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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-08-23
Employees Meeting Thrown Into Uproar by Speeches of
Strong Minority Which Demands Immediate Action
Unless Roads Accept Presidents Plan
RAILROADS PLAYING FOR TIME
CHARGE OF RESTLESS ELEMENT
Discomfort Spreading Rapidly Managers Continue De-
GberotiOns Form of Counter Proposal They Should
Make to Wilson; Talk of Passing S-HOu Law For
Railroads

Washington, Aug. 23.-The railroad
employees committee snoweu -Ich
signs of unrest to-day at the delay
in the negotiations between President
Wilson and the railroad executives
that the leaders of the men were
alarmed and openly expressed fears
of their ability to hold them much
longer.
An employees meeting this morning
was thrown into an uproar by
speeches of a minority which de-
manded immediate action unless the
roads accept the Presidents plan, but
the leader succeeded in adjourning
1T before any vote could be taken on
any of the various proposals. They
said afterward that while the pres
sure for immediate action came from
a minority it was strong. The leaders
said they believed the majority would
be willing to give the President a
little more time.
Some of the men urged that most
of them go home leaving the brother
hood heads with authority to call a
strike If the railroads do not accept
the Presidents plan.
The meeting adjourned until 10
o'clock tomorrow morning. Fre-
quently shouts and applause were
heard block away from the hall
1T is our belief" one of the COM
nlitteemen said, that the railroads
are playing for time with the Presi-
dent, just as they have done with us
for many months. There is no reason
why they should not have given the
President an answer by this time. They
are firing us out all right and the
men are getting disgusted with the
whole situation. / think there ars
enough cool headed cofnmftteerner
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-08-23
FIVE ROBBERIES
IN ONE BLOCK ON
ALLISON HILL
42 Attempts to Enter Homes in
Few Months and No
Arrests Made
SYSTEMATIC RAID
Thieves Take Provisions, Vic
trola, Jewelry and Many
Other Odds and Ends

Five additional robberies in one
block on Allison Hill committed some
time during the early morning, are
belng investigated by the City Detec-
i've Bureau. So far at least forty two
thefts, or attempts to enter homes
have been reported in the city in the
last few months, but the police and
detectives are unable to cope with the
situation and no arrests have been
made.
Last night the burglars confined
tnelr work to the houses on the west
SIDE OF Regina street, between Six
teehth and Seventeenth streets. At
one nome they made one of the most
systematic raids known in recent po-
nee records. The goods stolen at the
saaaaious places is valued at more than
SZVo and the amount would proba bIv
nave been greater, but for the FACT
that twice the ~nbbers were scared
away. but returned.
City Detective Paul G. Schelhas who
resides close to the places entered. is
Dusy to-day with other members of
ei.e 4orce, IN another effort TO get
the persons who have been entering 2
numerous homes in the city.
AZ lhe nome of William Mooney.
wv regina street, provisions, eggs
q diu sugaI We're taken. The home of
n. L. Derr, 1912 Regina street, Vic
so ~4-N iSSOTuS were stolen. En-
france was gained through the front
WINDOW and the burglars raidsd the
entire first floor a small necklace,
provisions and other articles were
taken. Mr.. Derr at noon TODAY was
unable to give a complete ust. but
esumated that his loss was probably
SIO0. Everything on the first floor
was ransacked.
At the home of William Meikles.
iozo Regina street, some of the fam
lly were sleeping on the first floor.
and frightened the thieves away. Later
according to reports in the neighbor-
hood' two railroaders attempted to
stop the robbers, who drew revolvers
and escaped.
The other two places entered were
the homes of Primo Lippi. 1922 Re-
gina street, and John Davis 1928 Re-
gina street. So far nothing has been
reported missing at these two houses.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-08-23

here to control the meetings a day
or two longer, but the discomfort is
spreading rapidly"
While the railroad executives con-
tinued deliberations on what form of
counter proposal they shall make to
President Wilson, the President con-
ferred with Senator Newlands and
representative Adamson, chairman of
the Interstate Commerce Committee
in Congress, about the bill to increase
the membership of the Interstate
Commerce Commission by two. Sena-
tor Newlands afterward announced
he would push his bill Immediately.
The development was taken to indi-
cate a movement for sending the in
vestigation features of the Presidents
plan to the commission.
Possibility of passing an eight-hour
law for railroads was discussed among
several congressional leaders, but no
definite program was evolved and it
was understood no action would be
taken unless the Presidents efforts
failed.
Three railroad presidents reported to
the committee which is trying to
Continued on Page 81
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-08-23
SISTERS NAMED
KIPONA QUEEN
Florence and Blanche Reese
Being Supported by Admirers
For Carnival Ruler

The entry list for the many aquatic
events for the Kipona on the after
noon of Labor Day on the Susque-
hanna River promises to surpass in
size that of any previous water car
nival held on the river basin. Every
human fish, every boy and girl, who
know how 10 handle boat is urged
by the committee on entries to put
aside his or her bashfulness and get
into the competition.
Entries may be made at any of the
following places: Dintaman's, Berri-
er's, Sourbier's lighthouses, the munic-
ipal port at South street. George W.
Bogar's, the Park Commissions offices
the East End Printing Company
1924 Derry street, or any of the bath
houses. 1t is very probable that the
motion picture concern which is in
Harrisburg taking 5000 feet of local
scenes, will make the Kipona event n
big feature of the Harrisburg picture.
The war canoes are all reported to
be on the way and will be here in
time for the scholastic crews to have
few practice spins before the race.
The gold, silver and bronze medals
have been approved and will be made
up Immediately, with the raised Key
stone in gold. blue and white, making
an attractive and appropriate design.
Sister VS.. Sister for Queen
The names of four candidates for
the honor of Queen of the Kipona
have been sent in by admirers who
are strongly supporting their nom
inees for the coveted honor of reign
ing as queen on the special float which
will be prepared. Ballots may be cast
in Bowman's, Dives, Pomeroy & Stew
arts or Kaufnan's. Miss Blanche
Reese and her sister, Miss Florence
Reese, iii Montgomery street, Miss
Margaret Meyers, 100 State street;
Miss Marie Hoffman, 1922 North
Third street, and Miss Rachel Lingle,
| 103 Washington street, are already
capturing many votes. Send names to
V. Grant Forrer, park superintendent S
office.
The Rotary Club is taking a keen
interest in the success of the Kipona
and Secretary Forrer this morning
received a check for $50 from the
club, with the statement that the
contribution is in addition to the float
which will be entered in the carnival
and the band that will accompany it.
Contributions are coming in slowly
l,ttt
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-08-23
WARRING POWERS
NOW STRIVE FOR
AID OF RUMANIA
Military and Political Situation
in Balkans Is of Over
shadowing Interest
RUSSIANS DRIVE FORWARD
British Gain in West; Italians
Remain Passive; Big Forces
in Macedonia

Political developments in the Bal
kans overshadow interest for the mo-
ment even the important military op-
erations in progress there, but to-day's
dispatches throw little new light on
the situation from either a political
or military standpoint.
In connection with the attitude of
Rumania the course OF the Russian
campaign in Bukowina close to the
Rumanian frontier is being closely
watched. The latest advices from
Teutonic sources, however, declare
that the Russians are being held up
by the Teutonic resistance, not only
in the Carpath!an lighting, but along
the entire front to the north in Cali
cia and Volhynia.
With Russian and italian troops
added to the French. British and Ser
bian forces already IN the field, the
allies have a formidable array of fight
ing men on the Macedonian front. So
far, however. its strength has not been
eXerted to marked effect. The Bull
garians have pushed back both wings
and it is only in the center. in the
Nardar valley that entente advances
probable that this region. which Of
fers superior railroad facilities be-
cause of the line running through it
from Saloniki to Uskup. has been Sc
lected as the main avenue along which
the Entente thrust is to be made.
On the western front, along the
Somme the British continue closing
in on Thiepval, on their left flank and
apparently have Guillemont on their
right, almost within their grip. South
of the Somme the French are now be-
ing forced to fight hard for retention
of the trenches captured early this
week in the vicinity of Estrees, and
Paris reports to-day that the Ger
mans, through a strong counter at
tack, were able to gain footing in
their former trenches.
The Italians are continuing passive
in the Gorilla area, so far as their in
s
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-08-23
LOCATE STEAMER IN 200 FEET

Newport News. Va, Aug. 23.-Cap-
tain George Stillson, commanding the
expedition of three tugs engaged in
salvaging the $1,000 cargo of the
sunken steamer Merida off the Vir-
ginia Capes, said to-day that the
wreck had been located in 200 feet
of water The tugs were to leave here
to-day TO resume the attempt to SAL
wage the cargo. They were forced
to put into this port a few days ago
for provisions and additional diving
APPARATUS.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-08-23
Old-FashiOned Dreamy
Waltz Supplanting Tango

Chicago, Aug. 23.-The old-fash-
ioned, dreamy waltz will supplant the
acrobatic tango in the bathrooms of
the nation, ii the National Associa-
ton of Dancing Masters has any infiu-
ence. In convention the dancing pro-
fessors decreed that the tango must
go.
The waltz, one-step and the fox trot
will be the fashionable favorites this
season.
Dancers are firing of the tango and
other similar Dances" said Thomas
McDougall of Pittsburgh, president of
the association. The old-fashioned
waltz always led up to the time the
tango made its appearance, and we
propose to re-establish it,"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-08-23
Private Exhibition of
Civic Moving Pictures

risburg as the heart of distribution, ..
and depicting daily scenes in this busy
city and vicinity, will be made an i'm
portant factor in boosting Harrisburg.
Following a private exhibition, TODAY,
by the Falrite Film Company, of New
York City, showing Williamsport city,
everybody present unanimously express
ed themselves as enthusiastic over the
wonderful possibilities existing in Har-
risburg for the making of a represen-
tative civic film.
Present at the exhibition, given in
the Victoria Theater We're representa-
tives of the Harrisburg Chamber OF
Commerce, Rotary Club and Engineers
Meals and other city officials. The Fall
rite Company will picture scenes at the
Harrisburg Chamber of Commerce OUT
ing next Saturday.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-08-23
CARNEGIE "vERY WFLIp

Bar Harbor, Maine, Aug. 23.-An.
drew Carnegie, who returned from a.
fishing trip yesterday, caused word to
be given to inquirers that he was very
we'll" His secretary in discussing re-
ports that the millionaire philanthro-
pist was i'll asserted that on the con-
trarv he was enjoying very good
health Mr.. Carnegie will leave
Thursday on his yacht for a cruise
along the coast of Nova Scotia.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-08-23
Finds Indian Ceremonial
Fireplace Digging Sewer
Trench in WOodbine Street

Ceremonial fireplace OF an old Indian
camp site, around the flames of which
aborigines of years gone by danced
and prayed while they gave up sac-
rifices to their gods, was cXcavated by
gang of laborers who were digging a
ditch in Woodbine street, a few days
ago.
B. Frank Mead. a local attorney,
removed a number of old olics from
the fire lined sides of the place Which
was d'"covered by Harry J. Haas, 1920
Nortn Sixth street. Many chatrel
bore heads, deer bones. stag antlers,
dog ard turkey bo11s. rallons of II
hawk End other articles were re-
moved.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-08-23
MCCORMICK MEETS WALSH
R.t lrrn.-i,aa4 D....

Chicago, Aug. 23. = Vance C. Nc
Cormick, chairman of the Democratic
National committee, conferred here
to-day with Senator Thomas ]. Walsh.
manager of western headquarters and
a number of department and bureau
chiefs. Later he met several nstional
committeeman and State chairmen
for whom he received information re-
garding the progress of the cam
paign. Chairman Mccormick said
President Wilson will speak in Chi
cago and other cities in central and
western States before the close of the
campaign.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-08-23
AUToIsTs ENDANGERED

While attempting to turn his auto
mobile around along the River road
between West Fairview and Worm
leysburg last evening about 8 O'Clock
B. F. Carver. New Cumberland. and
family narrowly escaped injury when
their car stopped on the edge of the
river bank. A small rise in the ground
kept the car from overturning.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-08-23
THROW MEN OUT OF UNION

Athens, Ohio, Aug. 23.-One hun
dred and seventy-five miners employed
at Mine No. 81 of the New York Coal
Company, who struck because the
company would not discharge John
Murphey, mine boss, and who refused
to go back to work when ordered to
do so by John P. White international
president of the miners organization,
to-day are not union men. The char
ter of their local union has been re-
voked by President White.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-08-23
HOLD EPIDEMIC IN LEASH
Rn 4rcn..int.H prrr

New York, Aug. 2S.-New York's
record breaking heat wave has failed
to spread the epidemic Of infantilc
paralysis. Only a slight gain was
shown to-day IN the number of deaths
and new cases reported. During the
twenty-four-ho period ending at 10
a. m. the plague killed AZ children and
1S1 were stricken. This compares with
SO deaths and 11S cases during the
same period yesterday.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-08-23
HURLED UNDER AUTO

Clarence Knighton, aged 22. of 446
Boyd street, was hurled under an
automobile driven by E. B. Waters, of
Lock Haven, this morning, when the
motorcycle he was driving sideswiped
the big car near Dauphin. The wheel
of the auto, according to Mrs Knigh-
ton passed over her husband, but he
escaped with slight decorations of the
head, face and body. He was taken
to the Harrisburg Hospital for treat
ment. Mrs. Knighton was uninjured.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-08-23
TO HOLD PICNIC

The annual picnic and outing of
the Junior Christian Endeavor Society
of the Sixth Street United Brethren
Church will be held at Reservoir Park
tomorrow The children. will be
taken from the church in autono-
biles, leaving at o'clock.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-08-23
FLEETS HAVE NOT MET
By Associated Pre-.

Washington, D. c.. Aug. 2s.-Ad-
miral Mayo's hostile fleet. seeking to
land invaders on the Atlantic sea
board and Rear Admiral Helms de-
Tending squadrons had not met in
battle to-day in the greatest war game
of the American Navy,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-08-23
SENATE PASSES ARMY BILL

Washington, D. c., Aug. 23.-An
army appropriation bill with revised
articles of war approved by the War
Department was passed to-day by the
Senate and now goes back to the
House. where the amendment Is ex-
pected to be accepted.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-08-23
GERMAN STEAMER CAPTURED
By Associated Press

Stockholm, Aug. 23.-The capture
of the German steamer Desterro, OF
2,543 tons, with a cargo of iron ore,
off Hernosan, Sweden, on the Gulf of
Bothnia, is officially announced. She
was taken into Raumo Finland.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-08-23
N. Y. Tenement COllapses;
One Dead; 6 Missing

New York, Aug. 23. - Six men are
missing, one is dead, several are dying
in hospitals and a dozen others were
injured to-day as the result of the
collapse of a f1ve-story brick tenement
fnseourse of construction in the Bronx.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-08-23
MARITIME TO RUN AGAIN

Trenton, n. j., Aug. 23.-United
States Senator James E. MARITIME to-
day filed a petition for denomination
as the Democratic candidate for the
Office he holds.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-08-23

VACATION SEASON is AT
ITS HEIGHT
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complete unless you have all the
news from nome every day. Your
favorite newspaper, the Harris
burg Telegraph, will fill the bill.
Phone the Circulation Department
before you leave home. The next
issue viii meet you, no matter
where you go.
Six cents u week, postage pre-
paid
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-08-23
WILLIAM H. coRKLE DIES

Harrisburg.-Willam H Corke assistant station
master of the Pennsylvania Railroad here died this morn
ing at his home, 81 North Seventeenth street Mr. Core
has been i'll and unable his regular duties since
July Of last year Funeral services will held from the
house Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
TO DEFER SCHOOL OPENING
Harrisburg-State Commissioner of Health Dixon will
late to-day discuss with D. Glenn Deputy Superintendent
of Public Instruction proposition of deferrng opening
of the schools the State late in September or early
in October because of nfantle paralysis It is likely that
it viii be arranged To-day over forty new cases were re-
ported from throughout the State
Harrisburg.-After completing thorough investigation
into the circumstances surrounding the death of the
5nonth-old of Mr. and Mrs Harry Shaffer of Edge
mont here Coroner Jacob Ecknger and County De-
tective James Walters found that the were natural
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-08-23

Harvey r. Long, manager of the
Harrisburg Poster Advertising Com
pany, North Fifth street and for
many years identified with local thea
ters. for three years was manager of
Luna Park
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-08-23
FIRE DESTROYS LUNA PARK

Scranton, Aug. 23.-Luna Park, a
pleasure resort on the outskirts OF
this city. was practically destroyed
by fire of unknown origin early to-
day. The fire originated in the dance
hall and before being subdued had
destroyed the dance hall. roller coaster
and the chute and several other build
ings. Houses in the neighborhood
were threatened for a while and the
loss will run into the thousands.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-08-23
THE WEATHER

For Harrisburg and vicinity. Thun-
dcrshOwerS this afternoon or to-
night, cooler; Thursday fair and
cooler.
For Eastern Pennsylvania: Scatter
ed showers and thundershowers
this afternoon or tonight, cooler,
Thursday fair, cooler; light
northwest 10 north winds.
River
The SuaQuehanna river and aII its
branches will probably continue
to faH slowly or remain nearly
stationary, except rises may Oc-
eur In some streams as n result os
heavy local showers. 4 stage of
about 81 feet IL indicated for
Harrisburg Thursday morning.
General Conditions
The depression that was central
over the Lake Superior Region on
Tuesday morning, has moVeu
eastward TO the Upper st. Law
renee Valley. 1t has caused seat
tered showers in the Ohio Valley,
Southern Michigan, Western New
York, Western Pennsylvania and
In the Upper st. Lawrence VAL
ley.
A general fall of 2 to IS degrees I'm
temperature has occurred east of
the mississippi river and In
southwest districts east of the
Rocky Mountains, except In the
South Atlantic and East Gulf Vail
ley, where 1t Is slightly warmer.
Temperatures 8 a. M. 76
sun: Rises, 5;24 n. M; sets, 6;5I
p. IN.
MOoni New moon, August IS,
1928 p. m.
River Stages 81 feet above low
water mark.
Yesterdays Weather
Highest temperature, 90.
Lowest temperature, T2.
Mean temperature, 81.
Normal temperature, II.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-08-23
U.BoAT ArTAcKs AMER1cAN roAr

U-BOAT ATTACKS AMERICAN BOAT
Rotterdam, Aug. %. : According to information here
the American steamer Owego regarding reported subma
rine attack which the American government has in
qured of Germany arrived here August reported
encounterng off the Isle of Wight German submarine
which fred twelve without warning it
declared shells striking very close but
flctng damage. :
RAILROAD HEADS MAY GRANT 8-HoUR DAY
Washington, Aug 23. There are many indications
that the railroad presidents considering eghthou
day condition that definite assurance be given them
that future disputes will be arbitrated
EARTHQUAKE IN CALIFORNIA
Eureka Cal, 23-The most violent earthquake felt here
since April 1906 when San Francisco was destroyed
rocked the city and northern Humboldt county at 65 this
morning. There was no material damage
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-08-23

CONTINUED on Page 81
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-20
INVESTMENT PROPERTIES.

IS ACRES. FINELY LOCATED IN THE NV.
section Of District; fronts right on X. r.: fine
macadam road on property; only IL minutes
from Union station. For quick sale. $4,000.
Terms. A. Is. CAMPBELL. 141O b NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-20
DREDGE BEGINS WORK.
Contracting Company Is Operating
in Eastern Branch Channel.

Operations by the big dredGe Poto-
mac. belonging to the Maryland Dreda-
ing and Contracting Company of Balti-
more, on the Eastern branch improve
ment work has been started. The
dredge is digging material from the
eastern end of the section of the branch
between the Anacostia bridge and the
Potomac channel. and is pumping many
thousand cubic feet of excavated ma
terial ashore on the fats on the south
side of the waterway. which are to be
reclaimed.
1t is figured that the big machine will
be upon the Eastern branch work for
about year, but when ii is COM
pleted the waterway will be deep and
will have a wide channel to the navy
yard. Above the Anacostia bridge much
of the section known as flats will he
above water. and the engineers prof.
ect for the improvement of the branch
will be well under way.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-20
0UT-0F-T0wN REAL ESTATE

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ton Long Branch, n. j.. private modern res
idence summer White House and
ocean; eleven rooms. two baths; large piazza !:
electric light and gas; large grounds and large
garage; fruit flowers. shade, garden and
chicken runs For further particulars address
Hardy, 800 Eastbourne av.. Long Branch, n. J.
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