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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-02-29

accept this proposal or that the
united States and other neutrals would
be convinced, if England refused,
that she had no intention of discon-
tinuing the use of armament for of
fensiVe purposes. This might possibly
have given President Wilson proof
that armament on merchantmen was
not used purely for defense and thus
enable the President to reconcile the
two conflicting viewpoints regarding
the impropriety of merchantmen car
rying armament and the impossibility
Of the United States altering the es-
tablished law of nations.
Letter Convinced Germany
Publication of President Wilson s
letter to Senator Stone, however, ap-
parently convinced Germany's lead
Ing statesmen that no assistance was
to be expected from Washington in
ending the present situation regard
ing rules of submarine warfare and
that it was useless to make proposals
the only result of which would be to
give England more time to replenish
her stores while a discussion was in
progress at Washington and London,
At least two of the highest officials
directly concerned appear to be now
convinced that Washington has no
desire to embarrass Great Britain in
the conduct of the war or to do any,
thing which might permit Germany
to use the submarine in warfare
against commerce.
Will Not Warn Americans
1t is not believed that Americans
will be warned from travelling on
armed merchantmen or that adequate
measures will be taken to see that
armament is used only for defensive
purposes. German statesmen ap-
parently hope that by the exercise of
certain amount of circumspection
without conflict, that Americans of
their own accord will avoid ships be-
longing to belligerents and that in such
incidents as do occur it may be pos
sible for Germany to prove that the
ships in question violated rules of
warfare and acted extensively. Further
than this, their hopes do not ex-
tend.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-02-29
Germany Announces New
Submarine Warfare Will
Be InGugurGted Tonight
By Associated Press

Berlin, Feb. 2s, via London, Feb
20, 1910 p. m.-The Associated Press
is informed by Germany's leading
statesmen that the new rule of sub
marine warfare which was announced
in the German memorandum regard
ing the future treatment of armed
merchantmen, will positively be put
i'm effect at midnight of tomorrow
Tuesday, February 20.
At that time the period of warn
ing for neutrals, giving them oppor-
tunity to advise their nationals not to
travel on armed merchantmen will
expire.
For several days there has been
more than a possibility that Germany
at the last moment might make. a pro-
posal that she would discontinue prac-
tices of reprisal and sink no mer-
chant ships-freighters or passenger
liners-without first halting the YES
sci for examination and putting the
crew in a place of safety as in the old
style of naval war, If the allies would
remove armament from merchant
men. 1t was thought England might
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-02-29
RAILROAD RUMBLES|
COOPERATION IS
AGENTS NEW PLAN
Freight Men Agree on System
TO Provide Cars For
:. Shippers

In order to get all shippers doing
business with the PENNSYLVANIA Rail-
road and the Philadelphia and Read
ing Railway, an equal number of cars.
freight agents have planned for a
hearty cooperation with each other.
This arrangement, it is said, is made
necessary because of the shortage of
cars, and a fear that there will be
further traffic trouble unless cars are
sufficient to meet demands.
The plan to be followed. it is said,
viii be similar to that adopted by the
freight agents of the Baltimore divi-
sion of the Pennsylvania railroad. a
new car report system will be follow
ed according TO reports. Shippers
complain that they do not get enough
cars.
In order 70 better conditions it is
proposed to have every agent re-
port daily the number of cars daily
on hand, loaded, unloaded. and those
waiting for orders. Should there be
a scarcity at one point and a surplus
at another, the agent having the sur
plus will rush the cars to the point
where cars are most needed.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-02-29
START PLANS FOR
RAILROAD SHOOT
To Erect Clubhouse in Divi-
sion Street Grounds; First
Contest For Members

With the enrolment of 75 members
in the Trapshooters and Rifle League
of the Philadelphia division of the
Pennsylvania Railroad, plans will be
started at once for a series of shoot
ing events. It is proposed to open
with a target match for members only
during March or early In April.
All trapshooting contests will take
place on the League grounds at Sixth
and Division streets. \ clubhouse will
be erected. and trap sheds placed in
position within the next three weeks.
The field has been surveyed and blue
prints made of the boundary lines.
The new grounds will be reached by
the Fourth and Sixth street cars.
The general athletic chairman, b.
L. Watson, who is at the head of this
new organization is pleased with the
interest manifested. AS soon as the
members have had sufficient practice
a series of matches will be arranged
between Harrisburg, Altoona, Tyrone
and Philadelphia and other leagues.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-02-29
Anselm W. Bennett, ShOpman,
Dies After Brief Illness

Anselm w Bennett, Ga years, PA
Hamilton street, foreman of the cab
met shops of the Pennsylvania Rail-
road, died last night after n brief ILL
ness. The survivors are a widow,
Leah Bennett. one brother, Calvin. and
a nephew, William. The funeral will
take place Thursday afternoon. The
services which will be in charge of
Pilgrim Commandery, and the Rev.
Harry Nelson Bassler pastor of the
Second Reformed church, will be held
at o'clock. Burial will be made at
Mt. Zion cemetery, Churchtown.
Mr.. Bennet was for 25 years an
employe of the Pennsylvania Rail-
road. He was a member of St. Johns
lodge, +. A. NJ. of Carlisle; and Pill
grim Commandery, Harrisburg: Inde-
pendent Order of Red Men. State Cap
ital Lodge of odd Fellows. Junior
American Mechanics. Philadelphia
Division Veteran Employees Associa-
tion and the Relief Department.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-02-29
Car Inspector Breaks Leg;
Found One Hour Later

c. s. Miller. of Heckton, a car in
spector for the Pennsylvania Rail-
road, who is in the Harrisburg Hos
pital with q compound fracture of the
right leg, had a thrilling experience
Sunday morning. He slipped on the
ice near the footlog at Fishing Creek
bridge.
Miller called for help for nearly an
hour before he was found by William
Weigle who resides nearly a quarter
mile from the point where the accident
occurred. Twice Miller tried to crawl
but his injury was too painful. Mr.
Weigle called the Northern Central
car inspectors, and Miller was taken
TO his home. Later he was brought
TO the hospital by F. c. L. Beck. and
Edward H. Bennett, 1912 North Third
street
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-02-29


yesterday, was acceptable to the
American government. 1t was said
that merely the facts were laid before
the cabinet without any effort being
made to arrived at a decision.
VIII Stand Firm
1t was reiterated, however, that the
United States would continue to stand
firmly behind its position that attacks
should not be made on merchantmen
unarmed or armed for defensive pur-
poses and would hold Germany ac-
countable If that position is not OBJ
served. The chief danger was said
by officials to lie in a possible attack
on a ship carrying Americans
Major General Hugh L. Scott, secre-
tary of war ad interim, attended to-
days cabinet meeting and the White
House historians said it was the first
time since the Civil War that an army
officer had sat at the cabinet table.
The note reiterates assurances given
in the Lusitania case. declares that
those assurances have not been modi-
fed by the announced intention to
treat armed merchant ships of the
enemy as auxiliary cruisers after mid
night tonight and attempts to Justify
the new policy by presenting evidence
and assertions designed to prove that
Great Britain has instructed her mer-
chantmen to use their armament for
attack in violation of assurances given
the United States.
Secretary Lansing took with him to
the White House a pouch understood
to contain the German memorandum
and other papers relating to the case.
The secretary said there was no justi-
fication for statements purporting to
indicate whether the situation ap-
peared more favorable or less since
the receipt of Che German memo
randum.
Wants Interpretation
It was indicated in well informed
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-02-29

bowlers on the latters floor Friday
night.
The cottage prayer meeting of the
p. r. r. Y. NJ. c. A. will be held to-
night at the home of P. S. Fowler,
2243 Atlas street.
A. l.. Anderson and Brothers, rail-
road contractors has been awarded
the contract for the construction of
IL miles of railroad for the Cambria
Cambria county
Arthur Wells, passenger conductor
on the Reading, is confined to his
home because of illness. He is one of
the veteran trainmen on the Reading
division
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-02-29
May Lift Freight Embargo
if Shippers Cooperate

Announcement was made yesterday
that the embargo placed on Phila
delphia freight by the PENNSYLVANIA
Railroad would be lifted within a
few days. Conferences were held be-
tween the Chamber of Commerce of
Philadelphia and businessmen. and it
was decided to cooperate and in Civ
ing more prompt attention in unload
ing cars. Blame is attached to shin
pers who md the storage of cars
cheaper than to unload their goods
and place them in warehouses. The
embargo has caused congestions reach
ing as far west as Altoona.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-02-29
London Believes Germany
Will Use NetO Submarines
BY Associated Press

London. Feb. 20. - The morning
newspapers to-day discuss with serious
tone the new German submarine cam
paign which is expected to begin to-
morrow. There is a general belief that
the campaign will mark the entrance
into the war of several of the newer
and extended types of submarines.
probably with greatly enlarged radius
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-02-29
NO QUININE In
this COLD CURE
"Pape's Cold Compound" ends
colds and grippe in
a few hours.

Take "Pape's Cold Compound" ev-
cry two hours until you have taken
three doses, then all grippe misery
goes and your cold will be broken. 1t
promptly opens your clogged-up nos
trils and the air passages of the head;
stops nasty discharge or nose running;
relieves the headache, dullness, fever
ishness, sore throat, sneezing. soreness
and stiffness.
Don't stay stuffed-upl Quit blow
ing and snuffing. Ease your throb-
bing head-nothing else in the world
gives such prompt relief as "Pape's
Cold Compound" which costs only 20
cents at any drug store. 1t acts with
out assistance, tastes nice, and causes
no inconvenience. Accept no substi-
tute.-Adv.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-02-29
Reading Crews Keep Busy;
Sunday Another Record Day

Reading crews are still on the
jump. Another busy day was reported
Sunday by Harrisburg and Reading
division officials. Records filed in the
office of the freight trainmaster at
Reading show a total of 5000 cars
moved over the two divisions on Sun
day. The yard forces at Rutherford
were taxed in handling this rush of
freight. The anthracite mines will
continue in operation. Cars have been
supplied and indications are that
for freight business on the Reading.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-02-29
ENGINEER HELD RESPONSIBLE
FOR NEW HAVEN WRECK
BY Associated Press

New Haven. Conn.,, Feb. 29.-The
failure of William r. Curtis, engineer
of extra passenger train No. to OBJ
serve the signals set against him was
responsible for the running of the
train into the rear of the Connecticut
river special on the New York, New
Haven and Hartford railroad at Mil
ford on February %, according to the
finding of Coroner Mix to-day.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-02-29
Police Hunt Train Riders;
Annoy Reading Employees

Frequent annoyance from illegal
train riders, is the complaint of
Philadelphia and Reading railway en-
ployes at Rutherford and along the
P. H. and P. branch between this city
and Carlisle Junction. Yesterday
Eden II. Booser, special officer of the
Philadelphia and Reading railway
with force of officers corralled half
a dozen illegal riders and sent them
to Jail. Daily raids will be made until
the practice is broken up.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-02-29

NoTE: Folks in town and adjoining
counties are delighted with the results
they have obtained by using ANURIG,"
the newest discovery of DR.. Pierce, who
is head of the INvALIDs' HOTEL and
SURGICAL INSTITUTE, in Buffalo, n. Y.
Those who stated the deg with back
ache, stiff legs, arms and muscles, and
an aching head worn out before the
day began because they were in and out
of bed half o dozen times at night are
appreciating the perfect rest, comfort
and new strength they obtained from
DIR. Pierce's Anuric Tablets. To prove
that this is a certain uric acid solvent
and conquers headache, kidney and
bladder diseases and rheumatism, if
you've never used the "Anuric,' cut
this out and send ten cents to Doctor
Pierce for large sample package. This
will prove to you that "Anurio" is
thirty seven times more active than
lithia in eliminating uric acid-and the
most perfect kidney and bladder cor
rector. If you are a sufferer, go to your
best druggist and ask for 50-cent box
of vAnuric." You run no risk for DR..
Pierce's good name stands behind this
wonderful new discovery as it has for
the past half century for his "Golden
Medical Discovery" which makes the
blood pure, his FFavorite Prescription"
for weak women and w Pleasant Pellets"
Sor liver ills.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-02-29
Charge N. and W. With
"Jim Crow" Regulations

Charleston, w. Va, Feb. 29.-The
Public Service Commission to-day be-
gan the investigation of complaints
that the Norfolk and Western railroad
is maintaining Jim Crow" regulations
on its line and stations in Jefferson
county near the Virginia border.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-02-29
New Station For Altoona
Plan of P. R. r. Directors

The board of directors of the Penn
sylvania railroad yesterday authorized
the expenditure of S1S0,000 on sta
ton improvements at Altoona. The
plans it is said, includes q larger
building with additional office ac-
commodations, from five to ten new
tracks, and new train sheds. Part of
the money appropriated will be used
in transferring the present freight Of
fees to an East Altoona yard.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-02-29
THE READING
COAL ORDER MODIFIED
BY Associated Press

Washington. d. c.. Feb. %. - The
Interstate Commerce Commission to-
day modified its order in the so-called
anthracite coal case so az to allow the
hard coal carrying roads slight in
ereases in rates on prepared sizes and
on pea and smaller sizes.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-02-29
SUFFERED FROM BAGEAGHE
RHEUMGTlSM. DRnPsN.

Dear Mr. Editor-I wish to tell you
OF a recent experience had when suf-
fering from b4ckache, weak back, rheu-
matism, dropEy, and congestion of the
kdney rS6 saed 6.a new TsdT medcPs bsoO called lied
covered by Dr.. Pierce, of whose medi-
cines and Surgical Institution in Buffalo,
N. Y, you hive no doubt heard for
years. This medicine acted upon me
in wonderful manner. l never have
taken any medicine so helpful in such
quick time. | do wish anyone in need
of such remedy would give it trial.
(Signed G. II. HERR.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-02-29

EhliaueIphia DtNlstOn-113 crew first
to go after p. m; 12S, 129, 1872.
Engineers for rs, 1872
Brakemen for 12S, 129.
Engineers up: Heane, Grass, Bis
Blankenhorn, Speas, Downes. Schwarz,
Mcclure, Anderson, May, Gehr, Ryan,
keam, Stefy, Geesey.
Firemen up: Hiner. seiders. Walters,
Wright. Rupp. Well. Clark, Mace
Brown, Schwartz, Shamfield, Mailey,
Earhart.
Brakemen up: Dowhower, Wilbur,
Border, Houdeshel, Lutz, Kilgore, Mil
Ter, Hoover, Gillett, Potter, Beale,
Middle Division-2S5 crew first to go
after 1850 p. m: 25l. ESQ, 239, 243, 242,
10. 16.
Two Altoona crews to come in.
Brakeman for 10.
Engineer up: Hummer
f1remen up: Doran, Trimble, Burger,
Bruker, Rexroth Hunter
Brakemeh up; Doyle, Jr., Hummer,
Messimer Gebhard, FIeck, Raisner'
Engineers for ,, first s, second "a. 4s.
Firemen for first 22, first "a, second
"A, 20, fifth S. Three extras.
Engineers, up: Runkle, Wise, Watts,
Sleber, CIelland. Goodman, Harlins,
Saytord, Beckwith, Machamer, Gibbons.
Bieer, Blosser, Leiby.
Firemen up; Hitz, Peiffer, Smell, Jr.,
Eielsher' Biottenberger, Burger. Alcorn,
Wagner, Richter, keiser, Ferguson, Six
Cumbler, Cain, Williams, Warner, Nv
ers, steele. Albright, Hardy, Wilhelm.
Meyer Walters. Bruaw.
ENOLA SIDE
Philadelphia DivisiOn-241 crew first
TO go after 3:45 p. M: 253, 223, 239. 2O5.
225. 2S3, 22S, PA, 2S0, 2S4, 252, 257, ESQ,
254, 224, 23l, PA, PAS.
Engineers for 224. 231, 237. 23S. 24s.
tlremen for 205, 24I, 24g
Conductor for ), 80, 33, 46
Flagman for II.
Brakemen for .. 10. "a, 81. SO. 81. 4s,
Conductors up: Hooper. smedley,
tlickingeE
Flagman up: Neck
Hastings McDermott Eicheiberger'
Shade, Geist Stover, Quentzler, Sea,
bolt, McCombs. Mumma.
Middle Division-234 crew first to go
after l p. m: 24S, lib, 115, 1OI.
Conductor for 113.
Brakeman for 113.
Yard Crews-To go after 4 D. m:
Engineers for 112, 122. 104. Extra.
ira. i Ia
Engineers up: Reese, Passmore. Nue.
myer. Hill. Boyer.
Firemen up: Shearer. Bickhart. Rich
elbergeri Kline. Liddick, Linn, McDon-
aid Ceiling Handiboe, l. C. Hall.
THE READING
Harrisburg DivislOn-5 crew first to
3. IA. - -
Eastbound = 81 crew first to go after
12:45 p. m: SO, 65, 10, SO. 6S, So
Engineers for So. 20, 4, 5, IL 81
Firemen for 50. 81, SO, I9, 2l.
Conductors for S. l.
Flagman for O.
Brakemen for 80, 4. II.
Engineers up: Crawford, Fetrow,
Pletz, Kaufman. Sweeley. Wireman,
EOrtney. Morrison Rarnhart MartrIa
Ftremen up: Heisler, Miller, Flicker.
Sullivan. Stormfeltz. Stoner. Easterline,
Peters. Hoffman. Sweeley, Alvord
Amey.
Conductors up: Mentzer Snyder.
Flagmen up: Paxton, Ware
Brakemen up: Stauffer, Bolrz Heck
ton. Wise, Meals. Wall Redman, Ellis
rode
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-02-29

of action and more powerful offensive
power.
During the past month Germany
captured or sank fifty vessels, of which
five were neutrals, two Italian, four
Belgian, one French and the remain
der British. Although the German
raider Moewe accounted for thirteen
Of these vessels, the greater proper
ton of the losses have been due to
mines and submarines.
BRAZIL AGAINST MOVE
Rio Janeiro. Feb. 29.--The leading
newspapers of Brazil comment ad-
versely upon the announcement that
Germany intends to sink armed mer-
chant Vessesl without warning. The
Noticia says that neutrality, to meet
Germany's views, would imply the
most shameful form of unconditional
surrender.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-02-29
NEW U-BOAT POLICY
BEFORE CABINET

[Continued From First PageI
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-02-29
THOUSANDS POUR
INTO TREASURY
Biggest Day For Receipts at the
Capitol in Quite a Long
Time Say Clerks

The State Cap
ital had one of the
biggest days for
receipt of mail in a
long time to-day,
it being the close
of the period for
filing reports on
capital stock, loans,
gross receipts and
gross premiums for
taxation and also
of the time in
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-02-29
Standing of the Crews
HARRISBURG SIDE

Philadelphia DivisiOn-113 crew first
TO go after p. m: 12S, 12g, 1872.
Engineers for 11S, 1872.
Brakemen for 12S 12g
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-09-05
New Committee to
Keep Progressive
Party Alive, Named

NEW YORK, Sept 5-An organi-
Lat,on committee OF fifteen was ap-
pointed by Matthew Hale OF Boston.
acting chairman OF the national pro-
grcsSiye party, II was announced here
today. to cooperate with the fifteen
LOYAL" members of the old progressive
national committee III taking steps
such as may be advisable to preserve
the progressive party
In a Statemen, Mr. Hale says he
was asked TO make the appointments
at the progressive conference held re-
Gently in indianapolis The statement
reads further that the committee men
will protect the interests of the pro-
grcsSivc party candidate for vice pres
idcnt. lohn-N. ParkcN IN those states
where Parker electors shall be placed
upon the ballot In other states they
will be free as individuals to support
the candidate OF any other party IN the
coming election"
The appointeeS follow Edwin NJ.
Lee, Indiana Bainhrldgc Colby, New
York; H. II GrifiithS, Iowa: Charles
T. Hoffman, Michigan; Judge Ben
Lindsey Colorado, {. W. Mcclure.
Georgia; ]. NJ Mccormick. Texas
Harold A Noise, Louisiana; A. b.
Nortoni, Missouri George s, Obear,
Alabama /. ! Trieschmann, Conneoti-
| cut J. Vernon Maine
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-09-05

have no security behind and would,
pcriorcc deprcciatc, the candidate from
MaSSillon declares that all ships forts
and other properties acquired by the
government under hi, plan OF financing
would stand security for the money in.
vulvcd Depreciation would not occur
he says, as long as the government,
endures, unless the government itself
so dcprcciatcs that it will repuda,e It's
obligations
General toNcy Is now IN his sixty
second year and Ia, given more than
thirty years pl hi, HE and more thar
one fortune in extending hi, propa.
ganda The general i, nov ON tour
OF every town. village and city Of Ohio
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-09-05
BIG VAUDEVILLE CIRCUIT
OPENS NEW OFFICES HERE
Interstate Company to Book for Thea
ters of Five Southwestern
States

Oklahoma City al last ha, been rec
ognizcd by the vaudeville world through
establishment today Of booking oitlJ~
here by the Interstate Amusement com
pany for the purpose OF booking high
class vaudeville for Oklahoma, Mis-
souri, Kansas, Texas and Arkansas.
The Interstate IS affiliated with the
Orphcum company and several other of
the larger vaudeville companies, which
combined operate and book for praC
tically all the leading theater, IN the
United States Although operating un-
der several names, II is said the stock
IN all the larger companies Is owned
by the same persons.
T.. & Mills, manager oi the tolll
theatcr several seasons ago, IS the 10
cal representative ot the Interstate com.
pany. and he will have direct charge
OF the office and the booking OF vaude
willie acts to seventeen theaterS in five
states. The bookings for these thcatcr-
will be started Monday, September rs
Mr. Mills said
Mr. Mills is planning to introduce =
Orphcum vaudeville show m Oklahom,
CITY in the near future. The tcntat,v,
date is set for October aud ,, bu
the date may be changed II is plannet
10 send big time Orpheum road show
TO ,hi, city for two days in each week
"Thc Interstate Amusement compan'
has ben waiting for seven years I,
open an office in Oklahoma City" sal,
Mr.. Mills today.