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Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-10-17
ANNOUNCEM ENTS,

Following are the fees fcr announc-
ing candidates for the various offices in
the coming election. In every instance
the tee must be paid before the an
nouncement is published:
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-10-17

J. o. Holiday. OF somerset, KY,
who is General Foreman OF the Games
boro Telephone company, Is here on
business.
Mrs. j. N. Cartrlght, who has been
visiting her son, j. ID. Cartright, and
family, for some weeks, returned to
her home at Atpontly last week.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-10-17
BAPTIST CHURCH NOTICE.
Sunday school, 10 90 a. IN.

Sunday school, 10 90 a. IN.
B. Y. p. u, 6: 0p. m.
Prayer meeting Wednesday evening.
Preaching morning and evening First
and Third Sundays of each month.
The general public is cordially In
vited to all of these services.
N. S. jackson, Pastor
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-10-17
FOR CHANCERY JUDGE

CAMPING are authorized to an
nounce Hon. Harry Camp, of White
county, as candidate for Chancellor
for the Fourth Chancery Division, sub
ject to the action of the Democratic
party IN primary election December l.,
1917.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-10-17

BROWNING are authorized to an
nounce j. F. Brown as candidate for
Circuit Court Clerk, subject to the ac-
ton of the Republican party in Its or.
ganlzed capacity, either in primary
election or such other way as the party
may decide upon to select candidates
in the coming election.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-10-17
FOR CIRCUIT COURT CLERK

HENDLEY-W are authorized to
announce Herman Hendley as candl-
date for Circuit Court Clerk, subject
to the action of the republican party in
its, org anized capacity, either in prl-
mary election or such other way as the
party may decide upon to select candl-
dates in the coming election.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-10-17

Indelible pencils at the Chronicle
Office.
John W. ration was.ln from. Watson
Saturday. - -. EEsN =, '
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-20
Grant Railroad Plea For
Right to File New Rates

Washington, April 90 - The Inter-
state Commerce Commission yester-
day issued tentative order permitting
the railroads to file supplemental tar
iffs increaSing freight rate Is per cent.
as applied for. effective June 1. The
commissions order was made tenta-
tive so that shippers and other inter-
ested organizations might state their
views at hearing beginning here to-
morrow.
At the close of the hearing, should
the commission deem 1t desirable to
adopt another method in dealing with
the application for a general increase,
the tentative order will be withdrawn,
leaving the situation as it was before
the order was isued.
All commodities, with the exception
of bituminous coal and coke and ore,
upon which advances already have
MISSIONS order.
The tentative order eXcepts terminal
rates, charges and allowances, or abb
sorptions, and rates and charges for
demurrage, weighing, switching, car
service, diversion, reconsignment, re-
frigeration, icing, storage, elevation
and other transit or special services.
Filing of supplemental tariffs is per-
mitted as a time saver and convenience
to the railroads. 1t has been esti-
mated that several months would be
required to compile the thousands of
individual tariffs which would be af-
fected by the increase
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-20
RAILROAD RUMBLES
PENNSY EMPLOYEES
TO RAISE FLAGS
Interesting Program Will Be
Observed This Evening at DE;
Enola Event Tuesday

Fiagraising demonstrations are still
in order with the Pennsylvania Rail-
road employees. This evening at $50
employees at DE will observe an in
teresting program. j. A. Searfauss
and E. c. Wilt will be in charge With
the funds collected they secured an
American flag, 10 by IS feet.
Employees and roadmen will be fac
tors in the big demonstration this
evening. Whistles will blow and
there will be buglers on hand to play
while the flag is being raised to the
big pole. Attached to the large flag
will be 100 small flags.
The committee secured $35, OF
which amount only SIS was needed
The balance will be turned over to the
Harrisburg branch of the American
Red Cross Society.
ENOLA CELEBRATES TUESDAY
on Tuesday, April "a, at Enola
shopmen will have a big time. The
program which will be carried out
under the direction of formenF shs
under the direction of Foreman H. G.
Hassler will start at noon. Twelve
flags each 10 by IL feet in dimensions
will be raised simultaneously. The
Enola band will play and while the
flags are being raised every whistle in
Enola will join in the big noise.
Previous to the hoisting of the flags
the employees and band will have a
parade. Officials at Enola will head
the procession and invitations have
been sent to Harrisburg officials to
participate.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-20
Railroad Notes

Ira P. Dean, secretary of religious
work at the p. r. r. Y. M. G. A., an
nounces the arrival of a daughter last
Monday at his home, 1858 Rudy
street
The annual ball of the Motive
Power Athletic Association held last
night at Winterdale hall was a big
success Chairman Isaiah Reese, Jr.,
and his committee were congratulated
on their good work.
Members of the Friendship and CO.
operative Club will meet the Lancas-
ter band and delegation tomorrow.
They will assemble at the rooms, No.
Grace street at l o'clock and move
to Broad street in time for formation
at Las p. m. Members are requested
to report promptly.
Members of the Veteran Employ
es Association of the Philadelphia di-
vision will be a part of the railroad
division tomorrow. Secretary II. j.
Babb requests all veterans to meet
him on Broad street between Front
and Second at 1.30 sharp tomorrow.
They will be assigned to Department
A, of the Eighth division.
Assistant General Managed F. NJ.
Falck, and superintendent of the
Reading, held a conference yesterday
Locomotive Engineers on the eight
hour wage adjustment.
The Philadelphia & Reading Rail
way Company announces paydays
starting on April 26.
Superintendent n. w. Smith and
other Middle division officials of the
Pennsylvania Railroad will come to
Harrisburg tomorrow for the big pat
riotic demonstration.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-20
Standing of the Crews
HARRISBURG SIDE

Philadelphia Division - 129 crew
to go first after p. M, 101, 1O4, 113,
1876, 1O7. 1S0. 100, 112.
Engineers for 126, 1S0, 112.
Fireman for 107.
Conductor for 107.
F'lagmen for 101. 107, 109
Brakemen for 129J 1O1. 113, 130
Engineers up: Baldwin. Shockes,
Simmons, Albright, Grass, May,
Schwartz, Gehr, Brodacher, Downs,
Lefever, Bissinger.
Firemen up: Herman, Farmer,
Hoch, Hughes, Dietrich, Lotz, Beshore.
Conductor up: Fesler.
Brakemen up: Dressler, Ffssell,
Wilt, Martin, Rexroth, Hartz.
Middle Division - 20 crew to go
first after lao p. m, 16, 10, 119, "a,
33.
Preference, Z. s, 1, and 10.
Firemen for 16, S3, T. s. 1.
Conductors for 16, 33, 8.
Flagmen for Z, 8.
Brakemen for 29, 119, "a (2), 8, 10.
Engineers up: Nickles, Neemer
Firemen up: Yohn, Johnsonbaugh,
Bretz, Houck, Adams, Mcdonald, Lin
senbach, Alcorn.
Conductors up: Coup, Dottrow,
Klotz, Hilbish, Leonard, Rhine, Glace.
Brakemen up: Aughe, Humphreys,
Schmidt, Fegley, Miller, Knight, Sny-
der, Cameron, Minichan, Carl, Valen-
tine. Gilbert.
Yard Crews
Engineers for End s, SO, 45, so.
Firemen for ~, Is, 20, 45. so.
Engineers up: Starner, Morrison,
Feas, Kautz. Wagner, Shade, Fulton,
Fells. Runkle, Wise, Watts, Sieber,
Cleland.
Firemen up: Lawrence, Sheaffer,
Kiner, Wichello. Dearolf, Stine. Paul,
Ross, Cocklin, Brickley, Hardy, Wal
ters, Bruaw, Zeigler, p. S. Smith,
Veichity, Rodenhafer.
ENOLA SIDE
Philadelphia DIvision-The 223 crew
to go first after 3.45 p. M: 203, 240, 222,
20S. PA. 205, 2O4, 236.
Engineers for 240. 2OS, 2O4.
Fremen for 273. 203, 24O, 2O4.
Conductor for 204.
Flagmen for 203. 20S, 236.
Brakemen for 204, 2OS, 223, 240.
Conductor up: Stauffer.
Brakeman up: Hickman.
Middle DivisiOn-The 103 crew to go
first after lis p. M: 10, 253
Engineer for 110.
Fireman for 110.
Conductor. for 10.
Flagman for no
Brakemen for 10.
Yard Crews-Engineers up: Neumy-
er. Rider, Hill, Boyer, Anspach, King
SnlIn, BTanyO on, BfelZ, hauHman.
Firemen up: Guilermin, Brown, M
S. Hall, C. II. Hall, Eichelberger, My
ers. Haubert, Brandt, Hinlle, Reed and
Backenstoe
Engineers for 1st 124, End 124, 11O.
Fireman for 3rd 1O2.
PASSENGER DEPARTMENT
Middle Division-EXtra enginemen
marked up at 1901 p. M: d. Keane,
r. NJ. Crane, L. Sparver, o. Taylor, H
l.. Robley, J. Crimmel, T. d. Crane,
w. c. Graham, G. G. Keiser, S. H.
Alexander, w. d. McDougal, f. McC.
Buck, r. E. Crum, o. l.. Miller.
Enginemen for 665, 35, 81, II.
Middle Division - Extra firemen
marked up at 1901 p. M: H. d.
Bowman, II. NJ. Cornpropst, n. G..
Gates e. e. Roller, j. NJ. Hopkins, r.
M. Lyter, w. o. Bealor, G. w Winand,
F. Dysinger, II. O. Hartzel.
Firemen for 25. SO, So, Al 663.
Philadelphia Division - Extra en-
ginemen marked up at 1901 p. m.: C.
r. Osmond, w. w. Crisswell, NJ.
Pleam, ]. G. Bless. w. S. Lindley, b.
f. Bippi.
Enginemen for IS. Two Philadel-
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-20
PENNSY POLICE
HOLD MEMORIAL
Pay Tribute to Late Officer
John L. Beiver, and Remem-
ber Trainmen Heroes

Captain of Police Paul L. Barclay
and 100 Pennsylvania railroad officers
last night paid tribute to their late
fellow officer, John L. Beiser, who was
killed last October by Southern ne
gro. Following the memorial exercises
they presented Thomas II. Fenicle with
gold watch. and Walter Reese and j.
II. Mendenhall each with meerschaum
pipes, in appreciation for heroic serv-
ices at the time of the tragedy.
The exercises were held in the audi
torium of the p. r. r. Y. NJ c. A, and
in addition to the Pennsy officers, were
attended by railroad officials and other
guests, including Chief of Police Ed
ward j. Wetzel, Captain of Police Jo-
seph 2. Thompson and County Detect
i've James T. Walters. II. ]. Finner-
frock, chief clerk in the office of Cap
tain of Police Barclay, presided.
Piano selections by ]. w. Tolbert a
clerk in the police department, were
followed by an Introductory address
by Chief Clerk Finnerfrock. Captain
Barclay made an address, giving a his
tory of the tragedy, which occurred on
October 20, 1916. and resulted in the
death of officer Beiser and the perma-
nent injury to Harry G. Chubb. He
told of the conditions leading up to the
shooting and to the timely arrival of
draft of cars from the Marysville
yards. in charge of heroes"
Engineer Reese was on the engine
and Flagman Fenicle and Brakeman
Mendenhall were in charge of the draft
of cars. The three witnessed the shoot
ing. Reese took care of officer Beiser.
who died in the engineers arms, and
the trainmen went after the two color
ed men. Fenicle captured Archie Mil
Ter, who has since been convicted at
Carlisle, and sentenced to be electro
cuted; and later Mendenhall found Jo-
seph Fletcher. who was released.
Captain Barclay paid a high compli-
ment to the trainmen, and told of the
efficiency of officers Beiser and Chubb.
Chief Clerk Finnerfrock followed with
further praises and requested Flagman
Fenicle and Engineer Reese and Train
man Mendenhall to step to the plat
form. In behalf of the police depart
ment of the Pennsylvania Railroad he
presented the watch and pipes. The
recipients were greatly surprised, not
knowing what was going to happen
and why they were told to be present.
Each responded feelingly and with pro-
fuse thanks.
Other addresses full of praise and pa
triotism were made by r. G.. Cunning
ham, of Enola, assistant trainmaster of
the Philadelphia division; N. G. Turney,
representing the Middle division police
department; Joseph Brown. trainmas-
ter on Philadelphia division; Harry C.
Baum, assistant division operator of
the Philadelphia division. Cigars were
passed and the heroes were congratu-
lated by all present. The meeting clos
ed with patriotic songs.
The committee in charge of arrange
nCnts for last nights memorial and
surprise included: Lieutenant of Pd-
lice +. ]. Crawford, Plain Clothes Of
ficer James Morrisey, Jr., and Chief
Clerk II. ]. Finnefrock.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-20
Cumberland Valley Will
be Double Track System

Chambersburg. April 20. - The
Cumberland Valley Railroad, which
hnished double-tracking and revising
its line from Oakville to MELVILLE a
short time ago, has awarded a con-
tract to Mason & Hanger Company, of
Lexington, KY, for grading and eX-
tending the double tracks from Oak
vile to Shippensburg, six miles, which
makes eleven miles of double track.
Another double track extension will
be made this side of Hagerstown for
two miles. This completes double
tracking from Harrisburg to Hagers-
town. seventy-four miles, without a
break. One reason for hurrying the
work is to aid the Federal Govern
ment in hauling troops and supplies
when necessary.
FINALS IN SYSTEM
Finals in the elimination contests
on the Pennsylvania Railroad System
will be played off this and next week.
Inaddition to the big shoots at Phila-
delphia and Pitcairn tomorrow, and
the windup in Harrisburg Saturday,
April 2S, other events will be decided.
At the P. r. r. Y. NJ. G. A.. to-
morrow afternoon, starting at 2
o'clock, the eastern and western di-
visions, and northern and central di-
visions will play the final pocket bill.
lard matches. The latter were to
have been played at Baltimore last
Saturday. The eastern division will
be represented by Walter Reese and
Gordon Ford.
At Altoona the rife matches will be
completed. The competitors will be
teams from general office, Altoona,
Pitcairn, Williamsport and Buffalo.
Colonel George e, Kemp, of the Third
Pennsylvania regiment, will be judge.
At Philadelphia Wednesday night
the Philadelphia general office won the
basketball championship, defeating
the Altoona machine shop team, score
25 to 22. Horace Geisel physical di-
rector at the P. r. r. Y. NJ. c. A, this
city, was referee.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-20
ENGLAND FLIES
AMERICAN FLAG
ment buildlngs in the British capital. .
CONTINUED From First Pagel

ment buildings in the British capital.
| The service in the historic cathedral
where the most momentous occasions
of national rejoicing and mourning
have been solemnized. was unprece-
dented in being the commemoration
of an act and decision of another ma
tion. Overhead in the dim arches
hung the dust weighted and battle
torn flags of famous British regiments,
some of which had been carried in
the American war of the revolution,
while among the tombs and memorials
of famous soldiers ranged about the
walls were the names OF those who
fought against the colonies in that
| war.
| Westminster Crowded
The cathedral seats nearly four
| thousand people and vas filled to it's
furthermost recesses. All seats were
occupied when King George and
Queen Mary entered, followed by the
mayors and aldermen of the twenty
fsiX boroughs of london, wearing their
scarlet robes of office.
The American embassy and con-
sular staffs occupied front seats with
representatives of the Pilgrims, the
American Society the American
| Luncheon Club and the American
/
matte section were officers in the uni
forms of France Russia, ITALY, Bel
gium. Serbia, Montenegro, Rumania
and Japan.
Throughout the cathedral the army
khaki and the navy blue were con-
spicuous. In the reserved seats there
were large number of wounded Of
! ficers and soldiers, including many Ca
nadians and several Americans serV-
ing with the Dominion forces Chan
cellor of the EXchequer Bonar Law
represented the cabinet in the absence
of Premier Llovd George.
Mighty Chorus
The King and Queen and Princess
Mary were received Mt the west en-
| trance by the Lord Mayor and Sher-
III the Archbishop of Canterbury. the
| Dean and Chapter of ST. Paul's and
| United States Ambassador Page The
congregation rose while Their Maies-
ties walked down the center aisle and
remained standing until the roval
marty was seated. Then the hymn.
.oh God, Our Help in Ages Past, Our
Strength Through Years to Come"
was sung in deep and mighty
chorus with a heaVv roll of drums
from the band of the Welsh Guards.
| The service which followed consisted
of the Lords Prayer. Psalms XLVI
and CXLIV, lessons from Isaiah
! Xxi, the Anostles' Greed. a prayer.
the Battle Hvr'n of the Republic a
sermon by Bishop Brent, the hymn
| Through the Night of Doubt and
Sorrow" benediction by the Archhish-
on of Canterbury. the singing Of "The
Star Spargled Banner" and God
Save the King
The clergy of st. Paul's conducted
the service assisted by the Archbishop
of Canterbury and the Bishop of Lon
don. The text from which Rishop
| Brent spoke was chosen from Macca
hoes. second chapter. thirteenth verse
Having gone apart from the elders
He resolved that they should go forth
and try the matter in fight. by the
helm of God. And committing the
decision to the Lord of the World and
exhorting them that were with him to
contend manfully, even unto death for
the laws, the temple. the citv. the
country and the commonwealth, he
pitched his campaigning given out
to his men the watchword Victory is
| Gods"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-20

phia crews here.
Philadelphia Division-Extra fire.
men marked up at 1901 p. m. w.
w. Hershey, M. G.. Shaffner.
F'iremen for none. Two Philadel-
phia crews here.
The IA crew to go first after 11.45
o'clock: 8, 3, Is, IL, 4, II, 20, 49,. 5,
s, 6, 6S, SO. II, 81, sc, 81, 81.
Engineers for 55, 62, 8.
Firemen for 55, 60, So, 8, 5, G., "A,
20.
Conductors for So, 9.
Flagmen for 55, 8, 5.
Brakemen for So, 5, 6, 8. ., II, IL,
IA, 10, 90
Engineers up: Deardor Griffith,
Wireman, Billig, Bordner, Kaufman,
Hollenbaugh, Little, Bowman.
Firemen up: Hoover. Slayer, No
ark, Bond. Bushey. Hummelbach,
Grundon, Grove, King, Kelsey, Zu-
kowski, Buckley. Snyder.
Conductors up: Wise.
Brakemen up: Liebtrew, Pryor,
Pates, Snader, Wright, Schubuar,
Gicker, Boesech, Mosey, Spertzell,
Achey, Bowers, Lehmer Amber.
Moss, Shipper, Bether.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-20
HEADACHE STOPS,
NEURALGIA GONE
DR.. James Headache Powders
give instant relief-Cost
dime a package.

Nerve-racking, splitting or dull
throbbing headaches yield in just
few moments to Dr.. James Headache
Powders which cost only 10 cents a
package at any drug store. It's the
quickest, surest headache relief in the
whole world. Don't suffer! Relieve
the agony and distress now! You can.
Millions of men and women have
found that headache or neuralgia
misery is needless. Get what you ask
for.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-20
WARNING TO FISHERMEN

The PENNSYLVANIA Railroad Com
pany, which has extensive holdings
along Powell's and Clarks Creeks in
Dauphin county, have. 4posted along
those streams, signs warning trespass-
ers that the property is guarded by
armed sentries with orders to prevent
trespassing on the property and fish
ing in the streams.
These two streams have in the past
been haunted by fishermen from Har-
risburg and vicinity who will be sorry
TO learn that under present conditions
they will have to seek other angling
grounds
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-20
NAVY GAINS IN RECRUITS

Washington, D. c., April 90 - Navy
recruiting yesterday showed a net gain
OF 1892 men, or an average daily gain
Tor the, week ending yesterday of 1924
with this addition the total combatant
strength was brought to 1887. Secre-
tary Daniels said there was no doubt
that the full authorized number OF ST.
QUO would be reached by Nav L
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-20
EXPRESS KILLS DRIVER

Harry Heindel, aged SO years. of
Mountville. Lancaster county, was in
stantly killed last night two miles east
of Landisville. He was driving a
team, which was hit by the Buffalo
Express. Heindel was killed instantly,
also the horse. The wagon was de-
molished. Reports of the accident say
the driver was probably asleep and did
not hear the approaching train signal
for the crossing,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-20
SEEKS BROTHER oF DEAD MAN

The HARRISBURG TELEGRAPH
is in receipt of the following letter
from Mrs. Mary II. Wright, 1868 Canal
Frank Watson or Frank Priest is dead
here in Washington and he has Il
brother, Tom Watson or Tom Priest,
in the fire department in Pennsylva-
mia, but l have forgotten the town his
brother is in. Would you please for
ward this message that l may find
him"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-20
UNCONSCIOUS FROM FALL,

Charles Ingersole, 229 South Fiftieth
street, Philadelphia, travelling sales
man, who fell from jitney yesterday
afternoon, is still unconscious in the
Harrisburg Hospital. 1t is believed that
his skull is fractured.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-20
MEETINGS ATP. r. r.. Y. NJ. @. A.

On Sunday afternoon at the p. r.
r. Y. M. C. A., Captain Charles II.
Stanley the converted comedian, will
address the big Gospel meeting He
is said to be the "oratorical machine
gun of the American platform"
This afternoon at 4.30 Ira P Dean,
secretary of religious work gave a talk
to girls on "A Trip to Japan" and he
will repeat it tonight at Z o'clock
to the boys. Illustrations will be used.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-20
STRUCK ny AIrTn

Annie Furman, 612 Briggs street. is
in the Harrisburg Hospital suffering
from cuts and bruises received yester-
day when she was struck by an auto
mobile.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-20
AUTO HITS Mns. uANDLER

Mrs Barnett Handler. 1912 North
Third street, was struck by an automo-
bile, late yesterday afternoon, between
Third and Fourth streets on Verbeke.
Her injuries were slight and she was
removed to her home.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-20
SUMMER IN COUNTRY

Farley Gannett the well-known con-
sulting engineer, has leased the Brady
cottage at Bowmansdale, and will oc-
cupy it during the coming summer
with his family, He has leased his
town house for several months.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-20
Believe in Prepar.

edneSS? Are ready
for MIR. Germ? Fortify your
self against cold germs and
other germs by eating
Shredded Wheat Biscuit,
the food that supplies the
necessary warmth and
strength to resist disease. A
better balanced ration than
meat or eggs at a much
lower cost. For breakfast
with milk or cream or any
meal with fruits.