and other malignant tumors, which
filled 52.420 graves in 1914. OF these
deaths, 1889, or almost 3S per cent,
resulted from cancers of the stomach
and liver. The death rate from can
Ger has risen from 6S per 100000 in
1900 to 1914 in 1914. The increase has
been almost continuous, there having
been but two years-1906 and 1911
which showed a decline as compared
with the years Immediately preceding.
1t is possible that at least n part of
this indicated increase is due to more
accute diagnoses and greater care on
the part of physicians in making re
ports to registration officials.
Diarrhea and enteritis caused 52,-
407 deaths in 1914, or 1914 per 1OO.-
900. This rate shows a marked fall
ing off as compared with the rate for
the preceding year, 90.2, and very pro-
nounced decline as compared with
that for 1900, which was 1892. Near
ly five-siXths of the total number of
deaths charged to these causes in
1914 were of infants under years
of age.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-01-14
Knox Ideal Candidate

Were you personally in favor of
the candidacy" he then was asked.
"It was my opinion then and is now
that Mr.. Knox would represent our
people worthily at time when inter-
national treaties, a protective tariff,
a merchant marine and other great
national issues are likely to arise"
'Is it true that you and Senator
Knox discussed this last Saturday
EVENING""
Eyes, at the Terrapin Club dinner.
gave Mr.. Knox my personal assur-
ance of sympathy and support when
he courteously advised me that he
practically had decided to become u
candidate. His call here yesterday
was a friendly one, deferred to this
time owing to the fact that both of
us are busy men. The interview was
social pleasant and gave us an op-
portunity to, renew old-time friend
ship
"Do you think he will be a popular
candidate?"
'Tt is my belief that the people of
Pennsylvania will find in Mr.. Knox
a most capable and worthy Senator,
and I shall cooperate gladly with
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-15
DR.. 6. v. OTTO IS
NEW CHAIRMAN
REPUBLICAN, EXECUTIVE COM.
MlTTEE ORGANIZED LAST
NIGHT.
Charles w. Nolte Is Treasurer. and P.
T. Cresap, Secretary-Meeting
Was Harmonious
nr. George ". Otto of Washington

nr. George ". Otto of Washington
district. was chosen by lhr RcpubIi
can county executive committee as It's
! chairman last night 10 succeed Col.
! George H. Phillips, who has held that
| position since the resignation of May
or Kirk. more than two years ago.
Dr. OttO's selection over the Clay dis
, trict man was By close vote.
! Charles W. Nolte was chosen treas
urer over H. H. T;odlcy OF Triadelphia
i district, and r. r. Cresap succeeded
! himself as secretary Of the committee
without opposition. \ meeting OF the
committee will BE- called within a few
! weeks for the purpose of selecting
tricL conventions.
! Last nights meeting. held in the
! second branch council chambers.
passed off tremendously. The meet.
ing was called 10 order by Chairman
Phillips. the roll call showing twenty
! three members present. Or. OTTO
! made a motion TO select S. S. Curtis
! Of Liberty district, as temporary chair.
man, but Chairman Phillips held that
! such a motion WAS not in order and
! that under the statute he was chair
man until a successor had been elect
ed.
Upon motion Of Committeeman
! Frank Blowers. which motion was sec
nndcd by Earl W. Petticord. the com.
mittee went into executive session and
newspapcrmen present were given
| the good bye" sign. The evenings
business was at once taken up, Com
mittecman Riesler of Washington
nominating Or. Otto as chairman. and
| Committeeman BeCket Of Union dis
/ 81 H. tf.r
| the meeting was over all Of The men,
hers agreed that it was the most har-
monious meeting they had ever
attended,"