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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-25
MOTOR STOPS AT
RAILROAD CROSSING
Discussion Of Existing Dangers
and Plans for Reducing
Accidents.
DRAFT OF MODEL LAW

When shall an operator of a motor
vehicle be compelled to come to a
full stop at a railroad crossing at
grade? This question was considered
at length in the recent conference at
Washington, participated in by rep
resentatives of the National Associa-
ton Of Railway Commissioners, the
American Automobile Association
and the American Railway Associa-
ton.
The meeting had for its purpose
the countrywide adoption Of uni
form system of signals and other
precautionary measures, it being set
forth that zone sign should signify
the same thing everywhere, installed
SO as to be in plain view of the
driver of a vehicle and so that it
could be plainly read at night by
automobile headlights"
Unanimity existed as to the type
of first warning sign to be erected
by city, town or county, and also
that it should be located not less
than 800 feet from q crossing. But
the full stop proposition came in for
much discussion. Osborne |. Yellott,
chairman of the American Automo-
bile Legislative Board, thus presents
the contention of the motorists:
1T was recognized by the Amer
lean Automobile association repre-
sentatives, who included H. M.
Rowe, president, that while the num-
Der Of accidents at grade crossings
was almost infnitesimally small in
comparison with the number of such
crossings made safely by motorists
in the course Of year, nevertheless
some steps should be taken TO reduce
accidents to the smallest possible de-
gree. Two propositions were sug-
gested by the spokesman of the rail-
roads, the first providing that within
100 feet of the crossing the motor
vehicle should not proceed at a rate
of speed greater than ten miles an
hour, and the second that the motor
vehicle should be brought to a full
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-25

ing Of this type provision has also
been made for taking care of a GER
tain amount of end thrust.
In the hubs of the front wheels
bearings are subjected to a greater
strain than in any other place in the
car Here they carry the weight of
the car over bumps and in ruts. In
turning a corner the end thrust men
toned above makes a second force
with which to contend. This is the
force which throws you toward the
outer edge of the seat when the car
rounds curve, and it adds greatly to
the burden which the bearings must
carry,
In the rear wheels more than half
OF the weight of the car is carried by
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-25
English Owners Hard Up
For Parts for Machines

British users of American-made au-
tomobiles are in difficulties over the
replacement of parts when damaged
or sufficiently worn to require re-
newal, according to the London Tele-
graph. The reason is that no impor-
tation of foreign motor car parts Is
permitted except for government We
hiclcs. 1t has been estimated by the
agents of American manufacturers
trading in Great Britain that the
amount of extra parts necessary to be
imported for private owners would be
about 500 tons per annum. 49,.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-25

the bearings. If the car strikes stone
or drops into a rut the load is greatly
intensified, and, although springs and
cushions protect the passenger, the
full force of the blow is transmitted
to the wheel bearings. 1t is important
that these bearings be rugged enough
to resist the wear and tear of the hard
service which fall to their lot, for
as soon as wear becomes noticeable
and the wheel begins to wabble, you
can feel certain that miles are being
clipped from the life of the tires.
In the engine, bearings are used in
connection with the fan shaft, the
clutch and starting motor, the mag
neto or generator and the steering
gear. These bearings are subject to
little or no shock, and usually OUT
live the car, demanding only occa-
sional inspection and fabrication. The
crankshaft is in some instances sup
ported by ball bearings, but this prac-
tice is by no means common, and
since ample fabrication is possible at
this point the plain friction bearing
Lubrication Important.
Apt;-fr;ction hearings are indispen-
soble in the transmission and the dif-
ierent;aI In the TRANSMISSION thew
narform tbe i,nnortant function Of
tsan;rg the shafts in ,se 50 that the
oesrs eide smoothly in and out of
mesh and RIM without noise In the
d;fferent;aI thew have an added duty
70 neriorm Power from the engine
i transm;ttcd to the rear axle bv
means If a driving Union The nres-
SIRE between the teeth Of the pinion
and the large gear with which il
mesbes gives the piu;on a tendency
~ climb On the teeth Of the gear and
The hearing must take ali the strain
of keen;ng il in Mace
,,r:,h .,s - =, A.. ....oa
W!'I tle eN'ep.ion ~ .n' h 49, ee
loI'el -peail 1;sh,. ,st'on pea. ing
are nor aaJuStaple, anu IIquie ie
placeineht OF les, I'M WEI ~o .;
ou, nt t;b th o, o .e .h. pp'
tions whicn they occupy IN tne car II
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-25


tain points in the car. If you push
down on the book the rollers or balls
can take care OF the load, but suppose
you push against the edge of the book.
The book simply slides off OF the
rollers, and the only thing to do is
to place another set of rollers against
the edge Of the book at right angles
to the table. This is just what is done
in many cases, and the force which
acts along the axis of the shaft is
taken up by an end thrust bearing.
The tapered roller bearing is designed
to take care of both of these loads.
In principle 1t Is much the same as
the cork in bottle. You can rotate
the cork, but pressure behind it will
not force il inside. In the roller bear
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-25
stop not less than ten feet from ths
nearest rail of the crossing.
Meet With Objection

stop nor less tndn Ten lccl rum tn~
nearest rail OF the crossing.
Meet With Objections.
THE first suggestion was objected
to on the ground that it was unrea-
sonable and would tend to give rise
to the maintenance of obnoxious
speed traps at such crossings, with
resulting inconvenience and injustice
to many motorists who were, in fact,
exercising all proper caution in ap-
preaching the crossings in question
The second was objected to mainly
on the ground that it was unreason-
able to require motorists to stop at
all crossings regardless. since in
many instances the tracks in either
direction are visible for such dis
tances as to make stopping entirely
unnecessary. =
1T was finally agreed that motorists
should be required to reduce speed
and proceed cautiously at all cross
ings, and that the Public Service COM
missions or railroad commissions OF
the several states should have tho
pOWCI u uCtCIulMC LhC SioooAA8 -
which it was reasonably necessary
that stops be made; such full stop
crossings to be designated by appro-
pirate signs, and the failure OF
motorist to stop at such to be prima
facie evidence that he had not pro-
ceeded cautiously in making such
crossing. @
in making this latter concession
the representatives of the motorists
realized that there are some grade
crossings at which ordinary prudence
requires full stop, and that inasrnuch
as conditions vary so much at this
class of crossing it would be better
to leave the determination of such to
responsible bodies such as Public
Service commissions" .. 20.
Speaking for the motorists organi-
zation, Mr.. Yellott infers that the full
stop proposal will be combated, e1-
cept under the arrangement which he
sets forth.-New York Herald.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-20
u. S. in Great Need of
Stenographers at Capital

One of the governments most vital
needs to-day is stenographers and
typewriters. The War Department
has agreed to make appointments
from the stenographer and typewrit-
er eligible registers at not less than
S1,100 year and to promote to
1900 at the end of three months
satisfactory service.
Examinations are held every Tues
day at 0 a. m. in the Post Office
building. In order to accommodate
persons who are unable to leave their
employment during the day the local
board of examiners will arrange for
examinations at 6 p. m, providing
sufficient notice Is given the secretary
to arrange for the examination.
Stenographers and typewriters who
want to serve their country in the
greatest crisis in it's history should
get in touch with George S. McCrone,
secretary of the board of examiners,
at once.
Women, who cannot take up arms
in defense of their country, can serve
in this great civilian army that is
behind the Army and Navy in actual
war service. The situation is such
that demands a show of real patriot
ism. Washingtons Chamber of Com
merce will help you to get proper
accommo odations.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-20
KIDNEYS
WITH SALTS IF
BACK IS ACHING
Noted authority says we eat too
much meat, which clogs
Kidneys.
Take glass of Salts when
Kidneys hurt or Bladder
bothers you.

No man or woman who eats meat
regularly can make a mistake py
flushing the kidneys occasionally,
says a well-known authority. Meat
forms uric acid which eXcites the
kidneys, they become overworked
from the strain, get sluggish ana
fail to filter the waste and polsonS
from the blood, then we get slckf
Nearly all rheumatism, headaches:
liver trouble, nervousness, dizziness,
sleeplessness and urinary disorders
come from sluggish kidneys.
The moment you feel a duh ache
in the kidneys or your back hurts or
if the urine is cloudy, offensive, full
of sediment, irregular of passage or
attended by a sensation of scalding,
stop eating meat and get about TOUR
ounces of Jad Salts from any phar-
macy; take a tablespoonful in a glass
of water before breakfast and In a
few days your kidneys Will act hne'
This famous salts is made from the
acid of grapes and lemon juice, COM
bined with lithia, and has been used
for generations to flush and stimu-
late the kidneys, also to neutralize
the acids in urine so 1T no longer
causes irritation, thus ending bladder
weakness.
Jad Salts is inexpensive and can
not injure; makes delightful ener-
vescent lithia- water drink which
everyone should take now and then
to keep the kidneys clean and active
and the blood pure, thereby avoiding
serious kidney complications.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-20
MASKED MEN HOLD UP
CROWDED TURKISH BATH

Kansas City-Walter Barber. ne
gro masseur in a Turkish bath, was
pounding and kneading a patron
about o'clock this morning.
stop that cruelty and climb up on
one of those slabs" came an order
from behind him. Walter looked
over his shoulder at two masked and
armed men and did not hesitate.
On their way in the man had
locked /. f. Story, night manager, in
one of the rooms after inquiring if
Whitley had been in.
The men walked through the
sleeping quarters and looked at the
men in the various beds, attempting
to find Whitley" The search failed
to disclose the man sought.
Whitley is the man we're after,
always got a roll that's good for a
couple of thousand after he has hit
a few of these crap games. Wen
drop back later sometime when he
is here" one of the highwaymen
said as both men walked out of the
bathhouse, ignoring the several hun
dred dollars in jewelry and valuabIes
that had been left in the keeping
of the manager for the night.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-20

adjc urned to-day that DIR. Raunick
would proceed to advertise for bids
again. permitting those submitting
proposals to submit their own speci-
hcations also. Some of the members
of c. uncll stated to-day that action
must be taken at once to organize
the bureau to supervise the collec-
ton work so that necessary equip
Ilent can be purchased
A letter from Tribus and Massa
giving the terms of that firm should
it be retained to help the city formu,-
late all plans and organize the work
was read, but no action was taken.
In connection with the ash and
garbage disposal question ii is un-
Gergtood action may be taken by
c:tv officials to, have state authori-
ties investigate conditions existing
at present at the premises of the
Pennsylvania Reduction Company at
Wildwood Park.
DIR. Raunick stated to-day the
cleanu" of the entire city will prob
Gbiy be finished this week. At pres
eat the teams employed by the city
are At work removing the ashes and
refuse which had been hauled to va
cent lots. According to DIR. Raunick
cond tions are better now than they
have been for the last few years.
He urges all residents to use the
nroper reeeptacles wherever possi-
Mo
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-20
FORTY YEARS SUCCESS

For a business to be successful for
forty years means a great deal.
Among other things, it means re-
markable excellence in the products
it sells. No inferior article can We
sold on a large scale for so many
years: and 1t must not only be good
at the outset, but so good that the
progress of forty years shall not de-
velop any better article to super
cede it.
So women can, with confidence,
depend upon that old. tried and test
ed remedy for womans ailments,
Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound. still as popular as ever,
though it was placed on the market
before the centennial year, 1876.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-20
To Hold First Military
Funeral Here Tomorrow

The body of Robert d. Wilson. who
died at Fort Bayard. New Mexico.
last Wednesday, arrived in the city
this morning, and was taken in
charge of Undertaken Rudolph X.
Spicer. The body will be buried to-
morrow afternoon with full military
hcnors. 1t will be the first military
funeral in the city.
The services will be held at 2
o'clock in the Pine Street Presby-
terian Church. and a detachment OF
the Regular Army and the military
organizations of Harrisburg will at
tend. DIR. Lewis S. Nudge, assisted
by the Rev. Harold II. Baldwin, will
otficiate at the funeral services. The
military services will be under the
direction of Lieutenant Robert
Squires. of the Sons of Veterans Re-
serves, assisted by Captain L. Lau-
bernstein. of the Spanish American
War Veterans.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-20
Two Capitol Park Suits
Settled in Courtroom

Two of the cases against the state
which were brought by properly own
ers in the Capitol Park Extension
zone were settled in court to-day,
when verdicts were agreed upon and
returned by the jury. One of the suits
was brought by Henry G. Walter and
was settled for $10,967; the other by
Luther C. Shammo, a verdict of $9,367
being agreed upon. There are several
other similar suits listed for trial
this week.
In Courtroom No. 2, before Judge
McCarrell. the suit of Harry D. Sholl
against the Hershey Chocolate Com
pany, for payment of bonus money,
was started to-day. The suit of C..
Vernon Rettew. administrator. against
Christian l.. Long. was expected to go
to the jury in Courtroom No. l late
to-day. The case was heard before
Judge Kunkel
In the suit against Anthony Bonitz
the jury returned a verdict of 500
in favor of John d. Il. Buser, plaintiff.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-20
Red Cross Comes to Aid
of Chinese Sufferers

The american Red Cross. through
the Civilian Relief Department, is a l.
nlinis;ering relief to the sufferers
from the recent Tien-Tsin food.
which swept over twelve thousand
square miles of territory. made one
| ouilion Tersons homeless, and wiz ed
out crops and other property to an
approximate value of 100000 900.
Relief funds to the amount of $12j,-
coo already have been made avail
able :or use, through a committee Of
americans, of which the United
states Minister to China. Paul :.
RcinScE, is Chairman: and of which
Roger Green. of the China Medical
commission of the Rockefemer
foundaion is the executive, by spec
lal designation of the American Red
Cross.
Immediately on receipt of the first
cablegram from Minister Reinsch. in
Peking, stating the extent of the dis
aster as far as known and saying
that the Chinese government was not
able to cope with the situation, the
American Red Cross asked Mr..
Reinsch to organize a committee and,
under prescribed conditions as to its
administration. authorized him to
draw for $4,000 through the State
Department. Subsequently a cable
gram from Mr.. Green. who had ac-
cepted the appointment rendered by
the Red Cross, and had taken charge
of the relief work. stated the more
complete details of the disaster. On
his recommendation authority was
given to draw for $4,000 more to
be used to meet half the labor cost
of employing ten thousand refugees,
representing fifty thousand people,
on road building for four months.
The other half of the labor cost, to-
gether with all expenses for machin-
cry and engineering, will be borne
by the Chinese Government
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-20
German U-Boat Destroyed
When Medic Went Down

Paris. Nov. 2O.-A German sub
marine was destroyed at the time the
French steamship Medic, with car
go of munitions, was torpedoed in the
western Mediterranean on September
%, with a loss of $50 lives, says a
dispatch from Alsicrs to the Journal.
The liner Biskra was proceeding
with a convoy of French and British
steamers, among which was the
Medic. The Medic was torpedoed be.
fore she was able to get her guns in
action.
Apparently thinking the ships were
not armed, the submarine comman-
der brought his boat to the surface
The Biskra opened fire at a distance
of two miles. The second shot struck
the submarine forward. An explosion
followed and the U-boat plunged to
destruction.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-20
CITY IS ASKED
ABOUT GARBAGE
Food Administration Wants
to Know What Disposal
Is Made of 1t

City officials to-day received from
the Food Administration headquar-
ters in Washington q communication
requesting full information about
The present system of garbage and
rubbish collection and disposal in
the city, together with any plans
contemplated for change in meth
DDS in the near future.
The communication and the ques-
tionnaire sent with it have been
turned over to DR.. ]. NJ. ]. Raunick,
city health officer, who expects 20
make reply late to-day or to-mor-
row. According to DR.. Raunick the
letter explains that the informa-
tion is desired as part of the food
conservation plans and to work out
Il better method of preventing any
waste. 1t may mean in some cities
the elimination of incineration plants
liS" uScN " uISpOSe Ol SdFbdSe, LII.
Eaunick believes.
Instead of burning or purying the
garbage it is understood the govern
ment Food Administration prefers
either the reduction method for dis
posal or the maintaining of a pig
gerry. These are the methods that
have been suggested by the Tele-
graph, which has always been in
favor of utilizing the garbage where
ever possible so that it will net a re-
turn to the city and not be a COM
plete loss.
Want Full Details
In the QUESTIONABLE full details
are required of the population and
area of the city, tons of garbage col
leCted monthly and yearly in 1915,
1915 and this year, number of COL
lections, disposal, whether work is
done by city or private contract and
all plans in connection with any
immediate changes. DR.. Raunick
stated he will give the Food Admin
isration a detailed statement of
The plans of the city for municipal
collection of ashes and rubbish, and
also the present situation in con-
neCtion with the readvertising for
bids for garbage collection and dis
posal.
1t was understood after Council
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-20
Powder Factory Burns;
Valuable Stores Lost

Washington, Nov. ga quantity
of powder at the Navy powder fac
tory at Indian Head, near here, was
destroyed last night by fire. believed
to have been due to static electricity.
l. originated while a quantity of ex-
plosives was being transferred from
q tank at a recovery house and the
flames were communicated to the
tank which exploded, setting fire to
several adjoining bull dings.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-20
Senator McNichol Dies
Without Making Will
BY Associated Press

Philadelphia, Nov. 2O.-State SEN
ator James p. McNichol, Republican
leader, who died last Wednesday,
left no will.
This became known to-day when
application was made to the Register
of Wills for letters of administration.
In her application for letters of
administration, Mrs. McNichol gave
the value of Senator McNichors es-
tate as 100000 and upwards"
1t is variously estimated that the
Senator left from 100000 to SIS
600. 900.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-20
House and Bliss Attend
Council at Wilson's Request

London, Nov. 20. - Chancellor
Bonar Law said in the House of
Commons to-day in response to
question, that the British govern
ment had information quite officially
that President Wilson had sent a
cablegram asking Colonel House and
General Bliss to attend the first meet
ing of the interallied war council
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-20
TOXIC WELCOMES MORRIS

Toxic, Nov. 20.-The American As
sociation of Toxic last night well
coined Roland S. Morris. the new
American ambassador to Japan, at a
dinner in the Imperial Hotel. Mr.
Morris in a speech told of America S
war work for international liberty
Representatives of the American as
sociations at Kobe, Seoul and Nc
Mia were present.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-20

DR.. Harry j. Haiselden, of the
German-American Hospital of Chi
cago, whose refusal to operate on
babies who would grow up to idiocy
has again startled the medical world
with his announcement that he be-
lieves incurable sufferers should be
put to death.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-20
MRS. SUSAN 4. GARNER

Funeral services for Susan A. Gar
ner, So. widow of William T. Gar
ner, S41 Cumberland street. will be
held at the home of her sister, Mrs.
+. p. Brown. 1920 North Fourth
street, Thursday afternoon at 2
o'clock. Burial will be made in the
East Harrisburg Cemetery, the Rev.
Mr. Worden officiating.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-20
MRS MARY a. NITZ

Mrs. Mary A. Nitz, 76, wife of the
late John T. Nitz. died this morning
at 3.25 at the home of her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Sadie Rhoads, 1924 Regina
street. Funeral services will be held
Friday afternoon at o'clock at the
residence. Burial will be made at
IIummelstown, the Rev. Mr.. Manages,
officiating.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-20
THOMAS VI. JONES Is
RESTING MUCH EASIER

Thomas NJ. Jones, well-known
newspaper correspondent, who was
taken suddenly i'll yesterday morning,
is resting comfortably. His condi-
ton is much improved. Mr.. Jones
was stricken with heart disease
yesterday morning while performing
his customary duties as correspon-
dent, on the Hill.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-20
MRS. MARY HAINES

Mrs. Mary Haines. 81, died at the
home of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs
w. S. Mills. 1902 Walnut street. yes
terday. Funeral services will be held
at o'clock Thursday afternoon.
Burial will be made in the Oberlin
Cemetery.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-20
LETTERS ISSuED

Letters of administration in the es-
tate of Charles l.. Zimmerman, late of
this city. were issued to-day by Reg
lister Roy c. Danner to Curtis \. Zm-
norman and Charles Leroy thinner
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-20
Y.M.H.A.Gives Social For
Smokes and Holiday Boxes

The Young Mems Hebrew Associa-
ton to-day sent check for $5 to the
Harrisburg Telegraph's tobacco fund.
The check represents part of the
proceeds of a social recently held by
the young ladies' auxiliary. A good
sum was realized for the purchase
of holiday boxes for the members OF
the association now with the coun-
try's armed forces.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-20

GREEK TO BECOME CITIZEN
Theodore Lalos, 422 Market street.
proprietor of the barber shop at II
North Third street, to-day filed his
petition of naturalization. Mr.. Lalos
came to the United States from st.
Johns, Greece. in 1906.