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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-01-26
New Amendment Would
Make Philippines Free
in Less Than Four Years
BY Astocintcd Prcss

Washington, Jan. 26. - An amend
ment to the Philippine bill, said to
be acceptable to President Wilson,
was submitted to-day by Chairman
Hitchcock of the Philippine commit
tee.
1t would provide that not more
than four years nor less than two
years after the meeting of the new
Filipino legislature to be created by
the pending bill, the President should
withdraw the sovereignty of the
United States and proclaim the inde-
pendence of the Filipino people, pro-
vided he should find that proper steps
had been taken to secure by peaceful
means an independent Philippine gov
ernment. The President would be
empowered to reserve national bases,
coaling stations and other property
required by the United States for
military purposes
The amendment would further pro-
vide that, If at any time before the
expiration of four years, the Presi-
dent should find that proper steps
had not been taken to establish an
Independent government the Presi-
dent would be authorized to delay
recognition of Philippine independ-
ence until the American Congress
could further consider the case.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-01-26
Basis For Common Graded
Sunday School Literature
Is Agreed on by Lutherans
BY associated Press

Philadelphia, Jan. %. - Represen-
tatives of more than 100000 Luth-
Grams using the English language and
covering the United States and Can
ada, in joint committee here have
agreed on a basis for common graded
Sunday school literature for the Luth-
eran church, it was announced to-day.
The committee was composed of a
number of the most influential men of
the church, presidents of synods. heads
of educational institutions, editors,
pastors and businessmen together with
the managers of several of the larger
publication houses. DIR. Knabel of
New York City, was chairman and the
Rev. II. A. Mccullough, of Columbia,
S. c., served as secretary.
1t is proposed to take as a starting
point from which to develop the per-
feet Lutheran system, the graded sys-
tenn of the general council begun
twenty years ago and edited by the
Rev. DR.. 7. E. Schmauk, DR.. J. II.
Singmaster, president of the General
Synod and DIR. d. E. Bauslin. dean of
the Hanna Divinity school of Spring
field, Ohio, taking a prominent part
in the discussion.
This is one of a number of move
ments looking toward closer union
and greater unity in the Lutheran
church which is making elaborate
preparations for general celebration
of the 400th anniversary of the be-
ginning of the Reformation under
Martin Luther.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-01-26
CAROTHERS MADE
NEW "AG" DEPUTY
Will Investigate Marketing
Conditions of State For
Farmers Benefit

The State Commission of Agriculture
to-day selected Charles E. Carothers
former legislator from Washington
county to be deputy secretary in
succession to a. l.. Martin. of Law
renee county, who resigned some
weeks ago, and added the duties of
investigation of marketing conditions
in Pennsylvania to the office. The
deputy secretary has supervision of
the farmers institute and farm coun-
sellor services and the marketing in
vestigation will be made at the direc-
ton of the Governor.
Secretary Patton announced that he
would spend several days with Presi-
dent Sparks, of State College, in study
or the plan for closer cooperation in
agricultural education work suggest
ed by the college trustees last night.
Arrangements were made for stud
les of marketing conditions for milk
in Lancaster county and vegetables in
other districts; of health regulations
as regards milk supplies in typhoid
outbreaks and maintenance of live
stock near streams.
Charles Edward Carothers, the new
deputy, was born on a farm in Sc
wickley township, Westmoreland
county. on October 81, 1860. Mr.. Ca
rothers was elected q member of the
House of Representatives from Wash
ington county for the session of 1909
10. He is at present head of one of
the largest farms in Washington
county.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-01-26
CAN'T RIDE UPON
ME, CRIES COP

[COntinued From First Pagel
first had an argument with Captain
Joseph P. Thompson which did not
end satisfactorily. He then walked
into the Chiefs office and threw down
his equipment and quit. Captain
Thompson said that he knew nothing
about the affair other than that Off
Ger Grear had not reported for duty
to-day.
Wouldn't Be Rode Upon"
Officer Grear, according to other
members of the force. told them later
in the morning that he would not be
rode upon" by any one in charge at
present, and that he told this to Chief
Of Police Zeil when he resigned. 1t
was also said that the officer expected
that he would have to resign.
Officer Grear, said this afternoon,
that he was waiting to see Mayor
Meals, and that he would probably
have more to say after a conference
with the executive.
officer Grear, who resides at 11S
Washington street, has been on the
force for more than two years, having
been appointed under X-Mayor John
X. Royals administration.
Mayor Meals said that when officer
Grear turns in his resignation it will
be accepted. He said that he knew
nothing about the argument this morn
ing. He also said that he had no one
in view yet to fill the vacancy which
the resignation will create.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-01-26
RESOLUTIONS

THE Committee appointed to draft a
Memorial of our deceased brother,
Simon 5. Bowman, beg leave to submit
the following:
the Bar of this County, departed this
life at his home, in Millersburg, on
January 2S 1916 at the age of ~
years.
He was admitted to practice in the
several courts of Dauphin County on
at one time, Vice president of the Dau-
phin County Bar Association.
He was active in the affairs of the
Borough, of which he was resident for
many years and served his fellow
citizens as Burgess, Councilman and
He was affiliated with the Methodist
Episcopal Church, and for many years
was the Superintendent of it's Sunday
School.
He attended the public schools and.
when 16 years of age, matriculated at
Dickinson Seminary, at Williamsport.
Pa. After. graduation he enlisted in
Company G., of the Thirty y-seventh
Regiment of Pennsylvania Volunteers,
and served his country until the termi-
nation of the Civil War.
Mr.. Bowman was modest. unassum-
ing gentleman, possessed of a friendly
spirit, lover of his kind, genial in dis
position. a devoted friend, devoid OF
consciousness, optimistic in his views
of life, apparently always cheerful, and
cordial In his greetings with his fel-
He was devoted to his profession.
true to his clients and safe counsel
RESOLVED. That. with the permis-
sion of the Court, this Memorial be
thereof be sent to the family of the
deceased.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-01-26
Hodcarriers Get More
Pay, Say Railroad Men

Two of the chief points which the
railroad labor union leaders are going
to make if the members of their
unions vote approval of their proposal
to make an eight-hour demand on the
44S railroads of this country, were
learned yesterday from persons in
touch with these leaders. These are:
1. That the earnings of railroad
workers per hour and not per day fur
nish the true index of their compen-
sation for comparison with other
trades, and that on this basis they
would be found considerably below
the compensation in those trades with
which such comparison should be
made. Hodcarriers, they say, get
more pay, in some instances.
2. That If 1t had not been for finan-
cial mismanagement in the last ten
years and the issuance of securities for
which no wales were received, the net
earnings of the railroads now, with
business picking up fast, would be
SUFFICIENT to pay their employees on an
eight-hour basis and have vast sums
left over to put into improvements.
In reply to eight-hour day propa-
ganda the railroad managers point out
that the hours of work of the railroad
men do not mean continuous labor,
such as is represented by the eight
hours work of the mason or brick
layer. Taking time on a train as the
continuous labor of these men, sched-
ules of the railroads will show, they
insist, about six hours as an average.
Time on duty should not be taken as
basis, they insist, for fixing the
hourly rate of compensation, If 1t is
to be compared with the hourly rate
of the men in other skilled trades.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-01-26
G. 0. P. TO LEAD
DEFENSE FIGHT
Preparedness Speech by Rep
reSentative Mann Indicates
This Course
Special to the telegram

Washington. D. c.. Jan IS. - Repub-
lican leadership in the fight for a ma
tional defense program in the House
OF Representatives was clearly indicat-
ed by the speech from Congressman
Mann, the Republican leader, declaring
strongly for legislation to provide the
country with an adequate army and
navy.
Mr.. Mann's speech was given addi-
ilonal Importance and significance by
his frank admission that he had here
totnTe been known as a small army
and navy man. He declared that con-
GitlonS produced by the war in Europe
had completely changed his attitude
and he proclaimed his intention of doing.
everything possible to promote the
cause Of preparedness.
Mr.. Mann was applauded vigorously
by TIE Republicans, but very little by
the Democrats.
1t was apparent that the decIara-
tionS of the Republican leader were the
result OF serious consideration and
leagues. Whether this conclusion was
correct or not the Democrats regarded
ms appearance as a champion of de-
Tense legislation as Indicating a desire
10 give the Republicans leadership in
the light and to make their strength ef-
fense bills.
Nowhere did Mr.. Mann commit him
sell TO support the Presidents pro-
cram. Without discussing it in detail
lie clearly intimated its inadequacy and
Its partisan character. His appeal wa
Tor Il nonpartisan program, but a pro-
gram which would provide the nation
with ample protection against all dan
gers. He declared II the duty Of mem
bers of Congress as the men chosen to
manage the affairs of the nation to pro-
VIDE this protection, rega rdless of
whether the action taken will be popu-
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-01-26
STATE COLLEGE
TOBE PREPARED
Trustees Take Action Regard
ing National Defense at
Annual Meeting

Trustees of State College late yes
terday afternoon determined to have
the College ready TO do its part in ma
tional defense. Not only will military
training be continued at the College,
but the trustees determined to offer
the buildings and grounds at State
college for use in time of national
emergency; 10 tender the use of the
campus to the military authorities for
a summer training camp If desired and
to offer a course of military instruc-
tion to men attending the summer
school, The college has military
training for it's students. The COM
mittee of the trustees on prepared
ness consists of j. II. NJ. Andrews, of
Philadelphia; j. G. White, New York
dent r. +. Sparks submitted a report
on closer cooperation between the
college and State Departments of
Agriculture and Highways, pointing
out ways in which Implications in
agricultural education and farm
bureau activities can be eliminated. 1t
was generally discussed and Secretary
of Agriculture Patton will consider
the recommendations. III. Walton
Mitchell of Pittsburgh, was reelected
chairman of the trustees; Mr. White,
Vice-chairman; DR.. Sparks, secretary,
ana ID. Is. Feet, treasurer. The eNeCu-
tive committee consists of f. S. Bay
ard, Pittsburgh; Milton w. Lowery,
Scranton; Vance c. Mccormick, Har-
risburg; Ellis l.. Orviss, Bellefonte; ].
+. Shields, Philadelphia; II. V. White,
Bloomsbury, and the chairman.
President Mitchell appointed Sec
retary of Agriculture Patton to sue
ceed \. b. Critohfield as a member
of the advisory committee of the
school of agriculture and Mr.. An
drews to succeed J. +. Quigley. as
a member of the advisory committee
of the school of engineering.
There were 3,603 students at the
school last year with au instruction
al and investigational staff of near
ly 800, DR.. Sparks reported. In ad-
dition to these regular students,
S,l00 students were enrolled in the
night and apprentice schools under
college instructors in various indus
trial plants throughout the State.
Among the degrees granted this
month to students completing courses
during the midyear was Robert
c. Cocklin, of Mechanicsburg, who
is to be graduated from the horti-
cultural school.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-01-26
Gives Assurances That
Serbs Will Continue War

Paris, Jan 26. A. M.-The Corfu
correspondent of the Petit Parisien
has had an interview on the island
with NilSola Pachitch, the Serbian pre-
mier. and quotes him as saying:
THE retreat of our troops from
Albania to Corfu is far from COM
pleted. Those who suffered most will
soon be sent to places where they will
be cared for, reorganized and re-
armed. AS for the others. If they are
kept supplied. You may be sure they
will continue the campaign in Albania
with vigor. They will give the enemy
some unpleasant surprises. for in AL
bania the roads and paths can be de-
Tended by small numbers of men, and
II is simply a question of transports
and supplies. and you alone, the allies,
can solve the problem"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-01-26
MANY TROUBLESOME
TO WEAK KIDNEYS

1T Is no use advertising a medicine
unless the medicine itself is good
enough to back up the claims Won
make for ii. On the other hand II is a
pleasure for druggists to sell a medi-
cine when customers come in after
ward and tell how much good il has
done them. And that is why druggists
like to sell and recommend SolvaX. the
great kidney remedy. Ever since we
first introduced Solvax drug clerks
have been so busy selling it that II is
sometimes hard to keep a sufficient
stock on hand. Moreover, Solvax is
always sold on positive guarantee of
relief to the kidney sufferer or money
back. This may seem rash, but users
have said so many good words In favor
of SolvaX that it is not expected that
many packages will be returned.
This shows great faith in Solvax. II
really is most unusual medicine he
cause 1T overcomes the worst cases of
kidney complaints by removing the
cause. 1t goes straight to the seat of
the trouble. 1t soaks right in and
cleans out the kidneys and makes
them pass off all the uric acid and moi
sonous waste matter that lodges in the
joints and muscles, causing rheumatic
pains; soothes and heals the bladder
and quickly ends all such troubles.
Nothing is more uncomfortable or
hurts a persons perfect enjoyment of
life more than troublesome kidneys
and their attending evils. Use SolvaX
and begin to get your full measure of
benefit out of life. Sold by II. c. Ken
nedy and other leading druggists i'm
this vicinity
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-01-26
Seven New Jap Demands
on China Full of Danger
to Her independence
By Associated Press

London, Jan. 26. - The japanese
government has delivered to the Chi
nese minister in Toxic for transmission
to his government a note embodying
seven demands which were included
in the Japanese program of last
Spring, the Manchester Guardian
learns from Far Eastern sources.
London, Jan. 26.-The Guardian ex-
presses the hope that this news will
be "authoritatively contradicted," as
the demands when previously present
ed were full of danger to China's in
dependence and their general effect
would have been to place China under
the tutelage of Japan. 1T is the aim
and hope of British policy" the news
paper continues, Ito see China strong
and independent, developing peacefully
without interference from any for
eign power.
''It is a duty we owe both to our
selves and to China" says the Guar
dian finally, ito help her in that direc-
ton and we have enormous material
interests too, which reinforce what is
for us the only right and just policy"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-01-26
LYKENS MINERS
REFUSE TO GO
BACK IN MINES
Ssore of Men, Who Have Not
Paid Dues, Cause 1000 to
Keep Away From Work

Lykens, Pa. Jan. 26. - Because a
score of mine workers nave still fail
ed to pay their dues in the mine work.
ers union, the colliery at Wiconisco,
operated by the Susquehanna Coal
company, was idle again to-day. Yes
terday was button day." and all min
ers were supposed to have their dues
dues paid in the union. Yesterday
morning when it was found that 73
men were not paid up the other l 900
or more miners refused to get into the
workings. During yesterday and last
night about fifty of the delinquents
paid up.
Last night a meeting of the miners
was held in the Opera House here and
according to information available. a
resolution was passed in which the
men pledged themselves not to go to
work until every man has paid up.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-01-26
OUCH! LUMBAGO!
RUB PAINS FROM
SORE, LAME BACK
Rub Backache away with small
trial bottle of old
"St. Jacobs Oil"

Back hurt you? Can't straighten
up without feeling sudden pains. sharp
aches and twinges? Now listen!
That's lumbago, sciatica or maybe
from a strain, and you'll get relief the
moment you rub your back with sooth-
ing. penetrating "St. Jacobs Oil"
Nothing else takes out soreness, lame
ness and stiffness so quickly. You
simply rub it on your back and out
comes the pain. 1t is harmless and
doesn't burn the skin.
Timber up! Don't suffer! Get
small trial bottle of old, honest "St.
Jacobs Oil' from any drug store, and
after using it just once, you'll forget
that you ever had backache, lumbaEo
or sciatica, because your back will
never hurt, or cause any more misery.
1t never disappoints and has been rec
commended for 60 years.-Advertise
ment.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-01-26
WILSON TALKS
WITH LEADERS

Continued From First Page
the measure last year and after his
talk with the President to-day it was
understood he objected to some fea-
lures of the new bill. Mr.. Kitchin
said that his principal objection had
been removed by changes from the
former bill and that he might support
the new measure. Representative Fitz-
gerald said he would have to read the
bill carefully before committing him
self.
Senator Simmons. who favors both
tariff commission and the new ship
ping bill, said the President was anX-
ious to get action on both measures as
soon as possible. He added that he
would discuss the Presidents proposal
for tariff commission with the finance
committee Immediately.
1t was indicated at the White House
to-day that the President will not push
any suggestion for revenue legislation
until after the appropriation bills and
the other measures he is advocating
are disposed Of
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-01-26
SPACE FOR AUTO
SHOW ALLOTTED
Sacrifices Made by Various
Dealers in Order to Make
Room For Others

The largest and most enthusiastic
gathering of automobile and accessory
dealers that has ever gathered in Har-
risburg met last evening at the Tele-
graph office to apportion the floor space
for the big automobile show that is to
be held in the Emerson n-Brantingham
building, February 10 to 26. The room
at the Plaza where the meeting was
to have been held was not large enough
to accommodate the increasing num-
ber of dealers who propose to exhibit
their cars and accessories. Many ap-
plicants were voted in as members, but
the big problem of the evening was to
find space sufficient to meet the de-
mands of those who wish to exhibit.
Although there is over H. 900 feet
available for exhibit purposes, 1t was
found necessary to cut down each
ones allotment 20 per cent. in order to
provide space for those who were pres
ent, but this does not make allowance
for the out-of-town applicants who
will most likely wish to exhibit. There
are several local men who have not as
vet been seen and when 1t comes to
the final apportionment it may be
necessary for some to yield a part of
their space in order to make room for
another. On a crowded street car
there is always room for one more,
but this does not apply to automobiles
in a show. because not only must the
big car have room to stand, but the
admiring throng must have room to
get around for inspection in order to
compare the various points of superb
ority claimed by the loquacious sales
men. There has been talk for q num-
Der of years about the advisability of
having u large convention hall, but the
new Emerson -Brantingham building
was thought ample for all present de-
mands, but even that is now taxed to
its capacity.
Practically every one of the dealers
in Harrisburg has indicated his inten-
tion OF being represented, which would
include the country's leading makes
and most widely advertised. The fol-
lowing cars will most likely comprise
the exhibit: Bell, Briscoe. Buick,
Cadillac, Case. Chalmers, Chandler,
Chevrolet, Cole, Crow Elkhart. De-
troit- Electric. bort, Dodge. Empire,
Enger, Ford, Franklin, Glide, Grant,
Herff- Brooks, Hudson, Hupmobile,
Interstate. Jackson, Jeffery, King,
Maxwell, Metz, Moon, National, Olds-
mobile, Overland. Packard, Paige,
Pullman, Regal, REQ, Saxon, Stanley,
Scripps- Booth and Studebaker. From
out of town there is the Mercer, White
and others expected. The trucks will
be the Autocar, Buick, Vim, White,
Ward Electric, Dart. Federal. Brock
way, Garford, Republic, REQ, Jeffery
and Packard. The accessory exhibits
will include the Front-Market Motor
Supply, City Auto Supply Company,
Sterling Auto Tire Company, EXide
Batteries. Willard Batteries. the Bet
tern Air Company, Keystone Grease
and others who hope TO be accom-
modated when the figures and plans
have been revised.
Another meeting will he held Thurs
day evening to perfect the details.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-01-26
of Armor Refuse
to Reveal Trade Secrets
Special TO the Telegraph

Washington, d. c.. Jan. 26.-Re-
fusing to inform the Senate Naval Af-
fairs Committee of the actual cost of
production, Pennsylvania armor plate
manufacturers yesterday put an end
to the hearing on Senator Tillman's
bill for the establishment of a gov
ernment armor plate factory with an
initial federal appropriation of SILL
900, 600 to begin the work.
A postponement of consideration of
the armor plate proposal was agreed
to for one week at the suggestion of
Senator Penrose in order to give the
armor plate manufacturers an oppor-
tunity % confer with Secretary Dan
iels and to learn from him what price
might be fixed by them for armor
plate in order to dissuade the govern
ment from entering the armor plate
business itself.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-01-26
LOCAL OPTION CANDIDATE
LEADS IN LA. PRIMARY

New Orleans, La, Jan. 26. = In
complete returns early to-day indi-
Gated that the entire regular Demo-
cratic ticket headed by Ruffin G..
Pleasant, of Shreveport, present at
torney general. for the gubernatorial
nomination had been successful at
yesterdays Statewide Democratic
primary election. Peasants majority
over Thomas F. Barrett, also of Shreve-
port, the present lieutenant governor,
was estimated at between S5, 900 and
10000.
The Prohibition question was one
of the principal issues in the CAM
paign for governor, Pleasant advocat-
ing retention of the present local op-
tion law and Barret favoring a con-
stitutional amendment for Statewide
prohibition.