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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-10-28
WILSON AND EIGHT.HoUR DAY

WILSON AND EIGHT-HOUR DAY
lTXTILSoN is now talking great
w deal about the eight hour day.
He has said that it has received
the sanction of society-but he does
not tell when, as a member of So
ciety, he concurred in thus sanction
ing the eight-hour day. The date of
his conversion can be fixed only mega
lively. 1t must, however, we are sure,
be subsequent to September, 1905.
At that time Mr.. Wilson was at
Princeton and little concerned with
the rights of humanity" and still less
with the outcome of elections. To
him, at that period of his life, wrote
Professor Frank Parsons. then an Of
ficer in the Bureau of Economic Re-
search. He invited Professor Wilson
to join with other writers and teachers
of economics in signing these declara-
tons:
!. We favor the eight-hour day.
2. Believing that the eight-hour
day means a longer and richer life.
fairer diffusion of wealth and
higher civilization through leisure
for education. recreation. civic and
social life, we welcome each step in
the progress of the eight-hour
movement and earnestly hope for
the success of the typographical
unions in their efforts to secure the
eight-hour day.
Professor Wilson refused to sign
this, saying:
1t seems to me that nothing of
this sort can be decided thus in the
abstract and that no valuable con-
clusion can be arrived at except by
real discussion of specific cases.
That study of that specific case he
did not give; would not give, 1t is
probable. Yet he rendered an eager
assent to the demands of the railroad
brotherhoods, without study. Why?
In 1905 he was not a candidate for Of
fee, he cared nothing for the votes Of
any set of men and still less for the
conditions under which they work.
Which is his real and true opinion
that of 1905 or that of 1915?
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The act of forgiving doesn't always
take away the power of memory.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-10-28

GFrom the Chicago News.J
or two evils choose neither; both will
turn out bad.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-10-28

It's we'll to investigate an oil wei
that won't bear looking into.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-10-28

silent vote will speak most effectively
on election day.-Cincinnati CONNER
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-10-28

It's wise boy who knows enough to
laugh at his fathers Jokes.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-10-28

The rose soon fades. but the thori
continues in business at the old stand.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-10-28

This drift to Wilson" is a rather
cute Democratic device. Just ask the
hopeful Democrat who sees the drift"
to name those who are drifting
JohnStown Tribune.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-10-28

Love is responsible for some har.
frosts in summer and some hot wave
in winter.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-10-28

Being a yellow dog isn't as bad as be;
ing called cur.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-10-28

Sealed Lips" is the title of a recent
characters in it.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-10-28

The statement of Dean William
Draper Lewis, the Bull Moosers can
didate for Governor two years ago
until he withdrew in favor of Vance
G. Mccormick, the Democratic ma
tional chairman, that all progressives
should vote for Hughes, published in
the Philadelphia Ledger yesterday,
was a body blow to the Democratic
machine. The dean says that Hughes
is best suited to the peoples needs.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-10-28

The news that several Americans
We're killed in a battle in Santo Do
mingo will be the first information
most Americans have that this country
is carrying on a little war in a country
that the administration happened to de-
eide was not to determine its own des-
tiny.-Kansas City Star.
Why doesn't Vance Mccormick claim
Wilson will carry the state of War"
that exists between the u s.. and
Herald.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-10-28

WHO Is In6 SLflk-
ing of "phantoms" from registration
lists in his ward in Philadelphia, was
complimented yesterday upon the
zeal he has displayed this year in
cleaning up the lists by registration
commissioners.
The States commissioners to take
the votes of the soldiers will meet
here on Wednesday afternoon. They
will assemble at the Capitol.
Mayor Reichenbach of Allentown,
fined himself for violating the traffic
ordinance he had drafted and which
is one of the most stringent in the
State.
Dan L. Hart, former city treas
urer of Wilkes Barre and a figure in
Democratic State politics, has been
ousted as collector of school taxes in
his city by Supreme Court decision
Hart is the man who sounded the
funeral note of the Democratic cam
paign two years ago when he said
that the Democracy under the reor-
ganiZation management was heading
toward "a calm peaceful twilight"
In naming the new county treas
urer of Monroe, Governor Brumbaugh
gave attention to the requests of folks
of that county and refused to listen
to some outside suggestions. The Gov
ernor had been much isnportuned re-
garding the appointment and took ad-
vice of men living in the county.
Joseph n. Shomo, former county
controller of Berks and one of the
best known Republicans in that Sec
ton of the State. celebrated his eighty
third birthday yesterday and was con-
graduated by many friends.
1t was announced last night by
the Philadelphia City Committee that
big Republican rally will be held in
Town Hall. Germantown, next Thurs
day night, at which Senator Charles
A. Snyder, candidate for Auditor
General. will appear on the platform
with Charles A. Amber, who was
Snyder's opponent for the nomination
in the primaries. The other speak
ers will include Congressman Moore.
Ware and Darrow and Committeeman
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or two evils choose neither; both will
turn out bad.
Being a yellow dog isn't as bad as bez
ing called cur.
It's wise boy who knows enough to
laugh at his fathers jokes.
It's well to investigate an oil well
that won't bear looking into.
The act of forgivng doesn't always
take away the power of memory.
The rose soon fades. but the thorn
continues in business at the old stand.
Love is responsible for some hard
frosts in summer and some hot waves
in winter.
Sealed Lips" is the title of a recent
novel. Evidently there are no female
characters in it,
A woman seldom listens to mans
explanations, but 1t makes her angry IL
he refuses to offer one.
However. few men arc as black ss
they are painted. and few are as white
as they are whitewashed.
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Continued on Page 1871
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A woman seldom listens to mans
explanations but 1t makes her angry IL
he refuses n offer -
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eminent employees. who congratulated
him * his return to Mexico city.
Gen. Agustin MILAN. new garrison
commander assumes charge tomorrow.
Sub-Secretary of Foreign Relations
Amador WIS visited to-day by local dip
lomats. lie conferred for "a long time
with the Chinese charge. e Obregon
spoke tonight from the balcony In the
brilliantly illuminated national palace,
saying In part:
The eternal enemies of the reNolu-
ton, the majority of whom reside In
Mexico city, have tried to make Mexico
city people believe We rcvolutionaries
consider them offensive people. but thew
the enemies are offensive. I mean the
self styled upper classes. ! ann think.
ing that the lower classes earning bread
by the sweat of their brow always will
he with the revolution.
Minister Of Finance Cabrera to-day
c6nvoked all bankers to a conference
the object being 10 bring tho exchange
back TO reasonable rates, the Govern
ment exchange offices having been closed
yesterday. ostensibly for reorganization
and the money market having become
dcmoralized by banks closing for holy
week.
Under date of April 3 Carranza will
| publieh in the press tomorrow "A decree
declaring import duties payable solely
In national silver or gold coin.
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QUIET AT PARRAL NOW,
ASSERTS GEN.. OREGON
Clash With U. :. Troops Pro-
vOkcd No Trouble for Amer
leans Elsewhere.
special cebie DsspsscA to TVS son,

Spectdg C00Ie Desp0sch 70 TVS son,
MEXICO CRY. April 15.-United states
Special Agent Rodgers declared to-day
that he talked lengthily and cordially with
Gen. Obregon this morning on general
subjects and that Obregon had read an
official despatch to him reporting that
American troops had withdrawn from
Parral and that the region Is quiet.
He said that there was no more fric-
ton between Americans and Constitu-
~tionalists or t~ownspeople throughout the
north.
Rodgers says NJ is ,pholding the &C.
tivity OF the American side Of the in
ternational negotiations with CarranEa.
while Ambassador Designate Arredondo
looks after the Mexican side ut WASH
ington.
Mr.. Rodgers denied report circulating
here that the United States has fixed
the date Of retirement Of the American
forces from the republic. stating that
the retirement Of the troops is not con-
templated yet. though the negotiations
are cordial.
Assistant Minister Parker said to-day
that his Information from throughout
The republic indicates that the Parral
incident a provoked nc trouble any.
where for American residents.
Gen. Obregon began his duties a = Min.
lister Of War to-day. giving many cam
raign orders. He promised to discuss
the international situation tomorrow,
but would say absolutely nothing unit
then.
Gen. Carranza held a reception a,
noon in the national palace for all Gov.
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r TO n. Y. MILITIA.
Harkness Extcndn Use Of Sleeps
head Speedway for Mobilization

ALBANY, April 15.-Ncw York State
nc has a quota of 10000 soldiers ready
10 take the fcid for service in Mexico II
occasion arises. This fact was disclosed
to-day in "A telegram received by Gov.
whitman from George II. Dlllenback
Offering the use of the Sheepshead
Speedway grounds, Long Island. owned
by Harry :. Hardness. tUr the National
Guard. The telegram rends:
"Gen organ has reported that 1000
troops of the New Iork State militia
are now ready TO take tho field II they
are needed at the Mexican border. The
pubilu feels that the militia Will he called
on very soon TO assist the Fedora SOL
d.,rs in the present Mexican Crisis.
Therefore Harry :. Hardness. owner OF
the S~heepshead speedway grounds, Long
island, several square miles In extent.
authorizes me- to offer you the use OF
this ample and convenient spot for the
Immediate mobilization Of the National
Guard.
THE grounds have "A wide area,
possess an adequate water supply, q
complete system Of sanitation and are
readily accessible to railroad ana water
TRANSPORTATION II is tn. place where the
State troops and various arms ~ IN"
service are TO gather At the end 81 May
for our publiS military tournament ana
national demonstration and Mr.. Hdrk-
ness rgee YOU TO use it for mobiliza-
ton at any moments hotice, free OF All
cost. II the necessity arises.
.This offer was practically trans
mitted to the President ami the Secrc-
,gry OF War SOM weeks ago ana mas
been held In reserve by the Wal Depart
m, MT"
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CRISIS ON RECRUITING
PROBLEM IN ENGLAND
British Cabinet Takes Dcfiuit.
Stand Against General
CompulsiOn.

LONDON. April 15.-Politicai affairs g.
England are moving toward a ,-..
over tho recruiting problem. Mcc,r,.
of the Cabinet and committees 81 MI.
itary represc .tati,e are held daily.
II is believed hat the rabln., m,
definitely decided that there should 40
no general compulsion, but the Cabluo,
will persevere In the ~cxistiny un,Lo1
OF recruiting. besides the co~nscrip'to7 o.
all youths OF IS years. the retention OF
time expired men for the duration % fr,
war and the combing out of Sil-.c iu,,
from the reserved trades.
Opponents ~ Compulsion assert ,ha,
more men can be obtained L., ugc.e
means than BY the conscription OF married
men OF military age. The Cahin,, WIN
come Ia . final decision before the state.
of Commons Tuesday.
IT assurance In not Forthcoming hv lin.
Premier that all eligibles shall b, con.
scripts Sir Edward Carson. leader OF the
Cnionist "Ginger" group, intends To- offer
a motion calling for general compul,ior
| lie will he supported ~ Sir Ftol,r,k
lCawlcy in behalf Of the Liberal Ginger
group.
II Is believed that both MIR. tsuu,f5
and Bonar Law will try to proven, .
| division On the motion, which. II ru, 10 /,
vote, ii Is confidently expected Womb "a.
suit In the defeat of the coalition GOV.
eminent.
The House OF Lords will s.m.lt,rc.
ously discuss Viscount Milnor's national
service motion. Earl ki,"henor O.. o..
pected to max interesting Disclosures
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BRYAN'S DEAD HAND
Is SEEN IN MEXICO
Army on Border Under Para
living Influence. Says
Army Journal.
QUOTES VIEWS OF GRANT

The current number of the Army and
Macy Journal publishes AN editorial
under the caption OF Our Army In
Mexico which not only ascrib.s the
present situation in Mexico to the par
ticipation of the state Department In
military affairs but narratcs AN incl
dent of President Grant's second term
when something similar arose. The
words attributed to the President are
terS., blunt and pointed.
our army upon the border appears
to he subjected. as it has been from
the beginning. to the paraly 1lng iniiu-
,nce Of Is known in law as mort
main" II says. The officially dead
hand OF Bryan stu holds the State
department in its grasp. II IL the l!mi-
talon placed pom the activities Of the
army on the border and IN Mexico 10y the
state Department which II trying the
soul of Gen. Funston II the COM
nlaudcrs OF the troops.
This policy. which gives M army
less authority over In. MoXicans at
the border than the police force. was
inaugurated by former Secretary OF
state Bryan. II unfortunately there
has been no change in this under Sec
rotary Lansing"
or War Baker has shown II disposition
to do everything that Gen. Funston may
desire, and II continues;
THE fact that all available troops
are not nov in Mexico or on the border
Is due 10 the opinion of Cen. Funston
That they were not needed to carry out
any decision OF the state Department,
and not To- any decision OF III. Secretary
OF War"
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The FL pasO representative or the
Parral and Durango Railroad received
a message early this afternoon that I'll.
warehouse and offices OF the company at
rarral had been looted and destroyed.
The destruction involved all the records
Of M company.
News of the damaging of the Alvarado
fine buildings and smeltcr was received
earlier. The riuting and destruction at
the rrcscena and Parrll Railroad prop
critics we're OF later occurrence, the rail-
road partly being destroyed Friday.
The .Alvarado Company. "a $4,000 ,"O0
corporation. to-day sent an appeal to the
state Department for protection. ana
also to the Carranza authorities through
Mexican Consul Garcia. Ii Is the belief
of Mexican border authorities that prob
ably the garrison at parral * inadequate
to cope with the rioting pcpula'e.
News tina the Parral and Durango
railroad had resumed operations hetween
parral and Jiminez was received this
afternoon by It's officials here. The rail-
road had not been in operation for sew
.rai days. II affords the only connec-
ton between Parral and the outside
world. connecting at Jiminez with the
Mexican Central
Shipments of food for the American
troops are being prepared for forward
ing over tn. Central and the Parral and
Durango roads to Farral. The ship
ments sent To Chihuahua early In the
week reached there safely and have
been transferred TO the Mexico North
western there for transportation west
To san Antonio for delivery to Gen.
i'eishinS, the ady!ces resolved here to-
day said.
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situation EOrcsccn.

\ forescon situation has arisen. the
editorial cpcs on ,n sav ,.nd u, ,ur.
conditions tina, nigh, have b,cu ,yert.d
II We had follow.d the policy Of pr.si-
dent ,;r,I and President II.y.s IN
giving over 10 tho military authorities
control of the situation on the ue>ican
border. leaving them 10 COP. with its
defence as "a miIitar, prolL, IN
The policy We refer TO WAS ,ril,-
tary policy. IN, Mexican rrnbl,,n ~ a
soldiers job. Ar Presidents Grant and
Hayes both realized from their e>p,ri-
.ncc as military officers. Their. j. only
one way by which such a piece of
work can lo done, and that ia hV rivin,,
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he permitted 10 remain on Mexican soil.
President WILSON'S purpose IN author
.zing the initiation Of negotiations on
this basis is two fold. lie desires 10
open up some possibility Tor the Ain'ri-
can troops to prosecute the villa NUM-
without prcclpitating an open break WIN
the DC facto Government of MeNlco.
This would give the American troops
more time TO search for villa without
the Government having TO choose be.
tween IA break and the abandonment oil
the enterprise.
The second purpose Of the president
in authorizing Secretary lansing !"
submit the indicated proposals II 10
gotten the strain under which the Car
rama Government il working as a re-
suit of the innamcd public opinion IN
tho southern republic.
Senator Gallinger OF New Hampshire
received a repor, to-day from senator
Fall of New Mexico, who is ON The
border. a telegram from The senator
sent from Three Rivers, y. NJ, follows
"NIexicans. Thoroughly reliable. living
on my ranch just returned months ,r'p
into Mexico by way Of Eagle Pass, rex,
different towns AMI ranches 10 lorreou
and back through Chihuahua. out by VI
Iaso. report conditions among Poo.,r
classcs approaching starvation. NO
work Of any kind food all being used
for armed bands only employment
offered a rifle to be used for or against
Carranza. -.
..Thousands want to come out. but
cannot except by walking. and cannon
cross this side because have no money.
Same condition throughout country
Next serious trouble Internal VIII DC a'-
tount starvation -
"Calles I'm sonora. laboring TO Keep
Naco and aqua Prieta ports open. ac-
count heavy collections from cNport
copp,r and ore, NlcoZari ~ Cailanca
proceeds enabling him with support ana
keen ,roops. Satisfied Gales personally
will not tight us. but only actually con
trolls $500 of his 1000 soldiers.
Gomez, one 81 Callcs's Generals. Is
dangerous II allowed TO get too close
Our columns place ahsolutcly no conn
drnce In any statement, official or other
wise. cnianating from Mexican sources.
All take. forced loane, import and on
port collections used for army ana so
called officials commissions, ana ON
ciais being appointed. all imaginary ex'
cuses to make places and pay for tempo
rary adhercnts, and no attempt to pay
debts or consider damage claims. Coun-
try being looted IN every imaginapi'
way.
"Your position that Congress should
be consulted correct and even farther
troops under consideration, provision
should he made enrol one to three Dor
der regiments for active duty in Mexico
One regiment can tic formed New
Mexico and III Paso. which will FUR.
r,sh W horses and equipment. NJ
familiar with Mexico, north Mexico. ma
jority speaking Spanish. These would
be special picked men and no age hnii
should apply. They will go for active
service in Mexico. but would not enlist
for patrol or border duty alone
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GEN. ITURBE GOING TO JAPAN,
Americans see plan 10 Ict Aid of
the MikadO.

Ell PAso, Ten. April li--Gem Ramon
iturbe, ex-commander OF the Mexican
troops IN sinaloa and "A thorn IN the side
Of most Of tho Mexican rulers since ;hc
days OF Diaz. IL in III Paso to-day cn
route to Japan on All 'uihc!al mission"
There was some discussion to-day
relative to the nature of the mission, and
many believed that lturbe was seat by
Carranza to seek all alliance with Japan,
II was sad in Carranza circles that
Gen. Iturbe Was making a trip similar
10 that OH which Gen. Reyes Nis sent
10 France by piaz and Gen. FeltN piaa
was sent to Japan by Madero.
Both were sent on dip omatic mil.
e,ons'' and found on arrival that their
only duty WAS to stay 81 OF Mexico
and dra- their pay This has been the
Mexican GU. tom OF long standing ~
cases Of oflc.r whose activities were not
approved by the man In charge of the
Government.
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DR.. NORTON w A SUICIDE.
Pennsylvania Physician hOOts
himself In III Head.

~pufLApEtPIIIA. April i5.--Dr Nor
ton DvSns. ased g., a wealthy retired
physiciau Of F'ordhooks Farms. Three
tuns, killed himself AZ his HON" this
afternoon by firing Il ehot into his head
behind the right car.
pr. Downs was the son of Or. Rob.rt
y. Downs and a brother Of pr Robert
y. Downs, Jr., both " Germantown
He was a member of the Philadelphia
Racquet. Philadelphia Country, German
town Cricket. Corinthian Yacht ant
Huntington Valley Country clubs, ia
was a graduate ~ the University oI
Pennsylvania.
pr. Downs left a widow. who wa;
Miss Phpbc W. Mexican, and severa
ch!ldrdeu.
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..Fate Of such Liars."

"Among the wounded I found Gen.
Almcjeda. Don't shoot me. ] am Gen.
Almejeda.' You are not a general" ]
shouted back. YOU are IA dog. and |
shoot you as one And.l did. ] shot
him through the heart and brought his
body back to the ranch to show Rod
,igucz the fate OF such liars.
Then I received the message from
.Juarcz that II was not safe to hold Rod
rlguez as a prisoner. There Was only
one safe way to keep him. ] VAS told
70 execute him. 7 received the message
with 10Y. ] knew that villa and his
bands were in the hills near by and |
IN expect an attack Al any time. ana
the possible delivery OF my prisoner.
~ told Rodriguez, and he who has
posed ~ "A brave man through all these
raids with Nilld-hc shivered and shook
like a girl. Senior. thes. ruffians are all
towards. They are only brave when
they have superior numbers.
TN the early morning | marched him
Oh; To- the edg. of the ranch Yard. All
the way ne begged and pleaded Tor his
life. making all manner Of promises II
would only save HIM. | told him that he
had showed no mercy when he muir
dered the Americans AT santa Isabc'
81 told my men to ire when tlcS saw
me wink Rodriguez stood there
drawing u GRO; mark IN the san wiz
his nngcrJ and ] stood here about i've
feet away and the fir!nG squad stood
back ten feet Rodriguez WAS tdcing
M and beggins AL the time FOR his
life.
"'Spare me. Don Juan h. .aid' anc
I win xiv. yni gold that ! have in the
mountains. Viii leave Mexico. 7 vii
kin no more MeA,caus, | will kill nc
! more Americanos.
"a last you SPEAK tn" truth
Rodriguez" said. You never more
Will xiii either MeNicans or Americans.
and 10 saying I winked. The rifles
hlazcd out and Villas right hand maj
dropped limp 10 the ground
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INTERVENTION, BURTON PLEA.
Ex-senator Would send Tro"p- 20
Ncxtc ON Large scale.

Los ANGtLIs, Gal, Aprll l1.-lheo-
lore r. Burton. cx-united States senator
from Ohio, declared her" To-day that IN
t0rvention OH a large seal" IL no'yashry
10 solve the MeAical, problem iud that
the present situation Is intoi'rablc,
I'VE have troit'd Carranza with a
great deal OF consIGcratIon, wn,ic pc mas
shown little consideration for u-." said
Burton The situation " intolerablc
and there should be no Withdrawal Of
troops from Mexico except a. a military
neoe ssi,y. Then should com' ~ln,orvcn-
ton on a largo scale Intervention is
inevitable, Tho American people can.
not allow Columbus 10 go unayongcd.'